Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy ALonzo Word
Mar 23, 2012
SPANISH FORT, AL Dorothy Alonzo Word, age 99, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL. Dorothy was a native of Mobile , born there 10 January, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. and Dora (Sykes) Alonzo; husband, William B. Word; her son, Robert B. Word; step-sons, Charles E. Word...
Paul R. Maradik
Mar 20, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Paul R. Maradik, Jr., age 68, a native and current resident of Fairhope , Alabama passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Paul served in the Army National Guard for eight years at the Fairhope Alabama Unit. He was a certified FAA Inspector and he worked at Pemco in Dothan , Alabama for over 13 years. Paul retired...
Willard Edward "Bill" Carlson
Mar 20, 2012
DAPHNE, AL. Mr. Willard E. "Bill" Carlson, Age 93, a native of Mobile, a former resident of Michigan residing in Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at a local hospital. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he was an active member. Mr. Carlson was a Sea Bee in the U.S. Navy for four years....
Elvin Van Bemis
Mar 17, 2012
BEMISGULF SHORES Elvin Van Bemis, age 71 resident of Gulf Shores passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola. Mr. Bemis was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bon Secour and a retired commercial fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eleanor Bemis; two brothers, Vernon and Leroy Bemis. He is...
Shirley Anne Hinote
Mar 17, 2012
FAIRHOPE Shirley Anne Hinote, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Fairhope. Mrs. Hinote was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Hinote; brothers, Jimmy Deaton and Jay Givens. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Hinote; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sissy Jones and Randy, Tina Keller and Oscar; two sisters, Nita Deaton, Bernice Graves; ...
Christopher David Brown
Mar 16, 2012
AUSTIN, TX. Christopher David Brown,age 44, a native of Daphne, AL, and a resident of Austin,TX passed from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012. Chris was being treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston, TX. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Charlotte Brown of Daphne, AL; one sister, Andrea (Bryan) Brown Moore of...
Joseph D. Dusek
Mar 14, 2012
GEORGIA Joseph D. Dusek, age 63, a native of Alabama and resident of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. While his loss was sudden and unexpected, Joe’s life was full and precious to those who knew him. Born on February 21, 1949 in Pensacola, Fla., Joe spent his early years in Lillian, Ala., with his mother Julia Dusek...
Janice Marie Chastain
Mar 13, 2012
FAIRHOPE, ALJanice Marie Chastain, age 80, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. She retired from South Central Bell with 33 years of service. Ms. Chastain was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Baldwin Senior Travelers, a volunteer with Thomas Hospital Auxiliary, and enjoyed playing cards at the Nix...
Oscar Erwin Woerner
Mar 12, 2012
ELBERTA, ALOscar Erwin Woerner, Age 86, a lifelong resident of Elberta passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at his residence. His is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Woerner of Elberta, AL; three daughters, Karen (Danny) Smith of Foley, AL, Vicki Corporaal of Elberta, AL and Jan A. (Edward) Stephens of Middleburg, FL; three sons, Don (Diane) Woerner of...