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Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Joy Lanelle Linville Cassebaum
Mar 7, 2025
Joy Cassebaum, age 88, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, March 7,2025.
Joy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born in Amarillo TX, and a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL. Joy was a member of St Mark’s Lutheran Church of Elberta. She volunteered...
Mack Jordan Parker
Mar 9, 2025
Mack Jordan Parker, a native of Americus, Georgia, and a resident, for over 20 years of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 61.
Mack was motor sports enthusiast, an avid Nascar fan and loved motorcycles.
Preceding him were his parents, Clarence and Jacqueline Parker; and brother, Clarence Allen “Al” Parker, Jr.
He is survived by his son,...
Lillian Jean Rossi Martin
Mar 8, 2025
Lillian Jean Martin born May 21, 1931 passed March 8, 2025.
Lillian Jean Martin, age 93, a native of Michigan and a resident of Spanish Fort since 1974 passed away at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester P. Martin(Chet) and her mother, Ginevra S. Rossi.
She is survived by her son, Chester P. Martin II (Chip), daughter in law,...
Elaine Hitchcock Reeves
Mar 8, 2025
Elaine Hitchcock Reeves, age 83, a resident of Stapleton, AL., passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Elaine was a loving wife, mother of 7 children, grandmother to 15 and great grandmother to 10. She was a nurse for over 35 years. Belover of hummingbirds and beautiful flowers (especially roses and Christmas cactus’s) and enjoying life.
Preceding her in death are her parents,...
Patricia "Patsy" M. Fulghum
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia M. Fulghum (Patsy) was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 30, 1927, and passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Patsy was a resident of Tennessee for 84 years prior to her move to Foley, Alabama in 2011.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, C. C. (Mage) and Gertrude Mize, her brother Charles Mize, her husband of 34...
Kathleen Patricia McNally Smith
Mar 7, 2025
Kathleen Patricia McNally Smith, age 75, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, formerly of Neptune, NJ, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, after a long illness. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Kathleen was born in Jersey City, and was raised in Colonia, New Jersey. She dedicated her life to her family and her Church. She was an...
Frances "JoAn" Cockerham Lay
Mar 7, 2025
Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles;
They shall run, and not be weary; They shall walk, and not faint
ISAIAH 40:31
Frances “JoAn” Cockerham Lay, 83, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.
JoAn was a founding member of Crossway Baptist Church and their outreach coordinator for 16 years....
Debra "Debbie" June Abernathy
Mar 6, 2025
Debra “Debbie” June Abernathy, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Illinois to Clifford and Garnett Taylor.
She was an avid gardener and cook, opening her home for everyone at Thanksgiving. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fairhope.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Kirk R....
Sunny W. Bradshaw
Mar 5, 2025
Sunny W. Bradshaw went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was 78 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the Ballroom at Homestead Village, 924 Plantation Blvd., Fairhope, AL, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00pm with our Great Nephew,...
Katrina Lynn Reed
Mar 5, 2025
Katrina Lynn "Trina" Reed, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 37. Born on July 11, 1987, in Queens, New York, Trina brought warmth and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She earned her high school diploma from Daphne High School in 2007,...
John Edward Bousson, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
John Edward Bousson, Jr., fondly known as Jeb, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 88 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Born on March 3, 1937, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a profound commitment to his family, faith, and country.
Jeb's professional journey spanned an impressive 45 years at the Mobile Infirmary...
Lenona Evelyn Craig
Mar 4, 2025
Lenona Evelyn Craig, a resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was born in Selma, Alabama to Jefferson and Sally Pearl DeRamus. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, whom she loved and lived for.
She was a member of Sister Springs Baptist Church and was very active in preparing...
Sheila Jeanette Baehr
Mar 3, 2025
Sheila Harrison Baehr passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, to James “Ronnie” and Eunice Harrison.
With her husband Jimmy, they owned and operated a family business, Baehr’s Automotive, for over 40 years. Her customers were more like family to her and she cherished their friendships. She and...
Juanita Lois Manders Sims
Mar 2, 2025
Juanita Manders Sims departed this life and joined her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was a loving wife of many years to her husband, Jack Sims, and they had three wonderful children together. She grew up on the bay in Point Clear, AL. and loved to tell stories of the many...
William Shane Mason
Mar 1, 2025
William Shane Mason, known to everyone simply as Shane, passed away at the age of 58 on March 1st, 2025 in Fairhope, AL. Born on August 30th, 1966 to Robert G. "Butch" Mason Jr and Mary D. "Denny" Mason in Mobile, Shane grew up in Fairhope playing at the local arcade, participating in martial arts, reading comic books, and helping...
John Dennis DeJonge, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
John Dennis DeJonge, Jr. was born on September 26, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life on March 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.
From a young age, John showed a remarkable aptitude for construction, beginning a career that he dedicated himself to as soon as he...
Kathleen Byrne Cox
Mar 1, 2025
Kathleen B. Cox, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Kathleen was born on May 25, 1943, in Oakland, CA to Peter J. Byrne and Mary (Wathen) Byrne.
Kathleen graduated from Fairhope High School in 1961. Soon afterward, she began raising a family with her husband, Gene A. Cox. They lived in Fairhope until 1971...
Mary Ann Maradik
Feb 27, 2025
Mary Ann Maradik, a devoted educator and committed pastoral minister, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama. Born on August 11, 1939, she dedicated her life to enriching the minds and spirits of countless individuals throughout her extensive career in education and ministry.
Mary Ann’s professional journey began with her role as an elementary school teacher in Wisconsin, where...
Jacquelyn "Jacque" Joyner Drane
Feb 25, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jacque” Joyner Drane, 84, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, LA.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Violet Joyner and her brother Rex (Mary Ann) Joyner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Phillip Drane of Mobile; sons, Carter (Megan) Drane of Mobile and...
Thomas F. Verhoestra
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Thomas Frank Verhoestra was born on December 27, 1951, in South Bend Indiana. He is proceeded in death by his Father Arthur Verhoestra and Mother Margaret Verhoestra. While only having one child, Keith Verhoestra, he has 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren to carry on the family name.
He was a giving Father and Grandfather who always looked out...
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