Obituaries

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

Eugene Gerhard Wehling

Eugene Gerhard Wehling

Aug 18, 2021

Eugene Gerhard Wehling born February 24, 1938, a resident of Elberta, Al, went to his heavenly home on August 18, 2021 at the age of 83.

Eugene loved the Lord and was a very godly man. He enjoyed his years working at Foley Tractor and Moyer Ford, metal detecting, working on appliances, videotaping and his family.

Eugene is preceded in...

Charles Christian Dent

Charles Christian Dent

Aug 17, 2021

Charles Christian “Chris” Dent, age 38, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Chris is survived by his wife, Jessica Dent; mother, Kimberly Babin; father, Charles M. Dent; sisters, Laurie Barker (Justin), Gayle Ackermann, Autumn Roberts; uncle, Carl Babin; aunts, Page Everett (Joe), Lynda Bankston Godwin (Tom). Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 21,...

Zela McWhorter-Jackson

Zela McWhorter-Jackson

Aug 16, 2021

Zela McWhorter-Jackson, age 81, a resident of Silverhill, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Zela is preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Tina McWhorter; brother, Michael McWhorter; and her son, Billy (Buster) Adams. Zela is survived by her husband, William Earl “Jack” Jackson; children, Kelley Kersh, Lori Hall and Delicia Harris; sisters, Penelope Hammock, Mary McWhorter,...

Robert "Bob" Phoenix

Robert "Bob" Phoenix

Aug 16, 2021

Robert " Bob" J. Phoenix, 78, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Monday August 16th, 2021. Robert is survived by loving his wife Frieda; Son Richard (Melissa); Grandson's Kyle (Samantha) of Canastota, NY and Cory of Munnsville, NY; great-grandson Maddox, son of Kyle and Samantha; siblings Bill of VA, Margaret of MA, John of NY and Paul of...

Mazie Agnes Hosford

Mazie Agnes Hosford

Aug 16, 2021

Mazie Agnes McMillian Hosford, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Burroughs; grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 2:00pm at Bay Minette City Cemetery.

Richard Howard Baxter, III

Richard Howard Baxter, III

Aug 15, 2021

Richard Howard Baxter, III, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 15th. Richie was born in New Orleans, LA on May 10, 1971, and grew up in Clinton, MS. He is survived by his wife Mary Lib; his son Haas; his daughter Caroline; his mother Marjorie Carol (“Bunny”) Baxter; his brother Trey; and many other relatives and friends. He is...

Jeramie Michael Childress

Jeramie Michael Childress

Aug 15, 2021

Jeramie Michael Childress, 43, a resident of Gulf Shores was called home by our heavenly father, to get the eternal party started, on Sunday, August 15, 2021. A native of Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from W.P. Davidson High School in 1997. Immediately, upon graduation Jeramie began his career in the U.S. Army. His 20 year career included 4 overseas tours...

Craig A. Nunamaker

Craig A. Nunamaker

Aug 15, 2021

Craig A. “CAN MAN” Nunamaker, 45, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Craig was a master trim carpenter who loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful Dixie.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Nunamaker; children, Mary Harris and Jackson Harris; grandchildren, Levi Harris and Torvi Kochert; mother,...

Stanley Fred Baumann

Stanley Fred Baumann

Aug 14, 2021

Stanley Fred Baumann, 79, a resident of Elberta passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He attended Foley High School and worked his entire career at Solutia Nylon Plant in Foley. He was a big Elvis Presley fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Florence Grace Baumann; brother Lawrence Ernst Baumann. He is survived by his...

Andrew "Andy" Sims

Andrew "Andy" Sims

Aug 14, 2021

Andrew “Andy” Reuel Sims (Holliman), a native of Point Clear, AL, was born to Bobby Reuel Holliman and Amy Sims on December 14, 1990. In 1994, upon the passing of his father, his grandparents Willard and Bobbie Holliman became his guardians. And he was raised under the loving care and guidance of his grandparents, family, and Point Clear village. Andrew,...

Julia "Judi" Swan

Julia "Judi" Swan

Aug 14, 2021

Julia Ann Little Swan, 79, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Angela Dawn Swan.

Julia is survived by her husband, Don Swan of Spanish Fort; children, Todd Swan of Pensacola and Chad Swan (Lori Brauer-Will) of Perdido Key; granddaughters, Lauren Swan and Hannah Mills of...

Dr. Frank Thomas Bunch

Dr. Frank Thomas Bunch

Aug 14, 2021

Dr. Frank Thomas Bunch, 63, of Fairhope, Alabama, was called home by our Gracious Father and embraced in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the same hospital where he completed his fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Frank was born in Cookville, Tennessee, on January 24, 1958, to Frank...

Samuel L. Box

Samuel L. Box

Aug 14, 2021

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Samuel L. Box, known as Sam, a loving husband and father of four children, peacefully passed away at the age of 70. A native of Fairhope, Alabama, Sam was born on December 11, 1950. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1969, where he served as the drum major for the marching band. He played...

Roland Howard Rush

Roland Howard Rush

Aug 14, 2021

Roland Howard “Smokey” Rush passed away on 14 August 2021 at Mobile Infirmary. Roland was 89. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on 8 September 1931. He spent his early years in Mobile, New Orleans and Montrose. Roland graduated from UMS in 1951 while also serving in the National Guard. He enlisted in the Army in 1956 and was accepted...

Carolyn Owens

Carolyn Owens

Aug 13, 2021

Carolyn Jean Owens 

Age 71, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away August 13, 2021.

Carolyn was a beloved wife of 51 years, Mother and Grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her son; Jason Owens, Mother, Father; Mattie Ruth and Dewey Broadus 

She is survived by her devoted husband; Ralph Owens, Daughter; Kimberly McDonald (Daryl), Grandchildren; Daryl McDonald...

Sandra Irene Glazner

Sandra Irene Glazner

Aug 13, 2021

Sandra Irene Stromei Glazner, of Fairhope, AL, passed away August 13, 2021. Sandra was born in Mobile, AL, on July 18, 1941, to Frank and Vera Stromei. She was the eldest of three daughters and was born on her mother's birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Victor; and sister Brenda Stromei Self. She is survived by...

Harold Rufus Solomon

Harold Rufus Solomon

Aug 13, 2021

Harold Rufus Solomon, 75, a resident of Foley passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Harold valiantly served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a United States Marine. He worked for OI Brockway Glass Company for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Solomon, Sr., and his parents, Rufus and Cumi Solomon. He is survived...

John Dell Taylor

John Dell Taylor

Aug 13, 2021

John Dell Taylor, 90, Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He attended Cottonwood High School and went on to join the Navy where he served during the Korean War. He returned to Dothan, AL where he spent the majority of his life. He was a man of faith, a family man, an...

Gregory Paul Burroughs

Gregory Paul Burroughs

Aug 12, 2021

Gregory Paul Burroughs, age 57, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Gregory was preceded in death by his father, Richard Burroughs.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Wanda Burroughs; children, Kayla Parnell (Jonathon), Shannon Burroughs (Lindsay), Worth Burroughs, Mabry Burroughs; mother, Frances Burroughs; sister, Priscilla Whitman (Jay); brothers; Chris Burroughs (Traci), Ricky Burroughs.

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Susan Strasinger

Susan Strasinger

Aug 11, 2021

Susan King Strasinger, 82, passed away in Foley, Alabama on August 11, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Boston, MA to Dr. Francis and Dorothy King. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Howard “Harry” Strasinger. Susan spent most of her childhood in Derry, NH. After graduating from high school, she went to...