Bowen Funeral Home

05/30/2026

Mrs. Mona Lena Tidwell, age 89, of the Hubbertville community, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Fayette Medical Center. Mrs. Tidwell was born on February 13, 1937, in Fayette County, Alabama, to the late Verdo Johnson and Betty Ann Reese. She attended Hubbertville School and was a member of Hubbertville Church of Christ. Mona worked for many years in area garment plants before going on to help her husband own and operate Tidwell Fabric and Upholstery Shop, where they worked together for more than 20 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, tending her flower beds, canning, and sewing.
Mrs. Tidwell is survived by her husband, Tommie Tidwell; her daughter, Sabina Tidwell Hollingsworth; her granddaughters, Christina Renee and Catherine Grace Hollingsworth; her sister, Beddie Johnson Bobbit (Mark); special friends, David and Marty Tidwell and son Troy Tidwell Bubba; and a host of other family members and friends.
Mrs. Tidwell was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Nita Perry and Carlean Griffith; and her brother, Buster Johnson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tidwell will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Hubbertville Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be: David Tidwell, Troy Tidwell, Clifford Hollingsworth, and Brent Whitley. Scott Baggett will serve as officiating minister.

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

05/25/2026

Maylene Dodd McWhirter passed away peacefully in her home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was 79 years old.
Maylene was born and raised in Fayette County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Floyd Dodd and Estelle Sprinkle Dodd of Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Leon “Buck” Dodd and his wife, Nell Dodd, Donnie Dodd, Hoyt Dodd and his wife, Bobbie Jean Dodd, Dean Dodd, Bill Dodd, Joe Dodd, and Benjie Dodd.
Maylene is survived by her husband, Larry McWhirter; her daughters, Marlene Howell and her husband, Mark, and Amy McCown and her husband, Scott. She leaves behind three grandchildren: Daniel Howell and his wife Martha; Rachel Woolard and her husband, Brandon, and Andrew McCown. She also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren: Jenaleigh, Analeigh, Hayden, Lorelei, Naomi, Enoch, Eli, and Ezra. She is also survived by her brother, Bobby Dodd and his wife, Maxine Dodd; Her sister, Rita Bailey and her husband, Elvis Bailey; and special sisters-in-law: Margaret Dodd (Donnie), Ann Dodd (Dean), Penny Dodd (Bill), Donna Dodd (Joe), and Kay Dodd (Benjie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Maylene will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sprinkle 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 of Winfield, AL serving the McWhirter family.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Robert Derrell Gann, better known as Snook, age 81, of Winfield, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2026. Mr. Gann was born in Marion County, Alabama on July 10, 1944, to Robert Claude and Birdie Jones Gann. He was a 1963 graduate of Brilliant High School and a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Robert spent more than 40 years working in the coal mining industry as an underground miner with Gorgas and Shoals Creek Mines. Following a mining accident that resulted in the loss of part of his leg, he courageously continued working for another 30 years before his retirement. During his time at Gorgas, he also served as president of the local UMWA chapter. When not working, Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, listening to country music, and spending time with his family. Above all else, Robert loved worshipping and serving the Lord.
Mr. Gann is survived by his wife, Paulette Hickman Gann; his sons, Robert Scott Gann (Monica) and Chris Gann (Amanda); his grandchildren, Robert Braxton Gann, William Gann, Sarah Gann, Jeremiah Gann (LeAnna), Anna Gann, Savannah Gann, and Silas Gann; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Gann was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Claude and Birdie Gann; his brothers, J.B., Jesse, and David; and his sister, Bobbie.
Funeral services for Mr. Gann will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Gann family.

05/23/2026

Mr. Gary Wayne Dodd, age 78 of Lynn, passed away on May 23, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife of 30 years Mrs. Diane Dodd, his children, Alisa Tidwell, Keshia Franks (Anthony), Kimberly Hogan (George), Danielle Dodd (Austin Herod), Brittany Cheatham (James Pratt), Angie Roberts, and Sandy Scott, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, his brothers, Charles Dodd and Jerome Dodd, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ella Wallace Dodd, his only son, Tony Dodd, several brothers, one infant sister, and one infant granddaughter, Oaklynn Kay Elizabeth Pratt. The family would like to recognize a special niece, Leigh Ann Dodd for all her help during this trying time, and Gentiva Hospice for their wonderful care for all these years. Funeral services for Mr. Dodd will be held on Monday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in the Oak Grove cemetery near Highway 278. The visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Dodd family.

05/22/2026

James Anthony “Tony” Whitehead, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Tony was born in Winfield, Alabama on December 2, 1960, to James Harold and Ellon Roberts Whitehead. He was a 1979 graduate of Winfield High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Alabama. Tony worked with several financial institutions in the Tuscaloosa area throughout his career before joining Alabama Credit Union, where he served for more than 10 years and remained employed at the time of his passing.
Tony is survived by his mother, Ellon Whitehead; his brother Tracy Whitehead (Cassi); his sister, Cynthia May; his nephews, Dylan and Matthew Whitehead; his special work family, Lisa Falls, Allison Smith, Cherish Spencer, Carson Montgomery, Kelly Lightsey, Lara Chandler, Kaitlyn Brummett; special friends, Blake, Heather, and Olivia Eatman; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, James Harold Whitehead; and his grandparents, Henry and Fannie Roberts and Garfield and Ava Jo Whitehead.
Funeral services for Tony will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Whitehead family.

05/12/2026

Mr. Phillip Harry Stricklin, age 64, of Brilliant passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at North Mississippi Health Services South Marion Medical Center. Mr. Stricklin was born in Winfield, Alabama on November 14, 1961, to Harry Ray and Shirley Pugh Stricklin. He was a graduate of Winfield High School. Phillip worked for many years with 3M Corporation be becoming disabled. He also proudly served his country in the Alabama National Guard for more than 20 years. In his spare time, Phillip enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars.
Mr. Stricklin is survived by his wife, Teresa Stricklin; his son, Justin Stricklin; his brothers, Glenn and Craig Stricklin; step siblings, Allen and Elesa Carter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Mr. Stricklin was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Thereon Stricklin.
A memorial service for Mr. Stricklin will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. from the Cornerstone Baptist Church.
I lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church at: 4260 State Hwy 129, Winfield, AL 35594
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Stricklin family.

05/08/2026

Della Mae Brasseal, age 92, of Brilliant, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 8, 2026. Mrs. Brasseal was born in Winfield, AL on January 13, 1934, to the late James Abram and Maddie Langley Henderson. She was a graduate of Winfield High School. Mrs. Brasseal was saved as a child and remained faithful throughout her life. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church as a child and later faithfully attended First Freewill Baptist Church of Hamilton. On July 5, 1952, she married the love of her life, Allan H. Brasseal, and together they shared many cherished years of marriage and devotion to their family. Mrs. Brasseal was a line supervisor for many years with Munsingwear Industries until her retirement. Prior to her working career, she devoted herself to being a stay-at-home mother, caring for her home and family. After retiring, she owned and operated a craft shop where she continued sewing for the public. She was an exceptional seamstress and often made clothes for her children. She also loved cooking, canning and gardening, and making sure those she loved were well cared for. Following retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling together, attending church, and going to gospel singings. She was also a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Mrs. Brasseal is survived by her children, Scott Brasseal (Wanda), Rebecca Brasseal, and Jane Brasseal Franks (Ron); grandsons, Joel Franks (Melanie), Brian Brasseal (Joann), Tommy Franks (April), and Wesley Brasseal (Joelina); great grandchildren, Caleb (Cadence), Joshua, Jonathan, and Makayla Franks, Paul, Kathryn, Ruth, Caroline, Benjiman, Hannah, and Noah Brasseal, and Isadora Dos Anjos; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brasseal was preceded in death by her husband Allan H. Brasseal; her brothers, Hilburn and Elmer Henderson; and her sisters, Erlene McCaleb and Lela Garrison.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brasseal will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Center Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Brasseal family.

05/05/2026

Mary Elaine Heathcock, age 67, of Guin, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Heathcock was born on February 14, 1959, in Moline, Illinois, to Peter Jens and Fannie Lester Wadsager. As a teenager she moved with her family to Alabama, where she attended Marion County High School. Mary was employed at Diversicare Nursing Facility, where she worked in the laundry department for nearly six years, until her health no longer allowed. In her spare time, Mary loved caring for her dogs, going fishing, and grilling with family. She also enjoyed traveling, shopping, and doing yardwork.
Mrs. Heathcock is survived by her husband, David Heathcock; her children, Christina Hill (Scott) and George Heathcock (Marissa); her stepson, David Lee Heathcock; her grandchildren, Alysheia Golden (William), Tatyana Mayo (Texas), Braden Hill, and Justus, Brylieh, and Logan Heathcock; her great grandchildren, Arielle and Finnley Golden; her sisters, Ellen Kerr (Frankie) and Shirley Rhodenbaugh, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Mrs. Heathcock was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Perry Wadsager, Lyle Wadsager, Sharon Wemhauner, Charles Wadsager, Alta Mae Franks, and Cleath Bill Wadsager.
A memorial service for Mrs. Heathcock will be held at a later date.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Heathcock family.

05/05/2026

Mr. Tommy Wayne Henderson, age 85, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Henderson was born in Winfield, Alabama on April 30, 1941, to Alfred and Pearl Smith Henderson. He was a lifelong resident of the Winfield area, including the Glen Allen area where he lived for the past 45 years. Tommy graduated from Winfield City High School and went on to attend the University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He attended Winfield Methodist Church. Tommy began his career as a sales manager for Continental Conveyor and later founded North Alabama Title Company, where he served as owner and president for over 40 years. His leadership extended into public service as well, as he served as a former mayor of Glen Allen, Alabama, contributing greatly to the community he loved.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diane Henderson; his son, Patrick Henderson and his wife Stacie; his grandsons, Levi and Landon Henderson; his great grandchildren, Asher and Jaiden Henderson; and a host of other family members and friends.
Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Tena Henderson Pollard and Linda Henderson.
A private graveside service will be held for Mr. Henderson at Winfield City Cemetery.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Henderson family.