Obituaries

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

George Steven Aber

George Steven Aber

Mar 7, 2012

ABER FOLEY, AL   George Steven Aber, age 19, native of Birmingham and a resident of Foley passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012.   George will be remembered for his great love of music and being an incredible musician.   George was preceded in death by his grandfather, George B. Aber and aunt, Krissy Aber.   He is survived by his parents, Scott and...

Mattie Rose Baker

Mattie Rose Baker

Mar 5, 2012

SPANISH FORT Mattie Rose Baker, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Mobile Infirmary. She is survived by her parents, David and Rachel Baker of Spanish Fort; brother, Jake Baker of Hattiesburg, MS; sisters Charley Ann and Joey Elizabeth Baker of Spanish Fort; maternal grandparents, Doug and Sheryl Caspari of Acworth, GA.; paternal grandmother, Angele Baker of Daphne; two...

Linda Rebecca Lucas

Linda Rebecca Lucas

Mar 3, 2012

SUMMERDALE, AL Linda Rebecca Lucas, age 62, a native of Crestview, FL and a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Francis A. Lucas and her nephew, Kenny Lucas. Mrs. Lucas is survived by her mother, Wilma Lucas of Summerdale, AL, four brothers, Terry (Debbie) Lucas of Foley, AL,...

Beverly Anne Showalter

Beverly Anne Showalter

Mar 3, 2012

LILLIAN, AL Beverly Anne Showalter, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Lillian, Al. She was preceded in death by her parents, John M. and Sylvia Lech and only brother, Wesley Lech. Mrs. Showalter will be remembered as being generous, friendly, outgoing and fun. She lived life to the fullest.  Mrs. Showalter was an active member of many...

Barbara Sinclair Priester

Barbara Sinclair Priester

Feb 27, 2012

DAPHNE Barbara S. Priester, age 79, a native of Stonewall, MS. and a longtime resident of Daphne passed away Monday, February 27, 2012. She served as bookkeeper for the USS Battleship Alabama for many years.   Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all. She was a devout Christian lady, whose spiritual gift was in serving others....

Myrtis Marie Farmer Thomas

Myrtis Marie Farmer Thomas

Feb 27, 2012

FAIRHOPE Myrtis Marie Farmer Thomas, age 97, a resident of Fairhope since 1949, left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born in Baskin, LA and married William Lloyd Thomas on January 10, 1933 in Scott County, MS. He preceded her in death as did her parents, sister and brother. Mrs....

Lucille Kelley Owen

Lucille Kelley Owen

Feb 25, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Lucille Kelley Owen, age 94, a native of Rockford , AL and a resident of Fairhope , AL passed away, Saturday, February 25, 2012.   Mrs. Owen was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope, a volunteer at Thomas Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Rainbow-Glory Sunday School class.   She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Bobby Joe Simpson

Bobby Joe Simpson

Feb 22, 2012

ELBERTA, AL Bobby Joe Simpson, age 76, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Born in Tell City, Indiana, Bob and Polly met while he was in the U.S. Army in Massachusetts and married in June 1958. They moved to and worked in Kalamazoo, Michigan until retiring to Elberta, AL in 1993.  Bob enjoyed fishing and...

Mary Eva Quinley Davis

Mary Eva Quinley Davis

Feb 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE Mary Eva Quinley Davis, age 98, a native of Bay Minette and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. Eva was a member of the Apostolic Church of Lord Jesus Christ. She retired from Thomas Hospital, the Jordan Unit. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, S. J. Davis, Jr., son, Glenn Davis,...

Dawn Marie North

Dawn Marie North

Feb 19, 2012

FAIRHOPE Dawn Marie North, age 57, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning February19, 2012, at her home in Fairhope, Alabama.. Dawn graduated from Fairhope High School class of 1972, where she was a member of the Spanish Club and acted in the Senior Class play. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Art from the University...

Annetta H. Parmar

Annetta H. Parmar

Feb 17, 2012

PARMAR FAIRHOPE, ALAnnetta H. Parmar, age 87, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 in Fairhope. Mrs. Parmar was preceded in death by her husband, McAdoo Parmar. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn (Roger) Campbell of Fairhope;  Nancy (Costa) Lubbat of Houston, TX;  a son, Robert Parmar of Fairhope;  two sisters, Ruby Moore and Iola Graham , both of Fairhope; ...

James Lee Statom

James Lee Statom

Feb 14, 2012

SILVERHILL, AL James Lee Statom, age 47, a native of Florence, AL and a resident of Silverhill, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012.He is survived by his mother, Voncil Faust, of Fairhope, AL, sisters, Kathryn (Richard) Barker, of Savannah, GA, Rebecca Statom of Spanish Fort, AL, brother, Richard (Irene) Statom, of Florence, AL, one niece, one nephew, many cousins, other...

Donald Hill, Sr.

Donald Hill, Sr.

Feb 12, 2012

FAIRHOPE, AL Donald Webster Hill, Sr., age 75, a native of Belforest, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his home after a lengthly illness. Mr. Hill served in the army and retired after 42 years with the Coca Cola Bottling Company. He loved his family, gardening, yard work, and fishing. Mr. Hill...

Sarah Storm

Sarah Storm

Feb 11, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL Sarah Elizabeth Storm, age 58, a native of Louisville, KY and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. She practiced nursing for 35 years, the last decade spent mostly in home health care. She received her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Illinois and completed her graduate work at St. Xavier College ,...

Harry W. Sherman, Sr.

Harry W. Sherman, Sr.

Feb 9, 2012

FAIRHOPE , AL   Harry W. Sherman, Sr., age 81, a native of Talladega , AL and a resident of Fairhope, since 1990, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012.   Mr. Sherman was born and grew up in Talladega , AL . He was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and spent his entire career in the pulp & paper and wood...

Lance T. Eslava

Lance T. Eslava

Feb 3, 2012

ESLAVA MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALLance T. Eslava, age 34, resident of Magnolia Springs passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in Gulf Shores.Lance was the owner of Hooligan Heads in Gulf Shores. He will be remembered as an amazing artist and art teacher having influenced many artists in his community and around the world.  Along with his art, he was a loving,...

David Henderson Head, Sr.

David Henderson Head, Sr.

Feb 3, 2012

POINT CLEAR   David Henderson Head, Sr., age 74, a native of Troy, Alabama, a former resident of Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL, and a current resident of Point Clear since1979.  Mr. Head attended The University of Alabama, where he received both his B.S. (1959) and J.D. (1962) degrees. Prior to entering the field of real estate development, Mr. Head worked...

Mary Helen Waddell-Bird

Mary Helen Waddell-Bird

Feb 3, 2012

WADDELL-BIRDSPANISH FORT, AL Mary Helen Waddell-Bird, age 83 resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in Fairhope. Ms. Bird was an avid reader and writer, authoring many articles for the Eastern Shore Courier and  a book, “The Playing Tree and Other Stories.”  She was a member of the Pensters Fairhope Chapter and was a former Ms. Senior...

Rudolph Hill

Rudolph Hill

Feb 2, 2012

MOBILE Rudolph Hill, age 87, a native of Luverne, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eloise Langham Hill of Mobile, daughter, Tina H. Cox and her husband Gary of Fairhope, son, Gary B. Hill of Mobile, brother, Donald W. Hill and his wife Barbara...

Mildred Bernice Kleinschmidt

Mildred Bernice Kleinschmidt

Jan 29, 2012

FOLEY, AL Mildred Bernice Kleinschmidt, age 78, a life long resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Kleinschmidt and a daughter, Pearl Kleinschmidt. Mrs. Kleinschmidt is survived by two sons, Jim (Ginny) Kleinschmidt and Dewayne Kleinschmidt, two daughters, Diane Klinepeter and Lisa Schweiger all of Foley, AL, one...