Obituaries

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

T.J. Buchanan

T.J. Buchanan

May 29, 2015

BUCHANAN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA   T.J. Buchanan, Age 84, born in Louin, MS and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Ola Jean Buchanan of Gulf Shores, AL; one daughter, Angela (Johnny) Gottler of Elberta, AL; two sons, David (Carolyn) Buchanan of Gulf Shores, AL and...

Bernard DiPirro

Bernard DiPirro

May 28, 2015

DIPIRRODAPHNEBernard Anthony DiPirro, Age 86, born in Detroit, MI and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015.He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Grace DiPirro and a sister, Mary Ann DiPirro.Survivors include two daughters, Susan DiPirro of Daphne, AL and Laura (Ted) Tormambe of Silverhill, AL; one son, Paul (Sara) DiPirro of Ann...

Willis "Bill" Lee Dumas

Willis "Bill" Lee Dumas

May 28, 2015

Willis Lee “Bill” Dumas, Age 81, born in Hurley, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Bill worked many years in Mobile as an estimator. In his youth, he was a Golden Glove boxer. In 1972, he and Sally Ann made Fairhope their home where he became interested in pottery. He volunteered at...

Clyde Heathco

Clyde Heathco

May 28, 2015

Clyde Calvin Heathco, Age 81, born in Laurel, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his residence.   Mr. Heathco was an U.S. Air Force Veteran, member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War.   He is survived by his wife, Rita Heathco of Fairhope, AL; two daughters, Linda (Harold) Skoglund of...

Alice Rone

Alice Rone

May 25, 2015

Alice Barrineau Rone, Age 72, a native of Georgia and a resident of Magnolia Springs,  AL passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at a local hospital. Alice was a well known business owner in Baldwin County since the early 70’s. She is survived by three daughters; one son; brothers; sisters; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Teresa Lofton Hambrick

Teresa Lofton Hambrick

May 23, 2015

THEODORE, ALTeresa Loften Hambrick, age 51, a resident of Theodore, AL, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015.  Teresa was preceded in death by her son, Robert Paul Lofton; mother, Sheila Pauline Lofton; father, James Douglas Lofton, Sr.; brother, James Douglas Lofton, Jr.; and sister, Sheila Lofton.   She is survived by her husband, Ricky Hambrick; son, Joseph Lineberry; stepmother, Linda Lofton;...

Betty Hodge Lowe

Betty Hodge Lowe

May 22, 2015

LILLIAN, ALBetty Hodge Lowe, age 84, a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015.Mrs. Lowe was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lillian and Lillian Lodge No 925 Support Group.She is survived by her husband, Vernon Lowe;daughter, Cheryl (Russell) Dempsey;grandchildren, David (Melissa) Dempsey, Kim (D. J.) Frank;great grandchildren, Teah...

Della Mae Blount

Della Mae Blount

May 20, 2015

SPANISH FORT Della Mae Blount, age 86, a native of Isola, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort fell asleep and woke in the arms of Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Blount; son William D. Blount and grandson, Roy L. Blount, Jr. and Eual Long. Mrs. Della is survived...

Lucille Shiver

Lucille Shiver

May 20, 2015

SHIVER ROBERTSDALE, AL Lucille “Butch” Johnson Shiver, age 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Butch, as known to all her friends and family grew up in Pensacola, FL. but spent the last part of her life in Robertsdale, AL. She retired from Monsanto but her main passion was training and showing national...

Greg Randall Frost

Greg Randall Frost

May 18, 2015

FROST FOLEY, AL Greg Randall Frost, age 55, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. Preceded in death by his father Adrian C. Frost. Survivors include his mother, Pauline P. Frost, children, Mitzi Frost, Christopher Vincent , J. C. Hamburg, brother, Stephen C.(Ada) Frost, sisters, LaDonna Mund, Deanna (Todd) Jacob, Special Friend, Judy Hamburg , aunts,...

Alan James Stapel

Alan James Stapel

May 17, 2015

STAPEL FOLEY, AL Alan James Stapel, age 71, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Chris Stapel of Foley; Son, Scott (Samantha) Stapel of Mt. Juliet, TN; Grandson, Blake Stapel of Mt. Juliet, TN; Nieces, Karen White of Hartsell, AL, Lisa (Don) Boger of Athens, AL, Lynn (Bernie) Sparks of...

Jack Douglas Reid

Jack Douglas Reid

May 17, 2015

DAPHNE Jack Douglas Reid, age 83, a native of Columbus, OH and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Jack was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp, he retired from Ohio Bell, was avidly involved with motorcycles, he enjoyed card playing. Jack was an avid "Waylon Jennings" music fan and enjoyed bird watching. He...

Michael John Malinowski

Michael John Malinowski

May 17, 2015

DAPHNE, AL Michael John Malinowski, age 68, a native of Perth Amboy, NJ, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2015. Michael was retired from Ciba Chemicals (Island Star), and the U. S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service. Mr. Malinowski was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernadine Malinowski and sister, Linda...

Mary Claudia McInnis Key

Mary Claudia McInnis Key

May 16, 2015

SPANISH FORT In Loving Memory On Saturday, May 16, 2015 Mary Claudia McInnis Key, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Spanish Fort, AL surrounded by family. After having fought through a lengthy illness, Mary can now rest in peace knowing this is not the end, but the beginning. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert C. Key, her...

Alice Lazzari Simms

Alice Lazzari Simms

May 16, 2015

SIMMS Alice Lazzari Simms, Age 88, a lifelong resident of Belforest, AL passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy James Simms, Sr. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Simms (Greg) Stringfellow of Mobile, AL, Martha Allegri of Fairhope, AL and Jacqueline ( Patrick) Puckett of Daphne,...

William "Bill" LaCoste

William "Bill" LaCoste

May 15, 2015

William (Bill) John LaCoste, 69, of Foley, AL passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2015. He was born in Mobile, AL to Harold and Faustina LaCoste and was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Wanda of Foley, AL, sister Roberta (Leroy) Weeks, Magnolia Springs, brother Hal LaCoste, sons William (Rhonda) John LaCoste Jr...

Raymond Wolchina

Raymond Wolchina

May 13, 2015

Raymond Joseph Wolchina, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Melinda; children, Ashley Wolchina Allison (Sean) and Joe Wolchina (Dianna), Mike & Windy Russell; grandchildren, Ciara and Thomas Allison, Drew, Courtney, and Gavin Wolchina, Collin and Adison Russell; brother, Kenny Wolchina (Jean). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 19,...

Alexina D. Ollinger

Alexina D. Ollinger

May 9, 2015

Alexina D. Ollinger Alexina Genevieve Dooley Ollinger, a lifelong resident of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, lovingly known as "Lex," passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Matthew Dooley and Agnes Mary Zimlich Dooley. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Potter Ollinger, Jr. (Mechell), Christina Ollinger Neely (Tom), and Rebecca Anne Ollinger;...

Dr. George Lassett

Dr. George Lassett

May 8, 2015

Dr. George Walton Lassett, age 89, of Fairhope, AL, died Friday, May 8, 2015. He was born October 9, 1925 in Citronelle, AL. George received a BA and MA from Mississippi College, Masters in Theology from NOBTS, and honorary doctorate from Yellowstone Baptist College. He pastored churches in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. He held numerous interim pastorates in Baldwin...

Willie "Billy" Wesley Smith

Willie "Billy" Wesley Smith

May 8, 2015

Willie “Billy” Wesley Smith, age 77, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Smith of Spanish Fort; daughters, Deborah Smith of Spanish Fort, Delores (Curt) Hempfleng of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Monica Machado, Allen Hempfleng; great granddaughter, Alaynna Machado; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.The family will receive...