Obituaries

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

Charles E. Nelson, III

Charles E. Nelson, III

Aug 10, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Charles E. Nelson, III, age 74, a native and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday August 10, 2012.   He received his BS Degree from Auburn University and his Masters Degree from the University of South Alabama .  He was an active member of Liberty Church in Fairhope and enjoyed running, hunting, and fishing.   Mr....

Sharon Lee Collins

Sharon Lee Collins

Aug 9, 2012

COLLINS FOLEY, AL Sharon“Sherri” Lee Little Collins, age 55, a native of Mobile and a longtime resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012. Sherri was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Ella Little and her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Agnes McKay. She is survived by her daughter Jenika Collins Sims and her husband Jason, Grandchildren, Aeryal, Seth,...

Jewel Rae Baugh

Jewel Rae Baugh

Aug 8, 2012

BAUGH Jewel Rae Baugh, a native of Grove Hill, AL and a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, was born on January 9, 1937 and passed away on August 8, 2012. Known in Fairhope as simply "Miss Jewel," she was a devoted wife, loving mother and friend to all she met. Jewel retired from the City of Fairhope after 20 years...

Joy Mae Eubanks

Joy Mae Eubanks

Aug 7, 2012

EUBANKS ELBERTA, ALABAMA   Joy Mae Eubanks, Age 66, a native of Decatur, AL. and a resident of Elberta, AL; passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at a local hospital.   She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Eubanks of Elberta, AL; one daughter, Wendy (Kevin) Frankson of Decatur, AL; one sister, Gail Guthrie; one brother, John Skillington both of Decatur,...

Beverly Rose Shier

Beverly Rose Shier

Aug 7, 2012

Foley, AL Beverly Rose Cook Shier age 79 passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012She was a member of Foley United Methodist Church. She was a former member of Lake Shore Presbyterian Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She had a great passion for music, and was a member of Sweet Adeline’s. She was...

Anne Wallace Souto

Anne Wallace Souto

Aug 7, 2012

SOUTO FOLEY, AL Anne Wallace Souto, age 89, a native and long time resident of Atlanta, GA and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Anne Wallace Souto was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Church. She attended Sacred Heart High School and Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. She was Division Administrative Assistant with Avon Products...

Joseph Wayne Hornbeak

Joseph Wayne Hornbeak

Aug 4, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL  Joseph Wayne Hornbeak, age 58, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012.He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Cunningham of Fairhope, AL, brother, Ronald L. Hornbeak of Adamsville, TN, sister, Rebecca L. Brasington of Summerdale, AL, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held at a later...

Arnold Albert Kolp

Arnold Albert Kolp

Aug 1, 2012

KOLP ORANGE BEACH, AL Arnold Albert Kolp, age 80, a native of Grand Rapids, Minnesota and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Arnold Kolp, was a Retired and Decorated Veteran for the United States Air Force. Mr. Kolp received the fourth highest honor during his service in the Korean War, The Bronze Star. Arnold...

Linda Gale Schreckengast

Linda Gale Schreckengast

Aug 1, 2012

SUMMERDALE                                                          Linda Gale Schreckengast, age 64, a resident of Summerdale passed away on August 1, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, enjoyed going to the casino’s and loved having fun. Linda is survived by her three daughters: Susan Schreckengast and her husband, Brian Morris of Fairhope, Christy Schreckengast, Lea Anne Schreckengast both of Summerdale; three sisters: Sherry...

Richard Colvin Parsons

Richard Colvin Parsons

Jul 31, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Richard Colvin Parsons, age 64, native of Atlanta, GA, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Mr. Parsons loved spending time with his family outdoors and hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the CT Stepney Masonic Lodge and a Veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nolte...

Earline Sherer Sharp

Earline Sherer Sharp

Jul 31, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Earline Sherer Sharp, age 92, a native of Jasper, AL, former resident of Gadsden, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Edwin Sharp. She is survived by her children, Robert Michael Sharp (Juno) of Hoover, AL, Caroline Sharp Massey (Kenneth) of...

Steven Lee States

Steven Lee States

Jul 31, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Steven Lee States, age 76, a native of Syracuse, NY, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Mr. States was retired Major US Air Force Pilot and served for 21 years including several tours in Vietnam.  Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked with several companies as a corporate pilot.  He was...

Ernest Bonham (Tommy) Thompson

Ernest Bonham (Tommy) Thompson

Jul 29, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL. Ernest Bonham (Tommy) Thompson, a native of Akron, Alabama, and longtime resident of Fairhope, returned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012.  He was 88 years old.  Tommy was born at home in Hale County on October 17, 1923.  During World War II, he proudly served at Brookley Army Air Field in Mobile, where...

Robert "Don" Nabors

Robert "Don" Nabors

Jul 27, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL. Robert "Don" Nabors, Age 59, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Carol Nabors; four children, Allison Nabors, Kevin Nabors all of Spanish Fort, AL., Missy (Chad) Everett of Foley, AL; Venessa Nabors of Loxley, AL; four sisters, Jackie Holshouser, Debbie Ingalls, Linda Smith and...

Charles Ralph Vansant

Charles Ralph Vansant

Jul 26, 2012

ROBERTSDALE, AL Charles Ralph Vansant, age 84, a native of NY and resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 2:00 pm at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532251-990-7775

Alan Robert McCafferty

Alan Robert McCafferty

Jul 25, 2012

SPANISH FORT Alan Robert McCafferty, age 30, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Wednesday, July 25, 2012.   Alan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort.  He graduated from Daphne High School in 2000, and also graduated from the Corrections Academy in 2009.  He was employed by the Alabama Department of Corrections as a corrections officer....

Margaret Hall McFarlin

Margaret Hall McFarlin

Jul 24, 2012

McFARLIN ORANGE BEACH, AL Margaret H. McFarlin, age 86, native of Bay Minette,AL and resident of Orange Beach passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Margaret was a member of Orange Beach Presbyterian Church and the Orange Beach Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, William W. McFarlin of Orange Beach; a daughter, Janet (Don) Mitchell of Saraland; a sister,...

Lenora Wilson Denton

Lenora Wilson Denton

Jul 22, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Lenora Wilson Denton, age 92, a native of Clarke County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. She is survived by her son, Woodrow Wilson of Whatley, AL, daughter, Becky (Darrel) Davis of Dandridge, TN, sisters, Lovie Lynum, Bertha Wright, Minnie Simpson, Annie Armistead, all of Whatley, AL, seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren,...

Norma Wettlaufer

Norma Wettlaufer

Jul 22, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Norma Wettlaufer, born in Canada, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the age of 87.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Martha Jane Hayes and a brother, Jack. Norma is survived by her husband of 66 years, Murray Wettlaufer of Fairhope, AL; a daughter, Patricia Hutchison of Powell, OH;...

Wanita Mae Pool

Wanita Mae Pool

Jul 21, 2012

Wanita M. Pool age 76, a native of Pekin, IL and a resident of Foley, Al. passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at a local hospital. She was an avid seamstress and inventor, an active member of First Baptist Church Foley were she was secretary of the Adult Bible Study and Missions Friends teacher for children. She is survived by...