Obituaries

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

Catherine Ann "Katie" Dennis-Odom

Catherine Ann "Katie" Dennis-Odom

Oct 23, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Catherine Ann “Katie” Dennis-Odom, age 57, a life long resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012.   Katie worked as a respiratory therapist at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.  She was a long time member of the Fairhope Yacht Club.   She is survived by her husband, Steve Odom of Fairhope,  one brother, Jim Dennis and his wife...

Virginia B. Bodiford

Virginia B. Bodiford

Oct 22, 2012

FOLEY, AL Mary Virginia Dare Buntley Bodiford 90 years of age, a native of Mulberry, TN and a resident of Live Oak Assisted Living in Foley, Al died Monday, October 22, 2012 in Foley, AL. Mrs. Bodiford graduated from Berry High School in Rome, GA.  She attended Montevello, Florida State University and received her B.S. degree from Berry College in...

Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster

Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster

Oct 20, 2012

KOSTER DAPHNE, ALABAMA Margaret Pauline Sutherland Koster, born on Christmas Day in 1916 in Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at a local health care facility. She was a founding member of Providence United Methodist Church where she was active and sang in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and tag sales. She also served in WWII...

Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr.

Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr.

Oct 20, 2012

LOXLEY, ALABAMA Charles Ferdinand Philipp, Jr., age 71 a native of Mobile and a resident of Loxley, passed away Saturday, October 20,  2012. He was a graduate of McGill High School, attended Springhill College and worked for Harris County,  Highway Department in Houston, TX. For 25 years. Charles is survived by his loving wife Monta Philipp of Loxley; one sister:...

Mildred Safford Holcombe

Mildred Safford Holcombe

Oct 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred Safford Holcombe, age 81, a native of Citronelle, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Venetia (Larry) Vickers of Kansas City, KS, Cassandra (George)  York of Fairhope, AL, two sons, Carl (Gloria) Wilson of Fairhope, AL, Michael (Arlene) Safford of  Fairhope, AL, brother, Earnest Safford of...

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Oct 19, 2012

LUCAS SUMMERDALE, AL Wilma Harvey Lucas, age 90, a native Mississippi and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley officiated by Pastor Joe Aldrete of Calvary Chapel. Pallbearers were Chris Bridges, Matthew Lucas,...

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Wilma Harvey Lucas

Oct 19, 2012

SUMMERDALE Wilma Harvey Lucas, Age 90, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence. She retired from Wolf-Bay Lodge. Mrs. Lucas is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Lucas, daughter, Linda R. Lucas and grandson, Kenny Lucas. Survivors include four sons, Terry (Debbie) Lucas of Foley,...

Thelma Anderson Suggs

Thelma Anderson Suggs

Oct 18, 2012

SUGGSFAIRHOPE, AL Thelma Anderson Suggs, Age 87, a native of Wilcox County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She is survived by four daughters; four sons; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral...

Mary Adams Gibson

Mary Adams Gibson

Oct 18, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Adams Gibson was born Jan. 16, 1921 in Thomasville, AL, the eldest of three sisters (all now deceased), died in Fairhope, AL, Oct. 18, 2012. Her parents were Vernon Monroe Adams and Nellie Autry Adams. She graduated from Thomasville High School and attended Alabama School for Women (Montevallo College) and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. She...

Philip Francis Cala, Sr.

Philip Francis Cala, Sr.

Oct 17, 2012

POINT CLEAR,, AL Philip Francis Cala, Sr., age 91, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and resident of Point Clear, died October 17, 2012 at the William F. Green Veterans Home. He earned his barber’s license after high school and worked in his father’s barber shop for some years. Phil entered the Army during World War II, was chosen for Officers...

Emory "Clay" Battle

Emory "Clay" Battle

Oct 16, 2012

ORANGE BEACH, AL   Emory "Clay" Battle, 63, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Dothan.   Mr. Battle was born in Barbour County Alabama and he lived the early years of his life in Eufaula.  Mr. Battle was a 1967 graduate of Eufaula High School and attended Troy State University on a music scholarship.  He...

Jack David Armstrong

Jack David Armstrong

Oct 11, 2012

ARMSTRONG GULF SHORES, AL Jack David Armstrong, age 75, a Native of Columbiana, AL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 . He was preceded in death by his father, Lafayette Armstrong and mother, Agnes Armstrong. He is survived by his wife Brenda  Fore Armstrong of Gulf Shores, AL; son, J. David Armstrong ,...

Lisa Rene Mills

Lisa Rene Mills

Oct 10, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Lisa Rene Mills, age 49, born in Millington, TN and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away October 10, 2012.  She was a graduate of Auburn University and University of South Alabama.  She loved her family, music, and the environment. Ms. Mills is survived by her two sons, Robert Kyle Dailey of Manhattan, NY, Brian Charles Dailey of Auburn,...

Evelyn Louise Bolling

Evelyn Louise Bolling

Oct 9, 2012

SPANISH FORT Evelyn ‘Louise’ Bolling, age 85 a native of Georgiana Alabama and a longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL .went to be with our Lord on  Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, George Travis Bolling, her mother Susie Morrow and her father Joseph Morrow, as well as three brothers and three sisters.. She is...

Erin Patricia LaGreco

Erin Patricia LaGreco

Oct 9, 2012

GULF SHORES, AL Erin Patricia LaGreco, age 33, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Erin was attending the University of South Alabama, working towards a degree in Psychology. She is survived by her husband Richie LaGreco of Gulf Shores, AL children, Ashleigh and Jorja, parents, Pat and Kathy Morrone of Chesapeake Beach, MD, brothers,...

Toni Elaine Coleman

Toni Elaine Coleman

Oct 6, 2012

COLEMAN ELBERTA, ALABAMA Toni Elaine Coleman, age 53 a native of Ft. Myers, FL and a longtime resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at a local health care facility. Toni is survived by her mother, Regina Coleman of Elberta, AL; two brothers, Gerald Patrick Coleman, Jr. of Key West, FL and Douglas Coleman of Elberta,AL...

Winston Earl Blow

Winston Earl Blow

Oct 5, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Winston Earl Blow, age 85, born in Wetumpka , AL and resident of Daphne, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. He was a member of Jubilee Baptist Church , Bowen Masonic Lodge, Abba Shrine Temple , York Rite and the Order Of The Eastern Star. Mr. Blow was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Blow. He is...

Ella Crane Guillot

Ella Crane Guillot

Oct 5, 2012

 SPANISH FORT, AL Ella Crane Guillot, a resident of Westminister Village, Spanish Fort, AL, died on Friday, October 5, 2012, at the age of 105 years.  Mrs. Guillot was born in Daphne, AL on July 25, 1907 to Samuel and Ella Crane.  She was the last remaining child of 10 children.  She was raised in Stockton, AL, where she graduated...

Tony A. Pizzotti

Tony A. Pizzotti

Oct 5, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Tony A. Pizzotti, age 101, native of Hammond , IL and a resident of Fairhope passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Robertsdale. He was a very loved man and will be missed by all those who knew him. Mr. Pizzotti was preceded in death by his wives,...

Nella Dean Small

Nella Dean Small

Oct 5, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Nella Dean Small, age 76, native of   Nauvoo , AL and resident of Fairhope passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Small was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Small; granddaughter,...