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Mr. Bobby Dooley, age 78, of Brilliant, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Funeral services for Mr. Dooley will be held on Saturday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Willis Eugene Barnes, better known as Gene, age 82, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1943, to Jacob Leroy and Ora Mae McKay Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a faithful member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and a 1961 graduate of Brilliant High School. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force, followed by 20 years of service in the166th Engineer Company of the Alabama Army National Guard.

Mr. Barnes was an active and dedicated member of Brilliant Masonic Lodge #601, where he enjoyed helping with fundraisers and participating in lodge activities. He was employed by 3M Manufacturing for 35 years before retiring. In his earlier years, he found great joy in growing vegetable gardens and working in the hayfield when he was not on the job. In later years, he enjoyed helping others, doing outdoor projects and attending his grandchildren’s activities, which brought him much happiness.

He is survived by his son, Chris Barnes (Kaleena); daughter, Stephanie House (Emerson); grandchildren, Jacob Barnes and Macie Barnes; step granddaughter, Madalyn Moore; brother, Wiley Barnes (Maxine); sister-in-law, Shelby Barnes; brother-in-law, Gary Rose; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Nancy Barnes; his parents, Leroy and Ora Mae Barnes; brothers, James, Jessie, Sam, Floyd, and Boyd Barnes; and sisters, Lounell Cagle, Ruth Tittle, Dorothy Elliott, Joyce Ann Rose, Judy Gulley, Allean Guin, Nelda Sue Barnes, and Betty Jo Willett.

Funeral services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Taylor Springs Cemetery in Lamar County. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Eloise Caddell Mills of Winfield, AL, went home to our Lord and Savior after passing away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Nannie Trull Caddell, her husband, Don Mills, her sister, Margaret Caddell Wright (Doug), and grandchild, Jennifer Margaret Warren. Mrs. Mills was lovingly known as “Mom” by her family. She loved playing cards with friends and family, looking fashionable, cheering for all Alabama sports, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her family. She began her career as a beautician, using her skills and care to help others feel confident, beautiful, and valued. Mrs. Mills also proudly taught hundreds of students cosmetology for over 22 years, as she was the 1st cosmetology teacher in the vocational department at Winfield City High School. Mrs. Mills prioritized her time spent with family. She was a constant presence in her family’s lives who showed up unfailingly for every milestone, celebration, and moment that mattered. She found great joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Mrs. Mills is survived by her devoted children, Jan Warren (Jimmy), Jerry Mills (Kelly), and Julie Chaffin (Greg), and five grandchildren, Jessica Warren, Jordon Warren (Nicole), Bailee Mills-Ellis (Gavin), Tucker Chaffin, and Ella Chaffin, and three great grandchildren, Charlee Mills Ellis, Folsom Ellis, and Poppy Ellis. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation for the many prayers, messages, and phone calls from family and friends.

“It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.”

Funeral services for Mrs. Mills will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

 

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Joey Michael Linley, age 45, of Brilliant, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence. Joey was born on March 21, 1980, in Amory, Mississippi, to John Michael Linley and Sandra Kay Butler Linley. A lifelong resident of Brilliant, Joey was well known throughout his community for his friendly nature, quick wit, and love of conversation. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to share with anyone he met. Joey worked as a coal miner for a time before becoming a heavy machine operator. He was employed with Eutaw Construction in Mississippi for five years, and for the past year he worked with Donald Bond Construction in Missouri until his passing. In his spare time, Joey enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He was also a dedicated member of the Brilliant Fire Department.

Joey is survived by his wife, Melissa Morris Linley; his son, Tyler Linley; his pawpaw, Bill Linley; his sisters, Airiel Hayward and Ginger Bittner (Andrew); his aunts, Betty Holcomb and Angie Bland (Curt); his uncles, Jimmy Butler and Pete Butler; and a host of other family members and friends.

Joey was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Linley; his mother, Kay Linley; his granny, Lucille Linley; and his aunt, Darlene Pugh.

Funeral services for Joey will be held on Saturday, December 20th, at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

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