Obituaries

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

Nancye Kay Hall Dick

Nancye Kay Hall Dick

Oct 3, 2013

FAIRHOPE Nancye Kay Hall Dick, age 62, a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, October 03, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Mike Dick of Fairhope; sons, Mike “Joel” (Cathy) Odom of Austin, TX, Justin “Boog” (Lori) Quinley of Fairhope; daughter, Kim Quinley (Tony) Hollan of Fairhope; grandchildren, Samantha Hollan, Blake Quinley, Tyler Bishop, Dalton Hollan, Sierra Hollan,...

Gerald Charles Portier

Gerald Charles Portier

Oct 3, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Gerald Charles Portier, age 78, a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, October 03, 2013. Gerry was the son of Abdon Walter and Elizabeth Marie Ledet Portier. Mr. Portier graduated from Thibodaux College High School in 1952 and subsequently from Louisiana State University in 1956. He served in the United States...

Anna Johnson

Anna Johnson

Oct 3, 2013

JOHNSON FOLEY Anna Childers Phalen Johnson , age 98, of Lansing, WV formerly of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 . Born February 17, 1915, Anna was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Foley, AL. Preceded in death by her parents Ottmer and Edna Childers, husband Wirt H. Johnson, Elmo J. Phalen husband of previous marriage,...

Thomas Brooks Conway

Thomas Brooks Conway

Oct 1, 2013

CONWAY GULF SHORES, AL. Thomas Brooks Conway, Age 60, a resident of Gulf Shores since 1991 passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at a local hospital. Tom was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn and Tom Conway. Tom is survived by his sister, Toni Putnam and brother-in-law, Grady Putnam...

Col. Jerry G. Henderson (Ret)

Col. Jerry G. Henderson (Ret)

Sep 30, 2013

Col. Jerry G. Henderson, USMC (Ret) July 23, 1940 – September 30, 2013 Jerry Henderson, age 73, went home to be with Jesus on September 30, 2013. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and cousin. Jerry was born on July 23, 1940 in Williford, Arkansas. He grew up in various parts of Missouri and attended Northeast Missouri State...

Nell Newman Hill

Nell Newman Hill

Sep 28, 2013

HILL ORANGE BEACH Nell Newman Hill, age 79, a native of Georgia and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away September 28, 2013 Nell was a true Angel on this earth, born in Bleckley County, Georgia, on April 22, 1934. She was the younger daughter of the late Willie Vinton Newman and Dorothy Mildred Burns. She graduated from Glynn...

Hershel W. Whigham

Hershel W. Whigham

Sep 26, 2013

DAPHNE Hershel W. Whigham , age 84, departed this life to be with his Lord on September 26, 2013. Hershel was a member of the Saraland United Methodist Church for 28 years and a member of the Spanish Fort United Methodist Church since 1993. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in Gilbertown, AL. He retired from the State...

Edwin Coit Grissom

Edwin Coit Grissom

Sep 23, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Edwin C. Grissom, age 88, resident of Fairhope, AL, born in Etowah, TN, grew up in Birmingham, former resident of Atlanta, passed away, Monday, September 23, 2013. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Grissom retired from Dennison Manufacturing Company with 30 years of service. Edwin was preceded in death by his only son, Edwin Coit Grissom,...

Jerry Wayne Elrod

Jerry Wayne Elrod

Sep 19, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Jerry Wayne Elrod, Age 65, A native of Birmingham, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Elrod of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Shannon Elrod of Birmingham, AL; three step-sons, Melvin Daniel Wilson, Jamie Edward...

Vera Peacock

Vera Peacock

Sep 18, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Vera Peacock, age 94, a resident of Wheeling IL, passed away September 18, 2013 following a sudden illness. Vera was born in Mobile, AL on October 14, 1918 and spent her life there until she married Richard J. Peacock on July 11, 1941. They made their home on Long Island NY where they raised a family. Vera enjoyed...

Cecil Wesley Hurley

Cecil Wesley Hurley

Sep 17, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Cecil Wesley Hurley, age 84, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL died peacefully at home, Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Cecil was a retired U.S. Air Force SMSgt with over 20 years of active service. He then retired as a teacher from Baldwin County Board of Education. Cecil called square dancing for 38 years...

Carlin Alexis Davis

Carlin Alexis Davis

Sep 17, 2013

BAY MINETTE  Carlin Alexis Davis, age 12, a resident of Bay Minette, passed away, at home with her family, Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Carlin was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Barbara and Ray Davis; paternal great grandparents, Joe and Tootsie Davis, Leslie and Syble Bryars; maternal great grandparents, O. C. “Tuffy” and Nell Waters, Allen and Laine Valine. ...

Whitney Hernandez

Whitney Hernandez

Sep 16, 2013

HERNANDEZ LILLIAN, AL. Whitney Antoine Hernandez, age 85, native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Lillian, AL for 43years passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. He served 21 years in the United States Air Force as a Air Craft Electrician. After retiring he then took a position at the Navy Base in Pensacola at the Navel Re-work Facility for...

James "Jim" Dywane Nabors

James "Jim" Dywane Nabors

Sep 14, 2013

SPANISH FORT  James Dywane “Jim” Nabors, age 45, a native of Illinois and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013.  Jim was a loving husband and father.  He could always make people laugh.  Jim was a Past Master of the Spanish Fort Masonic Lodge #916.  He was a friend to many and loved by all.  He...

Beatrice Engstrom Steele

Beatrice Engstrom Steele

Sep 11, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Beatrice E. Steele, age 90, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Ira N. Steele; grandson, David Louis Cohen; and sister, Evelyn M. Caldwell. She is survived by daughters, Kathryn Steele Wiles (Louis) and Andrea Steele Rhodes (Jim) all of...

Katherine Thompson

Katherine Thompson

Sep 9, 2013

THOMPSON FOLEY Katherine Heubach Thompson, age 92, a resident of Foley, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin John Thompson and a son Tommy Thompson . Mrs. Thompson is survived by her daughter , Martha Kay Jackson and a son Mark (Jo) Thompson both of Foley, AL, five grandchildren; Rob Jackson, Katherine...

Rebecca Nelson Barry

Rebecca Nelson Barry

Sep 9, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Rebecca Nelson Barry, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away, Monday, September 9, 2013. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Barry. She is survived by her Mother, Annie B. Nelson; son, Robert Barry, Jr. (Deborah) of Fairhope, daughter, Rebecca Barry of Fairhope; grandchildren, Drew Barry (Andrea), Josh Barry, Brittany Barry, Morgan Barry; great...

Paul David "Pete" Penry, Sr.

Paul David "Pete" Penry, Sr.

Sep 5, 2013

DAPHNE        Paul David “Pete” Penry, Sr., age 70, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 Pete was an active and devoted member of Belforest Christian Church.   He proudly served 31 years in the US Air Force Reserve, and retired from Chevron U.S.A. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion M. Penry, his son, Jason, his father Fredrick Penry and...

Zachary "Zack" Wayne Gatlin, Jr.

Zachary "Zack" Wayne Gatlin, Jr.

Sep 4, 2013

DAPHNE, AL.  Zachary Wayne “Zack” Gatlin, Jr., Age 32, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.  Zack attended Daphne High School and St. Stanislaus Catholic Boarding School, Bay St. Louis, MS. He was currently pursuing a career in Culinary Arts. After graduation from high school, Zack joined the Navy and served in the naval...

Stanley Willard Walker

Stanley Willard Walker

Sep 3, 2013

FOLEY, AL Stanley Willard Walker, age 76, a native of Satsuma, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away, Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Stanley was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Rene Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Walker of 56 years; sons, Stan Willard Walker II (Brandy) of Fairhope, and Matt Ford Walker of Houston,...

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