Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

HMC Harry Cichowski USN Ret (Chief) passed away at 5:15 a.m. on 2 February 2023 at the age of 93. He was born in Pittsburgh PA to Harry and Martha Cichowski residing there for 18 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947 and served as a Hospital Corpsman aboard many ships and hospitals during his career in both...

Feb 1, 2023

Robert W. Murray, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort for 35 years, serving as a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Choir. He loved to deer hunt and was active in his community. He loved his...

Feb 1, 2023

Flora Jane Trott Nelson, age 92, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Maplesville, AL on September 23, 1930. At the young age, she moved to Baldwin County to Belforest so her parents could work at the Shipyard during WWII. She married W.J. Nelson in 1953 and together they raised 10 children. She worked...

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Elmore Walters, age 85, a resident of Bon Secour, Alabama since 1957, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31 at her home.

Mary was born in Frankville, Alabama on October 9, 1937 to Robert and Ella Jean Elmore.

Mary loved gardening, her flowers, her cows and her family but not necessarily in that order.

On January 25,1957, Mary...

Jan 31, 2023

Louis Victor Prochazka, age79, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was an outdoorsman and he loved to fish, hunt and work in his machine shop.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joseph A. Hutson.

He is survived by his, daughter, Beverly (Fred) Hutson, Foley; son, Earl (Lynn) Prochazka, Lillian; grandchildren, Dayton (Kayla) Prochazka...

Jan 31, 2023

On January 31, 2023, Judith “Judy” Ann Merchant, passed away at the age of 83 in her home in Elberta, Alabama. She was a loving wife, caring mother, wonderful grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Merchant; her three daughters, Ruby Merchant Lee (Tommy), Phyllis Katrina Merchant, and Lisa Jane Evans (Robert); eight grandchildren and...

Jan 31, 2023

Franklin D. Fuqua, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Frank retired from Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1994 with 32 years of service to the farmers and people of Baldwin County. Frank continued to work with various other contractors throughout the county after his retirement. Frank’s handprints are evident throughout the county with...

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara "BB" Beutel Patty, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, JW Patty; children, Karen Elizabeth...

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Charles Barnett Holcombe, a native of Escambia County, Alabama and resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away January 31, 2023 at the age of 95. She graduated from Atmore High School and Huffstetler Business College. She retired in 1990 from Mobile County School Board Personnel Department. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2023

Russell Todd Carter, 56, passed away in his sleep on January 30, 2023, at his home in Fairhope, Alabama. A devoted husband and father, Russ was born on January 7, 1967, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Senator Bobby Carter and Pauline (Polly) Taber Carter. Russ was beloved by his wife Krista and his entire family...

Jan 29, 2023

Patty Joe Thornhill Gartman born in Tylertown, MS May 21, 1930 to T. Walter and Mattie Stringer Thornhill died January 29, 2023 at Diversicare of Tylertown, MS. She was a devoted member of Fairhope Seventh Day Adventist Church which she and her husband Raymond Gartman built and were charter members of. She dearly loved her grandchildren, her flowers and cross...

Jan 29, 2023

COVINGTON SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA Jerry Dale Covington, age 70, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, died Sunday, January 30, 2023. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry R. and Lillian V. Covington. Jerry was a United States Army veteran who serviced in Vietnam. He was an avid ham radio operator. Jerry was a loving husband and father. Jerry...

Jan 29, 2023

Jan 29, 2023

Betty Jean Wilson, age 87, a life-long resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Nettie Aplin; sister, Vicky Davis; and brother, Doyle Aplin. Jean is survived by her husband, Charles Wilson; daughters, Cindy Daugherty of Fairhope, AL, Angela (Lee) Sparks of Crestview, FL; grandchildren, Matthew...

Jan 29, 2023

Van Damme Lillian, AL Richard Joseph Van Damme, age 86, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Richard was an avid artist specializing in restoration of antiques and artwork. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Van Damme, his parents Victor and Jeannett Van Damme. He is survived by his sons,...

Jan 26, 2023

June Bailey Turner, age 87, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. June was preceded in death by her husbands, George Jennings Turner and William Cecil Clark; mother, Serena Bailey; brother, Gordon Bailey; and granddaughter, Krystal Marie Turner. June is survived by her children, George Keith Turner (Laurie Turner), Debra Turner Moore (Jeffrey Moore), Pamela Turner...

Jan 25, 2023

Theresa Elizabeth Keevan, age 84, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Keevan; parents, Frank and Sarah Pintarelli; brother, Frank Pintarelli, Jr.; sister, Faye Jones. Theresa is survived by her son, Eddie Keevan of Fairhope, Alabama; daughters, Judy McKenzie of Silverhill, Alabama, Loretta Norris and Tina...

Jan 25, 2023

Michael Lynn Rice, age 76, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. Mike was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April, 26th, 1946 to Elmo and Lucille Rice. Mike served in the US Navy for 21 years retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1987. In the...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Coheley, age 41 a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Mary was an avid Alabama football fan. She was employed at Cardiology Associates in Fairhope. Mary is survived by her parents, Joan and John Coheley of Daphne; sisters, Barbara Scott of Fairhope, Jennifer (Randy) Pizzotti of Fairhope; brother, Doug (Vanessa) Coheley of Daphne; nieces, Samantha...

Jan 22, 2023

John Scott Marks, Jr., 91, 2023 passed away in Point Clear, Alabama on Sunday, January 22. It was a peaceful, comfortable and dignified passing at home, quite literally in the hands of his loving wife Julia of nearly 59 years and their youngest daughter. Their elder and middle daughters were together in Colorado and were able to share poignant and...