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Mr. Oliver “Preacher” Ayers, age 86 of Winfield passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in the North Mississippi Medical Center.  Mr. Ayers was a mechanic for International Harvester for many years. He had many other jobs and duties: truck driver, bentonite mining, husband, father & grandfather but one of the things he loved most was spreading the Gospel of Jesus.

Mr. Ayers is survived by his Children: Lola (Bob) Baird of Blountsville, Freda Hollis of Winfield, Edward (Martha) Ayers of Winfield, son-in-law Steve Sawyer of Greenwood Springs; Grandchildren: Bobby (Christina) Baird, Stephanie Sawyer, Anthony (Jessica) Hollis, Beverly (Matthew) Abbott, Marsha (Jamey) Reid, Brandy Baird, Benita Hollis, Eddie (Kristy) Ayers, Stephen (Daphne) Sawyer, Sammy (Kristina) Sawyer; Sister: Billy Faye Key; Brother: Bobby Ray Ayers and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Lola Bernice Southern Ayers and late wife Lillian Parr Ayers; Daughter: Carolyn Sawyer, Granddaughter: Angela Hollis; Son-in-law: Dennis Hollis; Sisters: Gladys Sprinkle, Dociefene Johnson and Myrtie Hawkins; Brothers: Alton, Junior and Lavaughn Ayers.

A celebration of life “going home” graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pine Torch Cemetery near Moulton in the Bankhead National Forest.  Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Ayers family.

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Mr. Leburn Don Stovall, age 77 of Winfield, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

Don was born on October 23, 1942 to Daniel Leburn Stovall and Mattie Ruth Pollard Stovall. Mr. Stovall was a member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church. Don was a 1961 graduate of Brilliant High School. Don worked several years in strip mining and Continental Conveyor Company. Mr. Stovall was also Marion County Commissioner for District 4 for many years.

Mr. Stovall is survived by his two sons, Donny Stovall (Angie) and Scott Stovall, three grandchildren, Hagen (Meg), Payton (fiancé, Megan James) and Kaylee Stovall, a brother, Roger Stovall (Gloria) and a brother in law, Larry Smith. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Ann Stovall, parents, Daniel and Mattie Stovall a sister, Diann Smith and brother Bobby Gene Stovall.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the funeral services for Mr. Stovall has been postponed until a later date.  Bowen Funeral Home will update information as it becomes available.  Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Stovall family.  Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Stovall family.

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Mrs. Alice Faye Archie Lacey, age 62 of Winfield, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Alice was born in Carbon Hill, AL on May 15, 1958 to Jimmy Archie Sr. and Lillie Pearl Archie. Mrs. Lacey was a member of the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church in Fayette. Alice was a 1976 graduate of Carbon Hill High School and attended Walker State Technical College in Sumiton and Bevill State Community College and graduated with a CDA certificate in Child Development. Upon completion of her college studies, Alice was employed with the Birmingham News until her retirement. Mrs. Lacey is survived by her children, Sedrick Stewart (Keeyontaye) of Birmingham, Tamera Nazareth (Michael) of Charlotte, NC, Jermaine Stewart (Deanna) of Omaha, NE, Roberta Vickerstaff (Brian) of Orlando, FL, grandchildren, Sidney and Julia Stewart, Jason and Kynedy Thompson, Brian Vickerstaff, II., Elora and Jude Nazareth, Alanah, Asher, Alyssa and Aleicha Stewart, sisters, Essie Johnson, Ella Mae Stoudemire, Barbara McCall, Betty Burton, Linda Bogan, brothers, Grover, Johnny, Luther Andrew and Ricky Archie, and a host of nieces, nephews and church family and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Tremaine Stewart, parents, Jimmy Archie, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Bailey Archie, sisters, Ethel Pearl Archie, Addie Dean Boone, Daisy Sylvester and a brother, Jimmy Archie, Jr.  A memorial service for Mrs. Lacey will be announced at a later date.  Bowen Funeral Home serving the Lacey family.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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John Glenn Heathcock better known as Johnny, age 51 of Guin formerly of Hubbertville, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services for Johnny will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Kelley Cemetery in Eldridge. Brother Mark Maddox will be the officiating minister. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Heathcock family.