Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Anna Elaine Richards Baker
Feb 7, 2024
Anna Elaine Richards Baker, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 68.
Preceding her in death was a son, Michael Baker.
She is survived by her sons, Carl Baker of Fairhope, and Nicholas (Michelle) Baker of Naperville, IL; grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Norma Jean; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
A celebration...
Thomas Henry Christiansen
Feb 7, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Henry Christiansen, age 69, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Tom was born on December 7, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama. He attended Murphy High School and then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Psychology. He later earned his master’s degree in education from the...
Rodgers Gene Perkins
Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Rodgers Gene Perkins, age 95, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024. Gene was born on February 12, 1928, to the late A.M. Perkins and the late Emma Catherine Rodgers Perkins in Jackson, AL.
He is preceded in death by his three brothers, Aubrey, Jerry, and Matt Perkins.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years,...
Vera Viola Gilles
Feb 4, 2024
Vera Gilles
August 24, 1933 ~ February 04, 2024
Vera Gilles, born on August 24, 1933 in Eureka, South Dakota passed away in Fairhope, Alabama on Sunday, February 04, 2024 at the age of 90.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Saraphine Kolbe; her three brothers; and two sisters.
Vera married Robert Gilles in 1952 and from...
Michelle Paul Wells
Feb 4, 2024
Michelle Paul Wells, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, in Fairhope, Alabama. Michelle was born in Fairhope and spent her entire life embracing the beauty and charm of her hometown.
Born to Mack and Ann Stewart Paul, Michelle grew up alongside her sister Julia Paul Eubanks and brother Mike Paul (Tina). From an early...
Susan Daniel
Feb 1, 2024
Susan Daniel, age 73, and a resident of Fish River Community, AL, passed away on February 1, 2024.
Susan was a native of Tennessee and a long-time resident of Fish River Community. She was a teacher for 37 years and retired from the Baldwin County Board of Education in 2009. She was an avid reader, painter, and attended Gulf Shores Methodist...
Nelida Centeno Caraballo
Jan 31, 2024
Nelida Centeno Caraballo, age of 75, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Nelida Centeno Caraballo was born on October 5, 1948. In Utuado. Her parents were Antionio Centeno and Agustina Caraballo. She only studied into 3rd grade. In her first marriage, she had 3 sons named Jesus, Andres and Bonifacio Barreto. Followed by eleven grandchildren....
Evans "Muff" Buchanan Harwell Marshall
Jan 30, 2024
Evans “Muff” Buchanan Harwell Marshall
November 19, 1948 – January 30, 2024
Evans “Muff” Marshall, 75, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away January 30, 2024, at Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with chronic lung disease. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, to John Ritchie and Mary Elizabeth Harwell on November 19, 1948. Growing up...
Harold Leslie Haight
Jan 28, 2024
Harold Leslie Haight, age 61, and a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on January 28,2024.
Harold was a loving son, brother, dad, and papa and an avid saltwater and freshwater fisherman who also enjoyed motorcycles. He retired from his job with the City of Huntsville and moved to Baldwin County to fulfill his dream of retiring to the Gulf.
Harold was...
Amber Roxanne Ramsey
Jan 28, 2024
RAMSEY
GULF SHORES, AL
Amber Roxanne Ramsey, Age 45, A native of Hattiesburg, MS and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at a local hospital.
Roxanne loved the outdoors where she enjoyed spending time at the beach, camping and fishing. She also enjoyed painting.
She is survived by her husband, Reginald B. Ramsey of Gulf Shores,...
Sandra "Sandy" Wallace
Jan 27, 2024
Sandy Wallace, a resident of Bay Minette, Al, left her earthly life on January 27, 2024.
She was 66 years old, and she graduated from Theodore High School in 1975. Following graduation, Sandy earned her nursing degree and devoted the rest of her life to women’s health services. She retired from Mobile Infirmary Medical Center after many years as a lactation...
Roland Gary Bailey
Jan 27, 2024
R. Gary Bailey, age 86, formerly of Tallapoosa, Georgia, and a long-time resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on January 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Clifton Bailey and Doris Katie Pope Bailey, his sister, Janice Bailey (Jim) Carter, and his daughter, Julia Paige Bailey. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Roberts Bailey; daughter Laura Bailey (Nick) lmpastato; son Clifton Gary Bailey; and grandchildren Nicholas Littleton lmpastato, Phillip Devereaux Bailey; Bailey Patrick...
Robert Edward Renner
Jan 26, 2024
Robert Edward Renner, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on January 26, 2024.
Robert (“Pike”) was born March 7, 1946, to Walter Renner & Eleanor Vacy, in Buffalo, New York. Growing up, he spent summers at his parents’ summer home in Silver Bay, Canada. He graduated from Erie County Technical Institute with a degree in Hospitality. He leaves...
Carol Jane Drayton
Jan 26, 2024
DRAYTON
SILVERHILL, AL.
Carol Jane Drayton, Age 69, born in Memphis, TN., and a resident of Silverhill, AL, was welcomed into Glory by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 26, 2024 at a local hospital after a brief illness.
Carol was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, a graduate of Mississippi...
Peggy Ellen Harvey
Jan 25, 2024
Peggy Ellen Harvey, a native of Michigan and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 96.
She was a musician and taught in both private and public schools in Michigan and Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Harvey.
Peggy is survived by her children, James M. Harvey of Mullumbimby, AU,...
Ethel Lee Smith
Jan 24, 2024
Smith, Ethel Lee LaBorde
Ethel Lee LaBorde Smith died on Wednesday January 24, 2024, in Daphne, AL. She was 85.
Born in Marksville, LA; she was raised in Baton Rouge, LA and was a resident of the Prairieville/Gonzales LA area for over 50 years. Ethel moved to Daphne, AL in 2007 after the death of her beloved spouse, Oran A. Smith, Sr.
Ethel retired from the...
Charles Edward Davis, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
DAVIS
FOLEY, AL
"Charlie" Charles Edward Davis, Sr. Age 86 Passed Away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. In 1958 Charlie met the love of his life, Miriam Evelyn Lane, while stationed in Massachusetts with the United States Air Force. His commitment to our country spanned a decade, and he was honorably discharged in 1959.
A man of many roles, Charlie devoted 13...
Pamela Ann Lytle
Jan 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Pamela Ann Lytle, a native of Garnett, Kansas with proud mid-western roots, Pam Lytle, born on December 31, 1949, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She shared 45 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Bob Lytle. Pam is survived by her three cherished children: Scott DeGraeve (LeeBeth), Jeff DeGraeve...
William (Bill) Fleming Browning III
Jan 19, 2024
William Fleming Browning III (Bill) passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL, after a short battle with metastatic melanoma. He was surrounded by those who loved him most until the very end.
Bill was born in 1951, in Charlottesville, VA. and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fleming Browning, Jr. He attended...
Leo Lawrence Crain
Jan 19, 2024
Leo Lawrence Crain, also known as Buddy, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Daphne, Alabama, at the age of 96. He was born on May 13, 1927, in Bastrop, LA. Leo was a Navy WW II veteran, proudly serving his country. After his military service, he pursued a career as an Attorney. During his legal career he was appointed...