Obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

Margarete Allen Shelby, age 99, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bruce Gene Shelby, parents; Charlie and Josie Allen, sister; Juanita Canterbury, brother; Mack Allen. She is survived by one stepdaughter; Betty R, Shelby of Tucson, Arizona, one sister; Jean Cobb of Holt, Florida, one brother; Jack...

Jul 11, 2022

Benjamine “Levi” Blount, age 33, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Levi loved camping and fishing; his favorite place was the Pointe. He is survived by his son, Remy Wolf Blount of Fairhope; daughter, Kyleigh Belle Blount of Mobile; mother, Joyce “Jo Jo” Sanders of Daphne; brothers, Reed (Autumn) and Cody; Dad, Glen Quinley;...

Jul 10, 2022

Charles Daniel Andrews, age 81, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 Brother Danny ministered in churches in Alabama and Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ada Mae Andrews. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Andrews, Foley; daughter, Karen Andrews, Foley; son, Andy (Angel) Andrews, Foley; grandson, Patrick...

Jul 10, 2022

Beverly Fine Hayes passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 10, 2022. Beverly was born on April 12, 1936 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee. She was predeceased by her parents, Georgia Mae and Charles Fine, her beloved husband of 44 years, Michael James Hayes, and her nephew Dr. Robert E. “Mickey” Finch. She is survived by four nieces: Mrs. Kathleen...

Jul 10, 2022

Patsy Y. Trott, age 81, a resident of Daphne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Oakwood Center for Living in Bay Minette, AL with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; Marie Fincher Wright and Gene Wright, husband; Sam Trott, Jr, sons; Eddie Trott and Donald Trott, brother; Gene Wright, sisters;...

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 9, 2022

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 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

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 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 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

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...

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...

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...