Obituaries

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

William Curtis Cowart

William Curtis Cowart

Dec 11, 2015

COWART FOLEY, AL. William Curtis (Billy) Cowart, age 64, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 after a long illness. Billy was raised in Foley and graduated from Foley High in 1969. After graduation he joined the Navy, serving from 1970-1974. Three months after being discharged, he was on his way to the first day of...

James (Cheech) Giannettino, Sr.

James (Cheech) Giannettino, Sr.

Dec 11, 2015

James N. (Cheech) Giannettino, Sr., age 63, of Fairhope, AL, died unexpectedly Friday, December 11, 2015. Cheech was born in Auburn, NY and is a resident of Fairhope, AL. He grew up in the Syracuse, NY area, graduated from West Hill High School, enlisted in the USAF and attended Auburn Community College, Auburn, NY. He was employed at Austeel until...

Ruby Davis Leonard

Ruby Davis Leonard

Dec 10, 2015

DAPHNE Ruby Davis Leonard, age 87, a native of Arkansas and a resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Mae (Terry) Kuhn of Winter Haven, FL.; her sons, Jerry E. Green of Daphne, Bobby Ray Green of Summerdale, AL; sister, Betty Ruth Mothershed of Grand Bay, AL.; brothers, D. Charles (Becky)...

Carol Hadley

Carol Hadley

Dec 10, 2015

HADLEY FOLEY, AL Carol Joan Hadley, age 78, a longtime resident of Foley, AL., passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. Miss Hadley was retired from the State of Alabama’s Workman’s Compensation Division. Preceded in death by her parents; William and Polly Hadley, one sister; Rita McNair, and brother-in-law Donald McNair. Survivors include her brother, John Hadley of Portland, OR. two...

Roy Rex Pumphrey

Roy Rex Pumphrey

Dec 9, 2015

PUMPHREY SUMMERDALE, AL. Roy Rex Pumphrey, age 85, a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the Summerdale Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Irene Pumphrey, sister; Lois Pumphrey and a brother; Glen Pumphrey. Survivors include his wife of 61years, Jerry...

James David Packer

James David Packer

Dec 8, 2015

DAPHNE James David Packer, age 86, a resident of Daphne, departed this world peacefully on December 8, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. James was a faithful member of Bay Ridge Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school Superintendent and Deacon. He later joined Revelation Baptist Church where he served under the Leadership of Reverend C. L. Holloway....

Tommy Bertagnolli, Sr.

Tommy Bertagnolli, Sr.

Dec 7, 2015

DAPHNE Thomas “Tommy” Gene Bertagnolli, Sr., a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Monday, December 7, 2015. Tommy was Daphne’s Fire and Life Safety Educator, Chief of the Daphne Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Daphne...

Helen Ingersoll

Helen Ingersoll

Dec 6, 2015

Helen McGee Ingersoll, age 88, a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. She worked alongside her husband and family operating Ingersoll’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for many years. Mrs. Ingersoll was preceded in death...

Wayne Gable

Wayne Gable

Dec 6, 2015

Wayne Eugene Gable, age 75, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was employed at Scott Paper Company for 35 years. Wayne is survived by his wife Diane Gable of Fairhope; children, Wayne Gable, Jr. (Jennifer) of Charleston, SC; Melissa Crow (Allan) of Mobile and Karen Gable of Kalamazoo, MI, step-children, David Davis (Joy)...

Bettie Lynn Maddox

Bettie Lynn Maddox

Dec 5, 2015

MADDOX FOLEY, AL Bettie L. Maddox, age 80, a resident of Foley, AL. passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lifetime member and past Auxiliary President of Elberta VFW, Post 5658, Lifetime member of Foley American Legion, Officer in Civil Air Patrol, licensed EMT, and a volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad...

Melvin Paul Sullivan

Melvin Paul Sullivan

Dec 4, 2015

SULLIVAN DAPHNE Melvin Paul Sullivan, age 83, passed away, Friday, December 4, 2015. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 9:30AM until 10:30AM. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Services will follow at 10:30AM at the Church. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98 DAPHNE, AL 36526 (251)625-2900 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com

Mel Beam

Mel Beam

Dec 3, 2015

Mel Eugene Beam, age 57, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. Mel is survived by his daughter, Casey Beam Howell (Eric) of Ft. Worth, TX; father, Gene Beam (Alicia) of Huntsville, AL; brother, Brian Beam (Mary Nell) of Fairhope; sister, Judy Beam Cox (Clay) of Fairhope; many other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of Mel’s...

Gerald Anderson

Gerald Anderson

Dec 2, 2015

Gerald Don Anderson, age 71, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Gerald is survived by his wife Donna Wolff Anderson of Fairhope; sons, Hunter Anderson (Sarah) and Brian Anderson (Eleni) all of Fairhope; grandson, John Anderson of Fairhope; brother, Bob Anderson (Bobbye) of Mobile; mother-in-law, Betty Joe Wolff of Fairhope; many other loving relatives and friends....

Ronnie Lee Reynolds

Ronnie Lee Reynolds

Dec 1, 2015

REYNOLDS FOLEY, AL Staff Sergeant Ronald Lee Reynolds age 45, a native of Morehead, Kentucky and a longtime resident of Foley, Al., passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves and Alabama National Guard. While in the US Army Reserves he participated in the Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm from December 1990...

Betty McDonald

Betty McDonald

Nov 25, 2015

MCDONALD FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA   Betty Long McDonald, Age 88, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 25.   She is survived by a daughter, Betty (James R.) Murchison of Fairhope, AL; a son, Butch (Barbie) Oliver of Mobile, AL; two step-daughters, Kim (Paul) Gully of Mobile, AL and Patricia (Buddy) Stanford of Mobile, AL;...

Betty McDonald

Betty McDonald

Nov 25, 2015

Betty Long McDonald--Born September 29, 1927. A native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, Al for many years died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Foley. She was a very special person who always looked for the good in others and loved her family and friends with a huge heart. Her outlook on life was...

Rita Catherine Coker

Rita Catherine Coker

Nov 25, 2015

DAPHNE Rita Catherine Coker, age 80, a life-long resident of Belforest, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Coker was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, and former owner, along with her late husband, of Whites Home and Auto and Coker Citrus Farm. She is preceded in death by her...

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr

Nov 25, 2015

Arthur Clarence Carlson, Jr., age 88, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Arthur is survived by his wife Renie of 67 years, of Fairhope; daughter, Sandra Carlson of Fairhope; sons, Arthur Carlson, III of Daphne, Gary Carlson of Pensacola, Ronald Carlson of Maxwelton, WV, Victor (Anka) Carlson of Daphne, and David (Linda) Carlson of Daphne; brothers,...

Jerri Sue Anglin

Jerri Sue Anglin

Nov 25, 2015

ANGLIN GULF SHORES, AL Jerri Sue Anglin, age 58, a native of Louisiana, and a resident of Gulf Shores for 15 years passed away,Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Jerri was the manager of Franco’s Italian restaurant in Orange Beach, AL., and a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include...

John "Jack" Stieber

John "Jack" Stieber

Nov 23, 2015

John “Jack” Diedrich Stieber, age 73, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. He was a graduate of Union College in Schenectady NY, earning a B.A. in Industrial Management. Jack was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fairhope and Theater 98 in Fairhope. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Diedrich Stieber and Margaret Gullette....

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