Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Dorothy Webb Metzger
Sep 11, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Dorothy Webb Metzger, age 86, a native of St. Austell, Cornwell, England and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011. Mrs. Metzger was born June 3, 1925 in St. Austell, Cornwell, England. She is the daughter of the late Henry William Webb and his wife Minnie Palmer Webb. Dorothy was a British War Bride...
Larry Jackson Coleman
Sep 10, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Larry Jackson Coleman, age 61, a life long resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday September 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife Theresa, one son, Nathan Coleman of Fairhope, AL, Two daughters, Delenna Hathcock of Fairhope, AL, and Jamie Howell of Robertsdale, AL, two brothers, Richard Coleman of Oregon, and Jerry Coleman of Marion, AL, two...
Richard David Weirich
Sep 9, 2011
GULF SHORES, ALRichard D. Weirich “Dick”, age 79, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, September 9, 2011.Dick retired from Management Associates, Dick’s love of life, kindness to others and wonderful tenor voice will be missed. Coming from a musical family, Dick began singing with a Barbershop Quartet in high...
Agnes Lott Bancroft
Sep 7, 2011
DAPHNE, AL Agnes Lott Bancroft, age 89, a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Mrs. Bancroft was a lifelong member of Government Street Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Junior League of Mobile, the Colonial Dames and several mystic societies. Agnes was an avid golfer and bridge player, as...
Cheryl Joette Bowman
Sep 7, 2011
SILVERHILL, AL Cheryl Joette Bowman, age 63, a native of Repton, AL, and resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Ms. Bowman attended Fathers House Church. She was a mother figure and an inspiration to many family and friends. Cheryl will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She is preceded in death by a...
Theresa Thedora Brantley
Sep 7, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Theresa Thedora Brantley, age 85, a native of Mobile, and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011. “Ganny” as she was known by her family loved working in her garden and cooking for her family and friends. Food always tasted better at Ganny’s house because it was always made with love. Theresa had a servant’s...
Kaspar Abraham Kasparian
Sep 6, 2011
DAPHNE, AL. Kaspar Abraham Kasparian, age 54, a native of Syria and a resident of Daphne, passed away September 6, 2011. Survived by a son, Abraham Kasparian; two daughters, Rita Kasparian and Victoria Kasparian, all of Daphne; mother, Victoria Bozoyan of Vicorville, CA; three sisters, Vartoug Bozoyan of Syria, Sylvia Kazanjian of Daphne, Nelly Bozoyan of Victorville, CA and one...
Edward Von Coward
Sep 5, 2011
FAIRHOPE Edward Von Coward, age 56, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Von was an active member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope, an avid hunter and Alabama fan, and very loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Monica Coward...
Vicki Watkins Pack
Sep 4, 2011
PACKFOLEY, AL Vicki Watkins Pack, age 62, native of Hapeville, GA, resident of Foley passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011. Vicki will be dearly missed by her family and loving friends. She is survived by her husband, Brownlow M. Pack, III of Foley; a son, Lance (Angela) Newton of Warner Robins, GA; two stepchildren, Brent (LeighAnn) Pack of Savannah, GA, ...
Leo Warren Pinzone
Sep 3, 2011
ELBERTA, AL Leo Warren Pinzone, age 50, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Pensacola, He was born in Jersey City, NJ and a resident of Elberta, AL. Leo was a member of the Christian faith and Co-Owner of Papa’s Place in Daphne and Robertsdale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Weston Pinzone. Leo is survived by...
June Alice Kelly
Sep 2, 2011
KELLY PERDIDO BEACH , AL June Alice Kelly, age 81, native of Pawnee, OK and a resident of Perdido Beach passed away Friday, September 2, 2011. Mrs. Kelly was a loving military wife and mother, wonderful homemaker raising three children and who was always there when she was needed. She will be remembered for always placing family first and making...
Raymond Edward Phillipsen
Aug 31, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Raymond Edward Phillipsen, age 47 of Fairhope, native of Rice Lake, WI passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. Ray was a U.S Army veteran and avid outdoorsman. He will be missed by all the family and friends that loved him dearly. He is survived by his wife, Carole Phillipsen of Fairhope, AL; a son,...
Frank Damase Santa Cruz
Aug 29, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Frank Damase Santa Cruz, age 88, a native of Gulfport , MS , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W.II., former longtime building official with Baldwin County and Fairhope City Government, and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is preceded...
Mary Grace Spence
Aug 29, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Mary Grace Spence, age 78, a native of Union Grove , AL and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and Order of the Eastern Star, Fairhope Chapter. She is survived by her husband James Spence of Fairhope , AL , 2...
Donald 'Don' Wilson Nicholas, Jr.
Aug 29, 2011
SPANISH FORT Donald Wilson “Don” Nicholas, Jr. age 55, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 in Mobile. Don is a former employee of the Mobile Register, an avid poker player and participated in numerous putt-putt tournaments, even making it to the National Tournament televised on ESPN. He is survived by...
Elizabeth "Betty" Doyle Christie
Aug 28, 2011
GULF SHORES , AL Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle Christie, age 101, a native of New York , New York and a long time resident of Gulf Shores , AL , passed away August 28, 2011. Betty was a member of St. Andrew by the Sea of Gulf Shores, and friends of The Library of Gulf Shores. She is preceded in...
Herbert Earl Howle
Aug 27, 2011
ELBERTA, AL Herbert Earl Howle, age 85, a native of Terre Haute, IN and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 He was a veteran of Merchant Marines, US Navy, US Air Force and US Air Force Reserve. Mr. Howle was also an Arch Bishop in the Charismatic Anglican Communion. Mr. Howle is preceded in death...
Theodore Ralph "Buddy" Beiser
Aug 25, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Theodore Ralph "Buddy" Beiser, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was 90 years old. Buddy was born in Fairhope on February 23, 1921 and was the youngest child of Felix and Rosa Beiser. He grew up in the family home, Englewood Villa, which is now the campus of First Baptist...
Annie Marie Vines
Aug 25, 2011
BAY MINETTE, AL Annie Marie Vines, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 in her home. She was a native of Dyas, AL and a lifetime resident of Bay Minette. Mrs. Vines was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church and a former longtime member of First Baptist Church of Bay Minette. She is survived by two daughters, Tonya...
William Brad Newsom, Jr.
Aug 25, 2011
TIPLERSVILLE, MS William Brad Newsom, Jr., age 62, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, in Mobile, AL. He was a native of Ripley and a resident of Tiplersville. Mr. Newsom is survived by a son, Cole Newsom of San Bernadino, CA; two daughters, Gina Newsom Aaij of Montgomery, AL, Meagan Newsom of Mobile, AL; two granddaughters, Elisabeth and Rosie Aaij....