Obituaries

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

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...

Mary Frances Whigham

Mary Frances Whigham

May 9, 2014

SPANISH FORT Mary Frances Whigham age 79, a native of Toxey and a resident of Spanish Fort, departed this life to be with her Lord on May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel W. Whigham; her parents, Douglas and Frances Jackson; her granddaughter, Kelly Amanda Warren and her brother, Douglas G. Jackson, Jr. Mary was...

Joseph Lincoln Parker

Joseph Lincoln Parker

May 8, 2014

PARKER DAPHNE Joseph Lincoln Parker, age 82, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Lincoln graduated from Fairhope High School in 1951 and served in the military from 1953 to 1954. He retired from Civil Service at Pensacola Naval Air Station after 35 years of service. He loved fishing and hunting. Mr....

Daniel Walton Gibson

Daniel Walton Gibson

May 8, 2014

DAPHNE Daniel Walton Gibson, age 68 a native of Troy and a resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Dan graduated from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, attended Troy University and graduated from Auburn with a degree in building construction. He spent most of his career with W. G. Yates Construction managing many multi-million dollar projects on...

Stella Parker Hendrix

Stella Parker Hendrix

May 7, 2014

SPANISH FORT Stella Parker Hendrix, age 85 a native of Brewton and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She retired from Escambia County Commissioner’s Office in Brewton and was an active member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church in Spanish Fort. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. Hendrix. Stella is survived by...

Robert Hasler Shine

Robert Hasler Shine

May 2, 2014

Robert Hasler Shine, of Fairhope, Alabama, died Friday May 2, 2014. He was born to the late Jeremiah Anthony Shine, son of an immigrant from County Cork Ireland, and Meta Katherine Brassell Shine on August 22nd 1933 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Montgomery Alabama. Bob grew up in Wetumpka on a horse farm and in keeping with the Shine tradition,...

Robert Huber

Robert Huber

May 2, 2014

DAPHNE, AL. Robert Earl Huber, Age 80, born in Hamilton, OH and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was a Vietnam and Korean War veteran. Mr. Huber retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service. He  is preceded in death by his wife, DeLaine Huber. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah...

William Dale Hodges

William Dale Hodges

May 2, 2014

  HODGESFOLEY, AL William Dale “Bill” Hodges passed away May 2, 2014 at the age of 70.Bill Hodges was born February 11, 1944, the only son of Royal M. Hodges and Marjorie Frances Moulton Hodges. He grew up in Biloxi roaming the woods and beaches exploring as a child. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1963,  a winning basketball and...

Danny Allen Strickland

Danny Allen Strickland

May 1, 2014

STRICKLAND FOLEY, AL   Danny Allen Strickland, age 67, a native of Red Bay, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Strickland of Foley; children, Lisa Strickland of Foley, Jeff (Victoria) Strickland of Gulf Shores; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.   The family will...