Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Bessie Katherine Thompson
Mar 5, 2017
Bessie Katherine Garrick Thompson May 25, 1925 - March 5, 2017 Katherine Thompson, a native of Grove Hill and longtime resident of Fairhope, died peacefully at home in the early hours of Sunday, March 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Larimore Garrick; her husband of 61 years Ernest Bonham “Tommy” Thompson; and eleven...
Jo-Ann Gaston
Mar 5, 2017
MOBILE, ALMs. Jo-Ann Gaston, age 74 of Mobile, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born Hunter Jo-Ann Cole in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the daughter of Hunter and Bonnie Cole on March 19, 1942. Jo-Ann established her family with Bob Hardy, Jr. on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and had two children, Hunter and Jill...
Jean Frances Diesa
Mar 4, 2017
FAIRHOPE, AL Jean Frances Diesa, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Diesa and children Carmen Diesa and Frances Xavier. She is survived by her children, Lynn Kollar, Michael Diesa, Denise Delzotto, and Lisa Beech; grandchildren, Alicia Morissette, Louis Kollar, Jean Marie Sarro, Marino Delzotto,...
Charlotte Evans
Mar 4, 2017
Charlotte Martin Evans, Age 78 a native of Enterprise, AL and a resident of Silverhill, AL passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Claude Raymond Evans, a step- son, Kirk Nathan Evans and a sister, Barbara Andrews. Survivors include one daughter, Kelly Evans of Silverhill, AL; one son, Kevin...
Eleanor P Harpe
Mar 4, 2017
Eleanor P. Harpe, age 96, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Harpe. Mrs. Harpe is survived by her nephew, George Powers of Fairhope; niece, Eleanor Powers of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Mrs. Harpe furthered her education by...
William "Bill" Archie Morris
Mar 3, 2017
William “Bill” Archie Morris, age 96, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, March 3, 2017. Bill was born and raised in Frisco City, Alabama. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 and was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Assigned to the 5th Air Force during WWII, he served for three years in the...
Jean McCracken
Mar 3, 2017
GULF SHORES, ALJean McCracken, age 80 of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on March 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Darwin McCracken, Sr. last November. Jean is survived by a daughter, Jeanny (Gilpin) and husband, Eddy of Salem, VA; a son, Richard and wife, Dedra of Helena, AL; grandchildren...
Edward Gene Adams
Mar 3, 2017
Mr. Edward Gene Adams, a native of Daphne, AL., departed this life March 3, 2017 at a local hospital. Born July 25, 1941 to Mr. & Mrs. William Selene and Elizabeth Bell Crawford Adams. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted son, Mr. Edward Eugene Adams and a loving daughter, Mrs. Darlene (Dale) Smith, both of Daphne, AL, Ms....
William "Bill" Archie Morris
Mar 3, 2017
William “Bill” Archie Morris, age 96, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, March 3, 2017. Bill was born and raised in Frisco City, Alabama. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 and was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Assigned to the 5th Air Force during WWII, he served for three years in the...
Michele L. Gaydorus
Mar 1, 2017
ORANGE BEACH, ALMichele L. Gaydorus (nee McNulty) of Orange Beach, AL, passed peacefully on March 1, 2017 after a long illness with her devoted husband Frank at her side.Michele was born August 29, 1943 in Buffalo, NY. Her family moved and settled in Binghamton, NY, where as a teen she studied ballet and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. She...
Rocco Valluzzo, Jr.
Feb 28, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALRocco Charles Valluzzo, Jr died peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama February 28, 2017. Mr. Valluzzo was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Dr. R C Valluzzo, a former dentist and one of the original McDonalds franchise owners and Mickie Shilling Valluzzo. Mr. Valluzzo graduated from Baton Rouge Catholic High and attended Baylor University before becoming himself an...
Ida Ruth "Tot" Brantley
Feb 27, 2017
DAPHNE, ALABAMA Ida Ruth “Tot” Brantley, age 94, a lifelong resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017.Ida was a retired registered nurse and had a longtime career at the Jordan Clinic, Bay Medical Clinic and Mercy Medical. After retirement, she was an active volunteer with Catholic Social Services, Mercy Medical, Red Cross, Daphne Museum, Christ The King Altar...
Billie Wayne Wagner
Feb 27, 2017
WAGNER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Billie Wayne Wagner, age 83, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. He retired from the US Air Force, served in the Vietnam and Korean War, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 4190, Decatur, AL., American Legion in Foley, and the DAV in Foley, AL., He is preceded in death by his...
Michael McInnis Thomas
Feb 27, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALMichael McInnis Thomas, “Pops”, a life-long resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by beloved family and friends. Michael was the true example of a family man who enjoyed being on the water, Auburn football, and cooking for loved ones. Michael was involved in the development of this community, including being on the...
Helen Trione Callaway
Feb 27, 2017
DAPHNE, ALHelen Trione Callaway, a resident of William F. Green Veterans Home passed away February 27, 2017.She is predeceased by her husband Bobby Callaway and by her son, David Callaway.Survivors include her son, Butch and his wife Virlinda of Daphne and David’s wife Melissa and grandchildren Caitlyn, Dylan, and Nathan of Daphne and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.She was dedicated...
Richard A Horn
Feb 25, 2017
SUMMERDALE, ALRichard Arney Horn, age 75, native of Texas and a resident of Summerdale, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017.Richard was a US Marine Corp veteran and retired pipe fitter. He always enjoyed living close to the water and spending time with his family. Richard was a strong man of faith and read his bible every day.He was preceded in...
Henry Robbins
Feb 25, 2017
Henry Warren Robbins, age 84, a native of Columbia, Mississippi and a resident of Fairhope for nearly 50 years, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. Mr. Robbins joined the United States Air Force from High School and served with distinction stationed in Germany. After leaving the Air Force, he later joined State Farm Insurance Company in 1960, earning numerous awards...
Sammie White Rice
Feb 24, 2017
SUMMERDALE, ALSammie Lee White RiceAugust 16, 1930 – February 24, 2017The youngest born to J.B. and Addie Lee White in Birmingham, AL. She married Charles Rice of Summerdale, AL. She went everywhere her Air Force husband went for 22 ½ years. They retired to Baldwin County, AL in 1971, and joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1972. She worked alongside the...
Lois Virginia Lawrence
Feb 22, 2017
DAPHNE, ALLois “Virginia” Lawrence, age 79, a native of Starkville, MS and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with her family at her side.She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Lawrence.Virginia is survived by her four daughters, Pam Walters of Aberdeen, MS, Sheri Lawrence of Daphne, AL, Deon (Charles) Ard of Sioux...
Douglas West
Feb 18, 2017
FAIRHOPE, AL. Douglas William “Doug” West, Age 54, born in California and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.Doug was a member of Narcotics Anonymous, he was dedicated in helping others with addiction and promoting recovery.Doug is preceded in death by a son, Christopher West, his mother, Lenore McNeer and two brothers, Mitchel West and...
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