Obituaries

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

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Jan Elizabeth Randel

Apr 7, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Jan Elizabeth Randel, age 50, a native of Jackson, MS, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School, and an avid scuba diver, artist, and photographer. Mrs. Randel is preceded in death by her step father, Henry A. Edmonds, and father William E. Luoma. She is survived...

Helen V. Daniels

Helen V. Daniels

Apr 6, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL. Helen V. Daniels, age 88, a native of Woodstock, VA and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at a local health care facility. She was a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and was an original AT&T Ma Bell switch board operator in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne...

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Nola Lavula "Lovey" Stewart Rollins

Apr 5, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Nola Lavula “Lovey” Stewart Rollins, age 87, a native of Pineville , FL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011.   She is survived by her 3 sons, Michael W. Rollins of Seattle, WA, Alan L. Rollins of Fish River, AL, and Jamie L. Rollins of Fairhope, AL,   3 brothers, Lloyd...

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Arthuro DeLaGarza

Apr 2, 2011

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA DE LA GARZA Arthuro De La Garza, age 50, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1960 in Foley, AL to Nicolas and Maria Rios De La Garza of Summerdale, AL. He is predeceased in death by his father. Survived by sons, Lawrence Arthuro De La Garza,Jr.(Bert Roberts) of St. Petersburg, FL...

Keith Barnette Grimes

Keith Barnette Grimes

Apr 1, 2011

Keith B. Grimes passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in Perdido Beach at the age of 54. Keith retired from the U.S. Postal service in Daphne after thirty-three years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. Keith is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ann and Gordon Pierce of Daphne; a sister, Susan (Ross) Wangner of Foley;...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hamrick, III

Mar 30, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   James Thomas “Jimmy” Hamrick III, a native of Mobile and a long time resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, March, 30, 2011.   Mr. Hamrick graduated from UMS, then attended the University of Alabama.  After college he joined the Navy and served for 2 years aboard the USS Bache.  Afterward he returned home and joined the family business, Hamrick...

Roberta Vaughan Sintz

Roberta Vaughan Sintz

Mar 27, 2011

SPANISH FORT, AL Roberta Vaughan Sintz, age 94, a native of England and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was involved in the Fairhope Art Gallery, Theatre 98, travel club, library, and was an avid bridge player. Mrs. Sintz is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clark Sintz, and a son, Peter V....

Louis Martinez Jimenez

Louis Martinez Jimenez

Mar 26, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Louis Martinez Jimenez passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 84. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Louis was a member of Liberty Church and retired from Teledyne in 1996. He is survived by a son, Jeff (Tamara) Jimenez; three grandchildren, Brittney, Benjamin and Bethany Jimenez all of Daphne; five brothers...

Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr.

Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr.

Mar 24, 2011

DAPHNE, AL Charles Eldon "Don" Wright, Jr. died peacefully at home Thursday, March 24, 2011. His loving wife of 54 years was at his bedside along with the two faithful dogs of the family. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the VP16 Navy Air Corp. Don was a resident of Daphne for the past 18 years. He was born...

Charles Richard Broughton, III

Charles Richard Broughton, III

Mar 24, 2011

BROUGHTON, III DAPHNE, AL Charles Richard Broughton, III passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 58. He was a resident of Daphne. Charles was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He is survived by his longtime companion, Dena Broughton, of Daphne; a son, Chas (Candace) Broughton, IV...

Peggy Sue Bonner

Peggy Sue Bonner

Mar 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE Peggy Sue Bonner, age 81, a native of Repton and a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Fairhope. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Bonner and her sister, Janice Owen. Sue was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. She is survived by her two daughters: Peggy Bonner...

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Wesley Michael Bizilia

Mar 23, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Wesley Michael Bizilia, age 74, a native of Sayre , PA , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was a basketball player at Livingston University , coached at Fairhope High School , McGill High School , University Military School , Auburn University , Troy University , and finished as...

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr.

Mar 23, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Edmond Charles Campbell, Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Spanish Fort at the age of 78.  He was a native of Rhode Island, longtime resident of Lillian and a current resident of Spanish Fort.Mr. Campbell was a U.S. Army veteran and a very active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Joseph Stuart Gardiner

Joseph Stuart Gardiner

Mar 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Joseph Stuart Gardiner, age 68, a native of Manitoba, Canada, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was a world class alpine skier, an avid horseman, rodeo rider, and played NHL with the New York Rangers.  He was a member of A Mystic Organization and retired from Southern Light in Mobile, 2008. He...

Willie Marshall Dorman

Willie Marshall Dorman

Mar 22, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Our Country is in mourning for another soldier has died.  1st SGT Willie (Bill) Marshall Dorman was born on April 11, 1930 in Aynor (Horry County) S.C. and was a resident of Fairhope, AL for 38 years.  He died March 22, 2011, at 80 years old due to liver Cancer.  He had been fighting his battle with liver...

Robert Jessie Farley

Robert Jessie Farley

Mar 21, 2011

STAPLETON Robert Jessie Farley passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 in Stapleton. He was a native of Red Jacket, WV and a resident of Stapleton. Robert attended Cornerstone Church and was employed by Taylor-Wharton Cryogenics in Theodore. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Farley of Stapleton; two children, Tonya (Spencer) Wynn of Bay Minette, James Hadley of Pensacola;...

Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson

Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson

Mar 20, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Dr. Elizabeth Wyse Thompson, local Fairhope author and writing specialist with Faulkner State Community College in Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011.  She was affectionately known as "Betts" or "B" and was a longtime resident of Fairhope. Dr. Thompson co-authored two books, Memoramobileia and False Gods under the pen name of Dr. Elizabeth Coffman and had...

Esther Norris Rawls

Esther Norris Rawls

Mar 20, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL   Esther Norris Rawls, age 92, a native of Monroe County , AL , and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011.   She was born in Frisco City , April 4, 1918, to William Purry and Nettie Belle Wasdin Norris.  After her marriage, she resided in Semmes, Millry, and retired to Fairhope.   Mrs. Rawls...

Walter Ronald Nardell

Walter Ronald Nardell

Mar 20, 2011

NARDELL ELBERTA, AL Walter Ronald Nardell, age 65, a native of Meridian, MS, and long time resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was a staff sergeant and served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years and 2 tours of Vietnam. Mr. Nardell was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Elberta, life...

Jackson Ward Lemon

Jackson Ward Lemon

Mar 19, 2011

FOLEY, AL Jackson Ward Lemon - a native of Daphne and a resident of Magnolia Springs died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his home on Fish River where he loved fishing for speckled trout. He was 86 years old. Mr. Lemon was a World War II veteran who fought in the European campaign. He was preceded in death by his...