Obituaries

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

James Cleondis

James Cleondis

Oct 30, 2020

Reverend James Cleondis, age 86, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on October 30th, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on August 30th, 1934 in Greece to John and Calliope Cleondis. At an early age, James was determined to become a Greek Orthodox priest. As...

Carolyn Miller Plash

Carolyn Miller Plash

Oct 29, 2020

Carolyn Miller Plash, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct 29, 2020. She was born on March 2, 1930 in Bon Secour, Alabama to John and Annie Miller. She married Buck Plash in 1950 and moved just down the river to Oyster Bay. They were married 64 years, before his death. Carolyn was active in St Peters...

Carl Smith Allen

Carl Smith Allen

Oct 29, 2020

ALLEN DAPHNE/FAIRHOPE Carl Smith Allen, 68, a resident of Daphne and Fairhope, passed away at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope of Covid-19, on October 29, 2020. Carl was born on April 22, 1952 in Mobile, AL. He was the son of the late Francis H. Allen and Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Allen. Carl graduated from W.P. Davidson High School in Mobile. He...

Anita Smith

Anita Smith

Oct 28, 2020

SMITH LOXLEY, AL Anita Sue Harville Smith, 62, a resident of Loxley passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son Bradley Ward. She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Robinson of Loxley; 2 sisters, Rita Ryan and Tina Wolfsberger; 2 nieces and 2 great- nieces. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY,...

Juanita Dolihite

Juanita Dolihite

Oct 28, 2020

Juanita Clare Dolihite, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born and raised on Magnolia River. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She worked at Foley Nursing Home. She loved to watch her grandchildren play and fish. She loved to fish as well. Juanita was preceded in death by...

Brenda Moore

Brenda Moore

Oct 27, 2020

Brenda Moore, age 65, a longtime resident of Montrose, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, since 1987. She was also a member of Heart Felt Moms and Hicks/Shepherd Sunday School Class. Brenda worked for Dr. Lynn Strickland for over 14 years. She is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Moore...

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Lilly Dale Barrett

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Lilly Dale Barrett

Oct 27, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Lilly Dale Barrett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Westminster Village. She was 96. Betty Ann was born August 5, 1924 at Fort Sheridan, IL, to Col. And Mrs. Edmund Jones Lilly, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC. Betty Ann had close ties to the United States military as a devoted Army daughter, dedicated Air...

Peggy Jane Fuqua

Peggy Jane Fuqua

Oct 27, 2020

Peggy Jane Fuqua, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Peggy retired from International Paper with 26 years of service. She found her most joy in serving the Lord as secretary of Fish River Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastors Ron Jackson and Terry Blair for over 10 years. She also served faithfully...

Charles Harry Upton

Charles Harry Upton

Oct 26, 2020

Charles Harry Upton, age 80, of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2020 from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Harry was born in Laurel, MS on May 9, 1940 to C. O. Upton and Pearl Smith Upton. He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Phillip Harold Upton. He graduated from Mississippi College (Accounting) and Mississippi State...

Ronney Boyd Daigre

Ronney Boyd Daigre

Oct 24, 2020

Ronney Boyd Daigre, 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in his Fairhope home surrounded by family. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a longtime resident of Fairhope. Ronney retired in 1993 as a Mechanical Engineer from Albemarle (Ethyl) Chemical Plant in Baton Rouge, LA with 28 years of service. Ronney was a 1949 graduate...

Linda White Grant

Linda White Grant

Oct 21, 2020

Linda White Grant, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Philip Grant; children, Jennifer Elee and husband Kerry, Lee Ann Cain and husband Nathan; grandchildren, Kyle Elee, Ann Marie Elee, Hunter Griffin and Barrett Cain; brother, Steve White and wife Gina. She was proceeded in...

William Schemmer

William Schemmer

Oct 20, 2020

William Fred Schemmer, age 81, born in St. Louis, MO, a longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. William is survived by his wife, Sarah Hendricks Schemmer; daughter, Stephanie Schemmer Reeves; grandchildren, Will and SarahBeth Reeves; brothers, Mark Schemmer (Alison), Clark Schemmer; nephews, Joey Schemmer, Rickey Schemmer and other...

James Anthony "Tony" Baldwin

James Anthony "Tony" Baldwin

Oct 20, 2020

James Anthony “Tony” Baldwin, age 50, a native of Nashville, TN and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Tony was a graduate of Springhill College. He also studied the Eastern philosophy of Shorinji Kempo, attaining 1st dan black belt level. Tony was an avid scuba diver. He enjoyed traveling and diving throughout the Caribbean and...

Stephen Emberson Sr.

Stephen Emberson Sr.

Oct 18, 2020

EMBERSON, STEPHEN JOHN SR. GULF SHORES, AL Stephen John Emberson Sr., age77, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son David Emberson; a brother, Jim Emberson, and parents, James Franklin and Elizabeth C. Emberson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Emberson; son...

Mildred Greene Stanley

Mildred Greene Stanley

Oct 16, 2020

STANLEY SPANISH FORT, AL Mildred Greene Stanley, 84, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Mildred was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. She enjoyed travelling, eating out, and making her famous pound cakes for any and all occasions. She was preceded in death by her first husband Billy Greene....

Arden Ward

Arden Ward

Oct 16, 2020

Arden DeVere Ward, a life-long resident of Baldwin County, passed away on Friday October 16, 2020. Arden and her late husband Cecil, had a successful career as entrepreneurs, starting several businesses, including a dairy, an egg farm, and a construction company. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. With a kind heart, she was always...

Cole D. Brown, Jr.

Cole D. Brown, Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

Cole D. Brown, Jr., age 83, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was a Pastor for over 50 years, serving over 7 churches. His survivors include his wife, Nancy P. Brown of Foley; son, Cole Brown, III (Sandy) of OH; daughters, Amy Tarvin (Mike) of...

James Robie Ray, Jr.

James Robie Ray, Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

RAY ORANGE BEACH, AL. James Robie Ray, Jr., age 91, a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. Robie was a native of Phenix City Al, Born November 5, 1928, the only child of James Robie Ray SR. and Alma Lorena Ray ( Schofield ). After graduation from Central High he enlisted in the Navy at...

John W. Davis

John W. Davis

Oct 15, 2020

John Wesley Davis, age 87, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Davis, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his significant other, Norma J. Talley of Elberta; sons, John “Buddy” Davis of Chattanooga, TN, and Doug Davis of Denver, CO; daughters Lori...

June Null

June Null

Oct 14, 2020

June Ford Null, age 95, a resident of Fairhope AL, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Null. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie Dowsey of Fairhope Al; granddaughter, Tifffany King (Tony); great grandchildren, Tanner King, Gabrielle Copeland, Gauge Copeland and Mallorie King. Graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens...

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