Obituaries

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

Kevin Layne Gilmore

Kevin Layne Gilmore

Aug 25, 2010

MONTROSE, AL Kevin Layne Gilmore died at home on August 25, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Kevin was born April 15, 1956, in Anniston, AL.  He had a green thumb, and was forever rooting new plants and encouraging them to thrive.   He worked most of his life with food—growing it, cooking it, selling it.  Kevin served as grill...

Ouida Rossie Wise

Ouida Rossie Wise

Aug 25, 2010

GULF SHORES Ouida Rossie Wise, Age 82, a native of Moultire, GA., and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., died on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wise. Mrs. Wise is survived by one daughter, Krisha Rouse; one granddaughter, Ashley Rouse-Pinto; one great granddaughter, Madison Hearn ; one brother, Lyn...

Rachel Vines Myers

Rachel Vines Myers

Aug 24, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Rachel Vines Myers, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Jean Bishop of Fairhope, AL, Sylvia Ann Prewett of Bay Minette, AL, sons, George W. Hornady of Bay Minette, AL, Robert E. Vines of Fairhope, AL, 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 12 great, great grandchildren...

LaVonne Duke Collins

LaVonne Duke Collins

Aug 23, 2010

FAIRHOPEMrs LaVonne Duke Collins, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Collins. She is survived by two sons, Joseph E. (Carolyn) Collins, Jr of Austin, TX, J. Russ (Kimberly) Collins of Columbus, MS, Brother, Phil (Pat) Duke of Hoover, AL, Sister, Gail (John) Holmes...

Lynn William Casselberry, Jr.

Lynn William Casselberry, Jr.

Aug 23, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL   Lynn William “Bill” Casselberry, Jr., 79, passed away August 23, 2010 in Fairhope, AL.  He was born in Sioux City, IA. Mr. Casselberry retired from the U.S. Navy as a Commander in 1972.  He then resided in Naples, ID, San Miguel de Allende, MX; La Manzanilla, MX; San Antonio, TX and Fairhope, AL.  He studied art and travelled...

Michael Dennis LeRoy

Michael Dennis LeRoy

Aug 22, 2010

  FAIRHOPE, AL   Michael Dennis LeRoy, age 64, a native of Minneapolis, MN, and 4 year resident of Fairhope, AL, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, August 22, 2010.   Mike loved his family and friends and his generous heart was evident to all who knew him.  Living on Mobile Bay was the realization of a dream.  He enjoyed golfing and...

Barbara June Farmer

Barbara June Farmer

Aug 22, 2010

DAPHNE Barbara June Farmer passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 73. She was a native of Cleveland, OH and a resident of Daphne. Mrs. Farmer retired from Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, TX. She was a member of Belforest Christian Church and a longtime volunteer at Thomas Hospital where she was a former vice-president of...

Mary Sanders Johnson

Mary Sanders Johnson

Aug 20, 2010

FAIRHOPE Mary Sanders Johnson, age 90, a native of Elberton, GA and a resident of Fairhope, passed away on August 20, 2010. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Mrs. Johnson was a US Army Nurse Veteran. She is survived by her sons; William Robert (Cathy) Johnson of Madison, MS, Dr. John Frank (Leslie) Johnson...

Paul Clifton Palmer

Paul Clifton Palmer

Aug 19, 2010

DAPHNE Paul C. Palmer died at home on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was born in Columbia, MS, November 30, 1930, the third son of six children of Edgar and Mildred Palmer.  Paul played halfback at Hattiesburg HS in MS, ran track at USM and MSU. He was an engineering graduate from Mississippi State. He served his country on the...

Malcolm Cornell

Malcolm Cornell

Aug 17, 2010

FOLEY, ALMr. Malcolm Cornell age 88 a native of Lake Village, AR and a current resident of Foley, AL., died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. Cornell served in the US Navy for twenty-six years After his retirement ,he worked for eighteen years in the Civil Service. Mr. Cornell is preceded in death by 2 sisters,...

Aldrich Jay Boss

Aldrich Jay Boss

Aug 17, 2010

FAIRHOPE Aldrich Jay Boss, age 75, a native of Jacksonville, FL and resident of Fairhope, AL, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He was a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in industrial engineering and worked for 34 years as a system programmer for Ethyl Corp. in Baton Rouge, LA, and Richmond, VA. He was also a...

Marilyn Kay Walkup

Marilyn Kay Walkup

Aug 17, 2010

FOLEY Mrs. Marilyn Kay Walkup, age 75, a native of Howard Co. Indiana, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, died on Tuesday August 17, 2010. Mrs. Walkup was a member of the D.A.R., and a member of Swift Presbyterian Church in Foley. Mrs. Walkup is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother. Mrs. Walkup is survived...

Troy Prim

Troy Prim

Aug 11, 2010

FOLEY, AL Mr. Troy Prim age 81, a native of Monroeville, AL, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2010. Mr. Prim was a faithful member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church for 32 years. He retired from Solutia after 26 years of service. Mr. Prim is survived by his wife Clara Prim...

Troy Prim

Troy Prim

Aug 11, 2010

FOLEY, AL Mr. Troy Prim age 81, a native of Monroeville, AL, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2010. Mr. Prim was a faithful member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church for 32 years. He retired from Solutia after 26 years of service. Mr. Prim is survived by his wife Clara Prim...

Andy Macks, III

Andy Macks, III

Aug 9, 2010

BAY MINETTE, AL Andy Macks, III, age 10, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. He was a student at Bay Minette Elementary School, played city league football for the Tigers and baseball for the Astros. He is survived by his mother, Judy (Paul) Moody  of Bay Minette, AL, Father, Roy (Phyliss) Macks,...

Magdaline (Maggie) Fletcher Mitchell

Magdaline (Maggie) Fletcher Mitchell

Aug 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE , AL Mrs. Magdaline ( Maggie) Fletcher  Mitchell, born in Madison AL, on March 6, 1929.On Monday , August 9, 2010 the angel of death claimed the soul of the deceased and carried it to eternal  rest . Leaving to mourn, are eight children, Mr. James Fletcher, Mrs. Elnora  (Lee) Smith, Mr. Larry Mitchell, Mrs. Jacqueline (Curtis) Tucker, Mr....

Jeffery "Jeff" A. Combs

Jeffery "Jeff" A. Combs

Aug 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE Jeffery A. Combs, “Jeff” died unexpectedly in his sleep, on Monday, August 9, 2010, and went to be with the Lord he so loved. Jeff was born on May 17, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the first of five sons born to Andy and Frankie Combs. He enjoyed the outdoors, horseback riding and camping out with the brothers...

Pauline Salzmann

Pauline Salzmann

Aug 9, 2010

ELBERTA , AL Mrs. Pauline Salzmann, age 83, a native of Parsons, KS, and a long time resident of Elberta , AL , died on Monday August 9, 2010. Mrs. Salzmann was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She was a cancer survivor, and was very involved in Bosom Buddies (Breast Cancer Survivors); she was also involved in the...

Johnny Young

Johnny Young

Aug 7, 2010

YOUNG FAIRHOPE Ret. Msg. Johnny Young, age 67, a native and longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mr. Young served 27 years and 27 days of distinctive service in the U. S. Army.  During his service, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.  He served in both...

Margaret McDowell Earls

Margaret McDowell Earls

Aug 5, 2010

NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Margaret McDowell Earls, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2010 at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton, NC. Private Graveside services will be held. A daughter of the late Jeter Elmer McDowel, Sr. and Margaret Esther Kirby McDowell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Earls and brothers Elmer, Jr., George and Roy McDowell....