Windford L. York, Age 80 of Brilliant, AL (November 29, 1939 – June 21, 2020)

Obituary:

Windford L. York of Brilliant, Alabama

Age: 80

Born: November 29, 1939, in Alabama

Died: Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his residence

Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Brilliant Memorial Gardens in Brilliant, Alabama.

Officiating: Brother Greg Webb

Burial: Brilliant Memorial Gardens, Brilliant, Alabama.

Survived By:

Wife of 60 Years: Vertie Bourland York

Sons:

Nicky Dwayne York (Donna) of Brilliant, AL.

Jeffery Paul York (Debra) of Cullman, AL.

Grandchildren:

Scott York (Kellie)

Zack York (Morgan)

Levi York

Brandi Nunnelley (Josh)

Brittany Housch

Great-Grandchildren:

Kallie, Ethyn, Kaylee, Zander, Braiden, Zeplin, Zara Mae, Hunter and Kate

Sister: Ila May Scott

Brothers:

Larry York (Runa)

Glen York

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Wallace York and Ermma Lee Harris York

Sisters: Catherine Bishop and Kay York

Brothers: Tony York, Allen York, Benny York, and Jerry York.

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Charlotte Ann Pridmore McGough, Age 73 of Guin, AL (Formerly of Brilliant, AL) (April 15, 1946 – April 8, 2020)

Obituary:

Charlotte “Ann” Pridmore McGough of Guin, Alabama, formerly of Brilliant, Alabama.

Age: 73

Born: April 15, 1946, in Alabama to Cleve and Zelma Mills Pridmore. Ann worked for Health-Tex Manufacturing in Guin, Alabama for many years.

Died: April 8, 2020, at her residence

Private Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Mount Zion Community Cemetery in Manchester, Walker County, Alabama.

Officiating: Roy Williams

Burial: Mount Zion Community Cemetery in Manchester, Walker County, Alabama.

Survived By:

Nieces:

Lisa (Scott) Williams

Lorrie (Michael) Franks

Lawanna (David) McCullough

Nephews:

Tony (Paula) Vickery

Ricky Vickery

Stepsons:

Brandon (Yalonda) McGough

Phillip (Megan) McGough

Step-Grandchildren:

Chase McGough

Tucker McGough

Sara Madison McGough

Anna Beth McGough

And a host of Other Relatives and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Husband: Richard Olen “Pete” McGough

Parents: Cleve Pridmore and Zelma Mills Pridmore

Sisters:

Martha Pridmore Weeks

Faye Pridmore Vickery

Brother: Donald Pridmore.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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James Kenneth Cummings, Age 66 of Brilliant, AL (March 26, 1954 – March 28, 2020)

Obituary:

James Kenneth Cummings better known as Kenny of Brilliant, Alabama.

Age: 66

Born: March 26, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama to James Wesley Cummings and Julia Faye Weeks Cummings.

Died: Saturday, March 28, 2020, at his residence.

Graveside Service: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Myers Hill Cemetery. We ask those who are unable to attend to please visit Miles Funeral Home’s Facebook page and leave a comment for the family.

Survived By:

Sons:

Jared Matthew Cummings and his wife, Kayla of Dora, AL.

Brandon Cummings and his wife, Kelly of Brilliant, AL.

Sister: Judy Moore and her husband, Gary of Brilliant, AL.

Brother: Anthony Cummings and his wife, Rebecca of Hamilton, AL.

Grandchildren:

Talin Cummings

Avril Cummings

Hazel Cummings

Hadly Cummings

Ethan Cummings

Braden Cummings

Raven Cummings

Grayson Cummings

Jacob Cummings and nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: James Wesley Cummings and Julia Faye Weeks Cummings.

Bio: Kenny was born on March 26, 1954 in Haleyville a son of James Wesley Cummings and Julia Faye Weeks Cummings. He lived most of his life in Marion County and was a 1972 graduate of Brilliant High School. He previously worked as a truck driver and as a drummer in several bands. He liked watching Alabama Football and loved spending time with his grandchildren.*

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL., directing.*

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Harold Edsel Cotton, Age 75 of Brilliant, AL (May 28, 1944 – January 22, 2020)

Obituary:

Harold Edsel Cotton of Brilliant, Alabama.

Age: 75

Born: May 28, 1944 in Alabama

Died: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at at his residence.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial: Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Brilliant Memorial Garden, Brilliant, Alabama.

Officiating: Jerry Self

Survived By:

Children:

Crystal Cotton Nelson (Mike) of Winfield, AL.

Darren Cotton of Brilliant, AL.

Wesley Cotton of Winfield, AL.

Grandchildren:

James Dakota Cotton (Ally) of San Diego, CA.

Dylan Cotton of Brilliant, AL.

Sawyer Nelson (Chante’) of Winfield, AL.

Seth Nelson of Winfield, AL.

Brody Miller of Winfield, AL.

Dawson Cotton of Jacksonville, NC.

Mackenzie Bourland (Mason) of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Dani Beth Cotton of Arley, AL.

Jack Cotton of Arley, AL.

Avery Cotton of Arley, AL.

Great-Grandchildren:

Emma Cotton of Curry, AL.

Hwarang Cotton of San Diego, CA.

Brothers:

Donny Cotton of Winfield, AL.

Mike Cotton (Teresa) of Winfield, AL.

Preceded In Death By:

Wife: Sheena Flippo Cotton

Parents: William Jasper “Jack” Cotton and Helen Christine “Chick” Franklin Cotton.

Bio: Mr. Cotton was a 1963 graduate of Brilliant High School and worked for many years in the coal mines.*

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Brilliant Gym Renovation Fund in memory of Harold Cotton; Brilliant School c/o Coach Ryan Sanderson, 690 Main Street, Brilliant, AL 35548.*

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.*

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John Michael “Mitchel” Linley, Age 59 of Brilliant, AL (June 26, 1960 – January 12, 2020)

Obituary:

John Michael “Mitchel” Linley of Brilliant, Alabama.

Age:  59

Born:  June 26, 1960, in Guin, Alabama.

Died:  Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his residence.

Visitation:  1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:   3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, following visitation, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Officiating:  Byron Kimbrell

Burial:  Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survived By:

Son:  Joey Linley (Melissa) of Brilliant, AL.

Father:  Billy Linley, of Brilliant, AL.

Grandson:  Tyler Linley

Sisters:

Betty Holcomb of Haleyville, AL.

Darlene (David) Pugh of Winfield, AL.

And a host of Other Relatives, and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Mother:  Lucille Franks Linley

Wife:  Kay Butler Linley

Nephew:  Jeremiah Warren

Brother-In-Law:  Bobby Holcomb.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Linda Sue McDuff Herren, Age 71 of Cottondale (Formerly of Brilliant, AL) (May 23, 1948 – October 22, 2019)

Obituary:

Linda Sue McDuff Herren of Cottondale, Alabama formerly of Brilliant, Alabama

Age:  71

Born:  May 23, 1948 in Alabama to the late Kelsey McDuff and Rosie Flanagan McDuff

Died:  Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Visitation:  1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, following visitation, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial:  Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survived By:

Children:

Rachel Brown (Mark)

John Sidney Herren III (Barbara)

Grandchildren:

Andy Herren (Tori)

Aly Brown

Peyton Brown

Sisters:

Jewel Sumerel

Alma Gulsby

Jimmie Nell Westbrook

Brothers:

Kenneth McDuff

Bob McDuff

And a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Husband:  John Sidney Herren, Jr,

Parents: Kelsey McDuff and Rosie Flanagan McDuff

Sister:  Janette McDuff.

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.

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Obituary for Herald D Bostick, Age 94 of Brilliant, AL (December 21, 1924 – July 15, 2019)

Obituary:

Mr. Herald D. Bostick, of Brilliant, Alabama.

Age:  94

Born:  December 21, 1924, in Alabama.

Died:  Monday, July 15, 2019, in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Visitation:  2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, following visitation, at the funeral home chapel with military honors being presented.

Burial:  Brilliant Memorial Gardens.

Survived By:

Children:

Rosemary Holt (Buddy) of Brilliant, AL.

Dwight Bostick (Fran) of Hoover, AL.

Martha Burleson (Billy Wayne) of Brilliant, AL.

Grandchildren:

Paul

Joseph

Andrea

Abbie

Great-Grandchildren:

Chance

Pace

Braden

Whitt

Pearl

Tripp

Bo

Great-Great-Grandchildren:

Lexton

Jensyn.

And a host of Other Relatives and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Wife of 69 Years:  Vivon Joyce Threadgill Bostick

Grandson:  John Allen Holt

Sister:  Veda Mae Goodwin.

Bio:  Mr. Bostick was a 1942 graduate of Brilliant High School and a World War II Army Veteran earning the rank of Master Sargent. Mr. Bostick was always very active in his community and a faithful member of the Goldmine Church of Christ in Brilliant.*

Bowen Funeral Home, Winfield, AL., directing.*

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Obituary for Robert Ellis Haney, Age 77 of Fayette, AL (Formerly of Brilliant, AL) (July 11, 1942 – July 17, 2019)

Obituary:

Robert Ellis Haney of Fayette, Alabama, formerly of Brilliant, AL.

Age:  77

Born:  July 11, 1942, to the late Bill Haney and Autie Beasley Haney.

Died:  Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his residence.

Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.

Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel in Winfield.

Burial:  El Bethel Cemetery near Fayette, Alabama.

Survived By:

Wife of 19 Years:  Martha Marcum Haney of Fayette, AL.

Children:

Chip Hollis of Winfield, AL

Billie Davis (Jeff) of Winfield, AL

Jacky Lambert of Fayette, AL

Chrissy Weeks (Kip) of Winfield, AL

Grandchildren:  12

Great-Grandchildren:  5

Sisters:

Wanda Taylor of Winfield, AL

Debra Finch (Wayne) of Hamilton, AL

Brothers:

Kermit Haney (Mable) of Brilliant, AL

Roger Haney (Martha) of Hamilton, AL

And a host of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Bill Haney and Autie Beasley Haney

Wife:  Peggy Haney

Daughter:  Amy Marie Haney

Sisters:

Hattie White

Joyce Perez

Melba Pollard

Billie Miles

Brothers:

John Dallas Haney

Maurice Ray Haney.

Bio:  Mr. Ellis formerly lived in Brilliant, Alabama.  He was a 1967 Graduate of Brilliant High School and United States Army Vietnam Veteran.

Bowen Funeral Home Winfield, AL., directing.

Photo Source:  Bowen Funeral Home

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Obituary for Leon John “L.J.” Burleson of Brilliant, AL (October 29, 1938 – May 17, 2019)

Obituary:

Leon John “L.J.” Burleson of Brilliant, Alabama

Age:  80

Born:  October 29, 1938, in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama to the late Wallace Burleson and Edna Morgan Burleson.

Died:  Friday, May 17, 2019, at his residence in Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama.

Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday night, May 19, 2019, at the Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama

Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2019, at the McGraw Memorial Chapel of Miles Funeral Home, Winfield, Alabama.

Burial:  Goldmine Cemetery, Brilliant, (Gold Mine Community) Marion County, AL.

Officiating:  Jerry Self.

Survived By:

Wife:  Luvenia Speakman Burleson of Brilliant, AL.

Daughters:

Debra (Terry) Wakefield of Brilliant, AL.

Sheila Burleson of Nauvoo, AL.

Sabrina Burleson of Brilliant, AL.

Debbie (Eddie) Fields of Brilliant, AL.

Tina Harrison of Moundville

Son:  Lance (Andrea) McCullar of Haleyville, AL.

Sisters:

Clara Baldwin of Loves Park, IL.

Jimmie (Jim) Ridings of Rockford, IL.

Sue (Clay) Langston of McKenzie, TN.

Judy Irwin of TN.

Grandchildren:  9

Great-Grandchildren:  8

And a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

Preceded In Death By:

Parents:  Wallace Burleson and Edna Morgan Burleson.

Wife:  Wilbalean Shirley Burleson

Sister:  Ester Raper and her husband, John Raper

Brother-In-Law:  Robert Baldwin

Infant Granddaughter:  Christy Wakefield.

Bio:  Leon was born October 29, 1938, in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Wallace Burleson and Edna Morgan Burleson. He attended school at Haleyville and was a resident of that area while growing up. He has been a resident of Brilliant, Alabama since 1972. He owned and operated his own business, Burleson Roofing for many years. He was an avid coon hunter and a member of the Alabama Coon Hunters Association and the Marion County Sportsman Club. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, he had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He loved spending time with his family and having gatherings with them.*

Miles Funeral Home of Winfield, AL., directing.*

Photo Source:  Facebook

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Thurs., Mar. 21, 2019 – Obituary – Perry Wayne Kimbrough – Age 53 – Brilliant, AL

Perry Wayne Kimbrough – Brilliant, Alabama

Born:  June 14, 1965 in Franklin County, Alabama

Died:  Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Marion Regional Nursing Home.

Age:  53

Visitation:  9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hamilton, AL.

Funeral Service:  11:00 a.m., Saturday, following visitation, at the funeral home chapel.

Survived By:

Brother:  Terry (Mistie) Kimbrough

Sister:  Fredia (Truman) Sutton

Girlfriend:  Tracy Vickery

Hamilton Funeral Home, Hamilton, AL., directing.

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