Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Dotsie E. Hastings
KUSHLA - Dotsie Elderan Hastings, a native of Gulfport, Miss., died Thursday at a local hospital. She was 97.
Mrs. Hastings was a member of Semmes First Assembly of God, the Kushla Garden Club, the World War I Women's Auxiliary and American War Mothers of World War II. She was also a volunteer at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi.
She is survived by four sons, Ernest L. Campbell and Samuel A. Campbell, both of Chunchula, Loren S. Campbell of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Charles W. Hastings of Citronelle; two daughters, Olivette Kelley of Leakesville, Miss., and Ina C. Shaw of Mobile; one brother, Orin Harvey Parker Jr. of Mobile; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, and services will be at 10 a.m. today at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland. Burial will be in Elam Cemetery in Eight Mile.
[Published date: 08/23/1999]
Grady Rutledge
SEMMES - Grady Rutledge, a retired shipbuilder, died Sunday at a local health care facility. He was 89.
Rutledge was a native of Nettleboro, Ala., and a resident of Semmes.
He is survived by two daughters, Patsy Foster of Wilmer and Dorothy Scott of Houston, Texas; one son, Billy J. Rutledge of Semmes; one brother, A. Rutledge of Clarke County, Ala.; one sister, Lorena Nelson of Thomasville; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home in Semmes. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 08/23/1999]
Marie Weitzel
SEMMES - Marie Weitzel, a native of Michigan and a resident of Semmes, died Friday at a local hospital. She was 84.
Mrs. Weitzel is survived by one son, Donald Weitzel of Chesterton, Ind.; one daughter, Patricia Johnson of Semmes; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 08/23/1999]
Robert Henry George Jr.
Robert Henry George Jr., who had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 19 years, died Sunday at his home. He was 61.
A native of North Adams, Mass., George was a resident of Chunchula. He was a transportation supervisor with the postal service.
He received his degree in business and administration, and also held teaching credentials in history and social sciences in secondary school.
A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of the American Legion.
George was a member of Fulton Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda G. George of Chunchula; his mother, Eileen Benoit George; four daughters, Yvonne George Pickard and Sherry George Snyder of Pownal, Vt., Lisa George Vanderbilt and Sharon George McLaughlin of Katy, Texas; two stepdaughters, Karen Melissa Etheredge and Lisa A. Bush, both of Mobile; five sons, Ronald George and Robert George of North Pownal, Vt., Brian George of Sarasota, Fla., Mark George of Emmitsburg, Md., and Patrick George of Panama City, Fla.; a stepson, Lemuel B. Crouch III of Alabama; three brothers, Stuart George of Ganesvoort, N.Y., Craig George of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Dale George of Stillwater, N.Y.; and one sister, Deborah Robinson Brainerd of Mobile.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Serenity Funeral Home, where services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 08/24/1999]
Sean Michael Morrison-Swain
Sean Michael Morrison-Swain, a student at Satsuma High School, died Thursday near Mount Vernon. He was 18.
The Saraland native and resident was a member of Saraland AOH Church where he was choir member.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Carmen Swain of Saraland; five brothers, DeAngelious Morrison of Boston, David Morrison, Charles Morrison, Patrick Swain and Brandon Swain, all of Saraland; and his grandmother, Estelle Slay of Mobile.
The wake will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Saraland United Methodist Church on McKeough St. in Saraland, where services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Bailey Cemetery in Saraland with Memorial Funeral Home of Prichard directing.
[Published date: 08/24/1999]
Robert James Scott
Robert James Scott, a native and resident of Grand Bay, died Sunday, Aug. 22 in his residence. He was 66.
Known as "Spriggie" to family and friends, he was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Korean War and was a Merchant Seaman. He was an active member of local C.B. clubs.
He is survived by one son, Robert Gene Scott of Grand Bay.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Serenity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Serenity Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 08/24/1999]
Idean D. Simpson
Idean D. Simpson, a native Mobilian, died Aug. 16 in Los Angeles at the age of 87.
Mrs. Simpson had lived in California the past several years.
She was a seamstress and enjoyed baking cakes for neighbors. She had been a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Mobile.
Survivors include her son, James. C. Simpson Jr. of Los Angeles; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 304 Sengstak Avenue.
[Published date: 08/24/1999]
