Obituaries

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

Captain W. Andrew Johnson

Captain W. Andrew Johnson

Jan 9, 2015

Captain Walter Andrew Johnson died at sea Friday, January 9, 2015 at the age of 50.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia; graduated Lakeside High School in 1982; graduated United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, 1986.  Andrew proudly served as a Mobile Bar Pilot since 2001.  He honorably served as a United States Merchant Marine during Desert Shield/Desert Storm;...

Alice Jo Isherwood

Alice Jo Isherwood

Jan 8, 2015

Alice Jo Isherwood died Thursday, January 8, 2015 of old age; she was 89 years old. Alice Jo was born June 24, 1925 to Eileen & Joseph Blazi and raised in Fort Worth, TX. She met and married Dan Russell Isherwood, of Dallas, TX, in 1945 at the end of WW11 and started a family in San Antonio, TX. They...

Mark Howard Wilson

Mark Howard Wilson

Jan 7, 2015

Mark Howard Wilson, 63, of Fairhope, AL, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015.  He was born in Montgomery, AL and attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He graduated from Huntington College where he was a member of the varsity tennis team. Mr. Wilson was in the banking business until he answered God’s...

Tracy S. Breed, Jr.

Tracy S. Breed, Jr.

Jan 5, 2015

SPANISH FORT Tracy Sumner Breed, Jr., age 66, a native of Springfield, MA. and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Tracy S. Breed, Sr. Tracy is survived by his daughters, Heather (Paul) Scott of, Papillion, NE. and Susan (Ernest) Braunworth of Reno, NV.; grandchildren, Laurel, Zachary and...

Roy Curtis "Ray" Rayford

Roy Curtis "Ray" Rayford

Jan 5, 2015

DAPHNE Roy Curtis (Ray) Rayford, Jr., 92, died January 5, 2015, at home with family by his side. Ray was born August 6, 1922 in Mobile, Alabama. He was a life-long resident of Daphne, Alabama. He was a member of Christ the King parish in Daphne. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Curtis Rayford,...

Eloise Wood

Eloise Wood

Jan 4, 2015

FAIRHOPE, AL Eloise Braswell Wood, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wood. She is survived by her daughters, Renee (Gary) Anderson of South Whitley, IN and Theresa (Steve) Brooks of Davidson, NC; sons John Woodson (Susan) Wood, Jr. and David Wood, both of Fairhope;...

Roy "Bubba" Lamar Peavy, JR

Roy "Bubba" Lamar Peavy, JR

Jan 3, 2015

PEAVY, JR. FOLEY, AL Roy Lamar “Bubba” Peavy, Jr., age 26, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Bubba was a loving father, son and brother. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lamar Peavy, Sr. He is survived by his son, Hayden Lamar Peavy; mother, Tina Peavy...

Jill Camp Williams

Jill Camp Williams

Jan 2, 2015

FAIRHOPEJill Camp Williams, age 59, a native of Longview, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 02, 2015.She is survived by her husband, Greg Williams; daughters, Leah Finley (Michael) of Fairhope, AL, Lori Pouncey (Aaron) also of Fairhope, and Lacy Lavender (Daniel) of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren, Arthur Pouncey, Maxwell Pouncey, George Michael Grey Finley, Samuel Worth...

Lucile Howard Lowery

Lucile Howard Lowery

Jan 2, 2015

Lowery Foley On January 2, 2015, God welcomed to heaven Lucile Howard Lowery. Lucile was born on December 4, 1921, in the community of Wing near Andalusia, Alabama to Will and Susie Knight Howard. Lucile attended Pleasant Home School near Andalusia. She and her husband moved to Gulf Shores in the early 1950’s and operated a service station and garage...

Thomas Orange

Thomas Orange

Jan 2, 2015

Thomas Robert “Captain” Orange, age 71, a native of Galveston, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015. “Captain” held master’s for 55 years. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Kay Orange, grandson, Caleb Thomas Orange and brother, Harry Lee Orange. He is survived by his daughters, Karen and Rebecca Orange of...

Rita Marie Horak Neumann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...