Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Louise Coley Estes
Sep 28, 2017
Louise Coley Estes, age 94, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Louise was an Artist who had exhibits at the National Arboretum, Calloway Gardens, and Bellingrath Gardens, among other locations. She was named the Official Artist of the World Rose Society. Her paintings were included at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation. Her hope...
Susan Elizabeth Wilkinson
Sep 28, 2017
Susan Elizabeth (Flores) Wilkinson, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away peacefully September 28, 2017 in Daphne, AL. Born July 3, 1952 in Newport News, VA to Carlo Jose and Ruth Marie Flores. Susan was raised in Redwood City, CA and Kailua, HI before moving to Mobile, AL. Devoted wife to Jack Wilkinson, Sr. and loving mother to Jeanne...
James Snodgrass
Sep 27, 2017
James Gerald Snodgrass, native of Bloomingdale, IN and longtime resident of Baldwin County, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Mr. Snodgrass retired from Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL after 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Minnie “Penny” Snodgrass of Daphne; two daughters, Cathy S. Doeseckle of Baldwin County, Terry Bates of Wilburton, OK; a sister, Lucille...
Flora Long
Sep 24, 2017
Flora Mae Long, the most patient woman in Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 24, 2017. She was 85, proving you can live a long and happy life on a diet of Hershey's Kisses, coffee, pound cake, and milk. To be in her home was to be surrounded by her warmth, even if she kept the...
Louisa Raye Langley Wade
Sep 24, 2017
Louisa Raye Langley Wade, age 88, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Mrs. Wade was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County and graduated Fairhope High School in 1948. She was a member of South River Park Church of God, Fairhope, and loved to fish. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Jack...
Amy Lucille Christmas
Sep 24, 2017
Amy Lucille Christmas, age 45, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Amy completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola University in New Orleans and went on to medical school at the University of Texas in Houston. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Frank Dunn
Sep 23, 2017
Franklin “Frank” Monroe Dunn, age 80, a resident of DeLand, FL, passed away on September 23, 2017. Frank was born in Hickory, MS and moved to Fairhope at the age of 6. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1955. Frank attended the University of Alabama and was an avid Alabama football fan. He was an Auditor for Chevron Oil...
Melba Louise Parker
Sep 22, 2017
PARKER FOLEY, ALABAMA Melba Louise Parker, age 70, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away, Friday, September 22, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Preceded in death by her brother; Gerald Powell. Her survivors include her husband of 40years, Ronnie Parker of Foley, Al., children; Tammy (Mark) Mattox, Joey (Brandi) Parker both of Magnolia Springs, her brother; Donald...
Fredrick "Fritz" Burmeister
Sep 21, 2017
Fredrick “Fritz” Burmeister, age 87, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth G. Burmeister. He is survived by his daughters, Delissa (Roger) Witherington and Tanya Boyington; son, Rick (Carolyn) Burmeister, all of Daphne; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Willie Burmeister of Fairhope; sisters, Vi Johnston...
Kenneth Michael Kleback
Sep 20, 2017
KLEBACK FOLEY, ALABAMA Kenneth Michael Kleback, age 65, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan E. Kleback; parents, George and Dorothy C. Kleback. He is survived by his three sons, Michael A. (Sunny) Kleback , Kenneth (Margaret) Kleback, Douglas (Angel) Kleback, seven grandchildren, Joshua, Taylor, Logan, Chole, Henry, Michael,...
Lois Willem Magnon
Sep 19, 2017
Lois Willem Magnon, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Fairhope, AL for nearly nine years, joined her maker in heaven on September 19, 2017. Lois celebrated her 89th birthday on May 31st, 2017 and would have celebrated our 69th wedding anniversary on October 9th. An avid bridge player, Lois enjoyed the weekly game at the James...
Charles E. "Charley" Blaes
Sep 17, 2017
After 80 years on this earth, Charles E. “Charley” Blaes departed for a joyful reunion with his heavenly family on September 17, 2017. Remaining for now are his four children: Cary, Michael, Lisa and Peter; ten grandchildren: Matthew, Katelyn, Zachary, Bridget, Brandon, Ryan, Luke, Adam, Katherine and Jonathan. Charley always felt blessed by his children for their generosity, intelligence, good...
Michael Jay Steele
Sep 17, 2017
Michael Jay Steele, age 60, a native of El Paso, TX and a resident of Daphne passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Michael is a U.S. Army Veteran and a loving family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry C. Steele of Daphne; son, Shaun (Stephanie) Steele of Fayetteville, GA; daughter, Chelsea (James) Patton of Loxley, AL; sister,...
Aaron "Gerald" Bishop
Sep 17, 2017
Aaron "Gerald" Bishop, age 90, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his wife Frances Bishop and his parents Aaron and Ruby Bishop. He will be sadly missed by his children, Marianne Stewart (Glenn) of Fairhope, AL, Susan Wilson (Don) of Fairhope, AL, Gerry Bishop of Fairhope, AL,...
Joel Henry Miller
Sep 15, 2017
Joel Henry Miller, age 77, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Joel was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and loved to go on cruises. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Sam) Mallory of Nashville, TN, Tricia (E.J.) Demaree of Fort Worth, TX, Amanda Miller of...
Elizabeth Sheffield Byars
Sep 15, 2017
Elizabeth Sheffield Byars lost her life on September 15, 2017 in an attempt to be the first woman to jump the Marble Canyon on her jet-enabled motorcycle. The attempt on September 15, 2017 failed when the newly installed jets lost power, dropping bike and rider to the bottom of the canyon. She was 91. This story is not to be...
Mary Ann Mull
Sep 15, 2017
Mary Ann Mull, age 85, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Mrs. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bob Mull; 3 sons, Robin B. Mull (Brenda), David H. Mull (Krissa), Brian A. Mull (Dianna); 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Mary Ann’s Life will be...
Camille Marie DiChiara
Sep 14, 2017
DICHIARA GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Camille Marie DiChiara, age 87, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL since 1954 passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Camille was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis DiChiara. She is survived by her sons; Jimmy DiChiara,...
Douglas "Doug" Edward Hughes
Sep 13, 2017
Douglas Edward Hughes, age 42, a resident of Daphne, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He is survived by his loving parents, Clarence and Pat Hughes; 1 sister: Cindy Hughes (Daniel) Newman; 1 niece: Warner Newman; 3 uncles: Ron (Barbara Kaines) Hughes, Stephen (Sharon) McRae, Ray (Sheri) McRae; best friend and loving companion, Achillies; many cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation...
Rev. Joseph "AL" Alfred Yancey
Sep 13, 2017
Reverend Al Yancey, a native of Daphne and a resident of Silverhill, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, National Guard and was activated during the Berlin Crisis. Rev. Yancey served as a music and youth director and pastor in numerous Baptist Churches thru out Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. He enjoyed singing...
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