Obituaries

Wanda Rea, 77, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Fairview Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Charles Lewis Taylor, 83, of Hamilton, passed away on Dec. 20, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
He was born on Dec. 18, 1938, in Hamilton to the late Gaston and Ruby Northington Taylor.
He was a Farmer and was a retired road crew supervisor with the State Highway Department.

Mr. Tommy Hosch, 68, of Brilliant, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at his residence.  
Mr. Hosch was born on Nov. 13, 1953, to John and Virginia Hosch in Marion County.  
Mr. Hosch attended Winfield City High School and was employed with Marion County Rock for over 20 years.

Mrs. Lorene Tidwell Lamb, 95, of Yampertown/Twin, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.  
Mrs. Lamb was born on July 24, 1926, to William David and Ollie Dee Tidwell. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mrs. Lamb was a basketball player, cheerleader and a graduate of Marion County High School. A long-time employee and retiree of Bituminous Insurance in Moline, Ill. Mrs. Lamb loved crocheting, knitting, gardening, studying history, watching westerns and reading.  Mrs. Lamb read every book in the Winfield Public Library.

Marlene Ruth McRight, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Jan. 5, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
She was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Pekin, Ill., to the late Rudolph and Ruth Youle Stolin.
She is survived her daughters - Michelle Cowan and Sheryl (Kevin) Grover; grandchildren - Brett Grover, Jocelynn North, Luke Betchner and Ashlynn Brown; great-grandchildren - Riley Grover, Heath Grover, Hoyt Grover, Shiloh North and Bristol Grover; and sisters - Diane Goss and Sharon Vancleave.

Esther Melton Criddle, 58, of Bear Creek, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, from the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton with burial following at the Hines Cemetery.
Memorial Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Thomas “Cowboy” Higgins, 72, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at his residence.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, from the Happy Hill Church with burial following at the Love Joy Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Martha Ann Bayrd, 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 7, 2022, at Brookview Care Center in Defiance, Ohio.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Mrs. Pamela Webb Webster, 68, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in the Northwest Medical Center.
Mrs. Webster was born on Oct. 26, 1953, to Robert and Pauline Webb in Rock Island, Ill. She was a member of The Oasis Church and a 1971 graduate of Marion County High School. She retired from Wood Perfect Industries after many years of service.

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Stokes Turner, 75, of Millport, passed away in the Diversicare Health Care facility in Winfield.
Mrs. Turner was born on Feb. 28, 1946, to Chad and Dorothy Stokes in Lamar County.  
She is survived her husband of nearly 58 years - Belton Joe Turner; a daughter - Joanne T. Patrick; son-in-law - Marty Alloway; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents - Chad Stokes and Dorothy Eulene Smith Stokes; a daughter - Donna Jo Turner Alloway; and her son - Danny Joe Turner.

Steven Mark Lucas, 66, Leeds, passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, in Oregon.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Forest Crest Cemetery in Leeds.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Shannon Goodson Huff, 52, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at her residence. She was born in California on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1969, to Charles and Doreen Goodson.

Mr. James Sidney Howell, better known as Bud, 81, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
Mr. Howell was born on Sept. 8, 1940, to James “Bill” and Irene Howell in Fayette County. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ and a 1959 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He was the owner/operator of Howell’s Used Cars and JSH Trucking in Winfield for many years. He enjoyed restoring and working on old cars.

Reverend Paul Harmon Henderson, Sr., 75, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at his residence.  

Cathy Diane Helms, 67, of Hamilton, passed away on Dec. 30, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Shottsville Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Mr. Donald Ray Heard, 70, of Guin, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at his residence.  Mr. Heard was born in Haleyville on Oct. 12, 1951, to the late Wash Junior and Claudean Kimbrell Heard.  
He was a member of the Hamilton Church of God and attended Brilliant High School. He was employed with Continental Conveyor and Equipment Company in Winfield and retired after 43 years.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years - Wanda Wakefield Heard; son - Brian (Rhonda) Heard; a grandson - Colton Heard; and his sister - Kathy (Allen) Atkins.  

Earnest Eugene Harris, 90, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021, at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Rocky Grove Cemetery.
hamilton Funeral Home •
hamilton, Ala.

Mr. James Thomas Franks, better known as Tommy, 74, of Brilliant, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his residence.  
Mr. Franks was born in Brilliant on April 27, 1947, to James and Mary June Franks. He attended the Brilliant United Methodist Church. He was a 1966 graduate of Brilliant High School and later attended and played football at Florence State University (UNA). Mr. Franks was recently inducted into the Marion County Sports Hall of Fame. He was a big fan of Alabama football and he loved to play golf.

Ann Fleming, 83, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at her residence.
She was born and raised in Hodges where she attended Wiginton School. She graduated from Hackleburg High School in 1955. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a young age, which led to many years of teaching Sunday school and directing vacation Bible school. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Hodges) for 73 years.

Shirley Burleson, 83, Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at Sunset Manor Nursing Home.

Marie Aluia, 80, Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.

Judith (Judy) Barnes, 77, Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., after a short, private battle with cancer.

Judith Barnes passed away on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Marion County Funeral Home.
marion county Funeral Home • hamilton, Ala.

Thomas Franklin Cole, 72, Bear Creek, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Timmy Lee Autrey, 60, Brilliant, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.
Mr. Autrey was born on June 23, 1961, to Uless Ray Autrey and MaryAnn Farley.  
Mr. Autrey was a member of the Brock Church of Christ and a 1979 graduate of Brilliant High School. He was employed for many years as a truck driver; he drove for Continental Conveyor and pulled mobile homes. His most recent employment was service manager for Frazier Splicing in Brilliant.  

Clarence Butch Arnold, 78, Hodges, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2021, at his residence.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at New Mt. Carmel Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Carole Dykes Barnes, 77, Guin, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 29, 1943, in Missouri. She is the daughter of the late Bufford and Goldie Woods Dykes and the wife of the late Moses Wyman Barnes.  

Darrell Wayne Ables, 61, Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at his residence.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Flossie Mae Thompson Brock, 74, Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at Diversacare of Winfield.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, from Miles Funeral Home with burial following at the Hodges Chapel Cemetery.  
Miles Funeral Home • Winfield, Ala.

Willard Joe Akers, 80, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Bexar Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Mr. Mark Alan Barnes, 61, Tuscaloosa, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1959, to James and Lillie Barnes in Selma.  

Mr. Larry Gene Couch, 67, Fayette, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.  

Jane Carroll, 60, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Shiloh Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Mr. Ray Alexander, 86, Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1934, in Beaverton to Clyde Alexander and Mary Helen Weeks Alexander. He was a member of the Winfield First United Methodist Church. He was a 1952 graduate of Sulligent High School and a proud 1956 graduate of Auburn University.

Mr. Jerry Paul Aaron, 82, Winfield, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence.  He attended Kingdom Faith Church and was owner/operator of J & J Body Shop in Brilliant. He enjoyed spending time with his friends drinking coffee and telling stories at his shop. He liked watching old westerns and restoring vintage cars and trucks.  

Dorothy Ables, 81, Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Unity Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Terri Lynn Avery, 60, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home • Hamilton, Ala.

Donald Ray Bolton, 86, Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.

Gregory Keith Bryant, better known as Keith, 52, Winfield, passed away at his residence. He was a 1987 graduate of Winfield City High School and was employed with Ox Bodies, Inc. in Fayette. He was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed racing, deer hunting, riding

Roy Lee Crowe, 58, Tuscumbia, formerly of Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Tharptown Cemetery.
Spry Memorial Chapel • Compliments of Marion County Funeral Home

Mrs. Teri Lynn Fenimore, 66, Dugway, Utah, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the University of Utah Medical Center.

Lavern Cantrell, 89, Detroit, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Smyrna Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home •  Hamilton, Ala.

Mrs. Arlene Butler Dodd, 94, Palm Coast, Fla., formerly of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her residence.

Charles Lee Albert, 57, Pensacola, Fla., passed away on May 27, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.

Charles Lee Albert, 57, Pensacola, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Marion County Funeral Home with burial following at Cooper Cemetery.
marion county Funeral Home •
hamilton, Ala.

Elmer Charles Austin II, better known as "Boogie", passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Winfield.

Farrell Lynn Boyles, 67, Russellville, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. A graveside service was held on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Duncan Creek Cemetery.
Spry Memorial Chapel • Compliments of Marion County Funeral Home

Charles Rayburn Baccus passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
He was born on December 12, 1932.
He has been known as “Chuck,” “Charlie,” “Ray,” or “Rayburn” depending on whether he was known as a work associate, friend, or family member. He was the oldest of six children. He and Charlene have been married for 65 years. He served as a Military Policeman during the Korean War. He often worked two jobs in his earlier adult years in order to support and care for his family.

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Martha Rose Howell

Mark Bowens
 
Mark Bowens, 55, Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.
hamilton Funeral Home • hamilton, Ala.

Scottie “Boo Boo” Lee Cagle

Randall Henry Butler

Ava Lee Wamsley Guyton