Obituaries

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

Rosemary Bell Ikner

Rosemary Bell Ikner

Feb 7, 2019

Rosemary Bell Ikner, age 85, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton M. Ikner. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Ikner of Daphne; 3 sons, Mark (Cindy) Ikner of Mandeville, LA, Roger (Nancy) Ikner of Spanish Fort, Bruce (Sheri) Ikner of Daphne; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Ikner, Patrick...

Robert Carl Engel

Robert Carl Engel

Feb 6, 2019

Robert Carl Engel, age 93, lifelong resident of Summerdale, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Robert was a farmer, lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a WWII Veteran where he received two bronze stars.  He was a past chairman of Baldwin County Board of Registrars, a founding member of Baldwin County Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, a member of Foley...

Rev. Edward "Buddy" Cotten

Rev. Edward "Buddy" Cotten

Feb 6, 2019

Rev. Edward M. "Buddy" Cotten, quietly and peacefully went home to his heavenly Father Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11pm, in his home in Pace, FL. He was born, September 7, 1932 in Scottsboro, AL, but called Fairhope, AL his home.  Visitation will begin at Noon and continue until immediately followed by Funeral Services at 3pm, at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home,...

Barbara R. Ozga

Barbara R. Ozga

Feb 5, 2019

Barbara R. Ozga, age 71, a native of Chicago, IL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL. , passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Ozga. She was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic Minister; she served faithfully for many years. She was a former longtime employee...

Eva Simpson Watford

Eva Simpson Watford

Feb 5, 2019

Eva Simpson Watford, age 74, native of Mobile and resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Eva retired as a bookkeeper from the International Paper Company and  worked for various non-profit organizations including The Boys and Girls Club of Mobile and The Shoulder in Spanish Fort. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Simpson; sister,...

Darmetia Bolden

Darmetia Bolden

Feb 1, 2019

Darmetia Reasha Bolden, age 57, of Fairhope, passed away Friday, February 01, 2019. She is survived by her two sons, Karondi Bolden and Trevon King, both of Fairhope; brother, Robert Brooks of Detroit, MI; devoted sister, Lisa Robison of Kyle Texas and sister, Carol Jackson of Columbus, OH; devoted cousin, Angela Weeks Lee; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of...

Darrell Glen Williams

Darrell Glen Williams

Jan 30, 2019

Darrell Glen Williams, Age 70, A native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at a local hospital. Mr. Williams was employed with the Escambia County School System for thirty-five years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy P. Williams of Lillian, AL; a daughter, Misti Hall of Pensacola, FL; two...

Joseph W. Petties, Jr.

Joseph W. Petties, Jr.

Jan 29, 2019

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Walter Petties, Jr., was born November 2, 1936, departed this life January 29, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a native of Chunchula, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL.  Joe was a member of Bible Way Holiness Church where he served as Senior Deacon.  He retired from the...

Patricia Ann Day

Patricia Ann Day

Jan 29, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Day announce her passing on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the age of 80. Born in Atmore, AL., on New Year's Eve 1938, and raised in Spanish Fort, AL., where she spent the majority of her life.  Patricia loved to read, babysit her great-grandchildren and care for her precious...

Steven E. Cochran

Steven E. Cochran

Jan 28, 2019

Steven E Cochran (Steve, Stevo, Big Daddy), 67, took his last earthly breath on January 28, 2019. Steve was in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a graduate of Vigor High School in 1969. He served in the National Guard from 1971-1977 then attended trade school to become a technician for the Xerox Corporation for nearly 25...

Penny Lee Holcombe

Penny Lee Holcombe

Jan 27, 2019

Penny Lee Holcombe, known to her precious grandchildren as “That Me-Me”, “Granny”, and “Grandy”, left us too soon on January 27, 2019. Penny was born in Ludington, Michigan on August 1, 1942, and resided in Stockton, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Holcombe; her grandson, Goose Johnson; and her parents. She is survived by her daughters,...

Robert Allen Norris, Sr.

Robert Allen Norris, Sr.

Jan 26, 2019

NORRIS FOLEY, ALABAMA Robert Allen Norris, Sr., age 90, a native of Indiana and a resident of Foley, AL passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mr. Norris was a lifetime member of the Magnolia Springs Wesleyan Church.  As a teenager he assisted with the construction of the church. He was a longtime row crop farmer in Baldwin County.  Preceded in...

Anne Carter Irvine

Anne Carter Irvine

Jan 25, 2019

Anne Carter Irvine died peacefully at home in Fairhope on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the same beautiful, carved wood bed in which she was born in Repton, Alabama on October 8, 1932. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William Robert Carter and Alice Vincent Caine Carter and her older...

Dr. Joseph "Mike" Michael McKean

Dr. Joseph "Mike" Michael McKean

Jan 23, 2019

Dr. Joseph Michael “Mike” McKean A native of Mobile died on January 23, 2019 was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leonard (Margaret) McKean, Sr. and brothers Louis Leonard McKean, Jr and Francis Jerrold "Jerry" McKean, Sr. and Nancy Chalmers Stevens, mother of Michelle. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Karen Koppersmith McKean,...

Gary Lawrence Waldrop

Gary Lawrence Waldrop

Jan 20, 2019

Gary Lawrence Waldrop, age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. He is survived by his fiancé, Carol Booth of Elberta; daughter, Crystal (Nicholas) Crawford of Gulf Shores; son, Alex Waldrop of Foley; grandchildren, Keira and Paul; two children that he raised with love, Carla and Cortland of Foley, sisters, Phyllis George and Terri Swett;...

Adrian "Goose" Johnson

Adrian "Goose" Johnson

Jan 19, 2019

Adrian Baugh Johnson, known to all who loved him as “Goose”, left us too soon on January 19, 2019. Goose was born in Mobile, Alabama on January 21, 1999 and resided in Stockton, Alabama. He was a 2017 graduate from Central Christian High School. He was an outdoorsman, a hard worker and the most generous of young men. His smile,...

Jeffrey Lynn Dibble

Jeffrey Lynn Dibble

Jan 19, 2019

DIBBLE GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Jeffrey Lynn Dibble “Doc”, age 74, a native of Lansing, MI and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jeffrey was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, he was a pharmacist for 38 years and he was last employed by Stacey’s Drug Store in Foley, AL. A  Lifetime member of the American...

Ann Girod Nichols

Ann Girod Nichols

Jan 18, 2019

Ann Nichols, age 92, a native of Mobile, Al and a resident of Spanish Fort died at Westminster Village on January 18th, 2019. Ann was the Mystic of Time’s Queen for their annual Mardi Gras ball in 1950 and was the first queen to lead the annual parade in a snazzy convertible. She met her loving husband, Jack, shortly afterwards...

Roy Lee Clipper

Roy Lee Clipper

Jan 18, 2019

CLIPPER LILLIAN, ALABAMA Roy Lee Clipper, age 86, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 18, 2019 after a lengthy illness during the previous year. Reared by a single mother, Roy was reared in Elberta, AL where he met and married Marion on August 24, 1950 at the First Baptist church of Elberta. He...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Blevins

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Blevins

Jan 18, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Blevins passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Arm Blevins, Jr. and Betty Montgomery Gates; stepfather, Charles “Chuck” Gates; sister, Kay White. He is survived by his widow, Lou Judd; daughters, Stephanie Blevins of Birmingham, AL, Jennifer (Terry) Tyler of Searcy, AR; grandchildren, Hunter Minyard and Jackson Blevins of Birmingham,...