Obituaries

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

Dona Jones Nelson

Dona Jones Nelson

Jan 11, 2013

NELSONFAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Dona Martha Jones Nelson, a resident of Fairhope and a homemaker, died on Friday, January 11, 2013 at a local health care facility. She was 76. Mrs. Nelson was born in Covington, Kentuckyand was raised in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Anacostia High School and was employed by the Navy Department until her marriage to George G. Nelson,...

Henry Maney Heckle

Henry Maney Heckle

Jan 11, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Henry Maney Heckle died on January 11, 2013.  He was 86 years old.  Maney was a native of Memphis, TN, past resident of Heber Springs, AR, and resident of Fairhope, AL. Maney was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy.  After service, he attended the University of Virginia and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. ...

Samuel David Ard

Samuel David Ard

Jan 10, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Samuel David Ard, age 49, a native of Waco, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Antoine Ard, sons, Steven David Ard, Samuel Jacob Ard, daughter, Erin Louise Ard, all of Fairhope, parents Aaron and Barbara Ard of Waco, TX, brothers, Aaron Ard, Jr. of...

Charles Edward Carlisle

Charles Edward Carlisle

Jan 10, 2013

CARLISLE FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA  Charles Edward Carlisle, 74 of Fairhope, Alabama   Born September 14, 1938 in Madisonville, Kentucky.  He passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Ed was the son of the late Edward James Carlisle and Lottie Mae Williams Carlisle.  He was a graduate of the University of KY where he served as the drum major...

Carl T. Lineberry, Sr.

Carl T. Lineberry, Sr.

Jan 7, 2013

DAPHNE Carl T. Lineberry, Sr. a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday January 7, 2013. He served his country in the US Army and went on to retire from the Merchant Marines. Carl was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope. He was wonderful father, grandfather, and friend and he will be missed...

Lucille Bristow Boone

Lucille Bristow Boone

Jan 6, 2013

BOONE FOLEY, AL Lucille Bristow Boone, age 85, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. Mrs. Lucille Boone was a member of Berean Baptist Church for over 40 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Alvin Roy Boone of 54 years. Survivors are Pam Pasek(Larry) of Taylors, SC; Rick Boone (Diana) of Foley, AL,...

Granvil Neel,Sr.

Granvil Neel,Sr.

Jan 5, 2013

NEEL ELBERTA, AL Mr. Granvil Billie Neel, Sr. was born to William Ennis and Winnie Jane (Turner) Neel on May 2, 1926, age 86, a native of Greene County, MS and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 Mr. Neel, a veteran of WWII, a member of First Baptist Church of Elberta, AL, and member of...

Caroline Coleman Richmond

Caroline Coleman Richmond

Jan 4, 2013

FAIRHOPE Caroline Coleman Richmond, age 14, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. Caroline attended Fairhope Middle School.  She loved her friends, video games, nature and art. Caroline was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Buddy Richmond, maternal grandfather, Mike Miceli,and aunt Cayne Miceli. She is survived by her parents, Dallas and Cristy Richmond of Fairhope;two...

Jessie E. Dailey

Jessie E. Dailey

Jan 4, 2013

FAIRHOPE Jessie E. Dailey, a native of Repton, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, AL departed this life on January 4, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory four brothers, Jimmie ( Marilyn) Dailey, Angelo ( Luebertia) Dailey, Clifton Dailey and David Dailey; five sisters, Lillie ( Larry, Sr.) Thomas, Annie Dailey, Barbara (Jerome) McGill, Joyce Dailey and Margaret Dailey;...

Elinor Cole Ryan

Elinor Cole Ryan

Jan 1, 2013

Ryan Orange Beach Elinor "Ellie" Cole Ryan died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at her home on Ono Island. Ellie was born in Trenton, NJ on February 11, 1925 to Joseph and Reba Stillwell Cole. She is a graduate of Trenton Central High School class of 42 and Centenary Junior College class of 44. She leaves behind her husband of 67...

Ruby K. Blessing

Ruby K. Blessing

Dec 31, 2012

BLESSINGROBERTSDALE , AL. Ruby K. Blessing, born September 24, 1913 in Guntersville, AL passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. Mrs. Blessing was formally from Huntsville, AL and was residing in Robertsdale, AL. She was a graduate of the Joe Bradley High School in Huntsville, AL in 1932 and attended business school in Huntsville. She retired from the Ordnance Guided...

James Wernsing Muscat

James Wernsing Muscat

Dec 29, 2012

POINT CLEAR, AL  James Wernsing Muscat, age 68, born in Mobile, AL, and resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012.He is preceded in death by his brother, Paul Muscat.Mr. Muscat is survived by his wife, Anne Muscat of Point Clear, AL, three sons, Bo Muscat of Mobile, AL, Kevin Muscat (Donna) of Mobile, AL, Jeffrey Muscat...

Vintis Day

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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...