James Kenneth “Kenny” Cummings
Mr. James Kenneth Cummings better known as Kenny age 66 of Brilliant passed away Saturday at his residence. Kenny was born on March 26, 1954 in Haleyville a son of James Wesley Cummings and Julia Faye Weeks Cummings. He lived most of his life in Marion County and was a 1972 graduate of Brilliant High School. He previously worked as a truck driver and as a drummer in several bands. He liked watching Alabama Football and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kenny is survived by his sons, Jared Matthew Cummings and his wife, Kayla of Dora and Brandon Cummings and his wife, Kelly of Brilliant, sister, Judy Moore and her husband, Gary of Brilliant, brother, Anthony Cummings and his wife, Rebecca of Hamilton, grandchildren, Talin, Avril, Hazel, Hadly, Ethan, Braden, Raven, Grayson and Jacob Cummings and nieces, nephews and other relatives
Graveside services are planned for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. from Myers Hill Cemetery. We ask those who are unable to attend to please visit Miles Funeral Home’s Facebook page and leave a comment for the family. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Mr. James Kenneth Cummings better known as Kenny age 66 of Brilliant passed away Saturday at his residence. Kenny was born on March 26, 1954 in Haleyville a son of James Wesley Cummings and Julia Faye Weeks Cummings. He lived most of his life in Marion County and was a 1972 graduate of Brilliant High School. He previously worked as a truck driver and as a drummer in several bands. He liked watching Alabama Football and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kenny is survived by his sons, Jared Matthew Cummings and his wife, Kayla of Dora and Brandon Cummings and his wife, Kelly of Brilliant, sister, Judy Moore and her husband, Gary of Brilliant, brother, Anthony Cummings and his wife, Rebecca of Hamilton, grandchildren, Talin, Avril, Hazel, Hadly, Ethan, Braden, Raven, Grayson and Jacob Cummings and nieces, nephews and other relatives
Graveside services are planned for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. from Myers Hill Cemetery. We ask those who are unable to attend to please visit Miles Funeral Home’s Facebook page and leave a comment for the family. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Walter Harding Warren
Mr. Walter Harding Warren age 80 of Winfield passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Diversacare of Winfield. Walter was born on February 14, 1940 in Virginia a son of Glen Warren and Willow Dean White Warren. He lived in Marion County as a young child and later moved to Texas. He worked as a rig hand in the oil fields of Odessa, TX until becoming disabled and moving back to Winfield in 1993. He enjoyed being outside and loved farming. He was known to have a Green thumb because he could grow anything. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Cubs. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sue Markham Warren, and his son, Ricky Joe Markham, brothers, Billy Dean Warren, Ray Allen Warren and Preston Lee Warren and his sister, Wilma Sue Sullins.
Walter is survived by his children, Terry Markham and his wife, Peggie of New Albany, MS, Michael Markham and his wife, Karen of Brilliant, Tommy Markham and his wife, Sandy of Brilliant and Marie Sullivan and here husband, Wade of Winfield, sisters, Melba Glen Stokes, Patrica Ann Jaddock, Marshia Faye Preze and his brother, Ricky Joe Warren, grandchildren, Brandon, Cassie, Shanan, Haley, Trevor, Travis and Shay Markham, Chris and Landon Sullivan, Brandon and Brady Pratt, Blake Holsonback, Bryant Rawls, Derek Tidwell, Mark and Shandra Sawtelle and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapels of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Center Methodist Church Cemetery. Wayne Kimbrell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Sunday. We will be following the recommendations of the ADPH and the CDC in regards to COVID-19. The public will be able to view the body while maintaining distance and gathering size recommendations. Also, there will be a drive thru register available for people to sign. Funeral services will be open to public but priority will go to family members regarding gathering size and 6-foot distance between persons. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Walter Harding Warren age 80 of Winfield passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Diversacare of Winfield. Walter was born on February 14, 1940 in Virginia a son of Glen Warren and Willow Dean White Warren. He lived in Marion County as a young child and later moved to Texas. He worked as a rig hand in the oil fields of Odessa, TX until becoming disabled and moving back to Winfield in 1993. He enjoyed being outside and loved farming. He was known to have a Green thumb because he could grow anything. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Cubs. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sue Markham Warren, and his son, Ricky Joe Markham, brothers, Billy Dean Warren, Ray Allen Warren and Preston Lee Warren and his sister, Wilma Sue Sullins.
Walter is survived by his children, Terry Markham and his wife, Peggie of New Albany, MS, Michael Markham and his wife, Karen of Brilliant, Tommy Markham and his wife, Sandy of Brilliant and Marie Sullivan and here husband, Wade of Winfield, sisters, Melba Glen Stokes, Patrica Ann Jaddock, Marshia Faye Preze and his brother, Ricky Joe Warren, grandchildren, Brandon, Cassie, Shanan, Haley, Trevor, Travis and Shay Markham, Chris and Landon Sullivan, Brandon and Brady Pratt, Blake Holsonback, Bryant Rawls, Derek Tidwell, Mark and Shandra Sawtelle and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapels of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Center Methodist Church Cemetery. Wayne Kimbrell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Sunday. We will be following the recommendations of the ADPH and the CDC in regards to COVID-19. The public will be able to view the body while maintaining distance and gathering size recommendations. Also, there will be a drive thru register available for people to sign. Funeral services will be open to public but priority will go to family members regarding gathering size and 6-foot distance between persons. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Tommy Roggers Langston
Mr. Tommy Roggers Langston age 79 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Tommy was born on July 30, 1940 in Winfield, AL a son of J. T. Langston and Carrie Lou Burleson Langston. He lived most of his life in Winfield and was a 1958 graduate of Winfield City High School and later earned an electrician’s degree. He worked for Western Electric and AT&T for 28 years. He enjoyed traveling, canoeing and building and flying model R.C. airplanes. He enjoyed fellowshipping with his church family at Winfield First Baptist Church but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Thomas Christopher Langston.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Langston of Winfield, daughters, Anita Johnson and her husband, Mike, Annette Lindley and her husband, Dusty, sons, Michael Langston and his wife, Gina, Matthew Langston and his wife, Allison all of Winfield, brother Jack Langston and his wife, Sherri of Florence, grandchildren, Brandon Wright, Ashley Byars, Zachary (Anna) Langston, Jessica Wright, Ashley (Chris) Papania, Joey (Monica) Johnson, Callie (Jacob) Doss, Casey Godsey and Korey Godsey, great-grandchildren, Jenna Kate Wright, Keelie Evans, Liana Wright, Preston Johnson, Aubrey Ella Johnson, Kade Doss, Lanie Doss, Jack Doss, Reed Langston, LouElla Papania, Gaige McCollum and Jax Wright.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Tommy Roggers Langston age 79 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Tommy was born on July 30, 1940 in Winfield, AL a son of J. T. Langston and Carrie Lou Burleson Langston. He lived most of his life in Winfield and was a 1958 graduate of Winfield City High School and later earned an electrician’s degree. He worked for Western Electric and AT&T for 28 years. He enjoyed traveling, canoeing and building and flying model R.C. airplanes. He enjoyed fellowshipping with his church family at Winfield First Baptist Church but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Thomas Christopher Langston.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Langston of Winfield, daughters, Anita Johnson and her husband, Mike, Annette Lindley and her husband, Dusty, sons, Michael Langston and his wife, Gina, Matthew Langston and his wife, Allison all of Winfield, brother Jack Langston and his wife, Sherri of Florence, grandchildren, Brandon Wright, Ashley Byars, Zachary (Anna) Langston, Jessica Wright, Ashley (Chris) Papania, Joey (Monica) Johnson, Callie (Jacob) Doss, Casey Godsey and Korey Godsey, great-grandchildren, Jenna Kate Wright, Keelie Evans, Liana Wright, Preston Johnson, Aubrey Ella Johnson, Kade Doss, Lanie Doss, Jack Doss, Reed Langston, LouElla Papania, Gaige McCollum and Jax Wright.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mary Ann Smith Holmes
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith Holmes age 57 of Winfield passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Mary Ann was born on December 26, 1962 in Winfield a daughter of John R. Smith and Bobbie Jean Henderson Schaffer. She grew up in Marion County and attended Hubbertville High School. She previously worked at Tullahoma Industries in Brilliant and was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards and guitar and loved spending time with her grandson, Brent Holmes. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James B. Smith and Rosa Lee Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henderson and her sister, Sonja Lee Johnson.
Mary Ann is survived by her father, John R Smith and his wife, Curtis Ann of Winfield, mother, Bobbie Schaffer of Brilliant, brothers, Teddy Lee Jacks and his wife, Barbara of Fayette, Michael Webb of MS, and Kerry Webb of Guin, sisters, Rebecca Poore of Hamilton, Angela K. Garner of Winfield, Teresa Ann Atchley and her husband, Doug of Carbon Hill, Lori Leanne Strickland and Sharon Key of Jasper and a grandson, Brent Holmes.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Adam Smith will be the officiating minster. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment will follow in New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith Holmes age 57 of Winfield passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. Mary Ann was born on December 26, 1962 in Winfield a daughter of John R. Smith and Bobbie Jean Henderson Schaffer. She grew up in Marion County and attended Hubbertville High School. She previously worked at Tullahoma Industries in Brilliant and was a member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards and guitar and loved spending time with her grandson, Brent Holmes. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James B. Smith and Rosa Lee Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henderson and her sister, Sonja Lee Johnson.
Mary Ann is survived by her father, John R Smith and his wife, Curtis Ann of Winfield, mother, Bobbie Schaffer of Brilliant, brothers, Teddy Lee Jacks and his wife, Barbara of Fayette, Michael Webb of MS, and Kerry Webb of Guin, sisters, Rebecca Poore of Hamilton, Angela K. Garner of Winfield, Teresa Ann Atchley and her husband, Doug of Carbon Hill, Lori Leanne Strickland and Sharon Key of Jasper and a grandson, Brent Holmes.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Adam Smith will be the officiating minster. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment will follow in New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Debra Faye Marcum
Mrs. Debra Faye Marcum age 68 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday. February 25, 2020 at her residence. Debra was born in Michigan on November 27, 1951 a daughter of William Hamlett and Arlena Willingham Hamlett. She traveled all over the country in her younger years and has been a resident of Marion County, Alabama for the last 39 years. She worked as a self-employed painter and enjoyed trips to the casino. She raised seven strong wonderful children and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She liked everyone to call her MeMaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jerry Hamlett and her sister-in-law, Willa Dean Hamlett.
Debra is survived by her husband, Tommy Marcum of Brilliant, sons, Melvin Watkins, Jr., Henry (Kristy) Watkins, and Brandon Marcum all of Marion County, daughters, Angel Cantrell, Dollie (Jamie Hubbert) Watkins, Brandi (Patton) Caudle all of Marion County and Tracie (David) Crowe of Lamar County, brothers, Gary Hamlett, Terry Hamlett, Larry Helmett and Kerry Hamlett, sisters, Zebbie (Nathan) Caudle, Tammy (Troy) Kimbrough, twelve grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and other friends and family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. Gary Hamlett and Brother Wiggington will be the officiating ministers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Debra Faye Marcum age 68 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday. February 25, 2020 at her residence. Debra was born in Michigan on November 27, 1951 a daughter of William Hamlett and Arlena Willingham Hamlett. She traveled all over the country in her younger years and has been a resident of Marion County, Alabama for the last 39 years. She worked as a self-employed painter and enjoyed trips to the casino. She raised seven strong wonderful children and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She liked everyone to call her MeMaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jerry Hamlett and her sister-in-law, Willa Dean Hamlett.
Debra is survived by her husband, Tommy Marcum of Brilliant, sons, Melvin Watkins, Jr., Henry (Kristy) Watkins, and Brandon Marcum all of Marion County, daughters, Angel Cantrell, Dollie (Jamie Hubbert) Watkins, Brandi (Patton) Caudle all of Marion County and Tracie (David) Crowe of Lamar County, brothers, Gary Hamlett, Terry Hamlett, Larry Helmett and Kerry Hamlett, sisters, Zebbie (Nathan) Caudle, Tammy (Troy) Kimbrough, twelve grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and other friends and family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. Gary Hamlett and Brother Wiggington will be the officiating ministers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
James Allen “Jim” Williams
Mr. James Allen “Jim” Williams age 82 of Miramar Beach, FL formerly of Winfield passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Miramar Beach, FL. Jim was born on May 9, 1937 in Winfield, AL a son of George Allen and Eudean Dickinson Williams. He was raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School and later graduated college with a business degree. He worked for Service Supply Industries and retired as C.E.O with 30 years of service. He attended the Winfield Church of Christ and enjoyed playing golf and riding his Harley-Davidson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lou Williams, parents and one brother and two sisters.
Jim is survived by his son, Duane Williams and his wife, Shelia of Miramar Beach, his sister, Nell Lauderdale of Pell City and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Whitehouse Cemetery. James Wyers will be the officiating minister. Visitation will from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. James Allen “Jim” Williams age 82 of Miramar Beach, FL formerly of Winfield passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Miramar Beach, FL. Jim was born on May 9, 1937 in Winfield, AL a son of George Allen and Eudean Dickinson Williams. He was raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School and later graduated college with a business degree. He worked for Service Supply Industries and retired as C.E.O with 30 years of service. He attended the Winfield Church of Christ and enjoyed playing golf and riding his Harley-Davidson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lou Williams, parents and one brother and two sisters.
Jim is survived by his son, Duane Williams and his wife, Shelia of Miramar Beach, his sister, Nell Lauderdale of Pell City and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Whitehouse Cemetery. James Wyers will be the officiating minister. Visitation will from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Pauline Willcutt Clark
Mrs. Pauline Willcutt Clark age 79 of Winfield passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Pauline was born on March 6, 1940 a daughter of Marvin and Eva Birchfield Willcutt. She lived most of her life in Winfield and was a graduate of Winfield City High School. She attended East Side Baptist Church. She previously worked at Fayette Glove Plant. She enjoyed doing craft work with ceramics and flowers. She loved her family and took good care of them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Clark, sisters, Betty Miller, Audie Johnson and Annette Jones, and brothers, Bobby Mayfield and Orvill Willcutt.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Donna Rogers and her husband Wayne of Winfield and Darline Langley of Winfield, sisters, Ilene Wyers and her husband, Jr. of Bankston and Glenda Podmore and her husband, Dan of Winfield, grandchildren, Darla Patterson, Zack Langley, Beth Langley and Dwain Armentrout, Jr., great-grandchildren, Hunter Stough, Austin Stough, Destiny Stough, Tyson Langley and Tia Dozier and other friends and family.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Pauline Willcutt Clark age 79 of Winfield passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Pauline was born on March 6, 1940 a daughter of Marvin and Eva Birchfield Willcutt. She lived most of her life in Winfield and was a graduate of Winfield City High School. She attended East Side Baptist Church. She previously worked at Fayette Glove Plant. She enjoyed doing craft work with ceramics and flowers. She loved her family and took good care of them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Clark, sisters, Betty Miller, Audie Johnson and Annette Jones, and brothers, Bobby Mayfield and Orvill Willcutt.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Donna Rogers and her husband Wayne of Winfield and Darline Langley of Winfield, sisters, Ilene Wyers and her husband, Jr. of Bankston and Glenda Podmore and her husband, Dan of Winfield, grandchildren, Darla Patterson, Zack Langley, Beth Langley and Dwain Armentrout, Jr., great-grandchildren, Hunter Stough, Austin Stough, Destiny Stough, Tyson Langley and Tia Dozier and other friends and family.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral with burial following in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Vereda Estelle Henderson Couch
Mrs Vereda E. Couch age 101 of Twin passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her residence. Vereda was born on May 12, 1918 in Fayette, AL a daughter of James Thomas Jackson Henderson and Mary Ann Weeks Henderson. She graduated from Hubbertville High School where she was a star basketball player. She moved to Illinois where she lived for 25 years before moving to Washington State and later to San Diego, CA before returning to Alabama in 1995 and making her home in Twin. She enjoyed working in her garden, sewing and quilt making. She liked traveling out west, camping, fishing and hiking. She was a good mother and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50 years, Chester Couch and brothers, Bill, Morgan, Robert, James and Earl Henderson.
Vereda is survived by her sons, Danny Douglas Couch and his wife, Marg of Evans, GA, Wendell Couch of Guin, daughters, Charlotte Ann Gilmore of Menifore, CA, Marsha Lynn Sea and her husband, Dan of Melbourne, FL grandchildren, Jennifer, Susan, Sherry, Dennis, Katherine and Michelle and other relatives.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2 p.m. from West Alabama Memorial Gardens with burial following. Lamar Cox will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs Vereda E. Couch age 101 of Twin passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her residence. Vereda was born on May 12, 1918 in Fayette, AL a daughter of James Thomas Jackson Henderson and Mary Ann Weeks Henderson. She graduated from Hubbertville High School where she was a star basketball player. She moved to Illinois where she lived for 25 years before moving to Washington State and later to San Diego, CA before returning to Alabama in 1995 and making her home in Twin. She enjoyed working in her garden, sewing and quilt making. She liked traveling out west, camping, fishing and hiking. She was a good mother and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50 years, Chester Couch and brothers, Bill, Morgan, Robert, James and Earl Henderson.
Vereda is survived by her sons, Danny Douglas Couch and his wife, Marg of Evans, GA, Wendell Couch of Guin, daughters, Charlotte Ann Gilmore of Menifore, CA, Marsha Lynn Sea and her husband, Dan of Melbourne, FL grandchildren, Jennifer, Susan, Sherry, Dennis, Katherine and Michelle and other relatives.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2 p.m. from West Alabama Memorial Gardens with burial following. Lamar Cox will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Tenna Ann Willcutt Brasher
Mrs. Tenna Ann Willcutt Brasher age 55 of Winfield passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Diversacare of Winfield. Tenna was born on August 22, 1964 in Andrews, TX a daughter of Orvil Willcutt and JoAnn Egger Northington. She lived most of her life in Marion and Lamar Counties and was a 1982 Graduate of Sulligent High School. She attended Bevill State Community and later earned her bachelor’s degree. She worked at Fayette Water Works until ill health forced her retirement. She was a prayer warrior and attended the Original Church of God in Bankston. She enjoyed fishing, raising tomatoes in her garden, going to the beach and she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Orvil Willcutt, brother, Keith Willcutt and her mother-in-law, Magdelene Box.
Tenna is survived by her mother, JoAnn Northington and her husband, Clark of Sulligent, husband, Ricky Brasher, Sr. of Winfield, son, Josh Bolton and his wife, Jamie of Bankston, step-sons, Ricky Brasher, Jr. of Winfield, Brandon Brasher of Berry, step-daughter, Christy Emberg and her husband, David of Berry, grandchildren, Madilyn, Brayleigh, Alivia, and Molly Ann Bolton, step-grandchildren, Riley and Haley Brasher and Steven, Blake and Devon Tyree, special friend, Charlotte Higgins and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Tenna Ann Willcutt Brasher age 55 of Winfield passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Diversacare of Winfield. Tenna was born on August 22, 1964 in Andrews, TX a daughter of Orvil Willcutt and JoAnn Egger Northington. She lived most of her life in Marion and Lamar Counties and was a 1982 Graduate of Sulligent High School. She attended Bevill State Community and later earned her bachelor’s degree. She worked at Fayette Water Works until ill health forced her retirement. She was a prayer warrior and attended the Original Church of God in Bankston. She enjoyed fishing, raising tomatoes in her garden, going to the beach and she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Orvil Willcutt, brother, Keith Willcutt and her mother-in-law, Magdelene Box.
Tenna is survived by her mother, JoAnn Northington and her husband, Clark of Sulligent, husband, Ricky Brasher, Sr. of Winfield, son, Josh Bolton and his wife, Jamie of Bankston, step-sons, Ricky Brasher, Jr. of Winfield, Brandon Brasher of Berry, step-daughter, Christy Emberg and her husband, David of Berry, grandchildren, Madilyn, Brayleigh, Alivia, and Molly Ann Bolton, step-grandchildren, Riley and Haley Brasher and Steven, Blake and Devon Tyree, special friend, Charlotte Higgins and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
William Frank "Sonny" Aldridge
Mr. William Frank Aldridge better known as “Sonny” age 77 of Winfield passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Sonny was born on April 13, 1942 in Fayette County, AL a son of Ray Franklin Aldridge and Floy Burleson Aldridge. He was a 1960 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He previously worked as a truck driver and was employed by Coalite and Boyd Pate Trucking until ill health forced his retirement. He was a generous, kind hearted man who loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Claude and Louvenia Aldridge and a sister, Betty Ann Holland.
Sonny is survived by his daughter, Libby Estes and her husband, Tim “Ears” Estes of Winfield, his grandson, Hunter Estes of Winfield, great-granddaughter, Lorelai Elizabeth Estes, Libby’s mother, Martha Nell Oelberg, special friend, Deborah Aldridge and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Glenn Allen United Methodist Church Cemetery. Fred Baccus will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. William Frank Aldridge better known as “Sonny” age 77 of Winfield passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Sonny was born on April 13, 1942 in Fayette County, AL a son of Ray Franklin Aldridge and Floy Burleson Aldridge. He was a 1960 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He previously worked as a truck driver and was employed by Coalite and Boyd Pate Trucking until ill health forced his retirement. He was a generous, kind hearted man who loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Claude and Louvenia Aldridge and a sister, Betty Ann Holland.
Sonny is survived by his daughter, Libby Estes and her husband, Tim “Ears” Estes of Winfield, his grandson, Hunter Estes of Winfield, great-granddaughter, Lorelai Elizabeth Estes, Libby’s mother, Martha Nell Oelberg, special friend, Deborah Aldridge and other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Glenn Allen United Methodist Church Cemetery. Fred Baccus will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Margaret May Spiller
Mrs. Margaret Spiller age 71 of Guin passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton. Margaret was born on December 22, 1947 in Fayette, AL a daughter of Garvin May and Louise Miles May. She was raised in Guin and attended Marion County High School. She worked as a district manager for West Oil for several years. She was a faithful member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, doing art work, watching the Hallmark channel and reading her Bible. She was a good mother and loved her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Spiller.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Karen Spiller, her son, Todd Spiller grandchildren, Lauren, David, Jay, Anna Grace Spiller all of Guin and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 4 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. David Crowe and Lamar Cox will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. until time of service at 4 P.M. on Monday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Margaret Spiller age 71 of Guin passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton. Margaret was born on December 22, 1947 in Fayette, AL a daughter of Garvin May and Louise Miles May. She was raised in Guin and attended Marion County High School. She worked as a district manager for West Oil for several years. She was a faithful member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, doing art work, watching the Hallmark channel and reading her Bible. She was a good mother and loved her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Spiller.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Karen Spiller, her son, Todd Spiller grandchildren, Lauren, David, Jay, Anna Grace Spiller all of Guin and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 4 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. David Crowe and Lamar Cox will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. until time of service at 4 P.M. on Monday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Michael “Spud” Knight
Mr. Michael “Spud” Knight age 67, of Hamilton formerly of Winfield passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his residence. Spud was born on July 1, 1952 in Birmingham a son of Marshall Knight and Mary Ellen Townley. He was raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School. He has lived in Hamilton since 1981 and worked at NTN Bower an retired with over 20 years of service. He worked with Kairos prison ministry, as a prison chaplain and was a lay minister at Winfield City Family Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing and playing music. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Knight.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Knight of Hamilton, step-sons, Keith Clark and his wife, Monica of Hamilton, Kevin Clark and his wife, Leigh of Chelsea, 5 step-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Liberty Cemetery. Dwayne Smith and Preston Headrick will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral home Winfield directing.
Weader Nix Ledlow
Mrs. Weader Nix Ledlow age 80 of Guin passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence. Weader was born on September 22, 1939 in Marion County, near Hamilton a daughter of Claude Nix and Lillie Lou Gilmore Nix. She lived in Fayette County and attended school at Wayside and Marion County Schools. She worked several years at Munsingwear before becoming disabled. She was a member of Guin Free Will Baptist Church where she previously taught Sunday School and attended for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading her Bible and taking care of her home. She was a strong woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was sweet and good and always put others first in her life and helped anyone that she could. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joyce Griffin and her brother, Bill Nix.
She is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Eugene Ledlow of Guin, sons, Tony Ledlow and his wife Deborah of Hamilton, Steve Ledlow of Sulligent, Jerry and John Ledlow both of Guin, daughters, Gretta Baxter of Red Bay and Terri Cantrell and her husband Phillip of Hodges, sisters, Etoil McDonald, Elaine Weaver both of Guin, and Jean Lambert of Eclectic, AL brothers, Janice Wolford of Wolford, MI, grandchildren, Janet Ledlow, Joyce Ledlow, Chuck Fergeson, Jared Baxter, Amanda Dawson, Kelly Dobbs, Race Ledlow and Laken Ledlow and other relatives.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Guin City Cemetery. Mark Maddox will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Weader Nix Ledlow age 80 of Guin passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence. Weader was born on September 22, 1939 in Marion County, near Hamilton a daughter of Claude Nix and Lillie Lou Gilmore Nix. She lived in Fayette County and attended school at Wayside and Marion County Schools. She worked several years at Munsingwear before becoming disabled. She was a member of Guin Free Will Baptist Church where she previously taught Sunday School and attended for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading her Bible and taking care of her home. She was a strong woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was sweet and good and always put others first in her life and helped anyone that she could. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joyce Griffin and her brother, Bill Nix.
She is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Eugene Ledlow of Guin, sons, Tony Ledlow and his wife Deborah of Hamilton, Steve Ledlow of Sulligent, Jerry and John Ledlow both of Guin, daughters, Gretta Baxter of Red Bay and Terri Cantrell and her husband Phillip of Hodges, sisters, Etoil McDonald, Elaine Weaver both of Guin, and Jean Lambert of Eclectic, AL brothers, Janice Wolford of Wolford, MI, grandchildren, Janet Ledlow, Joyce Ledlow, Chuck Fergeson, Jared Baxter, Amanda Dawson, Kelly Dobbs, Race Ledlow and Laken Ledlow and other relatives.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Guin City Cemetery. Mark Maddox will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Virginia Charles Hooker
Mrs. Virginia Charles Hooker age 87 of Phil Campbell, formerly of Brilliant passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Virginia was born on October 4, 1932 in Alabama a daughter of George Washington Kimbrel and Bertha Butler Kimbrell. She grew up and attended school at Brilliant where she lived until moving to Michigan in 1952. While in Michigan she worked in department stores. She moved to Haleyville in 1981. She was member of Rock City Church of God. She also enjoyed working as a caregiver to many but especially, loved and cared for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ernest Lee Hooker, sister, Mary Demon Williams and her husband, Kenneth, brother, J.C. Kimbrell, and grandsons, David Empel and Tony Meade.
She is survived by her children, Linda Mordecai of Arizona, Jess Hooker and his wife, Alice of Michigan and Lavelle Mays and her husband, Roger of Phil Campbell, grandchildren, Debbie (Casey) Martin, Derek (Crystal) Mays, Denise (Nick) Empel-Kazmar, Yvonne Hooker-Clement (Eric), James (Karmyn) Mays, Angelia (Joel) Burchum and Amy (Nick) Vandiver, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and other friends and family. The Family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Morrow and all the nurses who took such great care of their mother.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 17, 2019 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Fred Baccus was the officiating minister. Derek Mays, James Mays, Keith Tucker, Jake Tucker, Randy Williams and Derek Mays, Jr. served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Virginia Charles Hooker age 87 of Phil Campbell, formerly of Brilliant passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. Virginia was born on October 4, 1932 in Alabama a daughter of George Washington Kimbrel and Bertha Butler Kimbrell. She grew up and attended school at Brilliant where she lived until moving to Michigan in 1952. While in Michigan she worked in department stores. She moved to Haleyville in 1981. She was member of Rock City Church of God. She also enjoyed working as a caregiver to many but especially, loved and cared for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ernest Lee Hooker, sister, Mary Demon Williams and her husband, Kenneth, brother, J.C. Kimbrell, and grandsons, David Empel and Tony Meade.
She is survived by her children, Linda Mordecai of Arizona, Jess Hooker and his wife, Alice of Michigan and Lavelle Mays and her husband, Roger of Phil Campbell, grandchildren, Debbie (Casey) Martin, Derek (Crystal) Mays, Denise (Nick) Empel-Kazmar, Yvonne Hooker-Clement (Eric), James (Karmyn) Mays, Angelia (Joel) Burchum and Amy (Nick) Vandiver, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and other friends and family. The Family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Morrow and all the nurses who took such great care of their mother.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 17, 2019 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Fred Baccus was the officiating minister. Derek Mays, James Mays, Keith Tucker, Jake Tucker, Randy Williams and Derek Mays, Jr. served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Garrett Myrick Miles
Garrett Myrick Miles age 33 of the Wayside Community, near Winfield passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 as the result of a hunting accident. Garrett was born in Jasper, AL on January 11, 1986 a son of Clark Miles and Tina Cook Miles. He was 2004 graduate of Winfield City High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 2004 and was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom serving in Balad, Iraq. He attended the Turnaround Church in Winfield and was a member of the American Legion. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved all kinds of hunting and fishing. He was a good man, fun loving and loved by many and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virginia Faye Miles and Everette and Marie Cook.
Garrett is survived by his parents Clark and Tina Cook Miles of Wayside, his grandfather, J. Whitfield Miles, Sr. and his wife, Lyvonne, cousins, J. Whit Miles, III and his wife, Danielle, Blaise Miles and M. Whitfield Miles all of Winfield and other friends and family.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. James Willcutt and Bobby Barnes were the officiating ministers. A private graveside and burial will follow on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Old Union Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Garrett Myrick Miles age 33 of the Wayside Community, near Winfield passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 as the result of a hunting accident. Garrett was born in Jasper, AL on January 11, 1986 a son of Clark Miles and Tina Cook Miles. He was 2004 graduate of Winfield City High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 2004 and was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom serving in Balad, Iraq. He attended the Turnaround Church in Winfield and was a member of the American Legion. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved all kinds of hunting and fishing. He was a good man, fun loving and loved by many and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virginia Faye Miles and Everette and Marie Cook.
Garrett is survived by his parents Clark and Tina Cook Miles of Wayside, his grandfather, J. Whitfield Miles, Sr. and his wife, Lyvonne, cousins, J. Whit Miles, III and his wife, Danielle, Blaise Miles and M. Whitfield Miles all of Winfield and other friends and family.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. James Willcutt and Bobby Barnes were the officiating ministers. A private graveside and burial will follow on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Old Union Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Tommie Lou Markham
Mrs. Tommie Lou Westbrook Markham age 68 of Brilliant passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her residence. She is the widow of Slim Markham. She was born in Marion County on June 7, 1951 a daughter of Vader Westbrook and Della Estes Westbrook. She lived in Brillant most of her life where she attended school and was a member of Brilliant Church of God. She enjoyed vacation in the mountains and fishing. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Joseph “Slim” Markham.
She is survived by her daughters, Sarita Hosch and her husband, Rex of Winfield, Cindy Atanacio and her husband, Leo of Brilliant, Karen Black and her husband, Jeff of Nashville, TN, brother, Eugene “Winkie” Westbrook and his wife, Sherry of Winfield, sister, Betty Barnett of Winfield, 6 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2, 2019 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb and Brian Welch were the officiating ministers. Doug Westbrook, Kenneth O’Mary, Gary O’Mary, Eugene “Winkie” Westbrook Darrell O’Mary and Justin Rainey served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Tommie Lou Westbrook Markham age 68 of Brilliant passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her residence. She is the widow of Slim Markham. She was born in Marion County on June 7, 1951 a daughter of Vader Westbrook and Della Estes Westbrook. She lived in Brillant most of her life where she attended school and was a member of Brilliant Church of God. She enjoyed vacation in the mountains and fishing. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Joseph “Slim” Markham.
She is survived by her daughters, Sarita Hosch and her husband, Rex of Winfield, Cindy Atanacio and her husband, Leo of Brilliant, Karen Black and her husband, Jeff of Nashville, TN, brother, Eugene “Winkie” Westbrook and his wife, Sherry of Winfield, sister, Betty Barnett of Winfield, 6 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2, 2019 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb and Brian Welch were the officiating ministers. Doug Westbrook, Kenneth O’Mary, Gary O’Mary, Eugene “Winkie” Westbrook Darrell O’Mary and Justin Rainey served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Hershel Norris
Mr. Hershel Norris age 88 of Winfield passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Hershel was born in Fayette County, AL a son of Pervy Jackson Norris and Selenious Patterson Norris on April 26, 1931. He lived most of his life with in a few miles of his home in Fayette County. He attended Bobo School and Musgrove Chapel Church. He owned and operated multiple businesses over the years including Norris Tire and his own logging and excavating businesses and doing railroad work with Spike Construction. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was a good man who enjoyed storytelling and spending time with his friends and family. He was very generous and always helped anyone he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita Cotton Norris and his sisters, Virginia Lawrence, Catherine “Cat” Goodwin, and Shirley Gann.
Hershel is survived by his wife, Gwyna Killingworth Norris of Fayette, his son, Robert Norris and his wife, Sandra of Winfield, step-daughters, Carla Gollar of Fayette, Dayna Morris and her husband, Lee of Crestwood, KY, grandchildren, Kristy Norris and Kent Norris and his wife, Jodi, great-grandchildren, Kendall and Kimber Norris all of Winfield and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Musgrove Chapel Cemetery. Steve Stamps and C.W. Box will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Mr. Hershel Norris age 88 of Winfield passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Hershel was born in Fayette County, AL a son of Pervy Jackson Norris and Selenious Patterson Norris on April 26, 1931. He lived most of his life with in a few miles of his home in Fayette County. He attended Bobo School and Musgrove Chapel Church. He owned and operated multiple businesses over the years including Norris Tire and his own logging and excavating businesses and doing railroad work with Spike Construction. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was a good man who enjoyed storytelling and spending time with his friends and family. He was very generous and always helped anyone he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita Cotton Norris and his sisters, Virginia Lawrence, Catherine “Cat” Goodwin, and Shirley Gann.
Hershel is survived by his wife, Gwyna Killingworth Norris of Fayette, his son, Robert Norris and his wife, Sandra of Winfield, step-daughters, Carla Gollar of Fayette, Dayna Morris and her husband, Lee of Crestwood, KY, grandchildren, Kristy Norris and Kent Norris and his wife, Jodi, great-grandchildren, Kendall and Kimber Norris all of Winfield and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Musgrove Chapel Cemetery. Steve Stamps and C.W. Box will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Wanda Sue Dunn Littrell
Mrs. Wanda Sue Littrell age 67 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Winfield a daughter of Hoke Dunn and Rodsey Cummings Dunn. She was born and raised in Haleyville and attended Buttahatchee School. She was a member of Brilliant Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and helping others whenever she could. She loved her family and took care of them. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Sierra Dawn Dunn.
She is survived by her sons, Michael S. Dunn and his wife, Vikki of Haleyville, Chris Quimby and his wife, Tonya of Brilliant, sisters, Mary Kimbrell and her husband, Dwayne of Jasper, Carol Guyton and her husband, Kenneth of Brilliant, grandchildren, Jacob Dunn, Carli Quimby, Kaley Quimby, great-grandchildren, Lydia Olive McDonald and Kolton McDonald, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Bethel Cemetery. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Wanda Sue Littrell age 67 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Winfield a daughter of Hoke Dunn and Rodsey Cummings Dunn. She was born and raised in Haleyville and attended Buttahatchee School. She was a member of Brilliant Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and helping others whenever she could. She loved her family and took care of them. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Sierra Dawn Dunn.
She is survived by her sons, Michael S. Dunn and his wife, Vikki of Haleyville, Chris Quimby and his wife, Tonya of Brilliant, sisters, Mary Kimbrell and her husband, Dwayne of Jasper, Carol Guyton and her husband, Kenneth of Brilliant, grandchildren, Jacob Dunn, Carli Quimby, Kaley Quimby, great-grandchildren, Lydia Olive McDonald and Kolton McDonald, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Bethel Cemetery. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Johnnie Lou Johnson
Mrs. Johnnie Lou Smith Johnson, age 93, of Auburn, who spent most of her life in Winfield, passed away Monday, October 21, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika following a brief illness. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Winfield, the daughter of Veldon Smith and Bertha Sandlin Smith. She was a resident of Winfield until 2004 and had lived in Auburn since 2007. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Winfield for more than fifty years and was retired from Continental Conveyor.
She is preceded in death by her husband of more than fifty years, Jimmie Lee Johnson; brothers Edgar R. Smith and William V. Smith Jr.; and sisters Annie Earl Raddin, Robbie Lee Knight, and Grace Card.
Johnnie is survived by a son, James Gregory Johnson (Dianne) of Big Canoe, Georgia.; a daughter, Mary Suzanne Johnson, of Auburn; four grandchildren, Shellie M. Branham (Mitch) of Elgin, South Carolina; Leanne Mauldin (Grant) of Cumming, Georgia; Jennifer F. Doll (Matt) of Tampa, Florida, and David G. Johnson (Catalina) of Boca Raton, Florida; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Tucker of Hueytown; and two brothers, Billy Ray Smith of Fayette and Doyle A. Smith of Buford, Georgia.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10 a.m. until noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home, a graveside service will immediately follow at Winfield City Cemetery. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Johnnie Lou Smith Johnson, age 93, of Auburn, who spent most of her life in Winfield, passed away Monday, October 21, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika following a brief illness. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Winfield, the daughter of Veldon Smith and Bertha Sandlin Smith. She was a resident of Winfield until 2004 and had lived in Auburn since 2007. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Winfield for more than fifty years and was retired from Continental Conveyor.
She is preceded in death by her husband of more than fifty years, Jimmie Lee Johnson; brothers Edgar R. Smith and William V. Smith Jr.; and sisters Annie Earl Raddin, Robbie Lee Knight, and Grace Card.
Johnnie is survived by a son, James Gregory Johnson (Dianne) of Big Canoe, Georgia.; a daughter, Mary Suzanne Johnson, of Auburn; four grandchildren, Shellie M. Branham (Mitch) of Elgin, South Carolina; Leanne Mauldin (Grant) of Cumming, Georgia; Jennifer F. Doll (Matt) of Tampa, Florida, and David G. Johnson (Catalina) of Boca Raton, Florida; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Tucker of Hueytown; and two brothers, Billy Ray Smith of Fayette and Doyle A. Smith of Buford, Georgia.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10 a.m. until noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home, a graveside service will immediately follow at Winfield City Cemetery. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Harold Henderson
Mr. Harold Henderson age 69 of Carbon Hill formerly of Winfield passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill. He was born on September 9, 1950 in Winfield, a son of Fraysier Henderson and Adell Perry Henderson. He has been a resident of Walker Rehabilitation in Carbon Hill for the last 35 years. He has always been a real “character”. He had a weak body but a very strong mind and could always tell you about the family happenings. He was an avid fan of Alabama Football and enjoyed visits on occasion from former Alabama Football Players. He loved his family and his extended family at Walker Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Clinton H. Henderson and his sister, Lenora H. Turner.
Harold is survived by his brothers, William C. Henderson of Winfield and Quentin Henderson of Brentwood, TN, his sisters, Ann H. Hubbert of Winfield, Sarah H. Harbin of Twin, Essie H. Price of Fayette, Gwen H. Kelly of Bull Valley, IL and Karen H. Hollingsworth and her husband, Tommy of Fayette and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harmony Grove Cemetery. Phillip Harkness and John Combs will be the officiating ministers. Nephews, Danny Hubbert, Paul Henderson, Bart Hollingsworth, Greg Harbin, Mike Turner and Tim Turner will serve as active Pallbearers. His second family at Walker Rehabilitation Center will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Harold Henderson age 69 of Carbon Hill formerly of Winfield passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill. He was born on September 9, 1950 in Winfield, a son of Fraysier Henderson and Adell Perry Henderson. He has been a resident of Walker Rehabilitation in Carbon Hill for the last 35 years. He has always been a real “character”. He had a weak body but a very strong mind and could always tell you about the family happenings. He was an avid fan of Alabama Football and enjoyed visits on occasion from former Alabama Football Players. He loved his family and his extended family at Walker Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Clinton H. Henderson and his sister, Lenora H. Turner.
Harold is survived by his brothers, William C. Henderson of Winfield and Quentin Henderson of Brentwood, TN, his sisters, Ann H. Hubbert of Winfield, Sarah H. Harbin of Twin, Essie H. Price of Fayette, Gwen H. Kelly of Bull Valley, IL and Karen H. Hollingsworth and her husband, Tommy of Fayette and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harmony Grove Cemetery. Phillip Harkness and John Combs will be the officiating ministers. Nephews, Danny Hubbert, Paul Henderson, Bart Hollingsworth, Greg Harbin, Mike Turner and Tim Turner will serve as active Pallbearers. His second family at Walker Rehabilitation Center will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
James Curtis May
Mr. James Curtis May age 96, of Winfield passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Curtis was born on January 28, 1923 in Fayette County, AL as son of Cly Felix May and Annie McDonald May. He was raised in Fayette County where he attended Wayside School. He worked on the family farm until joining the United States Navy in 1944. After his discharge from the Navy he made his home in Birmingham where he worked as a truck driver for Superior Trucking until his retirement in 1986. After his retirement he returned to his family farm in the Wayside Community where he was a member of the Wayside Church. While there he worked as a pulp wooder for some time and enjoyed working in his yard, farming, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Willie Mae Berryhill May, his grandson, Philip Rickey May, brothers, Clatus and Clinton May, sisters, Lucille Warren and Clara Lee Spears.
Curtis is survived by his son, James Rickey May and his wife, Melinda, his daughter, Lynda McAlpin all of Birmingham, grandchildren, Denise Greene and her husband, Tommy, Dana Reynolds and her husband, Mark and Jennifer Henderson and her husband, Heath, great-grandchildren, Brodie, Brinley and Katie Greene, Madyson and Luke Reynolds, Haley and Braden Henderson and his faithful pet, Fido Taco and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, October 14, 2019 at 12 Noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Siloam Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. James Curtis May age 96, of Winfield passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Curtis was born on January 28, 1923 in Fayette County, AL as son of Cly Felix May and Annie McDonald May. He was raised in Fayette County where he attended Wayside School. He worked on the family farm until joining the United States Navy in 1944. After his discharge from the Navy he made his home in Birmingham where he worked as a truck driver for Superior Trucking until his retirement in 1986. After his retirement he returned to his family farm in the Wayside Community where he was a member of the Wayside Church. While there he worked as a pulp wooder for some time and enjoyed working in his yard, farming, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Willie Mae Berryhill May, his grandson, Philip Rickey May, brothers, Clatus and Clinton May, sisters, Lucille Warren and Clara Lee Spears.
Curtis is survived by his son, James Rickey May and his wife, Melinda, his daughter, Lynda McAlpin all of Birmingham, grandchildren, Denise Greene and her husband, Tommy, Dana Reynolds and her husband, Mark and Jennifer Henderson and her husband, Heath, great-grandchildren, Brodie, Brinley and Katie Greene, Madyson and Luke Reynolds, Haley and Braden Henderson and his faithful pet, Fido Taco and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, October 14, 2019 at 12 Noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Siloam Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Joseph “Slim” Markham
Mr. Joseph Middleton Markham better known as “Slim” age 86 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence. Slim was born on November 27, 1932 in Lamar County, AL a son of Lewis Anderson Markham and Gertie Belle Dill Markham. He attended Mt. Olive school and was a resident of Brilliant most of his life. He owned and operated Gem Coal Company and was co-owner of Sun Up Coal Company. He retired as a truck driver for Nelson Brothers Trucking in Parrish and also, worked for several years as a security guard. He was member of Brilliant Church of God. He was a great story teller. He loved wood working, working in his yard and mechanic work. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randal Markham and his daughter-in-law, Donna Markham, sisters, Margie Gay and Genevieve Langley and his brothers, Leon, Alvis Elton, Lewis Delton Markham and an infant.
Slim is survived by his wife, Tommie Lou Westbrook Markham of Brilliant, daughters, Sarita Hosch and her husband, Rex of Winfield, Cindy Atanacio and her husband, Leo of Brilliant, Karen Black and her husband, Jeff of Nashville, TN and Regina Carter and her husband, Larry of Glenn Allen, son, Brett Markham of Haleyville, brother, Carroll Markham and his wife, Hazel of Brilliant, 11 Grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb and Fred Baccus will be the officiating ministers. Rex Hosch, Jeff Black, Michael Connell, Kenneth O’Mary, Grant Rainey and Justin Rainey will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until time of service at 3 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Joseph “Slim” Markham
Mr. Joseph Middleton Markham better known as “Slim” age 86 of Brilliant passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence. Slim was born on November 27, 1932 in Lamar County, AL a son of Lewis Anderson Markham and Gertie Belle Dill Markham. He attended Mt. Olive school and was a resident of Brilliant most of his life. He owned and operated Gem Coal Company and was co-owner of Sun Up Coal Company. He retired as a truck driver for Nelson Brothers Trucking in Parrish and also, worked for several years as a security guard. He was member of Brilliant Church of God. He was a great story teller. He loved wood working, working in his yard and mechanic work. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Randal Markham and his daughter-in-law, Donna Markham, sisters, Margie Gay and Genevieve Langley and his brothers, Leon, Alvis Elton, Lewis Delton Markham and an infant.
Slim is survived by his wife, Tommie Lou Westbrook Markham of Brilliant, daughters, Sarita Hosch and her husband, Rex of Winfield, Cindy Atanacio and her husband, Leo of Brilliant, Karen Black and her husband, Jeff of Nashville, TN and Regina Carter and her husband, Larry of Glenn Allen, son, Brett Markham of Haleyville, brother, Carroll Markham and his wife, Hazel of Brilliant, 11 Grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb and Fred Baccus will be the officiating ministers. Rex Hosch, Jeff Black, Michael Connell, Kenneth O’Mary, Grant Rainey and Justin Rainey will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until time of service at 3 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
John Earl Beasley
Mr. John Earl Beasley age 83 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence. John was born on May 7, 1936 in Winfield a son of John Belton Beasley and Emma Keeton Beasley. He was born and raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School in 1954. He also attended Auburn University. He studied construction and plumbing at junior college while he served in the United State Air Force. He later worked in a cabinet shop before starting his own home building company which he operated for 50 years. He was a member Popular Springs Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working on his farm as a cattle farmer and he was a sacred harp singer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Delores Jean Cobb Beasley, a brother, Joseph Beasley and sisters, Frances Beasley Lee and Myrtle Ann Beasley.
John is survived by his sons, Richard “Ricky” Beasley and his wife, Whitney of Winfield, David Beasley and his wife, Wendy of Fayette, Tommy Beasley and his wife, Beth of Alpharetta, Ga, his daughter, Bonnie Beasley Grindle and her husband, Jason of Wetumpka, brothers, David Hillman “Chug” Beasley of Winfield, Thomas Alvin “Bunk” Beasley and his wife, Linda of Winfield, Marlin Beasley and his wife, Juanita of Blountsville, sisters, Cora Sweatt of Athens, TN, Sara Beasley of Bessemer, Becky Briggs of Pensacola, FL, grandchildren, Isabelle Beasley, Zach and Brady Grindle and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 12 P.M. from the Concord Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. Bobby Howell will be the officiating minister. Greg, Justin, Ross, Doug, and Dewayne Beasley and Kirby Sweatt will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. until time of service at 12 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. John Earl Beasley age 83 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence. John was born on May 7, 1936 in Winfield a son of John Belton Beasley and Emma Keeton Beasley. He was born and raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School in 1954. He also attended Auburn University. He studied construction and plumbing at junior college while he served in the United State Air Force. He later worked in a cabinet shop before starting his own home building company which he operated for 50 years. He was a member Popular Springs Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working on his farm as a cattle farmer and he was a sacred harp singer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Delores Jean Cobb Beasley, a brother, Joseph Beasley and sisters, Frances Beasley Lee and Myrtle Ann Beasley.
John is survived by his sons, Richard “Ricky” Beasley and his wife, Whitney of Winfield, David Beasley and his wife, Wendy of Fayette, Tommy Beasley and his wife, Beth of Alpharetta, Ga, his daughter, Bonnie Beasley Grindle and her husband, Jason of Wetumpka, brothers, David Hillman “Chug” Beasley of Winfield, Thomas Alvin “Bunk” Beasley and his wife, Linda of Winfield, Marlin Beasley and his wife, Juanita of Blountsville, sisters, Cora Sweatt of Athens, TN, Sara Beasley of Bessemer, Becky Briggs of Pensacola, FL, grandchildren, Isabelle Beasley, Zach and Brady Grindle and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 12 P.M. from the Concord Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. Bobby Howell will be the officiating minister. Greg, Justin, Ross, Doug, and Dewayne Beasley and Kirby Sweatt will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. until time of service at 12 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Joe Maurice Langley
Mr. Joe Maurice Langley age 94 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. Joe was born on September 25, 1925 in Winfield a son of Franklin Jefferson Langley and Betty Hollis Langley. He was raised in Marion County where he lived most of his life. He attended both Mt. Olive and Sugar Bend schools and graduated from the Institute of Diesel Technology in Chicago, IL. He worked as a self-employed heavy equipment operator and was previously employed in strip mining. He was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church and the American Legion. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on board the U.S.S. Wyoming during WWII. He was the best left-handed rifle shot in Marion County. He enjoyed prospecting, playing his guitar and singing, and listening to music, but most of all, he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Icie Genevieve Markham Langley, his brothers, Horace and William Andrew Langley, an infant sister and a granddaughter, Megan Langley Pike.
Joe is survived by his sons, Bob Langley and his wife Doris of Hamilton, Tommy Langley and his wife, Lisa of Pea Ridge and Tony Langley of Twin, daughter, Diane Black of Winfield and Annette Gibson of Tuscaloosa, brothers, Charles Langley of Gu-Win and Arnold Langley of Twin, sisters, Vera Merritt of Winfield, Tracy Cook of Huntsville, Judy Hubbert of Winfield, and Linda Trull of Winfield, ten grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win with military honors being presented at the graveside. Bob Langley to officiate and Sarah Black to accompany. Jeremy Franks, Jarod Franks, Anthony Langley, Clifton Gibson, Avery Elliott and Lane Franks will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. until time of service at 3 P.M. on Sunday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Joe Maurice Langley age 94 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. Joe was born on September 25, 1925 in Winfield a son of Franklin Jefferson Langley and Betty Hollis Langley. He was raised in Marion County where he lived most of his life. He attended both Mt. Olive and Sugar Bend schools and graduated from the Institute of Diesel Technology in Chicago, IL. He worked as a self-employed heavy equipment operator and was previously employed in strip mining. He was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church and the American Legion. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on board the U.S.S. Wyoming during WWII. He was the best left-handed rifle shot in Marion County. He enjoyed prospecting, playing his guitar and singing, and listening to music, but most of all, he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Icie Genevieve Markham Langley, his brothers, Horace and William Andrew Langley, an infant sister and a granddaughter, Megan Langley Pike.
Joe is survived by his sons, Bob Langley and his wife Doris of Hamilton, Tommy Langley and his wife, Lisa of Pea Ridge and Tony Langley of Twin, daughter, Diane Black of Winfield and Annette Gibson of Tuscaloosa, brothers, Charles Langley of Gu-Win and Arnold Langley of Twin, sisters, Vera Merritt of Winfield, Tracy Cook of Huntsville, Judy Hubbert of Winfield, and Linda Trull of Winfield, ten grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win with military honors being presented at the graveside. Bob Langley to officiate and Sarah Black to accompany. Jeremy Franks, Jarod Franks, Anthony Langley, Clifton Gibson, Avery Elliott and Lane Franks will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. until time of service at 3 P.M. on Sunday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Donna Marie Dykes
Ms. Donna Marie Dykes age 62 of Winfield passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Haleyville Health Care Center in Haleyville. Donna was born on May 12, 1957 in Marion County, AL a daughter of O’Neal Dykes and Edith Muriel Kennedy Dykes. She attended school at Marion County High School in Guin, AL. She lived in Texas in her younger years and worked as a nurse’s assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Eugene “Gene” Horton, sisters, Rhonda June Dykes, Lisa Ikens, aunt, Thelma Brock and cousin, Kathy Odell.
Donna is survived by her sister, Cynthia Sandlin Beck of Winfield, nieces, Shanna Paris, Shawna Freeman, Tina Estrada and Candace Stanley, and nephew, Nicholas Ikens.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Ms. Donna Marie Dykes age 62 of Winfield passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Haleyville Health Care Center in Haleyville. Donna was born on May 12, 1957 in Marion County, AL a daughter of O’Neal Dykes and Edith Muriel Kennedy Dykes. She attended school at Marion County High School in Guin, AL. She lived in Texas in her younger years and worked as a nurse’s assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Eugene “Gene” Horton, sisters, Rhonda June Dykes, Lisa Ikens, aunt, Thelma Brock and cousin, Kathy Odell.
Donna is survived by her sister, Cynthia Sandlin Beck of Winfield, nieces, Shanna Paris, Shawna Freeman, Tina Estrada and Candace Stanley, and nephew, Nicholas Ikens.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Jimmy Dale Taylor
Mr. Jimmy Dale Taylor age 69 of Winfield passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Jimmy was born on May 11, 1950 in Winfield a son of Ardell Taylor and Mary Francis White Taylor. He was born and raised in Winfield where he attended school. He is a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he served three tours often performing the difficult duty of a Tunnel Rat. After his discharge from active service he joined the Army National where he served for over forty years. He worked as a carpenter and an electrician at every trailer plant in the local area over the years and was also a good mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carolyn Taylor, brother, William Allen Taylor, sister, Paulette Heathcock, Niece, Marylon Warnock, grandson, Nicholas Taylor and niece, Samantha Dee Harris
Jimmy is survived by his, daughters, Elizabeth Wright and her husband, Henry of Moscow, TN, Susan Howell and her husband, David of Winfield, Becky Vickery and her husband, Jeff of Winfield and Arlene Taylor of Hamilton, sons, Bobby Dale Taylor of Prattville and Jason Taylor of Oakmon, AL, sisters, Mary Catherine Warnock of Beaverton and Alline Harris and her husband, Tony of Winfield, grandchildren, Kimberly Howard and her husband, Tyler, Timothy Deumont Howard, Jessica Taylor, Melissa Skelton, Haley Vickery, Marlee Taylor and Kaitlin Griffin and her husband, Bradon, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside Services are planned for Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. from Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Ivan Dobbs will be the officiating minster. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 P.M. till 1 P.M. from Miles Funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Jimmy Dale Taylor age 69 of Winfield passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Jimmy was born on May 11, 1950 in Winfield a son of Ardell Taylor and Mary Francis White Taylor. He was born and raised in Winfield where he attended school. He is a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he served three tours often performing the difficult duty of a Tunnel Rat. After his discharge from active service he joined the Army National where he served for over forty years. He worked as a carpenter and an electrician at every trailer plant in the local area over the years and was also a good mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carolyn Taylor, brother, William Allen Taylor, sister, Paulette Heathcock, Niece, Marylon Warnock, grandson, Nicholas Taylor and niece, Samantha Dee Harris
Jimmy is survived by his, daughters, Elizabeth Wright and her husband, Henry of Moscow, TN, Susan Howell and her husband, David of Winfield, Becky Vickery and her husband, Jeff of Winfield and Arlene Taylor of Hamilton, sons, Bobby Dale Taylor of Prattville and Jason Taylor of Oakmon, AL, sisters, Mary Catherine Warnock of Beaverton and Alline Harris and her husband, Tony of Winfield, grandchildren, Kimberly Howard and her husband, Tyler, Timothy Deumont Howard, Jessica Taylor, Melissa Skelton, Haley Vickery, Marlee Taylor and Kaitlin Griffin and her husband, Bradon, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside Services are planned for Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. from Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Ivan Dobbs will be the officiating minster. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 P.M. till 1 P.M. from Miles Funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Steven James King
Steven James King, age 19, of Vernon, AL passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be held at Vernon Church of Christ at 5:00pm with burial to follow in Wofford Cemetery. The date of the funeral service is pending and will be announced at a later time. Mr. Lonnie Ingram and Mr. Derek Porter to officiate. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral service from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, that family has requested donations be made to the Winfield Touchdown Club(Steven King Memorials) at Citizens Bank, P.O. Box 550, Winfield, AL 35594.
Pallbearers: Drew Blackburn, Jamiel Hisbon, Jackson Elkins, Hayden Motes, Brenton Weeks, and John Ross Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Winfield City High School Football and Coaches and Class of 2018
Steven was born on March 30, 2000 in Winfield, AL to the late Timothy Aaron King and Sunshine Marie Benefield. He was a 2018 graduate of Winfield City High School and had attended Bevil State Community College. Steven played football at Winfield City Schools and worked for Robert Hendrix Tile. He was an avid hunter, loved riding bulls, spending time outdoors, fishing, horses, and doing mechanic work. Steven also loved spending time with his Papa. He was very family oriented. Steven was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ.
Survived By:
Mother: Sunshine (Ricky) McGee, Vernon, AL
Sister: Heaven (Mark) Edington, Vernon, AL
Girlfriend: Karrli McNeil, Detroit, AL
Grandparents: Steve and Teresa Benefield, Vernon, AL
James "Butch" and Wanda King, Sulligent, AL
Nephew: Jaxon Edington, Vernon, AL
Hosts of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and other Relatives and Friends
Preceded In Death By:
Father: Timothy Aaron King
Uncle: Shane Benefield
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net
Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent directing
This announcement through the courtesy of Miles Funeral Home
Steven James King, age 19, of Vernon, AL passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be held at Vernon Church of Christ at 5:00pm with burial to follow in Wofford Cemetery. The date of the funeral service is pending and will be announced at a later time. Mr. Lonnie Ingram and Mr. Derek Porter to officiate. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the funeral service from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, that family has requested donations be made to the Winfield Touchdown Club(Steven King Memorials) at Citizens Bank, P.O. Box 550, Winfield, AL 35594.
Pallbearers: Drew Blackburn, Jamiel Hisbon, Jackson Elkins, Hayden Motes, Brenton Weeks, and John Ross Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Winfield City High School Football and Coaches and Class of 2018
Steven was born on March 30, 2000 in Winfield, AL to the late Timothy Aaron King and Sunshine Marie Benefield. He was a 2018 graduate of Winfield City High School and had attended Bevil State Community College. Steven played football at Winfield City Schools and worked for Robert Hendrix Tile. He was an avid hunter, loved riding bulls, spending time outdoors, fishing, horses, and doing mechanic work. Steven also loved spending time with his Papa. He was very family oriented. Steven was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ.
Survived By:
Mother: Sunshine (Ricky) McGee, Vernon, AL
Sister: Heaven (Mark) Edington, Vernon, AL
Girlfriend: Karrli McNeil, Detroit, AL
Grandparents: Steve and Teresa Benefield, Vernon, AL
James "Butch" and Wanda King, Sulligent, AL
Nephew: Jaxon Edington, Vernon, AL
Hosts of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and other Relatives and Friends
Preceded In Death By:
Father: Timothy Aaron King
Uncle: Shane Benefield
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net
Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent directing
This announcement through the courtesy of Miles Funeral Home
John David “J.D.” Foster, Sr.
Mr. John David “J.D.” Foster, Sr. 75 of Fayette passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at the DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa. J.D. was born on September 23, 1944 in North Carolina a son of Riley Houston Foster and Ermmadell Dobbs Foster. He lived many places as young boy and graduated from Winfield City High School. J.D worked for many years at Chicago Bridge and Iron in Texas and also spent many years as a truck driver. His heart was huge, he never met a stranger and he was friends with everyone. J.D. had a gift of gab and storytelling was his specialty. He told his stories to everyone, sometimes more than once. J.D. was one of the best persons you would ever meet. He enjoyed fishing and Auburn Football. He loved his family, kids and grandchildren dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
J.D. is survived by his wife, Brenda Joan Kivette Foster of Winfield, son, John David Foster, Jr. of Winfield, daughter, Rene Roberts and her husband, Bobby of Cypress, TX, sister, Juanita Foster of Winfield, brother, Earnest Foster of Glenn Allen, grandchildren, Dylan Foster and his wife, Shanda, Megan Moore and her husband, Monroe, Logan Junkin and his wife, Heather, Graham Junkin, Savannah Foster, Beth Foster and Josh Bobo, Great-grandchildren, James Foster, Isaac Taylor and Ella Moore and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The Family following J.D.’s wishes have chosen cremation for his final disposition and no formal services will be held. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. John David “J.D.” Foster, Sr. 75 of Fayette passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at the DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa. J.D. was born on September 23, 1944 in North Carolina a son of Riley Houston Foster and Ermmadell Dobbs Foster. He lived many places as young boy and graduated from Winfield City High School. J.D worked for many years at Chicago Bridge and Iron in Texas and also spent many years as a truck driver. His heart was huge, he never met a stranger and he was friends with everyone. J.D. had a gift of gab and storytelling was his specialty. He told his stories to everyone, sometimes more than once. J.D. was one of the best persons you would ever meet. He enjoyed fishing and Auburn Football. He loved his family, kids and grandchildren dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
J.D. is survived by his wife, Brenda Joan Kivette Foster of Winfield, son, John David Foster, Jr. of Winfield, daughter, Rene Roberts and her husband, Bobby of Cypress, TX, sister, Juanita Foster of Winfield, brother, Earnest Foster of Glenn Allen, grandchildren, Dylan Foster and his wife, Shanda, Megan Moore and her husband, Monroe, Logan Junkin and his wife, Heather, Graham Junkin, Savannah Foster, Beth Foster and Josh Bobo, Great-grandchildren, James Foster, Isaac Taylor and Ella Moore and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The Family following J.D.’s wishes have chosen cremation for his final disposition and no formal services will be held. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Lorene Pugh Haney
Mrs. Lorene Pugh Haney age 85 of Guin in the Pea Ridge Community passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Lorene was born on April 9, 1934 a daughter of Elic F. Pugh and Alice White Pugh. She was born in Marion County where she was a resident of the Pea Ridge Community for most of her life. She attended Marion County Schools in Guin. She retired from Munsingwear in Guin with Twenty-seven years of service. She was a member of Free Water Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Curtis “Ed” Haney, son, Doug Haney, brothers, Hollis, Artist and Richard Pugh, sisters, Hazel Gann, Eunice Burleson, Louise Thomas and Earlene Warren. She is survived by her brother, Earnest Pugh of Guin and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Dewayne Hammondtree will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. till time of service at 3 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Lorene Pugh Haney age 85 of Guin in the Pea Ridge Community passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Lorene was born on April 9, 1934 a daughter of Elic F. Pugh and Alice White Pugh. She was born in Marion County where she was a resident of the Pea Ridge Community for most of her life. She attended Marion County Schools in Guin. She retired from Munsingwear in Guin with Twenty-seven years of service. She was a member of Free Water Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Curtis “Ed” Haney, son, Doug Haney, brothers, Hollis, Artist and Richard Pugh, sisters, Hazel Gann, Eunice Burleson, Louise Thomas and Earlene Warren. She is survived by her brother, Earnest Pugh of Guin and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Dewayne Hammondtree will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. till time of service at 3 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Marie Lynn Anderson Smith
Mrs. Marie Lynn Anderson Smith age 48 of Winfield passed away Friday at her residence. Marie was born on April 30, 1971 in Longview, TX a daughter of Curtis Anderson and Diane Pascucci Broeckel. She grew up in Illinois where she attended Elgin High School. She graduated from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton earning her L.P.N. in nursing. She enjoyed showing Arabian horses while living in Texas and reading her Bible. She loved her family, dogs and animals of all kinds.
Marie is survived by her father, Curtis Anderson and his wife, Jan of Stephenville, TX, her mother, Diane Broeckel and her husband, Bob of Winfield, her son, Jacob West and his wife, Kayla of Hamilton and grandchildren, Aaliyah, Timothy and Riley West of Hamilton and her husband, Derrick Smith of Winfield.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Jerry Norris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Marie Lynn Anderson Smith age 48 of Winfield passed away Friday at her residence. Marie was born on April 30, 1971 in Longview, TX a daughter of Curtis Anderson and Diane Pascucci Broeckel. She grew up in Illinois where she attended Elgin High School. She graduated from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton earning her L.P.N. in nursing. She enjoyed showing Arabian horses while living in Texas and reading her Bible. She loved her family, dogs and animals of all kinds.
Marie is survived by her father, Curtis Anderson and his wife, Jan of Stephenville, TX, her mother, Diane Broeckel and her husband, Bob of Winfield, her son, Jacob West and his wife, Kayla of Hamilton and grandchildren, Aaliyah, Timothy and Riley West of Hamilton and her husband, Derrick Smith of Winfield.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Jerry Norris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Dr. Louis Jackson Montgomery
Dr. Louis Jackson Montgomery, age 88, of Pecos, TX, formerly of Fayette, AL passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in McKinney, TX, surrounded by family. Louis, better known as LJ or Monty, was born to Thomas and Catherine Perkins Montgomery on October 11, 1930. He was born and raised in Winfield, AL. He attended Southwestern Christian College, earning a Master’s Degree in Theology, and later earning his Doctorate. While attending Southwestern, he met his bride of 63 years, Elnora Nixon and made their home in Pecos, where they reared 8 children.
Louis was Senior Pastor and President of the Spiritual Science Community Church of Christ. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved learning and teaching and enjoyed long talks and discussions on just about everything!
He is preceded in death by his parents, younger brothers Isaac, Flossie, Albert, Huey and Joseph. He was also preceded in death by his beautiful bride, granddaughters Katrina Michelle Bell and Teresa Nicole Montgomery.
Louis is survived by his sisters, Mary Starks (Jimmy) and Martha Johnson (Melvin), sister-in-law Minnie Montgomery and Katie Nixon, and brother, Joe Neal (Kathy). He is also survived by his children, Tina Montgomery (Greg), David (Peggy), Victor (Leah), James (Lorena), John (Rhonda), Anita Montgomery-Bell, Lisa Johnson (Billy) and Felicia Cleburn (Michael).
His legacy also includes grandchildren, David II, Christopher, Anthony, Adam Williams, Ryan Williams, Justin, Erica, James II, Jasmine, Christina Bell, Michael Williams, Billy Johnson III, Louis Jackson Montgomery-Johnson, Lashawna Johnson and 15 great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is also survived by long-time friend and right hand man, Raymond Tillis.
Services will be held at: Miles Funeral Home, 851 AL-253, Winfield AL 35594, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:00 am. Viewing begins at 10:00 am.
Interment: Mayfield Church of Christ Cemetery, Fayette, AL 35594
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Dr. Louis Jackson Montgomery, age 88, of Pecos, TX, formerly of Fayette, AL passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in McKinney, TX, surrounded by family. Louis, better known as LJ or Monty, was born to Thomas and Catherine Perkins Montgomery on October 11, 1930. He was born and raised in Winfield, AL. He attended Southwestern Christian College, earning a Master’s Degree in Theology, and later earning his Doctorate. While attending Southwestern, he met his bride of 63 years, Elnora Nixon and made their home in Pecos, where they reared 8 children.
Louis was Senior Pastor and President of the Spiritual Science Community Church of Christ. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved learning and teaching and enjoyed long talks and discussions on just about everything!
He is preceded in death by his parents, younger brothers Isaac, Flossie, Albert, Huey and Joseph. He was also preceded in death by his beautiful bride, granddaughters Katrina Michelle Bell and Teresa Nicole Montgomery.
Louis is survived by his sisters, Mary Starks (Jimmy) and Martha Johnson (Melvin), sister-in-law Minnie Montgomery and Katie Nixon, and brother, Joe Neal (Kathy). He is also survived by his children, Tina Montgomery (Greg), David (Peggy), Victor (Leah), James (Lorena), John (Rhonda), Anita Montgomery-Bell, Lisa Johnson (Billy) and Felicia Cleburn (Michael).
His legacy also includes grandchildren, David II, Christopher, Anthony, Adam Williams, Ryan Williams, Justin, Erica, James II, Jasmine, Christina Bell, Michael Williams, Billy Johnson III, Louis Jackson Montgomery-Johnson, Lashawna Johnson and 15 great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is also survived by long-time friend and right hand man, Raymond Tillis.
Services will be held at: Miles Funeral Home, 851 AL-253, Winfield AL 35594, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:00 am. Viewing begins at 10:00 am.
Interment: Mayfield Church of Christ Cemetery, Fayette, AL 35594
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Patricia Lea "Pat" Manasco
Mrs. Patricia Lea Hoffman Manasco better known as Pat age 69 of Guin passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Pat was born on October 25, 1949 in Oregon, IL a daughter of Leo Hoffman, Sr. and Mary Good Hoffman. She was raised in Oregon where she lived most of her life before moving to Winfield in 2010. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1967. She worked for over 20 years as a cook and hostess for Black Hawk Presbyterian. She was a member of Winfield City Family Church where she enjoyed spending time with her church family and helping with activities. She was a good mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family who affectionately refer to her as “the pretty one”. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, John Gilroy.
Pat is survived by her husband, Donald “Don” Manasco of Guin, son, Todd Manasco and his wife, Debbie of Guin, daughter, Kimberley Hoffman of Phoenix, AZ, step-sons, Edward Dewayne Manasco of TX, Kenny Manasco of OK, brother, Leo Hoffman, Jr and his wife, Debi of TN, sisters, Christine Gliroy of Byron, IL and Debbie Russell and her husband, Jerry of Oregon, IL, grandchildren, Garrett Hoffman, of MS, Seth Manasco and his wife Laura of Guin, Caleb Manasco of Guin and Jordan Perry of Guin and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the Graveside at West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win with burial following. Miles Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Patricia Lea Hoffman Manasco better known as Pat age 69 of Guin passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Pat was born on October 25, 1949 in Oregon, IL a daughter of Leo Hoffman, Sr. and Mary Good Hoffman. She was raised in Oregon where she lived most of her life before moving to Winfield in 2010. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1967. She worked for over 20 years as a cook and hostess for Black Hawk Presbyterian. She was a member of Winfield City Family Church where she enjoyed spending time with her church family and helping with activities. She was a good mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family who affectionately refer to her as “the pretty one”. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, John Gilroy.
Pat is survived by her husband, Donald “Don” Manasco of Guin, son, Todd Manasco and his wife, Debbie of Guin, daughter, Kimberley Hoffman of Phoenix, AZ, step-sons, Edward Dewayne Manasco of TX, Kenny Manasco of OK, brother, Leo Hoffman, Jr and his wife, Debi of TN, sisters, Christine Gliroy of Byron, IL and Debbie Russell and her husband, Jerry of Oregon, IL, grandchildren, Garrett Hoffman, of MS, Seth Manasco and his wife Laura of Guin, Caleb Manasco of Guin and Jordan Perry of Guin and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the Graveside at West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win with burial following. Miles Funeral Home directing.
Tony P. Perry
Mr. Tony P. Perry age 65 of Winfield passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his residence. Tony was born on November 4, 1953 in Winfield, AL a son of Preston Howard Perry and Jewel Mayfield Perry. He grew up in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School and earned his associate degree from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton. He has been employed by NTN Bower in Hamilton since 1975. He served as President of United Auto Workers Local #1990. He was member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. He loved Alabama Football. He was a good man, father and brother and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother, James Scott Perry and infant sisters, Deloris Jan Perry and Rita Faye Perry.
Tony is survived by his sons, Ryan Howard Perry of Winfield and Anthony Scott Perry of Haleyville, daughter, Amy Grevins of Sheffield, sister, Doris Hardy and her husband, Ted of Fayette, grandchildren, Madelyn Weeks, Bailey Grevins and Destiny Perry and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday July 7, 2019 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Harmony Grove Cemetery. C.W. Box will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be 1 P.M. until time of service at 2 P.M. on Sunday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Benny Gerald Parrish
Benny Gerald Parrish age 83 of Pike Road, AL near Montgomery, formerly of Winfield passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence. Benny was born on March 1, 1936 in Marshall County, AL one of nine children born to George Wesley Parrish and Pinkie Beatrice Cahill Parrish. Benny grew up in Albertville and graduated from Etowah High School. He attended and played football at Hinds Community College where they won a Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA and also at Texarkana Junior college where he was an All-American. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed at Norfolk, VA where he played two seasons on the Naval Football Team. After serving in the Navy he attended the University of Alabama and played for Coach Paul Bryant on his inaugural team in 1958. He married the love of his life, Barbara Pate Parrish on December 31, 1958. He lived in Winfield for over 20 years where he was definitely an entrepreneur, he operated his own café, worked at the Pate Coal Co., Pate Chevrolet, Pepsi Cola, Sears and Roebuck, operated Benny Parrish Mobile Homes, all before settling as a tire broker, operating Benny Parrish Tire Company until his retirement. He moved to Guntersville in 1987 where he lived for 16 years before moving to Pike Road. He was a member of Landmark Church of Christ, the American Legion, Tide Pride and his local Hardee’s Coffee Club. He enjoyed camping and pheasant hunting which he did with a group of friends on a trip annually for 27 years. He loved football especially, Alabama football. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, J.W. Parrish, James Parrish and Billy Bob Parrish and sisters, Omegan Parrish, Nina Flo Killian, April Teague, Coleene Brown and Judy Kilgore.
Benny is survived by his son, Benny “Benjie” Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Keela of Winfield, daughters, Sherri Parrish of Birmingham, Melody White and her husband, Joe of Montgomery and Heather Parrish of Montgomery, brother-in-law, Boyd Pate of Winfield, grandchildren, Lindsay Rasberry Plunkett, Kandace Rasberry, Mallory Parrish Wynn, Morgan Parrish, Ben Parrish, Nicole White, Aron White, Alayna White, Daniel White, Kyran White, six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, July 1, 2019 at 1 P.M. from Landmark Church of Christ in Montgomery with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Buddy Bell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. on Monday. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the R.S.V.P., the Shed or the General Mission programs of Landmark Church of Christ at www.landmarkchurch.net or 1800 Halcyon Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Benny Gerald Parrish age 83 of Pike Road, AL near Montgomery, formerly of Winfield passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence. Benny was born on March 1, 1936 in Marshall County, AL one of nine children born to George Wesley Parrish and Pinkie Beatrice Cahill Parrish. Benny grew up in Albertville and graduated from Etowah High School. He attended and played football at Hinds Community College where they won a Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA and also at Texarkana Junior college where he was an All-American. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed at Norfolk, VA where he played two seasons on the Naval Football Team. After serving in the Navy he attended the University of Alabama and played for Coach Paul Bryant on his inaugural team in 1958. He married the love of his life, Barbara Pate Parrish on December 31, 1958. He lived in Winfield for over 20 years where he was definitely an entrepreneur, he operated his own café, worked at the Pate Coal Co., Pate Chevrolet, Pepsi Cola, Sears and Roebuck, operated Benny Parrish Mobile Homes, all before settling as a tire broker, operating Benny Parrish Tire Company until his retirement. He moved to Guntersville in 1987 where he lived for 16 years before moving to Pike Road. He was a member of Landmark Church of Christ, the American Legion, Tide Pride and his local Hardee’s Coffee Club. He enjoyed camping and pheasant hunting which he did with a group of friends on a trip annually for 27 years. He loved football especially, Alabama football. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, J.W. Parrish, James Parrish and Billy Bob Parrish and sisters, Omegan Parrish, Nina Flo Killian, April Teague, Coleene Brown and Judy Kilgore.
Benny is survived by his son, Benny “Benjie” Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Keela of Winfield, daughters, Sherri Parrish of Birmingham, Melody White and her husband, Joe of Montgomery and Heather Parrish of Montgomery, brother-in-law, Boyd Pate of Winfield, grandchildren, Lindsay Rasberry Plunkett, Kandace Rasberry, Mallory Parrish Wynn, Morgan Parrish, Ben Parrish, Nicole White, Aron White, Alayna White, Daniel White, Kyran White, six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, July 1, 2019 at 1 P.M. from Landmark Church of Christ in Montgomery with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Buddy Bell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. on Monday. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the R.S.V.P., the Shed or the General Mission programs of Landmark Church of Christ at www.landmarkchurch.net or 1800 Halcyon Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mary B. Saylor
Mary B. Saylor age 89 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday morning June 26, 2019 at the Fayette Long Term Care in Fayette. Mary was born on February 11, 1930 in Alva, KY a daughter of Harry Stewart and Ida Conner Stewart. She was raised in the Alva area and graduated from Blackstar High School. She retired from Walmart as a department manager with many years of service. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She enjoyed sewing and loved her family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Warren Saylor and a granddaughter, Jessica Rae Taylor.
Mary is survived by her sons, Larry Saylor and his wife, Crystal, Harry Saylor and his wife, Sandra both of Winfield and Ray Saylor and his wife, Theresa of Palmyra, IN sisters, Joy Kate Condemi of Dayton, OH and Shirley Cargill of Princeton, IN, grandchildren, Jeremy Saylor and his wife, Meg of Helena, Justin Saylor of Tuscaloosa, Gracie Saylor of Helena, David Saylor and his wife, Ashley of Cullman, Christopher Saylor and his wife, Hannah of Helena, Josh Saylor and his wife, Michelle of Palmyra, IN, Nicholas Saylor and his wife, Christine of Pekin, IN and Brandon Saylor and his wife, Hannah of Corydon, IN, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Faith Fellowship Church in Winfield. Funeral services will follow at St. John’s Pentecostal Church in Georgetown, IN on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 4 P.M. with burial following in the adjoining church cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mary B. Saylor age 89 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday morning June 26, 2019 at the Fayette Long Term Care in Fayette. Mary was born on February 11, 1930 in Alva, KY a daughter of Harry Stewart and Ida Conner Stewart. She was raised in the Alva area and graduated from Blackstar High School. She retired from Walmart as a department manager with many years of service. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She enjoyed sewing and loved her family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Warren Saylor and a granddaughter, Jessica Rae Taylor.
Mary is survived by her sons, Larry Saylor and his wife, Crystal, Harry Saylor and his wife, Sandra both of Winfield and Ray Saylor and his wife, Theresa of Palmyra, IN sisters, Joy Kate Condemi of Dayton, OH and Shirley Cargill of Princeton, IN, grandchildren, Jeremy Saylor and his wife, Meg of Helena, Justin Saylor of Tuscaloosa, Gracie Saylor of Helena, David Saylor and his wife, Ashley of Cullman, Christopher Saylor and his wife, Hannah of Helena, Josh Saylor and his wife, Michelle of Palmyra, IN, Nicholas Saylor and his wife, Christine of Pekin, IN and Brandon Saylor and his wife, Hannah of Corydon, IN, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Faith Fellowship Church in Winfield. Funeral services will follow at St. John’s Pentecostal Church in Georgetown, IN on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 4 P.M. with burial following in the adjoining church cemetery. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Charles Ray Dodd
Charles Ray Dodd age 69 of the Corona community in Oakman formerly of Glen Allen passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Brookwood Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Charles was born on June 28, 1949 in Fayette County, AL. He attended Hubbertville High School and was member of the Church of Christ. He worked for several years at Arvin Industries in Fayette. He enjoyed dancing, listening to music and Alabama Football. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Aaron Tucker and William Dodd.
Charles is survived by his son, Charles Christopher “Chris” Dodd of Maryville, TN, his sister, Beatrice Hantzis of Downers Grove, IL, his brother, Terry Wayne Dodd, granddaughters, Aubrey Madison Dodd and Peyton Marie Dodd and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in White’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. till time of service at 12 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Ashley Marie Gaddy Tucker
Ashley Marie Gaddy Tucker age 34 of Eldridge passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Ashley was born on May 18, 1985 in Tuscaloosa a daughter of James Rodney Gaddy and Carla White Gaddy. She grew up in Fayette and graduated from Fayette County High School. She was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. She Enjoyed working with crafts and she loved her husband and children. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary and Carl White and J.A. and Alice Gaddy.
Ashley is survived by her husband, Jerry Tucker of Eldridge, sons, Kaden Couch of Berry and Wyatt Hargett of Fayette, daughter, Acelynn Hargett of Fayette, brother, Jeffrey Michael Gaddy of Florence, parents, James Rodney Gaddy and Carla White Gaddy of Fayette, sisters, Heather Parks of Fayette and Amanda Covin of Starkville, MS and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home internment will follow in Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church Cemetery. Jerry Key will be the officiating minister. The family will receive friends from 6 P.M. till time of service at 7 P.M. on Thursday. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Epilepsy Foundation in Ashley’s honor https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/your-gift-matters. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Ashley Marie Gaddy Tucker age 34 of Eldridge passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Ashley was born on May 18, 1985 in Tuscaloosa a daughter of James Rodney Gaddy and Carla White Gaddy. She grew up in Fayette and graduated from Fayette County High School. She was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. She Enjoyed working with crafts and she loved her husband and children. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary and Carl White and J.A. and Alice Gaddy.
Ashley is survived by her husband, Jerry Tucker of Eldridge, sons, Kaden Couch of Berry and Wyatt Hargett of Fayette, daughter, Acelynn Hargett of Fayette, brother, Jeffrey Michael Gaddy of Florence, parents, James Rodney Gaddy and Carla White Gaddy of Fayette, sisters, Heather Parks of Fayette and Amanda Covin of Starkville, MS and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home internment will follow in Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church Cemetery. Jerry Key will be the officiating minister. The family will receive friends from 6 P.M. till time of service at 7 P.M. on Thursday. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Epilepsy Foundation in Ashley’s honor https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/your-gift-matters. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Rosie Lee Dozier
Mrs. Rosie Lee Dozier age 90 of the Tidwell’s Chapel community in Eldridge passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Rosie was born on June 17, 2019 a daughter of Jim Lynch and Ola Tidwell Lynch. She attended school at Hubbertville and lived her whole life in the Tidwell’s Chapel Community. She worked in local garment plants for a short period but was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Tidwell’s Chapel Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Simon Tucker and Harold Dozier, sister, Audrey Lann, Melia Ann “Mickey” Marcum and Willa Mae Lynn.
Rosie is Survived by her nephews, Jesse Marcum and Billy Joe Lynn both of Eldridge and a host of Cousins and other relatives
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Bobby Dodd will be the officiating Minister. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. to till time of service at 11 A.M. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Dozier age 90 of the Tidwell’s Chapel community in Eldridge passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Rosie was born on June 17, 2019 a daughter of Jim Lynch and Ola Tidwell Lynch. She attended school at Hubbertville and lived her whole life in the Tidwell’s Chapel Community. She worked in local garment plants for a short period but was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Tidwell’s Chapel Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Simon Tucker and Harold Dozier, sister, Audrey Lann, Melia Ann “Mickey” Marcum and Willa Mae Lynn.
Rosie is Survived by her nephews, Jesse Marcum and Billy Joe Lynn both of Eldridge and a host of Cousins and other relatives
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Bobby Dodd will be the officiating Minister. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. to till time of service at 11 A.M. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Samuel Gordon South
Mr. Samuel Gordon South age 70 of Detroit, AL passed away Friday at his residence. Sam was born in Winfield on September 22, 1948 a son of William Herbert South and Annie Carrie Linley South. He attended school in Cherry Valley and graduated from Harrisburg High School in AR. He was employed by Delmonte foods as a Maintenance Mechanic with 36 years of service. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting and fishing. He loved working with kids and driving his team horses and mules. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Joe South and a granddaughter, Collette South.
Sam was survived by his wife, Donna Batt South of Detroit, son, Sam South and his wife, Jessica of Rochelle, IL, daughter, Erika Triplett and her husband, Drapus of Jasper, step-sons, Donald Hawkins of Haleyville and Robert Hawkins and his wife, Brandy of Jonesboro, AR, brothers, Harold South and his wife, Alma and Benny South and his wife Mattie both of Detroit, sisters, Lela Lepond of Little Rock, AR, Lavern South of Brilliant and Annette Harris of Atmore, grandchildren, Tim South and his wife, Megan, Kevin South and his wife Courtney, great-grandchildren, Oaklyn, Laiklyn, Trent and Kami South all of Rochelle, IL and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral Services are planned for Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Center Cemetery. Robert Dubielak will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Donald Hawkins, Justin Hollis, Anthony Loboy, Terry Lockhart, Tim Lockhart and Russell Dunkin will serve as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Joe Earl Montgomery
Mr. Joe Earl Montgomery age 49 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at his residence. Joe was born on August 31, 1968 in Indianapolis a son of Joseph Dwight Montgomery and Jewel Banks Wallace. He worked as a stock clerk for Kroger and attended Kinsley Terrace Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Marvin Montgomery.
Joe is survived by his mother, Jewel Banks Wallace, his brother Jeffrey Dwight Montgomery, his sister, Theresa Montgomery a niece, Vanesa Johnson and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 12 P.M. from the Piney Grove Church of Christ in the Bazemore Community of Fayette County, AL. The body will lie in state at the church from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. on Saturday. Burial will follow in the Mayfield Church of Christ Cemetery. The wake will be held from 5 to 8 P.M. of Friday at Miles Funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Leon John Burleson
Mr. Leon John Burleson age 80 of Brilliant passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence. Leon was born in Haleyville on October 29, 1938 a son of Wallace Burleson and Edna Morgan Burleson. He attended school at Haleyville and was a resident of that area while growing up. He has been a resident of Brilliant since 1972. He owned and operated his own business, Burleson Roofing for many years. He was an avid coon hunter and a member of the Alabama Coon Hunters Association and the Marion County Sportsman Club. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, he had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He loved spending time with his family and having gatherings with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Wilbalean Shirley Burleson, his sister, Ester Raper and her husband, John, his brother-in-law, Robert Baldwin and an infant granddaughter, Christy Wakefield.
Leon is survived by his wife, Luvenia Speakman Burleson of Brilliant, daughters, Debra Wakefield and her husband, Terry of Brilliant, Sheila Burleson of Nauvoo, Sabrina Burleson of Brilliant, Debbie Fields and her husband Eddie of Brilliant, and Tina Harrison of Moundville, son, Lance McCullar and his wife Andrea of Haleyville, sisters, Clara Baldwin of Loves Park, IL, Jimmie Ridings and her husband, Jim of Rockford, IL, Sue Langston and her husband, Clay of McKenzie, TN and Judy Irwin of TN, nine grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Goldmine Cemetery. Jerry Self will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Sunday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Leon John Burleson age 80 of Brilliant passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence. Leon was born in Haleyville on October 29, 1938 a son of Wallace Burleson and Edna Morgan Burleson. He attended school at Haleyville and was a resident of that area while growing up. He has been a resident of Brilliant since 1972. He owned and operated his own business, Burleson Roofing for many years. He was an avid coon hunter and a member of the Alabama Coon Hunters Association and the Marion County Sportsman Club. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, he had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He loved spending time with his family and having gatherings with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Wilbalean Shirley Burleson, his sister, Ester Raper and her husband, John, his brother-in-law, Robert Baldwin and an infant granddaughter, Christy Wakefield.
Leon is survived by his wife, Luvenia Speakman Burleson of Brilliant, daughters, Debra Wakefield and her husband, Terry of Brilliant, Sheila Burleson of Nauvoo, Sabrina Burleson of Brilliant, Debbie Fields and her husband Eddie of Brilliant, and Tina Harrison of Moundville, son, Lance McCullar and his wife Andrea of Haleyville, sisters, Clara Baldwin of Loves Park, IL, Jimmie Ridings and her husband, Jim of Rockford, IL, Sue Langston and her husband, Clay of McKenzie, TN and Judy Irwin of TN, nine grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Goldmine Cemetery. Jerry Self will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Sunday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Marie Odell Pugh Silas
Mrs. Marie Odell Pugh Silas age 93 of Winfield passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Diversacare of Winfield. She is the widow of William Arnold Silas. Marie was born on December 14,1925 in Guin, AL a daughter of William Riley Pugh and Dealiy Bryan Pugh. She was a resident of Guin until 1974 when her home was destroyed by a tornado after which she moved to Winfield. She retired from Munsingwear after thirty-one years of service. After retiring she worked at Jacks for a short time and in the Northwest Medical Center Cafeteria for over ten years. She was member of Winfield First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and loved spending time with her granddaughter, Alicia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, her sister, Kathryn and her brothers, Cephus and Cecil Pugh.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Mildred Taylor and her husband, Bobby of Winfield, her brother, Rex Pugh of Colorado, her granddaughter, Alicia Taylor of Huntsville and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Guin City Cemetery. Wayne “Rebel“ Silas will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till time of service at 2 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Marie Odell Pugh Silas age 93 of Winfield passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Diversacare of Winfield. She is the widow of William Arnold Silas. Marie was born on December 14,1925 in Guin, AL a daughter of William Riley Pugh and Dealiy Bryan Pugh. She was a resident of Guin until 1974 when her home was destroyed by a tornado after which she moved to Winfield. She retired from Munsingwear after thirty-one years of service. After retiring she worked at Jacks for a short time and in the Northwest Medical Center Cafeteria for over ten years. She was member of Winfield First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and loved spending time with her granddaughter, Alicia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, her sister, Kathryn and her brothers, Cephus and Cecil Pugh.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Mildred Taylor and her husband, Bobby of Winfield, her brother, Rex Pugh of Colorado, her granddaughter, Alicia Taylor of Huntsville and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Guin City Cemetery. Wayne “Rebel“ Silas will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till time of service at 2 p.m. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Margaret Janette Allred Smothers
Mrs. Margaret Janette Allred Smothers age 78 of Eldridge passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her residence. Margaret was born on March 8, 1941 in Jasper the daughter of the late Rev. Ezra and Estle Allred. She lived in Eldridge most of her life and was a member of the Eldridge Baptist Church. She was homemaker but had also worked for many years as a nurse and care giver both in hospitals and patient’s homes. She served as a councilwoman for the town of Eldridge for nineteen years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and reading. She was always willing to help anybody she could. She loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fred Smothers, brothers, Oneil (Mary) Allred, Jack Allred, George Allred, Orvil (Ruby) Allred and Carl (Carolyn) Allred, sisters, Addie (James) Knowles, Delthia (Marvin) Grace, Trannie (Bob) McGowen, Reba (Sanford) Grace and Gwyn (Jack) Mays and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Tucker.
Mrs. Smothers leaves behind a son, Fred Allen (Lara) Smothers, of Eldridge, daughters, Cassandra Ranea Smothers (Darrell Guthrie) and Tammy Lynn all ofEldridge, four grandchildren, Ashley (Skipper) Johnson, Jerry (Ashley) Tucker, Alex Smothers and Rebekah Lynn Manasco, great-grandchildren, Braden Tucker, Brody Tucker, Bryleigh Tucker, Wyatt Hargett, Acelynn Hargett, Kaden Couch, Laine Johnson and Cruz Manasco, special friends, Junior and Donna Lynn, Patsy Nell Tucker, Becky Careway, Aline Cagle and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Kelley Cemetery. Larry Harkness and Danny Mays will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Margaret Janette Allred Smothers age 78 of Eldridge passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her residence. Margaret was born on March 8, 1941 in Jasper the daughter of the late Rev. Ezra and Estle Allred. She lived in Eldridge most of her life and was a member of the Eldridge Baptist Church. She was homemaker but had also worked for many years as a nurse and care giver both in hospitals and patient’s homes. She served as a councilwoman for the town of Eldridge for nineteen years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and reading. She was always willing to help anybody she could. She loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fred Smothers, brothers, Oneil (Mary) Allred, Jack Allred, George Allred, Orvil (Ruby) Allred and Carl (Carolyn) Allred, sisters, Addie (James) Knowles, Delthia (Marvin) Grace, Trannie (Bob) McGowen, Reba (Sanford) Grace and Gwyn (Jack) Mays and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Tucker.
Mrs. Smothers leaves behind a son, Fred Allen (Lara) Smothers, of Eldridge, daughters, Cassandra Ranea Smothers (Darrell Guthrie) and Tammy Lynn all ofEldridge, four grandchildren, Ashley (Skipper) Johnson, Jerry (Ashley) Tucker, Alex Smothers and Rebekah Lynn Manasco, great-grandchildren, Braden Tucker, Brody Tucker, Bryleigh Tucker, Wyatt Hargett, Acelynn Hargett, Kaden Couch, Laine Johnson and Cruz Manasco, special friends, Junior and Donna Lynn, Patsy Nell Tucker, Becky Careway, Aline Cagle and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Kelley Cemetery. Larry Harkness and Danny Mays will be the officiating ministers. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Keeton
Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Keeton age 81 of Brilliant passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Frank was born on September 3, 1937 in Marion County a son of James Willie Keeton and Martha Ann Myers Keeton. He was raised in Brilliant and graduated from Brilliant High School. He retired from Drummond Coal and previously worked at 3M and Continental Conveyor. He served in the U.S. Army and for over 25 years in the Alabama Army National Guard. He enjoyed reading and caring for his pet cats. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and he was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Floyd, Claud and James Keeton, sisters, Azelphia Pate, Willie B. Boone, Clara Eads, Clytea Herron and Zelma Orsborn.
Frank is survived by his wife, Ramona Doss Keeton of Brilliant, son, Chris Keeton of Brilliant, daughters, Melanie Rowell of Pensacola, FL and Jona Tucker and her husband Todd of Bankston, brother, J.E. Keeton of Tuscaloosa, sisters, Nellie Dickinson of Brilliant, Ida Skelton of Winfield, grandchildren, Sasha Aldridge and her husband, Colby of Fayette, Drew Tucker of Bankston, Jessi Harris and her husband, Pat of Helena, Alyssa Beard and her husband, Spencer of Helena, great-grandchildren, Lilly Harris, Jayden Kendrick, Paxton Harris, Rylee Tucker, Boyd Aldridge, Van Aldridge, Jayson Keeton, Hayden Faucette, Danielle Flynn and Aiden Flynn, his friends at Kemp Meadows and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will receive friends for a time of remembrance on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 2:30 to 4 P.M. at Miles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association at Alz.org or 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Keeton age 81 of Brilliant passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Frank was born on September 3, 1937 in Marion County a son of James Willie Keeton and Martha Ann Myers Keeton. He was raised in Brilliant and graduated from Brilliant High School. He retired from Drummond Coal and previously worked at 3M and Continental Conveyor. He served in the U.S. Army and for over 25 years in the Alabama Army National Guard. He enjoyed reading and caring for his pet cats. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and he was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Floyd, Claud and James Keeton, sisters, Azelphia Pate, Willie B. Boone, Clara Eads, Clytea Herron and Zelma Orsborn.
Frank is survived by his wife, Ramona Doss Keeton of Brilliant, son, Chris Keeton of Brilliant, daughters, Melanie Rowell of Pensacola, FL and Jona Tucker and her husband Todd of Bankston, brother, J.E. Keeton of Tuscaloosa, sisters, Nellie Dickinson of Brilliant, Ida Skelton of Winfield, grandchildren, Sasha Aldridge and her husband, Colby of Fayette, Drew Tucker of Bankston, Jessi Harris and her husband, Pat of Helena, Alyssa Beard and her husband, Spencer of Helena, great-grandchildren, Lilly Harris, Jayden Kendrick, Paxton Harris, Rylee Tucker, Boyd Aldridge, Van Aldridge, Jayson Keeton, Hayden Faucette, Danielle Flynn and Aiden Flynn, his friends at Kemp Meadows and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will receive friends for a time of remembrance on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 2:30 to 4 P.M. at Miles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association at Alz.org or 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Billy Roger Youngblood
Mr. Billy Roger Youngblood age 79 of Pell City formerly of Tuscaloosa passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Home in Pell City. Billy was born on March 16, 1940 in Fayette County a son of Charlie Hollis Youngblood and Sarah Abigail Corbett Youngblood. He became disabled by polio at a young age and grew up in Winfield before moving to Tuscaloosa where he worked at Morrison’s Cafeteria for 15 years. He’s lived in the Birmingham area for the last eight years. He enjoyed watching Alabama Football and Wrestling. He loved listening to country music and he had a wonderful bass voice and enjoyed singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Clinton H., Dalton C., and Charles H. Youngblood, sisters, Vaudell Langston, Glenis Blanton and Jimmie Lou Echols and two infant brothers.
He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and others relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, April 12, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in White Springs Cemetery. C.W. Box will be the officiating Minster. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Billy Roger Youngblood age 79 of Pell City formerly of Tuscaloosa passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Meadow View Nursing Home in Pell City. Billy was born on March 16, 1940 in Fayette County a son of Charlie Hollis Youngblood and Sarah Abigail Corbett Youngblood. He became disabled by polio at a young age and grew up in Winfield before moving to Tuscaloosa where he worked at Morrison’s Cafeteria for 15 years. He’s lived in the Birmingham area for the last eight years. He enjoyed watching Alabama Football and Wrestling. He loved listening to country music and he had a wonderful bass voice and enjoyed singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Clinton H., Dalton C., and Charles H. Youngblood, sisters, Vaudell Langston, Glenis Blanton and Jimmie Lou Echols and two infant brothers.
He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and others relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, April 12, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in White Springs Cemetery. C.W. Box will be the officiating Minster. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. on Friday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Wilma E. Manasco Gann
Mrs. Wilma E. Manasco Gann age 83 of Guin passed away Sunday, April 07, 2019 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Wilma was born on August 25, 1935 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Frank Martin Manasco and Lema Francis Webster Manasco. She grew up in Winfield an attended Winfield City High School. She later moved to Illinois and earned her L.P.N. license and worked at Dixon State Hospital for over 30 years until its closing in 1983. She then moved to Houston to be near her family and continued to worked as a L.P.N. until moving back to Winfield in 1986. Her favorite hobby was making quilts which she truly loved making for other people. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James K. “Jim” Gann, brothers, Billy and Raymond Manasco and her sisters, Lucille Sanders and Louise LaMantia.
Wilma is survived by her sons, Larry Gann and his wife, Monica of Guin, and Jimmy Gann of Guin, brothers, Bobby Manasco and his wife, Jan of Illinois, Jesse Manasco and his wife, Louise of Kentucky, Don Manasco and his wife, Pat of Guin, six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Wilma had chosen cremation for her final disposition and per her request no formal services will be held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Wilma E. Manasco Gann age 83 of Guin passed away Sunday, April 07, 2019 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Wilma was born on August 25, 1935 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Frank Martin Manasco and Lema Francis Webster Manasco. She grew up in Winfield an attended Winfield City High School. She later moved to Illinois and earned her L.P.N. license and worked at Dixon State Hospital for over 30 years until its closing in 1983. She then moved to Houston to be near her family and continued to worked as a L.P.N. until moving back to Winfield in 1986. Her favorite hobby was making quilts which she truly loved making for other people. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James K. “Jim” Gann, brothers, Billy and Raymond Manasco and her sisters, Lucille Sanders and Louise LaMantia.
Wilma is survived by her sons, Larry Gann and his wife, Monica of Guin, and Jimmy Gann of Guin, brothers, Bobby Manasco and his wife, Jan of Illinois, Jesse Manasco and his wife, Louise of Kentucky, Don Manasco and his wife, Pat of Guin, six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Wilma had chosen cremation for her final disposition and per her request no formal services will be held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Barbara Raye Pate Parrish
Mrs. Barbara Raye Pate Parrish age 81 of Pike Road, AL passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. Barbara was born on October 11, 1937 in Marion County a daughter of John Sterling Pate and Ethel Clement Burgess Pate. She was a resident of Winfield for most of her life where she graduated from Winfield City High School. She attended Freed Hardeman and The University of Alabama. She worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company and Pate Chevrolet in Winfield. She was also a member of Sweet Adeline’s. After leaving Winfield she lived in Guntersville for 16 years where she worked as a cosmetologist operating her own shop, Total Image in Albertville and also her gift shop, Wisteria Gifts and Baskets. Most recently she was a resident of Pike Road where she has lived for the last 17 years. She was a member of Landmark Church of Christ where she was an active supporter of the R.S.V.P., the Shed and the General Mission programs. She enjoyed painting and singing. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Sterling Hillary Pate, and John Wayne Pate, sister, Saundra Garner and brother-in-law, R.L. Garner.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Benny G. Parrish, Sr. of Pike Road, son, Benny “Benjie” Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Keela, daughters, Sherri Parrish of Birmingham, Melody White and her husband, Joe of Montgomery and Heather Parrish of Montgomery, brother, Boyd Pate of Winfield, eleven grandchildren, Lindsay Rasberry Plunkett, Kandace Rasberry, Jessica Oden, Mallory Parrish Wynn, Morgan Parrish, Ben Parrish, Nicole White, Aron White, Alayna White, Daniel White, Kyran White, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the Landmark Church of Christ in Montgomery. Buddy Bell will be the officiating minister. The body will lie in state from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the R.S.V.P., the Shed or the General Mission programs of Landmark Church of Christ at www.landmarkchurch.net or 1800 Halcyon Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Barbara Raye Pate Parrish age 81 of Pike Road, AL passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. Barbara was born on October 11, 1937 in Marion County a daughter of John Sterling Pate and Ethel Clement Burgess Pate. She was a resident of Winfield for most of her life where she graduated from Winfield City High School. She attended Freed Hardeman and The University of Alabama. She worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company and Pate Chevrolet in Winfield. She was also a member of Sweet Adeline’s. After leaving Winfield she lived in Guntersville for 16 years where she worked as a cosmetologist operating her own shop, Total Image in Albertville and also her gift shop, Wisteria Gifts and Baskets. Most recently she was a resident of Pike Road where she has lived for the last 17 years. She was a member of Landmark Church of Christ where she was an active supporter of the R.S.V.P., the Shed and the General Mission programs. She enjoyed painting and singing. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Sterling Hillary Pate, and John Wayne Pate, sister, Saundra Garner and brother-in-law, R.L. Garner.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Benny G. Parrish, Sr. of Pike Road, son, Benny “Benjie” Parrish, Jr. and his wife, Keela, daughters, Sherri Parrish of Birmingham, Melody White and her husband, Joe of Montgomery and Heather Parrish of Montgomery, brother, Boyd Pate of Winfield, eleven grandchildren, Lindsay Rasberry Plunkett, Kandace Rasberry, Jessica Oden, Mallory Parrish Wynn, Morgan Parrish, Ben Parrish, Nicole White, Aron White, Alayna White, Daniel White, Kyran White, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the Landmark Church of Christ in Montgomery. Buddy Bell will be the officiating minister. The body will lie in state from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the R.S.V.P., the Shed or the General Mission programs of Landmark Church of Christ at www.landmarkchurch.net or 1800 Halcyon Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Elbert Leon Thompson, Jr.
Mr. Elbert Leon Thompson, Jr. age 57 of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence. Leon was born on November 2, 1961 in Guin, AL a son of Elbert Leon Thompson, Sr. and Anna Cecilia Jerek Thompson. He was born and raised in Guin where he graduated from Marion County High School in 1981. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served in The Gulf War. He served on multiple ships and submarines over a period of several years before becoming disabled due to his service. He enjoyed online gaming, working with technology and computers. He loved caring for his pets but most of all he loved his family and helped and supported them in any way he could. He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandparents, Mandy Hollis and Joseph and Margarrett Jerek.
Leon is survived by his father, Elbert Leon Thompson, Sr., his sisters, Christine Collins of Birmingham and Margie Pierce and her husband, Joe of Jasper, brothers, Robert Thompson and his wife Becky of Guin, William Morris and his wife, Kathy of Winfield, Joseph Morris and his wife, Marcey of Winfield, nieces and nephews, Matt, Leslie, Jeremy, and Jason Morris, Casey Honeycutt, Josh and Travis Thompson, Ashley and Michael Pierce and Amanda Hollis and other relatives.
Memorial services are planned for Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. David Beaty and Doug Nelson will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. till time of service at 1 p.m. on Thursday. In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Elbert Leon Thompson, Jr. age 57 of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence. Leon was born on November 2, 1961 in Guin, AL a son of Elbert Leon Thompson, Sr. and Anna Cecilia Jerek Thompson. He was born and raised in Guin where he graduated from Marion County High School in 1981. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served in The Gulf War. He served on multiple ships and submarines over a period of several years before becoming disabled due to his service. He enjoyed online gaming, working with technology and computers. He loved caring for his pets but most of all he loved his family and helped and supported them in any way he could. He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandparents, Mandy Hollis and Joseph and Margarrett Jerek.
Leon is survived by his father, Elbert Leon Thompson, Sr., his sisters, Christine Collins of Birmingham and Margie Pierce and her husband, Joe of Jasper, brothers, Robert Thompson and his wife Becky of Guin, William Morris and his wife, Kathy of Winfield, Joseph Morris and his wife, Marcey of Winfield, nieces and nephews, Matt, Leslie, Jeremy, and Jason Morris, Casey Honeycutt, Josh and Travis Thompson, Ashley and Michael Pierce and Amanda Hollis and other relatives.
Memorial services are planned for Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. David Beaty and Doug Nelson will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. till time of service at 1 p.m. on Thursday. In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Myrtle Lou Williams
Mrs. Myrtle Lou Williams age 79 of Destin, FL formerly of Winfield passed away Tuesday, March 5 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Destin. Myrtle was born on November 18, 1939 in Haleyville, AL a daughter of Daily Keeton and Mary Farris Keeton. Myrtle grew up in the Whitehouse community near Haleyville and attended school at Brilliant. She made her home in Winfield for most of her adult life having lived in Indiana a short while and most recently living in Destin, FL. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Winfield Main Street program. She enjoyed volunteering at North West Medical Center and the Northwest Alabama Kidney Foundation. She also enjoyed clogging and line dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Larry and Billy Ray Keeton.
Myrtle is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Williams of Destin, FL and her son, Duane Williams and his wife, Shelia of Miramar Beach, FL, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Whitehouse Cemetery at Haleyville. Visitation will be on Friday from 1 p.m. till time of service at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Ila Mae Dickinson Carter
Mrs. Ila Mae Dickinson Carter age 76 of Gu-Win passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence. Ila was born on July 7, 1942 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Olin Dickinson and Girleane Hawkins Dickinson. She was raised in Gu-Win, AL and attended school at Guin. She worked for Guin Elementary School many years until her retirement. She loved her cats. She was a member of the Shepherds Field Church and enjoyed fellow shipping with her church family. She was a loving mother who loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Danny Lee Carter and a daughter-in-law, Sheila Carter.
Ila is survived by her sons, William M. Carter, Sr. of Vinemont and Marty Carter and his fiancé, Michelle Collins of Haleyville, daughter, Donna Carter of Guin, grandchildren, Tammy Betts, Melissa Carter, William Carter, Jr., Tonya Greer, Hunter Carter and Natalie Carter and great-grandchildren, Ashley Herring, Alexis Herring, Alicia Herring, Brittany Herring, Nathan Calloway, Abigail Boyles, Jacob Boyles, Tyler Girrado, Destiny Girrado and Eleanor Carter.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday a 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Griggs Place Cemetery. Larry Wates will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Ila Mae Dickinson Carter age 76 of Gu-Win passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence. Ila was born on July 7, 1942 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Olin Dickinson and Girleane Hawkins Dickinson. She was raised in Gu-Win, AL and attended school at Guin. She worked for Guin Elementary School many years until her retirement. She loved her cats. She was a member of the Shepherds Field Church and enjoyed fellow shipping with her church family. She was a loving mother who loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Danny Lee Carter and a daughter-in-law, Sheila Carter.
Ila is survived by her sons, William M. Carter, Sr. of Vinemont and Marty Carter and his fiancé, Michelle Collins of Haleyville, daughter, Donna Carter of Guin, grandchildren, Tammy Betts, Melissa Carter, William Carter, Jr., Tonya Greer, Hunter Carter and Natalie Carter and great-grandchildren, Ashley Herring, Alexis Herring, Alicia Herring, Brittany Herring, Nathan Calloway, Abigail Boyles, Jacob Boyles, Tyler Girrado, Destiny Girrado and Eleanor Carter.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday a 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Griggs Place Cemetery. Larry Wates will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Lettie Ann Farris Anthony
Mrs. Lettie Ann Farris Anthony age 83 of Empire passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 29, 1935 in Hamilton, AL a daughter of William Hubbard Farris and Effie Elizabeth Glover Farris. She grew up in Alabama and married her husband of 56 years Foy Anthony in 1956 and they moved to Ohio in 1967 where they lived many years and upon Foy’s retirement in 1997 they returned to Alabama. All the while she occupied the role of homemaker raising the children and making a happy home for her family. First and foremost, she was a dedicated servant to God and loved to be with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She was special woman who loved gardening and working in her yard. She was always helping others. She never knew a stranger. She was always willing to help others, whether it be a ride, a meal, or whatever the need may be. If she had the resources to help, she was always ready to lend a hand. She loved others and was loved by others. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Richard Lee Farris and George Leon Farris, sisters, Lillie Bell Partain and Trannie Leona Kimbrough.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa (Scoville) House of Columbus, OH, Cynthia (Bobby) Hylton of Cordova, AL, Phyllis Thomas of Empire, AL and a son, Keith (Charissa) Anthony of Haleyville, AL, 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral were held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Elm Cemetery. Clay Barnes was the officiating minister. Glen Hylton, Andy Hylton, Jeff House, Wayne Farris, Jake Anthony and Sam Anthony served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Lettie Ann Farris Anthony age 83 of Empire passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 29, 1935 in Hamilton, AL a daughter of William Hubbard Farris and Effie Elizabeth Glover Farris. She grew up in Alabama and married her husband of 56 years Foy Anthony in 1956 and they moved to Ohio in 1967 where they lived many years and upon Foy’s retirement in 1997 they returned to Alabama. All the while she occupied the role of homemaker raising the children and making a happy home for her family. First and foremost, she was a dedicated servant to God and loved to be with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She was special woman who loved gardening and working in her yard. She was always helping others. She never knew a stranger. She was always willing to help others, whether it be a ride, a meal, or whatever the need may be. If she had the resources to help, she was always ready to lend a hand. She loved others and was loved by others. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Richard Lee Farris and George Leon Farris, sisters, Lillie Bell Partain and Trannie Leona Kimbrough.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa (Scoville) House of Columbus, OH, Cynthia (Bobby) Hylton of Cordova, AL, Phyllis Thomas of Empire, AL and a son, Keith (Charissa) Anthony of Haleyville, AL, 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral were held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Elm Cemetery. Clay Barnes was the officiating minister. Glen Hylton, Andy Hylton, Jeff House, Wayne Farris, Jake Anthony and Sam Anthony served as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
James Doyle ”J.D.” Coleman
Mr. James Doyle Coleman better known as “JD” age 95 of Winfield in the Bazemore Community passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. J.D. was born on July 29, 1923 in Fayette County a son of Wiley and Ada Hamilton Coleman. He was a lifelong resident of Bazemore. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Pate Chevrolet and the
Ford Place. He was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Joe Stewart Coleman, sons, James Wiley Coleman, William Lloyd Coleman, and Jerry Lee Coleman, brothers, Arthur and Lorenzo Thornton and George and Cletus Coleman, sisters, Hassie Davis, Phoebe Terrell, Lena Randles and Della Cooper and daughters-in-law, Josephine Coleman and Mary Coleman.
J.D. is survived by his sons, Calvin Coleman of Bazemore and Lorenzo Coleman and his wife Floestine of Chicago, IL, daughters, Phyllis Blackburn of Bazemore, Althea Wilson of Hemet, CA and Jacqueline McCollum and her husband, Chris of Millbrook and 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Arlene Stewart of Savannah, GA, daughters-in-law, Devora Coleman of Fayette, AL, Shirley Coleman, Chicago, IL, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following at the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery in Bazemore. Floyd Rogers was the officiating minister. Active pallbearers were Norman Coleman, Shawn McCollum, Joshua Williams, Jerry Coleman, Ja’Quale Coleman, Exavier Blackburn, Josh Stewart and Roy Lee Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Coleman, Norman Coleman, Arthur Thornton, Harold Moses Terrell, Clayborn Coleman and James M. Coleman Miles Funeral Home directing.
Mr. James Doyle Coleman better known as “JD” age 95 of Winfield in the Bazemore Community passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. J.D. was born on July 29, 1923 in Fayette County a son of Wiley and Ada Hamilton Coleman. He was a lifelong resident of Bazemore. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Pate Chevrolet and the
Ford Place. He was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Joe Stewart Coleman, sons, James Wiley Coleman, William Lloyd Coleman, and Jerry Lee Coleman, brothers, Arthur and Lorenzo Thornton and George and Cletus Coleman, sisters, Hassie Davis, Phoebe Terrell, Lena Randles and Della Cooper and daughters-in-law, Josephine Coleman and Mary Coleman.
J.D. is survived by his sons, Calvin Coleman of Bazemore and Lorenzo Coleman and his wife Floestine of Chicago, IL, daughters, Phyllis Blackburn of Bazemore, Althea Wilson of Hemet, CA and Jacqueline McCollum and her husband, Chris of Millbrook and 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Arlene Stewart of Savannah, GA, daughters-in-law, Devora Coleman of Fayette, AL, Shirley Coleman, Chicago, IL, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following at the Piney Grove Church of Christ Cemetery in Bazemore. Floyd Rogers was the officiating minister. Active pallbearers were Norman Coleman, Shawn McCollum, Joshua Williams, Jerry Coleman, Ja’Quale Coleman, Exavier Blackburn, Josh Stewart and Roy Lee Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Coleman, Norman Coleman, Arthur Thornton, Harold Moses Terrell, Clayborn Coleman and James M. Coleman Miles Funeral Home directing.
Paul Dexter Tidwell
Mr. Paul Dexter Tidwell age 56 of Glenn Allen passed away Monday at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Paul was born on May 20, 1962 in Eldridge, a son of E.J. Tidwell and Inez McWhirter Tidwell. He was born and raised in Eldridge where he attended Eldridge Junior High. He worked for many years as a logger for James Plyco. He was simple man who enjoyed fishing and racing especially drag and mud racing. He was preceded in death by his father, son, Adam Tidwell, and three brothers, Allen, John and Rodney “Red” Tidwell.
Paul is survived by his mother, Inez McWhirter Tidwell of Hubbertville, daughter, Sandra Tidwell of Carbon Hill, brothers, Mike Tidwell and his wife, Juanita of Hubbertville, David Tidwell and his wife, Marty of Winfield and Tim Tidwell of Oakman, grandchildren, Kylee, Zoey and Kaden Bowman, nieces and nephews, James Tidwell of Hubbertville, Jenifer Concord and her husband, George of Eldridge, Kristal Dodd and her husband, Shelby of Eldridge and Ada Tidwell of Guin.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Jerry Norris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Paul Dexter Tidwell age 56 of Glenn Allen passed away Monday at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Paul was born on May 20, 1962 in Eldridge, a son of E.J. Tidwell and Inez McWhirter Tidwell. He was born and raised in Eldridge where he attended Eldridge Junior High. He worked for many years as a logger for James Plyco. He was simple man who enjoyed fishing and racing especially drag and mud racing. He was preceded in death by his father, son, Adam Tidwell, and three brothers, Allen, John and Rodney “Red” Tidwell.
Paul is survived by his mother, Inez McWhirter Tidwell of Hubbertville, daughter, Sandra Tidwell of Carbon Hill, brothers, Mike Tidwell and his wife, Juanita of Hubbertville, David Tidwell and his wife, Marty of Winfield and Tim Tidwell of Oakman, grandchildren, Kylee, Zoey and Kaden Bowman, nieces and nephews, James Tidwell of Hubbertville, Jenifer Concord and her husband, George of Eldridge, Kristal Dodd and her husband, Shelby of Eldridge and Ada Tidwell of Guin.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Jerry Norris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Harvey Hasten Westbrooks
Mr. Harvey Hasten Westbrooks age 56 of Winfield passed on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Winfield. Harvey was born on November 12, 1962 in Winfield a son of William and Ruby Vernell Husley Westbrooks. He was a lifelong resident of Winfield where he attended Winfield Schools. He worked for various members of the Ballard family as a carpenter and a painter for over 40 years. He enjoyed drawing and making crafts. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jackie “J.J.” Westbrooks, and sisters, Debbie Jo Westbrooks and Judy Robinson.
Harvey is survived by his son, Chad Westbrooks and his wife, Magen of Double Springs, brother, Stevie “Hop” Westbrooks of Winfield, grandchildren, Alyssa, Waylon and Jase Westbrooks and Lydia Young, nieces, Ashleigh Westbrooks of Brilliant, Cynthia Griffin of Sulligent and Amber Tidwell of Florida, and nephews, Jeff McCluskey of Pea Ridge and Mitchell Robinson of Columbus, MS and other relatives.
The Family will hold memorial services on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the Turnaround Church in Winfield with internment of ashes to follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M. till time of service at 11 A.M. on January 5. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield handling arrangements.
Mr. Harvey Hasten Westbrooks age 56 of Winfield passed on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Winfield. Harvey was born on November 12, 1962 in Winfield a son of William and Ruby Vernell Husley Westbrooks. He was a lifelong resident of Winfield where he attended Winfield Schools. He worked for various members of the Ballard family as a carpenter and a painter for over 40 years. He enjoyed drawing and making crafts. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jackie “J.J.” Westbrooks, and sisters, Debbie Jo Westbrooks and Judy Robinson.
Harvey is survived by his son, Chad Westbrooks and his wife, Magen of Double Springs, brother, Stevie “Hop” Westbrooks of Winfield, grandchildren, Alyssa, Waylon and Jase Westbrooks and Lydia Young, nieces, Ashleigh Westbrooks of Brilliant, Cynthia Griffin of Sulligent and Amber Tidwell of Florida, and nephews, Jeff McCluskey of Pea Ridge and Mitchell Robinson of Columbus, MS and other relatives.
The Family will hold memorial services on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the Turnaround Church in Winfield with internment of ashes to follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M. till time of service at 11 A.M. on January 5. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield handling arrangements.
Mary K. “MeMaw” Warnock
Mrs. Mary Kathryn “MeMaw” Warnock age 79 of Winfield passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Memaw was born on May 5, 1939 in Sedalia, Missouri a daughter of Eugene Oliver Studer and Elsie Lee Parsley Studer. She was raised in Illinois where she lived for many years before moving to Winfield in 1976. She worked as a C.N.A. for over 40 years and retired from the Winfield nursing home now known as Diversacare. She was member of the Winfield Church of God. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William H. Warnock and a granddaughter, Marilyn Warnock.
MeMaw is survived by her sons, William E. “Bill” Warnock of Crystal Lake, IL, Charles W. “Chuck” Warnock of Winfield, Roger R. Warnock (Kathy Cupples ), of Red Bay, daughter, Kathy Warnock Tucker and her husband, Wayne of Winfield, brother, James Lewis Studer and his wife Valerie of LaMonte, MO, ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the Winfield Church of God with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Deric and Emily Rea will be the officiating ministers. Billy Warnock, Cody Warnock, Eugene Warnock, Joseph Warnock, Junior Warnock, Jaysun Taylor and Jason Pendley will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. on Saturday. The family would like to say a special thank you to Aseracare Hospice. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Mary Kathryn “MeMaw” Warnock age 79 of Winfield passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the North West Medical Center in Winfield. Memaw was born on May 5, 1939 in Sedalia, Missouri a daughter of Eugene Oliver Studer and Elsie Lee Parsley Studer. She was raised in Illinois where she lived for many years before moving to Winfield in 1976. She worked as a C.N.A. for over 40 years and retired from the Winfield nursing home now known as Diversacare. She was member of the Winfield Church of God. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William H. Warnock and a granddaughter, Marilyn Warnock.
MeMaw is survived by her sons, William E. “Bill” Warnock of Crystal Lake, IL, Charles W. “Chuck” Warnock of Winfield, Roger R. Warnock (Kathy Cupples ), of Red Bay, daughter, Kathy Warnock Tucker and her husband, Wayne of Winfield, brother, James Lewis Studer and his wife Valerie of LaMonte, MO, ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the Winfield Church of God with burial following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Deric and Emily Rea will be the officiating ministers. Billy Warnock, Cody Warnock, Eugene Warnock, Joseph Warnock, Junior Warnock, Jaysun Taylor and Jason Pendley will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. on Saturday. The family would like to say a special thank you to Aseracare Hospice. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Tricia Aldridge Smith
Tricia Aldridge Smith age 39 of Winfield passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Tricia was born on July 7, 1979 in California. She grew up in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from East Bakersfield High School. She moved to Berry at the age of eighteen where she lived for twenty-one years before moving to Winfield. She enjoyed making quilts, taking photographs, and manicuring nails. She was a good woman who loved her children and husband. She was preceded in death by her mother, Merle Craft.
She is survived by her husband, Ridge Smith of Winfield, sons, Landon and Logan Hallmark of Berry and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Philadelphia Deliverance Tabernacle Cemetery. Charlie Humphrey Jr. will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till time of service at 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Bettye Musgrove Eads
Mrs. Bettye Musgrove Eads age 84 of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Winfield passed away Friday in the Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, TX. Betty was born on July 24, 1934 in Marion County a daughter of Elmer and Lillie Musgrove. She grew up in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School in 1952. She worked at Continental Conveyor for several years until 1988 when she moved to Denver, Colorado where she worked as an office manager for Robbins Engineering until her retirement. She has been a resident of Lewisville, TX for the last twenty years. She was a member of Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and crossword puzzles but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jimmie Eads, and a brother-in-law, Edward Chorette.
Bettye is survived by her sons, Scott Eads and his wife, Melba of Navarre, FL, Barry Eads and his wife, Bonita of Gulf Shores, Ricky Eads of Southlake, TX, Jim Eads and his wife, Natalie of Southlake, TX, brother, David Musgrove and his wife, Bobbie of LaGrange. GA, sister, Carol Chorette of Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Ginny Hydrick, Kim Martinez, Scotty Eads, Dusty Eads, Tyler Eads, Ryan Eads and Jenna Eads, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, November 23, 2018 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Barry Eads will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 p.m. till time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Mrs. Bettye Musgrove Eads age 84 of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Winfield passed away Friday in the Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, TX. Betty was born on July 24, 1934 in Marion County a daughter of Elmer and Lillie Musgrove. She grew up in Winfield and graduated from Winfield City High School in 1952. She worked at Continental Conveyor for several years until 1988 when she moved to Denver, Colorado where she worked as an office manager for Robbins Engineering until her retirement. She has been a resident of Lewisville, TX for the last twenty years. She was a member of Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and crossword puzzles but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jimmie Eads, and a brother-in-law, Edward Chorette.
Bettye is survived by her sons, Scott Eads and his wife, Melba of Navarre, FL, Barry Eads and his wife, Bonita of Gulf Shores, Ricky Eads of Southlake, TX, Jim Eads and his wife, Natalie of Southlake, TX, brother, David Musgrove and his wife, Bobbie of LaGrange. GA, sister, Carol Chorette of Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Ginny Hydrick, Kim Martinez, Scotty Eads, Dusty Eads, Tyler Eads, Ryan Eads and Jenna Eads, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, November 23, 2018 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Barry Eads will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 p.m. till time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Nancy Lois Lann Lynn
Mrs. Nancy Lois Lann Lynn age 92 of Hamilton, formerly of Winfield passed away Thursday November 15, 2018 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs. Lois was born on December 12, 1925 in Bexar, AL a daughter of Hillard Vess Lann and Susan Elizabeth Thomas Lann. Lois was a lifelong resident of Marion County. She grew up in Bexar and graduated from Hamilton High School. She moved to Winfield in 1945 and worked for Alabama Mills for many years. She later owned and operated Lynn’s Jewelry with her husband, Hobert Lynn from 1954 to 1978. She attended Winfield and Hamilton First United Methodist Church while living in their respective towns. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and her siblings, Fray Lann, James R. Lann, Johnny Ray Lann, Jessica Lann , Oma Mae Blanks, Tommie Lann Burgett and Helen Lann
Lois is survived by her son, James Samuel “Sammy” Lynn and his wife, Cheryl of Winfield, daughter, Nelda Walker and her husband, Will of Haleyville, sister, Betty Emerson and her husband, Norman of Hamilton, grandchildren, Katie Patterson and her husband, Paul, Emily Rea and her husband, Deric, Zane Lynn and his wife Carmen, and Caroline Walker, great-grandchildren, Ava Rea, Ella Rea, Pierce Patterson and Mattie Patterson and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will hold private funeral services on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Rev. C.W. Box will be the officiating minister. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Winfield First United Methodist Church or Hamilton United Methodist Church in Memory of Lois Lann Lynn. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Nell Caddell Attaway
Mrs. Sarah Nell Caddell Attaway age 92 of Winfield passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. Nell was born on December 1, 1925 in Winfield a daughter of Claude Caddell, Sr. and Bertha Clementine Perkins Caddell. She was a resident of Winfield most of her life where see graduated from Winfield City High School. She worked and retired from Alabama Power after many years of service. She was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Sweet Adeline and The Eastern Star. She loved cooking, gardening and watching her favorite sports teams, the Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tigers Football.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie O. “Jim” Attaway, parents, Claude Caddell, Sr. and Bertha Clementine Perkins Caddell, her brother, Claude Caddell, Jr. and her sisters, Veleria Hughes and Dean Snowden. She is survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11 A.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Bobby Dodd will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 a.m. till time of service at 11. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Lloyd Miles
Lloyd Miles age 85 of Parrish formerly of the Rock City Community in Marion County passed away Friday, October 9, 2018 at the Ridgeview Nursing Home in Jasper. Lloyd was born on February 20, 1933 in Lynn to John Pless and Margaret Emma Title Miles, the youngest of eleven children. He grew up in the Rock City community and enjoyed collecting guitars and traveling. He attended church at Rock City Church of God and Good Springs Full Gospel Church of God. He served his country faithfully serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy from which he retired with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Jane Elizabeth Johnson Miles and Christine Keeton Miles, daughter, Janeece Elizabeth Little Brave and all his siblings.
Lloyd is survived by his sons, Steven Miles and his wife, Beverly of Edwardsville, IL, John Miles of San Diego, California, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Lloyd was born at a time the nation was trying to recover from the depression years and would be headed into World War II by the time he was eight years old. It was not the best of times for Lloyd. He attended Glenn Allen, Concord and Liberty Schools and those were not much fun for a pint sized boy with little home life support. He made it to Winfield High School but enough was enough. Lloyd quit school to join the Army, a first move towards finding his way to manhood. It was Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training and then on to Germany with the 26th Regiment and E Company. He did his time, but he still hadn’t found his place. After his discharge, he went to Twin Falls, Idaho, where he worked construction, including the building of the new high school.
A chance meeting with a Naval recruiter who talked him into reenlisting in the Navy and Lloyd’s future would be forever before him and “I was no problem”. Lloyd was able to keep his grade he held when he was discharged from the Army and it was just a matter of changing from land to sea. He went through boot camp in San Diego and reported on board the USS Point Cruz CVE 119. He had made up his mind from the beginning to get his high school diploma and more. He got the diploma and continued with college credits and as much naval training as was available.
When the USS Point Cruz was sold Lloyd found a new home on the USS Bennington CVA 20. The Bennington was decommissioned and he transferred to the USS Hancock CVA 119, where he served several years before taking shore duty as a Naval recruiter in Indianapolis, where he served several more years. The Call of the sea called out to a “salty dog” who boarded the USS Walker CC 517 as a chief petty officer in charge of all boilers, fueling and electrical. While on the Walker for some 4 more years the ship sank several enemy ships during the Vietnam War. Then it was back to shore duty where Lloyd taught school at the Naval Training Center in San Diego before spending his final stint on trouble shooting trips for different admirals. It was during this time he finally got on the ship he had always wanted, the USS Blue Ridge LCC 19.
“The admiral got word that one of his ships was incapacitated and he ordered all my stuff to be put on a flight to Okinawa. When I got to quarters, I didn’t have a rag to put on. All my stuff was gone. The next morning, I took a flight to Bangkok, Thailand and from there had to take a two-day bus ride. I couldn’t speak their language and that was a trip itself. I finally got to the ship and the skipper said I had to find out what was wrong and I replied that I already knew. He said. “You haven’t even looked at it yet.”. I already knew the problem. On board was an ex-student of mine and I told him to put on some protective clothing and to close and clean out the doors of the stack. After closing the portals, the skipper called the admiral that the problem was solved.”- Lloyd Miles
Funeral services are planned for Sunday at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Griggs Place Cemetery. Johnny Sims will be the officiating Minister. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 till time of service at 2. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Lloyd Miles age 85 of Parrish formerly of the Rock City Community in Marion County passed away Friday, October 9, 2018 at the Ridgeview Nursing Home in Jasper. Lloyd was born on February 20, 1933 in Lynn to John Pless and Margaret Emma Title Miles, the youngest of eleven children. He grew up in the Rock City community and enjoyed collecting guitars and traveling. He attended church at Rock City Church of God and Good Springs Full Gospel Church of God. He served his country faithfully serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy from which he retired with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Jane Elizabeth Johnson Miles and Christine Keeton Miles, daughter, Janeece Elizabeth Little Brave and all his siblings.
Lloyd is survived by his sons, Steven Miles and his wife, Beverly of Edwardsville, IL, John Miles of San Diego, California, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Lloyd was born at a time the nation was trying to recover from the depression years and would be headed into World War II by the time he was eight years old. It was not the best of times for Lloyd. He attended Glenn Allen, Concord and Liberty Schools and those were not much fun for a pint sized boy with little home life support. He made it to Winfield High School but enough was enough. Lloyd quit school to join the Army, a first move towards finding his way to manhood. It was Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training and then on to Germany with the 26th Regiment and E Company. He did his time, but he still hadn’t found his place. After his discharge, he went to Twin Falls, Idaho, where he worked construction, including the building of the new high school.
A chance meeting with a Naval recruiter who talked him into reenlisting in the Navy and Lloyd’s future would be forever before him and “I was no problem”. Lloyd was able to keep his grade he held when he was discharged from the Army and it was just a matter of changing from land to sea. He went through boot camp in San Diego and reported on board the USS Point Cruz CVE 119. He had made up his mind from the beginning to get his high school diploma and more. He got the diploma and continued with college credits and as much naval training as was available.
When the USS Point Cruz was sold Lloyd found a new home on the USS Bennington CVA 20. The Bennington was decommissioned and he transferred to the USS Hancock CVA 119, where he served several years before taking shore duty as a Naval recruiter in Indianapolis, where he served several more years. The Call of the sea called out to a “salty dog” who boarded the USS Walker CC 517 as a chief petty officer in charge of all boilers, fueling and electrical. While on the Walker for some 4 more years the ship sank several enemy ships during the Vietnam War. Then it was back to shore duty where Lloyd taught school at the Naval Training Center in San Diego before spending his final stint on trouble shooting trips for different admirals. It was during this time he finally got on the ship he had always wanted, the USS Blue Ridge LCC 19.
“The admiral got word that one of his ships was incapacitated and he ordered all my stuff to be put on a flight to Okinawa. When I got to quarters, I didn’t have a rag to put on. All my stuff was gone. The next morning, I took a flight to Bangkok, Thailand and from there had to take a two-day bus ride. I couldn’t speak their language and that was a trip itself. I finally got to the ship and the skipper said I had to find out what was wrong and I replied that I already knew. He said. “You haven’t even looked at it yet.”. I already knew the problem. On board was an ex-student of mine and I told him to put on some protective clothing and to close and clean out the doors of the stack. After closing the portals, the skipper called the admiral that the problem was solved.”- Lloyd Miles
Funeral services are planned for Sunday at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Griggs Place Cemetery. Johnny Sims will be the officiating Minister. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 till time of service at 2. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Carl “Bud” Stanford
Carl “Bud” Stanford age 76 of Brilliant passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. Bud, son of Elmer Carl and Evelou Lena Holcom Stanford, was born on July 3, 1942 in Marion County, AL. He attended school at Brilliant where he resided most of his life. He was a former resident of Indiana and Illinois. A proud Vietnam veteran, he served in two separate branches of the United States military. He was in the U.S. Navy for 3 years where he served aboard the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore among other assignments. He later returned to active duty serving three more years in the U.S. Army. He retired from King Kutter in Winfield after working for many years as a metal fabricator. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Alabama football and Dallas Cowboys fan. He had a talent for playing guitar and enjoyed playing music with his granddaughters and for the residents at the local nursing home. His favorite hobbies were fishing and spoiling his granddaughters, whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Joyce Brownfield and Christine McGough.
Bud is survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn Guzowski Stanford of Brilliant, by his daughter, Cindy Crump and her husband, Robbie of Winfield, by his brother, Wesley “Dene” Stanford of Brilliant and sisters, Tiny Mae Farrell of Brilliant and Rosie Marie Bronkema and her husband, Johnny of Cicero, IL, by granddaughters, Erica Sellers, Hannah Crump, Katie Hallman and Allie Crump and great-granddaughter, Anna Sellers, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, October, 30, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Goldmine Cemetery. Jeremy Harris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 P.M. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Carl “Bud” Stanford age 76 of Brilliant passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. Bud, son of Elmer Carl and Evelou Lena Holcom Stanford, was born on July 3, 1942 in Marion County, AL. He attended school at Brilliant where he resided most of his life. He was a former resident of Indiana and Illinois. A proud Vietnam veteran, he served in two separate branches of the United States military. He was in the U.S. Navy for 3 years where he served aboard the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore among other assignments. He later returned to active duty serving three more years in the U.S. Army. He retired from King Kutter in Winfield after working for many years as a metal fabricator. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Alabama football and Dallas Cowboys fan. He had a talent for playing guitar and enjoyed playing music with his granddaughters and for the residents at the local nursing home. His favorite hobbies were fishing and spoiling his granddaughters, whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Joyce Brownfield and Christine McGough.
Bud is survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn Guzowski Stanford of Brilliant, by his daughter, Cindy Crump and her husband, Robbie of Winfield, by his brother, Wesley “Dene” Stanford of Brilliant and sisters, Tiny Mae Farrell of Brilliant and Rosie Marie Bronkema and her husband, Johnny of Cicero, IL, by granddaughters, Erica Sellers, Hannah Crump, Katie Hallman and Allie Crump and great-granddaughter, Anna Sellers, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, October, 30, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Goldmine Cemetery. Jeremy Harris will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 P.M. on Tuesday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Lottie Mae McGough
Mrs. Lottie Mae McGough age 73 of Twin passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in the Glenwood Nursing Home at Florence. Lottie was born on December 21, 1944 in Missouri a daughter of Albert Alexander and Jessie Mae Landfeer Williams. She lived most of her life in the Nauvoo area before moving to Twin. She was previously a member of the Nauvoo Church of God before currently becoming a member of the Brilliant Church of God. She enjoyed reading her Bible, puzzle books, and quilting but she loved going to church and taking caring of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clyde McGough, her siblings, Alfred and Charles Williams, Blanchard Smith and Diane Cobb, great-granddaughter, Brooklyn and a son-in-law, Eric Harbin.
Lottie is Survived by her children, Tony McGough and his wife, Ruth, Harry McGough and his wife Christy, Mary Silas and her husband, Stanley, Maudie Cagle and her husband, Jason, Angie Best and her Husband, Lowell Parker, grandchildren, Steven, Amanda, Joanna, Christopher, Carol Jo, Dorothy May, Neil, Juston, Jennifer, and Rebecca, great-grandchildren, Alizander, Michael, Hunter, Skyland, Ryland, Kaden, Emily, Dixie, and Chloe, a son-in-law, Junior Best and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. from the Brilliant Church of God. The body will lie in state at the church from 12 pm till 1 pm on Saturday. Bro. Gregg Webb will be the officiating minister. Burial will follow in Flatwoods Cemetery at Nauvoo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Miles Funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Lottie Mae McGough age 73 of Twin passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in the Glenwood Nursing Home at Florence. Lottie was born on December 21, 1944 in Missouri a daughter of Albert Alexander and Jessie Mae Landfeer Williams. She lived most of her life in the Nauvoo area before moving to Twin. She was previously a member of the Nauvoo Church of God before currently becoming a member of the Brilliant Church of God. She enjoyed reading her Bible, puzzle books, and quilting but she loved going to church and taking caring of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clyde McGough, her siblings, Alfred and Charles Williams, Blanchard Smith and Diane Cobb, great-granddaughter, Brooklyn and a son-in-law, Eric Harbin.
Lottie is Survived by her children, Tony McGough and his wife, Ruth, Harry McGough and his wife Christy, Mary Silas and her husband, Stanley, Maudie Cagle and her husband, Jason, Angie Best and her Husband, Lowell Parker, grandchildren, Steven, Amanda, Joanna, Christopher, Carol Jo, Dorothy May, Neil, Juston, Jennifer, and Rebecca, great-grandchildren, Alizander, Michael, Hunter, Skyland, Ryland, Kaden, Emily, Dixie, and Chloe, a son-in-law, Junior Best and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. from the Brilliant Church of God. The body will lie in state at the church from 12 pm till 1 pm on Saturday. Bro. Gregg Webb will be the officiating minister. Burial will follow in Flatwoods Cemetery at Nauvoo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Miles Funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Eathel O’Mary Estes
Mrs Eathel O’Mary Estes age 79 of Brilliant passed away Saturday morning in the Forest Manor Nursing Home in Tuscaloosa. Eathel was born on September 8, 1939 a daughter of Clarence William and Rethie Gardner O’Mary. She was born and raised in the Guin area and attended school there. She primarily worked as a homemaker for her family but she did spend some time working at the Brilliant Sewing Plant and other sewing plants in Winfield. She was a member of Brilliant Free Will Baptist church and while living at Forest Manor Nursing Home she attended services held there by Five Points Baptist Church. She was a very giving person who would give anything she had to someone in need. She loved to play bingo, work with her ceramics, and cooking but most of all she loved her family, reading her Bible and Alabama Football. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Willard Odis Estes, son, Kenneth Lee Estes and a daughter, Doris Jean Bowen.
Eathel is survived by he son Russell Estes and his wife, Kristy of Tuscaloosa, brother, James O’Mary and his wife, Joyce of Guin, sister, Hazel Boney of Fosters, grandchildren, Dawson, Emilee, and Russ Estes, Rose Swindle and Brad and Justin Bowen and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned Tuesday at 2 pm from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Greg Webb will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 1 till time of service at 2 on Tuesday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing
Mrs Eathel O’Mary Estes age 79 of Brilliant passed away Saturday morning in the Forest Manor Nursing Home in Tuscaloosa. Eathel was born on September 8, 1939 a daughter of Clarence William and Rethie Gardner O’Mary. She was born and raised in the Guin area and attended school there. She primarily worked as a homemaker for her family but she did spend some time working at the Brilliant Sewing Plant and other sewing plants in Winfield. She was a member of Brilliant Free Will Baptist church and while living at Forest Manor Nursing Home she attended services held there by Five Points Baptist Church. She was a very giving person who would give anything she had to someone in need. She loved to play bingo, work with her ceramics, and cooking but most of all she loved her family, reading her Bible and Alabama Football. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Willard Odis Estes, son, Kenneth Lee Estes and a daughter, Doris Jean Bowen.
Eathel is survived by he son Russell Estes and his wife, Kristy of Tuscaloosa, brother, James O’Mary and his wife, Joyce of Guin, sister, Hazel Boney of Fosters, grandchildren, Dawson, Emilee, and Russ Estes, Rose Swindle and Brad and Justin Bowen and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned Tuesday at 2 pm from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Greg Webb will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 1 till time of service at 2 on Tuesday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing
Betty Pearl Davis Henderson
Bettye Pearl Davis Henderson age 89 of Jasper, formerly of Winfield passed away Friday in the Shades Crest Nursing Home in Jasper. Bettye was born on February 21, 1929 in the Corona community of Walker county, a daughter of Thomas and Margie Lee Ashcraft Davis. She lived in Marion county for over 40 years before returning to Walker county where she was raised. She worked as a seamstress at Cotler in Winfield. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended West Walker Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending the Jasper Senior Citizens Activity Center and spending time with her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hudson Henderson and four brothers and two sisters.
Bettye is survived by special nieces and nephews, Tena and Donnie Beasley, Junior and Mary Beasley, Ronnie and Kathy Beasley all of Winfield, Special friends, Wilma and Bud Howell of Winfield, Mary and Isaac Mitchell and Ann Tyree all of Jasper, Nieces, Nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ and her church family at West Walker Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Mark Howell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Monday from 1 till time of services at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Bettye Pearl Davis Henderson age 89 of Jasper, formerly of Winfield passed away Friday in the Shades Crest Nursing Home in Jasper. Bettye was born on February 21, 1929 in the Corona community of Walker county, a daughter of Thomas and Margie Lee Ashcraft Davis. She lived in Marion county for over 40 years before returning to Walker county where she was raised. She worked as a seamstress at Cotler in Winfield. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended West Walker Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending the Jasper Senior Citizens Activity Center and spending time with her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hudson Henderson and four brothers and two sisters.
Bettye is survived by special nieces and nephews, Tena and Donnie Beasley, Junior and Mary Beasley, Ronnie and Kathy Beasley all of Winfield, Special friends, Wilma and Bud Howell of Winfield, Mary and Isaac Mitchell and Ann Tyree all of Jasper, Nieces, Nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ and her church family at West Walker Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Mark Howell will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Monday from 1 till time of services at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Michael Shane McCrory
Michael Shane McCrory age 44 of Winfield passed away Tuesday in the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham. Shane was born on April 14, 1974 in Colbert County, AL a son of Larry Joe and Mildred Berryman McCrory. He was born and raised in Colbert Co. and attended school in the Tuscumbia area. He has been a resident of Winfield for serval years where he owned and operated his own business, Winfield Towing and Recovery. He always took pride in his job. He loved his family, riding his Harley and racing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Evelyn Bassham.
Shane is survived by his wife, Casey Dozier McCrory of Winfield, his parents, Larry Joe and Mildred McCrory of Russellville, sons, Hayden McCrory of Russellville, Caden Tucker of Winfield, daughters, Mallorie and Maci McCrory of Russellville and Hannah McCrory of Pontotoc, MS, brother, Derek McCrory of Russellville, grandson, Bentle McCrory of Pontotoc and a host of friends and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Tony German will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Michael Shane McCrory age 44 of Winfield passed away Tuesday in the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham. Shane was born on April 14, 1974 in Colbert County, AL a son of Larry Joe and Mildred Berryman McCrory. He was born and raised in Colbert Co. and attended school in the Tuscumbia area. He has been a resident of Winfield for serval years where he owned and operated his own business, Winfield Towing and Recovery. He always took pride in his job. He loved his family, riding his Harley and racing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Evelyn Bassham.
Shane is survived by his wife, Casey Dozier McCrory of Winfield, his parents, Larry Joe and Mildred McCrory of Russellville, sons, Hayden McCrory of Russellville, Caden Tucker of Winfield, daughters, Mallorie and Maci McCrory of Russellville and Hannah McCrory of Pontotoc, MS, brother, Derek McCrory of Russellville, grandson, Bentle McCrory of Pontotoc and a host of friends and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Tony German will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Pattie Anne Baccus Christian
Mrs. Pattie Anne Baccus Christian age 72 of Duncanville formerly of Rock City community in Winfield passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her residence. Pattie was born on November 20, 1945 in Marion County, AL a daughter of Wilburn B. and Jewell Hall Baccus. She was raised in the Rock City Community and graduated from Winfield City High School before attending the University of Alabama were she also graduated and received her degree. Afterwards she moved to New Orleans were she worked as teacher and retired after more than thirty-five years from William Farantz Elementary School. She moved to Duncanville in 2005 after being displaced by hurricane Katrina. She attended Duncanville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. She loved teaching, Sudoku and playing golf when she was younger. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her granddaughter, Haleigh was the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Dr. James Webster.
Pattie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Felicia Christian Giblin and her husband, John of Northport, brother, Tommy Baccus and his wife, Joan of Cullman, sister, Martine Webster of Franklin, TN, granddaughter, Haleigh Madison Giblin of Northport and a host of Nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The Family will be holding a private graveside service at the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-win at a later date. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
James Travis “J.T.” Benton
Mr. James Travis “J.T.” Benton age 96 of Winfield passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. J.T. was born on March 19, 1922 in Fayette County, AL a son of James Travis Benton and Emma Roby Benton. He owned and operated his own truck for 50 years hauling coal and fertilizer. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church where he served as an ordained deacon. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He loved his family and enjoyed working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of over 50 years, Lucy Perry Benton, two sisters, Mary Lou Benton and Emma Dean Herren, brother, Marion Bud Benton, grandson, Chris Langston, great-grandsons, Owen Douglas Walker and Shields Thomas Walker and son-in-law, Douglas Walker.
J.T. is survived by his daughters, Wanda Walker of Winfield, Barbara Tucker and her husband Wayne of Dora, and Martha Weakley and her husband Wayne of Tuscaloosa, sisters, Maebelle Cagle of Winfield and Billie Ruth Eads of Kansas, grandchildren, Anita Johnson, Michael Langston, Matthew Langston, Annette Lindley, David Burgess, Melissa Morell, Rana Tucker, Jerrod Walker and Joseph Walker, 16 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Kemp Meadows, Sunset Manor, Hospice of Northwest Alabama and Northwest Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 1 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. Matthew Langston, David Burgess, Jerrod Walker, Joseph Walker, Mike Johnson, Dusty Lindley, Greg Tucker and Taz Morell will be the active pallbearers. Visitation will be on Monday from 11 A.M. till time of service at 1 P.M... The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church or Hospice of Northwest Alabama. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Genevieve Lou Squires Travis
Mrs. Genevieve Lou Squires Travis age 77 of Winfield passed away Thursday at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Genevieve was born on November 3, 1940 in Roscoe, New York a daughter of Richard and Bertha Crandle Squires. She grew up and attended school in Roscoe before marrying, Roland Travis, Sr. and moving to Starruca, Pennsylvania where she lived until 1995 when they moved to Winfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going fishing. She worked as a homemaker for her family and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Caroline Travis, sisters, Eleanor Capture, Imogene Bolster, Charlotte Squires, Laura Squires, brothers, Alfred Squires, Raymond Squires, Frances Squires, Danny Squires and two infant brothers.
Genevieve is survived by her son, Roland Travis, Jr. and his wife Kim, grandsons, Roland Travis, III and his wife, Ashton, Scott Travis and his wife, Amanda, great-grandchildren, Colton, Emily and Matthew Travis and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10 A.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Guin City Cemetery. Wayne Overton will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. till time of service at 10 A.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Mrs. Genevieve Lou Squires Travis age 77 of Winfield passed away Thursday at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Genevieve was born on November 3, 1940 in Roscoe, New York a daughter of Richard and Bertha Crandle Squires. She grew up and attended school in Roscoe before marrying, Roland Travis, Sr. and moving to Starruca, Pennsylvania where she lived until 1995 when they moved to Winfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going fishing. She worked as a homemaker for her family and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Caroline Travis, sisters, Eleanor Capture, Imogene Bolster, Charlotte Squires, Laura Squires, brothers, Alfred Squires, Raymond Squires, Frances Squires, Danny Squires and two infant brothers.
Genevieve is survived by her son, Roland Travis, Jr. and his wife Kim, grandsons, Roland Travis, III and his wife, Ashton, Scott Travis and his wife, Amanda, great-grandchildren, Colton, Emily and Matthew Travis and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10 A.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Guin City Cemetery. Wayne Overton will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. till time of service at 10 A.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Elnora Nixon Montgomery
Mrs. Elnora Nixon Montgomery age 86 of Pecos, TX formerly of Valdosta, GA and Hubbertville, AL passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Carrollton, TX. Elnora was born on June 9, 1932, the daughter of Louzelle and Leola Presley Nixon. She was born and raised in Valdosta, GA where see graduated high school. She later graduated from Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, TX where she met her husband of 63 years, Louis Jackson (LJ) Montgomery. They lived a short while on the Montgomery family homestead before moving and making their home in Pecos, TX. She was member of the Spiritual Science Community Church of Christ, pastored by her husband. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and being the silent “boss”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Marie Smith and her husband, Edward; her brother, Columbus Nixon and granddaughters, Teresa Nicole Montgomery and Katrina Michelle Bell.
She is survived by her husband; daughter Tina Montgomery of Carrollton, TX , sons David Montgomery (Peggy) of Firestone, CO, Victor Montgomery (Leah) of Salina, KS, James “Douglas” Montgomery (Lorena) of San Antonio, TX, and John Montgomery (Rhonda) of Allen, TX, and daughters, Anita Montgomery-Bell of Allen, TX, Alicia Johnson (Billy) of Midland, TX, and Felicia Cleburn (Michael) of Blossom, TX. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Katie Nixon of New York and a host grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11 A.M. at the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home in Winfield, Al. Burial will follow at the Mayfield Church of Christ Cemetery. John Montgomery will be the officiating minister. David, Victor, and Douglas Montgomery, along with Adam Williams-Montgomery, Billy Johnson, Jr and Roy Montgomery, Sr., will serve as active pallbearers. The viewing will be from 10 A.M. till time of service at 11 A.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Elnora Nixon Montgomery age 86 of Pecos, TX formerly of Valdosta, GA and Hubbertville, AL passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Carrollton, TX. Elnora was born on June 9, 1932, the daughter of Louzelle and Leola Presley Nixon. She was born and raised in Valdosta, GA where see graduated high school. She later graduated from Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, TX where she met her husband of 63 years, Louis Jackson (LJ) Montgomery. They lived a short while on the Montgomery family homestead before moving and making their home in Pecos, TX. She was member of the Spiritual Science Community Church of Christ, pastored by her husband. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and being the silent “boss”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Marie Smith and her husband, Edward; her brother, Columbus Nixon and granddaughters, Teresa Nicole Montgomery and Katrina Michelle Bell.
She is survived by her husband; daughter Tina Montgomery of Carrollton, TX , sons David Montgomery (Peggy) of Firestone, CO, Victor Montgomery (Leah) of Salina, KS, James “Douglas” Montgomery (Lorena) of San Antonio, TX, and John Montgomery (Rhonda) of Allen, TX, and daughters, Anita Montgomery-Bell of Allen, TX, Alicia Johnson (Billy) of Midland, TX, and Felicia Cleburn (Michael) of Blossom, TX. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Katie Nixon of New York and a host grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11 A.M. at the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home in Winfield, Al. Burial will follow at the Mayfield Church of Christ Cemetery. John Montgomery will be the officiating minister. David, Victor, and Douglas Montgomery, along with Adam Williams-Montgomery, Billy Johnson, Jr and Roy Montgomery, Sr., will serve as active pallbearers. The viewing will be from 10 A.M. till time of service at 11 A.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Billy Oral Cochran
Mr. Billy Oral Cochran age 57 of Brilliant passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 in Brilliant. He was born on November 29, 1960 in Cocoa Beach, FL a son of James Buddy and Peggy Boyd Cochran. He grew up in Winfield and attended Winfield City High School. He worked in the construction field most of his life. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and loved to work with the flowers in his yard. He had the biggest heart, loved the Lord and was a member of New Life Fellowship and attended church at the Turnaround. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, John and Lassie Opal Cochran, brother, Troy Slack and sister, Marsha Dozier.
He is survived by his sister, Vicky Murphy of Fayette, brother, James Cochran, Jr of Winfield, daughters, Brittney Flanigan of Fayette and Holly Richardson of Tuscaloosa, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the Turnaround Church in Winfield. Bobby Barnes, Jr. will be the officiating Minister. The Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. till time of service at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield.
Mr. Billy Oral Cochran age 57 of Brilliant passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 in Brilliant. He was born on November 29, 1960 in Cocoa Beach, FL a son of James Buddy and Peggy Boyd Cochran. He grew up in Winfield and attended Winfield City High School. He worked in the construction field most of his life. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and loved to work with the flowers in his yard. He had the biggest heart, loved the Lord and was a member of New Life Fellowship and attended church at the Turnaround. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, John and Lassie Opal Cochran, brother, Troy Slack and sister, Marsha Dozier.
He is survived by his sister, Vicky Murphy of Fayette, brother, James Cochran, Jr of Winfield, daughters, Brittney Flanigan of Fayette and Holly Richardson of Tuscaloosa, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the Turnaround Church in Winfield. Bobby Barnes, Jr. will be the officiating Minister. The Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. till time of service at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield.
Joe “Jake” Ervin Smith
Mr. Joe “Jake” Ervin Smith age 77 of Winfield, formerly of Phil Campbell passed away Saturday in the Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill. Joe was born on July 27, 1940 in Cherokee, AL a son of Raymond Elton and Lula Ann Carmack Smith. He lived in Cherokee before moving to Phil Campbell, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from Phil Campbell High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years for Poole Truck Lines before he began working as a driver for May’s Wholesale from which he later retired. Working hard was known to be his biggest hobby. He enjoyed watching westerns and football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was outgoing and enjoyed making new friends and was affectionately known as “Uncle Jake” by many friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Junior, Kenneth and Howard Smith, sisters, Verdie Owens and Virginia “Red” Whitfield.
Joe is survived by his wife, Lenora Alice Smith of Winfield, daughter, Brenda Weston and her husband, David of Beaverton, sons, Thomas Joe “Joey” Smith of Winfield, Kenneth Darrell “Kenny” Smith of Millry, sisters Velma Estridge and her husband, John of Double Springs, Barbara Moody and her husband, Dale of Phil Campbell, brothers Raburn Smith and Jimmy Carmack both of Mississippi, grandchildren, Tia, Skylor, Josh, Kirk, Dustin, Selena, Trinity and Tenaya Smith, Bridgette Ware and Amber Edwards, 8 great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside services are planned for Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 4 P.M. from the Phil Campbell Cemetery in Phil Campbell. Larry Ware will be officiating. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Joe “Jake” Ervin Smith age 77 of Winfield, formerly of Phil Campbell passed away Saturday in the Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill. Joe was born on July 27, 1940 in Cherokee, AL a son of Raymond Elton and Lula Ann Carmack Smith. He lived in Cherokee before moving to Phil Campbell, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from Phil Campbell High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years for Poole Truck Lines before he began working as a driver for May’s Wholesale from which he later retired. Working hard was known to be his biggest hobby. He enjoyed watching westerns and football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was outgoing and enjoyed making new friends and was affectionately known as “Uncle Jake” by many friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Junior, Kenneth and Howard Smith, sisters, Verdie Owens and Virginia “Red” Whitfield.
Joe is survived by his wife, Lenora Alice Smith of Winfield, daughter, Brenda Weston and her husband, David of Beaverton, sons, Thomas Joe “Joey” Smith of Winfield, Kenneth Darrell “Kenny” Smith of Millry, sisters Velma Estridge and her husband, John of Double Springs, Barbara Moody and her husband, Dale of Phil Campbell, brothers Raburn Smith and Jimmy Carmack both of Mississippi, grandchildren, Tia, Skylor, Josh, Kirk, Dustin, Selena, Trinity and Tenaya Smith, Bridgette Ware and Amber Edwards, 8 great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside services are planned for Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 4 P.M. from the Phil Campbell Cemetery in Phil Campbell. Larry Ware will be officiating. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Louise Taylor
Mrs. Louise Townley Taylor age 85 of Brilliant in the Sunny Home community passed away at her residence. She is the widow of Carmol Taylor. Louise was born in Walker County a daughter of Odell and Rosie Davis Townley on November 14, 1932. She has been a resident of the Sunny Home community of Brilliant for most of her life. She was employed as a nurse at the former Burdick West Hospital in Haleyville for 37 years where she always went the extra mile caring for her patients. She loved to quilt and play with her great-grandson. She was the best cook, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who could always make you laugh. She was a good person, an excellent listener and advisor who always new just what to say. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carmol Taylor and sisters, Inez Crow and Doris Huff.
Louise is survived by her sons, Gene Taylor and his wife, Judy, Bobby Taylor and his wife, Teresa, grand-daughter, Cristy Taylor Raper and her husband, Jason, great- grandson, Jace Taylor Raper all of the Sunny Home Community in Brilliant. Grandson Don Taylor and his wife, Lauren of Michigan, brothers, Donald Ray and Larry Townley both of Lilborn, MO, sisters, Faye Alford of McCalla, Betty Wates of Winfield, Pat Kinsey of Lilborn, MO, Shirley Miskell of Hendersonville, TN and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Myers Hill Cemetery. Bobby Dodd will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 noon till time of service at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Louise Townley Taylor age 85 of Brilliant in the Sunny Home community passed away at her residence. She is the widow of Carmol Taylor. Louise was born in Walker County a daughter of Odell and Rosie Davis Townley on November 14, 1932. She has been a resident of the Sunny Home community of Brilliant for most of her life. She was employed as a nurse at the former Burdick West Hospital in Haleyville for 37 years where she always went the extra mile caring for her patients. She loved to quilt and play with her great-grandson. She was the best cook, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who could always make you laugh. She was a good person, an excellent listener and advisor who always new just what to say. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carmol Taylor and sisters, Inez Crow and Doris Huff.
Louise is survived by her sons, Gene Taylor and his wife, Judy, Bobby Taylor and his wife, Teresa, grand-daughter, Cristy Taylor Raper and her husband, Jason, great- grandson, Jace Taylor Raper all of the Sunny Home Community in Brilliant. Grandson Don Taylor and his wife, Lauren of Michigan, brothers, Donald Ray and Larry Townley both of Lilborn, MO, sisters, Faye Alford of McCalla, Betty Wates of Winfield, Pat Kinsey of Lilborn, MO, Shirley Miskell of Hendersonville, TN and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Myers Hill Cemetery. Bobby Dodd will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 noon till time of service at 2 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Don H. Jordan
Mr. Don H. Jordan age 74 of Chicago, IL formerly of Winfield passed away Saturday at St. Francis Hospital in Chicago. He was born and raised in Winfield, AL before moving to Chicago. He resided there and owned and operated his own newsstands, selling newspapers among other items for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Madgie Jordan Tucker and a brother, Dennis Tucker.
He is survived by his brother, Randy Tucker and his wife, Rebecca of Warren, MI, his longtime roommate and business partner, Robert Widman of Chicago, IL and other friends and relatives. Private burial services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from Fairview Cemetery in Winfield, AL. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the National Federation of the Blind at NFB.org. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Don H. Jordan age 74 of Chicago, IL formerly of Winfield passed away Saturday at St. Francis Hospital in Chicago. He was born and raised in Winfield, AL before moving to Chicago. He resided there and owned and operated his own newsstands, selling newspapers among other items for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Madgie Jordan Tucker and a brother, Dennis Tucker.
He is survived by his brother, Randy Tucker and his wife, Rebecca of Warren, MI, his longtime roommate and business partner, Robert Widman of Chicago, IL and other friends and relatives. Private burial services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from Fairview Cemetery in Winfield, AL. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the National Federation of the Blind at NFB.org. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Booker Derryl Doss
Booker Derryl Doss age 69 of brilliant passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. Derryl was born on April, 23, 1949 in Haleyville, AL, a son of Booker B. Doss and Nellie Doss Dickinson. He was raised in Brilliant where he lived his whole life and attended Brilliant High School. He worked at NTN Bower in Hamilton where he retired from after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He was known to be stubborn and to have his own way of doing things, but he was a good man who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Lynn Doss.
Derryl is survived by his mother, Nellie Doss Dickinson of Brilliant, daughter, Angie Meharg and her husband, Tommy of Winfield, son, Michael Doss of Brilliant, sisters, Teresa Taylor and her husband, Bobby of Brilliant, Keela Parrish and her husband, Benji of Winfield, brothers, Blane Doss and his wife, Vandy of Guin, Wade Doss and his wife, Angel of Hamilton, Al Kennedy and his wife Jo of Tecumseh, MI, grandchildren, Corey and Brandon Meharg of Winfield, nieces and nephews, Don Taylor, Ben, Morgan, and Mallory Parrish, Jacob, Dereck and Seth Doss.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with Burial to will follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Billy and Sissy Sullens will be the officiating ministers. Blane Doss, Jacob Doss, Benji Parrish, Ben Parrish, Wade Doss and Ben Sullins will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield dir
Booker Derryl Doss age 69 of brilliant passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. Derryl was born on April, 23, 1949 in Haleyville, AL, a son of Booker B. Doss and Nellie Doss Dickinson. He was raised in Brilliant where he lived his whole life and attended Brilliant High School. He worked at NTN Bower in Hamilton where he retired from after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He was known to be stubborn and to have his own way of doing things, but he was a good man who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Lynn Doss.
Derryl is survived by his mother, Nellie Doss Dickinson of Brilliant, daughter, Angie Meharg and her husband, Tommy of Winfield, son, Michael Doss of Brilliant, sisters, Teresa Taylor and her husband, Bobby of Brilliant, Keela Parrish and her husband, Benji of Winfield, brothers, Blane Doss and his wife, Vandy of Guin, Wade Doss and his wife, Angel of Hamilton, Al Kennedy and his wife Jo of Tecumseh, MI, grandchildren, Corey and Brandon Meharg of Winfield, nieces and nephews, Don Taylor, Ben, Morgan, and Mallory Parrish, Jacob, Dereck and Seth Doss.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with Burial to will follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Billy and Sissy Sullens will be the officiating ministers. Blane Doss, Jacob Doss, Benji Parrish, Ben Parrish, Wade Doss and Ben Sullins will serve as active pallbearers. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield dir
Brenda Sue Miles
Mrs. Brenda Sue Miles age 66, of Moundville, formerly of Guin passed away Friday, June 15, 2108 in the U.A.B. Hospital in Birmingham. Brenda was born in Michigan on August 16, 1951 a daughter of Ernest Oscar and Dorothy Sanderson Avery. She grew up in Ohio before moving to Winfield in the in the 1970’s. She worked in various positions at different offices doing clerical work. She was a member of the Guin First United Methodist Church. She was a member and president of the Elvis Artist of the Century Fan Club. She was loved by friends all over the country. She loved her family and was a loving wife, mother and nana. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Linda McCann and Glenda Whitten and her mother and father-in-law, Ann and Leland Miles.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Danny Miles of Moundville, daughters, Cheri Hutchinson of Hamilton, Pamela Bozeman and her husband, Calvin of Winfield, Amanda Winborn and her husband, Emmett of Muscle Shoals, Chelsea Rutledge and her husband, Chase of Calera, son, Blake Miles and his wife Ashely of Northport, brothers, Mike Avery of Winfield and David Avery and his wife, Debra of Ohio, grandchildren, Branson Bozeman, Presley Olive, Ethan Winborn, Eli Winborn,, Bristol Fleenor, Chloe Rutledge and Charlie Rutledge and a host of nieces, nephew and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery. Bro Thurmon Hubbert will be the officiating minister. Emmett Winborn, Scott Barton, David Benton, Daniel Swartz, Calvin Bozeman and Chase Rutledge will be serving as active pallbearers. Randy Daniels will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Brenda Sue Miles age 66, of Moundville, formerly of Guin passed away Friday, June 15, 2108 in the U.A.B. Hospital in Birmingham. Brenda was born in Michigan on August 16, 1951 a daughter of Ernest Oscar and Dorothy Sanderson Avery. She grew up in Ohio before moving to Winfield in the in the 1970’s. She worked in various positions at different offices doing clerical work. She was a member of the Guin First United Methodist Church. She was a member and president of the Elvis Artist of the Century Fan Club. She was loved by friends all over the country. She loved her family and was a loving wife, mother and nana. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Linda McCann and Glenda Whitten and her mother and father-in-law, Ann and Leland Miles.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Danny Miles of Moundville, daughters, Cheri Hutchinson of Hamilton, Pamela Bozeman and her husband, Calvin of Winfield, Amanda Winborn and her husband, Emmett of Muscle Shoals, Chelsea Rutledge and her husband, Chase of Calera, son, Blake Miles and his wife Ashely of Northport, brothers, Mike Avery of Winfield and David Avery and his wife, Debra of Ohio, grandchildren, Branson Bozeman, Presley Olive, Ethan Winborn, Eli Winborn,, Bristol Fleenor, Chloe Rutledge and Charlie Rutledge and a host of nieces, nephew and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery. Bro Thurmon Hubbert will be the officiating minister. Emmett Winborn, Scott Barton, David Benton, Daniel Swartz, Calvin Bozeman and Chase Rutledge will be serving as active pallbearers. Randy Daniels will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral Home. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Nancy Darlene Tucker
Nancy Darlene Tucker age 56, of Winfield, formerly of Carbon Hill passed away Wednesday at her daughter’s residence in Winfield. Nancy was born on December 14, 1961 in Haleyville a daughter of Willie “Paddlefoot” and Mary Frances Kennedy Bourland. She grew up in Brilliant and attended school at Brilliant High School. She worked in various garment plants and restaurants in the surrounding area. She loved her family, fishing and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her father and an infant son, Justin Lloyd Tucker.
Nancy is survived by her mother, Mary Frances Bourland, husband, Elbert Lloyd Tucker of Winfield, sons, Joshua Lloyd Tucker of Nauvoo and Steven Ray Tucker of Winfield, daughter, Alicia Mayfield and her husband, Derek of Winfield, brothers, Willie Bourland of Carbonhill, Gary Bourland of Winfield and Gregory Bourland of Brilliant, special daughter, Chastity Wright, grandchildren, spencer Griffin, Treyton “Bubba” Wright, Colton “June Bug” Wright, Brodie Mayfield, Jazmin Mayfield and Cameron Mayfield and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Mike Edwards will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of services at 2 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Nancy Darlene Tucker age 56, of Winfield, formerly of Carbon Hill passed away Wednesday at her daughter’s residence in Winfield. Nancy was born on December 14, 1961 in Haleyville a daughter of Willie “Paddlefoot” and Mary Frances Kennedy Bourland. She grew up in Brilliant and attended school at Brilliant High School. She worked in various garment plants and restaurants in the surrounding area. She loved her family, fishing and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her father and an infant son, Justin Lloyd Tucker.
Nancy is survived by her mother, Mary Frances Bourland, husband, Elbert Lloyd Tucker of Winfield, sons, Joshua Lloyd Tucker of Nauvoo and Steven Ray Tucker of Winfield, daughter, Alicia Mayfield and her husband, Derek of Winfield, brothers, Willie Bourland of Carbonhill, Gary Bourland of Winfield and Gregory Bourland of Brilliant, special daughter, Chastity Wright, grandchildren, spencer Griffin, Treyton “Bubba” Wright, Colton “June Bug” Wright, Brodie Mayfield, Jazmin Mayfield and Cameron Mayfield and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Tidwell’s Chapel Cemetery. Mike Edwards will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 12 P.M. till time of services at 2 P.M. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Barbara Wates Roberts McDonald
Barbara Wates Roberts McDonald age 96, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Barbara was born on February 28, 1922 a daughter of John and Anna Bell McClain Wates. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County. She was a 1940 graduate of Brilliant High School. She was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church, the Modern Literary Club and the Canasta Club. She previously worked as a beautician, never giving up her cosmetology license. She worked a few years for the previous owner before purchasing the business and founding one of Winfield’s oldest businesses, Barbara’s Flowers in 1949. Hard work was one of her biggest hobbies. She owned and operated Barbara’s Flowers for over 60 years. She was a great wife and mother who loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Herman Roberts and Wallace Hayes McDonald, sisters, Ruby Couch, Opalene Soule and Grace Hatchett and brother, J.D. Wates.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Bill Roberts and his wife, Norene of Hubbertville, Hayes McDonald and his wife, Margie of Winfield, Mark McDonald and his wife, Rhonda of Winfield, grandchildren, Darren Roberts and his wife Beth, Travis McDonald, Sarah McDonald Jordan and her husband, Taylor, Lee McDonald, Brook McDonald, Meredith McDonald Smart and her husband, Jonathan. Great-grandchildren Cody Roberts, Sadie, Garrett and Mallory Jordan and Sutton Smart.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, June 15, 2018 at 4 P.M. from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Dr. Charles Ballew, Ronnie Elmore, C.W. Box and Cody Roberts will be the officiating Ministers. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 till time of service at 4 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Willie G. Baughn
Mr. Willie G. Baughn age 86 of Lynn passed away Sunday night at his residence. Mr. Baughn was born on August 24, 2018 a son of Glados H. and Edna Faye Gray Baughn. He was born and lived in Lynn his whole life. He was member of Old Zion Methodist Church and a former member, deacon and Sunday School teacher at Lynn Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Burdick-West Hospital in Haleyville which is now known as Lakeland Community Hospital. He was a skilled craftsman who built many things including his own home and helping in the construction of his children’s homes. He built stepping stones to commemorate his grandchildren’s birthdays. He was talented woodworker crafting among other things furniture for his grandchildren. He loved to help his family, gardening and he could fix anything. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Lynn Baughn of Lynn, sons, Richard Baughn and Tim Baughn and his wife, Alicia all of Lynn, daughters, Teresa Harbin and her husband, Lelton of Haleyville, and Debbie Baughn of Lynn, brother, Robert Baughn and his wife, Stacy of Lynn, sister, Mary Ann Gann and her husband, Windell of Rogersville, grandchildren, Michael Harbin, Cory Baughn, Katie Baughn Hearn, Emma Baughn and Frankie Kaldi and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 2 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Lynn Cemetery. David Hearn will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 P.M. till time of service at 2 P.M... Michael Harbin, Cory Baughn, Frankie Kaldi, Mark Myers, Mark Silverman and Thelton Blanton will serve as active pallbearers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
EVELYN CHAMBERS WILLIAMS
Evelyn Chambers Williams, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Evelyn was born in Newport, KY on June 9, 1944 to the late Charles H. and Carrie Ashley Chambers. She spent her life taking care of her family and raising babies. She loved being with children and did not like an empty house.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Louis Williams, Sr.; and her nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by four sons, Jimmy Louis Williams, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Tuscaloosa, Gary Wayne Williams and his wife Elizabeth of Hodges, Derrel Ray Williams of Tuscaloosa, and Terry Lee Williams of Carbon Hill; two daughters, Teresa Clark and her husband Mark of Winfield, and Shelia Kay Williams McCarley of Brilliant; eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Winfield Community Center. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield.
James Walter Robbins
Mr. James Walter Robbins age 92, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Sunset Manor nursing home in Guin. Walter was born on February 8, 2018 in Walker county, AL a son of Elbert McKinley and Grace West Robbins. He is the widower of Juanita Mae Robbins with whom he was married for 73 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He lived and worked in the oil fields at Odessa, TX for over 40 years before returning to Brilliant. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a former member of Temple Baptist Church in Odessa and attended Brilliant Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a son, James Mitchell Robbins, a grandson, Robbie Walter Robbins and three brothers, Clinton McKinley Robbins, Giles Robbins and Glenn Robbins.
He is survived by a son, Giles Norman Robbins of Brilliant; a daughter, Joyce Lea Barrone and her husband Randy of Locust Grove, GA; four grandchildren; Lisa Marie Johnston, Christopher Lee Barrone and his wife Jennifer, Randy James Barrone, and Nicholas Kyle Barrone; and six great grandchildren, Stephanie Johnston, Chase Johnston, Kaitlyn Robbins, Keily Barrone, Colton Barrone, Paisley Barrone and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 A.M. till time of service at 12 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. James Walter Robbins age 92, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Sunset Manor nursing home in Guin. Walter was born on February 8, 2018 in Walker county, AL a son of Elbert McKinley and Grace West Robbins. He is the widower of Juanita Mae Robbins with whom he was married for 73 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He lived and worked in the oil fields at Odessa, TX for over 40 years before returning to Brilliant. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a former member of Temple Baptist Church in Odessa and attended Brilliant Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a son, James Mitchell Robbins, a grandson, Robbie Walter Robbins and three brothers, Clinton McKinley Robbins, Giles Robbins and Glenn Robbins.
He is survived by a son, Giles Norman Robbins of Brilliant; a daughter, Joyce Lea Barrone and her husband Randy of Locust Grove, GA; four grandchildren; Lisa Marie Johnston, Christopher Lee Barrone and his wife Jennifer, Randy James Barrone, and Nicholas Kyle Barrone; and six great grandchildren, Stephanie Johnston, Chase Johnston, Kaitlyn Robbins, Keily Barrone, Colton Barrone, Paisley Barrone and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12 P.M. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Greg Webb will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 A.M. till time of service at 12 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
MARC SHAWN RAWLS
Marc Shawn Rawls, age 51 of Brilliant, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his residence. Marc was born on November 17, 1966 in Moline, IL to the late Harold and Maxine Conway Rawls. He worked as a roofer for several years, but loved his motorcycles and hunting arrowheads.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Daughty Conway and Zack and Clarsey Rawls.
He is survived by two brothers, Dwayne Rawls of Brilliant and Steve Rawls and his wife Betty of Nauvoo; three sisters, Darla Rawls of Brilliant, Gail Pollard and her husband Doug of Brilliant, and Cynthia McDonald of Beaverton; nieces and nephews, Craig Pollard, Stephen Harris and wife Tonya, Chad Rawls and wife Molly, Paige Ketchum and husband Adam, Asley Butts, Brittney Hosch and husband Michael, Jonathon McDonald, and Jeremy McDonald; great nieces and nephews, Austin Pollard, Alex Foster, Hunter Hosch, Kate Hosch, Maddux Ketchum, McKenna Ketchum, Ryleigh Butts, Lizzy Rawls, and Lydia Rawls; and his “baby”, Widdie.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 20, at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Bro. Doug Pollard officiated. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, directing.
JEAN MCGEE SAMUELS FUENTES
Jean Samuels Fuentes, age 88 of Eldridge, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her residence. Jean was born in Bernie, MO on July 10, 1929 to the late William Henry and Hattie Elizabeth Pritchett McGee. She left school tin support of the war effort while working in an airplane factory in St. Louis; but returned to school and earned her GED at the age of 43. She loved to paint and sew; and supported her family doing so sewing dolls. She was a member of Walker Faith Ministries and one thing everyone knew is that she loved everyone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Samuels; two sons, Donald and Mark Mace; two grandsons, B.J. Kelley and Adam Powell; two brothers, Clifton J. Hampton and Robert McGee; and two sisters, Tena Bishop and Willetta McGee.
She is survived by five daughters, Pat Cagle and her husband Toby of Brilliant, Jeanette Tucker and her husband “Goldie” of Carbon Hill, Lisa German and her husband Tony of Carbon Hill, Wendy Wager and her husband Chris of Eldridge, and Lori Gunter and her husband Robert of Nauvoo; a step-daughter, Donna Ipock and her husband Ron of Missouri; two “adopted” daughters, Connie Dodd of Eldridge and Brenda Tucker of Eldridge; 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 15, at 3:00 PM from Homewood Full Gospel Church in Kansas. Burial will follow in Tidwell Chapel Cemetery with Scott Batesole and Ben Lackey officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, at the church from 2:00 PM until time of service at 3:00.
Charles Drew Reed
Mr. Charles Drew Reed age 60 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on July 22, 1957 in Birmingham a son of Thomas Earl Reed and Lois Ann Vann. He attended Winfield City High School and was a Graduate of Brilliant High School. He worked in construction and as brick mason. He was a former member of the Alabama National Guard and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. where he won “High Shot” in his platoon and was featured in “Leather Neck” magazine. He attended New Life Fellowship Church and Bethel Apostolic Church. He was very intelligent, had a witty sense of humor and was big hearted. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Vann Reed.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mitsu Shimbaku Reed of Winfield, daughters, Michelle Reed of Winfield and Mako Reed and her spouse, Jeremy Reed of Winfield, grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew Webb, Chelsia Travis and Kaidence and Rylan Loveless and a great-grandchild, Eevie Webb.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6 P.M. from the New Life Fellowship Church with Jerry Norris officiating. Burial will be held in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:30 P.M. till time of service at 6 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield.
Mr. Charles Drew Reed age 60 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on July 22, 1957 in Birmingham a son of Thomas Earl Reed and Lois Ann Vann. He attended Winfield City High School and was a Graduate of Brilliant High School. He worked in construction and as brick mason. He was a former member of the Alabama National Guard and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. where he won “High Shot” in his platoon and was featured in “Leather Neck” magazine. He attended New Life Fellowship Church and Bethel Apostolic Church. He was very intelligent, had a witty sense of humor and was big hearted. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Vann Reed.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mitsu Shimbaku Reed of Winfield, daughters, Michelle Reed of Winfield and Mako Reed and her spouse, Jeremy Reed of Winfield, grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew Webb, Chelsia Travis and Kaidence and Rylan Loveless and a great-grandchild, Eevie Webb.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6 P.M. from the New Life Fellowship Church with Jerry Norris officiating. Burial will be held in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:30 P.M. till time of service at 6 P.M. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield.
DONNA KAY KEY GARNER
Donna Kay Key Garner, age 64 of Eldridge, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her residence. Donna was born in Fayette County on September20, 1953 to the late Mack and Edith Darty Key. She grew up in Fayette County where she attended Hubbertville High School and later attended nursing school. She worked as a nursing assistant in area nursing homes and also as a cashier in local stores. She loved wild flowers and was passionate and tender hearted to the less fortunate. She had a great and faithful heart and never looked down on anyone because she never thought she was better than anyone else. She was very protective of all she loved, including family and friends, especially her granddaughter “Kenna Bug”. She could be a roaring lion if necessary but 99% of the time she was gentle as a lamb.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Wright; and a brother, Nolan Key.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Garner of Eldridge; a son, Mack Howell of Florence; eight brothers, Kermit, Kelly, Kolon, Kelsey, David, Gus, Mack, Jr., and Kenneth Key; a sister, Katherine Key; two grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Johnson Cemetery with Tucson Stovall officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00.
Donna Kay Key Garner, age 64 of Eldridge, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her residence. Donna was born in Fayette County on September20, 1953 to the late Mack and Edith Darty Key. She grew up in Fayette County where she attended Hubbertville High School and later attended nursing school. She worked as a nursing assistant in area nursing homes and also as a cashier in local stores. She loved wild flowers and was passionate and tender hearted to the less fortunate. She had a great and faithful heart and never looked down on anyone because she never thought she was better than anyone else. She was very protective of all she loved, including family and friends, especially her granddaughter “Kenna Bug”. She could be a roaring lion if necessary but 99% of the time she was gentle as a lamb.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Wright; and a brother, Nolan Key.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Garner of Eldridge; a son, Mack Howell of Florence; eight brothers, Kermit, Kelly, Kolon, Kelsey, David, Gus, Mack, Jr., and Kenneth Key; a sister, Katherine Key; two grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 AM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Johnson Cemetery with Tucson Stovall officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00.
MAXINE CANTRELL TAYLOR
Maxine Cantrell Taylor, age 85 of Winfield, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her residence. Maxine was born on January 7, 1933 to the late Lee and Verla McCraw Cantrell. She was raised in Lamar County where she attended Sulligent High School. She owned and operated multiple restaurants, and loved to read and travel. She also loved her church and church activities; loved her family; and loved Jesus. She was a member of Siloam Baptist and also attended Gu-Win First Baptist.
She is survived by three sons, Ricky Lott and his wife Denise of Jonesboro, AR, Ronnie Lott and his wife Susan of Winfield, and Gregory Lott and his wife Miller of Winfield; three daughters, Jackie Bianchi and her husband Ronald of Springfield, TN, Connie Lott Wales and her husband Jeffery of Athens, and Bridget Lott Reeves and her husband Wyman of Winfield; a brother, Ozell Cantrell of Beaverton; a sister, Gladys Robertson of Guin; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Thomas Lott and Cecil Hughes Taylor; a son, Donning Lott; brothers and sisters, Judge Cantrell, Beatrice Cantrell, Cudell Cantrell, and an infant brother, Ezell Cantrell; and an infant grandchild, Baby Weston.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 8, at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Siloam Cemetery with Bryan Price and Edward Ayers officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Maxine Cantrell Taylor, age 85 of Winfield, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her residence. Maxine was born on January 7, 1933 to the late Lee and Verla McCraw Cantrell. She was raised in Lamar County where she attended Sulligent High School. She owned and operated multiple restaurants, and loved to read and travel. She also loved her church and church activities; loved her family; and loved Jesus. She was a member of Siloam Baptist and also attended Gu-Win First Baptist.
She is survived by three sons, Ricky Lott and his wife Denise of Jonesboro, AR, Ronnie Lott and his wife Susan of Winfield, and Gregory Lott and his wife Miller of Winfield; three daughters, Jackie Bianchi and her husband Ronald of Springfield, TN, Connie Lott Wales and her husband Jeffery of Athens, and Bridget Lott Reeves and her husband Wyman of Winfield; a brother, Ozell Cantrell of Beaverton; a sister, Gladys Robertson of Guin; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Thomas Lott and Cecil Hughes Taylor; a son, Donning Lott; brothers and sisters, Judge Cantrell, Beatrice Cantrell, Cudell Cantrell, and an infant brother, Ezell Cantrell; and an infant grandchild, Baby Weston.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 8, at 2:00 PM from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Siloam Cemetery with Bryan Price and Edward Ayers officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
