Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Joyce McElhaney Pierce 86, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away peaceful at her home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Joyce was born, along with her twin sister Judy, on January 5, 1937 to Gerald and Virginia McElhaney in New Castle, PA. Growing up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Joyce graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State...

Jan 13, 2023

Troy Stevens Wiles, age 50, a resident of Century, FL passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. He is survived by his, son, Chance Wiles; mother, Gwin Taylor; brother, Ryan Taylor; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jan 13, 2023

Donald Jay Burch, age 93, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Burch and daughter, Shirley Bullard. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He loved to fish and build different things. Donald loved his family. Donald is survived...

Jan 12, 2023

Daryl Eugene Verner, age 61, passed away on January 12, 2023, in Fairhope, AL. Daryl was the son of the late Walter Eugene Verner and Marjorie Rieben Verner. He is survived by his sister, Robbie Verner Wood (Richard); his aunt, June Rieben Windham of Biloxi, MS; his uncle, A V Windham, also of Biloxi, and numerous cousins. Daryl was born...

Jan 12, 2023

SANDERS FOLEY, AL Elizabeth Sarah Sanders, age 63, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Elizabeth loved gardening and her cats. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Sanders, and Jeannie La Flam Sides Sanders. Survivors include cousins, friends, and many other relatives. Graveside service will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at...

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 9, 2023

Patricia M. Wash, age 87, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Pat was a loving person and generous to everyone. She always tried to help and loved giving “happies”. Pat was a longtime member of Eastview Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi for over 50 years. Her happiest years were spent driving a school bus and...

Jan 8, 2023

Sharon Poole Adams, age 80, a resident of Summerdale, AL, transitioned peacefully to eternal life on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

After graduation from Murphy High School, Mrs. Adams met her husband Bill at Brazwell Stables and began working for South Central Bell. After a few years, she left to stay home and take care of a growing family. 

She...

Jan 7, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

George Ray Havranek, age 85, loving husband and father and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. His survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Havranek, his sons George A Havranek and John Robert Havranek, his daughter-in-laws Jessica Moore Havranek and Bo Browder Havranek, and his grandson Freddie Moore. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Edward Garrison Childress, born January 23, 2001, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Garrison is the beloved son of Amy and Emery Childress of Fairhope and the younger brother of Arlie Chancellor Childress, also of Fairhope. His grandparents, Edward and Katherine Dobson of Macon, Mississippi and Floyd and Pam Childress of Fairhope, along with...

Jan 2, 2023

Emily Harrison Gilheart, age 84, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo “Bud” Gilheart; son, Kip Gilheart; daughter, Leah Gilheart; and granddaughter, JoAnne Gilheart. Her survivors include her daughter, Marla Gilheart Stuart; grandson, Hunter Stuart; granddaughter, Belle Johnson; great grandchildren, Sebastian Johnson, Jaxson Johnson, Jade Scribe,...

Jan 2, 2023

Caryn Therese Sudduth, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Caryn was an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend that impacted so many lives with her smile, her happiness and caring ways. You could see and feel her heart through her smile. She will always be part of our daily lives in spirit and...

Jan 1, 2023

Joshua Marlow Price, 44, a resident of Grand Junction, TN, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 He was a boat pilot with American Commercial Barge Line on the Mississippi River. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Price. He is survived by his mother Frances Price, Elberta, AL; brother William Scott Price, Saulsbury, TN; sister Penne Price Sims,...

Jan 1, 2023

Vester E. Wilson, age 80, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Mr. Wilson entered the U.S. Air Force and worked in Bionucleonics. He was a stellar attribute of his community and a Deacon at Bible Way Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Georgia Carol Wilson; sisters Ledie...

Dec 29, 2022

BUNG FAIRHOPE, AL Gerald “Jerry” Lyle Bung, a native of Wisconsin and a 53-year resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 88. Jerry was born on August 12, 1934, in Racine, WI. He served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and was a career lithographer at Western Printing Co., Poser...

Dec 28, 2022

Roger Clarence Falk, age 75, a resident of Foley, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 He was the owner and operator of Gulf Painting and Sandblasting. Roger served 20 years with the Orange Beach Volunteer Fire Department and for 2 years as Fire Chief. He served in the US Air Force Reserves and was the DJ for car shows for...

Dec 28, 2022

Jay Robert Tack, age 79, a native of Milwaukee, WI and a resident of Oshkosh, WI and Fairhope, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was a United States Army Veteran and an Educator. Mr. Tack is survived by his wife, Mary Tack of Fairhope; daughter, Connie (Joseph) Olszewski of Oshkosh, WI;...

Dec 27, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Adams, age 96, a native of Wayne, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She graduated from Radnor High School as Valedictorian; she then attended Antioch College with a Journalism degree. She became a reporter starting in Mansfield, OH and continued her career in Lorain, OH, where she became a video production...