Obituaries

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

James Ivy Lay, Jr.

James Ivy Lay, Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

James Ivy Lay, Jr. or “Jim”, age 82, passed away on January 19, 2022, in his home in Daphne, Alabama. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 9, 1939, and grew up in the town of Minden, Louisiana. Jim proudly served as a Captain in the USAF during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Reese AFB in Lubbock,...

Janice Ann Curry Charles

Janice Ann Curry Charles

Jan 18, 2022

Janice Ann Curry Charles passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022, after a period of health challenges. Born April 7, 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and raised in Pittston, PA and Boston, MA (in the summers), Janice attended College Misericordia in Dallas, PA where she received her B.A. in English and Social Studies. She dreamed of traveling the world, expanding her...

Shirley Anne Sheehan

Shirley Anne Sheehan

Jan 18, 2022

Shirley Anne Sheehan, age 76, longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, after a long illness. She was born in Mobile, AL January 31, 1945. She attended Little Flower Catholic Grammar School and was a high school graduate of Convent of Mercy School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Springhill College in Mobile,...

Barbara Ann Blaze

Barbara Ann Blaze

Jan 18, 2022

Barbara Ann Blaze, born June 29, 1938, to Maj. Clayton Riley Biddle and Doris Schlutter Biddle in LaCrosse, WI. was called to her Heavenly home on January 18th, 2022. After traveling from military base to military base while growing up, she finally ended up at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC where she graduated from Ursuline High School in 1956. While at...

Benny J Long

Benny J Long

Jan 17, 2022

Benny J. Long, 74, lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 with his family by his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Fairhope High School and was a United States Army veteran. Benny retired from Chevron Pascagoula Refinery after 27 years. He was a member of Fish River Baptist Church. Benny is survived by his wife...

Andrew DiMartino

Andrew DiMartino

Jan 16, 2022

Andrew DiMartino, 82, a resident of Fairhope, Al passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Andrew DiMartino was predeceased by his son Stephen DiMartino He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Josie DiMartino of Fairhope; their son, Michael DiMartino of Fairhope; 4 grandchildren Lanham, Lauren, Lillian, and Dalton; one great-grandchild Luca. Memorial Service for Andy DiMartino will be held...

Slade Lindsay

Slade Lindsay

Jan 16, 2022

Slade Lindsay passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Slade was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He grew up in Birmingham, AL, with his brothers Jimbo and Robert. Slade attended Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and left before graduation to help run the family business. Slade met his future...

James Jones, Sr.

James Jones, Sr.

Jan 16, 2022

James Lamar Jones, Sr., age 79, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. J.L. was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and owner/ operator of Jones Auto Repair. He is survived by his wife, Faye Jones of Daphne; daughters, Tammy Jones of Robertsdale and Donna Jones of Loxley; son,...

Captain Charles Leonard Robertson, Jr.

Captain Charles Leonard Robertson, Jr.

Jan 12, 2022

Pass Christian, MS. - Captain Charles Leonard Robertson, Jr., U.S. Navy (retired) – beloved father, grandfather, brother, naval officer, community leader, educator, and friend – passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was an inspiring role model. His family and friends sincerely miss him and his always cheerful smile. Born February 25, 1939, Charles was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. He...

Robert William Grose

Robert William Grose

Jan 12, 2022

Robert William Grose, age 91 of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on January 12, 2022. Robert was born February 24, 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was the son of Elmer and Verna (Koller) Grose and had a brother, Elmer Junior Grose. Robert graduated in June 1948 from LaSalle High School. ON July 19, 1948 he enlisted in the U.S....

Tonya Chastang

Tonya Chastang

Jan 12, 2022

Tonya Chastang, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Tonya was an educator at heart and taught 6th grade for many years. She was dedicated to her students and their success and was a vital part of Daphne Middle School. After retirement, she found her true love in her grandchildren. She adored being a...

Helen Brown Dominey

Helen Brown Dominey

Jan 11, 2022

DOMINEY FAIRHOPE, AL. Helen Brown Dominey, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Helen was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dominey and son, Ryan Dominey. Mrs. Dominey is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Tom) Solley of Daphne; grandchildren, David (Hayden) Deyton of...

Michael Anthony Willett

Michael Anthony Willett

Jan 11, 2022

Michael Anthony Willett, age 69, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was a loving husband of 45 years; a hardworking man that loved his family, cruising, casinos and Las Vegas. Michael was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thomas and Eunice Willett; and his sister, Joyce Oliver. Michael is survived by his...

Jeanne Vance McPherson

Jeanne Vance McPherson

Jan 10, 2022

MCPHERSON FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Jeanne Vance McPherson, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Robert B. McPherson; children, Bryce McPherson of Denver, Colorado, Vaughn McPherson of Eastsound, Washington, Evan McPherson of New Braunfels, Texas; brothers, Mark Singleton of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ken Singleton of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kurt Singleton of Evansville,...

William "Eddie" Edward Waters

William "Eddie" Edward Waters

Jan 10, 2022

WATERS FOLEY, ALABAMA William “Eddie” Waters, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL passed away January 10, 2022. William was a member of Genesis Church, U. S. Army Veteran, Lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW 5658 and State Chaplain of the VFW. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by all that knew him....

Mary Frances Wehling

Mary Frances Wehling

Jan 10, 2022

Mary Frances Wehling born July 22, 1942 went to her heavenly home on January 10, 2022 at the age of 79. Mary enjoyed many years as head cashier at Winn Dixie in Foley and later retired from First Alabama Bank. She loved Jesus, Conway Twitty, Alabama Football and making Christmas goodies for her family. She is preceded in death by...

Virginia A Doughery

Virginia A Doughery

Jan 9, 2022

DOUGHERY LILLIAN, AL Virginia A. Doughery, age 69, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents Harry and Joann Allen, brother Harry Allen, and her late husband James Earl Doughery. She is survived by her children; Joanna Larinan (Howard) of Lillian, AL, James C....

John Henry Martin III

John Henry Martin III

Jan 9, 2022

John Henry Martin III was a devoted friend, father, and outdoorsman. John Henry Martin III passed away the morning of January 9, 2022, in Fairhope, Alabama.

John was born on July 20, 1951 to Ann Smith (Bedsole) and John Henry Martin II in Grove Hill, Alabama. Graduating high school from Georgia Military Academy (Woodward Academy), John attended the University of...

Janet Levenia Jones Brackin

Janet Levenia Jones Brackin

Jan 8, 2022

Janet Levenia Jones Brackin, age 59, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Allen Brackin, and her father, Charles Edward Jones, Sr.

She is survived by her loving son, Ryan Michael (Teena) Philips; step-daughters, Jill Brackin, and Charmaine (Chris) Newton; grandchildren, Miranda and Reagan Edwards; mother, Jeanette...

Marcus Darwin Hollingsworth

Marcus Darwin Hollingsworth

Jan 8, 2022

FOLEY-Marcus Darwin “Doc” Hollingsworth passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born at home in Fayette County, AL, to Arthur and Ila Wright Hollingsworth, the seventh of ten children. He graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1955. He spent eight years in the US Air Force specializing in radio communications based in Germany,...