Obituaries

Trudy Nation

Trudy Nation

Sep 1, 2018

Trudy Nation of Daleville passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home.  She was 76. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Daleville with Rev. Kris Scarborough officiating.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. In...

Willie Earl Fletcher

Willie Earl Fletcher

Aug 30, 2018

Willie Earl Fletcher of Daleville, AL passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Enterprise, AL.  He was 85. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday September 3, 2018 at Daleville Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Peters officiating.  Burial will follow in Daleville Memorial Gardens with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing.  The family will receive friends at the...

Milfred Gilmer (Gil) Kelley

Milfred Gilmer (Gil) Kelley

Aug 29, 2018

Milfred Gilmer (Gil) Kelley, 83, formerly of Enterprise, Alabama, died August 29, 2018 at Spring Meadows Health Care in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born December 26, 1934 in Sweet Water, Alabama to Enoch Marvin and Mae Kelley. He was a graduate of Livingston University and the University of Alabama. Mr. Kelley retired as an English teacher from Enterprise High School...

Karen Lynn Bess

Karen Lynn Bess

Aug 29, 2018

Karen Lynn Bess, age 63, of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. A private memorial service will be held in Huntsville. Karen was a longtime employee of Walmart and an avid Alabama fan. Survivors include two brothers, Phillip Bess (Sarah) Jackson, MO; Bruce Bess (Bebe) Enterprise, AL; four nephews, Josh and Brandon Bess; Andrew and...

Cheryl Ann Baker

Cheryl Ann Baker

Aug 28, 2018

Cheryl Baker of Enterprise, AL passed away August 28, 2018 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was 64. The visitation and memorial service will be held from 4:00PM until 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory.Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Baker. Survivors include her daughter, Nicki Culp (Jonny), Pennsylvania;...

William W. Barr

William W. Barr

Aug 28, 2018

William W. Barr, age 78, of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home.             Services are not scheduled at this time.             Mr. Barr was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and a great-grandchild.             Survivors include four daughters, Lisa Barr, Virginia Beach, VA; Lora Gentry, Enterprise, AL; Lucy Barr, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Shirley VanNoy, Enterprise, AL;...

Billie Jean Paschal Walls

Billie Jean Paschal Walls

Aug 26, 2018

Billie Jean Paschal Walls, age 86, left this world surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She worked tirelessly and selflessly taking care of her family and friends, especially her special child and “shadow” Cindy.  Our mother will be remembered for many things,...

Charlie Hudgins

Charlie Hudgins

Aug 24, 2018

Charlie Hudgins of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Friday, August 24, 2018. Charlie was a barber at Westgate Barber Shop for 30 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Allen Hudgins. Survivors include his wife, Helen Hudgins; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Roger Omenhiser; son and daughter-in-law, Bo and Kathy Hudgins; son Chris Hudgins; grandchildren, Chase McCrea; Joshua...

Mrs. Joan Rowell

Mrs. Joan Rowell

Aug 22, 2018

Mrs. Joan Rowell, 82, of Lynn Haven, FL and formerly of Level Plains, AL died on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.   Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at First Baptist Church Level Plains with Rev. Mike Forman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation at Searcy Funeral Home, Enterprise, AL from 4 – 6 pm on...

Angela Parsons

Angela Parsons

Aug 22, 2018

Angela Parsons, age 52, of Enterprise, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at her home.             Services will be private. These are Angie’s wishes and the family asks for love and understanding for this request. Memorials may be made to SOS Animal Shelter, 25944 AL 134, Enterprise, AL 36330                     Survivors include her husband, Kirk Parsons, Enterprise, AL; two daughters, Bridgette...

Donald Godwin

Donald Godwin

Aug 20, 2018

Donald Godwin, age 79, of Daleville, AL, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018.             Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Eva City Cemetery in Eva, AL with military honors and Bro. Dale Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August...

1Sg (Ret) Tom Thomasino

1Sg (Ret) Tom Thomasino

Aug 19, 2018

1SG (Ret) Thomas L. Thomasino, 59, of Enterprise, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born on June 15, 1959, to the late Thomas Michael and Mary Theresa Thomasino of Worchester, MA.   Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Enterprise, AL. The family will receive friends...

Dottie Manfra

Dottie Manfra

Aug 13, 2018

Dottie Manfra, age 73, of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Monday, August 13, 2018 in Medical Center Enterprise, AL.             Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Rev. Olivia Poole officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 3:00 P.M. until service time.             Mrs. Manfra was preceded in...

Bill Pethtel

Bill Pethtel

Aug 11, 2018

Bill Pethtel of Enterprise, AL passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Medical Center Enterprise.  He was 88. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Rinnie Evans officiating.  Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing.  The family will receive friends...

Jeanette Lyles

Jeanette Lyles

Aug 10, 2018

Jeanette Lyles of Chancellor, AL passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at her home.  She was 85. Graveside services will be held at Meadowlawn Cemetery at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 13, 2018 with Rev. Johnny Bryant officiating. Burial will follow with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 12:30...

Johnnie Mae Emfinger

Johnnie Mae Emfinger

Aug 10, 2018

Johnnie Mae Emfinger, 94, of Enterprise, AL passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018.             Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church of Enterprise with Rev. Johnny Strickland, Rev. Kerry Mitchell and Dr. John Granger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home directing. The family will receive...

Manuel Bernardino

Manuel Bernardino

Aug 7, 2018

Manuel Bernardino, age 72, of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Medical Center Enterprise.             Memorial services will be held at a later date.             Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Pellissieer (Jason) Enterprise, AL; two grandsons, Jackson and Grayson Pellissieer; brothers, Paulo Bernardino (Joana); Manuela Bernardino (Jose) both of Portugal.

George Stephen Goins

George Stephen Goins

Aug 7, 2018

George Stephen Goins, age 70, of Daleville, AL, passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.             Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, August 10, 2018 at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory at the Enterprise Chapel. Burial will follow in Daleville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home, beginning at 12:30...

Thomas "Sonny" Eads

Thomas "Sonny" Eads

Aug 7, 2018

Thomas “Sonny” Eads, age 74, of New Brockton, AL, passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his homeGraveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at New Brockton City Cemetery.Survivors include his wife, Shirley Wilkes Eads of New Brockton, AL.

Gaynell Holladay Young

Gaynell Holladay Young

Aug 6, 2018

Gaynell Holladay Young, 86, passed away on August 6, 2018 in Enterprise, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerald Kendrick Young; her son Kenny Lane Young and grandson, Zachary Lane Young and her parents, Willie and Carrie Holladay, brothers, Hugh, Ethell, and Lomax Holladay. She is survived by her son Dr. G. Alan Young (Tammy); grandchildren, Kelsey...