Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
Mr. E. Z. Benefield's career in the funeral service profession began in the 1950's at Kraeer Funeral Home in Pompano Beach, Florida. He worked part-time at the funeral home while working full-time as a motor patrol officer (motorcycle cop!) at the Pompano Beach Police Department. The Randolph County, Alabama native returned home with his family in 1967 and along with his brother Don opened the Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in 1972. Upon the invitation of several influential Clay County citizens, they expanded their service area to Clay County with the addition of their Lineville location in 1975. Mr. Benefield soon became the sole owner of the Lineville location and in 1989 was able to purchase the Jackson Funeral Home in Ashland. Mr. Benefield passed away in April of 2021 but has left an indelable impact on our staff and the community.
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Phone: (256) 396-2888
David began working at the funeral home at age 12 for his father. After graduating high school he worked in the cable television industry for several years until returning to the family business in 1992. He decided in 1995 to attend college, at the age of 35, and pursue a degree in funeral service from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. After graduation David fufilled all requirements to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He became owner of the Ashland and Lineville locations in January 2004.
Lawson is the son of the owner David. He has been around the funeral home his entire life. After graduating from high school at First Assembly Christian School and completing some basic college and business courses at Southern Union and Jacksonville State University, he decided to continue his studies and pursue his degree in funeral service education. This is a grueling two year course of study in concert with a 2 year apprenticeship, national board exams in sciences and arts plus a final test in Alabama law. On February 12, 2019 Lawson completed his last requirement for licensure and became a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer. He will be the third generation of Benefield's to serve Clay County and surrounding area.
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Kevin and owner David Benefield graduated mortuary school together back in 1996. Each have been serving their respective communities ever since. Kevin who is married to Samantha Bolt (Daughter of the late Rev. Charlie Bolt) recently accepted the call to pastor the Lineville Church of God. The timing of God is always on time and for his purposes. Little did either of us know, back in the day, that we would be serving in the same community together. His years of experience and desire to serve God and his fellow man are a welcome addition to our staff and we all look forward to what God has in store for us.
Mrs. Noland began working for Benefield Funeral Home in August of 2022. She previously worked for the Clay County Rescue Squad. She has a quiet, yet caring attitude, and pays attention to detail. She will begin Mortuary School at Jefferson State Community College in January and will work as an Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer. We look forward to seeing her wonderful personality blossom.
Jared joined us in 2021 to help in various ways. He moved here after marrying Brook Anderson and they have since started raising a family. He helps us with removals, funerals, maintenance, as well as setting of monuments. Jared is also a licensed Insurance Agent and helps with our PreNeed Funding. He truly is a Jack of all trades.
Phone: (256) 354-2434
Billy has been with the funeral home since 1994. He retired from the local natural gas company. His main duties are night-time removals and funeral assistant on the weekends. He is also one of our primary visitation workers. He is a very thoughtful and trustworthy member of our staff.
