Obituaries

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

Helene Galavage

Helene Galavage

Mar 19, 2011

LILLIAN, AL Helene Galavage passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Lillian. She was a native of New Jersey and a resident of Lillian. Helene attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, George Galavage of Lillian; three daughters, Suzanne Ryan of Southington, CT, Dianne Carroll of Lillian, Joanne Galavage of Southington, CT; two sisters, Joan Lord...

Alexander "Ollie" Sislak

Alexander "Ollie" Sislak

Mar 18, 2011

FAIRHOPEAlexander "Ollie" Sislak passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 in Fairhope at the age of 81. He was a native of Wisconsin and a resident of Fairhope. Ollie was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Mary Sislak of Fairhope; two sons,...

Raymond E. Ogletree

Raymond E. Ogletree

Mar 16, 2011

OGLETREE ORANGE BEACH, AL Mr. Raymond Ogletree age 89, a native of Brewton, AL and resident of Orange Beach, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2011in Foley, AL Mr. Ogletree was a member of the Elks Lodge #2782 of Foley, AL He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth and Son Bradley E. Ogletree He is survived by his...

Hollis W. Dees

Hollis W. Dees

Mar 16, 2011

DEES ELBERTA, AL Hollis W. Dees, age 89, a native of Jemison, AL and resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She retired from Golden Living Center after 27 years of working in the cafeteria and as a cook and was in home care service for a number of years. Mrs. Dees was of Baptist faith. She...

William "Bill" Hunter Phillips

William "Bill" Hunter Phillips

Mar 14, 2011

DAPHNE, AL William “Bill” Hunter Phillips, age 66, a native of Butler , AL , and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter Phillips and Isla Mae Trice Phillips and his first wife, Patsy Taylor Phillips. Mr. Phillips graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor...

Mary Evelyn Drayton

Mary Evelyn Drayton

Mar 14, 2011

DAPHNE Mary Evelyn George Drayton, age 74 passed away on March 14th, 2011. She was a native of Columbus, MS but had resided in Daphne since 1980. She was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. She had been employed by both Federal and State governments, worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and Church Secretary. She was a former member of...

Ella C. Rodenbaugh

Ella C. Rodenbaugh

Mar 14, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL Ella C. Rodenbaugh, age 89, a native of MS, and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. She was an active member of the Mobile Cameilla Club. Mrs. Rodenbaugh is preceded in death by her husband, “Roy” T.L. Rodenbaugh. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Rebecca ( Gary ) Cavanaugh of...

Patricia Baggett Carter

Patricia Baggett Carter

Mar 12, 2011

FAIRHOPE , ALABAMA Patricia Baggett Carter, Age 51, born in Germany and a resident of Fairhope , AL , died on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at a local health care facility. She is survived by one daughter, Brittany (Luke) Mayfield; her parents, John and Bonnie Baggett ; one grandson, Marcus Mayfield all of Fairhope , AL ; one brother, F....

Willie Ed Avera

Willie Ed Avera

Mar 11, 2011

AVERA FOLEY, ALABAMA Willie Ed Avera, Age 56, a native of Quitman, MS, and a resident of Foley, AL, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at his residence. He was a life member of American Legion Post 99, were he served as Commander and Vice Commander. He is survived by his wife, Marie Avera of Foley, AL; three sons, Willie...

Marie C. King

Marie C. King

Mar 11, 2011

KING Marie Catherine Tschanz King, Age 88, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of Foley, a member of Vernant Park Baptist Church, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Mrs. King is preceded in death by her husband of Sixty-Six years, Horace E. King. Survivors include one daughter,...

Elsie Farrow Ramsey

Elsie Farrow Ramsey

Mar 10, 2011

DAPHNE Elsie Farrow Ramsey, age 93, a native of Bells, TN and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011, in Mobile, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Ramsey; and a daughter, Dorothy Johnston. Elsie was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and the Lake Forest Woman's Club. She is survived...

Kathryn Ann Ward

Kathryn Ann Ward

Mar 9, 2011

  FAIRHOPE , AL   Kathryn Ann Ward, age 71, a native of OH, and resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos M. Ward, Jr., daughter, Kimberly Ward, and son, David R. Ward.   Mrs. Ward is survived by 3 daughters, Terri (Mike) Ingle of Rome, GA, Gigi (Tim)...

Krystal Marie Doggett

Krystal Marie Doggett

Mar 8, 2011

MOBILE Krystal Marie Doggett, age 28, a native of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Hayleigh Doggett of Mobile , AL , Mother, Sheila Duff and her husband Charles of Colorado Spring, CO, Father, George K. Turner and his wife Laurie of Loxley , AL , Maternal grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Bowen, Sr....

Gladys Beverly Nikel

Gladys Beverly Nikel

Mar 8, 2011

DAPHNE Gladys “Beverly” Nikel, age 85, a native of RI and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Andy) Secula of Braddock Heights, MD, 2 grandsons, Andrew Secula of Jacobus , PA , Erik Secula of Walkersville , MD , 4 great grandchildren, Sister, Kathleen Downey, And many dear friends...

John Winston Chesley Ikner, Sr.

John Winston Chesley Ikner, Sr.

Mar 7, 2011

DAPHNE John Winston Chesley Ikner, Sr., age 69, a native of Megargel, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011. John was retired after 32 years of service from Scott Paper Company. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Ikner of Daphne, sons, John Winston Chesley Ikner, Jr., Timothy Lee Ikner, both of Fairhope,...

Elizabeth Sarah Conrad

Elizabeth Sarah Conrad

Mar 7, 2011

DAPHNE Elizabeth Sarah Conrad, a native of Camdon, NJ and a resident of Daphne passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Smith Conrad; granddaughter, Stacey Elizabeth Gatlin and grandson, Craig R. Scarritt. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters: B. J. Pailer and Pat Gatlin both of Daphne; two sisters: Mary Loveland...

Minnie Mae Holley

Minnie Mae Holley

Mar 6, 2011

FAIRHOPE   Minnie Mae Holley passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Blackville , SC at the age of 81. Ms. Holley was a member of Apostolic Church . She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Hair of Blackville , SC ; a son, Daniel holley of Harvy , LA ; two sisters, Maxine Ward of Fairhope, Lena Stokes of Fairhope...

Walter Cole Holman, Sr.

Walter Cole Holman, Sr.

Mar 2, 2011

  SUMMERDALE   Walter Cole Holman, Sr., age 79, a native of Foley and a resident of Summerdale, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Mr. Holman was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict   Walter was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be remembered for his true devotion and love for his family and compassion for all others. ...

Frances Bowling White-Spunner

Frances Bowling White-Spunner

Feb 27, 2011

MOBILE Frances Bowling White-Spunner passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Daphne at the age of 73.  She was a native of Mobile. Ms White-Spunner is survived by a daughter, Barbara White-Spunner of Daphne;  two sons, Sandy White-Spunner of Daphne, Danny White-Spunner of Mobile;  a sister, Jackie Brettel of Daphne;  a brother, Skipper (Shelby) Bowling of Bay MInette;  two grandchildren,...

Homer A. Roberts

Homer A. Roberts

Feb 26, 2011

FOLEY, AL Mr. Homer A. Roberts, age 79, a native of Mississippi and resident of Baldwin County for 46 years passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at a local hospital. Mr. Roberts served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was retired from the Baldwin County Highway Department and an active member of the Oyster Bay Baptist...