HEADLAND… Edward “MacMac” Woodham, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, March 25, 2025, at his home. He was 82.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, with Reverend Raymond Rivers officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Headland, 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.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800, or www.gideons.org.
Mr. Woodham was born in Henry County, Alabama to the late Edward J. Woodham and Vanarah Tew Woodham. He was a 1960 graduate of Midland City High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Mr. Woodham worked as a heavy machinery mechanic most of his life at Flint Equipment in Dothan, Alabama. He was a member of the Magnolia Free Will Baptist church in Midland City, Alabama. He was known for his strong loving arms and his heart, that was always full of love. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lee Allen Woodham and Kenneth Woodham; and his sister-in-law, Pauline Woodham.
Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife of sixty years, Glenda Sewell Woodham; his daughter, Amanda Woodham; his brother, Rodger Woodham (Emelie); his niece, Shana Woodham Marshall (Joe); his nephews, Dana Woodham (Taresa), Theron Woodham, Mark Woodham, and Todd Woodham; his special grands, Jesse Beasley (Wendie), Raegan Chumney (Zach), Lindsey Sullivan (Tyler), Joanna Marshall (Kade), and Greg Wilson; and his several other great nieces and nephews.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Tyler Sullivan, Zach Chumney, Jesse Beasley, Todd Woodham, John Hughes, Justin Hughes, Brandon Hughes, and Joe Woodham. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Randy Hughes and Greg Wilson.
Mr. Jack Andrew Battle, age 91, of Dothan, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Jack was born January 8, 1934 in Houston County to the late Harry K. Battle and Lorene Kate Cherry Battle. Jack was a long-time member of Eastside Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed the outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or gardening, Jack enjoyed being outside unless it was to watch his beloved Alabama play.
Jack is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Battle; his sons, Jackie Battle (Judy) and Donald Battle (Kay); his grandchildren, Courtney Maertens (Jason), Alyssa Henderson (Jacob), Scotty Hanners, and Alicia Porter (William Edward), Brandon Hanners (Meaghan Baird), and Madison Hanners; his great-grandchildren, Bryant Battle, Kadon Shiver, Tristan Maertens, Asher Maertens, Jase Maertens, Waylon Henderson, and Conner Baird; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 3 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Smith officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family would like to thank Jody, Allison, Tiffany, Joann, Chaplain Joel, and the staff of Gentiva Hospice for the care given to Jack.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Eastside Freewill Baptist Church.
Alva Edwin Smith, 77, a resident of Headland, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Wetumpka Health & Rehabilitation on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. A graveside service for Alva will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 29th, in Old Ebenezer Cemetery with Mike Hassell delivering the eulogy and Turners Funeral Home of Luverne directing. Family and friends will meet in the cemetery at the service time.
Alva spent his professional career as a welder for the railroad until he retired after over 20 years of hard work with them. In his free time, he loved fishing and following sports, especially his beloved Auburn Tigers. His love of sports extended to also helping coach younger kids to play the sports he loved so much. Alva was a great person to know because he was dependable as the day is long as well as being a dedicated, hard worker. You knew that when you dealt with him, he was always going to be upfront, straightforward, and honest with you, no matter what….and that is certainly a rare breed in this day and time. Above all, he was a devoted father and “Pappy” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved the time he spent making fun memories that they will continue to cherish and hold dear for many more years to come.
Alva was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Stegall & Willie Grey Supple Smith, and brother, John Alonzo Smith. He is survived by his children, Conrad (Jennifer) Smith, Paul (Dianne) Smith, and Donna Barton; grandchildren, Corey (Jennifer) Shelley, Levi Smith, Jeremy (Carmen) Smith, Gabby (Joshua) Will, Gracie Smith, and Joseph (Lorelei) Smith; great-grandchildren, Brailee, Laken, Dawson, Emerson, Tucker, Warren, Savannah, and Mavery, who is about to make her appearance; siblings, Charlie Grey Smith, Ruby (Mike) Hassell, Frances Watts, and Amanda (John) Dews; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Corey Shelley, Levi Smith, Jeremy Smith, Joshua Will, Landel Odom, and Gary Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Ebenezer Cemetery Fund, c/o Katie Russell Cleghorn, 191 Cedar Hill Road, Ramer, Alabama 36069.
Ms. Theresa M. King of Ariton passed away March 24th at the home of her daughter in Dothan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 27th at Ariton Baptist Church (fellowship building). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. Dave Walsh will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sykes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Brennan, Blake Dawkins, Larry Dawkins, Nick Sutton, Phil Cumuze and Eric Waters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty King; parents Thomas F. and Mary Helen (Kerrigan) Brennan; brother, William Michael “Mickey” Brennan; and sister, Nancy Brennan.
Left to cherish her memory, sons, Russell King (Falon) and daughter Emma-Claire King, and Connor King (Hannah) and their children Carson and Harper King; daughter, Heather King (Eric Waters) and their daughter Chloe Grace Waters; brothers and sisters Pat Amati (Al), Thomas “Tommy” Francis Brennan (Jackie), Marty Brennan (Suzanne), Renee Brennan, Bobby Brennan, Richard Brennan (Donna), Barbara Brennan; sister in-law Sharon Dawkins (Larry) and their children; brother in-laws Danny and Ronny King along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Theresa was born the youngest of 10 children to Thomas and Mary Brennan on June 28, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father Thomas traveled with the younger children frequently, from sailboating to camping and everything in between, life was an adventure. Their travels took them through Florida and eventually they settled on a farm in Alabama when Theresa was about 13 years old. Theresa grew up in Louisville, Alabama. Attending public school and eventually having a career as a receptionist, most notably at Southeast Health. Theresa was an active member of the Ariton Baptist Church. She loved church and being able to fellowship with others, she would often get caught up in conversation. In addition to church, her interests included Alabama football and cooking (especially desserts). She loved her kids and spoke so much about her grandchildren who she cherished and gained the title “TT.”
The family would like to mention they are deeply grateful for Kelly Cannon for your kindness and thoughtfulness during the past several weeks.
Keahey Funeral Home of Clio is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ms. Theresa M. King of Ariton passed away March 24th at the home of her daughter in Dothan.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 27th at Ariton Baptist Church (fellowship building). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. Dave Walsh will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sykes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Brennan, Blake Dawkins, Larry Dawkins, Nick Sutton, Phil Cumuze and Eric Waters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty King; parents Thomas F. and Mary Helen (Kerrigan) Brennan; brother, William Michael “Mickey” Brennan; and sister, Nancy Brennan.
Left to cherish her memory, sons, Russell King (Falon) and daughter Emma-Claire King, and Connor King (Hannah) and their children Carson and Harper King; daughter, Heather King (Eric Waters) and their daughter Chloe Grace Waters; brothers and sisters Pat Amati (Al), Thomas “Tommy” Francis Brennan (Jackie), Marty Brennan (Suzanne), Renee Brennan, Bobby Brennan, Richard Brennan (Donna), Barbara Brennan; sister in-law Sharon Dawkins (Larry) and their children; brother in-laws Danny and Ronny King along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Theresa was born the youngest of 10 children to Thomas and Mary Brennan on June 28, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father Thomas traveled with the younger children frequently, from sailboating to camping and everything in between, life was an adventure. Their travels took them through Florida and eventually they settled on a farm in Alabama when Theresa was about 13 years old. Theresa grew up in Louisville, Alabama. Attending public school and eventually having a career as a receptionist, most notably at Southeast Health. Theresa was an active member of the Ariton Baptist Church. She loved church and being able to fellowship with others, she would often get caught up in conversation. In addition to church, her interests included Alabama football and cooking (especially desserts). She loved her kids and spoke so much about her grandchildren who she cherished and gained the title “TT.”
The family would like to mention they are deeply grateful for Kelly Cannon for your kindness and thoughtfulness during the past several weeks.
Keahey Funeral Home of Clio is entrusted with the arrangements.
