Obituaries

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

Betty Hodge Lowe

Betty Hodge Lowe

May 22, 2015

LILLIAN, ALBetty Hodge Lowe, age 84, a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015.Mrs. Lowe was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lillian and Lillian Lodge No 925 Support Group.She is survived by her husband, Vernon Lowe;daughter, Cheryl (Russell) Dempsey;grandchildren, David (Melissa) Dempsey, Kim (D. J.) Frank;great grandchildren, Teah...

Della Mae Blount

Della Mae Blount

May 20, 2015

SPANISH FORT Della Mae Blount, age 86, a native of Isola, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort fell asleep and woke in the arms of Jesus Christ, Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Blount; son William D. Blount and grandson, Roy L. Blount, Jr. and Eual Long. Mrs. Della is survived...

Lucille Shiver

Lucille Shiver

May 20, 2015

SHIVER ROBERTSDALE, AL Lucille “Butch” Johnson Shiver, age 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Butch, as known to all her friends and family grew up in Pensacola, FL. but spent the last part of her life in Robertsdale, AL. She retired from Monsanto but her main passion was training and showing national...

Greg Randall Frost

Greg Randall Frost

May 18, 2015

FROST FOLEY, AL Greg Randall Frost, age 55, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. Preceded in death by his father Adrian C. Frost. Survivors include his mother, Pauline P. Frost, children, Mitzi Frost, Christopher Vincent , J. C. Hamburg, brother, Stephen C.(Ada) Frost, sisters, LaDonna Mund, Deanna (Todd) Jacob, Special Friend, Judy Hamburg , aunts,...

Alan James Stapel

Alan James Stapel

May 17, 2015

STAPEL FOLEY, AL Alan James Stapel, age 71, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Chris Stapel of Foley; Son, Scott (Samantha) Stapel of Mt. Juliet, TN; Grandson, Blake Stapel of Mt. Juliet, TN; Nieces, Karen White of Hartsell, AL, Lisa (Don) Boger of Athens, AL, Lynn (Bernie) Sparks of...

Jack Douglas Reid

Jack Douglas Reid

May 17, 2015

DAPHNE Jack Douglas Reid, age 83, a native of Columbus, OH and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Jack was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp, he retired from Ohio Bell, was avidly involved with motorcycles, he enjoyed card playing. Jack was an avid "Waylon Jennings" music fan and enjoyed bird watching. He...

Michael John Malinowski

Michael John Malinowski

May 17, 2015

DAPHNE, AL Michael John Malinowski, age 68, a native of Perth Amboy, NJ, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2015. Michael was retired from Ciba Chemicals (Island Star), and the U. S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service. Mr. Malinowski was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernadine Malinowski and sister, Linda...

Mary Claudia McInnis Key

Mary Claudia McInnis Key

May 16, 2015

SPANISH FORT In Loving Memory On Saturday, May 16, 2015 Mary Claudia McInnis Key, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Spanish Fort, AL surrounded by family. After having fought through a lengthy illness, Mary can now rest in peace knowing this is not the end, but the beginning. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert C. Key, her...

Alice Lazzari Simms

Alice Lazzari Simms

May 16, 2015

SIMMS Alice Lazzari Simms, Age 88, a lifelong resident of Belforest, AL passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy James Simms, Sr. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Simms (Greg) Stringfellow of Mobile, AL, Martha Allegri of Fairhope, AL and Jacqueline ( Patrick) Puckett of Daphne,...

William "Bill" LaCoste

William "Bill" LaCoste

May 15, 2015

William (Bill) John LaCoste, 69, of Foley, AL passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2015. He was born in Mobile, AL to Harold and Faustina LaCoste and was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Wanda of Foley, AL, sister Roberta (Leroy) Weeks, Magnolia Springs, brother Hal LaCoste, sons William (Rhonda) John LaCoste Jr...

Raymond Wolchina

Raymond Wolchina

May 13, 2015

Raymond Joseph Wolchina, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Melinda; children, Ashley Wolchina Allison (Sean) and Joe Wolchina (Dianna), Mike & Windy Russell; grandchildren, Ciara and Thomas Allison, Drew, Courtney, and Gavin Wolchina, Collin and Adison Russell; brother, Kenny Wolchina (Jean). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 19,...

Alexina D. Ollinger

Alexina D. Ollinger

May 9, 2015

Alexina D. Ollinger Alexina Genevieve Dooley Ollinger, a lifelong resident of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, lovingly known as "Lex," passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Matthew Dooley and Agnes Mary Zimlich Dooley. She is survived by her three children, Thomas Potter Ollinger, Jr. (Mechell), Christina Ollinger Neely (Tom), and Rebecca Anne Ollinger;...

Dr. George Lassett

Dr. George Lassett

May 8, 2015

Dr. George Walton Lassett, age 89, of Fairhope, AL, died Friday, May 8, 2015. He was born October 9, 1925 in Citronelle, AL. George received a BA and MA from Mississippi College, Masters in Theology from NOBTS, and honorary doctorate from Yellowstone Baptist College. He pastored churches in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. He held numerous interim pastorates in Baldwin...

Willie "Billy" Wesley Smith

Willie "Billy" Wesley Smith

May 8, 2015

Willie “Billy” Wesley Smith, age 77, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Smith of Spanish Fort; daughters, Deborah Smith of Spanish Fort, Delores (Curt) Hempfleng of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Monica Machado, Allen Hempfleng; great granddaughter, Alaynna Machado; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.The family will receive...

Amy Grace Guindon

Amy Grace Guindon

May 8, 2015

Amy Grace Guindon, age 84, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015. She was the owner/operator of Guindon’s Country Kitchen in Fairhope. She was a local leader of 4-H club for many years, also a leader of Fairhope Homemaker’s Club, and a member of Fairhope Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Georgia Sue Mons

Georgia Sue Mons

May 7, 2015

Georgia Sue Mons, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Mons III of Fairhope; sons, Robert A Mons IV (Judy) of Bay Minette; Bradley N. Mons (Lisa) of Fairhope and Timothy L. Mons (Kimberly) of Fairhope; grandchildren, Robert A. Mons V, Michael A. Mons, Jasmine Mons,...

Katherine Nolte

Katherine Nolte

May 7, 2015

Katherine Davis Nolte, age 73, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Lee Nolte. Katherine is survived by her husband Fred Nolte, since October 11, 1958; children, Debbie Hall (Martin Garelick), Linda Berga (late Joe Berga), Fred Nolte, Jr., Lisa Hodges, Denise Brannon (Dave Hurlbert), Kenny Hall, and...

Eugenia "Genie" Summerlin

Eugenia "Genie" Summerlin

May 5, 2015

Stella Eugenia “Genie” Summerlin, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 05, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Summerlin. She is survived by her children, Gail Clements (George) of Montgomery, AL, Bob Summerlin (Alice) of Anniston, AL, Lanie Chapman (Charles) of Dothan, AL, and Ken Summerlin (Julia) of Fairhope, AL; ten grandchildren...

Rene'e Weston Bass

Rene'e Weston Bass

May 5, 2015

Rene’e Weston Bass, age 53, a resident of Fairhope, AL, born October 30, 1961, passed away, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. She is survived by her children, Kevin Hempfleng II of Fairhope and Jessica Hempfleng of Spanish Fort; grandchildren, Halie and Cheyenne Hempfleng, Christian Scriba, Dezaray and Victoria Richey; parents, Ray and Rosie Weston of Fairhope; sister, Roxana Weston Greggs of...

Evelyn C Pugh

Evelyn C Pugh

May 4, 2015

Evelyn C. Pugh, age 91, was baptized into the Kingdom of God on October 23, 1967 and the early morning of May 4, 2015 God sent his angels to bring her home. Mrs. Pugh was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Tyre “Buck” Pugh, Sr.; two great grandsons, Lanny George Confer III and infant Adam Keith Brown....