Obituaries

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

E. Geoffrey Jeffreys

E. Geoffrey Jeffreys

Sep 12, 2015

E. Geoffrey Jeffreys, age 89, born in Manhattan, NY and a longtime resident of Mobile and Daphne, Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. Mr. Jeffreys earned a geological engineer degree from the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, in 1951 and was a self-employed petroleum consultant.  Geoff was a combat veteran of WWII, a Mason, Shriner and Comic...

Richard Huggins

Richard Huggins

Sep 11, 2015

SPANISH FORTRichard Huggins, age 85, a native of Perry, FL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, died Friday, September 11, 2015.Mr. Huggins attended the University of Florida and graduated with an Engineering Degree. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War. Richard retired from the Corps of Engineers for 35 years.He is survived by his wife, Jo Huggins;two...

Michael Henry Wallace

Michael Henry Wallace

Sep 11, 2015

Michael Henry Wallace, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2015. He was born in Northridge, CA on June 17, 1965. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army after high school from 1984 – 1988. Married on May 28, 1988 in Murfreesboro, TN to Juliene...

Jimmy Edward Havranek

Jimmy Edward Havranek

Sep 8, 2015

Jimmy Edward Havranek, age 80, born and raised in Fairhope and a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Jimmy was a US Marine Corp veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and farmed his whole life in South Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Annie Havranek and a son, David Havranek. He...

Robb Alex Pilgrim

Robb Alex Pilgrim

Sep 7, 2015

PILGRIM ELBERTA Robby A. Pilgrim, age 59, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Cheryl Riebe Pilgrim of Elberta, AL., son; Kyle Pilgrim of Tuscaloosa, AL., sisters; Cheryl (Jimmy) Jantz, Jocelyn Riebe , brother; Allen Pilgrim all of Elberta, AL. Funeral service will be held from St. Mark’s Lutheran...

Deborah Faison

Deborah Faison

Sep 6, 2015

FAISON DAPHNE, ALABAMA Deborah Lynn Faison, Age 64, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was a Registered Nurse. Survivors include her husband, Larry Faison; one daughter, Tiffany (Philip) Durant; one son, Andin (Brittany) Faison all of Daphne, AL; brothers and sisters, Edmond Smith of Atlanta, GA, Marcia Burnett...

Thomas Norton, Jr.

Thomas Norton, Jr.

Sep 5, 2015

NORTON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA   Thomas Berry Norton, Jr., Age 69, a native of York , AL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015.   He was a U.S. Marine veteran, served in the Viet Nam War, was a member of the Thomas B. Norton Library Board, and previously  served as Baldwin County’s District Attorney...

Ella Gene Hyler

Ella Gene Hyler

Sep 4, 2015

HYLERFOLEY, ALABAMAElla Gene (Jean) Hyler, born May 1, 1928, was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2015.  She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 69 years, Elmer O. Hyler; her children, James Elmer Hyler, M.D., Janice H. Ballensinger, Janelle H....

Louise Bender

Louise Bender

Sep 4, 2015

BENDER ELBERTA, ALABAMA   Louise Augustine Bender, Age 89  , a lifelong resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015.   Mrs. Bender was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and a lifelong member of the VFW Kichler-Pippen Post 5658.   She is survived by four daughters, Emilie (Bill) Gahnstrom of Topeka, KS, Katherine Suggs of Huntersville,N.C, Martha (Larry)...

Marjorie Laurendine

Marjorie Laurendine

Sep 3, 2015

  LAURENDINE FOLEY, ALABAMA   Marjorie Elizabeth Laurendine, Age 84,  a lifelong residence of Foley, AL passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Laurendine; her parents, Edward and Catherine Weeks.   Survivors include her daughter, Virginia “Ginny” Laurendine; her son, Craig Laurendine both of Foley, AL; one sister, Philomena Williams of Cocoa, FL; nieces,...

Brett Thomson Ledbetter

Brett Thomson Ledbetter

Sep 2, 2015

Brett Thomson Ledbetter, 44, of Foley Alabama, was lost suddenly to heart failure on September 2, 2015. Brett was born on January 15, 1971 in Bradenton, Florida. After graduating from Gulf Breeze High School in 1989, he attended Auburn University. Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Brett was a devoted Auburn football fan and gracious Hotel Manager...

Mabel Chandler Wilson

Mabel Chandler Wilson

Aug 30, 2015

DAPHNE Mabel Chandler Wilson, age 89, a native of Daphne, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mabel is survived by her children, Sharron Aubrey of Prattville, Rhonda (Pete) Brantley of Daphne, Greg Chandler of Robertsdale, Hanz C. (Oksana) Chandler of Edinburg, TX, Shayne (Melissa) Chandler of...

Hollis Bower McDonald

Hollis Bower McDonald

Aug 29, 2015

FAIRHOPE Hollis Bower McDonald of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 29, 2015. Hollis spent her childhood in Florence, Alabama. She received in 1964 a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Hollis was a loving mother to her children in Newport, Arkansas. She settled in Fairhope in 1997. Hollis opened the ladies apparel and jewelry store...

Winston "Lefty" Buzbee

Winston "Lefty" Buzbee

Aug 29, 2015

FOLEY, AL Winston “Lefty” Buzbee, age 74, a native of Satsuma, AL and a resident of Foley, AL for 34 years, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Mr. Buzbee was a commercial fisherman and was the Captain of the Patti Leigh for many years. Winston was preceded in death by his biological parents, his foster father, 3 brothers and 2...

Betty Elsie Willis

Betty Elsie Willis

Aug 28, 2015

WILLIS ELBERTA Betty Elsie Willis, age 81, a native of Texas, and a resident of Elberta, passed away, August 28, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and sister. Preceded in death by her mother; Nellie Fode, father; William Harvey Taylor, husband; Bruce Willis, Jr., son; Bruce Willis III, best friend; Arthur Nichols, sisters; Ruth Jones, Alma Williams,...

Carol Sue Carr

Carol Sue Carr

Aug 28, 2015

DAPHNE, ALABAMA Carol Sue Carr, Age 73, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Wallace E. Carr of Daphne, AL; two daughters, Kelly McKibbon of Fairhope, AL and Karen (Gary) Baggett of Chelsea, AL; one son, Robert (Sheila) McKibbon...

William Earl Husband

William Earl Husband

Aug 27, 2015

DAPHNE William Earl Husband, age 79, a native of Walker County and a resident of Daphne, Passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, William K. And Esther Turner Husband; brothers, Edward Husband and Howard Husband. William is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nell Husband; son, Micah (Heather) Husband;...

Debra "Debbie" Glaser Lane

Debra "Debbie" Glaser Lane

Aug 26, 2015

SPANISH FORT Debra “Debbie” Glaser Lane, a native of Livonia, Louisiana and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Anderson Memorial Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the age of 60. Debbie loved life and lived every day to the fullest. She never met a stranger. Debbie loved spending time at their hunting...

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram

Aug 26, 2015

Jeffrey Wayne Ingram, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, died August 26, 2015 in his home in the presence of his family. Jeff was born September 9, 1956 in Atlanta Georgia to Bobby and Ann Ingram. Jeff earned a B.S. in forestry from Auburn University and an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. He later accepted a call into Christian...

Patricia Kane Bloch

Patricia Kane Bloch

Aug 26, 2015

BLOCH ELBERTA Patricia “Pat” Kane Bloch, age 73, a native of Baldwin County and a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Thursday, August 26, 2015. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all that knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary Kane, granddaughter; Brittany Gilbert and a sister...