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Ms. Oneeda Tucker Kirkley, age 86, of the Hubbertville Community passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her residence. Ms. Kirkley was born September 12, 1937 in Eldridge, Alabama to Marvin and Minnie Dozier Tucker. Oneeda was a faithful member of the Tidwell Chapel Church of Christ. She was employed with Reltoc Manufacturing and later Fayette Medical Center until her retirement. After retiring she worked as a caregiver for Mr. Shannon Box, Ms. Wilma Hollingsworth, and Ms. Elene Lawrence, whom she loved dearly. Oneeda was a wonderful wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put God and others before herself.

Ms. Kirkley is survived by her granddaughter, Krystal Cox (Leslie), great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Logan, Rylee, and Raegan Cox, sisters, Bonnie Davis, and Lovetta McCaleb, sister-in-law, Ann Fowler (James), and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Ms. Kirkley was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, J.C. Kirkley, son, Jeffery Kirkley, grandson, Jonathan Kirkley, parents, Marvin and Minnie Tucker, brothers, Simon Tucker, Bud Tucker, and his wife LouNell, Freeman Tucker and his wife Jennie Mae, and Tommy Tucker, sisters, Nellie Critzer, Eulene Tidwell and her husband Dank, brothers-in-law, Paul Davis and Billy Ray McCaleb.

Funeral services for Ms. Kirkley were held on Saturday, January 6,2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Berea Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation was held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Kirkley family.

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Bro. James Ferrell McCullough, age 90, of Winfield went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in the Sunset Manor Nursing Facility. Mr. McCullough was born January 29, 1933 in Millport, Alabama, to O.F. and Sally Blaylock McCullough.

Mr. McCullough is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lois McCullough, son, David McCullough (wife Lawanna) of Tuscaloosa, daughters, Lisa Langley (husband Tommy) of Guin, and Dianne Richards (husband David) of Winfield, daughter-in-law, Lisa McCullough of Tuscaloosa, grandchildren, Kevin McCullough (wife Angela) of Tuscaloosa, Adam McCullough (wife Lindsey) of Hoover, Heath McCullough (wife Sara) of Moundville, Haleigh Taunton (husband Troy) of Tuscaloosa, Erin Lolley (husband Nick) of Coaling, Amanda Lyons of Northport, Cole Richards (wife Kelcey) of Winfield, McCayla Roberts (husband Dillon) of Twin, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends, and church family.

Mr. McCullough is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Megan Langley Pike, and son Dennis McCullough.

Funeral services for Mr. McCullough will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery near Millport. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

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Legend Deante Barnes, infant son of Jared and Laken Tidwell Barnes passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Walker Baptist Medical Center.
In addition to his parents, Legend is survived by his sister, Avery Kate Butler, grandparents, Bob and Ruthann Tidwell, Bobby and Becky Barnes, Evelyn Elliott and Willie Barnes, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members.
Legend was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rhonda Tidwell Barnes.
A graveside service for Legend will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Kelley Cemetery near Eldridge.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Barnes family.

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Mr. Roger Dale Rye, age 76, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center. Mr. Rye was born in Fayette, Alabama on August 12, 1947 to Coy Cecil and Johnnie Louise Seaborn Rye. Roger was an active member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church and sang with the praise group for many years. He was a 1965 graduate of Marion County High School. Roger was employed with 3M Company as a Shipping Controller until his retirement after 35 years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed cattle farming, going to cattle sales, church activities, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Rye is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorthy Motes Rye, daughters, Ginny Walker (Tim), and Susan Lockhart (Allen), grandson Timothy Walker (Chasidy), great-grandson, Hollin John Walker, sisters, Wanda Gilliland and Patsy Gunter, brother, Danny Rye, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mr. Rye was preceded in death by his parents, Coy Cecil and Johnnie Louise Rye.

Funeral services for Mr. Rye will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Rye family.