John Earle Chason passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born October 22, 1937, to John Chason and Mazie Earle Chason of Bay Minette, Alabama, his 88 years on earth were centered around his family and his community. Johnny graduated from Baldwin County High School in 1956 as Senior Class President, and by 1961 had earned both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama. While in Tuscaloosa, he married his high school sweetheart, Carrol Anne Hastie, on May 16, 1958. ...

Walter Wayne Burt, age 81, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL died Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his children, Richard Wayne Burt, Addie Melissa (Jay) Roberts, Brian Wendell (Blair) Burt and Rex (Faye) Phillips all of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, Clinton Burt of Bay Minette, AL and fifteen grandchildren, John Abram Burt, Dalton Patterson, Erin James, Jarrett Roberts, Landon Roberts, Kara Roberts, Jacob Burt, Indiana Burt, ...

Jerry Byrd, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1950, in Bay Minette, AL to J.C and Lovie Mae Mitchem Byrd. He was the owner of JB’s Sports and Pawn in Bay Minette, AL for 13 years. Jerry is survived by his wife Vickie Lynn Hadley Byrd of Bay Minette, AL; his children, Mack (Stacey) Byrd of Bay Minette, AL , Lynn Byrd of Gulf Shores, AL, and Brad (Jenna) Byrd of Denver, CO; four granddaughters, Kara (Devon) ...

Dora Frances Crysell Hall, age 91, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her residence. She was a retired seamstress at Vanity Fair and Mannor Slacks. She is survived by two sons, Jack Hall and Gerlad Hall both of Bay Minette, AL and her caregiver, Winnie Leager of Stapleton, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “G.B.” Hall and a son, Charlie Hall. Graveside services and burial will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at ...

Loree Johnson Parker, age 94, born in the White House Fork Community and a resident of Bay Minette, AL died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her residence. She was a retired clerk at Moore’s Department Store. She is survived by her son, Craig Parker; her grandson, Cody Parker and a sister Vera Burgess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Parker. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Reverend J.P. Lambert ...

Hubert Lloyd Morris, age 77, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of the Pine Grove Community died Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Mobile Infirmary. He was a retired operator at Kimberly Clark. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Wanda Davidson Morris; his son, Rodney (Bobbi) Morris of Bay Minette, AL; his daughter, Rebecca Kaye Morris of Mobile, AL; a brother, Terry Morris of Mobile, AL; six grandchildren, Neva Morris, Kyslee ...

Mrs. Veta Roberta Williams Skipper, lovingly known as “MawMaw,” passed away peacefully at her home in the Pine Grove Community of Bay Minette, Alabama, on May 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on January 7, 1939, she was a woman of deep faith, strong convictions, and unwavering love for her family, Mrs. Skipper built a life centered around hard work, generosity, and caring for others. Mrs. Skipper believed that love was an action word, and she was never afraid of hard work. She ...

Susan Allen Greene, age 83, born in Atmore, AL and a resident of Bay Minette, AL died Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence. She was a retired after 25 years as a bookkeeper for Bay Minette Elementary. She is survived by her son, Tracy Juan Greene of Bay Minette, AL; her daughter, Sonya Greene (Lydell) Johnson of Bay Minette, AL; grandchildren, Tyler Lydell Johnson, Tara Paige Johnson, Tanner Blake Johnson and Tucker Ryleigh Johnson and a great grandson, John Ross Williams. She was ...

Mildred Esther Presley Stewart was born on February 12, 1933 and passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie A. Presley; her mother, Emma Eddins Presley; step-mother Cleo Presley, her beloved husband, Reverend Drew Stewart; her daughter, Theretha Ainsworth; her son-in-law, James Lassiter; and her grandson, Raymond Ainsworth. Her brothers, James “Snooks” Presley, J.D. Presley, Fred Presley, and Preston McGhee; She leaves to ...

Earnest Lavon Bell, affectionately known by many as “Pop,” “Dunk,” and “Uncle Bon,” passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. He loved his close and extended family beyond words, and countless memories of camping trips, family gatherings, and shared laughter now comfort those who mourn his passing. He was born in Range, AL to Ernest and Mary Alice Bell. A skilled woodworker, Lavon worked faithfully in numerous roles throughout his career before retiring ...