Obituaries

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

Randal Glen Madden

Randal Glen Madden

Jun 14, 2010

ELBERTA Randal Glen Madden, age 54, a native of Foley, AL, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Tessa Ann Slota of Foley, AL; two sons, Don Madden of Elberta, AL, and Todd Madden of Robertsdale, AL; one sister, Peggy Merchant of Elberta, AL; two brothers, Johnny Madden and...

Myrtle G. Ryland

Myrtle G. Ryland

Jun 14, 2010

TROY Myrtle Gertrude Ryland, was known and loved by many, age 94, quietly passed into eternity on June 14, 2010. Myrtle was born on June 19, 1915. A long time native of Spanish Fort, Alabama she moved with her family to Troy, Alabama where she lived out her days with close family. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Cody Joseph Snyder

Cody Joseph Snyder

Jun 13, 2010

FOLEY Cody Joseph Snyder, age 18, of Foley, AL, passed away from Cystic Fibrosis on June 13, 2010. Cody was a graduate of Foley High School Class of 2010, and planned to attend USA Engineering School. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara J. Vance and Robert W. Snyder; great-grandparents,...

Archie Ben Lawrence

Archie Ben Lawrence

Jun 12, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL   Archie Ben Lawrence, 92, a native of Selma Al, long life resident of Fairhope, Al departed this life on June 12, 2010. He was a faithful member of The Church of God in Christ , Fairhope, Al. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Mrs. Lena Marie Lawrence and son Melvin Lawrence.   He leaves to cherish...

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Jun 11, 2010

FAIRHOPE Mary Stearns Nelson passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 78. She was a lifelong resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Nelson was a retired dental hygenist with thirty-five years of service with Dr. O.O. Jones and Dr. Miles Jones. She is survived by a son, James V. Nelson, III of Delaware; one sister, Verna Stearns...

James Earl Wallace

James Earl Wallace

Jun 10, 2010

ELBERTA James Earl Wallace, age 92, born in Shelby Co., IL, grew up in Decatur, IL, and was a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away June 10, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Calvary during WWII, and also in Korea. He was a member of Victory Life Church. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his...

Ethelyn Rotch Givhan

Ethelyn Rotch Givhan

Jun 9, 2010

FAIRHOPEEthelyn Rotch Givhan, Age 84, a native of Clarke County, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at a local health care facility. She attended Clarke County High School and Auburn University. Mrs. Givhan worked at South Central Bell from 1945 until her retirement in 1981. Mrs. Givhan is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jessie Louise Jackson

Jessie Louise Jackson

Jun 9, 2010

BON SECOUR Jessie Louise Jackson, age 92, a resident of Bon Secour, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved crafts. She is survived by her two daughters, Lillie Mae Harrison of Bon Secour, AL, and Jessie M. McDoniell and her husband Buck of Gulf Shores, AL; her son, James...

Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro

Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro

Jun 9, 2010

DAPHNE Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro, age 89, a native of Braddock, PA and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Mobile. She attended Christ The King Catholic Church. Dolores was preceded in death by her husbands, Dennis L. Shortridge, Sr. and Frank Knaresboro. She is survived by her son: Dennis L. Shortridge, Jr. of Daphne; one...

Lucy Pegues Durant

Lucy Pegues Durant

Jun 7, 2010

DAPHNE Lucy Pegues Durant, age 89, a native of Marion, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Lucy received a Masters Degree in Counseling from University of South Alabama.  She was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile for 60 years; a founding member of Lake Forest Garden Club & Women’s Club;...

Raymond Earl Diamond, Sr.

Raymond Earl Diamond, Sr.

Jun 6, 2010

LILLIAN The family of Raymond Earl "Red" Diamond, Sr., of Lillian, Alabama regret to report his passing on June 6, 2010, after a valiant fight against the ravages of time. He was a well known and accomplished musician who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Born August 1, 1934 in Jay, Florida, he grew up in...

Marie Barry

Marie Barry

Jun 5, 2010

BARRYFAIRHOPE Marie Brush Barry passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 93. She was a native of Huntington, NY and a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Barry was the first woman to ever take science classes at the University of Alabama where she later received her Master's Degree in Education. She was a member of St....

Carrie Audrey Young

Carrie Audrey Young

Jun 4, 2010

FAIRHOPE Carrie Audrey Young, age 97, a native of Illinois and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. She is survived by her Sister, Mary Evans of Ocala, FL, Niece, W. Audrey Mack of Las Cruces, NM, Great Niece, Cheryl Roberts of Las Cruces, NM, and other friends. Graveside services and interment will be held in Montrose...

Stephen Stiger Riggs

Stephen Stiger Riggs

Jun 3, 2010

  FAIRHOPE     Stephen Stiger Riggs, a 72 year resident of Fairhope, AL went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 3rd 2010. Steve was born in New Brunswick New Jersey on Jan. 6th 1925.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Aline Mildred Riggs and has six children; Aline (George) Thaden, Gretchen (Charles) Amazeen, Carrie (Les) Brown, Lloyd...

Brantley Kade Nelson

Brantley Kade Nelson

Jun 3, 2010

GULF SHORES Infant Brantley Kade Nelson, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Brantley was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Bob Taylor, Jr., and Charlie Gillen. Brantley is survived by his parents, Hayley Taylor of Gulf Shores, AL, and Charlie Nelson of Bon Secour, AL; grandparents, Theresa and Jeff Branscome of Gulf Shores, AL, Bob Taylor, III of Foley,...

Riley Woodrow Byrd, Jr.

Riley Woodrow Byrd, Jr.

Jun 2, 2010

ROBERTSDALE, AL CWO-4 Riley W. Byrd  Ret., age 62, a native of Silverhill, AL, and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, died Wednesday June 2, 2010. Mr. Byrd served 32 years with the U.S.  Coast Guard, retiring as a CWO-4, he also served during the  Vietnam War. He was a member of  the Greeno Masonic Lodge  Fairhope , AL, and was...

John Reuben Mock

John Reuben Mock

Jun 1, 2010

SPANISH FORT John R. Mock passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 104. He was a native of Mt. Vernon and a resident of Spanish Fort. Mr. Mock is survived by two sons: John P. Mock of Spanish Fort, Eugene T. Mock of Brea, CA; a daughter, Sylvia (Wayne) Fagerstrom of Spanish Fort; three grandchildren,...

Richard Charles Macon III

Richard Charles Macon III

Jun 1, 2010

FAIRHOPE, ALRichard Charles Macon III, PhD, a retired FBI agent who served as Chief Engineer, Firearms Instructor, and Special Agent passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, friends and pets at 9pm on June 1, 2010 aged 72 in Fairhope, Alabama.  His death was caused by complications from lung cancer. He is buried in Memory Gardens of Fairhope.Although...

George Hall

George Hall

May 31, 2010

STAPLETON George Hall, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners. Mr. Hall retired from Allied Signal Aerospace, Stratfort, CT with over 25 years of service and was active member of the Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department. George is survived...

Nondie Harten Robinson

Nondie Harten Robinson

May 30, 2010

FAIRHOPE Nondie Harten Robinson of Daphne passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 83. She was born March 16, 1927 in Monroe County to William J. and Carlie Harten. Mrs. Robinson enjoyed spending time with her friends at the U.M.W. and was a former president of the U.M.W. for many years, . She worked in...

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