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Mrs. Linda Sue McDonald, age 82, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Winfield, Alabama, to Cornelius Fred Mills and Willie Rose Strickland Mills. Mrs. McDonald was a faithful member of Winfield Methodist Church and a graduate of Winfield City High School. She spent much of her life as a devoted homemaker and loving mother. In her spare time, she enjoyed being active in her church and had a caring heart for others, often visiting the sick and shut-in.

Mrs. McDonald is survived by her daughter, Paige Elliott; her grandchildren, Logan Elliott (Katy) and Avery Elliott; her great-grandchildren, Lainey Elliott and Leighton Elliott; her siblings, Joan Loden and Martha McDonald; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Cornelius Fred Mills Jr., Agatha Austin, Wanda Loftis, Shelia Gray Knighton, Virginia Austin, and Frankie Cotten.

A memorial service for Mrs. McDonald will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Winfield Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

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Mrs. Marcia Ann Franks, age 69, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UAB Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1956, in Guin, Alabama, to Robert and Mildred Davis McGuire. Marcia was a faithful member of the Winfield Church of Christ and a 1974 graduate of Marion County High School. Following high school, she pursued a degree in education at the University of North Alabama in Florence, where she earned her master’s degree. Marcia devoted 30 years of her life to teaching, spending the majority of her career at Guin Elementary School, where she touched countless lives and was loved by students and colleagues alike. Above all else, Marcia cherished her family. She loved spending her spare time caring for her children and being “ShaSha” to her beloved grandchildren. She rarely missed a sporting event or school activity and was always their biggest supporter. In her downtime, Marcia enjoyed shopping and was well known for her love of doing laundry.

Mrs. Franks is survived by her children, Blake Franks (Payten) and Lisa Ann Mullins (Drew); grandchildren, Dani Kate Franks, Eliza Jane Lovett, Charlotte Ray Mullins, Lydia Scott Franks, Addy Lowe Mullins, and Ja’Borri McGhee; her brother, Bob McGuire (Mary Louise); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Franks was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Franks; her parents-in-law, Lowell and Faye Franks; and her sister-in-law, Nancy McGuire.

Funeral services for Marcia will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield Church of Christ, with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Children’s Hospital of Alabama at ChildrensAL.org/Donate.

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

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Mr. Woodard Todd Sanderson, age 57, of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence. Todd was born on October 15, 1968, in Winfield, Alabama, to Alvin and Agnes Bates Sanderson. He was a 1987 graduate of Brilliant High School and later attended the American College of Applied Arts in Atlanta. Following high school, Todd was employed with Gateway Grocery in Brilliant. He later began a career with National Electronics Warranty in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he worked for many years as a CCR Supervisor until his health no longer permitted him to continue. In his spare time, Todd enjoyed cooking, traveling with his sister, doing crafts, and spending time with his family.

Todd is survived by his sister, Deborah Stinnett (Jay); nieces and nephews, Christie Cloud, Nick Sanderson (Jody), Kayla Sanderson (Jeremy), Justin Sanderson (Autumn), Cecely Sanderson (Rudy), Jayda Stinnett, and Andrew Wallace.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Agnes Sanderson; his brother, Delarn Sanderson; and his sister, Kimberly Pruitt.

Funeral services for Todd will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Mr. Rodney Lee Wells, age 53, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday January 1st. Memorial service details for Mr. Wells will be announced at a later date.

Bowen Funeral HOme of Winfield, AL serving the Wells family.