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Mr. Terry Gray Parten, age 65, a resident of Saraland, Alabama for 36 years passed a way on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Terry was born on July 27, 1954 in Butler, Alabama to Minnie Merl Huckabee and Julian Gray Parten.

Terry was a well-respected and dedicated Maritime Captain for nearly 47 years, and he truly loved his profession. He was affectionately known as “Captain T” on the river. Over the course of his career, he took tremendous pride in mentoring many young deckhands and pilots that crossed his path. His legacy will live on through his Maritime family. He loved his Heavenly Father, his wife, his girls, and his grandchildren.

Terry was a one-of-a-kind man, a loyal husband, an exceptional father, and a dependable friend. He was a selfless man, always considering the needs of others. His hobbies were fishing, carpentry, grilling on his Kamado Joe, and watching Alabama football. Terry lived his life for his family, and he will be missed beyond measure.

Terry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Mayfield Parten, formerly of Winfield, Alabama and his daughters Haleigh Parten Tapscott (Andrew) and Katlin Parten English (Lee), grandchildren, Houston and Hadley Tapscott, and expecting granddaughter Palmer Leigh English in September of 2020, sisters Julia Tyson, and Mary Goodman Norman, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and a host of other family and close friends.

A graveside service for Mr. Terry Parten will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, in Saraland, AL. Pastor Roy Hill will be the officiating minister.

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Mr. Larry David Eads, age 65 of Carbon Hill, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the UAB Highlands Hospital in Birmingham.

Larry was a member of the Carbon Hill Church of Christ. He was always a positive influence serving the Lord and his church as deacon and youth leader. He was a 1973 graduate of Carbon Hill High School and retired from Southern Company/Alabama Power after 42 years of service. Larry operated a cattle farm for many years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and being a grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Bryant Eads, mother, Billie Ruth Eads, sons, Matt Eads (Dana) and Andy Panter (Maleigha), grandchildren, Connor and Teagan Eads, sisters, Rita Eads Milazzo (Sam) and Lisa Eads, brothers, Paul Eads (Melanie) and Donnie Eads and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his father, JD Eads, and a sister, Linda Eads.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Shiloh Cemetery near Kansas, AL. Brother Phillip Harkness, Brother Darrell Pate and Brother Todd Clippard will officiate.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Eads family.

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Mr. Thomas William “Tommy” Webster, age 81 of Fayette, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Fayette Long Term Health Care Center. Mr. Webster was born on November 18, 1938 to Edd and Jewell Northam Webster Harbin. Tommy was employed the United States Postal Service for 35 years, the last 15 years serving as Postmaster for the Winfield Post Office. Tommy is survived by his daughter, Nancy Webster (Todd Casanova) of Tuscaloosa, his sister, Wanda Bly (Clarence) of Hubbertville, special caregiver and friends, Janice and Morty White of Fayette and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edd Webster and Jewel Northam Webster, a sister, Ann Colburn, brothers, Will Ed Webster, Jerry Webster, Ricky Webster.
Tommy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Morning View Estates Assisted Living and Fayette Long Term Care Facility for the wonderful care
A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. from the Musgrove Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that a donation be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Tommy.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Webster family.

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Mr. Douglas McArthur “Mike” Tittle, age 77 of Winfield formerly of the Pea Ridge community passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence. Mike was born on August 5, 1942 in Nauvoo, AL to Theodore and Grace Tittle. He was a member of the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church. Mike loved his Heavenly Father, his family, singing, and Alabama football. Mr. Tittle was the owner/operator and a driver for his own trucking company for many years.

Mike is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Carolyn Perryman Tittle, a daughter, Angie Franks (Perry), grandchildren, Brandon Wates (Jamie), Dustin Franks (Lindsey), Jerica Box (Derek), and Brittany Armstrong (Justin), great grandchildren. Brooks, Marley and Emmett Armstrong, Lola, Lily and Henry Franks, Kruz, Emerson and Lennon Box, and Blanton Odom, sisters, Marie Sulsberry, Nellie Mann, Lena Smith and Evelyn Orrick, and his brothers, Dale Tittle and Darrell Tittle. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Kim Tittle and Lisa Tittle Sayre, parents, Theodore Tittle and Grace Sexton Tittle, and five brothers, Manly, Kermit, A.G., Wilburn and Junior Tittle.

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Tittle on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. from the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery near Pea Ridge. Brother William “Widdy” Atkins will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to; Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, call; (800) 213-6584 or online at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Tittle family.