Obituaries

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

Michael Dennis LeRoy

Michael Dennis LeRoy

Aug 22, 2010

  FAIRHOPE, AL   Michael Dennis LeRoy, age 64, a native of Minneapolis, MN, and 4 year resident of Fairhope, AL, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, August 22, 2010.   Mike loved his family and friends and his generous heart was evident to all who knew him.  Living on Mobile Bay was the realization of a dream.  He enjoyed golfing and...

Barbara June Farmer

Barbara June Farmer

Aug 22, 2010

DAPHNE Barbara June Farmer passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 73. She was a native of Cleveland, OH and a resident of Daphne. Mrs. Farmer retired from Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, TX. She was a member of Belforest Christian Church and a longtime volunteer at Thomas Hospital where she was a former vice-president of...

Mary Sanders Johnson

Mary Sanders Johnson

Aug 20, 2010

FAIRHOPE Mary Sanders Johnson, age 90, a native of Elberton, GA and a resident of Fairhope, passed away on August 20, 2010. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Mrs. Johnson was a US Army Nurse Veteran. She is survived by her sons; William Robert (Cathy) Johnson of Madison, MS, Dr. John Frank (Leslie) Johnson...

Paul Clifton Palmer

Paul Clifton Palmer

Aug 19, 2010

DAPHNE Paul C. Palmer died at home on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was born in Columbia, MS, November 30, 1930, the third son of six children of Edgar and Mildred Palmer.  Paul played halfback at Hattiesburg HS in MS, ran track at USM and MSU. He was an engineering graduate from Mississippi State. He served his country on the...

Malcolm Cornell

Malcolm Cornell

Aug 17, 2010

FOLEY, ALMr. Malcolm Cornell age 88 a native of Lake Village, AR and a current resident of Foley, AL., died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. Cornell served in the US Navy for twenty-six years After his retirement ,he worked for eighteen years in the Civil Service. Mr. Cornell is preceded in death by 2 sisters,...

Aldrich Jay Boss

Aldrich Jay Boss

Aug 17, 2010

FAIRHOPE Aldrich Jay Boss, age 75, a native of Jacksonville, FL and resident of Fairhope, AL, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He was a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in industrial engineering and worked for 34 years as a system programmer for Ethyl Corp. in Baton Rouge, LA, and Richmond, VA. He was also a...

Marilyn Kay Walkup

Marilyn Kay Walkup

Aug 17, 2010

FOLEY Mrs. Marilyn Kay Walkup, age 75, a native of Howard Co. Indiana, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, died on Tuesday August 17, 2010. Mrs. Walkup was a member of the D.A.R., and a member of Swift Presbyterian Church in Foley. Mrs. Walkup is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother. Mrs. Walkup is survived...

Troy Prim

Troy Prim

Aug 11, 2010

FOLEY, AL Mr. Troy Prim age 81, a native of Monroeville, AL, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2010. Mr. Prim was a faithful member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church for 32 years. He retired from Solutia after 26 years of service. Mr. Prim is survived by his wife Clara Prim...

Troy Prim

Troy Prim

Aug 11, 2010

FOLEY, AL Mr. Troy Prim age 81, a native of Monroeville, AL, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2010. Mr. Prim was a faithful member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church for 32 years. He retired from Solutia after 26 years of service. Mr. Prim is survived by his wife Clara Prim...

Andy Macks, III

Andy Macks, III

Aug 9, 2010

BAY MINETTE, AL Andy Macks, III, age 10, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. He was a student at Bay Minette Elementary School, played city league football for the Tigers and baseball for the Astros. He is survived by his mother, Judy (Paul) Moody  of Bay Minette, AL, Father, Roy (Phyliss) Macks,...

Magdaline (Maggie) Fletcher Mitchell

Magdaline (Maggie) Fletcher Mitchell

Aug 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE , AL Mrs. Magdaline ( Maggie) Fletcher  Mitchell, born in Madison AL, on March 6, 1929.On Monday , August 9, 2010 the angel of death claimed the soul of the deceased and carried it to eternal  rest . Leaving to mourn, are eight children, Mr. James Fletcher, Mrs. Elnora  (Lee) Smith, Mr. Larry Mitchell, Mrs. Jacqueline (Curtis) Tucker, Mr....

Jeffery "Jeff" A. Combs

Jeffery "Jeff" A. Combs

Aug 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE Jeffery A. Combs, “Jeff” died unexpectedly in his sleep, on Monday, August 9, 2010, and went to be with the Lord he so loved. Jeff was born on May 17, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the first of five sons born to Andy and Frankie Combs. He enjoyed the outdoors, horseback riding and camping out with the brothers...

Pauline Salzmann

Pauline Salzmann

Aug 9, 2010

ELBERTA , AL Mrs. Pauline Salzmann, age 83, a native of Parsons, KS, and a long time resident of Elberta , AL , died on Monday August 9, 2010. Mrs. Salzmann was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She was a cancer survivor, and was very involved in Bosom Buddies (Breast Cancer Survivors); she was also involved in the...

Johnny Young

Johnny Young

Aug 7, 2010

YOUNG FAIRHOPE Ret. Msg. Johnny Young, age 67, a native and longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mr. Young served 27 years and 27 days of distinctive service in the U. S. Army.  During his service, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.  He served in both...

Margaret McDowell Earls

Margaret McDowell Earls

Aug 5, 2010

NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Margaret McDowell Earls, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2010 at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton, NC. Private Graveside services will be held. A daughter of the late Jeter Elmer McDowel, Sr. and Margaret Esther Kirby McDowell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Earls and brothers Elmer, Jr., George and Roy McDowell....

Rita Murrell Bishop

Rita Murrell Bishop

Aug 4, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Mrs. Rita Murrell Bishop age 68, a native of Eight Mile, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL,  died on Wednesday August 4, 2010.Mrs. Bishop is survived by her children, Denise Kelley ( Jeff)  of Summerdale, AL, Monica Groh ( Richard) Mobile, AL, Darrell Bishop ( Allison) of Orange Beach, AL, Richard Bishop( Stacey) of Magnolia Springs, AL;...

Bonnie Jean Ezell

Bonnie Jean Ezell

Aug 4, 2010

CRESTVIEW, FL Ms. Bonnie Jean Ezell age 56 a native of Baldwin County, AL, passed away, Wednesday, August 4th 2010. In Crestview, FL. Ms. Ezell is preceded in death by her father Ruben Ezell and mother Estell Roper. She is survived by her 2 brothers Robert Ezell of Ohio, and Carl Ezell of Ohio Numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and other...

Isabel DuBose Giddings

Isabel DuBose Giddings

Aug 4, 2010

DAPHNE, AL   Isabel “Sister” DuBose Giddings, born May 2, 1923, a native of Morton, MS and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010.   Isabel was a folk philosopher and humorist in the tradition of Twain and Bombeck, and a poet in the tradition of Dickinson and The Fireside Poets.   She inspired and delighted friends and family...

Eleanor Kincaid Moody

Eleanor Kincaid Moody

Aug 3, 2010

FAIRHOPEEleanor Kincaid Moody. On August 3, 2010, Mrs. Moody left this earth to join her husband Raymond, her sons David Guy and Thomas Kincaid, her parents, Guy and Stella, her brothers, Guy and John Lee and his wife Marcelle. Mrs. Moody was a past member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope and a Past Moderator of the Women of the...

Joseph Serell Faulk

Joseph Serell Faulk

Aug 2, 2010

BAY MINETTEJoseph Serell Faulk, age 85, a native of Monroe County and a resident of Bay Minette, passed away Monday, August 02, 2010.Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Faulk McGhee and foster son, Bill Wells.He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Joanne Hinson Faulk of Bay Minette, daughter, Marti Faulk Ferguson and her husband...