Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

James Lynn Kenney, age 82, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away February 20, 2023. James was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 20 years of service in the Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Kenney. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Glen) Harris, Foley, AL,...

Feb 19, 2023

Ronald Terry Halfacre, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. Ronald was a well-respected attorney in the oil and gas industry. He was a World War II historian and traveled extensively throughout Europe. Ronald began driving midget and sprint cars as a teen, and his support of the sport continued as a loyal fan....

Feb 18, 2023

Feb 18, 2023

Beverly Elizabeth Barter, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She grew up in Fairhope, Alabama and was a resident of Cordele, Georgia. Beverly was a graduate of the University of Alabama and was a member of the first class of the New College. Upon graduation, she joined the Social Security Administration, where she served her entire career of...

Feb 18, 2023

Ronald Luther Hayes, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Charles Patrick Hayes. Ronald is survived by his wife, Dotty Hayes; children, Andy Hayes, Ann Jones (John), Denise Hayes; grandchildren, M.P. Hayes (Chandler), Grace Jones; great-grandchild, Caspian Hayes; along with many other loving relatives and friends....

Feb 17, 2023

Harold (Hal) L. Brewer, age 82, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Pat of 60 years, son David, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandson Chad, daughter Stacey, brother Jim and sister-in-law Deborah. Born in Covington Kentucky in 1940 to Clarence and Florence Brewer. He graduated from Darlington School in Rome Georgia and attended Auburn University...

Feb 15, 2023

FRANK LILLIAN, AL Mary Ann Frank, age 89, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her husband, Adam Frank She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Steve) Kelley; grandchildren, Ashley Kelley, Kale Kelley;...

Feb 15, 2023

Dr. Robert E. Skelton, 84, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather died February 15th in Fairhope, AL surrounded by his family. He was born in Elberton, GA to David and Sara Skelton, and is survived by Judy, his wife of 51 years, sisters Glenda and Lynne, daughter Leigh, sons Jeff, Buzz, and David, daughters-in-law Jenny, Rachel, and Michele, 9...

Feb 15, 2023

James Richard “Jim” Miller, 77, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan Miller of Daphne, AL; their children: Kristen (Brian) Hodges of Scottsboro AL, Shawna (Carlos) Atilano of Daphne, AL, Carly Diaz of Cumming, GA and John Runyan of Covington, GA; his grandchildren: Riley, Mary Rose, Carlos Jr.,...

Feb 14, 2023

STANLEY SPANISH FORT, AL Leah Raenelle Stanley, age 42, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Leah was a loving wife, mother and daughter who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her High School Sweet Heart, Jason Stanley; children, Levi, and Layni Stanley all of Spanish Fort, AL; parents,...

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...