Reverend Paul Harman Henderson, Sr., age 75 of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence. Rev. Henderson was born on January 18, 1946 to Charles and Alice Henderson in MS. He was a 1964 graduate of Greenville High School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, he also attended Lee Bible College in Cleveland, TN. Rev. Henderson began preaching at the age of 16 and continued for over 30 years. He was an Ordained Minister for the Church of God and served the Lord as an Evangelist in most of the United States, and pastoring in the Church of God in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

Rev. Henderson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sarah Marcum Henderson, his children, Eva Martin (Hugh), Paul Henderson, Jr., and Jarrett Henderson, grandchildren, Allison Duckworth (Colby), Matthew Crane, Dakota Martin (Brianna), Sarah Beth McNutt (Trent), Jeremy Martin, Bryan Martin, Letty Martin, Dylan Mason (Mallory), Blake Henderson and Emily Ertwine (Jeremy), great great grandchildren, Nella Brook, Wyatt, Brantley, Blaine, Ember, Jagger, Bryson and two on the way, his brother, Charles Henderson (Raynelle) of TN, and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas Henderson and Alice Lou Hutchinson Henderson, and his sister, Dorothy Louise Henderson.

Funeral services for Rev. Henderson will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Brilliant Church of God with burial to follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Brother Greg Webb will be the officiating minister. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the church. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Henderson family.

Chylciale Hope McCollum Washington, age 48 of Bazemore passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in the Northwest Medical Center.

Hope was born of July 17, 1973 in Winfield, Alabama. She was a 1992 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Hope served her country in the United States Army for 20 years and retired as Master Sargent, she earned many medals and commendations including The Bronze Star.

Hope is survived by her father, Franklin Montgomery Sr. (Yvonne) of Trussville, AL, siblings, Tia Hooper of Baltimore, MD, Franklin Montgomery Jr. of Birmingham, AL, Joseph Montgomery, Faith Montgomery, and Michael Montgomery all of Trussville, AL, grandmother, Pauline Macklin of Birmingham, aunts, Bonnie McCollum, Helen Jones, Etta Montgomery, and Mattie Albert and a host of cousins and other relatives and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen McCollum, grandfathers, Raymond McCollum and James Doyle Montgomery, grandmother, Willie Nell McCollum, and aunts, Hazel, Mary Jo and Willa Dean McCollum.

A memorial service for Hope will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The service for Hope will be live on Bowen Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bowen Funeral Home serving the McCollum-Washington family.

Brother William Thomas Nix, age 69 of Winfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Bro. Nix was a member of the New Hope Independent Baptist Church. He was a minister at Springhill Baptist for three years and New Hope Independent Baptist Church for 10 years. Bro. Nix was a Union Iron Worker for over 33 years. He was strong in his faith and would share Jesus with people as much as he could. Thomas loved most being around his family and spending time with them. He was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed watching the games with his son and family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shelia Dillard Nix of Winfield, son Floyd Thomas Nix, Sr. (Kiki) of Winfield, grandchildren, Nicole Robison (Dalton), Tom Nix, Jr. (Alaina), Victoria Smith (Dylan), Brooklyn Nix, Reese Hennicke and Walt Hennicke, his great grandchildren, Addie and Evie Robison, Jordyn Nix, and Ada Jane Smith.

Bro. Nix was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evie Nix, sisters, Audrey Johnson, Marylee Pollock, and Dessie Hollingsworth, and two brothers, James Earl Nix and Richard Bud Nix.

Funeral services for Bro. Nix will be held on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Nix will be held on Monday 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Thomas Nix, Sr., Bradley Hosch and Brett Burleson will be the officiating a ministers.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Nix family.

Mrs. Laura Louise Banks, age 71 of Winfield went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Laura was born on June 6, 1950 in Winfield, AL to the late Reuben and Inez Mayfield. She attended Winfield City High School and West Alabama Community College where she earned her license in barbering.

Mrs. Banks is survived by her sons, Rusty Guin (Ronda) of Martinsburg, WV and George Banks (Abby) of Jasper, grandchildren, Brittany Beil (Jon) of Hua Hin, Thailand, Jordan Guin (Charity) of Martinsburg, WV, Joshua Guin (Candace) of Merrillville, IN, Jaclynn Guin of Martinsburg, WV, Easton and Lily Banks of Jasper, great grandchildren, Remi Guin and Judah Beil, sisters, Mary Bridgeman of Columbiana, AL, Kathline Curtis of Guin, Nelda Thompson of Winfield, brothers, Donald Mayfield of Winfield, Ricky Mayfield of TN and David “Red” Mayfield (Laura) of Guin and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded by her husband, Charles “Dooley” Banks, her parents, Reuben Mayfield and Vera Inez Wallace Mayfield, a daughter, Tamala Mayfield and a son, Jason Guin.

Funeral services for Mrs. Banks will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. The visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon (service time) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to, Comfort Care Hospice of Decatur 2424 Danville Rd SW Suite M, Decatur, AL 35603.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Banks family.