Obituaries

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 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 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

Ronald John Lofaro, age 84, a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away peacefully at home, on June 26, 2022. 

Ron was born in Queens, NY, to Rocco and Iola Lofaro. A graduate of Xavier HS, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University. After serving as a pilot in the Air Force, he returned to school in New...

Jun 26, 2022

Edward H. Chant, Jr. left us after a very short illness while living independently until a week before going to heaven to be with our mother Junia. Dad was surrounded by his loving family at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL when he passed away in his sleep on June 26. Ed was a great man. Ed loved his family more...

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.

Jun 24, 2022

Bertie (Bobbie) Mae Daniel, age 68, a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Edna King and Robert Cate ; a son Michael Barrett. She is survived by her Fiancé, Carl Palmer of Orange Beach, AL; daughter, Dawn (Vincent) Hancock of Tennessee; grandchildren, Harley, Brock, Grace and Marina; brothers, Robert...

Jun 23, 2022

Mrs. Suellen Johnson Vittitow, age 80, a native of DeWitt, AR and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.

She was a Methodist by faith which she was devoted to, and also to her family. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1986; she was a teacher in both Alabama and Louisiana. Mrs. Vittitow...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 23, 2022

Richard “Dick” Bensman May 26, 1934 – June 23, 2022 Richard “Dick” Charles Bensman passed away on June 23, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born to parents Clarence and Isabell Bensman in Grand Island, NY. He is survived by wife Pauline Bensman, daughters Barbara Thomson (Robert), Cathy Rogers, and Judy Dunnam (Raymond), five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dick...

Jun 23, 2022

Joan Barnes Small, age 81, a resident of Daphne and a native of Mobile where she lived most of her life passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1959. She worked at Brookley Field and the US Army Corps of Engineers until retirement in 2003. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her...

Jun 20, 2022

Ann “Ren” Alford Hinote passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. She was a native of Bay Minette, AL, and a resident of Montrose, AL. Ren graduated from Baldwin County High School in 1964 and Huntingdon College in 1968 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. At Huntington, she was chosen by her peers to serve as the vice president, then president,...

Jun 19, 2022

Henry “Trey” Lee Mullen III, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 35. Trey is survived by his son, Henry Lee Mullen IV of Orange Beach; parents, Suzanne Mullen and Lee Mullen of Fairhope; sister, Leilani Moore (Billy) of Summerdale; nieces, Angel and Analeese Moore; maternal grandparents, Meriam and Ralph Neise of...

Jun 19, 2022

John Berube, age 74, a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. He is survived by his sister; Paula Stanvick, Brothers; David Berube and Leo David Roy all of NH. Companion; Christina Hill of daphne. Daughters; Kimberly Thibault, Erin Berube, and Elizabeth Bennett from NH and many other loving relatives and friends.

Jun 19, 2022

Virgie A. Solomon, age 43, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022.

She is survived by her daughters, Dora Escarcega, Foley, Andrea Escarcega, Foley, Ramona Villalobos, Foley and Maya Villalobos, Foley; sons, Eric Solomon, Foley and Armando Villalobos, Foley; mother, Raquel Johnson, Foley; father, Virgilio Solomon, Philippines; sister, Monica Johnson, Foley; brothers, Bernard Lofton, CA, Mark Johnson,...

Jun 19, 2022

Gary Don Atkins, age 72, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. Gary was born to J.C. “Buck” Atkins and Mildred Ruth Atkins on March 8, 1950, in Hollywood, Florida. He was a 1969 graduate of Gadsden High School and attended Gadsden State Community College. Gary worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Union City, TN...

Jun 18, 2022

Sarah Burdett Alexander left this earthly realm on June 18, 2022; to receive her promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ at age 93. Sarah’s devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Sarah was born to the late William and Estell Burdett in Phenix City, Alabama on...

Jun 16, 2022

Elizabeth Allen Dolan, age 87, a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Lee Dolan; parents, John and Lessie Stanley; three sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her children, Deborah Dolan, Lynn Grimes; grandchildren, Jason Dolan, James Branan, Eric Grimes, Allen Grimes, seven great grandchildren; and many...

Jun 15, 2022

Julius Raymond (J.R.) Ellerman, age 83, departed this world and moved on to the eternal promise land on June 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Grace Ellerman of Carriere MS. He was also preceded by his two sisters Cleo (Hayward) Saucier of Pascagoula, MS and Joan (Tom) Pendergraft of North Carolina and New Orleans,...