Obituaries

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

Joyce Dill Antinarella

Joyce Dill Antinarella

Feb 4, 2018

Joyce Dill Antinarella, 93, a long time resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born December 20, 1924 in Olney, Maryland to Dorsey and Erma Dill. She is predeceased by her husband Michael J. Antinarella and son-in-law Chuck Gravat. Mike and Joyce married January 12, 1946 in Silver Springs, Maryland. They moved to Fairhope in 1946...

Heustis Avritt, Sr.

Heustis Avritt, Sr.

Feb 3, 2018

Heustis Avritt, Sr., a native of Yellow Bluff, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Thomas Hospital. Mr. Avritt is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Knight Avritt. He is survived by two sons, Heustis (Janice) Avritt, Jr. of Bay Minette, AL, and Christopher Michael (Nikki) Avritt of North Carolina; four daughters,...

Jesse Thompson

Jesse Thompson

Feb 3, 2018

THOMPSON SPANISH FORT, AL   Jesse Danny Thompson, age 68, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018.   He attended Stapleton Church of God. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and going fishing.   He is preceded in death by his father Jesse Herman Thompson, mother Linda Roselle Presley, and son Corey Thompson.   He is survived...

Wilton Ray Barber

Wilton Ray Barber

Feb 3, 2018

Wilton Ray Barber, 68, of Dauphin Island passed away with his wife by his side, at their home on February 3, 2018. Born August 23, 1949, in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to mother, Verna Aileen Ladnier and father, James “J.W” Wilton Barber.  He was married to Judy Smith on November 5, 1970. He was an avid fisherman, cast net maker,...

Francis Milton Cornell

Francis Milton Cornell

Feb 2, 2018

Cornell Foley, Alabama Francis “Frank” Milton Cornell, age 67, a former resident of Pensacola, FL and residing in Foley, AL, passed away, Friday, February 2, 2018. Survivors include his daughter; Angela Cornell of Pensacola, a son; Mike (Nichole) Malcolm Cornell, two grandchildren; Sawyer and Parker Cornell, one brother; Mickey (Patsy) Cornell of Bon Secour, two sisters; Jan (Kermit) Broussard of...

Dorie Lee Fay

Dorie Lee Fay

Feb 2, 2018

Dorie M. Fay, 1945-2018 Dorie M. Fay, 72, of Marietta, Ga., and Gulf Shores, Ala., died in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, with her loving husband, Paul W. Fay Jr., by her side. Born in Spring Hill, Tenn., on Sept. 25, 1945, she was a wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and devoted friend. Dorie believed in the...

James Lee Coleman

James Lee Coleman

Feb 2, 2018

COLEMAN FOLEY, ALABAMA James Lee Coleman, age 81, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018. James retired from Kodak and was an avid golfer. He was loved by family and friends Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Pat Coleman of Foley, four daughters; Deb (John) Carpenter of St. Augustine, FL, Pam (Vern) Ingram of Ft....

Arthur "Art" George Hosey, Jr.

Arthur "Art" George Hosey, Jr.

Feb 1, 2018

Arthur George Hosey Jr. (Art), 74, native of Wilmington, Delaware and longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2018.  Art was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church, taught school in Dallas County, retired from the Mobile District Corps of Engineers and was owner of Hosey Environmental, LLC.  He graduated from Brandywine High...

Luther "Wayne" Etheridge

Luther "Wayne" Etheridge

Feb 1, 2018

Luther “Wayne” Etheridge, age 71, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Thursday, February 01, 2018. Wayne was born July 20, 1946 in Atlanta GA. He served in the U.S. Army form Jan. 1966 until Feb. 1967. He married his wife of 51 years, Mary Ellen Etheridge, in November, 1966. After the tour of duty, he went to work for...

Willard T Phillips

Willard T Phillips

Jan 31, 2018

Willard T. Phillips, age 94, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. He was in the U.S. Army serving in WWII. Mr. Phillips was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and NARFE. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope. He is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine R. Phillips. Survivors include his...

Therese Keller Roberts

Therese Keller Roberts

Jan 30, 2018

Roberts Elberta, Alabama Therese Keller Roberts, age 97, a lifelong resident of Miflin, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Therese was a lifelong member of Swift Presbyterian Church. Miss Roberts taught in the public school system and was a Principal in Baldwin County for 44 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, U.D.C. and D. A. R. Preceded...

Harry Leo Williams

Harry Leo Williams

Jan 29, 2018

Harry Leo Williams passed away Monday, January 29, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his beloved son Harry Leo “Buddy” Williams, Jr.; parents Harry Williams and Grace Lipscomb Williams; his sisters, Evelyn Shepard, Camilla Shepard, Lella Mae Williams, Eva Snider, Dorothy Tillmon, and Leona Frakes.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Esther Holman Williams; daughter Cynthia...

Kenneth Randall Barks

Kenneth Randall Barks

Jan 28, 2018

Kenneth Randall Barks, age 65, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018.He was a very successful businessman for 35 years in the Marine Industry. He was a member of the Spanish Fort Baptist Church.He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. Barks, Sr. and Hilma M. Barks; brothers, John F. Barks, Jr. and...

Richard Henry Peterson

Richard Henry Peterson

Jan 28, 2018

Richard Henry “Pete” Peterson, Lt Cmdr (U.S.Navy-Ret) 1919 – 2018 Heaven has gained another angel. Richard was born in Weiser, Idaho in 1919 to David and Martha Peterson - #7 of 10 children. At age 98, Richard was the last surviving member of his 1937 high school class of St. Teresa Academy in Boise, Idaho. Richard loved being a pilot....

Kathy Robbins Maurer

Kathy Robbins Maurer

Jan 27, 2018

Kathy Robbins Maurer, age 65, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Bill Robbins; sister, Karen Linton; and brother, Mike Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Bill Maurer; children, Amy (Patrick) Murphy, Mandy (Patrick) Talma, Brian (Betty) Maurer, Matthew (Sara) Maurer, Angela (Jay) Morgan, Timothy (Kat) Maurer, Cletus...

Constance "Connie" Jeanne Quigley

Constance "Connie" Jeanne Quigley

Jan 25, 2018

Constance “Connie” Jeanne Quigley, age 85, a native of Mattoon, IL. and a resident of Orange Beach, passed away, Thursday, January 25, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lloyd Quigley; daughter, Christie McDonald; brother, James Daily.  Connie is survived by her daughter, Libby Quigley of Orange Beach; sons, Phillip E. Quigley of Birmingham, Rick Quigley of...

Maria del Pilar Menendez de Butterworth

Maria del Pilar Menendez de Butterworth

Jan 25, 2018

Maria del Pilar Menendez de Butterworth, age 63, a native of Argentina and a resident of Daphne passed away, Thursday, January 25, 2018. She is survived by her husband, William E. Butterworth, III, of Daphne; mother, Neneca; children, Gonzalo Vilgré La Madrid and family, Mariana and family, Rodrigo and family, Ignacio and family; sisters, Susana and family, Marina and family,...

Bernnie Louis Russell

Bernnie Louis Russell

Jan 22, 2018

Bernnie Louis Russell, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, passed away, Monday, January 22, 2018.   He was a U.S. Veteran serving in WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Thomas Hospital Auxiliary. Bernnie loved square dancing, sewing, cooking and taking long trips.   Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Joan Russell of Fairhope; daughters, Cherie (Curt)...

Catherine Coley

Catherine Coley

Jan 22, 2018

Catherine Marie Coley, age 56, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018.   She was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church.   She is preceded in death by her father, Edward S. Coley and stepfather, John W. Kendrick.   Survivors include her mother, Juanita Kendrick; brothers, Edward Morris Coley (Desirie) of Panama City, FL and Michael Raymond...

William Michael Dalton

William Michael Dalton

Jan 22, 2018

DALTON FOLEY, AL William Michael “Bill” Dalton, age 45, a native of New York City and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Bill was a graduate of St. John’s University, Queens, NY.  He was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church and a member of the Kights of Columbus. He is survived by...