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Mrs. Constance Genene Farley, age 77, of Brilliant passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Gordo, Alabama on July 20, 1947, she was the daughter of Richard Bruce and Edna Earl Connell Lowe. She attended Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church. Genene was a graduate of Central High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in special education from the University of North Alabama. Genene devoted 15 years as a teacher at Phillips and Brilliant schools before her retirement, she also served her community as a trusted tax preparer, a role she fulfilled since the 1970’s. In her free time Genene enjoyed socializing with friends and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Farley is survived by her sons, Kevin Farley (Stormie), and Dexter Barnett (Judy), grandchildren, Kevin Blake Farley (Lindsey) and Brittany Hyde (Kevin), great grandchildren, Kellan Dean Farley, Mason Adkins, Preston Blake Farley, Rylee Khol Peoples, and baby Hyde that’s on the way, brother, Robert Lowe, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Amos” Farley, son, Dewayne “Opie” Farley, and a brother, Benny Lowe.

Funeral services for Genene will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mr. Donald Ralph Overton Sr., better known as “Buddy,” age 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday April 20, 2025, his 87th birthday. Buddy was born on April 20, 1938, in Brilliant, Alabama to Ralph and Sally Flippo Overton. A graduate of Brilliant High School in 1957, Buddy went on to serve his country for 4 years in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. It was there that he met the love of his life, Charlotte, and their connection resulted in a 62-year marriage filled with love. After his military service, Buddy worked as a butcher for Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville until his retirement. Outside of work, Buddy loved being outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and searching for arrowheads.

Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Overton, his 3 children, Don Overton (Janet), Sharon Evers (John), and Keith Overton, his grandchildren, Shelby Rhudy (Josh), Morgan Evers, Kerington Overton, Elliott Overton, and Claire Overton, Will Nelson, great granddaughter, Adaline Rhudy, brother, Bill Overton (Leatrice), and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Roland Overton.

Funeral services for Mr. Overton will be held on Wednesday, Aprill 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

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Mrs. Mary Yvonne Shirey, age 70, of Guin passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025 at her residence. Born on June 6, 1954, she was the daughter of Roy and Willie Mae Barnes O’Mary. Mary was born and raised in Sulligent, Alabama and a graduate of Sulligent High School. In 1975 she married her husband, Keith, and together they moved to Guin where they began and raised their family. Mary was employed for more than 30 years with McCoy Manufacturing before her illness. A faithful member of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, Mary was deeply rooted in her love for God. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, shopping, attending church services, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Shirey is survived by her husband, Raymond Keith Shirey, daughter, Jennifer Yvonne Duckworth (Danny), grandsons, Ryan Shirey (Katlyn), Cody Duckworth (Kailee Johnson), step granddaughters, Tiffany Thompson (Gage), Kristyn Duckworth Murphy (Logan), great grandson, Raiden Keith Shirey, brother, Kenneth O’Mary (Pam), sisters, Wanda Allen (Joe), Barbara Goode (Danny), sister-in-law, Yvonne Whittle (Eugene), and Mariam Boyett O’Mary, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shirey was preceded in death by infant son, Bryan Shirey, infant daughter, Mary Shirey, brothers, Roger O’Mary, Michael O’Mary, Charles O’Mary and Gary O’Mary, and brother-in-law, Eugene Whittle.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirey will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

The family of Mrs. Shirey would like to express their heart-felt gratitude to Cassidy Norton and Jessica Hammock of Hospice of Northwest Alabama.

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

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Mrs. Fifi Jo Farris, age 92, of Brilliant passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born on March 22, 1933 in Missouri to Charles William and Della Clo George Gilbert, Fifi grew up in Sunny Home before making Brilliant her lifelong home. A graduate of Brilliant High School, Fifi carried the values of hard work and kindness throughout her life. She was a devoted member of White House Church of Christ, where her faith shone brightly. Fifi spent 28 years employed with Walmart, retiring at the remarkable age of 85. In her free time, Fifi loved to travel, flower gardening, and most of all spending time with her family. Her greatest joy came from being present at her grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering them on with love.

Mrs. Farris is survived by her children, Londa Farris Webster (Mike), Jan Farris Cummings (Tony), Barry Farris, and Gerald Farris, grandchildren, Shannon Cummings, Stacy Webster Norris (Dewayne), Wesley Webster (Coty), Grant Cummings, Chris Farris, Cody Farris, Casey Farris, and Corey Farris, great grandchildren, Blake Young, Jacie Cummings, Peyton Norris, Gavin Cummings, Macy Cummings, Luke Norris, Levi Norris, and Aurora Farris, sisters, Rae Rogers, Carole Kelly, and Sharon McKinney, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farris was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lewis Farris, brothers, Dwight Gilbert, Randal Gilbert, and Dawes Gilbert, and sisters, Juanita Gilbert Johnson, Hildred Gilbert Green, and Virginia Gilbert Kelly.

Funeral services for Mrs. Farris will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the White House Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.