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Mr. Hermon Walter Green, age 74, of Winfield, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence. Hermon was born on February 27, 1946 in Hamilton, AL to James Floyd Green and Esther Beasley Green. Mr. Green was a Winfield High School Graduate and was an owner/operator of his own small engine repair shop for many years.

Hermon is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Lillie Mae Bishop Green, a daughter, Tina Michelle Martinez (Cliserio) of Winfield, sons, Terry Lynn Green (Jennifer) of Jasper and Thomas Jason Green of Winfield, nine grandchildren, Haley, Brittany, Harley (Bradley), Trevor, Hannah, Hunter (Christie), Micah, Brenton and Kylee, nine great grandchildren, Lily, Jaxson, Jonathan, Mason, Myrah Emma Grace, Zaylee, Brayden, Heath and Rhett, a sister, Lula Mae Green Eaton of Tuscaloosa and brother, John Wesley Green (Terumi) of Laurel, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and close friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Allen Green, his parents, Floyd and Esther Green, sisters, Hazel Nell Green, Mary Green, Judy Green Weaver, brothers, James Edgar Green and Floyd Green, Jr.

The visitation for Mr. Green will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service immediately following at Old Union Cemetery near Wayside. Bro. Mark Moore and Bro. Thomas Nix will be the officiating ministers. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Hermon’s memory to; Kindred Hospice Care of Jasper 74 Industrial Pkwy, Jasper, AL 35501 · (205) 384-3882. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Green family.

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Mr. John Morris Hull, age 71, of Winfield in the Wayside Community, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at his residence. John was born on October 30, 1948 in Rockford, AL to Brother James Morris Hull and Lora Edna Sommer Hull. Mr. Hull was as member of Siloam Baptist Church, and a 1967 graduate of Winfield City High School and attended Northwest State Technical College in Hamilton, AL. He retired from 3M Company in 2013 after 40 years of service.

John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Freddie Ward Hull, his children, Kim Cummins (Glenn) of Lubbock, TX, Craig Hull (Melanie) of Winfield and Lora Vaughan (Stephen) of Winfield, nine grandchildren, Erin, Kelsey, Jenna, Karly, Jonathan, Kinley, Zoe, Max and Ella; Mary Trimm, mother of Erin, Jenna and Jonathan, three great grandchildren, Sloane, Natalie, and Parker, a sister, Rebecca Tison (Ronald) of Rockford, AL, sisters in law, Mary Chappell (Seaborn), and Frances Burns, brothers in law, Gary Ward and Dewey Ward (Sandy), and a host of nieces, nephews and other close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Hull and Edna Sommer Hull.

The funeral service for Mr. Hull will be held on Friday March 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from the Siloam Baptist Church with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. Brother Delbert Preuninger will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to; Siloam Baptist Church 1896 County Road 36 Winfield, AL 35594 or Kirkland Bluff Wayside Volunteer Fire Department 7973 Hwy 107 Fayette, AL 35555.

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Helen L. McCollum, age 71 of the Hubbertville community, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at her residence after an extended battle with cancer. Helen was born on January 25, 1949 to William Raymond McCollum and Willie Nell Blanchard McCollum. She was a 1967 graduate of West Highland High School in Fayette, AL. Helen was self-employed running her own business and serving the public for over 30 years.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Chylciale “Hope” McCollum Washington of Jacksonville, AL, her sisters, Bonnie McCollum of Eldridge, and Dean Hollingsworth of Winfield, and Remy, her faithful four-legged companion along with a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond McCollum and Willie Nell McCollum and two sisters, Hazel McCollum and Mary Jo Wilson.  

Helen’s family will receive family and friends on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service and burial to following at the McCollum Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Helen’s honor to the; American Cancer Society at, https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate or to Breast Cancer Awareness at, https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

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Mr. Edwin Dale Brasher better known as Dale, age 88 of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Mr. Brasher was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Fayette County High School. He attended college and played football at Holmes Community College. He was also a football letterman at University of Tulsa, where he played in the Gator Bowl. At the University of Tulsa, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Education. He earned his Master’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi. His Educational Specialist degree was achieved at Mississippi State University. He also served in the United States Army, reaching the status of First Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Unit. Mr. Brasher was a long-time educator and administrator in the Winfield City School System, and he was the athletic director and head football coach for the Pirates from 1965-1975. Mr. Brasher served as the Superintendent of Education for the school system from 1976 until his retirement in 2002. During his tenure as administrator, Winfield Area Vocational School was constructed in 1976, a new Winfield Elementary School was opened in 1985, Winfield Middle School was established in 1989, and a new Winfield City High School was built in 2002. While as the superintendent, Winfield City Schools stood as a flagship for other school systems in the state and nation. The school system was recognized by Governors Guy Hunt and Fob James. It ranked consistently in top 6 statewide in Stanford Achievement Test Scores during his administration. Additionally, Mr. Brasher has been named in the Mississippi Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951, Mississippi High School Football Hall of Fame in 1951, Mississippi High School Coach of the Year, Hines Community College Sports Hall of Fame, University of Tulsa Gator Bowl Team Hall of Fame, Alabama Association of School Administrators District VII President, Alabama Association of School Administrators Board of Directors, and Alabama Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year in 2001.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. C. “Shorty” and Eunice Hubbert Brasher, wife, Martha Fancher Brasher, sisters, Linda Smith and Sue Davis, and brothers, Billy Ray Brasher, Jake Brasher, Tommy Brasher, Jerry Brasher, and Max Brasher. He is survived by a son, Dale (Kitty) Brasher Jr., a daughter, Beth (Alec) Alexander, grandchildren, Ashley Alexander Harris, Austin Alexander, Dale Brasher III, Mack Brasher, and Wendy Brasher Raby, great grandchildren, Evelyn and Henry Harris, Jackson and Carter Raby, and Dale “Ford” Brasher IV, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Brasher will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery.  The visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the church.     In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dale Brasher, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Citizens Bank of Winfield.  Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Brasher family