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Mrs. Marcia Ann Franks, age 69, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UAB Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1956, in Guin, Alabama, to Robert and Mildred Davis McGuire. Marcia was a faithful member of the Winfield Church of Christ and a 1974 graduate of Marion County High School. Following high school, she pursued a degree in education at the University of North Alabama in Florence, where she earned her master’s degree. Marcia devoted 30 years of her life to teaching, spending the majority of her career at Guin Elementary School, where she touched countless lives and was loved by students and colleagues alike. Above all else, Marcia cherished her family. She loved spending her spare time caring for her children and being “ShaSha” to her beloved grandchildren. She rarely missed a sporting event or school activity and was always their biggest supporter. In her downtime, Marcia enjoyed shopping and was well known for her love of doing laundry.

Mrs. Franks is survived by her children, Blake Franks (Payten) and Lisa Ann Mullins (Drew); grandchildren, Dani Kate Franks, Eliza Jane Lovett, Charlotte Ray Mullins, Lydia Scott Franks, Addy Lowe Mullins, and Ja’Borri McGhee; her brother, Bob McGuire (Mary Louise); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Franks was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Franks; her parents-in-law, Lowell and Faye Franks; and her sister-in-law, Nancy McGuire.

Funeral services for Marcia will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield Church of Christ, with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Children’s Hospital of Alabama at ChildrensAL.org/Donate.

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

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Mr. Woodard Todd Sanderson, age 57, of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence. Todd was born on October 15, 1968, in Winfield, Alabama, to Alvin and Agnes Bates Sanderson. He was a 1987 graduate of Brilliant High School and later attended the American College of Applied Arts in Atlanta. Following high school, Todd was employed with Gateway Grocery in Brilliant. He later began a career with National Electronics Warranty in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he worked for many years as a CCR Supervisor until his health no longer permitted him to continue. In his spare time, Todd enjoyed cooking, traveling with his sister, doing crafts, and spending time with his family.

Todd is survived by his sister, Deborah Stinnett (Jay); nieces and nephews, Christie Cloud, Nick Sanderson (Jody), Kayla Sanderson (Jeremy), Justin Sanderson (Autumn), Cecely Sanderson (Rudy), Jayda Stinnett, and Andrew Wallace.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Agnes Sanderson; his brother, Delarn Sanderson; and his sister, Kimberly Pruitt.

Funeral services for Todd will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Mr. Rodney Lee Wells, age 53, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday January 1st. Memorial service details for Mr. Wells will be announced at a later date.

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Rev. Bobby Charles Terrell, age 76, of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born on June 24, 1949, in Winfield, Alabama, to Lemon Eugene Terrell and Catherine Flemings Terrell. Bobby was a graduate of Guin Colored School and was a faithful member of Hodges Chapel Baptist Church and later Moriah Baptist Church. He was also a member of Fayette Masonic Lodge #65. Mr. Terrell was employed for many years at Winfield Cotton Mill until its closing. He later worked at Gateway Homes and Windows Unlimited Mental Health Facility, where he remained until his retirement. Following retirement, Bobby answered the call to ministry and became the minister of Moriah Baptist Church. In his spare time, Bobby enjoyed watching football, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He was well known for passing out gold dollars and for giving nicknames to those he loved.

Rev. Terrell is survived by his daughters, Kendra Terrell, Cheryl Terrell, Hope Terrell, and Ruby Mayho; grandchildren, Boston, Easton, Loyalty, and Royalty Sullivan, and Destiny Carr; siblings, Rebecca Terrell, John L. Flemings, Mary Chaney Wilson, Noel Chaney Driver, Rev. Lemon Eugene Terrell Jr., Teresa Marshall, Eugene and Bessie Terrell, Eunice and Norris Crump, and Gretel Ruff; and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Terrell, and brothers, Lewis Chaney and J.R. Arnold.

Funeral services for Rev. Terrell will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Hodges Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home.

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