Obituaries

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

Christina Marie Keller

Christina Marie Keller

Feb 11, 2014

FAIRHOPE Christina “Tina” Marie Hinote Keller, age 45, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Keller; daughters, Kacey Davis, Brittany Keller; sons, George and Austin Keller; grandchildren, Kierstyn Davis, Aubrie and Jace Keller; sister, Sissy (Randy) Jones; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at...

Bernadine Koch Ezell

Bernadine Koch Ezell

Feb 11, 2014

FAIRHOPE Bernadine Koch Ezell, age 82, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Melton “Pat” Ezell. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Ramage (Joe) of Loxley; son, Melton Ezell II of Fairhope; sister, Ruth Garrett (Joe) of Fairhope; brothers, Victor Koch, of Fairhope and Dean Koch (Carolyn)...

Charles Edward Hammond

Charles Edward Hammond

Feb 11, 2014

Charles Edward Hammond, age, 57, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014.   He graduated from the University of Alabama…”Roll Tide Roll”. He was the proud owner of C. Hammond Distributing, serving as an independent distributor for Flowers Baking Company for over 10 years. He was a hardworking man, and a man...

Helen MONEY

Helen MONEY

Feb 8, 2014

MONEY SPANISH FORT, AL. Helen Money, Age 78, born in Andalusia, AL, a former resident of Foley passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Spanish Fort, AL. She retired from Fulton County Board of Education . She also served as principal of Central Park Elementary in East Point, GA. She is survived by her husband Bill Money. They would...

Mary Margaret Kelliher

Mary Margaret Kelliher

Feb 2, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Margaret Kelliher, age 82, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dan Kelliher, of Fairhope; sons, Daniel Kelliher, Jr. and Patrick Kelliher, both of San Francisco, CA; brothers, Thomas P. Ollinger of Point Clear, AL, William Ollinger of...

Charles Phelps Forrest, Sr.

Charles Phelps Forrest, Sr.

Feb 2, 2014

SPANISH FORT, AL Charles Phelps Forrest, Sr., age 90, native of Drew, MS and resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. Charles was preceded in death by a son, Bill Forrest. He is survived by his wife, Diana C. Forrest of Spanish Fort; five children, Danny Forrest of Houston, TX Chuck Forrest, Jr. of Orange Beach, Mary...

Joseph Lochirco

Joseph Lochirco

Feb 2, 2014

Joseph David Lochirco, age 69, a native of Gloucester, MA and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Melba Lochirco; their children, David Lochirco, Darlene Lochirco, Joey Lochirco, Tonya Lochirco, all of Daphne, AL, Tammy (Robbie) Comalander, of Fairhope; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Marsha (Paul)...

Richard Lee McGill

Richard Lee McGill

Jan 31, 2014

MCGILL SILVERHILL, AL. Richard Lee McGill, Age 77, born in Missouri and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Yorktown. Mr. McGill was also an active member of Fairhope Christian Church. Mr. McGill is survived by his wife,...

Norma Ruth Rininger

Norma Ruth Rininger

Jan 31, 2014

RININGER FOLEY, AL Norma Ruth Rininger, age 83, native of Cleveland, OH and resident of Foley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Friday, January 31, 2014. Norma was a member of the Swift Presbyterian Church, Foley Lions Club, Friends of the Library, South Baldwin C.O.C. and the YMCA. She was a former...

Julian "Hulio" DeLaGarza

Julian "Hulio" DeLaGarza

Jan 29, 2014

SUMMERDALE, AL. Julian “Hulio” DeLaGarza, Age 54, born in Marlow, AL and a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at a local hospital. He is survived by three daughters, Theresa Martin of Silverhill, AL, Melinda DeLaGarza of Fairhope, AL and Sandy DeLaGarza of Foley, AL; three sons, Joseph DeLaGarza of Foley, AL, Mickey DeLaGarza of...

William Jesse Isbell

William Jesse Isbell

Jan 28, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL William Jesse Isbell, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was a WWII Veteran in the U.S. Navy and served on the Batfish Submarine and looked forward to the Batfish Vets reunion in Oklahoma. William is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Florence Isbell, and his loving sister,...

Kevin Franklin Jones

Kevin Franklin Jones

Jan 28, 2014

SPANISH FORT Kevin Franklin Jones, age 52, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. Kevin was born in San Diego, California on June 9, 1961 to Dr. Franklin and Patricia Jones. He was employed by Algae Systems Inc. and his passion for the environment and knowledge was immeasurable.  He...

Mary Ida Stowe Shannon

Mary Ida Stowe Shannon

Jan 28, 2014

FOLEY, AL. Mary Ida Henderson Stowe Shannon of Foley, AL, formerly of Plainview, TX, departed this earth on January 28, 2014 at the age of 96. She was born on March 10, 1917 to John Henry Henderson and Ora Leigh Harris Henderson in Roscoe, TX. She was one of nine children. Ida is survived by two sons, James Henry Stowe...

Charles Kelly Meiklejohn

Charles Kelly Meiklejohn

Jan 28, 2014

MIEKLEJOHN GULF SHORES, AL Charles Kelly Meiklejohn, age 57, a resident of Gulf Shores passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Charles was a lover of the water and the beach, avid surfer and loved to boat and fish. His favorite musicians were Jimmy Buffett and Jack Johnson. He was a loving father and friend to everyone. Survivors include his daughter,...

Victoria Windham Sandlin

Victoria Windham Sandlin

Jan 26, 2014

Victoria Windham Sandlin, Age 90, a former resident of Saraland and Fairhope, AL currently residing in Mobile, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband Daniel F. Sandlin of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Karen Sypsa of Mobile, AL; three sons, Conrad Windham of Way Cross, GA; Ron Windham of Fairhope,...

Arnold Ralph Clopton

Arnold Ralph Clopton

Jan 22, 2014

CLOPTON SUMMERDALE, AL Arnold Ralph Clopton, age 75, a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Wavolene Miller Clopton of Summerdale, AL , daughter; Tonya Clopton Hinton of Foley, AL, son; Justin Clopton (Melanie) of Foley, AL, grandchildren; Hannah and Haley Hinton, Cody Price , Jessica, Austin , Chelsea and...

Bobby Jackson Zyriek

Bobby Jackson Zyriek

Jan 22, 2014

Bobby Jackson Zyriek, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was   79 years old.  Bobby was born in the town of Summerdale, AL on March 27, 1934.  The third of six children of Frank and Hazel Zyriek, he grew up on a farm, and attended Fairhope High School, where he played tight end on...

Agnes Jones

Agnes Jones

Jan 22, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL. Agnes Rezner Jones, Age 87, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on the 22nd day of January, 2014 at her residence. She drove a school bus for Christ The King School for 18 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn W. Jones. Survivors include one daughter, Lottie (Donnie) Barrett; two sons, David Glenn...

Claudia Adam

Claudia Adam

Jan 22, 2014

Claudia Dudenhefer Adam, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at her home in Elberta, Alabama. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she lived in Elberta for 19 years.   Claudia was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother (Getzy). Her love for God, her family, and dedication to educating children as a teacher and principal will...

Robert Clarence Urbanek

Robert Clarence Urbanek

Jan 22, 2014

Robert Clarence Urbanek, age 90, a native of Milwaukee, WI and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Robert was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Air Force Reserves.  He was a C-5A Quality Control Inspector at Brookley Field and at Lockheed-Martin in Marietta, GA.  He retired in 1979. Mr. Urbanek...