Obituaries

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

Brett Thomson Ledbetter

Brett Thomson Ledbetter

Sep 2, 2015

Brett Thomson Ledbetter, 44, of Foley Alabama, was lost suddenly to heart failure on September 2, 2015. Brett was born on January 15, 1971 in Bradenton, Florida. After graduating from Gulf Breeze High School in 1989, he attended Auburn University. Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Brett was a devoted Auburn football fan and gracious Hotel Manager...

Mabel Chandler Wilson

Mabel Chandler Wilson

Aug 30, 2015

DAPHNE Mabel Chandler Wilson, age 89, a native of Daphne, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mabel is survived by her children, Sharron Aubrey of Prattville, Rhonda (Pete) Brantley of Daphne, Greg Chandler of Robertsdale, Hanz C. (Oksana) Chandler of Edinburg, TX, Shayne (Melissa) Chandler of...

Hollis Bower McDonald

Hollis Bower McDonald

Aug 29, 2015

FAIRHOPE Hollis Bower McDonald of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2015. Hollis spent her childhood in Florence, Alabama. She received in 1964 a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Hollis was a loving mother to her children in Newport, Arkansas. She settled in Fairhope in 1997. Hollis opened the ladies apparel and jewelry store...

Winston "Lefty" Buzbee

Winston "Lefty" Buzbee

Aug 29, 2015

FOLEY, AL Winston “Lefty” Buzbee, age 74, a native of Satsuma, AL and a resident of Foley, AL for 34 years, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Mr. Buzbee was a commercial fisherman and was the Captain of the Patti Leigh for many years. Winston was preceded in death by his biological parents, his foster father, 3 brothers and 2...

Betty Elsie Willis

Betty Elsie Willis

Aug 28, 2015

WILLIS ELBERTA Betty Elsie Willis, age 81, a native of Texas, and a resident of Elberta, passed away, August 28, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and sister. Preceded in death by her mother; Nellie Fode, father; William Harvey Taylor, husband; Bruce Willis, Jr., son; Bruce Willis III, best friend; Arthur Nichols, sisters; Ruth Jones, Alma Williams,...

Carol Sue Carr

Carol Sue Carr

Aug 28, 2015

DAPHNE, ALABAMA Carol Sue Carr, Age 73, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Wallace E. Carr of Daphne, AL; two daughters, Kelly McKibbon of Fairhope, AL and Karen (Gary) Baggett of Chelsea, AL; one son, Robert (Sheila) McKibbon...

William Earl Husband

William Earl Husband

Aug 27, 2015

DAPHNE William Earl Husband, age 79, a native of Walker County and a resident of Daphne, Passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, William K. And Esther Turner Husband; brothers, Edward Husband and Howard Husband. William is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nell Husband; son, Micah (Heather) Husband;...

Debra "Debbie" Glaser Lane

Debra "Debbie" Glaser Lane

Aug 26, 2015

SPANISH FORT Debra “Debbie” Glaser Lane, a native of Livonia, Louisiana and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Anderson Memorial Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the age of 60. Debbie loved life and lived every day to the fullest. She never met a stranger. Debbie loved spending time at their hunting...

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram

Aug 26, 2015

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, died August 26, 2015 in his home in the presence of his family. Jeff was born September 9, 1956 in Atlanta Georgia to Bobby and Ann Ingram. Jeff earned a B.S. in forestry from Auburn University and an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. He later accepted a call into Christian...

Patricia Kane Bloch

Patricia Kane Bloch

Aug 26, 2015

BLOCH ELBERTA Patricia “Pat” Kane Bloch, age 73, a native of Baldwin County and a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Thursday, August 26, 2015. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all that knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Kane, granddaughter; Brittany Gilbert and a sister...

Alma Elise Blocker

Alma Elise Blocker

Aug 25, 2015

SPANISH FORT Alma Elise Sapp Blocker, a native of Graceville, FL, passed away peacefully in Spanish Fort, AL on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Brown Sapp (Maxie Alma Worthington). Born July 17, 1931, Elise was one of nine children and is survived by her only remaining sibling James Sapp...

Jean White

Jean White

Aug 21, 2015

WHITE IRVINGTON, ALABAMA   Jean J. White, Age 70, born in Bay Minette, Alabama and a resident of Irvington, AL passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015.   She is survived by three daughters, Renee (Mike) Johnson of Loxley and their children, Camden Johnson, Jarrett Johnson and LeeAnna Johnson, Sheree (Rick) Scott of Irvington and their children, Ashley Middleton, Briar Middleton and...

Martha "Rosie" Stallworth

Martha "Rosie" Stallworth

Aug 21, 2015

Martha Barber “Rosie” Stallworth, born March 6th, 1940 in Russellville, AL. The Earthly World lost an Angel Friday, August 21, 2015 when Rosie Stallworth passed away. She had been recovering from a brief illness and passed quite peacefully and suddenly. A mother, grandmother, wife and dear friend to countless, Rosie was a lifetime educator and had retired from the Baldwin...

Robert "Bob" Marshall Hollingsworth

Robert "Bob" Marshall Hollingsworth

Aug 20, 2015

SPANISH FORT Robert “Bob” Marshall Hollingsworth, age 69, a native of Anniston/Oxford, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend and Mrs. C.W. Hollingsworth, and his brother James (Butch) Hollingsworth. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as a proud 1971 graduate of...

John Leake Thomas, Sr.

John Leake Thomas, Sr.

Aug 19, 2015

Daphne John Leake Thomas, Sr., Age 80, a native of Oakman, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away at home Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by a son, John L. Thomas, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Annette Thomas of Daphne, AL; one daughter, Jennifer (Terry) Conover of...

Nancy Kelly Scott

Nancy Kelly Scott

Aug 16, 2015

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, February 22, 1934. At age 81 on August 16, 2015 she went to be with Jesus from their home in Fairhope, Alabama. Dearly missed by her husband of 58 years, Richard J. (Dick) Scott, Jr., daughter Leigh Ann (Scott) Odom & husband Jack Odom, grandchildren Sandra, Gabe, Joanna, and Christian of Cumming, GA, daughter Carol (Scott)...

Bertha Hadley Parnell

Bertha Hadley Parnell

Aug 14, 2015

FAIRHOPE, ALBertha Hadley Parnell, age 65, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.Mrs. Parnell was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, two grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters.She is survived by her husband, Oscar L. Parnell of Fairhope;six children, Tina (Danny) Gibson of Fairhope,Daisy (Raymond) Sowell of Fairhope,Thomas (Lisa) Parnell of Pollard,Stevie (Becky) Parnell...

Ronald Seldon Brown

Ronald Seldon Brown

Aug 12, 2015

Ronald Seldon Brown, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He worked in the insurance industry in Boston, Hartford, Mobile and Atlanta. Ronald was an avid boater and a member of Fairhope Yacht Club. He also enjoyed running in marathons. He is preceded in death by his parents Jex and Dorothy Brown, and his...

Roy Cornace Wilhite, Jr.

Roy Cornace Wilhite, Jr.

Aug 10, 2015

FAIRHOPE, ALRoy Cornace Wilhite, Jr., age 73, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Monday, August 10, 2015.Mr. Wilhite was preceded in death by his son, Roy Cornace “Rusty” Wilhite III; parents, Roy Cornace Wilhite, Sr. and Nellie McAleer Wilhite; granddaughter-April Ann Wilhite.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, MaryAnn Wilhite;children, Wayne Gates, Debbie Gates, Evonne (Doug) Morgan,...

Philip Edmond Richmond, Jr.

Philip Edmond Richmond, Jr.

Aug 9, 2015

Philip Edmond Richmond, Jr, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years where he traveled the world. His career was in waste management for 30 years. Philip was a member of SWANA and Fleet Reserve Association. He was loved by many and was never a loss...