Obituaries

Truman Ates

Mr. Truman Ates, 79, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in the Diversicare Nursing Facility.
Mr. Ates was born in Florida on Aug. 18, 1945, to Wiley and Gracie Ates. He spent much of his life in the construction industry as a project manager.
Mr. Ates is survived by his daughter, Michelle Hennicke (husband George); and grandchildren, Reese, Walt and Mason Hennicke.
Mr. Ates was preceded in death by his wife, Wendi Ates and his parents.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
205-487-4327

Mary Sue Goodson

Mary Sue Goodson, 92, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 24, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Paul Wayne Hall

Paul Wayne Hall, 80, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 22, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery located in Hackleburg.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Judy Bolding Isom

Judy Bolding Isom, 73, of Hamilton, moved to her heavenly home Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at Southern Magnolia in Golden, Miss. She was born April 4, 1951. She was a faithful member of Christ Community Fellowship of Hamilton, and a retired educator of both Alabama and Mississippi.

Virginia Faye Cason Pratt

Virginia Faye Cason Pratt, 75, of Russellville, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 28, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Burnsville Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Audrey Palmer South

Audrey Palmer South, 87, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 29, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be a Simmons Cemetery in Illinois.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Bo Dodd

Lester Lee Dodd, better known as “Bo”, 87, of Eldridge, passed away on Saturday, Dec.14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Bo was born in Fayette County, on April 17, 1937, to Willard and Katie Tidwell Dodd.  He was a member of the Eldridge Independent Methodist Church and employed with Drummond Coal Co. until his retirement.  Bo was a man of God who loved the Lord and his family. He enjoyed Alabama football, dirt track racing, playing his harmonica and traveling.

Bonnie Sue Tucker Davis

Bonnie Sue Tucker Davis, 80, passed away on December 13, 2024, at UAB.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1944, and was a 1963 graduate of Hubbertville High School where she graduated with straight A’s and won 1962-1963 Miss Hubbertville FHA. During high school she met and married her high school sweetheart, Paul Glen Davis, with whom she shared over 56 wonderful years of marriage with. Their love story was one of pure devotion and endless love.

Gary David Prescott

Mr. Gary David “Duffy” Prescott, 60, of Rock City, Ala., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at his residence.
Duffy was born in Haleyville, on Dec. 2, 1964, to Robert and Bernice Baccus Prescott. He was a 1983 graduate of Winfield High School. Duffy spent all his adult life as a truck driver. To know Duffy was to love him.  You could always count on getting exactly what you seen and knowing what was on his mind whether you liked it or not. Duffy was very friendly and outgoing. He never met a stranger and loved to joke and cut up with friends.

Ann Scott Tyra

Mrs. Ann Scott Tyra, 80, of Hamilton, passed away Dec. 14, 2024.
Ann loved working with flowers in her garden and when she owned Emma-Kate Flower shop for almost 30 years. She loved her church family and helping others.
She was survived by her children, Michelle (Jim) Shaver, of Tuscaloosa, and Scott (Ali) Tyra, of Hamilton; grandchildren, Trey Shaver of Brooklet, Ga., Hunter (Grace) Shaver, of Daphne, Ala., Annsley Tyra, Spencer Tyra and Sawyer Tyra of Hamilton, her sisters-in-law, Hazel Tyra and Shirley Sims; and brother-In-law, Billy Tyra.

Tina Denise Frederick Vintson

Tina Denise Frederick Vintson, 64, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Guin, on Oct. 30,1960, to James Hugh Frederick and Carolyn June Crowe Frederick.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Terry Vintson; son, Tarence Rae Vintson; daughter, Teagen Wright (husband, Shan); grandchildren, Madisyn Wright, Landon Wright, Logan Wright, Ella Rae Vintson; sister, Sherri Silas; niece, Kyra Silas; nephew, Kyle Silas; great-nephew, River; and a host of friends.

Lee Wayne Cantrell

Lee Wayne Cantrell, 83, of Hamilton, passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held  Dec. 14, 2024, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Friendship North Cemetery Fund 214 Spruiell Road Detroit, AL 35552.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Sharon Kay Corkren

Sharon Kay Corkren, 64, of Brilliant, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at her residence.
Sharon was born in Haleyville, Ala. on Feb. 29, 1960, to Robert Golden and Dorthy Lee Donaldson Taylor. Sharon attended Brilliant High School, she enjoyed being outdoors, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends.

Ora Mae Gilmore

Ora Mae Gilmore, 100, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 10, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carter Cemetery in Detroit, AL.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Joan Hall

Ms. Joan Hall, better known as “Jo Ann,” 75, of Guin, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in the Marion Regional Nursing Facility.
Funeral services for Jo Ann were held on  Dec. 13, 2024, from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
205-487-4327

Daniel Allan Koester

Mr. Daniel Allan Koester, 75, of Brilliant, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Mr. Koester is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Koester; daughter, Rebekah Koester; son, William “Allan” Koester (Monika); his grandson, Spencer; sisters, Connie Koester and Brenda Roberts (Paul); niece, Kyra Pippin (James); nephew, Ernie Koester (Karrie); his fur-babies, Kleokatra and Nesertiti.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Milton Koester; and infant brother, Glen Ray Koester.

Wyman Palmer

Wyman “Jack” Palmer, 83, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the North Ms. Medical Center in Hamilton,
Funeral services were held Dec. 12, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Tim Roberts

Mr. Timothy O’Brien Roberts, better known as Tim, 61, of Winfield, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at his residence.
Tim was born in Tampa, Fla., on June 25, 1963, to Henry and Annie Mae Driggers Roberts. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Tim spent much of his life as a truck driver for Trull Building Supply, McCluskey Lumber and most recently L&S Building Supply of Winfield. In his spare time Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jerry Glenn Vickery

Mr. Jerry Glenn Vickery, 77, of Birmingham, formerly of Brilliant, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in the UAB West Medical Center.
Jerry was born in Moore House, Missouri on June 17, 1947, to Orbie and Opa Corkren Vickery. He spent much of his life as a Nursing Assistant with Carraway, UAB, and St. Vincent’s Hospitals until his retirement. In his spare time Jerry enjoyed growing flowers, going to yard sales, and traveling.

Izahel Moses Byrd

Mr. Izahel Moses Byrd, 74, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in the Diversicare Health Care Center in Winfield.
Mr. Byrd was born in Statesboro, Ga., on July 15, 1950, to Curtis and Blondell Kenty Byrd.  Izahel survived in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a “Tunnel Rat”. 
Funeral services for Mr. Byrd were held on  Dec. 5, 2024, at Winfield City Cemetery.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
205-487-4327

 

Danny Ray Davis

Mr. Danny Ray Davis, 75, of the Hubbertville Community passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in the Diversicare Health Care Center in Winfield.
Danny was born in Jasper, Ala., on May 8, 1949, to Dan and Mildred Haley Davis. Danny was a member of the Church of Christ and a 1968 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Mr. Davis worked for many years in the coal industry as a heavy equipment operator and was a karate instructor for 42 years.

Billie Jean Doss

Mrs. Billie Jean Doss, 83, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center. Billie was born in Winfield on Aug. 1, 1941, to Boss and Elizabeth Tidwell Whitehead. She was a long-time member of Eastside Baptist Church. Billie spent many years employed with Reltoc Manufacturing and later as a shipping and receiving associate with Walmart of Winfield where she later retired. In her spare time Billie enjoyed traveling to the Smokey Mountains, watching Auburn football, and taking care of her beloved cat, Susie.

John Connor Langley

John Connor Langley, 29, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Dec. 22, 1994, to Timothy Langley and Cynthia Cantrell Brandon.

Ana Laura Lugo Martinez

Ana Laura Lugo Martinez, 6, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Ana will be eternally remembered by her mother, Rogelia Martinez; her father, Onesimo Lugo; her siblings, Luis, Roberto, Antonio, Edwardo, and Esmeralda Lugo; her aunt, Maria Martinez; and her cousin, Erica Martinez.
Funeral services for Ana were held on Nov. 29, 2024, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Interment was followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Gordo, Ala.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
205-487-4327

 

Terri Flippo Richardson

Terri Flippo Richardson, 68, of Guin, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
Born February 15, 1956, in Guin, she is the daughter of the late Edsel and Peggy Knight Flippo and wife of the late Randy G. Richardson.  She had lived in Guin all of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Guin.
She is survived by a daughter, Trista Richardson; a son, Tyler Richardson (Devora); a grandson, Dezmond Agnew; brother, Ken Flippo (Jan); along with several other grandchildren.

Patricia Ann Robbins

Patricia Ann Robbins, 77, of Hamilton, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, at North Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 4, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Beaverton Cemetery.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Evelyn Ann Stanford

Mrs. Evelyn Ann Stanford, better known as “Evie”, 81, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center.
Evie was born in Chicago, IL., on Dec. 6, 1942, to Aloysius Thomas and Anna Frances Bogusz Guzowski. She attended Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Schurz High School in Chicago. Evie spent much of her life as a seamstress and sewed for many years with Jan’s Fabric. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, playing scrabble, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Jackie Tidwell

Jackie Tidwell, 68, of Guin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at her residence.
Born May 4, 1956, in Winfield, she is the daughter of the late J.D. and Hollie Gann Flippo and the wife of Benny Tidwell.  She had lived in Guin all of her life and was a member of the Guin Church Of Christ.

Johnny Albert Williams

Mr. Johnny Albert Williams, 82, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Williams was born in Sulligent, Ala., on July 20, 1942, to William and Mary McClendon Williams. He was a member of White Springs Methodist Church and attended Sulligent High School. Johnny spent much of his life as a Marion County Animal Control Officer and dog trainer. In his spare time Johnny enjoyed coon hunting, where he served as UKC Master of Hounds and bench show judge.

Lurlene Duncan Avery

Lurlene Duncan Avery, 93, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 30, 2024, at Union Chapel Church.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

John Carl Burgess

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, John Carl (Yank) Burgess, 96, of Winfield. He passed away peacefully at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Ala. on the night of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
He was born on May 18, 1928, in Rock City, Ala., to John and Drusilla White Burgess. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church, a Shriner and a member of Winfield Mason Lodge #304. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He was an avid Alabama football fan.

Jimmy Ray Engle

Jimmy Ray Engle, 86, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at the Cottage of the Shoals.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 27, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Barbara Ann Grubbs

Barbara Ann Grubbs, 81, of Hamilton, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 17, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

 

Lovanda Hall

Lovanda Hall, 59, of Fayette, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 21, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Bobby Wade Hollis

Bobby Wade Hollis, 61, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held on Dec. 2, 2024, at Landmark Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Thomas Clanton Hubbert

Mr. Thomas Clanton Hubbert, better known as “T.C.”,  75, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at his residence.
T.C. was born in Bazemore, Ala. on Jan. 8, 1949, to Silas Jr. and Willodean Hollingsworth Hubbert. He was a member of Whites Chapel Church of Christ and a 1967 graduate of Hubbertville High School. T.C. spent much of his life as a machine operator with Arvin Industries of Fayette, from where he retired after 35 years of service.  In his spare time T.C. enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Alabama football, and spending time with family and friends.

William Harold Jones

Mr. William Harold Jones, better known as Harold, 78, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in the Diversicare Health Care Center in Winfield.
Harold was born on March 6, 1946, in Guin, to Bill and Bertha Hosch Jones.  He was a member of the Zion Missionary Baptist Church and attended Winfield City High School.  Mr. Jones was employed for many years with various mobile plants in the surrounding area.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
He is survived by his brother, Gary Jones and his wife Alice of Guin; and a host of nieces and nephews.

James Glen Minor

James Glen Minor, 102, of Oneonta, Ala., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 1, 2024, at the Barnesville Missionary Baptist Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Louie Gene Stidham

Louie Gene Stidham, 86, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at his residence.
 Funeral services were held on Nov. 20, 2024,  at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197

Amber Nichole Webb

Amber Nichole Webb, 40, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 23, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.

Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL  35570
205-921-3197