Obituaries

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

Faye Alderman Cobb

Faye Alderman Cobb

Oct 19, 2015

Faye Alderman Cobb was born on March 13, 1932 and died on October 19, 2015 at Westminster Village, Spanish Fort, Alabama. She is survived by her children: Gary Stephen Cobb (Linda) of Theodore, Alabama, Lisa Cobb Morrison (Steve) of Fort Myers, Florida, Lori Cobb Robinson (Kenneth) of Fairhope, Alabama, and Mark Allison Cobb (Dorothy) of Thomasville, Georgia. She was affectionately...

Josephine Jordan Dailey

Josephine Jordan Dailey

Oct 18, 2015

DAILEY DAPHNE Mrs. Josephine Jordan Dailey, age 65, a native of Eastman, GA., and a resident of Daphne went to rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, October 18, 2015. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Josephine is survived by her husband of 36 years, Walter Dailey; 1 daughter: Charlene Clarida, both...

Scott Daniel Myrick

Scott Daniel Myrick

Oct 16, 2015

Scott Daniel Myrick, age 42, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Dee Norris; grandparents, H.G. and Lillian Myrick; uncle, Steve Myrick.  He is survived by his daughter, Sami Pope of Fairhope; son, Alex Myrick of Mobile; father, Eddie Norris of Theodore; brother, Wesley Norris of Montgomery;...

Gertrude Holmes Penton

Gertrude Holmes Penton

Oct 15, 2015

SPANISH FORT Gertrude Holmes Penton, age 102, a native of Wisconsin and a life long resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was an artist, taught, and participated in many Art organizations, and was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church for over forty-five years. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents: Barbara and...

Christopher John Walsh

Christopher John Walsh

Oct 14, 2015

WALSH MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Christopher John Walsh, age 57, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, William Harris Walsh and Patricia Ann Dixon Walsh. He is survived by his twin sister, Jenny (Kerry) Christensen of Shepardsville, KY; sister, Mary Beth Walsh of Daytona Beach, FL; brothers, Bill (Sarah)...

Christopher John Walsh

Christopher John Walsh

Oct 14, 2015

WALSH MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Christopher John Walsh, age 57, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, William Harris Walsh and Patricia Ann Dixon Walsh. He is survived by his twin sister, Jenny (Kerry) Christensen of Shepardsville, KY; sister, Mary Beth Walsh of Daytona Beach, FL; brothers, Bill (Sarah)...

David Atkinson, Jr

David Atkinson, Jr

Oct 13, 2015

David Chester (Big Dave) Atkinson, Jr. age 84, a resident of Fairhope and Montevallo, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. David was a graduate of West End High School, a distinguished member of the United States Army as a Master Sergeant in Korean Conflict where he received the Bronze Star. Graduated in 1961 from Auburn University, Salesman for Sinclair/ARCO...

Emma Catherine Hellmich

Emma Catherine Hellmich

Oct 12, 2015

HELLMICH FOLEY, AL Emma Catherine “Kitty” Hellmich, age 93, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church Preceded in death by her husband of 61years Frank Hellmich. Survivors include her children, Robert (BJ) Hellmich,...

Frances M Jackson

Frances M Jackson

Oct 12, 2015

Frances M. Jackson, age 90, a resident of Loxley, AL passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband and the father of their children, Willie Wade Hutchinson, and husband, Gerald Jackson. She is survived by her son, Michael Hutchinson (Kristen) of Loxley; daughter, Sarah Kittredge (Dirk) of Thorton, CO; five grandchildren, Amanda Smith (Austin),...

Welton Brantley Broadwell

Welton Brantley Broadwell

Oct 10, 2015

BROADWELL MOBILE, AL. Welton Brantley Broadwell, age 52, a resident of Mobile, AL., passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. Welton served in the Coast Guard for many years. A graduate of South Alabama and was in the Signa Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Preceded in death by his parents Welton and Rebecca Broadwell. Survivors include his daughter Madison Broadwell, Madison’s mother Wanda...

Georgia S Jacobson

Georgia S Jacobson

Oct 9, 2015

Georgia (Schwanda) Jacobson died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 9, 2015. A memorial service will be held at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope on Wednesday, October 14th at 1:30 p.m. She is survived by her husband, John Jacobson, her son John (Trudy) Jacobson, Jr of Leawood, Kansas. and daughter, Barbara (Richard) Casey of Point Clear; three grandchildren:  Sean...

Patsy Black Schuler

Patsy Black Schuler

Oct 5, 2015

SPANISH FORT, AL Patsy Faye Black Schuler, age 65, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and a native of Spanish Fort, entered her heavenly home and met her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Otto Black and Thelma Marie Cooper Black. She leaves behind a loving husband of 46 wonderful...

Benjamin Allen Lucassen

Benjamin Allen Lucassen

Oct 4, 2015

Benjamin Allen Lucassen, age 61, a native of Mobile, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away as a result of a chronic illness on October 4, 2015. Ben was a 1971 graduate of Fairhope High School and owner of Benco Heating and Air Conditioning. The family is grateful to all those who cared for him during his illness....

Mrytle Hatter

Mrytle Hatter

Oct 3, 2015

Myrtle Chaney Hatter, age 89, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2015. She is survived by her husband, William W. Hatter, Sr; children, William W. Hatter, Jr, Aletta H. Barnett and David P. Hatter; grandchildren, Angella R. Collins, Lauren A. Hatter, Coley W. Hatter, and David W. Ingram; great grandchildren, Madison Lillian-Chanie Collins and MaKayla Aletta-Rosanne...

Joseph Gillen, Jr.

Joseph Gillen, Jr.

Oct 3, 2015

  GILLEN, JR. DAPHNE, ALABAMA   Joseph R. Gillen, Jr., Age 67 a longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 after a seven year battle with cancer.   Joe was employed with the Bell System for twenty-nine years. He worked in Mobile, Birmingham, Denver and retired in Atlanta as Operation Manager with Alcatal Lucent Cooperation. Joe retired in...

Eva K Mitchell

Eva K Mitchell

Oct 2, 2015

Eva K. Mitchell, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Mitchell; sons, Kermit Mitchell, Jr. and Clyde Mitchell. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Solan and Deborah Mitchell, both of Fairhope; sons, William Mitchell of Fairhope, Alfredo Mitchell of Mableton, GA, Larry Mitchell of...

Michael Wayne Jeter

Michael Wayne Jeter

Oct 1, 2015

ELBERTA, ALMichael Wayne Jeter, age 60, a native of Little River, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 01, 2015.He is survived by his mother, Mazie G. Jeter of Daphne;long time companion, Frances Bush of Elberta;children, Shane Jeter of Daphne, Sally Jeter of Orange Beach,Karli Creech and her husband Jacob of Huntsville;grandchildren, Scott and Josh Jeter,...

Samuel Jay Baker

Samuel Jay Baker

Sep 23, 2015

FAIRHOPE Samuel Jay Baker (Sam) passed away on September 23, 2015. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 28, 1938. Sam and his family moved to Birmingham, Alabama when in his early teens. Sam graduated from Shades Valley High School in Birmingham and later graduated from Auburn University. His chosen career field was in insurance and financial planning...

Thomas Kant

Thomas Kant

Sep 19, 2015

Thomas William Kant, age 57, resident of Phenix City, AL, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Mr. Kant was born in Belleville, NJ on February 19, 1958. He joined the U.S. Army after graduating from Fairhope High School in 1976. He honorably finished his military career in Fort Benning, GA and went on to work for the Burger King Corporation,...

Samuel Dennis "Doc" Lyles

Samuel Dennis "Doc" Lyles

Sep 19, 2015

HOOVER, AL. Samuel Dennis ”Doc” Lyles, Sr., age 67, a native of Myrtlewood and a resident of Hoover, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Sam was a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Shirley Lyles of Hoover, AL.; son Dennis Lyles of Norfolk, VA.; sister Mary Lyles...