Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

Wes Morris Jr., 87, passed away March 16, 2023 in Fairhope, AL surrounded by his family. Wes was born in Foshee, AL, and became head of his family at a young age, going to work at 15 to support his mother and four siblings. After moving to Baldwin County, Wes founded several small businesses over the years and served as...

Mar 15, 2023

Wayne W. Zerfas, age 78, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Wayne is survived by his wife, Lorraine B. Zerfas of Daphne, AL; son, David W. Zerfas (Megan) of Ashburn, Virginia; stepchildren, Harry Webster, IV of Phoenix, AZ, Emily Cosgrove (Coleman) of Auburn, AL; grandchildren, Rebecca Zerfas, Samantha Zerfas, both of Ashburn, VA, Amelia Cosgrove...

Mar 15, 2023

James Logan Wilmeth, age 89, born in Cypress, TN and a resident of Perdido Beach, AL, passed away March 15, 2023. James was retired after serving 25 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and volunteered with the local fire department in Perdido Beach, AL. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Rufus and Billy, and a...

Mar 15, 2023

Clifford Austin Hughes (Butch) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He moved his family from Marion to Fairhope in 1988 and established Colony MotorCars in Daphne. Butch was loved by all who knew him... a fine businessman with a love for golf, boating and his family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years...

Mar 15, 2023

Reinaldo Tirador (Ray) age 77 lost his long battle with Parkinson’s on March 15, 2023 due to complications. Ray, the youngest of 12 children, was born in Cuba in 1946 to parents Ramon Tirador Hernandez and Lucrecia Rodriquez Valdez. Ray bravely escaped Cuba one eventful night, August 22, 1963 at the age of 17. After arriving in America, a dream...

Mar 14, 2023

Jennifer “Lynn” Blacksher Morris, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a loving mother, grandmother and an avid Alabama fan. She was a graduate of Julius T. Wright School for Girls and of Queens College. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, D.W....

Mar 13, 2023

Earl Hazen Eldridge, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Earl was a graduate of University of South Alabama. He served in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist during Vietnam. He retired from Northrop Grumman as an Engineer. Earl was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Evelyn Eldridge. His survivors...

Mar 13, 2023

Thomas George Heil, age 73, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, a lifelong farmer and farm manager. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Heil; sister, Barbara Knight; brother, James Heil. He is survived by his, daughter, Danielle Heil (William) Bolton, Fairhope;...

Mar 11, 2023

Devon Morrisette, age 32, passed away on March 11, 2023, at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. He was born June 30, 1990, to Alesia Morrisette Edwards. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School and studied music / voice at The University of Alabama. ROLL TIDE. He married Chase (King) Morrisette on September 26, 2014 at The Gershwin...

Mar 10, 2023

Margoth Lopez, age 86, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Margoth is survived by her sons, Mario Castaneda, Edgar Castaneda, both of Daphne, Alabama, Juan Castaneda of New York, New York; daughters Maria Castaneda, Ana Castaneda, both of New York, New York; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Michael Edward Warrington, age 57, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He loved auto racing, music and his family, especially his two nieces Amber and Terra, they had his heart! He is survived by his mother, Kathy Foslien, Port St. Lucie, FL; father, Ed (Monica) Warrington, Sarasota, FL; brother, Joseph Warrington, Gulf Shores, AL;...

Mar 7, 2023

Beverly Leavins Dunn, age 82, a resident of DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023. Beverly was born in Point Clear, AL. She graduated from Fairhope High School in 1958. She was a member of the local Lioness Club. She enjoyed painting and tending to outdoor plants and flowers. She was extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother to her...

Mar 6, 2023

Miles Tipton Clements, Jr, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Miles was born in Turner County, Georgia and was the eldest of six boys. He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of North Georgia College with a BS in Physics, and Kansas State University with a MS in Computer Science. After graduation he served in...

Mar 5, 2023

Benny Childress, age 64, raised in Fairhope (Barnwell), AL and a resident of Pace, FL, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Benny was many things, but what he was most known for is being the sweetest soul with the biggest heart. He always made sure that those he loved knew they were loved and had what they needed. Benny stood...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph Dean Shutt, age 70, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was a longtime commercial fisherman and was known as Joe the Shrimp man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Shutt; parents, John and Delores Shutt; brothers, John Shutt and Hilary Shutt. He is survived by his daughters, Christina Bethea, Seminole,...

Mar 4, 2023

Charles David Lyons, age 84, a native of Tuscarora Township, PA and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran Gunnery Sgt. in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Diane Lyons; their children, Danna Murphy, Richard Lyons and Danny Lyons; seven grandchildren, Brittanie Lyons, Makaila Lyons, Kyleigh...

Mar 4, 2023

JoAnn Louise Brantley Mullins, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, departed her earthly life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at peace and with family by her side on a beautiful spring morning at her favorite place in the world – her home of 64 years. Born in Clarks, Louisiana, on November 28, 1930, she is predeceased by her parents Arnim Lavelle...

Mar 4, 2023

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Domingo Ygnacio Martinez, known by his loved ones as DY, on Saturday March 4, 2023. He was a beloved father, son, and brother.

Survived by his children Domingo Jr (Mingo), Acelynn, and Lennox parents, Juan and Blanca Martinez; seven brothers, and a sister. We are comforted to know...

Mar 3, 2023