Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 &...

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...

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...

Jun 25, 2023

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...

Jun 25, 2023

Jun 25, 2023

Leslie Keith Cochran, Sr., age 67, a resident of Daphne passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. A graveside service will be held at Jubilee Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Daphne, Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:30am. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 US HWY 98 DAPHNE, AL (251)625-2900 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Jun 24, 2023

Callie Angelia Sheffer (nee Goodin) – October 10, 1958, to June 24, 2023 Angie was born in Dothan, AL as the daughter to Christelle (Scrappy) Hayes Goodin and William Louis Goodin, Sr. She was the third of the three children, but the first and only daughter. At the time of her birth, her father worked as a Station Agent for...

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Franklin Delano Bonam, age 88, a lifetime resident of Brewton, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Bonam and Daisy Mosely. Franklin is survived by his son, David E. Brazile of Montgomery, and his daughter, Sandra Bass, of Century.

Jun 23, 2023

William "Bill" Baxter Wallace, Jr, 73, joined the big meeting in the sky on June 23, 2023. Born on June 16, 1951, in Decatur, Illinois, the oldest child of Bill Sr. and Audrey Agar Wallace, he moved around the country from Illinois to Massachusetts to Washington State with his family. As a child he showed early enjoyment of tinkering with...

Jun 22, 2023

Charles Wayne Hicks, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 55. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Catherine Hicks. Charles is survived by his sister, Christine (Will) Kilpatrick; nephews, Jeremy, Joshua (JB), Jonah and Max Parish; nieces, Aja (Aaron) Langley and Aubrey Parish; other relatives and friends. Charles...

Jun 22, 2023

HOUTS GULF SHORES, AL Edward Thomas Houts, age 82, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Edward was a finance officer and commander for 12 years in the U.S. Coast Guard auxillary. He was a Deacon at Oyster Bay Baptist Church, Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army, and worked for Georgia Power for 29 years....

Jun 21, 2023

Randall Lynn Raney, of Gulf Shores, was born in Huntsville, Alabama on March 6, 1944, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 21, 2023. He was proceeded in death by his parents Cecil and Pauline Raney, one adored brother Cecil Raney, and three special brothers in law. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years...

Jun 21, 2023

Martha Ann Howington Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Gigi, family member, and friend, was born October 27, 1942, and passed away June 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Samuel Howington and Robbie McRae Redus Howington; her brothers, Robert (Bob) Howington and Bill Howington; and her daughter, Rhonda Brantley. She will be lovingly remembered by her...