Obituaries

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

Geraldine Cain Baker

Geraldine Cain Baker

Jan 17, 2011

BAKER FAIRHOPE, AL Geraldine Cain Baker, age 72, a native of Lincoln, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011.Mrs. Baker was a member of the Fairhope Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Lamar Baker, daughter, Vicky (Gene) Allen, son, Jeffrey (Kathy) Williams, all of Fairhope, AL, stepdaughter, Barbara Atkins of Biloxi, MS,...

Roderick Earl Sledge

Roderick Earl Sledge

Jan 17, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Roderick Earl Sledge, age 47, a life long resident of Omaha, NE, passed away in Fairhope, AL, Monday, January 17, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Betty J. Jackson of Fairhope, AL, father, Norman D. Jackson of Mobile, AL, son, Matthew Sledge of Omaha, NE, brothers, Marion (Corlette) Sledge of Mobile, AL, Melvin (Jannika) Sledge of Montgomery,...

Edna Louise Norris

Edna Louise Norris

Jan 16, 2011

  SPANISH FORT, AL Edna Louise Harrison Norris, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on January 16, 2011. Edna was born on Feb. 16, 1926, in Knoxville, TN, to Professor Thomas Barrett Harrison and Mary Edna Shelley Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tommy. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Homer Stanley...

Harold Franklin Morris

Harold Franklin Morris

Jan 16, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Harold Franklin Morris, age 85, a native of Springfield, OH and a long time resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011. Mr. Morris was a Mason, a Shriner and a Scottish Rider.  He was also a member of the Quail Creek Country Club and an avid Alabama football fan. He is survived by his wife...

Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos

Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos

Jan 16, 2011

HUNTSVILLE, AL Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos, a native of Montrose, AL and a resident of Huntsville,  AL  for the last twenty years, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 16, 2011. He was one of twelve children born to the late Stephen and Lula Tullos, who preceded him in death. Scotty attended Baldwin County Training School...

Edwin Scott Tullos

Edwin Scott Tullos

Jan 16, 2011

HUNTSVILLE Edwin Scott "Scotty" Tullos, a native of Montrose, AL and a resident of Huntsville, AL for the last twenty years, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 16, 2011. He was one of twelve children born to the late Stephen and Lula Tullos, who preceded him in death. Scotty attended Baldwin County Training School where...

Norman Lee Floyd

Norman Lee Floyd

Jan 15, 2011

BAY MINETTE, ALMr. Norman Lee Floyd a life long resident of Bay Minette, AL, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the age of 60. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Claxton Lindsey, Sr. and Beulah Johnson Lindsey, his brother, Randall L. Lindsey and his father Charles Floyd. He is survived by three sisters, Regina Weaver, Phyllis...

Douglas F. Lowell, Sr.

Douglas F. Lowell, Sr.

Jan 15, 2011

LOWELL, SR. Douglas F. Lowell, Sr., age 88, a native of Point Clear, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Lowell loved his family and farming. He was a avid mullet fisherman and a WW II Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by three sons, Carol Ernest Lowell, Lloyd...

Clarence C. "Whitey" Whiten, Sr.

Clarence C. "Whitey" Whiten, Sr.

Jan 14, 2011

FOLEY, AL Clarence C. “Whitey” Whiten, Sr., age 86, a native of Milstead, GA and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. Mr. Whiten was an Army Veteran.  He owned several car dealerships in Georgia and was a well known community leader.  Clarence was devoted and dedicated to his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Joe N. Awalt

Joe N. Awalt

Jan 12, 2011

SPANISH FORT Joe N. Awalt, born January 2, 1940 in Montgomery, Alabama  a resident of Spanish Fort and formerly of Eight Mile and Mobile, passed away at his home on January 12, 2011. He graduated from Vigor High School in 1960, served in the US Army and retired from Scott Paper Company after 35 years.  He was preceded in death...

Mary Lain Maxey Farnell

Mary Lain Maxey Farnell

Jan 12, 2011

FAIRHOPE , AL   Mary Lain Maxey Farnell, age 89, a native of New Albany , IN and a resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011.   Mrs. Farnell was a member of the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years.   Mary was preceded in death by her husband W. Claude Farnell , Jr.   She is survived...

Rita Cox Horton

Rita Cox Horton

Jan 11, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Rita Cox Horton, age 68, a native of Sheridan, AR, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January, 11, 2011. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Lester Franklin Horton. She is survived by her Son, John Horton and his wife Teresa, Grandchildren, Heather and Matthew Horton, Great granddaughter, Brooklyn Thompson, all of Foley, Brothers,...

Robert Edwin Dearmond

Robert Edwin Dearmond

Jan 9, 2011

DAPHNE Robert Edwin Dearmond passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Daphne at the age of 88. He was a native of Millry and a resident of Daphne. Mr. Dearmond was a U.S Army veteran. He was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Spanish Trail Baptist Church for many years. He was also a member of the Gideon International....

Lizzie Mae Dulaney

Lizzie Mae Dulaney

Jan 7, 2011

SPANISH FORT Lizzie Mae Dulaney, Age 98, a native of Excel, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011. A former resident of Monroeville, she relocated to the Spanish Fort area in1970. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Havard Dulaney and her only son, Melvin Dulaney. Her survivors include her daughter-in-law:...

Sandra Ann Biedekapp

Sandra Ann Biedekapp

Jan 5, 2011

GULF SHORES, AL Mrs. Sandra Ann Biedekapp age 71, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2011 in Gulf Shores, AL Sandra was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Watertown, NY. She enjoyed playing games, cards and cross word puzzles. Crafts were an important part of her life. She was a member of Gulf Shores Plantation Women’s Club. Mrs. Biedekapp is...

Paul Alphonse Frederick, III

Paul Alphonse Frederick, III

Jan 5, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Colonel Paul Alphonse Frederick, III, a Fairhope native and son of Paul and Esther Frederick passed away on January 5, 2011. Col Frederick was born March 4, 1921 in Fairhope, AL.  He was a graduate of Organic School, class of 1939.  His Great Aunt, Marrietta Johnson, was the school’s founder.  On February 14, 1943, he married his kindergarten...

Katherine Pansarella Evans

Katherine Pansarella Evans

Jan 4, 2011

FAIRHOPE, AL Katherine Pansarella Evans, age 91, a native of Brooklyn, NY, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Major James B. Evans. She was a proud Air Force officer’s wife and loved making their home wherever they were stationed through out the world. She is survived...

Catherine Maregart Lindsey

Catherine Maregart Lindsey

Jan 4, 2011

LINDSEY LILLIAN Catherine Maregart Lindsey passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Pensacola at the age of 96. She is survived by a niece, nephews and other loving relatives. Visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2011 from 10:30-11:00 am. Funeral Services will follow at 11 am from Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home Chapel in Foley. Interment will follow at Swift Presbyterian Cemetery....

Sally Riggins Small

Sally Riggins Small

Jan 4, 2011

AUSIN, TX Sally Riggins Small, age 78, a native of Cullman, AL, a long time resident of Gulf Shores, AL, and a current resident of Austin, TX, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Sally graduated from Fairhope High School in 1949. She was a graduate of Florence State Teachers College in 1952 and received her masters in 1971. Mrs. Small...

Sally Riggins Small

Sally Riggins Small

Jan 4, 2011

AUSIN, TX Sally Riggins Small, age 78, a native of Cullman, AL, a long time resident of Gulf Shores, AL, and a current resident of Austin, TX, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011.  Sally graduated from Fairhope High School in 1949.  She was a graduate of Florence State Teachers College in 1952 and received her masters in 1971.  Mrs. Small...