Arthur Ray Stinson, age 85, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 4, 2026. Mr. Stinson graduated from Murphy High School in class of '59. He enlisted that fall into the United States Air Force, serving in the "SAC" Unit, stationed 6 years in California, where he also attended college. He served as a Commander of the United States Sail and Power Squadron of Mobile in '80 and '84. He retired from his position as president of Hutchings Brokerage Company in Chickasaw, AL. He enjoyed hunting, salt and fresh water fishing, and being a member of the Woodworkers of America and Woodturners of America. He will be remembered as a devoted, lifelong best friend and husband, beloved daddy, and proud grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey Purvis Noel, and Ned and Edna Stinson; sisters, Judy McClammy and Lori Burgess. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 56 years, Wanda M. Stinson; children, Donna Lee (Chris) Laity, and Cynthia Ray (Scott) Berberich; grandchildren, Logan Cai Laity, Olivia Audrey Berberich, and Tiffany Ray Berberich; sister, Debra Goldman; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The funeral procession will gather in the parking area between the funeral home and cemetery at 1:45 pm. Inclimate weather, service will be moved to chapel. In lieu of flowers, family would love to read your stories and memories of Arthur. Please email your memories to : stinsonfamilyalbum@gmail.com.

Ann Bartlett Hearin January 10, 1938 – Аpril 13, 2026 Ann Bartlett Hearin, a native of Mobile and long-time resident of Baldwin County died peacefully at her Point Clear home on Monday, April 13th after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was 88 years old. Ann was a 1956 graduate of Murphy High School and a 1960 graduate of Sweet Briar College. She was presented as a debutante at the 1957 Camellia Ball and reigned as Queen of Carnival in 1958 with King Felix, III, James McDavid Hirs. After college Ann lived in New York City for several years where she worked for Vogue Magazine. She later returned to Mobile where she taught ballet for Miss Eileen Cowles' Dance Studio. Ann had a refined appreciation for ladies' fashion and in the 1980's she opened The Country Boutique, a ladies' dress shop, in Point Clear. The shop was immediately successful and she owned and operated it for several years. She was a member of The Junior League of Mobile, The Venerable Order of St. John and several mystic societies. Ann was also a very devoted supporter of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team and was a member of the Red Elephant Club of Alabama. A life-long member of the Catholic Church she was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope and attended Saturday afternoon mass regularly for many years until her illness prevented her from attending church. Miss Hearin was predeceased by her mother, Louise Chamberlain Hearin, and her father, William Jefferson Hearin, Jr. She is survived by first cousins Sharon Chamberlain Irby, Bart B. Chamberlain, III, Rex Rapier, Jr. and other relatives. In recent years Ann was known for her philanthropy, especially in support of the visual and performing arts. In her last years, under the auspices of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, she created the Ann B. Hearin Foundation to provide financial support to many of the local visual and performing arts organizations in Mobile. Many thanks are due the wonderful caregivers who kept Ann safe, well and happy in her home throughout her final illness: Kimberly Montgomery Davis, Wanda Thompson, Anthony Bracy, Jenni Cloninger, Kaylee Cloninger and Tori Trent. A graveside service will be held at the Chamberlain plot at Magnolia Cemetery on Friday, April 24th at 11:30 with Father Bry Shields presiding. At noon, following the service, there will be a Celebration of Life reception at the Mobile Carnival Museum at 355 Government Street, Mobile, 36602 Memorials may be made to Classical Ballet of Mobile, The Mobile Symphony Orchestra or the Mobile Carnival Association at P.O. Boх 2121, Mobile, AL 36652

Michael Stephen McNair, Sr. passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends and family on March 18, 2026. A native son of Alabama, Mike was born September 30, 1952, in Jackson Hospital, Montgomery, and lived his entire life in Midtown Mobile. Mike was preceded in death by his parents William and Norma Jean (Hickman) McNair. A lifelong advocate for Public Education in Mobile, Mike was a graduate of Westlawn Elementary, Sidney Phillips Junior High School, and Murphy High School (’70). As a student at Murphy, he was a member of the marching band where he played clarinet. As a way to give back to the school that meant so much to him, Mike served as a founding member of the Murphy Alumni Association, where he worked to establish the Murphy Hall of Fame for distinguished alumni. As a recognition for his decades of service as a Band Booster Officer (1990-1994) and Murphy Alumni Association Officer (1996-2026), he received the Murphy High School Lifetime Service Award in 2021 and was inducted into the Murphy Hall of Fame in 2025. A musician at heart and an attorney by trade, Mike was a long-time member of the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band and the choir of Spring Hill Baptist Church. While performing as the clarinet Section Leader, Mike also served as the President of the Symphonic Pops from 2003-2004 and 2015-2016. The preparation and performance of “This Is Christmas,” an annual Christmas concert and worship service, was undoubtedly his favorite choral performance, proven by thirty-nine consecutive years of joining the ensemble. Mike was a dedicated member of Spring Hill Baptist Church for over forty years and served as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon. Mike was active in various civic organizations, including the Exchange Club of Mobile and the Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the Exchange Club, he served as the President of the local chapter and as the District Director for Alabama. Over his many decades as a member of Troop 147 (St. Paul’s), Mike served as Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chairman, achieved the distinction of Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow, received the Good Shepherd Award, District Award of Merit, and guided his two sons to the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting also led to his interest in backpacking the Appalachian Trail. Starting in 1988 through 2024, Mike hiked sections of the trail, achieving a total of 1,900 miles and hiking in fourteen states stretching from Maine to Georgia. A graduate of the University of South Alabama (’75), Mike was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and would remain an active Board Member of the South Alabama Alumni Association and regular attendee of Jag sporting events. He continued his education at the University of Alabama School of Law and received a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation. While in Law School he was inducted into the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society. Mike joined the Bar Association in 1978 and would practice law in Mobile for 48 years. His dedication to the University of Alabama was obvious by anyone who met him, reflected in his attendance of 500+ Alabama football games over the course of his life. Mike was a member of the Farrah Law Society, Mobile Chapter of the Alabama Alumni Association, National Alumni Association, Red Elephant Club, and Million Dollar Band Association. Mike is survived by his wife Susan (married 53 years), his sons Stuart and Stephen (Lila), daughter Mary Michael, grandson Charles, and some of the most loyal and dedicated friends that he considered family. His family extends their sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone who visited Mike in the hospital, offered prayers, and the love shown toward him and the McNair family during his illness. Services will be held in his honor and memory at Spring Hill Baptist Church on March 28, 2026. A visitation will begin at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the Spring Hill Baptist Church Music Ministry (2 S. McGregor Ave. Mobile, AL 36608) or the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band (P.O. Box 9552, Mobile, AL 36691).

You may have known her by another name, but to us, she was June Bug. Her story began on a farm in Oklahoma on June 5, 1933. She graduated high school at age 16 and was valedictorian and finished college before her 20th birthday. She was a successful realtor and established two affordable housing units for people in Brigham City, Utah in the late 70’s. She was an avid antique collector and had several antique booths over the years. The money she earned was – of course – spent on clothes. June loved clothes. She was always the best dressed in every crowd. June did not look like a typical farmer’s daughter, but farming was in her blood. June always kept a garden, getting her passion from her dad Jim. She liked flowers too, but she really enjoyed eating from her garden, especially the berries and fruit. Memories of June have to include seeing her dressed to the nines watering her garden in the morning and early evening. June also loved fishing. She lived in Gulf Shores and Fairhope, Alabama, where she could fish every day. She was an impatient fisherwoman and would often get cross at the fish for not biting timely or properly. She loved catching her own dinner – and yours too, which is why she always had a bitter relationship with hardhead catfish and bait stealing crabs. June rode a camel in Egypt and fly fished in Idaho. She wore high heels everyday of her work life and kept tipping over in her waders, because she was wearing flat shoes – so, she tried wearing wedges – problem solved! June Bug will be missed by her children, Annie Evanoff Kendig, son-in-law Bill, Tom Evanoff, and Julie Evanoff. June was a great grandmother to Claire, Ali and Tantine and gave generously to each of them. To Claire, extravagant outfits with all the accessories and when in college, she would send her home with a pound of shrimp - that June caught herself - which only as an adult did Claire realize is not a struggle meal. Ali learned to fish and sports a pompano tattoo as a permanent reminder of the times they shared. Her mother Alice taught June to cook, which she did almost every day. She was a great cook – chicken and dumplings, fried okra, homemade biscuits and jam, and always fresh vegetables, yum. June plied Tantine and her entourage with homecooked meals, mostly fish caught that day. She was a great-grandmother to 5 active boys, Liam, Charlie, Niall, Sal and Carson. She also loved her granddaughters’ husbands, Rufus and Wesley. How can a short story capture an entire life, especially one lived as long and as well as June’s? It can’t. And her story can’t be told without mentioning her love of Dancing. She loved to dance up to her final days. Willie Mae, her devoted caregiver, could always make her smile just by saying, “we are going to dance today June Bug.” Saturday outings with Bill in the convertible – dressed to the nines for lunch and ice cream, calls to Julie and visits to Annie at M. Her eye for the deal, and her special talent for finding hidden gems at estate sales are all part of her story. That is the great gift June leaves behind – stories – accomplishments and struggles that we shared with each other and found comfort in during her last day. We will keep sharing more stories as we move through our grief. Stories that remind us of good times made better because June Bug was part of our lives. We each carry her stories an enduring part of June Bug’s time with us - stories which we cherish, just as we cherished June Bug. June’s story cannot be told without expressing our gratitude and thanks to Willie Mae, Shunda, Lisa, Susan, Mary, Rachel and without exception all staff – chefs, housekeepers, aides, nurses, and beyond – at The Chateaus at Montclair. Like telling June’s story, we find it difficult to fully express the full extent of our gratitude to these extraordinary and loving women who loved June Bug through her final journey. In lieu of flowers, plant a tomato plant in the coming weeks. Water and care for it and enjoy the fruit it bears. Get dressed-up just because and dance! You can also send a gift in June’s memory to the Alabama Coastal Foundation where June volunteered with the sea turtle watch, https://www.joinACF.org/donate.

Sharon Anne Marsal Bilbo, age 82, of Baton Rouge, LA went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 20, 1943 Sharon was a lifelong source of joy, faith, and light to all who knew her. A native of Mobile, AL Sharon attended Bishop Toolen Catholic School and later Spring Hill College, where her love of learning and the arts flourished. An avid reader with a lifelong curiosity, she also brought her sharp mind and dedication to Associated Reporters of Baton Rouge where she served as the office manager for many years. Sharon was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Charlie, and a loving mother to her children Brad and Laura. Nothing brought her greater joy than her grandchildren, Charles and Seth, who were truly the light of her life. A faithful member of Community Bible Church, Sharon loved her church deeply and shared her faith boldly. She never met a stranger and took every opportunity to pray for those in need. She had a rare gift for filling a room with laughter, warmth, and life. Sharon lived fully in the moment, loved deeply, laughed often and touched countless lives along the way. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Bilbo, and her son Bradley A. Bilbo; her parents, Marcelino A. and Marguerite Reynolds Marsal; her siblings Margie Marsal Nicolson, Catherine Marsal West, Joyce Marsal Guth, Patricia Marsal Vetter, and her brother Marceline A. "Bubba" Marsal. She is survived by her daughter, Laura and her husband, Gary Comeaux of Baton Rouge, LA; her grandchildren Charles Bilbo (Eliza) and Seth Comeaux (Madi); as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Sharon's legacy is one of faith, love, generosity, and joy. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

Gerald Scott “Jerry” Grady, a resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 56. Jerry was born October 22, 1969, in Flint, Michigan, where he grew up with his five siblings. He attended Carman Ainsworth High School, graduating in 1987. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Grady and Louann Calhoun Grady, and his cherished dogs, Reagan and Cissy. Jerry leaves behind his beloved husband, Frankie Grady; and his well-loved dog, Frances. He is also survived by his siblings, Dee Andrews, Patty Dallaire, Keith Grady (Becky), Christina Grady and Robbie Grady (Heather Sipes); his in-laws, Ervin and Trisha Brumfield, Diana Rosewater, Dakota Brumfield (Destiny Noland), Grace Brumfield and Nanny Carol Taylor; nephew, Dylan Grady; numerous nieces and nephews; four great-nephews, godchildren, Julie, Cash and Xavier; along with many extended family members and numerous close and special friends. Around 2000, Jerry decided to head for warmer weather and moved to the Gulf Coast. He thrived in his new community, eventually joining the B-Bob’s Family, where he spent decades and becoming an icon in the local LGBTQ+ Community. In 2019, he was the proud recipient of the Best Bartender in Mobile Nappie Award. He was also a proud member of the Gulf Bartending Staff in Orange Beach and worked in the VIP tent for the Hangout Music Festival. Jerry took great pride in his work and was loved by all. In 2016, Jerry met Frankie, the love of his life, and embarked on a 10-year fairytale romance. Extremely active in his community, Jerry raised so much money for cancer and other worthy causes. He participated in Bras for a Cause, the Chili Cookoff, the Red Dress Run in New Orleans and other fundraising events every year that he could. His kindness and generosity have touched so many. He was always willing to help whoever needed it. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. The comments that have been pouring in since Jerry’s death are a testament to what a kind and amazing person he was. He was truly a great man! He will be forever missed. A celebration of his life will be held in Mobile at a place and date still to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to his send off, via the GoFundMe page that has been set up, Celebrating the Life of Jerry Grady, to help with Jerry’s lingering medical bills and final expenses; or make a donation in his name to the Trevor Project. Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollar Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.