Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Bruce Charles Henke
Apr 2, 2026
Bruce Charles Henke, 88, passed peacefully in Daphne, AL on Tuesday, April 2, 2026. Born and raised in Ridgefield Park, NJ, he graduated from Ridgefield Park High School class of 1955. He went on to become an Air Traffic Controller in the United States Air Force, serving his country in England and France. Upon returning to the U.S. he met...
Barbara Jean Childress
Jun 3, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara Jean Childress, born on September 15th, 1942, in Barnwell Alabama, died peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. We are saddened but find peace in knowing that she has claimed the glorious place in heaven God prepared for her.
Barbara and Gordon Childress married on June 15th, 1974, Barbara with three children and...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hunter Coleman
Jun 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Betsy” Hunter Coleman passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones during the final days of her life.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, on August 27, 1945, she later made her home in Fairhope, a town she deeply loved and helped shape through her eye for beauty, design, and transformation. She was known for her talent in real...
Patricia Randa Earle
May 30, 2026
Patricia R. Earle, known affectionately as Pat, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a long and full life. She was 86 years old.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 16, 1940, Pat eventually moved to Birmingham, Alabama, as a young girl, following her father’s (William – Thelma) career in radio station sales. She grew up in the Birmingham area...
Ricky Vail
May 27, 2026
Ricky Vail, age 64, of Bon Secour, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2026. Born in Foley, Ricky was known for his larger-than-life personality, kind heart, and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
Ricky never met a stranger. He was the kind of person who could make anyone laugh, always carried a smile, and would do...
Virginia Mae Shomber
May 27, 2026
Virginia Mae Shomber, age 90, of Gulf Shores, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Virginia was born on December 17, 1935, to Joseph and Mae Bonham in Jonesville, Virginia. After Virginia graduated from Union City High School, located in Union City, Indiana in 1952, she worked as a data processor for a local corporation.
In 1950, Virginia...
Jacqueline Lanier
May 26, 2026
Jacqueline M. Lanier, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Jacqueline was born on September 21, 1937, in Elba, Alabama, to Wilson and Kate Meek. She graduated from Elba High School in 1955 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Troy University.
Jacqueline devoted more than 33 years to teaching elementary school, spending the majority...
Carrie Burch Kirkland
May 25, 2026
Carrie Nell Burch Kirkland age 101 years old of Gulf Shores Alabama passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1925 in Brewton Alabama to Carrie Pierce Burch and Thomas Moore Burch.
Carrie was a devoted homemaker with a generous heart, who found joy in caring for those around her. She was an enthusiastic lover of...
Marcline Ard Underwood
May 22, 2026
Marcline Ard Underwood, a cherished member of the Foley, Alabama community, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Born on July 23, 1933, in Foley, she lived a life marked by deep faith and unwavering patience, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Marcline was a devout Christian whose calm presence and compassion were sources...
Retta Sue Harrison
May 20, 2026
Retta Sue Harrison, age 86, a native of Harlan KY and a resident of Santa Rosa Drive passed away on the 20th of May 2026. My wife of 52 years, Retta “Susie” Harrison, went on to meet her Maker and join her children.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Fields, Raymond, as infant, and a son Delmar Baldwin....
Lois Geneva Ledford
May 20, 2026
Lois Geneva Ledford, 91, resident of Anniston, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL.
The family will receive friends at the Fairhope Chapel one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Alabama State Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery...
Ellen Parker Sterrie
May 18, 2026
Ellen Sterrie passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, just short of her 102nd birthday. She lived a long life rooted in family, tradition, and the place she loved most — the quiet stretch of Soldiers Creek in Alabama that she called home for nearly all her life. Her home sat only about a mile from where she grew up,...
Ronald W. Miller
May 18, 2026
Ronald William Miller, age 87, and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on May 18, 2026.
Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, and home remodeling projects.
Preceding him in death are his wife of 66 years, Bette Ann, his parents Elmer and Marie Miller, sister Dolly Kacprowski, and his granddaughter,...
Alejandro "A.J." Juaquin Pineda Hooper
May 16, 2026
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Alejandro Juaquin Pineda Hooper, affectionately known as AJ, who left us on May 16, 2026, in Stapleton, Alabama. Born on February 22, 2007, in Fairhope, Alabama, Alejandro was a young man whose spirit and talents shone brightly and touched the lives of many.
Alejandro was on a promising path toward a career in...
Cynthia Lee Bettner
May 16, 2026
Cynthia Lee Bettner, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 16,2026. Born on February 13, 1957, to Kenneth and Nancy Willcutt, Cynthia was raised in Fairhope, Alabama, and graduated from Fairhope High School. A devoted Catholic, she carried her faith, kindness, and love for family throughout her life.
Cynthia shared a beautiful and enduring...
Franklin Levi Buzbee
May 16, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Franklin Levi Buzbee, a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and an enduring commitment to the betterment of his community. Born on April 18, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, Franklin’s journey began in the heart of the South, where he cultivated the values and work ethic that would...
Gabrielle Barnett Hunt
May 16, 2026
If you were lucky enough to know Gabrielle, you know she would not want a boring, weeping crowd reading a dry list of her life achievements. She was too vibrant for that, and honestly, she’d tell you to snap out of it.
Born on July 31, 1982, she was just too good for this world, so she wrapped up her time...
Albert James Pool
May 16, 2026
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding, in all
your ways acknowledge him and he shall
direct your path.
Rosa Marie Bangle Janssen
May 13, 2026
Rosa Marie (Bangle) Janssen died peacefully at home in Foley, AL. on May 13, 2026. She was 88.
She was born in October, 1937 in Mobile AL.
Girl Scout Leader, from Brownies thru Senior. Manager of several fabric stores, also as Extension Master Gardner, was very active in the Quilting Community. Also very active in her church, leading a group in making...
Anita Bolton Mitchell
May 12, 2026
Anita Bolton Mitchell passed away on May 12, 2026.
Anita “Anne” Eleanor Bolton was born on May 21, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama. She was the youngest child of Henry Edgar Bolton and Constance Saunders Bolton. Anne was named after her mother’s sister Anita Edwards.
Anne grew up in Theodore, Alabama and graduated from Theodore High School in 1963. She went on to...
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