Obituaries

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

Joy Fisher Richardson

Joy Fisher Richardson

Nov 14, 2020

Joy Fisher Richardson, age 77, passed away in Fairhope, Alabama on November 14, 2020, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer, in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and wrapped in a crocheted blanket her mother made. She was born in Tampa, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hughes and Hulda Fisher;...

Leon Joseph Preidl

Leon Joseph Preidl

Nov 13, 2020

Leon Joseph Preidl, 65, a resident of Fairhope, left us on Friday, November 13, 2020 to join his wife Sharon Taylor. He was an avid Alabama football fan and a Tugboat Captain for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughter Ann Preidl (Timothy Curry) of Fairhope; 3 sisters: Sue Hughes of London, England, Cathy (Frank) Clark and Debbie...

Robert Payne

Robert Payne

Nov 12, 2020

Robert Neal Payne, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from AT&T with over 25 years of service. Robert is survived by his wife, Olivia Payne; daughters, Melissa (Dwayne) Logan and Kim (John) MacNaughton; grandchildren, Nick Logan, Tanner Logan, Emily Logan (Ethan) Payne, Jake (Danielle)...

Robert "Bob" W. Douglass

Robert "Bob" W. Douglass

Nov 11, 2020

Robert (Bob) W. Douglass passed away on November 11, 2020 in Fairhope, Alabama having lived a full life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, JoeAnn Hoffer Douglass and is survived by four sons: Steven J. Douglass of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Scott (Jennifer) Douglass of Fairhope, Alabama; Grant (Susan) Douglass of Grandview Heights, Ohio; and Glenn...

James "Woodie" L. Bishop, Sr.

James "Woodie" L. Bishop, Sr.

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. James L. Bishop Sr. (Woodie) age 72, a native of Baldwin County, and resident of Fairhope, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Woodie is survived by wife Carolyn Bishop, Fairhope AL, three daughters, one son, and two stepchildren, Sheila Hodson (Donnie), Summerdale AL, James L. Bishop Jr., Foley AL, Terri Hall, Foley AL, Tonya Clay (Mack), Bay Minette, AL, Cindy...

Robert Alexander "Lex" Kaechele

Robert Alexander "Lex" Kaechele

Nov 9, 2020

KAECHELE ELBERTA, ALABAMA Robert Alexander “Lex” Kaechele passed away on November 9, 2020 after a brief illness. Lex was born June 20, 1943 the fifth child of ten children born to Johnny and Thelma Pilgrim Kaechele of Miflin, AL. He was a much loved and amazing husband, brother, brother -in-law, Paw Paw, uncle and true friend to many. He generously...

Robert Albert Mons, III

Robert Albert Mons, III

Nov 5, 2020

Robert Albert Mons, III, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert A. Mons, IV, of Bay Minette, Bradley N. Mons of Fairhope, Timothy Mons of Fairhope; sisters, Mary Taylor of Fairhope, Roberta Langley of Fairhope; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November...

Barbara Ann Douglas

Barbara Ann Douglas

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Ann Douglas died November 5, 2020, at her home in Fairhope, Alabama. Mrs. Douglas was born August 31, 1935, in Gadsden, Alabama. She was a 1959 graduate of Montevallo College. She married Dr. John Boyd Douglas, Sr. of Ellisville, Mississippi in 1960, and they made their first home in Mobile, Alabama, where she taught at Murphy High School and...

Marie Rucker

Marie Rucker

Nov 4, 2020

RUCKER SPANISH FORT, AL Marie Thompson Rucker, 90, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Julia Thompson, beloved husband Golden Rucker, and a brother Ray Thompson. She is survived by her daughter Beverly (Mitchell) Shiver of Spanish Fort; two brothers: Harold Thompson of Spanish Fort...

William Lee Morlock

William Lee Morlock

Nov 4, 2020

William Lee Morlock age 75, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. William is a US Army Vietnam Veteran. William worked for General Motors for 30 years and retired to the Gulf Coast of Alabama. He was a member of the UAW local 14. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. William was preceded in death...

Martha P. White

Martha P. White

Nov 3, 2020

Martha P White, age 92, a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor in Mobile, AL passed on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Edwina Putman and her brothers, Freddie and Calvin Putman and her Aunt Arileete Delchamps Rabby. She is survived by her children; Rebecca Amanda Johnson (Terry) Theodore, AL, Marion...

Melvin "Butch" Franklin Sanders, Jr.

Melvin "Butch" Franklin Sanders, Jr.

Nov 2, 2020

Melvin (Butch) Franklin Sanders, Jr., age 67, born in Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Butch is survived by his wife of 38 years, Naomi C. Sanders; children, Beth Sanders Britt (Brian), Melvin Wayne Sanders (Mary Tanner); grandchildren, Thompson Sanders, Mary Katherine Britt, George Britt, Anna-Majors Boothe, Coleman Boothe, Maggie Britt. Butch...

David P. McFarland

David P. McFarland

Nov 1, 2020

David P. McFarland, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 67. He was the owner of DP McFarland Painting and was a member of Fairhope Yacht Club. He loved to sail and won numerous trophies. He was also a member of several running and bicycle clubs in Baldwin County. He is...

James Cleondis

James Cleondis

Oct 30, 2020

Reverend James Cleondis, age 86, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on October 30th, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on August 30th, 1934 in Greece to John and Calliope Cleondis. At an early age, James was determined to become a Greek Orthodox priest. As...

Carl Smith Allen

Carl Smith Allen

Oct 29, 2020

ALLEN DAPHNE/FAIRHOPE Carl Smith Allen, 68, a resident of Daphne and Fairhope, passed away at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope of Covid-19, on October 29, 2020. Carl was born on April 22, 1952 in Mobile, AL. He was the son of the late Francis H. Allen and Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Allen. Carl graduated from W.P. Davidson High School in Mobile. He...

Carolyn Miller Plash

Carolyn Miller Plash

Oct 29, 2020

Carolyn Miller Plash, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct 29, 2020. She was born on March 2, 1930 in Bon Secour, Alabama to John and Annie Miller. She married Buck Plash in 1950 and moved just down the river to Oyster Bay. They were married 64 years, before his death. Carolyn was active in St Peters...

Juanita Dolihite

Juanita Dolihite

Oct 28, 2020

Juanita Clare Dolihite, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born and raised on Magnolia River. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She worked at Foley Nursing Home. She loved to watch her grandchildren play and fish. She loved to fish as well. Juanita was preceded in death by...

Anita Smith

Anita Smith

Oct 28, 2020

SMITH LOXLEY, AL Anita Sue Harville Smith, 62, a resident of Loxley passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son Bradley Ward. She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Robinson of Loxley; 2 sisters, Rita Ryan and Tina Wolfsberger; 2 nieces and 2 great- nieces. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY,...

Brenda Moore

Brenda Moore

Oct 27, 2020

Brenda Moore, age 65, a longtime resident of Montrose, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, since 1987. She was also a member of Heart Felt Moms and Hicks/Shepherd Sunday School Class. Brenda worked for Dr. Lynn Strickland for over 14 years. She is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Moore...

Peggy Jane Fuqua

Peggy Jane Fuqua

Oct 27, 2020

Peggy Jane Fuqua, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Peggy retired from International Paper with 26 years of service. She found her most joy in serving the Lord as secretary of Fish River Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastors Ron Jackson and Terry Blair for over 10 years. She also served faithfully...