Obituaries

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

Charles "Buck" G. Bishop

Charles "Buck" G. Bishop

Jan 9, 2020

Charles “Buck” Bishop, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, where he was a Deacon Emeritus, and a member of Sunset Mountain Boys and Puppet Ministry. He was a veteran of U.S. National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Poser Printing,...

Rodney Vance Gunnison

Rodney Vance Gunnison

Jan 9, 2020

GUNNISON MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALABAMA Rodney “Pee Wee” Vance Gunnison, age 72, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born in Fairhope, AL to Ronald Gunnison, Sr. and Ira Belle Clay Gunnison. He served in the United States Marine Corp. as a Staff Sargent, and in the Vietnam War as a member of the “1/9 Alpha...

Miriam M. Neeson

Miriam M. Neeson

Jan 7, 2020

Miriam M. Neeson, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was a master home chef, very social, and an avid patron of the Dragonfly Bar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Neeson. Miriam is survived by her son, George (Katherine) Chilton of McKinney, TX; daughter, Patrice M. (Andrew) Bloch;...

Linda Louise Martin

Linda Louise Martin

Jan 5, 2020

Linda Cottrell Martin, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on January 12, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents were Ellis Herman and Florence Louise Cottrell.Linda was loved by all who knew her. Her compassion, kindness, and genuine affection were felt by many. She always had a kind...

Nelda Faye Williams

Nelda Faye Williams

Jan 3, 2020

WILLIAMSDAPHNE, AL. Nelda Faye Crosswhite Williams, Age 79, a loving wife, mother and wonderful grandmother “Memaw” . Who loved Jesus and went to His mansions on January 3, 2020. Nelda and Doug meet at a Methodist Youth Camp Relay. A short courtship led to the wedding of two young teenagers that lasted 63 years.Nelda was born in Jasper, AL and...

Donna Maureen Goddard

Donna Maureen Goddard

Jan 3, 2020

Donna Goddard, age 89 passed away on January 3, 2020 after 51 loving years with her husband, Norm, and 15 years of friendships at The Foley Grove. She is survived by her husband; daughters Lynda (Peter) Ellis, Karole (Robert) Moore and Michele (Thomas) Lazowski; grandchildren James Bushway, Sarah (Randy) Wilson, Emily (Billy) Whitehead; great and great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of...

Airrior Elizabeth Smith Norwood

Airrior Elizabeth Smith Norwood

Jan 2, 2020

Airrior Smith Norwood, longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on January 2, 2020 after a fruitful and service filled life. A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2020, at 11:00a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne, Al., with visitation starting at 10:00a.m. Donations made in memory of Airrior may be made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church...

Josiah Powell Butler, Sr.

Josiah Powell Butler, Sr.

Dec 31, 2019

Josiah Powell Butler Sr was born on October 21, 1936 in Walnut Grove Mississippi to parents William Raiford Butler Sr. and Hattie Sanders Butler. The seventh of eight children, he passed away on Dec. 31, 2019. Mr. Butler was predeceased by his parents, brothers: William Raiford Butler Jr, Charles M. Butler, Beverly G. Butler, Robert Henry Butler, Dr. Gene P....

Kaye Sedgley Lee

Kaye Sedgley Lee

Dec 31, 2019

Kaye Sedgley Lee, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2019 at 4:50 AM, bringing an end to her struggle with ALS.   She was born May 8th, 1940 in Hull, England to Joe and Pauline Sedgley.   Kaye came to the United States with her husband John in 1965, becoming citizens in 1977.   With two active sons, Kaye stayed very...

Mavis M. Odom

Mavis M. Odom

Dec 30, 2019

Mavis M. Odom, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Mavis spread her love of Christ to anyone who would listen. She had many talents including the ability to grow beautiful flowers, cook delicious meals, quote any scripture, and be an amazing, loving caregiver for anyone in need. She was so proud of everyone in...

Lois Evelyn Havens

Lois Evelyn Havens

Dec 30, 2019

Havens Daphne, AL Lois Golden Havens, age 99, native of Altoona, AL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, December 30, 2019, after a brief illness. She is the oldest of seven children born to and preceded in death by her parents, John M. Golden and Bertha Hopper Golden, husband, Norman P. Havens Jr., brother,...

Doris "Dottie" Mitchell

Doris "Dottie" Mitchell

Dec 29, 2019

Doris “Dottie” Keys Mitchell, age 96, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel USAFR (Retired) Robert Wesley Mitchell, Sr., who passed away April 25, 2008. Her survivors include her sons, Robert Wesley Mitchell, Jr. (Lisa Dunn), Charles Albert Keys Mitchell (Barbara) and Wesley David Mitchell, II...

Juanita Blankenship Trotter

Juanita Blankenship Trotter

Dec 28, 2019

Juanita Blankenship Trotter, 81, of Hueytown Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2019 in Daphne Alabama in the presence of her family. Juanita was born in Lipscomb, Alabama on December 4, 1938. She graduated from Jones Valley High School. She worked and managed a cleaning service for over 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, decorating, traveling and spending time with family...

Gordon Theodore Traye

Gordon Theodore Traye

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. Gordon Theodore Traye, age 72, a resident of Vermontville, Michigan, died on December 28, 2019 in Orange Beach, Alabama. There will be no services at this time.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775

James Edward Smith, Jr.

James Edward Smith, Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

  On December 26, my brother James (Bubba) E Smith, Jr went to be with our Lord. Since the death of our parents, James & Sybil Smith in 2004, I have cared for him. This was a promise I made to my parents. Heaven has gained another Angel. He’s in heaven with his infant sister, Mary Anne, his dog & little...

Robert "Bob" Bousson

Robert "Bob" Bousson

Dec 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” J. Bousson, age 77, a resident of Montrose, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Bob was Editor and Publisher for Fairhope Courier for 9 years and retired from Abbott Laboratories after 19 years. He was a charter member of Eastern Shore Sertoma Club and of Leadership Mobile, where he was on the committee to establishing the “911” number...

Alvin Laverne Logan Jr.

Alvin Laverne Logan Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

Logan Pascagoula, MS Alvin Laverne Logan Jr., age 60, native of Mobile, AL, current resident of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was a beloved Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pascagoula, MS. Alvin is survived by father, Alvin Laverne Logan Sr.; sisters, Betty Gay Logan Waters (Asa) of Orlando, FL, Linda...

James A. Ikner

James A. Ikner

Dec 23, 2019

James was born on June 16, 1944 in Repton Alabama to Lud and Bessie Ikner (McKinley) James was one of six siblings, the youngest child and only son . James was a long time resident of Spanish Fort Alabama. James retired from Scott Paper Company in Mobile Alabama in 1995 after 22 years of employment. After retirement from Scott Paper...

Ruby Black Davison

Ruby Black Davison

Dec 22, 2019

Ruby Pauline Black Davison, age 94, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama and a native of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Mrs. Davison was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sidney Davison; brothers, Holland, Dean, and Buck Black; son, Luther Davison, and grandson, Ryan Colby Davison. She is survived by her sons, David (Patricia) Davison, Larry (Sue)...

Anthony Coleman, Jr.

Anthony Coleman, Jr.

Dec 19, 2019

Anthony Coleman Jr, age 19, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Dana McDonald; fiancé, Christian Parker; father, Anthony Coleman, Sr., all of Fairhope; sisters, Ebony McDonald of Daphne and Alicia Coleman of Fairhope; brothers, Brent McDonald of Birmingham, Kevin Thomas of Daphne and Trent McDonald of Fairhope; niece, McKenzie McDonald...

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