Obituaries

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

Elvin Ray Carmichael

Elvin Ray Carmichael

May 28, 2011

BREWTON, AL Elvin Ray Carmichael, age 77. a native of Mayo, FL. and a longtime resident of Brewton., passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 in Daphne.   He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brewton and a former employee of Smirfitt- Stone Corp. Mr. Carmichael is survived by his wife, Carol Carmichael of Brewton;  two sons, Marcus Ray...

Donald Lewis Harper

Donald Lewis Harper

May 28, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Donald Louis Harper, age 79, of Spanish Fort, AL  passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2011.  He was a native of Monticello, AR and a long time resident of Mobile and Spanish Fort. He was a charter member of East Pointe Baptist Church where he served as a trustee.  Mr. Harper served in the U.S. Army...

Adam John Frank

Adam John Frank

May 26, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Adam John Frank, age 77 a native of Elberta, AL and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Friday, May 26, 2011 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frank of Lillian, AL; one daughter, Janet (Steve) Kelley of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Ashley, Kelley, Kale (Erin) Kelley; great grandson, Kage Kelley; one brother,...

Jarry D. Green

Jarry D. Green

May 25, 2011

ORANGE BEACH, AL Jerry D. Green, age 64, a native of Hartselle, AL and resident of Orange Beach, AL for past twelve years passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX after losing his battle with leukemia. He was a member of St. Margarets Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Foley, AL Mr. Green is...

Betty Jean Sunderland

Betty Jean Sunderland

May 25, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Betty Jean Sunderland, age 78, a native of Carlock, IL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011.   Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry E. Williams and Roy D. Sunderland.   She is survived by her Sons, Harry Williams and his wife Alice of Fairhope, Garry Williams of Morgan City, LA, Larry...

Claude Dennis Underwood

Claude Dennis Underwood

May 25, 2011

FOLEY, AL Claude Dennis Underwood, age 66, a native and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Claude Underwood, and grandson, Austin Underwood Ford. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Underwood of Foley, son, Chad Underwood and his wife Lisa of Summerdale, daughters, Tammy Ford and her husband...

George Earl Coulter

George Earl Coulter

May 24, 2011

MOBILE, AL George Earl Coulter, age 75, a resident of Mobile , passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Van Coulter of Fairhope, Allen Coulter of Mobile , daughter-in-law, Jennifer Coulter of Fairhope, brother, Larry Coulter of Mobile , grandchildren, Tristan and Amber Coulter. Memorial services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral...

Elma M. Feenker

Elma M. Feenker

May 24, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Elma M. Feenker, age 76, a native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was a homemaker and a member of Celebration Church. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lynn Reece of Fairhope, AL, Lisa Morison (Ken) of Corpus Christy, TX, Son, Lex R. Feenker of Fairhope, AL, 6...

Keith Patrick James

Keith Patrick James

May 23, 2011

FOLEY, AL Keith Patrick James passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 in Pensacola, FL at the age of 42. His life revolved around his family and all water sports. Keith was the owner of Southern Jet Sports. He is survived by his mother, Janice Fields of Foley; a brother, Kenneth Paul James of Foley; two sisters, Kathryn Patricia Grigoriadis of...

Kenneth Michael Feely

Kenneth Michael Feely

May 23, 2011

FOLEY, AL Kenneth Michael Feely, age 62, a native of Elberta and a resident of Foley, passed away in Pensacola, FL, Monday, May 23, 2011. Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, John Feely and Jeffrey Feely and his parents, Patrick Feely, Sr. and Victoria Feely. He is survived by hiswife of 40 years, Thelma Feely of Foley,son, Christopher...

William L. Lewis

William L. Lewis

May 21, 2011

BAY MINETTE, AL William Lee Lewis,age 68 a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lewis of Bay Minette, AL; two sons, Joseph R. Lewis of Bay Minette, AL and William L. Lewis, II of Daphne, AL; two grandchildren, Delicia Leigh Lewis...

Charles Louis Runnels

Charles Louis Runnels

May 21, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Charles Louis Runnels, Sr. of Fairhope, Alabama slipped away on May 21, 2011. His eldest daughter Caren Lea preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bette Williams Runnels, his son Charles Louis, Jr. and his younger daughter Carol Leslie. Charlie was born in Center, Texas on November 23, 1930. He is...

Charles Wesley Thompson

Charles Wesley Thompson

May 19, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Charles Wesley Thompson passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 68. He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope. Mr. Thompson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era; lifetime member of th VFW; member of the Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He was also a member of...

Pauline M. Mussman

Pauline M. Mussman

May 16, 2011

FOLEY, AL Mrs. Pauline M. Mussman passed away Monday, May 16, 2011in Foley, AL at the age of 76. She was a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Foley, AL. Mrs. Mussman was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a manger of Hardees for 25 years. She also was a MYF youth leader at Summerdale Methodist Church....

Carl Maurice Fremaux

Carl Maurice Fremaux

May 16, 2011

SPANISH FORT Carl Maurice Fremaux, who passed away Monday, May 16 at Westminster Village, was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1918.  He lived in New Orleans, Louisana from his very early years and graduated from Tulane University in 1939 with a business degree.  He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and served as its president his last...

Secar Jackson Harris

Secar Jackson Harris

May 14, 2011

DAPHNE Secar Jackson Harris born in Deer Park, AL on Nov. 24, 1918 passed away at his residence in Daphne, AL on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Preceded in death were his parents Clem and Olivia Harris of Citronelle, AL, two brothers Bernard Harris of Mobile, AL and James (Juanita) Harris of Tuscaloosa, AL. He is survived by his wife Madeline...

Laverne M. Darnell

Laverne M. Darnell

May 13, 2011

FAIRHOPE Laverne M. Darnell passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 77. She was a native of Vernant Park and a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Darnell was a member of Eastern Shore Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Leon Darnell of Fairhope; three daughters, Linda Rayborn Chupek of Fairhope, Karen Rayborn Aldridge...

Stanley Peyton Weiss

Stanley Peyton Weiss

May 10, 2011

 WEISS Stanley Peyton Weiss, age 61, born in Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away peacefully at home from complications of Huntington’s Chorea on May 10, 2011. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Weiss, Jr. and three beloved pets, Armani, Daphne Blue and Ace. He is survived by a loving and devoted...

Bernice "Buddy" Downs

Bernice "Buddy" Downs

May 10, 2011

BON SECOURBernice "Buddy" Downs passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home surrounded by family at the age of 84. He was a native of Wilburton, OK and a resident of Bon Secour. Mr. Downs retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty-four years of service, serving in WWII and Vietnam. He was a life member of the VFW, Post 5658,...

Arthur Thomas Petrilena

Arthur Thomas Petrilena

May 9, 2011

GULF SHORES, AL Arthur Thomas Petrilena, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 9th. surrounded by his wife, daughters and close friends in Foley, Alabama. Arthur was the eldest son of Ameilo and Mary Petrilena, born July 4th 1924 in Colliers, West Virginia. Arthur is survived by his loving wife Teresa. Arthur met his bride Teresa...