Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Frances Whigham
May 9, 2014
SPANISH FORT Mary Frances Whigham age 79, a native of Toxey and a resident of Spanish Fort, departed this life to be with her Lord on May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel W. Whigham; her parents, Douglas and Frances Jackson; her granddaughter, Kelly Amanda Warren and her brother, Douglas G. Jackson, Jr. Mary was...
Joseph Lincoln Parker
May 8, 2014
PARKER DAPHNE Joseph Lincoln Parker, age 82, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Lincoln graduated from Fairhope High School in 1951 and served in the military from 1953 to 1954. He retired from Civil Service at Pensacola Naval Air Station after 35 years of service. He loved fishing and hunting. Mr....
Daniel Walton Gibson
May 8, 2014
DAPHNE Daniel Walton Gibson, age 68 a native of Troy and a resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Dan graduated from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, attended Troy University and graduated from Auburn with a degree in building construction. He spent most of his career with W. G. Yates Construction managing many multi-million dollar projects on...
Stella Parker Hendrix
May 7, 2014
SPANISH FORT Stella Parker Hendrix, age 85 a native of Brewton and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She retired from Escambia County Commissioner’s Office in Brewton and was an active member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church in Spanish Fort. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. Hendrix. Stella is survived by...
Robert Hasler Shine
May 2, 2014
Robert Hasler Shine, of Fairhope, Alabama, died Friday May 2, 2014. He was born to the late Jeremiah Anthony Shine, son of an immigrant from County Cork Ireland, and Meta Katherine Brassell Shine on August 22nd 1933 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Montgomery Alabama. Bob grew up in Wetumpka on a horse farm and in keeping with the Shine tradition,...
Robert Huber
May 2, 2014
DAPHNE, AL. Robert Earl Huber, Age 80, born in Hamilton, OH and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was a Vietnam and Korean War veteran. Mr. Huber retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service. He is preceded in death by his wife, DeLaine Huber. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah...
William Dale Hodges
May 2, 2014
HODGESFOLEY, AL William Dale “Bill” Hodges passed away May 2, 2014 at the age of 70.Bill Hodges was born February 11, 1944, the only son of Royal M. Hodges and Marjorie Frances Moulton Hodges. He grew up in Biloxi roaming the woods and beaches exploring as a child. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1963, a winning basketball and...
Danny Allen Strickland
May 1, 2014
STRICKLAND FOLEY, AL Danny Allen Strickland, age 67, a native of Red Bay, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Judy Strickland of Foley; children, Lisa Strickland of Foley, Jeff (Victoria) Strickland of Gulf Shores; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. The family will...
Hannon Spotswood Hairston
Apr 26, 2014
DAPHNE, AL. Hannon Spotswood Hairston, Age 79, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Mr. Hairston graduated from McGill Institute and then attended Auburn University where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he worked a short time with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He...
Sue Wingate Oliver
Apr 26, 2014
OLIVER LILLIAN, AL Sue Wingate Oliver, age 79, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Sue graduated from Magnolia High School class of 1952, she was Homecoming Queen. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lillian. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by her husband Durwood Oliver. She is survived...
James "Walter" Childress
Apr 24, 2014
BARNWELL James Walter Childress, age 74, a lifelong resident of Barnwell, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, John Rix and Jessie Kate Childress; brother, John Childress; and sister, Peggy Nelson Childress. He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce Childress of Barnwell; Daughters, Marilyn A. Hicks of Barnwell, Saralyn R. Barid of...
Margree Luverta Woods
Apr 24, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL Margree Luverta Woods, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert V. Ayres, Jr. and granddaughter, Sheila Souders. She is survived by her husband Wendell Woods of Fairhope; daughters, Sherry (Robert) Souders of Fairhope and Dianne Petermann of Fairhope; sons, Jon (Donna) Ayres of...
Helen Barker Barnett
Apr 23, 2014
FAIRHOPE Helen Barker Barnett, age 72, a native of Black Rock, AR, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bill Barnett; son, Billy Sterling of Daphne; daughter, Cindy Crim and her husband Steve of Fairhope; grandchildren, Caitlin Crim and CiCi Crim; sisters, Anna Mae Croom, Jean...
Arthur Clyde Witherington
Apr 23, 2014
DAPHNEArthur C. Witherington age 82, a resident of Daphne passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 598 in Fairhope, a Shriner, Eastern Star, Eastern Shore Baptist Church, he served as a Merchant Marine for 30+ years and was a local business owner since 1972. Arthur is survived by his two daughters, Alice (Mike)...
Ann Boothe Dean
Apr 20, 2014
Ann Boothe Dean, passed away April 20, 2014 after a short illness at the age of 94. Ann was born in Fairhope in 1919 and was the last surviving child of William D. and Carrie Boothe. She left Fairhope after graduation from Fairhope High School in Point Clear and went to Miami, FL, to be near her brother, Lionel. She...
David Winston Coker
Apr 19, 2014
David Winston Coker, age 85, native of Huxford, AL and a longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. David was a US Army/Navy veteran. He was the owner of White’s Home and Auto in Robertsdale and Coker Citrus Farm. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Lazzari Coker of Daphne; 4 daughters, Sheila (Jody) Miniard of...
Nancy Wells
Apr 19, 2014
Nancy Lee Wells of Fairhope, age 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 19, 2014. She is survived by mother Sara; sisters, Laura, Sherry and husband Eric; Cheryl and husband Marty; brothers Larry and Steve. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Home Hospice of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL...
Madie Ray Egebrecht
Apr 18, 2014
FOLEY, AL Madie Ray Egebrecht, age 82, a native of Evergreen, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Mrs. Egebrecht was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Larry” Egebrecht; son, Bruce Wright; step-daughter, Mary Jane “Dolly” Porter; and brother, Ted Curry. She is survived by her three daughters, Diane (Harold) Joiner of Elberta,...
Robert Allan Gustin
Apr 18, 2014
Robert Allan Gustin, Senior May 3rd, 1932 - April 18th, 2014 A native of Winthrop, Massachusetts, Robert (“Bob”) was the youngest son of Harry Winfield Gustin, Sr. and Madelaine Bowman Gustin. He had previously been a long-time resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, before residing in Fairhope, Alabama. After honorable service in the U.S. Army, he graduated from the University of Southern...
Leland Leslie Lartigue
Apr 17, 2014
DAPHNELeland Lartigue, a native of Mobile and resident of Daphne, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 17th after a long battle with COPD. Leland was a retired firefighter for the City of Mobile, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Karen Hughins Lartigue, daughter Heather (Sam) Weatherspoon, sister Becky Lartigue,...