Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Howard Wade Knapp, a resident of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 66.

Wade retired from the Tallahassee Democrat.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hanson Knapp. His survivors include his sister, Jennifer Knapp Pappas; brothers, Melvin Knapp and Terry Scott (Lisa) Knapp, all of Fairhope; niece, Andrea Jernigan (Bobby); nephews,...

May 10, 2023

Michael Vernon Bruhn, age 66, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away May 10th, 2023.

 

Michael was born August 10th, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Elberta School and graduated from Foley High School. He was an inaugural student of Pensacola Christian College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  He worked at Roman J....

May 9, 2023

Mary Ann Ghent Moles, born in New Jersey and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 86.

She lived on Long Island and married her husband, Edwin W. Moles on May 12, 1956. She was a housewife and school bus driver for 12 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 9, 2023

Cody Duane “Goldie” McGoldrick Cody was born on August 30, 1984, in Fort Worth, TX., passed away on May 9, 2023 unexpectedly. Cody graduated from Central Baldwin Christian School and went on to study Welding at Bessemer State and then Joined the Army in 2010, after leaving the Army in 2014 Cody began a career in Marine Construction and has...

May 9, 2023

William “Bill” L. Toney of McDonough, Ga passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Louis and Floy Allene Toney and his siblings Robert, Dorothy (Sis) and Jackie Toney. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Toney; children, Christopher Anthony, Rodney Toney, Russell Toney, Richard Toney, Kimberly McCormack, and Candice Maness. He...

May 7, 2023

Mary Alida Taylor, born and raised in Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 84. She graduated from Fairhope High School and attended Springhill College and received a nursing degree. She was a beloved Mama and Grandmother, and will be missed by all. She was predeceased in death by her son, Jerald E. Taylor. Mary...

May 6, 2023

Gordon Lee Benik, age 81, a resident of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Gordon loved to cast from the Fairhope pier and he was a chemist for Ideal Cement, Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Elva Benik; sister, Alva Diane Benik and brother, Alan Benik....

May 5, 2023

Ollie Bernadine “Dean” Brazzel, age 87, a resident of Loxley, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dean was an avid outdoors person and she loved fishing, bird watching, gardening, and maintaining her lawn. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Glover; grandson, Buggar Glover and 10 siblings. She...

May 5, 2023

Edward S. Stone, III, 85, avid golfer, gin rummy player, and proud graduate of the University of Alabama (where he played drums in the Million Dollar Band) passed away May 5, 2023, at his Fairhope home after a brief illness.

After graduation, Ed served in the U.S. Navy for three years and then acquired and expanded a successful pharmaceutical R&D,...

May 3, 2023

May 2, 2023

SPANISH FORT, AL We are sad to announce the passing of Bobbie Rose Caruthers, a resident of Westminster Village Spanish Fort, AL at the age of 85 on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Carlton Caruthers of Spanish Fort, their daugther Lisa Pigott (Chris) of Bogalusa, LA, and her grandson Gerald Milton (Rachel), and great-granddaughter Aria...

May 2, 2023

READY DAPHNE, AL Kenneth Wayne Ready, age 74, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife Sharon Ready. He is survived by his children: Steven W. (Lori) Ready, Shannon M. Ready all of Daphne, AL; granddaughter, Taylor Ready, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the...

May 2, 2023

Freddie (Mae) Harris Young, age 78, a native and longtime resident of Daphne, went home Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Freddie was a 1962 graduate of the Baldwin County Training School (BCTS) and later served as board member during and after the formation of the BCTS Museum and Heritage Fest. She was a dedicated member of the KPCLA Court 170 for...

May 1, 2023

Barter Spanish Fort, AL Barry Edward Barter, age 63, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home. Barry grew up in Fairhope, Alabama and was a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama. Barry was a graduate of the University of Alabama where he majored in finance. Barry had a long career in banking and waste management and played a major...

May 1, 2023

WISE FAIRHOPE, AL Pamela Byrd Wise, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. Pamela was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Wise of Fairhope; son, Richard Thomas Wise of Nashville, TN; daughters, Pamela Wise (Jason) Garner of Fairhope,...

May 1, 2023

 Walter Moore, Crook, Jr., age 77, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

 

Walter served a long career in law enforcement, within many different branches and roles within each branch.  He served as the former President of the State and Local Chapter of the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police and most recently served as the...

Apr 30, 2023

Christine Nelson Lawson born (Zadie Christine Nelson) August 19, 1922, in Fayette, AL ended her 100 years, 8 months and 11 days here on earth on April 30, 2023. She is survived by one sister (Nell), three children (Betty, Eva, Rick), five grandchildren (Christy, Jimmy, Michelle, Melissa, Kim), six great-grandchildren (Jessica, Hunter, Brooke, Taylor, Madelyn, Raylan), and one great-great grandson...

Apr 30, 2023

Emily Jane Fowler Uritsky, of Spanish Fort Alabama passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 80. Emily was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. Emily is preceded in death by her father Leldon Billy Fowler SR, her mother Delene Stephens Fowler Rawson, her brother Leldon Billy Fowler JR and her...

Apr 29, 2023

BARR DAPHNE, AL Frank Davis Barr, age 90, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 Frank was born September 24, 1932 in Selma, Al. He was a veteran in the United States Army serving in the Korean War, Unit 865 AAA AW BN SP. He married the love of his life Ruthie Nall in 1961. He...

Apr 29, 2023

FONTAINE GULF SHORES, AL Myrtle DeEtte Fontaine, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Callaway Rhodes; sisters, Emilee (Deedle) Potter, and Rochelle Wigstrom. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roy (Bubba) Fontaine, children; Nancy Lynn (Donnie) York, Nona Lee (David) Bergeron,...