With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron Tyler McCaleb on August 1, 2023. He was 37 years old at the time of his departure from this world. Aaron was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 15, 1985 to Scott McCaleb and Sandy Wilson McCaleb. He was a 2004 graduate of Winfield City High School and joined the United States Marine Corp right out of high school. Aaron was a devoted son, cherished brother, and a loving father to his daughter, Rowan.
Aaron is survived by a loving family who will carry his memory in their hearts forever. He is survived by his daughter, Rowan Elizabeth Smiley, parents, Sandy McCaleb and Scott McCaleb (Kim), siblings, Seth McCaleb (Natasha), and Paislee McCaleb. He is also survived by his extended family and a wide circle of friends, all of whom were touched by his life.
Aaron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Virginia McCaleb and Grover and N. Louise Wilson.
In the midst of sorrow, we find hope and solace in the promise of Christ’s resurrection and eternal life. Let us remember Aaron with love and gratitude for the blessings he brought into our lives.
Funeral services for Aaron will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. At this time family and friends will come together to celebrate Aaron’s life. The burial will be immediately following in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and family from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks donations to be made to establish a college fund for Aaron’s beloved daughter, Rowan, at The State Bank and Trust of Winfield. This will ensure her education is rich with opportunities, just as Aaron would have wished.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the McCaleb family.

Rodney Earl Nalls, age 55, of Winfield passed away on Monday, August 1, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, AL. Rodney was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 12, 1968 to Robert Earl Nalls and Sarah Ann Bryant Culp. He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Winfield City High School. Rodney spent much of his life employed in construction. Rodney enjoyed watching Auburn Football and socializing with his friends. Rodney was an all-around good guy and always took pride in the way he looked. He loved being around people and making them laugh.

Rodney is survived by his mother, Sarah Ann Culp of Winfield, AL, his father, Robert Earl Nalls of Columbus, MS, sisters, Shelia Nalls Ibrahim of Delaware, Sharon Nalls of Texas, Shamekia Wilson and Laguana Wilson both of New Orleans, and Shervica Nalls of Mississippi, brothers, Luther, Larry and Tony Hackman all of Mississippi, Valtire Ray Nalls of Wisconsin, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, all family members, friends, and his family and friends at Hamilton Manor.

Rodney was preceded in death by his grandparents, Flem and Dessie Bryant, and Robert and Olean Nalls.

Funeral services for Rodney will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the Hodges Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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

Mr. Michael Anthony Dodd, better known as Tony, age 56 of Winfield passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 in the DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Tony was born in Haleyville, AL on April 12, 1967 to Gary Wayne Dodd and Sarah Cagle. He was a 1985 graduate of Brilliant High School. Tony was employed in the mobile home industry for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed painting, woodworking, listening to music, hunting, and spending time with his granddaughters.

Tony is survived by his father, Gary Wayne Dodd (Diane) his mother, Sarah Cagle Gray, daughter, Rachal Lolley (Chris), granddaughters, Tristyn and Chelsi, grandmother, LouNell Barnes Cagle, sisters, Angie Roberts, Sandy Scott, Alisa Tidwell, Keisha Franks (Anthony), Kimberly Thomas and Danielle Herod (Austin), aunts, Deborah Cagle Smith, Wynonia Dodd and Sondra Dodd, uncles, Charles Dodd (Lois) and Jerome Dodd (Judy) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Tice Dodd, grandfather, Kermit Cagle and grandparents, Frank and Ella Dodd, brother-in-law, Wendell Roberts.

Funeral services for Tony will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Antioch Cemetery near Hackleburg. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral of Winfield serving the Dodd family.

Mr. Johnie James Thorpe, better known as J.J., age 49 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. J.J. was born in Jasper, Alabama on November 3, 1973 to Johnie Wayne Byars and Janet Thorpe. He attended Walker County High School and was employed with various area mobile home plants throughout the years. In his spare time J.J. enjoyed camping, being outdoors, music, Marvel Comics, playing video games, and spending time with his children.

J.J. is survived by his wife, Lana Webster Thorpe, children, Nicolas Thorpe (Katie), Chris Thorpe, Emily Thorpe, and Willow Thorpe, mother, Janet Thorpe, brothers, Dwayne Thorpe (Kathryn), Shane Thorpe, Frankie Byars, and Patrick Byars, sister, Norma Byars, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

J.J. was preceded in death by his father Johnie Byars.

A memorial service for Mr. Thorpe will be held on Thursday, August 3rd at 3:00 p.m. from the Whites Chapel Church of Christ.

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