Obituaries

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

John A. Moore

John A. Moore

Sep 23, 2010

GULF SHORES, AL John A. Moore of Gulf Shores, Alabama died suddenly on September 23rd while touring Athens and the Greek islands with his wife. He died on the island of Santorini.  Jack was 70. Jack was the devoted husband of Mary Ann Coyle Moore.  Born in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael Moore and...

Doris Wheatley Logan

Doris Wheatley Logan

Sep 20, 2010

FOLEY Doris Wheatley Logan passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 in Foley, AL. She was a native of Mobile and a 1950 graduate of the Convent of Mercy. Mrs. Logan was one of the original Azalea Trail Maids of the inaugural Azalea Trail Court and a member of the St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Foley. Mrs....

Alvin G. Gottschall

Alvin G. Gottschall

Sep 19, 2010

POINT CLEAR, AL Alvin G. Gottschall passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010. Mr. Gottschall, son of the late Alvin Musser and Thelma Austin Gottschall, was a native of New Orleans, LA, and resident of Point Clear, AL. He attended Tulane University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and the Naval R.O.T.C. Unit, graduating with a BE...

John Robert "Jack" Sanders

John Robert "Jack" Sanders

Sep 17, 2010

DAPHNE   John Robert “Jack” Sanders, age 86, a native of Colorado and a current resident of Daphne, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010.   Jack was a graduate of Colorado State University and became a Geologist. He was an active member of the Eastern Shore Art Center and the Bay Rivers Art Guild.   He is survived by many cousins including cousin,...

Louis J. Campomenosi, Jr.

Louis J. Campomenosi, Jr.

Sep 15, 2010

DAPHNE CDR Louis J. Campomenosi, Jr. (USN, Ret.), passed away on September 15, 2010, after a short illness. A native of Staten Island, NY, CDR Campomenosi was a World War II and Korean War veteran, where he had earned a Bronze Star for Valor. He lived in Daphne with his son, Louis J. Campomenosi III, Ph.D. (Major, USMC, Ret.), and...

Marie Townsend McFarland

Marie Townsend McFarland

Sep 15, 2010

SPANISH FORT Marie Townsend McFarland of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away September 15, 2010. Mrs. McFarland was born in Mobile June 15, 1923, the only daughter of Alexis and Gertrude Townsend.  She attended Murphy High School where she was a regular performer in musical presentations and she graduated from Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia with a Bachelor of Music degree.  As...

Ormond "Bud" Kitron Cummings

Ormond "Bud" Kitron Cummings

Sep 15, 2010

  FAIRHOPE, AL   Ormond Kitron “Bud” Cummings, age 84, a native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010.   He was a WWII Navy Veteran and Honorary Graduate of FHS of 2002. Mr. Cummings was also a member of the Fairhope Chamber of Commerce, Fairhope Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope United Methodist Church, American Legion...

Kevin Andrew Glass

Kevin Andrew Glass

Sep 13, 2010

SPANISH FORT Kevin Andrew Glass, age 40, a native of Wareham, MA and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on September 13, 2010. He is survived by his father, Ronald E. Glass, Sr. of Spanish Fort; his mother, Ann Glass of Centennial, CO; one brother, Ronald E.Glass, Jr. of Spanish Fort; one sister, Wendy Glass and her husband David...

Debra Joy Phillips

Debra Joy Phillips

Sep 12, 2010

DAPHNE Debra Joy Phillips, age 46, a native and life long resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Her legacy is her children and they are a reflection of how she lived her life.  She adored them and always put them and her husband before herself.  She loved life and had a deep love of God.  She will...

Joshana Bhakta

Joshana Bhakta

Sep 11, 2010

SPANISH FORT Joshana Bhakta passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 51.  She was a native of England and a resident of Spanish Fort. Mrs. Bhakta is survived by her husband, Kantilal Bhakta of Spanish Fort; daughter, Shivani Bhakta of Spanish Fort;  brother, Raj Desai of Mobile and her mother, Savitaben Desai of Mobile. The...

Robert "Bobby" E. Meader

Robert "Bobby" E. Meader

Sep 10, 2010

FOLEY, AL   Mr. Robert "Bobby" E. Meader passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 in Foley, AL, at the age 56. He was along time resident of Foley, AL. Bobby attended Abiding Love Fellowship in Foley. He attended Foley High School, and was a long time employee of Vulcan Signs in Foley, AL. He was an avid hunter, NASCAR fan and...

Tide Quiet "T.Q." Holobaugh

Tide Quiet "T.Q." Holobaugh

Sep 8, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL. Tide Quiet "T.Q." Holobaugh, age 73 a native of Richmond, VA., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne P. Holobaugh; two sons, Tracy Holobaugh and Mitchell Holobaugh; two daughters Denise Isherwood all of Fairhope, AL., and Ashley Dennis of Mobile, AL; seven grandchildren;...

Eugene William Fuquay

Eugene William Fuquay

Sep 7, 2010

FAIRHOPE , AL Mr. Eugene W. Fuquay age 77, a native of Chatom Co. NC, and a resident of Fairhope , AL died Tuesday September 7, 2010. Mr. Fuquay served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Spring Hill College , and the Birmingham School of Law.Mr. Fuquay practiced law in Birmingham until...

Frank L. Burnes

Frank L. Burnes

Sep 6, 2010

GULF SHORES, AL Mr. Frank L. Burnes age 81, a life long resident of Gulf Shores, AL, died on Monday September 6, 2010. Mr. Burnes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Burnes is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. Mr. Burnes is survived by his sister, Margaret Ewing of Gulf Shores,AL; nephew, Leon...

Billy Wayne Cutts

Billy Wayne Cutts

Sep 5, 2010

FAIRHOPE Billy Wayne Cutts, age 62, a native and longtime resident of Bainbridge, GA, and a current resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010.He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Cutts of Bainbridge. Billy was a great husband and father, a loving son and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Cutts of Fairhope, AL,...

Alice Grace Dipirro

Alice Grace Dipirro

Sep 5, 2010

DAPHNE Alice Grace DiPirro, after a brave fight with her illness, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 80. She was a native of Michigan and a resident of Daphne. Mrs. DiPirro was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and loved watching sports. She also enjoyed writing letters...

Elsie Wallace Milham

Elsie Wallace Milham

Sep 2, 2010

MENTONE , AL Elsie Wallace Milham, age 90, a native of Mobile , AL and resident of Mentone , AL , passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010. She was the previous owner of the Yardarm Restaurant and co-owner of the Square Rigger Inn with her daughter and son-in-law. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace W. Milham....

C.L. Mershon

C.L. Mershon

Sep 1, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL C. L. Mershon, Jr., age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at home. He is preceded in death by his father, C.L. Mershon Sr., who was the first Medical Doctor in the Fairhope vicinity, his mother, Bertha Maye Bowers, daughter, Caroldeen Mershon Verbeck, sister, Ruth Mershon Lanicca, and brother, Dr. Ronald B. Mershon. Mr. Mershon was an...

Rose Elizabeth Buttafiori

Rose Elizabeth Buttafiori

Sep 1, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Rose Elizabeth Buttafiori, 89, passed away on September 1, 2010 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 5th at 2:00 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, Al. Rose was born in Marlboro, New York on December 16, 1920 to Joseph and Josephine Truncali. She had four sisters and one brother...

Loretta Ruth Brookfield

Loretta Ruth Brookfield

Sep 1, 2010

DAPHNE Mrs. Loretta Ruth Brookfield went to be with our heavenly Father on September 1, 2010. She was born on July 2, 1930. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Joseph Brookfield, Jr. the had three sons; Stephen (Terrie) Brookfield, Richard Brookfield, and Paul Brookfield. She had five daughters; Dianne (Daniel) Merritt, Maryanne (John) Menefee, Joanne Brookfield,...