Obituaries

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

Louise Miller Reece

Louise Miller Reece

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE Louise Miller Reece, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She is survived by her son John H. Reece of Fairhope; one grandson, John Christopher Reece; one granddaughter, Molly Parker Reece; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 10:00am....

Justin Watson, Jr.

Justin Watson, Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Infant, Justin Lee Watson, Jr. Our precious angel went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August, 20, 2013. He is survived by his mother and father, Justin Lee and Brandi Michelle (Whisenant) Watson; siblings, Melody, Johnathan, Ella Grace, and Jesse; grandparents, Larry and Lois Cooper of Spanish Fort, AL, Gary and Deborah Morgan of Southside, AL, Lehman...

George Marvin Miller

George Marvin Miller

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE George M. Miller, age 85, a native of Baldwin County who grew up in Bon Secour, AL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired Chief Inspector from the U.S. Customs Service with 26 years in service and also worked for GM&O Railroad for 11 years. He...

Barbara E Meeker

Barbara E Meeker

Aug 18, 2013

SUMMERDALE Barbara E. Meeker, age 87, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Church of Foley, Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00pm until the service time. Interment will follow in Miller Memorial Cemetery on Fort Morgan. ARRANGEMENTS...

Kathleen Bernice Akers

Kathleen Bernice Akers

Aug 18, 2013

Kathleen Bernice Akers, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Greg) Hines of Orange Beach; Sister, Lillian Broughton of Fairhope; Daughter-in-law, Diane Akers of Fairhope; Two grandsons, Danny “D. J.” and Shaun Akers; One granddaughter, Rachel Hines; Two great grandchildren; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The...

Harry Louis Boback, Sr.

Harry Louis Boback, Sr.

Aug 17, 2013

BOBACK, SR. FAIRHOPE Harry Louis Boback, Sr. age 88, a native of Erie, Pa and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Fairhope, AL. He was the longest serving member of the PIAA with over 60 years of service as a basketball and football official.  Harry was a US Navy veteran, and a longtime...

Ronald Wayne Rogers

Ronald Wayne Rogers

Aug 17, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Ronald W. Rogers died quietly in his Fairhope home August 17. He was 69. Dr. Rogers’ life was devoted to social justice and change, beginning with his voter registration work in Mississippi, where thankfully a nearly successful attempt on his life was interrupted. Since then, his prolific research as a social psychologist (over 100 articles, convention papers, book...

Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. (ret. Lt. Col. USAF

Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. (ret. Lt. Col. USAF

Aug 13, 2013

SPANISH FORT Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. age 92, a native of Camilla, GA. and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He is a retired Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force who served in WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam. He was a member of Camilla United Methodist Church.  Mr. Goff is survived by...

Sharon Mae Parke

Sharon Mae Parke

Aug 11, 2013

PARKE FOLEY, AL Sharon Mae Parke, age 68, a native of Minnesota and a resident of Foley passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Mrs. Parke was the Owner and Operator of Parke Place Jewelry in Foley, AL. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Wayne Parke , daughter; Paula Parke, two grandchildren; Charlie and Alex Parke all of...

Mary Potter Blair

Mary Potter Blair

Aug 11, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Mary Potter Blair, age 58, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Terry Blair; sons Ray Blair (Angela) of Summerdale, AL, James Blair (Jen) of Worcester, MA; Mother, Flo Potter of Fairhope; brothers, Joey Potter of Atlanta, GA, Mitchell Potter (Keiko) of Pensacola, FL.,...

Virginia "Bobbie" Glover Rodgers

Virginia "Bobbie" Glover Rodgers

Aug 11, 2013

DAPHNE Virginia “Bobbie” W. Glover Rodgers, age 85, a native of Stateline, MS, a former resident of Mobile and Gulf Shores, and a current resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glover. She is survived by her children, Jenny (Bill) Seward of Lucedale, MS., Charlene (Charlie) King of Brierfield,...

Bonnie H. Bishop

Bonnie H. Bishop

Aug 9, 2013

                                              FAIRHOPE,AL.   Bonnie Hataway Bishop, Born December 10, 1934  in Buckatunna, MS., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Friday, August 09, 2013 at her residence.   She is preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Margetjak and her father, Macon Hataway.   Survivors include her husband of 51 years, David E. Bishop of Fairhope, AL.; children, Melanie Bishop Ward (Bruce)...

Robert Warren Wayne

Robert Warren Wayne

Aug 9, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Robert Warren Wayne, Age 79, born in North Carolina and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on August 9, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Windi Wayne of Fairhope; two sons, Robert Wayne (Anja) of Vicksburg, MS. and Larry Wayne (Camilla) of Fairhope, AL.; two stepsons, Logan Watley (Michelle) of Fort Stewart, GA....

Rose Evelyn Guibault

Rose Evelyn Guibault

Aug 7, 2013

GUIBAULT FAIRHOPE, AL. Rose Evelyn Guibault, age 88, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She resided in Providence, RI, Anderson, IN, and Cullman, AL, before moving to Fairhope in 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Russell Guibault. She is survived by her children, Cheryl...

William "Willow" Chester Stanczak

William "Willow" Chester Stanczak

Aug 7, 2013

FAIRHOPE William “Willow” Chester Stanczak, age 39, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was a retired volunteer fire fighter with the City of Fairhope. Willow was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Stanczak. He is survived by his wife, Racheal Stanczak; step daughter, Gracie Riley; father, Tom Stanczak;  brother, Sam Stanczak; and sister,...

Joseph Clyde Bass

Joseph Clyde Bass

Aug 5, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Joseph Clyde Bass, born 10/08/1919 in Slocomb, AL, died peacefully in his sleep at home on August 5, 2013 in Fairhope, AL. He retired at the rank of Captain after a 21 year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He also retired after a second career from the...

Ronald "Ronnie" Edwin Bragg

Ronald "Ronnie" Edwin Bragg

Aug 4, 2013

BARNWELL Ronald “Ronnie” Edwin Bragg, age 64, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. He is survived by his children, Joey (Rachelle) Bragg of Barnwell, Jennifer Bragg (Danny Hall) of Summerdale, Jade (Rachel) Bragg of Birmingham; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, Sonny Bragg; sisters, Pat Powell, Gail Mims, Faye Johnson, Clovia Dickey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services...

George Alvin Pennington

George Alvin Pennington

Jul 31, 2013

PENNINGTON Orange Beach, AL George Alvin Pennington Jr., age 65, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents George Sr. and Louise and a sister Elaine Koker. He is survived by his wife Deena Pennington, son George Ryan Pennington and wife Janna;...

Gregory Scott Rosandich

Gregory Scott Rosandich

Jul 29, 2013

ROSANDICH SEMMES, AL. Gregory “Greg” Scott Rosandich, 55, of Semmes, AL., passed away peacefully on July 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 13, 1958 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Greg graduated with honors from Nicolet High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, gymnastics, diving and pole vaulting. He earned a scholarship to Troy...

Agnes Elizabeth Klok

Agnes Elizabeth Klok

Jul 29, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Agnes Elizabeth Klok, age 89, a native of West Virginia and a long-time resident of Columbus, GA, passed away on July 29, 2013. Mrs. Klok and her husband retired to Fairhope in 2005 and were members of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dik Klok of Fairhope, AL; 2 sons, Bob (Kathy) Lindley of...