Obituaries

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

Sean Ganey

Sean Ganey

May 28, 2018

Sean Ganey, age 29, a native of Loxley, AL and a resident of Murfreesboro, TN, died on May 28, 2018.A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775

Florian Turla

Florian Turla

May 27, 2018

Florian Augustine Turla, age 91, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. He attended Shepherd’s Place; and loved being on the water, fishing, and gardening. Mr. Turla was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict and was proud to participate in the Honor Flight. He is preceded in...

MSGT James Martin Lafferty (US Army Ret)

MSGT James Martin Lafferty (US Army Ret)

May 27, 2018

MSGT. James Martin Lafferty (US Army Ret.), age 79, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Mr. Lafferty was raised in Alabama; he attended school in Mississippi at the University of Southern Miss where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1993. He was a member of the American Legion, Post...

Cheryl Ann RANDALL

Cheryl Ann RANDALL

May 26, 2018

RANDALL FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Cheryl Brown Randall, Age 59, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. She was a hard working Wife and Mother who loved everyone. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dennis Randall of Fairhope, AL; three daughters, Danielle Randall of Fairhope, AL, Stacey (Daniel) Keith...

Julius Glenn Singleton

Julius Glenn Singleton

May 21, 2018

Julius Glenn Singleton, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. Major Singleton proudly served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years. His specialties included piloting fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. He commanded the 357th Airborne Unit before his retirement in 1973. After he became disabled in 2008, his time was devoted...

Thomas Isaac Hadley

Thomas Isaac Hadley

May 21, 2018

HADLEY SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Thomas Isaac Hadley, age 84, a resident of Summerdale, Al., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. Thomas was a graduate of Foley High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and the U.S. Airforce. He is survived by his sister, Bertie Mae Geci , brother; Jessie Hadley, sister; Irma T. Duck all of Summerdale, AL., sister;...

James Corman Harbison

James Corman Harbison

May 21, 2018

James Corman Harbison, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He retired from International Paper after 39 years of service; he was a U.S. Army veteran; a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, and the former state director of Dixie Youth Baseball. He loved the Lord and his family. He is survived by his...

Nell D. Herron

Nell D. Herron

May 21, 2018

Nell Deadwyler Herron,  age 92, passed away of natural causes on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Providence Hospital, she was under the care of Covenant Care Hospice in Mobile, AL. Nell was born in Birmingham, AL and was the oldest child of the late Lois and Pleiades Deadwyler. Nell was a resident of Birmingham until 2013, when she moved to...

Peggy Lassitter

Peggy Lassitter

May 19, 2018

Peggy Lassitter, age 49, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. Peggy was a member of 3 Circle Church and worked with the Medical Reserve Corp. She was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed the beach and kayaking. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Lassitter of Fairhope; daughters, Jolie and Ola Thompson, both of Fairhope;...

Frank "Hugh" McKenzie

Frank "Hugh" McKenzie

May 19, 2018

Frank “Hugh” McKenzie, age 65, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Hugh enjoyed hunting, was an avid Alabama fan, and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank McKenzie. He is...

Thomas LeRoy Johnson

Thomas LeRoy Johnson

May 17, 2018

JOHNSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Dr. Thomas (Tom) LeRoy Johnson, 85, of Elberta, Alabama, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home with his wife Judy, children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter at his side.  Tom was born on March 26, 1933 in Seattle, Washington.  He attended the University of Washington and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration in 1956.  He served...

Dorothy Ann Schermer

Dorothy Ann Schermer

May 15, 2018

Dorothy Ann Schermer, age 74, died peacefully in Mobile, Alabama, May 15, 2018, after a long illness. She was born in Fairhope, AL. and was a longtime resident of Marietta, GA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Lula and Alton Schermer of Fairhope. She is survived by her sister, Alice Arnold; nieces, Alisa Curran and Suzy Vekemans; great...

Louise Grace Dyer

Louise Grace Dyer

May 14, 2018

Louise Grace Dyer, age 99, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2018. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Thomas E. “Ted” Dyer, son, Thomas “Tommy” E. Dyer, Jr., daughter, Martha Dyer Rejczyk, granddaughters, Lanette Marie Fuqua, Sherry Elana Fuqua, and grandson,...

Sandra "Sandi" Fortner

Sandra "Sandi" Fortner

May 13, 2018

Sandra “Sandi” Kaye Fortner, age 69, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Sandi was a loving, compassionate, beautiful, and humble wife, Momma, sister, friend, and Grammy. She was a sweet and devoted teacher of thirty seven years in both public and parochial schools. She was a longtime member of Barnwell Baptist Church. She is survived...

Felipe P. Banagan

Felipe P. Banagan

May 13, 2018

Felipe P. Banagan, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Della F. Banagan and sons, David Stephen Barrett and Edwin M. Gunn, Jr. and a brother, Jimmy Banagan. He is survived by his children: Carolyn B. Crutchfield, Tommy Barrett and Deborah G. Walker; sisters, Marilyn Louise...

James Russell Eubanks, Jr.

James Russell Eubanks, Jr.

May 11, 2018

Dr. James “Russell” Eubanks, Jr., age 82, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Eubanks of Spanish Fort; daughters, Lisa Hollingsworth (Chuck) of Malbis, Cheryl Eubanks of Daphne, and Melissa Eubanks of Germantown, TN; son, James Eubanks (Mindy) of Eight Mile, AL; grandchildren: John, Andrew, and Grace...

Edmund M. Motyka

Edmund M. Motyka

May 9, 2018

Edmund M. Motyka, age 93, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Wednesday, May 09, 2018. He was a beloved father, a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and a WWII Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Motyka and a son, Michael Motyka. His survivors include his son, Stanley (Robin) Motyka of Katy, TX; daughters, Susan...

Mary Nan Jopp

Mary Nan Jopp

May 9, 2018

Mary Nan Jopp, age 81, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Nan was a member of the New Life in Christ Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jopp; sons, Nick (Lynne) Menas, Bill (Crystal) Menas; stepsons, Rick Williams, Ken Jopp, Ike Williams; stepdaughters, Traci Stewart, Marianne Parker, Terrie Talbert; sister, Louise Trawick; grandchildren, Jessica,...

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace

May 7, 2018

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, went to be with her Lord Monday, May 7, 2018. Bonnie is survived by husband John Wallace, brothers Malcolm (Betty), Foley, Alabama and Jimmy (Marsha), Molino, Florida and sister-in-law Jean Paul, Birnamwood, Wisconsin, and brother-in-law Tommy Manley, Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Eleanor Lee Carpenter

Eleanor Lee Carpenter

May 5, 2018

Eleanor Lee Carpenter, age 89, resident of Fairhope, lovingly known as, Mom, Gammama, Aunt Sis, Aunt Eleanor, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was a former Vice President of Emperor Clock Company and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Eleanor was on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch from 1978-1987. She is preceded...