Obituaries

Brent Wade Bailey

Brent Wade Bailey

Oct 18, 2026

Brent Wade Bailey of Enterprise, AL passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was 49.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at First Baptist Church Enterprise with Dr. Ben Bowden officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...

June Griffin Murphy

June Griffin Murphy

Oct 16, 2026

June Griffin Murphy was born on May 23, 1951 at Gibson Hospital in Enterprise, Alabama to Betty and Johnny Griffin. Her childhood years were spent in Enterprise, and then in Jackson, Alabama. June was baptized at First Baptist Church of Jackson. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1969, and attended the University of South Alabama.

June worked as a secretary/assistant...

Dwayne Paul Marxen

Dwayne Paul Marxen

Oct 14, 2026

Dwayne Paul Marxen, 71, of Opp, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Dwayne Paul Marxen enjoyed fishing, riding his bike, and helping others with their yards. He had a servant’s heart and found joy in lending a helping hand to those around him. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with...

Lester Earl Hayes

Lester Earl Hayes

Oct 12, 2026

Lester Earl Hayes of Enterprise passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Flowers Hospital surrounded by his family and in the arms of his loving wife. He was 71.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Bethany Baptist Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Corbin Griffin officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. Burial will...

Richard Hal Fleming

Richard Hal Fleming

Oct 10, 2026

Richard Hal Fleming, 75, of Enterprise, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

A celebration of life services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 15, at Faithview Holiness Church in Enterprise, Alabama, officiated by his long-time best friend, David Evans. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.

Hal...

Bea Maria Fritz

Bea Maria Fritz

Oct 6, 2026

Beate M. Fritz, 98, of Coffee Springs, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Church with Father Zachary Greenwell officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. The Rite of Committal and burial...

Joan Marie Beaumont

Joan Marie Beaumont

Oct 5, 2026

Joan Marie Beaumont of Port St. Joe Beach, FL passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation. She was 92.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Joan loved her family, her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved to read and travel and was very crafty, enjoying knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts. She also enjoyed...

Janice Jean Register-Hill

Janice Jean Register-Hill

Sep 30, 2026

Janice Jean Register-Hill of Jellico, TN (formerly of Enterprise, AL) passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Beechwood Manor in Jellico, TN. She was 82.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Tony Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory...

Michael Wayne Deaderick

Michael Wayne Deaderick

Sep 29, 2026

Michael Wayne Deaderick of Enterprise passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home. He was 71.

Mr. Deaderick loved his family and his cat more than anything. He loved to fish and was a collector of many different things. He enjoyed talking, especially politics. He also loved Tennessee football.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vicki Deaderick.

Survivors include...

Roland Terrell Tanner

Roland Terrell Tanner

Sep 28, 2026

Roland Terrell Tanner of New Brockton, AL passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home. He was 85.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Terrell loved his family dearly, and they were always the most important part of his life. He enjoyed flying and spending time outdoors, especially in the woods and enjoying nature. He proudly served four years in...

Jeffery Thomas Blackshaw

Jeffery Thomas Blackshaw

Sep 26, 2026

Jeffery Thomas Blackshaw of Enterprise, AL passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home. He was 73.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday October 5, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time.

Jeffery loved his family dearly and cherished the time he spent with them. He...

Wille Ned Howell

Wille Ned Howell

Sep 25, 2026

Willie Ned Howell of Enterprise, AL passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home. He was 84.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Rev. Ron Ball and Rev. Billy Cardwell officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family...

Frank Edward Trentzsch, III

Frank Edward Trentzsch, III

Sep 24, 2026

Frank Edward Trentzsch, III of Daleville, AL passed away Thursday, September 25, 2026, at his home. He was 74.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Frank enjoyed many things in life, the most important was the love he had for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was an avid fisherman who loved fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, enjoyed...

Anna Merle Pouncey Harris

Anna Merle Pouncey Harris

Sep 23, 2026

With hearts full of gratitude for a life so richly lived, we announce the homegoing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. At the young age of 98, Anna Merle Harris waltzed to meet Jesus on September 23, 2026. She was at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026,...

Sylvia Ann Burch

Sylvia Ann Burch

Sep 18, 2026

Sylvia Ann Burch of Enterprise, AL passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Headland, AL. She was 83.

Funeral services will be held at11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Cool Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Bliss officiating. Burial will follow in Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family...

Carol Elizabeth Reed

Carol Elizabeth Reed

Sep 17, 2026

Carol Elizabeth Reed of Enterprise, AL passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Medical Center Enterprise. She was 98.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 2, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Bill Harvey officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time....

Charity Lynn Jones

Charity Lynn Jones

Sep 16, 2026

Charity Lynn Jones of Enterprise, AL passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Medical Center Enterprise. She was 52.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Mr. Daniel Blackmon officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time.

Charity...

Linda Sharp McGirt

Linda Sharp McGirt

Sep 16, 2026

Linda Sharp McGirt, born September 29, 1944, in Bainbridge, Georgia, was the daughter of Charles and Doris Sharp of Tampa, Florida. She grew up in Tampa and later moved to North Carolina to attend Campbell College (University), where she met the love of her life, Philip McGirt. Linda and Phil shared 49 years of marriage, building a life centered around...

Grady Thomas White, Jr.

Grady Thomas White, Jr.

Sep 13, 2026

Grady Thomas White, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away on September 13, 2026, after a life devoted to his family, his country, and his community.

A Funeral Mass celebrating Grady’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 123 Heath Street, Enterprise, Alabama....

Linda Jean Sweitzer

Linda Jean Sweitzer

Sep 11, 2026

Linda Jean Sweitzer of Enterprise, AL passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home. She was 80.

In keeping with her wishes, no services are scheduled at this time. Interment will be at a later date in Mt. Savage Maryland.

Linda enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She especially loved spending time with her family and treasured the memories they made together....