Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Charles Ivey Wrape
Jan 13, 2014
WRAPE ELBERTA, AL. Charles Ivey Wrape, Age 80, a native of Rockingham, N.C; and a resident of Elberta, AL. passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at his residence. He was owner and operator of Wolfbay Lodge for 40 years. He was a US veteran serving in the Viet Nam and Korean wars, he was a chief parachute rigger of...
Russell Wayne Ford
Jan 13, 2014
SPANISH FORT Russell Wayne Ford, age 81 a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Rus was born to George & Marie (Moeller) Ford on November 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He married Julie (Proctor) Ford on September 26, 1956 in Waukegan, IL. He served in the USAF, followed by a decorated 33 year career with the...
Edna Amelia Keller
Jan 12, 2014
KELLER FAIRHOPE, AL. Edna Amelia Keller, Age 75, born in Mobile, AL; and a resident of Fairhope, AL; passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 . She was a graduate of Judson College. She received her Masters of Religious Education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and also graduated from the Mobile College School of Nursing . Ms. Keller was...
Betty Lou Heinecke
Jan 12, 2014
HEINECKE LILLIAN, AL Betty Lou Heinecke was born on May 31, 1929, in Aurora, Ill., the only child of Adolph and Harriet (Kossert) Castens. On Jan. 12, 2014, she passed on to her heavenly home as her husband and other family members read scripture and sang her favorite hymns. Betty devoted her life in humble service to her Lord and...
Lynda Kay Little Purdon
Jan 12, 2014
DAPHNELynda Kay Little Purdon, age 66, a native of Pontotoc, MS. and a resident of Daphne passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Lynda was a school bus driver for Orange Beach Elementary School, where she retired in 2010. She loved all her children at Orange Beach Elementary along with their...
Doris Louise Black Wilson
Jan 12, 2014
SPANISH FORT Doris Black Wilson, age 80, born April 26, 1933 in Covington County, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson, her parents, Leo and Ella Mae Black, 6 brothers, Otto, Hazel, Carl, Wilmer, Donnie and O’Neal Black. ...
Arnold Martin Brodbeck
Jan 10, 2014
BRODBECK, JR. FAIRHOPE, AL Arnold Martin Brodbeck, Jr., age 91, resident of Point Clear passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. Mr. Brodbeck was a US Navy veteran serving as a pilot during WWII. He was a founding member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Brodbeck. He is survived by his daughter, Beth...
Lorie Shalynn Barbour
Jan 9, 2014
BARBOUR CHICKASAW, AL. Lorie Shalynn Barbour, Age 40, born in Mobile and a resident of Chickasaw, AL; passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at a local hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Madey and her father, Alex Barbour of Daphne, AL; parents, Ray and Cathy Davis of Chickasaw, AL; one sister, Nikki(Clayton) Collins of Robertsdale, AL; one brother,...
Philip Miller
Jan 9, 2014
MILLER, SR. DAPHNE, AL. Philip Lewis Miller, Sr., Age 91, a native of St. Louis, MO., and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sofia Cucullu Miller, three children, Martha Mary Miller, Carol Miller Bolling and Philip Lewis Miller, Jr. Survivors include two daughters,...
Mildred Howell Beck
Jan 5, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred Howell Beck, age 97, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2014. Mildred was born and grew up in Reform, Alabama, the oldest daughter of Lemuel Jasper and Annie Williams Howell. Her father was a teacher, principal and later superintendent of education in Pickens County. She was the devoted wife of James M. Beck for 41 years until his...
Wayne Harbison
Dec 28, 2013
FAIRHOPE Steven Wayne Harbison, age 60, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 28th, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gwen Harbison; sons, Chris (Jamie) Harbison, Patrick Harbison; grandchildren, Elijah, Morgen, Branden, Codie; brother, Ray (Margaret) Harbison; sister, Janice (Eddie) Young, Susie (Rick) Klein; numerous nieces, nephews, family and cherished friends....
Cleo L. Andrews, Jr.
Dec 28, 2013
Cleo L. Andrews, Jr. age 68, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL., passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013.A memorial service was held at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church Tuesday, December 31, 2013. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98 DAPHNE, AL 36526 (251)625-2900www.wolfefuneralhomes.com
Jeanette J. Danisch
Dec 28, 2013
SPANISH FORT, AL. Jeanette J. Danisch, native of Chicago, IL, resident of Westminster Village since 2000, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Mrs. Danisch worked many years as a bridal consultant, she was an avid bridge player and loved ballroom dancing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Danisch. Survivors include two daughters, JoEllen Leonard of Spanish...

Jerome Carmelo Monti
Dec 27, 2013
MONTI GULF SHORES, AL Jerome Carmelo Monti, age 89, a longtime resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was a commercial fisherman in the shrimping industry for numerous years. He loved spending time with his family and friends , especially Joe and Betty Zanetti, and Buck and Jewel Keith. Jerome is...
Vivian Nelson Immel
Dec 27, 2013
DAPHNE, AL Vivian Nelson Immel, age 72, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2013. Vivian was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Elwood Immel; son, Christopher Lee Immel; and sister, Gertrude Ashley. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Immel of Daphne; two sons, Patrick...
Cleston Samuel Sinyard
Dec 26, 2013
SINYARD ELBERTA, AL Cleston Samuel Sinyard, age 90, a native of Cullman, AL and a longtime resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Mr. Sinyard was a War War 11 Veteran and a knife maker. Cleston Samuel Sinyard was preceded in death by his son Avron Sinyard, and a grandson, Charles “Chuckie” Sinyard. Savivors include his wife...
Lieselotte H. Windham
Dec 26, 2013
SPANISH FORT, AL. Mrs. Lieselotte H. Windham, born July 24, 1938 in Schweinfurt, Germany, died peacefully with family members at her side on December 26, 2013. The joys in her life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren She loved cooking, Alabama football and real country music. She is survived by her husband, John Windham; son, Martin (Nancy) Windham; daughter, Michelle;...
Mary Katherine Foreman
Dec 23, 2013
FOREMAN DAPHNE, AL Mary Katherine Foreman, age 88, longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born in Union City, TN to Louis S. and Icie Mae Luten. Before retirement, Mrs. Foreman was a longtime employee of the original Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile. She was...
Vera Saye
Dec 21, 2013
SAYE SPANISH FORT, AL Vera Saffen Saye, age 87, a long-time resident of Baldwin County, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. In her lifetime she was an avid golfer, bridge player, enjoyed working in her yard and especially loved cooking for her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...
Wesley Strauley
Dec 21, 2013
STRAULEY FAIRHOPE, AL Major Wesley E. Strauley, (USMC Retired), was born on October 11, 1919 near Chicago, IL in DuPage County and passed away December 21, 2013 at the age of 94. Major Strauley was a resident of Fairhope for almost 50 years. Throughout the years he was active in numerous civic and military organizations. He served in varying capacities...