Mrs. Mary L. Hallmark Hamric, age 87 of Winfield passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in the Sunset Manor Health Care Facility in Guin. Mrs. Hamric was born on September 9, 1935 in Marion County Alabama to David and Ethel McWhirter Hallmark. Mrs. Hamric was a longtime member of the Winfield Church of Christ. Mrs. Hamric was employed for many years with Dodd Furniture Store in Winfield until her retirement.

Mrs. Hamric is survived by her daughter, Deborah Couch, grandchildren, Kevin Couch, Lori Hubbert (Mark), Eric Couch (Cheryl), Paige Williams-Phillips (Brian), Katie Barrett (Wesley) and Amanda Rye, fourteen great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, two sisters, Lou Dell Mims and Brenda Blodgett and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, M. L. Hamric, her parents, a son-in-law, Larry Couch, sisters, Arlene Tucker and Lucille Sexton and brothers, Arlie Hallmark and Renley Hallmark.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hamric will be held on Friday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Hamric family.

Mr. John Cantrell Birmingham, age 86, of Guin passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Birmingham was born on August 19, 1936 in Plantersville, Mississippi to Maburn and Myra Birmingham. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. John was a 1954 graduate of Winfield City High School; he later served his country in the United States Army. He spent much of his life employed as a Commercial Contractor. John was well known in this area for playing Santa Claus, which he enjoyed doing for over 25 years. In his spare time John enjoyed many hobbies, some of which were fishing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, carpentry work, and telling stories.

Mr. Birmingham is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Birmingham, sons, John D. Birmingham and Jaime Birmingham (Jennifer), daughter, Jennifer Birmingham, grandchildren, Jonathon Birmingham, Jared Moore, Jordan Moore, Joshua Nash, Jacob Nash (Kaylynn), Major Birmingham, and Addie Birmingham, sister, Louise Birmingham Stewart, sister-in-law, Linda Birmingham, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Birmingham was preceded in death by his daughter, Joy Anne Moore, and brothers, Reverend Ed Birmingham and Danny Joe Birmingham.

Funeral services for Mr. Birmingham will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Betty Ann Miles, age 79, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in the DCH Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on October 8, 1943 in Winfield, AL to Bennie and Annie Howton Bussey. Mrs. Miles was a member of the Guin Freewill Baptist Church and a 1962 graduate of Winfield City High School. She spent much of her life employed with Reltoc Manufacturing, from where she retired after 30 years of service. In her spare time Betty enjoyed sewing, making crafts, drawing and painting.

She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Miles Brewer (Phillip), grandchildren, Kayla and Logan Brewer, sister, Bennie Lou Spann, special friend, Bettie Cole, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Miles, parents and siblings, James Bussey, Sara Hughes, and Barbara Bussey.

A private family service will be held for Mrs. Miles.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to: Susan G. Koman Foundation at www.koman.org or 13770 Noel Rd, unit 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Miles family.

 

Mrs. Anner C. Guyton, age 76, of Vance, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 in the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Mrs. Guyton was born in Cullman, AL on June 12, 1946 to Hoke and Rodsey Cummings Dunn. She was a member of the Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and a 1957 graduate of Bear Creek High School. Anner spent much of her life as a homemaker, caring for her husband and children. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, puzzles, gardening, working in her flowers, cooking, and playing cards, especially Rook.
Mrs. Guyton is survived by her sons, Ray Hosler of Guin, and Keith Guyton (Valerie) of Vance, grandchildren, Phillip, Jessica, and Nicki Hosler, and Noah and Kade Guyton, 5 great-grandchildren, sister, Mary Dunn Kimbrell (Dewayne) of Jasper, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Guyton was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Guyton, son, Kevin Hosler, and a sister Wanda Sue Quimby.
Funeral services for Mrs. Guyton will be held on Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Guyton family.