Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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....
Alan Peele Cobb
Aug 25, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Alan Cobb, age 62, a native of Washington, DC and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Cobb of Fairhope,two stepchildren, six grandchildren, father, Bill Cobb of Fairhope, sister, Anne P. Nix of Fairhope, two nieces, one nephew, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...
Jack W. Boykin
Aug 25, 2011
MONTROSE , AL Jack W. Boykin, 71, of Montrose , AL passed away August 25. Jack was born in Sylacauga , AL . He was preceded in death by his parents Wesley Boykin and Lena Lewis Boykin. He is survived by his wife, Lois Cowan Boykin and son, Allen Boykin, both of Montrose, AL, daughter, Elisa Boykin Rambo and son-in-law,...
Louise Sproles Shumate
Aug 24, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Louise Sproles Shumate, age 100, a native of Greenwood, MS and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Mrs. Shumate was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shumate, daughter Mary Lou Greenwood, granddaughter, Jo Howell, one sister and four brothers. She...
George "Totty" Alford Bishop
Aug 23, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL George Alford “Totty” Bishop, age 64, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Totty was preceded in death by his father, George Otis Bishop, mother, Gracie Claudine Davis Bishop, and brother, Donnie Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Paula Bishop of Fairhope, children, Lenora “Lee” Havel and...
Opal Elizabeth Soesbe
Aug 22, 2011
FOLEY, AL Opal Elizabeth Soesbe, 79, a life long resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, John R. Soesbe, a daughter, Sandra Soesbe, and a grandchild, John Russell Soesbe, III. Mrs. Soesbe is survived by her three daughters, Mary (Carl) Haber of Fairhope, Joan (Mike) Brokowsky of Foley and...