Obituaries

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

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 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...

Mar 11, 2025

Peter John Madden, 66, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at his home in Fairhope, Ala. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minn., the fifth of six children, Peter was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he earned two degrees, first in architecture and later in law.

Peter was a well-respected Mobile criminal defense attorney. He began his legal...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Mar 7, 2025

Sue Neff Vosloh was born in Hugaton, KS on 7/19/1943. With her family by her side, Sue passed away Friday, March 7th, after a surgical procedure. She is preceded by her mother (Berniece Neff), her father (Nolen Neff), and her two brothers (Galen and Dean). She grew up in the Southwestern part of the US, eventually settling in Albuquerque, NM,...

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...