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Mr. Christopher Scott Randolph, 47, Winfield, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Scott was born in Amory, MS on August 18, 1978 to Amy Adkins Meherg and Jon Michael Randolph. He was a 1997 graduate of Winfield High School, where he was a standout football and baseball athlete. Growing up, Scott gained a love for the outdoors, mastering the arts of hunting and fishing, both hobbies he continued throughout his life. He was a skilled laborer by trade and able to do almost anything with his hands. He was also a talented artist, a passion that brought him much joy and peace. Scott will be remembered as a gifted storyteller whose tales could leave his listeners hanging on every word one moment, and double over with laughter the next. Scott loved his family and close friends with all his heart and was cherished just as deeply by those who knew him. Scott is survived by his Parents-Amy Adkins Meherg, Cullman, and Jon (Stephanie) Randolph, John’s Creek, GA; Beloved Dog-Charlee; Sisters-Paige Randolph, Homewood, and Taylor Randolph, Huntsville; Brothers-Blake (Bailey) Meherg, Cullman, Ben (Mikela) Meherg, Winfield, Ryan (Haley) Parish, Headland, and Eric (Dana) Parish, Birmingham; Grandparents Janice Randolph, Guin, and Roger Adkins, Winfield; Nieces-Bristol, Anderson, and Bentley Meherg; Nephew-Banks Meherg; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other close relatives and friends. Scott is preceded in death by his Grandmothers-Judith Thompson Randolph and Mary Ruth Adkins; Grandfather-Dr. Gary Dane Randolph; Uncle-Sam Richard Adkins. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kidz Outdoors in memory of Scott Randolph.

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

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Mrs. Mary Ann Farley, age 85, of Brilliant passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Sunset Manor Norsing Facility. Mrs. Farley was born on December 28, 1940, in Bragg City Missouri, to the late Lynn and Myrle Barnett Wilburn. She was a member of Brilliant Church of Christ, where she attended for many years, and more recently attended Gold Mine Church of Christ with her son. Mary dedicated many years of her life to hard work, first with Mack Industries and later with Winston Furniture, where she remained until her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading a good book, going out to eat with family and friends, and spending time with those she loved most.

Mrs. Farley is survived by her children, Terry Autrey, Tommy Autrey, and Tina Martin (Clint); her grandchildren, Tyler Autrey, Levi Autrey (Haley), and Jonathon Autrey; great granddaughter, Lyra Autrey; her daughter-in-law, Tracy Autrey; her sister-in-law, Mancy Wilburn; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Farley; her son, Tim Autrey; her daughter-in-law, Connie Autrey; her siblings, Bill Wilburn, Lott Wilburn, and Jim Wilburn; and her sister-in-law, Dee Wilburn.

Funeral services for Mrs. Farley will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 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 Wednesday from 11:30 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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Shirley Mae Guin ascended to heaven to be with Jesus Christ on April 25, 2026, at the youthful age of 90.

Shirley was born to Louis and Margaret Metzner on Christmas Day in 1935 in Bristol, Wisconsin. Shirley was the proud mother of a wonderful, blended family of ten children. Her immense capacity to love only multiplied with each generation.

She was given the heartfelt name “Grams” by her closest granddaughter, Natasha Linley Patterson, with whom she shared a uniquely close and deeply special relationship—a title she wore like a badge of honor as she became the beloved matriarch to a vast legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At the young age of 78, she proudly mastered Facebook, using technology to stay connected and marvel at pictures of all the kids growing up. Her unwavering faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life, and she passed that legacy of love and devotion down to her enormous family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, LeRoy Guin, who passed away in June 2014; her cherished son, Eddie LaFave; and her adored grandson, Jeff Bird. After being widowed, she deeply missed LeRoy every day, and her family finds great comfort in knowing they are all beautifully reunited in heaven.

She is survived by nine wonderfully blended surviving children, twenty-five grandchildren, fifty great grandbabies, and five great, great grandchildren.

A small memorial service will be held on September 25, 2026, at Bowen Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. in Winfield, Alabama. Immediately following the service, Shirley will be laid to rest next to her husband at White Springs United Methodist Church.

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Carolyn Sue Samuels, age 77, of Carbon Hill, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Carolyn was born on June 6, 1949, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, to the late Ralph Keene and Pauline Manasco Keene. She was a devoted member of Nauvoo Church of God. Carolyn was well known throughout her community for her hard work. She spent much of her life as a business owner, operating Carolyn’s Cut and Curl in Eldridge, and the Curb Market in Eldridge, where many fondly remember her for the delicious boiled peanuts she served. When she wasn’t working, Carolyn enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves, shopping, spending time outside, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Mrs. Samuels is survived by her husband, David Samuels; her sons, Terry Samuels (Andrea) and David Samuels Jr. (Vicki); her grandchildren, Lauren Lawrence (Jason), Brittney Tidwell (Heath), Logan Samuels (Laci), Jacob Samuels, Alexzandra Samuels, David Samuels III, Austin Shedd, and Felisha Prosser (Bill); her great grandchildren, Sam, Ellie, Maggie, and Mary Britton Tidwell, Laney, Lydia, and Jacey Lawrence, Riley and Charley Hood, and Cody Prosser; her siblings, Judy Tittle (Roger) and Frankie Keene (Brenda).

Mrs. Samuels was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Pauline Keene; her sisters, Barbara Estill, Faye Whitt, and Peggy Whitt; and her brother, Thomas Keene.

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuels will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Nauvoo Church of God with burial to follow in the Kelley Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the church.

Bowen funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Samuels family.