Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Bobby Lloyd Quigley
Jun 9, 2014
DAPHNE Bobby Lloyd Quigley, age 81, a native of Windsor, IL and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Christie McDonald; two brothers, Harold Able and Richard Quigley; two sisters, Mary Wallace and Madge White. Bobby served his country during the Korean War and is a...
Jimmie Michael Hemmert
Jun 8, 2014
HEMMERT ELBERTA, AL Jimmie Michael Hemmert, age 62, lifelong resident of Elberta, AL , passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for over thirty years and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Dorothy Kichler...
Jerry Andrew Merchant
Jun 8, 2014
MERCHANT DAPHNE Jerry Andrew Merchant, age 64, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at home with his family at his side. Jerry retired from the City of Fairhope in 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bessie Merchant and his brother, Aubrey Merchant. Jerry is survived by...
Faye Lynette Montz
Jun 7, 2014
MONTZ FAIRHOPE, AL Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Faye Lynette Myrick Montz, age 65, a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Saturday, June 07, 2014 to start her eternal life in heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Faye was born in Mobile, AL and graduated from B.C. Rain High School. She lived most of her adult life in Fairhope,...
James A. "Jim" Hendrix
Jun 7, 2014
James A. “Jim” Hendrix, age 91, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maxine Moore Hendrix and son, Jeffrey Hendrix, both of Summerdale, AL. As a WWII veteran that served in the European theatre with the Army Air Force, Hendrix reentered the University of Alabama under the...
Turner Newton
Jun 6, 2014
Turner Newton, age 94, a resident of Brewton, AL, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. He is survived by his wife Amelia Newton; daughter, Alice (Michael) Waldrip; grandchildren, Amy Waldrip, Jesse Waldrip, Christopher Waldrip, Daniel (Missha) Waldrip, Angelique Waldrip; great grandson, Shane Weston; nephew, Clyde (Jo) Casey; many other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment were be held in...
Mason Lee DiChiara
Jun 5, 2014
DICHIARA GULF SHORES, AL Mason Lee DiChiara, age 24, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. Mason was a graduate of Gulf Shores High School. He is survived by his parents Jimmy and Linda DiChiara of Gulf Shores, AL , two brothers; Lance DiChiara of Foley, AL , Chase DiChiara of Gulf Shores, AL; Sister-in-law...
Howard Thomas Wood
Jun 4, 2014
SPANISH FORT Howard Thomas Wood, age 67, a native of Maine and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Ruth Wood. Thomas served in the US Air Force and is a Vietnam veteran, a very proud father and a loving husband. He is survived by his...
Harriett Bruner
Jun 3, 2014
FAIRHOPE Harriett Hodges Bruner, age 92, born and raised in Louisville, KY, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Harriett was a member of several Junior Leagues in cities across the country, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity for women, and a graduate of Indiana University where she met her husband Ralph. Locally she...
Wade Dwight Mitcham
Jun 3, 2014
MITCHAM ELBERTA, AL Wade Dwight Mitcham, age 67, native of Monroe, GA and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Pensacola, FL. Wade is an Army Veteran of the the Vietnam War, a lifetime member of the VFW, and a former employee of Elberta Elementary School. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mary...
Ramona Agnes Lipscomb
Jun 1, 2014
LIPSCOMB MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Ramona Agnes Lipscomb, age 75, a lifelong resident of Magnolia Springs passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Magnolia Springs, AL . Survivors include her sister; Audrey Lipscomb of Magnolia Springs, five brothers; Raymond Lipscomb of California, Garett Lipscomb of Tocoma, WA, Carl Lipscomb of Magnolia Springs,...
Richard E. Adamson
May 31, 2014
ADAMSON DAPHNE, AL. Richard Ellis Adamson, Age 58, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at a local hospital. He was owner/operator of Grass Masters Lawn and Landscape. An amphibious assault vehicle operator and Corporal of the Guard U.S. Marine Corp. Richard was a boat and fish enthusiast. Mr. Adamson...
Jack Altherr, Sr.
May 26, 2014
POINT CLEAR, AL. Jack Richard Altherr, Sr. left this earth on May 26, 2014. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 16, 1926. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Lee Altherr. Mr. Altherr is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, Mary Branch Altherr; two sons, Jack Richard Altherr, Jr. of Greensboro, Georgia and Joel...
Teddy DeWayne Maske
May 25, 2014
STOCKTON Teddy DeWayne Maske, age 56 a native of Birmingham and a resident of Stockton, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He loved to spend his day out on the river and had many fish tales. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He worked at Tube City IMS...
Ruth Porter Martin
May 22, 2014
DAPHNE Ruth Porter Martin, age 61, a resident of Daphne, AL and former Daphne City Clerk passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. She is survived by her two daughters, Danielle Martin (Brad) Moore and Dominique Elizabeth Martin; grandchildren, Dylan and Wyatt Moore; Siblings, Paul (Irene) Porter, Dean (Renie) Porter, Cynthia (Ed) Ernest; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life...
A. Glen Hawthorne
May 19, 2014
DAPHNE Glen Hawthorne, age 87, a longtime resident of Daphne and a charter member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church, passed away on Monday, May 19th at Thomas Hospital. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a former union representative. Glen took great joy in building furniture for his family, friends and his church. He is...
Emma Jean Gartman
May 19, 2014
GARTMANFAIRHOPE, AL Emma Jean Gartman, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. Private services will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)990-7775 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com
Percy C Maynord
May 18, 2014
Percy Carwell Maynord, age 94, of Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2014. A funeral service, conducted by Dr. Jerry Henry of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, was held at the Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21. Honorary pallbearers were Wesley and Aubrey Grant; and members of his breakfast and coffee groups, including...
Gerald Harder
May 17, 2014
Gerald “Jerry” Harder, a resident of Mobile, AL formerly of Pontiac, IL. passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Jerry was born February 17, 1945 in Pontiac, IL, the son of Roy and Ellen Harder. Jerry was a 25 year veteran of the United States Navy, and spent 20 years as a teacher before retirement. In retirement, he was a...
Richard E Schanbacher
May 15, 2014
Richard E. Schanbacher, 81, of Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully on May 15, 2014. Rich was born in Hannibal, Missouri, to Corinne and Carl Schanbacher on December 8, 1932, the third of four sons. Following an idyllic childhood in Hannibal, he earned a BA in business from the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he was president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity....