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
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 “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
Mrs. Brenda Faye Townley Rawls, 77, of Winfield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Northwest Regional Health Center.
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.
Mr. Larry Warren Saylor, 69, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at his residence.
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.
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
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.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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
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, 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.
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, 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
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, 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, 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, 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, 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
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.
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, 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, 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
Ira Joe Taylor, 74, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at his residence.
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
Billy Eugene Winsted, 70, of Hodges, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
Visitation was held on Dec. 1, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-3197
Billy Ray Yielding , 87, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the North Alabama Medical Center.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 25, 2024, at the Mt. Hope Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-3197
Mr. Phillip Webster Ballard, 73, passed peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, surrounded by family at home.
Born on Sept. 17, 1951, in Fayette, he was the son of James Daniel Ballard and Mary Lucille Webster Ballard.
Phillip was owner of Ballard Real Estate and Construction for 41 years and worked in construction for well over 50 years.
Mrs. Barbara Gail Ingram Bircheat, better known as Gail,85, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in the Grandview Medical Center.
Dean Caudle, 90, of Winfield, formerly of Guin, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Born Feb. 22, 1934, in Lamar County, Ala., she is the daughter of the late James W. and Eula Faye Graham Robertson and the wife of the late B.D. Caudle Jr. She had lived in Birmingham most of her life and in Guin and Winfield the past 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Guin.
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, 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
Tommy Clayton Wisecarver Sr., 88, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
William Wayne Phillips, 80, of Bear Creek, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
Wayne attended Phillips High School in Bear Creek and was the valedictorian of his high school class in 1962. He graduated from Florence State Teachers College in 1966 with a teaching degree with a major in biology. He graduated from Auburn University in 1968 with a master’s degree in biochemistry.
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, 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
John David Coker, 55, of Winfield, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. John was born in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 6, 1969, to Guy Coker and Joann Wood Lott. He was a member of Grace Life Church and a 1987 graduate of Winfield High School. John was employed with Bolzoni Auramo in Sulligent as a machinist. In his spare time, John enjoyed working on cars, watching Alabama football, listening to music, taking care of his animals and especially spending time with his grandson. John possessed an extraordinary love for life, family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Mrs. Virgie Lee McDonald Housh, 99, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Housh was born in Wayside, Ala., on March 3, 1925, to Leonard C. and Ellena Blakney McDonald. Mrs. Housh was a member of the Winfield Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Mitchell Housh; a son, Donald F. Housh (Jan); her brothers, Curtis, Thermon, Edward, Hugho and L.C. McDonald; her sisters, Betty June McPhail, Edna Grace Atkinson, Ellena Sue Howell, Maelene Dickinson and Mavis Wheeler.
Mrs. Bobbie Ann Stewart Mullins, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Winfield. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Winfield to James Frank and Annie Florence Beasley Stewart. Bobbie was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church and attended Hubbertville High School. She graduated from college as a registered nurse and served for over 30 years in the Winfield and Guin hospitals. In addition, she also worked as a real estate agent in the area and loved helping people find their choice home.
John L. Ingle, 91, of Hackleburg, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at his residence.
John L. was born on Sept. 1, 1933, in Hackleburg. He was a devoted Christian and a life long member of First Baptist Church in Hackleburg where he was a deacon for 50 plus years.
Linda Kaye Mosher, 63, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton. She was born on July 27, 1961, in Tulsa, Okla. She was a devout Christian, wife and mother, and she loved everyone with her whole heart. She will be remembered as the most kind, loving, understanding person you could ever meet.
John Darracott, 62, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at his residence.
John was born on Aug. 27, 1962, in Kenosha, Wis., to the late Carmon and Eloise Darracott.
Survivors include wife, Angie Darracott; daughter, Jessica (Wesley) Davis; grandchildren, Zachary (Chaslie) Lucius, Ethan Davis, Caleb Davis, Andrea Davis, Stacee Davis and Natiley Davis; siblings, Carmon (Pat) Darracott Jr., David (Patsy) Darracott and Becky Darracott; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Etna Faye Wates, 95, of Guin, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin.
Born Sept. 29, 1929, in Marion County, Ala., she is the daughter of the late Will and Bessie Green Franks and the wife of the late Qudell Wates. She had lived in the Pea Ridge community most of her life and was a faithful member of the Green Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Alfred Scott Vick, 61, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 9, 2024, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church with burial at the Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-3197
Gene Sanderson, 89, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at his residence.
Born April 17, 1935, in Marion County, Ala., he is the son of the late Elmer and Rebecca Harris Sanderson and the husband of the late Emma Jean McDaniel Sanderson.
He had lived in Orange Beach, Ala., and Hamilton most of his life and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton. He was a businessman, home builder and a coach at Vina, Hackleburg, Phil Campbell, Bear Creek and Millport.
Christy Leigh Pugh, 47, of Hackleburg, passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Amory, Miss., on March 4, 1977, to Danny Dozier and Kathy Davis Cantrell.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Brent Pugh; daughter, Brittni (Vince) Cantrell; sisters, Tara (B.J.) Damron and Chasity (Ethan) Woods; stepchildren, Mason (Sheyenne) Pugh, Nikki (Dylan) Gosa and Tyler (Megan) Pugh; stepfather, Russell Cantrell; mother-in-law, Dianne Pugh; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
