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Mr. Robert Benjamin Miles, Jr. better known as Bobby, age 78 of Winfield, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Bobby was born in Marion County, Alabama on September 24, 1944, to Robert Benjamin Miles, Sr. and Lucille Black Miles.

Bobby was a 1963 graduate of Hubbertville High School and graduated from the University of Alabama. He was employed with the Winfield Cotton Mill, Federal Mogul, and most recently, owner/operator of Bob’s Tack Shop. Bobby was very involved with Winfield sporting events while his children were in school, he ran the clock for most football and basketball games for many years. He coached an independent girls’ softball team and led them to National Finals in Florida. Bobby was a die-hard Auburn fan all his life, he loved cheering on the Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. He loved country music, playing the guitar and teaching others how to play, and he always enjoyed a good game of Rook with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Chesteen Miles, children, Sharon Dickinson (Steve) of Chelsea, Kristy Corley (John) of Reform, Michele Stanford (Craig) of Winfield, stepchildren, Jerry Stovall (Angie) of Carbon Hill, Sherry McDonald (Mark) of Northport, Judy Markham (Randy) of Killen, grandchildren, Kyle Rainey (Natasha),Ryan Stanford (McKenzi), Kelsi Plunkett (Brett), Kevin Rainey (Cara Beth), step grandchildren, Mandy Jones (Shawn), Jessica Hammack (Keifer), Nikki Grammer (Phillip), Andrew McDonald (Madalyn), Reid Markham and Savannah Markham, great grandchildren, Kolt Rainey, Kash Rainey, Kase Rainey, Brinley Stanford, Rhett Plunkett, Saban Vickery, Riley Vickery, step great grandchildren, Chandler Cayson, Kaleb Cason, Abigail Grammer, Nora Grammer, sisters, Helen Henderson (Sam), and Lillie Everette (Benny) and a host of nieces, nephews, his best friend, Randy Watkins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bobby will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Griggs Place Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Ruth M. Lee, age 100, formerly of Winfield, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, 1/30/2023, at her residence in Grayson, Georgia.

Mrs. Lee was born in Cookeville, Putman County, TN on August 16, 1922 to James B. and Ova S. Mills. Mrs. Lee was the oldest living member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Winfield. She lived a life full of grace, which was strengthened by her faith in God. She remained a member of Harmony Grove even after moving to Georgia to live with her daughters. She loved her church family and was devoted to the members there.

Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was affectionately called GG.

She loved reading her Bible daily even at age 100. She enjoyed being with people and was always a good listener. She loved music, especially gospel hymns. She would often sing her favorites “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Count Your Many Blessings” as she went about her morning.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter - Rebecca Rustin, granddaughter - Christy, great grandchildren – Rusty and Rory, and countless nieces and nephews whom all loved her dearly. She was even a great-great-great aunt.

Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sam F. Lee, her sisters, Alice Owens, Velma Mills, Pearl Roberts, Kate Smith and one brother James B. Mills Jr. and her daughter, O. Elizabeth Lee.

The funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, AL. She will lie in state from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the church.

The visitation will be held on Friday evening February 3, 2023 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, AL.

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Bryan Allan Garza, age 31, of Guin, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. Bryan was born in Winfield, Alabama on September 11, 1991. He was a member of the Winfield City Family Church and a 2010 graduate of Marion County High School. Bryan was a very independent, loving, smart, and hard-working young man. He was employed with Jack’s Restaurant in Winfield and KITH Furniture in Bear Creek. Bryan had a true love and calling for the Lord. He was very involved with his church, the youth group, and assisting in helping prepare Sunday morning breakfast for the church. He loved reading the Bible and telling others about the Lord. Bryan enjoyed working on the family farm, feeding the chickens and cows, and working with his bull, “Bully”.

Bryan is survived by his parents, Norma and Tim Hill, brother, Adam Davis and his wife Melody, sister, Ami Bonman and her husband Chase, nieces, Paige Powell and Chloe Bonman, nephews, Dalton and Cayden Davis, grandparents, Leonard Channell and Fay Williams and a host of aunts, uncles, cousin, church family and friends. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Stephen Andreau Ray and step grandfather, Bryan Williams.

Funeral services for Bryan will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield City Family Church with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. Pastor Dewayne Smith will officiate. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

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Norma Jean Couch Moore, 98, of Fayette, Alabama passed away on January 29, 2023 at Hospice of West Alabama after a fall with serious injuries. Services will be February 4, 2023 at Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama with Rev. Bill Sullivan officiating.  The service will begin at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior.

 
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Moore; her parents, Alec and Jeffie Lee Couch; her brothers Robert, Raymond, Mack, Delmas, Alec, and Tom Couch; and her sisters Merle Yates, Helen Couch, Erin Burleson, Lillian Langston, Ola Nail, Martha Mims, Naomi Waldrop, and Dot Smith.
 
She is survived by her sons Danny (Sylvia) Moore of Northport, Alabama and Larry (Pat) Moore of Winfield, Alabama; her grandchildren Teresa (Scott) Jordan of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mandi (Jamie) Ballard of Winfield, Alabama, John (Blakeney) Moore of Jasper, Alabama, Drew (Leslie) Moore of Coaling, Alabama; her great grandchildren Alana (Jacob) Box, Jake, Blake, and Hayden Ballard, Madison and Barrette Moore, Andi Moore, Carter and Chase Jordan, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
 
Mrs. Moore was born in Wayne, Oklahoma, on September 21, 1924, and moved to Alabama as a young child. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and worked with the youth as well as many other aspects of the church.  She was an artist who painted beautiful pictures; she did China painting; she used her kiln to make Christmas gifts and other treasured items; and she was a master cook, gardener, quilter, and seamstress.  She was one of the most talented ladies one could imagine.  She will be sorely missed by her sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
 
Pallbearers will be:  Gary Trimm, Jerry Trimm, Ken Couch, Joe Nail, Scotty Moore, Keith Waldrop, Bobby McCraw, and Tommy Moore.
 
Honorary pallbearers will be: Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Station 2, Hospice of West Alabama, Clara B. Brunette, Terry Dillard, and Tugboat Hubert.
 
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