Obituaries

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

Gerald Harder

Gerald Harder

May 17, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” Harder, a resident of Mobile, AL formerly of Pontiac, IL. passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Jerry was born February 17, 1945 in Pontiac, IL,  the son of Roy and Ellen Harder. Jerry was a 25 year veteran of the United States Navy, and spent 20 years as a teacher before retirement. In retirement, he was a...

Richard E Schanbacher

Richard E Schanbacher

May 15, 2014

Richard E. Schanbacher, 81, of Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully on May 15, 2014. Rich was born in Hannibal, Missouri, to Corinne and Carl Schanbacher on December 8, 1932, the third of four sons. Following an idyllic childhood in Hannibal, he earned a BA in business from the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he was president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity....

Gladys Marie McKenzie

Gladys Marie McKenzie

May 14, 2014

MCKENZIE FOLEY, AL Gladys Marie McKenzie, age 83, a resident of Foley, AL , passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd McKenzie. She is survived by her sons; Mike (Nancy) McKenzie , Mark (Julie) McKenzie, grandchildren; Jennifer McKenzie Moseley, Jonathan McKenzie, Wesley McKenzie, Josh McKenzie, six great-grandchildren , and numerous nieces, nephews...

Norma S Davis

Norma S Davis

May 13, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL Norma S. Davis, age 95, a native of Wisconsin, and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away, Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter A. Davis.She is survived by her son Allen (Julie) Davis; grandchildren, Walter B. Davis and Rachel B. Davis; sister, Betty Homstad. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May...

Steve Henry Ferguson

Steve Henry Ferguson

May 12, 2014

Steve H. Ferguson (BeBop), a native of Mobile and longtime resident of Buffalo, NY, died on Monday, May 12, 2014 in Fairhope, AL. He was born May 5, 1949 to Britt Stallworth and Evelyn Ferguson. He is survived by his five uncles, Oscar Stallworth of Lansing, MI, Roy (Patsy) Stallworth, Wallace Blackmon of Mobile, AL, Arthur (Geraldine) Stallworth of Baton...

Frank Eugene Parker

Frank Eugene Parker

May 12, 2014

PARKER PERDIDO BEACH, AL Frank Eugene Parker, age79, a lifelong resident of Perdido Beach, AL passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Parker of Perdido Beach, AL, son, Ken (Diana) Parker of Clinton Township, MI, daughter Nancy (Dean) Ruby of Rochester Hills, MI, two grandsons, Josh (Marsha) Parker of Perdido Beach, AL , Ben...

Charles Cornelious Phillips

Charles Cornelious Phillips

May 12, 2014

PHILLIPS ORANGE BEACH, AL Charles C. Phillips,age 79 , born in Hattiesburg,MS,and a resident of Orange Beach, AL. passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollon and Arzella Phillips, and grandson, J. Gary Lee, Jr. He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Betty Barron Phillips; son, Jimmy Phillips, Morgan...

Lydia Corlew

Lydia Corlew

May 10, 2014

Lydia Jo Stotz Corlew passed away at her home in Fairhope, Alabama on May 10th, 2014. She was born May 3rd, 1942 in Cambridge, MA. Lydia grew up in Rochester, New York. She attended college at Western College for Women in Miami, Ohio receiving her degree in elementary education. Lydia taught 5th and 6th grades in the Pittsford Central School...

Mary Frances Whigham

Mary Frances Whigham

May 9, 2014

SPANISH FORT Mary Frances Whigham age 79, a native of Toxey and a resident of Spanish Fort, departed this life to be with her Lord on May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel W. Whigham; her parents, Douglas and Frances Jackson; her granddaughter, Kelly Amanda Warren and her brother, Douglas G. Jackson, Jr. Mary was...

Joseph Lincoln Parker

Joseph Lincoln Parker

May 8, 2014

PARKER DAPHNE Joseph Lincoln Parker, age 82, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Lincoln graduated from Fairhope High School in 1951 and served in the military from 1953 to 1954. He retired from Civil Service at Pensacola Naval Air Station after 35 years of service. He loved fishing and hunting. Mr....

Daniel Walton Gibson

Daniel Walton Gibson

May 8, 2014

DAPHNE Daniel Walton Gibson, age 68 a native of Troy and a resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Dan graduated from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, attended Troy University and graduated from Auburn with a degree in building construction. He spent most of his career with W. G. Yates Construction managing many multi-million dollar projects on...

Stella Parker Hendrix

Stella Parker Hendrix

May 7, 2014

SPANISH FORT Stella Parker Hendrix, age 85 a native of Brewton and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She retired from Escambia County Commissioner’s Office in Brewton and was an active member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church in Spanish Fort. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence A. Hendrix. Stella is survived by...

Robert Huber

Robert Huber

May 2, 2014

DAPHNE, AL. Robert Earl Huber, Age 80, born in Hamilton, OH and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was a Vietnam and Korean War veteran. Mr. Huber retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service. He  is preceded in death by his wife, DeLaine Huber. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah...

Robert Hasler Shine

Robert Hasler Shine

May 2, 2014

Robert Hasler Shine, of Fairhope, Alabama, died Friday May 2, 2014. He was born to the late Jeremiah Anthony Shine, son of an immigrant from County Cork Ireland, and Meta Katherine Brassell Shine on August 22nd 1933 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Montgomery Alabama. Bob grew up in Wetumpka on a horse farm and in keeping with the Shine tradition,...

William Dale Hodges

William Dale Hodges

May 2, 2014

  HODGESFOLEY, AL William Dale “Bill” Hodges passed away May 2, 2014 at the age of 70.Bill Hodges was born February 11, 1944, the only son of Royal M. Hodges and Marjorie Frances Moulton Hodges. He grew up in Biloxi roaming the woods and beaches exploring as a child. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1963,  a winning basketball and...

Danny Allen Strickland

Danny Allen Strickland

May 1, 2014

STRICKLAND FOLEY, AL   Danny Allen Strickland, age 67, a native of Red Bay, AL and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Strickland of Foley; children, Lisa Strickland of Foley, Jeff (Victoria) Strickland of Gulf Shores; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.   The family will...

Hannon Spotswood Hairston

Hannon Spotswood Hairston

Apr 26, 2014

DAPHNE, AL. Hannon Spotswood Hairston, Age 79, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Mr. Hairston graduated from McGill Institute and then attended Auburn University where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he worked a short time with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He...

Sue Wingate Oliver

Sue Wingate Oliver

Apr 26, 2014

OLIVER LILLIAN, AL     Sue Wingate Oliver, age 79, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014.   Sue graduated from Magnolia High School class of 1952, she was Homecoming Queen. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lillian. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend.   Preceded in death by her husband Durwood Oliver.   She is survived...

James "Walter" Childress

James "Walter" Childress

Apr 24, 2014

BARNWELL  James Walter Childress, age 74, a lifelong resident of Barnwell, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014.  Walter was preceded in death by his parents, John Rix and Jessie Kate Childress; brother, John Childress; and sister, Peggy Nelson Childress.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce Childress of Barnwell; Daughters, Marilyn A. Hicks of Barnwell, Saralyn R. Barid of...

Margree Luverta Woods

Margree Luverta Woods

Apr 24, 2014

FAIRHOPE, AL  Margree Luverta Woods, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert V. Ayres, Jr. and granddaughter, Sheila Souders.  She is survived by her husband Wendell Woods of Fairhope; daughters, Sherry (Robert) Souders of Fairhope and Dianne Petermann of Fairhope; sons, Jon (Donna) Ayres of...

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