Obituaries

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

Carla Leigh Billie

Carla Leigh Billie

Oct 27, 2018

Carla Leigh Billie of Prattville died on October 27, 2018 following a well-fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved mother, rockstar caregiver, and dearest friend Susan Billie and was welcomed into heaven by her father Chester Billie.  She is also survived by her aunt, Rebecca Billie Bryars, and her cousins Rachel Mitchell, Rebecca Lancaster, Daniel Chatwood, Laura...

Jo Ann Elizabeth REA

Jo Ann Elizabeth REA

Oct 27, 2018

REA FOLEY, AL. Mrs. Joan “Jo Ann” Elizabeth Rea, Age 80, a lifelong resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, the 27th of October, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rea. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Rea and Guy Busby  of Silverhill, AL and Jackie Rea and  Lane Rudiger of Arvada, CO; one son, Michael...

Norman Paul Doege

Norman Paul Doege

Oct 27, 2018

DOEGE ELBERTA, AL. Mr. Norman Paul Doege, Age 88, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. He was an artist, country music musician, boat builder, painter and treasure hunter. Mr. Doege is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Alma Doege ; four daughters, Paulette Corban...

Henry Eskins

Henry Eskins

Oct 25, 2018

Henry Hernan Eskins, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Mr. Eskins was a United States Marine Corp Veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melda Eskins. His survivors include his wife Shirlene R. Eskins of Fairhope; daughter, Judy Eskins of Lithia Springs, GA; son, Randy Eskins of Dallas, GA; stepdaughter,...

Clara Stripe

Clara Stripe

Oct 24, 2018

Clara McKee Stripe, 104 years old, died October 24, 2018 (11 days short of her 105th birthday) at the Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, Daphne, AL. She was a native of Monmouth, IL, a former resident of DeKalb, IL. Mrs. Stripe worked as an executive secretary for Olin-Turner of Sycamore, IL. She was an elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church...

Robert "Bob" Lee Bashor

Robert "Bob" Lee Bashor

Oct 22, 2018

Robert Lee “Bob” Bashor, age 74, a native of Long Beach, CA, and Joplin, MO, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Bob retired from service to the City of Joplin, MO, where he was a proud servant of the people. He also had a lifelong passion for landscaping, airplanes and cars. Survivors include his wife,...

Marjorie Verner

Marjorie Verner

Oct 21, 2018

Marjorie Verner died on Sunday morning October 21 from complications of chronic Parkinson’s disease at the Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette. She was born Marjorie Juanita Rieben on September 6, 1932 in Bay Minette, Alabama. She was the daughter of Nora Duck and Beverly Foster Rieben. Marjorie lived the first eighteen years of her life in the Crossroads community...

Gloriann Leeds

Gloriann Leeds

Oct 20, 2018

Gloriann P. Leeds, age 78, a native of Decatur, IL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Leeds of Daphne; daughter, Susan Harrison of Fairhope; son, Scott Leeds of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Sarah, Dylan, Gailan and Rachel; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Gloria’s Life will...

Lorraine Rohm

Lorraine Rohm

Oct 19, 2018

Kitty Lorraine Rohm, age 75, lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away at her home with family Friday, October 19, 2018. Lorraine was a member of Barnwell Baptist Church and a former longtime employee of Nix Florist. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Childress, parents, John Henry & Myrtice McKenzie. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Robert Rohm,...

Michele Peturis

Michele Peturis

Oct 17, 2018

Michele Lynn Peturis, age 48, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Memorial Gardens. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775

Genea C Jorgensen

Genea C Jorgensen

Oct 17, 2018

Genea C. Jorgensen, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was the owner and operator of Papa’s Place. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Jorgensen of Fairhope; son Michael Pinzone (Laura) of Gulf Breeze; seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Nicholson of Fairhope and James...

Jimmie Dee Curry

Jimmie Dee Curry

Oct 16, 2018

Jimmie Dee Curry, age 82, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He retired from Baldwin EMC after 20 years of service. Jimmie was a member of Marlow United Methodist Church and was a participant of the Grimes Catfish Rodeo. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Landers of Foley, Sherry Nelson (Tommy) of Fairhope, and...

Donnie Benjamin Townsend

Donnie Benjamin Townsend

Oct 15, 2018

Donnie Benjamin Townsend, age 87, resident of Mobile, AL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Donnie was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was loved and admired by all. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Glenn Townsend; 7 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edna Townsend of Mobile; daughter, Nancy...

Richard John Keller

Richard John Keller

Oct 15, 2018

KELLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Richard John Keller, age 74, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Richard was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Veteran, he designed and built lawn mower racers and racing carts. Preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin, a brother Edward Keller and his parents John and Olive Keller....

Emily Marie Ellis

Emily Marie Ellis

Oct 14, 2018

ELLIS  LILLIAN, ALABAMA Emily Marie Ellis, age 18, a lifelong resident of Lillian, AL, entered into heaven and joined her Heavenly Father, on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018. Eme was a freshman at Auburn University studying pre-pharmacy with an interest in Marine Pharmacology. She was a Pi Beta Phi Sorority pledge. Eme was a feisty, special, sensitive, kind, smart and...

Debra Taylor Files

Debra Taylor Files

Oct 13, 2018

FILES ORANGE BEACH, AL. Debra Taylor “Debbie” Files, Age 60 a resident of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores,  AL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home. She is preceded in death by a grandson, George Bennett Files. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Files ; one daughter, Madeline Geneva Files both of...

Rodger "Mike" William Myers

Rodger "Mike" William Myers

Oct 12, 2018

Rodger William “Mike” Myers, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Rodger is survived by his wife, Nancy Myers; 2 daughters, Lisa and Jill; 5 step-children, 3 girls and 2 boys; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 brother, Kim; 2 sisters, Diane and Donna; other loving relatives. No services will be held.   ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES&...

Thomas Benedict Feely

Thomas Benedict Feely

Oct 11, 2018

FEELY ELBERTA, ALABAMA Thomas Benedict Feely, age 76, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thomas was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, and he was a hard working farmer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kay Feely of Elberta, AL, two daughters; Alison (Andrew) Ray of...

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Oct 11, 2018

SALVATORE SUMMERDALE Frances Theresa Salvatore, age 90, a native of Conshohocken, PA, longtime resident of Miami, FL, and a recent resident of Summerdale, AL. Frances was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Louis L. Salvatore, three sons; Robert Salvatore, Steven Salvatore and James Salvatore. She...

John Francis Reimer

John Francis Reimer

Oct 10, 2018

John Francis Reimer of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed away on October 10th, 2018.  He was a Korean War Veteran, U.S. Air Force, and then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he had a distinguished career. He is survived by his son, John Francis Reimer, Jr. (Johnny) and Johnny’s wife, Theresa Churchill Reimer (Terry). He was preceded in death...

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