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William Lee “Billy” Gibbs, age 59 of Brilliant passed away in the North Alabama Hospital in Florence, Alabama on March 4, 2024, after a extensive surgery. William was born in Winfield, AL on March 3, 1965 to Maxwell and Mary Frances Moore Gibbs.

He was a well-known Paramedic in the area. He was also the Brilliant Fire Chief for several years.  He offered CPR classes and worked with school age children concerning safety and first aid. During bad weather he would deliver groceries to the elderly or others in need. He was well known in this area through his work with law enforcement and numerous community needs.  He was known for his big heart and handsome smile. William suffered a traumatic brain injury from a medical procedure. After years of being kept at home by family and sitters, he moved to Hendrix Healthcare and Rehab in Double Springs, Alabama.

He is survived by his sister, Gracie (Wendell Jan Franks), sister-in-law, Gwen Gibbs, nieces and nephews, Wendell Harrison Franks, Leslie Paige (Andrew) Botzer, Jeremy Richard (Holly) Gibbs, Jillian Carol (Jay) Cox and Joseph Wendell (Ashley) Gibbs, great nieces and nephews, Taegan and Tinsley Franks, Gracen and Henderson Smith, Jala Kate and Maxwell Gibbs, Zoey and Maverick Cox, Grey and Jack Gibbs, and Siena, Sabrina, and Sophia Botzer along with several cousins, and a multitude of friends, neighbors and former patients. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxwell and Mary Frances Gibbs and a brother, Richard Maxwell Gibbs as well as his grandparents and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Mr. Gibbs will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Ellena Sue Howell, age 83, of Winfield passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. Sue was born in the Wayside Community on August 31, 1940 to Leonard and Ellena Blakney McDonald. She was a member of Whites Chapel Church of Christ and a 1959 graduate of Marion County High School. Sue spent much of her life employed as a dietary aide and housekeeper for Pineview Healthcare and later Northwest Medical Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, and spending time with family.

Mrs. Howell is survived by sons, Terry Howell (Jeanie), and Jimmy Howell, grandchildren, Blake Howell, and Anna Katherine Rogers, sisters, Gaynell Dunavant, Virgie Hosch, Mary Lou Porter, and Lila Mae Barnes, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ray Howell, her parents, and a number of siblings.

Funeral services for Mrs. Howell will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Whites Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Beverly Kay Raburn, age 84, of Guin passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Raburn was born on September 6, 1939 in Hubbertville, Alabama to William Ivan and Delilah Aldridge Nichols. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Beverly was a 1957 graduate of Winfield City High School and later earned a degree in nursing from Northwest Shoals Community College. She was employed for much of her life as a Registered Nurse with Dr. Sewell’s office and later with Carraway Hospital in Winfield for more than 20 years. In her spare time Beverly enjoyed painting, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with family.

Mrs. Raburn is survived by children, Michael Raburn (Jesse), Dwayne Raburn (Tracy), and Cathy Raburn, grandchildren, Alex Raburn, Gill Chaffin, Tess Raburn, John Raburn, Nathan Bowling, and Madison Bowling, brother-in-law, Lynn Raburn (Brenda), sister-in-law, Marilyn Duncan (David), and a host of other family members and friends.

Mrs. Raburn was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Raburn, daughter, Lisa Raburn Chaffin, her parents, and brother, William “Bill” Nichols.

Funeral services for Mrs. Raburn will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:00 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 Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Harry Ray Stricklin, age 85, of Guin passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Stricklin was born in Brilliant, Alabama on May 25, 1938 to Fred and Linnie Elliott Stricklin. Mr. Stricklin was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church and a graduate of Brilliant High School. He was employed with 3M Company in Guin for 37 years. Harry enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening and working with his tractor. His favorite tv station was CMT and he would have every tv in the house always blaring. Harry’s greatest love was his family and his grandchildren.

Mr. Stricklin is survived by his sons, Glenn Stricklin, Craig Stricklin (Angie), Phillip Stricklin (Teresa) and David Stricklin (Tori), grandchildren, Josh, Justin, Alyson, Kolby, Chaselyn, Tyler, Parker, Jonathen and Zack Stricklin, a sister, Barbie Bryant (Thomas) and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Theron Stricklin, his parents, and brothers, Eddie and Wilburn Stricklin.

Funeral services for Mr. Stricklin were held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chaple with burial in the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. The visitation was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Brother Eddie Ayers was the officiating minister and serving as pallbearers were Kolby Stricklin, Tyler Stricklin, Parker Stricklin, David Stricklin, Justin Stricklin and Delane Stricklin.

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