Obituaries

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

Velma Christine Wallace

Velma Christine Wallace

Mar 23, 2010

SPANISH FORTVelma Christine Finch Wallace, age 98, a resident of Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, Alabama, died on March 23, 2010.  Mrs. Wallace was born in Arlington, Alabama on  February 12, 1912 to Peyton Newell and Lucy Belle Finch.  After high school graduation she attended Alabama College in Montevallo, AL.  She graduated in 1934.  Mrs. Wallace then began a teaching...

Bessie Mae Andrews

Bessie Mae Andrews

Mar 23, 2010

ANDREWS Mrs. Bessie Mae Andrews, Age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL. died on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at a local hospital. She was a former member of the Business & Professional Women's Club. One of her passions was working at Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile. She also worked at Pensacola Naval Air Station helping military families relocate. She...

Sylvia Shepherd Kirksey

Sylvia Shepherd Kirksey

Mar 22, 2010

ROBERTSDALE Sylvia Shepherd Kirksey, age 74, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, former resident of Leland, Mississippi, and a long time resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2010. Mrs. Kirksey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort.  She was a graduate of Bob Jones University and a school teacher...

Ilse Emma Rainer

Ilse Emma Rainer

Mar 22, 2010

FOLEY Ilse Emma Rainer, age 83, a native of Germany, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Mrs. Rainer was raised in Berlin, Germany.  She was a professional Ballerina in her youth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude C. Rainer. Mrs. Rainer is survived by her sister-in-law, Viola R. Steigerwald of Foley,...

Wayne M. Pitcher

Wayne M. Pitcher

Mar 22, 2010

PITCHER  W ayne M. Pitcher, Age 85, a native of Chicago, IL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence.   He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, Normal , IL , and WWII Navy Vet who served as a radio man off the USS Hornet.   Mr. Pitcher is survived by his...

Annell Ard Potter

Annell Ard Potter

Mar 21, 2010

FOLEY Annell Ard Potter, age 90, a native and lifelong resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mrs. Potter was the last surviving member of the 1936 graduating class of Summerdale High School. She was very actively involved in the Foley Church of Christ since 1947. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Norris and her husband...

Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr.

Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr.

Mar 21, 2010

DAPHNE, AL. Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr., born December 17, 1945 in Gulfport, MS, and a resident of Daphne, AL for 26 years, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 surrounded by family at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Melton. He is survived by his wife and longtime sweetheart of...

Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.

Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.

Mar 18, 2010

RYALS   Mr. Davis Willard Ryals, Sr., 88, a native of Crenshaw County , AL and a resident of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents, Arrice J. Ryals and Emma Davis Ryals, 1 sister and 2 brothers. He served in WWII with the US Army Air Force in the Pacific theater.  His career took...

Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.

Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.

Mar 18, 2010

RYALS   Mr. Davis Willard Ryals, Sr., 88, a native of Crenshaw County , AL and a resident of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents, Arrice J. Ryals and Emma Davis Ryals, 1 sister and 2 brothers. He served in WWII with the US Army Air Force in the Pacific theater.  His career took...

Robert "Barney" M Barnhart Jr

Robert "Barney" M Barnhart Jr

Mar 17, 2010

Barney Barnhart passed away on March 17th, 2010 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Melodye Zich, his two brothers, Harry Young and wife Carol, Michael Barnhart and wife Jo Ann, Laura Iames, Daisy Jinks, Maurine Blackwell and many loving relatives. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate his life on Wed. March 24, 4:00pm, Lillian Community...

Robert Burke Cole

Robert Burke Cole

Mar 16, 2010

COLE Robert Burke Cole, Age 82, a native of Detroit, MI., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. Cole was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Joan Cole of Fairhope, AL; three daughters, Linda (Bill) Silvar of PA,...

Jack R. Dunckley

Jack R. Dunckley

Mar 16, 2010

DUNCKLEY Jack R. Dunckley, 66, died unexpectedly, Tues. March 16, 2010, in Fairhope, AL. He was a native of Walled Lake, MI, and a resident of Fairhope, AL. Jack retired as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from University of South Alabama Medical Center. Prior to retiring from the US Army Reserves as a colonel, he served his country in...

James Gary Lacey

James Gary Lacey

Mar 15, 2010

SUMMERDALE   James Gary Lacey, age 52,  a native of Hawkinsville, GA he grew up in Fort Walton Beach, FL and a resident of Summerdale, passed away after an extended illness. James worked for  34 years in the shipbuilding industry and was last employed by Bender Shipbuilding Company in Mobile . He was preceded  in death by his brother, Ricky Lacey....

Samuel Winton Schriner

Samuel Winton Schriner

Mar 15, 2010

FAIRHOPE Samuel Winton Schriner  - Jan. 25, 1922 - March 15, 2010 Samuel Winton Schriner of Fairhope, AL, beloved husband, father, and grandfather ended his journey in this life on March 15th.  Sam was born in Lodi, WI.  He served in the US Army Air Corps as a navigator in WWII.  During this time he married Vanna Vannie (predeceased) and...

Warren H. Rush

Warren H. Rush

Mar 14, 2010

RUSH Rev. Warren H. Rush, age 88, peacefully departed this life Monday, March 14, 2010. Warren was born April 29, 1921 to the late Alma Farmer and Howard Culver Rush, Sr. Sergeant Rush served as a tank driver and machine gunner in Company D, 81st Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Armored Division of the U. S. Army. He participated in Operation...

Rose Marie Fancher

Rose Marie Fancher

Mar 13, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Rose Marie Fancher passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Spanish Fort at the age of 82. She was a native of Texas and a resident of Fairhope most of her life. Mrs. Fancher was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. She is survived by four children: Billie S. (Steve) Kearney of Daphne, Paula J. Dubuisson of...

Ethel Rigby Gibbs

Ethel Rigby Gibbs

Mar 11, 2010

GIBBS Ethel Rigby Gibbs, age 90, a native of Bratt, FL, former resident of Atmore and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Mrs. Gibbs is preceded in death by her husband, James Harold "Jake" Gibbs and eight of her nine siblings including her beloved twin sister, Estelle Liles. She is survived by her son:...

Margaret Norris

Margaret Norris

Mar 11, 2010

FOLEY Margaret Norris, age 80, a native of Georgetown, Kentucky, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. Mrs. Norris was a lifetime member of the Wesleyan Church. She was known for her cooking, hospitality and singing. She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Robert Norris, Sr. of Foley, AL; two daughters, Patricia Norris...

Adam Lavaughn Hollinger

Adam Lavaughn Hollinger

Mar 11, 2010

SPANISH FORT Adam Lavaughn Hollinger, age 86, a native of Uriah, AL and a long time resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. Mr. Hollinger was a WWII veteran and he was a POW for 14 months in Germany.  Adam was a proud member of the Inaugural Honor Flight. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Edith Mae Hoffman

Edith Mae Hoffman

Mar 11, 2010

HOFFMAN   Edith Mae Hoffman, age 92, a native of Butler Co. and a resident of Daphne passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at her residence. She is survived by her sons: John (Brenda) Matthew Rabon of San Antonio, TX and Thomas (Patricia) Allen Medders of Montgomery, AL; her daughters: Donna Rabon Miller of Greenville, AL and Elizabeth Ann Smith...

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