Obituaries

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

Alice Elizabeth Keneson

Alice Elizabeth Keneson

Jan 21, 2011

KENESON FAIRHOPE Alice Elizabeth Keneson passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 in Fairhope, AL at the age of 82. She was a native of Wentworth, NH and a resident of Fairhope, AL. Ms. Keneson attended Fish River Baptist Church, Fairhope, AL. She is survived by three daughters, Cathy (Mike) Moore of Fairhope, AL, Irene (Mike) Girard of Silverhill, AL, Linda...

William Derrick Johnston

William Derrick Johnston

Jan 21, 2011

JOHNSTON FAIRHOPE William Derrick Johnston passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 21. He is survived by his father, Sidney W. Johnston, Jr. of Fairhope; mother, Laura (John) Brown of Lillian; sister, Lyndsey Dawn Acton of Deer, AR; three brothers, Anthony Drew Johnston of Fairhope, Sidney Alexander Johnston, Jackson Kole Brown, both of Lillian; paternal...

Donald Wayne Jennings

Donald Wayne Jennings

Jan 20, 2011

JENNINGS GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Donald Wayne Jennings, Age 62, a native of Sylacauga, AL., and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., died on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Jennings of Gulf Shores, AL; two daughters, Wendy Killian of Bon Secour, AL and Christy Duke of Orange Beach, AL; mother, Iva...

Thomas Wayne Morgan

Thomas Wayne Morgan

Jan 19, 2011

EUFAULA, AL Mr. Thomas Wayne Morgan age 75 a native of Molino, FL passed away Wednesday January 19, 2011 in Foley, AL He was a longtime resident of Eufaula, AL Wayne worked a number of years in the pulp and paper industry. He was a veteran of the US Army. He coached little league baseball for many years. He was...

Martha Louene Robinson

Martha Louene Robinson

Jan 18, 2011

FOLEY, ALA. Martha Louene (Haynes) Robinson, 86, a longtime resident of Foley, died Jan. 18, 2011, in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the wife of John B. Robinson. Born Oct. 15, 1924, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Herbert Clark and Emma May (Boggs) Haynes. She attended public schools in Columbus from 1930...

Delphia "Sandy" Mae Bishop

Delphia "Sandy" Mae Bishop

Jan 18, 2011

SUMMERDALE, AL Delphia Mae “Sandy” Bishop, age 85, a native of Loogootee, IN, and a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2011, after a four and a half year fight against leukemia. Mrs. Bishop is a former member of Faith Baptist Church of Fairhope. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Col. James M....

Erich Ashley Sandley

Erich Ashley Sandley

Jan 18, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Erich Ashley Sandley of Fairhope, AL was born to Joseph Sandley and Ann Miller (Sandley) Massey on April 2, 1987 at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines. Erich departed this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Landstuhl, Germany.  Erich was an extremely intelligent young man.  He attended John Ehret High School, Marrero, LA, Class of 2005.  November 2005,...

Charles Silbernagel

Charles Silbernagel

Jan 18, 2011

SILBERNAGEL FOLEY, ALABAMA Charles J. Silbernagel, Age 90, a native of Newark, N.J., and a resident of Foley, AL, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at a local health care facility. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Silbernagel of Foley, AL; two sons, Gary Silvernagel of Flomaton, AL and Charles Silbernagel of Biloxi, MS; one daughter, Renea Silbernagel...

Michael "Mikey Jones" Calway-Jones

Michael "Mikey Jones" Calway-Jones

Jan 17, 2011

Fairhope, Al Michael ”Mikey Jones” Calway-Jones, age 54, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, January 17th, 2011 , after fighting a good fight. Born in Venezuela, he moved to Fairhope in 1967. He was a third generation oil and gas broker. Mikey left a legacy of love, inspiration and passion. His many friends called him the “unofficial mayor of...

Geraldine Cain Baker

Geraldine Cain Baker

Jan 17, 2011

BAKER FAIRHOPE, AL Geraldine Cain Baker, age 72, a native of Lincoln, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011.Mrs. Baker was a member of the Fairhope Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Lamar Baker, daughter, Vicky (Gene) Allen, son, Jeffrey (Kathy) Williams, all of Fairhope, AL, stepdaughter, Barbara Atkins of Biloxi, MS,...

Roderick Earl Sledge

Roderick Earl Sledge

Jan 17, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Roderick Earl Sledge, age 47, a life long resident of Omaha, NE, passed away in Fairhope, AL, Monday, January 17, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Betty J. Jackson of Fairhope, AL, father, Norman D. Jackson of Mobile, AL, son, Matthew Sledge of Omaha, NE, brothers, Marion (Corlette) Sledge of Mobile, AL, Melvin (Jannika) Sledge of Montgomery,...

Edna Louise Norris

Edna Louise Norris

Jan 16, 2011

  SPANISH FORT, AL Edna Louise Harrison Norris, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on January 16, 2011. Edna was born on Feb. 16, 1926, in Knoxville, TN, to Professor Thomas Barrett Harrison and Mary Edna Shelley Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tommy. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Homer Stanley...

Harold Franklin Morris

Harold Franklin Morris

Jan 16, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Harold Franklin Morris, age 85, a native of Springfield, OH and a long time resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011. Mr. Morris was a Mason, a Shriner and a Scottish Rider.  He was also a member of the Quail Creek Country Club and an avid Alabama football fan. He is survived by his wife...

Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos

Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos

Jan 16, 2011

HUNTSVILLE, AL Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos, a native of Montrose, AL and a resident of Huntsville,  AL  for the last twenty years, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 16, 2011. He was one of twelve children born to the late Stephen and Lula Tullos, who preceded him in death. Scotty attended Baldwin County Training School...

Edwin Scott Tullos

Edwin Scott Tullos

Jan 16, 2011

HUNTSVILLE Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos, a native of Montrose, AL and a resident of Huntsville, AL for the last twenty years, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 16, 2011. He was one of twelve children born to the late Stephen and Lula Tullos, who preceded him in death. Scotty attended Baldwin County Training School where...

Norman Lee Floyd

Norman Lee Floyd

Jan 15, 2011

BAY MINETTE, ALMr. Norman Lee Floyd a life long resident of Bay Minette, AL, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the age of 60. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Claxton Lindsey, Sr. and Beulah Johnson Lindsey, his brother, Randall L. Lindsey and his father Charles Floyd. He is survived by three sisters, Regina Weaver, Phyllis...

Douglas F. Lowell, Sr.

Douglas F. Lowell, Sr.

Jan 15, 2011

LOWELL, SR. Douglas F. Lowell, Sr., age 88, a native of Point Clear, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Lowell loved his family and farming. He was a avid mullet fisherman and a WW II Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by three sons, Carol Ernest Lowell, Lloyd...

Clarence C. "Whitey" Whiten, Sr.

Clarence C. "Whitey" Whiten, Sr.

Jan 14, 2011

FOLEY, AL Clarence C. “Whitey” Whiten, Sr., age 86, a native of Milstead, GA and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. Mr. Whiten was an Army Veteran.  He owned several car dealerships in Georgia and was a well known community leader.  Clarence was devoted and dedicated to his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Joe N. Awalt

Joe N. Awalt

Jan 12, 2011

SPANISH FORT Joe N. Awalt, born January 2, 1940 in Montgomery, Alabama  a resident of Spanish Fort and formerly of Eight Mile and Mobile, passed away at his home on January 12, 2011. He graduated from Vigor High School in 1960, served in the US Army and retired from Scott Paper Company after 35 years.  He was preceded in death...

Mary Lain Maxey Farnell

Mary Lain Maxey Farnell

Jan 12, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Mary Lain Maxey Farnell, age 89, a native of New Albany , IN and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011.   Mrs. Farnell was a member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years.   Mary was preceded in death by her husband W. Claude Farnell , Jr.   She is survived...