Jaqueline Marie Fikes
Jaqueline Marie Fikes, age 62, of Winfield passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Fikes was born in Tecumseh, Michigan to George Jackson and Agnes Louise Baumea Hughes. Jackie was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. She spent much of her life as a carpenter in the mobile home industry. In her spare time Jackie enjoyed going to the beach, white water rafting, riding ATVs, fishing, working in her yard, and interior decorating. Jackie is survived by her children, Jessica Lucas, Nicholas Lucas (Jennifer), Mandy Lucas, and Matthew Lucas, grandchildren, Lilly Carmichael, Riley Bailey, Kailee Lucas, Treston Lucas, Finlee Lucas, Riker Lucas, Daniel Lucas, Makynleigh Mathis, Jaxon Lucas, and Jeremiah Lucas, niece, Angela Taylor (Martin), beloved dog, Luke, and a host of other family members and friends. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Hughes, and her sister, Karen Hughes. A Celebration of Life service for Jackie will be held on August 23, 2025. Miles Memorial Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Lucas family. 
Barbara Gail Kelley
Mrs. Barbara Gail Kelley, age 70 of Winfield passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her residence. Barbara was born in Highland Park, Michigan on May 8, 1954. She was preceded in death by her brother, Greg Morrison of Caledonia, MS. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was looking forward to getting to know her new great-granddaughter. Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Kelley, her children Gigi Sudduth (Jamie) of Millport and Carlos Kelley of Winfield, grandchildren, Hagen Smith of Foley, Harley Crowley (Cade) of Kennedy, Halle Sudduth of Millport, Briar Kelley of Winfield, Maggie Kelley, her great granddaughter, Everleigh Smith Foley, AL and special friend Lanetta Fowler of Eldridge. A private family graveside service will be held at the Morris Cemetery near Glen Allen. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Kelley family. 
James Leo Palmer Jr.
James Leo Palmer Jr. 85, of Dixon, KY was born on January 18th, 1939 in Brilliant, Alabama and passed away on July 25th, 2024 in Newburgh, IN. James was passionate about a few things and if you spent any time with him at all you would most certainly hear about them: his faith, his family and Alabama football. James preached his last sermon at Poole Church of Christ on June 30th, 2024, just days before he was called to his heavenly home. He leaves behind a family and church community who love him dearly and strive to follow in his footsteps as they pursue Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents James Leo and Catherine Palmer, his brother Mitchell Ray Palmer(along with his wife, Betty and daughter, Michelle), and his daughter-in-law, Nancy Palmer. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Sue Cook Palmer. The two of them were married for 66 years and built a beautiful family, while serving and spreading God’s Kingdom. James was a gospel preacher for 60 years and shared God’s word in 37 states across the country. James is also survived by his 5 children James “Chip” Palmer of Providence, KY, Timothy Paul(Barbara) Palmer of Wartrace, TN, John David(Lori) Palmer of Bassett, VA, Mary Elizabeth(Michael) Asbell of Nashville, TN, and Martha Melea(Greg) Hobgood of Dixon, KY; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 niece and 1 nephew. Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 1st, 2024 at 6pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Min. Chip Palmer and Min. Bob Palmer will officiate. Visitation will be from 2pm until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Friday August 2nd, 2024 at 2pm at Goldmine Church of Christ Cemetery 11674 AL-129 Brilliant, AL 35548. Memorial contributions can be made to Potter Children’s Home 2350 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 or West KY Youth Camp 301 Youth Camp Road Marion, KY 42064. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com 
Sheila Rawls
Mrs. Sheila Rawls, age 66 of Guin passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Sheila was born in Moline, IL on July 11, 1958 to James and Myra Grace Norris Pridmore. She was a member of the Assembly of Yahvah and a 1976 graduate of Winfield City High School. After high school she attended Northwest Community College earning her associates degree. Sheila had various careers throughout her life including dental assistant, working at the Northwest Regional Library and in the healthcare field where she served as the business manager at Winfield Family and Occupational Medicine for 24 years. She enjoyed books, traveling, storytelling, singing, picnics and park days with her grandchildren, trying new restaurants, church gatherings, Alabama football, stamp collecting and living life to the fullest. Sheila is survived by her daughters, Sommer Thomas (Chad) and Lakin Hardy (Trevor), grandchildren, Katy Wallace (Dee), Harmony Thomas, Lane Van Deventer, Jacob Van Deventer, Mark Hardy, Elana Hardy, Skylar Hardy, great grandson, Maverick Wallace, sister-in-law, Debbie Pridmore, a host of nieces, nephews, church family and other close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Grace Pridmore, grandparents, Jesse and Willene Pridmore and Albert and Lizzie Norris, and her brothers, David and Mike Pridmore. Funeral services for Sheila will be held on Tuesday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to, The Garrett Karr Memorial Medical Clinic – Honduras at 510 Hwy 241, Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Rawls family. 
Delores Dacus Griffin
Mrs. Delores Evelyn Dacus Bradfield Corcoran Griffin, age 81 of Niceville, FL formerly of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. Delores was born in Memphis, TN on March 29, 1943 to Fred and Lenora Ratliff Dacus. Mrs. Griffin was a graduate of Bartlett High School in Bartlett, TN, while living in Alabama she was a faithful member of the Brilliant Church of God. Delores was a caregiver to many, a homemaker to her family and enjoyed reading and most of all making new friends and traveling. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her mother, Lenora Dacus, husband, Billy Griffin, daughters, Carrie Huddleston, Teresa Corcoran and Kelly Fitzsimmons (Brian), son, Richard Corcoran (Lei), grandchildren, Allie Rutherford (Paul), Garrett Giddings (Emily), Jack Giddings, Will Fitzsimmons, Cole Fitzsimmons, James Fitzsimmons, Riley Palmer (Brent) Joanne Vaifale, Kathleen Carrigan (Devin), Kayla Corcoran (Michael Ford), and Shane Corcoran, great grandchildren, Lila Giddings, Jaden Carrigan, and Logan Carrigan, sisters, Sherry Taylor, Shilo Barber, Darla Lockhart, Karen Steen, and a brother, David Wesley Dacus a host of nieces, nephews and other close family and friends. She was preceded by her husband’s Richard Bradfield and William L. Corcoran, Jr, her father, Fred Leon Dacus, Jr., sisters, Janet Peaks and Kay Dacus and brothers, Wayne and Gary Dacus. A celebration of life services will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Garden in Gu-Win. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time. 
Jay Michael "Mike" Pridmore
Mr. Jay Michael Pridmore, better known as Mike age 63, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Mike was born in Moline, Illinois on July 6, 1960 to James and Grace Norris Pridmore. He attended Eldridge Church of Christ. Mike was a 1978 graduate of Winfield High School and was a very talented shortstop in baseball. Mike received college baseball scholarship offers to continue his play after high school, but he decided on a different route; he married his high school sweetheart Debbie Box, they were happily married for almost 45 years. Mike spent much of his life as a carpenter, he owned and operated J&M Cabinets for 23 years and J&M Construction for the last 18 years. In his spare time Mike enjoyed, gardening, watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and sharing the Bible, you could often find him studying for many hours every day. Mike is survived by his wife, Debbie Pridmore, sons, Derek Scott Pridmore and Anthony Kyle Pridmore (Heather), grandchildren, Drake, Anna, Miller, Averee, Maddox, Amera, and Asher Pridmore, sister, Sheila Rawls, mother-in-law, Shirley Aldridge, brothers-in-law, James Allen Aldridge (Starla) and William Jeff Aldridge (Tammy), sister-in-law, Kathy Box Moret (Peter), and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, David Pridmore, and grandparents, Jesse and Willene Pridmore. Funeral services for Mr. Pridmore will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Free Will Baptist Children’s Home of Alabama at: 86 Academy Drive Eldridge, AL 35554 in Mike’s memory. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Pridmore family. 
Tony Ray Vickery
Mr. Tony Ray Vickery, age 48, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Tony was born in Hamilton, Alabama on March 29, 1976 to Alon and Linda Crumpton Vickery. He was employed for many years as a general contractor with Star Construction. Some of the many hobbies Tony enjoyed were spending time with his children and granddaughter, going to Talladega, watching Alabama Football, fishing, and working on race cars. Tony is survived by his sweetheart, Christy Humbers, children, Kelsey Vickery, Bryant Vickery, Saban Vickery, Riley Vickery, and Asher Guyton, granddaughter, Hazeleigh Smith, siblings, Tim Vickery (Ashley) and Angie Robertson (Wade), nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Trace, Brooklyn, Alana, Macain, and Kiley, and a host of other family members and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Alon and Linda Vickery, and grandparents, Lander and Lucille Vickery and Wayne and Daisy Crumpton. Funeral services for Tony will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Vickery family. Janet "Jan" Susan Holt
Mrs. Janet Susan Holt, better known as Jan age 93, of Brilliant passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in the Haleyville Health Care Center. Mrs. Holt was born in Marion County, Alabama on October 7, 1930 to Woodard Ira and Fammie Agnes Holcomb Bates. Jan was a member of the Northside Church of Christ and a resident of Brilliant all her life. She was employed for much of her life with various clothing manufacturing companies in the area, and as a cashier for Piggly Wiggly of Winfield before its closing. In her spare time Jan enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, and spending time with family. Mrs. Holt is survived by daughters, Jawan Stanford of Brilliant, and Joan Lauderdale of Bear Creek, grandchildren, Wayne Stanford, Larry Stanford (Holly), Kelly Harris (Darryl), and Damian Lauderdale, 8 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her husband Hurst Holt, her parents, brothers, Howard and Clinton Bates, and sisters, Vena Lee Preston and Ann Sanderson. The family will receive friends for a time of remembrance on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery near Brilliant. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Holt family. 
M.P. "Rusty" Myles Jr.
Mr. M.P. “Rusty” Myles Jr., age 69, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence. Rusty was born on July 21, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama to Marion Pratt Myles Sr. and Cynthia Holt. He spent much of his life employed as a facilities manager with Core Industries in Mobile. In his spare time Rusty enjoyed being at the lake, sitting by the fireplace, and watching Alabama Football. Rusty is survived by his, sister, Carolyn West (Barry Lowe), grandson, Noah Alexander and his parents Monica and Chris Kennedy, father, Marion Pratt Myles Sr., his Myles family siblings, uncle, Russell Myles, nephews, Patrick Veitch (Brandy), Jeremy Veitch, and Jason West (Crystal), “the monkeys”, Shelby, Emma, and Colton, and a host of other family members and friends. Rusty was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Durham, and parents, John and Cynthia West. Funeral services for Mr. Myles will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00 noon from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Bethel Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Myles family. 
Kenneth Richard "Dude" Mayfield
Mr. Kenneth Richard “Dude” Mayfield, age 81 of Winfield passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2024 in the UAB Hospital. Dude was born on May 10, 1942 to John Thomas and Carra Townley Mayfield. Dude was a graduate of Brilliant High School and married the love of his life Estalene Tucker. He worked as a coal miner for many years until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Alabama football, tending to his chickens, and gardening. You could normally catch him sitting outside watching hummingbirds and the flowers blooming. One of his greatest achievements was being called Pop. He loved his great grandbabies and spending time with them. He also took on the role of father to two of his granddaughters and loved them like his own. Dude is survived by children, Alan Mayfield of Louisiana, Dawna Carter (Randall), and Rodney Mayfield (Irish), grandchildren, Tiffany Mayfield Balentine (Nick), Megan Mayfield (Austin), Danielle Carter Hullet (Kasey), Kara Carter, and Willow and Ryder Mayfield, great grandchildren, Colton Terry, Carson Terry, and Sawyer Balentine, siblings, Bob Mayfield (Juanita), Jeanette Bryant (Kenneth), and Steve Mayfield, and a host of other family members and friends. Dude was preceded in death by his wife, Estalene Tucker Mayfield, parents, John Thomas and Carra Mayfield, great grandson, James Timothy “Trip” Beasley III, great granddaughter, Stella Eloise Beasley, brother, Bill and a sister, Emma Jean, along with other family members and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Mayfield will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Harmony Grove Baptist Church with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the church. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Mayfield family. 
Edna Faye Johnson
Mrs. Edna Faye Johnson, age 80, of Winfield passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 in the Northwest Medical Center. Faye was born in Cullman, Alabama on August 24, 1943 to Albert and Beulah Coker Swann. She attended Mortimer Jordan High School and was employed with the Winfield Cotton Mill for many years. In her spare time Faye enjoyed fishing, playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles, watching Auburn football, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson is survived by sons, James Garner (Mary Ann), Dewayne Garner (Jenny), grandchildren, Brittany Garner (Brent Mackey), Kyle Garner (Ashley), Justin Garner, and Jennifer Garner, siblings, Lewis Williams, Patricia Garner, George Swann (Lori), Betty McAlpine (William), Cathy Smith, Jennette Beasley (Jesse), and Rena Prather (Mark), and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Edward Swann, and Marie Thomas. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the New River Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Johnson family. 
Jean Joyce Mann
Mrs. Jean Joyce Mann, age 94, of Winfield passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Mann was born January 24, 1930 in Winfield, Alabama to Marvin Cary and Vera Pearl Bostick Gann. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church and a graduate of Winfield City High School. Jean was employed for much of her life as a dental assistant before her retirement. She was born and raised in Winfield before moving to Nashville, Tennessee for several years. Jean returned to Winfield in 1989 where she lived the remainder of her life. Mrs. Mann is survived by her son, Charles Edward Mann (Vicki) of Kentucky, grandchildren, Christopher, Kevin, Robert, and Dale Mann, great granddaughter, Sarah Brooke, sisters, Betty Williams, Mary Fowler, and Dianne Bell, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce E. Mann, 1 sister, and 5 brothers. Funeral services for Mrs. Mann will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Mile Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Mann family. 
Ronnie Lott Jr.
Mr. Ronnie Lott Jr., age 44, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his residence. Ronnie was born January 26, 1980 in Hollywood, Florida to Ronnie Sr. and Susan Barachkov Lott. He attended Winfield City High School. Ronnie spent much of his life working as a carpenter on many area construction projects. In his spare time Ronnie enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama Football, woodworking, and spending time with his son Ryan, family, and friends. Ronnie is survived by his son, Nicholas Ryan Lott, parents, Ronnie Sr. and Susan Lott, sister, Becky Lott, brother Don Lott, nieces, Mackenzie Lolley (Tyler), and Kylie Owens, and a host of aunts, uncles, and other family members. Ronnie was preceded in death by family members, Henry Thomas Lott, Maxine Taylor, Donning Lott, Barbara Orman, Mike Orman, and Dan Barachkov. Funeral services for Ronnie will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow on Thursday in the Hollis Cemetery near Beaverton. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Mile Memorial Funeral Home serving the Lott family. 
Pauline Bass
Mrs. Pauline Bass was born October 13, 1926, in Marion County, Alabama to John Wesley and Verla Holcomb Sexton. She passed away on January 19, 2024 in the Ridgeview Health Care Center in Jasper, Alabama. Mrs. Bass lived most of her life in the Gum Springs Community in Marion County, Alabama. Mrs. Bass was employed with Mac Industries in Brilliant, until her retirement. After retiring from Mac Industries, Pauline worked with Home Health in Hamilton. Mrs. Bass was a devoted, loving wife, a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend to all who knew her. She loved the Lord with all her heart, she was always in attendance any time the church met, as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Vee Bass, a son-in-law, Horace Stanford, a granddaughter, Susan Walker, sisters, Lorene Moore, and Marie Chidgey, brothers, Wilburn Sexton, Walter Sexton, Bryce Sexton, Frank Sexton, and Carl Sexton, half-brothers, Grady Sexton and Billy Sexton, and a half-sister, Lilly White. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Stanford and Kathy Walker (Russell), grandchildren, Randy Stanford (Tracey), Steve Stanford (Daphne), Cindy Vickery (Jeff), Jennifer Russell (Scott), 12 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild expected in March, sisters-in-law, Jan Sexton and Jean Sexton, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, and her special great granddaughter Abby who always took care of her great grandmothers hair and nails. Funeral services for Mrs. Bass will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Matthew Walker, Michael Zimmerman, Cooper Patton, Jonah Minor, Zach Vickery, Russell Walker and Cory Vickery will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express their appreciation to the caring staff of Ridgeview Health Care Center and Enhabit Hospice for the care given to their mother and grandmother. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Bass family. 
Jonny Horton Freeman
Mr. Jonny Horton Freeman, age 75, of Brilliant passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Freeman was born in Tennessee on March 12, 1948 to Johnny and Lena Hendrick Freeman. Jonny was employed as an independent truck driver for more than 53 years before his retirement. In his spare time Jonny enjoyed air boating, and woodworking. Jonny especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and family; he will be remembered for being a loving husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather. Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife Mary Freeman, children, Melodie Bell and Doug Freeman, stepchildren, Mary Brown (Matthew) and James Halloran, 4 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, sister, Shelia Sudberry, brothers, Jerry, Paul, Dennis, and Danny Freeman, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Lena Freeman. A Memorial service for Mr. Freeman will be held at a later date. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Freeman family. Thomas Jackson Hubbert
Mr. Thomas Jackson Hubbert, better known as Tom, age 74 of Northport formerly of the Hubbertville community passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Mr. Hubbert was born in Newtonville, Alabama on August 29, 1949 to Johnny and Blanche Davis Hubbert. Mr. Hubbert is survived by his daughters, Michelle Higginbotham and her husband Bart and Becki Hubbert both of Northport, grandchildren, Sawyer and Barkley Higginbotham, Cooper and Walker Hubbert, sister, Donna Meadows (James) of Curry and a brother, Mike Hubbert of Hubbertville and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service for Mr. Hubbert will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from the Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Hubbert family. 
Judy Diane Herren
Mrs. Judy Diane Herren, age 69, of Brilliant passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 in the North Mississippi Medical Center. Mrs. Herren was born in Haleyville, Alabama on September 24, 1954 to Joe and Ruby Crowe Conway. She was a member of the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. Diane was a graduate of Brilliant High School and later attended Bevil State Community College where she earned a degree in nursing as an LPN. She spent more than 30 years employed with Northwest Medical Center Senior Care. In her spare time Diane enjoyed shopping and taking care of her family. She also enjoyed the Holidays and decorating for Christmas. Mrs. Herren is survived by her husband of 50 years, Stanley Herren, son, Dwight Herren, brothers, Danny Conway, and Mark Conway and his wife Lisa, sister-in-law, Amelia Tucker and her husband Jimmy, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Mrs. Herren was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Bryan and Patrick Herren, and her parents, Joe and Ruby Conway. Funeral services for Mrs. Herren will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Center Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Herren family. 
Mary Alice Aldridge Seales
Mrs. Mary Alice Aldridge Seales, age 95, of Beaverton passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Seales was born in Marion County, Alabama on October 13, 1928 to Robert Elmer and Nellie Hollis Aldridge. She attended the Baptist Church near her home in her younger years and was later baptized into the Worldwide Church of God. Mary Alice attended Byrd School in Hamilton until the 10th grade and later returned to get her GED and graduate with her classmates. After high school she attended Northwest Community College where she earned a degree in cosmetology. Mary Alice spent much of her life as a homemaker taking care of her 6 children. In her spare time, Mary Alice enjoyed many hobbies some of which were, vegetable and flower gardening, canning, crafting, sewing and crocheting, styling hair, discussing the Bible, listening to music and dancing a jig, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Seales is survived by sons, Dennis and Gary Seales, daughters, Alice Seales Beck, Sheila Seales Kilgore (Jimmy), Candy Seales Grace (Doug), and Tami Seales Henderson (Randall), grandchildren, Amy Mayes Byrd (Paul), Greg Kilgore (Lindsey), Amanda Kilgore Curington (Kris), Jeremy Seales, Zachary Seales, Zaine Seales, Clay Grace (Ally), Tina Grace, Nicki Ives, Adam Holbrook (Jessica), Josh Holbrook (Brittney), Cain Holbrook (Michelle), and Kayla Holbrook, 29 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Seales was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Seales, grandsons, Mike Kilgore and Dewayne Mayes, brothers, Robert Dowell and Lowell Grayson Aldridge, half-brother, Paul Aldridge, and half-sisters, Lillian Aldridge Roberts, Lillis Aldridge Burleson, and Hazel Aldridge Goodson. Funeral services for Mrs. Seales will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Webb Cemetery near Beaverton. The visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Seales family. 
Rhonda Franks Markham
Mrs. Rhonda Franks Markham, age 70, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in the North Mississippi Medical Center. Mrs. Markham was born in Winfield, Alabama on August 13, 1953 to William Glenn and Emmie Ruth Chandler Franks. She was a member of the Winfield Church of Christ and a 1971 graduate of Winfield City High School. She was employed for many years as a pipe bender with Arvin Manufacturing of Fayette where she later retired. In her spare time Rhonda enjoyed being outdoors, exploring the creek near her home, woodworking, playing guitar with friends, Alabama football, and collecting Native American memorabilia. Mrs. Markham is survived by her grandson, Cody Dickerson, siblings, Renette Gilreath (Malcom), and Rickey Franks (Denise), nephews, Chad Gilreath (Kati), Chris Franks, and Jeff Franks, nieces, Kayla Estis (Rick) and Amy Sawyer (Steve) and a host of other family members. Mrs. Markham was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Dickerson, sister-in-law, Lynn Franks, and her parents. Funeral services for Mrs. Markham will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Markham family. 
Jerry Max Trimm
Mr. Jerry Max Trimm, age 83, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center. Mr. Trimm was born in Fayette County, Alabama on February 20, 1940 to William Aaron and Eva Mae Mobley Trimm. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Winfield City High School. He spent much of his life employed with the Army Corp of Engineers where he worked for more than 30 years until his retirement. Jerry traveled the world with his work but never loved any location more than he did his home in Fayette County where he spent most of his spare farming and taking care of his land. Mr. Trimm is survived by his children, Mark Trimm (Catrina), Lynly Sandlin, and Pat Earnest (Billy), grandchildren, April Hart (Ryan), Aaron Trimm, Kinley Sandlin, Gabby Sandlin, Tyler Keene (Mandy), and Anna Earnest, great-grandchildren, Aelish Rose Hart, Tucker Keene, Avery Jane Keene, and Titus Keene, special friend, Nadine Knight, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. In addition to his parents, Mr. Trimm was preceded in death by son-in-law, Louie Sandlin, and siblings, Hershel Trimm, Wynelle Atchinson, and James Ray Trimm. A graveside service for Mr. Trimm will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Old Union Cemetery near Wayside. Brother Dwight Geist will be the officiating minister. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Trimm Family. 
Richard Perry Jackson
Mr. Richard Perry Jackson, age 84, of Winfield passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Jackson was born and raised in Martinsville, Indiana. He was one of three children born to Joseph and Thelma Seeley Jackson. Richard was a faithful member and elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He attended school in Martinsville and later attended Weber State University in Utah where he earned a degree in Computer Technology. Richard served his country in the United States Army. After returning home he and his family moved to Los Angles, California, and also resided part time on the beaches of Mexico before moving to Alabama. Richard spent much of his life as a business owner and computer programmer until his retirement. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed playing guitar in a band, and watching baseball, especially the L.A. Dodgers. Mr. Jackson is survived by sons, John, Jim, Peter, Timothy and Steven Jackson, daughters, Susan Miller, Laurel Renturia, Rosa Jackson, and Vickie Jackson, 30 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, sister, Judith Harder and a host of other family members. In addition to his parents Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Aardema Jackson, sons, Brian Jackson, Jacob Jackson, and Richard Jackson Jr., grandson, Nicholas Miller, and brother, Leon Joseph Jackson. A private family burial for Mr. Jackson was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from the Elm Church of Christ Cemetery. 
Jerry Pollard
Mr. Jerry Dale Pollard, age 89, of Brilliant passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Pollard was born on May 4, 1934 in Brilliant, Alabama to Dale Vester and Ora Brasseal Pollard. Jerry was a graduate of Brilliant High School. After his graduation Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 4 years during the Korean conflict. Jerry spent several years as a coal miner after coming home from the service. He later became self employed as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic where he worked until his retirement. In his spare time Jerry enjoyed doing yard work and keeping his lawn well-manicured and growing a large garden every year. Mr. Pollard is survived by his sons, Marty Pollard of Brilliant and Mickey Pollard of Brookwood, and brothers, Dan and Tony Pollard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pollard was preceded in death by wives, Ruth Pollard and Melba Pollard, son, Timothy Jerome Pollard, and brothers, Jack, Tommy, Jimmy, and Joe Pollard. Funeral services for Mr. Pollard will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Pollard family. Billie Jean Benton
Mrs. Billie Jean Benton age 80, of the Hubbertville Community, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility. Mrs. Benton was born in Fayette County, Alabama on February 4, 1943 to Ray and Mary Ruth Pender Youngblood. She was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church and a 1961 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Billie spent much of her life employed with Fayette Cotton Mill where she later retired after more than 30 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandsons, who were her life. Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughter, Jana Lee Miller, grandsons, Landon Miller (Ally) and Brandon Miller, great-granddaughter, Reese Miller, brother, Ricky Youngblood, sister, Gloria Porter (Eddie), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Benton, her parents and grandparents, and a sister, Patricia Capps. Funeral services for Mrs. Benton will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. 
William Leon Johnson
Mr. William Leon Johnson, better known as “Wild Bill” age 79 of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the Diversicare Health Care Center in Winfield. Mr. Johnson was born on November 30, 1943 in Dayton, Tennessee to John and Vesta Miles. He was employed with several sawmills in the surrounding area for more than 20 years. Mr. Johnson was a man of many talents, he enjoyed playing the guitar, piano and singing. He was a man of faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife of 15 years, Tammy Johnson, his children, Richard Leon Johnson (Kay), Teresa Sirles, Angie Sirles, Johnathon William Johnson “JJ”, Tiffany Warren (Daniel), Misty Smith (Joey), Felicia Johnson (David), Melissa Arney (Thomas), Jonathon Leon Johnson, and Jacob Johnson, grandchildren, Natalie, Payton and Brooklyn Wilson, Roper Jones, Isaac and Katelyn Arney, Marus Sirles, Angel, Savannah, and Elisha Smith, and Laken Hughes, Skeeter Kulikowski, Joanna Kulikowski, Kristy Johnson, and Christopher Warner, great grandchildren, Olivia and Paislyn Smith, Jennifer Rustin, Levi, Carson, and McKenzie Kulikowski, Zoie and Ryan Kulikowski, Jaylin, Kambrim, and Kirana Johnson, and Elizabeth and Christopher Jr. Deroun, sisters, Lillie Sipes and Janet Sprinkle (Randy), brothers, Tommy Miles and Timmy Miles, sisters-in-law, Chris Miles and Linda Miles, a special friend and brother-in-law, Wayne Dean and a host of nieces, nephews and other close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Opal Dean and Brenda Alonzo and her husband Jr., brothers, Larry Johnson, Robert Miles, Leroy Johnson, and Jacky Miles and a brother-in-law, Richard Sipes. Funeral services for Bill will be held on Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. services time at the funeral home. 
Alonzo William Lynn Jr.
Mr. Alonzo William Lynn Jr., better known as “Jr”, age 74 of Eldridge passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Lynn was born in Jasper, Alabama on July 2, 1949 to Alonzo Sr. and Elouise Norris Lynn. Alonzo was a long-time member and deacon of the Fern Springs Missionary Baptist Church near Eldridge. He attended Eldridge and later Hubbertville High Schools. Alonzo was employed for 10 years in the UMWA as a coal miner for Taylor Coal Mines and later Drummond Coal Company, before his retirement due to disabilities. Jr enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his great-grandson and best friend, Cruz “Little Buddy”. Mr. Lynn is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna “Sweety” Lynn, daughter, Tammy Lynn, granddaughter, Rebekah Lynn Cagle (Derreck), great-grandchildren, Rilyn Cruz Manasco, Braden Cagle and Sydney Cagle (Lucas Parrin), siblings, Bill Lynn (Glenda), Roger Lynn (Nancy), Barbara Hughes (Johnny), and Judy Estes, and a special brother-in-law, Steve Aultman (Charlotte). Mr. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Sr. and Elouise Lynn, sister, Carolyn Lynn and a baby brother, Leon Lynn. Funeral services for Mr. Lynn will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Fern Springs Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00p.m. service time at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to St. Jude Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Lynn family.
Dorothy Jo Byars
Mrs. Dorothy “Dee” Jo Byars, age 94, of Birmingham, formerly of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Assisted Living Facility. Dee was born on November 11, 1928 in Decatur, AL to Paul Franklin and Doris Ferguson Hardeman. She was a 1946 graduate of Winfield City High School and later attended University of Montevallo. After college, Dee married the love of her life John B. Byars Jr. and together they had 2 children. Dee was a social butterfly, a forever friend and a loving confidant. She spent her life supporting her family and community ardently through participation in fundraising and civic organizations, some of which included the Heritage Association of Eufaula, the Eufaula Carnegie library, Habitat for Humanity, and the Salvation Army. Dee’s hobbies included sewing, knitting, needlepoint, cooking, decorating, and taking care of her home and family. She was a member of Bold Springs Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. In her last 6 years of life, Dee was surrounded by wonderful friends and community at Somerby. She referred to these neighbors as her ‘Somerby Family’ and was overwhelmingly fulfilled by these friendships in what became her home away from home during her last chapter. Dee is survived by her son, John B. Byars III, her daughter, Beverly Worman and her husband George, grandchildren Kathryn Worman-Ross (Jeremy), Matthew Paul Byars (Amanda), Kendall Worman (Brandon Cohran) and Karoline Worman, great-grandchildren, Charlie Allison Worman-Ross, Emma Madison Worman-Ross, and River Worman-Ross. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Byars Jr. A graveside service for Dee will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the Winfield City Cemetery. Special thanks to all those who provided loving care including the staff at Somerby, Cornerstone Caregiving, and Compassus Hospice Birmingham. The family welcomes donations to Helen Keller International, and Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, causes important to Dee, as an expression of sympathy. Ramona Ann Doss Keeton
Mrs. Ramona Ann Doss Keeton, age 83, of Brilliant passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Keeton was born in Winfield, AL on December 1, 1939 to Robert Lee and Mary Jo May Doss. Ramona was a 1958 graduate of Winfield City High School. She spent much of her life as a homemaker and taking care of her husband and children. In her spare time Ramona enjoyed antiquing and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Keeton is survived by her brothers, Mike Doss (Betty), and Doug Doss (Maudie), children, Christopher Allen Keeton, Melanie Suzette Rowell, and Jona Lynn Tucker (Todd), grandchildren, Sasha Aldridge (Colby), Drew Tucker (Jackie), Jessica Harris (Patrick), Alyssa Michelle Beard (Spencer), Stephanie Rowell, and Shannon Rowell, great- grandchildren, Van Aldridge, Boyd Aldridge, Rylee Tucker, Kolt Bruce, Jayson Keeton-Harris, Hayden Faucett, Paxton Harris, Penelope Harris, Danielle Flynn, Aiden Flynn, Thea Beard, and River Beard, Lilly Harris, Jayden Kendrick, and Jaxson Nsabimona and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Mrs. Keeton was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Keeton, her parents, and sisters, Rebecca Wood and Susan Lockhart. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Keeton family. Jimmy Enis
Mr. Jimmy Enis, age 68 of Glendale, AZ formerly of Winfield passed away on April 20, 2023. Funeral services for Mr. Enis will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Hodges Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Enis family. Dennis Dale Belk
Mr. Dennis Dale Belk, age 63, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in the DCH Regional Medical Center. Mr. Belk was born on July 28, 1959 in Hamilton, AL to Donald and Mary Potts Belk. Dennis attended Hamilton High School. He spent more than 45 years employed as a meat cutter, working with Ivies Supermarket, Piggly Wiggly, and Winn-Dixie. In his spare time Dennis enjoyed watching westerns, nature and birdwatching, and gardening. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, and dog “Molly”. Mr. Belk is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lawana Belk, son, Barry Belk, daughter, Rachel Pearson (Neal), grandchildren, Eli and Caraline Pearson, sister, Teresa Taylor (York), his fur baby Molly, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. In addition to his parents Mr. Belk was preceded in death by his sisters, Penny Belk and Cynthia Vaughn, brother, Lee Belk, grandparents, Kelly and Oma Lee Belk and J.M. “Mac” and Beulah Potts, and parents-in-law, E.F. and Opal Foster. 
Sarah Jean Nelson
Sarah Jean Nelson, age 40, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center. Sarah was born on August 3, 1982 in Fayette, AL to Jerry B Mackum Sr. and Paula Cross. She was a 2000 graduate of Winfield City High School. Sarah was employed with Golden Living Nursing Facility and in her spare time she enjoyed doing crafts, making t-shirts and spending time with family. Sarah is survived by her son, Jemarcus Henry, daughter, Amaya Henry, mother, Paula Fowler (Roy), brother, Jerry Thomas Mackum Jr. (Lynsy), nieces, Emma, Taylor, and Aubrey Mackum, uncles, John Thomas Cross and George William Cross, and a host of other relatives and friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Jerry B. Mackum, grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Cross, and Mary Wooten Collins, uncle, David Cross, and an aunt Norma Cross. Funeral services for Sarah will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the New River Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home. 
Betty Jo Tucker
Mrs. Betty Jo Tucker, age 86 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Mrs. Tucker was born in Fayette County, Alabama on August 27, 1936 to Grady and Edna Pickens Estes. Betty attended Winfield City High School. She was devoted wife and loving mother taking care of her, husband, children and grandchildren. In her spare time Betty enjoyed working in her yard. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her children, Terry Estes his wife Brenda, Diane Gilley and Sandra Davis and her husband Tom, grandchildren, Jarrod Estes, Zach Gilley (fiancé Randi), Kyle Davis, great grandchildren, Madison, Presley, Tucker, Landon and Brantley Gilley and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Junior Tucker, son-in-law, Donnie Gilley, siblings, Gene Estes, Jack Estes, James Estes, Ruth King, JB Estes, and infant twins, Mary and Martha Estes. Funeral services for Mrs. Tucker will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home. Patricia Sims Henderson
Mrs. Patricia Ann Sims Henderson, age 72 of the Wayside Community, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Henderson was born in Hubbertville, AL on March 9, 1950 to Rass and Bethel Wyers Sims. She attended Hubbertville High School and was a member of the Guin First Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Henderson spent much of her life working as a caregiver for many families. Patricia loved gardening, working in her flower beds, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Henderson is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jimmie Henderson, daughters, Kandi Gillion (Luke), Sandra Reeves (Robert), Jerrie Gann (Chris), grandchildren, Tiffany Swift (Joe), Kristen Gillion, Kayla Gillion, Joshua Reeves, Will Reeves, Courtney Gann, and Lexus Gann, great-grandchildren, Jade Smith, Khalia Cox, Kyndel Mozingo, and Torsten Byrd, brothers, Tommy and Jacky Sims, and sister, Joyce Blisard. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by, infant twin daughters, a great-grandson, Corbin Mozingo, brothers, Donald Sims, Roy Wayne Sims, Laniel Sims, and Thaniel Sims, and 2 sisters, Doris Trelford, and Barbara Cross. Funeral services for Mrs. Henderson will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Guin First Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church. Pastor Mark Maddox will be the officiating minister. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Henderson family. 
Betty June Miller
Mrs. Betty June Veal Miller, age 88 of Brilliant passed away on Monday September 5, 2022 in the Plantation Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Miller was born on October 31, 1933 in Roanoke AL to Luther Sr., and Minnie Pearl Brown Veal. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Brilliant Church of God where she served as the pianist for over 50 years. Mrs. Miller enjoyed working, she spent much of her life as a seamstress for Tullahoma Industries until her retirement. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons, Ronnie Miller (Teresa) of Haleyville, Randal Miller of Dayton, Wyoming, and Bill Miller (Sherilane) of Brilliant, daughters, Daphne Brooks of Woodstock, AL, and Melinda Nixon (Tim) of Boaz, AL, eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Kevin, Taelor, Traci, Ty, Ranae, Valerie, Rance, Bo, Dillan, MaKayla, and Micah, thirteen great grandchildren, sisters, Ida Elizabeth Lowry of Lafayette, AL and Florence Missouri Chase of Wedowee, AL, and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Clettus Miller, seven brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Justin Harbin
Mr. Lemual Justin Harbin, age 32 of Winfield passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 in the Northwest Medical Center. Justin was born in Amory, MS, on July 25, 1990 to Lemual Eric Harbin and Maudie McGough Cagle. Justin was employed with the Moore’s 129 Shell Station and loved to spend his spare time hunting and fishing. Justin is survived by his mother, Maudie Cagle (Jason) of Winfield, sister, Jennifer Wright of Tuscaloosa, grandmother, Joan Harbin, nieces, Alyssa and McKinley Wright, aunts, Mary Silas of Twin, Angie Best of Haleyville, and Tammy Jones of Tuscaloosa, uncles, Tony McGough of Double Springs, Harry McGough of Tennessee, Jonathon Harbin of Winfield, and Ron Nicholson of Winfield, and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Lemual Eric Harbin, and grandparents, Lemmie Harbin and Clyde and Lottie McGough. A private family service for Justin was held on Monday, August 29, 2022 from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial following in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Harbin family. 
Mr. Troy Jackson Green, age 83 of Guin passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Mr. Green was born in the Pea Ridge community on September 2, 1938, to Grady Lee and Stella Mae Harris Green. Mr. Green was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and spent much of his life working as a heavy equipment operator for the Marion County Road Commission. Troy loved to spend his spare time watching Alabama Football, woodworking, and peach seed carving. Troy had a great love for the guitar, he spent many days during his 83 years playing for many functions and groups. He was often referred to by friends as “Guitar Picker Paw”.
Mr. Green is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie Franks Green, son, Troy Eugene Green (Holly) of Hamilton, daughter, Shirley Mae Kimberlin (Paul) of Laurel, MS, grandchildren, Brandon Rhett Green, Tiffany Ann Marie Watkins (Jeremy), Ashley Renae Steele (Dustin), Doug Channel (Jennifer), Kennedy Dezso, Gracie Dezso, Savannah Mae Smith (Drake), Auston Landon Kimberlin (Camille), Coy Jackson Kimberlin (Laken), Clayton Joseph Kimberlin (Tiffany), and Hannah Kimberlin Fuentes (Michael), 22 great grandchildren, sister, Mary Lou Lolley, brothers, Leroy Green and Junior Green and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rayburn Green. Funeral services for Mr. Green will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church near Guin with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation for will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Green family. 
Maelene Waldrop Collins
Mrs. Maelene Waldrop Collins, age 82 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in the Fayette Long Term Care Facility. Mrs. Collins was born on March 8, 1940 to Norman and Biddie Collins Waldrop in Lamar County, Alabama. She was a member of the Winfield Free Will Baptist Church. Maelene worked at the local 5¢ & 10¢ department store in Winfield for many years until its closure in in 1978, she then started her career in banking with, State Bank and Trust in Winfield as a proofer and teller working her way up to bookkeeping where she later retired. Maelene was a talented piano player who loved and cared for others. Mrs. Collins is survived by her brother, Ray Waldrop (Sharon) of Vernon, sister, Mary Vail (Larry) of Vernon, sisters-in-law, Carol Collins McDonald (Ken) of Guin, Betty Collins Lawrence, of Marietta, GA, and Mary Waldrop of Vernon, brother-in-Law, Sam Collins (Lonett) of Canton, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, church family, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Floyd Collins, and brothers, Wallace, and Bennie Joe Waldrop. Funeral services for Mrs. Collins will held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Willing Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home. |
Don William Miles
Mr. Don William Miles age 65 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Miles was born on June 27, 1957 in Chicago Illinois to Don H. and Sally Stearns Miles. A memorial service for Mr. Miles will be held at a later date.
Mr. Don William Miles age 65 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Miles was born on June 27, 1957 in Chicago Illinois to Don H. and Sally Stearns Miles. A memorial service for Mr. Miles will be held at a later date.
Eloise Stewart
Mrs. Thresia Eloise Stewart age 87, of Newnan, GA formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in the Madison Hospital in Huntsville. Mrs. Stewart was born in Fayette, Alabama on June 4, 1935 to Marvin and Etta Watkins Gilpin. She was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church and graduate of Fayette County High School.
Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart, her parents, four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children, Michael Stewart his wife Mary of Madison, AL, Phyllis Bolton her husband Randy of Loxley, AL and Mickey Lindquist and her husband Todd of Newnan, GA, grandchildren, Missy Faulkenberry (Will), Melody Metoyer (Joe), Michael Stewart (Sarah), Nichole Varden (Cory), Natalie Gaines (Jason), Randi Starr, Adam Lindquist (Lauren), and Will Lindquist (Elyse), 20 great grandchildren, sisters, Elizabeth Poole of Birmingham and Dimpaleah Manasco of Fayette.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart were held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the El Bethel Cemetery near Fayette. The visitation was on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church. Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Stewart family.
Cleta Mae Weeks
Mrs. Cleta Mae Crowe Weeks age 86, of Winfield passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility of Winfield. Mrs. Weeks was born on April 16, 1936 to Willie and Emma Tesney Crowe. She was a member of the Abundant Life Church in Guin. Mrs. Weeks spent much of her life as a home maker, taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales, and doing word search puzzles in her spare time; often racing one of the grandchildren to see who could finish the quickest. Her greatest love in life was spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Weeks is survived by her children, Stanley Nix of Vernon, Mickey Nix (Kay) of Fayette, Michael Nix (Allyson) of Eldridge, Timmy Weeks (Brandy) of Winfield, Pam Nix Davis (Chris) of Tuscaloosa, and Brenda Palmer (Jimmy) of Winfield, grandchildren, Sasha Guy (Tim), Chris Nix, Cassie Perry (James), Brooke Beck (Blake), Kaleb Nix, Paige Palmer, and Kaitlyn Weeks (Trey Tice), Beverly Barnes (William), Paul Abernathy (Christy), Travis Abernathy (Maria), Christopher Rollins (Tina), Elizabeth Harvey (David) and Eddie Harvey of, twenty five great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, her Diversicare of Winfield family and other church family and friends.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Weeks was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, JB Weeks, sisters, Hattie Mae Spiller, and Floy Williams, and brothers, Carl Crowe, and Clovis Mobley.
Funeral services for Mrs. Weeks will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Center Methodist Church Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Weeks family.
Mrs. Cleta Mae Crowe Weeks age 86, of Winfield passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility of Winfield. Mrs. Weeks was born on April 16, 1936 to Willie and Emma Tesney Crowe. She was a member of the Abundant Life Church in Guin. Mrs. Weeks spent much of her life as a home maker, taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales, and doing word search puzzles in her spare time; often racing one of the grandchildren to see who could finish the quickest. Her greatest love in life was spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Weeks is survived by her children, Stanley Nix of Vernon, Mickey Nix (Kay) of Fayette, Michael Nix (Allyson) of Eldridge, Timmy Weeks (Brandy) of Winfield, Pam Nix Davis (Chris) of Tuscaloosa, and Brenda Palmer (Jimmy) of Winfield, grandchildren, Sasha Guy (Tim), Chris Nix, Cassie Perry (James), Brooke Beck (Blake), Kaleb Nix, Paige Palmer, and Kaitlyn Weeks (Trey Tice), Beverly Barnes (William), Paul Abernathy (Christy), Travis Abernathy (Maria), Christopher Rollins (Tina), Elizabeth Harvey (David) and Eddie Harvey of, twenty five great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, her Diversicare of Winfield family and other church family and friends.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Weeks was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, JB Weeks, sisters, Hattie Mae Spiller, and Floy Williams, and brothers, Carl Crowe, and Clovis Mobley.
Funeral services for Mrs. Weeks will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Center Methodist Church Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Weeks family.
Marcia Nell Parr
Marcia Nell Parr age 42, of Tuscumbia Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in the Cottage of the Shoals Nursing Facility. She was born on August 5, 1979, in Tuscaloosa to James T. and Lettie Vaughn Parr.
Born with Cerebral Palsy, Marcia never walked nor talked. However, she always moved everyone she met with her sweet, sassy personality.
At family gatherings, Lettie’s sweet baby was inevitably the center of attention. She was always surrounded by her family members, listening, and responding in her own special way to whatever we had on our minds. When she agreed with you, she would beam ear to ear with joy.
As the baby of her family, some might think she was spoiled. However, she was anything but that. Marcia was the example of persevering through impossible circumstances and finding joy in life.
For almost 40 years, her mom cared for her daily: feeding her, bathing her, and loving on her. While receiving wonderful care at the Cottage of the Shoals Nursing Facility, she was visited daily by family—especially Lettie and Myra—who could not stand to be away from Marcia’s infectious personality. Marcia always did an outstanding job of keeping her family in line.
Marcia is also an ultimate example of achieving more than anyone thought possible. The doctors when she was born said that she would likely only live to be 10 years old and not accomplish much in her life. However, nearly 43 years later, she proved them completely wrong. She attended Tuscaloosa City Schools’ Oak Hill School, was one of the first participants of the University of Alabama’s RISE program and pulled through multiple near-death experiences throughout her life. Marcia’s life is a testament about never giving up, living life fearlessly and fully.
Finally, perhaps Marcia’s most recognizable trait is her ability to find joy in the smallest of things. She loved old country music, often crooning with Alan Jackson or George Strait as they sang on the radio. She loved going outside on a stroll with her sister or sitting on the porch with her mom. Her eyes would crinkle just so, and she would just smile her special smile. She loved beaded necklaces and her stuffed big-headed monkey, Monk-Monk. She never went without, but then never wanted more. She was always so content with the little things in life, spreading that joy to those she was around. She is the true definition of inspirational. We cannot express enough how thoroughly she will be missed here on Earth though we are sure that she is walking freely up there in Heaven.
With her passing, she is reunited with her parents and brother, Mark.
Marcia is survived by her sister Myra Clement and her husband Lee; sister-in-law, Alicia Parr; aunt, Mary Jo Taylor; nieces, Savannah Davis (Chris), Anna Parr, Abby Parr; nephews, Nicholas Parr (Kayla), Johnathan Parr, and Caleb Clement; great-nephew, Jamie Parr; and a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Marcia will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 12:00 noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the White Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
Marcia Nell Parr age 42, of Tuscumbia Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in the Cottage of the Shoals Nursing Facility. She was born on August 5, 1979, in Tuscaloosa to James T. and Lettie Vaughn Parr.
Born with Cerebral Palsy, Marcia never walked nor talked. However, she always moved everyone she met with her sweet, sassy personality.
At family gatherings, Lettie’s sweet baby was inevitably the center of attention. She was always surrounded by her family members, listening, and responding in her own special way to whatever we had on our minds. When she agreed with you, she would beam ear to ear with joy.
As the baby of her family, some might think she was spoiled. However, she was anything but that. Marcia was the example of persevering through impossible circumstances and finding joy in life.
For almost 40 years, her mom cared for her daily: feeding her, bathing her, and loving on her. While receiving wonderful care at the Cottage of the Shoals Nursing Facility, she was visited daily by family—especially Lettie and Myra—who could not stand to be away from Marcia’s infectious personality. Marcia always did an outstanding job of keeping her family in line.
Marcia is also an ultimate example of achieving more than anyone thought possible. The doctors when she was born said that she would likely only live to be 10 years old and not accomplish much in her life. However, nearly 43 years later, she proved them completely wrong. She attended Tuscaloosa City Schools’ Oak Hill School, was one of the first participants of the University of Alabama’s RISE program and pulled through multiple near-death experiences throughout her life. Marcia’s life is a testament about never giving up, living life fearlessly and fully.
Finally, perhaps Marcia’s most recognizable trait is her ability to find joy in the smallest of things. She loved old country music, often crooning with Alan Jackson or George Strait as they sang on the radio. She loved going outside on a stroll with her sister or sitting on the porch with her mom. Her eyes would crinkle just so, and she would just smile her special smile. She loved beaded necklaces and her stuffed big-headed monkey, Monk-Monk. She never went without, but then never wanted more. She was always so content with the little things in life, spreading that joy to those she was around. She is the true definition of inspirational. We cannot express enough how thoroughly she will be missed here on Earth though we are sure that she is walking freely up there in Heaven.
With her passing, she is reunited with her parents and brother, Mark.
Marcia is survived by her sister Myra Clement and her husband Lee; sister-in-law, Alicia Parr; aunt, Mary Jo Taylor; nieces, Savannah Davis (Chris), Anna Parr, Abby Parr; nephews, Nicholas Parr (Kayla), Johnathan Parr, and Caleb Clement; great-nephew, Jamie Parr; and a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Marcia will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 12:00 noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the White Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
Nancy Faye Dozier Duff
Mrs. Nancy Faye Dozier Duff age 87, of Saraland Alabama formerly of Winfield passed away of Tuesday June 7, 2022 at her daughters residence. Mrs. Duff was born on May 31, 1935 to Ellis Justin and Thelma Fason Boyett. Mrs. Duff spent much of her life working for the Carraway Hospital of Winfield as a Monitor Tech. Mrs. Duff was a hard worker all her life, she loved to cook, and her children and grandchildren were her life.
Mrs. Duff is survived by her daughter, Glenda East (Ed) of Saraland, son, James Phillip Dozier of Glen Allen, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, sister, Clara Lupp of Seattle WA, niece, Debra Callahan of Arkansas, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mrs. Duff was preceded in death by her husbands, James Dozier and Denver Duff son, Roger Judson Heath, her parents, a sister, and three brothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Duff will be held on Saturday June 11, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Walker Memory Gardens near Jasper. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nancy Faye Dozier Duff age 87, of Saraland Alabama formerly of Winfield passed away of Tuesday June 7, 2022 at her daughters residence. Mrs. Duff was born on May 31, 1935 to Ellis Justin and Thelma Fason Boyett. Mrs. Duff spent much of her life working for the Carraway Hospital of Winfield as a Monitor Tech. Mrs. Duff was a hard worker all her life, she loved to cook, and her children and grandchildren were her life.
Mrs. Duff is survived by her daughter, Glenda East (Ed) of Saraland, son, James Phillip Dozier of Glen Allen, eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, sister, Clara Lupp of Seattle WA, niece, Debra Callahan of Arkansas, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mrs. Duff was preceded in death by her husbands, James Dozier and Denver Duff son, Roger Judson Heath, her parents, a sister, and three brothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Duff will be held on Saturday June 11, 2022 at 12:00 noon from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Walker Memory Gardens near Jasper. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
Stacy Reese
Stacy Bosarge Reese age 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in the U.A.B. Medical Center in Birmingham. Stacy was born in Winfield on September 22, 1947, to David and Edra Benton Reese. Stacy was a graduate of Hamilton High School. In 1970 he met the love of his life, Edith Walker and married a short time later in 1971. Stacy served his country for 38 years in the United States Army and National Guard where he fought in the Vietnam War. Stacy was a member and Deacon at Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ. He spent much of his life working for Auburn University at the Upper Coastal Plains Sub Station. He retired in 2007 after 34 years of service. Stacy was an avid hunter and loved to be outdoors; but his favorite thing on this earth was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Stacy was preceded in death by his uncle, Buddy Webb and his mother and father- in- law, John and Ruby Walker.
Stacy leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years Edith Reese, son, John Reese and his wife Stephanie, daughter, Leeann Sanford and her husband Karl, grandchildren, Jan and Walker Reese, a brother, Andy Reese and his wife Susie, his aunt Murel Webb, a niece he thought of as a daughter, Annette Snow and her husband Denver and their children Eli Snow and Morganne Merchant (McCain), and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
Funeral services for Stacy will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Tidwell Chapel Cemetery. Military honors will be presented at the graveside. The visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Darrell Pate will serve as officiating minister. Serving as pallbearers will be, Chance Concord, Noah Pate, Carter Pate, Eli Snow, McCain Merchant, and Brady Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be, Collin Pate, Phil Box, Roger Box, Denver Snow, Kevin Hubbert, Jesse Tucker, William Box, and McKain Hubbert.
Stacy Bosarge Reese age 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in the U.A.B. Medical Center in Birmingham. Stacy was born in Winfield on September 22, 1947, to David and Edra Benton Reese. Stacy was a graduate of Hamilton High School. In 1970 he met the love of his life, Edith Walker and married a short time later in 1971. Stacy served his country for 38 years in the United States Army and National Guard where he fought in the Vietnam War. Stacy was a member and Deacon at Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ. He spent much of his life working for Auburn University at the Upper Coastal Plains Sub Station. He retired in 2007 after 34 years of service. Stacy was an avid hunter and loved to be outdoors; but his favorite thing on this earth was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Stacy was preceded in death by his uncle, Buddy Webb and his mother and father- in- law, John and Ruby Walker.
Stacy leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years Edith Reese, son, John Reese and his wife Stephanie, daughter, Leeann Sanford and her husband Karl, grandchildren, Jan and Walker Reese, a brother, Andy Reese and his wife Susie, his aunt Murel Webb, a niece he thought of as a daughter, Annette Snow and her husband Denver and their children Eli Snow and Morganne Merchant (McCain), and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
Funeral services for Stacy will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Tidwell Chapel Cemetery. Military honors will be presented at the graveside. The visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Darrell Pate will serve as officiating minister. Serving as pallbearers will be, Chance Concord, Noah Pate, Carter Pate, Eli Snow, McCain Merchant, and Brady Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be, Collin Pate, Phil Box, Roger Box, Denver Snow, Kevin Hubbert, Jesse Tucker, William Box, and McKain Hubbert.
Solon Wheeler Cunningham
Solon Wheeler Cunningham passed away on Monday May 16, 2022, in Guin, Alabama. Solon was preceded in death by his parents, Flora Belle (Guess) Cunningham and Elijah Arthur Cunningham; his sisters, Elaine Cunningham, Mary Belle Estes and Maxine Weeks, and his brothers, Donald Cunningham, J.T. Cunningham, and Jim Cunningham. He is survived by his three daughters, Vickie Cunningham of Kalispell, Montana, Brenda (Michael) Fernety of Salem, Oregon, and Pamela (Keith) Foster of Paris, Kentucky; brother, Olan Cunningham; brother-in-law, Jim Weeks; two beloved grandchildren, Wesley (Cary) Hazel of Huntington Beach, California, and Krista (Tony) Robatzek of Whitefish, Montana; two great-grandchildren, Kyla Hazel and Jasper Robatzek; a host of nieces and nephews; and, because he never met a stranger, many good friends.
Solon was born at the family home in Eldridge, Alabama on April 28, 1927. He attended school in Eldridge until his father passed away in 1940, when the family then moved to Winfield, Alabama. He attended Hubbertville High School, where he played center on the basketball team. His team won the state championship in 1948, and to this date, their record has not been beat. He attended college in Livingston, Alabama prior to joining the United States Air Force in 1950, completing basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Thereafter he served at San Angelo AFB, Texas; Thule AFB, Greenland; Lincoln AFB, Nebraska; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; Naha AFB, Okinawa, Japan; Williams AFB, Arizona; and Wiesbaden AFB, Germany. While stationed in Nebraska, he worked with a quiet guy with a stutter. The only time he didn’t stutter was when he played his guitar and sang. After he left the Air Force, this man’s name became well known: Mel Tillis. Years later, Solon was happy to meet his daughter, Pam Tillis, at the Pastime Theatre, when she was in town for a performance.
Retiring after 23 years of service, Solon found he had too much time on his hands, and he went back to his old job through the United States Civil Service. He continued working in Arizona for an additional eight years, until finally retiring for a second time and moving back to Winfield.
Despite living all over the world, he always considered Winfield home, and would visit whenever he could. The Cunninghams were a very close family, and he enjoyed spending his time with his mother, brothers, and sisters, while there. Solon was an avid sports fan and a University of Alabama supporter. He attended games every chance he had, be it college football in Tuscaloosa or a high school game for the Winfield Pirates. He frequently paid for admission and treats for any students who were standing in line to attend a game.
In 2009, Solon was inducted into the Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame for his award-winning high school basketball season.
Throughout the years, Solon enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He traveled from Michigan for salmon fishing to South Dakota for pheasant hunting. He helped coordinate an annual javelina party in the Arizona desert for many years.
Solon was a helper. In his younger days, he was always willing to help anyone with just about anything. If you needed a ride, he was your man. If something needed to be built, he’d be there to help. One of the things he missed most as he grew older, was not being able to help others as he had in his younger days.
Solon spent his last years at Country Place Assisted Living until his most recent stay at Sunset Manor. His family would like to thank everyone at both facilities for taking such good care of him.
Funeral services for Solon will be held on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Solon Wheeler Cunningham passed away on Monday May 16, 2022, in Guin, Alabama. Solon was preceded in death by his parents, Flora Belle (Guess) Cunningham and Elijah Arthur Cunningham; his sisters, Elaine Cunningham, Mary Belle Estes and Maxine Weeks, and his brothers, Donald Cunningham, J.T. Cunningham, and Jim Cunningham. He is survived by his three daughters, Vickie Cunningham of Kalispell, Montana, Brenda (Michael) Fernety of Salem, Oregon, and Pamela (Keith) Foster of Paris, Kentucky; brother, Olan Cunningham; brother-in-law, Jim Weeks; two beloved grandchildren, Wesley (Cary) Hazel of Huntington Beach, California, and Krista (Tony) Robatzek of Whitefish, Montana; two great-grandchildren, Kyla Hazel and Jasper Robatzek; a host of nieces and nephews; and, because he never met a stranger, many good friends.
Solon was born at the family home in Eldridge, Alabama on April 28, 1927. He attended school in Eldridge until his father passed away in 1940, when the family then moved to Winfield, Alabama. He attended Hubbertville High School, where he played center on the basketball team. His team won the state championship in 1948, and to this date, their record has not been beat. He attended college in Livingston, Alabama prior to joining the United States Air Force in 1950, completing basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Thereafter he served at San Angelo AFB, Texas; Thule AFB, Greenland; Lincoln AFB, Nebraska; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; Naha AFB, Okinawa, Japan; Williams AFB, Arizona; and Wiesbaden AFB, Germany. While stationed in Nebraska, he worked with a quiet guy with a stutter. The only time he didn’t stutter was when he played his guitar and sang. After he left the Air Force, this man’s name became well known: Mel Tillis. Years later, Solon was happy to meet his daughter, Pam Tillis, at the Pastime Theatre, when she was in town for a performance.
Retiring after 23 years of service, Solon found he had too much time on his hands, and he went back to his old job through the United States Civil Service. He continued working in Arizona for an additional eight years, until finally retiring for a second time and moving back to Winfield.
Despite living all over the world, he always considered Winfield home, and would visit whenever he could. The Cunninghams were a very close family, and he enjoyed spending his time with his mother, brothers, and sisters, while there. Solon was an avid sports fan and a University of Alabama supporter. He attended games every chance he had, be it college football in Tuscaloosa or a high school game for the Winfield Pirates. He frequently paid for admission and treats for any students who were standing in line to attend a game.
In 2009, Solon was inducted into the Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame for his award-winning high school basketball season.
Throughout the years, Solon enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He traveled from Michigan for salmon fishing to South Dakota for pheasant hunting. He helped coordinate an annual javelina party in the Arizona desert for many years.
Solon was a helper. In his younger days, he was always willing to help anyone with just about anything. If you needed a ride, he was your man. If something needed to be built, he’d be there to help. One of the things he missed most as he grew older, was not being able to help others as he had in his younger days.
Solon spent his last years at Country Place Assisted Living until his most recent stay at Sunset Manor. His family would like to thank everyone at both facilities for taking such good care of him.
Funeral services for Solon will be held on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Dolores Markham Waldrop
\Mrs. Dolores Markham Waldrop age 72, of Tuscaloosa formerly of Winfield passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022, in the DCH Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Waldrop was born on August 28, 1949, in Marion County AL to Houston and Sylvia Mullenix Markham. Mrs. Waldrop was a long-time member of the Circlewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Waldrop was a 1967 graduate of Marion County High School and later attended Jr. College where she earned a degree in nursing.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Waldrop was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Waldrop.
Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her son, Brent Waldrop (Delisha) of Tuscaloosa, daughter, Patty Wilson (Ken) of Olive Branch MS., grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael and Daniel Waldrop and Brenden, Savannah, and Nathan Wilson, sister Brenda White of Fayette, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Waldrop will be held on Saturday May 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation for Mrs. Waldrop will be held on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
\Mrs. Dolores Markham Waldrop age 72, of Tuscaloosa formerly of Winfield passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022, in the DCH Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Waldrop was born on August 28, 1949, in Marion County AL to Houston and Sylvia Mullenix Markham. Mrs. Waldrop was a long-time member of the Circlewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Waldrop was a 1967 graduate of Marion County High School and later attended Jr. College where she earned a degree in nursing.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Waldrop was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Waldrop.
Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her son, Brent Waldrop (Delisha) of Tuscaloosa, daughter, Patty Wilson (Ken) of Olive Branch MS., grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael and Daniel Waldrop and Brenden, Savannah, and Nathan Wilson, sister Brenda White of Fayette, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Waldrop will be held on Saturday May 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation for Mrs. Waldrop will be held on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Billy Lynn
Mr. Billy Lynn, age 66 of Eldridge in the Barn Creek Community, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 in the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Funeral services for Mr. Lynn will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Billy Lynn, age 66 of Eldridge in the Barn Creek Community, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 in the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. Funeral services for Mr. Lynn will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Margaret Joyce Ent
Mrs. Margaret Joyce Ledlow Ent, age 78 of San Rafael, California (formerly of Winfield) passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the San Rafael Healthcare and Wellness Center. Mrs. Ent was born on August 2, 1943, in Marion County Alabama to Dill and Vera Waits Ledlow. Mrs. Ent was a graduate of Winfield City High School and spent much of her life working as a clerk for the State Government.
Mrs. Ent is survived by her only son Michael Ent and his wife, five grandchildren, and one great grandson, all of whom look forward to reuniting with her in Heaven.
A private family service will be held for Mrs. Ent on Friday, April 8, 2022, with burial in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery near Brilliant.
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Mrs. Margaret Joyce Ledlow Ent, age 78 of San Rafael, California (formerly of Winfield) passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the San Rafael Healthcare and Wellness Center. Mrs. Ent was born on August 2, 1943, in Marion County Alabama to Dill and Vera Waits Ledlow. Mrs. Ent was a graduate of Winfield City High School and spent much of her life working as a clerk for the State Government.
Mrs. Ent is survived by her only son Michael Ent and his wife, five grandchildren, and one great grandson, all of whom look forward to reuniting with her in Heaven.
A private family service will be held for Mrs. Ent on Friday, April 8, 2022, with burial in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery near Brilliant.
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Robert Derrell Franks
Mr. Robert Derrell Franks, age 77 of Northport formerly of Brilliant passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the Hunter Creek Health and Rehabilitation Facility. Mr. Franks was born on January 4, 1945, to Redus and Ethel Meyers Franks. He was a 1964 Graduate of Brilliant High School. Mr. Franks retired after 46 years of service for the United States Government as the Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Franks spent much of his spare time volunteering for various veterans’ programs and working with homeless veterans. He always enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Franks is survived by his daughter, Charity Wright (Dustin) of Northport, grandson, Roman Wright of Northport, brother, Donnie Mark Franks of Texas, and a sister, Faith Williams of Brilliant.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his wife, Lonnie Taylor Franks, his parents, and 2 sisters, Linda Rodriguez, and Christyanna Taylor.
Funeral services for Mr. Franks will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Tuscaloosa County Welding Technology Program @ Tuscaloosa County High School 12500 Wildcat Drive Northport, AL 35475.
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Mr. Robert Derrell Franks, age 77 of Northport formerly of Brilliant passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the Hunter Creek Health and Rehabilitation Facility. Mr. Franks was born on January 4, 1945, to Redus and Ethel Meyers Franks. He was a 1964 Graduate of Brilliant High School. Mr. Franks retired after 46 years of service for the United States Government as the Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Franks spent much of his spare time volunteering for various veterans’ programs and working with homeless veterans. He always enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Franks is survived by his daughter, Charity Wright (Dustin) of Northport, grandson, Roman Wright of Northport, brother, Donnie Mark Franks of Texas, and a sister, Faith Williams of Brilliant.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his wife, Lonnie Taylor Franks, his parents, and 2 sisters, Linda Rodriguez, and Christyanna Taylor.
Funeral services for Mr. Franks will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Tuscaloosa County Welding Technology Program @ Tuscaloosa County High School 12500 Wildcat Drive Northport, AL 35475.
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Eddy Paul Hughes
Mr. Eddy Hughes age 66, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in the Northwest Medical Center. Mr. Hughes was born in Marion County, Alabama on December 29, 1955, to John and Gertrude Hughes. He spent much of his life working as a coal miner with the Drummond Coal Co. where he later retired. Mr. Hughes loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rackard Hughes, son, Jeremy Hughes, daughter, Kelly Flugmacher (Brian), stepson, Kenny Gibson, stepdaughters, Evelyn Gibson (Ryan), and Lois Gibson (Tony), brothers, Charles (Debbie), Thomas (Jean), John, and Jack (Nydia) Hughes, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents, John Hughes, and Gertrude Miles Hughes, brothers, David, Kenneth, and Bob Hughes, and a sister, Leatha Hatcher.
Funeral services for Mr. Hughes will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Grigg’s Place Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Hughes will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Mr. Eddy Hughes age 66, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in the Northwest Medical Center. Mr. Hughes was born in Marion County, Alabama on December 29, 1955, to John and Gertrude Hughes. He spent much of his life working as a coal miner with the Drummond Coal Co. where he later retired. Mr. Hughes loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rackard Hughes, son, Jeremy Hughes, daughter, Kelly Flugmacher (Brian), stepson, Kenny Gibson, stepdaughters, Evelyn Gibson (Ryan), and Lois Gibson (Tony), brothers, Charles (Debbie), Thomas (Jean), John, and Jack (Nydia) Hughes, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents, John Hughes, and Gertrude Miles Hughes, brothers, David, Kenneth, and Bob Hughes, and a sister, Leatha Hatcher.
Funeral services for Mr. Hughes will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Grigg’s Place Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Hughes will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Hubert Lee McWhirter
Mr. Hubert Lee McWhirter, age 82 of Eldridge passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the Generations of Vernon Nursing Home. Mr. McWhirter was born in Jasper, Alabama on September 15, 1939, to Wilburn and Ada McWhirter. Mr. McWhirter spent most of his life working in the logging industry, and he loved the outdoors.
Mr. McWhirter is survived by his daughters, Carolyn McWhirter, and Paula James, grandson Nathan McWhirter (Tara), that he raised as his own, stepdaughter, Glenda Madison (Robert), stepsons, Donald and Ronald Lynn, sister, Joyce Ann Benton (James), brother, Travis McWhirter, and a host of other grandchildren, family, and friends.
Mr. McWhirter was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lee McWhirter, daughters, Suprina Jean McWhirter and Sharon Denise McWhirter, parents, Wilburn McWhirter and Ada Heathcock McWhirter, brother, James “Slim” McWhirter, sister, Inez Tidwell, and an infant son.
Funeral services for Mr. McWhirter will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery near Eldridge. The visitation for Mr. McWhirter will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Mr. Hubert Lee McWhirter, age 82 of Eldridge passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the Generations of Vernon Nursing Home. Mr. McWhirter was born in Jasper, Alabama on September 15, 1939, to Wilburn and Ada McWhirter. Mr. McWhirter spent most of his life working in the logging industry, and he loved the outdoors.
Mr. McWhirter is survived by his daughters, Carolyn McWhirter, and Paula James, grandson Nathan McWhirter (Tara), that he raised as his own, stepdaughter, Glenda Madison (Robert), stepsons, Donald and Ronald Lynn, sister, Joyce Ann Benton (James), brother, Travis McWhirter, and a host of other grandchildren, family, and friends.
Mr. McWhirter was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lee McWhirter, daughters, Suprina Jean McWhirter and Sharon Denise McWhirter, parents, Wilburn McWhirter and Ada Heathcock McWhirter, brother, James “Slim” McWhirter, sister, Inez Tidwell, and an infant son.
Funeral services for Mr. McWhirter will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the McGraw Chapel of Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery near Eldridge. The visitation for Mr. McWhirter will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Barbara Watkins Permenter
Mrs. Barbara Watkins Permenter, age 78 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mrs. Permenter was born on October 31, 1943, to Therman and Berla Watkins and attended Berry High School.
Mrs. Permenter is survived by her children, Jeff Davis (Kim) of Winfield and Rodney Permenter of Union, AL, her grandchildren, Jeffery Davis, Peyton Gravely, Maegan Hamner and Jacob Davis, seven great grandchildren, a sister, Shirley Pendley (Jimmy) of Berry and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Permenter, her parents, Therman and Berla Strickland Watkins, a son, Stanley Permenter, a grandson, Judson Davis and her siblings, Betty Sue Watkins, David D. Watkins, Howard Dale Watkins, Bonnie Watkins and Troy Watkins.
Funeral service for Mrs. Permenter will be held on Friday afternoon at 6:30 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home in Winfield with burial to follow on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in the Walnut Hill Cemetery near Berry. The visitation will be held on Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Mrs. Barbara Watkins Permenter, age 78 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mrs. Permenter was born on October 31, 1943, to Therman and Berla Watkins and attended Berry High School.
Mrs. Permenter is survived by her children, Jeff Davis (Kim) of Winfield and Rodney Permenter of Union, AL, her grandchildren, Jeffery Davis, Peyton Gravely, Maegan Hamner and Jacob Davis, seven great grandchildren, a sister, Shirley Pendley (Jimmy) of Berry and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Permenter, her parents, Therman and Berla Strickland Watkins, a son, Stanley Permenter, a grandson, Judson Davis and her siblings, Betty Sue Watkins, David D. Watkins, Howard Dale Watkins, Bonnie Watkins and Troy Watkins.
Funeral service for Mrs. Permenter will be held on Friday afternoon at 6:30 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home in Winfield with burial to follow on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in the Walnut Hill Cemetery near Berry. The visitation will be held on Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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Dorothy Christine Dozier Garrett
Mrs. Dorothy Christine Dozier Garrett, age 85 of Winfield passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Garrett was born on April 10, 1936, to Grady and Lorene Dozier in Townley, Alabama. Christine was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Garrett is survived by her husband of 62 years, Millard Wayne Garrett of Guin, daughter, Kim Aldridge (Mark) of Tuscaloosa, grandchildren, Jacob Sanford (Mallory) of Charleston, SC, Leslie Rhudy (Jason) of Winfield, sisters, Shirley Bates (Danny) of Clanton, Brenda Dozier of Atlanta, GA, Betty Carroll of Tuscaloosa, brothers, Bobby Dozier (Ingrid) of Winfield, Jimmy Dozier (Linda) of Amory, MS, Charlie Dozier (Lee) of Graham, NC, a sister-in-law, Betty Jean Dozier of Winfield, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, church family and other family and friends.
Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her parents Grady Lee Dozier and Lorene Busbee Dozier, brothers, Billy, Grady Jr., and Clarence Dozier, and a sister, Ruby Mueller.
Funeral services for Mrs. Garrett will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.from the McGraw Memorial Chapel at Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Garrett will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dorothy Christine Dozier Garrett, age 85 of Winfield passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Garrett was born on April 10, 1936, to Grady and Lorene Dozier in Townley, Alabama. Christine was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Garrett is survived by her husband of 62 years, Millard Wayne Garrett of Guin, daughter, Kim Aldridge (Mark) of Tuscaloosa, grandchildren, Jacob Sanford (Mallory) of Charleston, SC, Leslie Rhudy (Jason) of Winfield, sisters, Shirley Bates (Danny) of Clanton, Brenda Dozier of Atlanta, GA, Betty Carroll of Tuscaloosa, brothers, Bobby Dozier (Ingrid) of Winfield, Jimmy Dozier (Linda) of Amory, MS, Charlie Dozier (Lee) of Graham, NC, a sister-in-law, Betty Jean Dozier of Winfield, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, church family and other family and friends.
Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her parents Grady Lee Dozier and Lorene Busbee Dozier, brothers, Billy, Grady Jr., and Clarence Dozier, and a sister, Ruby Mueller.
Funeral services for Mrs. Garrett will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.from the McGraw Memorial Chapel at Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Garrett will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Thomas Jackson Heathcock
Mr. Thomas Jackson “Jack” Heathcock, age 82, of Winfield passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Heathcock was born on December 19, 1939, to Robert and Myrtle Heathcock. He spent much of his life working as a mechanic. Mr. Heathcock was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Mr. Heathcock is survived by his wife, Juana Orozco Heathcock, sons, Robert Heathcock (Shalona), David Heathcock (Michelle), and Christopher Heathcock (Karen), daughters, Tammy Smith (Kirk), Daisy Froth (Johnnie), and Elizabeth Martinez (Sinen), brothers, Edwin Heathcock, and Michael Heathcock, and sisters, Elizabeth Ingle, and Janie Griffeth.
Mr. Heathcock was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bobby, Terry, and Jerry Heathcock.
A graveside service for Mr. Heathcock will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon in the Griggs Place Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas Jackson “Jack” Heathcock, age 82, of Winfield passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Heathcock was born on December 19, 1939, to Robert and Myrtle Heathcock. He spent much of his life working as a mechanic. Mr. Heathcock was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Mr. Heathcock is survived by his wife, Juana Orozco Heathcock, sons, Robert Heathcock (Shalona), David Heathcock (Michelle), and Christopher Heathcock (Karen), daughters, Tammy Smith (Kirk), Daisy Froth (Johnnie), and Elizabeth Martinez (Sinen), brothers, Edwin Heathcock, and Michael Heathcock, and sisters, Elizabeth Ingle, and Janie Griffeth.
Mr. Heathcock was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bobby, Terry, and Jerry Heathcock.
A graveside service for Mr. Heathcock will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon in the Griggs Place Cemetery.
Patty June Nizamis
Mrs. Patty June Nizamis age 61 of Glen Allen passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in the UAB Medical Center. Mrs. Nizamis was born on November 15, 1960, to Billy and Faye Armstrong. Mrs. Nizamis was a member of Eldridge Church of Christ.
Mrs. Nizamis is survived by her husband, Frank Nizamis, sons, Scott Tucker (Sandy), and Chad Tucker (Gabby) both of Eldridge, daughter, Kayla Nizamis of Muscle Shoals, her father Cleland Armstrong, sister, Jan Johnson (Mark) of Illinois, grandchildren, Sophie Alice Tucker, Natalie Faye Tucker, Tripp Tucker, and Demi Nizamis, and a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Nizamis is preceded in death by her mother Faye White Armstrong.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nizamis will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 2:00p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Kelley Cemetery in Eldridge. Visitation for Mrs. Nizamis will be held on Tuesday from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Mrs. Patty June Nizamis age 61 of Glen Allen passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in the UAB Medical Center. Mrs. Nizamis was born on November 15, 1960, to Billy and Faye Armstrong. Mrs. Nizamis was a member of Eldridge Church of Christ.
Mrs. Nizamis is survived by her husband, Frank Nizamis, sons, Scott Tucker (Sandy), and Chad Tucker (Gabby) both of Eldridge, daughter, Kayla Nizamis of Muscle Shoals, her father Cleland Armstrong, sister, Jan Johnson (Mark) of Illinois, grandchildren, Sophie Alice Tucker, Natalie Faye Tucker, Tripp Tucker, and Demi Nizamis, and a host of other family and friends.
Mrs. Nizamis is preceded in death by her mother Faye White Armstrong.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nizamis will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 2:00p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Kelley Cemetery in Eldridge. Visitation for Mrs. Nizamis will be held on Tuesday from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Alyce Faye Hubbert
Ms. Alyce Faye Hubbert age 79 of Fayetteville, Ga, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Ms. Hubbert was a member of the Fayetteville Church of Christ and a 1960 graduate of Winfield High School.
Ms. Hubbert is survived by her son, Jeff Couch, grandchildren, Graison Johnson, Jack Johnson, Ella Gould, Hubbert Couch, Josefina Couch, and Buck Couch, and great grandchildren, Micah Johnson, and Gabrielle Johnson.
Ms. Hubbert was preceded in death by her daughter, Allyson Monteal Couch, her parents, Clarence and Freda Hubbert, and four brothers, Henry, Joe, Sam, and George Hubbert.
A graveside service for Ms. Hubbert will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon from the Winfield City Cemetery.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Hubbert family.
Ms. Alyce Faye Hubbert age 79 of Fayetteville, Ga, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Ms. Hubbert was a member of the Fayetteville Church of Christ and a 1960 graduate of Winfield High School.
Ms. Hubbert is survived by her son, Jeff Couch, grandchildren, Graison Johnson, Jack Johnson, Ella Gould, Hubbert Couch, Josefina Couch, and Buck Couch, and great grandchildren, Micah Johnson, and Gabrielle Johnson.
Ms. Hubbert was preceded in death by her daughter, Allyson Monteal Couch, her parents, Clarence and Freda Hubbert, and four brothers, Henry, Joe, Sam, and George Hubbert.
A graveside service for Ms. Hubbert will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon from the Winfield City Cemetery.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Hubbert family.
Linda Kay Vickery Baumgartner
Mrs. Linda Kay Vickery Baumgartner, age 66, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born on January 3, 1955 in Union County Mississippi to Wayne and Daisey Little Crumpton. Mrs. Baumgartner was a member of Eldridge Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend; she always enjoyed helping others.
Linda is survived by her husband, Joe Baumgartner, her children, Tim Vickery (Ashley Beavers), Tony Vickery, and Angie Robertson (Wade), stepchildren, Danny Baumgartner (Jennifer) and Dana Black (Shelton), grandchildren, Stephanie, Trace, Brooklyn, Bentley, Macain, Kiley, Alana, Kelsey, Bryant, Saban, Riley, Asher, Hunter, Gracie, Zander, Devon, Skyler, Hali, Austin, Bubba, and a great grandson, Luke, a brother, Curtis Crumpton (Ellen), sisters, Betty Williamson (Edger), Carol Dozier (Steve), and Amanda Altman (Ronnie) and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by a husband, Alon Vickery, parents, Wayne and Daisey Crumpton, sisters, Joyce Cook, Jamie Dixon and Bernice Miller, brothers-in-law, Gary Dixon and Paul Miller, niece, Katrina Crumpton, nephew, Justin Vickery and a stepdaughter, Misty Johnson.
Funeral services for Linda will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Linda Kay Vickery Baumgartner, age 66, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born on January 3, 1955 in Union County Mississippi to Wayne and Daisey Little Crumpton. Mrs. Baumgartner was a member of Eldridge Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend; she always enjoyed helping others.
Linda is survived by her husband, Joe Baumgartner, her children, Tim Vickery (Ashley Beavers), Tony Vickery, and Angie Robertson (Wade), stepchildren, Danny Baumgartner (Jennifer) and Dana Black (Shelton), grandchildren, Stephanie, Trace, Brooklyn, Bentley, Macain, Kiley, Alana, Kelsey, Bryant, Saban, Riley, Asher, Hunter, Gracie, Zander, Devon, Skyler, Hali, Austin, Bubba, and a great grandson, Luke, a brother, Curtis Crumpton (Ellen), sisters, Betty Williamson (Edger), Carol Dozier (Steve), and Amanda Altman (Ronnie) and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by a husband, Alon Vickery, parents, Wayne and Daisey Crumpton, sisters, Joyce Cook, Jamie Dixon and Bernice Miller, brothers-in-law, Gary Dixon and Paul Miller, niece, Katrina Crumpton, nephew, Justin Vickery and a stepdaughter, Misty Johnson.
Funeral services for Linda will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home.
William Anderson Lynn Jr.
Mr. William Anderson Lynn, Jr. age 79 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in
the UAB Hospital in Birmingham.Mr. Lynn is survived by his children, Jimmie Dale
Lynn of California, Robert Earl Lynn (Christine) of Tennessee and William Curtis Lynn (Anita) of
Clanton, AL, Tamara Lynn of Winfield, and Kaitlyn Lynn of Winfield, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Lynn, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
A graveside service for Mr. Lynn will be held onSaturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the
Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. from
the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. William Anderson Lynn, Jr. age 79 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in
the UAB Hospital in Birmingham.Mr. Lynn is survived by his children, Jimmie Dale
Lynn of California, Robert Earl Lynn (Christine) of Tennessee and William Curtis Lynn (Anita) of
Clanton, AL, Tamara Lynn of Winfield, and Kaitlyn Lynn of Winfield, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Lynn, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
A graveside service for Mr. Lynn will be held onSaturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the
Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. from
the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Jenny P. Bourland
Mrs. Jenny P. Crone Bourland, age 71 of Guin Al. passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Bourland was born in Texas on May 9, 1950, to Burtis and Billie Crone. Jenny loved spending time with her family and Alabama football.
Mrs. Bourland is survived by her son, Edward McDonald, daughters Eugenia Vargas (Luis) and Brenda Zahradnik, grandchildren, Megan Nelson (Adam), Jessica Stevens (Nick), Savannah King, Sabreena Madison, Austin Tate, Amber Crumpton (Cody), Jayson Henson, Amber Zahradnik, and Shelby Zahradnik, and 13 great grandchildren, brother Burtis Crone, sisters, Susan Walker and Bertha Young, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Mrs. Bourland was preceded in death by her husband, David Bourland, daughter, Victoria McDonald, parents, Burtis Jackson Crone and Billie Jean Miller Crone, and her sister, Barbara Cash.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bourland will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winston Memorial Cemetery near Haleyville. The visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Mrs. Jenny P. Crone Bourland, age 71 of Guin Al. passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Bourland was born in Texas on May 9, 1950, to Burtis and Billie Crone. Jenny loved spending time with her family and Alabama football.
Mrs. Bourland is survived by her son, Edward McDonald, daughters Eugenia Vargas (Luis) and Brenda Zahradnik, grandchildren, Megan Nelson (Adam), Jessica Stevens (Nick), Savannah King, Sabreena Madison, Austin Tate, Amber Crumpton (Cody), Jayson Henson, Amber Zahradnik, and Shelby Zahradnik, and 13 great grandchildren, brother Burtis Crone, sisters, Susan Walker and Bertha Young, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Mrs. Bourland was preceded in death by her husband, David Bourland, daughter, Victoria McDonald, parents, Burtis Jackson Crone and Billie Jean Miller Crone, and her sister, Barbara Cash.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bourland will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winston Memorial Cemetery near Haleyville. The visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Bobby Gene Worth
Bobby Gene “Bob” Worth, age 83, of Guin, formerly of Brilliant Alabama and Oswego Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2021 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Mr. Worth was born in Kentucky on July 11, 1938. He was a 1958 graduate of Owensboro High School in Kentucky, and a long time employee of Caterpillar Inc. where he retired after 32 years of service. Mr. Worth was a United States Navy Veteran, and a member of the American Legion Post 163 in Brilliant, Alabama.
Mr. Worth is survived by his sons, Tony Worth of Indiana, and Timothy Worth (Crystal MacGregor) of Florida, a stepson, Mitchell Smith of Brilliant, daughters, Belinda Henson of Guin, Danielle Schneider (Calvin) of Indiana, Glennis Perciefield of Indiana, Nancy Linton (Robert) of Texas, and Bobbie Jean Worth (Javier Habano) of Florida, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, brothers, Michael Worth (Lisa) of South Carolina, Tommy Worth (Gail) of Oklahoma, and Michael Toole of Florida, sisters Delilah Sparks of Kentucky, Sharon Zanfardino of Florida, Shirley Childers of Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Mr. Worth was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynell South Worth, his parents, Hunter Everette Worth and Sue Ellen Bruce Worth, and his granddaughter Katie Smith.
Funeral services for Mr. Worth will be held on Sunday October 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Center Cemetery. The Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Bobby Gene “Bob” Worth, age 83, of Guin, formerly of Brilliant Alabama and Oswego Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2021 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Mr. Worth was born in Kentucky on July 11, 1938. He was a 1958 graduate of Owensboro High School in Kentucky, and a long time employee of Caterpillar Inc. where he retired after 32 years of service. Mr. Worth was a United States Navy Veteran, and a member of the American Legion Post 163 in Brilliant, Alabama.
Mr. Worth is survived by his sons, Tony Worth of Indiana, and Timothy Worth (Crystal MacGregor) of Florida, a stepson, Mitchell Smith of Brilliant, daughters, Belinda Henson of Guin, Danielle Schneider (Calvin) of Indiana, Glennis Perciefield of Indiana, Nancy Linton (Robert) of Texas, and Bobbie Jean Worth (Javier Habano) of Florida, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, brothers, Michael Worth (Lisa) of South Carolina, Tommy Worth (Gail) of Oklahoma, and Michael Toole of Florida, sisters Delilah Sparks of Kentucky, Sharon Zanfardino of Florida, Shirley Childers of Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Mr. Worth was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynell South Worth, his parents, Hunter Everette Worth and Sue Ellen Bruce Worth, and his granddaughter Katie Smith.
Funeral services for Mr. Worth will be held on Sunday October 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Center Cemetery. The Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Nathan R. Robison
Mr. Nathan R. Robison, age 88, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Mr. Robison was born on June 15, 1933 to John M. and Eula Robison. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church, and was a long-time employee of Continental Conveyor before retiring. Mr. Robison served in the United States Armed Forces and was a veteran of the Korean War. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved Alabama football and was an avid fisherman in his younger years.
Mr. Robison is survived by his sons, Tim Morgan (Sharon) of Hoschton, Georgia and Marc Morgan (Tammy) of Twin; brother, Gary Robison (Shirley) of Winfield, grandchildren, Amanda Allen (Michael) of Georgia, Kimberly Nelson (Ryan) of Georgia, Sara Mackey of Georgia, Ashley Sargent (Brad) of Birmingham, Dustin Morgan of Birmingham, Chase Morgan (Kristen) of Tuscaloosa, Lauren Turner (Corey) of Tuscaloosa, and Lynsey Stanley (Chance) of Tuscaloosa, fourteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Robison was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Robison; son, Jeff Morgan; parents, John M. Robison and Eula Pugh Robison; and three brothers, Basil Robison, Major Robison, and Hilton Robison.
Funeral services for Mr. Robison will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Robison will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time). Dr. Paul Murphy will be officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Mr. Nathan R. Robison, age 88, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Mr. Robison was born on June 15, 1933 to John M. and Eula Robison. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church, and was a long-time employee of Continental Conveyor before retiring. Mr. Robison served in the United States Armed Forces and was a veteran of the Korean War. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved Alabama football and was an avid fisherman in his younger years.
Mr. Robison is survived by his sons, Tim Morgan (Sharon) of Hoschton, Georgia and Marc Morgan (Tammy) of Twin; brother, Gary Robison (Shirley) of Winfield, grandchildren, Amanda Allen (Michael) of Georgia, Kimberly Nelson (Ryan) of Georgia, Sara Mackey of Georgia, Ashley Sargent (Brad) of Birmingham, Dustin Morgan of Birmingham, Chase Morgan (Kristen) of Tuscaloosa, Lauren Turner (Corey) of Tuscaloosa, and Lynsey Stanley (Chance) of Tuscaloosa, fourteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Robison was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Robison; son, Jeff Morgan; parents, John M. Robison and Eula Pugh Robison; and three brothers, Basil Robison, Major Robison, and Hilton Robison.
Funeral services for Mr. Robison will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Robison will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time). Dr. Paul Murphy will be officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church Building Fund.
David Calvin Nydegger
Mr. David Calvin Nydegger, age 80 of Harvest, Alabama (formerly of Winfield), passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mr. Nydegger was born on March 6, 1941 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana to Louis and Elsie Nydegger. Mr. Nydegger was a graduate of Laramie High School in Indiana and worked for National Home and Federal Mogul for many years. In 1977 he moved to Winfield, Alabama where he worked 46 years for Arvin Automotive, Shelby Die Casting and Northwest Alabama Mental Health until moving to Harvest, Alabama in 2015. Mr. Nydegger was a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church and the Fayette Masonic Lodge. He was currently attending Sardis Springs Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama. Some of his favorite hobbies included amateur ham radio operator, woodworking and gardening.
Mr. Nydegger is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Patton Nydegger, sons, Carl Nydegger (Ruth) of Fayette and John Nydegger (Melinda) of Athens, grandchildren, Reed, Logan and Sawyer Nydegger, Amy (Randy) Wilson, Russell (Shelley) Smalley and Jennifer Smalley, great-grandchild, Rhiannon Wilson and sister Louise Story of Adika, Indiana.
Mr. Nydegger was preceded in death by his son, Steven David Nydegger, parents Louis Christian Nydegger and Elsie Regina Raizen Nydegger, siblings Louis Christian Nydegger Jr., Charles Nydegger, Viola Moran and Everette Doke.
Funeral services for Mr. Nydegger will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Mr. David Calvin Nydegger, age 80 of Harvest, Alabama (formerly of Winfield), passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mr. Nydegger was born on March 6, 1941 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana to Louis and Elsie Nydegger. Mr. Nydegger was a graduate of Laramie High School in Indiana and worked for National Home and Federal Mogul for many years. In 1977 he moved to Winfield, Alabama where he worked 46 years for Arvin Automotive, Shelby Die Casting and Northwest Alabama Mental Health until moving to Harvest, Alabama in 2015. Mr. Nydegger was a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church and the Fayette Masonic Lodge. He was currently attending Sardis Springs Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama. Some of his favorite hobbies included amateur ham radio operator, woodworking and gardening.
Mr. Nydegger is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Patton Nydegger, sons, Carl Nydegger (Ruth) of Fayette and John Nydegger (Melinda) of Athens, grandchildren, Reed, Logan and Sawyer Nydegger, Amy (Randy) Wilson, Russell (Shelley) Smalley and Jennifer Smalley, great-grandchild, Rhiannon Wilson and sister Louise Story of Adika, Indiana.
Mr. Nydegger was preceded in death by his son, Steven David Nydegger, parents Louis Christian Nydegger and Elsie Regina Raizen Nydegger, siblings Louis Christian Nydegger Jr., Charles Nydegger, Viola Moran and Everette Doke.
Funeral services for Mr. Nydegger will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home.
Bessie Nell Hubbert
Ms. Bessie Nell Hubbert, age 80, of Guin passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021. Ms. Hubbert was born on June 19, 1941 to Robert and Flora Hubbert.
Ms. Hubbert was a member of the White Rock Church of Christ in Guin, she attended college where she earned a degree in nursing as a R.N. Bessie was employed with the Guin Hospital until its closure and afterwards she was employed with 3M in Guin.
Ms. Hubbert is survived by her son Billy Hubbert (Mary) of Belden Mississippi, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Ms. Hubbert was preceded in death by her parents, Robert J. Hubbert and Flora Elizabeth Montgomery Hubbert, and four brothers, Jack Hubbert, Troy Hubbert, Millard Hubbert, and Clint Hubbert.
Funeral services for Ms. Hubbert will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery near Guin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Verbie Swanigan and Tony Crump will be officiating ministers.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Hubbert family.
Ms. Bessie Nell Hubbert, age 80, of Guin passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021. Ms. Hubbert was born on June 19, 1941 to Robert and Flora Hubbert.
Ms. Hubbert was a member of the White Rock Church of Christ in Guin, she attended college where she earned a degree in nursing as a R.N. Bessie was employed with the Guin Hospital until its closure and afterwards she was employed with 3M in Guin.
Ms. Hubbert is survived by her son Billy Hubbert (Mary) of Belden Mississippi, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Ms. Hubbert was preceded in death by her parents, Robert J. Hubbert and Flora Elizabeth Montgomery Hubbert, and four brothers, Jack Hubbert, Troy Hubbert, Millard Hubbert, and Clint Hubbert.
Funeral services for Ms. Hubbert will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery near Guin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Verbie Swanigan and Tony Crump will be officiating ministers.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Hubbert family.
Donna Wimberly
Mrs. Donna Hardwick Wimberly age 67 of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Donna was born on June 16, 1954 in Leeds, AL a daughter of Lloyd Hardwick and Ailleen Koshat Hardwick Letteer. She was raised in Birmingham and graduated from Cullman High School. She worked at Brookwood Hospital for many years and later earned her B.S. in nursing from Samford University and her master’s degree for nurse practitioner from Vanderbilt University. She worked as a nurse practitioner for UAB, Phoebe Putney, Cullman, Shelby County and Baptist Montclair Hospitals as well as several others. Her goal in life was help take care of sick people with God’s help. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Gene Letteer and a brother, Mike Hardwick.
Donna is survived by her husband, William E. Smith of Birmingham, formerly of Winfield, sons, Gann Smith and fiance' Angela Lee of Argo, Jason Smith (Tamara) of Willmington, N.C., daughter, Tylar Wimberly (Shawn) Castleman of Hoover, sister, Cathy Hardwick of Nashville and grandchildren, Vivian Clara Smith, Martha Addison Smith, Tucker Cobin Smith, Evelyn Gann Smith, Rowan A. Castleman, Harper O. Mellon, John A Mellon, Lillian M. Mellon, Katherine A. Mellon, Ian B. Castleman, Quinn M. Castleman, Anaise P. Castleman, Austan Lee and Logan Lee.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday September 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Wimberly will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.(service time) at the funeral home.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Donna Hardwick Wimberly age 67 of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Donna was born on June 16, 1954 in Leeds, AL a daughter of Lloyd Hardwick and Ailleen Koshat Hardwick Letteer. She was raised in Birmingham and graduated from Cullman High School. She worked at Brookwood Hospital for many years and later earned her B.S. in nursing from Samford University and her master’s degree for nurse practitioner from Vanderbilt University. She worked as a nurse practitioner for UAB, Phoebe Putney, Cullman, Shelby County and Baptist Montclair Hospitals as well as several others. Her goal in life was help take care of sick people with God’s help. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Gene Letteer and a brother, Mike Hardwick.
Donna is survived by her husband, William E. Smith of Birmingham, formerly of Winfield, sons, Gann Smith and fiance' Angela Lee of Argo, Jason Smith (Tamara) of Willmington, N.C., daughter, Tylar Wimberly (Shawn) Castleman of Hoover, sister, Cathy Hardwick of Nashville and grandchildren, Vivian Clara Smith, Martha Addison Smith, Tucker Cobin Smith, Evelyn Gann Smith, Rowan A. Castleman, Harper O. Mellon, John A Mellon, Lillian M. Mellon, Katherine A. Mellon, Ian B. Castleman, Quinn M. Castleman, Anaise P. Castleman, Austan Lee and Logan Lee.
Funeral services are planned for Sunday September 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Miles Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Wimberly will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.(service time) at the funeral home.
Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Betty J. Tidwell
Mrs. Betty J Tidwell age 64 of Guin passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Betty was born on April 12, 1957 a daughter of Thurman Forrester and Shelby Fulguham Stockman in Mayben, MS, where she was raised She married Allen Wayne Tidwell. She previously worked in the cafeteria at Pineview Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing and making bead crafts and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Betty is survived by her sister, Martha Lynn Wallace, niece, Kristina (Anthony) Bates of Guin, grandchildren, Carly (Chris Keebler) Wallace, Zachary (Monica) Bates, Noah Bates, Robert Wallace, Aaron Bates and Jonathan Tidwell, great-grandchildren, Tanner Guyton, Aaliyah Keebler, Devin Keebler, Dakota Bates, Braxton Bates and Kinsley Tidwell and other friends and family.
There will be no formal services held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Betty J Tidwell age 64 of Guin passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Betty was born on April 12, 1957 a daughter of Thurman Forrester and Shelby Fulguham Stockman in Mayben, MS, where she was raised She married Allen Wayne Tidwell. She previously worked in the cafeteria at Pineview Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing and making bead crafts and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Betty is survived by her sister, Martha Lynn Wallace, niece, Kristina (Anthony) Bates of Guin, grandchildren, Carly (Chris Keebler) Wallace, Zachary (Monica) Bates, Noah Bates, Robert Wallace, Aaron Bates and Jonathan Tidwell, great-grandchildren, Tanner Guyton, Aaliyah Keebler, Devin Keebler, Dakota Bates, Braxton Bates and Kinsley Tidwell and other friends and family.
There will be no formal services held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Flossie Mae Thompson Brock
Very early on Easter Sunday morning April 6, 1947 a baby girl was born to Floyd Evans Thompson, Sr. and Mrs. Louisiana Flossie Stewart Thompson. She was the second daughter and ninth child born to this union and they named her Flossie Mae Thompson. She was added to the Lord’s Church at an early age in Fayette County at Happy Hill Church of Christ. She worshipped at many places throughout her life. She moved her membership to Winfield Church of Christ and worshipped there for about thirty-five years. She had two children, Mr. Daniel E. Thompson and Ms. Cora C. McReynolds both of Winfield. Ms. Flossie Mae Thompson worked at Health-Tex manufacturing in Guin, AL for over eleven years. On January 9, 1975 she married Mr. S.B. (Troy) Brock. They were married for over thirty-five years and she was a house wife for most of those years.
Sis. Flossie departed this life on August 17, 2021 at Diversacare of Winfield, AL. She had lived to the age of seventy-four years, four months and eleven days. She will be missed by all those that loved her.
She leaves to Cherish her memory one daughter, Ms. Cora C. McReynolds, her ex-husband, Mr. S.B. (Troy) Brock, one grand-puppy, Spanky McReynolds, and five grand-kitties, Scooter, Sally, Sophie, Grey-Bob and Fuzzy-cat McReynolds all of Winfield, one brother, Mr. Charles Hezzie Thompson, Pontiac, MI, two ex-sister-in-laws, Ms. Mae Helen Hill and Ms. Mattie Adell (Dimpel) Brock both of Toledo, OH, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, mother and father-in-law, Dinnie and Luberta Brock, seven brothers, Baby Boy, Joe C., Floyd Jr., Grady E., Billy R., John D. and James W. Thompson.
Funeral services were held August 20, 2021 Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Hodges Chapel Cemetery. James Wyers and Mark Posey were the officiating ministers. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Bobbie Nell Shaw Little
Mrs. Bobbie Nell Shaw Little age 89 of Hubbertville passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Fayette Long Term Care. Bobbie was born on March 1, 1932 in Mississippi, a daughter of Elmer Shaw and Mary Etta Aultman Shaw. She grew up in Fayette County and attended Hubbertville school. She was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, cooking and spending time with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence Olen “Johnny” Little, children, Linda Tranum, Martha Ingram and Michael Little, siblings, Ruth Nell Collins, Billy Shaw and Edna King and three grandchildren.
Bobbie is survived by her children, Janet Smith and her husband, Ronnie of Winfield, Dianne Franks of Guin and Marie Rainwater of Vernon. Brother, Jimmy Shaw and his wife, Sarah of Berry, sister, Betty Foster of Jasper fifteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 3 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Marlon Mayfield will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mrs. Bobbie Nell Shaw Little age 89 of Hubbertville passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Fayette Long Term Care. Bobbie was born on March 1, 1932 in Mississippi, a daughter of Elmer Shaw and Mary Etta Aultman Shaw. She grew up in Fayette County and attended Hubbertville school. She was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, cooking and spending time with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence Olen “Johnny” Little, children, Linda Tranum, Martha Ingram and Michael Little, siblings, Ruth Nell Collins, Billy Shaw and Edna King and three grandchildren.
Bobbie is survived by her children, Janet Smith and her husband, Ronnie of Winfield, Dianne Franks of Guin and Marie Rainwater of Vernon. Brother, Jimmy Shaw and his wife, Sarah of Berry, sister, Betty Foster of Jasper fifteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 3 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial to follow in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Marlon Mayfield will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Margaret Ann Tucker Lawrence
Margaret Ann Tucker Lawrence, 67, Kokomo, formerly of Winfield passed away at Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born in Warren, Michigan, on Oct. 20, 1953, to Charles and Martha Gilliland Tucker. She married William Lawrence on Dec. 24, 1993, and he survives.
Margaret worked as bartender and cook for the Red Dog Saloon but was known to be a jack of all trades. She enjoyed playing darts, and she helped organize a dart league at the saloon. She also enjoyed organizing casino bus trips, bowling, golfing, dancing, listening to country Western music and going to George Strait concerts.
Along with her husband of 27 years, Margaret is survived by her children, Daniel (Charlene) Mayfield, Teresa Mayfield and Heather Mayfield; stepchildren, Whitney Toth and Brigg (Kiomara) Lawrence; sisters, Elizabeth Vintson and Audrey Motes; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Charles Larry Tucker.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. C.W. Box will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Maggie Carter Spinato
Maggie Carter Spinato age 96 of Twin passed away on the anniversary of her husband’s death, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Maggie was born on July 22, 1924 in Cooksville, TN a daughter of Luther Carter and Effie Mills Carter. She was raised in the Detroit and Hamilton areas of Marion County, AL before moving to New York where she met her husband, Patsy Spinato and lived there for over 30 years. After Patsy’s retirement moved to Twin. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the best mother and would do anything for her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Lois Spinato, brothers, Loyd Carter and Arthur Carter and a great-grandchild, Micheala.
Maggie is survived by her children, Kenneth (Charlotte) Spinato of Fayette, Carol (Karen) Spinato of Twin, brother, Doyle Carter of Guin, sister, Carolyn Foy of Guin, grandchildren, Al Harquail, Michelle Hollis, Lana Stewart, Sherry Renshaw, Andrea Sanderson, K.J. Spinato and Amber Pachoocha, 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. from the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial following in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday at the . Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Maggie Carter Spinato age 96 of Twin passed away on the anniversary of her husband’s death, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Maggie was born on July 22, 1924 in Cooksville, TN a daughter of Luther Carter and Effie Mills Carter. She was raised in the Detroit and Hamilton areas of Marion County, AL before moving to New York where she met her husband, Patsy Spinato and lived there for over 30 years. After Patsy’s retirement moved to Twin. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the best mother and would do anything for her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Lois Spinato, brothers, Loyd Carter and Arthur Carter and a great-grandchild, Micheala.
Maggie is survived by her children, Kenneth (Charlotte) Spinato of Fayette, Carol (Karen) Spinato of Twin, brother, Doyle Carter of Guin, sister, Carolyn Foy of Guin, grandchildren, Al Harquail, Michelle Hollis, Lana Stewart, Sherry Renshaw, Andrea Sanderson, K.J. Spinato and Amber Pachoocha, 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are planned for Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. from the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial following in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Monday at the . Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Bobby Eugene Garner
Bobby Eugene Garner age 73 of Eldridge passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL. Bobby was born on June 4, 1947, to Jim and Christine Garner at home near Box’s Creek in Fayette County, AL. He was a 1965 graduate of Hubbertville High School and spent most of his working life as a machinist at Arvin Automotive in Fayette, AL.
Bobby loved kids and they loved him because he was a kid at heart. He was a Cub Scout Leader and had a positive influence on many young boys. He was always ready to take kids on adventures whether it was camping, fishing, dune buggy riding, looking for arrowheads, or telling them tall tales. Not only did Bobby have a strong for love kids but also for his fellowman. It was especially important to him to check in on neighbors and family. If there was a need, he would take care of it if he could and expected nothing in return. He did things whole heartedly with a beautiful smile on his face. He loved being outside and would spend many hours at Box’s Creek, hunting arrowheads, tending to his garden and chickens. He shared his love of the outdoors with his sons, who are avid nature lovers. To honor him and his love of the outdoors, they got permission to place a sign on the bridge that crosses Box’s Creek on Frost Rd. naming it the Bobby Garner Bridge. He loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally and equally! He loved them for who they were and bragged on them all. They were his pride and joy.
To know Bobby Garner was to love him. His absence will be deeply felt by everyone that knew him and loved him. And as he would say… “he was a goodun!”
He is preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim” Christopher Garner and Christine Gann Garner, wife, Donna Key Garner, brothers, DeLoyd Garner, Johnny Garner, and Douglas “Elbert” Garner, sisters, Ila Mae Legget, and Ruby Johnson.
He is survived by sons, Kevin Garner of Bankston, Jason (Marly) Garner of Stafford, VA, and Joshua (Nicole) Garner of Eldridge. Granddaughters Callie Garner of Birmingham, Willow Garner of Eldridge, and McKenna Joyce Howell of Jasper, brothers, Roy Garner of Kimberly, AL, Rayburn (Myrna) Garner of Carbon Hill, sister, Patsy Richardson of Eldridge, special friend, James “Dugan” Johnson of Eldridge, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends who loved him dearly.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5 p.m. from Johnson Cemetery overlooking Box’s Creek. Robert Aldridge will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Bobby’s honor to the Hubbertville Park and Recreation at 7360 County Rd. 49 Fayette, AL 35555. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Bobby Eugene Garner age 73 of Eldridge passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL. Bobby was born on June 4, 1947, to Jim and Christine Garner at home near Box’s Creek in Fayette County, AL. He was a 1965 graduate of Hubbertville High School and spent most of his working life as a machinist at Arvin Automotive in Fayette, AL.
Bobby loved kids and they loved him because he was a kid at heart. He was a Cub Scout Leader and had a positive influence on many young boys. He was always ready to take kids on adventures whether it was camping, fishing, dune buggy riding, looking for arrowheads, or telling them tall tales. Not only did Bobby have a strong for love kids but also for his fellowman. It was especially important to him to check in on neighbors and family. If there was a need, he would take care of it if he could and expected nothing in return. He did things whole heartedly with a beautiful smile on his face. He loved being outside and would spend many hours at Box’s Creek, hunting arrowheads, tending to his garden and chickens. He shared his love of the outdoors with his sons, who are avid nature lovers. To honor him and his love of the outdoors, they got permission to place a sign on the bridge that crosses Box’s Creek on Frost Rd. naming it the Bobby Garner Bridge. He loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally and equally! He loved them for who they were and bragged on them all. They were his pride and joy.
To know Bobby Garner was to love him. His absence will be deeply felt by everyone that knew him and loved him. And as he would say… “he was a goodun!”
He is preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim” Christopher Garner and Christine Gann Garner, wife, Donna Key Garner, brothers, DeLoyd Garner, Johnny Garner, and Douglas “Elbert” Garner, sisters, Ila Mae Legget, and Ruby Johnson.
He is survived by sons, Kevin Garner of Bankston, Jason (Marly) Garner of Stafford, VA, and Joshua (Nicole) Garner of Eldridge. Granddaughters Callie Garner of Birmingham, Willow Garner of Eldridge, and McKenna Joyce Howell of Jasper, brothers, Roy Garner of Kimberly, AL, Rayburn (Myrna) Garner of Carbon Hill, sister, Patsy Richardson of Eldridge, special friend, James “Dugan” Johnson of Eldridge, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends who loved him dearly.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5 p.m. from Johnson Cemetery overlooking Box’s Creek. Robert Aldridge will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Bobby’s honor to the Hubbertville Park and Recreation at 7360 County Rd. 49 Fayette, AL 35555. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
J. Whitfield Miles, Sr.
Mr. Jesse Whitfield Miles, Sr., C.F.S.P. age 89 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at his residence. Whit was born on May 23, 1931 in the Crumly Chapel Community of Jefferson County near Birmingham, AL a son of Valter Smith Miles and Eathel Naomi Varnon Miles. He was a 1949 graduate of Minor High School where as a senior he became an apprentice of the late W. Theron Bell at Bell Funeral Home in Crumly Chapel. He was a 1951 graduate of John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1952 until June of 1954 as a supply sergeant. He became a partner in Bell Funeral Home in 1957 and sold his interest in 1964 and became an associate of Homer McGraw in Winfield. He obtained McGraw Brown Service Funeral Home in 1967 and has operated it as Miles Funeral Home for the last fifty-four years with a total of 72 years in funeral service. He was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church having served on the board and finance committee, a member of the Winfield Lions Club where he served as district governor of Lions International. He was a former councilman for the City of Winfield during which time the Winfield Community Center, city park, Northwest Alabama Regional Library and Winfield Medical Clinic where built. He was former president of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce during which time the first Winfield Mule Day was held. He was a member of the Winfield Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association where he was a former president. He served on the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as chairman. He enjoyed wood working in his shop and gardening and the fruits of those labors were shared with many.
He greatly enjoyed attending funeral service conventions and meetings and fellowshipping with his peers. He has been a leader and mentor to many. He always led by example. He was always trying to educate himself and contributed to his current and former employee’s education as well. Many of which now operate their own funeral homes or serve as managers. He has been an advocate for the funeral industry and his community and has always served to improve them. He was a great man kind and generous to many. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Whit was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elsa McGraw Miles, son, J. Whitfield Miles, Jr., infant son, Mark Bell Miles, grandson, Garrett Miles, brothers, William “Bill” Miles, Harold “Speedy” Miles and a sister, Martha Frances Riley Fuller.
Whit is survived by his wife Lyvonne Miles, son, Clark (Tina) Miles, grandson, J. Whit (Danielle) Miles, III, great-grandsons, Blaise and M. Whitfield “Miles” Miles, step-children, Ed (Nella) McGraw, Mary Jayne (Bill) Atkinson, Carol (Jim) Dickinson, Todd (Nicole) Estes, step-grandchildren, Haley (Drew) Smith, Mark (Britnee) McGraw, Dawn (Greg) Guin, Todd (Tina) Atkinson, Amanda (Hill) Carmichael, Jon (Greer) Mills, Wes and Grayson Estes, step-great-grandchildren, Burke and Mac Smith, Stella and Louis McGraw, Clay and Will (Grace) Guin, Beth Guin, Olivia and Emma Atkinson, Archer and Mills Carmichael, step-great-great-grandchildren, Natalie Guin.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. from the Winfield First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Gunn, Hill Carmichael, Randy Anderson, Jyzk Enis and Sammy Morgan will be speaking. Grave side services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Crumly Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Birmingham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the J. Whitfield Miles Scholarship fund through the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Jesse Whitfield Miles, Sr., C.F.S.P. age 89 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at his residence. Whit was born on May 23, 1931 in the Crumly Chapel Community of Jefferson County near Birmingham, AL a son of Valter Smith Miles and Eathel Naomi Varnon Miles. He was a 1949 graduate of Minor High School where as a senior he became an apprentice of the late W. Theron Bell at Bell Funeral Home in Crumly Chapel. He was a 1951 graduate of John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1952 until June of 1954 as a supply sergeant. He became a partner in Bell Funeral Home in 1957 and sold his interest in 1964 and became an associate of Homer McGraw in Winfield. He obtained McGraw Brown Service Funeral Home in 1967 and has operated it as Miles Funeral Home for the last fifty-four years with a total of 72 years in funeral service. He was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church having served on the board and finance committee, a member of the Winfield Lions Club where he served as district governor of Lions International. He was a former councilman for the City of Winfield during which time the Winfield Community Center, city park, Northwest Alabama Regional Library and Winfield Medical Clinic where built. He was former president of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce during which time the first Winfield Mule Day was held. He was a member of the Winfield Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association where he was a former president. He served on the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as chairman. He enjoyed wood working in his shop and gardening and the fruits of those labors were shared with many.
He greatly enjoyed attending funeral service conventions and meetings and fellowshipping with his peers. He has been a leader and mentor to many. He always led by example. He was always trying to educate himself and contributed to his current and former employee’s education as well. Many of which now operate their own funeral homes or serve as managers. He has been an advocate for the funeral industry and his community and has always served to improve them. He was a great man kind and generous to many. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Whit was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elsa McGraw Miles, son, J. Whitfield Miles, Jr., infant son, Mark Bell Miles, grandson, Garrett Miles, brothers, William “Bill” Miles, Harold “Speedy” Miles and a sister, Martha Frances Riley Fuller.
Whit is survived by his wife Lyvonne Miles, son, Clark (Tina) Miles, grandson, J. Whit (Danielle) Miles, III, great-grandsons, Blaise and M. Whitfield “Miles” Miles, step-children, Ed (Nella) McGraw, Mary Jayne (Bill) Atkinson, Carol (Jim) Dickinson, Todd (Nicole) Estes, step-grandchildren, Haley (Drew) Smith, Mark (Britnee) McGraw, Dawn (Greg) Guin, Todd (Tina) Atkinson, Amanda (Hill) Carmichael, Jon (Greer) Mills, Wes and Grayson Estes, step-great-grandchildren, Burke and Mac Smith, Stella and Louis McGraw, Clay and Will (Grace) Guin, Beth Guin, Olivia and Emma Atkinson, Archer and Mills Carmichael, step-great-great-grandchildren, Natalie Guin.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. from the Winfield First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Gunn, Hill Carmichael, Randy Anderson, Jyzk Enis and Sammy Morgan will be speaking. Grave side services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Crumly Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Birmingham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the J. Whitfield Miles Scholarship fund through the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Robbie Nell Carter Cutts
Robbie Nell Carter Cutts age 95 of Hamilton passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Diversacare of Winfield. Robbie was born on May 29, 1925 in Marion County, AL a daughter of Frank Carter and Mae Sanderson Carter. She grew up and lived most of her life in the Byrd Community of Marion County. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School. She was a member of Smyrna Church. She worked as an accountant and a book keeper for several companies over the years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James W. Cutts, sister, Audrey Sison and a great-great-grandchild, Corbin Mozingo.
Robbie is survived by her grandchildren, Chris Gann and his wife, Jerrie of Winfield and Victoria Nell Gann of Detroit, great-grandchildren, Courtney Gann of Winfield and Lexus Gann of Guin, great-great-grandchildren, Jade Smith, Torston Byrd and Kyndel Mozingo.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. from McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Smyrna Church Cemetery. Rusty Holland will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Robbie Nell Carter Cutts age 95 of Hamilton passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Diversacare of Winfield. Robbie was born on May 29, 1925 in Marion County, AL a daughter of Frank Carter and Mae Sanderson Carter. She grew up and lived most of her life in the Byrd Community of Marion County. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School. She was a member of Smyrna Church. She worked as an accountant and a book keeper for several companies over the years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James W. Cutts, sister, Audrey Sison and a great-great-grandchild, Corbin Mozingo.
Robbie is survived by her grandchildren, Chris Gann and his wife, Jerrie of Winfield and Victoria Nell Gann of Detroit, great-grandchildren, Courtney Gann of Winfield and Lexus Gann of Guin, great-great-grandchildren, Jade Smith, Torston Byrd and Kyndel Mozingo.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. from McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Smyrna Church Cemetery. Rusty Holland will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Alma Louise South
Alma Louise South age 77 of Detroit passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her residence. Alma was born on May 2, 1943 in Summertown, TN a daughter of James Allen Hunter and Myrtle Worley Hunter. She grew up in Summertown and attended school there before moving to Arkansas for a few years. She married and moved to East Moline, IL where she lived and worked as an assembler at John Deer until retiring in 2003. She enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, crocheting and sewing and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jeff Hunter and her sister, Edna Cooper.
Alma is survived by her husband, William Harold South, daughter, Elaina Sue South, and son, William Allen South all of Detroit, sister, Shirley Connor of TN, brothers, Ray, Ralph, Wayne, and Eddie Hunter all of TN and Bob Hunter of IL, grandchildren, Thomas LeGrand, Nicholas South, Kimberly Sanders, Andrew South and Abigail Huss and other family and friends.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. on Thursday. B.J. Mills will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Alma Louise South age 77 of Detroit passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her residence. Alma was born on May 2, 1943 in Summertown, TN a daughter of James Allen Hunter and Myrtle Worley Hunter. She grew up in Summertown and attended school there before moving to Arkansas for a few years. She married and moved to East Moline, IL where she lived and worked as an assembler at John Deer until retiring in 2003. She enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, crocheting and sewing and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jeff Hunter and her sister, Edna Cooper.
Alma is survived by her husband, William Harold South, daughter, Elaina Sue South, and son, William Allen South all of Detroit, sister, Shirley Connor of TN, brothers, Ray, Ralph, Wayne, and Eddie Hunter all of TN and Bob Hunter of IL, grandchildren, Thomas LeGrand, Nicholas South, Kimberly Sanders, Andrew South and Abigail Huss and other family and friends.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. on Thursday. B.J. Mills will be the officiating minister. Miles Funeral home of Winfield directing.
Lavonia Priest Dahlstrom
Lavonia Lavada Priest Dahlstrom age 66 of Carbon Hill formerly of Parrish passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Walker Rehabilitation in Carbon Hill. Lavada was born October 13,1954 a daughter of Marshall and Jeanie Priest. She lived in Parrish most of her life having previously lived in Florida. Her favorite color was pink. Lavada was very talented she loved to knit and crochet her family and friends the most beautiful blankets, caps, hats, and Afghans. She used to Quilt and embroidery so many amazing things. She taught her daughter's how to do all these amazing things and she taught her son's how to be strong and take care of their self. Lavada loved her family very much. She had a great sense of humor. She loved listening to music. Lavada was loved by all who knew her and will forever be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Stephen Peter Dahlstrom.
Lavada was survived by her children Dean Priest of Oakman, Nora Dahlstrom of GA, Jasmine Mathews and her husband Jammy of Jasper, Victoria and Timothy Mathews both of Cordova, Zachary Mathews of Jasper and other family and friends.
Funeral services were held February 20, 2021 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Kelly cemetery at Eldridge. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Lavonia Lavada Priest Dahlstrom age 66 of Carbon Hill formerly of Parrish passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Walker Rehabilitation in Carbon Hill. Lavada was born October 13,1954 a daughter of Marshall and Jeanie Priest. She lived in Parrish most of her life having previously lived in Florida. Her favorite color was pink. Lavada was very talented she loved to knit and crochet her family and friends the most beautiful blankets, caps, hats, and Afghans. She used to Quilt and embroidery so many amazing things. She taught her daughter's how to do all these amazing things and she taught her son's how to be strong and take care of their self. Lavada loved her family very much. She had a great sense of humor. She loved listening to music. Lavada was loved by all who knew her and will forever be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Stephen Peter Dahlstrom.
Lavada was survived by her children Dean Priest of Oakman, Nora Dahlstrom of GA, Jasmine Mathews and her husband Jammy of Jasper, Victoria and Timothy Mathews both of Cordova, Zachary Mathews of Jasper and other family and friends.
Funeral services were held February 20, 2021 from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Kelly cemetery at Eldridge. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Brenda Gail Eads Dodd
Brenda Gail Eads Dodd age 74 of Eldridge passed away Wednesday. February 3, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Eldridge. Brenda was born on January 15, 1947 in Eldridge, AL a daughter of the late Thomas Vester Eads and Cora Bell Samuels Eads. She spent her early years in Eldridge where she attended junior high after which her family moved to Chicago where she lived for ten years and attended Proviso East High School. She worked for several years as a Dietician Manager at the formerly named Consult America Nursing Home in Carbon Hill and later as a caregiver for the elderly. She was a member of the Eldridge Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her flower beds, bird watching and taking care of others. She was a sweet, kind, loving wife and mother who loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robert Lee Beavers, Jr. and Lecil Dodd, sister, Jimmie Carolyn Dodd, grandparents, Johnny Raston and Minnie Francis Samuels, Lafayette Pratt and Annie Almer Eads.
Brenda is survived by her son, Gary Knowlds and his wife, Donna, step-son, Ricky Dodd and his wife, Vera, both of Eldridge, brother, Joe Neal Eads and his wife, Sue of Chicago, sister, Shirley Ann Tirey Fulmer of Fayette, Jipsey “Jodie” Rose Eads Tidwell of Haleyville, Johnnie Marie Pounders and her husband, Terry of Brandon, MS, three step-grandchildren, several step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral with burial following in Kelly Cemetery. John Mooney will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Brenda Gail Eads Dodd age 74 of Eldridge passed away Wednesday. February 3, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Eldridge. Brenda was born on January 15, 1947 in Eldridge, AL a daughter of the late Thomas Vester Eads and Cora Bell Samuels Eads. She spent her early years in Eldridge where she attended junior high after which her family moved to Chicago where she lived for ten years and attended Proviso East High School. She worked for several years as a Dietician Manager at the formerly named Consult America Nursing Home in Carbon Hill and later as a caregiver for the elderly. She was a member of the Eldridge Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her flower beds, bird watching and taking care of others. She was a sweet, kind, loving wife and mother who loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robert Lee Beavers, Jr. and Lecil Dodd, sister, Jimmie Carolyn Dodd, grandparents, Johnny Raston and Minnie Francis Samuels, Lafayette Pratt and Annie Almer Eads.
Brenda is survived by her son, Gary Knowlds and his wife, Donna, step-son, Ricky Dodd and his wife, Vera, both of Eldridge, brother, Joe Neal Eads and his wife, Sue of Chicago, sister, Shirley Ann Tirey Fulmer of Fayette, Jipsey “Jodie” Rose Eads Tidwell of Haleyville, Johnnie Marie Pounders and her husband, Terry of Brandon, MS, three step-grandchildren, several step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral with burial following in Kelly Cemetery. John Mooney will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Timothy “Tim” Bickers
Mr. Timothy “Tim” Hamilton Bickers age 73 of Winfield passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2021at the UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Tim was born on September 2, 1947 in Gallipolis, OH. He was a son of the late Benjamin Bickers and Helen Pauley Bickers. He grew up in the Gallipolis area of Ohio and graduated from North Gallia High School. He served in the United States Air Force. He primarily worked as a truck driver most of his life which he took great pride in. He worked hauling heavy equipment while in Ohio for Carter and Evans Trucking and continued driving for King Kutter Equipment when he moved to Winfield in 1986. He later worked for Belmont Sand and Gravel. He operated his own CDL training business after his original retirement. He enjoyed watching T.V., cooking, going to the gym, watching racing and football especially, Ohio State Football and spending time with his family.
Tim is survived by his wife, Virginia Arlene Bickers of Winfield, sons, Cody Bickers and his wife, Emilee of Winfield, Craig Bickers and his wife, Candi of Scottsboro, brother, Benny Bickers and his wife, Gilda of San Diego, sisters, Pam Clary and her husband, Frank of Mercerville, OH, Kimberly Bickers and her partner Audry Tosier of Chambersburg, PA, Susan Schreiber and her husband, Leroy, Sandy Hudec both of Grove City OH, grandchildren, Chase and Dylan Bickers, Dustin Bickers and his wife, Brea, great-grandchildren, Cain and Connor Bickers, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Jerry Dozier will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Mr. Timothy “Tim” Hamilton Bickers age 73 of Winfield passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2021at the UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Tim was born on September 2, 1947 in Gallipolis, OH. He was a son of the late Benjamin Bickers and Helen Pauley Bickers. He grew up in the Gallipolis area of Ohio and graduated from North Gallia High School. He served in the United States Air Force. He primarily worked as a truck driver most of his life which he took great pride in. He worked hauling heavy equipment while in Ohio for Carter and Evans Trucking and continued driving for King Kutter Equipment when he moved to Winfield in 1986. He later worked for Belmont Sand and Gravel. He operated his own CDL training business after his original retirement. He enjoyed watching T.V., cooking, going to the gym, watching racing and football especially, Ohio State Football and spending time with his family.
Tim is survived by his wife, Virginia Arlene Bickers of Winfield, sons, Cody Bickers and his wife, Emilee of Winfield, Craig Bickers and his wife, Candi of Scottsboro, brother, Benny Bickers and his wife, Gilda of San Diego, sisters, Pam Clary and her husband, Frank of Mercerville, OH, Kimberly Bickers and her partner Audry Tosier of Chambersburg, PA, Susan Schreiber and her husband, Leroy, Sandy Hudec both of Grove City OH, grandchildren, Chase and Dylan Bickers, Dustin Bickers and his wife, Brea, great-grandchildren, Cain and Connor Bickers, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Jerry Dozier will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Montell Neuheisel
Montell Anthony “Monty” Neuheisel age 66 of Brilliant passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence. Monty was born on October 22, 1954 in South Haven, Michigan a son of Raymond Neuheisel and Kolene Blou Neuheisel. Although he lived in several places he grew up and attended school primarily in Illinois. He served in the United State Navy during the Vietnam War and worked most of his life as a long haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Faye Willcutt Neuheisel, brothers, Donny and Jerry Neuheisel and a sister, Kolen Vison.
Monty is Survived by his son, Monty Kevin Neuheisel of Haleyville, daughter, Jennifer Channell and her husband, Douglas of Phil Campbell, brother, Alfred Allen Neuheisel and his wife, Sue Standridge of Nauvoo, sisters, Rita Neuheisel of Nauvoo and Merry Taylor of MS, grandchild, Tayte Channell, step-grandchildren, Amber and Brandon Channell and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family has chosen cremation with inurnment to follow in Griggs Place Cemetery. No formal services will be held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Montell Anthony “Monty” Neuheisel age 66 of Brilliant passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence. Monty was born on October 22, 1954 in South Haven, Michigan a son of Raymond Neuheisel and Kolene Blou Neuheisel. Although he lived in several places he grew up and attended school primarily in Illinois. He served in the United State Navy during the Vietnam War and worked most of his life as a long haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Faye Willcutt Neuheisel, brothers, Donny and Jerry Neuheisel and a sister, Kolen Vison.
Monty is Survived by his son, Monty Kevin Neuheisel of Haleyville, daughter, Jennifer Channell and her husband, Douglas of Phil Campbell, brother, Alfred Allen Neuheisel and his wife, Sue Standridge of Nauvoo, sisters, Rita Neuheisel of Nauvoo and Merry Taylor of MS, grandchild, Tayte Channell, step-grandchildren, Amber and Brandon Channell and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family has chosen cremation with inurnment to follow in Griggs Place Cemetery. No formal services will be held. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing
Alma Louise Webster
Alma Louise Webster age 97 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Louise was born on April 5, 1923 in Walker County, AL a daughter of William Lee Tyler and Ola Smith Tyler. She was a resident of the Brookside Community of Marion County most of her life and of resident of Winfield and Guin the last several years. She worked as a nurse for over forty years and helped deliver over three thousand babies. After her retirement she continued serving by volunteering as a hospice nurse for Hospice of Northwest Alabama. She was a member of the Winfield Free Will Baptist Church and a charter member of the Eastern Star #304 for over fifty years. She enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arlington “Arley” Hill Webster, son, William Arlington Webster, granddaughter, Deborah Denise Graves, son-in-law, William “Bill” Holcomb, brother, William “Sonny Man” Tyler, Jr., and sisters, Mildred Barker and Lorain Arant.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Webb of Winfield and Mona Ilene Holcomb of Kenasaw, GA, grandchildren, Allen (Shelley) Webster of Winfield, Michael “Mike” (Kathy) Davis of Indian Lake Estates, FL, Lisa (Jeff) Duke of Jasper, GA, and Lori (Brian) Mulcare of McCaysville, GA, several great and great-great grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 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. Danny Williams will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of Flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Alabama. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Alma Louise Webster age 97 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Louise was born on April 5, 1923 in Walker County, AL a daughter of William Lee Tyler and Ola Smith Tyler. She was a resident of the Brookside Community of Marion County most of her life and of resident of Winfield and Guin the last several years. She worked as a nurse for over forty years and helped deliver over three thousand babies. After her retirement she continued serving by volunteering as a hospice nurse for Hospice of Northwest Alabama. She was a member of the Winfield Free Will Baptist Church and a charter member of the Eastern Star #304 for over fifty years. She enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arlington “Arley” Hill Webster, son, William Arlington Webster, granddaughter, Deborah Denise Graves, son-in-law, William “Bill” Holcomb, brother, William “Sonny Man” Tyler, Jr., and sisters, Mildred Barker and Lorain Arant.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Webb of Winfield and Mona Ilene Holcomb of Kenasaw, GA, grandchildren, Allen (Shelley) Webster of Winfield, Michael “Mike” (Kathy) Davis of Indian Lake Estates, FL, Lisa (Jeff) Duke of Jasper, GA, and Lori (Brian) Mulcare of McCaysville, GA, several great and great-great grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 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. Danny Williams will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of Flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Alabama. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Patsy Vickery Earnest
Patsy Joyce Vickery Earnest age 83 of Winfield passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Patsy was born on March 14, 1937 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Edgar Vickery and Imogene Bobo Vickery. She lived her entire life in Winfield where she graduated from Winfield City High School in 1955. She later attended Northwest-Shoals Community College where she earned her L.P.N. license and worked for many years in the nursery at Winfield Carraway Hospital. She was a lifelong member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church and founding member of the Winfield Cosmopolitan Club. She was a talented painter and enjoyed playing tennis and golf. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tommy Earnest, her daughter, Jill Gilbert, her brother, Joe Ed Vickery and an infant child.
Patsy is survived by her sons, Robert Stephen Earnest and his wife, Barbie of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Scot Earnest and his wife, Jessica of Winfield, grandchildren, Abigail, Stephen, Zachary and Mattie Earnest, Nicholas and Patrick Gilbert, Nicholas and Devin Sargent and Emily Earnest and two great-grandchildren and other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Eddie Ayers will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time service at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Patsy Joyce Vickery Earnest age 83 of Winfield passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin. Patsy was born on March 14, 1937 in Winfield, AL a daughter of Edgar Vickery and Imogene Bobo Vickery. She lived her entire life in Winfield where she graduated from Winfield City High School in 1955. She later attended Northwest-Shoals Community College where she earned her L.P.N. license and worked for many years in the nursery at Winfield Carraway Hospital. She was a lifelong member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church and founding member of the Winfield Cosmopolitan Club. She was a talented painter and enjoyed playing tennis and golf. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tommy Earnest, her daughter, Jill Gilbert, her brother, Joe Ed Vickery and an infant child.
Patsy is survived by her sons, Robert Stephen Earnest and his wife, Barbie of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Scot Earnest and his wife, Jessica of Winfield, grandchildren, Abigail, Stephen, Zachary and Mattie Earnest, Nicholas and Patrick Gilbert, Nicholas and Devin Sargent and Emily Earnest and two great-grandchildren and other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Eddie Ayers will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time service at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
Dessie Rea Hollingsworth
Dessie Rea Hollingsworth age 79 of Winfield passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Dessie was born on March 31, 1941 in Winfield a daughter of Richard Nix and Evie Whitehead Nix. She grew up in the Winfield and attended Liberty school. She worked at Clifford Industries and retired from Winfield Carraway Hospital. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, the father of her children, Bobby Harbin, granddaughter, Brandi Easley, brothers, Richard Nix, James Earl Nix and sisters, Audrey Johnson and Mary Lee Pollock.
Dessie is survived by her son, Jimmy Harbin and his wife, Colette of Wayside, daughters, Reba Faye Kelley of Winfield, Debra Akers and her husband, Mark of Pea Ridge, and Cathy Dozier of Jasper, brother, Thomas Nix and his wife, Shelia, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home with burial following in Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery. Tom Nix will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing.
