Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Neeta J. Mueller, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 89.

She was born in Loweville, NY, to the late Ellis B. Jones and Myrtle L. Burnham. She was one of fourteen children.

Neeta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2025

Rhonda Lee Anderson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 61.

She was born in Nebraska but relocated to Baldwin County in 1990 with her forever soulmate Randy. She was a hard-working wife and mother for many years until the loss of her husband in 2010. She had a contagious smile and a...

Mar 22, 2025

REESE

DAPHNE, ALABAMA

William John Reese, Jr. age 79, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.

William was a devoted Catholic, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army Corp of Engineers after serving 20 years.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Reese; sisters, Alma Saucier, and Theresa...

Mar 21, 2025

Mavis Anadel McDonald Levering-Wagner, 96, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family and dedicated caregivers on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Our mother was born at home on their farm in Roseville, Illinois to Gerald and Grace Murlea McDonald. She was blessed to have a brother Rex and a loving sister Myrna. Life wasn’t...

Mar 21, 2025

Becky passed from this life to the next in peace with her loving husband by her side at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama on March 21, 2025. She will be missed by family and friends across the country, a reflection of the adventurous life Becky lived.

Becky was born and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Berry High School...

Mar 21, 2025

Gary Hodge of Manistee, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his winter home in Daphne, Alabama, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He was 90 years old.

Born just outside of Detroit, Gary graduated from Milford High School and completed a scholarship program at Michigan State University. He retired from Numatics Inc after decades of distinguished...

Mar 20, 2025

MERCHANT

ELBERTA, ALABAMA

Peggy Irene Merchant, age 78, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all that knew her.

Preceded in death by her parents, John, and Irene Madden; brother’s, Johnny Madden, Randall Madden; sons, Douglas and Norman Merchant; and a daughter, Glenda Mattingly.

She is...

Mar 20, 2025

Myrtice Maxine Sparks, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 84.

She was born in Fayette, Alabama, to the late Russell and Daisy Hadden.

Myrtice was an avid “Elvis” fan and made the best fried okra around! She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death her husband, James...

Mar 19, 2025

Danny Louis Reed, age 78, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Danny was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Danny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Louis and Vlasta Reed.

He is survived by; two sons, Ricky (Shea) Reed and...

Mar 18, 2025

Rosella Turner went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on March 18th, 2025. With the wonderful care and guidance of the Gentiva Hospice staff, she was able to spend her remaining weeks on this earth at home.

Rose was born on November 23, 1931, in Barnwell to parents Frank and Mamie Lou McKenzie. She grew up, along with her brother...

Mar 18, 2025

Wanda Carol Strickland Lewis, a resident of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 83.

Wanda was a graduate of Vigor High School in Prichard. She also graduated from Judson Women’s College in Marion, AL in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree of Art. She then went on to receive her master’s degree in social work...

Mar 18, 2025

Evelyn Virginia Freeman West           11/09/1930 ~ 03/18/2025

Evelyn Virginia Freeman West, age 94, a resident of Lanett, AL, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Evelyn was born in Lawrenceville, GA, and was a resident of Lanett, AL, most of her life. Evelyn was a member of the Lanett United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for...

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Ann Whitten Thompson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 80.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she cherished and were her life. She also enjoyed gardening.

She was preceded...

Mar 16, 2025

Michael Welch Vance 1953-2025

 Michael Welch Vance, proud father of three children, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at the age of 71 at Thomas Hospital on March 16, 2025.

He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1953 to John Thomas Vance and Anna Lou Shively. Mike attended Winnipeg Bible College in Otterburne, Manitoba, Canada before moving to Fairhope in 1978. Mike and...

Mar 14, 2025

Kimberly Ann Constantine passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 51, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on May 4, 1973, in Mobile, Alabama, Kim was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and affectionate spirit touched the lives of many.

Kimberly was married to Daren Constantine, and together, they created a nurturing home for their family. She...

Mar 14, 2025

Rodney Alan Sloan, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.

Rod was an avid golfer and loved anything outdoors, including boating and fishing. Although he retired, he spent much of his time helping with his son Bronson’s construction business, and that brought him so much joy. Above all, his family was what he cherished more...

Mar 13, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Padgett, age 82, a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Ron served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper, he successfully completed the program of Instruction in Jumpmaster Techniques conducted by the Airborne-Air Mobility Department, United States Army Infantry School Fort Benning, Georgia. After his military service Ron became an electrician and joined...

Mar 13, 2025

Born September 28, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Walter Kirkland was the son of Alton Kirkland and Lucy Philips Kirkland. He is survived by wife Judy Culbreth, daughter Renie Delorme Kirkland, brother Philip Kirkland (Marianna), niece Caroline McAlpine (Eric) and nephew Andrew Kirkland. Walter died at 9:28, Thursday March 13, 2025, at his home in Fairhope.

A third generation Atlantan, Walter had...

Mar 12, 2025

Sivewright Ollinger Carden (Sive), 89, of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her three sons. Sive was the daughter of the late H. Leo Ollinger and Margaurite (nee Potter) Ollinger.

Sive was born and raised in Mobile and was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School, class of 1953; and graduated from...