Obituaries

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

Mildred Howell Beck

Mildred Howell Beck

Jan 5, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred Howell Beck, age 97, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2014. Mildred was born and grew up in Reform, Alabama, the oldest daughter of Lemuel Jasper and Annie Williams Howell. Her father was a teacher, principal and later superintendent of education in Pickens County. She was the devoted wife of James M. Beck for 41 years until his...

Wayne Harbison

Wayne Harbison

Dec 28, 2013

FAIRHOPE Steven Wayne Harbison, age 60, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 28th, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gwen Harbison; sons, Chris (Jamie) Harbison, Patrick Harbison; grandchildren, Elijah, Morgen, Branden, Codie; brother, Ray (Margaret) Harbison; sister, Janice (Eddie) Young, Susie (Rick) Klein; numerous nieces, nephews, family and cherished friends....

Cleo L. Andrews, Jr.

Cleo L. Andrews, Jr.

Dec 28, 2013

Cleo L. Andrews, Jr. age 68, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL., passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013.A memorial service was held at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church Tuesday, December 31, 2013. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98 DAPHNE, AL  36526 (251)625-2900www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Jeanette J. Danisch

Jeanette J. Danisch

Dec 28, 2013

SPANISH FORT, AL. Jeanette J. Danisch, native of Chicago, IL, resident of Westminster Village since 2000, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Mrs. Danisch worked many years as a bridal consultant, she was an avid bridge player and loved ballroom dancing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Danisch. Survivors include two daughters, JoEllen Leonard of Spanish...

Jerome Carmelo Monti

Jerome Carmelo Monti

Dec 27, 2013

MONTI GULF SHORES, AL Jerome Carmelo Monti, age 89, a longtime resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was a commercial fisherman in the shrimping industry for numerous years. He loved spending time with his family and friends , especially Joe and Betty Zanetti, and Buck and Jewel Keith. Jerome is...

Vivian Nelson Immel

Vivian Nelson Immel

Dec 27, 2013

DAPHNE, AL Vivian Nelson Immel, age 72, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2013. Vivian was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Elwood Immel; son, Christopher Lee Immel; and sister, Gertrude Ashley. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Immel of Daphne; two sons, Patrick...

Cleston Samuel Sinyard

Cleston Samuel Sinyard

Dec 26, 2013

SINYARD ELBERTA, AL Cleston Samuel Sinyard, age 90, a native of Cullman, AL and a longtime resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Mr. Sinyard was a War War 11 Veteran and a knife maker. Cleston Samuel Sinyard was preceded in death by his son Avron Sinyard, and a grandson, Charles “Chuckie” Sinyard. Savivors include his wife...

Lieselotte H. Windham

Lieselotte H. Windham

Dec 26, 2013

SPANISH FORT, AL. Mrs. Lieselotte H. Windham, born July 24, 1938 in Schweinfurt, Germany, died peacefully with family members at her side on December 26, 2013.  The joys in her life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren  She loved cooking, Alabama football and real country music. She is survived by her husband, John Windham; son, Martin (Nancy) Windham; daughter, Michelle;...

Mary Katherine Foreman

Mary Katherine Foreman

Dec 23, 2013

FOREMAN DAPHNE, AL Mary Katherine Foreman, age 88, longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born in Union City, TN to Louis S. and Icie Mae Luten. Before retirement, Mrs. Foreman was a longtime employee of the original Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile. She was...

Vera Saye

Vera Saye

Dec 21, 2013

SAYE SPANISH FORT, AL Vera Saffen Saye, age 87, a long-time resident of Baldwin County, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. In her lifetime she was an avid golfer, bridge player, enjoyed working in her yard and especially loved cooking for her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Wesley Strauley

Wesley Strauley

Dec 21, 2013

STRAULEY          FAIRHOPE, AL                Major Wesley E. Strauley, (USMC Retired), was born on October 11, 1919 near Chicago, IL in DuPage County and passed away December 21, 2013 at the age of 94. Major Strauley was a resident of Fairhope for almost 50 years.  Throughout the years he was active in numerous civic and military organizations. He served in varying capacities...

Ronald Arthur Callaway

Ronald Arthur Callaway

Dec 20, 2013

CALLAWAY ORANGE BEACH, AL Ronald Arthur Callaway, age 61, a lifelong native of Orange Beach, AL passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. He is preceded in death by the late Captain Ray Callaway. Survivors include his mother Ella Fleming Callaway, brother Captain Earl Callaway, step- father, William Fleming Sr. niece Jennifer Callaway Hink, two great nieces, Grace and Hannah Hink,...

Jenifer Denise Blankenship

Jenifer Denise Blankenship

Dec 19, 2013

Jenifer Denise Blankenship, a native of Overland Park, KS and resident of Foley, AL peacefully passedaway Thursday, December 19, 2013 after her short and courageous battle with cancer.  Born July 20, 1973 Jeni lived her short life to the fullest.  She loved LA, the beach, fishing, her family and her friends and was known for having the biggest sweetest heart. ...

Bobbie Lee Wiles

Bobbie Lee Wiles

Dec 18, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALBobbie Lee Wiles, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, was a seamstress and an artist.She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Robberson of Fairhope; son, Louis (Kathy) Steele Wiles, of Fairhope; granddaughters, Michelle Cohan and Shannan Drummond; grandson, Troy Stevens Wiles; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Morrow...

James Oliver Anthony, Jr.

James Oliver Anthony, Jr.

Dec 18, 2013

James ‘Jim’ Oliver Anthony, Jr. of Fairhope, AL died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born March 15, 1937 to the late James Oliver Anthony, Sr. and Jean Thackaberry Anthony. A native of Mobile, Jim grew up on Ann Street where he attended St. Matthews and Murphy High School. He...

Donald Rogers

Donald Rogers

Dec 18, 2013

ROGERS DAPHNE, AL Donald Burl Rogers, age 77 born in Moulton, AL, and a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on December 18, 2013. He was a graduate of UMS where he was Valedictorian; Vanderbilt University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; He was a Vice President with the DuPont Company, Elder at the Spanish Fort Church...

Jane W McGough

Jane W McGough

Dec 18, 2013

MCGOUGH SPANISH FORT Leslie Jane McGough, age 62, resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on December 18, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Steve McGough and her parents, Alfred and Inez Webb. Survivors include one daughter, Leslie (Jake) Jordan of Helena, AL; two sons, Steven (Alison) McGough of Spanish Ft., AL; Shane (Julie) McGough of Daphne,...

Margaret Ann McGough

Margaret Ann McGough

Dec 15, 2013

MCGOUGH Margaret Ann McGough, Age 90, born in Brainard, NE; and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at a local health care facility. She and her husband, Lloyd faithfully served their church and community and although her body and mind declined, her dedication to prayer stayed strong. She was known as “MaGoo” by family...

Evelyn Josephine Tilley

Evelyn Josephine Tilley

Dec 15, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALEvelyn Josephine Tilley, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, Al, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2013.She was a lifelong member of South River Park Church of God. She is preceded in death by a son, John W. Danne, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Eva (Charles) Hardy; 2 sons, Max Danne and Charles Danne, all of Fairhope; sister,...

Ronald Lee Pugh

Ronald Lee Pugh

Dec 15, 2013

PUGH ORANGE BEACH, AL Ron Pugh, age 70 died peacefully at his home in Orange Beach, AL on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Ron was born in Macon, GA to parents Odelle Thomas Pugh and Benjamin Frank Pugh. The family later moved to Birmingham where Mr. Pugh attended Woodlawn High School. He graduated from the University of Alabama and received an...