Obituaries

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

Voncile Grissette Stratis

Voncile Grissette Stratis

Nov 6, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Voncile Grissette Stratis, age 90, born Dec. 25, 1921, a native of Wallace, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 127 and Civitan International, earned two Masters Degrees from Troy State University in Psychology and Counseling.  She retired from Social Security Administration...

Ann Stewart Paul

Ann Stewart Paul

Nov 2, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Ann Stewart Paul, age 71, born June 25, 1941 in Robertsdale, AL, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012.  She grew up in Bay Minette, AL and lived in Fairhope, AL until time of death.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Rachel Stewart. She is survived by her children, Julia (Michael) Eubanks of Fairhope, Mike...

Thomas S. Dooley

Thomas S. Dooley

Nov 2, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Thomas S. Dooley, formerly of Middlesboro, KY passed away at his home on Friday, November 2, 2012. Mr. Dooley retired from Thomas S. Dooley and Associates.  He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and was a US Army Veteran, receiving the WWII Victory medal. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Edward...

Joy Evans Ludwig

Joy Evans Ludwig

Nov 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Joy Evans Ludwig, age 84, a native of Winfield, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Stubbs (Daniel) of Fairhope, AL, sister, Jean James (Malcomb) of Bryn, GA, brother, Ellis Evans (Bobbie) of Birmingham, AL, special niece, Teresa McCullough of Theodore, AL, other relatives and...

Cordell Wilburn Brown, Jr.

Cordell Wilburn Brown, Jr.

Nov 1, 2012

  DAPHNE, AL Cordell “Bo” Wilburn Brown, Jr., age 51, longtime resident of Daphne and Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Fairhope. He was a Fairhope High School graduate and was employed by Swift Supply Company. He is survived by his son, Cordell W. “Cory” (Jessica) Brown, III of Daphne; parents, Cordell and Dorothy Brown, Sr. of Robertsdale; ...

Mary Terry Bryars

Mary Terry Bryars

Oct 31, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Mary Terry Bryars, age 89, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, Mystic Society, Red Hat Society, Lake Forest Garden Club, and a former member of Lake Forest Country Club. She is survived by four sons, Ronald Hampel, Sr....

Thelma Alice Volking

Thelma Alice Volking

Oct 30, 2012

FOLEY, AL   Thelma Alice Volking, age 82, a native of Fairhope, AL and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012.   She is survived by three sons, Hollis Volking of Mobile, AL, Tommie Volking of Foley, AL, Richard Volking of Foley, AL, two daughters, Audrey Mattingly of Fairhope, AL, Alice Wilson of Fairhope, AL, 13 grandchildren, 25 great...

Louise A. Hempling

Louise A. Hempling

Oct 29, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mrs. Louise Agnes Hempling, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama since 1976, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. Mrs. Hempling was born in Sumenep, Indonesia. She was a member of the Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church and a devoted member of their prayer group. She is survived by her five sons, Marco (Charlene) Sametini of Charlotte, NC, Carlo...

Marie K. Metcalfe

Marie K. Metcalfe

Oct 28, 2012

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS Marie K. Metcalfe, 94 of Cedar Park, TX went to rest with her heavenly father on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at New Hope Manor Nursing Home in Cedar Park, TX. Marie was born in Thomas, Oklahoma on October 23, 1918 to Martin and Clara Kuzmic. Marie was a very talented seamstress and shared her talents by teaching...

Alysia Park

Alysia Park

Oct 28, 2012

SILVERHILL, ALABAMA Alysia “Leesi”Ruth Park, Age 37, born at Eglin Air Force Base, Ft. Walton Beach, FL., passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at a local hospital. She was a police officer with the Foley Police Department, and was best friend to her daughter. Leesi is survived by her daughter, Ariel Hudson, son, Parker Robinson both of Silverhill, AL’...

Billie Lanier O'Neal

Billie Lanier O'Neal

Oct 26, 2012

O’NEAL FOLEY, AL Billie Lanier O’Neal, age 80, native of Grantville, GA and resident of Foley, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Mr. O’Neal was a US Air Force (TSGT Ret), member of the Air Force Association and charter member of the Air Force National Monument in Washington, DC. He went on to be an Air Marshall with Pan Am...

Evonne Addison Freed

Evonne Addison Freed

Oct 23, 2012

SHREVEPORT, LA Evonne Addison Freed, 99, a resident of Lake Village Health Care, Shreveport, LA, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Shreveport, LA. Evonne was born on Sept 3, 1913, daughter of William Taylor Addison & Lillie Maggie Petty Addison. She was married to Charles L. Freed. She is preceded in death by her parents, nine sisters and brothers, and...

Catherine Ann "Katie" Dennis-Odom

Catherine Ann "Katie" Dennis-Odom

Oct 23, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Catherine Ann “Katie” Dennis-Odom, age 57, a life long resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012.   Katie worked as a respiratory therapist at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.  She was a long time member of the Fairhope Yacht Club.   She is survived by her husband, Steve Odom of Fairhope,  one brother, Jim Dennis and his wife...

Virginia B. Bodiford

Virginia B. Bodiford

Oct 22, 2012

FOLEY, AL Mary Virginia Dare Buntley Bodiford 90 years of age, a native of Mulberry, TN and a resident of Live Oak Assisted Living in Foley, Al died Monday, October 22, 2012 in Foley, AL. Mrs. Bodiford graduated from Berry High School in Rome, GA.  She attended Montevello, Florida State University and received her B.S. degree from Berry College in...

Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster

Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster

Oct 20, 2012

KOSTER DAPHNE, ALABAMA Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster, born on Christmas Day in 1916 in Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at a local health care facility. She was a founding member of Providence United Methodist Church where she was active and sang in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and tag sales. She also served in WWII...

Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr.

Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr.

Oct 20, 2012

LOXLEY, ALABAMA Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr., age 71 a native of Mobile and a resident of Loxley, passed away Saturday, October 20,  2012. He was a graduate of McGill High School, attended Springhill College and worked for Harris County,  Highway Department in Houston, TX. For 25 years. Charles is survived by his loving wife Monta Philipp of Loxley; one sister:...

Mildred Safford Holcombe

Mildred Safford Holcombe

Oct 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred Safford Holcombe, age 81, a native of Citronelle, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Venetia (Larry) Vickers of Kansas City, KS, Cassandra (George)  York of Fairhope, AL, two sons, Carl (Gloria) Wilson of Fairhope, AL, Michael (Arlene) Safford of  Fairhope, AL, brother, Earnest Safford of...

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Oct 19, 2012

LUCAS SUMMERDALE, AL Wilma Harvey Lucas, age 90, a native Mississippi and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley officiated by Pastor Joe Aldrete of Calvary Chapel. Pallbearers were Chris Bridges, Matthew Lucas,...

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Oct 19, 2012

SUMMERDALE Wilma Harvey Lucas, Age 90, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence. She retired from Wolf-Bay Lodge. Mrs. Lucas is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Lucas, daughter, Linda R. Lucas and grandson, Kenny Lucas. Survivors include four sons, Terry (Debbie) Lucas of Foley,...

Thelma Anderson Suggs

Thelma Anderson Suggs

Oct 18, 2012

SUGGSFAIRHOPE, AL Thelma Anderson Suggs, Age 87, a native of Wilcox County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She is survived by four daughters; four sons; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral...