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Published: 26 April 2021

Charles Rayburn Baccus

December 12, 1932 - April 25, 2021

Charles is preceded in death by his parents Lander and Edna Baccus, an infant daughter, Priscilla, and a brother, Bobby Gene Baccus. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Charlene Humber Baccus, his son Rev. Steven Ray Baccus (and Donna), his daughter Denise Kay Baccus Starbird (and Edwin), his grandson Steven Matthew Baccus (and Mary Beth), his granddaughter Christina Michelle Starbird, and three great-grandchildren, Anslee, Addie, and Raylan. He is also survived by his sisters Annie Baccus Cartwright (and Kenneth) and Nellie Baccus Lenahan (and Jerry), and his brothers Raymond Baccus and Robert Leroy Baccus.

Charles has been known as “Chuck,” “Charlie,” “Ray,” or “Rayburn” depending on whether he was known as a work associate, friend, or family member. He was the oldest of 6 children. He and Charlene have been married for 65 years. He served as a Military Policeman during the Korean War. He often worked two jobs in his earlier adult years in order to support and care for his family. He was a tool and die maker, and he went back to college when he was in his forties. He worked as a supervisor and in the engineering department at Federal Mogul (NTN-Bower). After retiring from the company he worked as engineering support for the sales department of the Cincinnati Milacron Company. During his employment with Milacron Charlene was able to travel with him as he worked in several cities around the Southeastern United States. He also made a few work trips to Germany. After he retired for the second time he then became the mayor of Twin, Alabama after the town incorporated. He found a great deal of fulfillment in this non-salaried civic role and he got a kick out of being called “Mayor.” He has always been gentle, kind, and honest. Charlene can attest to the deep stubborn streak he had, and this has been passed on to his children and grandchildren. For the last few years vascular dementia has taken its toll on him. The family gradually saw a brilliant mind become more and more confused. However, he remained gentle and kind - and stubborn - so the family considers it a great blessing that his nature did not change. Charles had a quiet faith and a calm steadfastness, and because of Jesus his life in God’s love will never end. The family remains forever grateful for the positive and loving impact he has had on their lives, and on the lives of so many other friends and acquaintances.

Visitation for friends and family will be Wednesday, April 28 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Bowen Funeral Home. There will be a private graveside service at the Griggs Place Cemetery, for family members only, immediately following visitation. Donations in Charles’ memory are requested to be made to the Griggs Place Cemetery Fund ℅ Vernalee Harbin, 470 State Hwy. 129 South, Winfield, AL 35594.

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Published: 25 April 2021

Mr. James Scott Kelley, better known as Scott, age 73 of Winfield passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his residence. Scott was born on March 5, 1948 in Pickens County, Alabama to Henry and Mary Kelley. He attended Pickens County High School, and was employed with United Gas, Brilliant coal mines, co-owner of Winfield Sand & Gravel with Grice Webb and owner/ operator of Kelley Trucks & Equipment. Scott was a loving family man. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren fishing, watching his grandson play sports and being outdoors.

Scott was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patsy Beasley Kelley, his parents, Henry and Mary Sentell Kelley, and his father and mother in-law, David and Johnnie Sue Beasley.

He is survived by his three daughters, Amy Smith (David) of Berry, Beth Boyd (Wayne) of VA and Sherry Keeton of Winfield, grandchildren, Kelli Shealy (Jamie), Ben Evans, Hayden Dunn, Trace Deavours, Jackson Smith, his great granddaughter, Paige Shealy, step grandchildren, Austin, Triston (Briattany), McKenzie, and Allie Smith, step great grandchildren, Nova, Bentley, Easton and Addie Smith and a brother, David Kelley (Theresa) of Gordo, brothers -in-law, Greg Beasley (Patty) and Justin Beasley (Jing), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and close friends.

Funeral services for Scott will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Housch Chapel Cemetery near Fayette. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Kelley family.

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Published: 21 April 2021

 Mr. Columbus Cain "Toad" Butler, age 77 of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, April 21,2021. He was born in Marion County Alabama on July 12, 1943 to Clarence and Mary Butler. He was a 1961 graduate of Winfield City High School and a member of the Winfield Church of Christ. Toad was a Christian, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Butler worked for many years at Reltoc Manufacturing and later at Glen Allen Rail.  

Toad is survived by his wife, Janice Cleveland Butler, sons, Brett (Linda) Butler and Bart (Stacey) Butler, stepsons, Chad (Tonya) Barker and Matthew Barker, grandchildren, Spencer, Dylan, and Haley Grace Barker, two sisters, Loretta (James) Wyers, and Linda Sue (Lloyd Allen) Perry and three brothers, Clarence “Buddy” Butler, Tony (Margene) Butler, and Samuel “Sambo” Butler, and a host of nieces, nephews and other close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Columbus Butler and Mary Susie Lee Butler, and a sister-in-law Wanda Hallmark Butler.

Funeral services for Mr. Butler will be held from the Winfield Church of Christ on  Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm. with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery.  James Wyers and Mark Posey will be the officiating ministers.  The visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. (service time) at the church.  Chad Beasley, Ryan Atwell, Evan Perry, Ryan Perry, Rhett Perry, Daryl Farris and Jake Farris will serve as pallbearers.  In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Caregivers Organization at the Winfield Church of Christ, 151 Apache Street,  Winfield Alabama 35594.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving Butler family.

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Published: 16 April 2021

Ralph Tidwell Kivette, formerly of Winfield, AL, passed away on March 1, 2021 in Marietta, GA with family by his side. Ralph was a man of integrity, loyalty, and was a true American patriot. He was born on August 3, 1929 to O.L. Kivette and Bama Tidwell Kivette. After graduating from Winfield City High School, Ralph attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) where he studied forestry and animal husbandry. At API, he joined the Air Force ROTC program and was commissioned a 2^nd Lieutenant upon graduation in 1951. Ralph’s first assignment was as a gunnery officer on the B-29 Superfortress during the Korean War.

In 1953, he married his wife of 67 years, Ramona Braswell Kivette. Together, they raised three children: Wayde, Rosanne and Beth. Ralph’s Air Force career spanned 26 years and took him and his family throughout the United States and overseas. After earning his pilot wings, Ralph flew the KC-97 and the KC-135 Stratotankers. During a combat tour in Vietnam, he flew the C-130 Hercules. Perhaps the most rewarding part of his career was serving as the first commanding officer of the 909^th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena AB, Okinawa. He often spoke fondly of the challenge of forming an organization from scratch, where he hand-picked his personnel and created a culture of excellence. Afterwards, he was promoted to colonel and served as the base commanding officer of Utapao AB, Thailand. Returning stateside, he served as a senior controller in the SAC War Room in Omaha, NE. His final assignment was Wing Director of Operation at Grissom AFB, IN before retiring in 1977.

After retirement, Ralph and Ramona returned to Winfield, AL where they were active members of the First United Methodist Church. Ralph ran the family farm nearby in Brilliant, AL for several years and became an avid golfer, as well. In 2012, Ralph and Ramona moved to Acworth, GA to be near their kids and grandkids. He is survived by his children, Wayde Kivette (Karen), Rosanne Shepherd (Paul), and Elizabeth Green (Sam); grandchildren Emma Kylee Rice (Matthew), Andrew Kivette, Daniel Shepherd, Matthew Shepherd (Jennie), Anna Green and Davis Green.

A Celebration of Life will be held from the Winfield First United Methodist Church on April 24^th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made

to Winfield First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 387, Winfield, AL 35594. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Kivette family.