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Ms. Norma Jo Haney Smith, age 89, of Hoover formerly of Guin passed away on January 10, 2024 at her residence. Ms. Smith was born in Winfield, Alabama on June 18, 1934 to Obie and Pauline Reese Haney. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Guin. She attended Kirklin Elementary School and Winfield High School where she graduated in 1953.Soon after taking her first job in Tuscaloosa, she met her husband James Smith, to whom she was married 59 years. Being the wife of an enlisted U.S. Air Force Sargeant, her travels took her from the rolling hills of Alabama to living all over the southeast and ultimately to the sands of the Arabian deserts in Saudi Arabia. Norma exemplified strength and unwavering dedication to her family and country. She raised 4 children through numerous deployments, having to move as often as the government required. She lived a life committed to duty. Norma always loved to travel with her family and made many memories that will last a lifetime for those who she leaves behind. Norma can be described as one who lived her life exemplifying the fruits of the spirit. She will be greatly missed by her family but as believers we do not mourn as those who don’t know Jesus. We Look forward to seeing her again, healed and in the arms of Jesus.

Ms. Smith is survived by her children, Ron Smith (Mary), Gail Shockley (Andy), Cyndy Mabry (James), and Nancy Weart (Honey and Emma), grandchildren, Erin Flurry (Jason), Keith Shockley, Patrick Mabry (Lisa), Quinton Shockley (Marilyn), Leigh Ann Flynn (Alex), Sarah Davis (Artis Lee), Ethan Weart (Felice Minor), great grandchildren, Jaxon Flurry, Hannah Flurry, Eleanor Flynn, and Jemma Mabry, sister, Kathern Mayo (Mickey), sister-in-law, Rita Haney, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Smith, and her brother, Daniel Rex Haney.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to special caregivers Winnie and Lillian for all the wonderful care that was given to their mother.

Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 2 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Colleen Bowen Everette Bunn, age 95, of Fayette passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the Fayette Long Term Care Facility. Colleen was born January 5, 1929 to Odie and Ada Belle Head Bowen. She was a member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church. Colleen attended Winfield City High School and later Hubbertville High School where she graduated in 1947. She spent much of her life employed with area sewing plants in Fayette and Berry before moving to Walmart where she worked for more than 15 years before her retirement.

Mrs. Bunn is survived by her son, Benny T. Everette (Lillie) of Fayette, daughter, Nonna Wright (Jessie) of Fayette, grandchildren, Bryan Everette (Shari), Angela Cribb (Scott), Marsha Porter, and Melanie Mabrey, great-grandchildren, Allyson Afshar (Bryan), Brooke Hynds (Caleb), Everette Cribb (Courtney), Morgan Cribb, Aaron Cribb (Tia), Madison Cribb, and Lauren Cribb, great-great grandchildren, Ben Afshar, Bryce Afshar, Barrett Afshar, Harper Hynds, Callie Hynds, Harrison Hynds, Karington Cribb, and Liam Sanderson, brothers, Ed Bowen and Marion Corbett (Edwina), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bunn was preceded in death by husbands, Ben Everette and Thurman Bunn, brothers, Johnny E., James Allen, and George T. Bowen, and Robert Corbett, and sisters, Bettye Green and Martha Silas.

Funeral services for Colleen will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sand Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Martha June Gosa Birmingham, age 78, of Guin passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Birmingham was born in Winfield, Alabama on May 28, 1945 to Veltha and Eunice Abbott Gosa. Martha was a member of the Love Joy Freewill Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Hubbertville High School and a member of the Lamar County Genealogical Society. After High school Martha married the love of her life John Birmingham, together they had 4 children and were married 61 years at the time of his death. She spent much of her life employed as an inspector with Emerson Elect until her retirement after more than 20 years of service. In her spare time Martha enjoyed reading, listening to southern gospel music, attending all day singings at church, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Birmingham is survived by her children, John Dale Birmingham, Jaime Birmingham (Jennifer) and Jennifer A. Birmingham, grandchildren, Jonathon Birmingham, Jared Moore, Jordan Moore, Major Birmingham, Addie Birmingham, Joshua Nash, and Jacob Nash (Kaylynn), special friend and sister-in-law, Linda Birmingham, special daughter, Betty Faye Gann, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Birmingham was preceded in death by her husband, John Cantrell Birmingham, daughter, Joy Ann Moore, great-grandchild, Myles Lane Nash, sisters, Jessie Lee Gosa Bly, and Robbie Gray Gosa McDonald, and brothers, R.V and Billy Gosa.

Funeral services for Mrs. Birmingham will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Stephen Wayne Pridmore, better known as Steve, age 70, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Pridmore was born in Winfield, Alabama on February 21, 1953 to LJ Pridmore and Jo Ann Miller Box. He was a 1970 graduate of Winfield City High School. Steve spent much of his life employed with the United States Postal Service as a mail contractor before his retirement after 30 years of service. In his spare time Steve enjoyed watching Alabama Football, farming, fishing, going to the beach and spending time with his family.

Mr. Pridmore is survived by his children, Stacie Posey (Nick), Bryan Colburn, and Stephanie Chandler (Matthew), grandchildren, Asher Posey, Blane Colburn, Scarlett Colburn, and Taylor, Dalton, and Matt Chandler, great-granddaughter, Remi-Kate Colburn, mother, Jo Ann Miller Box, sister, Stephanie Box, nephew, Justin Lenahan (Susie), nieces, Ashley Seals (Ty), and Karrah Harrison (Will), and a host of other family members and friends.

Mr. Pridmore was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Pridmore, and his fathers, LJ Pridmore and Robert Box.

Funeral services for Mr. Pridmore will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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