Obituaries

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

Ricky Joe "R.J." Rumfelt

Ricky Joe "R.J." Rumfelt

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Ricky Joe Rumfelt a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 71.

 

He was an avid guitar player and an avid Atlanta Braves fan, Carolina Tarheel fan, and musician.  Ricky was in the Army over five years.  He loved singing and was a loving father and grandfather.

 

Ricky was preceded in death by...

Joseph "Joe Matt" Matthew Dumas

Joseph "Joe Matt" Matthew Dumas

Apr 23, 2024

Joseph Matthew, “Joe Matt” Dumas, a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 69.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Dumas, Sr and Alice Patricia Dumas.

Joe Matt is survived by his brothers, Lee Dumas and Daniel Dumas;  other relatives and friends.

Private services for the family will be held at a later...

Richard Carl Hoffman

Richard Carl Hoffman

Apr 21, 2024

HOFFMAN

ELBERTA, AL

 Richard Carl Hoffman, Jr. of Elberta, AL was born on October 6, 1940, to Richard, Sr. and Erma Hoffman. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2024, at the age of 83.  

 Living his entire life in the Miflin community, he was a Foley High School graduate (class of 1960).  Richard served six years with the...

Hugh "Hugo" Lee Johnston

Hugh "Hugo" Lee Johnston

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. Hugh Lee “Hugo” Johnston, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 83.

 

He loved visiting with friends and neighbors and taking care of his home and yard.

 

Hugo is survived by his loving wife Rachael Price Johnston of Lillian, AL. of 45 years; his stepdaughter, Karen (Troy) Gresham of Valley, AL; stepson, Jerry...

Gregory "Greg" Robert Smith

Gregory "Greg" Robert Smith

Apr 20, 2024

Gregory Robert Smith, “Greg”, passed away on April 20th, 2024. Born on October 19th, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Greg was a graduate of Gannon University. 

Greg was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret Mahaney-Smith and his first wife, Susan Smith, father, Robert Smith, and his mother, Betty Smith. He is survived by his loving son, Jason Smith, and stepchildren, Amy Auldredge...

Beverly Gail Dick

Beverly Gail Dick

Apr 20, 2024

Beverly Gail Dick, 78

 

Fairhope AL - April 20, 2024

 

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Gail Dick of Fairhope, AL on April 20th, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born in Mobile, AL on July 13, 1945, to Lee and Dorothy Seifert. 

 

Gail graduated from The Convent of Mercy in Mobile,...

Anne G. Hinrichs

Anne G. Hinrichs

Apr 20, 2024

Anne Carmen Gibson Gavin Hinrichs, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to Dorothy Marasco Gibson and John Gibson. She was later adopted by her stepfather, J. Russell Gavin.

 

Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. During the mid-70’s, she played...

Mary Evalyn Runyan White

Mary Evalyn Runyan White

Apr 19, 2024

Mary Evalyn Runyan White

May 20, 1932–April 19, 2024

Written by Jodi Hughes

 

“Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.” —Proverbs 31:25 NKJV

 

On Friday, April 19, 2024, after a beautiful, warm spring day in Silverhill, Alabama, Mary Evalyn Runyan White, just shy of ninety-two years old, left this world behind and stepped into her savior’s arms. She was enveloped...

Edward McCain Hanson

Edward McCain Hanson

Apr 19, 2024

Edward McCain (Mackey) Hanson entered his Heavenly Home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his family at North Baldwin Hospital.

Mackey had so many health problems over the years, any one of them could have caused his death but it was a heart attack that he died from. Mackey resided at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette...

Andrea Sue Hamilton Pattillo

Andrea Sue Hamilton Pattillo

Apr 19, 2024

Andrea Sue Hamilton Pattillo

Gulf Shores, Alabama

 

Andrea Pattillo, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 82.

Andrea was born March 31, 1942, at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in East Atlanta, graduated from Murphy High School in 1960, attended Young Harris Junior College, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Infirmary...

Carl Edward Cauley

Carl Edward Cauley

Apr 17, 2024

Carl Edward Cauley, age 84, and a resident of Bay Minette, AL, passed away on April 17, 2024.

 Carl was born in Hot Springs, Virginia, in 1940. He moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast area after retiring from a lengthy career in the United States Coast Guard. His tour included the Vietnam War and time in Thailand. In his spare time,...

James Michael Reedy

James Michael Reedy

Apr 17, 2024

James Michael Reedy January 17, 1945 – April 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Mike Reedy, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama at the age of 79.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, he was truly a special man.  Mike was born in Albany, Georgia and his family moved to...

Curtis French Yarbrough Jr.

Curtis French Yarbrough Jr.

Apr 17, 2024

Curtis French Yarbrough, Jr.



Curtis French Yarbrough, Jr. passed away on April 17, 2024 due to an adverse reaction to prescribed medication, surrounded by loved ones at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. He was 81 years old.



French was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis French Yarbrough, Sr. and Elizabeth Church Yarbrough. He was born in Montgomery, AL on January 20,...

Frieda Louise Ward

Frieda Louise Ward

Apr 17, 2024

Frieda Louise Fleming Ward, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to countless others, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on August 12, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Frieda spent her formative years in the picturesque town of Hot Springs, where she was such a tomboy that her neighborhood friends called her Petey, a...

Baby Grace McKenzie Bragg

Baby Grace McKenzie Bragg

Apr 17, 2024

Infant Grace McKenzie Bragg passed away April 17, 2024.

 

She is survived by her parents, Charles and Haylee Bragg; sisters, Neveah Bragg and Reighlynn Bragg; brother, Karson Bragg; paternal grandmother, Rachel (Terry) Johnson of Silverhill; paternal grandfather, Joey (Marie) Bragg; other loving relatives and friends.

 

No services will be held at this time.

 

 

 

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Katherine Ann Miller

Katherine Ann Miller

Apr 16, 2024

Katherine Ann Miller, known to her family and loved ones as Kathy, passed away on April 16, 2024, at 12:41 pm.  Her death was due to what was thought to be a viral respiratory illness leading to ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), ultimately resulting in respiratory failure. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Frank Joseph Cerniglia and...

Jonathan Garth

Jonathan Garth

Apr 16, 2024

Jonathan Thornton Garth - teacher, explorer, brother, father, husband, son, gardener, watermanand woodworking mystic - passed on to his next epic adventure on April 16, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born in Huntsville, Alabama on March 2, 1945, Thornton and his family moved to Gainesville, Georgia in 1950 where he narrowly graduated from Gainesville High School.Ironically, he became a celebrated high...

Christopher "Chris" Darren Swank

Christopher "Chris" Darren Swank

Apr 14, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Darren Swank, Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on the 14th of April, 2024 at his residence.

Chris was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was a resident of Fairhope, AL. He was an Electrician.

Survivors include his mother, Linda Swank of Mansfield, OH; Aunt and Uncle Dave and Jean Sistek of Mansfield, OH.; other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends...

Beverly Jane Corbin

Beverly Jane Corbin

Apr 13, 2024

Beverly Jane Corbin, age 89, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy R. Corbin, and her brothers Ken Reinicke and Butch Reinicke.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (Petey) Friend of Gainesville, GA, and Tim (Darlene Corbin, Jr. of Spanish Fort, AL; brothers, Don Reinicke of Stone Lake, WI; sisters,...

Faye Burchett

Faye Burchett

Apr 13, 2024

Faye Burchett, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 80.

 

She was born in McKee, Kentucky to Veron Allie Harrison and Claude Harrison. She was an avid collector of antique lamps and Christmas ornaments.

 

She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Burchett of 62 years; three children, Sherry Burchett of Eufaula, Alabama,...

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