Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jacquelyn McKnight Williams
Jun 27, 2011
CALGARY, CANADA Jacquelyn McKnight Williams departed this life June 27, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was born Sept. 20, 1954 in West Memphis, AR to the late Robert Atkison McKnight and Joan Spaine McKnight. Jacque graduated from Stephens College with a BA in Art and subsequently earned an MA in Art History from the University of Missouri. She was...
Dorothy "Dot" J. Nall McWhite
Jun 27, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Dorothy “Dot” J. Nall McWhite, age 83, a native of Mobile , a former resident of Pensacola , FL and a current resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011. Dot was a former employee of the City of Fairhope for 19 years. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Ethridge and her husband Ronald A....
Daniel Vincent DiNardi
Jun 27, 2011
DAPHNE, AL Daniel Vincent DiNardi, age 14, a resident of Daphne, AL, lost his battle to stay alive on Monday, June 27, 2011. Daniel is survived by his parents, Mark Lazarek and Paula DiNardi Lazarek of Daphne; a brother, William Scott of Columbia, SC; a sister, Julianna "Jules" DiNardi of Daphne and his maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Mitchell of Myrtle Beach,...
Thomas Ryon Rayford
Jun 26, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Thomas Ryon Rayford born February 26 1973 in Gods Arm's Sunday June 26th 2011. He was a 1991 graduate of Piggott High School Arkansas and was alumni of Rhodes college in Memphis . Over the years he has worked as a food service employee and will be missed by his co-workers at Carroll Place . He is...
Annette "Tootsie" Ball Eslava
Jun 25, 2011
JOSEPHINE, AL Annette “Tootsie” Ball Eslava, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Foley, AL. She was a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Josephine, AL. Annette was a member of Josephine Baptist Church where she was also Director of Children's Ministries. She was one of the first female conductors for L&N/CSX Railroad. Annette worked as...
Michael David Mathis
Jun 24, 2011
MATHIS FOLEY , AL Michael David Mathis, age 41, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Bay Minette. He was a native of Texas and a resident of Foley. Michael is survived by his father, Louis (Teresa) Mathis of Tyler, TX; mother, Jeanne Harper of Atlanta, GA; three children, Jacob, Hannah and Gracie; two brothers, Jack Mathis of Los Angeles,...
Sofia Cucullu Miller
Jun 24, 2011
FAIRHOPE, ALSofia Cucullu Miller, age 86, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Fairhope, AL. She was a native of Louisiana, former resident of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Fairhope, AL. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by two daughters, Carol Bolling, Martha Mary Miller, and son Philip Miller, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 60...
Dean Anthony Ullock
Jun 23, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Dean Anthony Ullock, a native of Elgin , IL , resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away at his home, Thursday, June 23, 2011, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was the son of Thomas and Beverly (Thompson) Ullock. Dean joined the U.S. Army Special Forces, where he trained Army personnel in mountain terrain and...
Donette Perkins Pelletier
Jun 22, 2011
SPANISH FORT, AL Donette Perkins Pelletier, age 46, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. After a courageous battle with cancer, Donette has gone to be with our Lord. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 A 1983 graduate...
Michael Terry Hall
Jun 18, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Michael Terry Hall, age 61, a native of Georgia and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011. Terry was preceded in death by parents, Jim Hall and Willie Smith, his brothers, Douglas Hall and William Hall. He is survived by his son, Michael Everett of Fairhope, grandchildren, Dillan and Tyler Everett of Robertsdale, sisters,...
Murlene Durham
Jun 14, 2011
SPANISH FORT, AL. Murlene Durham, age 75, a native of Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. From the early age of 18, Murlene began a lifelong career with the Am South Bank in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer G. & Onie Harbison Durham. Murlene is survived by her...
Douglas L. Moore
Jun 14, 2011
SPANISH FORT, AL. Douglas L. Moore, age 90, a native of Porterville, MS. and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. His wife, Cora B. Moore, age 79, native of Lauderdale, MS preceded his death on March 10, 2011. Mr. Moore was a deacon at Center Ridge Baptist Church in Kemper County, MS, a U.S. Coast...
Voncile Woerner
Jun 12, 2011
ELBERTA, AL Voncile Woerner, age 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend of many and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. Mrs. Woerner was born in Elberta, AL on June 18, 1930. She generously shared her love with not only her family, but to all who had the pleasure of being her friend. She leaves behind...
Lavonia Deer
Jun 12, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Lavonia Deer, age 76, a native of Uriah, AL, and a resident of Point Clear, AL, went home, Sunday, June 12, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Sluder of Point Clear, AL, 4 sons, Terry Deer of Fairhope, AL, James Andrew Deer of Fairhope, AL, Eugene Deer of Phenix City, AL, Kenneth McDowell of Spanish Fort,...
Cecil Austin Parrish, Sr.
Jun 12, 2011
SPANSH FORT Cecil Austin Parrish, Sr. age 78, a native of Smithfield, NC and a long time resident of Spanish Fort passed away at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was the founder, owner and long time operator of Parrish Tire and Service Center in Daphne, AL. He proudly left the business in the capable hands of his...
Joe Lynn Bailey
Jun 12, 2011
FAIRHOPE, ALJoe Lynn Bailey, age 70, departed this life on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his residence in Fairhope, AL. He was a native of Canyon, TX. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, Fairhope, AL, a long time member of the Gideons International and retired from Bausch & Lomb in 1997. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife...
Edward Charles Bruegemann
Jun 11, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Edward Charles Brueggemann, age 62, a native of St. Louis, MO and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. Ed was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He was a loving husband, father and a great friend to many. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time in his flower gardens, reading...
Thomas Hilman "Papa" Weeks, Jr.
Jun 10, 2011
DAPHNE, AL Thomas Hilman "Papa" Weeks, Jr., age 64, a native of Columbus , MS and a resident of Daphne. Sunrise October 14, 1946 - Sunset June 10, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Penelope R. "Penny" Weeks; five children, Carrye (James) Campbell, Jonathan Weeks, Adam (Lacey) Gordon, Jennifer (Brian) Davis, Rebekah (Terry) Shaeffer; seven grandchildren, Tristen, Will, Jeanne,...
George W. Nelson, Jr.
Jun 9, 2011
BON SECOUR, AL George W. Nelson, Jr. age 79, and a native of Mobile, AL, and a life time resident of BonSecour, AL passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was a member of Victory Life Church and was a master wood carver. Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by a son, Ricky Nelson. Mr. Nelson is survived by his...
Norman Ronald Watson, Jr.
Jun 7, 2011
MOBILE Norman Ronald Watson, Jr., age 53, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was a member of the Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. Normanwas preceded in death by his father Norman R. Watson, Sr. He is survived by one son, Taylor Watson, one daughter, Amber Watson, both of Spanish Fort; his mother, Barbara Watson...
