Loyd C. Arrington passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born September 18, 1946, to the late Andrew C. and Pauline Arrington.
He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Norma Hodges Arrington; sister-in-law, Susan Stephenson.
He is survived by sons Andrew D. (Darien) Arrington and L. Steven (Adrian) Arrington; brother, Alan (Sherry) Arrington; sister-in-laws, Nancy (Douglas) Simmons and Shirley (Michael) Thomason; grandsons Grant Arrington and Grey Arrington; nieces, Noelle (Chris) Moon, Brooke (Tyler) Antonakos, Regina (Roger) Herron, Jessica (Justin) Simmons; nephews Rodney Simmons, Mark Fowler, Bret (Alicia) Stephenson, and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
Loyd grew up in Birmingham and attended Woodlawn High School. After High School, he served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman (M.P.) where Loyd received a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. After his service, Loyd joined the Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1968 as an Alabama State Trooper. In 1977, Loyd transferred to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and resided in Dothan, Alabama where he served until 2007 when he retired at the rank of Captain. In 2009, Governor Bob Riley appointed Loyd as Sheriff of Blount County where he served for 10 years after running two successful re-election campaigns. Loyd stepped away from law enforcement after 50 years of service to care for his wife when her health failed.
Loyd enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and most especially spending time with his grandsons. He served as a long-time Sunday School teacher at Magnolia Freewill Baptist Church in Midland City, Alabama before returning to Blount County, and later an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Oneonta, Alabama with the Reverand Randy Hale officiating and Lemley Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m., prior to the service. Mr. Arrington will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Oneonta, Alabama.
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation to the Alabama State Trooper Association at 825 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104; the Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranch at 2680 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117; or your favorite charity.
NEWVILLE. . .Fayelene Lomaneck Henderson, a resident of Dale County, near the Echo Community, went to be with the Lord, Sunday night, October 26, 2025, at her home. She was 86.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Reverend Hugh D. Kirkland, Jr. and Reverend Benny Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in the church sanctuary. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/ Roger Woodham, 3903 County Road 83, Newville, AL 36353.
Ms. Hendeson was born in Headland and was raised in Henry and Dale Counties, daughter of the late Joe Lomaneck and Mary McKee Lomaneck. She lived in the Mt. Pisgah community of Dale County most of her adult lifetime. Ms. Henderson was formerly employed by Wex-Tex Manufacturing Company of Headland, WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville and Altec in Dothan. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in the activities at the Headland Senior Center. Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Robidoux, a great-granddaughter, Brittney Henderson, the father of her children, Willie Edward Henderson, brothers, Jimmy Lomaneck, Billy Joe Lomaneck and Jack Lomaneck; and a sister, Mary Ann Lomaneck.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Emelie Henderson Woodham (Roger); Echo community; two sons, Danny Henderson (Louise), and Chris Henderson (Wendy), all of Bay Minette, Alabama; two sisters, Ginger Ducker, Napier Field; and Ruth Ammons, Ozark; a brother, Gerald Lomaneck (Mary), Midland City; grandchildren, Justin Henderson (Kasey), Timmy Johnson (Tiffany), Ashley Burroughs (Cody), Brent Powell (Jessica), Kane Powell, Steven Robidoux and Todd Woodham; great-grandchildren, Kade Henderson, Camden Henderson, Aubree Burroughs, Kaden Kelly, Kaitlian Whatley, Dayton Burroughs, John Burroughs, Lorali Powell, Blaine Robidoux, Courtney Brown (Joseph), Tiffany Thweet (Jason), Stone Woodham (Sheridan) Brody Woodham, Wyatt Woodham (Jada), and great-great-grandchildren, Ellah McNeil, Ivey McMillan, Nevaeh Henderson, Gabriel Henderson, August Henderson, Camilla Brown, Cooper Brown, Winry Thweet, and Remington Woodham; special sisters-in-love, Jean Self, Judy Maas (Alex), Belita Hancock and Bobbie Willoughby; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Justin Henderson, Chris Henderson, Danny Henderson, Dewayne Lomaneck, Jimmy Lomaneck and Stevie Messick. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Heather Porter and Gwen Blankenship.
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Mr. James Richard Chapman, a resident of Pinckard, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at his home. He was 87 years old. Funeral services for Mr. Chapman will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Reverend Ray Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Pinckard Memorial Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Friday from 1:00 P.M. until service time.
Mr. Chapman was born August 15, 1938 in Dale County, Alabama to the late William Thomas Chapman and Ibbie Frances Edmonds Chapman. He lived his entire life in the Pinckard area. Mr. Chapman worked with the various maintenance contractors at Fort Rucker as a Supply Clerk until his retirement following forty years of service. Mr. Chapman owned and operated Chapman Small Engine in Pinckard for many years. He was a Master Mason with Claybank Masonic Lodge 908 for over sixty years. He loved to work in his garden and never missed an opportunity to go fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Evelyn Mercer Petty Chapman; several sisters and brothers; and his son-in-law, Jerry Fulford. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Donnie Turner of Pinckard, Lynda Fulford of Newton; five grandchildren, Christopher Hartzog (Brandy), Natalie West (Jared), Paige Culp (Andrew), Heather Prickett (Bradley) and Stephanie Jackson; fourteen great grandchildren, Andrew Hartzog, William Hartzog, Judah West, Malachi West, Fisher Culp, Henry Culp, Harley Culp, Brittany Thibeault (Jared), Mason Prickett, Haylee Fulford, Chasity Hoskins, Hannah Jackson, Mary Gilley and Noah Owens; two great-great grandchildren, Alyssa Thibeault and Axel Thibeault. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
James Byrl Martin, a resident of Dothan, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence. He was 84.
Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Reverend Michael Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
James was born in Clio, Alabama January 21, 1941 to the late Judge Hillard and Minnie Mae Phillips Martin. He worked at Barrentines Fish Market in the 50’s before going to work with the City of Dothan where he worked for 23 years as an Electrician before retiring. James was known for his dumplings and hot dog chili and taking a fishing trip every chance he got, but he will be remembered as a loving husband, father and PaPa to his family most of all.
James is preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Martin; daughters, Mary Jane Sanders, Judy Lasseter (Jeff), June Jordin (Michael), Linda Joyce Andrews (Phillip); grandchildren, Brian Lasseter, Candace Devine (Jon), Brandi Horne (Brandon), Josh Shepard (Kayla), Megan Wilson (Dan), Brittney Woodard (Nick), Damien Martin (Summer), Bethany Lasseter (Jason), Dorian Harvey (Tucker) and Victoria Shell (Matthew); 22 great grandchildren and a sister, Shirley Jean Hobbs.
Mr. Glen David “Dave” Broxson of DeFuniak Springs, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was 72.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 01, 2025 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, AL with Rev. Harold Cline officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 01, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continue until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bellwood Baptist Church in Dave’s memory.
Dave was born May 22, 1953, in Enterprise, Alabama to Evelyn Faye Nichols Broxson and the late Sam Oliver Broxson, Jr. He was well known for his kindness and big heart. He was always giving to and caring for others above himself. Dave was a man of many talents, which included designing and building. Over his career, he became a vital asset to the company he worked for due to his dedication of service and commitment in providing excellent workmanship for customers. He loved spending time with family and friends, reading, watching Auburn football and the outdoors. Earlier in life, he enjoyed playing sports, fishing and golf. In recent years, he grew closer in his walk with the Lord and loved sharing his faith with others. Dave was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his father, a brother-in-law, Dale McDuffie preceded him in death.
Dave is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Faye Broxson of Chancellor, AL; brother, Tommy Broxson of Chancellor, AL; sister, DeAnn McDuffie of Westville, FL; niece, Candice McDuffie (Jeff Landers) of Westville, FL; nephew, Jeffrey McDuffie (Dora) of Morgantown, WV; great niece, Amelia McDuffie of Morgantown, WV; special aunt, Carolyn Grubbs of Geneva, AL and special uncle, James “Jim” Nichols of Winter Haven, FL; a host of cousins, extended family and numerous friends.
