Obituaries

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

Emily Simmons

Emily Simmons

Nov 29, 2021

Emily Pauline Simmons, age 86, a former resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Emily retired from Gayfer’s in 1981.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton L. Simmons and sister, Florence Vernon.

She is survived by her son, Brett Simmons; daughter, Sonia Dismukes (Billy); grandchildren, Chad Graddick, Andrew Dismukes, Brandon Simmons and Lawson...

George Holloway, Jr.

George Holloway, Jr.

Nov 29, 2021

George William Holloway, age 71, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

He is survived by his son, Jerry D. Mosley; daughter, Shaunta Jackson; granddaughter, Princess Allannah Mosley; sisters, Sarah Jo Holloway and Katie May Stewart; brother, Dannie Holloway and many other loving relatives and friends.

A celebration of George’s life will be held at 10:00am...

Philip George Robillard

Philip George Robillard

Nov 28, 2021

Philip George Robillard, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama on November 28, 2021. Being a devout Believer in Christ, he is now beside his Lord and Savior Jesus. He was born in Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles with his family as a young man. Phil served his country in World War II, a member...

Gregory Hugh Knox

Gregory Hugh Knox

Nov 28, 2021

KNOX FOLEY, ALABAMA Greg was born in 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Delbert Ray Knox and Nelle Elizabeth Lewis Knox Cope and raised at Wildwood Lake in Raytown, Mo. He went to Raytown High School and attended Baker University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (now...

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Nov 27, 2021

Huey Alvin Dunnam, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed at home on November 27, 2021. He was a retired captain for Cooper T. Smith. Huey is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Peggy Urbanek Dunnam, his four children, Suzanne White (Jeremy), Micah Dunnam (Amanda), Laura Rawlins (Timmy), and Jason Bagley (Felicia) and nine grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Logan,...

Diana Marie Anderson

Diana Marie Anderson

Nov 27, 2021

Diana Marie Anderson, age 76, a resident of Montrose, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Diana is survived by her husband, James “Reggie” Anderson of Montrose; daughters, Angela (Rob) Payne of Fairhope, Mary M. Anderson of Montrose; brother, Daniel (Gloria) Mastrean of Columbus, Georgia; grandchildren, Weston Payne, Ethan Payne; and many other loving relatives and friends. A private family...

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Vernon Edward “Ed” Voelpel, Jr., age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Ed served in the United States Air Force and worked at AT&T for 42 years. He was Cub Master in Pembroke Pines, Florida for Pack 152. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Bill Rogers; sister, Gwen Rogers; brother,...

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Nov 26, 2021

Patricia Sharon Woerner, age 72, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Francis Schlichting; daughter, Brenda Kay Cook and sister, Marie Wigstrom. Her survivors include her husband, Edward Eugene Woerner; daughters, Gwendolyn (Martin) Kichler and Paula (Philip) Taylor; son-in-law, Beau (Melissa) Cook; grandchildren, Blaine (Caroline) Cook,...

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Nov 25, 2021

Tonya Rose Lochrico, age 43, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, Joe Lochrico; and her sister, Darlene Lochrico. Tonya is survived by her daughter, Bella Lochrico; mother, Melba Lochrico; sister, Tammy Comalander (Robbie); brothers, David Lochrico, Joey Lochrico; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Graveside...

Eloise Marlene Koehn

Eloise Marlene Koehn

Nov 23, 2021

Eloise Marlene Senner Koehn, 88, beloved wife and mother, passed away November 23, 2021. Eloise was born March 17, 1933 in Glendive, Montana. She attended Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska for three years, earning a diploma in Vocal Music. Eloise was active in church, singing in the choir, small groups, and as a soloist, teaching children and teens, and...

Catherine Childress Little

Catherine Childress Little

Nov 22, 2021

Catherine Childress Little, age 89, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. 

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Emery Childress and Ellen Belle Lowell Childress; husband, William “Pee Wee” Little; sons, Jerry Wayne Little and Larry Kenneth Little; son-in-law, Ronald Albert Bishop’, brothers, Tweed Childress, Fuller Childress,...

Charles Harlan Coppage

Charles Harlan Coppage

Nov 19, 2021

Charles Harlan Coppage, age 57, a resident of Brewton, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Chuck loved to laugh, loved his comic books, and loved to make new friends. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Regan Coppage of Fairhope, Lorelei Coppage of Fairhope; son, Loren Coppage of Fairhope; sister, Kasey Janes of Brewton; nieces and nephews; former wife and...

Thelma Brown Chavers

Thelma Brown Chavers

Nov 18, 2021

CHAVERS FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Thelma Louise Brown Chavers born January 20, 1924 in Millry, AL and passed on November 18, 2021 in Fairhope, AL. Thelma was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and a current member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women for over 50 years. She was an avid...

Irma Graham

Irma Graham

Nov 18, 2021

Irma Dee Graham, age 91, of Warrensburg MO. passed away at Ridge Crest Nursing Center on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Irma was born on August 19, 1930, in Clark County, AL. She was the daughter of Mallard Guy and Sadie Guy Brooks.

On August 5, 1950, she married Joe Graham in Lucedale, MS.

Irma is survived by her daughter Loree...

Charles "CB" Bennett Smith

Charles "CB" Bennett Smith

Nov 17, 2021

Dr. Charles Bennett “C.B” Smith, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed awayWednesday, November 17, 2021.Born in Columbia, MS, Dr. Smith graduated medical school in 1969 from the University ofMississippi. He went on to complete a one year internship at Baylor University in Dallas, Texasbefore serving as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. Dr. Smith moved...

Glenda Gale Yoas

Glenda Gale Yoas

Nov 17, 2021

Glenda Gale Yoas, age 69, a resident of Bay Minette, Alabama passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Glenda loved to bake and cook. She was an avid Auburn fan. Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Yoas, with whom she has gone to be reunited. Glenda is survived by her sister, Thelma Fuqua of Spanish Fort; sons, Ronald...

Thomas George Holt, Jr.

Thomas George Holt, Jr.

Nov 16, 2021

HOLT LILLIAN, AL Thomas George Holt, Jr., age 81, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He served in the United States Air Force and served his country proudly. He is survived by his wife Joan E. Holt,...

Julian Dillon

Julian Dillon

Nov 16, 2021

Julian Dillon passed away peacefully at his home in Foley, AL on November 16, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born on April 3, 1946, in Smithdale, MS, to Julious V. and Nellie Mae (Allred) Dillon. His wife, Elaine Gerald Dillon, a devoted wife for 44 years, predeceased him by only a few days. She passed on November...

Dorothy Earnest

Dorothy Earnest

Nov 16, 2021

Dorothy Earnest, 96, of Daphne passed away November16, 2021. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. She was preceded by her husband Oscar Earnest. She is survived by her daughter Faye Earnest, grandson Jeremy Carr (wife Margaret Carr), nieces, nephews, and many friends. Dorothy enjoyed having guests visit in her home, and many considered her their adopted Mother. Her...

Evelyn Ida Northan

Evelyn Ida Northan

Nov 16, 2021

NORTHAN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Evelyn Ida Northan, age 86, a resident Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Rae Thomsen of Monticello, Arkansas, Joy Barnhill (Glen) of Loxley, Britta Northan of Destin, Florida; sons, Brooks Northan of Fairhope, Robert Northan (Kim) of Fairhope; brothers, Ira McDaniel of New Jersey, Richard McDaniel of Connecticut; fourteen...