Obituaries

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

Linda Florence Baumann

Linda Florence Baumann

Dec 1, 2024

Linda Florence Baumann, age 78, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.

 Linda was a 1963 graduate of Foley High School. She was also a faithful member of the Elberta First Baptist Church. 

 Preceding her in death are her parents; Fred Ernst Baumann and Florence Grace Kleinschmidt Baumann; brothers, her twin brother Lawrence (Larry) Baumann, and her older brother...

Ricky Don Johnson

Ricky Don Johnson

Nov 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ricky Don Johnson, who left us on November 29th 2024 at the age of 66. 

Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor, wisdom, & love for humanity, cherishing every moment spent with...

Roy G. Good

Roy G. Good

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Roy G. Good, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 90.

Roy was born in Walton, West Virginia, in 1934. He married Louise Gill in 1955. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Wisconsin and had a long career with the Western Electric and GTE phone companies. They...

Michael "Mike" A. Richardson

Michael "Mike" A. Richardson

Nov 24, 2024

Michael A. Richardson (1954 - 2024)

Mike Richardson, 70, of Foley, Alabama, passed away Nov 24, leaving behind a legacy of love for his family and an appreciation for life. A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, Mike was known for his warm spirit and love of simple pleasures.

Mike cherished his family above all else, sharing a loving marriage with his...

Jesse Bounds Horst

Jesse Bounds Horst

Nov 24, 2024

Jesse Bounds Horst passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2024. He was born February 14th, 1942, to Thomas Armstrong Horst and Adele Bounds Horst. He attended University Military School through his junior year, then transferred to Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1961. Schreiner was the site of many adventures and many entertaining stories. 

He...

Rachel Grace Hager

Rachel Grace Hager

Nov 22, 2024

RACHEL HAGER 1929-2024

Rachel was born on March 9, 1929 in Barberton, OH to George and Margaret Boyer. She grew up in Erie, PA, where she attended the Gospel Tabernacle (now First Alliance Church) and met her husband, Clarence Hager.

On June 9, 1951, Rachel married Clarence, who became an ordained minister with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. For over 50 years,...

Arthur Allen Meyers

Arthur Allen Meyers

Nov 21, 2024

Arthur Allen Meyers, born on September 28, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Fairhope, AL on November, 21, 2024 . Arthur cared deeply for his family and worked to ensure the best life for each of them. He leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his family and community. 

After retiring...

Paula Jean Brackins

Paula Jean Brackins

Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Paula Brackins left behind the tent of her earthly body, and moved into a permanent dwelling prepared especially for her in heaven by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paula loved her family and often spoke affectionately of each of them. She was born March 2, 1965, and was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Julia Faye...

L. Wayne Foster

L. Wayne Foster

Nov 20, 2024

Lelus Wayne Foster, known as Wayne, a native of Casey County, Kentucky, and long-time Foley, Alabama resident, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, just days after celebrating his 88th birthday with family and friends.

Wayne was the first-born son of Ralph and Christine (Godbey) Foster. He spent his early childhood in rural Kentucky before moving to...

Patricia Joan Roll

Patricia Joan Roll

Nov 18, 2024

Patricia Joan Roll, 86, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024.

Pat was born Patricia Joan Marsili on October 28, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Ethel Carr and Alfred Marsili. Patricia met her husband Robert G. Roll and they were married August 31, 1957. They had five children, David, Roberta, Doug, Dale and...

Debra Patricia Mullen Mansmann

Debra Patricia Mullen Mansmann

Nov 18, 2024

Debra Patricia Mansmann, who graced this world with her presence on March 6, 1954, in the vibrant Bronx, New York, passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and selfless dedication to her family and community.

Debra was a woman who knew the value of warmth and community, as evidenced by...

Sandra Tanner Duncan

Sandra Tanner Duncan

Nov 18, 2024

Sandra Tanner Duncan, born on October 31, 1954, in Alice, Texas, passed away peacefully in Fairhope, Alabama, on November 18, 2024. Mike Duncan and Sandra Tanner met at Southern Miss while playing tennis and were married for 42 years. 

Sandra was a proud graduate of Southern Miss, where her passion for education ignited a career that would inspire many. Her dedication...

Deborah E. Overbea

Deborah E. Overbea

Nov 17, 2024

Deborah Elaine Overbea, daughter of Julia Lloyd Overbea and the late Daniel Dorsey Overbea, crossed over to the spirit world at her home, with her bible by her side, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on the 23th of October, 1950; she was the second daughter of three. She moved to Fairhope, Alabama, where her...

Bobby Gene Dawson

Bobby Gene Dawson

Nov 17, 2024

Bobby Gene Dawson died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on June 12, 1942, in Foley, Ala., he was a graduate of Foley High School and the University of South Alabama. He played football for Foley High School as a tight end under the direction of Coach Ivan Jones. He served in the United States...

Patricia Ann Griffin

Patricia Ann Griffin

Nov 16, 2024

Patricia Griffin, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 82.

If ever there was an angel on earth it was Patricia Knight Griffin. She came into this world July 26, 1942 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during her father's military service during WWII. She grew up in the greater Jackson, Mississippi areas...

Vivian Sibley

Vivian Sibley

Nov 16, 2024

Vivian Sibley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on January 29, 1931, Vivian graced the world for 93 years, leaving a lasting impression on both her family and friends.

Vivian, formerly known by her maiden name Swanberg, dedicated over five decades to her passion for horses. Her generosity extended to teaching others in the art...

Betty Egbert Holt

Betty Egbert Holt

Nov 15, 2024

Betty Egbert Holt, 77, passed away peacefully early November 15, 2024. Born December 28, 1946, in North Carolina, Betty moved with family to Gulf Shores, AL the following year where she resided until her passing.

 A graduate of Foley High School, Betty was a dedicated mother to 3 boys. She was a special friend to many, fostering enduring bonds that lasted...

MaryBeth Waller

MaryBeth Waller

Nov 15, 2024

MaryBeth Waller (62) of Foley, Alabama passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 surrounded by family after a courageous and brave fight with a medical illness.

 MaryBeth was born November 8, 1962, in Harvey, IL to parents Edwin and Patricia Storako. She succeeded in many aspects of her life and graduated from college with a degree in teaching, obtaining many notable...

Nicholas Versluyus

Nicholas Versluyus

Nov 14, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” VersluysMay 16, 1989 - November 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Versluys, who died on November 14, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama, after a courageous battle with cancer. Even at 35 years of age, he has lived a life filled with love, strength, and unwavering loyalty. He was born in Grand...

Nancy Jo Strader

Nancy Jo Strader

Nov 13, 2024

Nancy Jo Strader, 82, of Lillian, Alabama, peacefully made her way to her heavenly home on November 13, surrounded by love, laughter, and probably a gentle eye-roll at one of Robert’s comments. Her husband of 18 years, Robert Strader, and her niece, Sindi Baugh, were by her side, as she left this world in true Nancy Jo style—calm, graceful, and...

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