Obituaries

Oct 26, 2023

Pamela Marie Holland Bell, born May 29, 1942, passed away on October 26, 2023. One day after celebrating her 65th wedding anniversary to her husband Gene Autry Bell. Pamela was born and raised in Fairhope, Alabama, raised a family in Grand Bay, Alabama and retired in Silverhill, AL. She is survived by her daughter Gina Bell Herrington(Tim Herrington), her son...

Oct 26, 2023

John K Lassitter was born on August 28, 1938. His parents, Marshall Cainie Lassitter and Emma Christine Andersen Lassitter were among the first settlers in Baldwin County. John grew up on the family dairy farm in Greenwood, AL along with 9 brothers and sisters. As a boy, he loved hunting, fishing, and all manner of outdoor activities, going barefoot most...

Oct 25, 2023

John Howard Wilson, Jr., of Daphne, Alabama, departed this life to be in the company of angels on October 25, 2023, after a short but heroic fight with cancer. Howard joins his sister Lisa W. Collins and his parents, Laurel W. Wilson and John H. Wilson. Howard was born on November 20, 1959, in Mobile, Alabama, where he was blessed...

Oct 25, 2023

Walter “Happy” Kimmel Holliday Jr, 76, of Daphne, Alabama (formerly Ramsey, IL) passed away peacefully October 25th, 2023. Happy was born on July 27th, 1947 in Jacksonville, TX to Walter and Kathleen Holliday. The Holliday family moved to their hometown of Ramsey, IL in the early 50s. Happy graduated from Ramsey HS in 1965 and attended college at SIU-Carbondale earning...

Oct 25, 2023

FOLSOM DAPHNE, AL Jacquelyn Folsom, age 85, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Jacquelyn worked for 10 years in the church office at Woodmont Baptist Church in Mobile, AL. 10 years with Mercy Medical Home Health and Home Hospice, where she received the McAuley Award. Four of those years she worked at the McAuley Assisted...

Oct 24, 2023

Raymond Richard Foss, age 91, of Bay Minette, Alabama (previously Daphne, AL) passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born in Belding, Michigan to Russell and Clara Foss on September 18, 1932. While still in high school, Ray met the great love of his life, Ruth Bradley on New Year’s Eve, 1949...

Oct 23, 2023

TESKEY DAPHNE, AL Donna Marie Teskey, age 60, a native of California and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Donna was a loving wife, mother, loved genealogy and quilting. Preceded in death by her father, Bobby Ray DeMaris. She is survived her husband of 30 years, Richard Teskey of Daphne, AL ; one son, Matthew...

Oct 23, 2023

Sarah Druhan Davis, age 88, a native of Mobile and resident of Point Clear, died surrounded by family and friends on Monday, October 23, 2023. She graduated from Bishop Toolen High School and attended Maryville University and the University of Alabama where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. After college, Sarah became an active volunteer serving as Chairman of Recipe...

Oct 23, 2023

Joyce Jeannet Brooks Whatley, age 84, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away October 23, 2023. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved all of her children and grandchildren dearly. She was preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Snelgrove; great granddaughter, Mallory Savannah Gage Hughes; and grandsons, Rusty and Cory Mincey. Joyce is survived by her...

Oct 22, 2023

SPANISH FORT, AL. COVINGTON Mrs. Katherine M. Covington, Age 69 a native of Louisiana and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. Covington, parents, Charlie and Helen Shirah, and a grandson, Dev'n. Survivors include one daughter, Samantha Jones of Bay Minette;...

Oct 21, 2023

George Franco Lopez, 73, of Foley Alabama, passed away on October 21,2023. He was born on February 22,1950, in San Antonio, Texas to Margarito Lopez and Rosie Baker. George was preceded in death by his parent, as well as his sister Rosalinda Lopez and brother, Larry Lopez. George was a dedicated welder throughout his career. He took great pride in...

Oct 20, 2023

Nancy Lee Henderson, age 72, died at home with family at her side in Ashland, Virginia, on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Nancy was born August 9, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (Alderson) Kirk. She attended high school in Pittsburgh and graduated in 1968.

Nancy met and married Michael Hogan in the 1970s, and they had a daughter,...

Oct 20, 2023

Jack Lassiter Rowland, Jr., age 89, a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. Jack was a long-time resident of Selma, AL and Orange Beach, AL. He was a member of Orange Beach Methodist Church. He was an avid college football fan and especially enjoyed biking through the Gulf State Park and many other areas of...

Oct 20, 2023

Felicia Nicole Lee was born in Fairhope Alabama to the parents of Mary Spears and Michael Hounston. She married her high school sweetheart Michael Lee and had four beautiful children Shaneka, Plejarrittia, Michael Jr., and Megaual Lee. She moved to Atlanta five months after giving birth to her second child. Felicia later moved back to Alabama after her divorce to...

Oct 20, 2023

Oct 18, 2023

Ollie Lavail Gomillion, known affectionately as Ollie, passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 85 in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on April 4, 1938, in McKenzie, Alabama. Ollie was a vibrant individual who was full of life, quick-witted, and known for his generosity. He held a deep love for his family, cherishing every moment with them....

Oct 16, 2023

Inez Jackson Hall, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughter, Pat (Randy) Deering of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughter, Sheree (Chris) Parker of Fairhope; grandsons, David and Daniel Deering; great grandchildren, Logan Duncan and Chance Duncan, Samuel Deering and Chloe Deering; great, great grandchildren, Alec, Marlowe...

Oct 16, 2023

William Franklin Barnett, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 87. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He had a lifetime career of law enforcement and retired as Deputy State Fire Marshall. Preceding him was his wife, Helen Barnett; and sisters,...

Oct 14, 2023

DORIS FAUST CALLIES With deep sadness, we announce the loss of our Mama and Gran, Doris Faust Callies. On Saturday, she hugged our Daddy again for the first time in 16 years. On her side of heaven, there were many happy tears. On our side of heaven, we have finally said goodbye with tears of missing what was. Doris was...

Oct 14, 2023

Mark Anthony Nabors Mr. Mark Anthony Nabors a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 62. He was a longtime shrimper and spent over 20 years at Bon Secour Fisheries. Mark was preceded death by two brothers, Edward and Darryl Nabors; and his parents, Erwin and Flora Nabors. He is survived by his...