Obituaries

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

Edith Vaughn

Edith Vaughn

May 8, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Edith Vaughn, age 79, a native of Leaksville, MS, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011.   She was a long time member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, and a very loving mother.   Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, Leonard D. Vaughn of Fairhope, AL,   2 sons,  Leonard Ray Vaughn of Fairhope, AL, Kenneth...

Deborah Chandler Waite

Deborah Chandler Waite

May 7, 2011

DAPHNE Deborah Chandler Waite, age 58, a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne, was born on February 2, 1953 to Frank & Vergia Chandler, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Chandler and her sister Jennifer Chandler Lunceford. She leaves beautiful...

Judith Lynn Schrock

Judith Lynn Schrock

May 7, 2011

DAPHNE, AL. Judith Lynn Schrock, age 72, a native of St. Louis, MO, and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Oscar A. "Sonny" Schrock; one daughter, Stacy L. Kuchta both of Daphne, AL; one granddaughter, Meghan L (Daniel) Pavolini of Long Beach, MS; three...

Emma Lou Sadowski

Emma Lou Sadowski

May 4, 2011

FOLEY , AL .   Emma Lou Sadowski, age 83, a native of Virginia and a resident of Foley , AL , passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at a local hospital.   She was a loving mother, Nana and Great-Nana who was also an avid golfer.   She is preceeded in death by her husband, Chester David Sadowski   Sr. and a...

Irma Caroline Hampton

Irma Caroline Hampton

May 4, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Irma Caroline Stanley Hampton, a few days shy of her 105th birthday, a native of Lynn County, Iowa and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011.   She is survived by her son, Glen E. Rockwell and his wife Lorraine of Tucson, AZ, daughters, Phyllis Wallace and her husband Kenneth of Fairhope, Doris E. Rockwell...

Carolyn Ann Bridges

Carolyn Ann Bridges

May 4, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Carolyn Ann Bridges, age 71, born May 5, 1939, a native and former resident of Chicago, IL, and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ed Bridges of Fairhope, AL, their children, Tim Bridges and his wife Michelle of Santa Clarita, CA, Tammy Johnson...

Walter Austin Lacey

Walter Austin Lacey

May 4, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Walter Austin Lacey, age 28, a long time resident of Fairhope, AL,  passed away in the early hours of May 4, 2011, at his home surrounded by loved ones.Mr. Lacey graduated from UMS Wright Preparatory School in2001 and then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the university of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he was a member...

John Callaway Glenn

John Callaway Glenn

May 2, 2011

DAPHNE John Callaway Glenn, age 78, a native of Birmingham and a resident of Daphne, passed away on May 2, 2011.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Odin Glenn and Evelyn Robertson Glenn, and their Daughter, Janet Galloway. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Tidwell Glenn, daughters: Kathryn (Henry) Harms of Fairfax, VA, Linda (Richard)...

William John Wiersum

William John Wiersum

May 2, 2011

PENSACOLA, FL William John Wiersum, age 50, a native of St. Paul, MN, and a resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Mel and Charlotte Wiersum of Lillian, AL. The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Elberta, AL, Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm. Graveside services and...

Brody Rhodes Whatley

Brody Rhodes Whatley

May 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Brody Rhodes Whatley, our sweet baby, born May 26, 2008, was called home to heaven on May 2, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Kathleen Sharpless and Aaron Whatley, Big brother, Gavin Alexander, His grandparents, Laura and Jerry Sharpless, Ann and Richard Whatley, Great grandfather, Edgar F. Sullivan, Aunt Rachel (Shane) Hughes, Uncle Adam Whatley, Uncle Stephen...

Leo Frank Carroll, Sr.

Leo Frank Carroll, Sr.

May 1, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Mr. Leo Frank Carroll, Sr. was born to the late Deacon Ishmael Carroll, Sr., and the late Rosie L. Padgett Carroll, on March 16, 1934 in Spanish Fort, AL. God called him to rest on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Leona Harris, Olivette Williams, Viola Autry, Mary Carroll, and two brothers,...

Jean Marie Farr

Jean Marie Farr

May 1, 2011

FARR LOXLEY, AL Ms. Jean Marie Farr age 64 resident of Loxley, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 She is survived by he 3 sisters Eileen Mueller of Elberta, AL; Beth McNeill of Foley, AL; Dianne Lay of Foley, AL 2 brothers Gary Farr of Elberta, AL; and Roger Farr of Silverhill, AL Celebration of Life service will be held...

Edward Lee Ratliff

Edward Lee Ratliff

May 1, 2011

DAPHNE, AL. Edward Lee Ratliff, died May 1,  2011.  He was born,  November 15, 1931 in Decatur, Al and resided the past fourteen years in Daphne, Al. He was predeceased by his father and mother, James B. Ratliff and Amy Speake Ratliff. He is survived by his brother James W. Ratliff and his wife Judith of Daphne, AL and nephews,...

Carolyn Lee Borne "Keigh" Hartdegen

Carolyn Lee Borne "Keigh" Hartdegen

Apr 30, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALCarolyn Lee Borne "Keigh" Hartdegen, 75, of Fairhope, AL. Passed away April 30, 2011 surrounded by her loving children. Her warm and generous spirit inspired the lives of everyone she met; her humor brought smiles and joy to all. Her family was her passion; the Alabama Crimson Tide and the New Orleans Saints her "pride and joy" and her...

Robert Wilburn Chapman

Robert Wilburn Chapman

Apr 30, 2011

CHAPMAN FAIRHOPE, AL Robert Wilburn "Bob" Chapman passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 84. He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope. Mr. Chapman was a US Navy veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. He flew to Washington, DC in September 2010 with Honor Flight South Alabama. He is...

Wanda Oleta Rowlett

Wanda Oleta Rowlett

Apr 29, 2011

  FAIRHOPE, AL Wanda Oleta Rowlett passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 87. She was a native of Oklahoma and a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Rowlett was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan L. Rowlett, her sister, Juanita Barnes, one granddaughter, Kay Lynn Sheild, and her first husband and father of her children, Charles...

Ozene Sherman Miller

Ozene Sherman Miller

Apr 28, 2011

MILLER MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Ozene S. MIller, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 at her residence in Magnolia Springs surrounded by her family. She was a member of Vernant Park Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Robert E. (Carol) Miller of Houston, TX; a daughter, Deborah G. (Jerry) Parks of Bon Secour, AL,; daughter-in-law, Iris Miller of...

Edward Chase Brunell

Edward Chase Brunell

Apr 28, 2011

BRUNELL DAPHNE, AL Edward Chase Brunell passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Brunell; a daughter, Kalin Brunell both of Daphne; three sisters, Carolyn Cunningham of San Clemente, CA, Ann Thomas of Raleigh, NC, Jeanne Bates of Toney, AL; a brother, Richard Brunell of Huntsville, AL, nieces,...

Elaine Hudson Corker

Elaine Hudson Corker

Apr 25, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Elaine Hudson Corker, age 67, a native of Memphis, TN, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011.  She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Corker of Altoona, AL, son, Robert W. Miller and his wife Kate of Fairhope, sister, Lynn Brehan and her husband Gil of Houston, TX, brother, Robert Whitacker and his...

Carol Thomas Robertson, Sr.

Carol Thomas Robertson, Sr.

Apr 25, 2011

ROBERTSON LILLIAN, AL Carl T. Robertson, Sr., 91, went home to be with his Lord on April 25, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Morganfield, Kentucky, he lived mostly in Georgia and Alabama, and was a resident of Lillian the last 24 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Eudena, sister Bess, and his beloved bride...