Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mildred Clarke
Jan 15, 2019
After a brief illness, Mildred Myers McCravey Clarke departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a woman of considerable intelligence, imagination, and creativity whose life was a reflection of her Christian faith. She was generous with her time. She knew how to pay attention, how to listen. She didn’t know how to be lazy....
Maria Genevieve Peterson
Jan 14, 2019
PETERSON LILLIAN, ALABAMA Maria “Skippy” Peterson, age 94, a native of Antigo Wisconsin and a resident of Lillian AL, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. I am writing my own obituary to thank God, my loving family, friends, relatives, neighbors, fellow Catholics, teacher colleagues, medical personnel, including pharmacists, and staff who do the paperwork, Lillian residents and snowbirds, all the...
Carl Edwin Springman, Jr.
Jan 13, 2019
Carl Edwin Springman, Jr., age 63, a native of Indiana and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Sunday, January 13, 2019. Visitation will be held, Friday, January 18, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home is Daphne. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98 DAPHNE, AL 36526 (251)625-2900 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com
Dorothy Cook Larkin
Jan 13, 2019
Dorothy Cook Larkin, age 94, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. Dorothy was the President of Senior Citizen’s Center in Daphne and a member of Lake Forest Garden Club. She was an avid bridge player and golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Larkin; son, Thomas Larkin; and granddaughter, Abigale Larkin. She is...
Charles Brett White
Jan 13, 2019
Charles Brett “Chuck” White of Spanish Fort, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. Charles was born in Danbury, CT, to his parents that loved him always, Harry and Lydia White. Charles was preceded in death by his Dad, Harry, and his sister, Elisabeth Ann “Beth” White. Left to continue to love and miss him are his...
Erle Stanley Levens
Jan 12, 2019
Erle Stanley Levens, 86, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Daphne, Alabama. Erle was born in Ft. Myers, Florida to Mary Magdalene and Floyd Lee Levens. He attended high school in Ft. Myers, FL. He later attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He worked in management for Sears Roebuck for 42 years. After retiring he later...
Hazel Louise Barnett
Jan 12, 2019
Hazel Louise Barnett “Nana”, age 86, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Hazel was the longtime operator of Hazel’s Market in Daphne and was known by her beloved customers as Miss Hazel. She was an avid Alabama Football fan. She loved fishing, watching and feeding the birds outside her window, Rush Limbaugh, and politics. But most...
Therese Marie Maradik
Jan 12, 2019
Therese Marie Maradik, age 64, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Therese was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sy Rouleau. She is survived by her husband, John E. Maradik of Fairhope; 2 children, Shane (Teresa) Guthrie of Pensacola, Renee Maradik (Richard Gerald) of Fairhope; 4 brothers,...
Josephine "Jo" Terry Brown
Jan 11, 2019
Josephine “Jo” Terry Brown, 85, of Foley, AL passed away at home after a long battle with illness. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed volunteering her time with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. As a military wife, she had an opportunity to travel around the world. She was always quick to lend a helping hand...
Albert Darring
Jan 9, 2019
Albert Joseph Darring, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2019. He was a longtime resident of Fairhope; former owner of Rebel Oil Company in Mobile and Mustang Oil Company in Fairhope. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Brantley. Mr. Darring is survived by his wife, Jamie L. Darring of Fairhope; children:...
James W. Morgan
Jan 7, 2019
James William Morgan, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. He was a US Navy veteran with over 11 years active duty service. During his service he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. After his service to our country, he was a Fire Fighter with the...
Wallace Edmund Hughes
Jan 7, 2019
HUGHES ORANGE BEACH, AL. Wallace Edmund Hughes, Age 83, a native of New Jersey and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a mason contractor, and a member of St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church, Orange Beach. Survivors include Claire Hughes of Orange Beach, AL, his...
Antonio James DeFilippi
Jan 6, 2019
DeFilippi Daphne, Alabama Antonio James DeFilippi, age 75, a longtime resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. Antonio was a Loving husband, wonderful father and a great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Patsy B. DeFilippi , AL, three children; Darlene DeFilippi Gore, Derek (Donielle) DeFilippi, Kevin DeFilippi all of Daphne, AL, two sisters; Dell Wilcox...
James "Jim" Starnes
Jan 6, 2019
James “Jim” Starnes, age 79, a former resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Mobile, passed away on Sunday January 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Jim served in the United States Army and was the owner of Star Upholstery in Fairhope for 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Starnes, sons, Steve (Pixie)...
Andrew Kenneth McKenzie
Jan 5, 2019
MCKENZIE FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Andrew Kenneth McKenzie, Age 58, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Sandell McKenzie and his parents, Robert and Betty Lou McKenzie. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth McKenzie ( Bill) Hart of Evergreen, AL and Sarah ( David) Seitz of Fairhope, AL;...
Mark Edward Will
Jan 5, 2019
Mark Edward Will, Age 80, a native of Dayton, OH and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence. He was a 1960 graduate of Springhill College, a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, a member of the Golden Tones, Gideons International, Eastern Shore Chorale and the Mobile Jaycees. Mr. Will is preceded...
Annete R. SHORE
Jan 4, 2019
SHORE Spanish Fort, AL Annette R. Shore, age 81, a native of Loxley, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Friday , January 4, 2019. Mrs. Shore was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church, and was retired from Vanity Fair after 31 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shore,...
Ruth "Boopie" B Slater
Jan 3, 2019
Ms. Ruth Breisten “Boopie” Slater, passed away peacefully at her home on Mobile Bay in Battles Wharf on January 3, 2019. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers and birds that she loved so well, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who know her. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Brockway Stevens...
George Calvin Dyson, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
George Calvin Dyson, Jr., age 84, native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. George was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was actively involved with Christ the King School and the Marietta Johnson Organic School of Education for many years and was a graduate of McGill Institute and...
Wathon Joyce Hill
Jan 2, 2019
Wathon Joyce Hill, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, and a member of Johnson Beech Sunday School Class. She loved the beach, fishing and playing golf. Wathon was preceded in death by a son, Steve Hill and a brother, Billy Buck. She is survived...