Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Bertha A Wirth
Jul 22, 2013
WIRTH SUMMERDALE, AL. Bertha A. Wirth, Age 71, a native of Baltimore, MD., and a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away on July 22, 2013 at a local hospital. Ms. “Bert” was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cross stiching and needle point. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lee Boyington; two sons, John H....
Edgar Clarence Wing
Jul 21, 2013
BAY MINETTE Edgar Clarence Wing, age 90, a native of Taylor, PA., and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away Sunday, July 21st 2013 at a local health care facility. A WWII Veteran of the European Theater, aerospace engineer, Jazz trumpet player and avid tennis player. Recipient of numerous medals in the North Carolina Senior Games. Mr. Wing is...
Marion Ann Hartwell
Jul 21, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL Ann Douglas Hartwell, age 83, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ray Brown Hartwell of Fairhope; Three sons, Ray Douglas (Ann) Hartwell of Daphne, AL. Tommy Kent (Joanne) Hartwell of Daphne, AL. Terry Joel (Dana) Hartwell of Maryville, TN....
David Carroll Thatch
Jul 19, 2013
SPANISH FORTDavid Carroll Thatch, age 75, after a long illness, died on July 19, 2013..Born December 24, 1937 in Heidelberg, MS. He grew up on a farm at Heidelberg and upon graduation from Heidelberg High School, he attended Mississippi College at Clinton, Mississippi. He graduated in 1960 with a BS in Chemistry. His work tenure was with International Paper Company...
William Bruce Hall
Jul 19, 2013
HALL FOLEY, AL William Bruce Hall, Sr., age 73, a native of Clarksdale, MS and a resident of Foley passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. Billy was a member of the Foley United Methodist Church, an avid coin and stamp collector and enjoyed working on his family genealogy. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen F. Hall of Foley; daughter,...
James Ellison Sullivan
Jul 13, 2013
FAIRHOPE, AL. James Ellison Sullivan, age 90, a native of Louisville, MS. and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ann Sullivan. He is survived by his two children, James M. (Jeanie) Sullivan, and Janet (Mitch) Harrington; two grandchildren, Amy Diefendorf and Patrick Harrington;...
Harold Edward Reinhart, Sr.
Jul 13, 2013
REINHART FAIRHOPE Harold Edward Reinhart, Sr. age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Mr. Reinhart was preceded in death by his mother, Voncile Grissett Stratis; father, Henry Albert Reinhart; step-father, Leo “Abby” Stratis; and brother, Ronnie Stratis. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Veronica Reinhart of Fairhope; son, Harold E....
William Carl Rohman
Jul 13, 2013
ROHMAN GULF SHORES, AL William “Willie” Carl Rohman , age 94 a native of Decatur, IL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Graduated from Decatur High School in 1941. Employed by Mueller Co., sales department in 1936 to retirement in 1981. Joined the US Army August 1941, assigned to 207 M P Co....
Richard James Curzon
Jul 11, 2013
CURZON, SR. FOLEY, AL Richard James Curzon, Sr., age 92, a native of Omaha, NE and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Richard Curzon, Sr. was known for being a loving husband and father. He was a member of Swift Presbyterian Church and a Navy Veteran of WW II. A builder of model ships and...
Edward "Johnny" Alden Keller
Jul 10, 2013
FAIRHOPEEdward Alden “Johnny” Keller, age 78, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013.He is survived by his sons Oscar (Tina) Keller, John Keller, George (Kathy) Keller; Daughter, Norma Weston; Seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; Sisters, Mary Ruth (Sonny) Frego, Margaret (Pat) Jacobson, Dorothy Logan; Numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held...
Reida Cornell
Jul 6, 2013
CORNELL FOLEY, AL In loving memory of our mother, Reida Cornell, born Eletheria Raises on May 1,1924 in Pensacola, FL and raised in Jackson, MS. She went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Magnolia Springs, Gulf Shores and Foley, AL. Reida was an avid bowler and even competed nationally for many...
Edna Russell
Jul 6, 2013
RUSSELL FOLEY, AL Edna M. Russell, age 81, a native of Pleasant Grove, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. Mrs. Russell was a member of the First Baptist Church of Foley, she loved volunteering at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and was a member of the Senior Circle at South Baldwin. She is...
Lynnette Marie Sheridan
Jul 4, 2013
BROMLEYLynnette Sheridan of Bromley passed away at her home on Tuesday July 2, 2013. Mrs. Sheridan was born Lynnette Miller in 1962 to Lloyd and Helen Miller of Madison Heights, Michigan. A graduate of Lamphere High School, she was a devoted mother who not only raised her own children but also helped to care for other children as well. Passionate...
Blanca Amalia Nieves
Jul 4, 2013
NIEVES DAPHNE Blanca Amalia Nieves, a native of Puerto Rico and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. She is survived by her children Luis (Pia) Nieves-Aviles of Meridianville, AL, Walkiria Nieves-Aviles, Dalma (Felix) Vazquez, Milton Nieves, all of Daphne, Rochelle (Michel) Terrell of Fairhope; Nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; Brothers, Roberto (Isabel) Aviles of Brooklyn, NY,...
Dorothy Calame
Jul 4, 2013
CALAME FAIRHOPE Dorothy Louise Calame, age 91, native of Huntsville and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. Mrs. Calame was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to quilt and was a member of the Loxley Quilt Club. She is survived by her husband, Edwin R. Calame, Sr. of Fairhope, AL; a son, Edwin R....
Stacie Lynn Lane
Jul 3, 2013
ELBERTA Stacie Lynn Lane, age 34, a native of Milton, FL. and a resident of Elberta, lost her 4 year long battle with breast cancer, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She went to school in Elberta and Foley and was employed by Wolfe-Bay Lodge, she was cared for by her family and loving friend, Don Koontz. Stacie was and...
Willie Edward Jemison
Jul 2, 2013
DAPHNE, AL. Willie Edward Jemison, Jr., age 60, a native of Prince George County, VA., and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Though born in Virginia, he grew up and lived in Daphne, AL where he completed his education at Baldwin County High School, graduating with the class of 1970. At an early age, Willie...
Maria Gloria DeLaGarza
Jul 1, 2013
SUMMERDALE, AL Maria Gloria DeLaGarza, age 81, a native of Mercedes, TX., and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at her residence.Survivors include five sons; Hector, Lazaro, Julian, Santos and Jose DeLaGarza, two daughters; Sylvia Small, Antonia Markland, a sister, numerous grandchildren , great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held Friday...
Arthur Eugene Salzmann
Jul 1, 2013
SALZMANN ELBERTA, AL Mr. Arthur Eugene “Gene” Salzmann age 64 a native and life long resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, July 1, 2013. Mr. Salzmann was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Elberta, AL Gene is survived by his wife Judy Salzmann; Daughter Gina Lee; Father Joe Salzmann; Sister Frances Bush; Brother Paul Salzmann all of...
Evelyon Joyce Merritt
Jun 30, 2013
MOBILE, AL Evelyon Joyce Merritt, age 77, of Mobile, AL was called home on Sunday, June 30, 2013.Joyce was a long time resident of Fairhope, AL where she worked at the Fairhope Municipal Airport for many years and also owned and operated Merritt’s TV with her husband, John C. Merritt.She is preceded in death by her husband.She is survived by...