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Mr. Leonard Billy Gene Channell, age 86, of Winfield passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on February 20, 1939 in Lamar County, Leonard was the son of James Crave and Mary Magdalene Cotton Channell. A member of East Winfield Church of Christ, Leonard’s early years were spent working alongside his siblings in the fields to help his parents. After marrying, he and his wife relocated to Illinois for work and there they began their family with his 2 oldest sons being born there. Upon returning to Alabama, Leonard built his career initially working at Continental Conveyor, before joining 3M Manufacturing. Over 28 years at 3M, Leonard also worked part time as a gravel truck driver with the county. Leonard also enjoyed farming, raising cattle, and tinkering with tractors. Above all, Leonard loved his family, he took pride in his children’s accomplishments, and always valued time spent with them.

Mr. Channell is survived by his 3 sons, Billy Channell, Roger Channell (Joann), and Frankie Channell (Amanda), his daughter, Norma Hill (Tim), his sister, Fran Burks, 9 grandchildren, 11great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Channell was preceded in death by his grandson Bryan Allan Garza, great grandson, Stephen Andreu Ray, brothers, Lonnie, Hubert, and James Channell, and sisters, Flora Randolph and Rachel Norris.

Funeral services for Mr. Channell will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Channell will lie in state on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time. The visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Mr. Harold Keith Thompson, age 88, of Brilliant passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center South Marion. Born on May 28, 1936, in Marion County, Alabama, Harold was the son of Cleo Thompson. He was a member of Brilliant Church of God. Harold dedicated more than 25 years of his life to the Brilliant Water Department, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator and performed various other roles. Outside of work, Harold enjoyed playing music, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Patty Thompson, daughters, Lisa Thompson and Carolyn Stough, grandchildren, Judson Stough (Brittany), Heather Belsha (Joe), Derek Thompson (Ashley), Robert Thompson (Madison), Eric Thompson (Melena), Kayla Thompson, Christopher Johnson, Cody Johnson (Haley), and Tyler Thompson, great grandchildren, Deja and Olivia Bynum, Bella, Ryder, and Riftyn Thompson, Bexley and Zoe Thompson, Cyril Johnson, and Kaycen and Colton Thompson, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his first wife, Millie Thompson, his mother, Cleo Thompson, his children, Randy Thompson, Roxie Johnson, and Terry Thompson, and siblings, Durane “Dude,” Marshall, and Grayson Thompson, Mary Jean Shaw, and Eulene Walker.

Funeral services for Mr. Thompson will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Pisgah Methodist 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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Mr. Kenneth Earl Pate, better known as Porky age 64, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born in Winfield, Alabama on April 28, 1961, Kenneth was one of 8 sons born to Joseph Harrison and Mary Meherg Pate. “Porky” was raised in Winfield and attended the Winfield Church of Christ during his childhood. He attended Winfield City Schools and Hubbertville High School. Kenneth Worked for Quantum Construction until health challenges led to his disability. In his spare time, Kenneth had a passion for collecting antiques and baseball cards.

Mr. Pate is survived by his daughter, Kasey Pate, his wife, Kathy Pate, brothers, Ricky Pate, Allen Pate, Michael Pate (Teresa), and William Pate, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pate was preceded in death by brothers, Avery Joe Pate, Ronnie Dale Pate, and Henry “Freddy” Moser, half siblings, Sterling Pate, Lowell Pate, Troy Pate, Christine Winters, and Gladys Smith, the mother of his daughter, Lisa White, and his niece, Tina Pate.

Funeral services for Mr. Pate will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

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Mr. Tommy Houston Stiles, age 81, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the Diversicare Nursing Facility. Tommy was born November 27, 1943 to Houston and Ilene Sandlin Stiles, Tommy grew up in Winfield, Alabama, where he graduated from Winfield City High School. Tommy dedicated much of his life to hard work, spending many years at Nucor Steel before his retirement. Outside of work Tommy enjoyed watching Alabama football, riding horses, racing, and spending time with family.

Mr. Stiles is survived by his 2 daughters, Marisa and Miranda Stiles, his granddaughter, Marley Bennett, his sister Pam Guin, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Stiles, and his brother, Bobby Stiles.

Funeral services for Mr. Stiles will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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