Obituaries

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

Stanley Joseph Zaborny, Sr.

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...

Joyce "Joy" Bounds Ward

Joyce "Joy" Bounds Ward

May 28, 2010

FAIRHOPE Joyce “Joy” Bounds Ward, age 62, a native of Newton, MS, and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Jack G. Ward of Fairhope, son, Jack G. Ward, Jr. of Fairhope, daughter, Angela Doane, of Fairhope, brother, Harold Gene Bounds of Artesia, MS, sister, Frances Glaze of Jacksonville, FL three...

Jesse Arnold Prouse

Jesse Arnold Prouse

May 27, 2010

SPANISH FORT Jesse Arnold Prouse, age 78, a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010. Jesse is a U. S. Army Veteran , serving during the Korean War. He retired from International Paper in  1993 with over 25 years of service and was a member of Faith Family Fellowship. Mr....

Roy Michael Derry

Roy Michael Derry

May 26, 2010

FOLEY Roy Michael Derry, age 72, a native of Owosso, MI, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away May 26, 2010. He was retired from HON Industries. He is survived by his wife, Joma "Jo" Derry of Foley, AL; one son, David Derry and his wife Karan of Northport, AL; two daughters, Jodi Respess of Millbrook, AL, and Kandi...

Cecilia Guarisco Wood

Cecilia Guarisco Wood

May 26, 2010

  POINT CLEAR   Cecilia Guarisco Wood, age 86, born and raised in Daphne, and a long time resident of Point Clear, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010.   Mrs. Wood was a member of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church. She worked many years as a medical and x-ray technician at Bay Medical Clinic.   She is survived by her sons, Edward C. Brueggemann and...

Vincent Oliver "Cotton" Lazzari

Vincent Oliver "Cotton" Lazzari

May 25, 2010

LOXLEY Vincent Oliver "Cotton" Lazzari, age 79, a native of Belforest and a resident of Loxley, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Cotton was a Baldwin County Farmer and Cattleman for over 70 years. Mr. Lazzari was a life long member of Christ the King Catholic Church.   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Faye Blaylock Lazzari of...

Rachel Thomas

Rachel Thomas

May 24, 2010

MONTROSE   Rachel McInnis Thomas, age 82, a native of Fairhope and a resident, for more than 59 years, of Montrose, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010.   Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Florida State University . She and Mr. Thomas were charter members Trinity Presbyterian Church and Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church Rachel was a talented artist and musician.   She is...

William Guy "Billy" O'Daniel

William Guy "Billy" O'Daniel

May 24, 2010

FAIRHOPE William Guy “Billy” O’Daniel, age 93, a native of Elmore County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Billy retired as the president of First Federal Savings and Loan, Tallassee, AL.He was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. O’Daniel was preceded in death by hisbrother, Robertand two grandchildren....

Sheila Margaret Campbell-Webb

Sheila Margaret Campbell-Webb

May 22, 2010

FAIRHOPE    Sheila M. Campbell-Webb, born in Newport, Shropshire, England 19 Feb 1947 and lovingly referred to by her USA friends as "my favorite Brit" passed away at Mercy Medical Hospice, Daphne, AL, Saturday, May 22, 2010, age 63.     Sheila was an avid gardener with two green thumbs.  She could make plants do what nobody else could and her love of...

Russell Lamar Badon

Russell Lamar Badon

May 22, 2010

FAIRHOPE Russell Lamar Badon passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 21. Russell attended Fairhope High School. Despite his challenges he faced in life, Russell enjoyed music, life outdoors and the company of friends. He is survived by his mother,Jane Badon of Fairhope; a brother, Tyler Presley, and step-father, Lee Presley, both of Grand Canyon,...

Marion LaDonna Ferguson

Marion LaDonna Ferguson

May 20, 2010

DAPHNE, ALABAMA Marion "LaDonna" Ferguson was born on October 18, 1952, and died on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Angus "Andy" Ferguson of Daphne, AL; her son, Anthony "Tony" Davis, two beloved granddaughters, KayLee and Abigail Davis; her mother, Nellie Davis; one brother, Gene (Sue) Davis of Daphne, AL; three sisters,...

Iona Joyce Sherrill

Iona Joyce Sherrill

May 20, 2010

DAPHNE, AL Iona Joyce Sherrill, age 76, a native of Columbia Crossroads, PA and a resident of Daphne passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Bill Sherrill of Daphne, two daughters, Roni (Glen) McGowen of Waynesville, MO and Laura (Ernie) Bentley of Seville, OH; two sisters, Leida Mead of Liberty, NC and Doris Reese...

Quentin Paul Guenther, Sr.

Quentin Paul Guenther, Sr.

May 19, 2010

SPANISH FORT QUENTIN PAUL GUENTHER, SR. was born on October 30, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois.  He died on May 19, 2010 in a local health care facility.  He was the son of Marie Elizabeth Guenther and Paul Otto Heinrich Guenther.  He moved to Foley, Alabama as a young boy.  Quentin never missed a day of school and was Valedictorian of...

Edith Laura Lewis

Edith Laura Lewis

May 19, 2010

ELBERTA Edith Laura Wehling Lewis, age 74, a life long resident of Elberta, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her father, Gerhard Wehling, mother, Laura Kleinschmidt Wehling Krempel, and husband, David Lewis. She was survived by her children, Allen Lewis and his wife Carole of Elberta, Carol Lewis Forsythe and her husband Steve...

Lillian N. Moseley

Lillian N. Moseley

May 18, 2010

ELSANOR  Mrs. Lillian N. Moseley, age 84, a resident of Elsanor, AL, died Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 peacefully in her home. She was very active in the community, serving not only as a Mother of three children and devoted wife but also as a leader of 50 plus years in the Elsanor Homemakers Club, Farm Bureau Women's Group, Cattleman's Association...

Thomas Richard McColloch

Thomas Richard McColloch

May 18, 2010

FOLEY Thomas Richard McColloch, age 82, a native of Akron, OH, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Mr. McColloch was born July 8, 1927. He attended St. Vincent Grade School and High School in Akron. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, aboard the USS Sicily. He attended Kent State and earned...

Catherine R. Jones

Catherine R. Jones

May 17, 2010

SPANISH FORT, AL. Catherine R. Jones, age 94 passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Loe of Spanish Fort, her son, David Jones, and nine grandchildren. Among her many hobbies she enjoyed gardening, quilting and loved being with her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6:00...

Mary Joanne Thompson

Mary Joanne Thompson

May 17, 2010

FOLEY Mary Joanne Thompson, age 78, a native of Montgomery, AL, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. She was a member of Swift Presbyterian Church, and was active in Bridge Clubs in Foley and Orange Beach. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband, John B. Thompson of Foley, AL; one son, John B. Thompson,...

Herman Kenneth Wallace

Herman Kenneth Wallace

May 17, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL   Herman Kenneth Wallace, age 83, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010.   He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.   Ken was preceded in death by his Son, Glenn Michael Wallace.   He is survived by his daughters, Alice Renee Boggs, Laura Viola Wallace both of Fairhope, grandchildren,...

Emmett Leonard Foley, Sr.

Emmett Leonard Foley, Sr.

May 15, 2010

SATSUMA Emmett Foley passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Citronelle at the age of 88.  He was the former General Manager for many years of the Cawthon Hotel in Mobile. He is survived by three sons, Emmett L. Foley, Jr. of Loxley,  Dane Foley of Loxley, Barry Foley of Satsuma;  a daughter, Kay Foley Gartman of Loxley;  one sister,...