Obituaries

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

Mary Lucy Campell Floyd

Mary Lucy Campell Floyd

Jul 9, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Mary Lucy Campbell Floyd, age 89, a native of Henry County, AL, longtime resident of Dothan, AL, and current resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her husband, William J. “Bill” Floyd, Sr., and brother, William Miles “Buddy” Campbell. She is survived by hersons, William Jefferson...

Mildred 'MIllie" Garrett Harrell

Mildred 'MIllie" Garrett Harrell

Jul 9, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Mildred “Millie” Garrett Harrell, age 70,  a native of Kilmichael and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011. She is survived by herdaughters, Laurie Beth St. Germain of Daphne,Rebecca Arnold of Edmond, OK,son, Randy Bawden of Middleburg, FL,grandchildren, Taylor Arnold, Travis Bawden, Kayla Bawden,one brother, three sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends,her loving...

Norma Glee Moore

Norma Glee Moore

Jul 8, 2011

MOORE FAIRHOPE , AL   Norma Glee Moore, age 89, a native of Hamilton , MO , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, July 8, 2011.   She retired from the Federal Government Civil Service after over 30 years of service, formerly employed with the War Department at the Pentagon, and she was a member of Fairhope United...

Kellis Wayman Winters

Kellis Wayman Winters

Jul 7, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Kellis Wayman Winters, age 81, a native and longtime resident of Nashville, TN, and a current resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011.   Kellis was a graduate of Hillsboro High School, Class of 1947.  He obtained a B. S. Degree from David Lipscomb College in 1952. Mr. Winters was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and...

Jeanne Franklin Lacey

Jeanne Franklin Lacey

Jul 7, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL   On the evening of July 7, 2011, Jeanne Franklin Lacey passed away peacefully in her sleep after an arduous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born Jeanne Douglas Franklin on June 4, 1928, in Birmingham to Doctor Alfred Kenneth Franklin and Mary Lee Franklin. She was accomplished in voice, violin and piano, primarily taught by her elder...

Donald F. Zyriek

Donald F. Zyriek

Jul 6, 2011

MARYLAND Donald F. Zyriek, 79, a resident of Pasadena, died on July 6, 2011 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.   He was born May 1, 1932 in Summerdale, AL, and was raised in Fairhope, AL.   Donald served in the US Navy from 1949-1970 retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was assigned to the submarine USS Trumpetfish...

Myrna Jean Hamric

Myrna Jean Hamric

Jul 4, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL. Myrna Jean Sawyer Hamric, age 77, a native of Monroeville, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011and has gone to be with Our Lord. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Hall and brother, Wayne Sawyer. Myrna is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joe Hamric of Spanish...

Jessie Lee Sullivan

Jessie Lee Sullivan

Jul 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALJessie Lee Sullivan, age 90, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Robertsdale Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was a life long resident of Fairhope, AL and a member of the First Baptist Church of Point Clear, AL. Mrs. Sullivan is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dan Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan is survived...

Barbara Jean Bailey

Barbara Jean Bailey

Jul 1, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Barbara Jean Bailey, age 78, a native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, July 1, 2011. She was a member of Magnolia Springs Baptist Church . She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Potter of Fairhope, AL, Jean (Ken) Wolchina of St. Elmo , AL , brother, James (Kaye) Hilburn,...

Carole Smyer Jones

Carole Smyer Jones

Jun 29, 2011

FOLEY, AL   Carole Smyer Jones, age 70, a native of Auburn, a life long resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Foley, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011.   Carole retired from Bellsouth and was a Telephone Pioneer.  After retirement she became a regular volunteer at the Haven.   She is survived by her husband, Bill Jones of White House Fork,...

Kristopher Kyle Thorn

Kristopher Kyle Thorn

Jun 28, 2011

DAPHNE, AL   Kristopher Kyle Thorn, age 28, a native and a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2011, after a long hard battle with Crohn's disease.   Kristopher was a member of the Daphne United Methodist Church and a 2001 graduate of Daphne High School.  He spent time as a deckhand with Sea Bulk Towing on the  M/V Mobile...

Jacquelyn McKnight Williams

Jacquelyn McKnight Williams

Jun 27, 2011

CALGARY, CANADA Jacquelyn McKnight Williams departed this life June 27, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  She was born Sept. 20, 1954 in West Memphis, AR to the late Robert Atkison McKnight and Joan Spaine McKnight. Jacque graduated from Stephens College with a BA in Art and subsequently earned an MA in Art History from the University of Missouri.  She was...

Dorothy "Dot" J. Nall McWhite

Dorothy "Dot" J. Nall McWhite

Jun 27, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Dorothy “Dot” J. Nall McWhite, age 83, a native of Mobile , a former resident of Pensacola , FL and a current resident of Fairhope, passed away  Monday, June 27, 2011.   Dot was a former employee of the City of Fairhope for 19 years.   She is survived by her daughter, Janice Ethridge and her husband Ronald A....

Daniel Vincent DiNardi

Daniel Vincent DiNardi

Jun 27, 2011

DAPHNE, AL   Daniel Vincent DiNardi, age 14, a resident of Daphne, AL, lost his battle to stay alive on Monday, June 27, 2011.   Daniel is survived by his parents, Mark Lazarek and Paula DiNardi Lazarek of Daphne; a brother, William Scott of Columbia, SC; a sister, Julianna "Jules" DiNardi of Daphne and his maternal great-grandmother, Barbara Mitchell of Myrtle Beach,...

Thomas Ryon Rayford

Thomas Ryon Rayford

Jun 26, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Thomas Ryon Rayford born February 26 1973 in Gods Arm's Sunday June 26th 2011. He was a 1991 graduate of Piggott High School Arkansas and was alumni of Rhodes college in Memphis .  Over the years he has worked as a food service employee and will be missed by his co-workers at Carroll Place . He is...

Annette "Tootsie" Ball Eslava

Annette "Tootsie" Ball Eslava

Jun 25, 2011

JOSEPHINE, AL   Annette “Tootsie” Ball Eslava, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Foley, AL.  She was a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Josephine, AL.   Annette was a member of Josephine Baptist Church where she was also Director of Children's Ministries.  She was one of the first female conductors for L&N/CSX Railroad.  Annette worked as...

Michael David Mathis

Michael David Mathis

Jun 24, 2011

MATHIS FOLEY , AL   Michael David Mathis, age 41, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Bay Minette.  He was a native of Texas and a resident of Foley.   Michael is survived by his father, Louis (Teresa) Mathis of Tyler, TX;  mother, Jeanne Harper of Atlanta, GA; three children, Jacob, Hannah and Gracie;  two brothers, Jack Mathis of Los Angeles,...

Sofia Cucullu Miller

Sofia Cucullu Miller

Jun 24, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALSofia Cucullu Miller, age 86, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Fairhope, AL. She was a native of Louisiana, former resident of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Fairhope, AL. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by two daughters, Carol Bolling, Martha Mary Miller, and son Philip Miller, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 60...

Dean Anthony Ullock

Dean Anthony Ullock

Jun 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Dean Anthony Ullock, a native of Elgin , IL , resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away at his home, Thursday, June 23, 2011, after a courageous battle with Cancer.  He was the son of Thomas and Beverly (Thompson) Ullock.   Dean joined the U.S. Army Special Forces, where he trained Army personnel in mountain terrain and...

Donette Perkins Pelletier

Donette Perkins Pelletier

Jun 22, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Donette Perkins Pelletier, age 46, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. After a courageous battle with cancer, Donette has gone to be with our Lord. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  2 Timothy 4:7   A 1983 graduate...