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Rebecca Sue Benton, age 75, of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. Rebecca was born on January 23, 1951, in Fayette County, Alabama, to the late Elzi “Bo” Garrard and Lillie Burleson Garrard. She was a faithful member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and lived her life guided by her strong Christian faith. After high school, Rebecca began her working life by babysitting children from her home. She later worked in several area garment plants, including Oneida, where she worked as an inspector, and at Reltoc and Tullahoma, where she worked as a seamstress until her retirement. Through the years, her greatest and most treasured role was that of wife, mother, and grandmother. To her children, Rebecca was the perfect Christian mother. She loved her family fiercely and gave of herself in a quiet, selfless way that touched everyone who knew her. She enjoyed living a simple life, spending time with the people she loved most. Rebecca especially loved cooking and was well known for the meals she prepared for her family. She often made favorite dishes just for her children, even when they were foods she didn’t particularly enjoy herself. Her love showed through the many small things she did for those around her. She was also a devoted Auburn fan and rarely missed the opportunity to watch a game and cheer on the Tigers.

Rebecca is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charlie Ray Benton; her children, Tony Ray Benton (Patsy), Tammie Banks (Fred), Christopher Lee Benton, and Julie Amanda Benton; her grandchildren, Skyler Benton (Sarah), Adam Benton, Tori Smith, Cecily Benton, and Katlyn Harvey (Josh); her great-grandchildren, Sophia Benton, Lula Belle Harvey, and Mallie Grace Harvey, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Heathcock; her brother, Roy Gene Garrard; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Benton.

Funeral services for Rebecca will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Harmony Grove Cemetery Fund, 15380 County Road 21 North, Winfield, Alabama 35594, or to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.

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Mrs. Zokie M. Norris, age 89, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at North Mississippi Health Services–South Marion. Zokie was born November 23, 1936, in Winfield to William O. McConnell and Marie Perry McConnell. She was a 1955 graduate of Winfield High School and attended Montevallo College for a short time. After college she worked with the Winfield Public Library and helped part-time in her mother’s flower shop, assisting with wedding decorations, before becoming a homemaker and caring for her husband and children. An artist at heart, Zokie created many beautiful paintings and was often recognized with awards. She enjoyed decorating and redecorating her home, tending her yard, and growing flowers.

Mrs. Norris is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ronald Norris; her children Cindy Reed and Ron Norris (Michelle); her grandchildren Chip Aldridge (Ashley), Brett Aldridge, Vanna Brooke Reed Hyde (Matt), and Hilarie Norris Weeks (Kolby), step grandchildren, Megan and Neal; great-grandchildren Kaelyn, Stetson, and Annie Weeks, Harper and Tenley Aldridge, Ashlyn Aldridge, and Brooks, Madison, and Kinsley Hyde; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Pat Fowler and Barbara Spann.

Funeral services for Mrs. Norris will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Winfield City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Frances Harp Johnson went to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1935, to Riley and Dena Harp of Brilliant, AL. Frances lived a life of service and generosity to all who knew her. She served as Treasurer of Mount Pisgah Methodist Church for 40 years. She began her working life in garment plants and retired after several years at Gateway Foods in Brilliant where she was known for bringing biscuits and cakes for all the employees. After retirement she devoted herself to cooking meals for the sick and shut ins in her church and community. At one time she cooked for 15 households each week. Cooking was her love language, and she was well known for her fried pies and chicken and dumplings. In the last month of her life her children realized that along with supporting her local church she also contributed to at least 9 charities on a monthly basis. She didn’t preach to her family about giving, she set an example for them to follow. Frances yearned for the day when she would leave this earth for her heavenly home. She deeply missed those she loved who had gone on before, her husband, Claude, her mother and dad, her siblings, Ray, Mary, Jimmie, Nola, Harold, and Glenda, and her grandsons, Trent and Brent Canterberry, Wesley Johnson, and Colby Duckworth. Left to carry on her work on this earth are; her daughter Joan Canterberry (Ed), sons, Jimmy Johnson (Teresa), Paul/Pete Johnson (Susan), and Pat Ballard (Danita), grandchildren; Stacy Garrison, Jacob Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Tosha Lann, Pete Lovett, and Kristyana Lines, Honorary grandson, Adam Duckworth (Tish), great grandchildren, Braxton and Braden Canterberry, Annie and Joseph Garrison, Elijah Johnson (Anna), Cohen Johnson, Seth Spiller, and Logan Lann, honorary great grandchildren, Kason and John Pool, and one great-great grandson, Asher Canterberry.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. You may honor her with a visit with the family from 5:00 p.m. until celebration time at the funeral home. She will be buried at Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

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Anita Diane Hulsey, age 62 of Guin, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on November 19, 1963 to Connie Jr. and Toy Mae Gilliand Allred.

Anita spent much of her life working in the mobile home industry as a final finisher before her retirement. In her free time, she loved being at the local dirt track, West Alabama Speedway. She especially enjoyed watching her sons race and spending time with her racing family, where she made many cherished memories.

Anita is survived by her sons, Alan Goodwin (Dawn), Nathan Goodwin, Kaleb Atkinson (Ashley), and Jerrod Atkinson (Courtney); 12 grandchildren; her sisters, Rhonda Sides (Jamie), Angela “Angie” McMillan, Stephanie Short (Craig), Carla Ireland (Kevin), Lawanda Hall (Bryan), and Crystal Allred; her stepmother, Diania Allred; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Hulsey, and her son, Daniel.

Funeral services for Anita will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., service time, at the funeral home.

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