Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Katie Lane Knotts
Sep 11, 2012
SPANISH FORT, AL Katie Lane Knotts, age 65, a native of Millerville, AL, and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away at her son’s home after a long illness, Tuesday, September 11, 2012. She was employed by the Baldwin County Commission for 20 years. Mrs. Knotts was a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Knotts was preceded in death...
Eugene "Sonny" Ralph Davis
Sep 10, 2012
BELFOREST Eugene Ralph “Sonny” Davis, age 74, a native and lifelong resident of Belforest, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. He is survived by his sons, David Davis and his wife Joy, Justin Davis, his grandchildren, Josh Davis, Kacey Davis, and Jake Davis, all of Belforest, as well as the mother of his children, Diane Gable of Fairhope. The family...
George Edward DelHomme
Sep 7, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL George Edward DelHomme, age 65, native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012. Mr. DelHomme was a veteran of the US Marine Corp serving in Vietnam , where he received the Purple Heart. He was a graduate of McGill Institute and the University of South Alabama . George was employed by the...
L. "Jeff" Knox
Sep 5, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL L. “Jeff” Knox, age 82, a native of Atlanta, GA, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012.He’s a graduate of Georgia Tech, played football for Georgia Tech and United States Army, and was the past President of Georgia International Insurance Company. He was formerly employed by the Marriott Grand Hotel. He is survived by...
Anita Jane Peterson Babb
Sep 5, 2012
SILVERHILL, AL Anita Jane Peterson Babb, age 80, a native of Pensacola, FL, longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Malcolm James Babb, Sr., five children, Tommy (Linda) Babb of Bay Minette, AL, Cissy (Ray) Dionne of Daphne, AL, Paul (Martha) Babb of Fairhope, AL, Jimmy Babb...
Ruth Cordelia JONES
Sep 3, 2012
JONES FOLEY, AL Ruth Cordelia Jones, age 74, a native of Texas and a resident of Foley, AL. passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Claude Jones and a sister Alma Williams. She is survived by her son, James Jones of Foley, AL., three daughters; Lee Ann Teal of Foley, AL, Jeanette Gayle of San...
Jeffrey Wayne Schmidt
Sep 3, 2012
SCHMIDT DAPHNE, AL Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Schmidt, age 51, born in Seguin, TX, native of Victoria, TX and resident of Daphne, AL Jeffrey was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, AL. He worked in the offshore business since the age of 18 and was experienced in oil and gas. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and...
Catherine Marie O'Neil Clark
Sep 1, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Catherine Marie O’Neil Clark, age 92, native of Massachusetts and resident of Fairhope passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Mrs. Clark graduated from St. Mary of the Springs College in Columbus, OH. She raised six children and taught middle school for 20 years. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Clark; a daughter, Sarah...
Kathleen Phyllis McGee
Sep 1, 2012
FAIRHOPE Kathleen Phyllis McGee, age 44, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Kathy was a member of O. E. S. and was the Supreme Deputy for the Rainbow Girls in Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Murphy. She is survived by her husband, James McGee,their children, Philip Allen McGee, Julia...
Leslie Elliott Allen
Sep 1, 2012
BIRMINGHAM Ret. Col. Leslie Elliott Allen, age 83, a native of Pocatella, ID, raised in Fairhope and a current resident of Birmingham, died September 1, 2012, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Allen was active in scouting, earning the rank of Eagle. He graduated from Fairhope High School and was a 1952 graduate of Auburn University. The focus of...
James Dolphus Johnson Jr.
Aug 30, 2012
JOHNSON FAIRHOPE, AL James Dolphus Johnson Jr., age 89 a native of Pickens County and a resident of Fairhope, Al. passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. He served his country in the U S Navy during WWII and he is a decorated Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, James Dolphus and Lilly Margaret Johnson and other siblings. Survived by...
FRANCES GAYNOR TURNER
Aug 28, 2012
TURNER FAIRHOPE Ms. F. Gaynor Turner, age 90, passed away August 28 at Fairhope, AL. Ms. Turner graduated from Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery and the University of Alabama class of 1945. She was retired from the Alabama Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Bureau after 30 years service. She was a devout Alabama fan, and "Roll Tide" will never...
William M. Hankins
Aug 28, 2012
DAPHNE William M. Hankins, Age 87, a native of Atchison County, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at a local health care facility. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fairhope. Mr. Hankins is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Glenna Hankins of Daphne,...
Helen Marie Norris
Aug 26, 2012
DAPHNE Marie Norris, age 55, a native of Mound City, IL. and a resident of Daphne passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, at home with her family at her side. She attended Southern Illinois University majoring in Business and accounting. After a brief time in the Furniture business, she come south to Mobile to be Business manager and Accountant for...
Candace Gerald Ward
Aug 25, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Candace Gerald Ward, age 96, a native of Repton, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Ward, Sr. and son, Howard E. Ward, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Jack G. Ward of Fairhope, AL, Stephen E. Ward (Marilyn) of Fairhope, AL,...
Ruth Dorothy Goodwin
Aug 25, 2012
FOLEY, AL Ruth Dorothy Goodwin, age 79, a native of Lorain, OH, lived most of her life in Amherst, OH, and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. She was a member of New Life in Christ Church. Mrs. Goodwin is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Goodwin. She is survived by her 3 sons, Michael...
Terry Wesley Elam
Aug 25, 2012
DAPHNE, AL Terry Wesley Elam, age 23, a native of Dothan, AL and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, Alabama football, skateboarding and playing guitar. Terry loved life and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Cindy Elam of Daphne, AL, sister, Tammy...
Nancy Highsmith Preston
Aug 23, 2012
THEODORE Nancy Highsmith Preston, age 70, a native of Mobile and a resident of Theodore passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Carl of Theodore; three daughters, Rhonda Strops, Robin Riggleman and Romona Mokbel; six grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Private service will be held. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U. S. HIGHWAY...
Avron Cleston Sinyard
Aug 23, 2012
SINYARD ELBERTA, AL Avron Cleston Sinyard, age 58, a native of Cullman, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was employed by the Baldwin County Board of Education, Elberta Elementary School. He is survived by his wife of 37 years LueAnn Sinyard , one daughter; Devin (Rodney) Ewing of Elberta, AL,one son Nolan...
Lillie Pearl Packer
Aug 21, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Lillie Pearl Packer, age 60, a native of Natchez, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She is preceded in death by her son, Timothy Packer, father, Narvey Packer, Sr., and brother, Narvey Packer, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Lula Packer of Fairhope, AL, 3 sisters, Lucinda (Lionell) Bracey of Fairhope,...