Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Darry Dale Andrew, formerly of Savanna IL, died August 12, 2023, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope AL. Darry, who was nicknamed Andy by close friends, was best known as Coach Andrew to the many students and athletes he had taught, coached and mentored throughout his 32 years as a high school teacher and coach. Darry was born to Mildred C...

Aug 11, 2023

WESTFIELD – Ronald L. Erskine, 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, formerly of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Thursday August 11 at the Montrose Bay nursing home following a brief illness. Ron was born August 14, 1940, in Ronceverte, WV to the late Carl and Lilian (Smith) Rizzo Erskine. Ron moved to Westfield, NY in the late 1950's working several trucking jobs...

Aug 11, 2023

Darrell Glenn Taylor, age 64, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on August 11, 2023. He was a veteran of the United States Army, an employee of the city of Gulf Shores for many years, an avid fisherman, and a loving father and grandfather. Darrell was preceded in death by his mother, June Rains. He is survived by...

Aug 11, 2023

Mary Woodham, age 94, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August, 11, 2023. She grew up in Alabama and attended Auburn University (War Eagle!), where she met her husband. She lived a great life with her husband, Sam, who worked for International Paper Company, living and making friends throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada. She...

Aug 10, 2023

Maxie Theodore Patton, age 78, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away August 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Max, as he was known by most, was born June 15, 1945 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was raised in Reform, AL and Mobile, AL where he attended University Military School (now known as UMS – Wright) graduating...

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn J. Holley, 92, (Foley) passed away peacefully on August 9th at home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Bob) Malone (Gulf Shores), her daughter; Sharon Bertschi (Foley), Son; Robert Holley, wife; Joan and Marilyn’s grandson, Bill Holley (Chipley, Florida). Marilyn’s eldest son, John Holley, passed away in 2005. Marilyn was born in 1930 in...

Aug 8, 2023

Ola Nelson Buchanan, age 92, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.

Ola was born in Bon Secour, Alabama, and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. She was an avid quilter and a loving mother and grandmother.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orea Dawson Nelson and Evelyn Mund; her husband, TJ...

Aug 7, 2023

Dr. Cindy Sheets 12-15-1956 to 08-07-2023 We mourn the passing of Cindy Sheets, age 66, who courageously fought non-smokers’ lung cancer for two and one-half years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jonathan Scammell (Daphne AL), her son Alex and his wife Lyndsey and their daughter Aubrey (Williamsburg VA), her daughter Emily (Washington DC), and her son Adam...

Aug 7, 2023

Jacquelynne Johnson, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a career educator; she taught from grade school to college. She loved to travel and was known for her witty sense of humor. She volunteered at the Fairhope Museum. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Chambers. Jacquelynne...

Aug 6, 2023

James Wallace Sloan, a native of Wahalla, SC and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 86. After serving in the US Navy from 1956-1962 on the USS Randolph, James worked for Stevens Aviation for 31 years before his retirement. James was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years,...

Aug 5, 2023

Dennis Wayne Tidwell, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, & loyal friend, passed away suddenly at Quail Creek Golf Course in Fairhope, Alabama on Saturday, August 5, 2023. In true Dennis Tidwell form & the love of the game, he went out after parring the 17th hole. Dennis moved to Foley in 1996, was born in Cleveland, Ohio & grew...

Aug 5, 2023

FULTON SPANISH FORT, AL Walter Robert Fulton, age 85, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Walter was a member of the Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, a graduate of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA in 1960, and a graduate of Gulfport High School, Gulfport, MS in 1956. He was a retired U.S. Army...

Aug 5, 2023

Curtis Martin Nelson, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was an avid motorcyclist and short-wave radio operator. He loved to help others operate and setup equipment for short-wave radios. Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Charles Nelson and Stepfather, Robert Weidhas. He is survived by his mother, Delores Weidhas of Elberta,...

Aug 4, 2023

Naomi C. Isbell, 93, formerly from Milan, Tennessee, passed away on August 4, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on April 6, 1930 in her family home on a country road in Gibson County, TN to her mother Ruby Parker Comer and father Melvin Comer. Naomi met her husband Wilford Lee Isbell at the young age of...

Aug 3, 2023

Susan Harris Borth, a native of Huntsville, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 70. Susan was an office manager and retired from Bayside Orthopedic. Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel R. Borth, Sr., son, Daniel R. Borth Jr. and father, Samuel D. Harris and...

Aug 2, 2023

Aug 2, 2023

Edgar “Lee” Brown, a resident of Summerdale, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 65. Lee was member of The Dwelling Place Church in Fairhope, and he dearly loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Brown. Lee is survived by his daughter, Heather Brown; stepdaughter, Tonya Delisle; granddaughter, Lilly Irene Brown, all...

Aug 1, 2023

Claresse Marie Rogers Hobaugh, age 80, a native of Illinois and a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. Hobaugh was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hobaugh, Sr.; son, Richard Hobaugh, Jr.; grandson, Richard Everett; sister, Judy Stevens; and brother, Gerry Rogers. She is survived by her children, Erica Woodard (Ken), Melinda Maxwell (Gary Schmitt),...

Aug 1, 2023

Reese M. Ross, Jr., age 94, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Ross and grandson Robert Nabors.

He is survived by his daughter Sandee (Bil) Nabors; five grandchildren, Michelle (Jason), Rion, Morgyn, Ross, and Melanie; two great grandchildren, Addison and Maxx; many other loving...

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Henry Lokey, Jr., age 69, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Birmingham and raised in Anniston, Bob graduated high school from Anniston Academy. He then attended Duke University his freshman year, coming home to finish his college career at his beloved University of Alabama. Always passionate about...