Obituaries

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...

May 26, 2024

Esther Louise Reynolds was born April 9, 1937, to John E Reynolds Sr & Esther Via McCraney Reynolds in Canton, Mississippi, she was called home in the early morning of the 26th of May 2024 free at last.

Services will be held at 10 AM on the 30th of May 2024, at Harvest Fields Church Summerdale, AL. Followed by a celebration...

May 26, 2024

Barbra Ann Smith, age 73, of Loxley, Alabama, passed away at her home Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born on June 6, 1950, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Eual and Ruth Smith.

 

Barbra spent most of her working life taking care of her elderly patients and taking care of her family. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eual and Ruth...

May 25, 2024

William Baker Bru passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024 surrounded by friends and family.

“Billy” was born on February 11, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama to William Vivian Bru and Carolyn Sorrell.   His education began at Leinkoff School continued at Murphy High School and ultimately led him to Auburn University where he graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration ....

May 25, 2024

Raymond Steve Lewis was 70 years old at the time of his passing to be with his savior Jesus Christ on May 25th, 2024, in Fairhope, AL.  In his retirement he was a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, where he lived with his wife Betty Elaine Lewis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores, AL where...

May 24, 2024

Fancy Lee Phillips, born December 11, 2023, passed away on May 24, 2024. 

Fancy is survived by two loving sets of parents, including Alexis Lynn Ingram, Dylan Phillips, Amber Sanspree, and Amber Hudson; big sister, Serenity Ingram; loving maternal grandparents, Sherrie Vaughn of Fairhope and Armando Ortiz of Fairhope; loving paternal grandmother, Laura Robinson of Silverhill, AL; many loving aunts, uncles,...

May 23, 2024

 

Jeff Heidman, born on September 10, 1957, in Châteauroux, France, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a passion for life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Cindy, and his cherished son, Aaron.

 Jeff's life was a tapestry of rich experiences and heartfelt connections. He had a profound love for the outdoors, finding...

May 23, 2024

Eleanor Ruth Pair Thomason of Fairhope died peacefully at her home on May 23, 2024.  She recently celebrated her 90th birthday in January in her very favorite way, surrounded by her family.  

 

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jim Thomason, with whom she would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on June 8; her children, Tony Thomason (Michelle), Andy...

May 23, 2024

Fred Leo Nolte, Sr, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 90.

 He was a farmer and a shrimper by trade his entire life. In his past time, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting and cruising with his beautiful family.  He always loved spending time with his family doing whatever as long as...

May 22, 2024

Carolyn Brown Butler Barton, age 84, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Mable Brown; husbands, Jimmy Butler and Jim Barton; daughter, Carol Butler Johnson; son, Sam Butler; sisters, Joanne Jones, Linda Epperson, and Betty Bailey.

 

Survived by her daughters, Nancy Butler Heaton/Keith Heaton, Tina Butler Baran/John Baran, Kristal Barton Salter/Robert...