Obituaries

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

Billie Wayne Wagner

Billie Wayne Wagner

Feb 27, 2017

WAGNER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Billie Wayne Wagner, age 83, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Monday, February 27, 2017.  He retired from the US Air Force, served in the Vietnam and Korean War, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 4190, Decatur, AL., American Legion in Foley, and the  DAV in Foley, AL., He is preceded in death by his...

Michael McInnis Thomas

Michael McInnis Thomas

Feb 27, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALMichael McInnis Thomas, “Pops”, a life-long resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by beloved family and friends. Michael was the true example of a family man who enjoyed being on the water, Auburn football, and cooking for loved ones. Michael was involved in the development of this community, including being on the...

Helen Trione Callaway

Helen Trione Callaway

Feb 27, 2017

DAPHNE, ALHelen Trione Callaway, a resident of William F. Green Veterans Home passed away February 27, 2017.She is predeceased by her husband Bobby Callaway and by her son, David Callaway.Survivors include her son, Butch and his wife Virlinda of Daphne and David’s wife Melissa and grandchildren Caitlyn, Dylan, and Nathan of Daphne and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.She was dedicated...

Richard A Horn

Richard A Horn

Feb 25, 2017

SUMMERDALE, ALRichard Arney Horn, age 75, native of Texas and a resident of Summerdale, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017.Richard was a US Marine Corp veteran and retired pipe fitter. He always enjoyed living close to the water and spending time with his family.  Richard was a strong man of faith and read his bible every day.He was preceded in...

Henry Robbins

Henry Robbins

Feb 25, 2017

Henry Warren Robbins, age 84, a native of Columbia, Mississippi and a resident of Fairhope for nearly 50 years, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. Mr. Robbins joined the United States Air Force from High School and served with distinction stationed in Germany. After leaving the Air Force, he later joined State Farm Insurance Company in 1960, earning numerous awards...

Sammie White Rice

Sammie White Rice

Feb 24, 2017

SUMMERDALE, ALSammie Lee White RiceAugust 16, 1930 – February 24, 2017The youngest born to J.B. and Addie Lee White in Birmingham, AL. She married Charles Rice of Summerdale, AL. She went everywhere her Air Force husband went for 22 ½ years. They retired to Baldwin County, AL in 1971, and joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1972. She worked alongside the...

Lois Virginia Lawrence

Lois Virginia Lawrence

Feb 22, 2017

DAPHNE, ALLois “Virginia” Lawrence, age 79, a native of Starkville, MS and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with her family at her side.She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Lawrence.Virginia is survived by her four daughters, Pam Walters of Aberdeen, MS, Sheri Lawrence of Daphne, AL, Deon  (Charles) Ard of Sioux...

Douglas West

Douglas West

Feb 18, 2017

FAIRHOPE, AL. Douglas William “Doug” West, Age 54, born in California and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.Doug was a member of Narcotics Anonymous, he was dedicated in helping others  with addiction and promoting recovery.Doug is preceded in death by a son, Christopher West, his  mother, Lenore McNeer  and two brothers, Mitchel West and...

Billy Owens

Billy Owens

Feb 17, 2017

DAPHNE, AL Billy A. Owens, Age 88, born in Jonesboro, Arkansas and a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Smyth) Gill of Daphne, AL; grandson, Micah and his wife Ashley Gill; great granddaughter, Lauren Olivia Gill; one niece, Darlene Yell and one nephew, Gary Staggs both of...

Haley Madison Thomson

Haley Madison Thomson

Feb 16, 2017

SILVERHILL, AL Haley Madison Thomson, age 14, a resident of Silverhill passed away, Thursday, February 16, 2017. She attended Robertsdale High School, where she was in the chorus and an Honor Student. Haley loved playing the guitar and was an avid Batman fan , she  loved her family and friends. Preceded in death by her mother Amy Marie Bliemeister Thomson,...

Mrs. Dale Benik

Mrs. Dale Benik

Feb 16, 2017

DAPHNE, ALMrs. Dale Benik, age 70, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away at her home on February 16, 2017. Dale was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and spent most of her life in Fairhope, AL. Dale was an avid Scottish Terrier lover and a member of Alabama Scottish Terrier Rescue Association. She retired in 2014 from Budweiser Busch...

WL "Dub" Hanson, Jr.

WL "Dub" Hanson, Jr.

Feb 15, 2017

DAPHNE, ALWalter Lee (WL) “Dub”Hanson, Jr., age 88, a native of Walkerville, AR and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017.    WL was born January 17, 1929.  He attended Springhill High School (LA) and Magnolia A&M in Magnolia, AR.  He was a member of the basketball team in college.  He served in the US Air Force (1953-1957). ...

Amy Jeffries

Amy Jeffries

Feb 13, 2017

BELFOREST, ALAmy Jeffries, age 66, a resident of Belforest, AL, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. Amy was born in Knoxville, TN grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated from Overton High School. She attended Memphis State University followed by management positions at Kraft Foods, Peabody Hotel Group, University of Tennessee Abbot Laboratories and retired as Senior Event Manager at...

William Frederick "Monk" Manning

William Frederick "Monk" Manning

Feb 12, 2017

LILLIAN, AL William Frederick “Monk” Manning, age 90, a native of Montgomery and a resident of Lillian, AL., passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. William retired 22 years ago to Baldwin County for the love of fishing and the water, he was a longtime business owner of M& M Electric Motor Service, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, member...

Cole Durham Whaley

Cole Durham Whaley

Feb 11, 2017

Cole Durham Whaley, 20, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.Cole was a student at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was an honors student with a full academic scholarship, majoring in Finance/Accounting. He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He was a 2015 graduate of Spanish Fort High School, where he...

Curt Kimes

Curt Kimes

Feb 9, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALOwen Curtis Kimes, age 76, a native of IL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017.He was a US Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War and worked for 30 years at Norfolk Southern Railroad.Curt is preceded in death by his first wife of 26 years, Joyce Kimes, his parents Ford and Helen Kimes and...

Daniel P Deneau

Daniel P Deneau

Feb 9, 2017

SPANISH FORT, ALDaniel Pierre Deneau, age 85, died on February 9, 2017 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. He was born on February 2, 1932, in Kankakee, Illinois. His mother, Clara Deneau, died, unfortunately, in 1945, at the age of 37. Throughout their lifetimes, Daniel was particularly devoted to both his maternal and paternal grandparents. After receiving his early education in Kankakee,...

John Edward Hampton

John Edward Hampton

Feb 6, 2017

DAPHNE, ALJohn Edward Hampton, age 90, a former resident of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017.John was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. He was the former Harbor Master at the Lake Forest Yacht Club and a former marshal at the Lake Forest Golf Club, Daphne, AL.He is preceded in...

Roy Edwin Butgereit Sr.

Roy Edwin Butgereit Sr.

Feb 6, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALRoy E. Butgereit Sr., age 84, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, February 06, 2017. Roy was a lifelong member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Edwin Butgereit and brother-in-law, Donald Hill. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Butgereit of Fairhope; daughters, Robi (Richard) Jones of Fairhope, Rhonda (Gary)...

Betty Ralphine Linam

Betty Ralphine Linam

Feb 6, 2017

SARALAND, ALBetty Ralphine Linam, Age 69, born in Repton, AL and a resident of Saraland, AL passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.She was a 1966 graduate of Excel High School, an avid reader who was employed by Lighthouse Christian Book Store and Barnes & Noble. Betty was also a member of Calvary Temple, Saraland.Betty was preceded in death by...