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Mrs. Nettie Lou Godsey, age 81, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Godsey was born at her home in Nauvoo, Alabama on January 9, 1943 to Arthur Borden and Elouise Dill. Nettie was a member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church and a vital servant of the community and Christ. She ran the church food and clothing pantry for many years helping countless people in their time of need. Nettie was employed with Health-Tex of Guin and Tullahoma of Brilliant for many years. After marrying the love of her life Mack and having a family Nettie became a home maker and sold Avon, Amway, Tupperware and cleaned houses to help her family. She also took care of many elderly people in the community. Her first love was always her husband, children, grandchildren, home, and church. She always worked very hard to make these a priority in her life. In her spare time Nettie enjoyed keeping her home, cooking, mowing grass, working in the garden, freezing and canning vegetables and tending her beautiful flower gardens.

Mrs. Godsey is survived by her daughter, Tawana McCrory of Russellville, grandchildren, Hayden Michael McCrory of Russellville, Carter Bailey Godsey of Winfield, and Elizabeth Grace Godsey of Jasper, brothers, Arthur Dill of Columbia, SC., Jimmy Henslee of Eldridge, and Billy Henslee of Nauvoo, sister, Brenda Martin of Jasper, niece Deb Legg of Nauvoo, special friends, Jill Alston of Gadsden, Geno Garner of Russellville, Joe Reed, Ronnie and Linda McClusky, Martha Humbers, Patsy Weeks, Bobbie Livingston, Robert Gillion, Charles and Anne Lynn, and Gwen Fields all of Winfield, Linda Cornelius of Double Springs, Rhonda and Chris Gilmore of Detroit AL and a host of other family members, church family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Godsey was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Willie Mack Godsey, an infant daughter, grandmother, Effie Dill, sisters, Estelle Carver and May Cheshire, and brother, Bobby Henslee.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Dr. Sengar and his staff at the Alabama Cancer Care Center of Winfield, Brookwood Medical Center of Birmingham, and Burns Nursing and Rehab of Russellville.

Serving as pallbearers are Brad Bowles, Kyle Lowery, Colby Moore, Jon Bowen, Bryan Everette, Nathan Roby and honorary pallbearers, Benny Everett and Dale Watkins.

Funeral services for Nettie will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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James Douglas “J.D.” Hawkins passed away Thursday morning, February 23, 2024 at his residence in Guin, Alabama. He was born in Amory, Mississippi to the late Clytee “Yank” Hawkins and Mary Sue Cantrell Hawkins.

J.D. was the owner/operator of J.D. Trucking Company and was known as “Clem” to his trucker buddies. He was a lifelong trucker and mechanic. He could diagnose and repair anything. J.D. was a jack of all trades and was always helping others with car repairs or home projects. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and always with a smile on his face. He liked to tell jokes and make others laugh. J.D. loved to watch westerns on TV and after retirement, discovered YouTube. J.D.’s heart was with his family, his wife, children, and especially his grandchildren. They all brought out the biggest smile and hugs from their pawpaw.

J.D. was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Lynn and Jason Hawkins, sister, Glenda Cook, niece, Kimberly Hawkins and nephew, Dewayne Cook.

Survivors include, his wife, Deborah McAlpin Hawkins, son, Tony Hawkins, three daughters, Christie and Stephanie Papiani, and Michelle Papiani Carruth (Brent), grandchildren, Hannah Papiani, Joseph and Carson Miles, Macy Miles (Steel), Collin Carruth (Tatum), Sydney and Madison Carruth, Jade Whitlock (Austin), and Corey, Garrett, Jasmine, Tripp, and Riley Hawkins, great grandchildren, August Mills, Kolton and Kenzie Papiani, Fallon and Janie Whitlock, and with baby Kayson and baby Carruth on the way and a sister, Linda Hawkins Cantrell.

Funeral services for J.D. will be held on Monday, February 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Willing Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Jerry Wayne Brown, age 68, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Brown was born in Montevallo, AL on September 16, 1955 to Robert Brown and Ruby Doris Fester. Jerry was a long-time mechanic with Ford Motor Company and a bartender and bouncer for many Chicago and Jasper area bars. In his spare time Jerry enjoyed playing poker and billiards with his friends. He also enjoyed buying, selling, and trading items he acquired from auctions and thrift stores. Jerry was known by many as a “wheeler and dealer.”

Jerry is survived by his children, Sean David Brown (Crystal), Christopher Brown (Katie), Kelly Nicole Holcomb (A.J.), grandchildren, McKinley Skye Brown, Remington Ryder Brown, Brayton Kayden Brown (Makenna Lucas), Serenity Anne Holcomb, and Sapphire Nicole Holcomb, mother, Ruby Fester, the mother of his children, Cheryl Flahive, and a host of aunts, cousins, and other family members and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by son, Daniel Brown, father, Robert Brown, stepfather, Marty Fester, and sister, Debra Brown.

Funeral services for Mr. Brown will be held on Monday, February 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery near Bankston. The visitation will be held on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Jerry Edward Bowen, age 67 of Hubbertville passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the Fayette Medical Center. Jerry was born in Fayette County Alabama on April 26, 1956 to Ed and Mary Dodson Bowen. Jerry was a member of the Sand Springs Baptist Church and a 1974 graduate of Hubbertville High School. He was employed for 45 years with Continental Conveyor and Equipment Company. Jerry enjoyed yard work, Alabama football, spending time with his family and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Cathy White Bowen, sons, Brad Bowen (Ginger) and Justin Bowen (Gerri), his grandchildren, Tucker, Sawyer, Olivia, Nevaeh, Ashley, Anna and Nathaniel, his father, Ed Bowen, brother-in-law, Russell Estes (Kristy), stepdaughter, Chanda Pascucci (Mike) a host of nieces, nephews, his fur baby, Benjie and other close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Estes Bowen, mother, Mary Bowen and brother, Tommy Bowen.

Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chaple with burial to follow in the Sand Springs Baptist Church cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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