Obituaries

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

Viola Ruth Johnston

Viola Ruth Johnston

Jul 25, 2021

Viola Burmeister Johnston, age 80, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Vi was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was a Registered Nurse at Thomas Hospital for 25 years. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katie Burmeister; brother, Fritz Burmeister; and sisters-in-law, Liz Burmeister and Bonnie...

James Edward "Ed" Fondren, Sr.

James Edward "Ed" Fondren, Sr.

Jul 24, 2021

James Edward “Ed” Fondren, Sr., 76, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Ed was an avid Alabama fan, fisherman, and hunter. He is loved and will be missed by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Fondren of Fairhope; cherished daughter, Traci (Wesley) Yoakum of Fairhope; devoted son, Jimmy (Tammy) Fondren of...

Patricia Kaiser Chapman

Patricia Kaiser Chapman

Jul 23, 2021

Patricia Kaiser Chapman, 87, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.

She is survived by two daughters: Susan (Mike) Crist of Eden Prairie, MN, and Patricia Morey of Fairhope, AL; one son: John (Carola) Chapman of Stockholm, Sweden; five grandchildren: Karen, Katherine, Kirstan, Anna, and Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held...

Richard Obed Weikleenget

Richard Obed Weikleenget

Jul 23, 2021

Richard Obed Weikleenget, 73, a resident of Foley, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Weikleenget of Foley; son Rick (Monica) Weikleenget of Woodville, Florida; daughter, Wendy (Jason) Godwin of Lillian; two grandchildren, Cody and Cora; sister, Shirley Holguin of Seabrook, Texas; brother, Alan (Melanie) Weikleenget.

 

A memorial service will...

Kenneth L. Willcutt

Kenneth L. Willcutt

Jul 22, 2021

Kenneth L. Willcutt, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Kenneth was the owner/operator of Mobile Glass for 30 years. Kenneth was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Willcutt, and son-in-law, Joe Bettner. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Myra Willcutt of Fairhope; daughter, Cindy Bettner of Fairhope; sons, Alan Willcutt...

Teresa "Terrie" Mims Lambeth

Teresa "Terrie" Mims Lambeth

Jul 22, 2021

Teresa “Terrie” Mims Lambeth, age 61, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Terrie was a life-long animal lover, a loving caregiver, and she lit up the room with her humor and smile. She was a beloved mom, Mimi, sister, aunt and friend. Terrie was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Mims and her...

Eulila "Lila" Fisk

Eulila "Lila" Fisk

Jul 22, 2021

Eulila “Lila” Anne Fisk, 77, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Lila was a graduate of the Providence School of Nursing and served as a RN at Thomas Hospital from 1975 to 2007. She was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Christ Care Small...

Tommy G. Rozum

Tommy G. Rozum

Jul 21, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Gregory Rozum, age 61, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Tommy was the owner/operator of Rozum Mechanical. He was an avid Auburn fan. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James Rozum and Verlie Adams. He is survived by his wife, Kristi Anne Rozum of Fairhope; son, Grady Thomas Rozum of Fairhope;...

William "Doug" Jones

William "Doug" Jones

Jul 20, 2021

William Douglas “Doug” Jones, 74, a native Mobilian and resident of Daphne passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

A member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Doug was a devoted Catholic and family man. Nothing meant more to him than his family, and he loved the time he spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. An excellent salesman, Doug...

Glenn "Doug" Roberts

Glenn "Doug" Roberts

Jul 20, 2021

Glenn Douglas “Doug” Roberts, a resident of Daphne passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Doug worked with Edward Jones Investments in Saraland. He served as a member of the Chickasaw Chamber of Commerce where he was president in 2007. He was also committed to serving his community with the Lions Club and The Cleveland House. He was preceded in...

Richard Wayne Henderson

Richard Wayne Henderson

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Wayne Henderson, age 47, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henderson and Joy Henderson; sister, Carol Allen; and son, Forrest Henderson. His survivors include his girlfriend of 20 years, JoAnne LeFort; sisters, Marie (Bobby) Cobb, Tammy (Jimmy) Fondren, Peggy (Tim) Sullivan, Jennifer Fowler and Anna...

Robert Adam Witt

Robert Adam Witt

Jul 19, 2021

Robert Adam Witt, 82, a resident of Summerdale passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores Edenburn Witt. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Dossett, Sally Phillips; sons, Robert A. Witt, II, Alan Holbrook; sisters, Lavern Smith, Deloris Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held, 10:00 AM, August...

Fleeta Lynn Wilkins

Fleeta Lynn Wilkins

Jul 18, 2021

Fleeta Lynn Wilkins, 93, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was a long-time member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church. Fleeta was preceded in death by her husbands, Sherwood Middlebrooks and Taylor Wilkins, Sr. as well as her siblings, Frank McInnis, Pat Caldwell and Mary Key. She is survived by her son, S.C. Buster (Sandra)...

John "Jack" Beisel

John "Jack" Beisel

Jul 14, 2021

John “Jack” Terry Beisel, age 83, a native of Cincinnati, OH and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

He was a self-employed Architect who designed the Hampton Inn in Fairhope, Baumhauer Restaurants, and much more. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and was a marathon runner.

He was preceded in death by two sons,...

David Ross Partridge

David Ross Partridge

Jul 14, 2021

David Ross Partridge was born in Mobile, AL on April 20, 1933 and passed away on July 14, 2021. He graduated from McGill Institute in 1950 and was later inducted into the McGill-Toolen Hall of Fame.  After attending Springhill College, then two years in the Army, he married Lee Weatherby and returned to Mobile, working for Page and Jones for...

Wanda Elizabeth Suggs

Wanda Elizabeth Suggs

Jul 14, 2021

Wanda Elizabeth Suggs, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She is survived by three sisters, Beulah Veronica (Suggs) Lyons of Joliet, IL, Julia Faye (Suggs), Douglas of Fairhope, AL, Deborah Lois Suggs of Wheaton, IL; four brothers, Charlie G. Suggs Jr. of Carol Stream, IL, Edward Daniel (Debbie) Suggs of Alpharetta, GA,...

Sandra Fuqua

Sandra Fuqua

Jul 13, 2021

Sandra Fuqua, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Sandra loved her family very much. She also had a love for Alabama football. Sandra is survived by her children, Tony Fuqua of Foley, Michael Fuqua of Fairhope; sister, Ann Graham of Bluefield, VA; grandchildren, Payton, Ryan, Jesse, and Lacey Fuqua; great grandchildren, Avery and...

Muriel "Dolores" O'Neil

Muriel "Dolores" O'Neil

Jul 12, 2021

Muriel Dolores O’Neil, age 89, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Mrs. O’Neil was a graduate of School of Organic Education. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. O’Neil and a son, Chuck Banford. Her survivors include her daughter, Charlotte (William) Flesher...

Alberta Falise

Alberta Falise

Jul 12, 2021

Alberta Falise, 83, a resident of Daphne passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.

She is survived by her sons, William Hauck, III of Reno, NV, Douglas Hauck of Daphne, and Jeffrey Hauck of Spring, TX; sisters, Joan Schwab of Mechanicsburg, PA and Carol Carpenter of Poughkeepsie, NY; many other loving friends and relatives.

A service in Alberta’s honor will...

Richard McKenzie

Richard McKenzie

Jul 11, 2021

Richard McKenzie, 49, of Daphne, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He is survived by his sons, Gage and Tyler as well as his parents, Paul and Patricia. No services will be held at this time.