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John Paul Nolen, age 79, of Winfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of music, faith, and quiet grace.

Paul was born an only son on February 7, 1946, in Fayette, Alabama, to the late Gertrude (Newman) Nolen and the late John Henry Nolen. He graduated salutatorian from Kennedy High School in 1964. He was married for 46 years to his love, Barbara, who lovingly and tenaciously took care of him until the very end.

Paul’s life was a gift of music to others. For over 50 years, as the owner of a piano studio, he provided for his family while teaching countless people how to play. He was immeasurably proud of his students, and many of them continue to pay that tribute forward today as teachers and musicians themselves. Paul also shared his talent as a pianist for churches, quartets, funerals, and weddings —his legacy of music was his greatest gift to his corner of the world.

He was a gentle, protective, and cherished husband, father, and friend. Simply put, he was the best. He lived his faith quietly and clearly for 73 years, ever since accepting Christ at the age of six. A selfless person and a genuine peacemaker, Paul always looked for the good in others and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. He was beloved by so many in his community, and his life was a true example of grace. He had a great sense of humor and was cracking jokes all the way to the end. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

He found the peace he longed for. May his memory always be a blessing.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nolen, and his only son, Carl Nolen and husband, Daniel Shapiro, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Funeral services for Paul will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. from the Winfield Church of God with burial to follow in the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the church.

Flowers are welcome. Also welcome are donations to Life Church at 11835 Highway 278 Beaverton, AL 35544.

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

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Brinley Hayes Burgess was born into the arms of Jesus on August 28, 2025. Brinley is the cherished daughter of Kyle and Brittany Burgess and the baby sister of Carson Bennett, Waylon Burgess, and Rivers Burgess.

A private family graveside service will be held at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

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Mrs. Barbara Louise Stegall, age 73 passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in the Baptist Princeton Hospital in Birmingham. Mrs. Stegal was born on October 11, 1951, in Flint, Michigan to Ralph and Helen Jenning Stegall. Barbara was a member of the Brilliant Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy’ Franks and her parents.
Barbara is survived by her siblings, Phyllis Fischer and John A. Rogers both of Michigan and her sister-in-law, Carolyn Linley of Brilliant and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Barbara will be held on Sunday, August 31st at 12:30 p.m. from the Brilliant Methodist Church.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Stegall family.

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Mrs. Barbara Ann Harris Gould, age 75 of Guin, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 in the North Mississippi Medical Center-South in Winfield, Alabama surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on March 28, 1950 in Winfield, Alabama to John Milford Harris, Sr. and Dorthy Lucille Kimbrell Harris. She was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Guin, Alabama. Barbara was a graduate of Brilliant High School and received her business degree from Northwest Community College. She was employed for many years with Clifford Industries and was the Secretary at Randolph Chiropractic Clinic in Guin. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her husband, riding around in the country looking for deer and wildlife, but most of all she enjoyed attending church until her declining health would not allow.

Barabara is survived by her husband of 32 years, Travis Gould, sons, Jacky Harris (Bobbie), Dillon Gould (Tristen), Olga Rhile (Jeff), Issac Gould (Bonnie -Mae), Christopher Gould, grandchildren, Steven and Kristen Ingram, Lane and Sarah Harris, Chey Peters, Kristofer Stockman, Kaylee, Kameron Gould and their mother, Amber Kelly, great grandchildren, Cooper Lane, Jakson and Scarlette Ingram and a host of nieces, nephew and other relative and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gould were held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12 noon from the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon service time at the church.

Brother Mark Riggs and Brother Greg Rucker officiated.

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Winfield, Alabama