Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
James Lee Statom
Feb 14, 2012
SILVERHILL, AL James Lee Statom, age 47, a native of Florence, AL and a resident of Silverhill, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012.He is survived by his mother, Voncil Faust, of Fairhope, AL, sisters, Kathryn (Richard) Barker, of Savannah, GA, Rebecca Statom of Spanish Fort, AL, brother, Richard (Irene) Statom, of Florence, AL, one niece, one nephew, many cousins, other...
Donald Hill, Sr.
Feb 12, 2012
FAIRHOPE, AL Donald Webster Hill, Sr., age 75, a native of Belforest, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his home after a lengthly illness. Mr. Hill served in the army and retired after 42 years with the Coca Cola Bottling Company. He loved his family, gardening, yard work, and fishing. Mr. Hill...
Sarah Storm
Feb 11, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Sarah Elizabeth Storm, age 58, a native of Louisville, KY and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. She practiced nursing for 35 years, the last decade spent mostly in home health care. She received her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Illinois and completed her graduate work at St. Xavier College ,...
Harry W. Sherman, Sr.
Feb 9, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Harry W. Sherman, Sr., age 81, a native of Talladega , AL and a resident of Fairhope, since 1990, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. Mr. Sherman was born and grew up in Talladega , AL . He was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and spent his entire career in the pulp & paper and wood...
Lance T. Eslava
Feb 3, 2012
ESLAVA MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALLance T. Eslava, age 34, resident of Magnolia Springs passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in Gulf Shores.Lance was the owner of Hooligan Heads in Gulf Shores. He will be remembered as an amazing artist and art teacher having influenced many artists in his community and around the world. Along with his art, he was a loving,...
David Henderson Head, Sr.
Feb 3, 2012
POINT CLEAR David Henderson Head, Sr., age 74, a native of Troy, Alabama, a former resident of Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL, and a current resident of Point Clear since1979. Mr. Head attended The University of Alabama, where he received both his B.S. (1959) and J.D. (1962) degrees. Prior to entering the field of real estate development, Mr. Head worked...
Mary Helen Waddell-Bird
Feb 3, 2012
WADDELL-BIRDSPANISH FORT, AL Mary Helen Waddell-Bird, age 83 resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in Fairhope. Ms. Bird was an avid reader and writer, authoring many articles for the Eastern Shore Courier and a book, “The Playing Tree and Other Stories.” She was a member of the Pensters Fairhope Chapter and was a former Ms. Senior...
Rudolph Hill
Feb 2, 2012
MOBILE Rudolph Hill, age 87, a native of Luverne, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eloise Langham Hill of Mobile, daughter, Tina H. Cox and her husband Gary of Fairhope, son, Gary B. Hill of Mobile, brother, Donald W. Hill and his wife Barbara...
Mildred Bernice Kleinschmidt
Jan 29, 2012
FOLEY, AL Mildred Bernice Kleinschmidt, age 78, a life long resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Kleinschmidt and a daughter, Pearl Kleinschmidt. Mrs. Kleinschmidt is survived by two sons, Jim (Ginny) Kleinschmidt and Dewayne Kleinschmidt, two daughters, Diane Klinepeter and Lisa Schweiger all of Foley, AL, one...
Robert Gardiner Nester
Jan 26, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL CDR Robert Gardiner Nester was born November 12, 1919, in Mobile , AL , and passed into eternity on January 26, 2012. CDR Nester was a long-time resident of Fairhope, a member of St. James Episcopal Church, and the Fairhope Yacht Club. CDR Nester attended UMS-Wright Preparatory school and graduated from Murphy High. After high school, he...
Karen Elaine Dolihite
Jan 24, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Karen Elaine Dolihite, age 53, a native of Foley , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She is survived by her two sons, Jeremy Lewis of Foley , AL , Richard Williams of Fairhope , AL , five daughters, Kaye Hall of Fairhope, AL, Rayeann Wescott of Gulf...
Otest Owen Collier
Jan 24, 2012
LILLIAN , AL Otest Owen Collier, age 89, a native of Loxley , AL and a resident of Lillian , AL , passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 . He was a longtime Gideon International, D.A.V., NCOA, NFR. He served as a deacon, treasurer, and Sunday school teacher, R.A. Director, Administrator of Beggs vocational school and also coached girl’s softball....
Vincent Michael Gregorius
Jan 23, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Vincent Michael Gregorius, age 94, native of Wisconsin and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. During WWII, Mr. Gregorius was in the Merchant Marines and following the war he went into the Naval Reserves He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus #8959 and was an avid gardener...
Earle Edwards Murphy, Jr.
Jan 22, 2012
SUMMERDALE , AL Earle Edwards Murphy, age 89, a native of New Landon, CT and a resident of Summerdale , AL , passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 . Earle served in the Army in WWII as an MP. He was a Probation Officer for the State of Connecticut of most of his civilian career. In his retirement, he loved...
Ruth Imogene Carter
Jan 20, 2012
MONTROSE , AL Ruth Laubenthal Carter, age 88, a native of Decatur , AL and a resident of Montrose , AL , passe d away Friday, January 20, 2012. Ruth was always a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her spirit of love was an inspiration to all who knew her. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her...
Katherine K. Elliott
Jan 20, 2012
FAIRHOPE , AL Katherine K. Elliott, age 86, a native of Germany and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Judith C. Hall of Mobile, AL, son, Richard H. (Rose) Hall of Fairhope, AL, granddaughter, Sarah K. Hall of Fairhope, AL, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...
Ruth Alt Hollingsworth
Jan 20, 2012
HOLLINGSWORTH ELBERTA, AL Ruth Alt Hollingsworth, age 66, native of Cleveland, OH and resident of Elberta passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. Ruth was a past President of Elberta Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and one of the founders of the Elberta German Sausage Festival. She is survived by her husband, Albert Hollingsworth of Elberta; a son, Richard (Lisa) Hollingsworth...
Bill Whelpley
Jan 19, 2012
FOLEY, AL Bill Whelpley, age 81, a native of Millwood, GA and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. Bill was a U.S. Air Force veteran and member of First Baptist Church of Foley. Bill never met a stranger. He overcame many obstacles throughout his life to build many successful businesses, travel the world and share...
Ernest Daniel "Dan" Corte, Jr.
Jan 19, 2012
FAIRHOPE Ernest Daniel “Dan” Corte, Jr., age 77, a native and life-long resident of the Fairhope area, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Dan was a life-long member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He grew up in Fairhope and lived on the bay in Battles Wharf his entire adult life. He attended University...
Yolanda Perez Lopez
Jan 18, 2012
FOLEY, AL Yolanda Perez Lopez, age 63, native of Sonora, TX and resident of Foley passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Mrs. Lopez was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church and was known as the “Mexican Martha Stewart.” She is survived by her husband, Victor Lopez of Foley; mother, Vivian Perez of Clovis, NM; two sons, Fernando Lopez of...
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