Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Donald 'Don' Wilson Nicholas, Jr.
Aug 29, 2011
SPANISH FORT Donald Wilson “Don” Nicholas, Jr. age 55, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 in Mobile. Don is a former employee of the Mobile Register, an avid poker player and participated in numerous putt-putt tournaments, even making it to the National Tournament televised on ESPN. He is survived by...
Elizabeth "Betty" Doyle Christie
Aug 28, 2011
GULF SHORES , AL Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle Christie, age 101, a native of New York , New York and a long time resident of Gulf Shores , AL , passed away August 28, 2011. Betty was a member of St. Andrew by the Sea of Gulf Shores, and friends of The Library of Gulf Shores. She is preceded in...
Herbert Earl Howle
Aug 27, 2011
ELBERTA, AL Herbert Earl Howle, age 85, a native of Terre Haute, IN and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 He was a veteran of Merchant Marines, US Navy, US Air Force and US Air Force Reserve. Mr. Howle was also an Arch Bishop in the Charismatic Anglican Communion. Mr. Howle is preceded in death...
Theodore Ralph "Buddy" Beiser
Aug 25, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Theodore Ralph "Buddy" Beiser, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was 90 years old. Buddy was born in Fairhope on February 23, 1921 and was the youngest child of Felix and Rosa Beiser. He grew up in the family home, Englewood Villa, which is now the campus of First Baptist...
Annie Marie Vines
Aug 25, 2011
BAY MINETTE, AL Annie Marie Vines, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 in her home. She was a native of Dyas, AL and a lifetime resident of Bay Minette. Mrs. Vines was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church and a former longtime member of First Baptist Church of Bay Minette. She is survived by two daughters, Tonya...
William Brad Newsom, Jr.
Aug 25, 2011
TIPLERSVILLE, MS William Brad Newsom, Jr., age 62, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, in Mobile, AL. He was a native of Ripley and a resident of Tiplersville. Mr. Newsom is survived by a son, Cole Newsom of San Bernadino, CA; two daughters, Gina Newsom Aaij of Montgomery, AL, Meagan Newsom of Mobile, AL; two granddaughters, Elisabeth and Rosie Aaij....
Alan Peele Cobb
Aug 25, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Alan Cobb, age 62, a native of Washington, DC and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Cobb of Fairhope,two stepchildren, six grandchildren, father, Bill Cobb of Fairhope, sister, Anne P. Nix of Fairhope, two nieces, one nephew, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...
Jack W. Boykin
Aug 25, 2011
MONTROSE , AL Jack W. Boykin, 71, of Montrose , AL passed away August 25. Jack was born in Sylacauga , AL . He was preceded in death by his parents Wesley Boykin and Lena Lewis Boykin. He is survived by his wife, Lois Cowan Boykin and son, Allen Boykin, both of Montrose, AL, daughter, Elisa Boykin Rambo and son-in-law,...
Louise Sproles Shumate
Aug 24, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Louise Sproles Shumate, age 100, a native of Greenwood, MS and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Mrs. Shumate was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shumate, daughter Mary Lou Greenwood, granddaughter, Jo Howell, one sister and four brothers. She...
George "Totty" Alford Bishop
Aug 23, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL George Alford “Totty” Bishop, age 64, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Totty was preceded in death by his father, George Otis Bishop, mother, Gracie Claudine Davis Bishop, and brother, Donnie Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Paula Bishop of Fairhope, children, Lenora “Lee” Havel and...
Opal Elizabeth Soesbe
Aug 22, 2011
FOLEY, AL Opal Elizabeth Soesbe, 79, a life long resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, John R. Soesbe, a daughter, Sandra Soesbe, and a grandchild, John Russell Soesbe, III. Mrs. Soesbe is survived by her three daughters, Mary (Carl) Haber of Fairhope, Joan (Mike) Brokowsky of Foley and...
Edith Toles Miner
Aug 21, 2011
MIDLAND , MI Edith Toles Miner, 92, of Midland , MI , died on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland. Edith was born on Dec. 6, 1912 in Mark Tree, Arkansas to the late Samantha (Brown) and Oliver Toles. Edith married her sweetheart Howard Miner in Flint , MI in 1935. He predeceased her in Oct. of 2000....
Leah Smith Koppersmith
Aug 20, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Leah Smith Koppersmith, age 85, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Fairhope. Mrs. Koppersmith was born March 5, 1926 in Frisco City , AL and was a longtime resident of Fairhope. She received her RN from City Hospital of Mobile through the US Cadet Nurse Corps. Mrs. Koppersmith was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic...
James Donahue Edson
Aug 20, 2011
SPANISH FORT, AL James Donahue Edson, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Daphne. He was a native of Evergreen and a resident of Spanish Fort. James graduated Evergreen High School where he was an all around athlete. He was a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Braves and devoted to Alabama Crimson Tide football. Mr. Edson was a...
David Anthony Cowart
Aug 20, 2011
FOLEY, AL David Anthony Cowart, age 49, a life long resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. Mr. Cowart is survived by is mother, Betty Cowart Thomas of Foley. Three brothers, Billy Cowart of Foley, Keith (Terry) Cowart of Sylacauga, AL; Al (Diedre) Cowart of Elberta, AL; one sister, Judy Hamburg of Foley, AL; nephews, Kris Cowart,...
Edwin W. Moles
Aug 19, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Edwin W. Moles, age 78, a native of Queens , NY , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church . He is survived by his wife, Mary Moles of Fairhope, AL, 2 sons, Robert (Angie) Moles of Fairhope , AL , Patrick...
Mary Elaine Harrison
Aug 18, 2011
FOLEY, AL Mary Elaine Harrison, age 68, a native of Gasque, AL, and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. She grew up in Fort Morgan, AL and was a member of Foley Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Donovan (Patricia) Harrison of Foley, AL, Daughter, Michele (Milton) Cross of Foley, AL, 2 sisters, Doris...
Ruth Brown Magnesen
Aug 18, 2011
GULF SHORES , AL Ruth Brown Magnesen, born on December 29, 1919 in Montgomery , AL , a resident of Gulf Shores , AL , passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was married to Cole Brown until his death in 1975. They relocated their produce business from Montgomery to Foley in the 1960’s, coming to live on Ft. Morgan...
Margery Lee Erwin Geddes
Aug 15, 2011
FAIRHOPE , AL Margery Lee Erwin Geddes, age 86, a native of Falls Church , VA and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, following a three-year battle with cancer. Margi grew up in Falls Church , VA. During WWII, she worked for the Maritime Commission in support of the Liberty ships. In 1947,...
Otto F. Kerrinnes
Aug 15, 2011
FAIRHOPE, AL Otto F. Kerrinnes, age 79, a native of Rauxel, Germany, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Margal Kerrinnes of Fairhope, AL,Son, Kim Kerrinnes of Kennesaw, GA,2 daughters, Marlis K. Williams of Dauphin Island, AL, Heidi Barnett of Issaquah, WA,And one grandchild. Celebration of life service will be...
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