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Mr. Louie Dexter Smith better known as Dexter, age 88, of Winfield passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility. He was born on July 13, 1936, in Winfield, Alabama to Vester and Nellie Vickery Smith. At the age of 9, Dexter and his family relocated to California, where he graduated from Oxnard High School in 1954. In 1957 he married the love of his life JoAnn, and together they built a beautiful family. Dexter worked as a contractor, building hundreds of homes across Southern California. In 1974, he returned to his hometown of Winfield, along with his wife and 3 children to retire. However, retirement was short-lived, and Dexter resumed his passion for construction and built many homes in Winfield before retiring again 20 years ago. A devout Christian, Dexter was a member of Guin First Baptist Church and attended faithfully until his health no longer allowed. He was well known for his generosity and was always willing to help those in need. Dexter always enjoyed music and was self-taught to play the guitar and steel guitar.

Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters, Cindy Franks (Donnie “Burr”) and Robin Curbow (Jeff), his son, Mike Smith (Sandra), grandchildren, Michael Tucker, Kris Franks, and Leslie Franks, great grandchildren, Quentin Tucker, Lexi May, Makayla May, and Kylah May, sister, Helen Martin, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, JoAnn Smith, brother, Randy Smith, and sister, Florence Deutsch.

A private family graveside service for Mr. Smith will be held at West Alabama Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Jerusalem Prayer Team at: www.jerusalemprayerteam.org

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Smith family.

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James William Babel Scott, age 75, of Winfield, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Carol Scott, parents Carless and Frances Scott, and brothers Marion, Terry, and Lloyd Scott. James was known for his wisdom, steady presence, and unwavering love to his family and friends. He is survived by his sister Wanda Flynn, brother Clarence Scott, and daughter Lynette Holloway, Donna Gilbert, and Deanna White. He was a proud grandfather to Dylan Gilbert (Kali), Dalaina Hayes (Zack), Abby and Mason Holloway, and a great-grandfather to Aurora and Magnolia Gilbert. James “Pawpaw” Scott dedicated over 20 years of honorable service to his country in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class. After retiring from the military, he continued serving others as a paramedic in Birmingham, Alabama. Later, he worked with Tombigbee Electrical Co-op as the Director of Member Services as well as the Safety Director, where he remained until his retirement in 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in memory of James to support scholarships for the District 5 Pocket of Enthusiasm Annual Retreat, a cause close to his heart (James Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund) at/www.gofundme.com/f/james-scott-memorial-scholarships-fund

A memorial service honoring James’s life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will take place starting at 11:00 a.m. and service will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Boowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Scott family.

 

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Brithney Lasha Hackman, age 43, of Fayette, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1982, in Hamilton, Alabama, to her loving mother, Deborah Terrell Hackman. Brithney was a member of the First Baptist Church of Guin, and a graduate of Fayette High School class of 2000. She dedicated her life to being a homemaker, caring for her 3 children. Brithney had a passion for cooking, she cherished spending time with her family, and was known for her vibrant and cheerful personality.

Brithney is survived by her 3 sons, Tavis Shackelford (Zahria), Jamykal Hackman, and Japatrick Williams, her mother, Deborah Hackman, her grandchildren, Eli and Jaden Shackelford, siblings, Anthony Hackman (Shante) and Darnell Hackman, grandmother, Dorothy Terrell, aunts, Jenna Sampson (Jesse) and Valerie McCollum (Gregory), special friend, Tiffany Patterson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

Brithney was preceded in death by her brother Brandon Hackman, grandfather, Hollie Terrell Jr., her aunt, Pamela Terrell, and her cousin, Stacey Sampson.

Funeral services for Brithney will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Hackman family.

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Mrs. Elouise Baccus Moore, age 85, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Mrs. Moore was born on June 9, 1940 in Winfield, Alabama to Grady and Hattie Beasley Baccus. Elouise dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker and making a warm and welcoming home for her husband, children, and grandchildren. Taking care of others was her greatest joy, and she did so with love and selflessness. Raised by loving, God fearing parents, Elouise had a love for singing. She knew all the old hymns and sang them in beautiful harmony. In her later years, her faith was a cornerstone in her life, and she loved sharing her love for Jesus with others.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her son, Donnie and his wife Denena Moore of Guin, her grandchildren, Eric Moore (Carmen), Amanda Cole (RJ), Valerie Davis (Ronnie), Blaine Hill (Randi) and Drake Thompson, 14 great grandchildren, her brother, Fred Baccus (Pat), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

She was preceded by her parents, her husband, Ira “Buddy” Moore, daughter, Angie Thompson, grandson, Blayke Hill, sister, Bernice Prescott and brothers, Reuben and Jerry Baccus

Funeral services for Mrs. Moore will be held on Friday, June 13th at 4p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Bethel Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Friday from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Moore family.