NEWVILLE. . .Willie Arlene Tew Thompson, a resident of Newville, died late Thursday night, August 7, 2025, at her home. She was 86.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, near Newville, with Pastor Scott Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the sanctuary of the Concord Baptist Church. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Louisville, Alabama and was raised in Eufaula, daughter of the late Melvin Tew and Annie Mae Faircloth Tew. She lived in Eufaula most of her adult lifetime before moving to Henry County, near Newville, in 1994. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Walker, Leon Thompson and Forrest M. Brunson, Jr., a son, Keith Walker, a son-in-law, Edward Sterling, four sisters, Emmie Singleton, Vallie Evans, Winnie Hawkins and a younger sister who was a child, and three brothers, Grover Tew, Glider Tew and Tom Burton.
Surviving relatives include her daughters, Carol Singleton (Curtis), Newville; Brenda Walker (Bill Ogletree), Georgetown, GA; Clara Boutwell (Jerome), New Brockton, AL; Diane Sterling and Amber Walker, both of Newville; a son, Kevin Walker, Eufaula; a sister, Senoia McGregor (Michael), Edwin, AL; and a brother, Shelton Tew, Eufaula; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Curtis Singleton, Jerome Boutwell, Ricky Boutwell, Cody Walker, Hunter Walker and Hunter Parttridge.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Jodi, Victoria, Ella and Stephanie, of Gentiva Hospice, for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Thompson during her illness.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
Mary Catherine Miller Sanders, a resident of Louisville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving children and Mrs. Gail Miller. She was 90 years old.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel in Clayton, Alabama, with Rev. Don Highland officiating and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Louisville, Alabama. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:15 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or contributions can be made to the Louisville Baptist Church children’s department.
Catherine was born on April 9, 1935, in Bakerhill, Alabama to the late James Cliff and Minnie Mae Smith Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Barbour County and was a graduate of Bakerhill High School. Catherine worked for 14 years with Cooperative Propane and for 20 years with Louisville Pecan Company. In her early years she was a member of the Louisville Bridge Club and enjoyed the time spent with many of her friends. She enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. Catherine was a faithful member of Louisville Baptist Church where she served in the children’s department.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Fred J. Sanders; four brothers, James “Tink” Miller, Howard Miller, Ray Miller, and EC Miller; one sister, Lillie Belle Faircloth; nephew, James Buford Faircloth.
Survivors include her two children, Tony Sanders and Sheila S. Fenn both of Louisville, Alabama; four grandchildren, Jim Fenn (Kara), Will Fenn ( Sara), Brandi Kent (Eric), Craig Sanders (Erin); eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Beaty, Mary Catherine Beaty, JD Bates, Nic Bigford, Emmie Fenn, Carley Fenn, Beckett Sanders, and Ridge Sanders; one great-great grandchild, River Tillis; three sisters-in-law, Sara Miller, Sara Ammons, and Ruby Methvin; six nephews, Edward Miller (Gail), Mickey Miller (Janel), Joel Miller (Willie Mae), Mark Miller, Steve Miller (Teresa), Dee Faircloth and a host of nieces and nephews from the Sanders family; three special friends, Patsy Bush, Jane Fenn, and Junior Shirah.
Active pallbearers will be Mark Miller, Eddie Davis, Craig Sanders, Will Fenn, Lee Fenn, and Fred Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Hamm, George Dewey Currie, Edward Miller, Mickey Miller, Steve Miller, and Joel Miller.
The family would like to give special thanks to Henry County Health and Rehab and Gentiva Hospice for the excellent care they gave.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
HEADLAND… Otis “Earl” Floyd, a resident of Headland, Alabama departed this earthly life Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home. Earl was born March 30, 1951, to the late Otis Floyd and Rose Avery Floyd in Henry County, Alabama where he spent most of his life. At an early age he accepted Christ and joined Greater Shiloh Baptist Church. Earl was educated in the Henry County school system. After many years of service, he retired from Golden Peanut Company.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Floyd; siblings, Hellen Wilson, Laconia Floyd, Betty Nickerson, Bernestine Lewis, Loney Filsaime and Benjamin Floyd.
He leaves to cherish his memories his companion, Sally; daughters, Brittany and Shelia; granddaughter, Kailynn Britt; grandsons, Cameron and Caleb Britt; sisters, Pearlie Doxilley, JoAnn Floyd and Futher Floyd; sisters-in-law, Kathy Ashley (Roy) and Gloria Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Otis Earl Floyd will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Reverend Delvick J. McKay officiating. Burial will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Dothan, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mr. Arthur Gordon Freeland, a resident of Ozark, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home. He was 72 years old. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there are no public services planned for Mr. Freeland. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
Mr. Freeman was born June 21, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Beatrice and Francis Freeland. He first joined the United States Air Force in 1973 and then joined the United States Army in 1977 where he first worked on Power Generator equipment and then Scout Helicopter repairs. During this time he met his wife in Germany. Later they built a house in Ozark, Alabama and had their only son, Sean, in 1988. After retiring from the Army in 1993 he worked at Fort Rucker continuing his work on helicopters and retired after 20 years. Arthur enjoyed history, college football, mechanics and westerns. He is predeceased by his parents; his sister, Jeanette; and his wife of 39 years, Martina. Survivors include his son, Sean; three brothers, Francis, Paul and Mark; and sister, Roxanne.
Retha Rials Cherry, age 76, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025.She was born in Phenix City, Alabama, on August 9, 1948, to I.D. Rials and Odell Holley Rials.
Retha was a proud graduate of Opp High School, Class of 1966. Her class shared a unique and lasting bond, and she deeply cherished attending every class reunion-missing only the one held in 2024.
Retha retired in 2013 after 33 years of dedicated service-beginning with the State of Alabama, Department of Agriculture, and later transitioning to federal service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Science and Technology division.
She is survived by her two sons: Patrick Yates Cherry of Auburn, AL, and Rory Cameron Cherry of Arnold, MD; and by her five beloved grandchildren: Sloane Cherry, and Daniel and Tristan Jinright of Auburn, AL; Harper Cherry and Brenn Cherry of Arnold, MD.
She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Seay, and brother-in-love, Jimmy Seay; nephew Kerry Seay (Teresa) of Panama City Beach, FL; niece Kelly White (Paul) of Dothan, AL; great-niece Bethany Burgess of Montgomery, AL; great-nephew Ben Burgess of Nashville, TN; great-niece Kaylee Seay of Dothan, AL; great-nephew Kade Seay of Mobile, AL; and great-great-niece Braelyn Burgess of Dothan, AL.
Retha was preceded in death by her former husband, Jerome Cherry; her parents, her nephew Kenyon Seay; and a dear friend and companion, Jimmy Griffin.
A visitation and memorial service will be held at Ward Wilson Funeral Home in Dothan, Alabama,
on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Luke Justice Taylor, age 45, passed unexpectedly on August 5, 2025, leaving behind a quiet legacy of kindness, generosity, and gentle humor that touched everyone who knew him.
A Visitation of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2:00 until 4:00 PM. in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb. In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Luke’s memory to SOS Animal Shelter (https://www.sosshelter.com/donate), a cause close to his heart.
Luke had a wonderfully quirky soul. He was a lover of books, movies, and animals, and enjoyed discussing a new favorite novel or obscure film with anyone who shared those interests. Though he lived a quiet life, Luke cultivated a small, tight-knit circle of friends with the kind of loyalty that spans decades. They shared his love of games, conversation, and humor. Their friendship was a source of joy in his life, and their grief is a testament to the lives he touched. He was a 15-year employee of the Dale Medical Center. His calm nature, dependability, and quiet dedication earned him the affection and respect of his coworkers. Throughout his life, Luke showed up consistently and wholeheartedly, offering help before it was asked for and love without condition.
The youngest son of Margaret Ann Taylor and the late Robert Sellers Taylor, Luke is survived by his devoted mother, Margaret, and his older brothers, Scott Taylor (Jon Livingston) and Mark Taylor (Tabitha Taylor), who will forever miss his unique presence in their lives. He was a cherished uncle to Kayla Joiner (Cody Joiner) and Kenley Taylor, and a proud great-uncle to Sterling Joiner. He will be missed more than words can express, and his memory will live on in the many lives he brightened simply by being himself.
Mary Catherine Miller Sanders, a resident of Louisville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving children and Mrs. Gail Miller. She was 90 years old.
