Obituaries

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

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman

Nov 12, 2015

Joanne Hoggard Wasserman, age 75, a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Fairhope, AL. Joanne was a loving mother and caring loyal friend; an active member with strong faith of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, where she served as Stephens Minister, the Charles Wesley choir and bell choir. Joanne was a gifted musician whose...

Christine Walsh

Christine Walsh

Nov 11, 2015

Christine Dickson Walsh, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frank Walsh of Fairhope; sons, Brian (Flavia) Walsh of San Antonio, TX and Bret (Sarah) Walsh of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Micayla, Riley, Ian and Gabriela; nieces, nephews; many other loving relatives and friends. A Celebration...

Larry Earl Parker

Larry Earl Parker

Nov 10, 2015

PARKER ELBERTA, AL. Larry Earl Parker, age 54, was born on February 28, 1961 and passed away November 10, 2015. He resided in Perdido Beach, AL and grew up in Detroit, MI. Beloved son of Jeanette Parker. Proud nephew of Bill Parker, Anna (Louis) Bacsikin, and the late Frank (Rosie) Parker, he is also survived by many adored aunts, uncles,...

Carlene Penry

Carlene Penry

Nov 10, 2015

Carlene Floyce Penry, age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Green (Jerril) of Little Rock, AR; son, Andy Penry of Spanish Fort; brother, Roger Plemons of Fish River; sisters, Helen Terry of Birmingham and Gale Witherington, of Fish River; former husband, Fred Penry of Daphne; four grandchildren,...

Rose Coleman White

Rose Coleman White

Nov 9, 2015

Rose Coleman White, a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, died at her home in Loxley, Al on November 9, with family in attendance under the care of Covenant Hospice. Born on June 5, 1927, in Uniontown, AL to Dr S L Coleman and Martha McGinniss Coleman, Rose was preceded in death by her husband, R Patrick White; son, Edward...

Gretchen Dixon Corte

Gretchen Dixon Corte

Nov 9, 2015

Gretchen Dixon Corte, age 53, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. She attended Bayside Academy where she was a cheerleader. She was a graduate of U.S. A with a major in business communication and a minor in psychology. She was a former vice president of Bay Bank and South Trust Banks. She loved boating, sailing, and...

Arthur Vernon Stroh

Arthur Vernon Stroh

Nov 8, 2015

DAPHNE Arthur Vernon Stroh, a former resident of Fairhope, recently residing in Daphne, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Mr. Stroh was a U.S. Army veteran and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He is survived by his sister-in-law: Billie J. Stroh of Spanish Fort; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held,...

Nancy Powers Carr

Nancy Powers Carr

Nov 6, 2015

Nancy Nicholson Powers Carr , December 23, 1921 – November 6, 2015. Nancy Nicholson Powers Carr is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Bryan Carr, Jr. and her loving parents, Andrew Jackson Powers and Letitia Thorne Nelson Powers of Greensboro, AL. Her sisters, Mary Powers Dooley, Elizabeth Powers Banks and Mabel Powers Quimby also preceded her in death....

Esther Manning Turner

Esther Manning Turner

Nov 5, 2015

Esther Manning Turner, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2015. She was retired from International Paper Company and was a member of the American Legion Post 199 Fairhope for more than 50 years. She was also a member of O.E. S. for more than 55 years and a member of the International Paper Company...

Esther E Robson

Esther E Robson

Nov 5, 2015

Esther Elizabeth Robson, Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher and Patron. She was a resident of Montrose, AL, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was one of three children born to Robert and Esther Meaker. They preceded her in death as did her brother Robert. She attended Ursuline College...

George Wesley Thompson, Jr.

George Wesley Thompson, Jr.

Nov 3, 2015

BAY MINETTE, AL George Wesley Thompson Jr. (Tommy) was born in Garden City Florida on October 28th 1923 to George and Callie Rose Thompson, and passed away on November 3rd, 2015. He was a former resident Bay Minette. Tommy was raised in Florida with his siblings Gerald H. Thompson Sr. (Sunny), Mildred Kirkland and James (Jimmy) Thompson. As a young...

Vanetta Eileen Van Scoyk

Vanetta Eileen Van Scoyk

Nov 3, 2015

STAPLETON Vanetta Eileen Frankenfield Van Scoyk, age 89, a native of Ohio and a resident of Stapleton, passed from this earth into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. She is a former member of Daphne Baptist Church. Vanetta is survived by her daughter: Sandra Logan; daughter-in-law: Becky Van Scoyk; two grandchildren; one step-grandchild; one great-grandson; two step-great-grandchildren; a host...

John "Jay" Fields

John "Jay" Fields

Nov 1, 2015

DAPHNE John Vardaman Fields, age 60, a native of Montgomery, AL., and a resident of Daphne, passed away suddenly, Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was a baseball and football coach for many years with the Daphne City League. John was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. John is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence H. Fields, Sr....

Frances Rigney Hodge

Frances Rigney Hodge

Nov 1, 2015

Frances Rigney Hodge, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hodge of 49 years; son, Jonathan (Beth) Hodge of Fairhope; grandchildren, Michael and Katherine Hodge; sister, Voncile Harrison of Augusta, GA; niece, Michelle Alcorn; and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,...

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Ray

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Ray

Oct 30, 2015

BAY MINETTE Gregory Wayne Ray, age 65, a native of Maryland and a resident of Bay Minette, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. He is retired from the State Department of Education Transportation and a former Deputy Sheriff of Charlotte Co. FL. Greg enjoyed the love of his family. He especially enjoyed taking his sons and grandsons hunting, he loved...

Teresa Ann Davis

Teresa Ann Davis

Oct 30, 2015

DAVIS FOLEY, ALABAMA Teresa Ann Davis, Age 62, a native of Scottsboro, AL., and a resident of Foley, AL. for close to 40 years, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. Teresa was an avid baker and gardener. She loved music and her family, especially her grandchildren. Teresa was a friend of everyone she met and touched the life of...

Donald R Dukes

Donald R Dukes

Oct 29, 2015

Staff Sergeant Donald R. Dukes – July 14, 1941 – October 29, 2015. Don was a resident of Fairhope, AL and native of Baldwin County. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp including active service in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Marines to Baldwin County and purchased and established Baldwin Heating & Air, a family owned...

Cynthia Ann Younce

Cynthia Ann Younce

Oct 29, 2015

Cynthia Ann Younce, age 53, resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. Cynthia was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Douglas L. Younce of Gulf Shores; three daughters, Jennifer Younce of Gulf Shores, Jessica Beason of Foley, Megan Younce of Gulf Shores; one son, Calvin Younce of Foley; Parents, Calvin...

Anna Donaldson

Anna Donaldson

Oct 26, 2015

Anna Catherine Hawkins Donaldson, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2015. Mrs. Donaldson was a nursing instructor for many years at Mobile College and Providence School of Nursing. She also served as a school nurse with the Baldwin County School Board. Anna was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope and was...

William John Russell, Jr.

William John Russell, Jr.

Oct 25, 2015

DAPHNE, AL William John Russell, Jr., age 87, a native and lifelong resident of Daphne, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 25th, 2015. Bill was a lifelong member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was a graduate of McGill Institute and received his BS in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He went...