Obituaries

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

Thomasine "Tomi" West

Thomasine "Tomi" West

Jul 11, 2014

FAIRHOPE Thomasine “Tomi” Myrick West, 61 years of age, a native and life long resident of Fairhope, AL died Friday, July 11, 2014.  She was co-owner of Fairhope Ready Mix, Inc. Tomi is survived by her husband, Al, two daughters; Amanda (Ray) Bryan of Fairhope and Kara Norrell of Fairhope; granddaughter: Helen “Rayleigh” Bryan of Fairhope; two grandsons: Kaden Norrell...

Florence Katherine Feo

Florence Katherine Feo

Jul 11, 2014

FEO FOLEY, ALABAMA Florence Katherine Feo, Age 80, born in Camden, N.J. and a resident of Foley, Al. passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, James A. Feo of Foley, AL; two daughters, Linda Davidson of Gulf Shores, AL and Jean ( Calvin) Watson of Foley, AL; two sons, Jimmy...

John "Jack" Thomas, Sr.

John "Jack" Thomas, Sr.

Jul 11, 2014

MONTROSE John T. “Jack” Thomas, Sr., age 86, a native of Tampa, FL and a resident, for more than 63 years, of Montrose, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014. Mr. Thomas was a graduate of The University of Florida. He was a charter member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church. Jack was a loving father as well...

Ruth Wagner

Ruth Wagner

Jul 11, 2014

Ruth Ellen Wagner, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014.   Mrs. Wagner was a lifelong member of Fairhope United Methodist Church.  She was also an Eastern Star for over 50 years, and volunteered with the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary for more than 15 years.   Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Carolyn Sue Vick Buchanan

Carolyn Sue Vick Buchanan

Jul 10, 2014

FAIRHOPE Carolyn Sue Vick Buchanan, born March 1, 1934, died July 10, 2014 at her home in Fairhope, Alabama. She was a native of Wilcox County, Alabama and the daughter of J. P. Vick, Sr. and Carrie Stockman Vick. She spent her early adulthood in Selma, Al., where she was affiliated with the lumber business. She is preceded in death...

Mabel 'Ruth' Jones

Mabel 'Ruth' Jones

Jul 9, 2014

JONES FAIRHOPE Mabel ‘Ruth’ Jones, age 88, a native of Atmore, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Ruth was a member of Pine Level Primitive Church in Atmore, and a longtime member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary in Fairhope. She owned and operated Ruth’s House of Beauty in Fairhope for many years and...

Robert 'Bob' Haney

Robert 'Bob' Haney

Jul 8, 2014

BARNWELL Robert ‘Bob’ L. Haney, age 75, a resident of Barnwell, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Bob was a member of Barnwell Baptist Church, Greeno Lodge #598, and was a veteran of Berlin Crisis and Cuban Crisis.He is survived by his wife, Irma Haney; son, Christopher (Mandy) Haney and future Baby Fletcher; daughter, Victoria (John) Holbrook; two grandchildren, Christina...

Susan Elaine Kleback

Susan Elaine Kleback

Jul 8, 2014

KLEBACK FOLEY, AL Susan Elaine Kleback, age 59, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Tuesday, July 08, 2014. Survived by her husband of 38 years, Kenneth M. Kleback of Foley, AL, mother, Dorothy Voudrie, brother, Joe Voudrie and nephew Andrew Voudrie, three children; Michael (Sunny) Kleback, Kenneth (Margaret) Kleback, Douglas (Angel) Kleback, grandchildren; Joshua (Shelby),Taylor, Logan, Michael, Henry, Chole...

Ivan Hugh Davidson

Ivan Hugh Davidson

Jul 8, 2014

MOBILE Professor Ivan Hugh Davidson, long time professor of theatre at Knox College, died July 8 at his home in Mobile, Alabama. He was born in Cedar Mills, Texas on May 29, 1938, the son of Horace Hugh and Iva Bates Davidson. He is survived by a daughter, Tanya Barbara (Tim) Coughlin of Cleveland, Ohio, a son, Keirvan Hugh Davidson...

Mireille Benoist Roll

Mireille Benoist Roll

Jul 7, 2014

ROLL FOLEY, AL Mireille Benoist Roll, age 79, a resident of Foley passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, John Walter Roll. She is survived by her daughters, Pat (Bruce) Walstad of Foley, Anne (Steve) Odom of Orange Beach, three grandchildren, John Walstad, Omar (Vickie) Walstad, Alex Odom, six great grandchildren, Tony, Emily, Lauren, Lexie,...

Sally Joyce Matthews

Sally Joyce Matthews

Jul 7, 2014

SPANISH FORT Sally Joyce Matthews, age 62, a native of Kansas City, MO. and a resident of Spanish Fort and Daphne passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Gulfport, MS. Sally is survived by her husband Charles Matthews of Spanish Fort; children, ElizaBeth Matthews and Chase Matthews both of Mobile; grandchildren...

Catherine Davis Johnson

Catherine Davis Johnson

Jul 6, 2014

FAIRHOPE Catherine Davis Johnson, age 59, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. She is preceded in death by her sister, Jan Davis. Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, William R. Johnson of Fairhope; 2 sons, Henry Joseph (Stacy) Prevou, III of Winder, GA, Robert Carter Johnson of...

Dorsey Ray Henderson, Sr.

Dorsey Ray Henderson, Sr.

Jul 6, 2014

FAIRHOPE SFC Dorsey Ray Henderson, Sr. age 89, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. He was a US WW II, Korea, Vietnam Veteran; he was a decorated hero, who loved his family and country. He is survived by his wife of 64 ½ years, Louise Henderson of Fairhope; three daughters, Shirley (Kenneth) Jerkins of Spanish...

Carolyn Crowson

Carolyn Crowson

Jul 5, 2014

CROWSON Lillian, AL Carolyn Dale Crowson, age 65, resident of Lillian passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 in Foley. She was a longtime Tupperware dealer in Foley. Prior to Tupperware she was a Respiratory Therapist in Mobile at USA for many years. She was a loving mother and wife, who dedicated her life to taking care of family. She never...

Philip Frank Stenzel

Philip Frank Stenzel

Jul 1, 2014

FAIRHOPE Philip Frank Stenzel, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He retired from the U.S. Navy and State of Alabama. He was a member of the Greeno Masonic Lodge, Fairhope Chapter OES and St. Francis at the Point. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Murphy and niece, Kathy McGee. He is survived...

Margaret "Maggie" Jessica Robinson

Margaret "Maggie" Jessica Robinson

Jun 30, 2014

DAPHNE Margaret Jessica “Maggie” Robinson, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend, died suddenly on June 30, 2014 at the age of 44. She was born in Calumet, Michigan on November 4, 1969 while her father was serving in the Armed Forces stationed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She was predeceased by her grandfather Hugh J. Robinson, Jr. She is...

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...