Obituaries

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

Edith Toles Miner

Edith Toles Miner

Aug 21, 2011

MIDLAND , MI   Edith Toles Miner, 92, of Midland , MI , died on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland.   Edith was born on Dec. 6, 1912 in Mark Tree, Arkansas to the late Samantha (Brown) and Oliver Toles.   Edith married her sweetheart Howard Miner in Flint , MI in 1935. He predeceased her in Oct. of 2000....

Leah Smith Koppersmith

Leah Smith Koppersmith

Aug 20, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Leah Smith Koppersmith, age 85, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Fairhope. Mrs. Koppersmith was born March 5, 1926 in Frisco City , AL and was a longtime resident of Fairhope. She received her RN from City Hospital of Mobile through the US Cadet Nurse Corps.  Mrs. Koppersmith was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic...

James Donahue Edson

James Donahue Edson

Aug 20, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL James Donahue Edson, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Daphne.  He was a native of Evergreen and a resident of Spanish Fort. James graduated Evergreen High School where he was an all around athlete. He was a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Braves and devoted to Alabama Crimson Tide football. Mr. Edson was a...

David Anthony Cowart

David Anthony Cowart

Aug 20, 2011

FOLEY, AL David Anthony Cowart, age 49, a life long resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. Mr. Cowart is survived by is mother, Betty Cowart Thomas of Foley. Three brothers, Billy Cowart of Foley, Keith (Terry) Cowart of Sylacauga, AL; Al (Diedre) Cowart of Elberta, AL; one sister, Judy Hamburg of Foley, AL; nephews, Kris Cowart,...

Edwin W. Moles

Edwin W. Moles

Aug 19, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Edwin W. Moles, age 78, a native of Queens , NY , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, August 19, 2011.   He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church .   He is survived by his wife, Mary Moles of Fairhope, AL, 2 sons, Robert (Angie) Moles of Fairhope , AL , Patrick...

Mary Elaine Harrison

Mary Elaine Harrison

Aug 18, 2011

FOLEY, AL Mary Elaine Harrison, age 68, a native of Gasque, AL, and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. She grew up in Fort Morgan, AL and was a member of Foley Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Donovan (Patricia) Harrison of Foley, AL, Daughter, Michele (Milton) Cross of Foley, AL, 2 sisters, Doris...

Ruth Brown Magnesen

Ruth Brown Magnesen

Aug 18, 2011

GULF SHORES , AL Ruth Brown Magnesen, born on December 29, 1919 in Montgomery , AL , a resident of Gulf Shores , AL , passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011.  She was married to Cole Brown until his death in 1975.  They relocated their produce business from Montgomery to Foley in the 1960’s, coming to live on Ft. Morgan...

Margery Lee Erwin Geddes

Margery Lee Erwin Geddes

Aug 15, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Margery Lee Erwin Geddes, age 86, a native of Falls Church , VA and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, following a three-year battle with cancer.   Margi grew up in Falls Church , VA.   During WWII, she worked for the Maritime Commission in support of the Liberty ships.  In 1947,...

Otto F. Kerrinnes

Otto F. Kerrinnes

Aug 15, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Otto F. Kerrinnes, age 79, a native of Rauxel, Germany, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Margal Kerrinnes of Fairhope, AL,Son, Kim Kerrinnes of Kennesaw, GA,2 daughters, Marlis K. Williams of Dauphin Island, AL, Heidi Barnett of Issaquah, WA,And one grandchild. Celebration of life service will be...

Shirley J. Waite

Shirley J. Waite

Aug 15, 2011

ELBERTA , AL Shirley J. Waite, age 68, a native of Mobile , AL , and resident of Elberta , AL , passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. She attended Murphy High School , class of 1961, and was the past President of Alabama Jaycettes.  Mrs. Waite is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Waite of Elberta , AL ,...

Frances Geraldine "Jerri" McCully

Frances Geraldine "Jerri" McCully

Aug 15, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Frances Geraldine (Jerri) McCully, age 86, a native of Point Clear and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011.   Mrs. McCully worked for the State of Delaware, for the Retarded children of Delaware.  She was a “Pink Lady” at Thomas Hospital for 30 years.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roy McCully,...

Lottie May Jay

Lottie May Jay

Aug 15, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL. Lottie M. Jay, age 98, a native of Uriah and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She is survived by many nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 2:00-3:30 pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Daphne....

John Joseph Ansley

John Joseph Ansley

Aug 14, 2011

LILLIAN, AL John Joseph Ansley, age 68, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011. He was born in New York and resided in Hampton, GA for over 30 years. He was also a veteran of the Navy. Mr. Ansley is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Ansley of Lillian, AL, son, Anthony John Ansley (Beth) of...

Chad Stuart Jones

Chad Stuart Jones

Aug 12, 2011

ROBERTSDALE, AL Chad Stuart Jones, age 30, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011. He his survived by his mother, Patricia Wilkes of Robertsdale,Father, Jerry Wayne Rigger of Metropolis, IL,Four brothers, David Lee Jones and his wife, Kryston of Robertsdale,Paul Johan Jones and his wife, Chantel of Blountsville, FL, Ryan...

Robert (Bob) Edward Sellers

Robert (Bob) Edward Sellers

Aug 11, 2011

DAPHNE, AL. Robert Edward (Bob) Sellers, age 65 of Daphne Alabama passed away peacefully on August 11, 2011 at his home in Timber Creek. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1964 and Auburn University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He served two years in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He had a...

Ben S. Holley

Ben S. Holley

Aug 11, 2011

FOLEY, AL Ben S. Holley, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his residence in Foley, Alabama. He was born in Alexander City, Alabama and was raised in Montgomery, Alabama. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he attended and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in business administration. He later graduated from the University of West...

Julia Elizabeth Sullivan

Julia Elizabeth Sullivan

Aug 10, 2011

SULLIVAN DAPHNE, AL Julia Elizabeth Sullivan, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Fairhope , AL .  She was a native of Live Oak, FL and a resident of Daphne, AL.  Mrs. Sullivan was an active member and choir member of Daphne Baptist Church . She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan is...

William Henry Williams

William Henry Williams

Aug 9, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL   W.H.   (Willie) Williams of Spanish Fort, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.   Born on May 24, 1927 in Grosse Tete, LA, he proudly served the country he loved in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947.   He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed sports, coaching his four sons in baseball and...

Jimmy Dean Bowman

Jimmy Dean Bowman

Aug 9, 2011

ROBERTSDALE, AL. Jimmy D. Bowman, age 46, a native of Augusta, ME. and a resident of Robertsdale, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Thomas Hospital, after losing his battle with cancer. He worked at Huntington Ingals Shipbuilders for 13 years. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bowman, two sons, Christopher Bowman of Jay, ME, Tyler Bowman of...

Billy Joe Holcomb

Billy Joe Holcomb

Aug 7, 2011

FOLEY, AL Billy Joe Holcomb, age 80, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Foley.  He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years, Frances Twynette ;  his parents, Pearl and Elige Holcomb, several brothers, nieces and nephew. He is survived by several family members.  Mr. Holcomb was a loving husband and uncle.  He kept us smiling and...