DOTHAN. . .Julia Holloman Granberry, a resident of Dothan, passed away early Monday morning, July 13, 2026, in Graceville Rehabilitation, Graceville, Florida. She was 93.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Gardens of Memory, between Dothan and Headland, with Reverend Larry Elliott officiating. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 9:45 A.M. Thursday at the mortuary.
Mrs. Granberry was born and raised in the Pleasant Plains community of Houston County, daughter of the late Andrew Cecil Holloman and Nettie Jewell Burdeshaw Holloman. She lived in Dothan before moving to the Mt. Enon Community of Houston County in 1992. Mrs. Granberry was retired from Ansell as a Quality Control Inspector. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fred Granberry, and a sister, Barbara Wilson.
Surviving relatives include two sons, James Andrew Granberry, Dothan; and Dennis Granberry (Donna), Dawson, GA; brothers, David Holloman and Tommy Holloman, and a brother-in-law, George Wilson; grandchildren, Matthew Granberry (Dawn) and Justin Granberry (Lindsey).
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
ARITON…Debbie A. Randall, a resident of Ariton, died Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, at her home. She was 69.
In keeping with the wishes of Debbie, there are no public services planned at this time. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Debbie, daughter of the late Auman Duane Ward, Sr. and Emily Louise Desilets Love, was a native of Massachusetts and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and determination with her throughout her life. She attended Lowell High School, where she made many memories and lifelong friendships before eventually making her home in Ozark.
Debbie had a caring heart and found joy in serving others. For eight years, she worked in the cafeteria at D.A. Smith School with Ozark City Schools, where she was known for her friendly smile, warm personality, and the kindness she showed to students and coworkers alike. She took pride in her work and enjoyed being a part of the school community. She was also formerly employed with Pizza Hut.
A woman of strong faith, she loved her church family. Debbie was a devoted member of Ozark First Assembly of God Church. Her faith was an important part of her life and provided her with strength, comfort, and guidance through the years.
Debbie enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and knew how to make the most of every day. She loved relaxing in front of the television, especially when one of her favorite actors, Tom Selleck, was on the screen. She never missed an opportunity to watch shows like Blue Bloods, which quickly became one of her favorites.
Creative and talented, Debbie turned her passion for making jewelry into her own small business, Designs by Debbie. She took great pride in creating beautiful handmade jewelry and loved sharing her creations with family, friends, and customers. She also enjoyed working on Diamond Art projects, finding joy and relaxation in bringing colorful designs to life, one piece at a time. Debbie also enjoyed playing bingo along with her crafting.
When she wasn’t crafting, Debbie loved spending time outdoors. Some of her happiest moments were spent fishing, enjoying the fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and the quiet beauty of nature. Whether she was casting a line into the water, camping, working on a new jewelry design, or spending time with those she loved, Debbie appreciated life’s simple blessings.
She will be remembered for her warm heart, creative spirit, unwavering faith, and the love she shared so freely with her family and friends. Her memory will continue to live on in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Ward Levy and her adopted father, James Lusk “Bud” Love.
Surviving relatives include her son, Patrick Randall (Daphane), Ozark; four brothers, Auman Duane Ward, Jr. James Lawrence “Buddy” Love, Daniel Richard “Danny” Ward, and Timothy Ward; her grandson, who was her favorite, Mason Randall; niece, Kristina Maria Dunham; nephews, James Louise Love “Little Buddy”, Scott Martin Ward, Shaun Richard Ward, Daniel Richard Ward, Jr., Tyler James Ward, Mykel Dwayne Ward, and Kyle Robert Ward.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Cheryl Ann Fees Lavoie, age 75, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Born on March 2, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Edwin Fees and Ruth Adell Walters. She lived a life centered on her family, her faith, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.
She is survived by her children, David Lavoie (Sunshine), and Karen Lavoie; her grandchildren, Kinsley Beach (Ashten), Elora Lavoie, and Logan Lavoie; her great-granddaughter, Carmen Beach; her siblings, Donald Fees (Linda), Kevin Fees (Amy), Deborah Grote, and Barbara DeaKyne (Barry); along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews who will cherish her memory.
Cheryl valued education and graduated Cum Laude from Thomas Nelson College. Throughout her career, she worked in administrative positions where she was known for being dependable, organized, and kind to everyone she met. She took pride in her work and earned the respect of those who had the privilege of working alongside her.
A devoted Catholic, Cheryl’s faith was an important part of her life and guided the compassion and kindness she showed to others every day.
She had a creative spirit and loved arts and crafts, always enjoying projects that let her imagination shine. She also loved working crossword puzzles, playing board games like Boggle, and spending time playing video games with her children. Those moments, filled with laughter and friendly competition, became treasured memories for her family.
More than anything, Cheryl loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to encourage them, celebrate their accomplishments, or simply enjoy being together. Her family was always her greatest source of pride and joy.
Cheryl will be remembered for her gentle heart, her creativity, and the genuine kindness she shared so freely. She had a way of making people feel welcome, loved, and important, and her quiet strength left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home (334) 983-6604 www.SunsetMemorialPark.com
May Elizabeth Sumner of Geneva, Alabama, formerly of Titusville, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was 75.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time for close family and friends.
May was born in McKinney, TX on June 05, 1951 to the late Dorothy Helenlee Stewart Gigl and her adopted father, William Clarence Gigl. She proudly served her country in the US Navy. She was a faithful member of Christ Central Church in Titusville, FL where she was involved in various duties within the church. She loved to read her Bible daily and was devoted to living her life for Christ. May was loved deeply and will be missed by those who knew her best.
In addition to her parents, a daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Kocher; one brother, David Gigl and one sister, Darlene Council, preceded her in death.
May is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Lloyd Sumner of Geneva, AL; two children, Robert Dwyer of New Orleans, LA and Brandy Commander (Steve) of Hartford, AL; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
ABBEVILLE…Jeanette Joyce Leggett, 63, of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on August 26, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jeanette later made Alabama her home, where she built a life centered around family, love, laughter, and making memories with those she cherished most.
Jeanette was the devoted wife of Mark Leggett, with whom she shared countless adventures, especially riding together on their motorcycle and enjoying life side by side. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—soaking up the sunshine, spending time at the beach, watching Lifetime movies, and, if you knew her well, enjoying a little Fireball while sharing laughs with family and friends. She never met a celebration she didn’t enjoy and was always ready for a party, a family gathering, or simply spending time with the people she loved.
More than anything, Jeanette loved taking care of her family. She expressed her love through home-cooked meals, making sure everyone was fed, comfortable, and happy, and creating a home where family and friends always felt welcome. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Renita Telencio and her twin sister, Lynette Armstrong.
Jeanette is survived by her loving husband, Mark Leggett; her children, Jacquie Redding (Blake), Michelle Cordova (Joshua), Georgie Lambert (Jennifer), David Telencio, and Gage Leggett (Taylor); her cherished grandchildren, Makayla, Ashlyn, Sophia, Olivia, Brennan, Jack, Addison, Aiden, Oakland, and Lane, who were the light of her life; her father, Mike Telencio; her sisters, Cheryl Corlett (Bill) and Renee Hale (Steve); her brother, Michael “Mickey” Telencio (Karen); and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Jeanette will be remembered for her generous heart, her fun-loving spirit, and the way she made everyone feel like family. She loved deeply, laughed often, and lived life on her own terms.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Gentiva Hospice for the care of love shown to Mrs. Leggett during her illness.
Christina “Christie” Hall passed into the presence of the Lord on July 9, 2026 in Dothan, Alabama.
Christie was known for her love of her dogs, painting and anything of art. She had a very serious and whimsical spirit. She spent her 40 year career in nursing assisting others and will be remembered for her caring heart and pursuit of providing care for others.
Christie is proceeded in death by her loving husband Robert B Hall.
Parents George and Hilda Heider, sister Carol Rodgers. Sons Rey Gustason and Lee Hall. She leaves behind Brothers George Heider, John Heider, “Pam” of Smith Mountain Lake Virginia, Daughter Daphne Marden, “John” of Dothan Alabama and their children Zachary Marden, “Megan” and their sons Liam Marden and JP Marden of Dothan Alabama, and their daughter Amanda Linton, “Ryan” and their daughters Bella McNelley and Scarlett Hatcher of Opelika Alabama. Son Allen Gustason of San Antonio Texas. Widow to Rey Gustason, Stephanie of Chipley Florida and their children Somer Davis, “Chad” and their children Cooper and Barrett of Chipley Florida, son Noah Gustason, “Skyler” and their sons Beau and Baker of Panama City Florida.
Son R. Bruce Hall “Anne” of Dothan Alabama and their children Meredith Rich, “Jimmy of Dothan Alabama , Mason Hall of Huntsville Alabama, and Madeline Barfield, “James” and her two boys Bennett and JT of Gainesville Florida , Brian Wilson and his children Caleb and Riley of Dothan Alabama, Kelley Rase and her child Cooper of Dothan Alabama. Granddaughters Caroline Keating. “Cal” and her daughter Claire of Santa Monica California, Courtney Hammons, “Jonathan” and her daughter Charlotte of Saraland Alabama. Sister-in-law Harriet Diamond, “Chip” of Atlanta Georgia,
And very special friends whom she loved dearly, Charlie and Harri Anne Smith of Slocomb Alabama, and longtime friend whom she adored Fay Ferrell.
While honoring Christie’s wishes, a small graveside service for immediate family will be held as Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. If you would like to honor Christie’s memory, please donate to your local animal shelter.
Cheryl Ann Fees Lavoie, age 75, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
