Mrs. Helen C. Turner of Dothan passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 100.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, February 21, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Reverend Randy Hunt officiating and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 A.M. Friday, February 21, 2025.
Helen was born August 31, 1924 in Georgia, the daughter of the late Dewey and Faye Beavers Carroll.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband George W. Turner, son George W. (Billy) Turner, Jr., sister Virginia C. Puckett and brother D.S. Carroll.
She is survived by her daughter Becky Crockett (Dave), grandchildren Tony Crockett, Tracy Murphy (Jarrod), Josh Crockett (JoAnna), Melody Peacock (Wayne), Bill Turner, and five great-grandchildren Anna Murphy, Jase Crockett, Shelby Turner, Elijah Turner and Selah Turner.
Rhebia Anne (Barry) Raines, age 84, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Westside Terrace Healthcare.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the Glover Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Wayne Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm until 2:15pm at the funeral home prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or a local church of one’s choice.
Rhebia was born on March 31, 1940 in Plant City, Florida. She spent most of her early childhood years growing up in Valdosta and Moultrie, Georgia. She graduated from Moultrie High School in 1957 and married soon after. She followed her Navy spouse from Moultrie, Georgia to Maryland, to California, to Hawaii and finally back to Valdosta, Georgia. After three children, she became a single mother and provided for her children single handedly until they each started life of their own. After divorce, she moved to Ft. Stewart, Georgia to enter civil service. At Ft. Stewart, she served as the first female helicopter instructor on base. Her role was to teach principles of weather and instrument flight instruction to pilots who would carry these skills to Vietnam. She continued accomplishing great things even into her sixties, where she once again taught helicopter pilots. In this service at Ft. Rucker, she taught pilots how to survive an emergency water landing when the aircraft rolls inverted. She was an incredibly wise mother, and always knew how to make ends meet during difficult times. Rhebia attended Westgate Church of Christ for twenty-five years.
Rhebia is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lee Barry and Ludie Irene Norman Barry; and husband.
Survivors include her two sons, William “Bill” Johnson (Brooke) of Dallas, TX and Joey Johnson (Cherri) of Concord, NC; daughter Jennifer Johnson, DVM of Knoxville, TN; sister, Dorothy Hunter of Bedford, VA; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
John Stanton Collier, a devoted father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 at his home in Slocomb, Alabama.
John was born on March 11, 1956 in Dothan, Alabama. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout with Troop 109, sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, where he developed a lifelong love for service, leadership, and the outdoors.
He graduated from Dothan High School in 1974 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Auburn University in 1978. He went on to serve with the Dothan Police Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of captain. Following his career in law enforcement, he worked as a machinist at Cook’s Saw Manufacturing in for several years.
John was dedicated to his children and approached both his work and life with passion and integrity. He was deeply driven by a sense of justice, always standing for what was right and protecting those in need. Generous and kindhearted, he never hesitated to help a stranger or support a friend. Though he kept a small circle, his friendships were deeply rooted and unwavering.
He found joy in life’s simple pleasures—spending time in nature, sharing moments with his children, and keeping up with Auburn athletics.
A private service with close family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Lynn Nesbitt officiating.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Ike Collier, Sr. and Evelyn Stanton Collier. He is survived by his children, Catherine Collier and Isaac Collier; his sister, Mary Collier Smith, and her husband, Mark Smith; his brother, Ike Collier Jr.; and his extended family of beloved nieces and nephews.
John’s life was one of quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and steadfast love. He will be deeply missed.
EUFAULA… Sunset Carson Parker, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home. He was 75.
Memorial services with military honors will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday March 06, 2025 at God’s Way Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Stokes officiating.
Sunset Carson Parker was born in Xenia, Ohio to the late Steve Parker and Ruth Crabtree Parker. He served proudly in the United States Navy from 1968 until 1972. He also had a diverse career life, serving as a police officer, jailer and a truck driver. He lived in Ohio and Wisconsin before moving to Eufaula thirty three years ago. He was a member at God’s Way Baptist Church in Eufaula.
In addition to his parents, he is preceeded in death by two brothers, Rufus Parker and Jeffrey Parker; and a sister, Sundeena Carmen Parker.
He is survived by his wife of forty four years, Cheryl Mosteller Parker of Eufaula; niece, Jennifer Parker Brown of Xenia, Ohio; many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ashly Mariah Freeman Trawick, a cherished and devoted mother, wife, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Southeast Health. Born on October 2, 1986, in Dothan, Ashly’s life was a testament to her loving nature and her unwavering dedication to her family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Thomas Freeman; her grandparents, Cleo and Curt Freeman; and her uncle, Rodney Folsom, Jr. Despite these losses, Ashly’s spirit remained resilient, and her heart, ever-expansive, embraced those around her with love and care.
She is survived by a loving family who will miss her deeply: her husband, Jeremy Trawick, whom she had been with since the tender age of 14, and their two children, Christopher Trawick and Emily Trawick, who were the center of her universe. Ashly’s mother, Virginia Smith; her sister, Kaitlyn Smith; her grandparents, Sylvia Manley and Rodney Folsom (Lisa); her nephews and niece, Grayson Argan, Kayleigh Smith, and Caleb Folsom; as well as her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bruce and Agnes Trawick, and numerous other family members, will forever cherish the memories of her loving presence.
Ashly’s professional journey was marked by her compassionate spirit. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, she provided care and comfort to those in need. Her nurturing instincts found another outlet in her role as a stay-at-home mom, where she poured her heart and soul into creating a loving home for her children.
Beyond her family and professional life, Ashly had a variety of interests that brought joy to her and those around her. She was an avid follower of politics, always keen to stay informed and engage in thoughtful discussions. Shopping and trips to the beach were among her favorite leisure activities, but nothing compared to the joy she found in spending time with her children. They were not just her whole world—they were her everything, plus some.
Those who knew Ashly will remember her as a loving, thoughtful, and passionate individual. Her ability to light up a room with her smile and her unwavering support for her loved ones were hallmarks of her character. Ashly’s legacy is one of love and devotion, and her memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate the life of Ashly Mariah Freeman Trawick will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Pastor Joseph McCreight, A burial will follow at Old Tabernacle Cemetery in New Brockton, where Ashly will be laid to rest. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., offering friends and family a moment to reflect on the remarkable life that Ashly led.
Ashly’s life, while cut tragically short, was filled with an abundance of love and laughter. Her spirit and the memories she created will forever be etched in the hearts of those she touched. As we bid farewell to Ashly, we take comfort in knowing that her legacy of love will continue to resonate through the generations.
Rhebia Anne (Barry) Raines, age 84, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Westside Terrace Healthcare.
