Obituaries

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

Hope Chappell Kelley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...