Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Robert Alexander "Lex" Kaechele
Nov 9, 2020
KAECHELE ELBERTA, ALABAMA Robert Alexander “Lex” Kaechele passed away on November 9, 2020 after a brief illness. Lex was born June 20, 1943 the fifth child of ten children born to Johnny and Thelma Pilgrim Kaechele of Miflin, AL. He was a much loved and amazing husband, brother, brother -in-law, Paw Paw, uncle and true friend to many. He generously...
Robert Albert Mons, III
Nov 5, 2020
Robert Albert Mons, III, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert A. Mons, IV, of Bay Minette, Bradley N. Mons of Fairhope, Timothy Mons of Fairhope; sisters, Mary Taylor of Fairhope, Roberta Langley of Fairhope; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November...
Barbara Ann Douglas
Nov 5, 2020
Barbara Ann Douglas died November 5, 2020, at her home in Fairhope, Alabama. Mrs. Douglas was born August 31, 1935, in Gadsden, Alabama. She was a 1959 graduate of Montevallo College. She married Dr. John Boyd Douglas, Sr. of Ellisville, Mississippi in 1960, and they made their first home in Mobile, Alabama, where she taught at Murphy High School and...
Marie Rucker
Nov 4, 2020
RUCKER SPANISH FORT, AL Marie Thompson Rucker, 90, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Julia Thompson, beloved husband Golden Rucker, and a brother Ray Thompson. She is survived by her daughter Beverly (Mitchell) Shiver of Spanish Fort; two brothers: Harold Thompson of Spanish Fort...
William Lee Morlock
Nov 4, 2020
William Lee Morlock age 75, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. William is a US Army Vietnam Veteran. William worked for General Motors for 30 years and retired to the Gulf Coast of Alabama. He was a member of the UAW local 14. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. William was preceded in death...
Martha P. White
Nov 3, 2020
Martha P White, age 92, a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor in Mobile, AL passed on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Edwina Putman and her brothers, Freddie and Calvin Putman and her Aunt Arileete Delchamps Rabby. She is survived by her children; Rebecca Amanda Johnson (Terry) Theodore, AL, Marion...
Melvin "Butch" Franklin Sanders, Jr.
Nov 2, 2020
Melvin (Butch) Franklin Sanders, Jr., age 67, born in Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Butch is survived by his wife of 38 years, Naomi C. Sanders; children, Beth Sanders Britt (Brian), Melvin Wayne Sanders (Mary Tanner); grandchildren, Thompson Sanders, Mary Katherine Britt, George Britt, Anna-Majors Boothe, Coleman Boothe, Maggie Britt. Butch...
David P. McFarland
Nov 1, 2020
David P. McFarland, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 67. He was the owner of DP McFarland Painting and was a member of Fairhope Yacht Club. He loved to sail and won numerous trophies. He was also a member of several running and bicycle clubs in Baldwin County. He is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...