Obituaries

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

Josiah Powell Butler, Sr.

Josiah Powell Butler, Sr.

Dec 31, 2019

Josiah Powell Butler Sr was born on October 21, 1936 in Walnut Grove Mississippi to parents William Raiford Butler Sr. and Hattie Sanders Butler. The seventh of eight children, he passed away on Dec. 31, 2019. Mr. Butler was predeceased by his parents, brothers: William Raiford Butler Jr, Charles M. Butler, Beverly G. Butler, Robert Henry Butler, Dr. Gene P....

Kaye Sedgley Lee

Kaye Sedgley Lee

Dec 31, 2019

Kaye Sedgley Lee, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2019 at 4:50 AM, bringing an end to her struggle with ALS.   She was born May 8th, 1940 in Hull, England to Joe and Pauline Sedgley.   Kaye came to the United States with her husband John in 1965, becoming citizens in 1977.   With two active sons, Kaye stayed very...

Mavis M. Odom

Mavis M. Odom

Dec 30, 2019

Mavis M. Odom, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Mavis spread her love of Christ to anyone who would listen. She had many talents including the ability to grow beautiful flowers, cook delicious meals, quote any scripture, and be an amazing, loving caregiver for anyone in need. She was so proud of everyone in...

Lois Evelyn Havens

Lois Evelyn Havens

Dec 30, 2019

Havens Daphne, AL Lois Golden Havens, age 99, native of Altoona, AL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, December 30, 2019, after a brief illness. She is the oldest of seven children born to and preceded in death by her parents, John M. Golden and Bertha Hopper Golden, husband, Norman P. Havens Jr., brother,...

Doris "Dottie" Mitchell

Doris "Dottie" Mitchell

Dec 29, 2019

Doris “Dottie” Keys Mitchell, age 96, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel USAFR (Retired) Robert Wesley Mitchell, Sr., who passed away April 25, 2008. Her survivors include her sons, Robert Wesley Mitchell, Jr. (Lisa Dunn), Charles Albert Keys Mitchell (Barbara) and Wesley David Mitchell, II...

Gordon Theodore Traye

Gordon Theodore Traye

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Gordon Theodore Traye, age 72, a resident of Vermontville, Michigan, died on December 28, 2019 in Orange Beach, Alabama. There will be no services at this time.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775

Juanita Blankenship Trotter

Juanita Blankenship Trotter

Dec 28, 2019

Juanita Blankenship Trotter, 81, of Hueytown Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2019 in Daphne Alabama in the presence of her family. Juanita was born in Lipscomb, Alabama on December 4, 1938. She graduated from Jones Valley High School. She worked and managed a cleaning service for over 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, decorating, traveling and spending time with family...

James Edward Smith, Jr.

James Edward Smith, Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

  On December 26, my brother James (Bubba) E Smith, Jr went to be with our Lord. Since the death of our parents, James & Sybil Smith in 2004, I have cared for him. This was a promise I made to my parents. Heaven has gained another Angel. He’s in heaven with his infant sister, Mary Anne, his dog & little...

Robert "Bob" Bousson

Robert "Bob" Bousson

Dec 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” J. Bousson, age 77, a resident of Montrose, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Bob was Editor and Publisher for Fairhope Courier for 9 years and retired from Abbott Laboratories after 19 years. He was a charter member of Eastern Shore Sertoma Club and of Leadership Mobile, where he was on the committee to establishing the “911” number...

Alvin Laverne Logan Jr.

Alvin Laverne Logan Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

Logan Pascagoula, MS Alvin Laverne Logan Jr., age 60, native of Mobile, AL, current resident of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was a beloved Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pascagoula, MS. Alvin is survived by father, Alvin Laverne Logan Sr.; sisters, Betty Gay Logan Waters (Asa) of Orlando, FL, Linda...

James A. Ikner

James A. Ikner

Dec 23, 2019

James was born on June 16, 1944 in Repton Alabama to Lud and Bessie Ikner (McKinley) James was one of six siblings, the youngest child and only son . James was a long time resident of Spanish Fort Alabama. James retired from Scott Paper Company in Mobile Alabama in 1995 after 22 years of employment. After retirement from Scott Paper...

Ruby Black Davison

Ruby Black Davison

Dec 22, 2019

Ruby Pauline Black Davison, age 94, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama and a native of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Mrs. Davison was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sidney Davison; brothers, Holland, Dean, and Buck Black; son, Luther Davison, and grandson, Ryan Colby Davison. She is survived by her sons, David (Patricia) Davison, Larry (Sue)...

Anthony Coleman, Jr.

Anthony Coleman, Jr.

Dec 19, 2019

Anthony Coleman Jr, age 19, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Dana McDonald; fiancé, Christian Parker; father, Anthony Coleman, Sr., all of Fairhope; sisters, Ebony McDonald of Daphne and Alicia Coleman of Fairhope; brothers, Brent McDonald of Birmingham, Kevin Thomas of Daphne and Trent McDonald of Fairhope; niece, McKenzie McDonald...

Marie Robinson Siddon

Marie Robinson Siddon

Dec 18, 2019

Marie Robinson Siddon passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Spanish Fort. She was born September 23, 1925 in Belforest, Alabama and graduated from Fairhope High School in 1944. Marie married Joe Lelon Siddon in 1946. She was the oldest of Charlie Hobson Robinson and Helen Dorcas Comstock’s five children. She was a member of Fairhope First Christian Church. Marie...

Daniel Paul Gardner

Daniel Paul Gardner

Dec 17, 2019

GARDNER DAPHNE, AL.   Daniel Paul Gardner, age 87, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.   He was the owner/operator of Old Spanish Trail Barber Shop, a Mason, a Shriner and a Scottish Right. He spent 19 years as Baldwin County Barber Commissioner. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.   Mr. Gardner is survived by...

John Charles Harrub

John Charles Harrub

Dec 16, 2019

Harrub          Daphne, AL   John Charles Harrub, age 79, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019.   He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Hindmarch Harrub.   John is survived by daughter, Debbie (Jimmy) Ward of Daphne, AL; son, John Heustis (Christy) Harrub of Daphne, AL; sisters, Joann (Buddy) Sawyer of Mobile, AL and Donna (Billy)...

Helen Marie Gammon

Helen Marie Gammon

Dec 15, 2019

GAMMON MOBILE, AL.   Helen Marie Gammon, age 79, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.   She was a loving mother and grandmother.   Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Von A. Gammon Jr. She is survived by her three daughters, Yvonne (Joseph) Nelson of Mobile, Vicki (Richard) Bellanova of Pensacola and Phyllis (Kenny) Glover of...

Bailey Alyn Robinson

Bailey Alyn Robinson

Dec 14, 2019

Bailey Alyn Robinson, age 22, native and resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. From the moment she was brought home as a baby, Bailey demonstrated a tremendous enthusiasm for life, for family, and for friends. As a child, she loved being with the family, and especially enjoyed time with Nana and Papa eating homemade ice cream...

David "Donnie" Price

David "Donnie" Price

Dec 14, 2019

David “Donnie” Deon Price, age 82, died on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Pt. Clear, Alabama, where he was 2nd generation Fairhopian. Donnie graduated from McGill High School and from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1959 and was also an Auburn Alumni.  Donnie was the owner of Price Furniture Co. in Fairhope, Alabama.  He was a member of Fifty...

James Thomas Oates

James Thomas Oates

Dec 13, 2019

OatesDaphne, Alabama James Thomas Oates, also known as the Taxman, was born on December 11, 1937, at his maternal grandparent's home on St. Stephens Road in Whistler, Alabama. He was born on his maternal grandmother's birthday. Jim was the only child born to Pat Oates and Daisy Lee Burgess Oates. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Cangemi...