Mr. Phillip Webster Ballard, 73, passed peacefully on Friday, November 15th surrounded by family at home.

Born September 17th, 1951 in Fayette, Alabama, he was the son of James Daniel Ballard and Mary Lucille Webster Ballard.

Phillip was owner of Ballard Real Estate and Construction for 41 years and worked in construction for well over 50 years.

Mr. Ballard was preceded in death by his parents, his niece Mechelle Henderson, and his nephew Jonathan Wade Ballard. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margie Ballard; three children, Chris Ballard (Kelly), Brandy Hydrick (Brian) and Brent Ballard (Kari); six grandchildren, Nick Ballard, Lexie Mae Hydrick, Conner Ballard, Oscar Hydrick, Jolene Ballard and Lulu Ballard; sister, Danna Howell (Phil); brother, Warren Ballard and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Phillip will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at noon with visitation from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Phillip’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to White Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in the care of Carolyn Youngblood, 5803 Sand Springs Road Winfield, AL 35594.



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

Mr. Izahel M. Byrd, age 74 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in the Diversicare Health Care Center. Funeral services for Mr. Byrd are incomplete and will be announced later.

Bowen Funeral Home servining the Byrd family.

Mrs. Bobbie Ann Stewart Mullins, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Winfield, Alabama. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Winfield, AL to James Frank and Annie Florence Beasley Stewart. Bobbie was a member of the Guin First Baptist Church and attended Hubbertville High School. She graduated from college as a Registered Nurse and served for over 30 years in the Winfield and Guin hospitals. In addition, she also worked as a real estate agent in the area and loved helping people find their choice home.

She dearly loved her children, grands, and great grands. She served and loved Jesus and her church family, was a woman of prayer and a giver to those in need. She loved helping the sick, providing care for her friends, taking care of her pet dogs and any strays that she happened upon. She also was a supporter of the Marion County Animal Shelter.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Mullins of Guin, Vester Lawrence, the father of her children, her daughter, Debbie Pate, her previously mentioned parents, and 6 brothers: James, Robert, Billy, Charles, Henry and Joe Stewart and sister Mary Gilbert.

Mrs. Mullins is survived by her son, Eddie Lawrence (Mikki), son-in-Law, Tony Pate; 5 grandchildren, Justin Nix (Tosha), Andrew Lawrence (Anna), Kara Beth Wall (Dave), Elliott Lawrence and Nathan Lawrence (Avery); and 14 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Truman Stewart, Jerry Stewart, 2 sisters, Betty Marcum, Louise Aldridge. She also is survived by the stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren of her departed husband, Bob Mullins.

Pall Bearers for the service are: Justin Nix, Andrew Lawrence, Elliott Lawrence, Nathan Lawrence, David Wall, Tyler Nix, and Trenton Raper.

Visitation and Service will be Thursday, November 14, at Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, Winfield, Alabama. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by the service at 2 p.m.

Burial at Guin City Cemetery. Dr. Eddie Lawrence officiating.

Mr. John David Coker, age 55, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. John was born in Miami, Florida on November 6, 1969 to Guy Coker and Joann Wood Lott. He was a member of Grace Life Church and a 1987 graduate of Winfield High School. John was employed with Bolzoni Auramo in Sulligent as a machinist. In his spare time John enjoyed working on cars, watching Alabama Football, listening to music, taking care of his animals, and especially spending time with his grandson. John possessed an extraordinary love for life, family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

John is survived by his wife of 20 years, Denise Coker, mother, JoAnn Lott, stepdaughter, Ashley Crosby (Tyler), grandson, Tyson Crosby, fur babies, Mi’cah and Mittens, and a host of other family members and friends.

John was preceded in death by his stepfather, Donnie Lott, and his best friend, Phil Haynes.

Funeral services for John will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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