Obituaries

Dec 26, 2022

Richard Bond, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born in Union Springs, AL to R.E. Bond and Myrtle Vinson. He graduated from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University and became an ordained Methodist Minister. He also graduated from Yale University, School of Divinity, with a PHD in Philosophy. He taught...

Dec 26, 2022

Dec 26, 2022

BRUHN ELBERTA, AL Dorothy Marie Deiss Bruhn, 87, a resident of Elberta passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Mary Deiss; her husband, Vernon Albert Bruhn, and a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Bruhn. She is survived by her children, Karen (Ken) Zacharias, Michael (Octavia) Bruhn all of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Naomi Bruhn...

Dec 26, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the passing of our sweet friend, Marianne Lancaster. On December 26, 2022, she went home to be with the Lord. Marianne inspired us to be better listeners, to love people, to cook, to travel, to have an opinion, to be a loyal BAMA fan and to care for...

Dec 25, 2022

POOLE SPANISH FORT, AL Odiezell Poole, 89, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Played basketball in High School and College and was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, and an avid quiltor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Poole and son, John Riley Poole. She is survived by her...

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

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 14, 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...