Obituaries

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

Linda Taylor Witherington

Linda Taylor Witherington

Jun 10, 2013

DAPHNE Linda Taylor Witherington, age 68, a native of Battles Wharf and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 at home with her family at her side. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ed Witherington of Daphne; their daughters, Rose Johnson of Mobile, Christy (Roy) Barragan of Daphne; son, Eddie (Marie) Witherington of...

Archie Walter Miraldes

Archie Walter Miraldes

Jun 7, 2013

MARLOW, AL. Archie W. Miraldes, age 83, living most of his life in Rhode Island and Connecticut, and a resident of Marlow, AL. passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. Archie retired from United Technologies in Connecticut after 33 years as a welding inspector. He was also employed for 13 years at the Nix Center in Fairhope. He was a Korean...

Jerry Daniel Welch

Jerry Daniel Welch

Jun 1, 2013

GAUTIER, MSFOREVER IN OUR HEARTSJerry D. Welch, Sr., born October 30, 1938 in Mobile, AL., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:55am in Gautier, MS., surrounded by his family He was a U.S. Navy VeteranMr. Welch is preceded in death by his oldest son, Jerry D. Welch, Jr., his parents, Addison Joe Welch and Maybell Williamson and...

Edna Pauline Bruton

Edna Pauline Bruton

May 30, 2013

DAPHNEEdna Pauline Bruton, age 91, a native of Dyer, TN and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013She is survived by her son, Shelby (Jane) G. Bruton of Mobile, AL; Sisters, Margery Alsup of Williamsville, MO, Wilma Harbin of Huntsville, AL; brothers, Earl Young of Columbia, MO, Wayne Young of Sussex, NJ, and Eldon Young of...

Robert Michael Barry, Sr.

Robert Michael Barry, Sr.

May 26, 2013

FAIRHOPERobert Michael Barry, Sr., age 62, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013He is survived by his wife, Becky Barry; son, Robert Barry Jr. (Deborah) of Fairhope; daughter, Rebecca Barry of Fairhope; grandchildren Drew Barry (Andrea), Josh Barry, Brittany Barry, Morgan Barry; great grandchild, Ellie Barry; brother, Joe Barry of New York, NY and Mother-in-law, Annie...

James "Jim" L. Carnley

James "Jim" L. Carnley

May 26, 2013

DAPHNE  James L. Carnley, age 80, a longtime resident of Daphne, passed into the presence of Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 26, 2013.  He was born November 3, 1932 in Ino, AL and later his family moved to Opp, where he finished his high school years. A veteran of the Korean War, he later joined the Coast Guard where he...

A. Franklin Smart

A. Franklin Smart

May 23, 2013

FAIRHOPE Archibald Franklin Smart, age 93, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home and birthplace He was a farmer known for his Brahman cattle and beautiful hay. Active in his church, Mr. Smart gave the Sunday service at Montrose Bay Nursing Home for over forty years and was a reknown eulogist in the...

Helen Francis Thompson

Helen Francis Thompson

May 22, 2013

THOMPSON ORANGE BEACH, AL Helen Frances Thompson, age 89, a native of Bay Minette, AL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was a member of Orange beach Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Thompson was the President of the Mobile Educators Credit Union and was a Worthy Matron of the Order Of The Eastern Star...

Robert Leon Haney

Robert Leon Haney

May 21, 2013

FAIRHOPE, ALRobert “Bob” Leon Haney, age 88, a native of St. Elmo, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013Mr. Haney was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He was graduate of University of Alabama and attended Georgia Tech. He was also a Veteran of the United States Navy He is survived by his...

John Franklin Shriner

John Franklin Shriner

May 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE John Franklin Shriner, M.D., age 90, a native of Foley, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. He received his M.D. from Tulane University. Dr. Shriner was a pediatrician in private practice in Mobile for many years and later worked with the Child Advocacy Center of Mobile. He was a long time member...

William "Joe" Bradford McGill

William "Joe" Bradford McGill

May 19, 2013

SILVERHILLWilliam “Joe” Bradford McGill, Jr. age 68, a native of Colorado City, TX and a resident of Silverhill, AL. passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013He is survived by his wife Sherry McGill of Silverhill, AL, two sons, Clifford (Marcela) Owen of LaPlata, MD and Joseph (Kristi) McGill of Silverhill, AL; one sister Melinda (Raymond) Wolchina of Fairhope, AL and four...

Willie Ottis Oden

Willie Ottis Oden

May 18, 2013

ODEN SUMMERDALE, AL. Willie Ottis Oden, Age 87, born in Cullman, AL., and a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at a local health care facility. Mr. Oden retired from the Baldwin County Public School System and was formerly employed at Doering’s Recap Shop. He is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Oden, and...

Waudine Eunice Williams

Waudine Eunice Williams

May 17, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Waudine Eunice Williams, age 73, a native of Quitman, MS and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Mrs. Williams is a member of the Fish River Baptist Church.  She was the first female to bowl a perfect game in a State of Alabama Tournament. She is survived by her husband, Robert  Williams of Fairhope;...

Helen Griggs Barnhart

Helen Griggs Barnhart

May 16, 2013

DAPHNE, ALHelen Griggs Barnhart, age 90, a native of Fulton, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013She worked as a nurse prior to raising her two childrenShe is survived by her husband, Herbert Dalton Barnhart, children Herbert David Barnhart (Debbie) of Davenport, IA, Pamela Barnhart Schultz (Kenneth) of Daphne, AL, grandchild Alexandria Helen Barnhart...

Henry Dean Higginbotham

Henry Dean Higginbotham

May 16, 2013

HIGGINBOTHAM ORANGE BEACH Henry Dean “Harry O” Higginbotham age 81, a native of Woodbine, GA and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Thursday May 16, 2013. He was owner and operator of Harry’s Diving Service and Handy Man Service. Survivors include his wife Patsy Higginbotham of Orange Beach, daughter ; Susie Blackard of Daphne; three sons; Larry Wilkinson...

Betty Marie Orrell

Betty Marie Orrell

May 14, 2013

ORRELL FOLEY Betty Marie Orrell, age 87, a resident of Foley, Al passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Betty was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Foley an enthusiastic seamstress, smocking teacher and embroiderer for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband William Riley Orrell and a daughter, Pamela Gasaway. Survivors include her daughter; Patricia(Oswalt) Lipscomb...

Margaret Craig Dennis

Margaret Craig Dennis

May 13, 2013

SPANISH FORT Margaret Craig Dennis, age 86, a native of Evergreen and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at home with her family by her side. She worked for the Civil Service as a Finance Officer and she was an active member of First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort in both the Sarah Sunday School...

Joellen Wise Greathouse

Joellen Wise Greathouse

May 13, 2013

GREATHOUSE Joellen Wise Greathouse, age 79, a native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013She is survived by Daughters Sally Evans Herboso (Gonzalo) of Fairhope, Susan Evans Milner of Omaha, NE, and son David E. Evans, Jr. of Fairhope; Grandchildren: Nicholas Herboso, Sierra Milner and Montana MilnerA Celebration Of Life Memorial Service...

Ophelia Overstreet Mullek

Ophelia Overstreet Mullek

May 10, 2013

MULLEK ELBERTA, AL Ophelia Overstreet Mullek, age 63, native of Bay Minette and resident of Elberta passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. Mrs. Mullek was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife to Al, whom she supported through many years of employment at Wolf Bay Lodge, and retirement as a teacher and...

Paul Lydiard Cotter, Sr.

Paul Lydiard Cotter, Sr.

May 10, 2013

ORANGE BEACH, ALPaul Lydiard Cotter, Sr., age 77, a native of Virginia, and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013He went into the U.S. Army in 1957 after graduating from UVA serving 2 combat tours in Vietnam with the 101 First Airborne. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver Star and two Bronze...