Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Thomas Phil Terry
Apr 7, 2010
FAIRHOPE  Thomas Phil Terry, born Feb 5, 1934, passed away at home April 7, 2010. He received his Doctorate Degree from Mississippi State University and was a Professor at Colorado State University, Auburn University, and Mississippi State University. He worked with the chansellor’s office in post secondary education in Montgomery for many years. Mr. Terry is survived by his wife...
Mary Celina Winnd
Apr 7, 2010
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Mrs. Mary Celina (Eslava) Winnd, a native and lifelong resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, died April 7, 2010.  She was born April 30, 1934. Celina was an active life-long member of St. John's Catholic Church in Magnolia Springs. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Percy B. Collins II and Anthony Winnd: her parents, Ira Nicholas...
Elaine McIntosh Miller
Apr 5, 2010
ORANGE BEACH Elaine McIntosh Miller passed through the veil into eternity from her home in Orange Beach, AL, on Monday, April 5, 2010. She was born on October 25, 1929, in Sassafras, Kentucky to McKinley and Hettie Pridemore McIntosh. She graduated from Carr Creek High School, where she met the love of her life. After her children were grown she...
Gerald D Nichols
Apr 3, 2010
FOLEY, AL Gerald D. "Nick" Nichols passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Foley at the age of 76. He was a native of Minneapolis, MN and a resident of Foley. Nick was the owner of Budget Auto and Truck and Baldwin Salvage Yard in Summerdale. He was an avid fisherman and dedicated his life to his wife and his...
Ruby Frank
Apr 2, 2010
LILLIAN, AL Ruby Frank passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 in Foley at the age of 77. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Mrs. Frank is survived by four daughters, Katherine (Harry) Kuntz, Jane (Roy) Woerner, Sharon (Larry) Younce, Mary Ellen (Alfred) Joiner; two sons, Edward M. (Pat) Frank, Don Paul (Kim) Frank,; brother, Robert Gruber, all of...
Norma Corinne Matthews
Apr 2, 2010
FAIRHOPE Norma Corinne Matthews, 87, Fairhope, entered into Christ’s eternal kingdom on Friday, April 02, 2010 at Thomas Hospital, after suffering a stroke. A Memorial service will be 2:30PM, Saturday, April 17, at Ascension Lutheran Church, interment in Fernwood Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, building fund, 8888 County Road...
George Carl Tetrault
Apr 1, 2010
FOLEY, AL George Carl Tetrault passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Foley, AL at the age of 80. He was a native of Devil's Lake, ND and a resident of Foley. Mr. Tetrault was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Notre Dame and received a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from the North Dakota State University,...
Joshua Jearld Earley
Mar 31, 2010
FAIRHOPE Joshua Jearld Earley, age 25, succumbed to his battle with cancer Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Josh was a resident of Fairhope, and an electrician and plumber by trade. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope. He was a student of the Rosicrucian Fellowship and believed in its philosophy and principles. He was a member...
Annette DeRose Smith
Mar 31, 2010
SPANISH FORT Annette DeRose Smith passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Spanish Fort at the age of 91. She was a native of Hoboken, NJ and a resident of Spanish Fort. Mrs. Smith was a member of East Point Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Ken Smith and his wife, Kimberly; three grandchildren, Grant, Tyler and Blake...
Myram Ann Beaty
Mar 30, 2010
FAIRHOPE Myram Ann Beaty, age 66, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, B. J. and Lois Leonard, and son, Galvin Seale. She is survived by her husband, Raymond J. Beaty, daughter, Rebecca Clark and her husband Jeff, brothers, James L. Leonard and his wife Edith,...
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...
