Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Nena Koors Buchanan
Mar 30, 2010
SPANISH FORT Nena Koors Buchanan, born January 30, 1950 passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Foley. She grew up in Mobile living on St. Monica Dr. across the street from St. Monica’s Church and school which she attended. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood and had many friends who stayed in touch throughout her life. She attended Toolen High School...
Calvin Duane Long
Mar 28, 2010
FAIRHOPE Calvin Duane Long was born in Hammond, Louisiana, the first of four children to Opal and Buddy Long on July 24, 1945. After losing his father at the age of 12, he grew-up quickly with the love of his dedicated mother and extended family. As a hotshot basketball star and scholar, he fell in love at 18 and married...
Daniel Judson Gay, III
Mar 27, 2010
DAPHNE, AL. Daniel Judson Gay, III., age 75, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Durant Gay of Daphne, sons, Daniel D. Gay of Tulsa, OK and Branden Durant Gay of Daphne, Al.; daughters, Kecia Gay (John) Chason of Spanish Fort, AL;...
Henrietta Nelson
Mar 27, 2010
GULF SHORES, AL. Mrs. Henrietta Nelson age 93, a native and life long resident of Gulf Shores, AL, graduated to heaven on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Mrs. Nelson was a life long member of Lagoon Baptist Church, Gulf Shores, AL. Mrs. Nelson is survived by two sons, her daughter, two brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral...
Lewis Porter
Mar 26, 2010
FOLEY, AL Mr. Lewis Wayne Porter age 58, a native of Birmingham, AL, and a resident of Foley, AL, died at a local hospital on Friday March 26, 2010. Mr. Porter is preceded in death by his father, Omar Porter, and his step-daughter Marie Vinson. Mr. Porter is survived by his wife , Tina Porter of Foley, AL, his children,...
David Deese Chatwood
Mar 25, 2010
MOBILE, AL David Deese Chatwood, Sr., Age 64,died peacefully at his Mobile residence Thursday, March 25, 2010. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School where he excelled in athletics and was named All American and proceeded to play football at the University of Alabama where he played on two of the national championship football games, he had the opportunity...
Teresa Sheehy
Mar 24, 2010
FOLEY Teresa Margaret Casey Sheehy, age 74, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and a resident of Foley, died peacefully in the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Teresa was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, The St. Bartholomew Ladies Society and The Knights of Columbus Council #2736 Ladies Auxillary. Teresa leaves behind her beloved husband of 53 years, Daniel...
Bessie Mae Andrews
Mar 23, 2010
ANDREWS Mrs. Bessie Mae Andrews, Age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL. died on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at a local hospital. She was a former member of the Business & Professional Women's Club. One of her passions was working at Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile. She also worked at Pensacola Naval Air Station helping military families relocate. She...
Velma Christine Wallace
Mar 23, 2010
SPANISH FORTVelma Christine Finch Wallace, age 98, a resident of Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, Alabama, died on March 23, 2010. Mrs. Wallace was born in Arlington, Alabama on February 12, 1912 to Peyton Newell and Lucy Belle Finch. After high school graduation she attended Alabama College in Montevallo, AL. She graduated in 1934. Mrs. Wallace then began a teaching...
Sylvia Shepherd Kirksey
Mar 22, 2010
ROBERTSDALE Sylvia Shepherd Kirksey, age 74, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, former resident of Leland, Mississippi, and a long time resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2010. Mrs. Kirksey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. She was a graduate of Bob Jones University and a school teacher...
Ilse Emma Rainer
Mar 22, 2010
FOLEY Ilse Emma Rainer, age 83, a native of Germany, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Mrs. Rainer was raised in Berlin, Germany. She was a professional Ballerina in her youth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude C. Rainer. Mrs. Rainer is survived by her sister-in-law, Viola R. Steigerwald of Foley,...
Wayne M. Pitcher
Mar 22, 2010
PITCHER Â W ayne M. Pitcher, Age 85, a native of Chicago, IL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence. Â He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, Normal , IL , and WWII Navy Vet who served as a radio man off the USS Hornet. Â Mr. Pitcher is survived by his...
Annell Ard Potter
Mar 21, 2010
FOLEY Annell Ard Potter, age 90, a native and lifelong resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mrs. Potter was the last surviving member of the 1936 graduating class of Summerdale High School. She was very actively involved in the Foley Church of Christ since 1947. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Norris and her husband...
Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr.
Mar 21, 2010
DAPHNE, AL. Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr., born December 17, 1945 in Gulfport, MS, and a resident of Daphne, AL for 26 years, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 surrounded by family at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Melton. He is survived by his wife and longtime sweetheart of...
Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.
Mar 18, 2010
RYALS  Mr. Davis Willard Ryals, Sr., 88, a native of Crenshaw County , AL and a resident of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents, Arrice J. Ryals and Emma Davis Ryals, 1 sister and 2 brothers. He served in WWII with the US Army Air Force in the Pacific theater. His career took...
Davis Willard Rayls, Sr.
Mar 18, 2010
RYALS  Mr. Davis Willard Ryals, Sr., 88, a native of Crenshaw County , AL and a resident of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents, Arrice J. Ryals and Emma Davis Ryals, 1 sister and 2 brothers. He served in WWII with the US Army Air Force in the Pacific theater. His career took...
Robert "Barney" M Barnhart Jr
Mar 17, 2010
Barney Barnhart passed away on March 17th, 2010 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Melodye Zich, his two brothers, Harry Young and wife Carol, Michael Barnhart and wife Jo Ann, Laura Iames, Daisy Jinks, Maurine Blackwell and many loving relatives. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate his life on Wed. March 24, 4:00pm, Lillian Community...
Jack R. Dunckley
Mar 16, 2010
DUNCKLEY Jack R. Dunckley, 66, died unexpectedly, Tues. March 16, 2010, in Fairhope, AL. He was a native of Walled Lake, MI, and a resident of Fairhope, AL. Jack retired as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from University of South Alabama Medical Center. Prior to retiring from the US Army Reserves as a colonel, he served his country in...
Robert Burke Cole
Mar 16, 2010
COLE Robert Burke Cole, Age 82, a native of Detroit, MI., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. Cole was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Joan Cole of Fairhope, AL; three daughters, Linda (Bill) Silvar of PA,...
Samuel Winton Schriner
Mar 15, 2010
FAIRHOPE Samuel Winton Schriner - Jan. 25, 1922 - March 15, 2010 Samuel Winton Schriner of Fairhope, AL, beloved husband, father, and grandfather ended his journey in this life on March 15th. Sam was born in Lodi, WI. He served in the US Army Air Corps as a navigator in WWII. During this time he married Vanna Vannie (predeceased) and...
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