Obituaries

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

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,...

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...