Obituaries

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

Feb 10, 2023

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...

Feb 5, 2023

Elizabeth “Jane” Fowler, age 68, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Wayne and Elva Donaldson Shaddix and her daughter, Kristi Elizabeth Fowler Oschwald.

She is survived by her husband, Chris Fowler, Foley, AL; son, Kenny (Miranda) Fowler, Foley, AL; brother, Carl Wayne Shaddix, Birmingham, AL; sister...

Feb 5, 2023

Patrick Lynn Starks was born February 4, 1964 and passed away February 5, 2023. Patrick grew up in the mountains of Jamestown, TN and resided in Foley, AL. He loved the outdoors and worked in construction for most of his life. Being his sister was one my fondest memories. When I found out that I was getting a baby brother,...

Feb 5, 2023

Grant Edward Reinhardt, age 59, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant E. Reinhardt. He is survived by his mother, Laura Reinhardt, Elberta; sisters, Rhonda (Mike) Krehling, Elberta and Donna (Jerry) Schoen, Elberta; 3 nieces and 6 nephews; many other loving relatives and friends. Graveside services will be...

Feb 4, 2023

Samuel Maddox Styron, age 87, a resident of Foley, Al, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Samuel Maxwell Styron and former wife and mother to his children, Betty Ann Styron. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Styron, Foley, Al; son, Charles Styron, Laredo, TX; daughters, Barbara Styron, Foley...

Feb 4, 2023

Michael Andrew Mann, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away at his home, peacefully, Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Mike was a die-hard Auburn fan and avid golfer. He could usually be found at Lake Forest Golf Club with his buddies and a cold beer. He recently received his 25-year Service Award from...

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...