Obituaries

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

Lory Sandburg Hocker

Lory Sandburg Hocker

Jun 28, 2014

HOCKER PEORIA, IL Lory Sandburg Hocker, 69, of Peoria, IL died at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, AL. She was born on Oct. 9, 1944, in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Galesburg, IL and graduated from Galesburg High School. She later attended Bradley University. Lory was retired. Previously she...

Billy Harold Weston

Billy Harold Weston

Jun 27, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Billy Harold Weston, age 81, a native of Atmore, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. Billy was an avid golfer and a fast-pitch soft ball player. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fairhope. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Brown and Kathy Potter; daughter,...

James 'Jim' Sanders

James 'Jim' Sanders

Jun 27, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL James ‘Jim’ Mitchell Sanders, age 73, Native of Thayer, MO and resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a veteran of the National Guard. Jim retired from the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad after 52 years of service. He loved watching movies, taking pictures,...

Annice Wilson Odom

Annice Wilson Odom

Jun 26, 2014

FAIRHOPEMrs. Annice Wilson Odom, a life-time native and resident of Fairhope, AL was born December 24, 1927 to James and Sadie Wilson. She departed this life for eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2014. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.D.Odom; her only son, Acie Paul Wilson; five brothers; and six sisters. Annice...

Keri Nicole Gray

Keri Nicole Gray

Jun 25, 2014

SPANISH FORT, AL Keri Nicole Gray, age 15, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. She is survived by her parents, James Aaron and Theresa Gray of Spanish Fort; sister, Kelly Thornton of Daphne, AL; maternal grandmother, Sandra Hathaway of Walker, LA; paternal grandmother, Kathleen Schultz of Bay Minette; great maternal grandmother, Theresa Keller of...

Evelyn Rejczyk

Evelyn Rejczyk

Jun 24, 2014

FAIRHOPE, ALEvelyn Sophie Rejczyk, age 94, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Stanley Rejczyk and parents, Joseph and Victoria (Bohek) Korczyski.She is survived by her sons, Michael and William Rejczyk (Loretta); sister, Lillian Agnes (Korczyski) Fotos; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren;...

John Bailey Hale

John Bailey Hale

Jun 22, 2014

HALE LILLIAN, AL John Bailey Hale, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Bay Minette, Alabama. John built a career in the engineering field in the greater Little Rock, Arkansas area, and boasted many engineering accomplishments while working as a civilian in Civil Engineering at Little Rock Air Force Base and the Veteran’s Administration facilities in and around...

Pearl Killingsworth

Pearl Killingsworth

Jun 22, 2014

KILLINGSWORTH FOLEY, AL Pearl M. (Arant) Killingsworth, age 92, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Pearl was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Foley for close to 75 years, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also volunteered at the Church office...

Joseph Michael Romagnano, Sr.

Joseph Michael Romagnano, Sr.

Jun 20, 2014

DAPHNE, AL. Joseph Michael Romagnano Sr., born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014. He served in the United States Army Air Corps (Air Force) for three years, twenty-four years in the Air Force Reserves and was a World War ll veteran. Mr. Romagnano was very active in Paralyzed Veterans of...

Leon McGugin

Leon McGugin

Jun 15, 2014

FAIRHOPELeon Edward McGugin, age 89, a native of Brewton, AL and a long-time resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Leon retired from International Paper Company after 36 years of service. He was a member of Fairhope First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Mattie Howington McGugin. He is survived...

Raymond "Ray" Overy

Raymond "Ray" Overy

Jun 12, 2014

FAIRHOPE Raymond "Ray" Overy, age 46, of Fairhope, AL passed away June 12, 2014. The family will receive friends from Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)990-7775 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Gerald "Jerry" Eadie

Gerald "Jerry" Eadie

Jun 12, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” Douglas Eadie, age 47, a native of Fairhope, AL, and a resident of Portland, Oregon, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Eadie; sister, Paige Eadie, both of Fairhope; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Saturday,...

Horace Ard

Horace Ard

Jun 10, 2014

FAIRHOPEHorace Ervin Ard, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2014 in Fairhope, AL. He was born September 27, 1935 to Richmond and Celia Ard in Milton Florida. Horace is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara Jean Ard, and two brothers, Donald Ard of Pensacola, and DeWayne Ard of CA. He is...

Melvin Earl Gregorius

Melvin Earl Gregorius

Jun 9, 2014

DAPHNE Melvin Earl Gregorius , “Greg”, a native of Mackville , WI. and resident of Daphne, Al. died on Monday, June 9, 2014 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on April 28, 1921 to Lillian F. Gregorius and Michael J. Gregorius. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Vincent and Raymond...

Bobby Lloyd Quigley

Bobby Lloyd Quigley

Jun 9, 2014

DAPHNE Bobby Lloyd Quigley, age 81, a native of Windsor, IL and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Christie McDonald; two brothers, Harold Able and Richard Quigley; two sisters, Mary Wallace and Madge White. Bobby served his country during the Korean War and is a...

Jimmie Michael Hemmert

Jimmie Michael Hemmert

Jun 8, 2014

HEMMERT ELBERTA, AL Jimmie Michael Hemmert, age 62, lifelong resident of Elberta, AL , passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for over thirty years and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Dorothy Kichler...

Jerry Andrew Merchant

Jerry Andrew Merchant

Jun 8, 2014

MERCHANT DAPHNE Jerry Andrew Merchant, age 64, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at home with his family at his side. Jerry retired from the City of Fairhope in 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bessie Merchant and his brother, Aubrey Merchant. Jerry is survived by...

Faye Lynette Montz

Faye Lynette Montz

Jun 7, 2014

MONTZ FAIRHOPE, AL Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Faye Lynette Myrick Montz, age 65, a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Saturday, June 07, 2014 to start her eternal life in heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Faye was born in Mobile, AL and graduated from B.C. Rain High School. She lived most of her adult life in Fairhope,...

James A. "Jim" Hendrix

James A. "Jim" Hendrix

Jun 7, 2014

James A. “Jim” Hendrix, age 91, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maxine Moore Hendrix and son, Jeffrey Hendrix, both of Summerdale, AL. As a WWII veteran that served in the European theatre with the Army Air Force, Hendrix reentered the University of Alabama under the...

Turner Newton

Turner Newton

Jun 6, 2014

Turner Newton, age 94, a resident of Brewton, AL, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014.  He is survived by his wife Amelia Newton; daughter, Alice (Michael) Waldrip; grandchildren, Amy Waldrip, Jesse Waldrip, Christopher Waldrip, Daniel (Missha) Waldrip, Angelique Waldrip; great grandson, Shane Weston; nephew, Clyde (Jo) Casey; many other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment were be held in...