Obituaries

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

David Eugene Rockwell

David Eugene Rockwell

Feb 19, 2010

  ROCKWELL   David Eugene Rockwell, age 79, a native and longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010.   David was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and HelenBell Rockwell, son, Juan Rockwell, brothers, Oliver Rockwell and Lucier Rockwell.   He is survived by his wife, Lillian L. Rockwell of Fairhope, daughters, Toni E. Rockwell of Austin, TX, Wendy Rockwell...

James Calvin McClure

James Calvin McClure

Feb 19, 2010

MCCLURE James "Jim" Calvin McClure, Age 81 a native of Mississippi and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Friday, February 19, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. McClure was a member of various civic and social organizations and served in the Navy during WWII. Mr. McClure spent his working career with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad, which later...

Ferdinand Forrest Corte, Sr.

Ferdinand Forrest Corte, Sr.

Feb 19, 2010

CORTE Ferdinand Forrest Corte, Sr., a native of Baldwin County and resident of Loxley, AL for the past 72 years, died Friday, February 19, 2010, after a long illness. Mr. Corte was the son of the late Ferdinand Angelo Corte and Lizzie Mae Blackmon Corte. Mr. Corte had a life long farming career with F.F. Corte Farms. He thoroughly enjoyed...

Dwight Franklin Miller

Dwight Franklin Miller

Feb 18, 2010

FOLEY Dwight Franklin Miller, age 68, a native and lifelong resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010. Dwight was preceded in death by his father, General Franklin Miller, brother, George D. Miller. He is survived by his mother, Ozene S. Miller of Magnolia Springs; sons, Dwayne Franklin Miller, wife Suzie of Foley, Shawn Franklin Miller, wife Megan of...

Jack Thomas Tilley

Jack Thomas Tilley

Feb 17, 2010

MOBILE   Jack Thomas Tilley passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Mobile at the age of 76.  He was a native of Charlotte, NC and a resident of Mobile.  Mr. Tilley was a U.S. Army Veteran.   He is survived by two daughters, Karen T. (Kerry) McDonald,  Janet T. McElroy, both of Fairhope;  two sons, Michael T. Tilley of Fairhope,  John...

Cecil D. Coate

Cecil D. Coate

Feb 17, 2010

SPANISH FORT Cecil D. Coate passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Spanish Fort at the age of 84. He was a native of Coffeeville and a resident of Spanish Fort. Mr. Coate was a U.S. Marine veteran of WWII. He retired from Scott Paper Company in 1988 and was a longtime member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. Mr....

William Dewey Forrest

William Dewey Forrest

Feb 16, 2010

FORREST Dr. William Dewey Forrest of Fairhope, Alabama, died February 16, 2010 at USA Medical Center with his wife, beloved sons and a great-nephew at his side. He was born in Spring Creek, Louisiana on January 23, 1938. Better known as Bill or Padeau (a name given to him by his grandson, Jackson) was loved by many and will be...

Bruce Wayne Jennings

Bruce Wayne Jennings

Feb 14, 2010

JENNINGS   Bruce Wayne Jennings passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 52.  He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope.   Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife, Linda S. Jennings of Fairhope;  three sons, Zackary Kesterson, Kevin Vaughn, both of Fairhope,  William Rouse of Loxley;  mother and step-father, Margaret and Jim Moore...

John Adolph Thies

John Adolph Thies

Feb 14, 2010

ELBERTA Pastor John Adolph Thies, age 90, a native of Poplar Bluff, MO, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U. S. Army from 1940-1941, and the Navy from 1941-1945. He was a radio engineer and announcer in Poplar Bluff, MO, from 1946-1953. He was a...

Robert Earle Pearson

Robert Earle Pearson

Feb 14, 2010

FAIRHOPE   Robert Earle Pearson died February 14, 2010 in Fairhope , AL .  He was 81 years old. A native of Brookline , Massachusetts , and a graduate of that school system, he spent his later years in Palatine , Illinois .  Upon retirement in 1992, he and his wife Janet moved to Fairhope , Alabama .   A veteran of...

Edna E. Patrick

Edna E. Patrick

Feb 12, 2010

BAY MINETTE, AL Edna E. Patrick age 82, a resident of Bay Minette, AL, born March 7, 1927, departed February 13, 2010, at a local hospital. Mrs. Patrick is survived by her son, Blaine Patrick (Lucy) of Bay Minette, AL, her daughter, Brenda Gardner (Paul) of Daphne, AL, her sister, Reba Steel of Mobile, AL, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 8...

Berkeley Hamilton Smith

Berkeley Hamilton Smith

Feb 10, 2010

LILLIAN, AL Berkeley Hamilton Smith, 81, a native of Mobile and a lifelong resident of Soldiers Creek died February 10, 2010. Smith served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska with the 54th Troop Carrier Squadron. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Smith went to work for the Union Oil Company...

William "Pat" Patrick Green

William "Pat" Patrick Green

Feb 9, 2010

DAPHNE William Patrick "Pat" Green, age 87, a native of Concordia, KS and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his three infant sons, Joseph, Harold and Claude Green. He is survived by his wife, Donelda B. Green of Daphne, Sons, William F. (Rita) Green of Fairhope,...

Lester Thomas Styron

Lester Thomas Styron

Feb 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL. Lester Thomas Styron, Age 49, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Fairhope, AL. He was a native of New Orleans, LA., and a resident of Fairhope for the past 15 years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Lester Dill Styron of Franklin, TN. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy Bremer Styron, his...

John Hammerle, Jr.

John Hammerle, Jr.

Feb 9, 2010

FAIRHOPE,AL John Hammerle Jr., a native of Mobile,AL, and a residnet of Fairhope,AL, died on Tuesday February 9, 2010. Mr. Hammerle is survived by his wife Marquerite Zoe Thomas Hammerle, of Fairhope,AL, son Mark Hammerle ( TerrI) of Perry, GA., grandchildren, Maggie, Cotton, Callie, Dayton Hammerle. There will be no Services. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY INC.19698 GREENO RD.FAIRHOPE,AL 36532

Charles Curtis Johnson

Charles Curtis Johnson

Feb 8, 2010

SPANISH FORT Charles Curtis Johnson, A father, a fisherman, deer hunter , Alcoa retiree, a proud man and a fearless kid. Charles Curtis Johnson, also known as Catfish, was known and loved by many, age 78, quietly passed into eternity on Feb. 8, 2010. Charles was born in Uriah, Alabama and moved to Spanish Fort in 1957 with his bride,...

Martha Ruth Hickman

Martha Ruth Hickman

Feb 8, 2010

LOXLEY,AL Mrs. Martha Ruth Hickman, age 67, a native of Tupelo, MS, and a resident of Loxley,AL, died on Monday February, 8, 2010.Mrs. Hickman was a loving mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Hickman is preceded in death by her husband ,Leanord Ray Hickman Jr., and her brother, Jimmy Sheffield. Mrs. Hickamn is survived by her son, Ray Hickman, of Daphne,AL, her...

Byron Dei

Byron Dei

Feb 7, 2010

FAIRHOPE Byron Dei passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Fairhope. He was a native of Kewaskum, WI. A memorial service will be held in Wisconsin. ARRANGMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Toni Risch Hooper

Toni Risch Hooper

Feb 6, 2010

FAIRHOPE Toni Risch Hooper passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 75. She was a resident of Bay Minette.Mrs. Hooper was a member of First Unted Methodist Church in Bay Minette and the Order of the Eastern Star.She is survived by her husband, William J. Hooper, DMD of Bay Minette; one daughter, Toni Kerr of...

Gladwin Charles Walker

Gladwin Charles Walker

Feb 6, 2010

ELBERTA Mr. Gladwin Charles Walker age 81 resident of Elberta, Al and native of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010.Mr. Walker was a member of Orange Beach Presbyterian Church.Mr. Walker is survived by his wife Nora Walker of Elberta, AL; 3 Sons; Galen Walker of Atmore, AL; Terry Walker of Summerdale, AL; Don Walker of Orange Beach, AL;...