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Frances Harp Johnson went to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1935, to Riley and Dena Harp of Brilliant, AL. Frances lived a life of service and generosity to all who knew her. She served as Treasurer of Mount Pisgah Methodist Church for 40 years. She began her working life in garment plants and retired after several years at Gateway Foods in Brilliant where she was known for bringing biscuits and cakes for all the employees. After retirement she devoted herself to cooking meals for the sick and shut ins in her church and community. At one time she cooked for 15 households each week. Cooking was her love language, and she was well known for her fried pies and chicken and dumplings. In the last month of her life her children realized that along with supporting her local church she also contributed to at least 9 charities on a monthly basis. She didn’t preach to her family about giving, she set an example for them to follow. Frances yearned for the day when she would leave this earth for her heavenly home. She deeply missed those she loved who had gone on before, her husband, Claude, her mother and dad, her siblings, Ray, Mary, Jimmie, Nola, Harold, and Glenda, and her grandsons, Trent and Brent Canterberry, Wesley Johnson, and Colby Duckworth. Left to carry on her work on this earth are; her daughter Joan Canterberry (Ed), sons, Jimmy Johnson (Teresa), Paul/Pete Johnson (Susan), and Pat Ballard (Danita), grandchildren; Stacy Garrison, Jacob Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Tosha Lann, Pete Lovett, and Kristyana Lines, Honorary grandson, Adam Duckworth (Tish), great grandchildren, Braxton and Braden Canterberry, Annie and Joseph Garrison, Elijah Johnson (Anna), Cohen Johnson, Seth Spiller, and Logan Lann, honorary great grandchildren, Kason and John Pool, and one great-great grandson, Asher Canterberry.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. You may honor her with a visit with the family from 5:00 p.m. until celebration time at the funeral home. She will be buried at Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

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

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Anita Diane Hulsey, age 62 of Guin, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on November 19, 1963 to Connie Jr. and Toy Mae Gilliand Allred.

Anita spent much of her life working in the mobile home industry as a final finisher before her retirement. In her free time, she loved being at the local dirt track, West Alabama Speedway. She especially enjoyed watching her sons race and spending time with her racing family, where she made many cherished memories.

Anita is survived by her sons, Alan Goodwin (Dawn), Nathan Goodwin, Kaleb Atkinson (Ashley), and Jerrod Atkinson (Courtney); 12 grandchildren; her sisters, Rhonda Sides (Jamie), Angela “Angie” McMillan, Stephanie Short (Craig), Carla Ireland (Kevin), Lawanda Hall (Bryan), and Crystal Allred; her stepmother, Diania Allred; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Hulsey, and her son, Daniel.

Funeral services for Anita will be held on Friday, March 13, 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 Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., service time, at the funeral home.

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

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Gabriel Emmanuel Freeman, age 7, of Vernon, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at DCH Hospital in Fayette. Gabriel was born on May 7, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Kristina Freeman and Jullian Coleman. He faithfully attended First United Pentecostal Church of Vernon. Gabriel was a kindergartener at Vernon Elementary School where he adored his teachers, Mrs. Nabors, Mrs. CeCe, and Mrs. Tina, all of whom were a tremendous help and blessing to Gabriel and his family. Gabriel was an incredibly happy and loving child despite his sickness. He continually defied all odds by eating, drinking, talking and walking with assistance even when doctors believed he never would. His joyful spirit and determination touched everyone who knew him. Gabriel loved playing Mario Brothers video games and enjoyed watching Thomas and Friends along with many of his favorite YouTube shows. One of his favorite things to do was gather everyone’s phones in the house so he could watch all of his favorite shows at the same time. More than anything, Gabriel loved his family. He had a special bond with his grandfather and shared a close friendship with his cousin and best friend, Khalil. His sweet smile, gentle spirit, and the happiness he shared so freely will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Gabriel is survived by his mother, Kristina Freeman; his father, Jullian Coleman; his siblings, Abree Freeman, Cierra Smith, Demetrius Freeman, Jaime Salinas, Alma Salinas, Ashleigh Garcia, and Hannah Garcia; his grandparents, Ronald and Gail Freeman; his aunts, Mary and Charlotte; his uncles, James, Jimmy, Rich, and Cashonne McKnight; his close cousins, Arianna and Khalil Lange; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, L.C. and Mary Porter.

Funeral services for Gabriel will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Dickinson-Wates Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m., service time, at the funeral home.

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Retired Master Sergeant Floyd Gaston Shirley, age 92, of Brilliant, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Shirley was born on March 21, 1933, in Itawamba County, Mississippi, to the late LeeRoy and Kirksie Underwood Shirley. He was a 1950 graduate of Tremont High School. Mr. Shirley loved his country and was proud to be an American. He served 5 years in the United States Army before going to the Air Force where he served 15 years. Mr. Shirley completed one tour of duty in Vietnam and also served in Korea and England. It was while stationed in England that he met the love of his life, Shirley Willis.

Floyd Shirley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was full of life and had a wonderful sense of humor. Even during his retirement from the Air Force, he remained active and enjoyed staying busy. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mr. Shirley is survived by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Shirley; his children, Doug Shirley (Van), Steve Shirley (Judy), Yvonne Corkren (Jessie), and Lee Shirley (Ronda); his grandchildren, Keith and Scott Shirley, Chris and Jamie Shirley, Brian Corkren, Jessica Bishop, Sarah Shirley, and Brice, Kyle, and Casey Buck; his great-grandchildren, Blane, Case, Hagan, Bella, and Jameson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Shirley was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Lindley and Levonnie Self.

A memorial service for Mr. Shirley will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

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