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Mr. Walter “Elzo” Whitehead, age 83, of Glen Allen, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 19,1942, in Winfield, Alabama to Sanford and Willie Harbin Whitehead. Elzo was a devoted member of Berea Church of Christ and was well known throughout Winfield, Fayette, and surrounding areas for his many years of skilled carpentry work. Elzo was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved sharing his knowledge and talents. Whether teaching his family the tricks of the trade in carpentry, showing them how to plant a garden, or spending a day fishing, he always led by example.

Mr. Whitehead is survived by his sons, Gary Whitehead (Vickie) and Tim Whitehead (Paige), grandchildren, Chad Whitehead (Jessie), Brad Whitehead (Chesley), and Kayla Smith (Sammy), great grandchildren, Connor, Peyton, Chloe, Caylee, Aubree, Brooke, Luke, and Kyson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitehead was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Whitehead, grandson, Justin Whitehead, and his brothers, Roland, Arlon, and James Ralph Whitehead.

Funeral services for Elzo will be held on Friday, October 24th at 2:00 p.m. from the Berea Church of Christ with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.

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

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Susan Rene Studdard, age 62 of Fayette passed away on Maonday, October 20, 2025 in the DCH Region Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Susan was born in Winfield, AL on October 25, 1962 to Donald T. Studdard and Faye Ivey Studdard. She was a member of Zion Missionary Church of Winfield and a 1981 graduate of Winfield City High School. Susan enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, working in her flowers and gardening, decorating for the holidays, spending time with her “Gal Pals” from Winfield and Fayette, and being with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Katy Dunaway, grandchildren, Alidia Splain and her husband Jordan, Gracie Dunaway and Alex Jones, great grandson, Carter Splain, brother, Mark Studdard and his wife Janet, brother-in-law, Stewart White, fiancé, Danny Jones, her fur baby, Zoie and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and close friends.

Susan was preceded in death by her son, Adam Peiffer, father, Don Studdard, mother, Norma Studdard, stepmother, Diane Studdard, and her sister, Yodonna White.

A memorial service for Susan will be held at a later time.

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

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Mr. Timothy Lee Norris, age 70, of the Twin Community, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 20, 2025. Tim was born on June 28, 1955, in Moline, Illinois, to James and Betty Heatherly Norris. He was a graduate of Marion County High School and a faithful member of Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. Tim dedicated over 30 years of service to the Fayette Water Authority before retiring. Following retirement, he worked as manager of Twin Water Authority, where he continued to serve until his passing. He loved the outdoors, farming, and antique cars. Tim especially loved spending time with his family and friends, hosting gatherings, and lending a helping hand whenever someone was in need.

Tim is survived by his wife, Alicia Norris, his sister, Vicky Kimbrell, niece, Angie Kimbrell, nephew, Eric Norris (Tasha), and a host of cousins, extended family members, and many dear friends.

Tim was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Norris, his parents, James and Betty Norris, his brother, Jimmy Norris, and his grandparents, Emerson and Annie Norris and Jeff and Marie Heatherly.

Funeral services for Tim will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. from the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be held in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the church.

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

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Mrs. Mary Evelyn Harrod Bryant, age 87, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her residence. Mary was born in Guin, Alabama on January 31, 1938, to Rufus and Dorlis Henson Harrod. Mary was a member of the Eldridge Baptist Church and was a talented seamstress. She worked in the textile industry for many years with Munsingwear in Guin, AL from 1975 until it closed in 1989 and Oneida Industry in Fayette, AL until her retirement. After her retirement she worked part time at Ivies Supermarket and later in the cafeterias at Winfield City School. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great- great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed being with her family and having family gatherings. Mary loved going to church at Eldridge Baptist church where she was baptized and being with her church family. She enjoyed working in her flowers, going on her annual beach trip with her three daughters and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Mary is survived by her children, four sons, Dennis Bryant of Brilliant, Joey Bryant of Winfield, Matthew Bryant (Vickie) of Vance and Eddie Bryant (Laura) of Greenwell Springs, LA, three daughters, Bonita Eads (Barry) of Fort Morgan, AL, Teresa Eads of Kansas, AL and Michelle Anderson of Jasper, 18 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild on the way, a brother, Tom Harrod (Patricia) of Calvert City, KY, sisters, Margene Martin of Fayette, Hildred Ellis of Okolona, MS and Frances Johnson of Winfield and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and other family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bryant, brothers, Johnny Harrod, Clarence Harrod and Bobby Harrod, sisters, Louise McCamey, Lola Gann and Clarice Smith, sons-in-law, Stanley Panter, Larry Eads, and a daughter-in-law, Janice Bryant.

Funeral services for Mary will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. from the Eldridge Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the church.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Fayette Medical Center, FMC Home Health Agency, Hospice of Northwest Alabama and Dr. Martha Jo Christian and her amazing staff for the love, care and support shown during this difficult time.

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