Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

Fortis Fairhope, AL On Saturday, July 9th, 2022, J. Gerald “Jerry” Fortis, 89, longtime resident of Fairhope, AL passed peacefully at home in his sleep with his loving wife, Claudia by his side. He and Claudia met while docents at the Fairhope Museum of History and enjoyed the past six years together at Homestead Village with a beautifully tended garden...

Jul 9, 2022

Jul 9, 2022

Mike “Cookie” Grindle, age 72, a native of Selma, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. He worked at All Lock Co and then Pilliod Furniture in Selma, AL and enjoyed woodworking. He also loved his dog Waffles, Western Movies and extra ice in his Coke. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 7, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Marlon Gonzalez-Salinas, 29, of Robertsdale, AL passed away on July 07, 2022. Marlon was born on March 16th, 1993, to Angelica Salinas and Luis Gonzalez in Chihuahua, MX. Marlon spent his childhood in Connecticut before moving to Baldwin County, AL as a teenager. Marlon attended Robertsdale High School...

Jul 4, 2022

On July 4, 2022, Eunice Merchant, 89, of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away peacefully to be with Jesus. She was born in McIntosh, Alabama, on January 19, 1933, to Ophel and Emma Lane. Eunice had a twin brother named Amos, who only lived to be 8 days old. She married Pete Wilson on August 7, 1954, and they were blessed with...

Jul 4, 2022

Shirli Lu Kralik, age 66, a resident of Atmore, AL, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Shoemaker; sisters, Debbi Ann Shoemaker, Lillian Muhlenbruch and Nancy Hampton. Shirli is survived by her devoted husband, David A. Kralik of Atmore; sons, Jeremiah (Lisa) Shoemaker of Monroe, MI, John (Pam) Marano Jr. of Columbia,...

Jul 3, 2022

Theresa Irene Johnson, 73, of Daphne, AL. died July 3rd 2022. Theresa, daughter of Ted and Irene Laskowski, sister of Daniel Laskowski, mother of Nathan Hoffman, loving wife of David Howard Johnson, passed away at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband David, son Nathan and granddaughter...

Jul 3, 2022

Danny Oscar Evans, 66 years old, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022. He was at his home in Elberta, AL. Danny was born September 4, 1955 to William Henry & Annie Ruth Evans in Montgomery, AL. He grew up in Deatsville with his six siblings. At the age of 17, he started his career...

Jul 2, 2022

Gretta Jane Crombie, a resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Jul 1, 2022

Norma Mahala (Plash) Wenzel, who lived to be older than everyone she knew from her generation, died peacefully at her residence in Foley, AL. She was 101 years old. The oldest and longest standing member of Oyster Bay Baptist Church, she spent most of her life as a housewife in Oyster Bay, living across the river from her family homestead...

Jul 1, 2022

Barbara Jean McLeod, age 75, a resident of Pine Grove, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Daphne. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne McLeod; one granddaughter, Mary Kathryn Virciglio; one great grandson, John Henry Barnes; sister, Deann Wood. She is survived by...

Jun 30, 2022

Jo-Linn Johnson, a native of Edgewater, CO and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 76. Jo-Linn was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Colorado. She was a member of Newcomers Welcome Group, Tea Readers Book Club, National Mah Jongg League, and DUSTOFF Association. She is survived by her husband...

Jun 29, 2022

Larry S. Stejskal, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Larry was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in civil engineering. A licensed professional engineer, he worked in the municipal water and wastewater utility industry his entire career. He...

Jun 28, 2022

Longtime resident of Fayette County, Dr. John K. (Ken) Kendrick passed away on June 28, 2022 in Fairhope, Alabama from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome. He was born in Florala, Alabama on August 22, 1939. Dr. Kendrick graduated from Covington County High School in 1958, the University of Alabama in 1964 and with honors from the University of Alabama School of...

Jun 27, 2022

Leroy “Roy” James Wolf, age 92, a resident of Foley, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired to Gulf Shores in 1992 He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew James Wolf, brother-in-law, William (Billy) Kapsos; grandson, Steven Wolf. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marietta...

Jun 27, 2022

HARRELL ELBERTA, ALABAMA Delores Francis Harrell, age 86, a native of Atlanta, GA, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. Delores was a Lifelong member of The Church of Christ. She received her Nursing degree at Pensacola State College and worked at Sacred Heart Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Taunjua Clark and Lorrie...

Jun 27, 2022

Shannon Nelson Garcia, 39, a resident of Atlanta, GA and a native of Fairhope, AL passed away on June 27, 2022. Shannon is preceded in death by her grandmothers Irene Nelson and Becky Williams and her uncle Jenkins Nelson III. Shannon is survived by her husband, Carl Garcia, stepdaughter Sadey Vrtacnik, her parents Allen and Rebecca Nelson, sister Staci Nelson...

Jun 27, 2022

BENTONFAIRHOPE, ALABAMA

Paul Thomas Benton, 63, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly early in the morning of Monday, June 27, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Benton, son, Matthew Benton (Brittany Miller) of Tampa, Florida, daughter, Jennifer Benton, of Foley, Alabama, daughter, Madison Benton, of Fairhope, Alabama, his former wife, Patsy Benton, of Foley, Alabama, and one sister,...

Jun 26, 2022

Melissa Theresa McAndrews, age 31, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She loved her fur babies, Tesa and Ty and she was a full-time nursing student at Fortis College.

She is survived by her husband, James McAndrews, Foley, AL; mother, Beth (Eddie) Tremain, Foley, AL; father, Ray (Loretta) Yuergens, Avon, IN; maternal grandparents, Jeanette and Thomas...

Jun 26, 2022

Mrs. Marjorie Cone, age 97, a resident of Silverhill, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. Marjorie is survived by her children, Rusty Cone (Lyn), Randy Cone (Mary Coleman); grandchildren, Laura Green (Robin), Jennifer Dorman (Kenneth), Emily Jensen (Jeff); 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Matthews (Barbara). Private graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens of Fairhope.