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