Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Joseph Wayne Hornbeak
Aug 4, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Joseph Wayne Hornbeak, age 58, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012.He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Cunningham of Fairhope, AL, brother, Ronald L. Hornbeak of Adamsville, TN, sister, Rebecca L. Brasington of Summerdale, AL, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held at a later...
Arnold Albert Kolp
Aug 1, 2012
KOLP ORANGE BEACH, AL Arnold Albert Kolp, age 80, a native of Grand Rapids, Minnesota and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Arnold Kolp, was a Retired and Decorated Veteran for the United States Air Force. Mr. Kolp received the fourth highest honor during his service in the Korean War, The Bronze Star. Arnold...
Linda Gale Schreckengast
Aug 1, 2012
SUMMERDALE Linda Gale Schreckengast, age 64, a resident of Summerdale passed away on August 1, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, enjoyed going to the casino’s and loved having fun. Linda is survived by her three daughters: Susan Schreckengast and her husband, Brian Morris of Fairhope, Christy Schreckengast, Lea Anne Schreckengast both of Summerdale; three sisters: Sherry...
Richard Colvin Parsons
Jul 31, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Richard Colvin Parsons, age 64, native of Atlanta, GA, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Mr. Parsons loved spending time with his family outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was a member of the CT Stepney Masonic Lodge and a Veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nolte...
Earline Sherer Sharp
Jul 31, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Earline Sherer Sharp, age 92, a native of Jasper, AL, former resident of Gadsden, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Edwin Sharp. She is survived by her children, Robert Michael Sharp (Juno) of Hoover, AL, Caroline Sharp Massey (Kenneth) of...
Steven Lee States
Jul 31, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Steven Lee States, age 76, a native of Syracuse, NY, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Mr. States was retired Major US Air Force Pilot and served for 21 years including several tours in Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked with several companies as a corporate pilot. He was...
Ernest Bonham (Tommy) Thompson
Jul 29, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL. Ernest Bonham (Tommy) Thompson, a native of Akron, Alabama, and longtime resident of Fairhope, returned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was 88 years old. Tommy was born at home in Hale County on October 17, 1923. During World War II, he proudly served at Brookley Army Air Field in Mobile, where...
Robert "Don" Nabors
Jul 27, 2012
SPANISH FORT, AL. Robert "Don" Nabors, Age 59, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Carol Nabors; four children, Allison Nabors, Kevin Nabors all of Spanish Fort, AL., Missy (Chad) Everett of Foley, AL; Venessa Nabors of Loxley, AL; four sisters, Jackie Holshouser, Debbie Ingalls, Linda Smith and...
Charles Ralph Vansant
Jul 26, 2012
ROBERTSDALE, AL Charles Ralph Vansant, age 84, a native of NY and resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 2:00 pm at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532251-990-7775
Alan Robert McCafferty
Jul 25, 2012
SPANISH FORT Alan Robert McCafferty, age 30, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Alan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. He graduated from Daphne High School in 2000, and also graduated from the Corrections Academy in 2009. He was employed by the Alabama Department of Corrections as a corrections officer....
Margaret Hall McFarlin
Jul 24, 2012
McFARLIN ORANGE BEACH, AL Margaret H. McFarlin, age 86, native of Bay Minette,AL and resident of Orange Beach passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Margaret was a member of Orange Beach Presbyterian Church and the Orange Beach Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, William W. McFarlin of Orange Beach; a daughter, Janet (Don) Mitchell of Saraland; a sister,...
Lenora Wilson Denton
Jul 22, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Lenora Wilson Denton, age 92, a native of Clarke County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. She is survived by her son, Woodrow Wilson of Whatley, AL, daughter, Becky (Darrel) Davis of Dandridge, TN, sisters, Lovie Lynum, Bertha Wright, Minnie Simpson, Annie Armistead, all of Whatley, AL, seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren,...
Norma Wettlaufer
Jul 22, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Norma Wettlaufer, born in Canada, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Martha Jane Hayes and a brother, Jack. Norma is survived by her husband of 66 years, Murray Wettlaufer of Fairhope, AL; a daughter, Patricia Hutchison of Powell, OH;...
Wanita Mae Pool
Jul 21, 2012
Wanita 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 by...
Joseph George Petersen, Jr.
Jul 21, 2012
DAPHNE, AL Joseph George Petersen, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and proud Marine Corps Veteran passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the age of 80.Joe, lovingly known as Pepaw, Peeps, PawPaw and “Big Chunk” to his children and grandchildren, was the co-founder of Recovery Resources, LLC where he helped change the lives of so many struggling with addiction. Joe...
Phillip Walter Holman
Jul 18, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Phillip Walter Holman, age 57, resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Phillip loved his very large family with all his heart and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his parents Tracy and Jackson Holman, one brother, Michael Holman (Rene). Also, many and much beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, 2 nephews, 4 great nieces...
Julie Strahan Cain
Jul 17, 2012
SILVERHILL, AL Julie Strahan Cain, age 56, a former resident of Mobile and a current resident of Silverhill, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012.Julie was a Graphic Designer for Elevator World and Balloons Everywhere. She is survived by her husband, Talmadge Cain of Silverhill; son, Zach Moore and his wife Sally of Fort Campbell, KY; grandchildren, Logan Tyler, Nathan James,...
Joel Thomas Crumpton
Jul 17, 2012
DAPHNE Joel Thomas Crumpton, age 76, native of Columbiana and a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He retired from Addsco as Safety Director, ORC Company and was the past President of the National Safety Council for South Alabama . Civic duties include prominent in starting the first Volunteer Fire Department in Daphne. Joe was a member...
Theresa Michelle Milford
Jul 15, 2012
PENSACOLA, FL Theresa Michelle Milford, age 37, native of Baltimore, MD and resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. Theresa graduated from Columbus State University, Columbus, GA with a BA in English; she received a MA in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA where she was an adjunct English Professor; she was currently attending University...
Michael John "Tank" Young
Jul 12, 2012
LAVERGNE, TN Michael John “Tank” Young, a resident of Lavergne TN, born January 16, 1969 in Stuttgart Germany departed this life Thursday July 12, 2012. Michael John was preceded in death by his father Ret. Msg. Johnny Young, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Young Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his...