Obituaries

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

Louvern Coker Spears

Louvern Coker Spears

Jan 26, 2010

FAIRHOPE Louvern Coker Spears passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at her residence in Fairhope, AL. Mrs. Spears was born on April 9, 1923 in Monroe County, AL, the youngest daughter of John and Ida Womack Coker. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope where she taught the Rainbow Sunday School Class for many...

Sophia Mendoza

Sophia Mendoza

Jan 26, 2010

FOLEY, AL. Infant Sophia Mendoza, passed away on January 26, 2010 at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by a sister, Nevaeh Mendoza. She is survived by her parents, Moises and Angel of Foley, AL; maternal grandparents, Tom and Pam Wicker of Foley, AL; paternal grandparents, Petra and Juan Mendoza of Guerrero, Mexico; aunts, uncles, cousins and other...

Herman Schwartz

Herman Schwartz

Jan 26, 2010

DAPHNE,AL Mr. Herman Schwartz age 84, a native of Newark, NJ, and a resident of Daphne,AL , died at a local hospital on Wednesday January 26, 2010. A private memorial service will be held in New Jersey at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO RD.FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Gertrude Helen Kanne

Gertrude Helen Kanne

Jan 26, 2010

FOLEY Gertrude Helen Kanne, age 92, a native of Dent, MN, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She graduated from the Lutheran Deaconess Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN in 1939. She joined the Army in 1942. She was a First Lt. Combat Nurse during WWII, serving in New Guinea and the Phillipines. She was...

Theodore Demos Striggles

Theodore Demos Striggles

Jan 26, 2010

DAPHNE Theodore Demos Striggles passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in Mobile. He was born in Des Moines, IO to Demos and Georgia Striggles, he attended Roosevelt High School and graduated with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering, at the age of nineteen from Iowa State University, Ames, IO. He was also the youngest Boy Scout in the country during...

Mary Lee Redditt

Mary Lee Redditt

Jan 24, 2010

DAPHNE Mrs. Mary Lee Redditt. beloved wife, mother, friend and servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the age of 85. A native of Pleasant Home, AL, she moved to the Mobile area in 1942 and served her country during WW II by taking a position at Western Union, where she...

Horace H. Hotaling

Horace H. Hotaling

Jan 23, 2010

SUMMERDALE,AL Horace H. Hotaling, age 89, a native of New York and a resident of Summerdale since 1994, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010. Mr. Hotaling was a member of Marlow United Methodist Church. Amemorial service will be held at a later date at Marlow United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made...

Sue S. Lowery

Sue S. Lowery

Jan 21, 2010

FAIRHOPE Sue S. Lowery, age 91, longtime former resident of Gadsden and resident of Fairhope passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Fairhope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James L. Lowery and a son, Steve Lowery. Mrs. Lowery is survived by a son, Jim Lowery and his wife, Liz of Fairhope; two daughters, Laura Tolleson and...

Katheriene Butts Nix

Katheriene Butts Nix

Jan 20, 2010

GULF SHORES Katheriene (Butts) Nix age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Born July 31, 1926 in Birmingham, AL where she attended Woodlawn High School and later attended Mobile College. One of her greatest achievements was that she won an art contest in 1973 and received a cash award and certificate from...

Craig Robert Scarritt

Craig Robert Scarritt

Jan 18, 2010

DAPHNE, ALCraig Robert Scarritt passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in Daphne, AL at the age of 48. He was a native of Pensacola and a resident of Daphne, AL.. Craig graduated from University of Florida with a Masters Degree in Psychology. He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Daphne. He is survived by a son,...

Ruth Cocking Wallace

Ruth Cocking Wallace

Jan 18, 2010

SPANISH FORT, AL Ruth Cocking Wallace, age 100, native of Atlanta, a long time resident of Columbia, S.C. and current resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010.   Mrs. Wallace is survived by her son, James Harold Wallace of Washington D.C.2 nieces, Helen Gwin of Montrose, AL; Judy Barksdale of Atlanta, GA2 nephews, Leslie Cocking of...

Muriel Anne Hutchinson

Muriel Anne Hutchinson

Jan 18, 2010

BREWTON, AL Muriel Anne Hutchinson Newton, age 88, a native of New York, NY, and resident of Brewton, AL, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010, at a local healthcare facility. She is survived by her husband: Turner Newton of Brewton, AL,2 daughters: Margo Eiermann of Tom's River, NY, Diana Rinaldi of Carmel, NY,brother: Frank Hutchinson, Jr. of Lake Brownwood, TX....

Joseph Clifton Nowell

Joseph Clifton Nowell

Jan 18, 2010

FOLEY Joseph Clifton (PJ, Uncle Joe), Nowell passed away January 18, 2010, after a long fight with kidney disease. He was born in Philadelphia, MS, on November 3, 1932, and resided in Foley, Alabama. Mr. Nowell graduated from Murphy High School and served in the U. S. Army in Korea. Joe retired from Courtaulds Fibers in June of 1988, after...

Michael Lloyd Malone

Michael Lloyd Malone

Jan 17, 2010

SILVERHILL, AL Michael Lloyd Malone, age 33, a native of Gulf Shores and a resident of Silverhill, passed away, Sunday, January 17, 2010. Michael cherished life, adored his wife and loved his family and career in law enforcement.He was preceded in death by hisdaughter, Leah Malone. He is survived by hiswife, Amy Malone of Silverhill,parents, Herb and Bessie Malone of...

Allen Duane Radle

Allen Duane Radle

Jan 17, 2010

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Allen Duane Radle, age 55, a native of Grand Rapids, MI, and a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010. He is survived by four sons, Kory Radle of Magnolia Springs, Jason Radle of New York, NY, Michael Raab of Rockford, MI, and Brandon LaDouce of Traverse City, MI; two sisters, Laura Radle of...

Leroy McCraney

Leroy McCraney

Jan 16, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Leroy McCraney, age 78, a native of East Brewton, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL for over 50 years, passed away on Saturday January 16, 2010 at his residence. He was an active member of the Fairhope Church of Christ for 23 years, and served his country during the Korean conflict in the U.S. Navy. He was...

John Morgan Bemis

John Morgan Bemis

Jan 15, 2010

GULF SHORES John Morgan Bemis, age 76, a native of Bon Secour, AL, and a resident of Oyster Bay, AL, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010. Mr. Bemis was a member of the Oyster Bay Baptist Church. He was a member of the Foley Masonic Lodge 766; Abba Shrine Temple, Mobile, AL; Scottish Rite, Mobile, AL; and Foley Chapter 142...

Catherine Cook Whittemore

Catherine Cook Whittemore

Jan 13, 2010

SPANISH FORT, AL Catherine Cook Whittemore, age 86, a native of Mobile, AL, a former resident of Spanish Fort and a current resident of Marietta, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by herHusband, Jesse R. Whittemore. She is survived by herson, Jesse Whittemore and his wife Margaret,grandson, Harrison Whittemore all of Marietta, GA,brother, Fred...

David Crim

David Crim

Jan 10, 2010

FOLEY David Crim, age 47, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was a former long time business owner and resident of Prattville, AL, and has resided in Foley, AL, for the last six years. Mr. Crim was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Crim. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Crim of Foley, AL; three daughters, Ashley...

Eleanor Callaway Lauder

Eleanor Callaway Lauder

Jan 9, 2010

HOOVER Mrs. Eleanor Callaway Lauder, age 96, a native of Orange Beach, AL, and a resident of Hoover, AL, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was a former resident of Orange Beach, AL. She was a Charter Member of the Orange Beach Baptist Church, Director of Bible School, and Sunday School Superintendent. She drove the school bus from Orange...