Obituaries

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

Patsy Davis Henshon

Patsy Davis Henshon

May 31, 2017

Patsy Davis Henshon, age 74, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her son, Roger Davis; daughter, Angela Davis; and son, Sean Henshon. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Geurtsen (Kenny) of Fairhope and Donna Love (David Fisher) of Silverhill; granddaughter, Sonya Davis Sumrall of Spanish Fort; grandsons, Ryan...

Ida Blackmon Callaway

Ida Blackmon Callaway

May 29, 2017

Ida Blackmon Callaway, age 106 and a longtime resident of Bon Secour and Gulf Shores, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017. Ms. Ida was born February 23, 1911 as the third of four daughters to James Blackmon and Clara Dean Blackmon of Bay Minette, AL. The four daughters were raised on a small but successful family farm. Education...

Alice Ruth Lay

Alice Ruth Lay

May 29, 2017

Alice Ruth Lay, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Alice was retired from the Baldwin County Courthouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quinton Lay; sisters, Elouise Bailey, Louise Hebert, and Betty Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Ashleigh R. Lay (Joe Wright) of Fairhope; son, Paul A. Lay (Jeanette...

Carolyn Hayes Ward

Carolyn Hayes Ward

May 29, 2017

Carolyn Hayes Ward, age 61, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. She is survived by her children, Rickie Ward and Melanie Payne; mother, Nellie Hayes; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Darlene Hayes, all of Fairhope; other relatives and friends. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL...

Robert Wayne Vereen

Robert Wayne Vereen

May 27, 2017

Robert Wayne Vereen, age 50, resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Gulf Shores. Robbie was a longtime employee of Everwood Treatment Company.  He was an avid fan of Alabama Football and NASCAR.  He enjoyed Mardi Gras, fishing and grilling for all his family and friends. Robbie is survived by his wife, Kim Driscoll of Daphne; daughter,...

Jessie Frames

Jessie Frames

May 26, 2017

Jessie David Frames, Age 88, A native of Louisiana and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at a local health care facility. He is survived by his wife, Gloria E. Frames of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Vicki Jee of Greenwood, MS; one son, Carl Frames of Hot Springs, AR; one brother, Bud Frames of...

Lynn Tenhundfeld Howard

Lynn Tenhundfeld Howard

May 25, 2017

Lynn Tenhundfeld Howard was born in Mobile, Alabama on Jan 12, 1952 to the late Albert and Peggy Tenhundfeld; she departed this life on May 25 at the age of 65. Lynn was from St Mary’s Catholic Parish in Mobile, and attended Toolen and Murphy High Schools. She was a graduate from Auburn University and pledged the Kappa Kappa Gamma...

Daniel James Anderson

Daniel James Anderson

May 24, 2017

Daniel James Anderson, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Franciscan Order. He was a U.S. Army Captain Veteran, an avid reader, tennis player and dog lover. He is was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Anderson. Mr. Anderson is...

Mary Altherr

Mary Altherr

May 24, 2017

Mary Virginia Branch Altherr, a resident of Point Clear and long-time citizen of Alabama, died May 24, 2017. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on May 26, 1928. A homemaker and writer, she published four novels and a collection of short stories under the pen name, M.V. Branch. She was a member of St. Francis at the Point, Baldwin County...

Eleanor Peggy Morin

Eleanor Peggy Morin

May 23, 2017

Eleanor "Peggy" Morin, age 83, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Peggy was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, and the American Legion, VFW. Active in fund raising for the needy. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Frank Morin. Survivors include her children; Valarie McKoon , Jenny (Tony) Ybarra  all of...

Billy Comalander

Billy Comalander

May 22, 2017

Billy Houston Comalander, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Comalander and son, Daniel Comalander. Billy is survived by his sons, Marcus Comalander (Gloria), Mike Comalander (Cindy), Wesley Comalander (Leslie); daughter, Kathy Hicks (Charles); eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, William “Ebbie” Comalander; sister, Helen...

Freida Bernice Boothe

Freida Bernice Boothe

May 20, 2017

ELBERTA, ALABAMA Freida Bernice Boothe, age 56, a resident of Elberta, AL , passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. Freida was a member of the Eastern Star, best cook and best sweet tea maker their ever was. Loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Ray Boothe...

Waylon Blake Sanspree

Waylon Blake Sanspree

May 19, 2017

FAIRHOPE Infant Waylon Blake Sanspree, age 3 months, born in Mobile AL, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Waylon is survived by his mother, Taylor L. Miller; father, Raymond Sanspree; two brothers, Cayden Sanspree, Bryson Sanspree, all of Fairhope; maternal grandmother, Candas Hicks of Pall City, FL; paternal grandmother, Jennifer Kellet of Loxley, AL. A Celebration of Waylon’s Life will...

Phyllis Roe Pierce

Phyllis Roe Pierce

May 19, 2017

PIERCE GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Phyllis Roe Pierce, age 82, was born in Buffalo, WY, and lived there until her early teens, a longtime resident for over 50 years of Oyster Bay Community, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Phyllis was a member of the Oyster Bay Baptist Church, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her....

Richard Dowdy Taylor, Sr.

Richard Dowdy Taylor, Sr.

May 18, 2017

Richard Dowdy Taylor, Sr., known by his grandchildren as Peep, born February 23, 1935 went home to be with his Lord and Savior May 18, 2017. Richard was the oldest of 10 children born to Clifford Taylor and Marie (Nanny) Key Taylor.  He was a native of Gadsden, AL and a longtime resident of Daphne, AL. He was preceded in...

Leigh Reasonover Dees

Leigh Reasonover Dees

May 17, 2017

Leigh Reasonover Dees, a native of Mobile and a resident of Bay Minette, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Leigh a Para-educator of autistic children and special needs children for 9 years   at Spanish Fort High School. She is survived by her loving husband, Clifton Dees of Bay Minette; 1 daughter, Tara (Jody) McMillan of Spanish Fort; 2 sons, Anderson...

Vermelle Slaughter Draper

Vermelle Slaughter Draper

May 15, 2017

Vermelle Slaughter Draper, age 95, a native of Greenville,MS, and a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. Vermelle moved to Foley in 2004. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville, MS for over 81 years, and a member of the Foley  United Methodist Church. She was an office administrator at Greenville...

George Norman Armstrong

George Norman Armstrong

May 14, 2017

FOLEY, ALABAMAGeorge Norman Armstrong, age 89, a native of Miami, FL., and a resident of Foley, Al., passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. George was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, AL., he graduated from Miami High School, a Veteran of the Navy in WWII, his final rank was a Machinist Mate Grade 3, and he...

Cletis Ryan

Cletis Ryan

May 14, 2017

FOLEY, AL Cletis Jay Ryan Sr., age 74, a resident of Little Lagoon Fishing Village, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Mr. Ryan was preceded in death by his daughter, Edna Faye Bishop. He is survived by 3 daughters; Coral Nan Gosa of North Carolina, Carolyn Yvonne Ryan of Elberta, Starla Ann Ryan Akram of Mobile, 4 sons; Jay...

Julie Brinson

Julie Brinson

May 13, 2017

Julie Clarke Irvine Brinson, Age 78, A native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mrs. Brinson is survived by her husband, Edward Leatherbury  Brinson of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Lucy Brinson (Jay) Watkins of Spanish Fort, AL; two  ...