Mrs. LeeVon Turner, a life-long resident of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Graceville Health Center. She was 86 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb. Interment will follow in the Slocomb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Turner was born in Houston County on November 23, 1938, to the late Louie Frank and Alice Thomley Auston. She attended Wicksburg High School, where she built lifelong friendships and later met the love of her life, and future husband Moody, at the Rose Theater in Hartford, Alabama. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother who instilled in her family strong morals and a steadfast work ethic. Over the years, she was employed with Van Heusen, Dale’s Sportswear, and Hemby’s, but her greatest joy came from being a homemaker. A true Southern lady, she was known for her kindness, generosity, and love for her community. She was also an exceptional cook, famous for her perfect “cat head” biscuits. LeeVon will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Cindy Dianne Turner Berry.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Moody Turner; children, Kay DuRant (Phil) and Austin Turner (Amanda Smitherman); grandchildren, Phillip DuRant III (Hannah), Derrick Berry, and James Peyton Turner; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Dianne Berry, Addison Rae Berry, Ian DuRant, Zander DuRant, and Lennon Beth DuRant; sister, Linda Harry; nieces, Lydia Mauldin and Sherry Ward; nephew, Mike Harry; and special friends, Billy and Barbara Lanson, along with numerous cousins and other extended family and friends.
Dustin Russell Goolsby, a resident of Dothan, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his residence. He was 43.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Clearman Chapel at Southern Heritage with Reverend Tim Willis officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill cemetery.
Dustin was born July 19, 1982 in Dothan, Alabama where he was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Dothan High School and Auburn University. Dustin began a career in Healthcare and worked for several hospitals but most recently at Dale Medical Center. He loved the outdoors and sharing that with his two boys; always ready to crack a joke just to make his family laugh. Dustin will be remembered as a loving family man to his wife, sons and family.
Survivors include his wife, Jessica Manning Goolsby; two sons, Luke and Gabe Goolsby; parents, David and Mary Alice Goolsby, father and mother in law, Bruce and Jenny Manning; sisters, Brittany Nolin (Justin), Allyson Cox (Bradley); brother in law, Jeff Manning (Jessica) paternal grandmother, Jean Goolsby and maternal grandmother, Alice Sowell along with a niece, many nephews and extended family.
Serving as pallbearers will be; Bradley Cox, Jansen Sowell, Jerad Sowell, Chet Sowell, Jeff Manning and Justin Nolin.
Pamela Williams
Age 86, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence.
Pamela was born April 20, 1939, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Edward Libert and Mary Ethel Popp. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant. Pamela enjoyed reading, going to the gym, taking walks, playing Rummikub, watching television and movies, and spending time with her beloved fur babies.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Bruce Vining and Brian Harrison.
Leaving to cherish her memory her daughter Tina Koon Birdwell; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Brenda Ball; nieces Karen Meeks, Rebecca Patterson.
Harriet Ferguson of Dothan, AL passed away peacefully at her residence on November 6, 2025, at the age of 92.
Harriet is survived by her son, William Ferguson and his wife Linda, as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the light of her life.
A woman of incredible resilience, Harriet’s life was characterized by her tenacious fight with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges of her health, she never let it define who she was.
Harriet was deeply admired for her determined spirit and her ability to remain positive and courageous in the face of adversity. She was a source of inspiration to those who knew her, demonstrating that strength comes not from physical capabilities but from an indomitable will.
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Phillips Sasser, who left us on November 5, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 28, 1939, in Henry County, Barbara lived a life filled with compassion, strength, and devotion to her family and community. She was known for her kindness, laughter, strong work ethic, cooking skills, and unwavering faith. She touched the lives of all who knew her.
Barbara dedicated many years of her life to hard work and commitment. She was employed for a time with Pepsi-Cola and later joined General Cigar, where she built lasting friendships and retired after a long and fulfilling career. Her strong work ethic and caring nature earned her the respect and admiration of everyone who knew her.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Dwanis Sasser; sons, Terry (Cecelia) Phillips and Gary (Kristie) Phillips; daughters, Patsy (Rick) Glover and Janie Sasser; sisters, Daphne (Sam) Jones and Betty Battle; grandchildren, Angela (Tim) Brannon, Natalie Jackson, and Taylor (Kevin) Roberts; and four great-grandchildren. Her family will forever cherish her memory and the love she gave so freely.
She was preceded in death by her parents B.O. and Ollie Dean Bodiford, daughter Debbie Jackson, sister Jewel Saunders and Margarette Battle.
A funeral service honoring Barbara’s life will be held on Friday, November 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at Wyatt Funeral Home, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Weed Cemetery. Gary Holloway will be officiating the service.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Jackie Battle, Donald Battle, Sammy Jones, Tracy Jones, Todd Brown, and close family friend Trent Warrick.
Barbara’s legacy of love, kindness, and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Flowers are accepted, or donations in her memory may be made to the Weed Cemetery Fund.
Eugene Donald Bianchetti, age 76, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Eugene was born July 8, 1949, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Fred Bianchetti and Grace Bean Bianchetti.
He worked for many years as a bar manager. He enjoyed playing bingo, working markets, traveling, spending time with friends, and cheering for Auburn football.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Fred Bianchetti, James Bianchetti, Robert Bianchetti, and Ken Bianchetti; and sisters Violet Lehtinen and Mary Fitzpatrick.
Survivors include his sons Marcus Bianchetti and Mario Bianchetti; daughter Marie Moore; brother John Bianchetti; sisters Grace Cardullo; and grandchildren Dallas Bianchetti, Dixie Bianchetti, Crimson Bianchetti, Jedi Bianchetti, Preston Bianchetti, Leia Bianchetti, Jesse Edwards, and Nola Moore
and grandchildren Dallas Bianchetti, Dixie Bianchetti, Crimson Bianchetti, Jedi Bianchetti, Preston Bianchetti, Leia Bianchetti, Jesse Edwards, and Nola Moore