Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Virginia Dee Gibson

Virginia Dee Gibson

May 31, 2022

Virginia Dee Gibson, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Dee was a loving mother and grandmother. She had a successful career in real estate. Virginia enjoyed the beach, celebrating holidays, collecting antiques and painting. She also loved Alabama football. Dee is survived by her children, Tye Gibson (Candace), Wes Gibson (Blair); sister, Debbie...

Mary Jo Scott Huggins

Mary Jo Scott Huggins

May 29, 2022

Mary Jo Scott Huggins, age 95, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She worked for NASA in the 1960’s and was an award-winning Painter. Jo was preceded in death by her husband; Richard Huggins, Jr., 2 sons; John Terry Presley, Moody Scott Presley, sister; Augusta Rose Ghiselli, brother; Lewis Barry Scott. She is survived by...

Judy Ramsey Mons

Judy Ramsey Mons

May 29, 2022

Judy Ramsey Mons, age 55, a resident of Bay Minette, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Erwin. Judy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Mons; children, Robert Mons, V, Michael Mons; grandchildren, Jennifer Mons, Hailey Mons, Austin Mons; mother, Elaine Erwin; brothers, Steve Erwin, Brian Price; sisters,...

Thomas Daniel Williams, Jr.

Thomas Daniel Williams, Jr.

May 29, 2022

"Peace, Love and Chicken Grease…” Thomas Daniel Williams, Jr. went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 27, 2022. Danny was born on May 28, 1971, in Foley, AL to Thomas D. Williams, Sr. and Earline Kinley. Danny Williams was the baby boy of three older brothers and one younger sister that he admired his entire life. He and...

Jeannine Christine Davis

Jeannine Christine Davis

May 24, 2022

DAVIS FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Jeannine Christine Laval Davis, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Jeannine was preceded in death by all six of her siblings. Jeannine is survived by her children, Nancy Davis Corte (Fred), Tommy Davis (Zelda), Spencer Davis, Jr. (Suzanne); grandchildren, Joseph Davis, Lee Corte (Chris), Jonathan Davis, Jeannine Davis, Joy Davis,...

Andrew Pete Sanders, Jr.

Andrew Pete Sanders, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Andrew Pete Sanders, age 79, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Pete was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi.  He graduated from Greenville High School, and later, Mississippi State University with a BS degree in the College of Business.  He married Marsha R. Slaughter in August of 1964.  He was employed by Memphis Bank &...

David Ronald LeBlanc

David Ronald LeBlanc

May 23, 2022

David Ronald LeBlanc, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son and brother, died May 23, 2022, in Fairhope, AL. David was proud of his Cajun heritage, having been born Jan. 25, 1955, in New Orleans, LA, to Edward Ronald LeBlanc and Barbara Ann (Martin) LeBlanc. The eldest of six children, David, grew up in Louisiana, Texas and California....

Donald Ray Willis

Donald Ray Willis

May 22, 2022

Donald R. Willis is singing the Eyes of Texas within the pearly gates today. After a long struggle, he danced his way into Jesus’ arms on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, just shy of his 80th birthday. Don was born on June 27, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Victoria and Fred Willis. He spent his childhood and youth in...

David Inscore

David Inscore

May 22, 2022

David Inscore, 63, passed away on the morning of May 22, 2022, at his home in Robertsdale, AL. He was born in Troy, AL, on October 18, 1958, and moved to Fairhope, AL, in 1968. Lovingly referred to as “Butch” by his family, David was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He loved cooking, performing music, tending to his small...

Jeffrey Philip Valentine

Jeffrey Philip Valentine

May 21, 2022

Jeffrey Philip Valentine was born August 27th, 1969 in Houston Texas to Philip and Gail Valentine. His childhood was spent in Houston, Texas. He had a spirit for adventure and loved traveling. He graduated from Texas A & M in 1993. He started his life adventure with Gretchen officially on Valentine’s Day in 1997. Jeff was the embodiment of warmth,...

Johnny Alfred Sanders

Johnny Alfred Sanders

May 21, 2022

Johnny A. “Coach” Sanders, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. He was 84 years old.

 

Johnny was born on October 21st, 1937, to parents Walter Leon and Flossie Mae Sanders. A native of Phenix City, Alabama, he attended Central High School. While at Central, he was involved...

Edward Earl White Jr.

Edward Earl White Jr.

May 19, 2022

Edward Earl White Jr., age 50, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Edward Earl was a member of the Masonic Lodge #598, Fairhope and a York Rite Mason. He was preceded in death by aunts, Donna Jean Paulk and Betty Joanne Skipper. He is survived by his parents, father, Edward Earl (stepmother, Bonnie) White, Sr....

Walter Marvin Merrell, Jr.

Walter Marvin Merrell, Jr.

May 18, 2022

Walter Marvin Merrell Jr, age 75, a resident of Daphne Alabama died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Marvin Merrell and mother Elizabeth Waters Merrell. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Clark Merrell of 37 years; sons, Walter Marvin Merrell III (Hannah) of Andalusia, Steven David Phillips (HanMi) of Vestavia Hills,...

Paul Joseph Dowsey

Paul Joseph Dowsey

May 17, 2022

DOWSEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Paul Joseph Dowsey, age 90, a resident of Westminster Village in Spanish Fort and a former longtime resident of Fish River in Silverhill, AL, died on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Delcambre Dowsey and two sons, Wayne and Randy Dowsey. He is survived by two sons: Mark (Lynn) Dowsey...

Ronald Lewis Jokerst

Ronald Lewis Jokerst

May 17, 2022

Ronald Lewis Jokerst, 75, who was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle died May 17, 2022, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL surrounded by family. Ronald was born November 22, 1946, in Zell, MO, the son of Oswin and Pearl (Howard) Jokerst. Ron graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1964 and joined the Air Force in 1965....

Marguerite Peggy Manders

Marguerite Peggy Manders

May 17, 2022

Marguerite Easterling Cole Manders (Peggy), a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 17, 2022. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina to Marguerite Easterling Cole and James B. Cole. Peggy graduated from Dillon High School where she excelled as a scholar, homecoming queen, president of the debate club, head band...

Felicia Manley Horton

Felicia Manley Horton

May 16, 2022

Felicia Manley Horton passed into eternity on Monday, May 16, 2022, with her husband, CAPT Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Horton, SC, USN (Ret), and best friend Pattye Fava Meagher at her side. Felicia was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on September 10, 1963, the daughter of Ed and Lera (nee Harrison) Manley. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she became a...

Mary J. Sanford

Mary J. Sanford

May 15, 2022

Mary J. Sanford, age 66, a resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mary, know by most as “Janie”, was a bright star with eyes that rivaled Sinatra’s. Her laughter was infectious, her wit sharp, and her cooking was legend. Having worked as one of the most sought-after Medical Transcriptionists in Mobile for years, she...

Robert Lee Casey

Robert Lee Casey

May 15, 2022

CASEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Robert Lee Casey, age 57, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Robert was the owner of Casey Painting Company for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Williams Casey and father, Roy Lee Casey. Robert is survived by his husband of 30 years, Michael R. Little; sisters, Christine...

Joseph Thomas Heflin Odom, Sr.

Joseph Thomas Heflin Odom, Sr.

May 15, 2022

Mr. Joseph Thomas Heflin Odom, Sr., a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama was born October the 4th, 1927 in Bon Secour, Alabama. He was 94 when he passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mr. Odom served in the Korean Conflict and served with the National Guard for 40 years. He retired as Administrator of Fort Riel Armory after...