Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Lillian Helen Lowell
Jan 17, 2020
LOWELL FAIRHOPE, AL. Lillian Helen Lowell, Age 92, A native of Daphne, AL and a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Mrs. Lowell was a member of Fairhope Christian Church, she loved to cook, can, bake and work on the family farm with her husband. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...
Alfred Elroy Sawyer
Jan 16, 2020
Alfred (Al) Elroy Sawyer, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16th, 2020 in Fort Morgan, Alabama. Al was born to Elroy (Tom) and Eleanor Sawyer in Brooklyn, New York on December 7, 1943. He was raised in the Marlowe Community and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Al Was a U.S. Navy Veteran and Served...
Rebecca Nell Dickinson
Jan 14, 2020
Dickinson Daphne, AL Born in Russellville, Alabama, to Lottie and Neal King, Rebecca King Dickinson spent her childhood with her brothers, Denzil and Grady. As a young woman she attended the University of North Alabama where she met her husband, lifetime fishing buddy, and biggest fan, Bill Dickinson. Becky and Bill welcomed their beloved Billy Jr., in 1959. Becky built...
Wanda Sue Pugh
Jan 13, 2020
Wanda Sue Pugh, age 77, native of Walker County, AL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, January 13, 2020. Wanda worked at Norwood Clinic in Birmingham prior to retiring from Thomas Hospital in 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tyre and Evelyn C. Pugh; and brother-in-law, Keith Brown. Wanda is survived...
Annie Sue Sloan
Jan 12, 2020
Annie Sue Sloan, age 80, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. Sue was a former resident of Walhalla, SC and a longtime resident of Keowee Keys, SC. She was employed by Clemson University for several years and was an avid South Carolina Clemson Tigers fan. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sam Sloan...
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...
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,...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...