Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

PEGRAM FAIRHOPE, AL Peggy Joan Pegram of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born in Portland, Oregon to Altis Wesley Thompson and Jean Ferguson Thompson on September 5, 1941. She was heavily involved in many churches, most recently Church of His Presence in Daphne, Alabama. Peggy will be greatly missed...

Mar 1, 2023

Feb 26, 2023

Luke Edward Box, age 26, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away at home Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and friends that he truly loved to visit with. Luke is survived by his wife, Kayla Salter Box; father, Ryan Box (Erica McDonald); mother, Kristen Box; brother, Ryan Samuel Box (Niki); paternal grandfather, Robert Edward Box,...

Feb 24, 2023

MASON FAIRHOPE, AL Joan Davis Mason, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Joan loved the outdoors and her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Imogene Davis; and a twin sister, Jane Marcantiono. She is survived by her three daughters; Kim (Richard) Jones , Lee Anne (Paul) Strickland all of Fairhope,...

Feb 24, 2023

Sharon Lee Batcheller Ratliff of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Sharon was born on January 23, 1933, to Dorothy and George Reeder Batcheller in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Sioux City High School, attended Bradford Junior College, and graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sharon was a loving...

Feb 23, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Michael Repka of Fairhope passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 ,after a long hard-fought battle with dementia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Repka; his sister, Patricia Repka; and his brother, Paul Ratcliff. He is survived by one son, Bobby Repka (Melissa); and one daughter, Missy Wisely (Tony). He was a loving Papa to...

Feb 22, 2023

Welton (Bud) Hance was an individual of great humility in his accomplishments. He impacted those around him in ways that he could never have imagined. Born in 1922, Welton (Bud) Hance was 100 years of age when he passed on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Welton and his wife Wilma had just celebrated their 15-year anniversary just two days before.

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Feb 21, 2023

Feb 20, 2023

Captain John Chason Gray, age 87, died peacefully on February 20, 2023 surrounded by family following a brief illness. John was born in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from Murphy High School and the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He led a distinguished military career, serving in the United States Navy, Army,...

Feb 20, 2023

Alfred Byron Chance, Sr. age 96, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully at his home February 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Chief Alfred B. Chance, Sr. (US Navy Retired, 23yrs) was an American Patriot, serving his country with distinction (WWII, Vietnam Campaigns). He was a devoted husband and father; he loved his family. He had a great...

Feb 20, 2023

Harold Lee Martin, age 77, a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away, Monday, February 20,2023. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruby Martin; wife, Deloris Martin; sons, Timothy Lee Martin, James Dale Martin; daughter, Marilyn Martin; three sisters, Eleanor Moore, Margaret Woods and Patricia Pappas. He is survived by his son, Anthony Aaron Martin (Ashley Bennett)...

Feb 20, 2023

James Lynn Kenney, age 82, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away February 20, 2023. James was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 20 years of service in the Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Kenney. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Glen) Harris, Foley, AL,...

Feb 19, 2023

Ronald Terry Halfacre, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. Ronald was a well-respected attorney in the oil and gas industry. He was a World War II historian and traveled extensively throughout Europe. Ronald began driving midget and sprint cars as a teen, and his support of the sport continued as a loyal fan....

Feb 18, 2023

Feb 18, 2023

Beverly Elizabeth Barter, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She grew up in Fairhope, Alabama and was a resident of Cordele, Georgia. Beverly was a graduate of the University of Alabama and was a member of the first class of the New College. Upon graduation, she joined the Social Security Administration, where she served her entire career of...

Feb 18, 2023

Ronald Luther Hayes, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Charles Patrick Hayes. Ronald is survived by his wife, Dotty Hayes; children, Andy Hayes, Ann Jones (John), Denise Hayes; grandchildren, M.P. Hayes (Chandler), Grace Jones; great-grandchild, Caspian Hayes; along with many other loving relatives and friends....

Feb 17, 2023

Harold (Hal) L. Brewer, age 82, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Pat of 60 years, son David, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandson Chad, daughter Stacey, brother Jim and sister-in-law Deborah. Born in Covington Kentucky in 1940 to Clarence and Florence Brewer. He graduated from Darlington School in Rome Georgia and attended Auburn University...

Feb 15, 2023

FRANK LILLIAN, AL Mary Ann Frank, age 89, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her husband, Adam Frank She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Steve) Kelley; grandchildren, Ashley Kelley, Kale Kelley;...

Feb 15, 2023

Dr. Robert E. Skelton, 84, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather died February 15th in Fairhope, AL surrounded by his family. He was born in Elberton, GA to David and Sara Skelton, and is survived by Judy, his wife of 51 years, sisters Glenda and Lynne, daughter Leigh, sons Jeff, Buzz, and David, daughters-in-law Jenny, Rachel, and Michele, 9...

Feb 15, 2023

James Richard “Jim” Miller, 77, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan Miller of Daphne, AL; their children: Kristen (Brian) Hodges of Scottsboro AL, Shawna (Carlos) Atilano of Daphne, AL, Carly Diaz of Cumming, GA and John Runyan of Covington, GA; his grandchildren: Riley, Mary Rose, Carlos Jr.,...