Hayes Funeral Home

Hayes Funeral Home Our Family Serving Your Family since 1934 Hayes Funeral Home was founded in 1934 by the late Charles P. Hayes Jr. Hayes Sr. in 1978. Charles P.

the original site was on Davis Street at the location of the present GTE building. The funeral home remained there until 1952 at which time it was moved further west on Davis Street in the vacated home of Dr. Charles P. In the early days of Funeral homes they were normally associated with Hardware and furniture companies. This was the case of Hayes Funeral Home. The Hayes family operated Hayes Hardware and Furniture Co until the death of Charles P. The hardware and furniture store was then sold. A new and modern funeral home facility had already been constructed in 1969 at the present location of 431 East Davis Street in Elba. Hayes lll joined his Father in the hardware and funeral business in Oct. of 1960 and remained as owner operator of Hayes Funeral Home until 2019 at which time Hayes Funeral Home was the oldest continuously family owned funeral home in Coffee County. In 2019 Heath Wyrosdick purchased Hayes Funeral Home, he and the staff remain committed to provide excellent service and continue the care for the families of Elba and surrounding communities. "Our Family Serving Your Family since 1934"

04/03/2026

Martha Ann Miller, age 87, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Kelley Place in Enterprise, Alabama. Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 1100 AM, with Rev. Garry Winstead officiating. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons

Martha Ann Miller, age 87, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Kelley Place in Enterpris...
04/02/2026

Martha Ann Miller, age 87, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Kelley Place in Enterprise, Alabama.

Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Garry Winstead officiating.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons: John (Sherry) Miller, Elba, AL; Donald Miller, Elba, AL; Ronald (Kimberly) Miller, Enterprise, AL. She is also survived by her brother, Lee Johnson of Elba, AL, along with five grandchildren and five great‑grandchildren, each of whom brought joy and pride to her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Miller, and her sisters, Betty Brunson and Shirley Henderson.

Mrs. Miller will be remembered for her quiet strength, her devotion to family, and the steady kindness she extended to all who knew her. Her legacy continues in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama, is serving the Miller family.

04/01/2026

Martha Ann Miller age 87, a resident of Elba, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Kelley Place Assisted Living facility in Enterprise, Alabama. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion by Hayes Funeral Home.

Martha Jean Pugh Berry 71 of Troy, AL departed this life Monday, March 30, 2026, at Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy...
03/31/2026

Martha Jean Pugh Berry 71 of Troy, AL departed this life Monday, March 30, 2026, at Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy, Alabama. Graveside services will be held from Belser Cemetery in the Briarhill Community on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Min. Greg Hanchey officiating.

Survivors include:
Daughter - Veronica (Jody) Ward, Dothan, AL, Son - Matthew Craig Sewell, Troy, AL, Son - Terry Wayne Sewell, Troy, AL, Sister - April McAllister, Brantley, AL, Sister - Miracle Ward, Brantley, AL, Brother - David Pugh, Andalusia, AL, She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Berry family.

03/31/2026

Ms. Jean Berry, age 71 of Troy, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion by Hayes Funeral Home of Elba.

Rev. Mary Wambles Seavey 98 of Jack, AL passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her residence in Jack, Alabam...
03/24/2026

Rev. Mary Wambles Seavey 98 of Jack, AL passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her residence in Jack, Alabama, surrounded by her loving friends and family Funeral services will be held from Jack Assembly of God Church on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Derek Snellgrove officiating. Committal services will follow in the Jack Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Jack Assembly of God Church on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Mary grew up in the Lowry Mill community of Coffee County. She worked for the United States Government in Okinawa, Japan, as an inventory worker where she kept count of and ordered ammunition for the war. She would later travel to Saudi Arabia where she would remain for six years. While there, she helped with the International Church and helped form an underground church. She would return home to Coffee County and work at Ft. Rucker until her retirement. Around 1984 she founded the Mustard Seed Foundation in the Victoria Community. The initial purpose was to be a safe haven for battered and abused women and children. Many senior citizens also enjoyed fellowship and meals together there, and later Rev. Seavey would construct a church on the property. She was an Ordained Minister and a proud member of the Machis Lower Creek Indian Tribe. She was truly a woman of great faith who loved hard, worked hard, and freely gave for the cause of Christ.

Survivors include
Son - Anthony (Gigi) Akers, Enterprise, AL, Daughter - Elizabeth (Richard) Prins, Charlottesville, VA, Granddaughter - Naomi Akers, Grandson - Micah Akers, Grandson - Andrew Akers, Grandson - Thomas (Kellie) Akers, Grandson - Benjamin (Ashley) Prins, Grandson - Samuel (Jessica) Prins, Great Grandson - Jacob Steele, Great Grandson - Isaiah Baker, Great Grandson - Alex Prins, Great Grandson - Conner Prins, Great Grandson - Deacon Prins, Great-Great Granddaughter - Hazel Steele, Great-Great Granddaughter - Maddie Rae Prins, Sister - Jean Givens, Jack, AL, and by Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Extended Family, and Friends from Around the World.

She was preceded in death by her Parents William Jefferson and Frances Hussey Wambles, Husband-Wallace Seavey; Brothers Henry Wambles, JD Wambles, Samuel Wambles, Foster Wambles; and by Sisters: Evie Jinright, Vernia Hudson, Emily Clements, Eva Kelley, and Lucille Wambles.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Seavey family.

03/24/2026

Darlene Adeline Sutton Diamond, age 91, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp, Alabama. Graveside services will be held at Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens in Opp, Alabama, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1130 AM with Rev. Trey Brown officiat...

Robert Larry Wise, age 81, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Noland Hospital in Do...
03/23/2026

Robert Larry Wise, age 81, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Noland Hospital in Dothan. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Dothan on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bob Gross officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 PM in the Pine Level Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Larry was a 1961 graduate of Elba High School. He attended the University of Alabama and later completed his undergraduate degree at Troy State University. He continued his education at Auburn University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Larry’s distinguished career included service as an Aerospace Engineer with NASA before returning home to work at Ft. Rucker, where he remained until his retirement.
Deeply connected to his family’s heritage, Larry was active in the operation of the family Christmas tree farm and later expanded the business by establishing a Fraser Fir farm in North Carolina. He enjoyed sports throughout his life and was an enthusiastic supporter of the “Crimson Tide.” Saltwater fishing was another pastime he loved and shared with family and friends.
Mr. Wise is survived by his wife, Judy Bailey Wise of Dothan, AL; daughter, Kim Wise of Birmingham, AL; son, Kyle (Rina) Wise of Atlanta, GA; and two grandchildren, Charlie Wise and Olivia Wise, both of Atlanta, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olene Spurlin Wise and Jack Cleveland Wise, along with his siblings, Roger Wise, Kaye Wise, and Faye Wise.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama, is serving the Wise family.

03/23/2026

Mrs. Darlene Sutton, age 91 of Opp, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion by Hayes Funeral Home of Elba.

03/22/2026

Rev. Mary Seavey age 98, a resident of the Victoria Community, passed away peacefully, Saturday March 21, 2026 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion by Hayes Funeral Home.

03/21/2026

Mr. Robert Larry Wise, age 81 of Dothan, Alabama, passed away late Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Noland Hospital in Dothan. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion by Hayes Funeral Home of Elba.

Frances Janell Johnson 67 of Jack, AL departed this life Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her fam...
03/20/2026

Frances Janell Johnson 67 of Jack, AL departed this life Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held from Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM with Rev. Randy Hartley officiating. Committal services will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery at Mixsons Crossroads. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to New Beginning Church, P.O. Box 811, Opp, AL 36467.

Survivors include:
Daughter - Patricia (Billy) Parrish, Jack, AL, Daughter - Rhonda (Josh) Burke, Elba, AL, Son - Jason (Tonya) Koch, Enterprise, AL, Son - Joey (Elke) Koch, Germany, Sister - Cathy Austin, Jack, AL, Brother - Billy Waller, Jack, AL, Mother - Josephine Tate, Jack, AL, She also leaves behind 14 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Father - Bobby Waller, Sister - Pamela Todd, Great Grandson - Evan McCoury, and Husband - Johnny Wayne Johnson.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Johnson family.

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Elba, AL
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