Bowen Funeral Home

12/26/2025

Mr. Bobby Dooley, age 78, of Brilliant, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Northwest Alabama Hospice Facility in Tuscaloosa. Bobby was born on January 13, 1947, in Fayette, Alabama, to Fred Dooley and Charlene Thomason Dunn. He was a devoted member of Center United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served in many roles over the years, including chairman of the board, trustee, Sunday School superintendent, and song leader. His love for the church and his willingness to serve were evident to all who knew him. A 1966 graduate of Phillips High School, Bobby was a standout athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football. He continued his love of sports into his college years, playing baseball and basketball, and was later honored with induction into the Marion County Hall of Fame. Much of Bobby’s working life was spent as a truck driver for several area companies. When not working, Bobby enjoyed watching Alabama football and other sports, going fishing, spending time with his family, and most of all, being a servant of the church.
Mr. Dooley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Dooley; his son, Wade Dooley, and his wife, Audrea; his granddaughter, McKenzie Dooley Eubanks, and her husband, Tyler; and his sister, Brenda Dooley Morgan.
Mr. Dooley was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Dooley and Charlene Dunn (Theron); his brother, Freddie Dooley; and his in-laws, F.L. and Elouise Cagle Jackson.
Funeral services for Mr. Dooley will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Dooley family.

12/24/2025

12/18/2025

Mr. Willis Eugene Barnes, better known as Gene, age 82, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1943, to Jacob Leroy and Ora Mae McKay Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a faithful member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and a 1961 graduate of Brilliant High School. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force, followed by 20 years of service in the 166th Engineer Company of the Alabama Army National Guard.
Mr. Barnes was an active and dedicated member of Brilliant Masonic Lodge #601, where he enjoyed helping with fundraisers and participating in lodge activities. He was employed by 3M Manufacturing for 35 years before retiring. In his earlier years, he found great joy in growing vegetable gardens and working in the hayfield when he was not on the job. In later years, he enjoyed helping others, doing outdoor projects and attending his grandchildren’s activities, which brought him much happiness.
He is survived by his son, Chris Barnes (Kaleena); daughter, Stephanie House (Emerson); grandchildren, Jacob Barnes and Macie Barnes; step granddaughter, Madalyn Moore; brother, Wiley Barnes (Maxine); sister-in-law, Shelby Barnes; brother-in-law, Gary Rose; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Nancy Barnes; his parents, Leroy and Ora Mae Barnes; brothers, James, Jesse, Sam, Floyd, and Boyd Barnes; and sisters, Lounell Cagle, Ruth Tittle, Dorothy Elliott, Joyce Ann Rose, Judy Gulley, Allean Guin, Nelda Sue Barnes, and Betty Jo Willett.
Funeral services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Taylor Springs Cemetery in Lamar County. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Barnes family.

12/18/2025

Mrs. Eloise Caddell Mills of Winfield, AL, went home to our Lord and Savior after passing away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Nannie Trull Caddell, her husband, Don Mills, her sister, Margaret Caddell Wright (Doug), and grandchild, Jennifer Margaret Warren. Mrs. Mills was lovingly known as “Mom” by her family. She loved playing cards with friends and family, looking fashionable, cheering for all Alabama sports, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her family. She began her career as a beautician, using her skills and care to help others feel confident, beautiful, and valued. Mrs. Mills also proudly taught hundreds of students cosmetology for over 22 years, as she was the 1st cosmetology teacher in the vocational department at Winfield City High School. Mrs. Mills prioritized her time spent with family. She was a constant presence in her family’s lives who showed up unfailingly for every milestone, celebration, and moment that mattered. She found great joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Mrs. Mills is survived by her devoted children, Jan Warren (Jimmy), Jerry Mills (Kelly), and Julie Chaffin (Greg), and five grandchildren, Jessica Warren, Jordon Warren (Nicole), Bailee Mills-Ellis (Gavin), Tucker Chaffin, and Ella Chaffin, and three great grandchildren, Charlee Mills Ellis, Folsom Ellis, and Poppy Ellis. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation for the many prayers, messages, and phone calls from family and friends.
“It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.”
Funeral services for Mrs. Mills will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Mills family.

12/17/2025

Joey Michael Linley, age 45, of Brilliant, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence. Joey was born on March 21, 1980, in Amory, Mississippi, to John Michael Linley and Sandra Kay Butler Linley. A lifelong resident of Brilliant, Joey was well known throughout his community for his friendly nature, quick wit, and love of conversation. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to share with anyone he met. Joey worked as a coal miner for a time before becoming a heavy machine operator. He was employed with Eutaw Construction in Mississippi for five years, and for the past year he worked with Donald Bond Construction in Missouri until his passing. In his spare time, Joey enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He was also a dedicated member of the Brilliant Fire Department.
Joey is survived by his wife, Melissa Morris Linley; his son, Tyler Linley; his pawpaw, Bill Linley; his sisters, Airiel Hayward and Ginger Bittner (Andrew); his aunts, Betty Holcomb and Angie Bland (Curt); his uncles, Jimmy Butler and Pete Butler; and a host of other family members and friends.
Joey was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Linley; his mother, Kay Linley; his granny, Lucille Linley; and his aunt, Darlene Pugh.
Funeral services for Joey will be held on Saturday, December 20th, at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Linley family.

12/13/2025

Mrs. Theresa Carrie Pate, age 74, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Haleyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility. Theresa was born on November 22, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to Lloyd and Betty Spitson. She was raised in Rockford and was a graduate of a local high school. Theresa was employed with Associated Products for more than 20 years prior to her retirement. She took pride in her work and was known as a dedicated and hardworking employee. Theresa greatly enjoyed spending her spare time with her grandchildren.
Theresa is survived by her husband, Micheal Pate; sons, Paul Joseph Todora (Stephanie) and Michael Vincent Todora; grandchildren, Tanner Todora, Dylan Eckols, Ashton Todora, Destinee Eckols Hill (Mikey), and Madison Massey; great-grandchildren, Raelynn Jo Todora and Ellie May Hill; siblings, Rick Spitson (Debbie), Cathy Lawrence, and Darcy Spitson (Jackie); and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Denise Todora; her parents, Lloyd and Betty Spitson; her brother, Lloyd Spitson Jr.; and sister, Sheila Peaslee.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pate will be held on Tuesday, December 16th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Pate family.

12/12/2025

Mr. Benny Gene “Bud” Farris, age 98, of Eldridge, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. A private Family graveside service was held the same day at the Kelly Cemetery. A memorial service to honor Bud’s life will be held at a later date.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Farris family.

12/10/2025

Mrs. Freddie Ward Hull, age 77, of Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Hull was born on January 6, 1948, to Uless and Bertha Dobbs Ward. She grew up in the Wayside community and attended Wayside School before graduating from Winfield High School in 1965. Following high school, Freddie pursued her calling in healthcare and attended Northwest Alabama State Technical Institute, where she earned her nursing degree in 1968. Over the course of her 46-year career, she faithfully served in several area medical facilities, including Winfield Hospital and Winfield Internal Medicine, from which she retired in 2014. She deeply loved her patients and was devoted to providing compassionate care to all she served. Freddie was a wonderful Christian mother who treasured her family. Her kitchen was always open to family and friends, and her home was a place of warmth, welcome, and love.
Mrs. Hull is survived by her children, Craig Hull (Melanie) of Winfield, Kim Cummins (Glenn) of Lubbock, TX, and Lora Vaughan (Stephen) of Winfield; her grandchildren, Erin, Kelsey, Jenna, Karly, Jonathan, Kinley, Zoe, Max, and Ella; and her great-grandchildren, Sloan, Natalie, Parker, and Adeline. She is also survived by Mary Trimm, mother of Erin, Jenna, and Jonathan; her sisters, Mary Chappell (Seaborn) of Priceville, AL and Frances Burns of Prairieville, LA; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Tison (Ronald) of Rockford, AL and Sandy Ward of Winfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Mrs. Hull was preceded in death by her husband, John Hull; her parents; her brothers, Benjamin, Dewey, and Gary Ward; her sister, Dot Agee; her sister-in-law, Rosa Ward; and brother-in-law, Perry Burns.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hull will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Siloam Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Siloam Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund: 538 Siloam Rd, Winfield, AL 35594, or Wayside Volunteer Fire Department: 12049 Hwy 107, Winfield, AL 35594.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Hull family.

12/08/2025

Kathleen White Daniel, age 101, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Born in Rock City, Alabama, on October 9, 1924, Kathleen was the daughter of JC and Susie Miles White. She spent much of her adult life in Jackson, Mississippi, where she worked for many years as a dedicated dental hygienist before retiring.
A faithful member of the Baptist church in Mt. Olive, Kathleen lived her life as an exemplary Christian woman who loved the Lord deeply. After her retirement, her only daughter, Mary Sue, became the center of her world, and Kathleen devoted herself to caring for her with unwavering love and commitment.
Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Mary Sue Westbrook, granddaughter, Lauren Barrett, great-grandson, Elias Barrett, her niece, Judy Dickson, and a host of cousins and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Terrie Barrett, a grandson, Matthew Barrett, husbands, Van Westbrook and Jesse Daniel, and her brother, Alfred White.
Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel will be held on Thursday, December 11,2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Griggs Place Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Daniel family.

12/05/2025

Mrs. Patricia Perry Fowler, better known as Pat, age 87, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her residence. Pat was born on March 5, 1938, in Winfield, Alabama, to William and Marie Perry McConnell. She was a devoted member of East Side Baptist Church, a graduate of Winfield High School, and attended the University of North Alabama. Pat worked for many years with Fruit of the Loom in Winfield until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time in the mountains, working in her yard and flower beds, and watching the birds outside her window.
She is survived by her sister, Zokie Norris (Ronald); niece, Cindy Reed; nephew, Ron Norris (Michelle); great-nieces and nephews, Chip, Brett, Brooke, and Hilarie; her beloved dogs, Fluffy and Fella; and a host of other extended family members.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Fowler; her son, Shane Fowler; and her sister, Barbara Spann.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fowler will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home serving the Fowler family.

12/04/2025

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Ganey, age 84, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1940, in Winfield to James E. and Mary Erdeal Vickery Bryant. Bonnie was a longtime member of Rock City Church of God. In her earlier years, she worked as a seamstress in several area garment plants before fulfilling a lifelong dream by opening her own flower shop, Bonnie’s Flowers. She operated the shop for nearly 20 years before retiring. In Bonnie’s younger days, she enjoyed water skiing and riding on the back of her son’s motorcycle, always eager for adventure. As the years passed, she devoted her time to cross-stitching, knitting, and quilting, for her loved ones. She was also known for making what many insisted was the world’s best banana pudding, a beloved treat her family always enjoyed.
She is survived by her son, Tim Ganey (Shirl), grandchildren, Zak Ganey (Amber), Tamra Badgett (Ross), Jessica Boozer (Steven), and Angela Reeder (Dennis), great-grandchildren, R***r, Maggie, Jonah, Gane, and Charlie, special nephews she lovingly raised as her own, Adam Green (Brandy), Ashley Green, and Neil Buck, daughter-in-law, Joyce Ganey, and a host of other family members and friends.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Ganey, her son, Pete Ganey, her parents, James E. and Mary Erdeal Bryant, and her sisters, Mary Joe Dwyer, Pat Buck, and Jackie Bryant.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ganey will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Union Chapel Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Ganey family.

12/02/2025

Freddie Langston Meherg age 85 of Winfield, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Rose Manor in Haleyville, Alabama. Freddie was born on July 27, 1940 to Roy and Mary Langston. She is survived by her children, Tim Meherg (Peggy); Lisa Burgess (Wade); Lori Jenkins (Mike); Grandchildren, Erica Michel (Anthony); Mason Meherg (Hope); McKinly Meherg (Jana); Mary Melton (Hunter); Kent Jenkins (Kourtney); Luke Jenkins; Major Meherg; 9 great grandchildren; and sisters Linda West and Martha Allen (John). She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jim, a precious, gentle soul, whom she was married to for 55 years. She cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She took great pride in her grandchildren and found immeasurable joy in their presence. She possessed a determined spirit and a steadfast independence that guided her throughout her life.
She loved singing, planting and growing her own flowers, and had the only green thumb in the family. She was known for her famous dill pickles which the grandchildren devoured by the quarts on summer spend the night gatherings.
Her greatest passion was teaching high school and college English which she did for over 20 years. She touched the lives of countless students whom she spoke fondly of for many years.
One of her greatest loves was reading, as she was an avid reader of every genre, especially biographies and those of historical value.
She was a devout Christian and loved her church and choir, singing countless hymns for her church family for many years. She and her family attended Winfield First United Methodist Church, and in later years Harmony Grove Baptist Church.
She loved telling stories of her treasured times with her family, in particular her Wayside cousins, and remained close with many of them throughout the years. She also treasured her sisters, nieces, and nephews.
She had a love for traveling and enjoyed many adventures with her husband in retirement.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a local library, Old Union Cemetery, or Winfield Alumni Association. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
We would like to express our eternal gratitude to all of the staff and caregivers at Azalea Manor of Haleyville, Rose Manor (who took such wonderful care of her), and Southeast Hospice Network of Jasper.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Meherg family.