Miles Funeral Home

07/15/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Faye Estes Smith, a beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87, with family by her bedside.

She was the cherished soulmate of her spouse Kevin Assmann, with whom she shared 42 years of love and partnership.

Martha loved her family and friends, spending time with them. She was a woman of strong faith, member of Christ United Church, Mobile, Alabama. She loved boating, exercising, dining out, patronizing every new restaurant!She worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, South Alabama Boys and Girls Club and later retired from Volunteer Mobile as an executive clerk. She directed the annual Charity Sales, managed court appointed volunteers with kindness and a caring heart. Known for her infectious personality, Martha was the most caring and loving person to her friends, treating them as family. She adored her grandchildren, nieces and nephews loving them fiercely and with pride. Family traditions, particularly our Christmas rituals at Orange Beach, Alabama.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Garvis and Daisy Estes, husband, Riley (Buddy) Smith, Infant sister, Willie Mae, and Son, Dr. Steven Smith.

She is survived by her spouse, Kevin Assmann; Daughter, Roxanne McCrory (Mark); Brothers, Larry Estes (Paulette) and Stanley Estes (Ginger); Grandchildren, Michelle Canterbury (Randall), Melissa McCrory and Jason McCrory; Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday July 17, 2025, at Christ United Church 6101 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2 PM (Parlor) and memorial service to begin at 2 PM in the Sanctuary.

Another celebration of Life will be held at on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Miles Funeral Home, Winfield ALwith visitation from 1 PM – 2 PM. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM at West Alabama Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, Martha would like donations sent to Christ United Church 6101 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609Martha’s legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

07/03/2025

12/17/2024

Mrs. Ruby Faye Goodwin Beasley, better known as Faye, age 89, of Winfield passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Diversicare of Winfield. Faye was born April 10, 1935 to Rufus and Adell Doss Goodwin, the third of six children. A member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Winfield, Faye was proudly one of the oldest members of her beloved church, with one of her favorite things there being Charles Lynn’s Sunday School class. She worked for many years as a cook in the Winfield Hospital, back in a different time when everyone in town ate lunch there. Faye was in church whenever the doors opened, she loved spending time with family, and marathon shopping trips. She would’ve worn a new outfit everyday if she could’ve and she wouldn’t leave the store until she walked every aisle “looking.” But you knew when you saw her, she would always be prim and proper with her ever-present lipstick on. Her great-grandsons were her biggest loves and “Lil Maw” was always spoiling them.
Faye was preceded in death by the love of her life, Virgle Beasley, her parents, sister, Joyce Franks, and brothers, Larry Goodwin, Bunt Goodwin, Ray Goodwin, and Roger Goodwin.
Faye is survived by her daughter, Shirley Norris (Jeff), granddaughters, Angel Sadberry (James) and Felicia McGuire (Jeremy), great-grandsons, Casen Sadberry, Kyler Sadberry, and Rett McGuire, sister-in-law, Helen Goodwin, her beloved niece, Michelle Bryant, and a host of other nieces, nephews and family members.
Funeral services for Faye will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. from the McGraw Memorial Chapel of the Miles Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Miles Memorial Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Beasley family.

10/29/2024

Jaqueline Marie Fikes, age 62, of Winfield passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Fikes was born in Tecumseh, Michigan to George Jackson and Agnes Louise Baumea Hughes. Jackie was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. She spent much of her life as a carpenter in the mobile home industry. In her spare time Jackie enjoyed going to the beach, white water rafting, riding ATVs, fishing, working in her yard, and interior decorating.
Jackie is survived by her children, Jessica Lucas, Nicholas Lucas (Jennifer), Mandy Lucas, and Matthew Lucas, grandchildren, Lilly Carmichael, Riley Bailey, Kailee Lucas, Treston Lucas, Finlee Lucas, Riker Lucas, Daniel Lucas, Makynleigh Mathis, Jaxon Lucas, and Jeremiah Lucas, niece, Angela Taylor (Martin), beloved dog, Luke, and a host of other family members and friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Hughes, and her sister, Karen Hughes.
A Celebration of Life service for Jackie will be held on August 23, 2025.
Miles Memorial Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Lucas family.

08/31/2024

Mrs. Barbara Gail Kelley, age 70 of Winfield passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her residence. Barbara was born in Highland Park, Michigan on May 8, 1954. She was preceded in death by her brother, Greg Morrison of Caledonia, MS. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was looking forward to getting to know her new great-granddaughter.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Kelley, her children Gigi Sudduth (Jamie) of Millport and Carlos Kelley of Winfield, grandchildren, Hagen Smith of Foley, Harley Crowley (Cade) of Kennedy, Halle Sudduth of Millport, Briar Kelley of Winfield, Maggie Kelley, her great granddaughter, Everleigh Smith Foley, AL and special friend Lanetta Fowler of Eldridge.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Morris Cemetery near Glen Allen.

Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Kelley family.

07/29/2024

James Leo Palmer Jr. 85, of Dixon, KY was born on January 18th, 1939 in Brilliant, Alabama and passed away on July 25th, 2024 in Newburgh, IN. James was passionate about a few things and if you spent any time with him at all you would most certainly hear about them: his faith, his family and Alabama football. James preached his last sermon at Poole Church of Christ on June 30th, 2024, just days before he was called to his heavenly home. He leaves behind a family and church community who love him dearly and strive to follow in his footsteps as they pursue Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Leo and Catherine Palmer, his brother Mitchell Ray Palmer(along with his wife, Betty and daughter, Michelle), and his daughter-in-law, Nancy Palmer.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Sue Cook Palmer. The two of them were married for 66 years and built a beautiful family, while serving and spreading God’s Kingdom. James was a gospel preacher for 60 years and shared God’s word in 37 states across the country. James is also survived by his 5 children James “Chip” Palmer of Providence, KY, Timothy Paul (Barbara) Palmer of Wartrace, TN, John David(Lori) Palmer of Bassett, VA, Mary Elizabeth(Michael) Asbell of Nashville, TN, and Martha Melea(Greg) Hobgood of Dixon, KY; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 niece and 1 nephew.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 1st, 2024 at 6pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Min. Chip Palmer and Min. Bob Palmer will officiate. Visitation will be from 2pm until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Friday August 2nd, 2024 at 2pm at Goldmine Church of Christ Cemetery 11674 AL-129 Brilliant, AL 35548. Memorial contributions can be made to Potter Children’s Home 2350 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 or West KY Youth Camp 301 Youth Camp Road Marion, KY 42064. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

07/15/2024

Mrs. Sheila Rawls, age 66 of Guin passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Sheila was born in Moline, IL on July 11, 1958 to James and Myra Grace Norris Pridmore. She was a member of the Assembly of Yahvah and a 1976 graduate of Winfield City High School. After high school she attended Northwest Community College earning her associates degree. Sheila had various careers throughout her life including dental assistant, working at the Northwest Regional Library and in the healthcare field where she served as the business manager at Winfield Family and Occupational Medicine for 24 years. She enjoyed books, traveling, storytelling, singing, picnics and park days with her grandchildren, trying new restaurants, church gatherings, Alabama football, stamp collecting and living life to the fullest.
Sheila is survived by her daughters, Sommer Thomas (Chad) and Lakin Hardy (Trevor), grandchildren, Katy Wallace (Dee), Harmony Thomas, Lane Van Deventer, Jacob Van Deventer, Mark Hardy, Elana Hardy, Skylar Hardy, great grandson, Maverick Wallace, sister-in-law, Debbie Pridmore, a host of nieces, nephews, church family and other close family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Grace Pridmore, grandparents, Jesse and Willene Pridmore and Albert and Lizzie Norris, and her brothers, David and Mike Pridmore.
Funeral services for Sheila will be held on Tuesday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. from the Miles Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to, The Garrett Karr Memorial Medical Clinic – Honduras at 510 Hwy 241, Phil Campbell, AL 35581
Miles Memorial Funeral Home serving the Rawls family.