Obituaries

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

Bessie Elizabeth Braswell

Bessie Elizabeth Braswell

Oct 14, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Bessie Elizabeth Braswell, age 95, a native of Summerdale, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010. She was a former member of Summerdale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, John D. Braswell. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Merchant of Fairhope, AL, son, Jerry Merchant of Daphne, AL,...

Helen Nancy Warburton

Helen Nancy Warburton

Oct 13, 2010

FOLEY, AL Mrs. Helen Nancy Warburton age 93, born in Belmont, Kansas and resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at a local hospital. Mrs. Warburton attended Elberta Faith Fellowship; member of the Historical Society of Denver; worked along side her late husband, Pat Warburton in land development/construction for many years in Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana and...

Nancy Nelson

Nancy Nelson

Oct 12, 2010

MICHIGAN On October 12, 2010, Mrs. Nancy Nelson passed away in Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan . She was 79 years old. Mrs. Nelson was a native of Montrose Michigan , lived in Fairhope , Alabama as a resident since 1948, and after the loss of her husband, she moved back to Montrose , Michigan with her daughter and...

Vincent John Clisham

Vincent John Clisham

Oct 11, 2010

SPANISH FORT Vincent John Clisham, age 90, a native of Baltimore, MD and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010. Mr. Clisham proudly served in the US Air Force. He worked at Martin-Marietta as a Chief of Laboratories. He was a member of the MARS Association and the ACRL. He is survived by his wife,...

Carol Meszaros Gifford

Carol Meszaros Gifford

Oct 11, 2010

DAPHNE Carol Meszaros Gifford, age 66, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Gordon L. Gifford of Daphne, sons, Michael Langley and his wife Deborah of New Market, AL,Matthew Langley and his wife Jennifer of Pulaski, TN, step daughters, Helen Gifford Milligan and...

Janice Weed Owens

Janice Weed Owens

Oct 10, 2010

DAPHNE Janice Weed Owens passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Robertsdale at the age of 77. She was a native of Goshen, AL, a resident of Daphne and member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Owens met her beloved husband, Jene, at Troy University and later married him in Troy, AL in 1951. She and her husband relocated to...

Grace Helen Novak

Grace Helen Novak

Oct 8, 2010

DAPHNE Grace Novak, age 82, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away at her home, Friday, October 8, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Andrew Novak. She was born Grace Helen Deak to Stephen and Mary Deak of Woodbridge, NJ on November 10, 1027. Known for her generous and kind heart, she...

Otis Hendon Brunson, III.

Otis Hendon Brunson, III.

Oct 7, 2010

BRUNSON Hendon Brunson, a native of Mobile, and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the age of 50. Hendon was a devoted husband, a great father, loving son, brother and friend as well as a dedicated and caring teacher.  Hendon was an active  member of Daphne United Methodist Church He loved to travel, camping...

Fran Faust Slade

Fran Faust Slade

Oct 5, 2010

FAIRHOPE, ALFran Faust Slade, age 68, a native of PA and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Fran obtained her real estate license June 13, 1983.She became an agent with Irvine Company and Starke Irvine was her Broker.  Fran had previously worked as a legal secretary so she really was ready to get busy serving her...

Paul F. Wilson

Paul F. Wilson

Oct 5, 2010

DAPHNE, AL Paul F. Wilson of Daphne passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on October 5, 2010.   An ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he served as a pastor for churches in Tennessee and Louisiana before beginning his extensive career in ecumenical programs for social justice and human rights.  He directed Migrant Ministries programs in Louisiana and...

James Curtis Dunn

James Curtis Dunn

Oct 4, 2010

SPANISH FORTJames Curtis Dunn passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 74. Mr. Dunn is a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and he retired from McDuffie Coal Terminal State Docks in 2005. He is survived by a son, Jeff Dunn of Spanish Fort; one sister, Evelyn Elliott of Bradley, AL. Visitation will be...

James Marion Keevan

James Marion Keevan

Oct 2, 2010

DAPHNE James Marion Keevan passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 70. He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne. Mr. Keevan was retired from Robert J. Baggett after many years of service. He is survived by his fiance, Norma Nall of Foley; two daughters, Terri (Bradley) Hare and Tammy Keevan, both...

Agnes Evelyn Coleman

Agnes Evelyn Coleman

Sep 28, 2010

ROBERTSDALE Agnes Evelyn Coleman, age 91, a former longtime resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Robertsdale, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010. She was a longtime resident of Baldwin County. Mrs. Coleman was preceded in death by herhusband, John D. Coleman.She is survived by her:daughters, Jean Smith and her husband Don of Summerdale,Evelyn Buzbee and her husband Winston...

Amy Elizabeth Wynn

Amy Elizabeth Wynn

Sep 28, 2010

FOLEY Amy Elizabeth Wynn, age 45, a native of Cohasset, MA, a former resident of the Eastern Shore, and a current resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Amy attended St. Margaret’s of Scotland Catholic Church in Foley. She attended primary and secondary schools in Groton, MA and advanced her education at the University of Massachusetts.  She represented...

Jack Edward Rogers

Jack Edward Rogers

Sep 27, 2010

ORANGE BEACH , AL   Jack Edward Rogers, age 71, resident of Orange Beach ,   AL , passed away Monday, September 27, 2010.   He graduated from Auburn University and was a longtime resident of Birmingham , AL .  He recently retired after a successful career in transportation.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and a beloved family man.   He is survived...

Vertie Claston Brookhart

Vertie Claston Brookhart

Sep 26, 2010

DAPHNE, ALABAMAVertie Claston Brookhart, age 87, a native of Washington County, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL died on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at a local health care facility.She is preceded in death by her first husband and  father of her children, William Green Brookhart , Sr., and her second husband, Jessie P. Butler. Survivors include  two daughters, Katharine...

Linda Lightcap Yeend

Linda Lightcap Yeend

Sep 25, 2010

POINT CLEAR Linda Lightcap Yeend, age 68, a native of Tampa, FL, and a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 25, 2010, at a local health care center after a long illness. Linda was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School and Loyola University of New Orleans.  She was an accomplished flautist and pianist, at one...

William Charles Gravat, Jr.

William Charles Gravat, Jr.

Sep 25, 2010

FAIRHOPE William Charles Gravat, Jr., age 81, a native of Baldwin County and a resident of Fairhope, died Saturday, September 25, 2010. Mr. Gravat sold insurance for 50 years and enjoyed meeting new people, turning clients into life-long friends.  His personal philosophy was “walk in integrity and you will walk securely.”  Mr. Gravat was a member of the Fairhope United...

Peggy Cline Gay

Peggy Cline Gay

Sep 24, 2010

FAIRHOPE , AL Peggy Cline Gay, age 75, a native of Clay , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, September 24, 2010. She was a member of the Morgan Chapel Methodist Church , Bon Secour, Red Hat Society, Baldwin Senior Travel Club, and Newcomers Club.  She was also a former resident of Riverside ,...

Jarrod Anthony Holley

Jarrod Anthony Holley

Sep 23, 2010

SPANISH FORT Jarrod Anthony Holley, age 35, a native of Gadsden, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was dedicated to his family at home and work, as well as all his many friends. Jarrod was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was employed at USA Medical Center and was a former employee...