Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Vintis Day
Dec 26, 2012
DAY FOLEY, AL Vintis Vandeventer Day, 94 years of age, a native of London, KY and a resident of Foley, AL died December 26, 2012 in Foley, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kellis H. Day; one son, Dennis N. Day; one grandson, Timothy Paul Day; two brothers, Wilburn Vandeventer & Curtis Vandeventer; and three sisters, Gladys...
Lu James Nero
Dec 26, 2012
TUSKEGEE, AL Lu James Nero was born on July 3, 1921 in Montrose, Alabama to the late Henry and Harriett Nero. He departed this life on December 26 th , 2012 at the Veterans Administrative Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama. He attended Baldwin County Training School in Daphne, Alabama. After his schooling, Lu became a soldier during World War II. Upon...
Myrtle Leigh Grimes Leiser
Dec 25, 2012
FAIRHOPE Myrtle Leigh Grimes Leiser, age 92, a native of Bigbee, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Mrs. Leiser was a charter member and life member of the Fairhope Emblem Club #241. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Ted Leiser, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Theodore Louis Leiser...
Ann Reese Grote
Dec 24, 2012
DAPHNE, AL Ann Reese Grote, born on January 18, 2010, left this earth to be with God on December 24, 2012, a few weeks before her birthday when she would have been alive for 3 short years. She was truly the happiest, friendliest, most loving child ever born. Ann Reese brightened the spirit of everyone around her and she is...
Oscar "Doug" Douglas Parnell
Dec 24, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Oscar “Doug” Douglas Parnell, age 28, a native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Parnell, two daughters, Paige and Jessica Parnell, parents, Oscar and Bertha Parnell, two sisters, Daisy Sowell, Tina Anderson, two brothers, Stevie Parnell, Dylan Amerson, mother-in-law, Sherry Amerson, all of Fairhope, AL, six...
"Corky" Robin Kirk Kaechele
Dec 22, 2012
Elberta AL. “Corky”( Robin Kirk Kaechele) 56, was born to Thelma and John Kaechele on March 28,1956 He was born to eternal life on Dec. 22,2012. Corky was well known for his generous loving heart. He was the first little league player to hit the ball out of the Elberta baseball park. He successfully “obtained” two of Mr. Hand’s paddles...
Archie Wayman Nix
Dec 22, 2012
NIX GULF SHORES, AL Archie Wayman Nix, age 90, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. Born on October 8, 1922 in Cullman, AL, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores. Archie was a WWII Navy Engineer Chief Petty Officer Veteran and a retired minister. He married Katheriene Butts in 1942,...
Daniel Eric Culver
Dec 22, 2012
SPANISH FORT Daniel Eric Culver age 64, born in San Antonia, TX. lived in California for many years and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. As a Viet Nam veteran, he proudly served his country as a Marine Corps drill instructor and a helicopter crew chief. Daniel worked as a maintenance manager in the Space...
Gary Benson McNaughton
Dec 20, 2012
McNAUGHTON SPANISH FORT Gary Benson McNaughton, age 54, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012. Mr. McNaughton is survived by his daughter, Courtney Nicole McNaughton of Mobile; parents, Clifford and Sue McNaughton of Spanish Fort; sisters, Connie McNaughton (Doug) Benefield of Spanish Fort and Karen McNaughton (Kevin) Boone of Fairhope; nieces,...
LaVaine C. Williams, Sr.
Dec 20, 2012
SPANISH FORT LaVaine C. Williams, Sr., age 85 a native of Fulton and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Dera Jones Williams. Mr. LC is survived by his son: LaVaine C. Williams, Jr. (Butch)...
Darius Demetrius Young
Dec 19, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Mr. Darius Demetrius Young, age 29, a native and life long resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Foley, AL. Darius is survived by his mother, Helen Autry-Fairhope, AL, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, n umerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Darius life will be held on Saturday, December...
Bessie Marie Richardson
Dec 19, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Bessie Marie Richardson, age 90, born in Bayou La Batre, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene S. Richardson and daughter Mabel Ann Joullian. Marie is survived by two daughters, Linda Darden (Leonard) of Carriere, MS, Mary Stickney of Summerville, SC, six step children,...
Vivian Patrick Therrell
Dec 16, 2012
SILVERHILL Vivian Patrick Therrell, age 88, a native of Mobile and a resident of Silverhill, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Mrs. Therrell was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Herbert Therrell; parents, Buck and Leona Patrick; and brother, Clifton Patrick. She is survived by her children, Lynn Therrell (Aubrey F.) Wilson of Silverhill, Wayne (Nancy) Therrell of Mobile;...
George Howard Kendley
Dec 16, 2012
FAIRHOPE George Howard Kendley, age 88 passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Williaim F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette. Mr. Kendley served in the U. S. Navy Seabees in both WWII and the Korean War. He was in the U. S. Naval Reserve for 42 years. He was a Methodist and a member of The Sons of Confederate...
Carol Rogers Bennett
Dec 15, 2012
FAIRHOPE Carol (Rogers) Bennett, age 69, a talented artist in several mediums, passed away surrounded by her children, December 15, 2012 in Fairhope, AL after a valiant two-year fight against cancer. Carol was born in Cleveland, OH to Fred Rogers and Gladys Smith (both preceding her in death). In death, she joins her “forever love” and husband Thomas Arthur Bennett....
Myrtle Copeland Turner Harrison
Dec 14, 2012
MOBILE Myrtle Copeland Turner Harrison, age 96, a former resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Mobile, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Turner and J. V. Harrison; children, Fred Turner and Sylvia Jacobs. She is survived by her grandchildren, Brian (Linda) Forrest of Mobile, Jason (Mary Ann) Turner of...
Anna Marie Manley
Dec 12, 2012
Manley Elberta Anna Marie Manley,80, a native of Elberta, passed away on December 12, 2012 at her home after a sudden illness. Born to Fred and Elsa Noltensmeier and raised in the farm home of her parents, Anna Marie learned the work of the home and fields under their loving guidance. She carried the love of these labors throughout her...
Bennie Oran Mullins
Dec 9, 2012
SPANISH FORT, AL Bennie Oran Mullins, age 83, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine Bragg Mullins, of Spanish Fort, AL; children, Ridg Mullins and his wife Beth of Snellville, GA, Rene’ Bell and her husband Curtis of Spanish...
Hazel Collins Callaway
Dec 8, 2012
DAPHNE Hazel Collins Callaway, age 90, a native of Mobile and a longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. Hazel was a graduate of Convent of Mercy in Mobile. In her early years, she worked at Brookly Field Air Force Base, before moving to Baldwin County and becoming a secretary at Christ the King Catholic Church for...
Cameron Michael Boothe
Dec 3, 2012
SPANISH FORT Cameron Michael Boothe, Age 45, a native of Foley and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Monday, December 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Donnie Boothe and his Father, Greene Rogellia. Cameron is survived by his Mother, Kitty (James) Akins of Spanish Fort; Sisters, Laura Boothe of Elberta, Sharon Daniels of Birmingham, Jill...