Obituaries

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

Anna M. Kichler

Anna M. Kichler

Nov 5, 2011

ELBERTA, AL Anna Bloch Kichler, age 84, a native and life long resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. Anna was a homemaker who enjoyed baking German pastries and farming with her husband. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Baldwin County Cattlewomen Association, the Lutheran Women Missionary...

Robert Vasko

Robert Vasko

Nov 2, 2011

ELBERTA, AL Mr. Robert Vasko, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Birmingham, AL. He was a resident of Elberta, AL. Mr. Vasko is survived by his wife, Sandra Vasko, two daughters, Aimee (Michael) Lochrico, April (Walt) Norton, two grandchildren, Sicily and Roman Lochrico, all of Elberta, AL. Three brothers, Jack Vasko (Betty), Lucedale, MS; Joe Vasko...

Doris Reams Kilzer

Doris Reams Kilzer

Nov 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Doris Reams Kilzer, age 83, a native of Gibson County, TN and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Mrs. Kilzer was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She was loved by everyone whose life she touched over the years.  She was an active member of the Fairhope community.  Doris was a...

Glenn Kevin Reibe

Glenn Kevin Reibe

Nov 2, 2011

DAPHNE Glenn Kevin Reibe, age 56, a native of New Orleans, LA. and a resident of Daphne since 1994, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, November 2, 2011. Glenn enjoyed working in the shipping industry for over 30 years, finishing his career with the Alabama State Port Authority.  He lived a full and rich life as an avid outdoorsman...

Juanita Lucille Walker

Juanita Lucille Walker

Nov 1, 2011

NICEVILLE , FL Juanita Lucille Walker, age 91, a native of Clark County , AL , a longtime resident of Fairhope , AL , and a current resident of Niceville , FL , passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Juanita was a hostess in the Grand Hotel Dinning Room for 16 years.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

Matthew Pritchett Dial, Jr.

Matthew Pritchett Dial, Jr.

Oct 31, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Matthew Pritchett Dial, Jr., age 90, a native of Thomaston, AL and a long time resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Mr. Dial was a retired Army Air Corp Captain.  He has been a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope since 1951, where he was the first treasurer and a former music director....

Zachary Bruce Graham

Zachary Bruce Graham

Oct 30, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL, Zachary Bruce Graham, age 15, of Fairhope, AL, passed away October 30, 2011, at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1995, in Montgomery, AL. Zachary was preceded in death by his twin brother, Austin Harvey Graham. He is survived by his loving family, parents Michelle Martin Graham and Bruce Graham, Jr.,brother, Jacob Graham,sister,...

Edith Kassab

Edith Kassab

Oct 29, 2011

FOLEY, AL Edith Kassab, age 90, a native of Goshen, PA, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011. Mrs. Kassab was retired form Bell Telephone Company. Her and her husband James had lived in Foley for more than 20 years. She is survived by her loving husband, James Kassab. Memorial services will be held at...

Merle G. Galemore

Merle G. Galemore

Oct 28, 2011

FOLEY , AL Merle G. Galemore, age 84, native of Greene County , AL and a resident of Foley passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Mrs. Galemore was a former employee of Vanity Fair and later assisted her husband in operating Clover Farm Grocery, Uniontown, AL and A & M Grocery, Excel, AL. She is survived by her husband of...

Mada Louise Edmonds

Mada Louise Edmonds

Oct 27, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Mada Louise Edmonds made her final journey at Robertsdale Health Care Center on October 27, 2011 after living 86 wonderful years. She was born in Milan, TN on March 14, 1925 to James Marcus and Cassie May Richardson. Mada graduated from high school in Tupelo, MS and after moving to Memphis, TN and pursuing various careers she...

Paul Andrew Cloos

Paul Andrew Cloos

Oct 27, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Paul Andrew Cloos, of Fairhope, died Thursday (Oct. 27, 2011) at University of South Alabama Medical center of complications after surgery to repair injury from a motorcycle accident Oct. 13. He was assistant managing editor of the Mobile Press- Register, responsible for the Mobile edition of al.com. He is survived by his wife, Liliana Patricia Gomez  Cloos, and...

Lawrence Everett Blackmon

Lawrence Everett Blackmon

Oct 26, 2011

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Lawrence Everett Blackmon, age 74, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Mr. Blackmon was a life long member of Magnolia Springs Baptist Church. He was employed with Monsanto Co. for 38 years as a design engineer. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Blackmon Hansen of Magnolia Springs. Two sons, Lawrence...

Wiley C. Mobley

Wiley C. Mobley

Oct 26, 2011

FOLEY, AL Wiley C. Mobley “Buddy”, age 75, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gladys Burton Mobley. Three daughters, Marilyn Mobley Schindler, Annette Mobley Rye, and Sherry Mobley Howell. Eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral services will be held from the chapel...

Andrew Dwight Weeks

Andrew Dwight Weeks

Oct 25, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Andrew D. Weeks, age 97, a native of Auburn, NY, a former resident of Weedsport, NY for over 40 years and a current resident of Spanish Fort, AL for the past 23 years, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Andy was a 65 year member of IBEW, Local 840, Geneva. He was a longtime member of the...

Kristyne Forbis

Kristyne Forbis

Oct 24, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Kristyne Forbis, age 88, a resident of Fairhope , AL passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 .   She is preceded in death by a grandson and son-in-law.   Mrs. Forbis is survived by her two daughters, Donna Smith of Fairhope and Judy (Cam) Price of Jacksonville, FL, Seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, three stepsons,...

Emily Cleckler Champion

Emily Cleckler Champion

Oct 23, 2011

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Emily Cleckler Champion, age 86, a native of Thorsby , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at home surrounded by her family.     She was a member of South River Park Church of God and was one of the founding residents of the South River Park Community.   Mrs. Champion...

Amy Thomas Ellison

Amy Thomas Ellison

Oct 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Amy Thomas Ellison, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. Mrs. Ellison is survived by one son, Tom (Martha) Ellison of Montrose, AL. One daughter, Melanie Ellison of Daphne, AL. , four grandchildren,  Will Wheelus, Jennifer Caton, Tom Ellison III and Bradley Ellison. Six great grandchildren, Christian Wheelus, Bianca Caton, Bryce Caton,...

Herbert James Cummings, Jr.

Herbert James Cummings, Jr.

Oct 21, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Herbert James Cummings, Jr., age 79, a native of Choctaw County, AL, and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, October 21, 2011. He was a US Navy Veteran of Korean War, and later served in the National Guard. He was a truck driver for over 44 years, 20 of those owning...

James William Devine

James William Devine

Oct 21, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   James William Devine, age 77, a resident of Fairhope , AL passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Pensacola , FL.   Mr. Devine was employed by Thomas Hospital for 35 years as senior mechanic over the engineering department. He was also a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, VFW Post 5660 and Knights of Columbus.   Mr. Devine...

Kirkley Marie Trott

Kirkley Marie Trott

Oct 21, 2011

  FAIRHOPE, AL   Baby girl Kirkley Marie Trott, became one of Jesus’ precious angels Friday, October 21, 2011.   She is survived by her parents David and Christina Trott, brother, Leslie Buzbee, Jr., all of Daphne, maternal grandparents, Tony and Sherie Adair, of Daphne, paternal grandparents, Donald Trott of Loxley, Robert and Angela Moles, of Fairhope, and many other loving relatives.   Funeral...