Obituaries

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

Patricia Ann Hughes

Patricia Ann Hughes

Jul 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Hughes, a resident of Tonbridge, England, passed away at the age of 80 on July 6, 2023.

She was a much loved mother to her children, Alison (Todd) Edmiston and Michael (Suzy) Hughes. Cherished Nanny to Will, Luke, Sam and Toby Edmiston, and beloved Granny to Holly and Kitty Hughes. She is further survived by many other loving...

Anita Dora Graham

Anita Dora Graham

Jul 6, 2023

Beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother Anita Dora Graham of Fairhope, AL, left us on July 6, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Schumacher, Ontario, Canada to Ontario (Tye) and Rigoletta (Rig) Pierini. She was predeceased by husband Hubert (Bud) Graham, whom she married on January 10, 1959. She leaves behind her two...

Amy Massey

Amy Massey

Jul 4, 2023

Amy Massey, born in Ft. Worth, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 51. Amy loved people and cherished her family and friends. Amy was the family event planner and always looked forward to being with friends and family. Amy had a passion for leading children to Christ and showing...

Donna Lynn Brantley

Donna Lynn Brantley

Jul 3, 2023

Donna Lynn Brantley, age 66, of Daphne, Alabama, went to meet her Savior on July 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Donna valiantly fought a battle with cancer for 10 years. She was born in Fairhope and raised in Barnwell, Alabama. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, L.C. and Alice Bishop, and son, Michael Thomas Willett. She is...

Roy David Titus

Roy David Titus

Jul 3, 2023

Roy David Titus, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, was called from this life to his eternal reward on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born on January 6, 1955, in Panama City, Florida, Roy graduated from Bay County High School (1973) and from Florida State University (1977) with a degree in marketing. He dedicated forty-three years of his career to Beard Equipment Company,...

Alfred Lewis Cutrone, Jr.

Alfred Lewis Cutrone, Jr.

Jul 1, 2023

Alfred Lewis Cutrone Jr., beloved husband, father, son and brother, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 63. A longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, Al was born on March 3, 1960, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Alfred and Nettie Cutrone. He attended Fairmont State College and graduated with...

Lum "Sonny" Morrison

Lum "Sonny" Morrison

Jun 30, 2023

Lum Morrison Jr. (Sonny), 80, a native of McCalla, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, June 30th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after battling a long illness. Lum Morrison Jr. was born in McCalla, AL on May 14th, 1943. He graduated from Organic School of Education in Fairhope, AL and continued on to serve briefly...

Jason Mallette

Jason Mallette

Jun 29, 2023

Jason Michael Mallette, age 38, a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Jason was born May 25, 1985, in Gainesville, GA. He grew up in Gulf Shores, AL and was a 2004 graduate of Gulf Shores High School. Jason was a loving father to two children, Hunter and Michael, and a kind friend to all who knew...

Frank Chase

Frank Chase

Jun 28, 2023

Frank Charles Chase, formerly of Brandon, MS, and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the age of 75. Frank retired after a long career with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and later with American HealthTech in Ridgeland, MS. While very successful in his professional career, his most cherished titles were Grandpa...

Sharon Frank

Sharon Frank

Jun 28, 2023

Sharon Helms Frank, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, with her three children by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Sharon was the epitome of selfless despite many difficult obstacles in her life. Her family was always her first priority, and she spent every day on this earth loving every...

Walker Brooks Morton

Walker Brooks Morton

Jun 28, 2023

Walker Brooks Morton, a resident of Fairhope, passed away June 28, 2023. Gone too soon but forever in our hearts, your sprit shines bright even though we’re apart. Cherished memories of you will never fade, our precious angel forever embraced. And to think the first thing you saw when you opened your little eyes was the face of Jesus. Walker...

William Rust Hill II

William Rust Hill II

Jun 28, 2023

William Rust Hill II, a native of Bridgeville, Delaware, and a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the age of 92. Capt. Bill Hill was a United States Air Force veteran, having served as a flight instructor and later, a test pilot for the U2 spy plane. Following the Air Force, he served in...

Linda Kathryn Loftin

Linda Kathryn Loftin

Jun 27, 2023

Linda Kathryn Loftin, age 76, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was of the baptist faith. She liked bird watching and was a Folk singer in the late 60s. She also loved cats. She is survived by her brother, Henry Paul Loftin, Jr. of Spanish Fort, AL; two nieces, Jennifer (Joseph} Tate of Daphne,...

LaVaine "Butch" Williams, Jr

LaVaine "Butch" Williams, Jr

Jun 27, 2023

LaVaine "Butch" Williams, age 66, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away June 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, LaVaine & Dera Williams. He is survived by; his sisters, Linda (Monty) Murray and Cindy Williams Roberts, nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. Family will have private services. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES &...

Raymond Holly Duren

Raymond Holly Duren

Jun 27, 2023

Raymond H. Duren, age 81, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Raymond was a loving husband, father, and friend.  He loved to fish and had a special love for animals.  He was a long-time member of Oyster Bay Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Eileen Duren.  

He is...

Pastor Samuel Sledge

Pastor Samuel Sledge

Jun 26, 2023

Pastor Samuel Sledge departed this life June 26th, 2023, he was born on December 12, 1938, to the late Arthur Lee and Fannie Mae Sledge in Fairhope, Al. They were united marriage to his sweetheart Barbara Sledge in Monticello, NY July 30, 1960, they were married for over 57 years, he couldn’t do anything without Barbara, from the day they...

Robert Stephen Gregg

Robert Stephen Gregg

Jun 25, 2023

Robert Stephen Gregg (Buddy)born June 20, 1940, departed this life on June 25, 2023, four days after his 83rd birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Commander and Mrs. Walter Gregg and also a son, Robert Stephen Jr. Buddy is survived by his wife of 58 years Linda Wright Gregg. Also surviving are his sons Chip (Jaymie) Gregg...