Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Rebecca Lynn Nelson

Rebecca Lynn Nelson

Dec 6, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Nelson, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, John Laverne and Mary Ethell Nelson. Rebecca is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth N. Bishop of Fairhope, June N. Long (Benny) of Fairhope; brothers, James P. Nelson of Anniston, John E. Nelson of Anniston (Vicki); along...

Frieda Joyce Milton

Frieda Joyce Milton

Dec 5, 2021

ROBERTSDALE, AL. MILTON Frieda Joyce Milton, Age 75 a former resident of Gulf Shores residing in Robertsdale, AL passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was owner operator of Milton Family Day Care of Gulf Shores. Frieda is preceded in death by her parents, Solon Eugene and Ruby Jewel White; being the baby of the family she is also...

Steven Craig Gann

Steven Craig Gann

Dec 3, 2021

Steven Craig Gann, age 53, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021.

Steven is survived by his wife, Jessica Fortner Gann; sons, Andrew Craig Gann, Braden Linton Gann; sisters, Sheron Jones, Judy Vanburen; sister-in-law, Lisa Fortner Padgett (Brian); niece, Andria Kaye Padgett; along with many other loving relatives and friends.Graveside services will be held Friday, January...

Tallulah Barnes Bung

Tallulah Barnes Bung

Dec 1, 2021

Tallulah Barnes Bung, age 82, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away December 1, 2021. Tallulah was a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Tallulah was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Bung, Sr. She is survived by her son, Robert “Chuck” (DeAnn) Bung, Jr.; daughter, Johanna “Janna” B. (Ashton) Friedrich; grandchildren, Christopher A. (Julie) Friedrich,...

Stella Dolores Wooten

Stella Dolores Wooten

Dec 1, 2021

Stella Dolores Wooten, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, James Wooten; and her daughter, Pamela Vinson. Stella is survived by her son, Monty Wooten of Asheville, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Deyton of Asheville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Falyn Vinson, Joss Vinson, Cade Wooten; great-grandchildren, Price Vinson,...

Jean Marie Todd

Jean Marie Todd

Nov 30, 2021

Jean “Marie” Todd, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Marie was retired from working numerous years in the seafood industry; after retirement she was an active member of the Quilters Guild. She was a caregiver, a loving grandmother and a longtime resident of Plash Island. Marie was preceded in death by her...

Guy Allen Sims

Guy Allen Sims

Nov 30, 2021

Guy Allen Sims, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He retired from Civil Service at the department of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers. Mr. Sims is survived by his wife Sharon Sims of Fairhope; sister, Joanne Sims Hancock of Spanish Fort; nieces, nephews...

Emily Simmons

Emily Simmons

Nov 29, 2021

Emily Pauline Simmons, age 86, a former resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Emily retired from Gayfer’s in 1981.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton L. Simmons and sister, Florence Vernon.

She is survived by her son, Brett Simmons; daughter, Sonia Dismukes (Billy); grandchildren, Chad Graddick, Andrew Dismukes, Brandon Simmons and Lawson...

George Holloway, Jr.

George Holloway, Jr.

Nov 29, 2021

George William Holloway, age 71, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

He is survived by his son, Jerry D. Mosley; daughter, Shaunta Jackson; granddaughter, Princess Allannah Mosley; sisters, Sarah Jo Holloway and Katie May Stewart; brother, Dannie Holloway and many other loving relatives and friends.

A celebration of George’s life will be held at 10:00am...

Philip George Robillard

Philip George Robillard

Nov 28, 2021

Philip George Robillard, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama on November 28, 2021. Being a devout Believer in Christ, he is now beside his Lord and Savior Jesus. He was born in Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles with his family as a young man. Phil served his country in World War II, a member...

Gregory Hugh Knox

Gregory Hugh Knox

Nov 28, 2021

KNOX FOLEY, ALABAMA Greg was born in 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Delbert Ray Knox and Nelle Elizabeth Lewis Knox Cope and raised at Wildwood Lake in Raytown, Mo. He went to Raytown High School and attended Baker University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (now...

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Nov 27, 2021

Huey Alvin Dunnam, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed at home on November 27, 2021. He was a retired captain for Cooper T. Smith. Huey is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Peggy Urbanek Dunnam, his four children, Suzanne White (Jeremy), Micah Dunnam (Amanda), Laura Rawlins (Timmy), and Jason Bagley (Felicia) and nine grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Logan,...

Diana Marie Anderson

Diana Marie Anderson

Nov 27, 2021

Diana Marie Anderson, age 76, a resident of Montrose, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Diana is survived by her husband, James “Reggie” Anderson of Montrose; daughters, Angela (Rob) Payne of Fairhope, Mary M. Anderson of Montrose; brother, Daniel (Gloria) Mastrean of Columbus, Georgia; grandchildren, Weston Payne, Ethan Payne; and many other loving relatives and friends. A private family...

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Vernon Edward “Ed” Voelpel, Jr., age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Ed served in the United States Air Force and worked at AT&T for 42 years. He was Cub Master in Pembroke Pines, Florida for Pack 152. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Bill Rogers; sister, Gwen Rogers; brother,...

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Nov 26, 2021

Patricia Sharon Woerner, age 72, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Francis Schlichting; daughter, Brenda Kay Cook and sister, Marie Wigstrom. Her survivors include her husband, Edward Eugene Woerner; daughters, Gwendolyn (Martin) Kichler and Paula (Philip) Taylor; son-in-law, Beau (Melissa) Cook; grandchildren, Blaine (Caroline) Cook,...

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Nov 25, 2021

Tonya Rose Lochrico, age 43, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, Joe Lochrico; and her sister, Darlene Lochrico. Tonya is survived by her daughter, Bella Lochrico; mother, Melba Lochrico; sister, Tammy Comalander (Robbie); brothers, David Lochrico, Joey Lochrico; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Graveside...

Eloise Marlene Koehn

Eloise Marlene Koehn

Nov 23, 2021

Eloise Marlene Senner Koehn, 88, beloved wife and mother, passed away November 23, 2021. Eloise was born March 17, 1933 in Glendive, Montana. She attended Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska for three years, earning a diploma in Vocal Music. Eloise was active in church, singing in the choir, small groups, and as a soloist, teaching children and teens, and...

Catherine Childress Little

Catherine Childress Little

Nov 22, 2021

Catherine Childress Little, age 89, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. 

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Emery Childress and Ellen Belle Lowell Childress; husband, William “Pee Wee” Little; sons, Jerry Wayne Little and Larry Kenneth Little; son-in-law, Ronald Albert Bishop’, brothers, Tweed Childress, Fuller Childress,...

Charles Harlan Coppage

Charles Harlan Coppage

Nov 19, 2021

Charles Harlan Coppage, age 57, a resident of Brewton, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Chuck loved to laugh, loved his comic books, and loved to make new friends. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Regan Coppage of Fairhope, Lorelei Coppage of Fairhope; son, Loren Coppage of Fairhope; sister, Kasey Janes of Brewton; nieces and nephews; former wife and...

Thelma Brown Chavers

Thelma Brown Chavers

Nov 18, 2021

CHAVERS FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Thelma Louise Brown Chavers born January 20, 1924 in Millry, AL and passed on November 18, 2021 in Fairhope, AL. Thelma was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and a current member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women for over 50 years. She was an avid...