Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Margoth Lopez, age 86, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Margoth is survived by her sons, Mario Castaneda, Edgar Castaneda, both of Daphne, Alabama, Juan Castaneda of New York, New York; daughters Maria Castaneda, Ana Castaneda, both of New York, New York; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Michael Edward Warrington, age 57, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He loved auto racing, music and his family, especially his two nieces Amber and Terra, they had his heart! He is survived by his mother, Kathy Foslien, Port St. Lucie, FL; father, Ed (Monica) Warrington, Sarasota, FL; brother, Joseph Warrington, Gulf Shores, AL;...

Mar 7, 2023

Beverly Leavins Dunn, age 82, a resident of DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023. Beverly was born in Point Clear, AL. She graduated from Fairhope High School in 1958. She was a member of the local Lioness Club. She enjoyed painting and tending to outdoor plants and flowers. She was extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother to her...

Mar 6, 2023

Miles Tipton Clements, Jr, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Miles was born in Turner County, Georgia and was the eldest of six boys. He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of North Georgia College with a BS in Physics, and Kansas State University with a MS in Computer Science. After graduation he served in...

Mar 5, 2023

Benny Childress, age 64, raised in Fairhope (Barnwell), AL and a resident of Pace, FL, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Benny was many things, but what he was most known for is being the sweetest soul with the biggest heart. He always made sure that those he loved knew they were loved and had what they needed. Benny stood...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph Dean Shutt, age 70, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was a longtime commercial fisherman and was known as Joe the Shrimp man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Shutt; parents, John and Delores Shutt; brothers, John Shutt and Hilary Shutt. He is survived by his daughters, Christina Bethea, Seminole,...

Mar 4, 2023

JoAnn Louise Brantley Mullins, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, departed her earthly life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at peace and with family by her side on a beautiful spring morning at her favorite place in the world – her home of 64 years. Born in Clarks, Louisiana, on November 28, 1930, she is predeceased by her parents Arnim Lavelle...

Mar 4, 2023

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Domingo Ygnacio Martinez, known by his loved ones as DY, on Saturday March 4, 2023. He was a beloved father, son, and brother.

Survived by his children Domingo Jr (Mingo), Acelynn, and Lennox parents, Juan and Blanca Martinez; seven brothers, and a sister. We are comforted to know...

Mar 4, 2023

Charles David Lyons, age 84, a native of Tuscarora Township, PA and a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran Gunnery Sgt. in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Diane Lyons; their children, Danna Murphy, Richard Lyons and Danny Lyons; seven grandchildren, Brittanie Lyons, Makaila Lyons, Kyleigh...

Mar 3, 2023

Mar 2, 2023

PEGRAM FAIRHOPE, AL Peggy Joan Pegram of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born in Portland, Oregon to Altis Wesley Thompson and Jean Ferguson Thompson on September 5, 1941. She was heavily involved in many churches, most recently Church of His Presence in Daphne, Alabama. Peggy will be greatly missed...

Mar 1, 2023

Feb 26, 2023

Luke Edward Box, age 26, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away at home Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and friends that he truly loved to visit with. Luke is survived by his wife, Kayla Salter Box; father, Ryan Box (Erica McDonald); mother, Kristen Box; brother, Ryan Samuel Box (Niki); paternal grandfather, Robert Edward Box,...

Feb 24, 2023

Sharon Lee Batcheller Ratliff of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Sharon was born on January 23, 1933, to Dorothy and George Reeder Batcheller in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Sioux City High School, attended Bradford Junior College, and graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sharon was a loving...

Feb 24, 2023

MASON FAIRHOPE, AL Joan Davis Mason, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Joan loved the outdoors and her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Imogene Davis; and a twin sister, Jane Marcantiono. She is survived by her three daughters; Kim (Richard) Jones , Lee Anne (Paul) Strickland all of Fairhope,...

Feb 23, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Michael Repka of Fairhope passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 ,after a long hard-fought battle with dementia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Repka; his sister, Patricia Repka; and his brother, Paul Ratcliff. He is survived by one son, Bobby Repka (Melissa); and one daughter, Missy Wisely (Tony). He was a loving Papa to...

Feb 22, 2023

Welton (Bud) Hance was an individual of great humility in his accomplishments. He impacted those around him in ways that he could never have imagined. Born in 1922, Welton (Bud) Hance was 100 years of age when he passed on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Welton and his wife Wilma had just celebrated their 15-year anniversary just two days before.

Welton...

Feb 21, 2023

Feb 20, 2023

Alfred Byron Chance, Sr. age 96, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully at his home February 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Chief Alfred B. Chance, Sr. (US Navy Retired, 23yrs) was an American Patriot, serving his country with distinction (WWII, Vietnam Campaigns). He was a devoted husband and father; he loved his family. He had a great...