Obituaries

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

Shirley J. Waite

Shirley J. Waite

Aug 15, 2011

ELBERTA , AL Shirley J. Waite, age 68, a native of Mobile , AL , and resident of Elberta , AL , passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. She attended Murphy High School , class of 1961, and was the past President of Alabama Jaycettes.  Mrs. Waite is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Waite of Elberta , AL ,...

Frances Geraldine "Jerri" McCully

Frances Geraldine "Jerri" McCully

Aug 15, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Frances Geraldine (Jerri) McCully, age 86, a native of Point Clear and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011.   Mrs. McCully worked for the State of Delaware, for the Retarded children of Delaware.  She was a “Pink Lady” at Thomas Hospital for 30 years.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roy McCully,...

Lottie May Jay

Lottie May Jay

Aug 15, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL. Lottie M. Jay, age 98, a native of Uriah and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She is survived by many nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 2:00-3:30 pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Daphne....

John Joseph Ansley

John Joseph Ansley

Aug 14, 2011

LILLIAN, AL John Joseph Ansley, age 68, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011. He was born in New York and resided in Hampton, GA for over 30 years. He was also a veteran of the Navy. Mr. Ansley is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Ansley of Lillian, AL, son, Anthony John Ansley (Beth) of...

Chad Stuart Jones

Chad Stuart Jones

Aug 12, 2011

ROBERTSDALE, AL Chad Stuart Jones, age 30, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011. He his survived by his mother, Patricia Wilkes of Robertsdale,Father, Jerry Wayne Rigger of Metropolis, IL,Four brothers, David Lee Jones and his wife, Kryston of Robertsdale,Paul Johan Jones and his wife, Chantel of Blountsville, FL, Ryan...

Robert (Bob) Edward Sellers

Robert (Bob) Edward Sellers

Aug 11, 2011

DAPHNE, AL. Robert Edward (Bob) Sellers, age 65 of Daphne Alabama passed away peacefully on August 11, 2011 at his home in Timber Creek. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1964 and Auburn University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He served two years in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He had a...

Ben S. Holley

Ben S. Holley

Aug 11, 2011

FOLEY, AL Ben S. Holley, age 80, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his residence in Foley, Alabama. He was born in Alexander City, Alabama and was raised in Montgomery, Alabama. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he attended and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in business administration. He later graduated from the University of West...

Julia Elizabeth Sullivan

Julia Elizabeth Sullivan

Aug 10, 2011

SULLIVAN DAPHNE, AL Julia Elizabeth Sullivan, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Fairhope , AL .  She was a native of Live Oak, FL and a resident of Daphne, AL.  Mrs. Sullivan was an active member and choir member of Daphne Baptist Church . She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan is...

William Henry Williams

William Henry Williams

Aug 9, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL   W.H.   (Willie) Williams of Spanish Fort, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.   Born on May 24, 1927 in Grosse Tete, LA, he proudly served the country he loved in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947.   He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed sports, coaching his four sons in baseball and...

Jimmy Dean Bowman

Jimmy Dean Bowman

Aug 9, 2011

ROBERTSDALE, AL. Jimmy D. Bowman, age 46, a native of Augusta, ME. and a resident of Robertsdale, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Thomas Hospital, after losing his battle with cancer. He worked at Huntington Ingals Shipbuilders for 13 years. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bowman, two sons, Christopher Bowman of Jay, ME, Tyler Bowman of...

Billy Joe Holcomb

Billy Joe Holcomb

Aug 7, 2011

FOLEY, AL Billy Joe Holcomb, age 80, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Foley.  He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years, Frances Twynette ;  his parents, Pearl and Elige Holcomb, several brothers, nieces and nephew. He is survived by several family members.  Mr. Holcomb was a loving husband and uncle.  He kept us smiling and...

John William Kidd

John William Kidd

Aug 6, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   John William Kidd, age 83, a native of Roanoke , VA , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011.   He was a former employee of Marriott’s Grand Hotel, retiring in 2007.   He was also well known as a local income tax preparer.   He is survived by his daughters, Kay (David) Jolley...

Gaylord Willard Miller

Gaylord Willard Miller

Aug 6, 2011

 DAPHNE, AL Gaylord Willard Miller, age 80, a native of Theodore, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2011, at his home. Mr. Miller retired from the Federal Government after 28 years of service, then became a homebuilder for 10 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Miller of Daphne, AL, sons,...

Richard Wayne Webb

Richard Wayne Webb

Aug 5, 2011

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Richard Wayne Webb, age 52, a native of Mobile , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin E. Webb. He is survived by his sons, Richard Walter Webb, Justin Wayne Webb, both of Louisiana , Mother, Carol (Thomas) Kelly, Jr....

Jerome LaFayette "Jerry" Byars

Jerome LaFayette "Jerry" Byars

Aug 5, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Jerome Lafayette “Jerry” Byars succumbed to a long valiant battle with leukemia Friday, August 5, 2011. He joined loved ones in Heaven while leaving many grieving family members and friends. Born in Macon , GA July 29, 1938, he attended Mercer College in that city and finished his college years graduating from Georgia State University .  Most...

Robert "Bobby" Raymond Lavender, Sr.

Robert "Bobby" Raymond Lavender, Sr.

Aug 4, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Robert “Bobby” Raymond Lavender, Sr., age 64, a native of Ritchton , MS and a longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011.   Bobby began his career with the Daphne Police Department in 1974.  After progressing through the ranks, he retired in 2001 as the Assistant Chief of Police.  He was a Daphne Volunteer Firefighter,...

Randolph Preston O'Connor

Randolph Preston O'Connor

Aug 4, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Randolph Preston O’Connor, age 95, passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011, at his home in Daphne, AL.He was a native of Glasgow, VA and has resided in Daphne, AL since 1941. He was employed by Johnson O’Connor General Store and later retired from Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding after 23 years of service. He was an avid sailor...

Gwendolyn Gail Crowe

Gwendolyn Gail Crowe

Aug 4, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Gwendolyn Gail Crowe, age 75, a native of Peewee Valley, KY, a longtime resident of Kennett Square, PA and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011. Gwen is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert “Bob” C. Crowe of Fairhope, AL, Sons, Greg Crowe and his wife Becky of Atlanta, GA, Brian...

Valerio 'Val' Ciancetta

Valerio 'Val' Ciancetta

Aug 3, 2011

DAPHNE, AL. Valerio “Val”  Ciancetta, age 62, a native of Steubenville, OH and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Val was an active member of Christ The King Catholic Church and a former active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Warren, OH. Val graduated from Franciscan University receiving a BA in Chemistry, leading him to...

Allison Stephen Cobb, Jr.

Allison Stephen Cobb, Jr.

Aug 1, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Allison Stephen Cobb, Jr., of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away August 1, 2011.  He is survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren.  Allison Cobb was the father of Lori Cobb Robinson (Dr. Kenneth Robinson) of Fairhope.  Visitation will be at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope , Alabama , on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:00...