Obituaries

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

Pamela Lee Willis

Pamela Lee Willis

Jun 7, 2012

DAPHNE, AL Lee Weaver Willis, age 56, native of Tulsa, OK and longtime resident of Daphne passed away at her home with her family by her side, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Lee attended Christ The King Catholic Church and was a former employee of the Mobile Press Register with over 25 years of service.  She completed a Bachelor of Arts...

Glennon E. Schmitz

Glennon E. Schmitz

Jun 7, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Glennon E. Schmitz, age 82, a native of Pascagoula, MS and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012.  He is preceded in death by his parents Dor o thy and Estel Schmitz. He is survived by his wife, Doris Schmitz, of Fairhope , AL , three sons, Erik Schmitz of Fairhope, AL, Marc...

Rosemary S. Robinson

Rosemary S. Robinson

Jun 6, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Rosemary S. Robinson, age 65, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Rosemary was retired from American Airlines and was employed by the Alabama Department of Corrections. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Robinson of Daphne;  sisters, Linda Naman of Wade, MS, Harriet Lynde of Mobile, AL, Becky...

Beverly Sherman Ballina

Beverly Sherman Ballina

Jun 2, 2012

DAPHNE, AL. Beverly Sherman Ballina, Age 88, a native of Mobile, a former resident of New Orleans, residing in Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at a local hospital. She retired from the Department of Agriculture after 37 years of service, and was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Parish, New Orleans. Mrs. Ballina is preceded in...

Alan Clark Musselman

Alan Clark Musselman

Jun 1, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Alan Clark Musselman, age 67, a native of Illinois and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Musselman of Fairhope, AL, two daughters, Justina (Jay) Leslie of Washington, MO, Christina (Kyle) Gerard of Bartonville, IL, two sisters, Judy (Ron) Hartley of Bowling Green, OH, Kathy (Harvey) Kaufman of...

Forrest James Ware

Forrest James Ware

May 31, 2012

“Here he lies where he long’d to be; home is the sailor, home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hill.” ORANGE BEACH, AL Forrest James Ware, 72, a long time resident of Tallahassee, FL who moved to Orange Beach in 1996, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, May 31. He was born November 12, 1939, to...

Charles Clifford Byrd

Charles Clifford Byrd

May 29, 2012

BYRD FOLEY.AL  Charles Clifford (Tip) Byrd, 90,  a native of Citronelle, AL and resident of Foley, AL passed away on May 29, in Pensacola, FL.   Charlie was born Jan. 18, 1922 to Fritz Oliver and Judy (Green) Byrd and was one of four children.  He was raised on a farm and attended Citronelle High School.  Charles joined the US Navy...

Joseph Philip McGonagle

Joseph Philip McGonagle

May 27, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL Deacon Joseph Philip McGonagle, age 77, a resident of Alabama for 38 years, passed away on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.   He was not only a devoted husband, father, and grandfather but a dedicated teacher, counselor, and servant of the Lord. Joseph was born on August 20, 1934, in Medford,...

Carroll Sanders Crawford

Carroll Sanders Crawford

May 26, 2012

CRAWFORD FOLEY, AL   Carroll Sanders Crawford, age 92, a native of Columbiana, AL, raised in Atmore, AL, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012.   He is survived by his wife of 66 years, June Crawford of Foley; sons, Bill Crawford and his wife Darlene of Lakeland, FL, Mark Crawford and his wife Holly of Loxley,...

Thomas Baird Henson, III

Thomas Baird Henson, III

May 25, 2012

DAPHNE, AL   Thomas Baird Henson, III, age 58, a native of Anchorage, AK and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012.   Tom had a fond love of Washington County, AL, where he was able to enjoy his passion for hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed mountain hiking and Alabama Football.  Tom dearly loved his family and...

Alma Lucille Kennon

Alma Lucille Kennon

May 24, 2012

KENNONORANGE BEACH Lucille Kennon, age 80,  former resident of Chickasaw and a resident of Orange Beach, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012.  Mrs. Kennon was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange Beach.  She  was a former Court Clerk and retired from the City of Chickasaw. She is survived by four children, Tony (Paula) Kennon of Orange Beach,  Terry...

Lorene Virginia Banks

Lorene Virginia Banks

May 23, 2012

BANKSSPANISH FORT, AL. Lorene Virginia Banks, age 86, a native of Bessemer, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was Vice-President of Valerie Banks Designs, Inc. Until his death in 1985 her husband Reverend Martin Banks, Sr. pastored throughout the state of Alabama at many Baptist Churches. She is preceded in death...

Lorene Virginia Hite

Lorene Virginia Hite

May 23, 2012

BANKSSPANISH FORT, AL. Lorene Virginia Banks, age 86, a native of Bessemer, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was Vice-President of Valerie Banks Designs, Inc. Until his death in 1985 her husband Reverend Martin Banks, Sr. pastored throughout the state of Alabama at many Baptist Churches. She is preceded in death...

Mac McKensie Chastang

Mac McKensie Chastang

May 21, 2012

LOXLEY , AL Mac McKensie Chastang, age 68, a native and lifelong resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Chastang ( Austin ) Long of Fairhope, s on, Alan Chastang (Marie Childress) of Fairhope, m other, Sarah Chastang of Stapleton, brother, LaVon Chastang of Mobile , grandsons, Brandt and Baylor Long,...

Bette Ann Lawrence

Bette Ann Lawrence

May 20, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Bette Ann Lawrence, age 71, a native of Holy Oak, MA, and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012.  She was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dwane F. Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by numerous loving...

Charles Harrison Bailey, Sr.

Charles Harrison Bailey, Sr.

May 20, 2012

SPANISH FORT Charles Harrison Bailey, Sr. of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on May 20, 2012. Mr. Bailey was born on December 1, 1917 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the first of three sons of George Harrison Bailey and Anne (Ford) Bailey. Mr. Bailey was raised and lived in the Birmingham, Alabama area. He served honorably in the United States Army Air...

Sue (Rosamond) Boone

Sue (Rosamond) Boone

May 20, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Sue Baugh Boone (Rosamond) of Fairhope and formerly of Dothan , AL passed away peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Birmingham , AL August 26, 1918 and lived in Fairhope , AL for most her life.  Sue was married to Robert (Bob) Boone for 49 years.  She loved the...

Henry Donald Killian

Henry Donald Killian

May 20, 2012

FOLEY Don Killian went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2012.  He was born in Holt, AL.  At the age of two, he moved to Tuscaloosa.  He has been a resident of Foley since 1959.   Don was a faithful and active member of Foley First Baptist Church and the Bible Boomers Sunday School Class.   Don...

Thomas Wayne Kaiser

Thomas Wayne Kaiser

May 19, 2012

FOLEY, AL   <PHOTO> Thomas Wayne Kaiser, age 68, resident of  Foley passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012. Mr. Kaiser was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.  He was a salesman all his life and most recently for Moyer Ford and Kaiser Realty, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Paul and Bernice Larson Kaiser, Sr.;  two...

Catherine Palmer Lowery

Catherine Palmer Lowery

May 19, 2012

THOMASTON, AL Catherine Palmer Lowery, age 77, a native of Henry County, AL and a resident of Thomaston, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012. Mrs. Lowery was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Lowery, sister, Patricia Ann Baxter, brother, Hershel Palmer, parents, Eddie and Ellen Palmer. She is survived by her three sons, Rickey Hayes of Abbeville, Dent Lowery,...