Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Sheila Hall Nieters
Feb 11, 2019
Sheila Hall Nieters, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. She was a graduate of U.S.A. with a Master’s degree in education. She was retired from Bishop State Junior College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Nieters. Sheila is survived by her daughter, Sheree (Chris) Parker of Fairhope; grandchildren, Logan Duncan...
Rolla W. Alumbaugh, Jr.
Feb 11, 2019
Rolla W. Alumbaugh, Jr. age 89, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was a native of Syracuse, NY and moved to Fairhope, AL. to retire. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Mr. Alumbaugh was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ann Alumbaugh. He is survived by his son, Douglas...
Lloyd Cecil Smith, Jr.
Feb 9, 2019
Lloyd Cecil Smith, Jr., age 66, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. A special thank you to IHeart Media for their thoughtful support in the passing of one of their own. A special thank you to all of his Conde Cavalier brothers. May you continue to “ride on”. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 35...
Susan Bussey Hardesty
Feb 8, 2019
Susan Margaret Bussey Hardesty passed away February 8, 2019 at the age of 68 in Fairhope with her husband and daughter at her side, after a brief illness. Susan had been a dental hygienist for over 30 years in Huntsville and was known for being caring and friendly. She relocated to Fairhope after retiring and enjoyed time on the Bay...
Maria Diva "Divita" Murillo
Feb 7, 2019
Maria Diva “Divita” Murillo, born May 10th, 1919. Died February 7th, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Wolfe Bayview Funeral Home, 19698 Greeno Rd. (U.S. Hwy. 98), Fairhope, AL 36532. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Ms. Murillo was born in Colombia where she worked as a teacher...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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;...