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Mr. James Douglas Tarwater, age 76, of Guin, Alabama passed away on May 29, 2025 at his residence. Born on April 16, 1949, he was the son of Wyman and Addilou Nix Tarwater and one of 10 siblings. James attended Marion County High School and left during his senior year to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was stationed in Germany, during his service to his country. James spent much of his life as a paint and body technician at Fender Benders in Hamilton, where he worked for more than 15 years until his retirement. James enjoyed going to yard sales, hanging out in local coffee shops socializing with friends, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Tarwater is survived by his children, Tim Tarwater (Lisa) and Christy Langley (Phil), his grandchildren, Brooklynn Gann (Eric), Harper Langley, Ryan Tarwater, and Skyler Tarwater, great grandchildren, Collin Riley and Haisley Gann, his sister, Janice Ingle, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tarwater was preceded in death by his daughter, Shelly Tarwater, great grandchildren, Braxton Kade and Rylan James, brothers, Milton and Billy Joe Tarwater, and sisters, Betty Rawls, Dorothy Zuber, Shelby Tuckey, Belvy Haney, Linda Tarwater, and Becky Hubbert.

Funeral services for Mr. Tarwater will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Leonard Billy Gene Channell, age 86, of Winfield passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on February 20, 1939 in Lamar County, Leonard was the son of James Crave and Mary Magdalene Cotton Channell. A member of East Winfield Church of Christ, Leonard’s early years were spent working alongside his siblings in the fields to help his parents. After marrying, he and his wife relocated to Illinois for work and there they began their family with his 2 oldest sons being born there. Upon returning to Alabama, Leonard built his career initially working at Continental Conveyor, before joining 3M Manufacturing. Over 28 years at 3M, Leonard also worked part time as a gravel truck driver with the county. Leonard also enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and tinkering with tractors. Above all, Leonard loved his family, he took pride in his children’s accomplishments, and always valued time spent with them.

Mr. Channell is survived by his 3 sons, Billy Channell, Roger Channell (Joann), and Frankie Channell (Amanda), his daughter, Norma Hill (Tim), his sister, Fran Burks, 9 grandchildren, 11great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Channell was preceded in death by his grandson Bryan Allan Garza, great grandson, Stephen Andreu Ray, brothers, Lonnie, Hubert, and James Channell, and sisters, Flora Randolph and Rachel Norris.

Funeral services for Mr. Channell will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Channell will lie in state on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Channell family.

 

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Mr. Harold Keith Thompson, age 88, of Brilliant passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center South Marion. Born on May 28, 1936, in Marion County, Alabama, Harold was the son of Cleo Thompson. He was a member of Brilliant Church of God. Harold dedicated more than 25 years of his life to the Brilliant Water Department, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator and performed various other roles. Outside of work, Harold enjoyed playing music, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Patty Thompson, daughters, Lisa Thompson and Carolyn Stough, grandchildren, Judson Stough (Brittany), Heather Belsha (Joe), Derek Thompson (Ashley), Robert Thompson (Madison), Eric Thompson (Melena), Kayla Thompson, Christopher Johnson, Cody Johnson (Haley), and Tyler Thompson, great grandchildren, Deja and Olivia Bynum, Bella, Ryder, and Riftyn Thompson, Bexley and Zoe Thompson, Cyril Johnson, and Kaycen and Colton Thompson, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his first wife, Millie Thompson, his mother, Cleo Thompson, his children, Randy Thompson, Roxie Johnson, and Terry Thompson, and siblings, Durane “Dude,” Marshall, and Grayson Thompson, Mary Jean Shaw, and Eulene Walker.

Funeral services for Mr. Thompson will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Kenneth Earl Pate, better known as Porky age 64, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Winfield, Alabama on April 28, 1961, Kenneth was one of 8 sons born to Joseph Harrison and Mary Meherg Pate. “Porky” was raised in Winfield and attended the Winfield Church of Christ during his childhood. He attended Winfield City Schools and Hubbertville High School. Kenneth Worked for Quantum Construction until health challenges led to his disability. In his spare time, Kenneth had a passion for collecting antiques and baseball cards.

Mr. Pate is survived by his daughter, Kasey Pate, his wife, Kathy Pate, brothers, Ricky Pate, Allen Pate, Michael Pate (Teresa), and William Pate, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pate was preceded in death by brothers, Avery Joe Pate, Ronnie Dale Pate, and Henry “Freddy” Moser, half siblings, Sterling Pate, Lowell Pate, Troy Pate, Christine Winters, and Gladys Smith, the mother of his daughter, Lisa White, and his niece, Tina Pate.

Funeral services for Mr. Pate will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

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