Obituaries

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

Howard Weldon Parker

Howard Weldon Parker

Dec 7, 2024

Howard Weldon Parker, a resident of Dousman, WI, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Brookfield, WI. He was born June 23, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama to Lee Howard Parker and Ethel (nee Gilmore) Parker. 

He was a beloved husband of Joyce E. (nee Casey) Parker of 63 years; a loving father of son, H. Wesley (Jenna) Parker; daughters, Donna Marie...

Forrest Wesley Mixon

Forrest Wesley Mixon

Dec 5, 2024

Forrest Wesley Mixon, age 77, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, December 5, 2024.   

Forrest was a graduate of Foley High School (1965) and Troy State University. Forrest was well known in the Foley community for his banking career of over 30 years. But what he was probably best known for in Foley was...

JoAnne Howell Kerr

JoAnne Howell Kerr

Dec 5, 2024

JoAnne Howell Kerr, a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 90.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gray and Jessie Howell, two brothers and two sisters.

JoAnne is survived by her daughter, Valerie Conner; son, James A. Kerr; granddaughters, Jennifer Conner and Kathryn A. Kerr (Shane); four great grandchildren; great, great...

Lynn Robert Wright

Lynn Robert Wright

Dec 4, 2024

Lynn Robert Wright, 79, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Lynn was a proud United States Navy Vietnam Veteran. He assisted with the recovery of the Apollo 8 on the U.S.S. Arlington as part of the communications team. In his spare time he could be found fishing. Lynn was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan and...

Bettie Joe Sandlin

Bettie Joe Sandlin

Dec 3, 2024

Bettie Sandlin loved the Lord and her family. Precious daughter of God and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, after a three-month battle with a broken ankle and progressive dementia.  

Bettie was born on October 28, 1927, in Mansfield, Louisiana, the fifth of eight children of George F. and Hattie Odom Cox (deceased)....

Ronald "Ron" Louis Schindler Sr.

Ronald "Ron" Louis Schindler Sr.

Dec 1, 2024

Ronald Louis Schindler Sr., known lovingly as Ron, Doc, Einstein, Mark Twain, Dad, and Daddy, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, in Fairhope, Alabama. He was 80 years old.

Ron was born on October 12, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas, and graduated from Onaga High School in Onaga, Kansas. He remained connected to his roots, maintaining contact with his former...

Carl Robert Fortner Jr.

Carl Robert Fortner Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Carl Robert Fortner Jr., known locally as Robert, 85, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024

Robert was a proud U.S. Army National Guard Veteran who served honorably as Commandant of the Alabama Military Academy at Ft. McClellan and retired in 1996 after serving his country for over 40 years. He worked at Riviera Utilities in Foley...

Edna Eugenia Hammons Townsend

Edna Eugenia Hammons Townsend

Dec 1, 2024

Edna Eugenia Hammons Townsend, age 90, resident of Mobile, AL, went to Heaven Sunday evening, December 1, 2024. She was born August 7, 1934, in Pineville, MS. She graduated Vigor High School, Prichard, AL in 1953 and on her 19th birthday she married Donnie Townsend of Mobile. Edna worked in the medical field, spending most of her career years at...

Linda Florence Baumann

Linda Florence Baumann

Dec 1, 2024

Linda Florence Baumann, age 78, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.

 Linda was a 1963 graduate of Foley High School. She was also a faithful member of the Elberta First Baptist Church. 

 Preceding her in death are her parents; Fred Ernst Baumann and Florence Grace Kleinschmidt Baumann; brothers, her twin brother Lawrence (Larry) Baumann, and her older brother...

Ricky Don Johnson

Ricky Don Johnson

Nov 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ricky Don Johnson, who left us on November 29th 2024 at the age of 66. 

Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor, wisdom, & love for humanity, cherishing every moment spent with...

Deborah Michelle Pappas

Deborah Michelle Pappas

Nov 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Deborah Michelle Pappas, who died on November 27th, 2024, in Daphne, Alabama at the age of 62. She was born on December 2, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was on the drill team at Georgia Washington Jr. High, and attended Robert E. Lee High School: Coral Lee’s; Auburn University: Bachelor of Science: Accounting and Huntington College: Bachelor...

Carla Lee Middleton

Carla Lee Middleton

Nov 27, 2024

Carla Lee Middleton, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 54. She was born in Fairhope, Alabama, to Oscar and Carolyn Richardson.

Carla Middleton was the youngest of 3 children behind Rita (Richardson)Vaughn and Keith Richardson. Carla graduated from Fairhope High School in 1989 and graduated from University of South Alabama in 1998...

James Earl Bragg

James Earl Bragg

Nov 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of James Bragg

James Bragg, the first son born to Willie and Mary Bragg, was born on September 23, 1960, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated from Tyner High School. James passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service.

James committed his life to Christ...

Roy G. Good

Roy G. Good

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Roy G. Good, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 90.

Roy was born in Walton, West Virginia, in 1934. He married Louise Gill in 1955. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Wisconsin and had a long career with the Western Electric and GTE phone companies. They...

Michael "Mike" A. Richardson

Michael "Mike" A. Richardson

Nov 24, 2024

Michael A. Richardson (1954 - 2024)

Mike Richardson, 70, of Foley, Alabama, passed away Nov 24, leaving behind a legacy of love for his family and an appreciation for life. A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, Mike was known for his warm spirit and love of simple pleasures.

Mike cherished his family above all else, sharing a loving marriage with his...

Jesse Bounds Horst

Jesse Bounds Horst

Nov 24, 2024

Jesse Bounds Horst passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2024. He was born February 14th, 1942, to Thomas Armstrong Horst and Adele Bounds Horst. He attended University Military School through his junior year, then transferred to Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1961. Schreiner was the site of many adventures and many entertaining stories. 

He...

Rachel Grace Hager

Rachel Grace Hager

Nov 22, 2024

RACHEL HAGER 1929-2024

Rachel was born on March 9, 1929 in Barberton, OH to George and Margaret Boyer. She grew up in Erie, PA, where she attended the Gospel Tabernacle (now First Alliance Church) and met her husband, Clarence Hager.

On June 9, 1951, Rachel married Clarence, who became an ordained minister with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. For over 50 years,...

Arthur Allen Meyers

Arthur Allen Meyers

Nov 21, 2024

Arthur Allen Meyers, born on September 28, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Fairhope, AL on November, 21, 2024 . Arthur cared deeply for his family and worked to ensure the best life for each of them. He leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his family and community. 

After retiring...

Paula Jean Brackins

Paula Jean Brackins

Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Paula Brackins left behind the tent of her earthly body, and moved into a permanent dwelling prepared especially for her in heaven by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paula loved her family and often spoke affectionately of each of them. She was born March 2, 1965, and was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Julia Faye...

L. Wayne Foster

L. Wayne Foster

Nov 20, 2024

Lelus Wayne Foster, known as Wayne, a native of Casey County, Kentucky, and long-time Foley, Alabama resident, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, just days after celebrating his 88th birthday with family and friends.

Wayne was the first-born son of Ralph and Christine (Godbey) Foster. He spent his early childhood in rural Kentucky before moving to...

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