Obituaries

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

Mason Lee DiChiara

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Gladys Marie McKenzie

Gladys Marie McKenzie

May 14, 2014

MCKENZIE FOLEY, AL Gladys Marie McKenzie, age 83, a resident of Foley, AL , passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd McKenzie. She is survived by her sons; Mike (Nancy) McKenzie , Mark (Julie) McKenzie, grandchildren; Jennifer McKenzie Moseley, Jonathan McKenzie, Wesley McKenzie, Josh McKenzie, six great-grandchildren , and numerous nieces, nephews...

Norma S Davis

Norma S Davis

May 13, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Norma S. Davis, age 95, a native of Wisconsin, and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter A. Davis.She is survived by her son Allen (Julie) Davis; grandchildren, Walter B. Davis and Rachel B. Davis; sister, Betty Homstad. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May...

Steve Henry Ferguson

Steve Henry Ferguson

May 12, 2014

Steve H. Ferguson (BeBop), a native of Mobile and longtime resident of Buffalo, NY, died on Monday, May 12, 2014 in Fairhope, AL. He was born May 5, 1949 to Britt Stallworth and Evelyn Ferguson. He is survived by his five uncles, Oscar Stallworth of Lansing, MI, Roy (Patsy) Stallworth, Wallace Blackmon of Mobile, AL, Arthur (Geraldine) Stallworth of Baton...

Charles Cornelious Phillips

Charles Cornelious Phillips

May 12, 2014

PHILLIPS ORANGE BEACH, AL Charles C. Phillips,age 79 , born in Hattiesburg,MS,and a resident of Orange Beach, AL. passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollon and Arzella Phillips, and grandson, J. Gary Lee, Jr. He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Betty Barron Phillips; son, Jimmy Phillips, Morgan...

Frank Eugene Parker

Frank Eugene Parker

May 12, 2014

PARKER PERDIDO BEACH, AL Frank Eugene Parker, age79, a lifelong resident of Perdido Beach, AL passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Parker of Perdido Beach, AL, son, Ken (Diana) Parker of Clinton Township, MI, daughter Nancy (Dean) Ruby of Rochester Hills, MI, two grandsons, Josh (Marsha) Parker of Perdido Beach, AL , Ben...

Lydia Corlew

Lydia Corlew

May 10, 2014

Lydia Jo Stotz Corlew passed away at her home in Fairhope, Alabama on May 10th, 2014. She was born May 3rd, 1942 in Cambridge, MA. Lydia grew up in Rochester, New York. She attended college at Western College for Women in Miami, Ohio receiving her degree in elementary education. Lydia taught 5th and 6th grades in the Pittsford Central School...