Obituaries

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

Billy Rich "Richie" Sulcer

Billy Rich "Richie" Sulcer

Apr 18, 2011

SPANISH FORT Richie Sulcer, age 52, a native of Lester, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort,, AL passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011. Richie was the owner of Badcock Furniture, Daphne, AL since 1984. Richie was dedicated to his family, business and Florida State Football. He is survived by his wife: Michelle Sulcer; daughter, Amanda Sulcer; son, Joey...

Doris Burdeaux Whatley

Doris Burdeaux Whatley

Apr 16, 2011

FOLEY, AL Doris Burdeaux Whatley, age 66, a long time resident of Baldwin County, AL, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. She was a member of Women’s Bowling Association since 1988, and Monday night Women’s League. She is survived by herbrother, James H. Burdeaux of Foley, AL, Fiance, Jimmie Swindle of Foley, AL, cousin, Bertha Hall of Evergreen, AL, and...

Donald Allen "Duck" Gunnison

Donald Allen "Duck" Gunnison

Apr 15, 2011

LOXLEY , AL Donald Allen “Duck” Gunnison, age 73, a native of Mobile, a longtime resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Loxley, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011. Duck was the owner of Gunnison Builders for more than 20 years.  He retired after many years working in the construction industry. Mr. Gunnison was preceded in death by his...

Fred Woerner, Jr.

Fred Woerner, Jr.

Apr 15, 2011

WOERNER, JR. ELBERTA, AL Fred Woerner, Jr. passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 in Elberta at the age of 89. He was a lifelong resident of Elberta. Mr. Woerner was a member of Genesis Church in Foley. He is survived by his wife, Rose Woerner; three daughters, Alice Stancil, Emily Mayhue, Gladys Wood all of Elberta; four sons, Fred Woerner,...

Edward Moore Dooley

Edward Moore Dooley

Apr 14, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Edward Moore Dooley, age 90, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home in Fairhope , AL , surrounded by his family.  Mr. Dooley was born on August 14, 1920, in Lynch, KY.  He was the fourth of seven children born to Hazel and Frank Dooley.  He grew up in Middlesboro , KY.   During WWII, he served...

Stella Kinsey Sarvold

Stella Kinsey Sarvold

Apr 14, 2011

SARVOLD SUMMERDALE, AL Stella "Ginger" Kinsey Sarvold passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Robertsdale at the age of 52. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Stella was an avid Auburn fan and former owner of Ginger's Country Cook'in. She is survived by her husband, Mark Sarvold; a daughter, Lisa Sarvold Underwood both of Summerdale; two sons, Lane...

Jerry Willis Bethea, Sr.

Jerry Willis Bethea, Sr.

Apr 12, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Jerry Willis Bethea, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2011.  Born May 29, 1924 in Mobile, AL, he resided most of his life in Baldwin County, AL.  After serving in the Pacific during World War II with the Army Air Corps, he settled in Fairhope and spent 25 years working at the Grand Hotel, much...

Barbara Helen Allen

Barbara Helen Allen

Apr 12, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL   Barbara Helen Allen passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Spanish Fort, AL  at the age of 83.   She was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Barbara was a member of the Friends of the Daphne Public Library and the Line Dancers club and the choir at Westminster Village .  She wrote, directed and...

Rosemary Naef Cummings

Rosemary Naef Cummings

Apr 11, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Rosemary Naef Cummings, a native of Mobile , and longtime resident of the Eastern Shore , died on April 11, 2011.   She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Cummings of Fairhope, children Michael and David Dexter of Semmes, Cathy Bradley (Tom), Reid Cummings (Rebecca), Kelly Cummings (Maria), and Susan Guillotte (Mike) all of Mobile, eight grandchildren,...

Mathew L. Hamlett

Mathew L. Hamlett

Apr 10, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Mathew L. Hamlett, a native of Tuscaloosa , AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL died Sunday, April 10, 2011 in a local hospital.   Visitation will be Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9:00 -11:00 am at Spanish Fort Church of Christ, 8100 Spanish Fort Blvd. Funeral services will begin at 11 am at the church officiated...

John Henry Owens

John Henry Owens

Apr 9, 2011

OWENSFAIRHOPE, AL John Henry Owens, age 68, a native of Covington County, AL and a resident of Fairhope,AL, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Owens; daughter Vicki Lazzari both of Fairhope, AL; son Phillip (Janet) Owens of Daphne, AL; sister Merle Allen of Fort Walton Beach, FL; seven grand children,...

Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon "Eshwvgi"

Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon "Eshwvgi"

Apr 9, 2011

  URIAH, AL   Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon “Echwvgi” (his Muskogee name), became one of God’s angels Saturday, April 9, 2011.   He is survived by his mother, Aimee Bishop, father, Michel Runyon, both of Uriah, AL, sister, Aaralyn Michel Runyon, brother, Austin Linville, maternal grandfather, Anthony Wayne Bishop and his fiancée’ Pandora, maternal great grandmother, Lorraine Bishop, all of Lebanon, OH, paternal...

Margaret Burnes Ewing

Margaret Burnes Ewing

Apr 8, 2011

GULF SHORES , AL .   Margaret Burnes Ewing, age 86, a lifelong resident of Oyster Bay passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at her residence.   She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Eugene) Richerson; her son, Leon (Lois) Ewing   all of Foley, AL; four grandchildren, Barry Ewing, Charles Ewing, Lounell Moser and Norman Richerson; four great grandchildren and one...

Margaret Nicholas Buchanan

Margaret Nicholas Buchanan

Apr 8, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL. Margaret Nicholas Buchanan, age 89 a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Buchanan, a daughter, Betty Curtis and a niece, Marie Wilson. She is survived by five daughters, Theodora Adams of Long Beach, CA, Marilyn Harris of Selma, AL, Theresa Allen of Daphne, AL,...

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Apr 7, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Jan Elizabeth Randel, age 50, a native of Jackson, MS, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School, and an avid scuba diver, artist, and photographer. Mrs. Randel is preceded in death by her step father, Henry A. Edmonds, and father William E. Luoma. She is survived...

Helen V. Daniels

Helen V. Daniels

Apr 6, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL. Helen V. Daniels, age 88, a native of Woodstock, VA and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at a local health care facility. She was a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and was an original AT&T Ma Bell switch board operator in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne...

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Apr 5, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Nola Lavula “Lovey” Stewart Rollins, age 87, a native of Pineville , FL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011.   She is survived by her 3 sons, Michael W. Rollins of Seattle, WA, Alan L. Rollins of Fish River, AL, and Jamie L. Rollins of Fairhope, AL,   3 brothers, Lloyd...

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Apr 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA DE LA GARZA Arthuro De La Garza, age 50, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1960 in Foley, AL to Nicolas and Maria Rios De La Garza of Summerdale, AL. He is predeceased in death by his father. Survived by sons, Lawrence Arthuro De La Garza,Jr.(Bert Roberts) of St. Petersburg, FL...

Keith Barnette Grimes

Keith Barnette Grimes

Apr 1, 2011

Keith B. Grimes passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in Perdido Beach at the age of 54. Keith retired from the U.S. Postal service in Daphne after thirty-three years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. Keith is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ann and Gordon Pierce of Daphne; a sister, Susan (Ross) Wangner of Foley;...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

Mar 30, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   James Thomas “Jimmy” Hamrick III, a native of Mobile and a long time resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, March, 30, 2011.   Mr. Hamrick graduated from UMS, then attended the University of Alabama.  After college he joined the Navy and served for 2 years aboard the USS Bache.  Afterward he returned home and joined the family business, Hamrick...