Obituaries

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Emmett M Cox, Jr.

Emmett M Cox, Jr.

Nov 30, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Emmett M. Cox, Jr., age 98, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mr. Cox was a veteran of WWII and retired after 30 years of service as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation...

Janet Meade

Janet Meade

Nov 29, 2016

FOLEY, AL Janet Berardi Meade, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Janet was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Foley, AL and a member of the First Baptist Church of Foley. Preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Ainey Meade. Janet is survived by her son, Timothy (Jill) Meade...

Carol Sutherland Chadwick

Carol Sutherland Chadwick

Nov 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Carol Jean Sutherland Chadwick, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She worked at the Birmingham News until retirement. She was a life time member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church and Lake Forest Garden Club of Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Radney Chadwick; her parents; and her...

Jeanne Porter Holobaugh

Jeanne Porter Holobaugh

Nov 26, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Jeanne Porter Holobaugh, Age 81, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, T.Q. Holobaugh. Jeanne was a member of the Jubilee Pickers ,St. Lawrence Catholic Church and  a Pink Lady volunteer at Thomas Hospital. She is loved by many and will be...

Pamela MALBIS-KEULER

Pamela MALBIS-KEULER

Nov 25, 2016

MALBIS-KEULER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Pamela Malbis Keuler, Age 61, born in Farmington, New Mexico and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, George Malbis and a brother, Mark Malbis. Survivors include her husband, Bob Christensen of Orange Beach, AL; one daughter, Helen Anne Keuler McCollum of...

Amelia Newsom Wicker

Amelia Newsom Wicker

Nov 24, 2016

FOLEY, AL Amelia Newsom Wicker, age 71, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Thomas Newsom; brothers, Fon Newsom and George Newsom; sister, Eileen Cochran; one grandson; and two great granddaughters. She is survived by husband Ralph Wicker; her daughters, Alma Brown of Columbus, OH and Sherry...

Ann Jones Bradford

Ann Jones Bradford

Nov 24, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Ann Jones Bradford, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama died on Thursday, November 24, 2016, after an extended illness.  She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Woodlawn High School.  Though she was a real estate broker, her life’s focus was her faith and her family.  She was an excellent cook, seamstress and fisherman.  She loved...

Andrew "Drew" Shane Morgan

Andrew "Drew" Shane Morgan

Nov 23, 2016

Andrew “Drew” Shane Morgan, age 26, resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Drew was a devoted husband, loving father, son and brother. Drew lived life to the full. He had many passions in life which included hunting, fishing, hockey and surfing. He graduated from Robertsdale High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. He...

Anna Palazzolo

Anna Palazzolo

Nov 23, 2016

DAPHNE Anna Maria Palazzolo, age 80, a native of Italy and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.She is survived by her husband, Casimiro Palazzolo; 1 daughter, Cathy (James) Kacmarzyk 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Marisa, all of Daphne; 1 sister, Enza Gioia of Los Angeles, CA; a host of other loving relatives and friends.A Mass of Christian...

Robert Van Zandbergen

Robert Van Zandbergen

Nov 23, 2016

DAPHNE Robert Van Zandbergen, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, 23 November while under hospice care at Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Daphne, AL. Robert was born in Sanborn, IA on February 13, 1933, the son of Otto and Jennie Van Zandbergen. He was a graduate of Central High School in Sioux City, IA and graduated from Iowa State...

John "Max" Maxwell Wood

John "Max" Maxwell Wood

Nov 22, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL John Maxwell “Max” Wood, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Fairhope where he had resided for twenty-five years. Max was born to John Hackworth Wood and Olga Pope Wood in the small community of Dixon Mills in Marengo County. After serving four years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer, Max returned home and...

Albert "Blake" Bauer

Albert "Blake" Bauer

Nov 22, 2016

FAIRHOPE   Albert “Blake” Bauer, age 33, a resident of Fairhope, went into the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by Bobby Williams and Sylvia Bauer, his Maternal & Paternal Grandparents. Blake is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Hepler Bauer; 2 sons, Cameron Bauer and Cayden Bauer, all of Fairhope; mother,...

Warren Beall West

Warren Beall West

Nov 21, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Warren Beall West, age 97, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. He is preceded by his first wife, Mary Frances Carter West. He is survived by his wife, Margaret West of Daphne; daughters, Mary Ann Corte (Julio) of Daphne, Lynn West Berchelmann...