Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Rita Marie Horak Neumann
Dec 31, 2014
Rita Marie Horak Neumann, entered peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, December 31,2014, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 93 years old. She is the daughter of the late James and Mary Horak of Elberta, Alabama. Devoted and loving mother of Dr. Howard Neumann(Jan), Carole Jennings, CBCS (Robert), Adrienne Boros (Tony), Gwen Bonnecaze (Steve) and Tina Blaise (Randy)....
Alice Faye O'Connor
Dec 30, 2014
DAPHNE Alice Faye O’Connor, age 74, a native of Lipscomb and a resident of Daphne passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 with her family at her side. She was a retired Registered Nurse at Thomas Hospital, a member of several mystic societies and for 54 years was a world traveler. Alice is survived by her loving husband, Tim O’Connor of...
Charles Guy Chrenko
Dec 29, 2014
Chrenko Pensacola, FL Charles Guy Chrenko, age 65, a resident of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. Charles graduated from Marion Military Academy in Aurora, IL. he spent all his life in the Printing industry. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Judy Chrenko of Pensacola, FL.,...
Buna W. "Nanny" Owens
Dec 29, 2014
Buna W. “Nanny” Owens, age 95, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. She was a member of the Eastern Shore Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Owens and three sons, Toppy, Bobby and Butch Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda Douglas (Kenny) of Fairhope; ten grandchildren; thirteen...
Phyllis Jennings Murray
Dec 28, 2014
Phyllis Jennings Murray, age 74, a native of Plains, GA, and a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Major General James L. Murray, USAF, and sister, Millie Jennings. Phyllis is survived by her sons, Kenneth Murray (Lorena) of Centerport, NY and Brett Murray (Belen Juana) Murray of...
Frederick Raye Herr
Dec 28, 2014
Herr Orange Beach, AL Frederick Raye Herr, of Orange Beach,Alabama,passed away December 28, 2014. A native of Pensacola,he graduated from Auburn University with a degree in business and received his MBA from Harvard. He began and ended his career with the Federal Reserve Bank. After 42 years, Fred retired in 2011 and enjoyed boating and fishing and spending time with...
Douglas Buchanan
Dec 27, 2014
Douglas Barre Buchanan, Age 85, a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Mary R. Buchanan; a daughter, Susan A. Buchanan both of Fairhope,AL; two grandchildren, Hillary Whipple and Christopher Serwan; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of...
Ermine Loraine Cook
Dec 26, 2014
COOK FOLEY, AL Ermine Loraine Cook, age 90, native of Covington, KY and resident of Foley, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. Loraine was a Sunshine volunteer at West Florida Hospital for twenty years where she was known and loved by many people. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Cook, Sr. and a son, Michael Cook....
Jerry Eugene Entrekin
Dec 21, 2014
ELBERTAJerry Eugene Entrekin, age 71, born in Canoe, AL, raised in Atmore and a current resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ann Entrekin, and granddaughter Sara Smelley.He is survived by his wife, Frankie Entrekin of Elberta;their children, Kerri (Jesse) Smelley of Mobile,Jerry (Mary) Entrekin, Jr. of Coden,Jamie Entrekin...
Mary Mershon Powell
Dec 20, 2014
Mary Mershon Powell, age 77, former resident of Fairhope and Mobile, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was a member of Emblem Club; she retired from Fairhope Christian Church where she was an organist; she graduated Fairhope High School in 1955, and she attended Southern Miss University. She was an avid lover of...
Mary Mershon Powell
Dec 20, 2014
Mary Mershon Powell, age 77, former resident of Fairhope and Mobile, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was a member of Emblem Club; she retired from Fairhope Christian Church where she was an organist; she graduated Fairhope High School in 1955, and she attended Southern Miss University. She was an avid lover of...
Kipley "Kip" Reed Gilheart
Dec 19, 2014
FAIRHOPEKipley “Kip” Reed Gilheart, age 49, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014.Kip is survived by his loving wife, Maria Ramos Gilheart;parents, Bud & Emily Gilheart;daughter, Joanne Gilheart;grandchildren, Jade Scribe & Sebastian Johnson;sister, Marla Johnson;nephew, Hunter Stuart;niece, Belle Johnson;brothers & sisters-in-laws, many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by a sister,...
James Raymond Wright
Dec 19, 2014
WRIGHT FOLEY, AL James Raymond Wright, age 71, native of Pensacola, FL and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was a member of BE&K and subsidiaries for over 30 years and a member of the Alabama Society of CPA’s. James is survived by his ex-wife, Ann Wright of Foley; brother, Douglas (Michelle) Wright of Sylacauga;...
Rolland Charles Priest
Dec 18, 2014
BROMLEY Rolland Charles Priest, age 91 a native of Pottsville, PA. and a resident of Bromley, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at home with his family at his side. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Beulah Priest, children, Terrance Priest and Dawn Meredith. Rolland worked in the maintenance department for the Allentown School System. He proudly served...
Blanche Walker Parker
Dec 18, 2014
PARKER Foley, AL Blanche Parker, age 87, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Blanche was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughters; Janet (J. W.) Lowery, Suzanne (Ted) Ott all of Foley, AL., grandchildren; Shannon (Jeff) Harrison, Tracy Lowery , Jennifer...
Hattie "Habbie" Belle Lambert
Dec 17, 2014
DAPHNE Hattie Belle Lambert – Sunrise: March 11, 1920, Sunset: December 17, 2014. Hattie Belle or Habbie as she was called by those who loved her, was born in Montrose, Alabama and lived her full entire life in Daphne, Alabama. She was a charter member of The Shrine of the Holy Cross Catholic Parish. Her life dedication was children. She...
Pamela Ann Batchelor
Dec 16, 2014
Pamela Ann Batchelor, age 71, a native of Barberton, South Africa, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, John R. Batchelor of Fairhope. A Celebration of Pamela’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope,...
Betty Brewton Keith
Dec 16, 2014
KEITH FOLEY, AL Betty Hinson Keith, age 57, a longtime resident of Foley, AL passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Betty is survived by her husband, Ronnie Keith of Foley, a son, James Christopher Hinson “Lil James”, three brothers, Bradie C. (Kay) Brewton, Jr., of Texas, John (Bernice) Brewton of Bon Secour, AL., and Woody (Renee) Brewton of Foley, AL....
Myrtice Rader
Dec 14, 2014
Myrtice V. Tabor Marks Rader passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, December 14 at the age of 97. She was born in Ico (Grant County, Arkansas on February 9, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Ezekiel Porter Tabor and Winifred (Winnie) Douglas Tabor. She was a resident of Fairhope, AL for 32 years. Myrtice was preceded in...
Albert R. St. Clair
Dec 14, 2014
ST. CLAIR Albert R. St. Clair, a resident of Daphne, passed away peacefully December 14, 2014 after a long struggle with a rare, incurable muscle disease. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Louise and Albert St. Clair, and a son, Mark Andrew St. Clair. He is survived by his dear wife, Judith, three children, Jeff St. Clair, Aimee...