Obituaries

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

Therese Barbe Lyons

Therese Barbe Lyons

Jan 17, 2019

Therese Barbe Lyons, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, affectionately known as Bana, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019, at the age of 91. Therese was born November 11, 1927, in New Orleans and lived a large part of her life in Westwego, LA, where her family owned and operated Barbe’s Dairy. For the past...

Walter "Gene" Eugene Verner

Walter "Gene" Eugene Verner

Jan 16, 2019

Walter Eugene “Gene” Verner, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born in Amarillo, Texas to Walter and Dora Verner.  He grew up on a farm in the Oklahoma Lane area outside of Farwell, Texas and graduated from Bovina High School in 1946. Gene, as he was known to his family and...

Ruth Louise Thompson

Ruth Louise Thompson

Jan 16, 2019

Ruth Louise Thompson, age 71, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was a member of South River Park Church. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Michael Thompson, Sr. of Fairhope; son, Joseph Michael (Janice) Thompson, Jr.; grandchildren: Grant Thompson and Trent Thompson, both of Fairhope; four sisters: Joanne Babb of Point...

Mildred Clarke

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...