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On December 2, 2023 Dimple Aldridge, age 87, passed away at the Northwest Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Dimple dedicated many years of her life employed with Walmart before retiring. Following her retirement, she found joy in serving as a recreation supervisor for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and creating countless wonderful memories with her family and friends.

She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Aldridge and Janet Weeks (Steve), as well as her grandchildren, David Rhudy (Chandra), Danny Rhudy, Lee Donaldson (Melissa), Amy Weeks, and Jamie Odell (Jason). Dimple was blessed with many great-grandchildren which she adored: Madeline Rhudy, Taylor Downum (D. B.) and their two children Dusty and Dyxon; Noah, Karmah, and Sophie Rhudy, Braxton Donaldson, Victoria Parrish, and Alexandria Driver (Tyler). Her brother Joe Isbell also survives her.

Dimple was preceded in death by her lifelong love, Leon Aldridge, her parents, Fannie Isbell and James Isbell, her brother, Tommy Isbell, and her great-grandson Austyn Weeks.

Funeral services for Mrs. Aldridge will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Webb Cemetery Near Guin. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2:00p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Barbara Jean Wilkinson, age 83, of Brilliant passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Wilkinson was born in the Sunny Home area on August 31, 1940 to Orbie Dell and Velma Barton Burleson. She was a member of the Brilliant Church of Christ and a 1957 graduate of Brilliant High School. Barbara spent much of her life as a seamstress for Bama Textile of Haleyville and A-1 Textile of Brilliant before her retirement after more than 30 years of service. In her spare time Barbara enjoyed reading her Bible, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Wilkinson is survived by her sons, Dewayne Wilkinson, Shane Wilkinson, and Zack Clark (Billie), grandchildren, Haley and Aly Wilkinson, Santana, Maci, and Hunter Clark, and Mariah Madison (Jon), great-great grandchildren, Logan, and Sadie Dennis, sister, Betty Sartin and Bonnie Colburn (James), brother, Dell Burleson (Beverly), special daughter-in-law, Rhonda Wilkinson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Wilkinson was preceded in death by sons, Ricky and Chucky Wilkinson, grandson, CJ Wilkinson, great grandson, Brantlee and Nolan Dennis, sister, Brenda Townsend, and brothers, Bobby and Billy Burleson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilkinson will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Brock Church of Christ with burial following in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Wilkinson family.

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Ota Vee Loden, age 94, formerly of Marion County, AL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, at the Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center in Opelika, AL. Mrs. Loden was born in Hackleburg, AL on October 6, 1929 to Burle and Martha Burleson Mann.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Loden, and her son Don Loden. 

She is survived by a daughter Karen (Bob Roper) of Springville, AL; a son Kevin (Jo Ann) of Opelika, AL; a daughter-in-law, Martha Loden of Durham, NC; three grandchildren, Julie Loden of Weedowee, AL; Donnie Loden (Lauren) and their two children — Parks and Gray — all of Atlanta, GA; and Cathy (Preston) and their son, Henry, of Durham, NC.

A graveside service for Mrs. Loden will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Mt. Home Church of Christ Cemetery near Bear Creek.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Loden family.

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Mr. Roy Lee Mayfield, age 85 of the Hubbertville community, passed away at his residence. Mr. Mayfield was born in Fayette County Alabama on October 7, 1938 to Leslie and Hassie Tidwell Mayfield. He was a produce farmer for most of his life and ran the local curb market in Winfield for many years. Roy Lee enjoyed his tractors and watching westerns.

Mr. Mayfield is survived by his children, Brenda Corkren (David), Roger Mayfield (Lane), Glen Mayfield (Theresa), Ken Box (Tommie) and Randy Box (Wanda), 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Belle Mayfield, his parents, grandparents, Ed and Martha Mayfield and Rass and Edna Tidwell, and a sister, May Doris McDonald.

A graveside service for Mr. Mayfield will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Whites Springs Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Fayette County Animal Shelter 635 McConnell Loop, Fayette, Alabama 35555 or contact them at 205-932-7387.

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