Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Charles Ryan Woods
Aug 2, 2021
Charles Ryan Woods, age 38, a lifelong resident of Mexia, passed away August 2, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Charles Eugene and Debbie Hale Woods of Mexia; sister, Crystal Woods Leiterman of Elberta; niece, Carlie Leiterman of Elberta; loving caregiver, Daisy Rudolph; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Free...
Frederick Irvin Boone
Aug 1, 2021
Frederick Irvin Boone April 19, 1944 – August 1, 2021 Born in Gulfport, MS, Rick was the first of five children born to Lester and Joy Boone. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Fairhope, AL where Rick was raised. He graduated from University Military School in 1961; and then went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from...
Donald Arthur Hirz
Aug 1, 2021
Donald Arthur Hirz, 93, a resident of Elberta passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
He was a lifelong resident of Elberta and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He was an avid bowler, umpire and was dedicated to Camp Dixie.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leota Hirz and nephew, James Nelson.
He is survived by...
James Paul Scott
Aug 1, 2021
James Paul Scott, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Scott of Fairhope; daughter, Angela (Gene) Hernandez of Katy, TX; son, James Scott of Walker, LA; sisters, Mary Ellen (James) Baker of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Susan...
Alice Sapp
Aug 1, 2021
Alice Sapp, 63, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. No services will be held at this time.
Margaret Lee McGinnis Lowry
Aug 1, 2021
Margaret Lee McGinnis Lowry died in Fairhope, Alabama on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on May 26, to Marie Rogers McGinnis and Percy Lee McGinnis. She was married for 54 years to William M. Lowry, Jr.
After graduating from Greenwood High School, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi before...
Carol Denise Howard
Aug 1, 2021
Carol Denise Howard, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held on August 9, 2021 at 11:00am at The Garden at Bella Sera 25049 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551. The family will receive family and friends at 10:00am. Masks required. In lieu of flowers, please donate...
Elizabeth "Ann" Ward
Jul 31, 2021
Elizabeth “Ann” Ward, age 85, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 31, 2021. Ann is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Ward of Fairhope; children and grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Private graveside services to be held. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)...
Phillip Eugene Garner
Jul 31, 2021
Phillip Eugene Garner “Phil”, age 52, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Phil was a dedicated and loving husband, father and son. He loved BIG and found joy in God’s plan throughout all of life’s circumstances. Phil was preceded in death by his father, Gene Garner; and sister, Jeannie Garner. He is survived by his...
Oveida Hague
Jul 28, 2021
Oveida Dolly Hague, 94, a resident of Elberta passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She owned and showed antique cars and enjoyed entertaining her grandchildren. She loved to dance and she read a book every few days. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Lois Hague and Evelyn Wyman. She is survived by her, sons, Leo (Wanda) Ramos,...
Carla Marie Morris
Jul 28, 2021
Carla Marie Morris, 31, a resident of Daphne passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter, Adalynn Faye Pope; parents, Sam and Lynn Morris; sister, Jennifer Saylor (Landon); nieces, Victoria, Angelina and Jenavecia Saylor; many other loving relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Carla's life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 7, 2021...
Robert "Butch" G. Mason, Jr.
Jul 27, 2021
Robert “Butch” Gaines Mason, Jr., age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Butch was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired from the Alabama State Docks, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Denny Mason of Fairhope; son, William Shane Mason (Connie) of Fairhope;...
Diane Williams Wanker
Jul 27, 2021
Diane Williams Wanker, age 76, a native of Long Beach, Mississippi and resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A graduate of Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, Mississippi, Diane retired from the United States Federal Probation Office. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Diane was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ruby Jordan Ojeda
Jul 26, 2021
Ruby F. Jordan Ojeda passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marengo County and was a resident of Summerdale.
Mrs. Ojeda worked for the U.S Government in several capacities over 33 years, spending her retirement years traveling, gardening and loving her family. She was a sweet-spirited Southern lady who...
Thomas Martin Hogan
Jul 25, 2021
Thomas Martin Hogan was born in Chicago on May 10, 1939 and lived there and loved it until 2007 when he relocated to Fairhope. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Martin Hogan, his mother, Irene Burke Hogan, his brother, James, and his nephew, Daniel. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Joanne; brother, Robert (Fran); children,...
Kay Bradley
Jul 25, 2021
Kay Daughdrill Gay Bradley passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Daphne chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Viola Ruth Johnston
Jul 25, 2021
Viola Burmeister Johnston, age 80, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Vi was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was a Registered Nurse at Thomas Hospital for 25 years. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katie Burmeister; brother, Fritz Burmeister; and sisters-in-law, Liz Burmeister and Bonnie...
James Edward "Ed" Fondren, Sr.
Jul 24, 2021
James Edward “Ed” Fondren, Sr., 76, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Ed was an avid Alabama fan, fisherman, and hunter. He is loved and will be missed by his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Fondren of Fairhope; cherished daughter, Traci (Wesley) Yoakum of Fairhope; devoted son, Jimmy (Tammy) Fondren of...
Patricia Kaiser Chapman
Jul 23, 2021
Patricia Kaiser Chapman, 87, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.
She is survived by two daughters: Susan (Mike) Crist of Eden Prairie, MN, and Patricia Morey of Fairhope, AL; one son: John (Carola) Chapman of Stockholm, Sweden; five grandchildren: Karen, Katherine, Kirstan, Anna, and Jennifer; and six great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held...
Richard Obed Weikleenget
Jul 23, 2021
Richard Obed Weikleenget, 73, a resident of Foley, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Weikleenget of Foley; son Rick (Monica) Weikleenget of Woodville, Florida; daughter, Wendy (Jason) Godwin of Lillian; two grandchildren, Cody and Cora; sister, Shirley Holguin of Seabrook, Texas; brother, Alan (Melanie) Weikleenget.
A memorial service will...