Jul 4, 2026

Dr. Walter Joseph "Boots" Crook, Sr., age 73, a resident of Elba, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Having grown up in the Victoria community, he carried Coffee County in his heart throughout his life, and no matter where his work led him, he always considered it...

Jul 3, 2026

David Jeffrey "Jeff" Wise, age 70, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. His sudden passing has brought deep sorrow to his family, friends, and all who were blessed to share in his life. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from the Hayes...

Jun 30, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Joyce Turner Lucas, who died peacefully at home on June 30th.  She was 85 years old. She was born at home in rural Crenshaw County on March 11, 1941, to Luell and Nancy Kimbro Turner.

Joyce was a firm believer that being a good...

Jun 25, 2026

Janice Deen Daugherty, age 76, of Enterprise, Alabama, entered her eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Janice was a woman whose quiet strength, steady kindness, and deep devotion to those she loved shaped every chapter of her life.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Janice's greatest...

Jun 18, 2026

James "Jim" Emory Gilmer  Sr., 91,  passed away peacefully at the Elba Nursing Home on Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026.

He was born in Mt. Holly. N.J., July 15, 1934. He was the son of James Thomas Gilmer and Dorothy Carnes Gilmer. He was also the stepson of Mary Logan Gilmer.

The family moved to...

Jun 13, 2026

Lisa Willis Kelley age 50, passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elba, AL.  Though Lisa faced many challenges with her mental health growing up and as an adult she never failed to thrive in whatever situation she found herself. She loved fiercely whether it was her family, her friends or her pets.  If...

Jun 13, 2026

Rhett Seldom Snellgrove, age 85 of Jack, Alabama, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home in the Snellgrove Mill Community.  Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mark Ward and Rev. Jon Isaacs officiating.  Burial will follow in the Old Tabernacle Cemetery.  ...

Jun 8, 2026

Boniface Nelson Koolor, age 56, a resident of Elba, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. No formal services will be held.

Boniface was a well‑known and well‑liked member of the Elba community. Once you met him, you didn't forget him—his energy, his charisma, and the distinct cadence of his Liberian accent made him...

Jun 7, 2026

Mr. Ladon Smith, age 76, of Elba, Alabama, departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A proud Vietnam veteran, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army as a member of field artillery and later continued his service as a specialist in the Alabama National Guard.

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Jun 6, 2026

Hayes Funeral Home PO Box 387 Elba, AL 36323 334-897-2225

Carol Jeanne Smith, a resident of the Friendship Community, passed away and reached Heaven's shores on June 6, 2026, at the age of 84.

Lovingly remembered and cherished by her children, Carol is survived by Teresa Jeanne Webb (Kent) of Bentonville, Arkansas, Evan Everett Smith,...