Cody Bozeman... and others

A Request from Charley Norton,

My name is Charley Norton. My brother Tom and I own Nortons Flooring Outlet here in Wedowee Al.

Earlier today we learned that one of our employees, Cody Bozeman, was found dead at his home. Details aren't really important right now, what is important is his young wife, Candi, and their four year old daughter. Please extend your prayers to them and their families.

This family is in real need of any financial help that you can offer. Cody was 22 years old and had no insurance. The funeral will cost approximately $4000.00 for the minimal service plus the cost of the plot. We are not sure at this point if the family has one purchased for him. I can’t imagine what intense grief Candi is going through. Tom, myself, and all the Nortons Flooring family , two of which are Cody’s cousins, are in shock.

We are asking that everyone take this family into their hearts and give what they can, however small, to take this financial burden away from Candi. We hope that her debt for funeral expenses can be paid in full and have money in the bank to help her get back on her feet. This is the time for our church community to come together and share Gods love and offerings to someone who desperately needs it. We have contacted Terry Sparks at Benfield Funeral home and have worked out an arrangement. We ask that all donations be written to Benfield's Funeral Home with “Bozeman Account” being written in the memo portion of the check. You can drop the check off at their Wedowee location or you can mail it to:

Benfield's Funeral Home
“Bozeman Account”
20 West Broad Street
Wedowee Al. 36278

Mr. Sparks will apply all funds to the funeral costs and at such time when the invoice is paid, the overage will be deposited to a trust fund at Small-town bank that will be opened for Candi in her name. I know that times are tough and we are all watching our dollars, but its in tough times that we have to come together and help those less fortunate suffering such unimaginable tragedy, find hope and encouragement.

Thank You,Tom and Charley NortonAnd the Norton Flooring Family

P.S. I’m not sure, but it may be possible for a church to take donations from members and redistribute to the funeral home enabling a donation to be tax deductible. That is something we don’t know about.


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Jackson Prestridge made it home safely and is recovering nicely. His family is so thankful for everyone's prayers.

Lavenia Swann is having a good recovery from her surgery. She will be going to the doc on the 27th(?) and will need to make some tough decisions. Please pray for her, Will, and Taylor. She looked REALLY good and are encouraged by everyone's support.

Janice Bowen's father passed away recently, I'm sorry... I am not sure of his name. His visitation is tonight at Benefield's Wedoweee with his services being tomorrow. Pray for peace.

D