Obituaries

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

Betty Webb Rayborn

Betty Webb Rayborn

Sep 1, 2013

RAYBORNMAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALBetty Webb Rayborn, age 86, resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. Betty loved to garden and fish in her free time. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Jackson Webb. She is survived by her former husband, Cecil Rayborn of Magnolia Springs; a daughter, Carolyn (Ken) Cramton of Fairhope;  sister, Cora...

John Kelly Groseclose, Sr.

John Kelly Groseclose, Sr.

Sep 1, 2013

GROSECLOSE John Kelly Groseclose, Sr., 81, of Spanish Fort, AL., died Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Westminster Village. He was born October 1, 1931 in Christiansburg, VA. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Connelly Groseclose, of Spanish Fort, AL.; a daughter, Catherine Groseclose of Salt Lake City, UT.; and a son, John Kelly Groseclose, Jr. of...

Terry D Pearson

Terry D Pearson

Aug 30, 2013

Terry D. Pearson, fondly known as “RaceCar”, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, died suddenly on August 30, 2013, after a brief illness. Terry was born to Elaine and Speed Pearson on March 5, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Upon moving to Fairhope, Alabama, from Rapid City, South Dakota, Terry and Bob Bendik, native of Fairhope and long-time friend, opened what became...

Christina Armstead Ward

Christina Armstead Ward

Aug 29, 2013

DAPHNE Christina Armstead Ward, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Al., passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. She is survived by her son, Matt R. Ward, IV; daughter, Valencia W. Rainey; granddaughters, Chanel N. Fields, Shayla L. Rainey, Tiffani N. Kimball; grandson, Courtney B. (Monica) Fields; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary A. Munnerlyn; brother, Matthew (Maldotha) Malone; goddaughters, Erika Y. Ford,...

Anna Fletcher Bastable

Anna Fletcher Bastable

Aug 28, 2013

FOLEY, AL. Anna Fletcher Welker Bastable, age 97, a native of Shiloh, TN and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann (Joe) Gill of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Ryan Gill (Darla) of St. Clairsville, OH, Christy Gill of Foley, and Tyler Gill (Cecily) of Foley; and 5 great grandchildren....

Dorine D Sturdivant

Dorine D Sturdivant

Aug 24, 2013

DAPHNE, AL. Dorine D. Sturdivant, Age 92, born in Tillatoba, MS., and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at a local health care facility. She was an active member of Eastern Shore Church of Christ. Mrs. Sturdivant is preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Sturdivant, Sr. She is survived by two sons,...

Dixie Fortis

Dixie Fortis

Aug 22, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL On August 22, at 3:15 a.m., Dixie Fortis, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Jerry; her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Nancy Buyan; her niece, Jane Tuthill and her family; her stepchildren, Cherie Fortis and Callin Fortis; and her cat Babe. Dixie and Jerry moved into their Fairhope home on the...

Sue Ellen Liscomb

Sue Ellen Liscomb

Aug 21, 2013

LISCOMB GULF SHORES Sue Ellen Liscomb, age 71, a native of Sandford,ME and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Wednesday,August 21, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Duaine Liscomb of Gulf Shores; Sons, James (Kathy) Liscomb of Kennebunkport, ME, Christopher Liscomb of Gulf Shores, Russell (Diane) Liscomb of Catersville, GA; grandsons, Peyton and Cody...

Louise Miller Reece

Louise Miller Reece

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE Louise Miller Reece, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She is survived by her son John H. Reece of Fairhope; one grandson, John Christopher Reece; one granddaughter, Molly Parker Reece; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 10:00am....

George Marvin Miller

George Marvin Miller

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE George M. Miller, age 85, a native of Baldwin County who grew up in Bon Secour, AL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired Chief Inspector from the U.S. Customs Service with 26 years in service and also worked for GM&O Railroad for 11 years. He...

Justin Watson, Jr.

Justin Watson, Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Infant, Justin Lee Watson, Jr. Our precious angel went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August, 20, 2013. He is survived by his mother and father, Justin Lee and Brandi Michelle (Whisenant) Watson; siblings, Melody, Johnathan, Ella Grace, and Jesse; grandparents, Larry and Lois Cooper of Spanish Fort, AL, Gary and Deborah Morgan of Southside, AL, Lehman...

Barbara E Meeker

Barbara E Meeker

Aug 18, 2013

SUMMERDALE Barbara E. Meeker, age 87, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Church of Foley, Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00pm until the service time. Interment will follow in Miller Memorial Cemetery on Fort Morgan. ARRANGEMENTS...

Kathleen Bernice Akers

Kathleen Bernice Akers

Aug 18, 2013

Kathleen Bernice Akers, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Greg) Hines of Orange Beach; Sister, Lillian Broughton of Fairhope; Daughter-in-law, Diane Akers of Fairhope; Two grandsons, Danny “D. J.” and Shaun Akers; One granddaughter, Rachel Hines; Two great grandchildren; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The...

Ronald Wayne Rogers

Ronald Wayne Rogers

Aug 17, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL Ronald W. Rogers died quietly in his Fairhope home August 17. He was 69. Dr. Rogers’ life was devoted to social justice and change, beginning with his voter registration work in Mississippi, where thankfully a nearly successful attempt on his life was interrupted. Since then, his prolific research as a social psychologist (over 100 articles, convention papers, book...

Harry Louis Boback, Sr.

Harry Louis Boback, Sr.

Aug 17, 2013

BOBACK, SR. FAIRHOPE Harry Louis Boback, Sr. age 88, a native of Erie, Pa and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Fairhope, AL. He was the longest serving member of the PIAA with over 60 years of service as a basketball and football official.  Harry was a US Navy veteran, and a longtime...

Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. (ret. Lt. Col. USAF

Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. (ret. Lt. Col. USAF

Aug 13, 2013

SPANISH FORT Leroy Robert Goff, Jr. age 92, a native of Camilla, GA. and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He is a retired Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force who served in WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam. He was a member of Camilla United Methodist Church.  Mr. Goff is survived by...

Mary Potter Blair

Mary Potter Blair

Aug 11, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Mary Potter Blair, age 58, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Terry Blair; sons Ray Blair (Angela) of Summerdale, AL, James Blair (Jen) of Worcester, MA; Mother, Flo Potter of Fairhope; brothers, Joey Potter of Atlanta, GA, Mitchell Potter (Keiko) of Pensacola, FL.,...

Sharon Mae Parke

Sharon Mae Parke

Aug 11, 2013

PARKE FOLEY, AL Sharon Mae Parke, age 68, a native of Minnesota and a resident of Foley passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Mrs. Parke was the Owner and Operator of Parke Place Jewelry in Foley, AL. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Wayne Parke , daughter; Paula Parke, two grandchildren; Charlie and Alex Parke all of...

Virginia "Bobbie" Glover Rodgers

Virginia "Bobbie" Glover Rodgers

Aug 11, 2013

DAPHNE Virginia “Bobbie” W. Glover Rodgers, age 85, a native of Stateline, MS, a former resident of Mobile and Gulf Shores, and a current resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glover. She is survived by her children, Jenny (Bill) Seward of Lucedale, MS., Charlene (Charlie) King of Brierfield,...

Robert Warren Wayne

Robert Warren Wayne

Aug 9, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL. Robert Warren Wayne, Age 79, born in North Carolina and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on August 9, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Windi Wayne of Fairhope; two sons, Robert Wayne (Anja) of Vicksburg, MS. and Larry Wayne (Camilla) of Fairhope, AL.; two stepsons, Logan Watley (Michelle) of Fort Stewart, GA....

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