Obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

Roddie Knight, age 80, a resident of Silverhill, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 19, 2023. He retired from Vulcan, Inc. after 38 years, was an avid deer hunter and loved western books and movies. He was preceded in death by his parents Garvin and Frances Lucille Knight; daughter. Kimberly Hale; son, Michael Shane...

Jun 18, 2023

Jon Patrick Bertschler, age 46, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Jon loved his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Kerri Bertschler, Foley; daughters, Kayla Bertschler, Foley, Brittany Bertschler, Foley, and Leigha Bertschler, Foley; parents, Sandra and Tommy Dawson, Foley; stepsisters, Amanda (Jud) Calfee, Foley, Jennifer Dawson, Foley, and Becky...

Jun 16, 2023

James T. Robson Jr. June 16, 1926 - June 16, 2023 JT peacefully joined his wife Esther and his sister Kathleen Nolan on his birthday surrounded by his family. Former Plant Manager for Shell Chemical in Axis. After graduation from Case Western Reserve, he began his career with Shell as a chemical engineer in 1948, moving around the country in...

Jun 14, 2023

Lauri L Krahn, age 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Lauri was a native of Chicago, IL, and a resident of Semmes, AL. She enjoyed traveling in her free time and spending time with her kids. She spent over 30 years of her life in the nursing field before retiring. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt,...

Jun 14, 2023

Fred Thurman Robinson, III, was born to Fred Thurman Robinson, Jr., and Lillie Pullen Robinson, on June 26, 1941, in Greenville, MS, and passed from this life on June 14, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama.

Fred was a graduate of Indianola High School, Delta State University, and the University of Arkansas. He was of the Baptist faith and an Eagle Scout,...

Jun 13, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Ronald DeWayne Davis, 82, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of St. Joseph, Illinois, who died at 4:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes of Fairhope, Alabama, and his final resting place will be the Memory Gardens of...

Jun 13, 2023

James Trotter, 91, a native of Hueytown, Alabama, and a resident of West Blocton, Alabama, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Fairhope Alabama in the presence of his family. James was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on March 13, 1932. He worked in the trucking business for 47 years. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time with friends and...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael J. Corbridge, a native of South Bend, IN and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 80. He drove an 18-Wheeler for over 50 years; he worked for Sand and Clay for 8 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce; he was a Notre Dame fan and an avid...

Jun 12, 2023

Kaushikkumar Patel, a native of India and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Kalpanaben Patel of Fairhope; sons, Pranav Patel of Fairhope and Harsh Patel of Athens, GA; grandson, Panth Patel; daughter-in-law, Niraliben Patel and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...

Jun 12, 2023

Kathleen Anne Heyniger, age 69, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Megan Heyniger. She is survived by her husband, Gary Heyniger; son, Shawn (Mary) Heyniger and 3 grandchildren; many other loving relatives and friends. A private service will be held.

Jun 12, 2023

Ashley Ann Peed, age 40, a resident of Milton, FL, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.

She earned her degree in nursing in 2016 from Locklin Technical College, Milton, FL but her greatest accomplishment was her children.  Ashley loved life, her family and she loved playing pranks and jokes on family and friends.  

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2023

Stanley Joe Mayfield, a resident of Fairhope AL., passed away Sunday June 11, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 17, 1953, to the late Joseph (Joe) and Geraldine (Gerry) Anderson Mayfield. He retired from Honeywell FM&T after 36 years of service. He began his career as a machinist, served as a safety...

Jun 10, 2023

Danny Doege was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1948. He and his family migrated south in 1964 to Elberta, Alabama. He graduated from Foley High School and joined the US Air Force shortly after. Danny went to college in Bowling Green, where he earned a master’s degree and met his wife, Peggy. They were married after college and built a...

Jun 10, 2023

Betty Brill Hood, age 76, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Betty retired from Bell South after 30 years, worked at Walmart for 18 years and was a 32year member of the Order of Polka Dots. She is preceded in death by her husband Sam Daniel Hood, Sr. She is survived by her children, Sam...

Jun 9, 2023

William Windham Hatter Jr., 100, a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Jane Prager (Dutch) of Covington, his children, William Hatter III (Cheryl) of Daphne; Aletta Barnett (Kenneth) of Daphne; and David Hatter (Sharon) of Baton Rouge; 4 grandchildren, Angella Collins (Joe); Lauren Dye (Charles); Coley Hatter (Madison); and...

Jun 7, 2023

Bernadette Deisler Reid of Daphne, Alabama died on June 7th, 2023, in Fairhope, Alabama. She was born at home on January 11, 1932, to Edward G. Deisler and Bernadette Deisler in Saginaw, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Roy W. Reid Jr and her seven children, Bill Reid of Saginaw, MI, Timothy Reid of Daphne, AL, Kathy Bernadette Zeiders...

Jun 4, 2023

James (Jim) Timothy Richards, 64, of Daphne, AL, passed away on June 4th. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob Richards and Doris Richards Murphy. He is survived by his daughter, Madison Richards of Birmingham, AL, his brother Steve (Carol) Richards of Chapel Hill, NC, sister Libby Mitchell of Guntersville, AL, nieces and nephew Chris Richards, Carrie Williamson...

Jun 4, 2023

Leroy Sylvester Weeks, age 89, a resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Leroy was born on April 23, 1934, in Magnolia Springs, the first of Robert and Adeline Weeks’ eight children. After leaving school, he worked on the family farm, served in the United States Army, and worked as an engineer on tugboats and commercial...

Jun 3, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Melinda Cotten Wood, a native of Fairhope, AL, passed away from this life Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 67, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Cotten of Fairhope. She was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church and of the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. Melinda...