Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Ethel Litzinger Replogle

Ethel Litzinger Replogle

Aug 9, 2016

Ethel Litzinger Replogle Born April 26, 1924 in Marion Ohio – Parted this life on August 9, 2016, Pensacola, Florida Ethel is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Edward (Ned) Litzinger and her two sisters, Ilga Knode and Mae Granger. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Floyd Replogle Sr, daughter Marci Langford (Jerry) and their children,...

Marion "Bubba" Hanson

Marion "Bubba" Hanson

Aug 8, 2016

GULF SHORES, AL Marion “Bubba” Hanson, age 89, a resident of Gulf Shores, Al passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents; Edward Emile and Lizzie Callaway Hanson brothers, Emmett Hanson, James Hanson, Austin Hanson, Clayton Hanson, Beulah Hanson, Mildred Hanson and his beloved twin sister Marie Hanson Cole. He retired from GM &...

Eugenia Nicholas Eftaxa

Eugenia Nicholas Eftaxa

Aug 7, 2016

MALBIS Eugenia Nicholas Eftaxa, age 85, a native of Greece and a resident of Malbis passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016  She worked for Malbis for over 60 years.  She was known for baking cookies for everybody. Eugenia is survived by her god-son: Constantine “Dino” (Angela) Golfos of Spanish Fort; brother: Fotis  and sister-in-law Toula Eftaxa; Sister: Litsa and...

Arnold H. Parker, Sr.

Arnold H. Parker, Sr.

Aug 6, 2016

FOLEY, ALABAMA Arnold Howard Parker, Sr., Age 93 a native of Orange, TX  and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was an WW II Army Veteran serving in the Pacific, Aleutian Island, Alaska and the Atlantic, D-Day to the end of WW II. Mr. Parker is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria...

Jeffrey Lee Frisbie

Jeffrey Lee Frisbie

Aug 6, 2016

LILLIAN, AL Jeffery Lee Frisbie, age 64, a native of Overland Park, KS and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. Survivors include his wife Teresa Frisbie of Lillian, children; Jeffery Eric Frisbie from Overland, KS, Gurrie Lin Frisbie (Nathan Schneller) of Cinncinati, OH, brother; Trey (Kathy) Frisbie of Maine and many other relatives and friends....

Barbara Lou Hullihen

Barbara Lou Hullihen

Aug 6, 2016

FOLEY, ALABAMA Barbara Lou Hullihen, Age 82, a native of Mahoningtown, PA lived in Wampum, PA , and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Foley where she participated in a variety of activities, was a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Circle and the Bell Choir....

Walter S. Loyle, Jr.

Walter S. Loyle, Jr.

Aug 5, 2016

DAPHNE Walter Loyle, Jr. age 75, a native of Philadelphia, PA and a resident of Daphne, AL lost his battle with cancer on August 5, 2016. He was born on December 22, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter S Loyle, Sr. and Dorothy Garrod Loyle, grew up in Upper Darby, PA and lived in Allentown, PA for 30 years. Walter...

Russell G. Aguillard, Sr.

Russell G. Aguillard, Sr.

Aug 5, 2016

Elberta, AL Russell Glen Aguillard, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. He is survived by his sons: Russell Glen (Sabrina) Aguillard, Jr. of Elberta, AL, Robert Paul (Amanda) Aguillard, and Daniel Joseph Aguillard of Perdido Beach, AL; sisters Betty Daigle of Crowly, LA, Brenda Buezo of New Orleans, LA, and Edrie Durio of Lake Charles, LA; four grandchildren:...

Mary Ida Miller

Mary Ida Miller

Aug 3, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Ida Miller “Bunny”, age 84, a native of Lucedale, MS, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was one of twelve children, a devoted mother, a seamstress, the owner of The Sewing Corner, and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bay Minette. She is preceded in death by her first...

Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr.

Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr.

Aug 2, 2016

SPANISH FORT Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr., age 62, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church; loved gardening and spending time with his family and puppies. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Carol M. Padgett of Spanish Fort; 1 daughter, Jennifer...

Robert C. Waite

Robert C. Waite

Jul 31, 2016

ELBERTA, ALRobert C. Waite December 20, 1941 – July 31, 2016 Robert “Bob” C. Waite, 74, of Elberta, Alabama went home with his Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2016. “Bob” never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who met him. He loved dancing, music and was a former member of the original band with Dr. Hook. More than...

Virginia Lee Jerkins

Virginia Lee Jerkins

Jul 31, 2016

LOXLEY, AL Virginia Lee Jerkins, age 66, resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church, Robertsdale. She was the former owner/operator of the Bargain Barn in Robertsdale for 34 years. She is preceded in death by her father, William Nicholas Cohron, Jr. and mother, Lieselotte Gertrud Cohron; and a...

Joseph Drake, III

Joseph Drake, III

Jul 26, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Joseph Tillotson Drake, III, age 71, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He served as Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center for over 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and PaPa. He is survived by his wife, Becky Drake of Daphne; son, Joseph Drake, IV (Tammy) of Foley; daughters, Jamie...

Freddie Edward Betz

Freddie Edward Betz

Jul 26, 2016

SPANISH FORT Freddie Edward Betz, age 87, a native of Cincinnati, OH and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Fred was in the Navy Reserves and Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He was a member and former Elder at the Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church, Gulf Shores, AL and former active member of Pilgrim United Church of...

Eileen Margaret Carter

Eileen Margaret Carter

Jul 25, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Eileen Margaret Carter, age 89, a longtime resident of Union City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at her new home in Fairhope, AL. She was the wife of the late Ray Carter. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Carter of Cuyahoga Fall, OH and Kenneth (Cynthia) Carter of Fairhope; three grandchildren; one great grandson; one great,...

Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem

Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem

Jul 24, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem, age 45, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Elizabeth graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1988 and the University of Alabama in 1992. Elizabeth and her husband of 18 years, David, moved to Fairhope in 2000, where they have raised their two children Abigail, 16,...

Robert Allen Bordelon

Robert Allen Bordelon

Jul 23, 2016

LILLIAN, AL Robert Allen Bordelon, age 64, a resident of Lillian, AL, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Helen Bordelon and brother Christopher. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Phyllis L. Bordelon of Lillian, stepsons Christopher and Kenneth Crooke of Pensacola, Fl, brother Gene...

Pamela Martin Griffith

Pamela Martin Griffith

Jul 21, 2016

SPRING, TX Pamela Martin Griffith, age 42, a native of Montgomery, AL, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Spring, TX, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Pamela was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Paul W. Martin. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Griffith of Spring, TX; her three children, Hunter, Hannah and...

Emily Bergman Rhodes

Emily Bergman Rhodes

Jul 19, 2016

RHODES FOLEY, AL Emily Margaret Bergman Rhodes, age 87, a lifetime resident of Foley, Al, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Emily was employed at Walmart for 28 years. She enjoyed watching various gameshows and listening to Elvis, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and all gospel music. She will be missed by her family...

Ms. Willie C Bishop

Ms. Willie C Bishop

Jul 16, 2016

SUMMERDALE, AL Ms. Willie C. Bishop age 88, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Martha Bishop of Summerdale and Sylvia Henley of Mobile; son, William Clifford Bishop, Jr. of Summerdale; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 11 great, great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 12:00...