Obituaries

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

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...

Dorothy ALonzo Word

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

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

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

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

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;  ...