Mrs. Nora Lee Corkren age 76, of Brilliant passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Corkren was born in Brilliant, Alabama on September 29, 1945 to Joe and Pearlie Hicks Barnett. Mrs. Corkren was a 1963 graduate of Brilliant High School. Nora spent much of her life working in the sewing industry, the last of which was Tullahoma Industries in Brilliant before her retirement. Mrs. Corkren was an avid sports fan, but she especially loved Alabama Football.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Corkren was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey “Ott” Corkren, parents, sisters, Pauline Dodd, Ora Mae Linley Adkinson, and Sylvia Williford, and brothers, James “Bill” Barnett and Raymond Barnett.

Mrs. Corkren is survived by her sons, Scott Tittle (Juli) of Greenwood, Delaware, Mark Tittle (Donna) of Brilliant, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sisters, Christine Jackson, Earnestine Brittnell, Brenda Ward (Jerry), Jackie McInnish (Harold), and Ann Dykes, brother, Ray Barnett (Tammy), special nieces, Marlene Barton, and Yvonne Frazier, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral services for Mrs. Corkren will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Goldmine Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Jason Edward Estes age 44 of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his residence. Jason was born in Winfield, Alabama on March 13, 1978 to J. B. and Evelyn Herren Estes. He was a 1996 graduate of Winfield City High School and earned his Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology from Bevill State Community College. Jason was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jeff Estes. He is survived by his mother, brothers, Tim Estes (Libby) and Joey Estes, nieces, Stephanie Estes Barnett (Cody) and Mackenzie Estes Wakefield (Justin), nephews, Hunter Estes, Mason Estes (Nikki), Joe Joe Estes and a host of great nieces and great nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jason will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow on Friday, May 27, 2022 in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Norma Jean Harbin age 90 of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Diversicare Healthcare Center in Winfield. She was born on February 27, 1932 in Marion County Alabama to Charles and Bessie Mae Pickle Ashmore. Mrs. Harbin was a 1950 graduate of Brilliant High School. She was a member of the Winfield Frist Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Harbin is survived by her husband of nearly 74 years, Wade Harbin, daughter, Phyllis Holley (Jim) of Ft. Myers, FL, son, Mike Harbin (Sharla) of Monahans, TX, grandsons, David Harbin (Amy) of California, Jason Harbin (Georgianna) of Texas, great grandsons, Grady and Ethan Harbin of Texas, a brother, Buddy Ashmore of Haleyville and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Alice Ashmore.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harbin will be held on Monday, May 23rd 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 Monday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 237 Winfield, AL 35594 in memory of Mrs. Harbin.

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Mr. Avery Joe Pate, better known as “Joe Joe” age 58 of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Joe Joe was born in Marion County, Alabama on May 18, 1963 to Joseph and Mary Meharg Pate. He attended New Life Fellowship Church in Winfield and was employed with Quantum Construction Company for many years. Joe Joe enjoyed wood working and spending time with his daughter and granddaughters.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Pate Breeden (Chris), granddaughters, Chloe and Isabella Skelton, brothers, Ronnie Pate, Ricky Pate, Michael Pate (Theresa), William Pate, Kenneth Pate and Allen Pate and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Henry Moser.
Funeral services for Joe Joe will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. 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 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
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