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Mr. Wade Hampton Harbin, age 94, of Winfield passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo. Mr. Harbin was born on October 2, 1930, in Rock City, Alabama to George and Theola Edwards Harbin. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Winfield and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was also a dedicated member of the Winfield Masonic Lodge #304, where he was inducted in 1963 and remained active until his passing. Mr. Harbin worked with the South Pacific Railroad for 36 years, serving as a brakeman, switchman, and later retiring as a conductor. In his younger years, he enjoyed bird hunting, and in retirement liked to fish, garden, and travel with his beloved wife, Norma Jean. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.

Mr. Harbin is survived by his children, Phyllis Holley and Mike Harbin (Sharla), his grandchildren, David Harbin (Amy) and Jason Harbin (Georgianna), great-grandchildren, John Grady and Ethan Michael Harbin, his special nephew, Ronald Miles, brother-in-law, Buddy Ashmore, caregiver, Alene Cagle, special friend, Judy Hubbert, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Harbin was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Ashmore Harbin, his parents, and his siblings, Alta V. Doss, Ruby Oliver, and Laura Miles.

Funeral services for Mr. Harbin will be held on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Linda Kay Norris, age 66, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in the DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Linda was born on December 16, 1958, to Thomas Jackson Harris and Maveleen Tidwell Harris Bly. Linda was a member of the White Springs Methodist Church and grew up in the Hubbertville community where she attended Hubbertville High School. She worked for many years as a cleaner for several area businesses and homes until her passing. Linda was a caregiver at heart. She loved taking care of her family, and she had a special gift for making everyone she met feel loved and spoiled. She was lovingly known to everyone as Grammy. Linda was happiest when surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren dance, and through the years, she extended her love to all the dancers who shared the stage with her children, treating them as family.

Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Eddie Don Norris, daughter, Shannon South (Jason), her son, Brandon Norris (Jarrod Winslett), her grandchildren, Emma Grace and Easton South, siblings, Brenda Reese (Jerry) and Jerry Harris, sisters-in-law, Jane Berryhill and Glenette Holmes (Larry), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Larry Harris.

Funeral services for Mrs. Norris will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the White Springs Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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John Paul Nolen, age 79, of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of music, faith, and quiet grace.

Paul was born an only son on February 7, 1946, in Fayette, Alabama, to the late Gertrude (Newman) Nolen and the late John Henry Nolen. He graduated salutatorian from Kennedy High School in 1964. He was married for 46 years to his love, Barbara, who lovingly and tenaciously took care of him until the very end.

Paul’s life was a gift of music to others. For over 50 years, as the owner of a piano studio, he provided for his family while teaching countless people how to play. He was immeasurably proud of his students, and many of them continue to pay that tribute forward today as teachers and musicians themselves. Paul also shared his talent as a pianist for churches, quartets, funerals, and weddings —his legacy of music was his greatest gift to his corner of the world.

He was a gentle, protective, and cherished husband, father, and friend. Simply put, he was the best. He lived his faith quietly and clearly for 73 years, ever since accepting Christ at the age of six. A selfless person and a genuine peacemaker, Paul always looked for the good in others and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. He was beloved by so many in his community, and his life was a true example of grace. He had a great sense of humor and was cracking jokes all the way to the end. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

He found the peace he longed for. May his memory always be a blessing.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nolen, and his only son, Carl Nolen and husband, Daniel Shapiro, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Funeral services for Paul will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. from the Winfield Church of God with burial to follow in the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the church.

Flowers are welcome. Also welcome are donations to Life Church at 11835 Highway 278 Beaverton, AL 35544.

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Brinley Hayes Burgess was born into the arms of Jesus on August 28, 2025. Brinley is the cherished daughter of Kyle and Brittany Burgess and the baby sister of Carson Bennett, Waylon Burgess, and Rivers Burgess.

A private family graveside service will be held at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

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