Obituaries

Jun 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of May Elnore Alanko, a native of Ashtabula, Ohio. May was born on November 4, 1936, passed away after a long illness on June 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

She shared 68 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Paul Alanko. They were honored to be the first couple married in the new Bethany Lutheran...

Jun 11, 2024

Jamie McPhillips Wright of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on June 11, 2024. 

Jamie was born on March 11, 1941, in Gulfport, Mississippi to James (Jamo) McPhillips and Elizabeth Roberts McPhillips. She attended Bishop-Toolen High School for Girls and Mount Vernon College in Washington D.C.

Jamie was a member of Maids of Mirth Mardi Gras Association and participated in the Junior League of...

Jun 10, 2024

Mark Alan Lammon, 81, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, died Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born and grew up in Mobile, AL. 

He was preceded in death by his father Holcomb Lammon, mother Marie S. Lammon Bush, stepfather Harold M. Bush and eldest son Mark A. Lammon, Jr. 

 He is survived by his wife of 61 years Sandra Finley Lammon,...

Jun 10, 2024

David J. Wenke of Baldwin County, AL passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.

 

Born January 30, 1952, in Olean, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Geraldine Corson Wenke. 

A 1970 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School, he went on to serve in the U.S. Navy until 1974. Following his military service, David embarked on a career in advertising...

Jun 9, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Lee Jablonski-Tetreault      

1982-2024 

Rebecca Lee, 41, of Lillian, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on June 9th, 2024.

Becky was born in New London, Connecticut, on September 23rd, 1982, to Edward Stanley Jablonski III and Melinda Jablonski. She is a graduate of Ware High School class of 2000 and retired from the Navy as Avionics Technician First Class in...

Jun 9, 2024

Frances Johnson Cleek aged seventy-five passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, at Fairhope Health and Rehab in Fairhope, Alabama. Frances was born October 13, 1948, in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was the mother of three sons, David, Greg, and Burton Webb. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crafting.  She is survived by her sons, and grandchildren: Casey Stephen Webb, Mary...

Jun 9, 2024

Taz Anthony Grayson, a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the age of 31.

 

Taz was free-spirited and never met a stranger. He loved fishing and being outdoors.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

He is survived by his mother, Tammy Grayson of Foley; father, Mark...

Jun 7, 2024

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Gregory “Greg” Eugene Fuquay, age 67, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, on June 7, 2024 two years after his cancer diagnosis.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Peggy Fuquay.

 

Greg leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years Diana, his children Kurt (Erin) and Sean, his precious granddaughter Clementine, his...

Jun 6, 2024

Russell “Pierce” Harper II

Gulf Shores, AL

 Russell “Pierce” Harper II, age 25, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on June 6, 2024.

 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pierce, a soul so full of life, love, and laughter. He was born March 16, 1999, in Montgomery, AL. Pierce was an extraordinary individual...

Jun 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Meriam Santa Monica Neise of Fairhope, AL, on June 6, 2024, at the age of 77.

Meriam was the owner of Oak Haven Cottages for 42 years. She was the kindest woman with a heart of gold. Over the years, she has made countless lifelong friendships through...

Jun 4, 2024

Kathy H. Trione, age 68, born in Fairhope, AL, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 4th, 2024. 

She was a Fairhope High School graduate class of 1974.  Kathy will be remembered for her love of animals and her kind, generous and adventurous spirit.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Sandra Henry; sister, Deborah...

Jun 2, 2024

Dorothy (Dotte) Daulton East, age 78, born in Cape Girardeau, MO, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.  She graduated Caruthersville High School and attended University of Missouri.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Marjorie Daulton; grandparents, Leslie and Bessie Mitchell

 

She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Ray) Kelly of Jackson, MO, and...

Jun 1, 2024

Mike Bishop, 68, of Daphne, AL, tragically passed away on June 1st, 2024. He was excitedly awaiting the opening day of shrimp season when his boat, “Old Navy”, was caught in a storm on Mobile Bay.

 

Mike was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather but most importantly, a follower of Christ and a “Fisher of Men”. (Matthew 4:19 ESV)

 

Mike was...

May 29, 2024

BONDS

SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA

Howard Elmo Bonds, a long-time resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 82. 

Howard was born in Double Springs, Alabama and was one of seven children. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hildred Martin Jeffreys; and brother, Bill McRae. All of them, along with their...

May 27, 2024

William (Bill) Allen Fleming, 59 went to be with Jesus on May 27th 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by anyone who was fortunate to know him.

Bill’s celebration of life will be held on July 27th at Five Rivers Delta Center in Spanish Fort, AL. Family only from 10am-11am with a service for everyone at...

May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

John “Tommy” Thomas Alexander was 58 when he passed away on May 27, 2024.

 

He was a resident of Columbus, GA, where he was born and raised. At the time of his passing, he was visiting his daughter and son-in-law in Orange Beach, Alabama.

He was a member of Northside Baptist Church where he attended with his family.

He was born on December...

May 27, 2024

Kenneth Heyward Elmore, age 72, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away on May 27, 2024.

 Preceding him in death are his son, Quinten Casey Elmore; parents, Heyward and Virginia Elmore; and sister, Darlene Boykin. 

 Kenneth is survived by his wife of 28 years, Stephonia Elmore; sons, Kenneth Shane (Samantha) Elmore of Gilbertown, AL; and Christopher Chad (Angela) Elmore of Lisman,...

May 26, 2024

David Anthony Meador, age 81, and a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on May 26, 2024. 

 David was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1988.  While serving in the Philippines during the Vietnam War, he met his wife, Benedicta, and the two were married for 45 wonderful years. David was a big...

May 26, 2024

Sarah Lenoir White, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on January 11, 1930 in Jemison, Alabama to Thomas Leonard and Electa Childress Lenoir. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert (Bob) White and her grandson James (Jimmy) Kubina.

She is survived by one son, Gene White of Bay...