History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Our History

At Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, we feel it is an honor to serve you, your family, and our community. Our funeral professionals are committed to earning your trust. With decades of combined experience, we can help you create a lasting tribute to your loved one that truly reflects his or her unique life and fulfills your family's needs and traditions.

Celebrations of life can take many forms. No matter what type of service your family designs, we promise to serve you to the best of our ability and to uphold our five core values: Dignity, Respect, Professionalism, Commitment and Fairness.

Meet Our Dedicated Staff

  • Mr. Randy L. Blakely

    Mr. Randy L. Blakely, Manager / Licensed Funeral Director

    Randy was born and raised in Arab, Alabama and is the Manger of the Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel & Brindlee Mountain Chapel Funeral Home; which is located in the Morgan City Community of Lacey's Spring, Alabama. Randy has been proudly serving as a licensed funeral director since the year of 1985; working within the funeral service industry for over 40 years. In his free time, Randy enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He always manages to stay positive while he proudly serves his community on a day to day basis.Email: [email protected]

  • Ms. Cheri W. Laney

    Ms. Cheri W. Laney, Office Administrator

    Cheri W. Laney, a lifetime resident of Morgan City, AL. is currently serving as Office Administrator. Cheri is a retired educator, serving 40 years in the Marshall County School System . She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in education from Jacksonville State University. Cheri joined our staff in April 2022. Cheri's family enjoy the majority of her leisure time and attention but she also finds time to read, quilt, maintain her home and yard. She also enjoys running marathons and road races.

  • Ms. Lyndsie B. Wade

    Ms. Lyndsie B. Wade, Apprentice Funeral Director / Embalmer

    Lyndsie Wade was originally hailed from the Union Grove community, currently she resides in Huntsville Alabama. At this time she is attending Jefferson State to pursue her degree in funeral services. Ms. Wade has been employed with Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel and Brindlee Mountain Chapel since August 2022. Lyndsie takes pride in serving families and caring for lost loved ones with dignity and respect. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her children, family, and hanging out with her best friend. Ms. Wade is dedicated to serving families during the hardest time in their lives. “A person’s most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen, and a hand willing to help others.” – Unknown

  • Ms Jennifer Christine Fudge

    Ms Jennifer Christine Fudge, Funeral Assistant

    Jennifer was born and raised in Florida. She traveled to Alabama and began her journey in the funeral industry as a house keeper at Ward Wilson Memory Hill in Dothan AL. She later returned to Florida and continued to work in the funeral industry as the Field Operations Support Assistant / Admin for Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery in Seminole FL.. She joined our staff July 2023. She loves spending quality time with her three boys. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and mudding. She works hard to achieve her goals in life. "If you put your mind to anything that you dream, you can achieve it." - Michael Phelps