Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Nelson
Jun 11, 2010
FAIRHOPE Mary Stearns Nelson passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 78. She was a lifelong resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Nelson was a retired dental hygenist with thirty-five years of service with Dr. O.O. Jones and Dr. Miles Jones. She is survived by a son, James V. Nelson, III of Delaware; one sister, Verna Stearns...
James Earl Wallace
Jun 10, 2010
ELBERTA James Earl Wallace, age 92, born in Shelby Co., IL, grew up in Decatur, IL, and was a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away June 10, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Calvary during WWII, and also in Korea. He was a member of Victory Life Church. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his...
Jessie Louise Jackson
Jun 9, 2010
BON SECOUR Jessie Louise Jackson, age 92, a resident of Bon Secour, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved crafts. She is survived by her two daughters, Lillie Mae Harrison of Bon Secour, AL, and Jessie M. McDoniell and her husband Buck of Gulf Shores, AL; her son, James...
Ethelyn Rotch Givhan
Jun 9, 2010
FAIRHOPEEthelyn Rotch Givhan, Age 84, a native of Clarke County, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at a local health care facility. She attended Clarke County High School and Auburn University. Mrs. Givhan worked at South Central Bell from 1945 until her retirement in 1981. Mrs. Givhan is preceded in death by her parents,...
Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro
Jun 9, 2010
DAPHNE Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro, age 89, a native of Braddock, PA and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Mobile. She attended Christ The King Catholic Church. Dolores was preceded in death by her husbands, Dennis L. Shortridge, Sr. and Frank Knaresboro. She is survived by her son: Dennis L. Shortridge, Jr. of Daphne; one...
Lucy Pegues Durant
Jun 7, 2010
DAPHNE Lucy Pegues Durant, age 89, a native of Marion, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Lucy received a Masters Degree in Counseling from University of South Alabama. She was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile for 60 years; a founding member of Lake Forest Garden Club & Women’s Club;...
Raymond Earl Diamond, Sr.
Jun 6, 2010
LILLIAN The family of Raymond Earl "Red" Diamond, Sr., of Lillian, Alabama regret to report his passing on June 6, 2010, after a valiant fight against the ravages of time. He was a well known and accomplished musician who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Born August 1, 1934 in Jay, Florida, he grew up in...
Marie Barry
Jun 5, 2010
BARRYFAIRHOPE Marie Brush Barry passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 93. She was a native of Huntington, NY and a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Barry was the first woman to ever take science classes at the University of Alabama where she later received her Master's Degree in Education. She was a member of St....
Carrie Audrey Young
Jun 4, 2010
FAIRHOPE Carrie Audrey Young, age 97, a native of Illinois and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. She is survived by her Sister, Mary Evans of Ocala, FL, Niece, W. Audrey Mack of Las Cruces, NM, Great Niece, Cheryl Roberts of Las Cruces, NM, and other friends. Graveside services and interment will be held in Montrose...
Stephen Stiger Riggs
Jun 3, 2010
FAIRHOPE Stephen Stiger Riggs, a 72 year resident of Fairhope, AL went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 3rd 2010. Steve was born in New Brunswick New Jersey on Jan. 6th 1925. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Aline Mildred Riggs and has six children; Aline (George) Thaden, Gretchen (Charles) Amazeen, Carrie (Les) Brown, Lloyd...
Brantley Kade Nelson
Jun 3, 2010
GULF SHORES Infant Brantley Kade Nelson, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Brantley was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Bob Taylor, Jr., and Charlie Gillen. Brantley is survived by his parents, Hayley Taylor of Gulf Shores, AL, and Charlie Nelson of Bon Secour, AL; grandparents, Theresa and Jeff Branscome of Gulf Shores, AL, Bob Taylor, III of Foley,...
Riley Woodrow Byrd, Jr.
Jun 2, 2010
ROBERTSDALE, AL CWO-4 Riley W. Byrd Ret., age 62, a native of Silverhill, AL, and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, died Wednesday June 2, 2010. Mr. Byrd served 32 years with the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a CWO-4, he also served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Greeno Masonic Lodge Fairhope , AL, and was...
John Reuben Mock
Jun 1, 2010
SPANISH FORT John R. Mock passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 104. He was a native of Mt. Vernon and a resident of Spanish Fort. Mr. Mock is survived by two sons: John P. Mock of Spanish Fort, Eugene T. Mock of Brea, CA; a daughter, Sylvia (Wayne) Fagerstrom of Spanish Fort; three grandchildren,...
Richard Charles Macon III
Jun 1, 2010
FAIRHOPE, ALRichard Charles Macon III, PhD, a retired FBI agent who served as Chief Engineer, Firearms Instructor, and Special Agent passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, friends and pets at 9pm on June 1, 2010 aged 72 in Fairhope, Alabama. His death was caused by complications from lung cancer. He is buried in Memory Gardens of Fairhope.Although...
George Hall
May 31, 2010
STAPLETON George Hall, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners. Mr. Hall retired from Allied Signal Aerospace, Stratfort, CT with over 25 years of service and was active member of the Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department. George is survived...
Harold Woodrow Foster
May 30, 2010
Harold Woodrow Foster passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 68. He was a native of Clarksdale, MS and a resident of Fairhope.Mr. Foster was a U.S. Army veteran, avid fisherman and served four years as the overseer for The Dwelling Place Church Garden Outreach program.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Foster of Fairhope;...
Quinten Casey Elmore
May 30, 2010
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Master Quinten Casey Elmore, age 12, a native of Foley and resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. Casey will be sadly missed by his family and friends that he has left behind. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Garvin Sherman. He is survived by his Parents, Ken and Stephonia Elmore...
Nondie Harten Robinson
May 30, 2010
FAIRHOPE Nondie Harten Robinson of Daphne passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 83. She was born March 16, 1927 in Monroe County to William J. and Carlie Harten. Mrs. Robinson enjoyed spending time with her friends at the U.M.W. and was a former president of the U.M.W. for many years, . She worked in...
Pricie Mildred Taylor
May 29, 2010
PENSACOLA Pricie Mildred Taylor, age 94, a native of Mississippi, and a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her children, Robert L. Taylor of Pace, FL, Nancy Bailey and Yvonne Thomas, both of Pensacola, FL, Walter Taylor of Montana, Kathryn Luna of Milton, FL,...
Stanley Joseph Zaborny, Sr.
May 28, 2010
LILLIAN, AL Stanley Joseph Zaborny, Sr. passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 in Lillian, AL at the age of 90. Stanley was born April 10, 1920 in Cleveland OH to Adam and Martha Rafal Zaborny. Stanley married Nettie Broz, the love of his life, in 1942. They had three sons, Stanley Joseph, Jr., Joseph Adam and Paul Anthony. He was...