Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jerry Wayne Elrod
Sep 19, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL. Jerry Wayne Elrod, Age 65, A native of Birmingham, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Elrod of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Shannon Elrod of Birmingham, AL; three step-sons, Melvin Daniel Wilson, Jamie Edward...
Vera Peacock
Sep 18, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL Vera Peacock, age 94, a resident of Wheeling IL, passed away September 18, 2013 following a sudden illness. Vera was born in Mobile, AL on October 14, 1918 and spent her life there until she married Richard J. Peacock on July 11, 1941. They made their home on Long Island NY where they raised a family. Vera enjoyed...
Carlin Alexis Davis
Sep 17, 2013
BAY MINETTE Carlin Alexis Davis, age 12, a resident of Bay Minette, passed away, at home with her family, Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Carlin was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Barbara and Ray Davis; paternal great grandparents, Joe and Tootsie Davis, Leslie and Syble Bryars; maternal great grandparents, O. C. “Tuffy” and Nell Waters, Allen and Laine Valine. ...
Cecil Wesley Hurley
Sep 17, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL Cecil Wesley Hurley, age 84, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL died peacefully at home, Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Cecil was a retired U.S. Air Force SMSgt with over 20 years of active service. He then retired as a teacher from Baldwin County Board of Education. Cecil called square dancing for 38 years...
Whitney Hernandez
Sep 16, 2013
HERNANDEZ LILLIAN, AL. Whitney Antoine Hernandez, age 85, native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Lillian, AL for 43years passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force as a Air Craft Electrician. After retiring he then took a position at the Navy Base in Pensacola at the Navel Re-work Facility for...
James "Jim" Dywane Nabors
Sep 14, 2013
SPANISH FORT James Dywane “Jim” Nabors, age 45, a native of Illinois and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Jim was a loving husband and father. He could always make people laugh. Jim was a Past Master of the Spanish Fort Masonic Lodge #916. He was a friend to many and loved by all. He...
Beatrice Engstrom Steele
Sep 11, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL Beatrice E. Steele, age 90, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Ira N. Steele; grandson, David Louis Cohen; and sister, Evelyn M. Caldwell. She is survived by daughters, Kathryn Steele Wiles (Louis) and Andrea Steele Rhodes (Jim) all of...
Katherine Thompson
Sep 9, 2013
THOMPSON FOLEY Katherine Heubach Thompson, age 92, a resident of Foley, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin John Thompson and a son Tommy Thompson . Mrs. Thompson is survived by her daughter , Martha Kay Jackson and a son Mark (Jo) Thompson both of Foley, AL, five grandchildren; Rob Jackson, Katherine...
Rebecca Nelson Barry
Sep 9, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL Rebecca Nelson Barry, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away, Monday, September 9, 2013. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Barry. She is survived by her Mother, Annie B. Nelson; son, Robert Barry, Jr. (Deborah) of Fairhope, daughter, Rebecca Barry of Fairhope; grandchildren, Drew Barry (Andrea), Josh Barry, Brittany Barry, Morgan Barry; great...
Paul David "Pete" Penry, Sr.
Sep 5, 2013
DAPHNE Paul David “Pete” Penry, Sr., age 70, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 Pete was an active and devoted member of Belforest Christian Church. He proudly served 31 years in the US Air Force Reserve, and retired from Chevron U.S.A. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion M. Penry, his son, Jason, his father Fredrick Penry and...
Zachary "Zack" Wayne Gatlin, Jr.
Sep 4, 2013
DAPHNE, AL. Zachary Wayne “Zack” Gatlin, Jr., Age 32, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Zack attended Daphne High School and St. Stanislaus Catholic Boarding School, Bay St. Louis, MS. He was currently pursuing a career in Culinary Arts. After graduation from high school, Zack joined the Navy and served in the naval...
Stanley Willard Walker
Sep 3, 2013
FOLEY, AL Stanley Willard Walker, age 76, a native of Satsuma, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away, Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Stanley was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Rene Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Walker of 56 years; sons, Stan Willard Walker II (Brandy) of Fairhope, and Matt Ford Walker of Houston,...
John Kelly Groseclose, Sr.
Sep 1, 2013
GROSECLOSE John Kelly Groseclose, Sr., 81, of Spanish Fort, AL., died Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Westminster Village. He was born October 1, 1931 in Christiansburg, VA. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Connelly Groseclose, of Spanish Fort, AL.; a daughter, Catherine Groseclose of Salt Lake City, UT.; and a son, John Kelly Groseclose, Jr. of...
Betty Webb Rayborn
Sep 1, 2013
RAYBORNMAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALBetty Webb Rayborn, age 86, resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. Betty loved to garden and fish in her free time. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Jackson Webb. She is survived by her former husband, Cecil Rayborn of Magnolia Springs; a daughter, Carolyn (Ken) Cramton of Fairhope; sister, Cora...
Terry D Pearson
Aug 30, 2013
Terry D. Pearson, fondly known as “RaceCar”, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, died suddenly on August 30, 2013, after a brief illness. Terry was born to Elaine and Speed Pearson on March 5, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Upon moving to Fairhope, Alabama, from Rapid City, South Dakota, Terry and Bob Bendik, native of Fairhope and long-time friend, opened what became...
Christina Armstead Ward
Aug 29, 2013
DAPHNE Christina Armstead Ward, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Al., passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. She is survived by her son, Matt R. Ward, IV; daughter, Valencia W. Rainey; granddaughters, Chanel N. Fields, Shayla L. Rainey, Tiffani N. Kimball; grandson, Courtney B. (Monica) Fields; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary A. Munnerlyn; brother, Matthew (Maldotha) Malone; goddaughters, Erika Y. Ford,...
Anna Fletcher Bastable
Aug 28, 2013
FOLEY, AL. Anna Fletcher Welker Bastable, age 97, a native of Shiloh, TN and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann (Joe) Gill of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Ryan Gill (Darla) of St. Clairsville, OH, Christy Gill of Foley, and Tyler Gill (Cecily) of Foley; and 5 great grandchildren....
Dorine D Sturdivant
Aug 24, 2013
DAPHNE, AL. Dorine D. Sturdivant, Age 92, born in Tillatoba, MS., and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at a local health care facility. She was an active member of Eastern Shore Church of Christ. Mrs. Sturdivant is preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Sturdivant, Sr. She is survived by two sons,...
Dixie Fortis
Aug 22, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL On August 22, at 3:15 a.m., Dixie Fortis, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Jerry; her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Nancy Buyan; her niece, Jane Tuthill and her family; her stepchildren, Cherie Fortis and Callin Fortis; and her cat Babe. Dixie and Jerry moved into their Fairhope home on the...
Sue Ellen Liscomb
Aug 21, 2013
LISCOMB GULF SHORES Sue Ellen Liscomb, age 71, a native of Sandford,ME and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Wednesday,August 21, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Duaine Liscomb of Gulf Shores; Sons, James (Kathy) Liscomb of Kennebunkport, ME, Christopher Liscomb of Gulf Shores, Russell (Diane) Liscomb of Catersville, GA; grandsons, Peyton and Cody...