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Karen Richardson Black, age 53, of Mansfield, Texas formerly of Brilliant, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Karen was born on March 11, 1973, to Jerry Richarson and Tommie Markham. A 1991 graduate of Brilliant High School, she went on to earn her degree from Weber State University in 2004, where she graduated as a Radiology Practitioner Assistant. Her career allowed her to travel and meet people from all walks of life, and no matter where her work took her, she had a way of making friends and leaving a lasting impression. She was an avid Alabama football fan and loved to travel. Karen was known for her strength, determination, and her ability to find joy even in difficult times. She was someone her family deeply admired-strong, caring, and full of life.

Karen is survived by her husband, Jeff Black, stepdaughter, Sarah Black, her beloved Goldendoodle, Bella, sisters, Sarita Hosch (Rex), Cindy Atanacio (Leo), and Wanda Mitchell (Craig), sister-in-law, Joy Moore (Mark), and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly – Mike Connell (Holly), Jessica Rainey (Justin), Michelle Connell, Kim Mills (Chris), Mandy Rainey (Grant), Tiffany Williams, and Blake Mitchell (Kristen), 15 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great nephew.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Patricia Richardson and Tommie and Slim Markham, brother, Eddie Hill, and her father-in-law, Jimmy Black.

Funeral services for Karen will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Cora Lee Eads Weeks, age 87, of Winfield, passed away on November 5, 2025 surrounded by family at home. She was a member of Winfield First Baptist Church and served as the church’s secretary for many years. She was a graduate of Winfield High School, class of 1956. She loved being a caregiver for her family and a confidante to her friends. Cora Lee was a friend to everyone, as was evidenced by the outpouring of love and support during her last months in the form of food, cards, visits, and prayers.

She is survived by daughter Darlene Weeks Brown (Herb) of Lake Mary, Florida: son Thomas Edward “Eddie” Weeks (Darla) of Nashville, Tennessee; granddaughters Coral V. Brown and Dulcy J. Brown; nephews Stan Johnson (Connie) and Darrell Eads; and nieces Lee Ann Bozeman (Sandy) and Patsy Sullens; and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Bobby C. Weeks; parents Grover W. and Flora Couch Eads; brothers Lettus G. Eads, Marion Ellis Eads, Doyle Elton Eads and J D Eads; and sister Doris “Dot” Eads Johnson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Weeks will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00 noon from the Winfield First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Amedisys Hospice at: P.O. Box 1357 Hamilton, AL 35570, or the Winfield First Baptist Church Building Fund at: P.O. Box 237 Winfield, AL 35594.

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Mrs. Norma Jean Roberts, age 76, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was born on August 8, 1949 in Haleyville, Alabama to Coy and Bernice Baggott Britnell. Norma Jean was a member of Myers Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She spent much of her life as a devoted homemaker, caring for husband and daughter. Later in life, she worked in the dietary department at Sunset Manor Nursing Facility until her retirement. She found joy in simple pleasures like sewing, tending to her flower beds, and cooking for her family. One of her favorite pastimes was collecting recipes from magazines, cutting them out and organizing them into binders that she treasured.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband of 60 years, Billy Jack Roberts, her sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Waldrop (Dennis), nieces and nephews, Robbie Waldrep, Michelle Abbott, Kaylon Bowen, Anna Waldrop, Jay Waldrop, Landon Waldrop, Jeana Estes, Kathy Roberts, and Johnny Mack Roberts, cousins, Martine Miles, Charlene Wilson, and Wayne Gann, and a host of other extended family and friends.

Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Norma Michelle Roberts, brother, J.C. Britnell, and cousin, James Mack Roberts.

Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts will be held on Friday, November 7th at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Myers Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Bonnie Graves Williams, age 88 of Winfield, AL passed from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at a son’s home in Winfield, AL with family around her. Mrs. Williams was born on August 5, 1937, in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Luther W. Graves and Frances Clinard Graves. She married Jerry W. Williams, her husband of almost 68 years, on December 20, 1957. Together they raised a family and served the Lord in ministry in 7 churches in 4 states for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Lewis Williams, her husband, Jerry W. Williams, and two brothers, Warren and Horace Graves.
After graduating from East High School in Nashville, TN, she was employed by an insurance firm in Nashville. This was the beginning of several clerical jobs at which she would excel. These included Genesco (Nashville, TN), Johnston Elementary School (Asheville, NC), Middle Georgia College (Cochran, GA), Bainbridge State College (Bainbridge. GA), Trinity Youth Camp (Guin, AL), and Alabama Free Will Baptist Executive Office (Eldridge, AL).
Survivors include her two sons, Danny (Karen) Williams of Winfield, AL, and Thomas (Corinna) Williams of Valparaiso, FL, granddaughters: Bethany Campbell (Cullman, AL), Heather Marck (Madison, AL), Audrey Tooley (Rushville, IN), Hollis Williams (Valparaiso, FL), Jessica Gonce (Church Hill, TN) and Jamie Mabe (Surprise, AZ), great grandchildren: Levi, Adeline, Forrest, Jacson, Alder, Madalynn, and Kai.
In addition to her clerical employment, Mrs. Williams embraced her roles as wife, mother, grandmother. She was a blessing to her family. She was an excellent cook and housekeeper. She made holidays special with decorations, meals, and desserts. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching sports and working in the yard. Flowers were a real joy to her whether she was planting them or just admiring them.
Although raised in the First Nazarene Church in Nashville, Mrs. Williams partnered with her husband as he ministered in the Free Will Baptist denomination. She grew to love FWB and became very knowledgeable and involved in it. She loved attending church, singing in the choir, supporting missions, and fellowshipping with her friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Alabama FWB Acts 1:8 Mission Support Plan @ P.O. Box 14 Winfield, AL 35594.
Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Old Union Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church.
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