Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Marian Electa Barker Metzger
Dec 28, 2016
Marian Electa Barker Metzger passed from this life to eternal life on December 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1919 in Allendale, SC, to Metis and George Barker. In 1998, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Yancey Metzger. Marian and John were avid dancers both at Mardi Gras balls...
Marilyn Freda Wallace
Dec 27, 2016
BON SECOUR, AL Marilyn Freda Wallace, age 70 , a longtime resident of Bon Secour, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 . Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to many. Her career in the banking industry spanned 45 plus years , retiring as an Assistant Vice President from BB&T. Preceded in death by an infant daughter,...
Gary Hammergren
Dec 27, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Commander Gary F. Hammergren, USN retired went to be with the Lord on December 27. His faith and indomitable spirit touched everyone he knew and his unerring sense of honor and duty guided his actions throughout his life. Born in Saint Paul Minnesota, Gary went to Southwest Minnesota State College and upon graduation went to Aviation School at...
Robert Leo Roach
Dec 26, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Robert Leo Roach, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War, Vietnam and Merchant Marines. He is survived by his wife, Chong Roach of Fairhope; daughters, Angela (John) McDonough of Williamsburg, VA, Barbara (Frank) Jackson of Norfolk, VA and Shirley May Gray...
Violet B. Appling
Dec 26, 2016
MOBILE, AL Violet Christine Buckner Appling, age 83, a native of Maynardville, TN and a resident of Satsuma, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Roy Appling. Violet is survived by her sisters, Mary Braden of Knooxville, TN, Shirley (Robert) Houser of Disputante, VA; children, Cary (Michelle) Jessee of Saraland,...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Klein
Dec 26, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Yvonne “Bonnie” Klein, age 63, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, R.D. and Carol Ryder. She is survived by her husband, Roy Klein; son, Christopher Scott Klein; grandchildren, Logan, Jackson, Everleigh, and Greg Klein, all of Fairhope; sisters, Barbara Pinter (Steven), Sharron Salter (D’Wayne), Linda...
Malcom Claude Johnson, Sr.
Dec 24, 2016
FOLEY, ALMalcom Claude Johnson, Sr., age 61, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.Mr. Johnson was the owner and operator of Johnson Well Drilling company.Malcom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.He is survived by his wife, Maxine Johnson of Foley; his children, April (Tim) Moore of Robertsdale, Kimberly (Joey) Johnson...
Sidney Christopher PORTER
Dec 23, 2016
GULF SHORES, AL.Sidney Christopher “Chris” Porter, Age 40, a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016.Preceded in death by his Dad, Guy Howard.Chris is survived by a son, Caleb Porter of Gulf Sores, AL; his mother, Joyce Howard of Gulf Shores, AL; his father and stepmother, Sidney and Richelle...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Rock
Dec 23, 2016
ROCK Beverly “Bev” Jean Rock, Age 92, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, Jan Darlington. Bev was in the US Marine Corps, she was one of the first female Tech reps for Xerox, becoming a supervisor for one of their refurbishing plants. ...
Donald Macoit
Dec 22, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Donald Keith Macoit, age 81, native of Detroit, MI and resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Donald was a US Army veteran and graduated from the University of Detroit. He attended St. James Episcopal Church. He was the owner of Macoit Cartage. Donald is survived by his wife, Judy Macoit, native of Detroit, MI and...
Olen Kennith Dolihite
Dec 21, 2016
DOLIHITE ORANGE BEACH, AL Olen Kennith Dolihite, age 80, a native of Castleberry, AL, a longtime resident of the Barnwell Community in Fairhope and a current resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He worked for many years and retired from Fovile in Foley. Mr. Dolihite was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Deanna Keith...
John Rutz
Dec 19, 2016
MONTROSE, AL John Hilliard Rutz, age 87, a resident of Montrose, AL., passed away on Monday, December, 19 2016. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Mary Jane Rutz. He was a US Marine Veteran earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Serving as a Sergeant in the Korean War he also received the National Defense service...
Dorothy Guenther Kuhlmann
Dec 18, 2016
SPANISH FORT, ALDorothy Kuhlmann 88 of Spanish Fort died Sunday December 18 at home surrounded by her family.Dorothy was born January 15, 1928 on the family farm in Oakridge, Minnesota. Her parents were John and Rose Guenther. Dorothy graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic school in Rollingstone Minnesota and Winona secretarial school. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota...
Wendy Michelle Baggett
Dec 18, 2016
ROBERTSDALE, AL Wendy Michelle Baggett, age 42, a resident of Robertsdale, AL., passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Wendy was a Hairdresser for 14 years, a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.Preceded in death by her son Andrew Morgan Baggett and her father, Harvey Godwin Sr. Survivors include her mother, Diane Godwin, children; Shelby Lynn Godwin, Katie Baggett, Dixie Storme...
Hazel Dorman
Dec 18, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Hazel Alamanda Dorman, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Dorman; parents, Artie and Iola Stalhood; and loving nephew, Joey Childress. She is survived by her daughters, Lorie A. Nelson and Christie Bettner (Richard); grandchildren, Aaron , and Jessica Nelson, Alexis, Hunter...
Virginia Ann Sokolowski
Dec 18, 2016
DAPHNE, AL Virginia Ann Sokolowski, age 80, a native of Battle Creek, Michigan and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Virginia served her country as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, was a GS12-Retired-Civil Service, she loved to travel and enjoyed time in her home and in Italy....
Jeanette Dixon Lazzari
Dec 17, 2016
Jeanette Dixon Lazzari, age 87, a native of California and a resident of Daphne passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2016 She is preceded in by her husband, Arthur Lazzari.; her daughter, Mickey Saucier and brother, Jack Dixon. A mass of Christian burial will be held, Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father...
Russell "Rusty" Joseph Cortright Cowles
Dec 17, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Russell Joseph Cortright Cowles, “Rusty” age 10, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. Rusty was an altar server and member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rusty attended and played football for Christ the King Catholic School. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and farming. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Terri Cowles; three siblings,...
Dorothy Gibbens Kellogg
Dec 17, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALDorothy Gibbens Kellogg, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016.She is survived by her husband, James Field of Fairhope; son, Howell Gibbens (Olga) of Russia.A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Fairhope.ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532(251)990-7775
Jane Cook Jensen
Dec 14, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Jane Cook Jensen, daughter of Annie Mae Summerford and William Henry Cook passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Jensen and is survived by a son, Leonard (Celia)Thornton, two grandsons, Benjamin (Crystal) and Stephen (Caroline) Thornton and two great-grandsons, Logan and Jaxon Thornton. Per her request, there...