Obituaries

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

Jerry Wayne Elrod

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...