Obituaries

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

Fred Douglas Bounds, Sr.

Fred Douglas Bounds, Sr.

Apr 16, 2013

DAPHNE Fred Douglas Bounds, Sr. age 68, a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 505 for 20 years. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan Chandler Bounds of Daphne; children, Fred Douglas Bounds, Jr. of Spanish Fort,...

Eileen Kunz Santa Cruz

Eileen Kunz Santa Cruz

Apr 15, 2013

SANTA CRUZ Eileen June Kunz Santa Cruz, age 87, a native of St. Louis MO and longtime resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Sharon Santa Cruz of Mobile, AL. Bob Santa Cruz of Gretna LA, four grandchildren, Leigh Reeves of Westchester NY, Jessica Dothage and Steve Dothage of St. Louis, MO....

Hilda DeAnn Phillips

Hilda DeAnn Phillips

Apr 14, 2013

LOXLEY Hilda DeAnn Phillips age 65, a native of Mobile, AL. and a resident of Loxley, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Phillips, Sr. and her eldest son Walter Phillips, Jr. Hilda is survived by her children, Anita Gail Phillips (Dale Champion) of Robertsdale, Cecelia Fay Porter of Grand Bay,...

Faye Speck

Faye Speck

Apr 14, 2013

SPECK FOLEY, AL Faye D. Speck born August 13, 1929 in Foley, AL an passed away, April 14,2013 in her home in Foley, AL She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Foley, AL. Preceded in death by her husband Hubert Peter Speck and son Erich Speck. She is survived by her Daughters; Nancy Berndl (Martin) of Naperville,IL;...

Courtney "Coco" Hays

Courtney "Coco" Hays

Apr 13, 2013

MONTROSE Coco was born 27 Feb 1923 in Laredo, Texas, to James Vernon Proffitt and Josephine Courtney Slaughter Proffitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ross Hays, M.D. She is survived by Elise (“Lisette”) Courtney Hays Markham and her husband, John Winston Markham, Jack Ross Hays and his wife Cynthia Weese Hays, and grandchildren: Carter Courtney Elise...

Sadie Evelyn Harris

Sadie Evelyn Harris

Apr 13, 2013

SPANISH FORT, AL  Sadie Evelyn Harris, age 85, native of Bay Minette and resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Evelyn was the former owner of Spanish Fort Furniture and attended Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Harris, Jr.She is survived by a daughter, Myra (Asa) Schram; a son, John...

Barbara Webster Ausborn

Barbara Webster Ausborn

Apr 11, 2013

BAY MINETTE Barbara Webster Ausborn, age 83, a native of Prichard, AL. and a resident of Bay Minette, AL. passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. She was a graduate of Murphy High School, Faulkner State Community College, Phi Theta Kappa Cum Laude, Official Court Reporter for Honorable Ferrill D. McRae and a member of the women’s oldest parading organization in...

Neil Robert Greiner

Neil Robert Greiner

Apr 11, 2013

GREINER FAIRHOPE, AL Neil Robert Greiner, age 64, a native of Webster City, IA, and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Greiner of Fairhope, two sons, Robert M. Greiner of FL and Carey N. Greiner of SC; one daughter Deanna Bobrorowski, one brother, Dr. Dale Greiner (Leslie) of MA,...

Robert Presley

Robert Presley

Apr 10, 2013

PRESLEY Robert Vernon Presley, Jr. age 55, a native of Mobile and a resident of London, England passed away suddenly , Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He suffered an apparent heart attack. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert V. Pre¬sley, Sr. , grandparents; Dal¬ton J. Stokley, Ruth Taylor Morris, John Edaward Presley, Alma Pierece Huff. He is survived...

Joseph Lamar Manley

Joseph Lamar Manley

Apr 9, 2013

Joseph Lamar Manley, 84, of Elberta, passed away on April 9, 2013. Born to Joe and Eva Manley, Joe loved life and loved people. He began a career in trucking during high school in World War II and built Joe's Truck Salvage in his later years. A member of the national guard, he served his country as part of the...

John James Cotton

John James Cotton

Apr 9, 2013

COTTON BARNWELL, AL John James Cotton, age 77, resident of Barnwell, AL  passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mr. Cotton was born and raised in Staten Island, NY and was a proud member of International Union Of Elevator Constructors Local One.  He retired after forty years of service to Gulf Shores, AL in 1996, settling permanently in Barnwell, AL in...

George Walter Young

George Walter Young

Apr 8, 2013

YOUNG MOBILE, AL George Walter Young, 64, born and raised in Eight Mile, AL and resident of Mobile passed away at home after a brief illness on April 8, 2013. After high school, he volunteered for the Army and served in Viet Nam.  People loved his dry sense of humor and he never met a stranger.  Known for his love...

Kristen Michelle LaGuardia

Kristen Michelle LaGuardia

Apr 6, 2013

PENSACOLA, FL  Kristen Michelle LaGuardia, age 24, a native of Jacksonville, FL and a resident of Pensacola, FL., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. Survived by her parents, Ralph and Robin LaGuardia; sister, Kari, and brother John, of Fairhope, AL.,  Maternal Grandmother, Brenda Osborne, Uncles Russell (Tina) Neely, Charles Neely, Jason (Christy) Osborne of Jacksonville, FL.  Aunt Beatriz Stewart of...

Joe Oliver Young

Joe Oliver Young

Apr 3, 2013

FOLEY Mr. Joe Oliver Young age 85, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2013 in Foley, AL. He was a native of Elmore County, AL and a resident of Foley, AL Joe was a long time carpenter/construction worker. His was a avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He was a veteran of the Army and a member of the American Legion...

Annie Ruth Deloney Rosser

Annie Ruth Deloney Rosser

Apr 2, 2013

FOLEY, AL Annie Ruth Deloney Rosser of Foley made her journey to Heaven on April 2nd, 2013, and is safely in the arms of Jesus. She was 79. She is looking forward to having her husband of 59 years, Thomas G. Rosser Jr, join her for eternity and someday their children, Thomas G. Rosser III (April) of Bristol, TN, Robin...

Inez Buzbee Bertagnolli

Inez Buzbee Bertagnolli

Mar 31, 2013

SPANISH FORT Inez Buzbee Bertagnolli, age 86, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Auburn and Bessie Buzbee and her brother Frank Buzbee. Inez was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  Inez was a beautiful lady...

Ernest "Boots" Ivy Thomas

Ernest "Boots" Ivy Thomas

Mar 26, 2013

THOMAS MOBILE E. I. “Boots” Thomas, age 61, a native of Montrose, AL and a resident of the Mulherin Home in Mobile, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Boots was preceded in death by his mother Rachel McInnis Thomas. He is survived by his father John Thornton Thomas, brothers, Thorn Thomas, Michael Thomas, Daniel Thomas sister, Kista Thomas Dorgan, Tina...

Judith Constance "Connie" Trosclair

Judith Constance "Connie" Trosclair

Mar 25, 2013

BAYOU LA BATRE Judith Constance “Connie” Trosclair, age 45, a native of Mobile and a resident of Bayou La Batre passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Adam Trosclair of Bayou La Batre; daughters, Haley Leighann Trosclair of Pensacola, FL. and Hannah Patsy Louise Trosclair of Spanish Fort; sons, William Alexander “Alex” Gregorius of Fairhope...

James Bradford Smith

James Bradford Smith

Mar 24, 2013

SMITH BAY MINETTE James Bradford Smith, age 58, a native of Suffolk. VA and a resident of Bay Minette passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Becky Williams Smith of Bay Minette; Sons, James Bradford (Eva) Smith, Jr. of Houston, TX, Travis Wayne Smith of Bay Minette; step-children, Robert Wayne (Andrea) Williams of Daphne,...

Jeannette Lawkin

Jeannette Lawkin

Mar 23, 2013

LAWKIS FAIRHOPE, AL. Jeannette A. Lawkis, Age 95, a native of Chicago, IL. former resident of Norridge, IL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Lawkis, a son, Terry Lawkis, and two sisters, Helen Standard and Harriett Blazowski. Survivors include one daughter,...