Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Harold Brent Smith, Jr.
Nov 23, 2018
Harold Brent Smith Jr. December 4, 1942 – November 23, 2018 Brent passed on Friday November 23 in Fairhope, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gertrude Smith. He is survived by his wife Deborah Patrick Smith, three sisters, Marcia (Robert) Hall, Gloria (Ray) Halverson, Patricia Harris, two daughters Kelly (Greg) Hammock, Richmond, VA and Cindy...
Richard Allen Miller
Nov 22, 2018
Richard Allen Miller, age 70, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.A memorial service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com
Caroline Grace Berry
Nov 22, 2018
Caroline Grace Berry, age 16, from Spanish Fort earned her angel wings early Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018, after a brave battle with cancer. Caroline was born on June 24, 2002 in Mobile, AL to parents Gordon and Jennifer Berry. She was a junior at Spanish Fort High School. Caroline was a bright light to all who knew her, a...
Linda Sharon Morris
Nov 21, 2018
MORRIS FOLEY, ALABAMA Linda Sharon Morris, 62, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She is survived by her husband, David Morris of Foley, AL, two sons; Jim Bob (Stacy) Spence of Jackson, AL, Michael (Beth) Spence of Foley, AL, two grandchildren; Desiree and Gabe, three sisters; Debbie McIntyre of ND, Carmen Grantham of Leroy, AL,...
Charles James Roppolo
Nov 20, 2018
Charles James Roppolo (1935-2018)Fairhope, AL – Charles Roppolo, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope on November 20, 2018.Charles “Jimmy” was born in Gadsden, Alabama and raised in Pensacola, Florida. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Charles Anthony Roppolo and Ethel Alice Anchors, and his son, Raymond Anthony Roppolo. He is survived by his sister, Virginia “Ginger” Williams;...
Don Michael Webb
Nov 18, 2018
On November 18, 2018Reverend Don Michael Webb of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away from stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma to be with the Lord Jesus. He fought the cancer for many years. Staff Sergeant Webb served in the 82nd airborne division at Fort Bragg from 1980 to 1986. He was an ordained minister, Rabbi and pastor and founded Messiah’s Vineyard...
Anita Kratzer Smith
Nov 16, 2018
Anita Kratzer Smith, age 69, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. Anita will be remembered as the best grandmother to her babies. She was preceded in death by a son, John Anthony Smith. She is survived by her husband, Houston Smith, Jr. of Daphne; 2 children, Terry Lynn (Kelly) Smith of Chesapeake, VA, Michael Lee (Terri)...
Shirley Digman
Nov 15, 2018
Shirley Gafford Childress Digman, age 80, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, reading and watching her birds. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Childress. She is survived by her sons, Curtis E. Childress, Jr. (Janet) of Fairhope,...
Jessica Peebles Thompson
Nov 14, 2018
THOMPSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Jessica Peebles Thompson, age 33, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She is survived by her husband , Billy Wayne Thompson, a son, Noah Thompson both of Elberta, AL, parents; Jerry and Oma Peebles of Gulf Shores, AL, three brothers; David (Erin) Peebles of Mobile, James (Lori) Peebles of Silverhill, Daniel Peebles...
Rivars Steele Jackson
Nov 14, 2018
Rivars Steele Jackson, born November 14, 1937, was called home by her Heavenly Father Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after many years of experiencing progressive Alzheimer’s. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles William Steele and Aline Lemoine Steele of Selma, Alabama. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Pinkney S. Jackson; son, Samuel Charles Jackson of Orange Beach, AL; daughter,...
Sidney Sanford Regan
Nov 13, 2018
Sidney Sanford Regan , age 85, a native of Early County, Georgia and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He is a Retired US Army, Lt. Col, serving in the Korean War and as an aviator in the Vietnam War. Sidney was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving...
Pauline Felix
Nov 12, 2018
FELIX ELBERTA, ALABAMA Pauline Felix age 79 a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. She is survived by her three sons, Steven Felix, Randy Felix and Bruce Felix, five grandchildren; Stephanie, Gregory, Jeremy, Sarah and Kerry, five great grandchildren, one sister Joann, one brother Dennis and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service and interment will...
Richard Lee Cochran
Nov 12, 2018
Richard Lee Cochran, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son passed away on November 12, 2018 at the age of 69. A native of Jackson, Mississippi and lifelong resident of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Richard was born on October 30, 1949 to Nathan LeRoy and Lillian Pearl Cochran. Richard attended Murphy High School (Class of 1968) and earned a BA...
Edward "Eddie" Carl Hall
Nov 12, 2018
Edward “Eddie” Carl Hall, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy as a fire fighter. He then retired from NAS in Pensacola after 35 years of service and went on to work for the City of Fairhope. He was a former volunteer at Pensacola Fire Department, Marlow Fire Department...
Terry B Andrews
Nov 10, 2018
Terry Brunson Andrews, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a pecan farmer and loved playing in pool tournaments. He was preceded in death by his wife, DeSha Andrews. His survivors include sons, Luke Andrews (Stephanie) and Dade Andrews, all of Fairhope; four grandchildren:...
Gene Franklin Stealey
Nov 8, 2018
Gene Franklin Stealey, age 87. a native of Wooster, Ohio and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. Gene is survived by his wife, Linda Stealey of Daphne, AL.; 2 daughters: Rebecca (Billy) Hyre of Mobile, AL., Suzanne (Randy) Acuff of Woodstock, GA.; 2 grandchildren: other loving relatives and friends. A private service will be held...
Rita Andrew
Nov 8, 2018
Rita Kaethe Andrew, 72, of Schonau-Mannheim Germany, died peacefully on November 8, 2018 at Thomas Hospital Fairhope, AL, after a long, courageous and hard fought battle. She was a true warrior and fought a brave fight. Her husband, Darry was there by her side, holding her hand and kissing her until the very end. Rita was born in Schonau-Mannheim on...
Clifford Balzli, Sr.
Nov 5, 2018
Clifford Joseph Balzli, P.E. was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 18, 1929 to Emil Michael Balzli and Theresa Loretta Stewart Balzli. After graduating Murphy high school in Mobile, he went to Auburn University for two years, and then transferred to University of Alabama, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then enlisted in the US Airforce...
John "Dan" Daniel Driscoll
Nov 5, 2018
John “Dan” Daniel Driscoll, age 89, a native of Frisco City, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He started as a school teacher but was drafted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He returned to teaching and eventually became the Director of the Vocational Rehab program at Searcy Hospital. He was preceded...
Jerry Wayne Keith
Nov 1, 2018
KEITH ELBERTA, ALABAMA Jerry Wayne Keith, Sr., age 58, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. Jerry worked at Wolf Bay Lodge Restaurant for 38 years, served as manager for 20 years. He loved fishing and wood working; was very community oriented. Survivors include his wife...