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Henry Albert Erwin, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 16, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 80.

Born on February 22, 1945, in Fayette, Alabama, Henry was the son of the late Henry Albert Erwin, Sr. and Essie Euline White Erwin. He grew up in Winfield, Alabama, where he discovered his love for building. In middle school, he even built his own go-cart from materials he earned and bartered, then drove it to school to the amazement of his friends and teachers. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1963, then went on to earn a degree in Accounting from the University of North Alabama in 1966 and an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Henry began his professional career as an auditor with the U.S. Congressional General Accounting Office from 1966 to 1968. He later worked with Intertec Software in Huntsville, Alabama, and Chemical Processing of Georgia in Dalton. From 1979 to 1986, he served as Comptroller and Assistant Treasurer for Millmaster Onyx, a chemical conglomerate in New York City. In 1986, Henry established his own CPA practice at 1819 Peachtree Road in Atlanta, where he faithfully served clients and helped others start businesses for nearly four decades.

Beyond his career, Henry was deeply engaged in community and charitable service. He served as a board member of Education Health Centers of America and Turning Point in New Jersey from 1985 onward, giving his expertise and time to organizations that transformed lives.

Henry married the love of his life, Angela Mulzer Erwin, with whom he shared many years of adventure and companionship. Together, they enjoyed a life rich with travel, exploration, and time on their beloved farm, Doubletop Fields, located in the North Carolina mountains. Henry and Angela took great joy in building the farm’s log cabin with 1850s logs from Angela’s family farm in Indiana and in reviving its old apple orchard. His love of learning and travel took him around the globe—by car, by ship, and by curiosity—to more than 100 countries across all seven continents.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Angela; his daughter, Melinda (Mindi) Erwin Shelton, MD, and her husband, Peter James Shelton; his cherished grandchildren, Emma Grace, Benjamin Pearce, and Anna Katherine Shelton; sisters-in-law, Jean Ryan (George) and Becky Mulzer; nieces, Kay Carlo (Jim), Diane Townley (Tim), Beth Turner (Willie), and Carrie Ryan; nephews, Todd Taylor and Andrew Ryan; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Hayley Elizabeth Erwin; his sister, Alice Ann Taylor; his brother-in-law, Galan Taylor; his mother-in-law, Roberta Mulzer; and his father-in-law, Edgar Mulzer.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the providers and caretakers at Grady Memorial Hospital for their skilled and compassionate care.

Family visitation will occur Saturday, November 22, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 p.m. Both will take place at Bowen Funeral Home, 981 State Hwy 253, Winfield, AL 35594. Burial will be at Siloam Cemetery, 1903 County Road 36, Winfield, AL 35594.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Henry A. Erwin, Jr. Memorial Fund for Literacy and Grammar Education, Winfield City Schools, P.O. Box 70, Winfield, AL 35594, or to Education and Health Centers of America, Inc. (501c3) at www.ehcamerica.org.

Henry’s legacy lives on through his family, his many professional and personal contributions, and the enduring example of a life well-lived and generously shared.

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Mr. Billy Steven May, better known as Steve, age 76, of the Twin community, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility in Winfield. Mr. May was born in Winfield, Alabama on October 5, 1949 to Billy Joe and Georgia Burleson May. He was a 1968 graduate of Marion County High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Billy spent much of his life employed as a truck driver with various companies throughout the area. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.

Mr. May is survived by his daughter, Rebecca May, several grandchildren, his brother, Terry May (Reba), niece, Miranda May Butler, great-nieces, Anna Beth and Caroline Butler, his aunt, Sheena Walker (Jimmy), and a host of other extended family members.

Mr. May was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa May, his parents, Billy Joe and Georgia May, his aunt, Elizabeth Addison and his grandparents, Emmitt and Ammalee Burleson and Jimmy and Ida May.

Funeral services for Mr. May will be held on Sunday, November 16th at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Vaughn Steel "Buck" Fowler, age 67, of Stapleton, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on October 5, 1958, in Winfield, Alabama, and was the son of the late Grier and Fay Fowler.

Buck graduated from Brilliant High School in 1977 and spent his life working as a skilled welder. Known for his hardworking nature and quiet strength, Buck made a living with his hands, building a reputation for his craftsmanship and dedication to his trade. In his free time, he enjoyed tending to his beloved garden, where he grew the finest tomatoes and peppers. A true Southern man, Buck was also known for his ability to smoke a perfect chicken, a skill he was proud to share with family and friends.

Buck is survived by his brother Frank Fowler (Brenda) of Winfield; his sisters Indy Fowler (Donald Joe) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Felice Rickher of Daphne, Alabama; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grier and Fay Fowler, and his sister, Georgia McNeil.

Buck will be remembered for his relaxed nature, humorous wit, his love of family, and the joy he found in life’s simple pleasures. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to his special friends, Austin and Donna Moss, for their kindness and help with his care.

A funeral service to celebrate Buck's life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery in Winfield, Alabama.

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Karen Richardson Black, age 53, of Mansfield, Texas formerly of Brilliant, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Karen was born on March 11, 1973, to Jerry Richarson and Tommie Markham. A 1991 graduate of Brilliant High School, she went on to earn her degree from Weber State University in 2004, where she graduated as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. Her career allowed her to travel and meet people from all walks of life, and no matter where her work took her, she had a way of making friends and leaving a lasting impression. She was an avid Alabama football fan and loved to travel. Karen was known for her strength, determination, and her ability to find joy even in difficult times. She was someone her family deeply admired-strong, caring, and full of life.

Karen is survived by her husband, Jeff Black, stepdaughter, Sarah Black, her beloved Goldendoodle, Bella, sisters, Sarita Hosch (Rex), Cindy Atanacio (Leo), and Wanda Mitchell (Craig), sister-in-law, Joy Moore (Mark), and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly – Mike Connell (Holly), Jessica Rainey (Justin), Michelle Connell, Kim Mills (Chris), Mandy Rainey (Grant), Tiffany Williams, and Blake Mitchell (Kristen), 15 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great nephew.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patricia Richardson and Tommie and Slim Markham, brother, Eddie Hill, and her father-in-law, Jimmy Black.

Funeral services for Karen will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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