Serving the greater NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN communities Graduation section inside Lights illuminate drive for Prodisee Pantry The Onlooker PAGE 3 Silverhill MAY 13, 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ announces Robertsdale to honor veterans but Foley to plan for cancels Memorial Day program implement
By JOHN UNDERWOOD the program to Veterans Day, military service, but to show spending re-opening [email protected] which is Nov. 11, but in the our appreciation to all of our end, because of the governor’s veterans,” Murphy said. reduction By JOHN UNDERWOOD ROBERTSDALE — The City declaration on gathering num- More than 150 Bibles have [email protected] of Robertsdale will once again bers, it was decided not to hold been given out since the pro- measures honor veterans as part of its the program this year. gram began, Murphy said. SILVERHILL — Follow- annual Memorial Day remem- Begun in 1993, the program’s Bibles will be presented this By JESSICA VAUGHN ing Gov. Kay Ivey’s ‘Safer brance but there won’t be a first honoree was Mable Frey, year to Andy Raybon, Charles [email protected] at Home’ order issued traditional program at Coley auxiliary president for the Buck, Ronald Chamberlin, April 30, the town of Silver- Park as in past years. local VFW and a veteran of Casey Edward Feller, Wayne FOLEY — With rev- hill has issued phase one At the Robertsdale City World War II, the program was Smith, Bruce Brockmeier and enue numbers in for of plans for re-opening the Council meeting held May 4, expanded to include several Bobby L. Jackson. March and April, Foley town. officials said Bibles will be de- veterans about 17 years ago as Originated as Decoration officials have begun The plans were posted on livered to seven veterans dur- a way to honor local veterans, Day after the Civil War in implementing spending the town’s Facebook page ing Memorial Day week, which said Mayor Charles Murphy. 1868, the term Memorial Day reduction measures to on May 1 and were pre- begins on May 25. “This is something we was first used in 1882. In 1966, try and meet the end-of- There was some discussion wanted to do, not only to year budget. SEE SILVERHILL, PAGE 2 on whether or not to move honor those who have died in SEE ROBERTSDALE, PAGE 20 “With the events as they have progressed due to the pandemic, DEATHS PAGE 7 and with businesses shut down, it has a Hazel Bell Dale Foley Woman’s Club donates to Ecumenical Ministries material effect on our David E. Hare revenue streams,” said Wallace “Buddy” Truman Mullis By JESSICA VAUGHN City Administrator Maburn L. Rhodes [email protected] Mike Thompson. “The John Howard Vaughn directorial staff have FOLEY — The Foley started analyzing all Woman’s Club donated $4,000 of that and we’ve put INDEX to Ecumenical Ministries to together a new year-end assist the organization during forecast based on what BALDWIN LIVING, 3 the COVID-19 pandemic. we believe we’re likely CLASSIFIED, 10 “We certainly appreci- to hit in terms of our ate the Foley Woman’s Club revenue streams and HEALTH, 5 and everything that they’ve our expenses.” LEGALS, 12 always done to support On the expense side, Ecumenical Ministries,” said three major spending OBITUARIES, 7 South Baldwin Director Dana areas have been looked OPINION, 17 Jepsen. “And right now es- at and adjusted: opera- pecially in these uncertain tional expenses, capital PUZZLES, 18 times, having the additional projects, and reductions SPORTS, 9 SEE DONATES, PAGE 2 JESSICA VAUGHN / STAFF PHOTO SEE SPENDING, PAGE 19
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By JESSICA VAUGHN above $43,000. The contract will be proofed of the bridge where the bridge. Koniar says bridge work and the en- [email protected] town has appropriated by Legal Counsel Brad the concrete meets the now, with people still gineering will come in $50,000 in the budget Hicks prior to any bridge, and applying staying home due to the below the appropriated MAGNOLIA for this project. There’s agreement. tape on several of our closings brought on by $50,000. If the total cost SPRINGS — After ap- potential to save more “The contract is going speed humps through- COVID-19, it is less busy is revealed to exceed the proximately 20 months, money buying materials to include restriping out the town for safety, than it typically is at budgeted amount, no Magnolia Springs is straight from the manu- the bridge, which will creating higher visibil- this time of year, giving move forward will take entering into the final facturer. result in the removal of ity. There’s a whole list a good opportunity for place until the matter is stages before repairs to During council, it thermaplast, and this of things that will be repairs. brought back to council the bridge located along was approved for Mayor time they’re going to handled.” The $43,000 is for the for further discussion. Magnolia Springs High- Kim Koniar to continue put on a paint instead Council is hoping to bridge work itself, not way become a reality. negotiations to attempt of thermaplast because get the repairs complete the engineering costs. For more on the Town Three quotes have been to lower the cost, and to of the wear and tear,” before summertime, Council is seeking to of Magnolia Springs, received, with the low- enter into a contract not said Koniar. “It will when more people are negotiate terms where visit www.townofmagno- est coming in slightly to exceed $44,000. The also include fixing part expected to be using the total cost for the liasprings.org.
DONATES providing food pantries the community. President Sylvia Wom- rescheduled for March 2021 event. Tickets pur- to helping low-income “Even though we ack. “We’re just glad 3, 2021 at the Foley Civic chased for the 2020 event CONTINUED FROM 1 families keep their couldn’t have our an- that we had the funds Center. The venue will will be honored at the electricity turned on. nual charity event this from our Mad Hatters’ follow the same pro- 2021 Mad Hatters’ Event. support is huge as we With the current situ- year, we wanted to Event that was supposed gram, and is being called continue to serve the ation due to COVID-19 make a donation to a to happen to be able to World of Books 2.0 by If you need additional community. We’re just and many people find- worthy cause, and we do this.” club members. All raffle, information, please con- super grateful.” ing themselves without thought that Ecumeni- The Mad Hatters’ pot of gold tickets, and tact Club President Kelly Ecumenical Ministries work, Ecumenical Min- cal Ministries was one Event, which was sched- auction items donated Barrett at 251-609-9778 or helps those in need in istries continues to do of the best,” said Foley uled to take place in for the 2020 event will be go to www.foleywoman- Baldwin County, from what it can to support Woman’s Club First Vice March 2020, has been kept and reused for the [email protected].
SILVERHILL Re-opening plans and gatherings spon- guidelines will be in dled online, through 4, the council: include: sored by the town. place to ensure that the mail, dropbox or • Discussed an agree- CONTINUED FROM 1 • Facility rental will be the social distancing over the phone, ap- ment with 3PLAi LLC • Lifting limitations strictly limited and guidelines in effect at pointments will be to place equipment sented at the Silverhill placed on the parks disallowed if assur- that time will be com- available. If an ap- for high speed inter- Town Council meeting and their usage by ances are not made plied with. Protocol pointment is needed net service on the on Monday, May 4, said the town, but all pa- that any gathering will likely included and established, only town’s water tower at Mayor Jared Lyles. trons to the parks will comply with the limited people in the one person shall be Havel Park. Lyles said “Most of what we’re (including the base- order in place with courtroom at one allowed in the lobby the agreement should doing now is the same ball fields) will be the state at the time time, allowing only of town hall at a time. be ready for approval as with the stay at home required to comply of the event concern- parties and witnesses No children or other a the council’s next order with the main with the order of the ing those allowed at present at court (no parties should ac- meeting May 18. differences being that State Health Depart- the gathering. The friends or family) sep- company the person • Approved a quote for we lifted restrictions at ment, specifically the town reserves the arate fast track lines with the appointment. tree limb removal the park, resuming mu- requirements limit- right to deny rental and areas for people’s Appointments can be on three trees on the nicipal court and that ing the size of groups to any event which formal matters (pay- made by contacting west side of town at a we’re opening town hall or social distancing it is believed cannot ing fines, etc.) and the department with cost of $2,650. by appointment only,” guidelines. Failure to or will not reason- distancing required whom the appoint- • Approved the cost Lyles said. “We’re con- comply with these re- able comply with the while people wait for ment is needed or of a survey on prop- tinuing to ask people quirements may lead guidelines. their case to be called. by calling town hall. erty purchased by to stay safe and follow to the patron’s re- • The town’s municipal • Town hall will remain All other measures the town on the west distancing guidelines moval from the park. court has resumed its closed to the general employed at town hall side of town which and we’re hoping that • The town will con- May docket effective public, at least until will remain in effect will be used to place we will announce more tinue to comply with May 1. At this docket, May 15. For matters until further notice. another water tower plans after May 15.” the order of the state special rules and which cannot be han- In other business May in that area. The concerning events survey, which will be conducted by Smith- Clark LLC, will cost $1,900 and the cost The Onlooker will be split between the town and the 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 party selling the prop- PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 erty. [email protected] • Renewed the town’s AMIC liability insur- Allison Marlow Retail Advertising ance with Blackmon Managing Editor Central & South Insurance at a cost of [email protected] Bethany Summerlin $46,675 per year for a John Underwood [email protected] three-year contract. Co-Editor Retail Advertising-South • Provided updates to [email protected] LouAnn Love the town’s water sys- Jessica Vaughn [email protected] tem and road paving Co-Editor Retail Advertising-North projects scheduled to [email protected] Frank Kustura begin over the next few weeks. 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By GUY BUSBY a way to bring people do you need for 1,500 [email protected] together and brighten kits.” up things with the way On the night of April DAPHNE — Candl- things are right now.” 30, the edges of Captain lelight flickering along Anderson, Jennifer O’Neal Drive and sur- Captain O’Neal Drive Dillard and Lizl Kok rounding streets in Olde provided beacon of began work to make and Towne Daphne were lit unity for the Daphne provide luminary kits in with the luminaries. neighborhood and sup- exchange for donations Anderson said orga- port for the area food to Prodisee Pantry. nizers hope to expand pantry hit by booming “We were amazed at the luminary program demands during the the response,” Dillard for the holiday season COVID-19 economic said. “We raised almost and to encourage other downturn. $3,000 for Prodisee Pan- neighborhoods and Captain O’Neal dis- try.” Dilliard said one groups to organize proj- trict residents started $20 donation to Prodisee ects to support Prodisee May with a “Light the Pantry can provide food Pantry. Night,” celebration on for a family of four for a Prodisee Pantry Ex- Thursday, April 30. The week. ecutive Director Deann project was a fundraiser Local children dis- Servos praised the ef- for Prodisee Pantry in tributed flyers and fort. Spanish Fort, Monica put together kids with “This is an awe- GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO Anderson, one of the or- candles, paper bags and some idea that I hope Luminaries light the edges of Captain O’Neal Drive during the “Light the Night” event ganizers, said. sand for the event. spreads... we, at Prodi- held in the Daphne neighborhood to raise money for Prodisee Pantry. Organizers raised “We were talking “It was great for the see Pantry, believe in about $3,000 for the Spanish Fort food bank. about doing a neighbor- kids,” Anderson said. “It shining a light on the hood project and we was a home education invisible issue of hun- want them to know we food and disaster relief. information on Prodisee came up with ‘Light the project for them, calcu- ger and so many are care,” Servos said. This The organization has Pantry can go to www. Night,’” she said. “It’s lating how much sand hungry right now, we type of community sup- provided assistance to prodiseepantry.org. port is a true blessing… over 151,050 Baldwin Residents wanting to it is neighbors coming County families facing organize a “Light the together to help their hardship stepping from Night” event in their neighbors in need.” job loss, medical ex- neighborhood, can email Prodisee Pantry is a penses, natural disasters monica@assistedcom- faith-based non-profit and other crises during munications.com for community ministry its 17 years of service. directions and free tem- providing emergency Anyone wanting more plates. NOW OPEN! The newest
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Submitted cerned about contract- State’s Office at (334) cable to that individual. to vote is Monday, June gible to vote pursuant ing or spreading the 242-7210 to request an In the case none of the 29, the deadline to sub- to the Uniformed and Ahead of the July 14 coronavirus to apply absentee ballot applica- boxes are appropriate, mit an absentee ballot Overseas Absentee Vot- Primary Runoff Elec- for and cast an absentee tion. voters can check the application is Thursday, ing Act will have until tion, Secretary Merrill ballot. Due to the declared box which reads as fol- July 9, the deadline Tuesday, July 14 to reminds Alabama vot- Absentee ballot states of emergency, lows: to return an absentee postmark an absentee ers that there are just applications can be any qualified voter who “I have a physical ill- ballot to the Absentee ballot. two months left to apply downloaded online or determines it is impos- ness or infirmity which Election Manager is the for an absentee ballot. requested by visiting or sible or unreasonable prevents my attendance close of business Mon- To learn more about In order to protect the calling the local Absen- to vote at their polling at the polls. [ID RE- day, July 13, and the last testing locations and safety and well-being tee Election Manager’s place shall be eligible QUIRED]” day to postmark an ab- options related to the of our voters, Secretary office. to check the box on the For the July 14 Pri- sentee ballot is Monday, coronavirus, please call Merrill encourages Voters may also con- absentee ballot applica- mary Runoff Election, July 13. 1-888-264-2256 or visit those who are con- tact the Secretary of tion that is most appli- the deadline to register Voters who are eli- CDC.gov.
Baldwin County Soil and Water Conservation District announces poster and essay contest winners
Submitted tion District (BCSWCD) Conservation District’s Without Pollinators?” 7th-9th Grade Level Essay Contest recently celebrated the Stewardship Week – To mark the occasion, » 1st Place: Haley Border, 9th 7th-9th Grade Level Baldwin County Soil 65th year of the Na- focusing on the theme BCSWCD held a polli- grade, Elberta High School » Stormy Kirkland, 9th grade, and Water Conserva- tional Association of “Where Would We BEE nator-focused poster » 2nd Place: William Cruz, home school and essay contest. The 9th grade, Elberta High 10-12th Grade Level School contest was open to » Summer Smith, 10th all public, private and » 3rd Place: Victoria Chris- grade, Baldwin County Virtual Wendy Pierce home school students of tie, 8th grade, Spanish Fort School Attorney at Law Baldwin County. Middle School 10th-12th Grade Level BCSWCD is a member Social Security Disability & Elder Law Congratulations » 1st Place: Kaylin of NACD, which oversees Representing the disabled & elderly and protecting Denton,12th grade, Bayside the annual Stewardship to the following Academy your financial and legal interests. Week program. Steward- winners: » 2nd Place: Holly Peebles, ship Week is one of the 11th grade, Elberta High 140 S. Section St., Fairhope largest national annual Poster Contest School 928-1499 programs to promote 2nd-3rd Grade Level » 3rd Place: Hannah Wieland, conservation. www.pierceelderlaw.com » 1st Place: Jullian Fitzgerald, 11th grade, Bayside Academy No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than that of other lawyers. 2nd Grade, Foley Elementary
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Submitted cine and a Difference.’” Comprehensive Cancer other organizations. She presented her research works in In her role at MCI, Control Coalition and ap- has authored numerous findings at national and A public health re- the cancer Daniel conducts epide- pointed lead of the Data scientific articles and international meetings. searcher at the Univer- preven- miological research and Work Group for the Ala- sity of South Alabama tion and mentors undergradu- bama Adolescent Vacci- College of Medicine has control ates, graduate students nation Task Force. been selected to receive program and medical students. She is currently lead- the 2020 UAB School at USA Daniel Her research focuses ing a project at USA of Public Health Early Health on the prevention of Health compiling data Career Achievement Mitchell Cancer Insti- human papillomavirus- that could provide in- Alumni Award. tute. associated cancers, sights into COVID-19 Casey L. Daniel, Ph.D., “Dr. Daniel is an excel- particularly adolescent symptoms, the spread M.P.H., was chosen for lent collaborator and HPV vaccination in of the infection and its the award for demon- excels in community rural and underserved impact on Mobile-area strating excellence in engagement,” said Paul populations. She has led residents. public health as an alum Erwin, M.D., dean of the initiatives that engage Daniel’s research is Family Vision and Hearing of the UAB School of UAB School of Public partners in pharmacy, funded by grants from Public Health. She is an Health. “She exempli- dentistry, oncology, edu- the National Institutes 17 months at new location. assistant professor of fies all the attributes of cation and policy. of Health, the Breast FamilyStanding Vision Solid and Growing and Hearing Stronger! family medicine at the our graduates by ‘Being Daniel was elected Cancer Research Foun- 17 months at new location. 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Second St., Gulf 6 • Health • May 13, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Infirmary Health launches convalescent plasma donation program to treat sickest COVID-19 patients
MOBILE — Infirmary help heal other COVID- have screened more than firmary Health,” states treatment options avail- communities. While the Health is now the first 19 patients who are still 70 potential donors and Furhan Yunus, M.D., able, and this program COVID-19 pandemic healthcare system in the in the hospital. have identified 12 candi- FACP, Physician Direc- illustrates that.” is unprecedented, the region to begin harvest- In early April, Infir- dates who were willing tor Infirmary Cancer Infirmary Health’s physicians and patients ing convalescent plasma mary Health received to participate. An addi- Care. “In many ways, hospitals, clinics and af- participating in this ef- to treat COVID-19 (coro- approval from the Food tional 24 candidates have we have relied on our filiates continue to serve fort have exhibited an ex- navirus) patients. Twelve & Drug Administration agreed to donate plasma community for support the Mobile and Baldwin traordinary willingness patients, including sev- and the Mayo Clinic to pending a negative test during the COVID-19 County communities to potentially save the eral physicians, who suc- engage in this clinical result for COVID-19. pandemic. Now, there is throughout the COVID- lives of other patients in cessfully recovered from trial. Since receiving ap- One individual’s plasma an opportunity for those 19 pandemic. The health our communities. COVID-19 have agreed to proval, Infirmary Health donation can treat up to who have had the virus system consistently donate their plasma to physicians and leaders three patients. Plasma to contribute potentially pursues new treat- If you are ill and believe donations will go to the life-saving treatment to ment opportunities and you may have COVID- most critically ill COVID- our patients. Infirmary equipment donations, 19, please contact your GulfCoastNewsToday.com 19 patients. Health is dedicated to including ventilators healthcare provider di- “We are thrilled to providing our communi- and personal protective rectly or call 251-341-2819 From Baldwin County’s news innovator since 1890 launch the Convalescent ties with the most in- equipment, to care for for more information on Plasma Protocol at In- novative and advanced its patients, staff and testing.
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LINDSAY WALKER [email protected] 251-943-2151 Gulf Coast Media • May 13, 2020 • Obituaries • 7 Obituaries
DALE school years working at time, Buddy decided Christi, Abbey, Courtney his parents: Dorris & Catelen Myers and many Hazel Bell Dale, a Big Apple grocery stores, to forego retirement and Brittney. Hortense Vaughn, his precious great nieces resident of Fairhope, Buddy first considered to build a successful Mother and Father-in- and nephews. went to her heavenly a career in the grocery plumbing supply busi- RHODES law: Betty & Howard In life, he had a posi- home on Friday, May business. However, ness in Orange Beach. Maburn L. Rhodes, Bleuel, his nine broth- tive impact and touched 1, 2020, at the age of 71. ultimately following in During this period and age 84, a resident of ers and sisters: Debra so many. She is survived by her his father’s footsteps, going forward, Buddy Foley, passed away May & Avon Fowler, Eugene In death, he will for- husband, Percy Dale; he decided to pursue also built a reputation 6, 2020. He was a Pastor Vaughn, Connie & ever be remembered. four daughters; one certification as a Master in the commercial real for 30 years and a skilled Chris Hawkins, Paula & John was a wonder- son, all of Fairhope; Plumber by completing estate market where he net maker. He was pro- George Bechtold, Pam ful husband who dearly six grandchildren, one the five- year plumbing both invested personally ceeded in death by his & Jerry Hahn, Doug loved his wife Pam and sister and brother, both apprenticeship program. and sold commercial wife, Carrie Rhodes; son, Vaughn, cherished their every of Fairhope; aunt, best His skill as an apprentice real estate. Known for Hugh Rhodes; daughter, James & Wendy moment together. The friend, devoted nieces, and plumber was for- his unique instinct and Skeet Rhodes and grand- Vaughn, Glen & Shellie love they shared was an nephews and other rela- mally recognized when business sense, he was daughter, Jeannie. He Vaughn, Carol & Joel inspiration to everyone tives and friends. he won the Patterson sought ought by many is survived by his son, Coberly, his nieces and they knew. Private graveside Award in competition investors within and Harvey (Cheryl) Rhodes, nephews: Brandon & John was a respected services will be held at with other apprentices outside the local com- Foley, AL; grandchil- Kendall Vaughn, Katie & member of his family Twin Beech Cemetery. throughout the United munity for advice, plan- dren, Sarah, Emma, Mathew Stokes, Chris & and community, and Arrangements by States of America. In ning and partnership. Hannah, Grace and Jamie Hawkins, David & many considered him Wolfe-Bayview Funeral 1961, Buddy and Caro- Some of his properties Jermaine; several great- Savannah Hawkins, Lisa the “Mayor of Semi- Homes & Crematory lyn were blessed with have served as the South grandchildren; great- & Ken McLeod, Kenny nole.” He had a heart of Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, their first son, Randy. Baldwin county footprint niece, Whitney Wolfe; & Laura McDonald, Re- gold and no one could Fairhope, AL 36532, 251- Moving forward in the for such prominent na- many other relatives and becca McDonald, Daniel ask for a more loyal and 990-7775, www.wolfefu- 1960s, Buddy completed tional brands as Cracker friends. & Amanda Hahn, Emily honest friend. He had neralhomes.com. his apprenticeship and Barrel and Sherwin- Private graveside ser- Hahn, Zachary Hahn, such a generous nature began establishing Williams. His investment vices will be held. Melyssa & Marissa and would help anyone HARE himself in the plumb- partners have included Arrangements by Vaughn, Alaina, Nathan, in need. John was a David E. Hare, age 84, ing industry. Serving such prominent fig- Wolfe-Bayview Funeral and Weston Vaughn, lot of things but basic of Robertsdale, passed first as a journeyman, ures as a past United Homes & Crematory Rachel Vaughn, Lowell & wasn’t one of them. He away on May 6, 2020. A foreman, and later, a job States Ambassador to Inc., 2551 S. McKenzie Shaun Vaughn, Hannah was a man of many tal- private graveside ser- superintendent, Buddy France. Despite all his St., Foley, AL 36535, 251- & Caleb Pope, Leanna ents who over the years vice will be held in New worked on projects of past achievements and 943-2391, www.wolfefu- Vaughn, Joey & Megan built homes, log cabins, Hope Cemetery. Please local, national and even success, perhaps what neralhomes.com. Coberly, Ashley and go to www.casonfuner- international impor- Buddy is best known for Kelly Coberly, Cassie and SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 8 alservice.com and sign tance. Included among by those who truly knew the Memorial book. Ar- the many projects he him was his integrity, rangements entrusted to helped to complete dur- generosity, and sincere Cason Funeral Service ing this time was the consideration for others. in Foley, Alabama. Atlanta-based headquar- Without a sense of arro- ters for the U. S. Centers gance and his own brand for Disease Control. Fol- of common-sense, what lowing the birth of their he truly did was project second son, Ronnie, in humility, appreciation, 1969, Buddy’s ambitions and love to those who led him build his own knew him. His impact Atlanta-based plumbing is timeless. He provided business. Throughout inspiration to those who the 1970s and 1980s, preceded him in his Buddy’s plumbing com- passing, and those who pany, A&M Plumbing remain behind, as he VAUGHN and Heating, employed so bravely passed away John Howard Vaughn, hundreds of plumbers on May 3, 2020. Wallace age 59, was the sixth and laborers and com- “Buddy” Truman Mullis child of ten children, pleted work on some of was preceded in death born to Dorris and the most well-known by his parents, Wallace Hortense Vaughn on MULLIS structures in Atlanta, Raleigh and Sarah Eliza- Jan. 27, 1961 in Mobile. Wallace “Buddy” Tru- including the expan- beth Mullis and his sib- John went to be with the Respect & Dignity at affordable prices man Mullis was born sion of the Hartsfield- lings, Donnie, Virginia, Lord on May 2, 2020. He You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. on March 11, 1940 in Jackson International Margaret, and Lucille. is survived by his lov- Atlanta, Ga., to Wallace airport and Atlanta’s Those he preceded in ing wife of 35 years Pam We will match any advertised price. and Sarah Mullis. He World Congress Center, death include his loving Vaughn, his two sons Family Owned and Operated. was the third oldest among many others. Im- wife, Carolyn Gatch Mul- and their wives: Tyler & of eight siblings, that portantly, in partnership lis, his oldest son Randy Brenda Vaughn, Travis Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always included his younger with Carolyn, all these and his wife, Tina, his & Hannah Vaughn, and take special care of our Vets and their families... brother Donnie, two accomplishments were youngest son, Ron and his two grandchildren: older sisters, Virginia simultaneously per- his wife, Michelle and his Leo and Tyler Hernan- No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 and Margaret, and four formed while also pro- grandchildren, Adam, dez. younger sisters Connie, viding his family with a Cody, Colton, Daniele, He is also survived by 251-975-2273 Tina, Lucille, and Susie. safe, loving, and stable Due to his father’s work, household that was Buddy and his family surely unmatched by his spent parts of the 1940s peers. So successful was and 1950s in Norfolk, he in the plumbing busi- Va., and North Augusta, ness, he achieved what S.C., but later returned most can only dream to Atlanta where Buddy of — a retirement before graduated from Fulton age 50. In the late 1980s High School in 1960 and and early 1990s, Buddy married his life-long and Carolyn moved to companion and sweet- Orange Beach to begin heart, Carolyn Mullis. the next chapter of their Having spent his high life. Never one for idle