Obituaries

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

Barbara Virginia Schweiger

Barbara Virginia Schweiger

Jun 29, 2010

LILLIAN, ALBarbara Virginia Glennon Blacksher Schweiger, long-time matriarch of the James Hope Glennon family, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her home in Lillian, Alabama, at the age of 93.She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Rella Wilds Glennon, her first husband and father of her children, E.M. “Man” Blacksher, Jr., her son, Manny Blacksher, and...

Robert E. Lord, Sr.

Robert E. Lord, Sr.

Jun 27, 2010

DAPHNE, AL Robert E. Lord, Sr., age 84, born April 17, 1927, Atmore, AL, went to eternal rest on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Mr. Lord was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL, and Baldwin County, AL, served in the Navy during WWII, received training at Great Lakes Naval Air Station, and assigned to duty on the aircraft carrier USS Block...

Doss Farrel Carrigan

Doss Farrel Carrigan

Jun 27, 2010

FAIRHOPE Doss Farrel Carrigan passed awaySunday, June 27, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 71. He was anative of Holly Grove, AR and a resident of Fairhope. Mr. Carrigan is survived by his wife, Lucia C. Carrigan of Fairhope; daughter, Ashley Sandley of Orange Beach; mother, Viola Burn Carrigan of Fairhope; sister, Charlene Moore of Holly Grove, AR; two...

Earline G. Moore

Earline G. Moore

Jun 22, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Earline G. Moore, age 87, a native of Georgiana, AL, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL and a current resident of Rainbow City, AL with her niece, Mary Elizabeth (Jerry) Howell , passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. She is survived by herson, Russell Anthony (Joy) Moore of Clanton, AL,brothers, Pete (Sally) Goodwin of Georgiana, AL,Jack (Mary) Goodwin...

Charles William 'Chuck' McKinney

Charles William 'Chuck' McKinney

Jun 22, 2010

DAPHNE Charles William (Chuck) McKinney passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home in Daphne, AL surrounded by family and friends. Chuck graduated from Dothan High School, Dothan, AL in 1967. His 43 year career in paper sales began in Dothan with Houston Paper Company.  He was currently with Dade Paper Company of Loxley as a sales representative....

Mary Lou Walliser

Mary Lou Walliser

Jun 21, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Lou Walliser, age 83, a native of Mesquite, TX and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Metzger of Pasadena, TX, sons, Wally Walliser of Aiken, SC, Joe Walliser of Madison, AL, Jim Walliser of Friendswood, TX, fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, other relatives and friends....

Pat L. Miller

Pat L. Miller

Jun 20, 2010

DAPHNE, AL   Pat L. Miller, age 86, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010.   He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a Past Master at the Joppa Masonic Lodge in Shreveport, LA in 1972, a member of the Greeno Masonic Lodge in Fairhope, AL, and was an active Shriner in Tampa, FL.   He...

Edith Lanell Kleinschmidt

Edith Lanell Kleinschmidt

Jun 20, 2010

FOLEY Mrs. Edith Lanell (Nell) Kleinschmidt age 76, a native of Marks, MS, and a long time resident of Foley, AL, died Sunday June 20, 2010. Mrs. Kleinschmidt spent her childhood in Memphis, TN, later moving to the Foley, Gulf Shores area, in the 1970's. She was active in the American Legion Auxilliary, Gulf Shores Post 44. Mrs. Kleinschmidt worked...

Agnes Miller Fleming

Agnes Miller Fleming

Jun 15, 2010

FAIRHOPE Agnes Miller Fleming was born February 27, 1915 in Waunakee, WI. She called Fairhope home since 1949. She passed away at the age of 95 on June 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Fleming, whom she was married to for sixty-five years. They raised their family on a farm outside of Fairhope. She is...

Randal Glen Madden

Randal Glen Madden

Jun 14, 2010

ELBERTA Randal Glen Madden, age 54, a native of Foley, AL, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Tessa Ann Slota of Foley, AL; two sons, Don Madden of Elberta, AL, and Todd Madden of Robertsdale, AL; one sister, Peggy Merchant of Elberta, AL; two brothers, Johnny Madden and...

Myrtle G. Ryland

Myrtle G. Ryland

Jun 14, 2010

TROY Myrtle Gertrude Ryland, was known and loved by many, age 94, quietly passed into eternity on June 14, 2010. Myrtle was born on June 19, 1915. A long time native of Spanish Fort, Alabama she moved with her family to Troy, Alabama where she lived out her days with close family. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Cody Joseph Snyder

Cody Joseph Snyder

Jun 13, 2010

FOLEY Cody Joseph Snyder, age 18, of Foley, AL, passed away from Cystic Fibrosis on June 13, 2010. Cody was a graduate of Foley High School Class of 2010, and planned to attend USA Engineering School. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara J. Vance and Robert W. Snyder; great-grandparents,...

Archie Ben Lawrence

Archie Ben Lawrence

Jun 12, 2010

FAIRHOPE, AL   Archie Ben Lawrence, 92, a native of Selma Al, long life resident of Fairhope, Al departed this life on June 12, 2010. He was a faithful member of The Church of God in Christ , Fairhope, Al. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Mrs. Lena Marie Lawrence and son Melvin Lawrence.   He leaves to cherish...

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Jun 11, 2010

FAIRHOPE Mary Stearns Nelson passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Daphne at the age of 78. She was a lifelong resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Nelson was a retired dental hygenist with thirty-five years of service with Dr. O.O. Jones and Dr. Miles Jones. She is survived by a son, James V. Nelson, III of Delaware; one sister, Verna Stearns...

James Earl Wallace

James Earl Wallace

Jun 10, 2010

ELBERTA James Earl Wallace, age 92, born in Shelby Co., IL, grew up in Decatur, IL, and was a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away June 10, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Calvary during WWII, and also in Korea. He was a member of Victory Life Church. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his...

Ethelyn Rotch Givhan

Ethelyn Rotch Givhan

Jun 9, 2010

FAIRHOPEEthelyn Rotch Givhan, Age 84, a native of Clarke County, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., died Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at a local health care facility. She attended Clarke County High School and Auburn University. Mrs. Givhan worked at South Central Bell from 1945 until her retirement in 1981. Mrs. Givhan is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jessie Louise Jackson

Jessie Louise Jackson

Jun 9, 2010

BON SECOUR Jessie Louise Jackson, age 92, a resident of Bon Secour, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved crafts. She is survived by her two daughters, Lillie Mae Harrison of Bon Secour, AL, and Jessie M. McDoniell and her husband Buck of Gulf Shores, AL; her son, James...

Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro

Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro

Jun 9, 2010

DAPHNE Dolores Shortridge Knaresboro, age 89, a native of Braddock, PA and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Mobile. She attended Christ The King Catholic Church. Dolores was preceded in death by her husbands, Dennis L. Shortridge, Sr. and Frank Knaresboro. She is survived by her son: Dennis L. Shortridge, Jr. of Daphne; one...

Lucy Pegues Durant

Lucy Pegues Durant

Jun 7, 2010

DAPHNE Lucy Pegues Durant, age 89, a native of Marion, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Lucy received a Masters Degree in Counseling from University of South Alabama.  She was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile for 60 years; a founding member of Lake Forest Garden Club & Women’s Club;...

Raymond Earl Diamond, Sr.

Raymond Earl Diamond, Sr.

Jun 6, 2010

LILLIAN The family of Raymond Earl "Red" Diamond, Sr., of Lillian, Alabama regret to report his passing on June 6, 2010, after a valiant fight against the ravages of time. He was a well known and accomplished musician who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Born August 1, 1934 in Jay, Florida, he grew up in...

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