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Mrs. Lailoni Mahala Peoples better known as Layla, age 29, of Winfield passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in the UAB Medical Center. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 15, 1994 to Steven Scott Hill and Joanne Russell Hill. Lailoni attended Eldridge Church of Christ and Winfield City High School. Lailoni was employed with J.B. Hunt as a truck driver for several years before becoming a full-time mother and homemaker for her family. In her spare time Lailoni enjoyed many hobbies, some of which were crafting, gardening, hiking, hunting and fishing, canning and preserving, yoga, antiquing, reading, animal keeping, and listening to music.

Lailoni is survived by her husband, Sam Peoples, her children, Gatlin Hoyt Peoples, Faith Elaine Peoples, and Joey Pattrick Walker Proffitt, father, Scott Hill, mother, Jodie Hill, brother, Blue Berry Hill, grandmother, Margaret Hill, parents-in-law, Greg Peoples (Dana) and Marsha Garner, sister-in-law, Bethany Clifton (Nick) and a host of other family members and friends.

Lailoni was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.B. and Betty Russell and Obie Hill.

A private family graveside service will be held for Mrs. Peoples.

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Mr. Theron James Stricklin, age 51, of Huntsville, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the Hospice Family Care Facility. Theron was born on November 1, 1971 in Amory, MS to Harry Stricklin and Shirley Silas. He was a 1989 graduate of Liberty Christian Academy and spent much of his life working in construction.
Theron enjoyed spending his spare time being outdoors, hiking, gaming, collecting Marvel heroes, and watching sitcoms and Alabama Football.

Mr. Stricklin is survived by his sons, Zackary Stricklin, and Johnathan Stricklin (Laura Camila) father, Harry Stricklin, brothers, Glenn Stricklin, Phillip Stricklin (Theresa), Craig Stricklin (Angie), David Stricklin (Tori), stepsiblings, Allen Carter (Angela Davis), and Elesa Carter, nieces and nephews, Josh, Justin, Alyson, Kolby, Parker and Tyler Stricklin, and Chaselyn Tucker, and a host of other family members and friends.

Mr. Stricklin was preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffany Stricklin, and his mother, Shirley Silas.

Funeral services for Mr. Stricklin will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathon Stricklin, Zackary Stricklin, David Stricklin, Kolby Sticklin, Tyler Stricklin and Parker Stricklin. Officiating minister will be Eddie Ayers.

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

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Mrs. Helen Marie Bearden, age 86, of Brilliant passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Bearden was born in Winfield, Alabama on July 25, 1937 to William C. and Willie Mae Warren Williams. Helen called Brilliant her home all her life. She was the owner and operator of Marie’s Fabric Store in Brilliant for many years. In her spare time Helen enjoyed gardening, working in her flower beds, watching Alabama Football and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Bearden is survived by her children, Guyla Perry, Joey Barnett, Vickie Shirriff (Kenny), Sandra Couch (Tim), Greg Bearden (Rebecca), and Anthony Bearden (Debbie), grandchildren, Rhonda Wilkerson, Trent Goodwin, Brian Couch, Kyle Jack, Christy Hutchins, Kathy Hurt, Trace Barnett, and Anthony Bearden Jr., siblings, Nell Cole and Billy Gene Williams, her beloved cat, Milo, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mrs. Bearden was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Bearden, granddaughter, Monique Marie Jack, grandson, Bradley Hallman, sisters, Frieda Wallace and Patsy Hutchinson, and her brother, William Thomas Williams.

A memorial service for Mrs. Bearden will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m. from the Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

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

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Mrs. Alice Grace Duncan Pollard, age 85, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Marion Regional Nursing Facility. Mrs. Pollard was born in Hamilton, Alabama on April 8, 1938 to Leo and Laura Fredrick Duncan. Alice was a member of Hamilton Freewill Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School and later attended Northwest Community College where she earned a degree as an LPN. Alice was employed for much of her life as a nurse with Beverly Health Care and Tupelo Health and Rehab before her retirement.

Mrs. Pollard is survived by her son, Chris Pollard, grandchildren, Ryan Pollard, Hannah Pollard, Dylan Marcum-Pollard, Haylee Pollard, Hunter Cligan and Karlee Pollard, brother, Raymond Duncan (Peggy), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mrs. Pollard was preceded in death by her husband, Vester Jack Pollard, daughter, Kimberly Pollard-Cligan and her parents.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pollard will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Hamilton Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Cooper Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the church.

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