Obituaries

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

Jessie Nelson Bishop

Jessie Nelson Bishop

Jun 20, 2015

FAIRHOPE Jessie Nelson Bishop, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. Jessie was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Childress and father, Melvin Nelson. She is survived by her husband, James Carl Bishop; children, Stephen Claude Brantley (Dana Jo), Misty Lynn Wilks (Domingo), Jessica Lynn Nelson; grandchildren, Taylor Dayne, Jolie-Jayde, Deacon Jaymz. Domingo, Jr,...

Macie Singley McIlwain

Macie Singley McIlwain

Jun 18, 2015

Macie Singley McIlwain, age 93, a longtime resident of Saraland, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church. Macie worked at Gayfers for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, T. Stanley McIlwain. She is survived by her daughters, Nedra Duffy of Silver Springs, MD, Beth Bass of Fairhope,...

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Jun 17, 2015

FAIRHOPE, AL Don Johnson, age 74, formerly of York, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; son, Eric; two grandsons, Grayson and Chandler; brothers, Kenneth Johnson and his wife Linda, and Ronnie Johnson; nieces and nephews. A...

Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr.

Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr.

Jun 16, 2015

FAIRHOPE Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr., age 87, died on June 16, 2015. He was a native and resident of Birmingham, Alabama for 72 years before retiring to Fairhope, Alabama with his wife of 60 years, Anne Isaacs Bowron. He was an accomplished Navy pilot. After leaving the Navy he completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and continued on to...

Joseph "Joe" Bullock

Joseph "Joe" Bullock

Jun 15, 2015

Joseph Patrick Bullock, age 51, of Loxley, Alabama passed away on June 15, 2015 from kidney cancer. Joe was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Louis and Theresa Bullock on March 11, 1964. He was the last of nine siblings and called himself the tie-breaker having 4 wonderful older brothers and four loving older sisters. In 1982 he graduated from Bishop...

Billie "Sue" Woodard

Billie "Sue" Woodard

Jun 13, 2015

Billie “Sue” Woodard, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. After retiring from the Emperor Clock Company with 30 years of service. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, traveling and sewing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope and an active member in Johnston-Beech Sunday school class. She...

Shirley Ann Kerr

Shirley Ann Kerr

Jun 12, 2015

Shirley Ann Kerr, Age 84, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, James William Kerr and a daughter, Pamela Ann Tank. Survivors include a son, Roger (Linda) Heierman of Macomb, MI; a daughter, Patricia Carolyn (David) Hagan of Oregon; three grandchildren;...

Hazel Ann Helton

Hazel Ann Helton

Jun 12, 2015

HELTON PERDIDO BEACH Hazel Ann (Parker) Helton slipped away peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, June 12, 2015. “Miss Hazel” is survived by her husband and best friend of 56 years Martin Helton, Jr. of Perdido Beach, AL. Her four children, Doug Helton of Perdido Beach, AL., Kathy Helton Danielson of Bastrop, TX., Tessie Helton-Carrel of...

Preston Michael Merchant

Preston Michael Merchant

Jun 12, 2015

MERCHANT ELBERTA, AL Preston Michael Merchant, age 40, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. Survivors include his parents, Tommy (Helen) Merchant of Elberta, AL., Bobbie Jean (John) Hartman of Loxley, one brother, T. J. Merchant of Fairhope, AL., one sister, Angela Merchant of Elberta, AL., his children, Kayla Merchant of Brewton, Josh Merchant of Foley,...

Frances Yeager Rollin

Frances Yeager Rollin

Jun 11, 2015

Frances Yeager Rollin, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Frances was a member of the Church of Christ Scientist, owner and manager of Rollin Square Consignment Store in Fairhope and she also owned and managed business properties in Robertsdale. She is preceded in death by husbands, Sam Adkins and Don Rollin. She is...

Johnnie "JB" B Dowdle

Johnnie "JB" B Dowdle

Jun 9, 2015

SPANISH FORT Johnnie B. "JB" Dowdle age 86, passed away at his home in Spanish Fort, Alabama June 9, 2015 after battling with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and his children. JB Dowdle was born in the Town of Newton, Mississippi on September 29, 1928. He was the 3rd child of Oliver and Ella Dowdle....

Glenda Faye Cooper Lewis

Glenda Faye Cooper Lewis

Jun 8, 2015

ROBERTSDALEGlenda Faye Lewis, age 75, a lifelong resident of Elsanor, AL, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2015.She is survived by her husband, George Lewis; daughters, Susan (Fabian) Quiroz, Shawn Hume, Shana Stone; step-daughters, Sharon (Tony) Lewis-Saliba, Mary “Sissy” Lewis (Robert Bullock); grandchildren, Penny Peterson, Alicia Lassiter, Evie and Mari Saliba, Andrew Stone; great grandchildren, Gordon, Kal-El and Betty Peterson, Logan...

Rosie Causey Gill

Rosie Causey Gill

Jun 5, 2015

Rosie Causey Gill, age 79, a native of Bladon Springs, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, June 5th, 2015. She is survived by her three sons, Carl L. Safford (Marie) of Daphne, Alvin L. Safford (Sharon) of Bay Minette, and Leonard F. Safford (Beverly) of Fresno, CA; two daughters, Josephine Sewell (James) of Daphne and Ellora...

Darrell Stewart

Darrell Stewart

Jun 5, 2015

In loving memory of Darrell Lee Stewart, born May 14, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Elizabeth Farmer Stewart and father Gossard Lee Stewart, brothers Phillip Arden Stewart and Robert Eugene Stewart.  Mr. Stewart is survived by his daughters, Angela (Keith) Barlow and Stephanie (Paul) Benton, all of Fairhope; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Barlow,...

Mamie Ruth Young Williams

Mamie Ruth Young Williams

Jun 5, 2015

SPANISH FORTMamie Ruth Young Williams, age 88, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.Born on April 24, 1927 in Mathiston, MS to William Tobe and Lucy (Pierce) Young, Ruth was the only daughter in a family of three sons, who lovingly referred to her as “Sister”A longtime resident of Wilson Heights in Spanish Fort, Ruth and...

John Peter Gottler, Jr.

John Peter Gottler, Jr.

Jun 4, 2015

GOTTLER, JR. ELBERTA, ALABAMA John Peter “Johnny” Gottler, Jr. Age 63, born in Pensacola, FL and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was a member of the Elberta Fire Department and The Traditional Bow Hunters Association. Survivors include his wife, Angela Buchanan Gottler; son John Travis Gottler; first grandchild due July; one brother,...

William Ross Stitt, Jr.

William Ross Stitt, Jr.

Jun 2, 2015

STITT ELBERTA William “Billy” Ross Stitt, Jr., age 39, a native of Miami, FL and a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Christi Stitt; sons, Kevin Stitt and Cody Stitt; sister, Marilyn Munger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral...

Linda Gayle Resmondo

Linda Gayle Resmondo

Jun 1, 2015

RESMONDO ROBERTSDALE After a prolonged battle with cancer, Linda Gayle Resmondo died on June 1, 2015 in Robertsdale, Al., at the age of 53. Linda leaves behind her husband, Silas Resmondo; and her 3 sons, First Sergeant Michael (Allison) Resmondo, Staff Sergeant Paul (Christian) Resmondo, and Daniel (Ashley) Resmondo. She is survived by her mother, Alice Bradford Johnson, her sister,...

Marjorie Kirk Gunter Thames

Marjorie Kirk Gunter Thames

Jun 1, 2015

Marjorie Kirk Gunter Thames, born in Bay Minette, AL and resided in Fairhope, AL passed away at her home with family by her side on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the age of 90. She was a member of Fairhope Women’s Business Association, Alabama Board of Realtors, La Luna Mardi Gras Society, and Fairhope Senior Travelers. She was preceded in...

William Brantley, MD

William Brantley, MD

May 31, 2015

William Melvin Brantley, M.D., age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015.  Dr. Brantley began his premedical training at Auburn University in Auburn, AL, continued his education at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA with specialization in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. He was a staff member of the Medical Center Hospital for fifteen...