Obituaries

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

Robert Patrick White

Robert Patrick White

Nov 22, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Robert Patrick White, age 90, a native of St. Louis, MO and resident of Baldwin County passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. In his own words “On July 15, 1922, a male child was born to Lilah McCormick White and the very Reverend Edward S. White (the ‘very Reverend’ said legitimately but with tongue in cheek) in St....

Lucille "Lucy" Dawson Eisenhower

Lucille "Lucy" Dawson Eisenhower

Nov 22, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Lucille “Lucy” Dawson Eisenhower, 91, born April 3, 1921, a resident of Fairhope for the past 17 years, died November 22, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. Lucy was born in Birmingham, AL to James A. and Leila M. Dawson.   She was educated in the Birmingham area, Baldwin County, and New York City, later moving to Tacoma, WA,...

Agnes C. Fick

Agnes C. Fick

Nov 20, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL   Agnes C. Fick, age 97, born in Leaksville, MS, and resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was an LPN who worked at Providence Hospital, other local healthcare facilities, as well as the Jordan Clinic, and was also a faithful member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Fick was preceded in death by her three...

Dr Thomas F Sapp

Dr Thomas F Sapp

Nov 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Dr. Sapp was born in August 5 th , 1939, in Natchez, Mississippi to Bessie and Chester Sapp.  He grew up in Mobile attending Murphy High School.  He was part of Murphy High School’s founding tennis team during that period of time.  Dr.Sapp enrolled at Auburn University for his pre-med.  During that time he played tennis for Auburn...

Sibble Louise Syx

Sibble Louise Syx

Nov 19, 2012

DAPHNE Sibble Louise Syx, age 58 a native of Germany and a resident of Daphne passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Jessie Roberts; brother, Billy Clinton and sister Cecilia Roberts. Sibble is survived by her husband Roger Syx of Daphne; her daughter, Autumn Griffin of Saraland; sons, Steven (Nichole) Boutwell of Satsuma;...

William "Billy" Ezell Lassiter

William "Billy" Ezell Lassiter

Nov 18, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   William “Billy” Ezell Lassiter, age 76, a long time resident of Fairhope, AL, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was retired from Bellsouth, a 57 year active member of CWA Local 3907, and a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church.   He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda...

Ruth E. Widener

Ruth E. Widener

Nov 18, 2012

ORANGE BEACH, AL Ruth E. Widener, age 98, native of Dayton, OH and resident of Orange Beach, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange Beach and spent many years as a pink lady at the local hospital. Mrs. Widener was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Widener; a son,...

Payne E. Gillespie

Payne E. Gillespie

Nov 18, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Payne E. Gillespie, age 22, a native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012.   He is survived by his father, James Gillespie of Fairhope, AL, mother, Kathryn Erwin, step-father, Charles Erwin, both of Fairhope, AL, brother, Chesley (Niki) Bing of Mobile, AL, nephew, Khail Bing, grandmothers, Cokie Gillespie and Mary Sue Bing, special friend,...

Claire P. Sadler

Claire P. Sadler

Nov 15, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Claire P. Sadler, age 89, born in Towanda, PA, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Sadler Hoeltzel (George Anthony) of Yonkers, NY, Ann Sadler of Fairhope, AL, two grandchildren, Joshua Hoeltzel of Brooklyn, NY, Zoe Hoeltzel of Portland, OR,  one great grandson, Cassius Hoeltzel of Brooklyn,...

James Earl Bradley

James Earl Bradley

Nov 13, 2012

LOXLEY, AL James Earl Bradley, age 65, a resident of Loxley, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. James was retired from Daphne Utilities.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish, along with having a passion for motorcycles and hotrods. He is survived by his wife Sara Bradley,His extended family at the utilities company,And many other family members...

Lyle Hugh Peterson

Lyle Hugh Peterson

Nov 10, 2012

PETERSON LILLIAN, AL Lyle Peterson, age 86, born in Moline, Illinois.  He passed away peacefully on Saturday morning November 10, 2012 at home surrounded by his family, in Lillian, AL. He spent his early years in Illinois then the family moved to Pensacola, Florida. He attended Pensacola High School then joined the Army Air Corp 17 Nov 1943. After his...

Clara Lambert Langford

Clara Lambert Langford

Nov 9, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Clara Lambert Langford, a native of Uriah, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. She is survived by her husband George Langford,daughter, Missy Thompson and her husband Chuck,sons, Pat Yoakum, Wesley Yoakum and his wife Traci,grandchildren, Allie Thompson, Daniel Yoakum, Jacob Yoakum, Trey Thompson, Wes Yoakum, sister, Maxine Sulser and her husband...

Celia Ramona Mendez

Celia Ramona Mendez

Nov 8, 2012

MENDEZFOLEY, AL Celia Ramona Mendez, age 40, native of Sterling, IL and resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Blanca Sustaita;  three sons, Tony Sustaita, Julian Jackson, Aurelio Jackson all of Foley, AL;  her father, Felix G. Mendez of Rock Falls, IL;  two brothers, Felix G. Mendez of Foley, AL,  Manuel Daniel...

Hazel Frances Euler

Hazel Frances Euler

Nov 6, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Hazel F. Euler, 96, passed away at The Huntingdon of Homestead Village in Fairhope, AL on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.Mrs. Euler was born on November 4, 1916 in Point Clear, AL. to Godfrey and Mary Mannich Klumpp. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle William Euler, and her sister, Alice Klumpp (Warren) Linville.  Mrs. Euler is...

Voncile Grissette Stratis

Voncile Grissette Stratis

Nov 6, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Voncile Grissette Stratis, age 90, born Dec. 25, 1921, a native of Wallace, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 127 and Civitan International, earned two Masters Degrees from Troy State University in Psychology and Counseling.  She retired from Social Security Administration...

Ann Stewart Paul

Ann Stewart Paul

Nov 2, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Ann Stewart Paul, age 71, born June 25, 1941 in Robertsdale, AL, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012.  She grew up in Bay Minette, AL and lived in Fairhope, AL until time of death.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Rachel Stewart. She is survived by her children, Julia (Michael) Eubanks of Fairhope, Mike...

Thomas S. Dooley

Thomas S. Dooley

Nov 2, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Thomas S. Dooley, formerly of Middlesboro, KY passed away at his home on Friday, November 2, 2012. Mr. Dooley retired from Thomas S. Dooley and Associates.  He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and was a US Army Veteran, receiving the WWII Victory medal. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Edward...

Joy Evans Ludwig

Joy Evans Ludwig

Nov 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Joy Evans Ludwig, age 84, a native of Winfield, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Stubbs (Daniel) of Fairhope, AL, sister, Jean James (Malcomb) of Bryn, GA, brother, Ellis Evans (Bobbie) of Birmingham, AL, special niece, Teresa McCullough of Theodore, AL, other relatives and...

Cordell Wilburn Brown, Jr.

Cordell Wilburn Brown, Jr.

Nov 1, 2012

  DAPHNE, AL Cordell “Bo” Wilburn Brown, Jr., age 51, longtime resident of Daphne and Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Fairhope. He was a Fairhope High School graduate and was employed by Swift Supply Company. He is survived by his son, Cordell W. “Cory” (Jessica) Brown, III of Daphne; parents, Cordell and Dorothy Brown, Sr. of Robertsdale; ...

Mary Terry Bryars

Mary Terry Bryars

Oct 31, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Mary Terry Bryars, age 89, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. She was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, Mystic Society, Red Hat Society, Lake Forest Garden Club, and a former member of Lake Forest Country Club. She is survived by four sons, Ronald Hampel, Sr....