Obituaries

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

Ronald E. Allen

Ronald E. Allen

Apr 16, 2012

SPANISH FORT   Ronald E. Allen, age 85, a native of Hardtner , KS and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at a local hospital.   Mr. Allen was a US Navy veteran of WW II.  He was active in Friends of the Library in every city he resided.  Mr. Allen served as Executive Director of a...

Helen Gabel Clay

Helen Gabel Clay

Apr 16, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Helen Gabel Clay "Aunt Helen", age 98, a native and life long resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012.Mrs. Clay was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harris Clay, son, Edward Clay, parents, Herbert and Grace Gable, two sisters and one brother.She is survived by her sister, Fay Salac, brother, Clifford Gabel,...

Rochelle Carlisle Pratt

Rochelle Carlisle Pratt

Apr 14, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Rochelle Carlisle “R. C.” Pratt, age 91, a native of Augusta , GA , formerly of Atlanta , GA and Louisville , KY , and a current resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. Mr. Pratt attended the University of Georgia . He retired after 15 years from L & N / CSX Railroad. R. C....

Sam Brumfield

Sam Brumfield

Apr 12, 2012

BRUMFIELDSILVERHILL, AL Sam Brumfield, age 87, native of Magnolia, MS and resident of Silverhill passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. Sam was a U.S. Army veteran, where he was a proud paratrooper during WW II.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Robertsdale and was an extremely knowledgeable fisherman that will be missed by all who knew him....

Ida B. Moesch

Ida B. Moesch

Apr 11, 2012

DAPHNE Ida  B. Moesch, age 83, a native of  Belen, MS. and a resident of Daphne, passed away April 11, 2012. She was a member of Crossroads Church at Belforest, she was  devoted to her church , family and enjoyed visiting yard sales. Ida is preceded in death by her parents W. D. & Myrtle Emma Bailey.  Survivors are her...

John Peper Wildnauer

John Peper Wildnauer

Apr 10, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL. John Peper Wildnauer, age 89 a native of Woodhaven, NY, former resident of White Plains, NY and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. "John" proudly served in the US Army during WWII, from private to captain, in infantry and port operations. John earned a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) & Master...

Elizabeth Jean Bentley

Elizabeth Jean Bentley

Apr 9, 2012

BENTLEYFAIRHOPE, AL Elizabeth Jean Bentley, age 72, native of Fairhope, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 in Fairhope. Ms. Bentley was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin Bentley;  her parents, Glen C. and Gladys Keene and a brother, Camerone Keene. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. Herschel (Betty) Bentley, Jr. of Mobile;  two nephews, Paul Crawford (Jennifer)...

Ruthie Sanders

Ruthie Sanders

Apr 9, 2012

SANDERSFAIRHOPE, AL Ruthie Sanders, age 92, native of Whitfield, AL went to be with the Lord Monday, April 9, 2012 in Fairhope. She was a member of Christian Valley Baptist Church. Ms. Sanders was an active member in the community and after many years of service retired as a Nurses Aid from Beasley’s Nursing Home, now Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation.  ...

Chester E. "Chet" Billie, Jr.

Chester E. "Chet" Billie, Jr.

Apr 5, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL     Chester E. ("Chet") Billie, Jr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Prattville, Alabama.   Chet was a native of Fairhope, Alabama and in his heart remained a resident of the Eastern Shore for his entire life even after moving to Prattville in 1985.   Chet graduated from Fairhope High School where he met his wife of...

Verna Mae Ismael

Verna Mae Ismael

Apr 3, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Verna Mae Ishmael, age 93, formally of East Moline , IL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lawrence “Bud” Ishmael, “the love of her life,” parents Henry and Vera Meyer, and grandson, 1rst Sgt....

Helen Grace May

Helen Grace May

Mar 31, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Helen Grace May, 90, died March 31, 2012 at Creekside Senior Living in Pensacola, Florida. Helen was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, April 20, 1921, to Christopher and Mary (Plepis) Petrouskas.  Helen served in the Navy during World War II.  While in the Navy, she served in the Judge Advocate General’s office in the War Crimes Division.  She met...

Wilma Pennington Andress

Wilma Pennington Andress

Mar 30, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Wilma Pennington Andress, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of Friday, March 30, 2012 in a local hospital.  Wilma was born in New Hope , AL and became a citizen of Fairhope , AL in 1936.  She was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church .   Wilma was preceded in death by...

Gerald Sweeney McCool

Gerald Sweeney McCool

Mar 30, 2012

ELBERTA, AL                                           Gerald S. McCool, age 78, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Elberta, AL died Friday, March 30, 2012 in Fairhope, AL. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose life centered on God and his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene E. McCool; a son,  Mark A. McCool and a...

Mildred Darlene Milstead

Mildred Darlene Milstead

Mar 30, 2012

DAPHNE, AL. Wanda D. Parker Milstead, age 45 a native of Vernon, AL. and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away March 30, 2012 at a local hospital. Wanda is preceded in death by her Mother, Brenda Gosa Parker of Daphne, AL., grandfather Paul Gosa and grandparents, Charlie & Elna Parker, all of Vernon, AL. She is survived by her...

Gene Costa

Gene Costa

Mar 29, 2012

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Gene Costa, departed this life on Thursday, March 29, 2012.   He was born in Rochester, NY and resident of Fairhope, AL since 1992.   Born August 15, 1939, he attended Jefferson H.S., Hobart College in Geneva and State University of New York.   He did his graduate work at Brockport State, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of...

Graves Ferrell Wynn

Graves Ferrell Wynn

Mar 29, 2012

MOBILE, AL  Graves Ferrell Wynn, age 77, a native of Ariton, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL died March 29, 2012 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.  He was a devoted father, grandfather and a true friend to everyone whose path he crossed.  Mr. Wynn was born on August 13, 1934. He was a devoted employee of...

Norma Brenda Patrick

Norma Brenda Patrick

Mar 26, 2012

FOLEY , AL Norma Brenda Patrick, age 72, a native of Mobile , AL and a resident of Foley, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. Norma was a member of Church on the Eastern Shore. She is survived by her daughter, Norinda “Wendi” Goe of Foley, AL, sons, W. V. “Vince” (Kristin) Ellis, Jr. of Mobile, AL, Bobby (Naomi) Goe,...

Bertha "Bert" L. Sheridan

Bertha "Bert" L. Sheridan

Mar 25, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Bertha “Bert” L Sheridan, age 78, a native of Mobile , AL and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away at home Sunday, March 25, 2012. Mrs. Sheridan was an active member of St. Paul 's Episcopal Church on the Eastern Shore , and avid volunteer of the church thrift store and altar guild.  She...

C. Gary Jones

C. Gary Jones

Mar 24, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL C. Gary Jones, age 64, born in Monroe , LA , raised in Magee , MS , and Rocky Creek , MS , and resident of Fairhope , AL passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Birmingham .  Mr. Jones was an active member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope where he was a Deacon and Sunday...

Donald Lee Dalton

Donald Lee Dalton

Mar 24, 2012

 SPANISH FORT, AL Donald Lee Dalton, Age 62 passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at a local health care facility.He is survived by his wife, Sheila Dalton of Spanish Fort, AL; one son, Chris (Sussi) Dalton of Dauphin Island, AL; two daughters, Mandy (Robbie) Smith of Citronelle, AL and Lisa (Chad) Alessi of Spanish Fort, AL; two granddaughters, Mea...