Obituaries

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

Helen Weekley Wood

Helen Weekley Wood

Feb 26, 2014

Long, Full Life Ends for Helen Weekley Wood. Helen Odeel (Weekley) Wood, born in Rabun, Alabama August 24, 1920, died on February 26th, 2014 in Spanish Fort.  She was a member of many civic and church organizations and active in Baldwin and Mobile Counties where she lived her whole life. Born to Clifford Woodrow and Lillian (Reuter) Weekley, she was...

Gardner Ray Sumrall

Gardner Ray Sumrall

Feb 25, 2014

SPANISH FORT Gardner Ray Sumrall, age 79, a native of Plateau, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014.  Ray graduated in the first class graduating from Vigor High School.  He retired from a lifetime of construction work, Ray was the owner of G&R Builders, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. He...

Stacy Anne Raley

Stacy Anne Raley

Feb 25, 2014

RALEY GULF SHORES, AL Our Sweet, wife, mother and sister, Stacy Anne Raley, age 47, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Stacy loved our lord Jesus Christ with all of her heart and was a mighty warrior for the Kingdom of God. She was deeply loved and an inspiration to us all. Her spirit...

Charles Bliss Myers

Charles Bliss Myers

Feb 24, 2014

DAPHNE  Charles Bliss Myers, age 87, a native of Pensacola, FL. and a resident of Daphne passed away Monday, February 24, 2014.  He is a Ret. Major of the U. S. Army Infantry and retired federal employee with the Panama Canal Co. Chief of customs, Panama Canal.  Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Duncan Myers.  He is...

Henry "Junior" Arrie Bell, Jr.

Henry "Junior" Arrie Bell, Jr.

Feb 24, 2014

FOLEY Henry “Junior” Arrie Bell, Jr. age 77, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. Junior is preceded in death by his son, Jonathan “Bubba” Bell and daughter, Julie Viera. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Comalander Bell of Foley; son, Henry Bell, III (Angi) of Bon Secour; daughter, Joanna Bell Dean...

William Henry Bigbie

William Henry Bigbie

Feb 23, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL William “Bill” Henry Bigbie, age 92, a native of Headland, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. Bill was a longtime resident of Fairhope where he is a retired well-known electrician. Mr. Bigbie was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Elouise Horne Bigbie, parents Willie S. and Della Susan Bigbie,...

Mary Kate "Nell" Flowers

Mary Kate "Nell" Flowers

Feb 22, 2014

FLOWERS FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Kate “Nell” Flowers, age 94, native of Scottsboro and resident of Fairhope passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Ms. Flowers is survived by a brother, Cecil L. Clemens of Fairhope; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 25,...

Alexander "Tumpsie" Trione

Alexander "Tumpsie" Trione

Feb 20, 2014

DADEVILLE, AL Tumpsie Trione, age 87, son of Angelo and Alvira Manci Trione, of Daphne, Al. passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine Pintarelli Trione and son, Dominic (David Reiley) Trione; also by his sister, Helen Trione Callaway, and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. After graduating from Fairhope...

Leslie "Sam" Starr

Leslie "Sam" Starr

Feb 18, 2014

STARR ELBERTA, AL Leslie “Sam” Price Starr, age 36, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Sam is survived by her husband Michael Starr of Elberta, AL , daughters, Harley Starr, Amber Starr Sanspree(Emory) , , son Logan Starr, parents, Ralph “Bud” and Andra Price, grandson, Zachariah Sanspree, brother, Chris Price (Tracy), sister Lisa Price and...

Alton Lloyd Simmons

Alton Lloyd Simmons

Feb 18, 2014

SPANISH FORT Alton Lloyd Simmons, age 81, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014.He graduated from Murphy, class of 1951.  Alton was a decorated US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and The Straights of Formosa, spending 44 months in the Pacific aboard the U. S. Navy Destroyer O’Bannon 450. Alton...

George W. Hearn

George W. Hearn

Feb 17, 2014

MOBILE, AL George W. Hearn, age 79, a resident of Chiang Mia, Thailand passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 in Chiang Mia, Thailand.   He was born in Mobile and lived his childhood in Citronelle, Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University in 1958, he worked for the Mobile Area Council of the boy Scouts of America, beginning a lifelong career of...

Ingrid Kristina "Inky" Barnes

Ingrid Kristina "Inky" Barnes

Feb 17, 2014

DAPHNE Ingrid Kristina “Inky” Barnes, age 88, a native of Wellsville, NY and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. Inky was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Daphne. She was a graduate of Wellsville High School and attended Wagner College, Staten Island, NY. Inky was also the church secretary at St. John’s Evangelist Catholic...

Richard Norman Rose

Richard Norman Rose

Feb 16, 2014

ROBERTSDALERichard Norman Rose, age 78, a native of Sewickley, PA and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014.Richard is a U.S. Navy veteran and served three tours in the Vietnam War.  Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brittany Rose.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Christine Rose of Robertsdale; Three daughters,...

Donald Nathaniel Leathers

Donald Nathaniel Leathers

Feb 15, 2014

LEATHERS WIND LAKE, WI Donald N. Leathers, age 74, of Wind Lake, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 while wintering in Gulf Shores, AL with his beloved wife Betty Cox-Leathers. Born in Bath, MI, he spent most of his life living in the Milwaukee area. Don was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, uncle and friend to...

Valerie Eleanor Sinyard

Valerie Eleanor Sinyard

Feb 15, 2014

SINYARD ELBERTA, AL Valerie Eleanor Sinyard, age 87, a native of England and a resident of Elberta, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. Mrs. Sinyard was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Cleston Samuel Sinyard, son Avron Sinyard, and a grandson, Charles “Chuckie” Sinyard. Survivors include her daughters Kathryn Leiterman and Dorothy Riebe both of Elberta, AL...

Jonathan Nicholas Etheridge, Jr.

Jonathan Nicholas Etheridge, Jr.

Feb 15, 2014

ETHERIDGE SPANISH FORT, AL Jonathan Nicholas “Nick” Etheridge, Jr., age 88, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Spanish Fort. He was a native of Wawbeek, AL, former resident of Atmore and a resident of Spanish Fort. Nick was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. He retired from L & N (CSX) Railroad after 44 years...

Audie Waters

Audie Waters

Feb 14, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Audie Waters, age 91, a native of Burnt Corn, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Mr. Audie Waters was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Fairhope Rotary Club. He served as Vice President of the Fairhope Chamber of Commerce and a member of its Board of Directors for 17 years;he...

Dale Francis Stevens

Dale Francis Stevens

Feb 14, 2014

STEVENS FOLEY, AL Dale Francis Stevens, age 89, a native of Rolla, MO and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Mr. Stevens retired in 1982 , from Mid-Continent Mapping Center, after 37 years of Federal service. Dale’s Federal service began with the United States Marine Corps, 1943-46, and was resumed in a civilian capacity, when...

Harold "Duke" Edward Joyner

Harold "Duke" Edward Joyner

Feb 14, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Harold E. “Duke” Joyner was born on May 12, 1948 in Mobile, AL to John E. Joyner Jr. and Rose M. Lucassen. He died on Friday, February 14, 2014 at the age of 65. He was a lifelong resident of Fairhope, with the exception of time spent in the military. Duke graduated from McGill Institute in 1966 and...

Curley Wilson Moye

Curley Wilson Moye

Feb 12, 2014

MOYE BON SECOUR, AL   Curley Wilson Moye, age 69, a resident of Bon Secour, AL passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014.   Survivors include his wife , Diane Moye of Bon Secour;  daughter, Angela Evans of Brewton ; one granddaughter Kimberly Ann Evans of Brewton; three brothers, D. T. Moye of Frisco City, Alton Moye of Foley and  Larry Moye of...