Obituaries

Mr. Clinton Eugene Webster, Sr., 90, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility.
Mr. Webster was born on May 11, 1932, in Winfield to Samuel Lee and Biba Pate Webster. He was a 1952 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church and the Winfield Masonic Lodge # 304.  

Mildred Hightower Webb, 93, of Birmingham, formerly of Guin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Fair Haven Methodist Nursing Home in Birmingham.
She was born on March 4, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Jelks and Grace Hightower of Guin. She was married to the late Hermon Webb of Sulligent. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and their spouses. Gilbert and Dot Hightower of Birmingham, and Troy and Emma Hightower of Guin.

Mr. Glenn Lincoln Taylor, 82, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Diversicare Nursing Facility.
Mr. Taylor was born on Feb. 12, 1940, to Romie and Doris Flynn Taylor. He was of the Baptist faith and spent much of his life employed as a security guard for Reltoc Manufacturing and Blackhawk Industries in Winfield.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his son - Ken Taylor of Winfield; special friend and caregiver - Shelia (Stevie) Gann of Winfield; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

John Seal, 88, of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Generations of Red Bay.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Hackleburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the New Prospect Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mark Sanderson, 60, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday  Jan. 17, 2023, at his residence.
The memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mr. Gary Tommy Robison, 78, of Beaverton, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his residence.

Cerell Metcalfe, a man of dedication, love, honor, and laughter, was born on May 27, 1944.
He was the son of the late Ned and Portras Metcalfe. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Cedar Grove CME Church in Sulligent where he served as a stuart of his church for many years. He also served as an associate member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Kennedy.

Linda Fay Perry Howell, 78, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Northwest Regional Medical Center.

Bobby Frederick, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2022, at the Senior Care Center in Winfield.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Barnesville Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
  Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

John Billy "Bill" Franks, 90, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his daughter’s residence.
He was born on March 30, 1932, in Lamar County. He is the son of the late Woods Henry and Earlie Virginia Miller Franks and the husband of Janice Perry Franks.
He lived in Guin most of his life, retired from NTN Bower, was a Veteran having served in the US Army, and was a member of the Guin Church Of Christ.  He loved his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mrs. Willodean Evans Cagle, 93, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility in Guin.  
Mrs. Cagle was born on July 19, 1929, in Marion County to William Rufus and Eunie Bishop Evans.  
Mrs. Cagle was a lifelong resident of Marion County in the Pea Ridge, Hamilton and Guin areas.  Mrs. Cagle was a member of the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. She loved being outdoors, gardening, and visiting with her family and friends.

Gary Bowling, 59, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at the Cherryhill Church of Christ.
 Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Jack Antisdel, 71, of Hackleburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Niles, Mich., on Friday, Feb. 9. 1951, to Roy Antisdel and Phyllis Zoleman Antisdel.

Donna Reeves Abbott, 43, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Trinity.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Palmer Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Manorah Dee Wilson, Jr., of Carutherville, Miss., passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, at the Gideon Health Care Center.
The funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Lyndon Vann, 86, of Hamilton, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at The Courtyards Community Living Center in Fulton, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Palmer Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Jerry Pruitt, 67, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Ms. Betty “June” Earnest Trull, 87, of Daphne, formerly of Winfield, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Robertsdale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Robertsdale.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1935, in Fayette County, to Fred Dalton Earnest and Melia McMillian Earnest. She was a 1953 graduate of Winfield City High School. He was a homemaker as well as bookkeeper for Trull Building Supply. She was a long-term dedicated member of Winfield First Baptist Church and taught three-year-old Sunday school children for many years.

Mr. Richard Earl Moore, 91, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Mr. Moore was born in Winfield on Jan. 8, 1932, to Vandiver Clarence and Margaret Ellen Weeks Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church and a graduate of Winfield City High School where he played football in the early 1950’s.

Jimmy Linwood Miller, 90, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at The North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
He was born in Hamilton on Oct. 2, 1932, to James Miller and Flora Sanderson Miller.

Thermon H. McDonald, 94, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1928, in the Wayside Community. He is the son of the late Leonard Curtis and Ellena Blankey McDonald and the husband of the late Betty Atkins McDonald.  
He lived in the Wayside Community, Guin and Winfield most of his life and retired from 3M Company. He was a Veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church.

Lula Belle Ledbetter Cohoon Franks, 83, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Barnesville Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Tyra, 83, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
Mrs. Tyra was born on Jan. 4, 1940, to Luke and Millie Nails Rozelle. She was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ.
Mrs. Tyra was a graduate of Guin Colored School and later attended Hamilton Technical School earning her LPN Certification. Mrs. Tyra spent much of her life employed as a nurse; she worked with Dr. Aubrey Sewell in Winfield for over 20 years. In her spare time, Mrs. Tyra enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and being a caregiver for others.

Amy Michelle Taylor, 48, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Winfield, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.  
She was born on Dec. 18, 1974, in Amory, Miss., to Ronald and Jean Taylor. She was a member of the Harmony Grove Baptist Church and a 1993 graduate of the Winfield City High School.
She is survived by her parents - Ronald and Jean Trentham Taylor; sister - Denise Taylor Stanback; her brother - Zach Taylor; and a niece - Jenna Caroline Borden.  
She was preceded in death by her sister - Tiffany Rena Taylor Borden.

Wilma Bly Sullins, 90, of Buford, Ga., peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 19, 1932, in Winfield to the late Walter Bly and the late Lillie Bly.
She was of the Christian faith and a former member of Norcross First Baptist Church. Her hobbies included listening to music and singing, plants, needlepoint and traveling. The most precious times to Mrs. Sullins were the moments she spent with her grandsons, Sawyer and Bailey.

Marvin Cecil Rye, 98, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
He was born in Alabama on Oct. 30, 1924, to John G Rye and Millie Jeffreys Rye.
He leaves to cherish his memories, sisters - Eva Dell Williams and Jimmie Lou Williams; brothers - Olan (Jo Ann) Rye and Hershel (Gail) Rye; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife - Virginia Rye; parents - John and Millie Rye; siblings - Laymon, Sanford, Jessma, Evelyn, Archie, Lemuel, Wilburn and Johnny.

Patsy Lolley Reese, 76, of Decatur, formerly of Guin, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Guin. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Martin Lolley and the wife of the late Jimmy Dean Reese.  
She lived in Guin most of her life and had lived in Decatur the past 11 years. She worked at Health Tex, Walmart and helped start the Salvation Army in this area. She was a member of the West Meade Baptist Church in Decatur.

Mrs. Elene McCaleb Lawrence, 98, of the Hubbertville Community, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Lawrence was born on Dec. 18, 1924, to Timothy and Saleta Beauchamp McCaleb.

Mrs. Glenda Gail Key, 71, of Brilliant, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Key was born on Oct. 15, 1951 in Winfield, to Grady and Gladys Pate Smith. She was a member of the Brilliant Church of Christ and attended Winfield City High School. In her spare time, Mrs. Key enjoyed sewing, cooking, going to church and reading Jane Patterson novels. She spent much of her life as a homemaker and one of her greatest joys was taking care of others.

Mr. Matthew Colby Duckworth, 39, of Brilliant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on March 4, 1983, in Fayette to Donald and Laura Jo Ballard Duckworth. He was a 2001 graduate of Brilliant High School. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room. In his spare time, he enjoyed music and watching movies.

Mitsue Childers, 90, Eustis, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at the Advent Health Waterman in Tavares, Fla.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Church with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
 Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Delora Bishop, 88, of Tipton, Mich., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at her residence.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Mt. Olive Cemetery with burial following at the adjoining cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mrs. Mary Alice Beasley, 86, of Twin, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at the North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.  
Mrs. Beasley was born in Missouri on July 4, 1936.  
She is survived by her husband and best friend of nearly 45 years - Junior Beasley; four children; two step-children; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; a brother; and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and three brothers.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, Ala.  35594
205-487-4327

Christy Price Ballard, 68, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2023, surrounded by family and incredible caregivers at the Grandview Medical Center.
She was born on June 25, 1954, in Tuscaloosa, to parents Faye and Danny Price. The family moved to Fayette in 1968 where she graduated from Fayette County High School. She continued her education with a study of nursing at Northwest Alabama State Technical College in Hamilton.

Shirley Faye White, 84, of Hamilton, the Fulton Bridge Community, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.
She was born on Sept. 16, 1938, in Lamar County. She is the daughter of the late Theair Roland and Dena Annie Cantrell White.
She lived in Hamilton most of her life and attended the Beaverton Baptist Church. She worked for McCoy Glenn, ran a service station and was a private sitter.

Kelly Joe Turner, 57, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in West Memphis, Ark.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Bethlehem Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Ralph Martin Stidham, 77, of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Diversicare in Winfield.
He was born in Alabama on December 2, 1945, to William Stidham.
He leaves to cherish his memories to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins’ other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service for Mr. Stidham was held on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, from the Marion County Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Lod MT Carmel Cemetery.
Bro. Greg Cantrell was the officiating minister.

Anna Faye Minor, 87, of Guin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on April 20, 1935, in Fayette, to the late Robert Moore and the late Lula Overton Moore. She was a pastor’s wife for 32 years to her loving husband Lloyd. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, taking care of children and had a love for flowers. She was a member of Brilliant Church of God.

Kathy McCarley, 63, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Diversicare in Winfield.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Mt. Hope Church with burial following at the family cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Melvin Vernon “Bill” Godsey, 92, of Pell City, passed away on Dec. 29, 2022, at the CRLM VA nursing home.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Shiloh Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

George Eric Flynn, 74, of Guin, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1948, in Guin. He is the son of the late Lucion George and Audra May McGowan Flynn and the husband of Robin Ratcliff Flynn.  
He lived in Guin most of his life, was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church, and was a loan officer for First State Bank of Winfield and Brilliant for 24 years. He was a former Deacon of Christ Fellowship for 4 years.

Charles “Roland” Ellis, 78, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at the Hamilton First Baptist Church.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Raymond “3 Speed” Clark, 79, of Hackleburg, passed away on Jan. 2, 2023, at the Russellville Hospital.
The funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Hackleburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Cedar Tree Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Willa Dean Spratlin, 91, of Hamilton, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at the North Alabama Medical Center.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Cooper Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mrs. Darlene Linley Pugh, 60, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her residence.  

Joe Arnold Miles, 75, went to be with his Savior and all the saints in Heaven on Aug. 22, 2022.
He was born in Marion County on July 14, 1947, to Donald and Flora Miles.
He attended Central High School in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and in 1964 he entered the Marine Corps where as a combat veteran he served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He volunteered for the second tour and was a ground radio operator both tours. His active duty ended in 1968 ranking Sargent.

Mr. Ronald Dale Jenkins, better known as Ronnie, 75 of Winfield, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his residence.  
Mr. Jenkins was born on May 7, 1947, in Winfield, to Henry Lamar and Hildred Norris Jenkins. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 1964 graduate of Winfield City High School. He was a running back and cornerback for the Winfield Pirate football team, and pitcher for the pirate baseball team.  
Mr. Jenkins was in the coal mining industry for over 27 years working at various locations, the last being Jim Walter Mine #5.  

Sunny Lee Mayfield Estes, 39, of Hamilton, formerly of Hubbertville, passed away on Monday Dec. 26, 2022, at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at the Nix’s Chapel Cemetery.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197

Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Davis, 67, of Winfield, formerly of Greenville, Miss., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at her residence.
Mrs. Davis was born on Nov. 16, 1955, in Shaw, Miss. to James and Martha Toler. Mrs. Davis was a member of Cherith Baptist Church, Carson, Miss., and attended Greenville High School. She later attended Clark College in Newton, Miss., where she received a degree in English Literature. She spent much of her life as an assistant teacher with Prentiss Elementary School. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Ernestine Reid Tomescu, 72, of Hunstville, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Mon. Dec. 12, 2022, at the Huntsvile Hospital.
A memorial servce was held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel.
Hamilton Funeral Home
161 Falcon Circle
Hamilton, Ala.  35570
205-921-3197