Obituaries

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

Carol Rogers Bennett

Carol Rogers Bennett

Dec 15, 2012

FAIRHOPE Carol (Rogers) Bennett, age 69, a talented artist in several mediums, passed away surrounded by her children, December 15, 2012 in Fairhope, AL after a valiant two-year fight against cancer. Carol was born in Cleveland, OH to Fred Rogers and Gladys Smith (both preceding her in death). In death, she joins her “forever love” and husband Thomas Arthur Bennett....

Myrtle Copeland Turner Harrison

Myrtle Copeland Turner Harrison

Dec 14, 2012

MOBILE Myrtle Copeland Turner Harrison, age 96, a former resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Mobile, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Turner and J. V. Harrison; children, Fred Turner and Sylvia Jacobs. She is survived by her grandchildren, Brian (Linda) Forrest of Mobile, Jason (Mary Ann) Turner of...

Anna Marie Manley

Anna Marie Manley

Dec 12, 2012

Manley Elberta Anna Marie Manley,80, a native of Elberta, passed away on December 12, 2012 at her home after a sudden illness. Born to Fred and Elsa Noltensmeier and raised in the farm home of her parents, Anna Marie learned the work of the home and fields under their loving guidance. She carried the love of these labors throughout her...

Bennie Oran Mullins

Bennie Oran Mullins

Dec 9, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL Bennie Oran Mullins, age 83, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine Bragg Mullins, of Spanish Fort, AL; children, Ridg Mullins and his wife Beth of Snellville, GA, Rene’ Bell and her husband Curtis of Spanish...

Hazel Collins Callaway

Hazel Collins Callaway

Dec 8, 2012

DAPHNE Hazel Collins Callaway, age 90, a native of Mobile and a longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. Hazel was a graduate of Convent of Mercy in Mobile.  In her early years, she worked at Brookly Field Air Force Base, before moving to Baldwin County and becoming a secretary at Christ the King Catholic Church for...

Cameron Michael Boothe

Cameron Michael Boothe

Dec 3, 2012

SPANISH FORT Cameron Michael Boothe, Age 45, a native of Foley and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Monday, December 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Donnie Boothe and his Father, Greene Rogellia. Cameron is survived by his Mother, Kitty (James) Akins of Spanish Fort; Sisters, Laura Boothe of Elberta, Sharon Daniels of Birmingham, Jill...

Kenneth Wilfred Cramton, Sr.

Kenneth Wilfred Cramton, Sr.

Nov 30, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL. Kenneth W. Cramton, Age 89, born 6-12-23, a native of Michigan and a resident of Daphne, Alabama for 54 years and later8 years in Fairhope. Mr. Cramton is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mildred Polly Cramton. He was a former Deputy Collectorin charge of Marine Work at seven ports of entry in the Mobile...

Mildred Kathryn Roubik

Mildred Kathryn Roubik

Nov 30, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Mildred Kathryn Roubik, age 89, born in New York City, NY, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. She is survived by her son, John (Sandy) Roubik of Fairhope, AL, f our grandchildren, Jack, Jonathan, Mary, Teresa, three great grandchildren, brother, Joe Patrick Klein of Silverhill, AL, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will...

A. I. "Teal" Corte, Jr.

A. I. "Teal" Corte, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   A. I. “Teal” Corte, Jr., age 74, a life long resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Mr. Corte was preceded in death by his parents, A. I., Sr. and Loree Steadham Corte, and his sister Madeline Corte Berglin. He is survived by his sons, A. I. “Teal” Corte III and his wife Dana, Del A....

Norman Portis Havens, Jr.

Norman Portis Havens, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

DAPHNE Norman Portis Havens, Jr. age 91, a native of Fontainebleau, MS and a long time resident of Daphne, AL. passed this life Wednesday, November 28, 2012 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Norman P. Havens, Sr. and Elizabeth Bragg Havens and his brother William R. Havens. Mr. Havens retired from the L&N/CSX railroad...

Sylvia Melton

Sylvia Melton

Nov 28, 2012

MELTON   Sylvia Melton, age 66, a native Jefferson, SC, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She is preceded in death by, son Marty Robin Jackson, mother Eva Arehart, and father Emzie Melton. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Smith of Columbia, SC, grandsons, Austin, Jacob, and Cameron Smith of Columbia, SC , sisters,...

Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr.

Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

SUMMERDALE, AL Woodrow Wilson Watson, Jr., age 73, native of Pensacola and resident of Summerdale passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Peterson Watson; a son, Woodrow Wilson (Terrie) Watson, III; five daughters, Deborah Johnson, Susan (Joey) Bullinger, Karen (Dana) Thompson, Tani (Damon) Middleton, Tara (Lewis) Smith; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers,...

Joseph "Burke" Hanson

Joseph "Burke" Hanson

Nov 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE   Joseph “Burke” Hanson, age 87, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Zolner Lowery Hanson.   Memorial services will be held at Brenity Assisted Living, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00am.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698...

Wendell Charles Phillips, Sr.

Wendell Charles Phillips, Sr.

Nov 25, 2012

LILLIAN, AL Wendell Charles Phillips, age 84, born near Cullman, AL and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. During his early childhood his family moved to Fairhope. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1947. He married his childhood sweetheart, Anna Louise Pierce, on March 16, 1950. Shortly after...

Cheryl Kay Shutt

Cheryl Kay Shutt

Nov 25, 2012

SHUTT FOLEY Cheryl Kay Shutt, age 52, born in California and a resident of Foley, AL. passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Mrs. Shutt was co-owner of Joe the Shrimp man. She is survived by her husband Joe Shutt of Foley, AL, three daughters Christina (David) Bethea of Gulf Shores, AL, Linda (Johnny) Taylor of Seminole, AL and April (Albert)...

Nicklous Frank

Nicklous Frank

Nov 25, 2012

FRANK LILLIAN, AL Mr. Nicklous Frank, age 72, born in Elberta, AL and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Mr. Frank was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. He was in the Construction Industry for over 40 years. He was superintendent with Opus South Construction Company in Pensacola, FL. He is survived by his...

Leon "Lee" Brown Van Dam

Leon "Lee" Brown Van Dam

Nov 23, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Leon  “Lee” Brown Van Dam, age 82, was a native of Mt. Clements , MI and resident of Daphne.  His spirit broke free and flew away to be with God,  Friday, November 23, 2012.  Lee attended Mt. Clements , MI schools and Wayne University , Detroit , MI .  He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Scott Jeffrey Ward

Scott Jeffrey Ward

Nov 23, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL   Deputy Scott Jeffrey Ward, age 47, born in Biloxi, MS, and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012.  Scott had been with the Baldwin County Sheriff Department for 15 years and was a member of the US Coast Guard Reserve PSU Unit 308 Maritime Enforcement Second Class Petty Officer (ME2).  Scott loved his family...

Ruth Ann Brodbeck

Ruth Ann Brodbeck

Nov 22, 2012

POINT CLEAR, AL   Ruth Ann Brodbeck, age 84, born in Mobile, Alabama and resident of Point Clear, Alabama passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012. She is survived by her husband, John E. Brodbeck, Sr., son, John E. Brodbeck, Jr., daughter, Debbie Ellis (David), all of Point Clear, Alabama, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends....

Rose D'Anna Lambert

Rose D'Anna Lambert

Nov 22, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Rose D’Anna Lambert, age 87, resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lambert Rose is survived by many loving friends and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at...