Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Aug 20, 2012

THOMASVILLE  Lois Marie Ezell Overstreet, age 85, a longtime resident of Thomasville, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012.  Mrs. Overstreet was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Kirksey Overstreet.  She is survived by her son, Kirksey Overstreet and his wife Cindy and their daughters, Ashleigh and Riley, all of Pine Hill.  Funeral services will be held from Thomasville Baptist...

Aug 19, 2012

SLANAFAIRHOPE, AL Mary Frances Rolls Slana, age 89, native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012. Mrs. Slana was proud to be a graduate of Murphy High School Class of 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Slana, Sr. Mrs. Slana is survived by a daughter, Joanie Slana of Dade City, FL; ...

Aug 19, 2012

WILSON Joann Vivan Wilson, age 72 a native and resident of Fairhope passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012.Preceded in death by her sister Collie Wallace and her parents Willie Lee Wilson and Mildred Pearl Wilson and a granddaughter; Monique Walsh.She is survived by four daughters; Joannie (JJ) Walsh of Mobile; Lee Shea (Allen) Walsh Bautista of Fairhope; Tabatha Purifoy Walsh...

Aug 18, 2012

DAPHNE   Marguerite Moore Pierce, age 87, a native of Alexander City, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012.   Mrs. Pierce was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Opelika, AL.  She retired as a librarian from the Opelika School System.  She volunteered for 25 years at East Alabama Medical Center as a pink lady.  ...

Aug 17, 2012

Aug 17, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL John David Killian, age 41, native of Tennessee and resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012. David was a lifelong Auburn fan, later attending Auburn University.  He loved to spend time with his children playing soccer and was an avid fisherman.  His practical jokes will be missed by all who knew him. David is survived by...

Aug 17, 2012

Howard George Bretz, age 86, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, was called to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Bretz proudly served his country during World War II, as an infantryman in the Ninth Division, 47th Infantry Regiment of the U. S. Army.  He received one bronze star and...

Aug 17, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Doris Mabel Gipson, age 72, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 in New Brunswick, Canada. Mrs. Gipson was a longtime active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she was involved in many volunteer groups assisting in the care of others.  She will be remembered always for being there in the time of...