Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Hope Chappell Kelley
Dec 20, 2021
Hope Chappell Kelley, 60 years old, of Daphne, AL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jensie Noles Givan. She is survived by her husband David J. Kelley, her son Joshua Black and wife Erica Black, granddaughters, Emerson and Olivia Black. Stepdaughter Kirstie Poupore and husband Brandon Poupore, grandchildren Ava and Connor...
Patsy Pose Miller
Dec 20, 2021
Patsy Pose Miller, age 91, entered eternal life on December 20, 2021. When she was a little girl she asked her Daddy (Percy) where she came from. He told her that he had been oystering on the Point Clear reef on a cold February 5th, 1930 morning. When he was rowing in, he saw a pelican leave a bundle on...
Leila Seals
Dec 20, 2021
Leila Mae Seals (nee Hegwood) was born to a generation that probably saw the most broad changes in human history. Her early school years saw her use a slate tablet, then in her later years she would video call her great-great grandchildren on an even smaller electronic device. Born 12 years before the start of World War II and same...
Reice Teel
Dec 18, 2021
Reice Teel, age 48, a resident of Silverhill, AL, died December 18, 2021.
Reice was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Lineberry, her mother, Reba Hathcock and her father, Ted Hoffren.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristen N. Carson (Earl Morris); grandchildren, Easton Morris, Eizaih Morris and Zoe Morris; sisters, Jennifer Smith and Angel Kostmayer; brothers, Tommy Holmes....
Earl Hollingshead
Dec 15, 2021
Earl Hollingshead, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law and a sister-in-law. He was 74. Born on April 15, 1947, in Mobile, Alabama, to Elber and Dolores Hollingshead, Earl grew up a surrounded by a close group of friends who remained so all of his life. He graduated from...
William Gregorius
Dec 15, 2021
William Alex Gregorius, age 31, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Gregorius Trosclair.
William is survived by his grandparents, Donald and Juanita Gregorius; siblings, Haley, Hannah, and Adam, Jr.; nieces, nephews, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on...
Carol Williamson
Dec 14, 2021
Carol Joly WilliamsonDecember 12, 1943 – December 14, 2021Carol was born in New Orleans to John L. Joly, Jr. and Hattie Mae Badeaux Joly. She attended schools in New Orleans and graduated from the Academy of Holy Angels. Carol was an outstanding swimmer and while in High School taught in a Red Cross Water Safety program at Tulane University. She...
Jack Harris
Dec 13, 2021
Jack Walton Harris, Jr., age 94, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Jack was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 31, 1927 to Jack Walton Harris, Sr. and Violet Garner Harris.
He attended high school in Chattanooga, TN and Detroit, MI. He went on to attend the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and graduated from...
Margaret Ann Bero
Dec 10, 2021
Margaret Ann Bero, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Arch L. Bero. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Mary Katherine Webb (Glenn), of Fairhope; son, Edward Bero, of Fairhope; granddaughters, Shelley Umberson, of Germantown, Tennessee, Wendy Solomon (Aaron), of Fairhope; great-grandchildren, Allison Umberson, of Germantown,...
Elaine Jones Smoak
Dec 10, 2021
Elizabeth Elaine Jones Smoak of Foley, Alabama died December 10, 2021 at South Baldwin Hospital.
A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, J. H. and Della Jones, brother, Marvin Jones, and nephew, Tim Jones.
Born August 27, 1936, she was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, attended York County Hospital School of Nursing,...
Lonneta Stroh
Dec 7, 2021
Lonneta Jean Stroh, age 58 , a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2021.
She had been a U. S. Postal Carrier since 2005. Lonneta was an avid collector of glass. She enjoyed taking pictures of the sunrise and sunset at the beach, and she loved to cook.
She is survived by her husband, William E....
Joe Carlton East
Dec 7, 2021
Joe Carlton East, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Joe was an active member of the Fairhope Yacht Club. He loved to sail and was very involved with his children’s sports activities. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Carl “Don” Graydon East and brother, John East. Joe is survived by his...
Dorothy Egdorf Bremer
Dec 6, 2021
Dorothy Egdorf Bremer, born July 22, 1934, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Fairhope, Alabama. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bernhard Peter Bremer. She is survived by her son, James Ernest Bremer and daughter, Nancy Bremer Bouler (Paul); grandchildren Elizabeth Styron Tabb (Collin), Andrew Thomas Styron...
Rebecca Lynn Nelson
Dec 6, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Nelson, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, John Laverne and Mary Ethell Nelson. Rebecca is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth N. Bishop of Fairhope, June N. Long (Benny) of Fairhope; brothers, James P. Nelson of Anniston, John E. Nelson of Anniston (Vicki); along...
Frieda Joyce Milton
Dec 5, 2021
ROBERTSDALE, AL. MILTON Frieda Joyce Milton, Age 75 a former resident of Gulf Shores residing in Robertsdale, AL passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was owner operator of Milton Family Day Care of Gulf Shores. Frieda is preceded in death by her parents, Solon Eugene and Ruby Jewel White; being the baby of the family she is also...
Steven Craig Gann
Dec 3, 2021
Steven Craig Gann, age 53, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021.
Steven is survived by his wife, Jessica Fortner Gann; sons, Andrew Craig Gann, Braden Linton Gann; sisters, Sheron Jones, Judy Vanburen; sister-in-law, Lisa Fortner Padgett (Brian); niece, Andria Kaye Padgett; along with many other loving relatives and friends.Graveside services will be held Friday, January...
Tallulah Barnes Bung
Dec 1, 2021
Tallulah Barnes Bung, age 82, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away December 1, 2021. Tallulah was a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Tallulah was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Bung, Sr. She is survived by her son, Robert “Chuck” (DeAnn) Bung, Jr.; daughter, Johanna “Janna” B. (Ashton) Friedrich; grandchildren, Christopher A. (Julie) Friedrich,...
Stella Dolores Wooten
Dec 1, 2021
Stella Dolores Wooten, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, James Wooten; and her daughter, Pamela Vinson. Stella is survived by her son, Monty Wooten of Asheville, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Deyton of Asheville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Falyn Vinson, Joss Vinson, Cade Wooten; great-grandchildren, Price Vinson,...
Jean Marie Todd
Nov 30, 2021
Jean “Marie” Todd, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Marie was retired from working numerous years in the seafood industry; after retirement she was an active member of the Quilters Guild. She was a caregiver, a loving grandmother and a longtime resident of Plash Island. Marie was preceded in death by her...
Guy Allen Sims
Nov 30, 2021
Guy Allen Sims, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He retired from Civil Service at the department of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers. Mr. Sims is survived by his wife Sharon Sims of Fairhope; sister, Joanne Sims Hancock of Spanish Fort; nieces, nephews...