Obituaries

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

Mary B. Cumbie

Mary B. Cumbie

Feb 17, 2025

For I the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

ISAIAH 41:13

 

Mary B Cumbie, 96, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Bon Secour, AL. Through the years, her ministry included singing in...

Barbara Ann Blaker Kiehle

Barbara Ann Blaker Kiehle

Jan 5, 2025

Kiehle, Barbara

Lillian, Alabama

It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Kiehle, 91, who peacefully passed away of January 5th, 2025. Barbara has been a resident of Lillian, Alabama since 1993. Barbara was born and raised in Syracuse, NY where she became a schoolteacher for 22 years for the Syracuse City School District. Barbara truly enjoyed camping, gardening,...

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen

Jan 28, 2025

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen slipped gently into that good night on January 28, 2025. 

Born in 1943, Alice was raised in Hueytown, AL. She graduated from The University of Alabama, where she was a Phi Mu and a Bama cheerleader. At the capstone, she met her husband, Wayne. Alice earned her PhD in Educational Administration in 1980 from Alabama, further cementing...

Brenda Joyce Kimbrough

Brenda Joyce Kimbrough

Feb 12, 2025

Brenda Joyce Heath Kimbrough, age 76, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Brenda loved dining out, watching movies and spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. She loved going to the City Park of Orange Beach, shopping and going to events.

Preceding her in death are her father and mother, O.V. Heath and Marie Langley Heath; brother...

Robert Andrew Barker

Robert Andrew Barker

Feb 18, 2025

Robert Andrew Barker, 84, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Robert was a foreman and worked in construction for many years. He was also a partner in Barker’s Paint & Body with his son.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Janet Barker and his son, Christopher Barker; brothers, Roland Barker, Gene Barker; sister, Shirl Barker; daughter-in-law,...

Norma Dean Southern

Norma Dean Southern

Feb 18, 2025

Norma Dean Southern, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 82.

She was born in Warrior, Alabama, to Otis and Helen Watson. She loved watching and feeding her hummingbirds and gardening.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Volking of Foley and Kelly Southern of Fairhope; son, David Cato of New Mexico; brother,...

William Eugene "Gene" Roberson

William Eugene "Gene" Roberson

Feb 17, 2025

William Eugene “Gene” Roberson, age 83, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

Gene was an avid Alabama fan, he loved God and his family very much. He was a former minister of music at the Church of Nazarene in Millbrook. Gene was a U.S. Army Veteran, and loved spending time with his family, golfing and woodworking. 

Preceding...

Margaret Elizabeth Morris

Margaret Elizabeth Morris

Feb 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Elizabeth Morris.  Born on February 5, 1940, in Brewton, Alabama, she graced this world with her warm spirit for 85 remarkable years. Margaret departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her family.

Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother,...

Jeffrey Lee Sutherland

Jeffrey Lee Sutherland

Feb 14, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Sutherland, 66, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.

Jeff was a loving husband to his wife, Jan for 40 years. He was a dedicated member of Lagoon Baptist Church in Gulf Shores, AL. where he loved teaching his weekly men’s bible studies class. Jeff had his master’s in biblical counseling and used...

Martha Ann Fodor

Martha Ann Fodor

Feb 13, 2025

Martha Ann Fodor passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1934, and had just celebrated her 91st birthday.

She lived in Gulf Shores since 1979. She bought a little house for ,000 and raised her two children, Buddy and Jane Fodor. Her brothers came to add on to that 10x20 house and made it a huge...

Van C. Foster, Jr.

Van C. Foster, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Van Campbell Foster, Jr., passed away February 12, 2025, at 93 years of age. Van started his life in West Virginia where he resided until his 20’s and then moved to Fort Walton Beach, FL. There he met his wife, Sylvia McSwain, and they married in 1956. He had suffered from dementia for the past few years. 

Van is preceded in...

Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD

Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD

Feb 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD announce his peaceful passing on February 9, 2025, at the age of 91.

Joseph was born in Buffalo, New York on April 13, 1933. He is predeceased by his mother and father Mark and Pauline (Montalto) Ferlisi, his sister Lucy Ayers and his devoted cousin Salvatore Mancuso. He...

Charles "David" Brown

Charles "David" Brown

Feb 9, 2025

Charles “David” Brown, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84.

He was born in Jackson, TN, to Edwin and Alice Brown.

The family relocated to Chickasaw, AL in the mid-1940s. They were founding members of St. Thomas the Apostle and were active members of that parish. David attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until...

Daisy Crosby Mitchell

Daisy Crosby Mitchell

Feb 7, 2025

Daisy Crosby Mitchell was born in Brewton, Alabama to Levi and Lucy Banks. She was a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, who loved life to the fullest. 

She attended Baldwin County Training School, class of 1963. She worked as a devoted hospitality employee of Paul Strickland, Point Clear, for twenty-five plus years.

She was preceded in sunset by her loving husband of...

Theresa Marie Ellis

Theresa Marie Ellis

Feb 7, 2025

Theresa” Terry” Marie Millious Ellis, age 86, passed away on 7 February, 2025. Terry is survived by her husband, Jerry, and brother Charles Millious. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Franklin Millious and Martha Hoppe Millious, sisters Joan C. Mattes and Mary A. Muhl, and brother James Millious. Terry grew up in Syracuse, New York, and was...

Eugene Fred Garthwait

Eugene Fred Garthwait

Feb 5, 2025

Eugene Fred Garthwait, a cherished father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama, at the age of 76. Born on September 17, 1948, Eugene proudly served as a U.S. Army Veteran, embodying the dedication and commitment that are hallmarks of military service.

Eugene was an active member of the American Legion, where he contributed to...

Dennis Frank Potten

Dennis Frank Potten

Feb 4, 2025

Dennis Frank Potten

September 30, 1950 – February 4, 2025

Dennis Frank Potten, 74, of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.

Born in Queens, New York, Dennis was the son of the late Eugene and Katherine Potten (Koenderman). He grew up in Landing, New Jersey, graduating from Roxbury High School in 1968 before attending...

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves

Feb 2, 2025

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves, 53, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Paulette was a member of Foley United Methodist Church, where her unwavering faith and kindness were evident to all. She was the owner of Payton’s Place, a cherished childcare business in Foley, where she nurtured countless children over the past 20 years. With her gentle demeanor...

Paul Wayne Perfect

Paul Wayne Perfect

Feb 2, 2025

Paul Perfect, 94, of Fairhope, passed away at home on February 2, 2025, with loved ones by his side. He was born March 9, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to parents Moore C. and Marie Perfect.

After graduating from Fort Lauderdale High School, he studied mechanical engineering and played trumpet in the band at Georgia Tech, graduating in 1952. After college,...

Larry Daniel Hager

Larry Daniel Hager

Feb 2, 2025

HAGER

ELBERTA, ALABAMA

Larry Daniel “Danny” Hager, age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Sunday, February 2, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Larry Edward and Claudette Martin Hager; sisters, Patti Aguillard, Pam Thibodeaux, and a nephew, Robert Paul Aguillard.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Joy Hager Grimenstein of Dickson, TN;a brother, Eddie Hager (Marcia) of Perdido...

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