Obituaries

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

Earl Robert Johnson

Earl Robert Johnson

Feb 7, 2013

JOHNSON FOLEY, AL Earl Robert Johnson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013 with his wife by his side. Earl was born on March 11, 1929 in Argos, Indiana, son of the late William and Gertrude (Gustafson) Johnson. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1947. On August 5, 1950, he was married to...

M. Coleman Morton

M. Coleman Morton

Feb 7, 2013

STAPLETON, AL M. Coleman Morton, a native of Hampden, AL., and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL., now residing in Stapleton, AL., died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in a Fairhope hospital. Mr. Morton was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army 41st Infantry and the 4th Armored Division. He retired from the Federal...

Martha N. McRae

Martha N. McRae

Feb 5, 2013

DAPHNE, AL Martha N. McRae, age 77, native of Prichard and resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Mrs. McRae was the former Director of the Women's  Ministries for Mobile and Baldwin County Assemblies of God. She spent many years as a missionary serving in India, Vietnam, Korea, Russia, China and South America. Mrs. McRae coordinated and was...

Grady S Strachan

Grady S Strachan

Feb 5, 2013

FAIRHOPE, AL   Grady S. Strachan, Sr., age 78, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away in God’s grace Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Grady attended St. Matthews and McGill High School in Mobile.  He was a dedicated altar boy during his high school years.  Grady loved sports, played in the first Toy Bowl in Mobile,...

Sandy Douglas McGill

Sandy Douglas McGill

Feb 4, 2013

McGILL FOLEY, AL Sandy Douglas McGill age 82, a native of Bay Minette, Al and a resident of Foley, Al passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 Mr. McGill was preceded in death by his father, John H. McGill, mother, Vivian Lee McGill and four brothers, Jack H. McGill, Joseph Ned McGill, Frank E. McGill and John E. McGill. His lifelong...

Betty Louise Hirz

Betty Louise Hirz

Feb 4, 2013

  HIRZ FAIRHOPE Betty Louise Hirz, 89, died on February 4, 2013.  Mrs. Hirz was born on March 2, 1923 on a farm near South Whitley, Indiana.  She moved with her family to Perdido Beach, AL in the 1930’s.  She was a graduate of Foley High School, Class of 1941.  After moving from Foley to Fairhope in 1955 she became an...

George Chris Mathews

George Chris Mathews

Feb 4, 2013

MALBIS, AL George Chris Mathews, age 91, native of Markopoulon, Greece and resident of Malbis, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013. George immigrated from Greece in 1955 and was a member of Malbis Plantation and Malbis Memorial Church. Mr. Mathews had worked for many years at the Malbis Restaurant, as well as the Malbis Bakery and his own restaurant, George’s...

Robert "Bob" Hart

Robert "Bob" Hart

Feb 3, 2013

DAPHNE, AL HART Mr. Robert “Bob” Eugene Hart age 74 passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. A resident of Daphne, AL. Bob was a graduate of Otterbein College in Westerville, OH with a BA degree in Engineering. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope, AL, and Knight of Columbus. He had numerous hours of volunteer work...

William Jack Jenkins

William Jack Jenkins

Feb 2, 2013

PERDIDO BEACH, AL William “Jack” Jenkins, age 74, a native of Millry, AL and a current resident of Perdido Beach, AL, passed away Saturday, February 02, 2013. Jack was employed with CSX Transportation in Mobile, AL, Louisville, KY and Jacksonville, FL, where he retired. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his parents William B. & Edna Jenkins, Sisters, Virginia...

George Alfred Davis, Jr.

George Alfred Davis, Jr.

Jan 31, 2013

ORANGE BEACH, AL George Alfred Davis, Jr., age 88, a native of Madison, WI and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenny, his wives, Jane, Renata and Barbara, two granddaughters and one grandson. He is survived by his children, Alan (Beverly) Davis of North...

Phil Gray McGill

Phil Gray McGill

Jan 31, 2013

McGILL Phil Gray McGill went to his Eternal Home on January 31, 2013 at the age of 68. He was born in Laurel, MS on May 8, 1944 to parents Horace and Myrtle McGill. He graduated from Vigor High School in 1962 and attended the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa before transferring to the University of South Alabama in Mobile to complete...

Gerald Durand Koors, Sr.

Gerald Durand Koors, Sr.

Jan 31, 2013

SPANISH FORT Gerald Durand Koors, Sr., age 88, a native of Minnesota and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. Mr. Koors was born in Duluth, MN on April 27, 1924. He was a US Navy veteran and began his military career stationed as an Air Traffic Controller at Saufley Field, Pensacola, then was stationed on...

Elanor Joan Stenzel Murphy

Elanor Joan Stenzel Murphy

Jan 28, 2013

MOBILE, AL  Elanor Joan Stenzel Murphy, born May 25, 1937 in Chicago, IL, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013.She is preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen P. McGee, and husband, Robert B. Murphy.She is survived by her brother, Rev. Philip F. Stenzel, son-in-law, James C. McGee, grandchildren, Philip Allen, Julia Christine, Kyle Patrick McGee, all of Fairhope, AL.  Visitation...

Helen Jean Mazur

Helen Jean Mazur

Jan 27, 2013

MAZUR SILVERHILL,AL Helen Jean Mazur, age 95, native of Illinois and a resident of Silverhill, AL passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. Mrs. Mazur was of the Roman Catholic faith and touched the lives of everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester E. Mazur and a son, Miles Mazur She is survived by a daughter,...

Kenneth R. Kollar

Kenneth R. Kollar

Jan 26, 2013

KOLLAR FOLEY, AL Mr. Kenneth R. Kollar, age 85 a native of Indiana and a resident of Foley, AL for 30 years passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. Mr. Kollar was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Foley, AL. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a South Alabama Honor Flight member on Flight 5...

Richard Lynn "Rick" Galanopoulos

Richard Lynn "Rick" Galanopoulos

Jan 24, 2013

ROBERTSDALE, AL   Richard Lynn "Rick" Galanopoulos departed this life for his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2013.  He was born May 4, 1966 and was the 6th son of his loving parents, Danny and Helen Galanopoulos.  His giving spirit, huge smile, and loving heart will be greatly missed.  He is survived by his parents and...

Betty Jean Pelt

Betty Jean Pelt

Jan 24, 2013

PELT JOSEPHINE, AL Betty Jean Pelt, age 82, a native of Bay Minette and a resident of Josephine, AL passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 She was a member and former organist of Josephine Baptist Church for many years; a member of the Josephine Arts and Craft Club, active member of the Cosmopolitan Club in Mobile until moving to Josephine....

George Geci

George Geci

Jan 23, 2013

SUMMERDALE, AL George Geci, age 91, a native of Warsaw, WI, and resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a WWII Vet, serving on the USS West Virginia in the Pacific, and a founding member of Marlow-Fish River Volunteer Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his son, Eugene Geci. He is survived by...

Carolyn Campbell Nunnally

Carolyn Campbell Nunnally

Jan 23, 2013

NUNNALLY ROBERTSDALE , AL   Carolyn Campbell Nunnally, daughter of Melvin and Thelma Campbell, age 75, a native of Hastings, MI and a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013.   She is survived by her sons, Terry Guidet of Robertsdale, Kevin Guidet of Hastings, MI, Randy Nunnally of Robertsdale, AL; daughter, Vicki Guidet of   S ummerdale, AL; sisters, Merna...

Alice Neal Fender

Alice Neal Fender

Jan 22, 2013

DAPHNE   Alice Neal Fender, age 89, a native of Atlanta, GA and a resident of Daphne, AL, died Jan. 22, 2013. Alice (Niki) was born Sept.16, 1923.  She made her debut in 1942 with the Atlanta Dubutante Club at the Piedmont Driving Club.  She attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. ...