Obituaries

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

Robert "Bob" Lee Bashor

Robert "Bob" Lee Bashor

Oct 22, 2018

Robert Lee “Bob” Bashor, age 74, a native of Long Beach, CA, and Joplin, MO, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Bob retired from service to the City of Joplin, MO, where he was a proud servant of the people. He also had a lifelong passion for landscaping, airplanes and cars. Survivors include his wife,...

Marjorie Verner

Marjorie Verner

Oct 21, 2018

Marjorie Verner died on Sunday morning October 21 from complications of chronic Parkinson’s disease at the Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette. She was born Marjorie Juanita Rieben on September 6, 1932 in Bay Minette, Alabama. She was the daughter of Nora Duck and Beverly Foster Rieben. Marjorie lived the first eighteen years of her life in the Crossroads community...

Gloriann Leeds

Gloriann Leeds

Oct 20, 2018

Gloriann P. Leeds, age 78, a native of Decatur, IL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Leeds of Daphne; daughter, Susan Harrison of Fairhope; son, Scott Leeds of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Sarah, Dylan, Gailan and Rachel; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will...

Lorraine Rohm

Lorraine Rohm

Oct 19, 2018

Kitty Lorraine Rohm, age 75, lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away at her home with family Friday, October 19, 2018. Lorraine was a member of Barnwell Baptist Church and a former longtime employee of Nix Florist. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Childress, parents, John Henry & Myrtice McKenzie. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Robert Rohm,...

Michele Peturis

Michele Peturis

Oct 17, 2018

Michele Lynn Peturis, age 48, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Memorial Gardens. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775

Genea C Jorgensen

Genea C Jorgensen

Oct 17, 2018

Genea C. Jorgensen, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was the owner and operator of Papa’s Place. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Jorgensen of Fairhope; son Michael Pinzone (Laura) of Gulf Breeze; seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Nicholson of Fairhope and James...

Jimmie Dee Curry

Jimmie Dee Curry

Oct 16, 2018

Jimmie Dee Curry, age 82, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He retired from Baldwin EMC after 20 years of service. Jimmie was a member of Marlow United Methodist Church and was a participant of the Grimes Catfish Rodeo. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Landers of Foley, Sherry Nelson (Tommy) of Fairhope, and...

Donnie Benjamin Townsend

Donnie Benjamin Townsend

Oct 15, 2018

Donnie Benjamin Townsend, age 87, resident of Mobile, AL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Donnie was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was loved and admired by all. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Glenn Townsend; 7 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edna Townsend of Mobile; daughter, Nancy...

Richard John Keller

Richard John Keller

Oct 15, 2018

KELLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Richard John Keller, age 74, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Richard was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Veteran, he designed and built lawn mower racers and racing carts. Preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin, a brother Edward Keller and his parents John and Olive Keller....

Emily Marie Ellis

Emily Marie Ellis

Oct 14, 2018

ELLIS  LILLIAN, ALABAMA Emily Marie Ellis, age 18, a lifelong resident of Lillian, AL, entered into heaven and joined her Heavenly Father, on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018. Eme was a freshman at Auburn University studying pre-pharmacy with an interest in Marine Pharmacology. She was a Pi Beta Phi Sorority pledge. Eme was a feisty, special, sensitive, kind, smart and...

Debra Taylor Files

Debra Taylor Files

Oct 13, 2018

FILES ORANGE BEACH, AL. Debra Taylor “Debbie” Files, Age 60 a resident of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores,  AL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home. She is preceded in death by a grandson, George Bennett Files. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Files ; one daughter, Madeline Geneva Files both of...

Rodger "Mike" William Myers

Rodger "Mike" William Myers

Oct 12, 2018

Rodger William “Mike” Myers, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Rodger is survived by his wife, Nancy Myers; 2 daughters, Lisa and Jill; 5 step-children, 3 girls and 2 boys; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 brother, Kim; 2 sisters, Diane and Donna; other loving relatives. No services will be held.   ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES&...

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Oct 11, 2018

SALVATORE SUMMERDALE Frances Theresa Salvatore, age 90, a native of Conshohocken, PA, longtime resident of Miami, FL, and a recent resident of Summerdale, AL. Frances was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Louis L. Salvatore, three sons; Robert Salvatore, Steven Salvatore and James Salvatore. She...

Thomas Benedict Feely

Thomas Benedict Feely

Oct 11, 2018

FEELY ELBERTA, ALABAMA Thomas Benedict Feely, age 76, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thomas was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, and he was a hard working farmer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kay Feely of Elberta, AL, two daughters; Alison (Andrew) Ray of...

Robert Nelson Schriemer

Robert Nelson Schriemer

Oct 10, 2018

SCHRIEMER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Robert Nelson Schriemer, age 85, a native of Grand Rapids, MI and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Robert (Bob) thoroughly loved his family and having them gathered around him. He loved all of God’s creation. He loved to travel with a trip to the Holy Land being a highlight...

John Francis Reimer

John Francis Reimer

Oct 10, 2018

John Francis Reimer of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed away on October 10th, 2018.  He was a Korean War Veteran, U.S. Air Force, and then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he had a distinguished career. He is survived by his son, John Francis Reimer, Jr. (Johnny) and Johnny’s wife, Theresa Churchill Reimer (Terry). He was preceded in death...

William "Bill" L. Reid

William "Bill" L. Reid

Oct 9, 2018

William (Bill) L Reid passed peacefully with his family on 10-09-2018. Bill was an educator at Daphne Middle School as well as an instructor at the University of South Alabama. A former firefighter and EMT, Bill served his community well and influenced many generations of Alabamians by way of his callings including conservation, hunter safety, and fly angler outreach. Bill...

James "Sonny" Stots

James "Sonny" Stots

Oct 8, 2018

LOXLEY, ALABAMA   James “Sonny” Stots, age 81, a resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving his tractor. Sonny is survived by his wife of 40 years, Inez G. Stots of Loxley; daughters, Rose Marie Bond of New York, NY, Cynthia Piggott (James) of Fayetteville, NC,...

Angela Hardeman Sawyer

Angela Hardeman Sawyer

Oct 7, 2018

SAWYER GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Angela Hardeman (Niegel) Sawyer of Gulf Shores and a longtime resident of Atlanta was born on November 19, 1928 in Florence, AL to Frank Hardeman and Billie Frances Page Niegel. She was raised in Mobile, AL and graduated from Murphy High School. Her favorite activities were traveling the world, dancing, playing cards, fishing, was an avid...

Edna Snider Henderson

Edna Snider Henderson

Oct 7, 2018

HENDERSON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Edna Snider Henderson born August 27, 1928 passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2018 at South Baldwin Hospital. She was a graduate of Ensley High School and retired from South Central Bell. Edna “Boo” owned and operated The Beachcomber in Gulf Shores for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...