Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Charles "Charlie" Amsie Wilder
Oct 25, 2015
GULF SHORES Charles Amsie Wilder, Sr.,, age 87, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015 shortly after sunrise at his home of 27 years on Bon Secour Bay, after contracting a water marine bacterial infection in July. He was born to Otis H. Wilder, Sr. and Lelia Bell Brown Wilder in Zama, Mississippi on...
Carol Barnes Burkle
Oct 22, 2015
Foley, Al Carol Barnes Burkle , age 78, a native of Dothan, AL and a resident of Foley, AL for more than 40 years, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Mrs. Burkle was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley. Through the years, she was employed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Foley, AL, Dr....
Timothy Reddy
Oct 20, 2015
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Kevin Reddy, P.E., US Army (retired), age 61, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. LTC Reddy was a native of Baltimore, MD. A 1976 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, he was commissioned a Field Artillery officer, and later branch transferred to the Corps of Engineers. He served...
Carol A Nelson
Oct 19, 2015
Carol A. Nelson, age 80, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jud and Bryan Nelson. She is survived by her husband, C.A. “Pete” Nelson of Fairhope; sons, Darryl (Sherry) Nelson of Fairhope and Tim (Charlene) Nelson of Mobile and Christian Nelson of Fairhope; sisters, Elaine Criswell...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
