Obituaries

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

Walter Charles Abrams

Walter Charles Abrams

Dec 5, 2011

DAPHNE, AL   Walter Charles Abrams, age 82, a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former resident of Amherst, NH, and Port Charlotte, FL, and a current resident of Daphne, AL passed away with family at his side, Monday, December 5, 2011.   He was a Korean War Veteran of the Army and attended many reunions for veterans of the war.   Mr. Abrams...

Alejandro Mendez

Alejandro Mendez

Dec 4, 2011

GULF SHORES, AL Alejandro“Profeta” Mendez, Jr., age 34, a native of Hereford, TX and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. Alex is preceded in death by his sister, Tina Mendez of Hereford TX. He is survived by his three daughters, Jayden Driskell of Robertsdale, AL, Citlaly and Selena Mendez both of Bon Secour, AL,...

Ann Elizabeth Vanderford

Ann Elizabeth Vanderford

Dec 3, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Ann Elizabeth Vanderford, age 85, a native of Kentucky and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011. She retired as a computer specialist from the US Government. Mrs. Vanderford is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Dennis) Hansen of Fairhope, AL, son, David Vanderford of Chesapeake, VA, sister, Virginia Simpson of Palatka, FL, 3 grandchildren, Charles...

Major General Arthur Jacques Poillon

Major General Arthur Jacques Poillon

Dec 2, 2011

Major General Arthur Jacques “Jake” Poillon (USMC Ret.), 86, of Fairhope, Alabama, died on Friday, December 2nd 2011 after a life well-lived. General Poillon died in St Vincent’s Hospital, Birmingham, AL, after a brief illness. General Poillon was born August, 27, 1925 in Boston, MA., to Colonel Arthur Poillon and Lena Riley (Curtis) Poillon. Along with his older brother Curtis,...

Eugene Rundquist

Eugene Rundquist

Dec 1, 2011

ACWORTH, GA Eugene A. Rundquist, 80, of Acworth, GA, went to live with his Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Gene was born in Silverhill, AL on March 8, 1931 to Axel and Evelyn Rundquist. He and Betty Chandler of Silverhill were married in 1953. After returning from his tour of duty in Korea, Gene and Betty settled in Sacramento,...

William "Bill" Kirby Sheridan, Sr.

William "Bill" Kirby Sheridan, Sr.

Nov 28, 2011

FAIRHOPE William "Bill" Kirby Sheridan, Sr., age 78, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. Mr. Sheridan was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a U. S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed life on Mobile Bay including Mardi Gras. Bill was a life member of the Fairhope V....

Bonnie Holt

Bonnie Holt

Nov 28, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Bonnie Holt, age 91, was born in Mason City , IA to Floy Mann and Fred Schermerhorn.   She lived in Darien , CT , and Fairhope, AL. Bonnie had a passion for travel and enjoyed tennis, dancing, playing bridge, reading, and spending time with her family. Bonnie was a long time member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship...

Joseph Ransom Clarke, Jr.

Joseph Ransom Clarke, Jr.

Nov 26, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Joseph Ransom Clarke, Jr., 75, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on the evening of November 26, 2011. Following several months of declining health, his spent his final days surrounded by family at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. He was born and raised in Georgia, the son of Joseph Ransom Clarke, Sr. and...

Ruby LeBlanc Leftwich

Ruby LeBlanc Leftwich

Nov 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE   Ruby LeBlanc Leftwich, age 91, native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Fairhope passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011.   She was preceded in death by  her husband, W. Austin Leftwich, her parents and three sisters.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.    The family...

Katherine Elizabeth Sellers

Katherine Elizabeth Sellers

Nov 22, 2011

DAPHNE Katherine Elizabeth Benton Sellers, age 85, a native of Bon Secour, AL and a long time resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, after a long illness. Mrs. Sellers was a registered nurse for forty-five years. She retired from USA Medical Center after more than thirty-two years of service. Along with her husband Roy, Elizabeth was actively...

Richard Frank Surritt

Richard Frank Surritt

Nov 19, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Richard Frank Surritt, age 73, a native of Silver Lake, KS, and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He retired from Scott Paper Company in 1995 after 34 years of service. Mr. Surritt is survived by his wife, Hermina Surritt of Daphne, AL, two sons, Richard Surritt of Bay City, TX, Randall Gulledge of...

Roy James Simms, Sr.

Roy James Simms, Sr.

Nov 18, 2011

BELFOREST Roy James Simms, Sr., age 90, a native of Fairhope and a life long resident of Belforest, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Mr. Simms was the owner and operator of R. J. Simms Hardware. He was a life long member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was also a member of Woodmen of the World. He is...

Kennith Lee Malone

Kennith Lee Malone

Nov 18, 2011

POINT CLEAR , AL   Kennith Lee Malone, age 63, a resident of Point Clear , AL , passed away Friday, November 18, 2011.   He was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam and retired from the City of Fairhope with 27 years of service as an electrician.   Mr. Malone is survived by his son, Kennith (Dianna) Malone, II of Fairhope, AL, ...

Barbara Dawn Sherman

Barbara Dawn Sherman

Nov 18, 2011

SUMMERDALE, AL Barbara Dawn Sherman, age 40, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. She is survived by her companion, Ray Waterhouse, one son, Shawn D. James, one daughter, Savanna D. Peterson, one brother, David E. Amerson. Her Aunt and Uncle, Barbara and Bennie Daughtery, Great Aunt and Uncle, Margie and Andrew Leon, three grand children,...

Elsie Mae Knight

Elsie Mae Knight

Nov 18, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Elsie Mae Knight, age 95, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 3:00 pm, at Grace Memorial Gardens in Hudson, FL.ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532  

Francis "Pat" Joseph Kramer, Jr.

Francis "Pat" Joseph Kramer, Jr.

Nov 15, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Colonel (Ret. USAF) Francis “Pat” Joseph Kramer, Jr., age 79, a native of Mobile , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away November 15, 2011. He is a Retired U.S. Air Force Col onel and received the Silver Star with Valor and two Bronze Stars for actions in Vietnam .  He was a...

Annie Lou Johnson

Annie Lou Johnson

Nov 13, 2011

FOLEY, AL Annie Lou Johnson, age 76, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen Claude Johnson, a daughter, Lisa Johnson, two sisters, Etta Mae Tolbert and Bernice Tolbert. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, John Wallace, two sons, Malcom C. Johnson and Stephen  C. Johnson,...

Victoria Chandler Burt

Victoria Chandler Burt

Nov 12, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Victoria Chandler Burt, age 62, native of Chattanooga, TN and resident of Spanish Fort passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. Ms. Burt graduated from Fairhope High School and received her BA Degree from Rhodes College, Memphis, TN and Masters Degrees in Education and English from University of South Alabama. Ms Burt taught various classes at the University...

Myrtle "Dickie" Stock Stanky

Myrtle "Dickie" Stock Stanky

Nov 12, 2011

MONTROSE Myrtle “Dickie” Stock Stanky, age 92, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, and a current resident of Montrose, the epitome of a true, gracious and loving southern lady, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. Dickie lived a long, fruitful, fun filled life overlooking Mobile Bay, until her final...

Jimmie Charles Martin

Jimmie Charles Martin

Nov 10, 2011

DAPHNE, AL.   Jimmie Charles Martin, age 70, a native of Elba and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011, in Opelika .   He was a member and Treasurer of Spanish Fort Church of Christ. Jimmie was the former purchasing manager for the Mobile Press Register and is a U. S. Army Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot.   Jimmie is...