Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Russell Todd Carter, 56, passed away in his sleep on January 30, 2023, at his home in Fairhope, Alabama. A devoted husband and father, Russ was born on January 7, 1967, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Senator Bobby Carter and Pauline (Polly) Taber Carter. Russ was beloved by his wife Krista and his entire family...

Jan 29, 2023

Patty Joe Thornhill Gartman born in Tylertown, MS May 21, 1930 to T. Walter and Mattie Stringer Thornhill died January 29, 2023 at Diversicare of Tylertown, MS. She was a devoted member of Fairhope Seventh Day Adventist Church which she and her husband Raymond Gartman built and were charter members of. She dearly loved her grandchildren, her flowers and cross...

Jan 29, 2023

COVINGTON SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA Jerry Dale Covington, age 70, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, died Sunday, January 30, 2023. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry R. and Lillian V. Covington. Jerry was a United States Army veteran who serviced in Vietnam. He was an avid ham radio operator. Jerry was a loving husband and father. Jerry...

Jan 29, 2023

Van Damme Lillian, AL Richard Joseph Van Damme, age 86, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Richard was an avid artist specializing in restoration of antiques and artwork. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Van Damme, his parents Victor and Jeannett Van Damme. He is survived by his sons,...

Jan 29, 2023

Betty Jean Wilson, age 87, a life-long resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Nettie Aplin; sister, Vicky Davis; and brother, Doyle Aplin. Jean is survived by her husband, Charles Wilson; daughters, Cindy Daugherty of Fairhope, AL, Angela (Lee) Sparks of Crestview, FL; grandchildren, Matthew...

Jan 29, 2023

Jan 26, 2023

June Bailey Turner, age 87, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. June was preceded in death by her husbands, George Jennings Turner and William Cecil Clark; mother, Serena Bailey; brother, Gordon Bailey; and granddaughter, Krystal Marie Turner. June is survived by her children, George Keith Turner (Laurie Turner), Debra Turner Moore (Jeffrey Moore), Pamela Turner...

Jan 25, 2023

Theresa Elizabeth Keevan, age 84, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Keevan; parents, Frank and Sarah Pintarelli; brother, Frank Pintarelli, Jr.; sister, Faye Jones. Theresa is survived by her son, Eddie Keevan of Fairhope, Alabama; daughters, Judy McKenzie of Silverhill, Alabama, Loretta Norris and Tina...

Jan 25, 2023

Michael Lynn Rice, age 76, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. Mike was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April, 26th, 1946 to Elmo and Lucille Rice. Mike served in the US Navy for 21 years retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1987. In the...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Coheley, age 41 a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Mary was an avid Alabama football fan. She was employed at Cardiology Associates in Fairhope. Mary is survived by her parents, Joan and John Coheley of Daphne; sisters, Barbara Scott of Fairhope, Jennifer (Randy) Pizzotti of Fairhope; brother, Doug (Vanessa) Coheley of Daphne; nieces, Samantha...

Jan 22, 2023

Esther “Nadine” Adams, age 82, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Nadine loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, gardening with her husband and reading a good book. She was preceded in death by her husband James Adams; sister, Anna Adcock. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Leonard) Kichler, Pam...

Jan 22, 2023

John Scott Marks, Jr., 91, 2023 passed away in Point Clear, Alabama on Sunday, January 22. It was a peaceful, comfortable and dignified passing at home, quite literally in the hands of his loving wife Julia of nearly 59 years and their youngest daughter. Their elder and middle daughters were together in Colorado and were able to share poignant and...

Jan 22, 2023

Bobby Wayne Lowe, age 69, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bobby was an avid hunter and gifted builder of all things. He loved his family deeply and also his furry companion Sunny. His love for the Lord was apparent as he served others and gave selflessly. Special thanks to his hospice...

Jan 22, 2023

Loraine Marie Sanzotera, a resident of Lillian, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. Loraine grew up in southern California’s Mojave Desert. At 15, she married Teddy Sanzotera and embarked on a 22-year adventure living on military bases around the world. Loraine developed a lifelong passion for travel. She was a loving mother, world-class grandmother, and a wonderful friend. As...

Jan 22, 2023

Jan 21, 2023

Terry Martin Chambers, age 68, a resident of Bay Minette, Alabama, passed peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2023. Terry (TC) was charismatic, exuberant and the life of the party. He was unstoppable, scared of nothing, fiercely protective of his grandchildren, and often described as stubborn. Music took residence in his soul and when he sang or played his guitar, you did...

Jan 21, 2023

Jean Stephens Buell passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born in Meridian Mississippi. She was raised in Mobile and was a long time resident of the Eastern Shore. She is survived by her husband Don; her children Bill and Beth, and their families. Faith, family and friends were the most important things...

Jan 20, 2023

Sabra Atkins was born Sabra Lucille Stough on March 11, 1932 to George and Mary Allen Stough. She spent her early youth as a resident of Marengo County, Ala. until the family moved to Bay Minette, Ala. She graduated from Baldwin County High School and continued her education at Huntingdon College. After a year at Huntingdon, she transferred to Alabama...

Jan 20, 2023

Charles Larry Bryant, age 78, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Charles was blessed in his life with a loving wife of 32 years, Denise; two wonderful sons, Marcus “Marc” Bryant (Connie) and Michael Scott Bryant (Frankie); grandsons, Brandon, Colby and Casey; two beautiful great-grandchildren, Brantley and Emma Grace; brothers, Clifton, Doug and Darryl (Cheri);...

Jan 19, 2023

Wyeth Holt Speir, Jr., “Chuck”, age 88, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Lena Winters Speir, of Daphne; his children, Jennifer Lokey (Bob), Holt Speir, John Speir (Stacy) and Bill Speir (Susan); 6 grandchildren, Jenny Bailey (Andrew), Christine Speir, Will Speir, Lena Cole Speir, Coleman...