Obituaries

Sep 24, 2022

Sep 24, 2022

Doris Franklin Stewart, affectionally known as “Dot”, age 89, a native of Lillian, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, left this earthly life on Saturday, September 24, 2022. She attended Fairhope High School and graduated with the class of 1951. After graduating, she married John E. Fidler and had two sons with him, Jeffrey Earl Fidler and Edward Joseph...

Sep 24, 2022

Leigh Ann Hewlett Brewer, age 66, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, a volunteer of the Food Bank Calvary Church and active in community service. She is survived by her husband Bill Brewer of Foley, AL; sister, Lynda (James) Glass of Jasper, AL; brother, Mark...

Sep 23, 2022

BRADY FAIRHOPE, AL. Patricia Brady, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Patricia was a graduate of Fairhope High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Patricia was a popular local artist for many years. She was a member of the Beloved Daughters...

Sep 23, 2022

ARTHUR WESLEY STAPLETON FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Arthur Wesley Stapleton, 94, a native and lifetime resident of Fairhope, Alabama died peacefully at Thomas Hospital on September 23, 2022. Wesley was born May 7, 1928, to Arthur and Hazel Stapleton. He married Beverly Patrick Stapleton on March 31, 1951. Wesley is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Hazel Stapleton, and his...

Sep 22, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

Arthur James Frego JrFairhope, Alabama

Arthur James Frego Jr (Sonny, Paw) age 86, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Sonny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was born in Fairhope and married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ruth, whom he has known since age 10. He was a third generation farmer....

Sep 21, 2022

WHITLEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Sharon Murphy Whitley, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Sharon is survived by her husband, MAN, of 40 years, Tim Whitley; daughter, Stephanie (Mallory) Whitley of Daphne, Alabama; son, Chris (Jessica) Whitley of Robertsdale, Alabama; grandson, Reed Whitley; sisters, Patsy McDaniels of Thomasville, North Carolina, Debbie (Steve) Swaim of Thomasville,...

Sep 21, 2022

Hamilton LaRue Platt departed this life on September 21, 2022. A native of Mobile, he grew up in Daphne, AL. He graduated with the first graduating class at Spanish Fort High School in 2008 and attended Southern Union Community College. Growing up he loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, golfing, racing off road dirt bikes, and messing about with anything that...

Sep 20, 2022

Michael Douglas Florkiewicz “Florky”, age 58, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, completed his cholangiocarcinoma journey on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

He was a loving husband, father of two and was always willing to help others and his community. 

Michael was born June 13, 1964, in Staten Island, New York, to John “Ski” and Carolyn Florkiewicz. He moved to Mobile...

Sep 20, 2022

WILLIAMS ELBERTA, AL Elbert Marvin Williams, age 77, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Marvin was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He also was the Mayor of Elberta for 8 years. Preceded in death by his brother, Jim Williams, and a son, Chris Williams. He is survived by two sons; Mike...

Sep 19, 2022

James (Jim) Marshall McKinney, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by family. Jim was a US Navy veteran. He loved spending time with his family, sailing, Mardi Gras, and watching Alabama football with friends. Jim is proceeded in death by his father, James Lavender McKinney, mother, Mary Alice McKinney and brother, Ron McKinney. Jim is...

Sep 19, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Dr. Diane Camilleri, of Foley, Alabama died Sunday, September 18, 2022.  She was born in 1946 in New York City.

Diane’s many achievements included graduate of NYU, School of Arts and Science, a Master of Arts and Science degree also from NYU and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania.  Her veterinary practice began at an animal...

Sep 17, 2022

JAMES G. HEIL FOLEY, AL James G. Heil, D.V.M., age 80, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, September 17, 2022. James was a very well-known veterinarian in Baldwin County for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Elberta, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine...

Sep 15, 2022

BILLY RAY SLOAN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Billy Ray Sloan, age 86, a resident Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Billy played football on a scholarship at Hiawassee College in Hiawassee, Tennessee. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran and served in Vietnam. Billy was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports and the outdoors. He loved...

Sep 14, 2022

Ethel Louise Hess, age 89, peacefully departed her earthbound life surrounded by her loving family in her home in Daphne, Alabama on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 12:03 p.m. Ethel was born in Kemper County, Mississippi on February 5, 1933, to Sara Elizabeth (Sciples) & Herman Howard Watkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Robert "Bob" Southern,...

Sep 14, 2022

CAROL ANN DAWSON SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Carol Ann Dawson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 78. Carol was born to Ruth and Cole Brown on December 21, 1943. She was the baby of the family – the last of four children. She met the...

Sep 13, 2022

Paul Edwin Ring was born on September 16, 1937, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He proudly served his country and retired as a Major in the Marine Corps after 20 years of service. Paul served in both Japan and Vietnam. He was a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama and service as the Chairman of the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education....

Sep 13, 2022

Harold Evans, age 91, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He retired from B.F. Goodrich as Vice President of Human Resources after 50 years and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gulf Shores for over 30 years, where he served as a deacon, on the personnel committee...