Obituaries

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

Mildred Havel Engstrom

Mildred Havel Engstrom

Jan 14, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred Emma Havel Engstrom, age 95, a native of Silverhill, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Mrs. Engstrom was a teacher at Silverhill School for many years. She was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, ARTA, AARP, and the Homemaker’s Club; she was also a volunteer of the Thomas Hospital...

Daisy Delores Deese

Daisy Delores Deese

Jan 14, 2017

SPANISH FORT, ALDaisy Delores Deese, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017.She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Mobile and the Red Hat Society. Daisy was a former senior dispatcher for 37 years with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department. Daisy is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Deese,...

Margie Marie Emmons

Margie Marie Emmons

Jan 13, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL Margie Marie Emmons, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Donna L. Willingham of Spanish Fort; son, Henry Emmons of Fairhope; grandchildren, Jennifer Watts (Doyle) of Spanish Fort and Bradley Henderson (Gabby) of Pensacola; four great grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends. Visitation will...

Charnar G. McInnish, Jr.

Charnar G. McInnish, Jr.

Jan 12, 2017

MCINNISH SILVERHILL, ALABAMA Charnar G. McInnish, Jr., age 85, a resident of Silverhill, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Chuck was a former pilot for Hayes International in Birmingham, AL., and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors include his wife Patsy Yvonne McInnish of Silverhill, a sister Lucille Ford of Decatur, AL., and friends of Frenchies Café of Robertsdale. A Celebration...

Vicki Louise Forrest

Vicki Louise Forrest

Jan 12, 2017

SPANISH FORT, AL Vicki Louise Forrest, age 53, a native and former resident of Grenada, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Vicki attended Spanish Fort United Methodist Church and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She will be remembered as a loving mother, a sister and a best friend. She was...

Francis Leon Kirk

Francis Leon Kirk

Jan 10, 2017

ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Francis Leon Kirk, age 74, a resident of Orange Beach, AL., passed away, Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Kirk is survived by his son, Lonnie Kirk (Angel Maxwell) of High Springs, FL., three brothers; Billy Kirk, Jackie Stewart, Ferrell Melton all of Tampa, FL., a brother from another mother Phillip Evans of Daphne, three grandchildren, John Wayne, Jessica...

John Alan Kitch

John Alan Kitch

Jan 9, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL John Alan Kitch, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was a Graduate of Penn State; a former resident of Harrisburg, PA area; a Baldwin County Master Gardener; and one of the founding members of Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association, Mobile, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, John...

Rosemary Rogers

Rosemary Rogers

Jan 9, 2017

SILVERHILL, AL Rosemary Elizabeth Rogers, age 58, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. She was a member of Marlow United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Grass; daughter, Peggy Talbert Grass; granddaughter, Elizabeth Higgins, all of Silverhill,; sister, Barbara McCoy of Nokomis; brothers, Hugo Rogers of Auburn, Norman Rogers of Atmore,...

Elray W. CUNNINGHAM

Elray W. CUNNINGHAM

Jan 6, 2017

FOLEY, ALABAMA Elray Woodard Cunningham, Age 85, a native of Dallas County, Alabama and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on January 6, 2017.She was a member of Foley United Methodist Church.Mrs. Cunningham  is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stanley Baldwin and her parents, Tollie and Bardee Woodard.Survivors include one son, Chuck (Kathleen) Baldwin of Pensacola, FL...

Steven Ernest Hodges

Steven Ernest Hodges

Jan 5, 2017

ORANGE BEACH Steven Ernest Hodges, age 46, a native of Bradenton, FL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Not many personalities can be dealt a life changing hand and take it with such determination. Steve Hodges was a force of character. Paralyzed at 17 in an auto accident, Steve never wasted a single...

Adelynn Gay Boudin

Adelynn Gay Boudin

Jan 5, 2017

Adelynn Gay Boudin, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Adelynn was a registered nurse working over the years in various hospitals, public health departments, home health and Baldwin County Schools. She retired from the Baldwin County School system. She was the most caring and loving person, cherishing her family most of all. She...

JoAn Marie Burt

JoAn Marie Burt

Jan 4, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL JoAn Marie Burt, age 80, a native of Kansas, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away January 4, 2017. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Fairhope’s Order of the Eastern Star. JoAn was active in various community organizations in Mobile. She was also a volunteer hospital Chaplain at several VA Hospitals in Louisiana....

Wilson C. Wilhite, Jr. M.D.

Wilson C. Wilhite, Jr. M.D.

Jan 2, 2017

DAPHNE, ALWilson C. Wilhite, Jr., M.D. departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on January 2, 2017. Dr. Wilhite was born April 19, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Wilson C. Wilhite, Sr., and Lorraine Gibbs. He is survived by Patricia Sewell Wilhite, his loving wife of 59 years, and his loving and caring daughter, Tiffany Patrice Wilhite...

Faye Alice Cannon

Faye Alice Cannon

Dec 31, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Faye Alice Cannon, 73, a native of Bay St. Louis, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Ms. Cannon was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Faye was preceded in death by her two sisters, Mary Beth and Peggy. She is...

Jack Cahall

Jack Cahall

Dec 30, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALDr. Jack Raymond Cahall passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in Fairhope, AL. Dr. Cahall was born in New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Fairhope.  Dr. Cahall travelled the world extensively engaged in military affairs and international business.  He served as a decorated aviator in the Air Force and paratrooper in the U.S. Army Special Forces during...

Grace Voncile Jarrett

Grace Voncile Jarrett

Dec 29, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Grace Voncile Jarrett, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Jarrett, Sr. and son, Charles F. Jarrett, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael D. Jarrett (Kate) of Summerdale; five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; along with many...

Marian Electa Barker Metzger

Marian Electa Barker Metzger

Dec 28, 2016

Marian Electa Barker Metzger passed from this life to eternal life on December 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1919 in Allendale, SC, to Metis and George Barker. In 1998, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Yancey Metzger. Marian and John were avid dancers both at Mardi Gras balls...

Marilyn Freda Wallace

Marilyn Freda Wallace

Dec 27, 2016

BON SECOUR, AL Marilyn Freda Wallace, age 70 , a longtime resident of Bon Secour, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 . Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to many. Her career in the banking industry spanned 45 plus years , retiring as an Assistant Vice President from BB&T. Preceded in death by an infant daughter,...

Gary Hammergren

Gary Hammergren

Dec 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Commander Gary F. Hammergren, USN retired went to be with the Lord on December 27. His faith and indomitable spirit touched everyone he knew and his unerring sense of honor and duty guided his actions throughout his life. Born in Saint Paul Minnesota, Gary went to Southwest Minnesota State College and upon graduation went to Aviation School at...

Robert Leo Roach

Robert Leo Roach

Dec 26, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Robert Leo Roach, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War, Vietnam and Merchant Marines. He is survived by his wife, Chong Roach of Fairhope; daughters, Angela (John) McDonough of Williamsburg, VA, Barbara (Frank) Jackson of Norfolk, VA and Shirley May Gray...