Obituaries

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

Steven Ernest Hodges

Steven Ernest Hodges

Jan 5, 2017

ORANGE BEACH Steven Ernest Hodges, age 46, a native of Bradenton, FL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Not many personalities can be dealt a life changing hand and take it with such determination. Steve Hodges was a force of character. Paralyzed at 17 in an auto accident, Steve never wasted a single...

JoAn Marie Burt

JoAn Marie Burt

Jan 4, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL JoAn Marie Burt, age 80, a native of Kansas, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away January 4, 2017. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Fairhope’s Order of the Eastern Star. JoAn was active in various community organizations in Mobile. She was also a volunteer hospital Chaplain at several VA Hospitals in Louisiana....

Wilson C. Wilhite, Jr. M.D.

Wilson C. Wilhite, Jr. M.D.

Jan 2, 2017

DAPHNE, ALWilson C. Wilhite, Jr., M.D. departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on January 2, 2017. Dr. Wilhite was born April 19, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Wilson C. Wilhite, Sr., and Lorraine Gibbs. He is survived by Patricia Sewell Wilhite, his loving wife of 59 years, and his loving and caring daughter, Tiffany Patrice Wilhite...

Faye Alice Cannon

Faye Alice Cannon

Dec 31, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Faye Alice Cannon, 73, a native of Bay St. Louis, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Ms. Cannon was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Faye was preceded in death by her two sisters, Mary Beth and Peggy. She is...

Jack Cahall

Jack Cahall

Dec 30, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALDr. Jack Raymond Cahall passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in Fairhope, AL. Dr. Cahall was born in New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Fairhope.  Dr. Cahall travelled the world extensively engaged in military affairs and international business.  He served as a decorated aviator in the Air Force and paratrooper in the U.S. Army Special Forces during...

Grace Voncile Jarrett

Grace Voncile Jarrett

Dec 29, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Grace Voncile Jarrett, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Jarrett, Sr. and son, Charles F. Jarrett, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael D. Jarrett (Kate) of Summerdale; five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; along with many...

Marian Electa Barker Metzger

Marian Electa Barker Metzger

Dec 28, 2016

Marian Electa Barker Metzger passed from this life to eternal life on December 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1919 in Allendale, SC, to Metis and George Barker. In 1998, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Yancey Metzger. Marian and John were avid dancers both at Mardi Gras balls...

Marilyn Freda Wallace

Marilyn Freda Wallace

Dec 27, 2016

BON SECOUR, AL Marilyn Freda Wallace, age 70 , a longtime resident of Bon Secour, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 . Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to many. Her career in the banking industry spanned 45 plus years , retiring as an Assistant Vice President from BB&T. Preceded in death by an infant daughter,...

Gary Hammergren

Gary Hammergren

Dec 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Commander Gary F. Hammergren, USN retired went to be with the Lord on December 27. His faith and indomitable spirit touched everyone he knew and his unerring sense of honor and duty guided his actions throughout his life. Born in Saint Paul Minnesota, Gary went to Southwest Minnesota State College and upon graduation went to Aviation School at...

Violet B. Appling

Violet B. Appling

Dec 26, 2016

MOBILE, AL Violet Christine Buckner Appling, age 83, a native of Maynardville, TN and a resident of Satsuma, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Roy Appling. Violet is survived by her sisters, Mary Braden of Knooxville, TN, Shirley (Robert) Houser of Disputante, VA; children, Cary (Michelle) Jessee  of Saraland,...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Klein

Yvonne "Bonnie" Klein

Dec 26, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Yvonne “Bonnie” Klein, age 63, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, R.D. and Carol Ryder. She is survived by her husband, Roy Klein; son, Christopher Scott Klein; grandchildren, Logan, Jackson, Everleigh, and Greg Klein, all of Fairhope; sisters, Barbara Pinter (Steven), Sharron Salter (D’Wayne), Linda...

Robert Leo Roach

Robert Leo Roach

Dec 26, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Robert Leo Roach, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War, Vietnam and Merchant Marines. He is survived by his wife, Chong Roach of Fairhope; daughters, Angela (John) McDonough of Williamsburg, VA, Barbara (Frank) Jackson of Norfolk, VA and Shirley May Gray...

Malcom Claude Johnson, Sr.

Malcom Claude Johnson, Sr.

Dec 24, 2016

FOLEY, ALMalcom Claude Johnson, Sr., age 61, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.Mr. Johnson was the owner and operator of Johnson Well Drilling company.Malcom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.He is survived by his wife, Maxine Johnson of Foley; his children, April (Tim) Moore of Robertsdale, Kimberly (Joey) Johnson...

Sidney Christopher PORTER

Sidney Christopher PORTER

Dec 23, 2016

GULF SHORES, AL.Sidney Christopher “Chris” Porter, Age 40, a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016.Preceded in death by his Dad, Guy Howard.Chris is survived by a son, Caleb Porter of Gulf Sores, AL;  his mother, Joyce Howard of Gulf Shores, AL; his father and stepmother, Sidney and Richelle...

Beverly "Bev" Jean Rock

Beverly "Bev" Jean Rock

Dec 23, 2016

ROCK Beverly “Bev” Jean Rock, Age 92, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her son, Jan Darlington. Bev was in the US Marine Corps, she was one of the first female Tech reps for Xerox, becoming a supervisor for one of their refurbishing plants. ...

Donald Macoit

Donald Macoit

Dec 22, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Donald Keith Macoit, age 81, native of Detroit, MI and resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Donald was a US Army veteran and graduated from the University of Detroit. He attended St. James Episcopal Church.  He was the owner of Macoit Cartage. Donald is survived by his wife, Judy Macoit, native of Detroit, MI and...

Olen Kennith Dolihite

Olen Kennith Dolihite

Dec 21, 2016

DOLIHITE ORANGE BEACH, AL Olen Kennith Dolihite, age 80, a native of Castleberry, AL, a longtime resident of the Barnwell Community in Fairhope and a current resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He worked for many years and retired from Fovile in Foley. Mr. Dolihite was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Deanna Keith...

John Rutz

John Rutz

Dec 19, 2016

MONTROSE, AL John Hilliard Rutz, age 87, a resident of Montrose, AL., passed away on Monday, December, 19 2016. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Mary Jane Rutz. He was a US Marine Veteran earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Serving as a Sergeant in the Korean War he also received the National Defense service...

Virginia Ann Sokolowski

Virginia Ann Sokolowski

Dec 18, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Virginia Ann Sokolowski, age 80, a native of Battle Creek, Michigan and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Virginia served her country as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, was a GS12-Retired-Civil Service, she loved to travel and enjoyed time in her home and in Italy....

Hazel Dorman

Hazel Dorman

Dec 18, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Hazel Alamanda Dorman, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Dorman; parents, Artie and Iola Stalhood; and loving nephew, Joey Childress. She is survived by her daughters, Lorie A. Nelson and Christie Bettner (Richard); grandchildren, Aaron , and Jessica Nelson, Alexis, Hunter...

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