Obituaries

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

Joan Keenan

Joan Keenan

Jul 24, 2018

Joan Heffernan Keenan, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Joan started her married life as a Navy wife on New Year’s Eve 1953. She was a devoted spouse and mother of four with deep Irish roots. She loved the ocean and the many treasures that she found on the beach. As an avid...

Jason Leon Matthews

Jason Leon Matthews

Jul 23, 2018

MATTHEWS GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Jason Leon Matthews, age 44, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. A Celebration of Jason’s Life will be held at the Chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.2551 SOUTH...

Alice Bell Coleman

Alice Bell Coleman

Jul 22, 2018

Alice Bell Coleman, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She loved gardening and talking to her telephone buddies. Alice was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Her survivors include her daughter, Ann Coleman Leath of Fairhope; grandchildren: Andrea Michelle Jackson and Khalen R. Mason; great grandchild, Kailani Mason; her beloved dog,...

Roscoe Scott Daugherty

Roscoe Scott Daugherty

Jul 21, 2018

DAUGHERTY ELBERTA, ALABAMA Roscoe Scott Daugherty, age 56, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Roscoe enjoyed hunting and collecting Chevy Trucks. Preceded in death by his mother Linda Daugherty. He is survived by his daughter; Amber Daugherty, two sons; Seth Daugherty, Roscoe Daugherty all of Elberta, his father; Roscoe Henry Daugherty, a sister; Sherrie (Kenneth)...

Gay Scott Tennent

Gay Scott Tennent

Jul 21, 2018

Gay Scott Tennent, age 79, resident of Fairhope AL, died peacefully Saturday, July 21, 2018. Gay was born in Laurel, Mississippi and grew up in Columbia, Mississippi where she graduated from Columbia High School.  She then attended Mississippi State College for Women for two years before moving to Slidell, Louisiana.  Gay's career in banking spanned more than four decades where...

Eolian Rogers Walker

Eolian Rogers Walker

Jul 21, 2018

Eolian Rogers Walker, age 97, a native of Ruston, LA, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 3018. Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Louisiana Tech, and a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church, where she sang in the Choir. She is survived by her son Roger, and his wife, Jeannie Walker of Fairhope, AL;...

Romie "Leroy" Moore

Romie "Leroy" Moore

Jul 19, 2018

Romie “Leroy” Moore, born in St. Louis, MO, passed away in Fairhope Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the age of 81. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and will be missed by all of his family. Leroy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy Moore of Fairhope; son, Scott (Shelley) Moore of...

Jon David Parker

Jon David Parker

Jul 18, 2018

Jon David Parker, age 81, a resident of Edmond, OK, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid Alabama football fan, and a self-employed custom home builder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Imo Jane Parker, and a brother, James Lee Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Janice...

Joe Murray Johnson

Joe Murray Johnson

Jul 17, 2018

Joe M. Johnson, a native of Woodland, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 17, 2018. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Howard Johnson; his brother, Ray Johnson; and his beloved son, John Scott Johnson. He is survived by his wife of almost...

Gladys Grimes

Gladys Grimes

Jul 17, 2018

Gladys Grimes, age 95, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018.She is survived by four sons: Charles E. (Lorraine) Easterling of Silverhill, Harry (Rochelle) Grimes of Saraland, George (Annette) Grimes of New Jersey and Leslie Grimes of Daphne; two daughters: Laverne (George) Clarke of Mobile and Evelyn Kimbrough of Los Angeles, CA; nineteen grandchildren and nineteen...

Beverly Lane Carter

Beverly Lane Carter

Jul 16, 2018

Beverly Lane Carter, age 64, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. Beverly graduated from Davidson High School in 1971. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Preceded in death by her father Charles Lane, brother Michael Larry Lane, and son Scott Michael Cooper. She is survived...

Joshua Stephen Tullos

Joshua Stephen Tullos

Jul 15, 2018

Joshua Stephen Tullos, age 27, a native of California and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2018. He is survived by his father: Stephen Alfred Tullos of Montrose; his mother: Gloria Pulliam of Seattle, Washington; 3 sisters: Amaris and Zaneta, both of Tallahasee, FL, Marlena of Gulf Shores; 1 brother;                       Stephen of Las Vegas, NV; a host...

J. E. "Jack" Elwin McKleroy

J. E. "Jack" Elwin McKleroy

Jul 14, 2018

J. E. “Jack” McKleroy, age 91, a native of Blountsville, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Saturday, July 14, 2018. Jack was born January 2, 1927.  He was the son of the late Ruby Green McKleroy, he had twelve brothers and sisters.  Jack was married to the late Vivian Hipp McKleroy. He was chief engineer for Lykes Brothers...

Mary Kay Williams

Mary Kay Williams

Jul 14, 2018

Mary Kay Williams, a longtime resident of Mobile, and Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on the beach of Mobile Bay with her faithful dog Boston by her side on Saturday July 14, 2018. Kay was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Edward Horst Haas and the late Mary Agnes Johnston.  Kay was married...

Joan Faye Kempel

Joan Faye Kempel

Jul 13, 2018

Joan Gates Kempel, age 75, resident of Lillian passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. She was a member of Bayside Baptist Church, Lillian, AL.  Joan was a former manager of Lillie Ruben, Birmingham, AL, Henig Furs, Mobile, AL, and a dept. manager of McRae’s, Mobile, AL. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Gates, Wanda Powell and a...

Douglas Eugene Poling

Douglas Eugene Poling

Jul 12, 2018

Douglas “Doug” Eugene Poling, age 54, native of Springfield, OH and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. Doug was a member of IBEW Local Union 505. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Poling; sons, Michael Poling, Joshua Poling, and Hunter Poling; sister, Kathy Springer (Steve); brother, Dan Poling (Melissa); grandchildren, Rahe and Chase Poling, and...

Phillip Wayne Adelmann

Phillip Wayne Adelmann

Jul 12, 2018

Phillip Wayne Adelmann, age 59, native of Lockport, IL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Norbert R. Adelmann; four-footed friends, PJ and K-Lo; nephew, Robert “Little Bobby” Krenek, Jr.; and cousin, "Little" Lenny Adelmann and cousin, Frances "Butch" Hoyt. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Adelmann;...

Donald O. Spillman

Donald O. Spillman

Jul 8, 2018

Donald O. Spillman, deported this life on July 8, 2018. He was a former resident of Lexington, KY and a resident of Daphne. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Tula Stebbins Spillman; son, Mark Spillman; parents, Dr. Claude O. and Jerry Spillman. He lived a remarkable life; he fought in the Battle of The Bulge and was present...

William Joseph "Joe" Stuckey

William Joseph "Joe" Stuckey

Jul 7, 2018

William Joseph “Joe” Stuckey, Age 88 a native of Castleberry, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Stuckey was a eleven year veteran of the U.S. Marines, a member of First Baptist Church Spanish Fort, a Mason and a member of Hadji Temple, Pensacola, FL. He is preceded...

Joyce Simmons Cochran

Joyce Simmons Cochran

Jul 7, 2018

COCHRANDAPHNE Joyce Simmons Cochran, 87, a native of Newton, MS,  longtime resident of Saraland, and a current resident of Daphne, AL passed away on July 7, 2018.  She was born on September 23, 1930. Joyce was a retired elementary school teacher who taught for over 40 years at various schools including Calcedeaver, Mount Vernon, Saraland, Pensacola and Miami.  She was...