Obituaries

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

Davis Bundy Chavis

Davis Bundy Chavis

Mar 16, 2016

DAPHNE David Bundy Chavis, born September 19, 1986 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the age of 29. David was a graduate of Theodore High School Class of 2005, a Daphne resident, and a former manager of Baumhower's of Daphne. He was a loving father to his son, a proud son to his parents, a...

William B Scott, Jr.

William B Scott, Jr.

Mar 16, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Retired Master Chief, William B. Scott, Jr. age 79, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016 at his home with his wife and daughter near him. Bill was a faithful, loving, and doting father, as well as an affectionate and loyal husband. Born in Mobile, he was raised in Fairhope until he enlisted in the US Navy and...

William Nanney, Jr.

William Nanney, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL William Clarence Nanney, Jr., age 88, a native of Sherman, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Nanney of Fairhope; children, Rose Marie Austin (Alan) of Seymour, TN, April Nell Parmley (Michael) of Pinson, AL, James Rhodes (Andrea) of Fairhope, and Margaret Wilkins (Ronald) of...

George Ernest Uhlig, Jr.

George Ernest Uhlig, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

DAPHNE George E. Uhlig, age 82, a native of Hooper, NE. and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He is preceded by his wife, Nancy Uhlig. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching Nebraska football, the Chicago Cubs and spending time with his family, friends and pets. George was a graduate of the University of...

Mary Jane Bouchillon

Mary Jane Bouchillon

Mar 13, 2016

FAIRHOPE  Mary Jane Bouchillon (NICHOLS) of Fairhope, AL died on March 13, 2016 under the hospice care of Eastern Shore Skilled Nursing Center in Daphne, AL due to respiratory failure. She was 60 years old. Mary Jane was born on July 26, 1955 in Lexington, MS to her parents, Ethel Faye (NOLAN) and Louie Beall Nichols. She graduated from Cruger-Tchula...

Walter Dee Bailey

Walter Dee Bailey

Mar 13, 2016

Fairhope, AL Ret. Col. Walter Dee Bailey, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was a retired Colonel in the US Army Intelligence. Col. Bailey attended Command General Staff College, Mississippi State and the University of Florida. He served our Country proudly. He is survived by his wife Sarah Bailey; son, Timothy Bruce...

John Lewis Childress, Jr.

John Lewis Childress, Jr.

Mar 10, 2016

LOXLEY, AL John Lewis Childress, Jr., age 50, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Loxley, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Walker (James) Henderson of Mobile; sisters, Catherine Ann Childress (Larry Bean) of Mobile, Karen (Randall) Hartley of Foley; two nephews; five nieces; numerous great nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, many...

James Murray

James Murray

Mar 10, 2016

James Milton Murray 1925-2016 James Milton Murray, age 91 peacefully passed away on March 10, 2016 at his home in Point Clear, Alabama surrounded by family. Devoted husband of 61 years to Annelle Kitchen Murray; brother of Jody Murray Martin of California; uncle of Grant Spoon of Texas and Patricia A. Grajewski of Virginia. Formerly from Washington, DC, he was...

David Hall Stuart

David Hall Stuart

Mar 9, 2016

MOBILE, AL. Mr. David Hall Stuart, a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, departed this life on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. David was born in Tampa, Florida, December 9th, 1943 into a military family who settled in Mobile after many years of traveling the world in service. David had been a confirmed member of L’Arche Mobile for over 24 years, living...

Kathleen Bell Aultman

Kathleen Bell Aultman

Mar 8, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL   Kathleen Bell Aultman, age 85, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2016. Mrs. Aultman was born in Hattiesburg, MS and lived there until her marriage to Paul David Aultman of Sumrall, MS in 1953. They lived in Miami, FL until her husband was honorably discharged from the U.S....

Elizabeth "Beth" Thompson Taylor

Elizabeth "Beth" Thompson Taylor

Mar 8, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL   Elizabeth “Beth” Thompson Taylor, age 68, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cotton Taylor; sister, Patsy Thompson Trawick; parents, Dewey and Gladys Thompson. She is survived by her brothers, Charles “Butch” (Sandra) Thompson and Patrick A. (Mary Ann) Thompson; nieces, nephews, numerous great nieces...

Jean Watkins Bay

Jean Watkins Bay

Mar 8, 2016

DAPHNE Jean Watkins Bay, a longtime resident of Daphne, Alabama, died March 8th, 2016. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina on August 10th, 1937, the youngest daughter of Margaret Orr and John Crispen Watkins. Jean was a graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina and the College of Charleston. Throughout her life, she was a teacher, an entrepreneur,...

John Henry Schwall

John Henry Schwall

Mar 7, 2016

John Henry Schwall, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 07, 2016. He was a retired Captain from the New York City Fire Department. He was employed by several restaurants as a bartender on Staten Island. He was an avid cook and a New York Yankees and Giants fan. He is survived by his wife, Sheila...

Marcella Parker

Marcella Parker

Mar 5, 2016

PARKER SUMMERDALE, AL.   Marcella Grass “Cella” Parker, Age 80, a resident of  Summerdale, AL passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at a local hospital.   Cella wore many hats over her years of employment, some of which included Poser Printing, Chemstrand, and Vanity Fair. She retired from Gulf Telephone Company after many years of service as a telephone operator.   She...

Amber Cooper

Amber Cooper

Mar 3, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL. Amber C. Cooper, Age 26, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She is survived by a daughter, Trinity Compton of Mobile, AL; two sons, Trysten Duffield and Blaze Baird both of Fairhope, AL; mother, Rhonda Millis of Fairhope, AL; Fathers, Dallas Malone of Mobile and Anthony...

Jumnion Lek Davis

Jumnion Lek Davis

Mar 2, 2016

Davis Gulf Shores, AL Jumnion "Lek" Davis, age 72, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Leonard Wayne Davis of Gulf Shores, AL, a son; Daycha Davis, Grandchildren; Shay Davis, Shauny Davis, and Savanna Davis, sister-in-law; Monica (William) Kelley, many other...

William Dennis Gray

William Dennis Gray

Feb 29, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL   William Dennis Gray, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Gray. He is survived by his wife, Hariett C. Gray; son, Jamie (Lorie) Gray; and grandson, Casey Gray, all of Fairhope. A Celebration of William’s Life will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2016...

Florence Earle Dikteruk

Florence Earle Dikteruk

Feb 28, 2016

SILVERHILL, AL Florence Earle Dikteruk, age 90, a resident of Silverhill, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverends Bob Sweet and Dave McLean officiating. Pallbearers were Bryant A. Thomas, Devery Thomas, Hogan Turner, Stephen Emmons, Michael Thomas and Nolan Turner....

Earl James Boyce, Jr.

Earl James Boyce, Jr.

Feb 28, 2016

DAPHNE, AL. Earl James Boyce, Jr., a native of St. Louis, MO. and a native of Daphne, passed away, Sunday, February 28, 2016. Earl was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during WWII, he was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, where he was a longtime volunteer of 23 years at Christ the King School. He is...

Vercial Bray

Vercial Bray

Feb 26, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALVercial Reece Bray, age 93, a native of McCullough, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.Mr. Bray retired from Brookley Field in 1969 as an electrician. He was a life time member of the VFW and the American Legion.Vercial was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bray; brothers,...