Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

Experiencing jet lag is almost inevitable after most long haul flights but there are some simple ways to minimize the effects.

11/05/2025

Stress affects each and every one of us in different ways, but did you know that laughter is the best medicine? Laughing relieves your stress response and relaxes your muscles. So, to reduce your stress today, pull out your favorite comedies or hang out with your funniest friends.

11/05/2025

When you select cremation, you open the door to a lot of choices.

At Searcy Funeral Home, we are here for you through every step of the process, answering your questions about urns, funeral services, memorial options, and more, so that you can come to the best decisions for you and your family.

To learn more about your cremation options, give us a call at 334.393.2273.

11/04/2025

Ray Neil Howell

Ray Neil Howell of Enterprise, AL passed away, Monday, November 3, 2025, at Medical Center Enterprise. He was 88.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with, Greg Vick and Rev. William Pless officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Park Avenue Baptist Church, 300 East Park Avenue, Enterprise, AL.

Ray was born on October 27, 1937 in Holmes County, Florida to the late Seba T. Howell and Gladys Lee Howell. Ray was a retired lineman with Alabama Power and held the distinction of being the longest serving local lineman upon retirement providing 46 years of service. Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served not only his community but was also a dedicated servant of the Lord and faithful to his church throughout his life. He was a longtime member and deacon at Park Avenue Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his three brothers; Jimmy Howell, Joe Howell, and Jack Howell; two sisters Sara Hendrix and Virginia Boschert.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Paula Keller Howell of Enterprise, AL; two daughters, Teresa Waterworth (Ray) and Lynn Vick (Greg) both of Enterprise; one brother, Johnny Howell (Kathy), Hartford, AL; grandchildren, Ashley Quinn (Joe), Justin Daughtery (Abby), Erica Keller (Garrett), Emily Vick, Addison Waterworth, Hannah Waterworth; great-grandchildren, Max Gardner, Mollie Gardner, Charlotte Daughtery, Preston Daughtery, Lee Keller, Clara Keller, JJ Quinn, Ettie Quinn.

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11/04/2025

Samuel Dale Stone

Samuel Dale Stone of Enterprise, AL passed away, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home. He was 77.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Karl Hudson officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. Burial will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time.

Samuel was a hardworking man who took great pride in everything he did. A true handyman, he could fix or build just about anything and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Family was at the heart of his life, he was deeply involved in his children’s activities. Samuel never missed a chance to coach his sons’ games, no matter the sport.

A proud patriot, Samuel served his country with honor as a member of the United States Army, where he dedicated many years before retiring. Even after his military service, his desire to serve others never waned; he continued to give of his time, skills, and heart to help those around him.

Samuel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary Anita Stone.

Survivors include his two sons, Michael Stone (Lauren), Coosada, AL; Tristan Stone, Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Makenzie Stone and Michael Stone, Jr.; two brothers, Roger Stone (Peggy), Jasper, AL; Bartley Stone (Donna), Susan Moore, AL; two sisters, Alvina Holmes (Wayne), Harton, AL; Sandra Stone, Enterprise, AL; numerous nieces and nephews.

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11/03/2025

Ollie Stokes

Ollie Thenitha “Polly” Stokes, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after a short stay in the hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025 at El Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Don Tew officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM until service time.

She was born in Samson, Alabama on September 3, 1933. She was married for 63 years to Virgil “Doc” Stokes until his death September 30, 2015. Polly was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a devoted wife and mother of five children. Polly had the heart of a servant, she served her Lord, her church, her husband and her family. She loved to travel. Mom and dad went back and forth and up and down across this country many times. She also would go on youth church trips as a chaperone, take trips with her friends and she especially loved going to the beach. She has stayed very active in making blankets for the homeless and crocheting hats for Samaritans Purse Christmas boxes. She loved taking walks every day around her apartment complex, not for exercise, but to TALK to whomever she caught outside.

Polly was preceded in death by her husband Virgil “Doc”, son-in-law Floyd Rodgers, her brothers Robert Stafford and Troyce Lanton; her sister A.L. “Smoky” Brabham.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rodgers; son, Ricky Stokes and his wife Pam; son, Randy Stokes and his wife Lorrie; son, Robin Stokes and his wife Ann; son, Raymond Stokes and his wife Julie; grandchildren, Joyce Morgan; Randy Jr Stokes and his wife Catarina; Mitchell Stokes and his wife Amanda; Melissa Stokes, Abigail Mixon and her husband Logan; Hannah Lively and her husband Caleb; Grace Wood and her husband Andy; Ben Stokes and his wife Lily; Caleb Stokes and his wife Taylor; Faith Elliott and her husband Dominique; Hope Stokes; Crystal Bell and her husband Brad; Catherine Galimore and her husband Bo; Jennifer Martinez and her husband Richard; Stefanie Davis and her husband Jon Paul; 25 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

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11/03/2025

11/01/2025

It’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn back your clocks tonight.

10/31/2025

Glenda Gayle Jones

Glenda Gayle Jones of Enterprise, AL passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 78.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Rhoades Cemetery, 3720 Highway 189, Kinston, Alabama 36453 with Rev. Randall Pearson officiating and Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 12:30 PM until service time.

Glenda worked for many years at Enterprise Electronics before retiring, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. A loving and compassionate soul, she was a faithful caretaker to her husband and her cherished fur babies, tending to them with endless love and devotion until their passing. Glenda’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family, she treasured every visit, phone call, and gathering, always bringing laughter, kindness, and warmth wherever she went.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Coy Timothy Jones, parents C.J. Knight and Alma Jewell Knight, father and mother-in-law Coy and Voncille Jones, sister Faye Phillips, and brothers Jimmy Knight, Jerry Knight, Donald Knight, and E.L. Knight.

Survivors include her two sisters, Sue Knight and Judie Taylor; four sisters-in-law, Susan Seiber, Ronda Bertsch (Wayne), Darlene Knight, and Gayle Knight; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members; devoted friends and neighbor, Teresa and Aaron Franklin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center and DaySprings Hospice for their kind and loving care.

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10/31/2025

Travis O'Neal Gatlin

Travis O’Neal Gatlin, age 76, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1949 to the late Talmas O’Neal Gatlin and Inez Cooper Gatlin.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 2, 2025, to celebrate Travis’s life at Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, AL with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.

Travis will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, sense of humor, and love for friends and family.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents, Talmas O’Neal Gatlin and Inez Cooper Gatlin, as well as his sister, Rachel Ann Gatlin, and brother, Zachary Wayne Gatlin.

Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Gatlin Knapstein (Paul) of Daphne, Alabama; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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10/31/2025

Cremation continues to be a popular choice, but did you know there are now two forms available in many states? Read this blog to learn more about the differences between flame-based and water-based cremation!

Did you know there are two forms of cremation? Read this article to learn about the differences between water-based and flame-based cremation?