Obituaries

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

Dorothy Guenther Kuhlmann

Dorothy Guenther Kuhlmann

Dec 18, 2016

SPANISH FORT, ALDorothy Kuhlmann 88 of Spanish Fort died Sunday December 18 at home surrounded by her family.Dorothy was born January 15, 1928 on the family farm in Oakridge, Minnesota. Her parents were John and Rose Guenther. Dorothy graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic school in Rollingstone Minnesota and Winona secretarial school. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota...

Wendy Michelle Baggett

Wendy Michelle Baggett

Dec 18, 2016

ROBERTSDALE, AL Wendy Michelle Baggett, age 42, a resident of Robertsdale, AL., passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Wendy was a Hairdresser for 14 years, a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.Preceded in death by her son Andrew Morgan Baggett and her father, Harvey Godwin Sr. Survivors include her mother, Diane Godwin, children; Shelby Lynn Godwin, Katie Baggett, Dixie Storme...

Russell "Rusty" Joseph Cortright Cowles

Russell "Rusty" Joseph Cortright Cowles

Dec 17, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL   Russell Joseph Cortright Cowles, “Rusty” age 10, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. Rusty was an altar server and member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rusty attended and played football for Christ the King Catholic School. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and farming. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Terri Cowles; three siblings,...

Dorothy Gibbens Kellogg

Dorothy Gibbens Kellogg

Dec 17, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALDorothy Gibbens Kellogg, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016.She is survived by her husband, James Field of Fairhope; son, Howell Gibbens (Olga) of Russia.A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Fairhope.ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532(251)990-7775

Jeanette Dixon Lazzari

Jeanette Dixon Lazzari

Dec 17, 2016

Jeanette Dixon Lazzari, age 87, a native of California and a resident of Daphne passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2016 She is preceded in by her husband, Arthur Lazzari.; her daughter, Mickey Saucier and brother, Jack Dixon.  A mass of Christian burial will be held, Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father...

Jane Cook Jensen

Jane Cook Jensen

Dec 14, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Jane Cook Jensen, daughter of Annie Mae Summerford and William Henry Cook passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Jensen and is survived by a son, Leonard (Celia)Thornton, two grandsons,  Benjamin (Crystal) and Stephen (Caroline) Thornton and two great-grandsons, Logan and Jaxon Thornton.  Per her request, there...

James Edward Rupp

James Edward Rupp

Dec 14, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL  James Rupp, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Mr. Rupp was a Crane Operator with Local #653, Union of Operating Engineers, and a 32nd degree Mason of Greeno Lodge #598. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 42 years; sons Zachary Rupp of Denver, CO and Ian Rupp of Fairhope,...

Daniel Alan Cowart

Daniel Alan Cowart

Dec 13, 2016

Daniel Alan Cowart, age 56, Founder and CEO of Aaron Oil Company, Inc, and an accomplished musician, passed away at his home on December 13th with his wife and family by his side.  He is survived by his wife, Lauren Cortelyou Cowart; son, Zack Cowart; father, Robert S. Cowart; sister, Jennifer Beach; brothers, Robert S. (Nancy) Cowart, III, Timothy Cowart,...

Edna R. McNeeley

Edna R. McNeeley

Dec 12, 2016

BAY MINETTE, AL. Edna R. McNeeley, age 87, a resident of Bay Minette passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Edna was a long time member of Durant Chapel Baptist Church and a life time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Toulmin Lodge #455. She retired from Civil Service after 27 years of service in aircraft maintenance.             She is...

James Antonio Feo, Sr.

James Antonio Feo, Sr.

Dec 12, 2016

FOLEY, ALJames A. Feo, Sr.  age 87, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. James was a member of the Coastal Church in Gulf Shores, founder of Feo’s Auto Parts in Paulsboro, NJ.  He was preceded in death by his wife Florence Katherine Feo. He is survived by his daughter, Jeana (Calvin III) Watson, two...

Daniel "Danny" Richard Borth, Jr.

Daniel "Danny" Richard Borth, Jr.

Dec 11, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Daniel “Danny” Richard Borth, Jr. age 44, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. Danny was a graduate of Athens State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. He loved his children, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Sam Harris. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Sue...

Anne Hale Coale

Anne Hale Coale

Dec 10, 2016

MEXIA, ALAnne Hale Coale, age 79, a native of Perdue Hill, AL and resident of Mexia, AL, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.Mrs. Coale was a retired Registered Nurse after 37 years of service.Anne was preceded in death by her daughter, Vickie Nieses; Parents, Charles Everette Hale, Sr. and Carlie Fleming Hale;Brothers, Charles E. "Junior" Hale, Jr., John Hale;Sister, Ellie...

Cheryl Ann McKenzie

Cheryl Ann McKenzie

Dec 8, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Cheryl Ann McKenzie, age 57, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, December 08, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, James Sandell and niece, Connie Trosclair. She is survived by her husband, Andy McKenzie of Fairhope; mother, Mary Sandell; sisters, Juanita Gregorius (Donald) and Pamela Sanders (Rusty); brother, William Schuler, all of Spanish Fort;...

Bonnie Lou Shumate

Bonnie Lou Shumate

Dec 7, 2016

  SHUMATE FOLEY, AL. Bonnie Lou Shumate, age 73, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She is survived by her sisters; Linda Doege, Patricia Shumate, brothers; Gene and Dennis Shumate;  nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends, including her caregiver, Susan Horton. Funeral services will be held at the New Life in Christ Church, Foley, AL. Thursday,...

William Leslie Bosarge, Sr.

William Leslie Bosarge, Sr.

Dec 5, 2016

Daphne, AlabamaWilliam Leslie Bosarge, Sr., age 80, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016William was a member of the Shrine of the Holy Cross, and he retired from Scott Paper Company in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Bosarge, two brothers; Herbert and Joe Bosarge. He is survived by his...

Maria "Mia" Spooner

Maria "Mia" Spooner

Dec 5, 2016

MOBILEMarina "Mia" Trinida Spooner, age 93, a native of Mexico and a resident of Mobile, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 10am at Belforest Catholic Cemetery. Mia's life and memories will be cherished by her loving nieces and nephews.ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98DAPHNE, AL 36526(251)625-2900www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Norman Merle Ard

Norman Merle Ard

Dec 4, 2016

MIFLIN, AL. Norman Merle Ard, 73, of Miflin, Alabama, died December 4, 2016 of respiratory failure.  He was born September 22, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Raymond (Joe) and May Dalson Ard. Mr. Ard graduated from Foley High School. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree from Troy State University in August 1969, he married Mary Byrd on...

Alton Ray Waldrep

Alton Ray Waldrep

Dec 4, 2016

Alton Ray Waldrep, age 73, a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was reunited with his love and cherished wife of over 54 years, Grace Trussell Waldrep, his favorite “red-headed” daughter Dana Waldrep Kreider, his parents, brother, and numerous loved ones. Alton had a dry sense of humor, a love of God, family, sports, and...

Doris "Dodie" Simms

Doris "Dodie" Simms

Dec 2, 2016

THEODORE, ALDoris Faye “Dodie” Simms, age 68, native of St. Louis, MO and resident of Theodore, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie and Bonnie and a brother, George Strauser. Dodie is survived by her husband, David Simms of Theodore; two daughters, Debra S. (Steve) Lingo and Joanna (Charlie) Ferguson, both of...

Carolyn Joyce Dees

Carolyn Joyce Dees

Dec 1, 2016

WHITE HOUSE FORK Carolyn Joyce Dees, age 72, a native of Mobile and a resident of White House Fork, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all those who knew her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Dees. She is survived...

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