Obituaries

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

Ruth Faust Beasley

Ruth Faust Beasley

Jul 9, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Ruth Faust Beasley, age 84, a native of Aldrich , AL and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Beasley; granddaughter, Harriet F. D’Olive; and son-in-law, J. Raymond “Toby” Allen. She is survived by her son, John W. Beasley (Connie) of Social Circle,...

Jo Ann Martha Mumby

Jo Ann Martha Mumby

Jul 7, 2012

MUMBYFAIRHOPE, AL Jo Ann Mumby January 14, 1948 - July 7, 2012, Beloved wife and mother, Jo Ann Mumby passed away July 7, 2012 in Fairhope, AL.  Born in Burbank, California, she grew up as Jo Ann Fitzhugh and went to Burbank High School.  Jo Ann enjoyed reading, traveling, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with her family and many...

Aashild Aaskau Marthinson

Aashild Aaskau Marthinson

Jul 6, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Aashild Aaskau Marthinson, age 65, native of Norway and resident of Fairhope , AL passed away Friday, July 6, 2012.   Aashild had an extensive career as a care giver in Norway and cared for her husband, Tore William Marthinsen, who preceded her in death.  She worked at Thomas Hospital for many years.   Aashild is survived by her...

Estelle (Sugar) Bishop Spader

Estelle (Sugar) Bishop Spader

Jul 5, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Estelle (Sugar) Bishop Spader, age 84, a native and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012.  She is survived by her three daughters, Margaret ( Cary ) Parish, Marilyn (John) Wimpee, Marion (Doug) Underw o od, b r other, Ernest (Bub) Bishop, grandchildren, Krislyn (Aaron) Dienes, Greg (Amber) Parish, Travis (Tressa) Wimpee,...

Dera Jones Williams

Dera Jones Williams

Jul 5, 2012

SPANISH FORT     Dera Jones Williams passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 after a lengthy illness.   A native of Sand Mountain , Alabama , she moved to the Mobile area at age 17 where she met and married her love, LaVaine Williams.  They celebrated 67 years of marriage on May 24, 2012.   She is survived by her husband, LaVaine, two daughters:...

Marie M. Stewart

Marie M. Stewart

Jul 4, 2012

STEWART BON SECOUR, AL Marie Miller Stewart, age 88, of Bon Secour, AL, left her earthly home for her heavenly one on July 4, 2012. She was originally from Bay Minette, AL, but resided in Bon Secour for most of her life.  She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and her church, Friendship...

Patricia Paul Calvert

Patricia Paul Calvert

Jul 4, 2012

SPANISH FORT Patricia “Pat” Paul Calvert age 63, a native of Gateswood, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Lonnie L. Paul, Sr.; her son Paul Calvert and a grandson, Austin Champion. Her survivors are her husband of 36 years, James Calvert of Spanish Fort; one...

Esther Wilson Young

Esther Wilson Young

Jul 4, 2012

YOUNG FOLEY, AL Esther W. Young, age, 96 of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She is preceded in death by, Robert D. Young, Ashton Baugh III and one son Michael D. Young    She is survived by three sons, Robert W. (Evelyn) Young of Fairhope, Ralph E. (Monica) Young of Orange Beach, and Frank W. (Laurie) Young of...

Beatrice Dora Ebentheuer

Beatrice Dora Ebentheuer

Jul 2, 2012

EBENTHEUER ELBERTA, AL Dora Beatrice "Bea" Ebentheuer, age 83, a native of Garland, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Ebentheuer. She is survived by her three daughters, Bunny Samples of Atlanta, GA., Barbie A. Rychee of Atlanta, GA., Dorothy Madden (Roger) of Lillian,...

Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR)

Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR)

Jul 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Daniel A. Dansak, M.D., Capt (USNR) retired, age 69, a native of McKeesport , PA and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012.   Dr. Dansak graduated from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, B.S.C. Physics, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., M.D., University of New Mexico and University of Alabama as Asst Professor of Psychiatry.   He...

Kenneth Alton Durbin

Kenneth Alton Durbin

Jun 30, 2012

DURBIN DAPHNE, AL. Kenneth Alton Durbin, Age 52, a native of Chilton County, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was employed with CSXT for the past thirty-four years. Mr. Durbin is preceded in death by a son, Jacob Chad Durbin and his parents, Bobby and Bobbie Durbin. He is survived by his...

Eileen Colvin Lazzari

Eileen Colvin Lazzari

Jun 30, 2012

DAPHNE   Eileen Colvin Lazzari entered into this world July 15th, 1925 and entered into rest June 30th 2012 two weeks shy of her 87th birthday.   Eileen was a dedicated mother and wife who raised her children and many others not her own under the guidance of her deep religious commitment to her faith, her church, and the community in which...

Louise Jones Smith

Louise Jones Smith

Jun 28, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL  Louise Jones Smith, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012. Mrs. Smith worked for AT&T (Bellsouth) in Mobile, Miami, Atlanta, and Fairhope.  She was a member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Telephone Pioneers Club.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul...

Mary Edna "Kitty" Wallace

Mary Edna "Kitty" Wallace

Jun 28, 2012

WHITE HOUSE FORK  Mary Edna “Kitty” Wallace, age 85, a lifelong resident of Bay Minette, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012. Kitty faithfully attended White House Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carlotta Gasaway and her husband John of Bay Minette; son, Michael Wallace and his wife Karrie of Daphne, three grandchildren; five step grandchildren; four great...

William Robert Pratt

William Robert Pratt

Jun 28, 2012

Pratt Elberta, AL   William Robert "Bob" Pratt age 65, a native of Spokane,WA and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away June 28,2012   He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beth Pratt of Elberta, AL ,one daughter Bobbie (John) Hargadon of Virginia Beach, one son John (Lydia) Pratt of Foley; mother, Delores Seay and step father, Ken Seay...

Mary Alice Knapp

Mary Alice Knapp

Jun 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Mary Alice Knapp, age 79, a native of Burnwell , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She graduated Fairhope High School in 1951. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Knapp Pappas of Fairhope , AL , three sons, Wade Knapp of Tallahassee, FL, Melvin (Christal) Knapp of...

Arthur Eligh "Buddy" Draper

Arthur Eligh "Buddy" Draper

Jun 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Arthur Eligh “Buddy” Draper, age 84, a native of Mobile , a former resident of Birmingham , and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Buddy was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, where he was a Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Draper was preceded in death by his parents, Harry...

Jeffery Lee Rayfield

Jeffery Lee Rayfield

Jun 25, 2012

RAYFIELD ORANGE BEACH, AL Jeffrey Lee Rayfield, age 66, native of Sylacauga and resident of Orange Beach passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Rayfield of Orange Beach; two sons, Tommy (Michelle) Rayfield of Atlanta, GA,  Ryan (Sairoong) Rayfield of Orange Beach;  a brother, Larry (Dianne) Rayfield of Sylacauga; mother, Martha...

Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr.

Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr.

Jun 24, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Mack Lemuel Williams, Jr. passed away at home on June 24, 2012. He lived in Fairhope since 1986. He was born November 16, 1927 in Waycross, GA to Gladys Smith Williams and Mack L. Williams. Mack graduated from Waycross High School, where he was a standout football player. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Mack was a “Ramblin’...

Lillian Frances Middleton

Lillian Frances Middleton

Jun 24, 2012

Middleton  Orange Beach,AL   Lillian Frances Middleton, age 93, a native of Crenshaw County and a resident of Orange Beach,Al. passed away Sunday June 24,2012.   Proceeded in death by her husband Charles Middleton.   Survived by two sisters, Evelyn Capps of Brandon, MS., Betty Harrell (Joseph) of Orange Beach, AL, one brother Joe Frank (Mary) Langford and numerous nieces and nephews.   She...