Obituaries

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

Wade Francis Winslow

Wade Francis Winslow

Jun 5, 2021

Wade Francis Winslow, age 53, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Wade was a devoted husband, father and family man. He loved all sports and was a die-hard fan of the Dodgers, Lakers, Raiders and Crimson Tide. He was a true, all-around competitor and was especially fiery during a game of cards and corn...

Rosa Lee Smoke

Rosa Lee Smoke

Jun 4, 2021

Rosa Lee Smoke, age 97, a resident of Ellenwood, Georgia, and former resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Rosa was the widow of the late Reverend Emmett D. Smoke. Rosa is survived by her son, Rev. Andrew B. (Patricia) Smoke of Charlotte, NC, daughter Deniseia Smoke-Hubbard (Tony) of Ellenwood, GA; four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren....

Harold "Hal" Linville

Harold "Hal" Linville

Jun 2, 2021

Harold Bennett “Hal” Linville was born in Wayne County Tennessee and passed away June 2, 2021 in Baldwin County Alabama. Hal was a member of the Jubilee Baptist Church of Daphne. He was the owner of Professional Limousine Service, serving the Baldwin and Mobile county area for over 25 years. He enjoyed history, medal detecting, airplanes and the beach. Hal...

Ruth Doris Foss

Ruth Doris Foss

Jun 1, 2021

Ruth Doris (Bradley) Foss, age 89, of Daphne, Alabama passed into glory on June 1, 2021 following an extended illness.

She was born on April 28, 1932 to John Bradley and Clara (Gross) Bradley in Fremont, Michigan. On New Year’s Eve, 1949, Ruth met Raymond Foss when her date asked Ray to drive them to Fremont. Two weeks later, Ruth...

Judith "Judy" Ard Kaiser

Judith "Judy" Ard Kaiser

Jun 1, 2021

Judith “Judy” Ard Kaiser went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 surrounded by family. Daughter of Merriel and Norma Ard of Robertsdale, AL, she was born at the Baldwin Hospital, over the pharmacy in Foley, on May 25, 1946. She graduated from Bishop Toolen High School in Mobile, AL in 1964 and received her...

David Benjamin Roberts

David Benjamin Roberts

May 31, 2021

David Benjamin Roberts, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was the owner/operator of Fairhope Auto Parts and was a member of the Optimist Club.. David graduated from Fairhope High School in 1970 then went on to Faulkner State Junior College earning an associate degree. He was a member of the Beta Club...

Cora Lee Frye

Cora Lee Frye

May 30, 2021

Cora Lee Frye, 93, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born and raised in Goshen, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frye; parents, John A & Louie Bell Hughes; brothers, Leven and Charles Hughes; sister, Julia Davis. She is survived by her sister, Rebecca Wilkes, Troy, AL; brother, James...

Elizabeth Herold Redhead

Elizabeth Herold Redhead

May 29, 2021

Elizabeth Herold Redhead, 76, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dees Redhead; parents, Charles and Anatolize Herold; siblings, Mary Hairston and Billy Herold.  

Elizabeth is survived by her nieces, Miriam H. Bailey (Doug), Elizabeth Hall, Susan Carter, Lee Ishee (Roger), and Esta Herold; nephews, Charles W....

James Laudis Harper

James Laudis Harper

May 29, 2021

James Laudis Harper, 84, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Mr. Harper was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gwen F. Harper of Fairhope; devoted daughters, Kim (Mike) Dailor of Spanish Fort and Kendra (Jason) Small of Fairhope; devoted son, Kyle (Stephanie) Harper of Fairhope; precious...

Mildred Elaine Leiser

Mildred Elaine Leiser

May 28, 2021

Mildred Elaine Williamson Leiser, 74, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City, FL and had a long career as a distinguished nurse.

Mildred leaves behind her loving husband, Ted Leiser of Fairhope; daughters, Missy (Benny) Jones and Theresa (Chris) Ellis, both of Fairhope; 8 grandchildren,...

Rex E. Fitzpatrick

Rex E. Fitzpatrick

May 28, 2021

Rex Edwin Fitzpatrick, 84, a resident of Fairhope and husband of Carolle (C.Y.) Fitzpatrick,  passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Rex was raised  in the suburbs of Chicago.  He grew up playing baseball with his friends, working on cars, and working at his father’s metal fabricating plant.  He graduated from West Leyden High School and with encouragement from a...

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick, III

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick, III

May 27, 2021

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick III, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2021. Marshall loved to paint, loved his C.B. radio and Alabama Crimson Tide. Marshall is survived by his mother, Sue Fitzpatrick of Fairhope; sisters, Bonnie F. Keith of Silverhill, Terrie Fitzpatrick Branch (Randy) of Fairhope, nephew, Regan Branch of Fairhope; great nephew, Theodore Branch;...

George Moreland, Jr.

George Moreland, Jr.

May 26, 2021

George H. Moreland, Jr., 90, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He proudly served his country for over 20 years. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on January 2, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, and retired from the United States Army on June 30, 1971, in Fort Baker, California. His service took him to...

Mary Celina Johnson

Mary Celina Johnson

May 26, 2021

Mary Celina Johnson, 91, a resident of Foley passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was a native of Orange Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde U. Johnson, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Robert) Ard, Lillian, AL, Debra (Ronald) Ard, Summerdale, AL, Jo (Danny) Davis, Bon Secour, AL; brother, Elvin Ewing, Silverhill,...

Elinor Glynn Simmons

Elinor Glynn Simmons

May 25, 2021

Elinor Glynn Simmons went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Fairhope Alabama. She was born to Kenneth Ivey and Mamie Fortenberry Simmons on August 20, 1927. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She was born and raised near Osyka, Ms. She was a country girl at...

Elizabeth "Lady" Holsonback

Elizabeth "Lady" Holsonback

May 25, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Cannon Holsonback, Age 87, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama died Tuesday, May 25, 2021. 

Affectiately known as Lady, she is survived by her children, Robbie (Don) Hansen of Spanish Fort, AL, Monty “Ty” (Carol) Holsonback, Jr. of Loxley, Alabama, Matthew (Velina) Holsonback of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Paige (Sammy)...

Robert Charles Bung

Robert Charles Bung

May 25, 2021

Robert Charles Bung, Sr., age 88, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Robert was a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Fairhope Yacht club and a past member of the Fairhope Rotary Club. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie L. Bung. Robert is...

Alma Jane Grove Brown

Alma Jane Grove Brown

May 24, 2021

Alma Jane Grove Brown (nee Wilkins) was born in 1926 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She was the youngest child of G.C. and Ora Alma Roddy Wilkins. She is survived by three children, John M. Grove, Sharon, MA, Sara Jane Price (Jim), Pensacola, FL, Cheryl Ann Mooney (Tim), Daphne, AL four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, plus nieces and nephews.

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Rosemary Jane Rathmell

Rosemary Jane Rathmell

May 22, 2021

Mrs. Rosemary Rathmell, age 77, a native of England, naturalized citizen and resident of Gulf Shores, AL, died May 22, 2021. Mrs. Rathmell was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2009. Rosemary, as she was known, was a loving wife, mother, Nanna, and friend. Rosemary is survived by her children, daughter Karen Grunther and her husband Alan of...

John Wesley "Wes" Nease

John Wesley "Wes" Nease

May 22, 2021

John Wesley "Wes" Nease, age 55, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Wes was born in Mobile, AL on April 23rd, 1966 to Shirley Leiser (Dearmon). He spent some of his childhood in Florida and later moved to Montgomery, AL. Wes was a 1984 graduate of Hooper Academy. He had a love and passion for...

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