Jaxon David Marks, infant son of Zachery and Whitney Colley Marks went to be with Jesus January 5, 2021.

Jaxon was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Billy Gene Marks, Deloris Colley, Aubrey and Faye Underwood. He is survived by his parents, Zachery and Whitney Marks of Brilliant, grandparents, David and Lori Colley of Brilliant, Steve and Lisa Marks of TN, great grandparents, Bill and Velma Stults of TN and Yvonne Marks of TN a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives.

A private graveside service for Jaxon will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 from the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Marks family.

Mr. Larry Michael Alexander, age 66 of the White’s Chapel Community passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in the UAB Hospital in Birmingham.

Larry was a member of the Whites Chapel Church of Christ where he faithfully served as their minister. He spent over 30 years serving as a minister and doing the job he loved. Larry spent countless time ministering to people wherever the need might be. He worked very hard to put others above himself. He loved his family and Church family. Larry was a kind and gentle man to everyone he met, he always lived by faith and not by sight.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Janice McCollum Alexander, son, Brian Alexander and his wife Cali, daughter, Leah Hollingsworth and her husband Jon, his wonderful grandsons, Cannon, Gage, Easton Alexander, Carter and Ceth Hollingsworth and his princees, Cadee Beth Hollingsworth, sister, Anita Nix and his right-hand girl, Ginger Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents, CQ and Louse Alexander, niece, Angie Jones and his in-laws, Thurman and Jessie Lou McCollum.

Funeral service for Larry will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Whites Chapel Church of Christ with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family request that mask be worn and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton or Whites Chapel Church of Christ. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook for those that are unable to attend.

Mr. David Wayne Pollard, age 78 of Florence, formerly of Brilliant, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Mr. Pollard was a member of the Nauvoo Church of God and taught the men’s Sunday School Class for over 40 years. He was a 1959 graduate of Brilliant High School, a United States Army veteran and owner/operator of David’s Used Cars for over 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Pollard, sons, Paul Andy Pollard and David Dwayne Pollard, grandchildren, Colten Pollard and Drake Pollard, and a great grandson, Eli Pollard. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Aaron Pollard and Vera Lee Flippo Pollard, a wife, Carol Ann Pollard and a brother, Larry Pollard.  

Funeral services for Mr. Pollard will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.(service time) at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Pollard family.

Mr. Thomas Milford Stocks, age 91 of Winfield, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 in the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.

Mr. Stocks was a member of the Winfield Freewill Baptist Church, he graduated from Winfield City High School, and was member of the American Legion Post 100 in Winfield. Thomas served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and 33 years in the Alabama Army National Guard. He later worked with Continental Conveyor and Equipment until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Pauline Taylor Stocks, his two sons, Gregory Stocks (Joyce) of Winfield and Jeffery Stocks (Della) of Goldsboro, NC, his grandchildren, Anthony Stocks (Mackenzie), Amy Locke (Chad), Allison Bowen, Lance Eaves, Whitney Harris, Brittany Boykin, Lauren Rouse (Brandon), Taylor Stocks (Katelyn) and Hannah Stocks, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and his church family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Delmer Stocks and Burma Lee Galloway Stocks, a great grandson, Alexander Locke and four brothers.

The funeral servicefor Mr. Stocks will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. A private burial will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win. The visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m(service time) at the funeral home. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Stocks.