Obituaries

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

Kenneth Wilfred Cramton, Sr.

Kenneth Wilfred Cramton, Sr.

Nov 30, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL. Kenneth W. Cramton, Age 89, born 6-12-23, a native of Michigan and a resident of Daphne, Alabama for 54 years and later8 years in Fairhope. Mr. Cramton is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mildred Polly Cramton. He was a former Deputy Collectorin charge of Marine Work at seven ports of entry in the Mobile...

Mildred Kathryn Roubik

Mildred Kathryn Roubik

Nov 30, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Mildred Kathryn Roubik, age 89, born in New York City, NY, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. She is survived by her son, John (Sandy) Roubik of Fairhope, AL, f our grandchildren, Jack, Jonathan, Mary, Teresa, three great grandchildren, brother, Joe Patrick Klein of Silverhill, AL, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will...

A. I. "Teal" Corte, Jr.

A. I. "Teal" Corte, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   A. I. “Teal” Corte, Jr., age 74, a life long resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Mr. Corte was preceded in death by his parents, A. I., Sr. and Loree Steadham Corte, and his sister Madeline Corte Berglin. He is survived by his sons, A. I. “Teal” Corte III and his wife Dana, Del A....

Norman Portis Havens, Jr.

Norman Portis Havens, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

DAPHNE Norman Portis Havens, Jr. age 91, a native of Fontainebleau, MS and a long time resident of Daphne, AL. passed this life Wednesday, November 28, 2012 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Norman P. Havens, Sr. and Elizabeth Bragg Havens and his brother William R. Havens. Mr. Havens retired from the L&N/CSX railroad...

Sylvia Melton

Sylvia Melton

Nov 28, 2012

MELTON   Sylvia Melton, age 66, a native Jefferson, SC, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She is preceded in death by, son Marty Robin Jackson, mother Eva Arehart, and father Emzie Melton. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Smith of Columbia, SC, grandsons, Austin, Jacob, and Cameron Smith of Columbia, SC , sisters,...

Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr.

Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

SUMMERDALE, AL Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr., age 73, native of Pensacola and resident of Summerdale passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Peterson Watson; a son, Woodrow Wilson (Terrie) Watson, III; five daughters, Deborah Johnson, Susan (Joey) Bullinger, Karen (Dana) Thompson, Tani (Damon) Middleton, Tara (Lewis) Smith; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers,...

Joseph "Burke" Hanson

Joseph "Burke" Hanson

Nov 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE   Joseph “Burke” Hanson, age 87, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Zolner Lowery Hanson.   Memorial services will be held at Brenity Assisted Living, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00am.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698...

Wendell Charles Phillips, Sr.

Wendell Charles Phillips, Sr.

Nov 25, 2012

LILLIAN, AL Wendell Charles Phillips, age 84, born near Cullman, AL and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. During his early childhood his family moved to Fairhope. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1947. He married his childhood sweetheart, Anna Louise Pierce, on March 16, 1950. Shortly after...

Cheryl Kay Shutt

Cheryl Kay Shutt

Nov 25, 2012

SHUTT FOLEY Cheryl Kay Shutt, age 52, born in California and a resident of Foley, AL. passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Mrs. Shutt was co-owner of Joe the Shrimp man. She is survived by her husband Joe Shutt of Foley, AL, three daughters Christina (David) Bethea of Gulf Shores, AL, Linda (Johnny) Taylor of Seminole, AL and April (Albert)...

Nicklous Frank

Nicklous Frank

Nov 25, 2012

FRANK LILLIAN, AL Mr. Nicklous Frank, age 72, born in Elberta, AL and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Mr. Frank was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. He was in the Construction Industry for over 40 years. He was superintendent with Opus South Construction Company in Pensacola, FL. He is survived by his...

Leon "Lee" Brown Van Dam

Leon "Lee" Brown Van Dam

Nov 23, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Leon  “Lee” Brown Van Dam, age 82, was a native of Mt. Clements , MI and resident of Daphne.  His spirit broke free and flew away to be with God,  Friday, November 23, 2012.  Lee attended Mt. Clements , MI schools and Wayne University , Detroit , MI .  He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Scott Jeffrey Ward

Scott Jeffrey Ward

Nov 23, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL   Deputy Scott Jeffrey Ward, age 47, born in Biloxi, MS, and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012.  Scott had been with the Baldwin County Sheriff Department for 15 years and was a member of the US Coast Guard Reserve PSU Unit 308 Maritime Enforcement Second Class Petty Officer (ME2).  Scott loved his family...

Ruth Ann Brodbeck

Ruth Ann Brodbeck

Nov 22, 2012

POINT CLEAR, AL   Ruth Ann Brodbeck, age 84, born in Mobile, Alabama and resident of Point Clear, Alabama passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012. She is survived by her husband, John E. Brodbeck, Sr., son, John E. Brodbeck, Jr., daughter, Debbie Ellis (David), all of Point Clear, Alabama, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends....

Rose D'Anna Lambert

Rose D'Anna Lambert

Nov 22, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Rose D’Anna Lambert, age 87, resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lambert Rose is survived by many loving friends and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at...

Robert Patrick White

Robert Patrick White

Nov 22, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Robert Patrick White, age 90, a native of St. Louis, MO and resident of Baldwin County passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. In his own words “On July 15, 1922, a male child was born to Lilah McCormick White and the very Reverend Edward S. White (the ‘very Reverend’ said legitimately but with tongue in cheek) in St....

Lucille "Lucy" Dawson Eisenhower

Lucille "Lucy" Dawson Eisenhower

Nov 22, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Lucille “Lucy” Dawson Eisenhower, 91, born April 3, 1921, a resident of Fairhope for the past 17 years, died November 22, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. Lucy was born in Birmingham, AL to James A. and Leila M. Dawson.   She was educated in the Birmingham area, Baldwin County, and New York City, later moving to Tacoma, WA,...

Agnes C. Fick

Agnes C. Fick

Nov 20, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL   Agnes C. Fick, age 97, born in Leaksville, MS, and resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was an LPN who worked at Providence Hospital, other local healthcare facilities, as well as the Jordan Clinic, and was also a faithful member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Fick was preceded in death by her three...

Dr Thomas F Sapp

Dr Thomas F Sapp

Nov 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Dr. Sapp was born in August 5 th , 1939, in Natchez, Mississippi to Bessie and Chester Sapp.  He grew up in Mobile attending Murphy High School.  He was part of Murphy High School’s founding tennis team during that period of time.  Dr.Sapp enrolled at Auburn University for his pre-med.  During that time he played tennis for Auburn...

Sibble Louise Syx

Sibble Louise Syx

Nov 19, 2012

DAPHNE Sibble Louise Syx, age 58 a native of Germany and a resident of Daphne passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Jessie Roberts; brother, Billy Clinton and sister Cecilia Roberts. Sibble is survived by her husband Roger Syx of Daphne; her daughter, Autumn Griffin of Saraland; sons, Steven (Nichole) Boutwell of Satsuma;...

William "Billy" Ezell Lassiter

William "Billy" Ezell Lassiter

Nov 18, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   William “Billy” Ezell Lassiter, age 76, a long time resident of Fairhope, AL, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was retired from Bellsouth, a 57 year active member of CWA Local 3907, and a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church.   He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda...