Mr. James Samuel “Sammy” Lynn, age 66, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mr. Lynn was born in Fayette, Alabama on July 13, 1957 to Hobert and Lois Lann Lynn. Sammy attended Harmony Grove Baptist Church and was a 1975 graduate of Winfield City High School. He later attended Northwest Community College in Hamilton where he earned a degree in drafting. Sammy began his career in 1979 with Continental Conveyor & Equipment Company and spent 37 years there before his retirement in 2016. In his spare time Sammy enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Lynn is survived by his wife Cheryl Tucker Lynn, children, Katie Patterson (Paul) of Tuscaloosa, Emily Rea (Deric) of Winfield, and Zane Lynn (Carmen) of Diamondhead, MS, grandchildren, Pierce and Mattie Patterson, Ava and Ella Rea, and Ellis and Bennett Lynn, sister, Nelda Walker (Will) of Haleyville, niece, Caroline Gilmer (Will) of Hoover, brothers-in-law, Benjy and Eddie Tucker, sisters-in-law, Joan Tucker and Ann Barnes (Doug), niece and nephew, Courtney and Hunter Barnes, and a host of other family members and friends.
Mr. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Nancy Lois Lynn.
Funeral services for Mr. Lynn will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Lynn family.
Mrs. Margaret Clark Farrar, age 68, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her residence. Margaret was born on March 12, 1955 in Fayette, Alabama to Thomas and Ila Mae Whitehead Marcum Tucker. She attended Winfield City High School and was a faithful member of the Church of God. In earlier years Margaret enjoyed playing softball, she was also a talented seamstress and quilter. She loved going to the beach and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Cassie Clark (Allison Hinshaw), son, Stephen Clark, grandchildren, Memory Clark, Landon Hinshaw, Nevaeh Hawkins, and Briggs Hinshaw, siblings, Carolyn Harrison, Sarah Henderson, Martha Haney, Rebecca Dodd, half siblings, Lucy Ulibarri, William B. Marcum, and Raymond Marcum, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by sisters, Diane Davis, Pauline Grammer, Charlotte Allen, Frances Snellgrove, and Geraldine Boggs, brothers, T.J. Marcum, and Joseph Marcum and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Margaret were held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation was held on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Margaret Clark Farrar family.
Mrs. Faylene Aldridge Plunkett, age 94, of Winfield passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 in the Diversicare Health Care Facility. Mrs. Plunkett was born on November 4, 1928 in Glen Allen, Alabama. She was one of 10 children born to Bill and Ella Mills Aldridge.
Mrs. Plunkett is survived by her son Drew Plunkett (Kathy), grandchildren, Jeff Plunkett (Jody), Lisa Plunkett, Terrance Plunkett (April), and Noelle Plunkett, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Plunkett was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Plunkett, son, Hillon Plunkett, and 9 siblings.
A private family graveside service was held for Mrs. Plunkett.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Plunkett family.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron Tyler McCaleb on August 1, 2023. He was 37 years old at the time of his departure from this world. Aaron was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 15, 1985 to Scott McCaleb and Sandy Wilson McCaleb. He was a 2004 graduate of Winfield City High School and joined the United States Marine Corp right out of high school. Aaron was a devoted son, cherished brother, and a loving father to his daughter, Rowan.
Aaron is survived by a loving family who will carry his memory in their hearts forever. He is survived by his daughter, Rowan Elizabeth Smiley, parents, Sandy McCaleb and Scott McCaleb (Kim), siblings, Seth McCaleb (Natasha), and Paislee McCaleb. He is also survived by his extended family and a wide circle of friends, all of whom were touched by his life.
Aaron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Virginia McCaleb and Grover and N. Louise Wilson.
In the midst of sorrow, we find hope and solace in the promise of Christ’s resurrection and eternal life. Let us remember Aaron with love and gratitude for the blessings he brought into our lives.
Funeral services for Aaron will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. At this time family and friends will come together to celebrate Aaron’s life. The burial will be immediately following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and family from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks donations to be made to establish a college fund for Aaron’s beloved daughter, Rowan, at The State Bank and Trust of Winfield. This will ensure her education is rich with opportunities, just as Aaron would have wished.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the McCaleb family.
