Obituaries

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

Theresia "Resi" Willmore

Theresia "Resi" Willmore

Mar 15, 2013

FAIRHOPE Theresia “Resi” Willmore, 92, a resident of Fairhope since 1986, died March 15 of congestive heart failure. She was known to her family and friends as “Resi.” Resi was born and raised in a small Bavarian village, and was the third of nine children in her family. She was trained as a seamstress and eventually became a master tailor....

Edward Bruce "Ed" Wilson

Edward Bruce "Ed" Wilson

Mar 13, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Edward Bruce “Ed” Wilson, Age 85, born in New Jersey passed away in Fairhope, AL on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at a local hospital. He retired from the banking business and moved to Fairhope, AL in 1992. He was a member of the Baldwin Senior Travelers where he served as a director for eight years, he had a...

John Glenwood Riggins, Sr.

John Glenwood Riggins, Sr.

Mar 10, 2013

RIGGINS, SR. FAIRHOPE, AL. John G. Riggins, Sr., Age 71, born in Tuscaloosa, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. He is survived by two sons, John G. Riggins, Jr. of Fairhope, AL and Richard Bryan Riggins of Mobile, AL; one brother, Benjamin F. Riggins of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Adrianna Riggins, Bryan...

Cody Darren Weaver

Cody Darren Weaver

Mar 10, 2013

DAPHNE, AL Cody Darren Weaver, age 22, native of Mobile and resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Cody attended Daphne High School. He is survived by his parents, Darren and Stephanie Weaver of Daphne; a brother, Chaz Weaver of Daphne; paternal grandparents, Allen and Judy Rhodes of Mobile; maternal grandparents, Nina Burchette of Gautier Ms., Fletcher and...

Laura Ruth Ringer

Laura Ruth Ringer

Mar 10, 2013

RINGER LILLIAN Laura Ruth Ringer, age 69, a native of New York and a long time resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Laura retired from the Escambia County Florida school system after 35 years of service. Proceeded in death by her husband Ernst Ringer. She is survived by her brother: Josh (Betty) Goldberg of Connecticut, sister-in-law:...

Thomas "Ted" Edward Dyer

Thomas "Ted" Edward Dyer

Mar 9, 2013

FAIRHOPE Thomas “Ted” Edward Dyer, age 95, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, March 09, 2013. Ted was a WWII Veteran.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion, 40-8, the Masonic Lodge and the VFW.  He was also a Shriner. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his son, Thomas “Tommy” E. Dyer,...

Barbara Johnson Kennedy

Barbara Johnson Kennedy

Mar 5, 2013

KENNEDY FAIRHOPE Barbara Johnson Kennedy, age 89, a native of Holt, AL and a long time resident of Fairhope passed away on March 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas F Kennedy and a son, Michael S Kennedy. She is survived by her son, Douglas F (Sarah) Kennedy, II; daughter, Lollie K (Barry) Fulford, of Fairhope;...

Barbara Ann Daughtery

Barbara Ann Daughtery

Mar 4, 2013

DAUGHTERY SUMMERDALE Barbara Ann Daughtery, age 73, native of Opp, AL and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. Mrs. Daughtery was the owner of Auntie Bo’s Restaurant in Elberta and was a member of New Life In Christ Church. Survived by her husband Bennie Daughtery of Summerdale; a daughter, Carla Taylor of Silverhill; niece, Savanna...

Jerry Ann Peace

Jerry Ann Peace

Mar 3, 2013

PEACE FAIRHOPE PEACE FAIRHOPE, AL Jerry Ann Edwards Peace, age 73, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Fairhope, Ala., died early Sunday morning, March 3, 2013 with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of Henry E. Peace Jr. with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived...

Roger James Capan

Roger James Capan

Mar 2, 2013

CAPAN GULF SHORES, AL Roger James Capan, age 67, from Illinois and a resident of Gulf Shores passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. Survivors include his wife Rebecca Capan of Gulf Shores, AL, son Scott (Yvonne) Capan of N.C., daughter; Amiee (John) Pellettiere of NY. ; Mother ;Vera Capan of Champaign, IL, grandchildren, Sean and Sydney Capan and Hannah and...

Laura Perkins Mayton

Laura Perkins Mayton

Mar 1, 2013

MAYTON FAIRHOPE Laura Perkins Mayton, age 97, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)990-7775

Jimmy Ray Hall

Jimmy Ray Hall

Feb 25, 2013

HALL FOLEY, AL Jimmy Ray Hall, age 68, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He is survived by his daughter; Kelly (John) Burton of Foley, AL, a son; Jimmy Ray (Danelle) Hall of Silverhill, AL, one sister; Fannie Bell (Bertis) Brown of Foley, AL, one brother Wiley (Rosemary) Hall of Robertsdale, AL, seven grandchildren and...

/floyd A. Ziglar

/floyd A. Ziglar

Feb 21, 2013

MOBILE Floyd A. Ziglar, age 72, resident of Mobile passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. Mr. Ziglar was a member of Coden United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge , Crestview, FL, Silver Haired Legislatures, 50+ Club and numerous Christian Organizations. He was preceded in death by wife, Judith Marlene Sirmon Ziglar and grandson, Jonathan Seaman. He is survived by two...

Marie Hart Langham

Marie Hart Langham

Feb 21, 2013

BAY MINETTE Marie Hart Langham, age 85, a native of Brewton, a longtime resident of Daphne and a current esident of Bay Minette, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey L. Langham. She is survived by her son, Brenton A. Hart and his wife Judy, Granddaughter, Robyn H. Catrell and her husband...

John Patrick Kenny, Sr.

John Patrick Kenny, Sr.

Feb 20, 2013

KENNY FAIRHOPE, AL John Patrick Kenny, Sr., age 87, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Betty Kenny of Fairhope;two sons, John Patrick “Pat” Kenny, Jr. of Bay Minette,Michael Andrew “Andy” Kenny of Fairhope;one sister, Theresa Dezenberg of Huntsville;three brothers, Charles, Donald and Gordon Kenny,...

Floyd Felix Murchison

Floyd Felix Murchison

Feb 20, 2013

MURCHISON FAIRHOPE, AL Floyd Felix Murchison, age 97, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Eugenia Lewis Murchison of Fairhope;their children, Betty (Jim) Gay,Randy (Betty) Murchison,Gloria Murchison Doss, all of Fairhope,W. Keith (Stewart Tomlinson) Murchison of Tallahassee, FL;grandchildren, Jeff (Laurie) Gay, of Summerdale, AL,Jennifer (Jeremy) Messer of...

Ronald Gary Keyser

Ronald Gary Keyser

Feb 19, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Ronald Gary Keyser, age 83, a native of Cornwall, N.Y., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his residence. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and the order of Kappa Alpha Faternity.  An avid golfer, he was a member of Storm King Golf Club for over 25 years....

Wilma Pauline Bishop

Wilma Pauline Bishop

Feb 18, 2013

SILVERHILL Wilma Pauline Brown Bishop, age 80, a native of Stockton, AL and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Mrs. Bishop was preceded in death by her parents, Willie D. and Nolia Davis Brown and brother Lorenza Brown. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, McChyne Bishop;children, Kenneth M. (Sandra F.) Bishop,Darlene B....

Ouida Mae Davis

Ouida Mae Davis

Feb 18, 2013

DAVIS FAIRHOPE Ouida Mae Davis, age 94, a native of Greenville, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. Ouida Mae was first and foremost a wife and mother, but after raising her children she worked at Vanity Fair as a seamstress for a number of years.  Her love of crafting included quilting, crocheting and...

Georgia Margaret Stewart

Georgia Margaret Stewart

Feb 17, 2013

STEWART MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Georgia Margaret McKenzie Stewart, age 94, a lifelong resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Stewart Perkins and her husband Gene of Montrose; granddaughter, Meg Suzanne Perkins; grandson, Stewart McKenzie Perkins; numerous nieces nephews, many...