Obituaries

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

George Earl Coulter

George Earl Coulter

May 24, 2011

MOBILE, AL George Earl Coulter, age 75, a resident of Mobile , passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Van Coulter of Fairhope, Allen Coulter of Mobile , daughter-in-law, Jennifer Coulter of Fairhope, brother, Larry Coulter of Mobile , grandchildren, Tristan and Amber Coulter. Memorial services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral...

Elma M. Feenker

Elma M. Feenker

May 24, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Elma M. Feenker, age 76, a native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was a homemaker and a member of Celebration Church. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lynn Reece of Fairhope, AL, Lisa Morison (Ken) of Corpus Christy, TX, Son, Lex R. Feenker of Fairhope, AL, 6...

Keith Patrick James

Keith Patrick James

May 23, 2011

FOLEY, AL Keith Patrick James passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 in Pensacola, FL at the age of 42. His life revolved around his family and all water sports. Keith was the owner of Southern Jet Sports. He is survived by his mother, Janice Fields of Foley; a brother, Kenneth Paul James of Foley; two sisters, Kathryn Patricia Grigoriadis of...

Kenneth Michael Feely

Kenneth Michael Feely

May 23, 2011

FOLEY, AL Kenneth Michael Feely, age 62, a native of Elberta and a resident of Foley, passed away in Pensacola, FL, Monday, May 23, 2011. Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, John Feely and Jeffrey Feely and his parents, Patrick Feely, Sr. and Victoria Feely. He is survived by hiswife of 40 years, Thelma Feely of Foley,son, Christopher...

William L. Lewis

William L. Lewis

May 21, 2011

BAY MINETTE, AL William Lee Lewis,age 68 a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lewis of Bay Minette, AL; two sons, Joseph R. Lewis of Bay Minette, AL and William L. Lewis, II of Daphne, AL; two grandchildren, Delicia Leigh Lewis...

Charles Louis Runnels

Charles Louis Runnels

May 21, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Charles Louis Runnels, Sr. of Fairhope, Alabama slipped away on May 21, 2011. His eldest daughter Caren Lea preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bette Williams Runnels, his son Charles Louis, Jr. and his younger daughter Carol Leslie. Charlie was born in Center, Texas on November 23, 1930. He is...

Charles Wesley Thompson

Charles Wesley Thompson

May 19, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Charles Wesley Thompson passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 68. He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope. Mr. Thompson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era; lifetime member of th VFW; member of the Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He was also a member of...

Pauline M. Mussman

Pauline M. Mussman

May 16, 2011

FOLEY, AL Mrs. Pauline M. Mussman passed away Monday, May 16, 2011in Foley, AL at the age of 76. She was a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Foley, AL. Mrs. Mussman was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a manger of Hardees for 25 years. She also was a MYF youth leader at Summerdale Methodist Church....

Carl Maurice Fremaux

Carl Maurice Fremaux

May 16, 2011

SPANISH FORT Carl Maurice Fremaux, who passed away Monday, May 16 at Westminster Village, was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1918.  He lived in New Orleans, Louisana from his very early years and graduated from Tulane University in 1939 with a business degree.  He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and served as its president his last...

Secar Jackson Harris

Secar Jackson Harris

May 14, 2011

DAPHNE Secar Jackson Harris born in Deer Park, AL on Nov. 24, 1918 passed away at his residence in Daphne, AL on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Preceded in death were his parents Clem and Olivia Harris of Citronelle, AL, two brothers Bernard Harris of Mobile, AL and James (Juanita) Harris of Tuscaloosa, AL. He is survived by his wife Madeline...

Laverne M. Darnell

Laverne M. Darnell

May 13, 2011

FAIRHOPE Laverne M. Darnell passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 77. She was a native of Vernant Park and a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Darnell was a member of Eastern Shore Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Leon Darnell of Fairhope; three daughters, Linda Rayborn Chupek of Fairhope, Karen Rayborn Aldridge...

Stanley Peyton Weiss

Stanley Peyton Weiss

May 10, 2011

 WEISS Stanley Peyton Weiss, age 61, born in Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away peacefully at home from complications of Huntington’s Chorea on May 10, 2011. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Weiss, Jr. and three beloved pets, Armani, Daphne Blue and Ace. He is survived by a loving and devoted...

Bernice "Buddy" Downs

Bernice "Buddy" Downs

May 10, 2011

BON SECOURBernice "Buddy" Downs passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home surrounded by family at the age of 84. He was a native of Wilburton, OK and a resident of Bon Secour. Mr. Downs retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty-four years of service, serving in WWII and Vietnam. He was a life member of the VFW, Post 5658,...

Arthur Thomas Petrilena

Arthur Thomas Petrilena

May 9, 2011

GULF SHORES, AL Arthur Thomas Petrilena, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 9th. surrounded by his wife, daughters and close friends in Foley, Alabama. Arthur was the eldest son of Ameilo and Mary Petrilena, born July 4th 1924 in Colliers, West Virginia. Arthur is survived by his loving wife Teresa. Arthur met his bride Teresa...

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...