Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Clark Frederic Jones
May 20, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALClark Jones, age 27, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Orange Beach, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. Clark was an avid outdoorsman, loving fishing and hunting. He was a collector of people building friendships far and wide. He is survived by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Miles F. (Joan) Jones of Point Clear; brother; DeWitt Miles...
Scott DeWitt Morrow
May 19, 2016
FAIRHOPE Scott DeWitt Morrow, age 55, born in Gulfport, MS. and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his residence. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where he was on the Garden of the Resurrection Committee and served on the Vestry. Scott graduated from Opp High School, attended the University of South Alabama,...
Harold Bollen
May 18, 2016
Bollen Fairhope, AL Harold Ross Bollen, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. On May 30, 2016, his wife, Urte Bollen of Fairhope, AL, passed away. After the Army, Ross spent his career in foreign intelligence with the Defense Intelligence Agency. He spoke several languages. Ross was active in several organizations, including Master Gardeners,...
Joseph Rudolph Kaiser
May 16, 2016
KAISER ELBERTA, AL Infant Joseph Rudolph Kaiser, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Survivors include his parents, Vincent and Erin Kaiser of Elberta, AL., brothers and sisters; Emily, Johnathon, Joshuah , Heidi and Holly Kaiser, Maternal grandparents; John and Rebecca Krischer, Paternal grandparents; Dennis Kaiser and the late Elizabeth Kaiser. Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 from...
James Adams
May 13, 2016
ELBERTA, AL. James Adams, Age 79, A native of Escambia County, FL and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Friday, May, 13, 2016. He was an avid fisherman, member of the “ Fort Morgan Mullet Society” , avid outdoorsman, his love for his family was evident with the time he spent with them fishing, hunting and gardening. He...
Wesley Leavins
May 13, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA James "Wesley" Leavins, Age 74 born in Port St. Joe, FL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday May 13, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Prissy (Chris Cuevas) Leavins of Gulf Shores, AL and Jessica (Jeff) DeValk of Fairhope, AL; two grandchildren, Brantley and Jake DeValk; one brother, Buddy Leavins of Fairhope; other...
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