Obituaries

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

Thomas "Ski" John Wodjenski

Thomas "Ski" John Wodjenski

Nov 2, 2019

Thomas “Ski” John Wodjenski, age 80, native of Plattsburg, NY and resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. Ski was a US Navy Veteran, a member of Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Wodjenski; his parents, Alexander and Mary Wodjenski; and two children, Matthew...

Doris L. Jolley

Doris L. Jolley

Oct 30, 2019

Doris Louise Green Jolley, age 96 of Germantown, Tennessee, devoted wife, wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully went to be with her Lord on the early morning of October 30, 2019. She was born in Center, Alabama and grew up in Cedartown and Rome, Georgia. Doris was married to Frank F. Jolley (deceased Nov. 2011) of Rome, Georgia. They were...

George Edward Proctor

George Edward Proctor

Oct 30, 2019

George Edward Proctor of Little Rock, AR, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the age of 78. He was an avid sportsman and golfer, who won many trophies including HSV Club Championship and tied for the Mercedes-Benz Pro-Am Championship in West Palm Beach, FL. He was a car man for Union Pacific Railroad as a write-up man for...

Virginia Byrne Irby Ponder

Virginia Byrne Irby Ponder

Oct 29, 2019

Virginia Byrne Irby Ponder, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born February 1, 1939 to William Bibb and Gasque Lee Irby. She is survived by her children, Paige Ponder Monaghan (Andrew) and Michael Nelson Ponder, Jr. (Regina); three grandchildren; her brother, Sam W. Irby (Ginger), and many friends. Virginia was a graduate of Fairhope High School and...

James Matthew Morris

James Matthew Morris

Oct 28, 2019

James Matthew Morris of Daphne, and more recently Andalusia, Alabama died on October 28, 2019. Born in 1935 in Osceola County, Michigan to Fred and Florence Morris, he graduated from Reed City High School and Aquinas College in Michigan, and he received his M.A. from Central Michigan University and his Ph.D. in history from the University of Cincinnati. A lifelong...

Louie Maxcy Cantrell

Louie Maxcy Cantrell

Oct 26, 2019

CANTRELL FOLEY, AL. Louie Maxcy Cantrell, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Anniston High School, class of 1957; he then attended Gadsden State Community College where he received an associate degree in fire science. He worked for the Anniston Fire Department for 35 years, retiring...

William Royal McCall, Sr.

William Royal McCall, Sr.

Oct 26, 2019

MCCALL, SR. DAPHNE, AL. William Royal McCall, Sr., Age 90, a native of Savannah, GA and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Bill  McCall worked in Georgia and Florida for and retired from Ford Motor Compay, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict Era, a member of Timber Creek Country...

Nancy Cecilia Rodriguez

Nancy Cecilia Rodriguez

Oct 26, 2019

Nancy Cecilia Rodriguez, age 83, native of Louisiana and current resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ventura Antonio Rodriguez-Ortiz, 1934-2018. Nancy is survived by her sons, David (Shayeste) Rodriguez of California, Andrew (Tracy) Rodriguez of Florida and Angel (Tammie) Rodriguez of Alabama; stepdaughter, Pam (Connie) Pope of...

Barbara Mae Morris

Barbara Mae Morris

Oct 23, 2019

Morris           Spanish Fort, AL.   Barbara Mae Morris, age 91, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL., went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.   She was a beloved Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, an avid bowler, a seamstress and dietician.   She is preceded in death by daughters, Florence (Tommy) Grace and Sandra...

Harry J. Bennitt

Harry J. Bennitt

Oct 21, 2019

Harry J. Bennitt, age 96, a native of Indiana and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Harry was a W.W.II and Korean Army Veteran. He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, a Fireman for 25 years, Fire chief for 4 years, and he worked for the Department of Natural Resources (State Parks) in...

Sherlon "Ray" Weston

Sherlon "Ray" Weston

Oct 21, 2019

Sherlon “Ray” Weston, age 83, a native of Atmore, Alabama, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Ray was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired police officer with Fairhope Police Department, an avid fisherman, fan of the Atlanta Braves, Alabama football fan; and he loved helping people. He is survived by his wife of 60...

Dr. Teresa (Tesi) Marshall

Dr. Teresa (Tesi) Marshall

Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Teresa Bell (Tesi) Marshall DVM, 64, passed away peacefully on October 21. A beloved Fairhope veterinarian, she owned the Downtown Animal Clinic for many years, counting both her animal patients and their owners as friends. Her deep compassion for animals led her to found the Haven, the first no-kill animal shelter in Baldwin County out of her clinic. She...

Albina Rezner Keller

Albina Rezner Keller

Oct 20, 2019

Albina Rezner Keller, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the age of 89. Mrs. Keller was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Rezner and siblings, Mary Prochaska, Rudy Rezner, and Agnes Jones. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, William “Bill” A. Keller; daughters, Diane Keller (Lou Watt),...

Charles Henry Stallings

Charles Henry Stallings

Oct 18, 2019

Stallings Daphne, AL     Charles Henry Stallings, age 70, a former resident of Mobile, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee and current resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Daphne, Alabama. Charles was loved by all for his advice and helpfulness.   He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jackson "Jack" Carl Miller

Jackson "Jack" Carl Miller

Oct 18, 2019

MILLER FAIRHOPE, AL   Captain Jackson “Jack” Carl Miller, Jr., 72, passed away at his home in Fairhope on October 18, 2019 from complications related to multiple myeloma. Jack loved spending time with family and friends, especially on the water. He was always up for chargrilled oysters at the Bluegill, burgers at Pirate’s Cove, or a sunset boat ride on Mobile...

Rosemarie Madeja

Rosemarie Madeja

Oct 17, 2019

Rosemarie Joan Madeja, age 93, a former resident of Willowick, Ohio and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died on October 17, 2019. Mrs. Madeja was born to John M. Liptak and Rose Liptak on March 11, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas P. Madeja, her parents, and her brother, William J. Liptak....

Thomas McRae Taul, III

Thomas McRae Taul, III

Oct 17, 2019

TAUL Mr. Thomas McRae Taul, III. - born and longtime resident of Mobile, AL died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home in Fairhope. Tom attended University Military School, The University of Alabama where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and Cumberland Law School. After practicing law for 12 years, Tom took a position at his families business,...

Joshua Scott Buker

Joshua Scott Buker

Oct 17, 2019

BUKER LILLIAN, ALABAMA   October 17 2019 Joshua Scott Buker of Lillian Alabama passed at the age of 53 due to severe lung infections.Born April 20 1966 in Providence Rhode Island to Elaine Marie and John Earl Buker he is survived by his mother and his brother Nathan Paul Buker.Joshua held a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Anchorage Pacific University...

Janice Merle Parker

Janice Merle Parker

Oct 16, 2019

Janice Merle Parker, age 79, a resident of Edmond, OK, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Orton Society. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon David Parker and daughter-in-law, Peggy Parker. Mrs. Parker is survived by her daughter, Julie (Thomas...

Bartlette "Bart" H. Jennings, IV

Bartlette "Bart" H. Jennings, IV

Oct 15, 2019

Bartlette “Bart” H. Jennings, IV, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha Mason Jennings of Fairhope; daughters, Colleen Elizabeth (Jennifer Rogerson) Jennings of Santa Cruz, CA and Grace Ellen Jennings (Thomas James Thibaut) of Loxley; sons, Bartlette Hardwick Jennings V of Silverhill and Robert Stephens Jennings, also of...