Obituaries

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

Sandra Foster

Sandra Foster

Jun 13, 2021

Sandra Pippin Foster, 70, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She called Macon and Byron, GA home for 40 years. She was a graduate of Central High School in Phenix City, AL. Sandra spent many years volunteering for multiple church outreach programs and providing meals for those in need. She retired from JC Penneys...

Phillip M. "Mike" Campbell

Phillip M. "Mike" Campbell

Jun 12, 2021

Phillip Michael “Mike” Campbell, 72, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

He retired in 2014 as a Network Administrator, after working over 40 years in corrugated. He most enjoyed freshwater fishing and spending time with his family.

Mike was preceded in death by his son, Brian Campbell; brothers, Wayne Campbell, Kenneth Campbell, and Robert Campbell;...

Jimmy Young Barton

Jimmy Young Barton

Jun 12, 2021

BARTON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Jimmy Young Barton, age 88, a native of Summerville, GA, former longtime resident of Birmingham, AL, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Jimmy was a member of Lagoon Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and Zamora Shriners for over 50 years and he was a Veteran in the United States...

Doris Burkett Smith

Doris Burkett Smith

Jun 7, 2021

Doris Burkett Smith, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved being with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Smith and her son, Michael W. Smith. Mrs....

Nancy Myers Wood

Nancy Myers Wood

Jun 7, 2021

Nancy Myers Wood, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Darron Wood and her brother, Keith Myers. Her survivors include her daughter, Sheila Wood Egbert (Ned) of Seminole; son, Paul Darron Wood Jr. (Marilyn) of Mobile; grandchildren, Paul Darron Wood, III (Susannah), Jill Wood Busbee...

Kevin Bruce Clark

Kevin Bruce Clark

Jun 7, 2021

Kevin Bruce Clark, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Kevin was a graduate of LSU. He retired from the state of Louisiana as an architect. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Juil and Gladys Clark, and his sister, Joyce Clark. Kevin is survived by his wife, Bridget Clark of Fairhope;...

Grace D. Savell

Grace D. Savell

Jun 7, 2021

Grace Donaldson Savell, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Savell, Jr. Grace is survived by her sons, Fred Savell, III of Fairhope, Robert Bobby” (Alesia) Savell of Mobile, Donald (Darlene) Savell of Foley and Tracy (Suzanne) Savell of Foley; daughter, Janet Savell Mikkelsen...

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;...

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,...