Obituaries

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

Barbara Helen Allen

Barbara Helen Allen

Apr 12, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL   Barbara Helen Allen passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Spanish Fort, AL  at the age of 83.   She was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.  Barbara was a member of the Friends of the Daphne Public Library and the Line Dancers club and the choir at Westminster Village .  She wrote, directed and...

Rosemary Naef Cummings

Rosemary Naef Cummings

Apr 11, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Rosemary Naef Cummings, a native of Mobile , and longtime resident of the Eastern Shore , died on April 11, 2011.   She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Cummings of Fairhope, children Michael and David Dexter of Semmes, Cathy Bradley (Tom), Reid Cummings (Rebecca), Kelly Cummings (Maria), and Susan Guillotte (Mike) all of Mobile, eight grandchildren,...

Mathew L. Hamlett

Mathew L. Hamlett

Apr 10, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Mathew L. Hamlett, a native of Tuscaloosa , AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL died Sunday, April 10, 2011 in a local hospital.   Visitation will be Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9:00 -11:00 am at Spanish Fort Church of Christ, 8100 Spanish Fort Blvd. Funeral services will begin at 11 am at the church officiated...

John Henry Owens

John Henry Owens

Apr 9, 2011

OWENSFAIRHOPE, AL John Henry Owens, age 68, a native of Covington County, AL and a resident of Fairhope,AL, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Owens; daughter Vicki Lazzari both of Fairhope, AL; son Phillip (Janet) Owens of Daphne, AL; sister Merle Allen of Fort Walton Beach, FL; seven grand children,...

Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon "Eshwvgi"

Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon "Eshwvgi"

Apr 9, 2011

  URIAH, AL   Master Gabriel Anthony Runyon “Echwvgi” (his Muskogee name), became one of God’s angels Saturday, April 9, 2011.   He is survived by his mother, Aimee Bishop, father, Michel Runyon, both of Uriah, AL, sister, Aaralyn Michel Runyon, brother, Austin Linville, maternal grandfather, Anthony Wayne Bishop and his fiancée’ Pandora, maternal great grandmother, Lorraine Bishop, all of Lebanon, OH, paternal...

Margaret Burnes Ewing

Margaret Burnes Ewing

Apr 8, 2011

GULF SHORES , AL .   Margaret Burnes Ewing, age 86, a lifelong resident of Oyster Bay passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at her residence.   She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Eugene) Richerson; her son, Leon (Lois) Ewing   all of Foley, AL; four grandchildren, Barry Ewing, Charles Ewing, Lounell Moser and Norman Richerson; four great grandchildren and one...

Margaret Nicholas Buchanan

Margaret Nicholas Buchanan

Apr 8, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL. Margaret Nicholas Buchanan, age 89 a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Buchanan, a daughter, Betty Curtis and a niece, Marie Wilson. She is survived by five daughters, Theodora Adams of Long Beach, CA, Marilyn Harris of Selma, AL, Theresa Allen of Daphne, AL,...

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Apr 7, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Jan Elizabeth Randel, age 50, a native of Jackson, MS, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School, and an avid scuba diver, artist, and photographer. Mrs. Randel is preceded in death by her step father, Henry A. Edmonds, and father William E. Luoma. She is survived...

Helen V. Daniels

Helen V. Daniels

Apr 6, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL. Helen V. Daniels, age 88, a native of Woodstock, VA and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at a local health care facility. She was a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and was an original AT&T Ma Bell switch board operator in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne...

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Apr 5, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Nola Lavula “Lovey” Stewart Rollins, age 87, a native of Pineville , FL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011.   She is survived by her 3 sons, Michael W. Rollins of Seattle, WA, Alan L. Rollins of Fish River, AL, and Jamie L. Rollins of Fairhope, AL,   3 brothers, Lloyd...

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Apr 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA DE LA GARZA Arthuro De La Garza, age 50, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1960 in Foley, AL to Nicolas and Maria Rios De La Garza of Summerdale, AL. He is predeceased in death by his father. Survived by sons, Lawrence Arthuro De La Garza,Jr.(Bert Roberts) of St. Petersburg, FL...

Keith Barnette Grimes

Keith Barnette Grimes

Apr 1, 2011

Keith B. Grimes passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in Perdido Beach at the age of 54. Keith retired from the U.S. Postal service in Daphne after thirty-three years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. Keith is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ann and Gordon Pierce of Daphne; a sister, Susan (Ross) Wangner of Foley;...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

Mar 30, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   James Thomas “Jimmy” Hamrick III, a native of Mobile and a long time resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, March, 30, 2011.   Mr. Hamrick graduated from UMS, then attended the University of Alabama.  After college he joined the Navy and served for 2 years aboard the USS Bache.  Afterward he returned home and joined the family business, Hamrick...

Roberta Vaughan Sintz

Roberta Vaughan Sintz

Mar 27, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Roberta Vaughan Sintz, age 94, a native of England and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was involved in the Fairhope Art Gallery, Theatre 98, travel club, library, and was an avid bridge player. Mrs. Sintz is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clark Sintz, and a son, Peter V....

Louis Martinez Jimenez

Louis Martinez Jimenez

Mar 26, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Louis Martinez Jimenez passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 84. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Louis was a member of Liberty Church and retired from Teledyne in 1996. He is survived by a son, Jeff (Tamara) Jimenez; three grandchildren, Brittney, Benjamin and Bethany Jimenez all of Daphne; five brothers...

Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr.

Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr.

Mar 24, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr. died peacefully at home Thursday, March 24, 2011. His loving wife of 54 years was at his bedside along with the two faithful dogs of the family. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the VP16 Navy Air Corp. Don was a resident of Daphne for the past 18 years. He was born...

Charles Richard Broughton, III

Charles Richard Broughton, III

Mar 24, 2011

BROUGHTON, III DAPHNE, AL Charles Richard Broughton, III passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 58. He was a resident of Daphne. Charles was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He is survived by his longtime companion, Dena Broughton, of Daphne; a son, Chas (Candace) Broughton, IV...

Peggy Sue Bonner

Peggy Sue Bonner

Mar 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE Peggy Sue Bonner, age 81, a native of Repton and a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Fairhope. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Bonner and her sister, Janice Owen. Sue was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. She is survived by her two daughters: Peggy Bonner...

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Mar 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Wesley Michael Bizilia, age 74, a native of Sayre , PA , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was a basketball player at Livingston University , coached at Fairhope High School , McGill High School , University Military School , Auburn University , Troy University , and finished as...

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Mar 23, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Spanish Fort at the age of 78.  He was a native of Rhode Island, longtime resident of Lillian and a current resident of Spanish Fort.Mr. Campbell was a U.S. Army veteran and a very active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...