Obituaries

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

Leslie Buzbee

Leslie Buzbee

Oct 25, 2016

SPANISH FORT Leslie Buzbee, born July 7, 1925, age 91, a native of Baldwin County and a life-long resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at home with his family at his side. Mr. Buzbee was the owner and operator of Buzbee Fishing Camp.  He loved his family, friends and community.  If you ever needed to know...

Martin Helton, Jr.

Martin Helton, Jr.

Oct 24, 2016

PERDIDO BEACH, AL Martin Helton Jr, of Perdido Beach, Alabama slipped away from this earthly life to go to his eternal home, October 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Perry Helton and Velma Hancock and his wife Hazel Ann Helton. He is survived by his three daughters, Kathy Helton Danielson of Bastrop, TX, Tessie Helton...

Christine Rose

Christine Rose

Oct 21, 2016

DAPHNE, ALChristine Elizabeth Rose, age 75, resident of Robertsdale passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. She was a lifetime member of Vernant Park Baptist Church. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rose She is survived by three daughters, Christine (Will Hunt) of Robertsdale, Shannon (Ronald) Pierce of Daphne, Tami (Randall) Waddle of Loxley; one son, Richard Rose...

Ret. Commander Sgt. Major John Sloane

Ret. Commander Sgt. Major John Sloane

Oct 21, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Retired Commander Sargent Major John James Sloane, age 81, a native of Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Daphne, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016.John was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, retiring as a Commanding Sargent Major in the US Army after 30+ yrs.Visitation will be held Monday, October 24, 2016, 9:00AM until 10:00AM at...

Kathleen "Casey" Dooley

Kathleen "Casey" Dooley

Oct 20, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALCasey Dooley was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on July 23, 1961 to Mary Pearl Woods Dooley and Edward Moore Dooley. After graduating from East End Elementary Special Education Program in Middlesboro, Kentucky in 1982 Casey moved to South Alabama. Casey participated in Special Olympics throughout her life. She attended the ARCBC in Alabama and volunteered at many schools in...

Colonel John E Davis

Colonel John E Davis

Oct 19, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Colonel John E. Davis, U.S. Air Force, retired, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Fairhope Alabama. Col. Davis was born on July 4, 1929 at a coal-mining camp in Farmington, West Virginia, and graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1947. In 1948, he began a 29-year career in the U.S.A.F. He completed pilot training and...

Iola "Cotton" Graham

Iola "Cotton" Graham

Oct 18, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Iola “Cotton” Graham, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was a member of Magnolia Springs Wesleyan Church. Cotton will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey (Bubba) Graham; grandson, Kevin Krueger, and great granddaughter,...

Wayne Stanley Walter

Wayne Stanley Walter

Oct 15, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Wayne Stanley Walter, age 86, a longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Wayne worked for 40 years at South Central Bell. He is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Lola Walter of Daphne, three sons; Stan (Sarah) Walter of Spanish Fort Andy (Traci) Walter...

Jean Belue

Jean Belue

Oct 15, 2016

Jean Belue (nee Courtney), 76, an avid traveler and longtime prominent member of the Niceville, Fla., community, died on Oct. 15, 2016, in Silverhill, Ala. Jean and her late husband, Dr. Gerald E. Belue, spent much of their lives in Niceville, where he established a medical practice in 1969. An accomplished bridge-player, Jean had an adventurous spirit and loved nothing...

Margaret Owen

Margaret Owen

Oct 15, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Margaret Dorricott Owen born February 17, 1927, in Powderly, Alabama in her parent’s family home. She is the youngest of four children to Fredrick Dorricott, II and Mary Robinson Dorricott. She passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Mrs. Margaret Owen was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. She was fondly referred to as; “Mayor Margaret” of...

Weyman "Ricky" Maxson

Weyman "Ricky" Maxson

Oct 13, 2016

LILLIAN, AL. Weyman “Ricky” Maxson, Age 72, a native of Georgia and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was a meat cutter for twenty-five years, an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Deloris Ewing Maxson of Lillian, AL; three sons, Weyman R. (Vanessa) Maxson of Woodbury, GA,...

Janella Wood Pollard

Janella Wood Pollard

Oct 13, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Janella Wood Pollard, age 76, a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a graduate of Murphy High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Alabama. Janella taught at Craighead Elementary School and retired from St. Luke’s Episcopal School after 17 years. She was a member of St. James Episcopal...

Ora McNaughton Cone

Ora McNaughton Cone

Oct 12, 2016

Ora McNaughton Cone passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Ponte Vedra, Florida at the age of 88. She was a native of Greenville, Alabama, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama for many years and a resident of Ponte Vedre, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Cone, Sr. and a son, Edward Earl “Eddie” Cone,...

Michael Herbert Jansen

Michael Herbert Jansen

Oct 11, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Michael Herbert Jansen, age 65, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Jansen and brother, David Jansen. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Randy) Mitchell of Fairhope; mother, Pearline Jansen of Magnolia Springs, AL; grandchildren, Dylan Mitchell and Chris Harrison; sister, Suzanne (Keith) Douglas...

Justin Blane Sanders

Justin Blane Sanders

Oct 10, 2016

DAPHNE  Justin Blane Sanders, age 33, a life-long resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016.  He is a graduate of Daphne High School and currently attending Remington College in Mobile.  Justin is survived by his son, Collin Max Sanders of Birmingham; his mother, Cindy (Doug) Roberts; father, Max (Susie) Sanders, paternal grandmother, Jean McRaney, all of Daphne; 2...

Luther Lamar Baker

Luther Lamar Baker

Oct 9, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Luther Lamar Baker, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geri Baker. He is survived by his sons, Hilary Joe Baker (Russel M. Wilson) of Mobile, Terry Baker (Melissa) of Missouri, and Danny Ray Baker of Hanceville, AL; daughter, Barbara Atkinson of Gulf Port, MS;...

Bettye Olgetree Brown

Bettye Olgetree Brown

Oct 7, 2016

Gulf Shores, ALBetty Sue Brown, age 85, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Robertsdale. Mrs. Brown taught in the Elberta Public School System for 25 years. She was a member of Lagoon Baptist Church, where her late husband pastored from 1962-1964. Betty will be remembered for being a kind, generous and the sweetest person on earth. Her sense of...

Charles Hubert Rice

Charles Hubert Rice

Oct 7, 2016

Charles H. Rice, age 87, longtime resident of Summerdale, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Rice was a 22 year US Air Force veteran. He retired from Baldwin EMC with over 18 years of service. Charles was a former Director of the Baldwin Baptist Camp, member of Baldwin Baptist Builders, Baldwin Disaster Relief, American Red Cross...

Laine Noland Keller

Laine Noland Keller

Oct 6, 2016

Keller Lillian, AL Laine Noland Keller, age 98, a resident of Lillian, AL., passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Laine was a World War II Veteran,a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 217, College Park, Maryland. He was a loving family man. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Margie Keller...

Barbara Marie "Babs" Teem

Barbara Marie "Babs" Teem

Oct 6, 2016

TEEM FOLEY, AL Barbara Marie “Babs” Teem, age 79, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Kenneth Teem of Foley Children; Lauri (Joe) Hall of Davisville, FL Martin Teem of Bon Secour, AL 6 grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Eubanks , Wade Hall, Cory Hall, Jon (Barbara) Teem, David (Melissa) Teem,...