Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 4, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Â 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. Â 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
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...
Walter Austin Lacey
May 4, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Walter Austin Lacey, age 28, a long time resident of Fairhope, AL,  passed away in the early hours of May 4, 2011, at his home surrounded by loved ones.Mr. Lacey graduated from UMS Wright Preparatory School in2001 and then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the university of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he was a member...
John Callaway Glenn
May 2, 2011
DAPHNE John Callaway Glenn, age 78, a native of Birmingham and a resident of Daphne, passed away on May 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Odin Glenn and Evelyn Robertson Glenn, and their Daughter, Janet Galloway. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Tidwell Glenn, daughters: Kathryn (Henry) Harms of Fairfax, VA, Linda (Richard)...
William John Wiersum
May 2, 2011
PENSACOLA, FL William John Wiersum, age 50, a native of St. Paul, MN, and a resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Mel and Charlotte Wiersum of Lillian, AL. The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Elberta, AL, Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm. Graveside services and...
Brody Rhodes Whatley
May 2, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Brody Rhodes Whatley, our sweet baby, born May 26, 2008, was called home to heaven on May 2, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Kathleen Sharpless and Aaron Whatley, Big brother, Gavin Alexander, His grandparents, Laura and Jerry Sharpless, Ann and Richard Whatley, Great grandfather, Edgar F. Sullivan, Aunt Rachel (Shane) Hughes, Uncle Adam Whatley, Uncle Stephen...
Leo Frank Carroll, Sr.
May 1, 2011
DAPHNE, AL Mr. Leo Frank Carroll, Sr. was born to the late Deacon Ishmael Carroll, Sr., and the late Rosie L. Padgett Carroll, on March 16, 1934 in Spanish Fort, AL. God called him to rest on Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Leona Harris, Olivette Williams, Viola Autry, Mary Carroll, and two brothers,...
