Obituaries

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

Beatrice Dora Ebentheuer

Beatrice Dora Ebentheuer

Jul 2, 2012

EBENTHEUER ELBERTA, AL Dora Beatrice "Bea" Ebentheuer, age 83, a native of Garland, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Ebentheuer. She is survived by her three daughters, Bunny Samples of Atlanta, GA., Barbie A. Rychee of Atlanta, GA., Dorothy Madden (Roger) of Lillian,...

Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR)

Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR)

Jul 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR) retired, age 69, a native of McKeesport , PA and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012.   Dr. Dansak graduated from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, B.S.C. Physics, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., M.D., University of New Mexico and University of Alabama as Asst Professor of Psychiatry.   He...

Kenneth Alton Durbin

Kenneth Alton Durbin

Jun 30, 2012

DURBIN DAPHNE, AL. Kenneth Alton Durbin, Age 52, a native of Chilton County, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was employed with CSXT for the past thirty-four years. Mr. Durbin is preceded in death by a son, Jacob Chad Durbin and his parents, Bobby and Bobbie Durbin. He is survived by his...

Eileen Colvin Lazzari

Eileen Colvin Lazzari

Jun 30, 2012

DAPHNE   Eileen Colvin Lazzari entered into this world July 15th, 1925 and entered into rest June 30th 2012 two weeks shy of her 87th birthday.   Eileen was a dedicated mother and wife who raised her children and many others not her own under the guidance of her deep religious commitment to her faith, her church, and the community in which...

Louise Jones Smith

Louise Jones Smith

Jun 28, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL  Louise Jones Smith, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012. Mrs. Smith worked for AT&T (Bellsouth) in Mobile, Miami, Atlanta, and Fairhope.  She was a member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Telephone Pioneers Club.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul...

Mary Edna "Kitty" Wallace

Mary Edna "Kitty" Wallace

Jun 28, 2012

WHITE HOUSE FORK  Mary Edna “Kitty” Wallace, age 85, a lifelong resident of Bay Minette, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012. Kitty faithfully attended White House Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carlotta Gasaway and her husband John of Bay Minette; son, Michael Wallace and his wife Karrie of Daphne, three grandchildren; five step grandchildren; four great...

William Robert Pratt

William Robert Pratt

Jun 28, 2012

Pratt Elberta, AL   William Robert "Bob" Pratt age 65, a native of Spokane,WA and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away June 28,2012   He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beth Pratt of Elberta, AL ,one daughter Bobbie (John) Hargadon of Virginia Beach, one son John (Lydia) Pratt of Foley; mother, Delores Seay and step father, Ken Seay...

Mary Alice Knapp

Mary Alice Knapp

Jun 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Mary Alice Knapp, age 79, a native of Burnwell , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She graduated Fairhope High School in 1951. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Knapp Pappas of Fairhope , AL , three sons, Wade Knapp of Tallahassee, FL, Melvin (Christal) Knapp of...

Arthur Eligh "Buddy" Draper

Arthur Eligh "Buddy" Draper

Jun 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Arthur Eligh “Buddy” Draper, age 84, a native of Mobile , a former resident of Birmingham , and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Buddy was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, where he was a Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Draper was preceded in death by his parents, Harry...

Jeffery Lee Rayfield

Jeffery Lee Rayfield

Jun 25, 2012

RAYFIELD ORANGE BEACH, AL Jeffrey Lee Rayfield, age 66, native of Sylacauga and resident of Orange Beach passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Rayfield of Orange Beach; two sons, Tommy (Michelle) Rayfield of Atlanta, GA,  Ryan (Sairoong) Rayfield of Orange Beach;  a brother, Larry (Dianne) Rayfield of Sylacauga; mother, Martha...

Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr.

Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr.

Jun 24, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr. passed away at home on June 24, 2012. He lived in Fairhope since 1986. He was born November 16, 1927 in Waycross, GA to Gladys Smith Williams and Mack L. Williams. Mack graduated from Waycross High School, where he was a standout football player. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Mack was a “Ramblin’...

Lillian Frances Middleton

Lillian Frances Middleton

Jun 24, 2012

Middleton  Orange Beach,AL   Lillian Frances Middleton, age 93, a native of Crenshaw County and a resident of Orange Beach,Al. passed away Sunday June 24,2012.   Proceeded in death by her husband Charles Middleton.   Survived by two sisters, Evelyn Capps of Brandon, MS., Betty Harrell (Joseph) of Orange Beach, AL, one brother Joe Frank (Mary) Langford and numerous nieces and nephews.   She...

Eugene Francis Campbell

Eugene Francis Campbell

Jun 24, 2012

Campbell Foley, AL Eugene Francis Campbell, age 83, a native of Harrisburg, PA. and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, June 24,2012. Preceded in death by his son Edward Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Wanda H. Campbell of Foley, AL; son ; Eugene W. Campbell of Pineville, NC, three daughters; Elaine Savage (Jack) of Ryan, OK,...

Christopher Adam Lambert

Christopher Adam Lambert

Jun 23, 2012

LAMBERT, CHRISTOPHER A.  ELBERTA, AL  In loving memory of SGT. Christopher Adam Lambert, born in  Pinckneyville, IL, on April 18, 1978 died June 23, 2012. He served his country in the Alabama Army National Guard, B Company, 131st AVN, as a UH-60 Black-hawk Helicopter Crew Chief, and served a tour in Iraq with  Love, Honor and Devotion He was the...

Joycelyn Theriot Glynn

Joycelyn Theriot Glynn

Jun 23, 2012

Glynn Foley,AL Joycelyn Theriot Glynn, age 71 a native of New Orleans, LA. and a resident of Foley, AL. passed away June 23, 2012. Survived by her husband John “Jack” Glynn, three sons , John Michael Glynn Jr. (Margaret) of Los Angles, CA., Steven Glynn (Stacey) of Folsom, LA., Richard D. Glynn of Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren; Evan, Anna, Sarah, Erin,...

Carly Nicole Yancy

Carly Nicole Yancy

Jun 22, 2012

  SPANISH FORT Carly Nicole Yancy, age 17, a native of Pensacola , FL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012.   Carly attended Spanish Fort High School and was involved with helping special needs children.   She is survived by her mother, Catharine Yancy of Daphne; father, Russell Yancy and his wife Leah of Spanish Fort;...

Benjamin "Ben' Zinder

Benjamin "Ben' Zinder

Jun 22, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Ben Zinder, age 87, native of Brooklyn, NY, former resident of Birmingham and resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Mr. Zinder was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Ben was an avid tennis player, enjoyed reading and was a longtime Alabama Football and Atlanta...

Terry Christopher Johnson

Terry Christopher Johnson

Jun 21, 2012

MANLIUS, NY Terry Christopher Johnson, age 49, a native of Mobile, AL, a former resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Manlius, NY, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012.   Terry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Willard Johnson. He is survived by his sons, Terry C. Johnson, Brandon Johnson; d aughter, Michala Ann Yermas; m other,...

Douglas Weems Faison

Douglas Weems Faison

Jun 20, 2012

BAY MINETTE, AL Douglas Weems Faison, age 67, a native of Dothan, AL, and resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012.  A Memorial service will be held Saturday, JUne 23, 2012 at 11:00 am at Durant Chapel Baptist Church, 9551 Hwy 138, Bay Minette, AL. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 251-990-7775

Carl M. Adams

Carl M. Adams

Jun 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Carl M. Adams, age 94, formerly of Lorain , OH , a resident of Fairhope for 20 years, died Thursday morning (July 19) at Thomas Hospital . He was born September, 1, 1917 in Tiffin , OH . Mr. Adams served in the US Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as First Sergeant after...