Obituaries

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

Mabel "Betty" Elizabeth Thomas

Mabel "Betty" Elizabeth Thomas

Jun 28, 2021

Mabel Elizabeth “Betty” Thomas, age 89, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. Betty was a graduate of Foley High School and life-long member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley. Preceded in death by her parents; Karl and Eleanor Stockes, husbands; Curtis Cowart and Abbot Thomas, sons; Billy Cowart and David Cowart, brother; Joe “Butch”...

Carrol Woodall Jernigan

Carrol Woodall Jernigan

Jun 28, 2021

Carrol Woodall Jernigan, age 80, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

She was a member of Fish River Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Jernigan.

Mrs. Jernigan is survived by her sons, Craig Jernigan (Brenda) and Ray Jernigan; daughters, Debra Weaver (Donnie) and Sheila Holcomb (Mike), all of Fairhope;...

John Richard Coleman

John Richard Coleman

Jun 27, 2021

John Richard Coleman, 79, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 11, 1941 to his parents Jack Richard Coleman & Thelma Smith Coleman and passed away June 27, 2021 in Foley, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lee Alexander Coleman; children, John Ronald (Ron) Coleman, Jeffrey Richard (Rick) Coleman and Shari Jolyn (Eugene)Ballinger; granddaughters, Emily Elizabeth...

Don Rowell

Don Rowell

Jun 27, 2021

Don Rowell, age 82 of Foley, Alabama passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Rowell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, LaDonna Peoples (Earnie) stepchildren Leigh Marsh and Charles Eoff (Ann) grandchildren Danielle Peoples, Blake Peoples, step-grandchildren, Haylee Marsh, Austin Marsh and Rylie Eoff. In addition to his...

Ralph Angell

Ralph Angell

Jun 27, 2021

Ralph E. Angell, 79, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Ralph was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and dedicated 35 years to Trailways Bus Companies, where he was a general manager.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.Y. Angell and Alice Faye Burgess; a daughter, 3 brothers and...

James W. "Jim" Dixon, Sr.

James W. "Jim" Dixon, Sr.

Jun 24, 2021

James Wilbert Dixon, Sr., 69, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL exchanged his earthly home for his eternal home on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

He was born in the Mt. Carmel community of Millry, AL to E.J. and Connie (Dumas) Dixon.

Jim graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Army where he served his country for 4 years. After...

Margaret Dean Maynord

Margaret Dean Maynord

Jun 24, 2021

Margaret Dean Maynord, age 101, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope.

After graduation in 1938, from Engley high school in Birmingham, Margaret Dean attended and graduated from Alabama College at Montevallo- at the time an all-girls school- in 1942 with a BS degree in...

Frances Phillips

Frances Phillips

Jun 22, 2021

Frances Minchew Phillips, 95, a resident of Foley passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. She was a resident of Summerdale for many years where she ran the Senior Center. She was retired from Monsanto and was an active member of the Foley Church of God. She is survived by her children, Joseph (Mary) Hubbard, Glenn (Lora) Hubbard, Marsha Watton;...

Douglas Wayne Tillman

Douglas Wayne Tillman

Jun 21, 2021

Douglas Wayne Tillman, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Marie Tillman; brother, Ronnie Tillman; sisters, Carolyn Goff and Peggy Tillman; and Sheree’s mother, Sheila Nieters. Doug is survived by his girlfriend and caregiver, Brenda Till; daughter, Sheree Parker (Chris); grandsons, Logan Duncan...

Fotini Pappelis

Fotini Pappelis

Jun 21, 2021

Fotini Ioanou Pappelis, age 88, a native of Greece and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yanis Pappelis. Her survivors include her sons, Pete (Elena) Pappelis of Fairhope, Bill Pappelis of Hastings, MN and Epaminondas (Tammy) Pappelis also of Hastings, MN; grandchildren, Christina, Johnny, Sophia and Yanis;...

Linda Chavers

Linda Chavers

Jun 21, 2021

Linda Lucille Huxford Chavers February 14, 1946 – June 21, 2021 Linda Chavers, age 75, of Fairhope, AL, passed away on June 21, 2021. Linda was born in Brewton, AL. She graduated high school from All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg, MS. She then graduated from Gulf Park College in Gulfport, MS prior to attending the University of Alabama in...

Wanda Harmon

Wanda Harmon

Jun 20, 2021

Wanda Lee Harmon, 81, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was a woman of God. She is survived by her husband, James F. Harmon, Foley, AL; daughters, Vanessa Clements, Foley, AL, Lois (Steve) Sims, Riverdale, GA, Denise (Jeff) Lee, Greensburg, KY, Patricia Harmon, Pensacola, FL; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of...

Gary B. West

Gary B. West

Jun 18, 2021

Gary West, 74 from Foley, Alabama passed away and was reunited with his son, Jeremy, on June 18, 2021.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and his parents were Jim and Joyce West.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie, of 44 years and their precious daughter, Kelly; her fiancé’, Greg; grandson Rowan and family pets, Sara, Zoot and Koa....

Earl Milford Irwin

Earl Milford Irwin

Jun 17, 2021

Earl Milford Irwin, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Earl was a retired service member of the United States Air Force, where he served for 20 years. He was photographer and owned his studio, Irwin Photography, in Fairhope, for many years. Earl was a member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church and Eastern...

Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, Jr.

Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, Jr.

Jun 17, 2021

Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, Jr (Lucky), a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died on Thursday, June 17th. He was a member of Christ Church Cathedral. Lucky was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Paul White-Spunner and Lidie Glover White-Spunner; his sister Joan White-Spunner Sapp and his sister Barbara White-Spunner Poteat. He is survived by the...

Anne Gideon Richardson

Anne Gideon Richardson

Jun 16, 2021

Anne Gideon Richardson, a native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope passed away peacefully June 16, 2021 at her residence. Born in Mobile September 25, 1924, she lived a long and blessed life. Anne is predeceased by her parents Richard Phelon Gideon and Margaret Emily McDonald Gideon, her husband of 58 years William Cullen Richardson and infant Margaret Anne Richardson....

Patricia S. Grubbs

Patricia S. Grubbs

Jun 16, 2021

Patricia S. Grubbs, age 84, a native of Grove Hill, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She is survived by her children, Paris Grubbs Murray (Tim) and Skipper Grubbs; grandchildren, Rachael Laster, Aubrey Laster and Nikolas Grubbs; loving cousin, Becky Bailey; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Patricia’s...

Kenneth Dean McLeod, Jr.

Kenneth Dean McLeod, Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

Kenneth Dean McLeod, Jr., 58, a resident of Bon Secour passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Foley and a graduate of Foley High School and Auburn University. He is survived by his children, Nicholas McLeod, Auburn, AL, Cody (Mary Ann) McLeod, Boone, NC., Kendra (Jason) Cain, Austin, TX, Marty McLeod, Foley,...

Dr. Paul David Mozley

Dr. Paul David Mozley

Jun 15, 2021

Paul David Mozley, B.A., M.D, FACOG, FACS, FAPA October 27, 1928 – June 15, 2021 Dr. Mozley was born in Decatur, Alabama. He attended Boaz High School and Snead College. He completed his B.A. degree at the University of Alabama. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Alabama and entered the U.S. Navy, where he did residences...

Francile T. Steele

Francile T. Steele

Jun 13, 2021

Francile T. Steele, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Francile was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Foley and the Dwelling Place in Fairhope. She was an Eastern Star. Francile was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Steele and her sisters, Doris and Jeanette. Francile is survived by her...