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Kenneth Ray Akers, age 75, of Haleyville passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2026 at St Martin in the Pines Hospice Care. He was born on May 2, 1951 to Robert and Jewell Bell Akers. Kenneth worked for many years at various sewing plants throughout the area. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching westerns, and reminiscing with his family about days gone by.

Mr. Akers was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jewell Akers; his brother, Raymond Akers; his sister, Patricia Ann Akers; and his nephew, Jason Akers.

He is survived by his nieces, Riley Ashley Nicole Brazier (known as Reba Akers), Debbie Ramos (Jose), and Sharon Perkins (Fred); great nieces and nephews, Lucas Sonecipher, Logan Stonecipher (Rebecca), Austin Ramos, Blake Juarez, Antonio Ramos, Haydyn Ramos, Kristy Akers, Ashley Markham (Dustin), Briana Reed, Michaela Ramos, McKenzie Ramos; great-great nieces and nephews, Luke and Hallie Markham, Marcell and Kensu Reed, Elena Ramos, and Scenic Stonecipher; and a host of other extended family members.

A memorial service for Mr. Akers will be held at a later date.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Akers family.

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Robert Keith McMillan, age 81, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo. Robert was born on March 10, 1945, in Lindbergh, Alabama to Francis and Kathleen DeLay McMillan. He was a 1963 graduate of Winfield High School and faithfully worshipped with Guin Church of God. Robert was co-owner of several coal mines throughout the area for more than 26 years. Robert enjoyed watching Alabama football, quail hunting, playing dominoes and Rook, and photography. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of his special joys was teaching Lennox how to whittle.

Mr. McMillan is survived by his wife, Marilyen McMillan; his sons, Keith McMillan (Annette), Wade McMillan (Tabatha), and Brock McMillan; his grandchildren, Jesi McMillan Morgan (Scott), Laikon McMillan, and Lane McMillan; his step granddaughter, Ashley Bowen (John); his great grandchildren, John Asher McMillan, Ally Scott Morgan, and Lennox Guyton; his step grandson, Gaige McCollum; his sisters- in-law, Alice McMillan and Carol Peoples; his brother-in-law Charles Huguley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McMillan was preceded in death by his brothers, James Lloyd Peoples and Hoyt Wayne McMillan; and his sister-in-law, Sue Huguley.

Funeral services for Mr. McMillan will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to New Life Fellowship Church, 16131 Hwy 171 N Winfield, AL 35594.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the McMillan family.

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Betty L. Whitehead, age 76, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born in Hamilton, AL on March 15, 1950, to Paul and Willie Mae Sanderson Nix. She and her husband shared many years together as the owners and operators of Betty’s Fabric, later known as Warehouse Fabrics, where they proudly served their community for 35 years. From a young age, Betty had a love for the outdoors and the beauty of nature. That love remained a special part of her life throughout the years, and she especially enjoyed gardening and watching things grow. Betty had a wonderful zest for life and cherished every opportunity to make memories with those she loved. Whether she was relaxing while watching her favorite western, traveling and vacationing, spending time with her family, or enjoying the company of her sisters, with whom she shared a close bond.

Betty is survived by her husband, Larry Whitehead; her daughters, Rita Norris and Tanya Gilbert (Dann); her grandchildren, Blake Norris (Ashley), Heath Norris (Brandi), Celeste Pollard, Kaelon Pollard, Tristan Gilbert (Ashley), Kirstyn Smith (Brayden), and Hannah Gilbert; her great grandchildren, Bentley, Marleigh, Karson, Tuff, Ella, and Ada Norris, Alvey Gilbert, and Bryson Smith; her siblings, Barbara Mays (Glenn), Doris Mills, Charlotte Speer, Kathy Hawkins (Mike), and James Nix (Tasha); and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Willie Mae Nix; and her son-in-law, Ronald Norris.

A private family graveside service for Mrs. Whitehead will be held at a later date.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Whitehead family.

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Charles Wayne Zuber, age 61, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Zuber is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth McDonald (Robert) of TX, Lori Ann Philippi of TX, Cindy Terrell (Danny) of Hamilton, and Donna Bircheat of Sulligent; his brothers, Clifford Zuber (Kathy) of TX, Curtis Zuber of Winfield, and Carl Zuber of TX; 17 nieces and nephews; 12 great nieces and nephews; and a host of other extended family members.

Mr. Zuber was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy Tarwater Zuber; his sister, Patricia Zuber; and his brother, Clayton Zuber.

A memorial service for Mr. Zuber will be held at a later date.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Zuber family.