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Maylene Dodd McWhirter passed away peacefully in her home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was 79 years old.

Maylene was born and raised in Fayette County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Floyd Dodd and Estelle Sprinkle Dodd of Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Leon “Buck” Dodd and his wife, Nell Dodd, Donnie Dodd, Hoyt Dodd and his wife, Bobbie Jean Dodd, Dean Dodd, Bill Dodd, Joe Dodd, and Benjie Dodd.

Maylene is survived by her husband, Larry McWhirter; her daughters, Marlene Howell and her husband, Mark, and Amy McCown and her husband, Scott. She leaves behind three grandchildren: Daniel Howell and his wife Martha; Rachel Woolard and her husband, Brandon, and Andrew McCown. She also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren: Jenaleigh, Analeigh, Hayden, Lorelei, Naomi, Enoch, Eli, and Ezra. She is also survived by her brother, Bobby Dodd and his wife, Maxine Dodd; Her sister, Rita Bailey and her husband, Elvis Bailey; and special sisters-in-law: Margaret Dodd (Donnie), Ann Dodd (Dean), Penny Dodd (Bill), Donna Dodd (Joe), and Kay Dodd (Benjie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Maylene will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sprinkle Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the McWhirter family.

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Robert Derrell Gann, better known as Snook, age 81, of Winfield, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2026. Mr. Gann was born in Marion County, Alabama on July 10, 1944, to Robert Claude and Birdie Jones Gann. He was a 1963 graduate of Brilliant High School and a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Robert spent more than 40 years working in the coal mining industry as an underground miner with Gorgas and Shoals Creek Mines. Following a mining accident that resulted in the loss of part of his leg, he courageously continued working for another 30 years before his retirement. During his time at Gorgas, he also served as president of the local UMWA chapter. When not working, Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, listening to country music, and spending time with his family. Above all else, Robert loved worshipping and serving the Lord.

Mr. Gann is survived by his wife, Paulette Hickman Gann; his sons, Robert Scott Gann (Monica) and Chris Gann (Amanda); his grandchildren, Robert Braxton Gann, William Gann, Sarah Gann, Jeremiah Gann (LeAnna), Anna Gann, Savannah Gann, and Silas Gann; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Gann was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Claude and Birdie Gann; his brothers, J.B., Jesse, and David; and his sister, Bobbie.

Funeral services for Mr. Gann will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Gary Wayne Dodd, age 78 of Lynn, passed away on May 23, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife of 30 years Mrs. Diane Dodd, his children, Alisa Tidwell, Keshia Franks (Anthony), Kimberly Hogan (George), Danielle Dodd (Austin Herod), Brittany Cheatham (James Pratt), Angie Roberts, and Sandy Scott, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, his brothers, Charles Dodd and Jerome Dodd, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ella Wallace Dodd, his only son, Tony Dodd, several brothers, one infant sister, and one infant granddaughter, Oaklynn Kay Elizabeth Pratt. The family would like to recognize a special niece, Leigh Ann Dodd for all her help during this trying time, and Gentiva Hospice for their wonderful care for all these years.

Funeral services for Mr. Dodd will be held on Monday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in the Oak Grove cemetery near Highway 278. The visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Dodd family.

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James Anthony “Tony” Whitehead, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Tony was born in Winfield, Alabama on December 2, 1960, to James Harold and Ellon Roberts Whitehead. He was a 1979 graduate of Winfield High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Alabama. Tony worked with several financial institutions in the Tuscaloosa area throughout his career before joining Alabama Credit Union, where he served for more than 10 years and remained employed at the time of his passing.

Tony is survived by his mother, Ellon Whitehead; his brother Tracy Whitehead (Cassi); his sister, Cynthia May; his nephews, Dylan and Matthew Whitehead; his special work family, Lisa Falls, Allison Smith, Cherish Spencer, Carson Montgomery, Kelly Lightsey, Lara Chandler, Kaitlyn Brummett, and Blake, Heather, and Olivia Eatman; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, James Harold Whitehead; and his grandparents, Henry and Fannie Roberts and Garfield and Ava Jo Whitehead.

Funeral services for Tony will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Whitehead family.