Obituaries

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

Thomas S. Jones

Thomas S. Jones

Oct 4, 2012

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Thomas S. Jones, age 92, native of Amory , MS and resident of Fairhope passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. Mr. Jones was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church .  He was a US Army veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict.   Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Sis Jones and a daughter,...

John Edward Bromley, Jr.

John Edward Bromley, Jr.

Oct 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL John Edward Bromley, Jr., age 72, native of Mobile and resident of Mullet Point passed away Monday, October 1, 2012. John was a US Air Force Veteran and a retired federal civil servant from Keesler Air Force base. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward Bromley, Sr. and Marion Reimer Bromley;  sister, Carol Bromley Ellis...

Mildred Nelson Witherington

Mildred Nelson Witherington

Sep 27, 2012

DAPHNE Mildred Nelson Witherington, age 85, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012. Mrs. Witherington was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Witherington. She is survived by her daughters, Faye Witherington and Lynn Sanders, both of Daphne, Her grandchildren, Rick (Raquel Allen) Witherington, Cassie Witherington, all of Daphne, and Tisha...

Scotty "Chopper" Conway, Sr.

Scotty "Chopper" Conway, Sr.

Sep 26, 2012

BON SECOUR Scotty Edward “Chopper” Conway, Sr., age 39, a resident of Bon Secour, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Scotty was preceded in death by his father, Harold Conway, grandfathers, Ed Conway and Ervin Nabors. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Conway, son, Scotty Conway, Jr., daughters, Ciara Conway, Katelyn (Brandon) Wilson and Lindsay Williams, all of Bon...

Edith Chris Fell

Edith Chris Fell

Sep 26, 2012

FELL LILLIAN, AL   Edith Chris Fell, age 88, a life long resident of Lillian, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012.   She was a life long member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.   She is survived by several nieces and nephews.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Monday, October 1, 2012, at 10:00am.   The family will...

Joseph Alton Smith

Joseph Alton Smith

Sep 25, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Joseph Alton Smith, age 63, a native of Atmore and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012. “Poppa Joe”, how he was affectionately known, was a Vietnam Veteran.  He was a member of the local VFW and the American Legion.  He was also a member of the Sertoma Club. He is survived by his wife...

Louise Jernigan Ames

Louise Jernigan Ames

Sep 24, 2012

LOXLEY, AL   Louise Jernigan Ames, age 83, a longtime resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012. Mrs. Ames was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Ames, Jr. She is survived by her children, Mike Randall of Daphne, Dennis Randall of Fairhope, Sandra Keith Loxley, Robert Randall of Beaumont, TX, ten...

Betty Hale Farris Watts

Betty Hale Farris Watts

Sep 23, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL  Betty Hale Farris Watts, 80, of New Albany, MS, and Spanish Fort, AL, passed away in Corpus Christi, TX on Sept. 23, 2012 surrounded by family. She will be remembered for her smile, laughter and generous spirit.She was born in New Albany, MS on June 3, 1932 to the late Lacy Lamar Hale and Duff Anderson Bramlett...

Wanita Mae Pool

Wanita Mae Pool

Sep 21, 2012

POOLFOLEY, ALWanita M. Pool age 76, a native of Pekin, IL and a resident of Foley, Al. passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at a local hospital. She was an avid seamstress and inventor, an active member of First Baptist Church Foley were she was secretary of the Adult Bible Study and Missions Friends teacher for children. She is survived...

Thomas Francis Parda

Thomas Francis Parda

Sep 21, 2012

PARDA FOLEY, AL Thomas Francis Parda, age 72, born in North Hampton, MA; raised in Pensacola, FL and current resident of Foley passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Tom was a US Army veteran and served during the Bay of Pigs Conflict.  He was  a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, where he along with a small group of handy...

Violet Wentzel Dunlop

Violet Wentzel Dunlop

Sep 20, 2012

Fairhope, AL.   Violet Dunlop, age 87, passed away suddenly early Thursday morning at Thomas Hospital.  She was a native of New Jersey and a resident of Fairhope, AL.   She was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fairhope.  She was active in her community most recently as a volunteer at Thomas Hospital. She was an avid gardener, loved her...

Doris Stack Ames

Doris Stack Ames

Sep 20, 2012

AMES FAIRHOPE, AL  Doris Stack Ames, age 87, a native of Bradford PA and a resident of Point Clear, AL passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012.  She is survived by her husband, Clinton G. Ames Jr. of Point Clear, AL, son and daughter in law, Jack and Hayat Ames of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Bobbi Ames of Traverse City, MI.   Doris...

Gary Patrick Donnelly

Gary Patrick Donnelly

Sep 20, 2012

DONNELLYFOLEY, AL Gary Patrick Donnelly, age 49, of Robertsdale passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 after a brief illness. Gary is the son of John and Faye Donnelly and was born March 12, 1963 in Huntsville, AL.  He was a graduate of McGill-Toolen High School and attended the University of Alabama.  Gary enjoyed boating, fishing, Alabama and Saints football; as...

Emily Shirley Pederson

Emily Shirley Pederson

Sep 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Emily Pederson, a resident of Fairhope, AL and long time resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Fairhope, AL. Mrs. Pederson was born in Chicago, IL to Fred and Emma Hinz. Emily was preceded in death by her parents and brothers; William Hinz, Edward Hinz, Henry Hinz and...

Dalton Zayne Britain

Dalton Zayne Britain

Sep 18, 2012

SILVERHILL Dalton Zayne Britain, age 10, a resident of Silverhill, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Dalton was preceded in death by his brother, Hunter. He is survived by his parents, John and Tammy Bishop Britain,siblings, Dylan Britain, Taylor (Matt) Kimbler and Kristian (Kevin) Littrell,grandparents, Beverly and Johnny Britainand Golria and Arvol Bishop,aunts, Kim (Craig) Sinclair,Cynthia (Lee) Woodard,uncles, John Bishop,...

Paul Hoke Fellers

Paul Hoke Fellers

Sep 16, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Paul Hoke Fellers, age 93, a native of Charlotte, NC and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away September 16, 2012. He was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church leading an exemplary Christian Life as a loving husband, dedicated father, and grandfather.  Mr. Fellers is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Edwards Fellers. He is survived by...

Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr.

Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr.

Sep 16, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr., age 94, a native of Dover, KS, a former resident of Topeka, KS and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. Mr. Wyllie was a member of the "Greatest Generation" and as a World War II Army veteran saw action in the Philippine Is. and was a member of...

Sarah Buzbee Chastang

Sarah Buzbee Chastang

Sep 15, 2012

STAPLETON Sarah Buzbee Chastang, age 84, a resident of Stapleton, AL, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. She is survived by her son, Lavon Chastang (Sandi) of Mobile, sisters, Betty Penry (Pete) of Belforest, Stella Mae Walker of Morgan City, LA, brothers, Leslie “Curly” Buzbee (Christine) of Spanish Fort, Alfred“Punk” Buzbee (Virginia) of McClain, MS, grandchildren,  Byron Chastang (Debbie) of...

Carl William "Bill" Johnson

Carl William "Bill" Johnson

Sep 14, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Carl William “Bill” Johnson, age 55 of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012.   Bill was born on June 30, 1957 in Columbus, GA, son of Jack and Betty Johnson.   He was a Retired Glass Contractor and enjoyed boating, fishing, watching Auburn Football, and spending time with his family.   He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Johnson...

Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll

Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll

Sep 11, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL          Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll was born to Ted and Marie Stauffer on July 9, 1930 in Olds, Alberta, Canada and passed away on September 11, 2012 at the age of 82.  Virginia was predeceased by her mother and father; her daughter Danna, and her brother Stanley.  After retirement, she found her “Utopia” in Fairhope and loved living there...