Obituaries

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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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Edmund Alan Attebury

Edmund Alan Attebury

May 22, 2021

Edmund Alan Attebury, beloved husband of Anne Banister Attebury, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Ed was born in Salem, Oregon to Genevieve Hook Attebury and Edmund Alan “EA” Attebury. Ed served in the US Army, where he held the rank of Lieutenant and participated in the development of White Sands Missile Range....

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...

Donald Wayne Isbell

Donald Wayne Isbell

May 22, 2021

Donald Wayne Isbell, age 90, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Donald was a member of Daphne Baptist Church and committed to serving his Lord for many years. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Jean Isbell, and grandson, Michael Anthony Isbell. Donald is survived by one son, Larry Paul (Dona) Isbell; daughter,...

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...

Ronald Lambeth

Ronald Lambeth

May 21, 2021

Ronald Leon Lambeth, age 67, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 after a long battle with cancer and chronic pain.Ronald was born April 21, 1954 in Mobile, AL. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was born again, he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He now...

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney

May 17, 2021

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney, 90, a resident of Daphne passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil McRaney and a grandson, Justin Sanders.

Emogene is survived by her daughter, Pam...

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing

May 16, 2021

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing, a native of Baker, FL, and long time resident of Montrose, Point Clear and Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully in the presence of family from complications of old age on May 16, 2021 at the age of 98 years. She will be remembered for her great love of sailing and as a benefactor of the...

James Malcolm Barfield

James Malcolm Barfield

May 16, 2021

James Malcolm Barfield, 57, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Louise Barfield; son, Bobby Barfield; grandchildren, Olivia Barfield, Teressa Barfield, and Jordan Barfield; sisters, Mary Bock and Sharon Moore (Bradley); many other loving relatives and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Thomas Scott, Jr.

Thomas Scott, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Thomas Monroe Scott, Jr., 71, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T. Monroe Scott, Sr. and Elsie Scott as well as a sister, Alice Franklin.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Diane Huff Scott of Spanish Fort; son, David Scott (Catherine) of Daphne; grandchildren, Jonah Scott...

Sheila Boyington

Sheila Boyington

May 16, 2021

Sheila Ann Boyington, 64, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, Carnice Boyington and husband, Leslie “Bubba” Buzbee.   

Sheila is survived by her son, Leslie Eric Buzbee of Spanish Fort; grandson, Leslie Eric “Big Man” Buzbee, Jr. of Belforest; sisters, Brenda (Claude) Byrd and Debra Mayo...

Ann Barrier Nelson

Ann Barrier Nelson

May 15, 2021

Ann Barrier Nelson, 93, formerly of Yazoo City, MS, passed away at her home in Fairhope, AL on the morning of May 15, 2021, with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, from 1-2 pm at First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Yazoo City, MS, with a funeral service immediately afterwards. Burial will follow at Glenwood...

Margaret Louise Sims

Margaret Louise Sims

May 14, 2021

Margaret Louise Sims, age 93, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Margaret was a proud member of the US Armed Forces during WW II and longtime member of the Gulf Coast Hotel & Restaurant Industry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Ida Salter, her sister, Mildred Ernestine Collins, and her...

Vivian Priest

Vivian Priest

May 13, 2021

Vivian Priest, 90, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Priest.

Vivian is survived by her daughter, Lori Ann Hood; 6 grandchildren: Jim Meredith, Matt Meredith, and Nathan Meredith of Fort Wayne, IN, Jacob Hood of Bromley, Danielle Kennedy of Daphne, and Bridget Hood of Pensacola;...

Doris Ann Cook

Doris Ann Cook

May 13, 2021

Doris Ann Cook, 68, departed this world on May 13, 2021, at her Fairhope home, surrounded by family and filled with love. Doris was born in Waukon, Iowa on June 16, 1952. She was one of seven children born to Melvin and Olivia Roe. After leaving Iowa, Doris lived in Phoenix, AZ and Mobile, AL before settling in Fairhope. She...