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Martha Sue Marbutt Norris, age 84, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Norris was born on July 1, 1941, in Vina, Alabama, to the late Otho and Ninon Smith Marbutt. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and a graduate of Phillips High School. Martha was employed at Walmart of Winfield in the fabric department for 19 years before her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her flower beds, doing yard work, and especially spending time with her family.

Mrs. Norris is survived by her daughters, Debby Loftis and Melissa Ennis (Tony); her grandchildren, Justin Parr, Jessica Ennis Parker, Amber Ennis Hayes, and Jacob Ennis; her great-grandchildren, Ansley, Allie, Maddie, Gavin, Isla, and Jensen; her brothers, Hoyt Marbutt (Joyce) and Kenneth Marbutt (June); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Norris; her parents; and her brother, Trumer Marbutt.

Funeral services for Mrs. Norris will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., service time, at the funeral home.

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Willette Hardin, age 73 of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center–Hamilton. She was born on May 14, 1952, in Winfield, Alabama, to Floyd Easby Dillard and Mildred Blankenship Dillard. She was a member of Philadelphia Methodist Church and, in more recent years, attended New Hope Independent Baptist Church whenever her health allowed. Willette devoted her life to caring for her family as a homemaker, a role she filled with love, dedication, and quiet strength. Willette found joy in the simple blessings of life. She loved cooking meals for those she cared about, shopping, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Mrs. Hardin is survived by her siblings, Floyd Dillard, Jr.(Angie), Lavonne Glover, Elaine Price, Dianne Franks (Steve), and Shelia Nix; special nephew and caregiver, Steven Hardin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hardin; her son, Clint Hardin; and her parents.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hardin will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery near Guin. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., service time, at the funeral home.

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Rebecca Sue Benton, age 75, of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. Rebecca was born on January 23, 1951, in Fayette County, Alabama, to the late Elzi “Bo” Garrard and Lillie Burleson Garrard. She was a faithful member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and lived her life guided by her strong Christian faith. After high school, Rebecca began her working life by babysitting children from her home. She later worked in several area garment plants, including Oneida, where she worked as an inspector, and at Reltoc and Tullahoma, where she worked as a seamstress until her retirement. Through the years, her greatest and most treasured role was that of wife, mother, and grandmother. To her children, Rebecca was the perfect Christian mother. She loved her family fiercely and gave of herself in a quiet, selfless way that touched everyone who knew her. She enjoyed living a simple life, spending time with the people she loved most. Rebecca especially loved cooking and was well known for the meals she prepared for her family. She often made favorite dishes just for her children, even when they were foods she didn’t particularly enjoy herself. Her love showed through the many small things she did for those around her. She was also a devoted Auburn fan and rarely missed the opportunity to watch a game and cheer on the Tigers.

Rebecca is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charlie Ray Benton; her children, Tony Ray Benton (Patsy), Tammie Banks (Fred), Christopher Lee Benton, and Julie Amanda Benton; her grandchildren, Skyler Benton (Sarah), Adam Benton, Tori Smith, Cecily Benton, and Katlyn Harvey (Josh); her great-grandchildren, Sophia Benton, Lula Belle Harvey, and Mallie Grace Harvey, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Heathcock; her brother, Roy Gene Garrard; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Benton.

Funeral services for Rebecca will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Harmony Grove Cemetery Fund, 15380 County Road 21 North, Winfield, Alabama 35594, or to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.

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Mrs. Zokie M. Norris, age 89, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at North Mississippi Health Services–South Marion. Zokie was born November 23, 1936, in Winfield to William O. McConnell and Marie Perry McConnell. She was a 1955 graduate of Winfield High School and attended Montevallo College for a short time. After college she worked with the Winfield Public Library and helped part-time in her mother’s flower shop, assisting with wedding decorations, before becoming a homemaker and caring for her husband and children. An artist at heart, Zokie created many beautiful paintings and was often recognized with awards. She enjoyed decorating and redecorating her home, tending her yard, and growing flowers.

Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ronald Norris; her children Cindy Reed and Ron Norris (Michelle); her grandchildren Chip Aldridge (Ashley), Brett Aldridge, Vanna Brooke Reed Hyde (Matt), and Hilarie Norris Weeks (Kolby), step grandchildren, Megan and Neal; great-grandchildren Kaelyn, Stetson, and Annie Weeks, Harper and Tenley Aldridge, Ashlyn Aldridge, and Brooks, Madison, and Kinsley Hyde; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Pat Fowler and Barbara Spann.

Funeral services for Mrs. Norris will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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