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Mr. Walter Huey Box, Jr., better known as W. H., age 82 of Rock City, passed away peacefully at his residence. W. H. was born in Winfield, Alabama on September 12, 1942 to Walter Huey Box, Sr. and Linnie Miles Box.

He was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ and a 1960 graduate of Winfield City School.  W. H. enjoyed working with his hands whether it was farming, raising cows, restoring Antique Farmall tractors, running excavating equipment, welding or working on diesel engines. In 2007 W. H. spearheaded the 1st Annual Antique Tractor show that was held on Mule Day and has continued to bring antique tractors of all kinds to the city of Winfield. In 2024 W. H. was honored during annual Mule Day parade as Grand Marshall.

Mr. Box is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances Meharg Box, his daughter, Lisa Kaye Tesney and her husband Greg, grandsons, Tanner Tesney and his wife Delaney and Trey Allen Tesney, one great grandson, Walt Tesney, brothers, Wayne Box (Jerrie) and Bradley Box (Shelia).

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Robert W. Box.

Funeral services for Mr. Box will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Roy Walter Harding Jr. better known as R.W., age 70 of Winfield, Passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Harding was born on December 21, 1954 in Ft. Benning, GA to Roy Walter Sr. and Dolores Glenn Harding. He was a member of the Glen Allen Methodist Church and attended Turn Around and New Life with his mother. R.W. joined the United States Navy in 1972, he served his country for 8 years and through 2 tours during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Harding enjoyed spending his free time riding motorcycles, taking his grandchildren swimming, attending Indian pow-wows, and collecting antiques.

Mr. Harding is survived by his children, Raymond Scott Harding (Adrianna), and Mandy Katrina Harding, his mother, Dolores Elliott, grandchildren, Kenzey Marie, Areanna Gabriel, Aliya Jaylynn, Taigen Cooper, and Nicholas Russell Harding, and Nathan Brandon and Alexus Grace Warren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mr. Harding was preceded in death by his father Roy Harding Sr., brothers, William Joseph, Steven Ray, and Russell Gene Harding, and his grandparents, William Andrew and Geneva Tabitha Harding, and Fulton Joseph and Dorie Jane Glenn.

Funeral services for Mr. Harding will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glen Allen Methodist Church. The visitation will be held on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Joyce Marie Tilley, age 77, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in the Northwest Medical Center. Mrs. Tilley was born on April 27, 1947 in Medina, Ohio to John and Gladys Barnum. Joyce spent much of her life as a homemaker caring for her husband and children. She enjoyed spending her time doing yard work, mowing grass, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Tilley is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jim Tilley, her children, Cherrell Pope, Mike Woolley, and David Woolley (Lori), 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a brother, Bobby Barnum (Enid), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tilley was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Richard Barnum, and her sister, Shirley Barnum.

A memorial service for Mrs. Tilley will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Children’s of Alabama Foundation at: 1600 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Tilley family.

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Mr. Randall Ivan Vickery, age 73, of Brilliant passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Vickery was born in Haleyville, Alabama on December 31, 1951 to Hermit and Marie Dickinson Vickery. Randall was a member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and attended faithfully. He was a 1970 graduate of Brilliant High School and employed with Continental Conveyor for 43 years before his retirement in 2017. Randall enjoyed spending his spare time being outdoors, coon hunting, and playing guitar.

Mr. Vickery is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice Fowler Vickery, his sons, Cury Vickery (Kimberly) and Ricky Spiller (Tina), grandchildren, Jude Kingston, Isley Vickery, Ketia Evans (Aaron), Jennifer Lacy (Justin), and Cassie Traweek (Caleb), great grandchildren, Kennah Beth and Karter Lacy, Avery Tucker, and Hayden Evans.

Mr. Vickery was preceded in death by parents, and his grandson Hayden Spiller.

Funeral services for Mr. Vickery will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Goldmine Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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