Obituaries

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

Melvin Paul Sullivan

Melvin Paul Sullivan

Dec 4, 2015

SULLIVAN DAPHNE Melvin Paul Sullivan, age 83, passed away, Friday, December 4, 2015. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 9:30AM until 10:30AM. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will follow at 10:30AM at the Church. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98 DAPHNE, AL 36526 (251)625-2900 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Mel Beam

Mel Beam

Dec 3, 2015

Mel Eugene Beam, age 57, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. Mel is survived by his daughter, Casey Beam Howell (Eric) of Ft. Worth, TX; father, Gene Beam (Alicia) of Huntsville, AL; brother, Brian Beam (Mary Nell) of Fairhope; sister, Judy Beam Cox (Clay) of Fairhope; many other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of Mel’s...

Gerald Anderson

Gerald Anderson

Dec 2, 2015

Gerald Don Anderson, age 71, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Gerald is survived by his wife Donna Wolff Anderson of Fairhope; sons, Hunter Anderson (Sarah) and Brian Anderson (Eleni) all of Fairhope; grandson, John Anderson of Fairhope; brother, Bob Anderson (Bobbye) of Mobile; mother-in-law, Betty Joe Wolff of Fairhope; many other loving relatives and friends....

Ronnie Lee Reynolds

Ronnie Lee Reynolds

Dec 1, 2015

REYNOLDS FOLEY, AL Staff Sergeant Ronald Lee Reynolds age 45, a native of Morehead, Kentucky and a longtime resident of Foley, Al., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves and Alabama National Guard. While in the US Army Reserves he participated in the Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm from December 1990...

Jerri Sue Anglin

Jerri Sue Anglin

Nov 25, 2015

ANGLIN GULF SHORES, AL Jerri Sue Anglin, age 58, a native of Louisiana, and a resident of Gulf Shores for 15 years passed away,Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Jerri was the manager of Franco’s Italian restaurant in Orange Beach, AL., and a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include...

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr

Nov 25, 2015

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr., age 88, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Arthur is survived by his wife Renie of 67 years, of Fairhope; daughter, Sandra Carlson of Fairhope; sons, Arthur Carlson, III of Daphne, Gary Carlson of Pensacola, Ronald Carlson of Maxwelton, WV, Victor (Anka) Carlson of Daphne, and David (Linda) Carlson of Daphne; brothers,...

Betty McDonald

Betty McDonald

Nov 25, 2015

Betty Long McDonald--Born September 29, 1927. A native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, Al for many years died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Foley. She was a very special person who always looked for the good in others and loved her family and friends with a huge heart. Her outlook on life was...

Rita Catherine Coker

Rita Catherine Coker

Nov 25, 2015

DAPHNE Rita Catherine Coker, age 80, a life-long resident of Belforest, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Coker was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and former owner, along with her late husband, of Whites Home and Auto and Coker Citrus Farm. She is preceded in death by her...

Betty McDonald

Betty McDonald

Nov 25, 2015

MCDONALD FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA   Betty Long McDonald, Age 88, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 25.   She is survived by a daughter, Betty (James R.) Murchison of Fairhope, AL; a son, Butch (Barbie) Oliver of Mobile, AL; two step-daughters, Kim (Paul) Gully of Mobile, AL and Patricia (Buddy) Stanford of Mobile, AL;...

Larry Thomas, Sr.

Larry Thomas, Sr.

Nov 23, 2015

THOMAS, SR. FOLEY, AL.   Larry King Thomas, Sr., Age 60, a native of Elberta, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015.   He is survived by his wife, Lillie D. Thomas of Foley, AL; four sons, four sisters, three brothers, four grandchildren; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.   Funeral services  will be on Saturday,...

John "Jack" Stieber

John "Jack" Stieber

Nov 23, 2015

John “Jack” Diedrich Stieber, age 73, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. He was a graduate of Union College in Schenectady NY, earning a B.A. in Industrial Management. Jack was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fairhope and Theater 98 in Fairhope. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Diedrich Stieber and Margaret Gullette....

Georgetta Whisman Harris

Georgetta Whisman Harris

Nov 23, 2015

Georgetta Whisman Harris, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. Georgetta is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jerry Ardon Harris; granddaughter Amelia Florence Harris; and siblings Janet Potter, Bill Whisman, and Elizabeth Timberlake. She is survived by her sons, Michael Ray Harris (Regina) of Louisville, JY and Jerry Andrew Harris...

Mary Van Antwerp

Mary Van Antwerp

Nov 22, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Pillans Van Antwerp, 95, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her Fairhope, AL, residence. Visitation will be held at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 pm, followed by graveside service at 3:00 pm at Montrose Cemetery (7370 Sibley Street, Montrose, AL), with the Reverend Dennis Brown officiating. Mrs. Van Antwerp was preceded...

Carl Ezell, Sr.

Carl Ezell, Sr.

Nov 21, 2015

Carl Ezell, Sr., age 86, resident of Fairhope passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. Visitation will be Monday, November 23, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:00 am from Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Brook Cedron Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY,...

James Norman, Jr.

James Norman, Jr.

Nov 15, 2015

FAIRHOPE, AL   James Mullins Norman, Jr, age 74, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, a graduate of Auburn University in Electrical Engineering and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is preceded in death by his son, Kent Dawson Norman. Jim is survived by his wife...

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman

Nov 12, 2015

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman, age 75, a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Fairhope, AL. Joanne was a loving mother and caring loyal friend; an active member with strong faith of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, where she served as Stephens Minister, the Charles Wesley choir and bell choir. Joanne was a gifted musician whose...

Christine Walsh

Christine Walsh

Nov 11, 2015

Christine Dickson Walsh, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frank Walsh of Fairhope; sons, Brian (Flavia) Walsh of San Antonio, TX and Bret (Sarah) Walsh of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Micayla, Riley, Ian and Gabriela; nieces, nephews; many other loving relatives and friends. A Celebration...

Larry Earl Parker

Larry Earl Parker

Nov 10, 2015

PARKER ELBERTA, AL. Larry Earl Parker, age 54, was born on February 28, 1961 and passed away November 10, 2015. He resided in Perdido Beach, AL and grew up in Detroit, MI. Beloved son of Jeanette Parker. Proud nephew of Bill Parker, Anna (Louis) Bacsikin, and the late Frank (Rosie) Parker, he is also survived by many adored aunts, uncles,...

Carlene Penry

Carlene Penry

Nov 10, 2015

Carlene Floyce Penry, age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Green (Jerril) of Little Rock, AR; son, Andy Penry of Spanish Fort; brother, Roger Plemons of Fish River; sisters, Helen Terry of Birmingham and Gale Witherington, of Fish River; former husband, Fred Penry of Daphne; four grandchildren,...

Rose Coleman White

Rose Coleman White

Nov 9, 2015

Rose Coleman White, a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, died at her home in Loxley, Al on November 9, with family in attendance under the care of Covenant Hospice. Born on June 5, 1927, in Uniontown, AL to Dr S L Coleman and Martha McGinniss Coleman, Rose was preceded in death by her husband, R Patrick White; son, Edward...