Obituaries

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

Douglas Buchanan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sarah Mason

Sarah Mason

Dec 14, 2014

Sarah Wells Mason, Age 92, a native of Biloxi, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Titus Roland “Jimmy” Mason, their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Mason Wolfe and two sisters, Evelyn Trione and Gloria Doering. Survivors include three sons, James Roland (Peggy G.) Mason of Orange...

Viola Hughes Koehler

Viola Hughes Koehler

Dec 10, 2014

KOEHLER FLORIDA, AL Viola Mae Hughes Koehler, 91 years old and a life time resident of Pensacola and Pace, Florida, passed away at 2:45 AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2014, due to complications from Congestive Heart Failure. She was at West Florida Hospital in the Unit of Covenant Hospice Care. Being in Covenant allowed her and her 5 generations of children...

Gunter Pindzig

Gunter Pindzig

Dec 10, 2014

Gunter Pindzig, age 77, a native of Germany, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Gunter came to America in 1960 where he owned and operated a restaurant for 24 years. He traveled all around the world as a renowned chef. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Christa Pindzig of Fairhope; daughter,...

Todd Joseph Sussenberger

Todd Joseph Sussenberger

Dec 9, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Todd Joseph Sussenberger, age 54, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 09, 2014 Todd was employed at Southern Avionics / Continental Motors for 21 years. He was an avid boater and fisherman and lived on Mobile Bay. He loved and enjoyed his pets. Fine cars were one of his passions. He is survived by his...

Dean Duane Sheldon

Dean Duane Sheldon

Dec 6, 2014

SHELDON FOLEY, AL Dean Duane Sheldon, age 81, a native of Michigan and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Sheldon, parents, Don Sheldon, Margarite Peeples; brother, Donnie Sheldon and a sister, Donna Lowe. Dean is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce E. Sheldon of...

Kathy Cooper Slover

Kathy Cooper Slover

Dec 5, 2014

Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Kathy Cooper Slover, 53 of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on December 5, 2014 at her home in Fairhope. Private graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. Mrs. Slover was born December 24, 1960, in Birmingham, AL, daughter of the late J.E. and Katie Cooper of Hamilton, AL. She was a 1984...