Obituaries

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

Nancy Mae Seale Nelson

Nancy Mae Seale Nelson

Sep 2, 2024

Nancy Seale Nelson, 85, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away September 2, 2024.

Of her 10 siblings, Nancy was number 5. They were raised in Canoe, Alabama, a small town just outside of Atmore. Nancy and Millard were Married for 50 years and resided in Foley, Alabama where they built custom built homes.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Millard...

Miriam Hairston Bailey

Miriam Hairston Bailey

Sep 2, 2024

Miriam Hairston Bailey passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Miriam was born on December 10,1959 in Mobile, Alabama. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School and Auburn University. She was a lifelong resident of Daphne. 

Miriam lived her life as a faithful wife, mother, sister and daughter. She is preceded in death...

Richard A. Thompson, III

Richard A. Thompson, III

Aug 31, 2024

Richard Allan Thompson III, a native of New London, CT and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 78.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Thompson of Fairhope and other relatives and dear friends.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:00am at Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley.

In lieu...

Sheila Ann Nelson

Sheila Ann Nelson

Aug 31, 2024

Sheila A. Nelson, born June 29th, 1934, passed away on August 31st, 2024, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends.

Mrs. Nelson was a native of Sheboygan Wisconsin and was a 67-year resident of Daphne Alabama. She was dedicated to her faith, her family, her friends, and to her community. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother...

Deborah "Debbie" Browning Tuggle

Deborah "Debbie" Browning Tuggle

Aug 30, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Browning Tuggle, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.

Debbie was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. She graduated from Shaw High School and then received a BA in Elementary Education from the University of South Alabama. She loved teaching Bible Study, her Heartfelt Group, going to Gulf Shores, watching movies, and...

William Joseph McAleer Jr.

William Joseph McAleer Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

William Joseph “Joey” McAleer, Jr., 59, passed away on August 27, 2024. Joey was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many. A native of the Mobile area, Joey was an avid fisherman and conservationist who loved living on the water in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A graduate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Joey attended the University of Alabama, where...

Carol Anderson Smith

Carol Anderson Smith

Aug 27, 2024

Carol Anderson Smith, age 80, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Carol Anderson Smith was born Carol Jane Anderson on January 14th, 1944, in the small tugboat community of Port Townsend, Washington.

From an early age she had a love of animals, dance, music and riding her bike to church on Sundays. These loves traveled with...

Alma Thierry Mueller

Alma Thierry Mueller

Aug 24, 2024

Alma Thierry Mueller, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Alma was born on September 23, 1948, to Edward Joseph Thierry, Sr. and Nina Hall Thierry and was the third of six children.

Alma was married to Leo C. Mueller III, a loving husband, and her best friend. They enjoyed traveling together and spending...

Richard "Rich" Glenn Pope

Richard "Rich" Glenn Pope

Aug 23, 2024

Richard “Rich” Glenn Pope, age 60, a resident of Gulf Shores, Al, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Rich was born in Pennsylvania and raised all over the country as the family moved often. He was a graduate of Florida State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics. Rich worked as a salesperson in the electrical industry, and...

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Hipsh, Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Hipsh, Sr.

Aug 21, 2024

Larry H. Hipsh, Sr., native and resident of Fairhope, AL. departed this earthly plane on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Larry, affectionately known as “Hippy” to his family and devoted group of friends graduated from Fairhope High School, then enlisted in the United States Army, where he became an instructor for the Army Rangers at Eglin Air Force Base. Exiting the Army...

Barbara Jean Thornburg Stewart

Barbara Jean Thornburg Stewart

Aug 21, 2024

 

Barbara Jean Thornburg Stewart, 67, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Stewart ; daughter, Lori Bergman ; and granddaughter, Madison Newberry, all of Foley, Alabama along with many other loving relatives and friends.

 

 

 

 

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Alice Carter Kenan

Alice Carter Kenan

Aug 21, 2024

Alice Carter Kenan, native of Selma, and resident of Point Clear, died peacefully at home on August 21, 2024.

She graduated from Parrish High School in Selma and attended Salem College in Winston Salem, NC and the University of Alabama, where she was member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. 

Alice married Guy Hood in 1957 and after his medical training in Birmingham...

James Harry "Bo" Weeks Sr.

James Harry "Bo" Weeks Sr.

Aug 21, 2024

James Harry “Bo” Weeks Sr., age 70, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Bo was an avid commercial fisherman, boat captain. He was a loving father, devoted brother and grandfather. Bo had a love for fixing boats and a love for old cars. He enjoyed being out by the water mullet fishing any chance he could....

Mary Joan Weninger Nowell

Mary Joan Weninger Nowell

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Joan Weninger Nowell (“Mary Jo”), 87, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Mary Jo was a member of the Foley Elks Lodge and the American Legion for many years. She was a self-proclaimed Professional BINGO Player and an avid Alabama football fan. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

She is preceded...

William "Willie" Henry Burmeister

William "Willie" Henry Burmeister

Aug 21, 2024

William "Willie" Henry Burmeister, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 92. 

Willie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. As a 1950 graduate of Fairhope High School, he was a member of the "Nifty Fifties" group. Willie was a career farmer and an...

John E. Hodges

John E. Hodges

Aug 20, 2024

John E. Hodges, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnson City, TN, he spent most of his life on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in South Alabama. Throughout his life as an entrepreneur, he found great satisfaction in the Cutting Tool Industry, where he...

Ronald "Ron" Ross Lake

Ronald "Ron" Ross Lake

Aug 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Ross Lake, known to many as Ron, was born on December 30, 1960, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A beloved husband, father, papa, and friend passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 63 in Fairhope, Alabama, where he had made his home in recent years.

Ron was a beloved member of...

Kolby Scott Edwards

Kolby Scott Edwards

Aug 19, 2024

Kolby Scott Edwards, 23, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away August 19, 2024.

Kolby was raised in Elberta, AL. Many people watched Kolby grow up on the family farm, Schaff Farms and he found such joy in farming alongside his Papaw and Uncle Geoff. He was also an avid fisherman and would be on the water fishing every minute he...

Sharon Kay Hoover Wiese

Sharon Kay Hoover Wiese

Aug 19, 2024

Sharon Kay Hoover Wiese, 79, passed away on August 19, 2024.

Sharon was a beloved wife, mother, friend, and a devoted Christian. She was an advertising professional, a high school English teacher, owner of a house-flipping company, and an active church member. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and mostly spending time with family and friends. Sharon touched the lives of many, and...

Melissa Lynn Repka

Melissa Lynn Repka

Aug 18, 2024

Melissa Lynn Repka, age 52, passed away on August 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Melissa courageously fought a battle with cancer that ultimately led her into the arms of the Lord. 

She was born April 22, 1972, in Heidelberg, Germany and raised by her loving mother and father, Linda and Sammy Campbell, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She...

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