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Mrs. Martha Ann Lynn, age 79, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Lynn was born on December 23, 1946, in Winfield, Alabama, to James Earl and Beatrice May Mayfield. She was a lifelong resident of Winfield and a faithful member of Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. A 1965 graduate of Winfield High School, Mrs. Lynn dedicated much of her professional life to serving her community through her work with the Northwest Regional Library, where she began as a secretary and later served as Regional Director for many years until her retirement in 2009. In her spare time, Mrs. Lynn loved cooking, reading, and going on camping trips with her family. She also enjoyed shopping, collecting keepsakes, and playing the piano, a gift she shared with her church congregation in earlier years.

Mrs. Lynn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles Lynn; her children, Kevin Lynn (Tonya) and Donna Harrison Hendrix (Allen); grandchildren, Candice Elliott, Monica Free (Alex), Brittney Jones (Owen), Misty Pollard (Rusty), Michael Harrison (Kelley), Holly Hendrix, and Justin Hendrix; seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Linda Ward (Randy) and Wanda Davis (John); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lynn was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lynn; 2 step-grandchildren, Jared Harrison and Heather Hendrix; son-in-law, Dennis Harrison; and two infant brothers.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lynn will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.

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Mrs. Betty Faye Ward, age 82, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. She was born March 18, 1943 in Winfield, Alabama to Olliver D. and Ila Mae Clark Lynn. She lived most of her life in Alabama and was a faithful member of East Winfield Church of Christ. Mrs. Ward attended college where she studied watch and jewelry repair. She owned and operated her own jewelry store in Hackleburg, AL, and was later employed with the local hospital and Wal-Mart.

Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, William Clyde Ward Sr. of Winfield; her daughter, Sondra Ward of Winfield; her sons, Clyde Ward Jr. of Alabaster, Kavin Ward Sr. of Escondido, CA, and Bert Ward of Hackleburg; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her sister, Lola Mae Beasley of Cordova; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Ann Lynn Callahan; and her brother, Ollie Ray Lynn.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ward will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Lou Gilley, age 85, of Guin, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1940, in Brilliant, Alabama, to Thomas and Geneva Johnson Stanford. Mrs. Gilley was a lifelong member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church and was a 1958 graduate of Brilliant High School. She spent much of her life as a devoted homemaker, caring for her family. In her spare time, Mrs. Gilley enjoyed sewing and crafting, going to yard sales, and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Gilley is survived by her grandchildren, Kristi South (Brian), Matt Gilley, and Zach Gilley (Randi); ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her sisters, Estelle Gunnels, Betty Mann, and Barbara Fowler (Dan); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gilley was preceded in death by her husband, Don Gilley; her sons, Donnie Gilley and Kenny Gilley; and her siblings, Horace Stanford, Derrall Stanford, and Helen Faye Hulsey.

A graveside service for Mrs. Gilley will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

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

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Mrs. Linda Sue McDonald, age 82, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Winfield, Alabama, to Cornelius Fred Mills and Willie Rose Strickland Mills. Mrs. McDonald was a faithful member of Winfield Methodist Church and a graduate of Winfield City High School. She spent much of her life as a devoted homemaker and loving mother. In her spare time, she enjoyed being active in her church and had a caring heart for others, often visiting the sick and shut-in.

Mrs. McDonald is survived by her daughter, Paige Elliott; her grandchildren, Logan Elliott (Katy) and Avery Elliott; her great-grandchildren, Lainey Elliott and Leighton Elliott; her siblings, Joan Loden and Martha McDonald; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Cornelius Fred Mills Jr., Agatha Austin, Wanda Loftis, Shelia Gray Knighton, Virginia Austin, and Frankie Cotten.

A memorial service for Mrs. McDonald will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Winfield Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

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