Obituaries

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

John Miller Powell, Jr.

John Miller Powell, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

John Miller Powell, Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 14, 2025, at the young age at heart of 89.

John was born on 09/15/1935 in Montgomery, AL to John Miller Powell, Sr. and Mary Mitchell Powell.

John is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his...

Martha Faye Estes Smith

Martha Faye Estes Smith

Jul 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Faye Estes Smith, a beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87, with family by her bedside. 

She was the cherished soulmate of her spouse Kevin Assmann, with whom she shared 42 years of love and partnership.

Martha...

Carol Hubbard Morrison

Carol Hubbard Morrison

Jul 12, 2025

MORRISON

LILLIAN, ALABAMA

Carol Lynn Hubbard Morrison, age 78 a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Morrison, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters; Melinda Morrison Riffe (Noel), and Monica Morrison Jones of Lillian, AL; grandchildren, John Bentley Jones, Karah Lynn George (Jason), Kallie Melinda Lindsey...

Barbara Braswell Baggett

Barbara Braswell Baggett

Jul 11, 2025

Barbara Braswell Baggett, 94, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025.

Barbara graduated from St. Vincent Academy in Shreveport, LA and attended South Western Institute, today known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was a woman of many passions—an avid traveler, a graceful horseback rider, and someone who never passed up a good game of...

Sandra "Sandi" Gail Williamson

Sandra "Sandi" Gail Williamson

Jul 11, 2025

Sandra “Sandi” Gail Williamson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope and served there for over 40 years in Child Care and Housekeeping.

Sandi cherished her dog, Molly and would take her to Mr. Gene Beans for ice cream. She loved...

Jerome "Rusty" Benjamin Kilgore

Jerome "Rusty" Benjamin Kilgore

Jul 8, 2025

Jerome Benjamin "Rusty" Kilgore was born on October 19, 1927 at a fishing camp near Anniston, Alabama. Rusty died at home on July, 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Gertrude Kilgore, his spouse, Frances Hermecz Kilgore, his siblings, William, Gertrude & Kenneth Kilgore, his stepson, David Hermecz and his oldest grandchild, Bridget Hermecz.

He is...

Spencer Nolan Harris

Spencer Nolan Harris

Jul 8, 2025

Spencer Nolan Harris

June 26, 1975 – July 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Spencer Nolan Harris, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Spencer passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 50. He was the cherished soulmate of his wife, Linda Harris, with whom he shared 30 years of love and...

Jerrie Inez Doggett

Jerrie Inez Doggett

Jul 8, 2025

Jerrie Inez Doggett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and steadfast friend, entered her eternal rest peacefully of natural causes on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her family in Robertsdale, Alabama. Born on December 10, 1937, in Laurel, Mississippi, Jerrie’s long and full life was defined by her deep love for family, enduring faith in Christ, and her quiet dignity.

Jerrie married...

Roy Alex Graves

Roy Alex Graves

Jul 8, 2025

Roy Alex Graves, a native of Birmingham, but a resident of Fairhope since 1970. Died this July 8th, 2025, at age 98. He was predeceased by his parents Kate Alva Bulloch Graves and Alexander Benjamin Graves, and his wife of 66 years Willodean Davis Graves.

He and Willodean crossed paths at the ages of 12 & 13 on the playground of...

William Edward Dollins, Jr.

William Edward Dollins, Jr.

Jul 7, 2025

William Edward (Buddy) Dollins, Jr., SMSGT USAF (Retired), of Lillian, Alabama passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on February 21, 1934, in Faunsdale, Alabama. At the time of his death, he had been married to Mary Sue Sherrod Dollins for 67 years.

Buddy joined the United States Air Force in 1952 with...

Norman Richard Byrd

Norman Richard Byrd

Jul 7, 2025

Norman Richard Byrd had a peaceful passing in the early morning of July 7th, 2025, in the arms of his beloved wife Martha Higgins Byrd of Fairhope, Al. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL on August 2nd, 1951, to Etta Kate Tisdale Byrd and Norman Roscoe Byrd, he grew up with his younger sister Anne Byrd Free and younger brother...

Edward "Dick" Richard Schneider

Edward "Dick" Richard Schneider

Jul 7, 2025

E. Richard "Dick" Schneider

It is with a great deal of sorrow that we share the news of the passing and transfer to Post Everlasting of our beloved friend and former Commander E. Richard "Dick" Schneider. A Legionnaire for over 33 years, Dick served as the Post 199 Commander for 17 years. During his tenure as Commander, he dealt with a...

Katelyn Monique Magdalena McDowell

Katelyn Monique Magdalena McDowell

Jul 6, 2025

Katelyn Monique Magdalena McDowell, age 36, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Katelyn was born in Eugene, Oregon, in 1988 to parents Michael Benjamin McDowell and Denise Antoinette Torrez McDowell. Katelyn loved her children and spending quality time with them. She was a free spirit with a beautiful light that everyone saw how the room...

Elizabeth Purvis

Elizabeth Purvis

Jul 6, 2025

Elizabeth “Lisa” Stewart Purvis, age 71, a longtime resident of Foley and Magnolia Springs, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Lisa Purvis attended Foley schools through the 11th grade and was in the first coed graduating class at Marion Military Institute in 1971, while also attending Judson College. She later attended the University...

Linda Hardin Bryant

Linda Hardin Bryant

Jul 5, 2025

Linda Hardin Bryant, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on April 25, 1942, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she spent her early years developing a love for education and the arts.

Linda was a proud graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and went on to earn...

Scott Lee Pittman

Scott Lee Pittman

Jul 5, 2025

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Scott Lee Pittman passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife, Linda; his children, Kaila, Adam, Deanna, Cassidy, Bertha, David, Derrick, and Tabatha; his sister, Jacque and brother, Anthony; his father, Tony and step-mother, Brenda Pittman; 15 grandchildren as well as many uncles and nieces and nephews.

Scott loved...

Albert Corte, Jr.

Albert Corte, Jr.

Jul 4, 2025

Albert Corte, Jr., DVM March 22, 1941 – July 4, 2025

Dr. Albert Corte, Jr., DVM, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Corte, Sr. and Margaret Connick Corte, and is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen Persons Corte; his children, Albert “Trae” Corte III, Krislyn Damrell Corte, James Van Heuvel Corte, DVM,...

Joey Harold Pickle

Joey Harold Pickle

Jul 3, 2025

Joey Harold Pickle, age 70, a long-time resident of Baldwin County, AL, passed away July 3, 2025. Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, he was a 1973 graduate of Fultondale High School.

Joey was proceeded in death by his mother - Edna Fay Myrex Pickle, father - Harold Pickle, and his sister, Charlotte Diane Pickle Holt.

He was a jack of all trades...

Faustino Arias Betancourt

Faustino Arias Betancourt

Jul 3, 2025

Prayer for the one who in life was, and will continue to be, our father. Faustino Arias Betancourt.

Heavenly Father, loving God, we ask that you have mercy on my father's soul. We firmly believe that he is enjoying a better place, which you had already prepared especially for him. AMEN.

For we believe that Jesusdied and rose again, andso we believe...

Susan Ezell Patin

Susan Ezell Patin

Jul 1, 2025

It is with Joyous hearts that we celebrate the life of Susan Ezell Patin, who went home to be with her faithful lord and savior on July 1, 2025, at the age of 78, in her beloved hometown of Mobile, Alabama. Born on August 31, 1946, Susan embodied a spirit of love and warmth that touched the lives of all...