Bruce Q. Mackey, 78, died May 21, 2024, while receiving treatment at a Fairhope, Ala. hospital following heart surgery.
Mackey had a long career in teaching, journalism and publishing.
From 1986-1990, he was publisher of the Springfield News-Leader and recently worked as a newspaper consultant.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; and many more family, friends and industry colleagues.