TRIBUTES

“Old soldiers never die — they just fade away.” Robert “Bob” Vincent left this world in Daphne, Alabama, on November 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and his kind, dutiful caretakers.  Bob was born in San Antonio, Texas, to a career military officer. His...

Nicholas Dominick Marchionne, Jr., 77, formerly of Hudson, New York, passed away on November 29, 2023, in his home in Spanish Fort, Alabama, after a valiant battle with severely progressive health issues. “Nick” was born on February 15, 1946, in his beloved hometown,...

On November 27, 2023, Sarah “Sally” Josephine Rogers Gottstine, 89, of Daphne, AL, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 50 years, Jerome F. Gottstine, and her four daughters, Barbara B. Thomson (Rob), Catherine B. Rogers, Judy B. Dunnam (Ray), and Peggy...

Velma Alred Goforth, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 93. Service information to be updated when available. **Obituary to be updated*** Expressions of condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com. Hughes...

Jonah Thomas “JT” Smith, a resident of Chunchula, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 19. Jonah graduated from St. Luke’s Episcopal School in May 2023, where he played baseball.  He also grew up playing baseball at Semmes Ballpark. He...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” George, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.   Ron received his wings on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the age of 85....

Billy Dennis Bailey, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Fairhope, Alabama, at the age of 75. A private family graveside service will be held. Expressions of condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com. Hughes Funeral...

Larry Lenwood Jacobson, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 79. Larry is survived by his wife, Sandy Jacobson; two daughters, Sharon (Jon) Zeigler of Las Vegas, NV and Mary Jude (Lance) Latham; one step-son, James...

Wanda L. Cross, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 88. Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory of Daphne, AL is assisting the family. Expressions of condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com.

Terry Donald Trovato died November 16, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Fairhope, Alabama, at age 82. Born June 18, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, Terry attended the Louisville Public Schools.  Upon graduation from du Pont Manual High School, he attended the...