Obituaries

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

Thomas Wesley Brannan

Thomas Wesley Brannan

Jun 8, 2016

Brannan Miami Thomas Wesley Brannan, Jr., age 72, a native of Foley, AL and a resident of Miami, passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Diane Florio Brannan of Miami; son, Jeff Brannan , many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 from the First Baptist Church of Elberta at 2:00pm....

Ann Malin Baldwin

Ann Malin Baldwin

Jun 8, 2016

BALDWIN FOLEY, AL Ann Malin Baldwin, age 84, a native of Kentucky and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away June 6, 2016. Ann was a military wife and traveled the world with her husband while he was in the Air Force, she loved playing bridge ,and catalogue shopping. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Baldwin, a daughter, Cynthia...

Shirley R. Leiser

Shirley R. Leiser

Jun 3, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Shirley R. Leiser, age 70, native of Mobile, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in Fairhope. Shirley was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne. She is survived by her husband, Kirk D. Bunger of Fairhope; two sons, John (Heidi) Nease of Nashville, TN, Eric (Jerri) Johnson of Mobile; brother, Raymond (Debbie) Dearmon of Fairhope; sister,...

Beverly Alexander

Beverly Alexander

Jun 2, 2016

Beverly Brennan Alexander passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016 in Fairhope, Alabama at the age of 92. Beverly was born on November 17, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York, to Burnett and Lillian Brennan. She graduated from Barnard College in New York City in 1945 and later earned a Master’s degree in education from Mississippi College. For over 30 years,...

Dr. William R. Miller

Dr. William R. Miller

Jun 2, 2016

MARLOW, AL  Dr. William R. Miller, Age 91, a native of Arlington, AL and a resident of Marlow, AL passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016.He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Miller; daughter, Marianne M. Cone; son, David S. (Maureen Fitzgerald) Miller all of Marlow, AL; two granddaughters; two grandsons and one great granddaughter.A Celebration of Mr. Miller’s...

Mary "Frances" Mixson

Mary "Frances" Mixson

Jun 2, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary “Frances” Mixson, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband, David Mixson; daughter, Kay Naquin; stepchildren, Vanessa Quaites and Christopher Mixson; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, all of Fairhope; brother, Jr. Alexander of Lendin, AL; many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday,...

Thomas I. McKinstry

Thomas I. McKinstry

Jun 1, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Lieutenant Colonel Thomas I. McKinstry, USA (Ret.) passed away on June 1, 2016, at his home in Fairhope, Alabama with the loving support and care of his family. He was born April 12, 1935 in Tacoma Park, MD and lived in Washington D.C., Arlington, VA and Birmingham, AL during his childhood. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in...

Charles Allen Long, Jr.

Charles Allen Long, Jr.

Jun 1, 2016

POINT CLEAR, AL Charles Allen “Pap” Long, Jr., age 88, a native of Bessemer, AL and a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away, Wednesday, June 01, 2016. Mr. Long accomplished much in his life. He was a man of few words and was respected by all who knew him. Pap earned a degree in Engineering from the University of...

Barbara Hartmann Alms

Barbara Hartmann Alms

May 31, 2016

ELBERTA, AL Barbara Hartmann Alms, age 83, a native of Ohio and a resident of Elberta, AL. for over 60 years, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Barbara was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, an avid gardener, loved hosting parties for family, and was a great cook. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John D....

Donald Patrick Pontius, Jr.

Donald Patrick Pontius, Jr.

May 31, 2016

SPANISH FORT, AL Donald Patrick Pontius, Jr. age 56, a native of Michigan and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Donald was a graduate and taught at Ozark-Enterprise State College. He worked as a mechanic at East Bay Automotive, he enjoyed fishing, models and NASCAR. He is survived by his loving wife, Genie Pontius...

Urte Bollen

Urte Bollen

May 30, 2016

Fairhope, AL Urte Doepner Bollen, 75, widow of Harold Ross Bollen, passed away May 30, 2016.  She was born in Konigsberg East Prussia to Gerhardt and Erika Doepner, graduated with a degree in architectural engineering in the early 1960's in Berlin where she met Ross, whose government service led them to also live many years in Heidelberg and Munich Germany...

Ross & Urte Bollen

Ross & Urte Bollen

May 30, 2016

Ross Bollen passed away on May 18,2016, and his widow Urte Bollen, passed away on May 30,2016.A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday ,September 24,2016 from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope, for Ross and Urte. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)990-7775

Rita Evelyn Wilson

Rita Evelyn Wilson

May 29, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Rita Evelyn Rabon Wilson, age 75, a native of Montgomery and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Walter “Bunky” Wilson and Wayne Bell. Rita was a ’58 graduate of Convent of Mercy High School.  She received a Batchelor of Science in Bio Chemistry at Springhill College,...

William Robert Crooks

William Robert Crooks

May 29, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALWilliam Robert Crooks, Age 74, a native of Pittsburg, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016..He is survived by his wife, Carole M. Crooks of Fairhope, AL; two sons, William C. Crooks of Loxley, AL and Erik D. Crooks of Hillards, PA and two grandchildren.ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL ...

Mrytle "Dodie" Smith

Mrytle "Dodie" Smith

May 27, 2016

MOBILE, AL  Myrtle Dolores Lee “Dodie” Smith, born October 22, 1928 in Mobile, AL, a longtime resident of Mobile and Fairhope, AL and most recently residing with family in Hurley ,MS and Mobile, AL. Dodie was preceded in death by a son, Michael Thomas Moody Smith, her husband, David B. “Bud” Smith of 65 years, her parents, Ruth Virginia (DeBinder)...

Joyce S Bishop

Joyce S Bishop

May 26, 2016

BARNWELL, AL Joyce Bishop, age 84, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Green; sons, John E. Thompson III (Barbara) and Joel Cecil Thompson, all of Barnwell; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Frangioni of Mary Ester, FL, Amanda Baker (Mac) of LaBelle,...

Tammy Leitermann Wright

Tammy Leitermann Wright

May 26, 2016

ELBERTA, AL Tammy Leitermann Wright, age 46, lifelong resident of Elberta, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Tammy will be remembered as a caring, loving person who would help anyone that was in need. She volunteered and was a substitute school teacher in Elberta for 12 years. Tammy will be greatly missed by her loving family and all those who...

Charles E Holt

Charles E Holt

May 23, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Charles E. Holt, age 82, a former resident of Chattanooga, TN and a resident of Fairhope, AL since 2007, died Monday, May 23, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Charlie was born on November 30, 1933 in Winchester, TN to R.J. and Eunice Holt. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1992. He was a member of First...

Ernest "Woody" Woodrow Brewton

Ernest "Woody" Woodrow Brewton

May 23, 2016

BREWTON FOLEY, AL Ernest Woodrow Brewton, age 62, a longtime resident of Foley, Al., passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Woody worked for the city of Foley for fourteen years, he was an avid shrimper, loving husband, father grandfather, brother and friend. He was a very kindhearted, honest, hardworking man who provided for his family. Survivors include his loving wife...

Jesse Lafayette Bedgood

Jesse Lafayette Bedgood

May 21, 2016

SUMMERDALE, AL Jesse Lafayette Bedgood, Jr., age 76, a native of Pensacola, FL, a longtime resident of Citronelle, AL and a current resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Mr. Bedgood retired from Mobil Oil. He was a 32nd degree Mason at the Citronelle Lodge #637 and a Abba Temple Jappa Shriner. Jesse was preceded in death...