Obituaries

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

Dalton Zayne Britain

Dalton Zayne Britain

Sep 18, 2012

SILVERHILL Dalton Zayne Britain, age 10, a resident of Silverhill, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Dalton was preceded in death by his brother, Hunter. He is survived by his parents, John and Tammy Bishop Britain,siblings, Dylan Britain, Taylor (Matt) Kimbler and Kristian (Kevin) Littrell,grandparents, Beverly and Johnny Britainand Golria and Arvol Bishop,aunts, Kim (Craig) Sinclair,Cynthia (Lee) Woodard,uncles, John Bishop,...

Paul Hoke Fellers

Paul Hoke Fellers

Sep 16, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Paul Hoke Fellers, age 93, a native of Charlotte, NC and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away September 16, 2012. He was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church leading an exemplary Christian Life as a loving husband, dedicated father, and grandfather.  Mr. Fellers is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Edwards Fellers. He is survived by...

Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr.

Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr.

Sep 16, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Floyd Eugene Wyllie, Sr., age 94, a native of Dover, KS, a former resident of Topeka, KS and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. Mr. Wyllie was a member of the "Greatest Generation" and as a World War II Army veteran saw action in the Philippine Is. and was a member of...

Sarah Buzbee Chastang

Sarah Buzbee Chastang

Sep 15, 2012

STAPLETON Sarah Buzbee Chastang, age 84, a resident of Stapleton, AL, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. She is survived by her son, Lavon Chastang (Sandi) of Mobile, sisters, Betty Penry (Pete) of Belforest, Stella Mae Walker of Morgan City, LA, brothers, Leslie “Curly” Buzbee (Christine) of Spanish Fort, Alfred“Punk” Buzbee (Virginia) of McClain, MS, grandchildren,  Byron Chastang (Debbie) of...

Carl William "Bill" Johnson

Carl William "Bill" Johnson

Sep 14, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Carl William “Bill” Johnson, age 55 of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012.   Bill was born on June 30, 1957 in Columbus, GA, son of Jack and Betty Johnson.   He was a Retired Glass Contractor and enjoyed boating, fishing, watching Auburn Football, and spending time with his family.   He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Johnson...

Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll

Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll

Sep 11, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL          Virginia Marie (Stauffer) Hvolboll was born to Ted and Marie Stauffer on July 9, 1930 in Olds, Alberta, Canada and passed away on September 11, 2012 at the age of 82.  Virginia was predeceased by her mother and father; her daughter Danna, and her brother Stanley.  After retirement, she found her “Utopia” in Fairhope and loved living there...

Katie Lane Knotts

Katie Lane Knotts

Sep 11, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL   Katie Lane Knotts, age 65, a native of Millerville, AL, and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away at her son’s home after a long illness, Tuesday, September 11, 2012. She was employed by the Baldwin County Commission for 20 years.   Mrs. Knotts was a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Knotts was preceded in death...

Eugene "Sonny" Ralph Davis

Eugene "Sonny" Ralph Davis

Sep 10, 2012

BELFOREST   Eugene Ralph “Sonny” Davis, age 74, a native and lifelong resident of Belforest, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012.   He is survived by his sons, David Davis and his wife Joy, Justin Davis, his grandchildren, Josh Davis, Kacey Davis, and Jake Davis, all of Belforest, as well as the mother of his children, Diane Gable of Fairhope.   The family...

George Edward DelHomme

George Edward DelHomme

Sep 7, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   George Edward DelHomme, age 65, native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012. Mr. DelHomme was a veteran of the US Marine Corp serving in Vietnam , where he received the Purple Heart.  He was a graduate of McGill Institute and the University of South Alabama .  George was employed by the...

L. "Jeff" Knox

L. "Jeff" Knox

Sep 5, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL L. “Jeff” Knox, age 82, a native of Atlanta, GA, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012.He’s a graduate of Georgia Tech, played football for Georgia Tech and United States Army, and was the past President of Georgia International Insurance Company.  He was formerly employed by the Marriott Grand Hotel. He is survived by...

Anita Jane Peterson Babb

Anita Jane Peterson Babb

Sep 5, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL   Anita Jane Peterson Babb, age 80, a native of Pensacola, FL, longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012.   She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Malcolm James Babb, Sr., five children, Tommy (Linda) Babb of Bay Minette, AL, Cissy (Ray) Dionne of Daphne, AL, Paul (Martha) Babb of Fairhope, AL, Jimmy Babb...

Ruth Cordelia JONES

Ruth Cordelia JONES

Sep 3, 2012

JONES FOLEY, AL   Ruth Cordelia Jones, age 74, a native of Texas and a resident of Foley, AL. passed away Monday, September 3, 2012.   Preceded in death by her husband Claude Jones and a sister Alma Williams.   She is survived by her son, James Jones of Foley, AL., three daughters; Lee Ann Teal of Foley, AL, Jeanette Gayle of San...

Jeffrey Wayne Schmidt

Jeffrey Wayne Schmidt

Sep 3, 2012

SCHMIDT DAPHNE, AL Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Schmidt, age 51, born in Seguin, TX,  native of Victoria, TX and resident of Daphne, AL Jeffrey was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, AL. He worked in the offshore business since the age of 18 and was experienced in oil and gas.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and...

Catherine Marie O'Neil Clark

Catherine Marie O'Neil Clark

Sep 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Catherine Marie O’Neil Clark, age 92, native of Massachusetts and resident of Fairhope passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Mrs. Clark graduated from St. Mary of the Springs College in Columbus, OH. She raised six children and taught middle school for 20 years. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Clark; a daughter, Sarah...

Kathleen Phyllis McGee

Kathleen Phyllis McGee

Sep 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE Kathleen Phyllis McGee, age 44, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Kathy was a member of O. E. S. and was the Supreme Deputy for the Rainbow Girls in Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Murphy. She is survived by her husband, James McGee,their children, Philip Allen McGee, Julia...

Leslie Elliott Allen

Leslie Elliott Allen

Sep 1, 2012

BIRMINGHAM Ret. Col. Leslie Elliott Allen, age 83, a native of Pocatella, ID, raised in Fairhope and a current resident of Birmingham, died September 1, 2012, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.  Mr. Allen was active in scouting, earning the rank of Eagle.  He graduated from Fairhope High School and was a 1952 graduate of Auburn University.  The focus of...

James Dolphus Johnson Jr.

James Dolphus Johnson Jr.

Aug 30, 2012

JOHNSON FAIRHOPE, AL James Dolphus Johnson Jr., age 89 a native of Pickens County and a resident of Fairhope, Al. passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. He served his country in the U S Navy during WWII and he is a decorated Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, James Dolphus and Lilly Margaret Johnson and other siblings. Survived by...

FRANCES GAYNOR TURNER

FRANCES GAYNOR TURNER

Aug 28, 2012

TURNER FAIRHOPE Ms. F. Gaynor Turner, age 90, passed away August 28 at Fairhope, AL.  Ms. Turner graduated from Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery and the University of Alabama class of 1945.  She was retired from the Alabama Department of Public Safety, Drivers License Bureau after 30 years service. She was a devout Alabama fan, and "Roll Tide" will never...

William M. Hankins

William M. Hankins

Aug 28, 2012

DAPHNE William M. Hankins, Age 87, a native of Atchison County, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at a local health care facility. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fairhope. Mr. Hankins is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Glenna Hankins of Daphne,...

Helen Marie Norris

Helen Marie Norris

Aug 26, 2012

DAPHNE Marie Norris, age 55, a native of Mound City, IL. and a resident of Daphne passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, at home with her family at her side.  She attended Southern Illinois University majoring in Business and accounting.  After a brief time in the Furniture business, she come south to Mobile to be Business manager and Accountant for...