Obituaries

Dec 25, 2022

Bessie McClure Murray, 94, a native of Lottie, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Bessie was preceded in death by her son Buddy McClure and a daughter Faye Gordon. She is survived by; her husband of 35 years, Robert Murray of Spanish Fort, AL; children, Geraldine Scott of Spanish Fort, Kenneth (Janet)...

Dec 24, 2022

Delora Meads Mclaughlin of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on December 24, 2022, after an extended illness. Delora was preceded in death by her son Stephen Mclaughlin of Leeds, AL. She is survived by her son Brian Mclaughlin of Birmingham, AL. Born January 9, 1938 in Leeds, AL, Delora attended Leeds City Schools, graduating in 1956. She would go on to...

Dec 23, 2022

William “Ed” Edward Hudson, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. (CPL). Ed was a member of the Eastern Shore Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Atha...

Dec 22, 2022

BLOUNT DAPHNE, AL Shirley L Blount, 73, a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband William D Blount and sister Sydney Bledsoe. She is survived by 2 daughters, Angela (Erik) Weekley of Biloxi, MS, Sadie (Kyle) Means of Robertsdale, AL; 1 son William (Sandie)...

Dec 21, 2022

Dr. John Boyd Douglas Sr., age 88, a long-time resident of south Alabama, died Wednesday December 21st, 2022. Dr. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Lee and Barney Douglas, and his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Douglas. Dr. Douglas is survived by his three children: Boyd (Largay) Douglas of Battles Wharf, Alabama, Michael (Murray) Douglas of...

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Dec 18, 2022

James Allen Campbell, age 80, a native of Waukegan, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan and an avid Alabama fan. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Campbell. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Ivy Marlene Campbell of Fairhope; son, Jon...

Dec 17, 2022

EJ Spence, 34, of Gulf Shores, Al. passed away on December 17, 2022. EJ was a graduate of Gulf Shores High School and worked operating his family businesses. EJ loved his family and loved his friends as if they were family. His smile was infectious, had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and his laugh will never be...

Dec 17, 2022

MAURICE HOCQUARD FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Maurice J. Hocquard, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. A private memorial will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD. FAIRHOPE AL. 36532 (251) 990-7775

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Dec 16, 2022

Deborah Dianne Parks was born on May 30, 1961 in Meridian, Mississippi. Debbie grew up in Meridian, and then resided in Brandon, Starkville, West Point, and Austin, Texas, before moving to Fairhope, Alabama, where she passed away on December 16, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family in the end. Debbie enjoyed many years growing a...

Dec 14, 2022

Dec 14, 2022

In Loving Memory of Charles “Chuck” Michael Skanes who passed away on December 14, 2022, after a short illness. Born to Charles Henry Skanes and Iris Huff on October 15, 1945, in Farmington Maine, he was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1963 and completed two years of college before enlisting in the United...

Dec 13, 2022

Dec 13, 2022

John David Bethea, Jr., age 42, a resident of Seminole, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

David was a loving husband and father, an amazing brother, and the perfect son. He was a very talented drummer and musician. His musical talents were God-given. David was a member of Church at Central, where he played the drums in the...

Dec 12, 2022

Dec 12, 2022

Carrol Robert “Rob” Stewart, Jr, age 62, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. He was an active member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. Rob was an avid Auburn fan and was a walking music encyclopedia. Rob was preceded in death by his father, a brother, and his wife, Jill Chambless Stewart. He is survived by...

Dec 11, 2022

BODMAN DAPHNE, ALABAMA Jane Ann Buford Bodman, a resident of Daphne Alabama since 1978, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Jane made so many friends through her bridge activities and her membership in a ladies Mardi Gras society. She loved to travel and read a book nightly. She started every day with a fresh brewed cup of coffee. Jane...

Dec 10, 2022

Joseph Harold Hearon, 89, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on December 10, 2022. Joe (Bill) was born on March 21, 1933, to Robert and Chaste Hearon in Thomasville, Alabama. He graduated from Thomasville High School and joined the Navy in 1951 and was assigned to the USS Passumpsic. He fought in the Korean War and talked fondly of the travels...