Obituaries

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

Patsy Ruth Ehmka

Patsy Ruth Ehmka

May 8, 2013

EHMKA FOLEY Patsy Ruth Smith Ehmka age 76, a resident of Foley, AL for the last 26 years passed away after an extended illness, surrounded by her devoted children on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Patsy was born on July 1, 1936 in Pollock, LA, a resident of Birmingham, AL for many years. She worked at various real estate agencies in...

Marjorie Toneff Godwin

Marjorie Toneff Godwin

May 8, 2013

BAY MINETTE Marjorie Toneff Godwin, age 85 a native of VanCouver, British Columbia and a resident of Bay Minette, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Roland Godwin, Sr. and her grandson, Roy Gutsche. Marjorie is survived by her daughter. Patti (Ray) Girard of Fairhope; sons, Roland (Kim) Godwin,...

William (Billy) Stacey Brantley

William (Billy) Stacey Brantley

May 7, 2013

BRANTLEY William Stacy Brantley “Billy”, age 90, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013Billy was a member of the Fairhope Elks Lodge and a World War II VeteranHe was preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Theresa Brantley, and daughter Charleen Brantley Doyle, along with a grandson, Jeremy Lee...

Lois G. Cleaveland

Lois G. Cleaveland

May 5, 2013

Lois G. Cleaveland , age 98, a resident of Foley, AL passed away May 5, 2013 at Robertsdale Healthcare Center after a brief illness with breast cancer. Mrs Cleaveland was born in Irwin , Iowa on November 23, 1914 to Minor and Grace Munson. She graduated from Irwin High School, married her high school sweetheart, Lyle, then drove his grandparents...

Julian Randolph Buck

Julian Randolph Buck

May 5, 2013

Julian Randolph Buck, age 97, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Daphne, AL after a short illness. Randolph was born February 9, 1916 at Bridgeport, CT, the son of James Orton Buck, manager of the former R.G.Dun Co. for the state of Maine; and Myra Estelle Wooster, a talented miniature portrait painter. He was raised...

Arthur Allison Sirmon

Arthur Allison Sirmon

May 4, 2013

DAPHNE, AL.Arthur Allison Sirmon, Age 78, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his residence.He was a lifelong  member of Daphne United Methodist Church, retired from Scott Paper Company after 36 years and 10 months  of service.Farming was also  a big part of his life.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sirmon of...

Susan Tidwell Kocour

Susan Tidwell Kocour

Apr 30, 2013

FAIRHOPE,AL. Susan Burns Tidwell Kocour was born August 31st, 1946 in Gadsden, Alabama and passed away April 30, 2013 in Daphne, AL. She graduated from Gadsden High School in 1964. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Library Service from the University of Alabama. She taught school in Selma, Mobile, Gadsden, and retired from Hokes Bluff High School...

Joan Seright Berns

Joan Seright Berns

Apr 30, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALJoan Seright Berns, age 74, a native of Harrisburg, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013She was an active bridge player with the Nix Center and the Daphne Senior Center; a member of Eastern Shore Art Center, a volunteer at Thomas Hospital and Fairhope Library. She was an artist, a cook, an avid...

Grace J. Ussery

Grace J. Ussery

Apr 30, 2013

DAPHNE Grace J. Ussery, age 89, a native of Scranton, PA. and a resident of Daphne for the last 28 years, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was an active member of Ascension Lutheran Church, she charted the Red Hatters “Jubilee Belles”, she was a volunteer at Thomas Hospital. Grace is survived by her husband, Clyde P. Ussery of...

Stephen Douglas Swenson

Stephen Douglas Swenson

Apr 28, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Rev. Steve Swenson, Age  63,  a native of South Dakota  and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on April 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife Stacy Swenson; one son, Tim Swenson of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Karissa Coggins of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Sue Boynton of Aberdeen, S.D; four  grandchildren, Will, Connor, Izabel and Nathan;...

Jack Joseph Bayuk

Jack Joseph Bayuk

Apr 28, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALJack Joseph Bayuk, Sr, USN, Ret., age 92, a native of Alliance, NJ and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Jean Bayuk and son, Corp. Oscar King Higgonbotham BayukHe is survived by his two daughters, JoAnn Williams of Brunswick, GA, Kelly Paige Childress of St. Simons...

Clinton A Bauer, Jr.

Clinton A Bauer, Jr.

Apr 28, 2013

RED LEVEL, AL Clinton A. Bauer, Jr., age 79, a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Red Level, AL, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Clinton was preceded in death by his mother, Irma Bishop Bauer and father, Clinton Adam Bauer, Sr. He is survived by Brother, Norvin Guy Bauer Sr.,...

John Richard "Dick" Whiteley

John Richard "Dick" Whiteley

Apr 25, 2013

DAPHNE, ALABAMA John Richard “Dick” Whiteley, age 87, a native of Pasadena, CA. and a resident of Daphne,  AL.,  passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at a local health care facility. Master Sgt. John Whiteley, U.S. Air Force, served in 3 wars and retired after 26 years of service as an air traffic controller. He was owner and operator of...

Eunia V Mealer

Eunia V Mealer

Apr 24, 2013

MEALER FAIRHOPE, AL  Eunia V. Sanspree Mealer, age 80, a native of Foley and a resident of Fairhope, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 24, 2013Eunia V. retired after 25 years of service from Marriot’s Grand HotelMrs. Mealer was preceded in death by her husband, Billy R. Mealer, Sr., Daughter, Penny Sanspree Sullivan, and brothers, Paul and...

James M Bishop

James M Bishop

Apr 24, 2013

SUMMERDALE, AL Ret. Col. James Manford Bishop, age 86, a native of Princeton, IN, and a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He is survived by three sons, Ron Bishop (Pam) of Estero, FL; Mike Bishop of Madison, IN, and Mark Bishop(Jessica) of Palm Beach, FL; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren; one sister, Ann Bishop of...

Jesse Elige Denman

Jesse Elige Denman

Apr 23, 2013

DAPHNE Jesse Elige Denman, age 85, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Daphne passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at home with his family at his side. Jesse was a member of the Masonic Lodge #598 in Fairhope  He was one of the founders of the Daphne Volunteer Fire Department and he retired from NAS Pensacola after 38...

Robert Earl Hale, Sr.

Robert Earl Hale, Sr.

Apr 23, 2013

Robert Earl Hale Senior passed away on April 23rd, 2013 at the age of 66, after a five year battle with cancer. Robert was born in Texas City, Texas on May 2nd, 1946 to parents Mary Evelyn and Willis Selman Hale Sr., who both preceded him in death. Robert was a brother to six siblings, survived by one sister, Bonnie...

Carolyn Joan Alsop

Carolyn Joan Alsop

Apr 17, 2013

ALSOP DAPHNE, AL Carolyn Joan Alsop, Age 69, born in Kitchener, Ontario Canada and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, McLallen Alsop. She is survivors include one daughter, Kirstin Alsop (Randall) Smith of Daphne, AL; two sons, Ian McLallen Alsop of Spanish Fort,...

Margaret Constantine Mulhern

Margaret Constantine Mulhern

Apr 17, 2013

MULHERN Margaret Constantine Mulhern, age 86, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Donald F. Mulhern Sr., one son, Donald F. Mulhern, Jr. of Memphis TN, one daughter Deborah S. Jones of Weaver, AL, and other relatives. A memorial service will be held from...

Carol Anne Suhs

Carol Anne Suhs

Apr 16, 2013

DAPHNE Carol Anne Suhs, age 75, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. She worked as a registered nurse. Carol is survived by her son, Rich (Margie) Suhs of Daphne; daughters, Amy (Morrison) Jeff of Melrose, MA., Linda (Bill) Cleveland of Zionsville, IN.; sister, Pat Sterling of Madison, MS.; brothers,...