UPDATE FUNERAL SERVICE

Mr. Larry Charles Fowler, age 73 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield. Larry was born in Winfield, Alabama on December 10, 1950 to Curt and Mattie Smith Fowler. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church and a 1969 graduate of Winfield City High School. Larry was employed with the Fruit of the Loom Company at Winfield Cotton Mill until his retirement. After his retirement Larry began his own building contracting business. He enjoyed coon hunting, and he loved his coon dogs. Larry always liked going to the Smokey Mountains with his family and spending time with them.

His is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia “Pat” McConnell Fowler, brothers, Donald Joe Fowler (Indy), Richard Fowler (Betty), sister, Jan Vickery (Randell) a sister-in-law, Nell Fowler and a host of nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Shane Fowler, parents and a brother, Doug Fowler.

Funeral services for Larry will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the McConell Family Cemetery in Fayette,

 

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

Mrs. Brenda Faye Townley Rawls, age 77, of Winfield passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Northwest Regional Health Center. Brenda was born in Winfield, Alabama on January 3, 1947 to the late Lelon and Alma Faye Whitehead Townley where she was oldest of four children. Brenda attended Concord Elementary School for her early education. Upon transfer to Winfield her aptitude for learning was demonstrated when she was quickly presented with the privilege of being promoted a grade. As a result, she was a 1964 graduate of Winfield High School at the age of 17. Her diligence and perseverance were also on display as she completed her entire school years with perfect attendance. Brenda was retired but her working life included jobs with Health Tex, State Bank & Trust, her brother Rick’s convenience stores, and Dale Hubbert Accounting. She managed those different careers all while maintaining a household and being actively involved in the lives of her family. She was tireless in that pursuit and her life was a true testament to the wife and mother of Proverbs 31.As a Christian who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Brenda served actively in several churches throughout her life including Rock City Church of God, Winfield Church of God, New Life Fellowship, Shepherd’s Field Church and finally in Faith Church until her health deteriorated and she was no longer able to attend. Brenda’s life passion was serving The Lord through service to others. Whether it was through Ladies’ Ministries, Prayer Teams, her directorship of the Ladies’ Life House of New Life Fellowship or the everyday one-on-one relationships she built throughout her life, Brenda continually gave through her time, talents, treasures, and tears.

Brenda is survived by her son - Wade (Denise) Rawls; two brothers - Rick Townley and Hubert (Deborah) Townley; three Granddaughters - Tia (Jeff) Bearden, Brittany (Justin) Lockridge and Taren Holt; Grandson – Dylan Holt; Great Granddaughter – Alison Bearden; seven Nephews – Jeremy (Chrissy) Townley, Adam Townley, Lee Townley, Michael Shane Townley, Christopher Townley, Nicholas Townley and Tommy (Angie) Meharg; one Niece – Amanda (Ricky) Tidwell; Great Nephew - Lahndon Townley and Great Niece - Olivia Townley.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Rawls; her son, Todd Rawls; her sister, Lenda Townley; and her sister-in-law Dulene Townley.

Funeral services for Brenda will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Rawls family.

Mr. Timothy O’Brien Roberts, better known as Tim, age 61 of Winfield passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his residence. Tim was born in Tampa, Florida on June 25, 1963 to Henry and Annie Mae Driggers Roberts. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Tim spent much of his life as a truck driver for Trull Building Supply, McCluskey Lumber and most recently L&S Building Supply of Winfield. In his spare time Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Tim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kimm Bly Roberts, sons, Ross Roberts and Daniel Roberts (Andrea), granddaughter on the way, Hadleigh Reese Roberts, brother, Wesley Roberts (Joni) of Florida, sister, Marilyn O’Bright (Bill) of Georgia, mother-in-law, Wanda Bly, fur baby, Ruby, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dexter Roberts and wife, Sheree, and his father-in-law, Clarence Bly.

Funeral services for Tim will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00 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 Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

Mr. Larry Warren Saylor, age 69, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his residence. Larry was born in Pineville, Kentucky on April 12, 1955 to Warren Gilbert and Mary Stewart Saylor. He was a graduate of Pekin Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana. After graduation he attended IU Southeast University where he earned his degree in Biblical Studies and Seminary. Larry spent 45 years pastoring area churches, evangelizing and teaching the gospel. When he wasn’t pastoring Larry worked as a sales manager in the auto sales industry. He was known for having three loves in his life; the Lord, family and friends, and cars. In his spare time Larry enjoyed riding Harleys and was an avid golfer.

Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Crystal Saylor, 2 sons, David Saylor and wife Ashley and their children, Avary, Addison, and Hudson, and Christopher Saylor and wife Hannah and their sons, Troy, Brantley, and Maverick, his brothers, Pastor Harry Saylor and his wife Sandra, and Ray Saylor and his wife Theresa, his aunt, Shirley Stewart Cargile, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Mary Saylor, and grandparents, Levi and Rosie Saylor, and Harry and Ida Stewart.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday evening December 10, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel in Winfield, Alabama. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. from the St. Johns Pentecostal Church in Georgetown, Indiana with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to an afterlife fund for Crystal Saylor. Donations can be mailed to 1105 Flatts Trace SW Cullman, Al 35055 or Venmo: @saylorfund.

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