Obituaries

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

John E Vargo

John E Vargo

Sep 17, 2014

VARGO ELBERTA, AL John E. Vargo, age 82, a life time resident of Elberta, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Johnny was a lifelong farmer, member of Saint Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Elberta and a member of Knights of Columbus. Preceded in death by his parents Emery and Mary Rose Chranko Vargo. Survived by his wife Lois Vargo of Elberta,...

Elinor Booth Whiddon

Elinor Booth Whiddon

Sep 16, 2014

FAIRHOPE Elinor Booth Whiddon, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was a member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Gary L. Whiddon (Jackie) of Fairhope, Thomas E. Whiddon (Connie) of Belleair, FL, and Mary Elinor Armstrong (Bobby) of Daphne, AL; grandchildren, Brent Whiddon (Olivia), Caroline Knowles (Brian),...

Nancy Rice

Nancy Rice

Sep 14, 2014

Nancy Carolyn Rice, age 78, native of Montgomery, AL, longtime resident of Jackson, AL, current resident of Fairhope, and member of 3 Circle Church crossed over to be with her Lord Sunday, September 14, 2014. She was loved and is missed by her children, Robbie Chastain (Brenda) of Spanish Fort, AL, Chuck Chastain of Arcata, CA, and Beth Chastain of...

Georgia Fillingham Huckabay

Georgia Fillingham Huckabay

Sep 14, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Georgia Fillingham Huckabay, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014. Georgia was a life-long member of St James Episcopal Church of Fairhope, AL. She was a talented musician and music was her ministry. She found joy singing in the choir at church and playing her flute. Georgia is 1959 graduate of Fairhope...

Wayne Alvin Brayfield

Wayne Alvin Brayfield

Sep 11, 2014

BRAYFIELD ELBERTA, AL Wayne Alvin Brayfield, age 63, native of New Mexico and resident of Elberta, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014. Wayne was a devoted family man. Wayne’s life spanned from coal mining to the music industry to thoroughbred horse racing. In his retirement, he continued to enjoy his time as a horseman in thoroughbred horse racing and traveling...

Jean Dutton

Jean Dutton

Sep 11, 2014

DUTTON FAIRHOPE,ALABAMAJean “Tootsie” Dutton, Age 85, a native of Mobile, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014.She is survived by two sons, Glenn E. Dutton of Fairhope, AL and John I. Dutton of Montgomery, AL ; one daughter, Mary C. Thomasson of Arlington, VA; two sisters , “Queen” Hauk of Monticello, IN and...

Linda Faye Mobley

Linda Faye Mobley

Sep 10, 2014

MOBLEY SUMMERDALE, AL Linda Faye Mobley age 70, a native of Foley and a resident of Summerdale, Al, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Mobley, daughter; Sheryl Mobley, her parents; Brutus and Myrtle Robinson, brother; Elmer Robinson, and sister; Deborah Carver. She is survived by two sons; Michael and Richard Mobley...

James Lee Taylor

James Lee Taylor

Sep 10, 2014

TAYLOR LOXLEY James Lee Taylor, age 45, a resident of Loxley, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He is survived by his parents Bill and Doris Taylor of Foley, Aunt Delma and Uncle Sammy Dean of Loxley, Uncle Jack Harris of Meridian, MS, Aunt Ann Harris of Union, MS, Aunt Janis DeBaca and Uncle Paul of Denver, CO., numerous cousins...

Nicole Rolin Teague

Nicole Rolin Teague

Sep 9, 2014

FAIRHOPE Nicole Rolin Teague, age 36, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed Tuesday, September 09, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Teague; daughters, Molly and Evangeline Teague, all of Fairhope; Father, Raymond Rolin of Atmore, AL; mother, Mary Smith of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Megan Gordon and Hillary Rolin, both of Bay Minette, AL. Funeral services will be held...

Cecil M Ward

Cecil M Ward

Sep 8, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Cecil M. Ward, a native and life-long resident of Baldwin County, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at the age of 85.  He had a successful career as an entrepreneur starting several businesses, including a dairy, an egg farm, and a construction contracting company. He was also active in many civic and community organizations, including two terms as...

John Willard Stahlman

John Willard Stahlman

Sep 7, 2014

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA John Willard Stahlman, Sr. age 78, a native of Averill Park, N.Y. and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014. LTC Stahlman was a U.S. Army Veteran, retiring after 35 years of active service. He served in Korea, a combat tour in Viet Nam, and all over the United States. His awards include...

E. Irene Brewster

E. Irene Brewster

Sep 7, 2014

SPANISH FORT, AL. E. Irene Brewster, Age 91, born in Laurel, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at her residence. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Vickery. Survivors include one daughter, Glenda (Marvin) Wallis of Cantonment, FL; two sons, Johnnie (Alice) Taylor of Pensacola, FL and Dock (Judy)...

Helen Simpson

Helen Simpson

Sep 6, 2014

SIMPSON FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Helen Betty Simpson, Age 90, a native of Muscatine, Iowa and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Frank) Few of Fargo, N.D. and Nancy Simpson of Fairhope, AL; four sons, Robert ( Leah) Simpson of...

Mark Bass

Mark Bass

Sep 6, 2014

BASS FAIRHOPE, AL. Mark E. Bass, Age 49, a native of Georgia and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Mark is precede in death by his granddaughter, Skylar and his mother Clarice Bass. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Sluder Bass ; four daughters, Heather (Tate) Skinner, Hope (Taz) LaVie all of Fairhope,...

May Drummond

May Drummond

Sep 5, 2014

 DRUMMOND ROBERTSDALE, AL. May Thames Drummond, Age 77, born in Point Clear, AL and a resident of Robertsdale, AL passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at her home.She is survived by one daughter, Linda Fay Thames of Tallahassee, FL; two sons, Gary Michael Thames of Robertsdale, AL and William Lawrence Thames, Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; twin sister, Fay Lazzari...

Erin Chliveny Pecot

Erin Chliveny Pecot

Sep 1, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Erin Chliveny Pecot, age 45, a native of Jacksonville, FL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Pecot of Fairhope; stepchildren, Douglas Pecot, Miranda Pecot, and Ruth Pecot, all of Auburn, AL; father, Robert Chliveny; step father, Ted Johnson Sr.; step mother, Teala Johnson; brother, Todd...

Julieanna Baggett

Julieanna Baggett

Aug 31, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Julieanna Anastasia Baggett, age 27, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School and was employed at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. She is survived by her husband, Drew Baggett; one son, Grayson Baggett, both of Fairhope; father, Joseph E. Brown of Fairhope; brothers, Jonathan Brown of...

Hubert Gene Sherron

Hubert Gene Sherron

Aug 30, 2014

SHERRON GULF SHORES, AL Hubert Gene Sherron, age 74, a native of Durham, NC and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. Gene was retired from Southwestern Bell / AT & T in El Paso, TX, as a Radio Systems Technician. He was a member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, Foley, AL, a Master...

Clarence James Allen

Clarence James Allen

Aug 29, 2014

FOLEY, AL Clarence James Allen, age 94, a native of Shirley, AR and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Katherine Haile Allen of Foley, AL;daughter, Faydene Allen Reed of Foley, AL;grandchildren, Cindy Kay Reed Pierce (Stan) of Glen Allen, VA,Ronald Brian Reed (Cindy) of Trussville, AL,Marc...

Rosa Lee McGhin

Rosa Lee McGhin

Aug 28, 2014

Rosa Lee McGhin, age 95 passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She and her husband Hubert K. McGhin had been residents of St. Mary’s since 1941. She moved to Fairhope, AL March 2014 due to a brief illness. Mrs. McGhin was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church and Heaven Bound Sunday School Class. Also, she was a...