Obituaries

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

Gene Costa

Gene Costa

Mar 29, 2012

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Gene Costa, departed this life on Thursday, March 29, 2012.   He was born in Rochester, NY and resident of Fairhope, AL since 1992.   Born August 15, 1939, he attended Jefferson H.S., Hobart College in Geneva and State University of New York.   He did his graduate work at Brockport State, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of...

Graves Ferrell Wynn

Graves Ferrell Wynn

Mar 29, 2012

MOBILE, AL  Graves Ferrell Wynn, age 77, a native of Ariton, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL died March 29, 2012 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.  He was a devoted father, grandfather and a true friend to everyone whose path he crossed.  Mr. Wynn was born on August 13, 1934. He was a devoted employee of...

Norma Brenda Patrick

Norma Brenda Patrick

Mar 26, 2012

FOLEY , AL Norma Brenda Patrick, age 72, a native of Mobile , AL and a resident of Foley, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. Norma was a member of Church on the Eastern Shore. She is survived by her daughter, Norinda “Wendi” Goe of Foley, AL, sons, W. V. “Vince” (Kristin) Ellis, Jr. of Mobile, AL, Bobby (Naomi) Goe,...

Bertha "Bert" L. Sheridan

Bertha "Bert" L. Sheridan

Mar 25, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Bertha “Bert” L Sheridan, age 78, a native of Mobile , AL and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away at home Sunday, March 25, 2012. Mrs. Sheridan was an active member of St. Paul 's Episcopal Church on the Eastern Shore , and avid volunteer of the church thrift store and altar guild.  She...

C. Gary Jones

C. Gary Jones

Mar 24, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL C. Gary Jones, age 64, born in Monroe , LA , raised in Magee , MS , and Rocky Creek , MS , and resident of Fairhope , AL passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Birmingham .  Mr. Jones was an active member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope where he was a Deacon and Sunday...

Donald Lee Dalton

Donald Lee Dalton

Mar 24, 2012

 SPANISH FORT, AL Donald Lee Dalton, Age 62 passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at a local health care facility.He is survived by his wife, Sheila Dalton of Spanish Fort, AL; one son, Chris (Sussi) Dalton of Dauphin Island, AL; two daughters, Mandy (Robbie) Smith of Citronelle, AL and Lisa (Chad) Alessi of Spanish Fort, AL; two granddaughters, Mea...

Dorothy ALonzo Word

Dorothy ALonzo Word

Mar 23, 2012

SPANISH FORT, AL Dorothy Alonzo Word, age 99, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL.  Dorothy was a native of Mobile , born there 10 January, 1913.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. and Dora (Sykes) Alonzo;  husband, William B. Word; her son, Robert B. Word;  step-sons, Charles E. Word...

Paul R. Maradik

Paul R. Maradik

Mar 20, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Paul R. Maradik, Jr., age 68, a native and current resident of Fairhope , Alabama passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Paul served in the Army National Guard for eight years at the Fairhope Alabama Unit.  He was a certified FAA Inspector and he worked at Pemco in Dothan , Alabama for over 13 years.  Paul retired...

Willard Edward "Bill" Carlson

Willard Edward "Bill" Carlson

Mar 20, 2012

DAPHNE, AL. Mr. Willard E. "Bill" Carlson, Age 93, a native of Mobile, a former resident of  Michigan residing in Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at a local hospital. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he was an active member. Mr. Carlson was a Sea Bee in the U.S. Navy for four years....

Elvin Van Bemis

Elvin Van Bemis

Mar 17, 2012

BEMISGULF SHORES Elvin Van Bemis, age 71 resident of Gulf Shores passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola. Mr. Bemis was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bon Secour and a retired commercial fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eleanor Bemis; two brothers, Vernon and Leroy Bemis. He is...

Shirley Anne Hinote

Shirley Anne Hinote

Mar 17, 2012

FAIRHOPE Shirley Anne Hinote, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Fairhope. Mrs. Hinote was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Hinote; brothers, Jimmy Deaton and Jay Givens. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Hinote;  two daughters and sons-in-law, Sissy Jones and Randy,  Tina Keller and Oscar;  two sisters, Nita Deaton, Bernice Graves;  ...

Christopher David Brown

Christopher David Brown

Mar 16, 2012

AUSTIN, TX.    Christopher David Brown,age 44, a native of Daphne, AL, and a resident of Austin,TX passed from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012. Chris was being treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston, TX. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Charlotte Brown of Daphne, AL; one sister, Andrea (Bryan) Brown Moore of...

Joseph D. Dusek

Joseph D. Dusek

Mar 14, 2012

GEORGIA   Joseph D. Dusek, age 63, a native of Alabama and resident of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. While his loss was sudden and unexpected, Joe’s life was full and precious to those who knew him. Born on February 21, 1949 in Pensacola, Fla., Joe spent his early years in Lillian, Ala., with his mother Julia Dusek...

Janice Marie Chastain

Janice Marie Chastain

Mar 13, 2012

FAIRHOPE, ALJanice Marie Chastain, age 80, a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012.   She retired from South Central Bell with 33 years of service.  Ms. Chastain was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Baldwin Senior Travelers, a volunteer with Thomas Hospital Auxiliary, and enjoyed playing cards at the Nix...

Oscar Erwin Woerner

Oscar Erwin Woerner

Mar 12, 2012

ELBERTA, ALOscar Erwin Woerner, Age 86, a lifelong resident of Elberta passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at his residence.   His is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Woerner of Elberta, AL; three daughters, Karen (Danny) Smith of Foley, AL, Vicki Corporaal of Elberta, AL and Jan A. (Edward) Stephens of Middleburg, FL; three sons, Don (Diane) Woerner of...

Michael Antonio Wiggins

Michael Antonio Wiggins

Mar 12, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   On the evening of March 12, 2012, God moved Michael Antonio Wiggins from his earthly address to his Heavenly mansion not made by man's hands.    Michael Wiggins was born December 8, 1998 to the union of Denise and Terrance Wiggins of Mobile, AL.  Michael resided in Fairhope Alabama with his Foster Parents Pastor Lloyd and Co Pastor Lula...

Ralph "Bud" Mitchell, Jr.

Ralph "Bud" Mitchell, Jr.

Mar 11, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL   Ralph “Bud” Mitchell, Jr., age 90, a native of Los Angeles , CA and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012.   He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hilda C. Mitchell of Fairhope, Son, Kurt Mitchell and his wife Linda of Redding, CA, Daughter, Kathy Mitchell of Garrett Park, MD, Granddaughter, Kaarin Mitchell...

Ethel Lynn Rowan Selman

Ethel Lynn Rowan Selman

Mar 11, 2012

DAPHNE Ethel Lynn Rowan Selman, age 80, a native of Collinsville, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Frank Leonard Selman; daughter-in-law, Sherry Camden Selman and  her parents John Thomas and...

Louise Gordon Floyd

Louise Gordon Floyd

Mar 8, 2012

FAIRHOPE   Louise Gordon Floyd, age 87, a native of Commerce, TX and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, March 08, 2012.   Ms. Floyd was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family above all else.  She also was a member of the business community for over 50 years and was always a valued employee.   She is survived by...

Marie "Jinx" Bachtell

Marie "Jinx" Bachtell

Mar 8, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Marie “Jinx” Bachtell, age 90, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Thomas Hospital .     Born in Mechanicville , NY , Marie had lived the past 36 years in Fairhope. First a teacher, she spent WW II as a Marine Flight Crew Chief.   After marrying her husband, the late Norris “Bake” D. Bachtell, Marie traveled the world...