Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Donald Nathaniel Leathers
Feb 15, 2014
LEATHERS WIND LAKE, WI Donald N. Leathers, age 74, of Wind Lake, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 while wintering in Gulf Shores, AL with his beloved wife Betty Cox-Leathers. Born in Bath, MI, he spent most of his life living in the Milwaukee area. Don was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, uncle and friend to...
Valerie Eleanor Sinyard
Feb 15, 2014
SINYARD ELBERTA, AL Valerie Eleanor Sinyard, age 87, a native of England and a resident of Elberta, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. Mrs. Sinyard was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Cleston Samuel Sinyard, son Avron Sinyard, and a grandson, Charles “Chuckie” Sinyard. Survivors include her daughters Kathryn Leiterman and Dorothy Riebe both of Elberta, AL...
Jonathan Nicholas Etheridge, Jr.
Feb 15, 2014
ETHERIDGE SPANISH FORT, AL Jonathan Nicholas “Nick” Etheridge, Jr., age 88, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Spanish Fort. He was a native of Wawbeek, AL, former resident of Atmore and a resident of Spanish Fort. Nick was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. He retired from L & N (CSX) Railroad after 44 years...
Audie Waters
Feb 14, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL Audie Waters, age 91, a native of Burnt Corn, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Mr. Audie Waters was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Fairhope Rotary Club. He served as Vice President of the Fairhope Chamber of Commerce and a member of its Board of Directors for 17 years;he...
Dale Francis Stevens
Feb 14, 2014
STEVENS FOLEY, AL Dale Francis Stevens, age 89, a native of Rolla, MO and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Mr. Stevens retired in 1982 , from Mid-Continent Mapping Center, after 37 years of Federal service. Dale’s Federal service began with the United States Marine Corps, 1943-46, and was resumed in a civilian capacity, when...
Harold "Duke" Edward Joyner
Feb 14, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL Harold E. “Duke” Joyner was born on May 12, 1948 in Mobile, AL to John E. Joyner Jr. and Rose M. Lucassen. He died on Friday, February 14, 2014 at the age of 65. He was a lifelong resident of Fairhope, with the exception of time spent in the military. Duke graduated from McGill Institute in 1966 and...
Curley Wilson Moye
Feb 12, 2014
MOYE BON SECOUR, AL Curley Wilson Moye, age 69, a resident of Bon Secour, AL passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Survivors include his wife , Diane Moye of Bon Secour; daughter, Angela Evans of Brewton ; one granddaughter Kimberly Ann Evans of Brewton; three brothers, D. T. Moye of Frisco City, Alton Moye of Foley and Larry Moye of...
Christina Marie Keller
Feb 11, 2014
FAIRHOPE Christina “Tina” Marie Hinote Keller, age 45, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Keller; daughters, Kacey Davis, Brittany Keller; sons, George and Austin Keller; grandchildren, Kierstyn Davis, Aubrie and Jace Keller; sister, Sissy (Randy) Jones; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at...
Bernadine Koch Ezell
Feb 11, 2014
FAIRHOPE Bernadine Koch Ezell, age 82, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Melton “Pat” Ezell. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Ramage (Joe) of Loxley; son, Melton Ezell II of Fairhope; sister, Ruth Garrett (Joe) of Fairhope; brothers, Victor Koch, of Fairhope and Dean Koch (Carolyn)...
Charles Edward Hammond
Feb 11, 2014
Charles Edward Hammond, age, 57, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He graduated from the University of Alabama…”Roll Tide Roll”. He was the proud owner of C. Hammond Distributing, serving as an independent distributor for Flowers Baking Company for over 10 years. He was a hardworking man, and a man...
Helen MONEY
Feb 8, 2014
MONEY SPANISH FORT, AL. Helen Money, Age 78, born in Andalusia, AL, a former resident of Foley passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Spanish Fort, AL. She retired from Fulton County Board of Education . She also served as principal of Central Park Elementary in East Point, GA. She is survived by her husband Bill Money. They would...
Mary Margaret Kelliher
Feb 2, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Margaret Kelliher, age 82, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dan Kelliher, of Fairhope; sons, Daniel Kelliher, Jr. and Patrick Kelliher, both of San Francisco, CA; brothers, Thomas P. Ollinger of Point Clear, AL, William Ollinger of...
Charles Phelps Forrest, Sr.
Feb 2, 2014
SPANISH FORT, AL Charles Phelps Forrest, Sr., age 90, native of Drew, MS and resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. Charles was preceded in death by a son, Bill Forrest. He is survived by his wife, Diana C. Forrest of Spanish Fort; five children, Danny Forrest of Houston, TX Chuck Forrest, Jr. of Orange Beach, Mary...
Joseph Lochirco
Feb 2, 2014
Joseph David Lochirco, age 69, a native of Gloucester, MA and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Melba Lochirco; their children, David Lochirco, Darlene Lochirco, Joey Lochirco, Tonya Lochirco, all of Daphne, AL, Tammy (Robbie) Comalander, of Fairhope; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Marsha (Paul)...
Richard Lee McGill
Jan 31, 2014
MCGILL SILVERHILL, AL. Richard Lee McGill, Age 77, born in Missouri and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Yorktown. Mr. McGill was also an active member of Fairhope Christian Church. Mr. McGill is survived by his wife,...
Norma Ruth Rininger
Jan 31, 2014
RININGER FOLEY, AL Norma Ruth Rininger, age 83, native of Cleveland, OH and resident of Foley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Friday, January 31, 2014. Norma was a member of the Swift Presbyterian Church, Foley Lions Club, Friends of the Library, South Baldwin C.O.C. and the YMCA. She was a former...
Julian "Hulio" DeLaGarza
Jan 29, 2014
SUMMERDALE, AL. Julian “Hulio” DeLaGarza, Age 54, born in Marlow, AL and a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at a local hospital. He is survived by three daughters, Theresa Martin of Silverhill, AL, Melinda DeLaGarza of Fairhope, AL and Sandy DeLaGarza of Foley, AL; three sons, Joseph DeLaGarza of Foley, AL, Mickey DeLaGarza of...
William Jesse Isbell
Jan 28, 2014
FAIRHOPE, AL William Jesse Isbell, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was a WWII Veteran in the U.S. Navy and served on the Batfish Submarine and looked forward to the Batfish Vets reunion in Oklahoma. William is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Florence Isbell, and his loving sister,...
Kevin Franklin Jones
Jan 28, 2014
SPANISH FORT Kevin Franklin Jones, age 52, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. Kevin was born in San Diego, California on June 9, 1961 to Dr. Franklin and Patricia Jones. He was employed by Algae Systems Inc. and his passion for the environment and knowledge was immeasurable. He...
Mary Ida Stowe Shannon
Jan 28, 2014
FOLEY, AL. Mary Ida Henderson Stowe Shannon of Foley, AL, formerly of Plainview, TX, departed this earth on January 28, 2014 at the age of 96. She was born on March 10, 1917 to John Henry Henderson and Ora Leigh Harris Henderson in Roscoe, TX. She was one of nine children. Ida is survived by two sons, James Henry Stowe...