Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Thomas Bennett
Oct 29, 2010
Thomas (Tom) Bennett passed away peacefully at home in Fairhope, AL after a long illness, Friday, October 29, 2010. He leaves behind his wife of forty-nine and a half years, Carol Rogers Bennett; his son, Steven Bennett of Ashtabula, OH; his daughter, Barbara Bennett Vendeville, son-in-law and his second son, Charles (Charlie) Vendeville; grandchildren, Matthew and Cara Vendeville of Perry,...
Robert Lee "Bob" Brantley
Oct 29, 2010
DAPHNE Robert Lee “Bob” Brantley, age 80, a native of Brewton, and a resident of Daphne, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. Bobby was a Korea War Veteran and served on the LST 1084 in Korean waters, which during the retreat of the United Nations Forces, the LST 1084 beach in North Korea and evacuated hundreds of American soldiers. He...
David Ellis White-Spunner
Oct 28, 2010
SILVERHILL, ALDavid Ellis White-Spunner, age 59, a native of Mobile and a resident of Silverhill, Alabama, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at a local hospital. Mr. White-Spunner was a graduate of Murphy highschool class of 1969 and the University of the South, Sewanee,TN. class of 1973. He spent his early years working in the horticulture industry, but later in life...
Jean Capell Roach
Oct 28, 2010
ROBERTSDALE Jean Capell Roach passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Mobile at the age of 79. She was a native of Wilcox County, AL and a resident of Robertsdale. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Billey Roach of Robertsdale; a daughter, Jeanell S.(Tommy) Lawler of Camden; a son, Calvin Strother of Camden; two sisters, Sara Andrews...
Allen Matthew Barber
Oct 27, 2010
DAPHNE Allen Matthew Barber, age 19, passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2010. Allen was born March 14, 1991 in Birmingham, AL and was a resident of Daphne, AL. He was a 2009 graduate of Daphne High School and was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church. Allen was a sophomore at the University of Montevallo. He was very active...
Annie Viola Carrigan
Oct 26, 2010
FAIRHOPE Annie Viola "Topsy" Carrigan passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in Robertsdale. She was born December 25, 1919 in Moro, AR and was a resident of Fairhope. Mrs. Carrigan was a member of the Fairhope Church of Christ. She is survived by three children, Charlene Carrigan Moore of Holly Grove, AR, Aubrey (Florence) Carrigan of Corpus Christi, TX, Keith...
William Clement Scott
Oct 25, 2010
FAIRHOPE , AL William Clement Scott, age 89, a native of Westfield , New York and a long time resident of Fairhope , AL , passed away peacefully at his home , Monday, October 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cullen Scott. He was a member of St. Francis at the Point Episcopal Church. In...
Catrinia Helen Northcutt Phillips
Oct 24, 2010
FAIRHOPE Catrinia Helen Northcutt Phillips, age 38, a native and longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010. Catrinia was a graduate of Bishop State’s Nursing Program and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of the Elks Lodge. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Crawford "Buddy" Northcutt, and her paternal grandparents, T....
Mildred Emma Lane
Oct 21, 2010
SPANISH FORT, AL Mildred Emma Lanepassed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Spanish Fort, AL at the age of 96. She was a native of Bridgeton, NJ and a former resident of Salem, OR. Mrs. Lane is survived by five nieces, five nephews and other special family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Lane. A...
Helen Ruth Hunter
Oct 19, 2010
FAIRHOPE Helene Ruth Beiser Hunter, age 93, a native of Loxley and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her grandson, Gee Hunter, three sisters, Beth Zadnichek, Ricki P. Redditt, Moma Dot Cain, brother, Carl Beiser, She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Gavin Hunter, daughters,...
Sam W. "Wally" Covert
Oct 18, 2010
FAIRHOPE Sam W. “Wally” Covert, Sr., age 83, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Fairhope passed away at his home, Monday, October 18, 2010, after a short illness. Mr. Covert was a veteran of World War II and served in the Merchant Marines delivering war material to the allies prior to reaching the age to be...
Thomas E. Dyer, Jr.
Oct 17, 2010
FAIRHOPEThomas E. “Tommy” Dyer, Jr., age 63, a native and longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010.Tommy was a Vietnam Veteran, a life member of the VFW, a member of the American Legion Post 199, 40/8, and the Fairhope Elks Lodge No. 1879. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School in 1965. After completing his tour...
James Kious Carvey
Oct 15, 2010
FAIRHOPE , AL Major James Kious Carvey, USAF, RET, age 92, of Fairhope , AL , passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. James was born on December 17, 1917, in Columbus , OH . He graduated from North High School and received his Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University where he also taught ROTC. Having proudly served in the...
David Hubert Lay
Oct 15, 2010
LAY POINT CLEAR David Hubert Lay passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 in Point Clear at the age of 66. He was a native of Mobile and a resident of Point Clear. Mr. Lay was a member of New Beginning Christian Fellowship, Magnolia Springs and the Skull Shack Hunting Club in Selma. He is survived by his wife, Martha L....
Bessie Elizabeth Braswell
Oct 14, 2010
FAIRHOPE, AL Bessie Elizabeth Braswell, age 95, a native of Summerdale, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010. She was a former member of Summerdale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, John D. Braswell. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Merchant of Fairhope, AL, son, Jerry Merchant of Daphne, AL,...
Helen Nancy Warburton
Oct 13, 2010
FOLEY, AL Mrs. Helen Nancy Warburton age 93, born in Belmont, Kansas and resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at a local hospital. Mrs. Warburton attended Elberta Faith Fellowship; member of the Historical Society of Denver; worked along side her late husband, Pat Warburton in land development/construction for many years in Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana and...
Nancy Nelson
Oct 12, 2010
MICHIGAN On October 12, 2010, Mrs. Nancy Nelson passed away in Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan . She was 79 years old. Mrs. Nelson was a native of Montrose Michigan , lived in Fairhope , Alabama as a resident since 1948, and after the loss of her husband, she moved back to Montrose , Michigan with her daughter and...
Vincent John Clisham
Oct 11, 2010
SPANISH FORT Vincent John Clisham, age 90, a native of Baltimore, MD and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010. Mr. Clisham proudly served in the US Air Force. He worked at Martin-Marietta as a Chief of Laboratories. He was a member of the MARS Association and the ACRL. He is survived by his wife,...
Carol Meszaros Gifford
Oct 11, 2010
DAPHNE Carol Meszaros Gifford, age 66, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Gordon L. Gifford of Daphne, sons, Michael Langley and his wife Deborah of New Market, AL,Matthew Langley and his wife Jennifer of Pulaski, TN, step daughters, Helen Gifford Milligan and...
Janice Weed Owens
Oct 10, 2010
DAPHNE Janice Weed Owens passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Robertsdale at the age of 77. She was a native of Goshen, AL, a resident of Daphne and member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Owens met her beloved husband, Jene, at Troy University and later married him in Troy, AL in 1951. She and her husband relocated to...