Obituaries

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

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Mar 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Wesley Michael Bizilia, age 74, a native of Sayre , PA , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was a basketball player at Livingston University , coached at Fairhope High School , McGill High School , University Military School , Auburn University , Troy University , and finished as...

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Mar 23, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Spanish Fort at the age of 78.  He was a native of Rhode Island, longtime resident of Lillian and a current resident of Spanish Fort.Mr. Campbell was a U.S. Army veteran and a very active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Joseph Stuart Gardiner

Joseph Stuart Gardiner

Mar 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Joseph Stuart Gardiner, age 68, a native of Manitoba, Canada, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was a world class alpine skier, an avid horseman, rodeo rider, and played NHL with the New York Rangers.  He was a member of A Mystic Organization and retired from Southern Light in Mobile, 2008. He...

Willie Marshall Dorman

Willie Marshall Dorman

Mar 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Our Country is in mourning for another soldier has died.  1st SGT Willie (Bill) Marshall Dorman was born on April 11, 1930 in Aynor (Horry County) S.C. and was a resident of Fairhope, AL for 38 years.  He died March 22, 2011, at 80 years old due to liver Cancer.  He had been fighting his battle with liver...

Robert Jessie Farley

Robert Jessie Farley

Mar 21, 2011

STAPLETON Robert Jessie Farley passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 in Stapleton. He was a native of Red Jacket, WV and a resident of Stapleton. Robert attended Cornerstone Church and was employed by Taylor-Wharton Cryogenics in Theodore. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Farley of Stapleton; two children, Tonya (Spencer) Wynn of Bay Minette, James Hadley of Pensacola;...

Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson

Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson

Mar 20, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson, local Fairhope author and writing specialist with Faulkner State Community College in Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011.  She was affectionately known as "Betts" or "B" and was a longtime resident of Fairhope. Dr. Thompson co-authored two books, Memoramobileia and False Gods under the pen name of Dr. Elizabeth Coffman and had...

Esther Norris Rawls

Esther Norris Rawls

Mar 20, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Esther Norris Rawls, age 92, a native of Monroe County , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011.   She was born in Frisco City , April 4, 1918, to William Purry and Nettie Belle Wasdin Norris.  After her marriage, she resided in Semmes, Millry, and retired to Fairhope.   Mrs. Rawls...

Walter Ronald Nardell

Walter Ronald Nardell

Mar 20, 2011

NARDELL ELBERTA, AL Walter Ronald Nardell, age 65, a native of Meridian, MS, and long time resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was a staff sergeant and served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years and 2 tours of Vietnam. Mr. Nardell was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Elberta, life...

Jackson Ward Lemon

Jackson Ward Lemon

Mar 19, 2011

FOLEY, AL Jackson Ward Lemon - a native of Daphne and a resident of Magnolia Springs died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his home on Fish River where he loved fishing for speckled trout. He was 86 years old. Mr. Lemon was a World War II veteran who fought in the European campaign. He was preceded in death by his...

Helene Galavage

Helene Galavage

Mar 19, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Helene Galavage passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Lillian. She was a native of New Jersey and a resident of Lillian. Helene attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, George Galavage of Lillian; three daughters, Suzanne Ryan of Southington, CT, Dianne Carroll of Lillian, Joanne Galavage of Southington, CT; two sisters, Joan Lord...

Alexander "Ollie" Sislak

Alexander "Ollie" Sislak

Mar 18, 2011

FAIRHOPEAlexander "Ollie" Sislak passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 81. He was a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Fairhope. Ollie was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Mary Sislak of Fairhope; two sons,...

Raymond E. Ogletree

Raymond E. Ogletree

Mar 16, 2011

OGLETREE ORANGE BEACH, AL Mr. Raymond Ogletree age 89, a native of Brewton, AL and resident of Orange Beach, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2011in Foley, AL Mr. Ogletree was a member of the Elks Lodge #2782 of Foley, AL He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth and Son Bradley E. Ogletree He is survived by his...

Hollis W. Dees

Hollis W. Dees

Mar 16, 2011

DEES ELBERTA, AL Hollis W. Dees, age 89, a native of Jemison, AL and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She retired from Golden Living Center after 27 years of working in the cafeteria and as a cook and was in home care service for a number of years. Mrs. Dees was of Baptist faith. She...

William "Bill" Hunter Phillips

William "Bill" Hunter Phillips

Mar 14, 2011

DAPHNE, AL William “Bill” Hunter Phillips, age 66, a native of Butler , AL , and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter Phillips and Isla Mae Trice Phillips and his first wife, Patsy Taylor Phillips. Mr. Phillips graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor...

Mary Evelyn Drayton

Mary Evelyn Drayton

Mar 14, 2011

DAPHNE Mary Evelyn George Drayton, age 74 passed away on March 14th, 2011. She was a native of Columbus, MS but had resided in Daphne since 1980. She was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. She had been employed by both Federal and State governments, worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and Church Secretary. She was a former member of...

Ella C. Rodenbaugh

Ella C. Rodenbaugh

Mar 14, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Ella C. Rodenbaugh, age 89, a native of MS, and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. She was an active member of the Mobile Cameilla Club. Mrs. Rodenbaugh is preceded in death by her husband, “Roy” T.L. Rodenbaugh. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Rebecca ( Gary ) Cavanaugh of...

Patricia Baggett Carter

Patricia Baggett Carter

Mar 12, 2011

FAIRHOPE , ALABAMA Patricia Baggett Carter, Age 51, born in Germany and a resident of Fairhope , AL , died on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at a local health care facility. She is survived by one daughter, Brittany (Luke) Mayfield; her parents, John and Bonnie Baggett ; one grandson, Marcus Mayfield all of Fairhope , AL ; one brother, F....

Willie Ed Avera

Willie Ed Avera

Mar 11, 2011

AVERA FOLEY, ALABAMA Willie Ed Avera, Age 56, a native of Quitman, MS, and a resident of Foley, AL, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at his residence. He was a life member of American Legion Post 99, were he served as Commander and Vice Commander. He is survived by his wife, Marie Avera of Foley, AL; three sons, Willie...

Marie C. King

Marie C. King

Mar 11, 2011

KING Marie Catherine Tschanz King, Age 88, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of Foley, a member of Vernant Park Baptist Church, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Mrs. King is preceded in death by her husband of Sixty-Six years, Horace E. King. Survivors include one daughter,...

Elsie Farrow Ramsey

Elsie Farrow Ramsey

Mar 10, 2011

DAPHNE Elsie Farrow Ramsey, age 93, a native of Bells, TN and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011, in Mobile, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Ramsey; and a daughter, Dorothy Johnston. Elsie was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and the Lake Forest Woman's Club. She is survived...