Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Eugene M. Watts
Aug 31, 2020
Eugene M. Watts, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Johnnie Sue Ward Watts; children, Joanna Shaw (Lowry), Jeffery Watts (Denise) and Jeannie Fowler (Larry); grandchildren, Manley Shaw, Holly Robbins (Jon), Joseph George (Becky), Nathan Fowler, Cullen Fowler and Evan Fowler; great granddaughter, Aubree White;...
Elizabeth McKenzie
Aug 30, 2020
Elizabeth Ward McKenzie, age 77, a resident of Fairhope AL, passed away Sunday August 30, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1942 to Jack David Ward and Bessie Phillips Ward. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1961. She received a BS in Education from the University of Montevallo and Masters from the University of South Alabama. She taught...
Albert L. Rawls, Jr.
Aug 29, 2020
Albert L. Rawls, Jr. (Al) was born March 14, 1949, to Esther Norris Rawls and Albert L. Rawls, Sr., in Semmes, AL. He had many accomplishments throughout his life, but none more important to him than his family. From being in the Million Dollar Band (Roll Tide!) while earning his numerous degrees for music, to going back to school in...
Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich
Aug 29, 2020
Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich Long time Daphne, Alabama, resident Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich was called to eternal life on Saturday, 29 August 2020, having passed due to natural causes. He was 88 years old. Rosandich was preceded into death by his parents, Toma and Lousia (nee Vlahovich), brother John (Pat), his beloved wife Sally (nee Gentile), and his son Gregory...
Myrtle Black
Aug 28, 2020
Myrtle Black, native of Loxley and resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. Myrtle was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. She is preceded in death by her longtime companion, Robert Layden, sister, Ruby Black Davison; brothers, Holland Black, Dean Black and Buck Black; ex-husband, John Rayborn Myrtle is survived by a daughter, Terry Rayborn...
D'Loni Ca'Lee Casey
Aug 28, 2020
D’Loni Ca’Lee Casey, passed away August 28, 2020. Visitation will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Interment will follow at Southside Cemetery, Foley
Joseph Boddy Bettner
Aug 28, 2020
Joseph Boddy Bettner, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away August 28, 2020. Joseph was a retired HSI Special Agent, rising through his career to Group Supervisor and Resident Agent in Charge. In 1988, Joseph led the U.S. Customs service first-of-its-kind, Undercover Operation, “Operation Skymaster”. Skymaster became what it is today, under the leadership, creativity and dedication of...
Yvonne Trotter Agee
Aug 27, 2020
Yvonne Trotter Agee, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 83. She a member of New Era Baptist Church and was the owner / operator of Agee Day Care. Mrs. Agee is survived by her husband, Alfred Agee Jr. of Daphne; daughters, Beverly (Kevin) Clark and Carla Agee, of Daphne; sons, Reggie...
John Albert Meaux
Aug 26, 2020
John Albert Meaux, 74, a resident of Seminole, Alabama passed away August 26, 2020. John was a Vietnam War veteran and served four tours as a Navy Corpsman, attached to a USMC Infantry Unit. He was also an athletic trainer for the Navy Goshawks. John worked for Gulf Coast Orthopedics for 25 years. He was an avid LSU, Saints, and...
Bennie Jean Burnham Love
Aug 23, 2020
Bennie Jean Burnham Love, matriarch to the Love family, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, surrounded by her four daughters in her beloved home in Fairhope, AL. She was 90. Born January 17, 1930, in Hanceville, Alabama – the first of four sisters – she was named after her father, Bennie Alvin Burnham. Her family worked a farm that...
Tania Misianowycz
Aug 21, 2020
Tania Misianowycz, age 94, native of Ukraine, longtime resident of Valatie, NY and most recently a resident of Foley, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 21 August 2020. Tania immigrated to the United States in 1950 and settled in Columbia County where she spent most of her working years as a seamstress in the clothing industry. She...
Bertha Blanche Bishop
Aug 20, 2020
Bertha Blanche Bishop, age 71, a native of Fairhope, Alabama and a resident of Marion, AL, passed way Friday, August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Dovie Bishop. She is survived by her sisters Margaret B. Ritchie (Charles) of Dallas, TX, Vergie B. Huggins (Andrew) of Fairhope, and Faye Fidler (Jimmy) of Silverhill; brothers,...
John Howard Wilson
Aug 20, 2020
The true heroes of the world are those people who do things, often quietly and behind the scenes, to help others. John Howard Wilson is a true hero. Through his patriotic service in the United States Marine Corps, his steadfast love for his friends and family, and his keen understanding of people suffering from the disease of addiction, John made...
Carolyn L Donnell
Aug 19, 2020
Ruby Carolyn Little Donnell, age 88, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Carolyn Donnell, a wife, mother, and devoted member of the Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church will be dearly missed by all. Her devotion to the community and friends was steadfast. Her volunteer work with the Daphne Public Library and the Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church...
Irma Weeks Powe
Aug 18, 2020
Irma Weeks Powe, age 95, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prince Powe, Sr.; sons, Prince Jr., Elliott, Claude, Terry and Berlin Powe. Mrs. Powe leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters, Myrtle Powe, Barbara Powe and Anita (Dennis) McCants;...
Vernon Albert Bruhn
Aug 18, 2020
BRUHN ELBERTA, ALABAMA Vernon Bruhn was born in Elberta, AL on September 17, 1927 to Albert and Edna Bruhn. He started work at the sawmill owned by his father. He farmed and then painted in the South Baldwin area for about 45 years. After retiring he enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labors. Vernon received the Lord as...
Charles Stancil
Aug 17, 2020
Charles Porter Stancil, 86, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was the Pastor Assistant for Berean Baptist Church for 27 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alice Stancil, Elberta, AL; son, Louie Stancil, Elberta, AL; grandson, Tim Marble; nieces, nephews, great...
Christopher "Chris" Wayne Johnston
Aug 17, 2020
Christopher “Chris” Wayne Johnston, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karlee Johnston; mother, Jackie Johnston; father, Sidney Johnston; and grandparents, Clarence and Kitty Hamill. His survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Johnston Carson and Paris Johnston; grandchildren, Aidyn, Zachery and James Carson; brothers,...
Rita Christine Weeks
Aug 17, 2020
Rita “Christine” Weeks Christine went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2020 while surrounded by family. Christine was born December 6, 1933 to Luke and Nettie (Amos) Byrd of Foley, Alabama. She was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Elizabeth Hance; brothers, Buren, Ray and Ralph Byrd; sisters, Helen Lovelace and Louise Norris. Survived by her...
Albert Gordon Bemis, Sr.
Aug 16, 2020
Albert Gordon Bemis, Sr., 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away August 16, 2020. He was a lifelong commercial fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Alberta Bemis; grandson, Justin Ross Brannan. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bobbi Bemis; daughter, DeAnne Klose; son, Albert G. Bemis, Jr., all of Gulf...