Obituaries

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.,...

Feb 14, 2023

STANLEY SPANISH FORT, AL Leah Raenelle Stanley, age 42, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Leah was a loving wife, mother and daughter who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her High School Sweet Heart, Jason Stanley; children, Levi, and Layni Stanley all of Spanish Fort, AL; parents,...

Feb 14, 2023

Bobby Dewell Grimes, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife, Becky Grimes; son, Kevin Grimes (Ashley); daughter, Kristy Grimes Meyer (Dan); grandchildren, Gracie Grimes and Kade Grimes; other relatives and friends. The family will have private services at a later date. In lieu of...

Feb 14, 2023

Rocky G Porter fought valiantly against pancreatic cancer.Rocky Porter, 67, was born on Dec 15, 1955 in Pocatello, ID. He was raised on his Nana & Papa’s (Paul & Ada McMillan’s) farm in American Falls, Idaho. He passed away on February 14, 2023.Rocky met his wife Camille Phillips of 36 years while in the military. They married in April 1986...

Feb 13, 2023

Walter “Ken” Kenneth Mason, age 78, a resident of Loxley, AL, died on Monday, February 13, 2023. Ken was a Vietnam Veteran; he completed a one-year tour of duty during the war in 1967-8. He was in the 518 Signal Corps. He retired from the Baldwin County Board of Education, where he performed as primary Supervisor of all new and...

Feb 13, 2023

Feb 11, 2023

Philip H. Law, a native of Montgomery, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 74. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama where he played football under Coach Bear Bryant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope. Philip is survived by his wife, Charlotte Law...

Feb 11, 2023

Jeanette Avis Manci Torbert, of Daphne, Alabama, passed peacefully on February 11, 2023, at the age of 83. Jeanette was born on December 23, 1939, to Arthur and Avis Leo Manci in Mobile, Alabama. She grew up in Daphne, Alabama, with her four siblings, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Manci, Mary Sue Coppejans, Joseph Arthur Manci, and William Alexander Manci. Jeanette graduated...

Feb 10, 2023

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Feb 9, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Black, a resident of Elberta, AL, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in Indianola, MS to Joe and Bertha Mae Black on March 3, 1941. Mr. Black was a current parishioner of Crossway Baptist Church, Foley, AL. He was a lifelong member of the...

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Ann Long of Fairhope, AL passed away on the morning of February 8, 2023, at the age of 73, surrounded in love by her family. Barbara was born on September 16, 1949, to Bryant and Ethel Bishop in Fairhope, AL. As the youngest of six children, she learned at a young age to be strong and feisty. She married...

Feb 8, 2023

Patricia Hess Zimmermann, age 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was a native of West Arlington, Vermont, and a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. Pat had a passion for learning. She received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Vermont and a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama. A normal four-hour road trip...

Feb 7, 2023

Thelma Dizney St. Pierre of Fairhope, AL., passed away on February 7, 2023. Thelma was born December 22, 1936, in Decatur IL to Earl Drew Dizney and Wilhemine Kollak. As a young girl she was very active in school sports and her church. In March 1955 she married Rupert St. Pierre of Mt. Zion IL, in Marion IN. They raised...

Feb 6, 2023

John P. Williams, formerly of Toledo, OH passed away on February 6, 2023 at his home in Lillian, AL where he has lived these past 30+ years. His loving family was with him at his passing. He was 91 years young. John was a graduate of the old Macomber Vocational High School and a veteran of Korean Conflict from 1952...

Feb 6, 2023

Casimiro Palazzolo, age 89, a native of Cinisi, Sicily, and a resident of Fairhope, Al passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Casimiro is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Maria Palazzolo. He is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Jim) Kacmarzyk, grandchildren, Joshua and Marisa, all of Daphne; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Cas was a loving...