Obituaries

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

Russell G. Aguillard, Sr.

Russell G. Aguillard, Sr.

Aug 5, 2016

Elberta, AL Russell Glen Aguillard, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. He is survived by his sons: Russell Glen (Sabrina) Aguillard, Jr. of Elberta, AL, Robert Paul (Amanda) Aguillard, and Daniel Joseph Aguillard of Perdido Beach, AL; sisters Betty Daigle of Crowly, LA, Brenda Buezo of New Orleans, LA, and Edrie Durio of Lake Charles, LA; four grandchildren:...

Mary Ida Miller

Mary Ida Miller

Aug 3, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Ida Miller “Bunny”, age 84, a native of Lucedale, MS, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was one of twelve children, a devoted mother, a seamstress, the owner of The Sewing Corner, and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bay Minette. She is preceded in death by her first...

Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr.

Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr.

Aug 2, 2016

SPANISH FORT Charles Wayne Padgett, Sr., age 62, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church; loved gardening and spending time with his family and puppies. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Carol M. Padgett of Spanish Fort; 1 daughter, Jennifer...

Robert C. Waite

Robert C. Waite

Jul 31, 2016

ELBERTA, ALRobert C. Waite December 20, 1941 – July 31, 2016 Robert “Bob” C. Waite, 74, of Elberta, Alabama went home with his Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2016. “Bob” never met a stranger and was loved by everyone who met him. He loved dancing, music and was a former member of the original band with Dr. Hook. More than...

Virginia Lee Jerkins

Virginia Lee Jerkins

Jul 31, 2016

LOXLEY, AL Virginia Lee Jerkins, age 66, resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church, Robertsdale. She was the former owner/operator of the Bargain Barn in Robertsdale for 34 years. She is preceded in death by her father, William Nicholas Cohron, Jr. and mother, Lieselotte Gertrud Cohron; and a...

Joseph Drake, III

Joseph Drake, III

Jul 26, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Joseph Tillotson Drake, III, age 71, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He served as Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center for over 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and PaPa. He is survived by his wife, Becky Drake of Daphne; son, Joseph Drake, IV (Tammy) of Foley; daughters, Jamie...

Freddie Edward Betz

Freddie Edward Betz

Jul 26, 2016

SPANISH FORT Freddie Edward Betz, age 87, a native of Cincinnati, OH and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Fred was in the Navy Reserves and Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He was a member and former Elder at the Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church, Gulf Shores, AL and former active member of Pilgrim United Church of...

Eileen Margaret Carter

Eileen Margaret Carter

Jul 25, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Eileen Margaret Carter, age 89, a longtime resident of Union City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at her new home in Fairhope, AL. She was the wife of the late Ray Carter. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Carter of Cuyahoga Fall, OH and Kenneth (Cynthia) Carter of Fairhope; three grandchildren; one great grandson; one great,...

Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem

Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem

Jul 24, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Elizabeth Wiggins Ketchem, age 45, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Elizabeth graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1988 and the University of Alabama in 1992. Elizabeth and her husband of 18 years, David, moved to Fairhope in 2000, where they have raised their two children Abigail, 16,...

Robert Allen Bordelon

Robert Allen Bordelon

Jul 23, 2016

LILLIAN, AL Robert Allen Bordelon, age 64, a resident of Lillian, AL, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Helen Bordelon and brother Christopher. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Phyllis L. Bordelon of Lillian, stepsons Christopher and Kenneth Crooke of Pensacola, Fl, brother Gene...

Pamela Martin Griffith

Pamela Martin Griffith

Jul 21, 2016

SPRING, TX Pamela Martin Griffith, age 42, a native of Montgomery, AL, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Spring, TX, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Pamela was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Paul W. Martin. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Griffith of Spring, TX; her three children, Hunter, Hannah and...

Emily Bergman Rhodes

Emily Bergman Rhodes

Jul 19, 2016

RHODES FOLEY, AL Emily Margaret Bergman Rhodes, age 87, a lifetime resident of Foley, Al, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Emily was employed at Walmart for 28 years. She enjoyed watching various gameshows and listening to Elvis, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and all gospel music. She will be missed by her family...

Ms. Willie C Bishop

Ms. Willie C Bishop

Jul 16, 2016

SUMMERDALE, AL Ms. Willie C. Bishop age 88, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Martha Bishop of Summerdale and Sylvia Henley of Mobile; son, William Clifford Bishop, Jr. of Summerdale; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 11 great, great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 12:00...

John Michael "Mike" Hart

John Michael "Mike" Hart

Jul 14, 2016

John Michael Hart June 20, 1941 – July 14, 2016 John Michael “Mike” Hart, age 75, resident of Montrose, AL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Eastern Shore Rehabilitation in Daphne. He graduated from Vigor High School and Auburn University. He worked as an accountant for Alabama Power Company in Mobile. He was an avid reader and...

Fred Gerald Waggoner

Fred Gerald Waggoner

Jul 13, 2016

SPANISH FORT Fred Gerald Waggoner, age 68, a native of Carthage, MS. and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Fred was a member of the National Guard Unit Recovery Vehicles in Carthage, MS.  After attending Basic Training at Fort Dix, he was named Fort Dix Trainee of the Cycle and Soldier of the Month at...

Clyde Paul Ussery

Clyde Paul Ussery

Jul 12, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Clyde Paul Ussery, age 95, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was a graduate of West End High School, Birmingham, AL and attended the Alabama Polytechnic Institute before it was named Auburn University from 1939 – 1943. He completed his Navy Indoctrination at Princeton University, where he met Dr. Albert Einstein. He...

Barbara Ann Adams

Barbara Ann Adams

Jul 11, 2016

ADAMS ELBERTA, AL Barbara Ann Adams, age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL , passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. She is survived by her two sons, Tim (Karessa) Thomas of Foley, AL, Jeff (Jennifer) Thomas of Holyoke, CO, one granddaughter, Jordan Thomas, sister, Denice (Ben) Moore of Orlando, FL, two brothers; Sonny and David Sprayberry, many other relatives and...

Allen Roberts Thayer

Allen Roberts Thayer

Jul 8, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL U.S. Army retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen Roberts Thayer of Fairhope, Alabama (formerly of Atlanta) died at home on July 8, 2016 at the age of 79. Born at Station Army Hospital, Fort Benning, GA on October 20, 1936 to U.S. Army Captain Allen Thayer and Marjorie Roberts Thayer. Proceeded in death by his brother U.S. Army Second Lieutenant...

Leslee Garner

Leslee Garner

Jul 8, 2016

Leslee Clolinger Garner, 56, of Albemarle, NC went home to be with Jesus on July 8, 2016. Born March 10, 1960 in Clarke County, Alabama, Leslee is the daughter of the late John Russell Clolinger and her surviving mother, Peggy Payne Clolinger. She was a graduate of Mobile College School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for Neighborhood...

Carey W. Miller

Carey W. Miller

Jul 8, 2016

Foley, AL Carey Wilbur Miller, age 53, a lifetime resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016.   He is survived by his father and step mother, Don and Susie Miller of Foley; mother, Sharon Kilpatrick of Foley; fiancé Diana Homann of Foley; brothers, Henry Miller, Shawn Miller, and Jim Farley of Foley; sisters Valerie Miller of Foley, Rebecca...