Obituaries

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

Margaret Peggy Zieman McCrory

Margaret Peggy Zieman McCrory

Jul 14, 2010

FAIRHOPE Margaret Zieman "Peggy" McCrory passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 67.  She was a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope. Peggy was a 1960 graduate of Bishop Toolen High School and remained close friends with her "Toolen Girls" throughout her life. She was an avid reader, accomplished diver, equestrian, tennis player,...

Morgan Elizabeth Thompson

Morgan Elizabeth Thompson

Jul 13, 2010

FAIRHOPE Morgan Elizabeth Thompson, age 18, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010. Morgan was a graduate of Fairhope High School, class of 2010, where she completed the International Baccalaureate Program.  She earned the honor of co-valedictorian.  She was academically gifted beyond words.  She was a wonderful artist and received the highest ranking...

Louis Charles Agee

Louis Charles Agee

Jul 12, 2010

FAIRHOPE Louis Charles Agee, age 70, a native and resident of Fairhope, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 15th 2010. Louis was a devoted deacon and member of New Era Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired U. S. Postal Service Manager. Mr. Agree was preceded in death by hisParents,...

Geneva Brown

Geneva Brown

Jul 10, 2010

FAIRHOPE Geneva Harris Brown passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 79. She was a native of New Market, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Brown was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ann Brown of Fairhope, Leisa (Gary) Calhoun of Pensacola, FL; three sisters,...

William Thomas Boland

William Thomas Boland

Jul 8, 2010

DAPHNEWilliam Thomas Boland, age 81, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Fairhope, . Mr Boland was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a longtime fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Chicago Cubs. Mr. Boland was a member of the Knights...

Alvin Earl "Buster" Baggett, Jr.

Alvin Earl "Buster" Baggett, Jr.

Jul 1, 2010

SATSUMA Alvin Earl "Buster" Baggett, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Satsuma, AL at the age of 56.  He was born and raised in Birmingham and was a former resident of Huntsville. He attended Ensley High School, where he participated in football and track & field. He is survived by a son, Matthew Sarnowski of Tampa, FL;  father,...

William Harold Avant, Jr.

William Harold Avant, Jr.

Jun 30, 2010

FAIRHOPE , AL Mr. William Harold Avant, Jr., age 58, a native of Mobile, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, departed this life, June 30, 2010. Born January 21, 1952, he attended Murphy High School , graduating in 1969, and graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Accounting.  Harold was a member of the Sigma Alpha...

Barbara Virginia Schweiger

Barbara Virginia Schweiger

Jun 29, 2010

LILLIAN, ALBarbara Virginia Glennon Blacksher Schweiger, long-time matriarch of the James Hope Glennon family, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her home in Lillian, Alabama, at the age of 93.She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Rella Wilds Glennon, her first husband and father of her children, E.M. “Man” Blacksher, Jr., her son, Manny Blacksher, and...

Doss Farrel Carrigan

Doss Farrel Carrigan

Jun 27, 2010

FAIRHOPE Doss Farrel Carrigan passed awaySunday, June 27, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 71. He was anative of Holly Grove, AR and a resident of Fairhope. Mr. Carrigan is survived by his wife, Lucia C. Carrigan of Fairhope; daughter, Ashley Sandley of Orange Beach; mother, Viola Burn Carrigan of Fairhope; sister, Charlene Moore of Holly Grove, AR; two...

Robert E. Lord, Sr.

Robert E. Lord, Sr.

Jun 27, 2010

DAPHNE, AL Robert E. Lord, Sr., age 84, born April 17, 1927, Atmore, AL, went to eternal rest on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Mr. Lord was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL, and Baldwin County, AL, served in the Navy during WWII, received training at Great Lakes Naval Air Station, and assigned to duty on the aircraft carrier USS Block...

Earline G. Moore

Earline G. Moore

Jun 22, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Earline G. Moore, age 87, a native of Georgiana, AL, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Rainbow City, AL with her niece, Mary Elizabeth (Jerry) Howell , passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. She is survived by herson, Russell Anthony (Joy) Moore of Clanton, AL,brothers, Pete (Sally) Goodwin of Georgiana, AL,Jack (Mary) Goodwin...

Charles William 'Chuck' McKinney

Charles William 'Chuck' McKinney

Jun 22, 2010

DAPHNE Charles William (Chuck) McKinney passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home in Daphne, AL surrounded by family and friends. Chuck graduated from Dothan High School, Dothan, AL in 1967. His 43 year career in paper sales began in Dothan with Houston Paper Company.  He was currently with Dade Paper Company of Loxley as a sales representative....

Mary Lou Walliser

Mary Lou Walliser

Jun 21, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Lou Walliser, age 83, a native of Mesquite, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Metzger of Pasadena, TX, sons, Wally Walliser of Aiken, SC, Joe Walliser of Madison, AL, Jim Walliser of Friendswood, TX, fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, other relatives and friends....

Edith Lanell Kleinschmidt

Edith Lanell Kleinschmidt

Jun 20, 2010

FOLEY Mrs. Edith Lanell (Nell) Kleinschmidt age 76, a native of Marks, MS, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, died Sunday June 20, 2010. Mrs. Kleinschmidt spent her childhood in Memphis, TN, later moving to the Foley, Gulf Shores area, in the 1970's. She was active in the American Legion Auxilliary, Gulf Shores Post 44. Mrs. Kleinschmidt worked...

Pat L. Miller

Pat L. Miller

Jun 20, 2010

DAPHNE, AL   Pat L. Miller, age 86, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010.   He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a Past Master at the Joppa Masonic Lodge in Shreveport, LA in 1972, a member of the Greeno Masonic Lodge in Fairhope, AL, and was an active Shriner in Tampa, FL.   He...

Agnes Miller Fleming

Agnes Miller Fleming

Jun 15, 2010

FAIRHOPE Agnes Miller Fleming was born February 27, 1915 in Waunakee, WI. She called Fairhope home since 1949. She passed away at the age of 95 on June 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Fleming, whom she was married to for sixty-five years. They raised their family on a farm outside of Fairhope. She is...

Myrtle G. Ryland

Myrtle G. Ryland

Jun 14, 2010

TROY Myrtle Gertrude Ryland, was known and loved by many, age 94, quietly passed into eternity on June 14, 2010. Myrtle was born on June 19, 1915. A long time native of Spanish Fort, Alabama she moved with her family to Troy, Alabama where she lived out her days with close family. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Randal Glen Madden

Randal Glen Madden

Jun 14, 2010

ELBERTA Randal Glen Madden, age 54, a native of Foley, AL, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Tessa Ann Slota of Foley, AL; two sons, Don Madden of Elberta, AL, and Todd Madden of Robertsdale, AL; one sister, Peggy Merchant of Elberta, AL; two brothers, Johnny Madden and...

Cody Joseph Snyder

Cody Joseph Snyder

Jun 13, 2010

FOLEY Cody Joseph Snyder, age 18, of Foley, AL, passed away from Cystic Fibrosis on June 13, 2010. Cody was a graduate of Foley High School Class of 2010, and planned to attend USA Engineering School. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara J. Vance and Robert W. Snyder; great-grandparents,...

Archie Ben Lawrence

Archie Ben Lawrence

Jun 12, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL   Archie Ben Lawrence, 92, a native of Selma Al, long life resident of Fairhope, Al departed this life on June 12, 2010. He was a faithful member of The Church of God in Christ , Fairhope, Al. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Mrs. Lena Marie Lawrence and son Melvin Lawrence.   He leaves to cherish...