Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Luella Marie Bishop
Oct 17, 2017
Luella Marie Bishop, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was a long time member of Fish River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charley Bishop; a son, Jonathan “Mark” Bishop and a daughter, Melonie McIntosh. Survivors include her sons, Douglas W. (Diane) Bishop of Fairhope, Charles N. (Candice)...
Edwin Louis Manders
Oct 13, 2017
Edwin Louis Manders 8/25/1935 – 10/13/2017 Ed passed away of complications due to a tragic fall. His daughter Becky was holding his hand during his final hours. He was born in Point Clear, but spent his youth in Fairhope. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School where he made lifelong friends. After high school, Ed joined the Army, soon...
Betty Marie Walker
Oct 11, 2017
WALKER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Mrs. Betty Marie Walker, 77, of Elberta, AL, passed away on October 11, 2017. She was married to Jerry Rex Walker for 60 years. They were blessed with two children, Rex (Jeanine) Walker of Summerdale, and Cindy (Lavon) Ledkins of Foley; a brother, Butch (Willa) Springsteen; four grandchildren, Tina Ledkins, December (Jacob) Spencer, Mikayla Walker and Alexis...
Franklin "Sonny" Paul Delano
Oct 10, 2017
DELANO FOLEY, ALABAMA Franklin Paul “Sonny” Delano, age 74, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Sonny was a retired electrician, a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 55years Brenda Delano, daughter; Sonora (Gary) Mann, grandchildren; Paul Mathews, Joshua (Victoria)...
Linda Lou Daugherty
Oct 10, 2017
DAUGHERTY FOLEY, ALABAMA Linda Lou Daugherty, age 74, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She is survived by her husband; Roscoe Henry Daugherty of Foley, daughter; Sherrie & Kenneth Reed, sons; Scott Daugherty of Elberta, Corey & Jennifer Daugherty, Tracey & Jennifer Daugherty all of Foley, also of Foley, sisters; Judith Moore, Barbara Glen, brother; Russell...
Mary Elizabeth Santora
Oct 10, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Santora died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 surround by family. Mary’s greatest loves in life were her family and all children. Mary was a devoted wife to Charles Santora for 23 years, mother of Christopher Tracy (Ann) and Gina Santora Giblin (Mark) and grandmother “Nannie” to Savannah, Lauren, Tyler and Ayden. Her siblings Barbara, Charles, Elizabeth, Sarah,...
Jimmie Dean McGuff
Oct 10, 2017
Jimmie Dean McGuff "PA MAC", age 76 a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017.Jimmie was a Green Beret in the Army, Lifetime member of DAV, VFW, and a member of IUOE.He is preceded in death by a son; Jimmie McGuff, Jr., his mother; Mollie McGuff, sister; Mildred Walden, and a brother Ray McGuff.He is survived by his...
David Lawson Smith
Oct 9, 2017
SMITH ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA David Lawson Smith, age 60 a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, after a brief illness, while in the loving embrace of his family. David was born in Sylacauga, AL, on June 2, 1957, to Hew and Jean Smith. David attended Pascagoula High School, Mississippi State University and the University of...
George Lee
Oct 9, 2017
George Lee, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, October 09, 2017. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran; he was a member of the Mason Lodge #875 Mobile O.E. S., Scottish Rite, Fish River Baptist Church and Abba Temple. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nell Doris Lee; his mother, Clara Newman; his father, George W....
Richard Lee Garner
Oct 8, 2017
Richard Lee Garner, age 67, a resident of Daphne, passed into eternal life with Jesus as his Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at a local hospital. He was born in Dyer, TN to Herbert and Agnes Garner and then went on to graduate from the University of TN, Knoxville in 1973. He moved to Mobile the same year and...
Iris "Renee" Witherington
Oct 8, 2017
Iris “Renee” Witherington, 23, of Daphne, received her wings to heaven at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th, 2017, surrounded by family. Renee is survived by father, Arthur (Tammy) Witherington; mother, Janet Witherington; her son, Lucas Pierce, sisters, Serena (Jeremy) Morrow, Rebecca (Jason) Farmer; nephew, Taylor; niece, Abigail; fiancée, Patrick Pierce and MANY aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, racing family, and...
Mary "Vicky" Victoria Allen
Oct 8, 2017
Mary Victoria Allen, age 59, a native of Atmore and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Houston, TX after a long fight with lung cancer. Vickie was an active member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and deeply cared for people. She invested her life in her children and family. Her favorite...
Shirley Ann Davis
Oct 7, 2017
Shirley Ann Davis, age 76, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, James McNeal Davis and daughter, Wanda Maradik. She is survived by her sons, Russell (Faith) Davis of Fairhope, Jeff (Karen) Davis of Silverhill and Chris (Angie) Davis of Fairhope; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters,...
Esther Vivian Butler
Oct 7, 2017
Esther Vivian Butler, age 88, resident of Grove Hill, AL, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her son, James “Jim” Butler, Jr. She is survived by her husband, James Clay Butler, Sr. of Grove Hill, AL; daughter, Clara “Ceci” Butler Moody of Tuscaloosa, AL; sons, Mike (Jan) Butler of Gulf Shores, AL, Barry...
Nancy M Mims
Oct 7, 2017
Nancy Moorhead Mims, born August 14, 1933, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017 after complications from a stroke. Nancy was the daughter of Samuel Roscoe Moorhead and Verna Mae Brinson Moorhead of Anderson, South Carolina. She was pre-deceased in death by her brothers, Samuel Roscoe Moorhead, Jr, Harold Brinson Moorhead and Alexander Campbell Moorhead. Nancy is survived by her...
Alexander Patrick Green
Oct 6, 2017
Alexander Patrick Green, age 66, native of Mobile and resident of Loxley, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Mr. Green was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and adored his family. Alex was preceded in death by his parents, William Pat and Donelda Marie Green and a brother, Dennis Green. He...
Mary Wood Montgomery
Oct 6, 2017
Mary Wood Montgomery, age, 93, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Mary attended Judson College in Marion, AL and then went to Samford University in Birmingham and graduated in 1946. She then became a social worker for the Department of Public Welfare. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wilson Montgomery and son, David...
Dexter Nolan Weatherford
Oct 5, 2017
Dexter Nolan Weatherford, age 62, a native of Philadelphia, MS and a resident of Mobile passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. Dexter is survived by his mother, Nadine Weatherford of Spanish Fort; 1 brother: Kerry Weatherford of Mobile; 2 sisters: Jeanine Hall of Vicksburg, MS, Valerie Evans of Orlando, FL; many other relatives and friends. Private Services will be held....
James Paul Tressler
Oct 3, 2017
James Paul Tressler, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.He is survived by daughters, Samantha Tressler and Jamie L. Tressler.A memorial service for Mr. Tressler will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775
Ruth Barnes Beecroft
Oct 2, 2017
BEECROFT FOLEY, ALABAMA Ruth Barnes Beecroft, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and a resident of Elberta AL, formerly of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Ruth taught in the Sault Area Public schools for 33 years. Upon retirement, she and Bob retired to Orange Beach, AL, eventually residing in Foley,...