Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:58 pm Friday, August 3, 2012

Betty Jo Smith

Betty Jo Smith

July 29, 2012

Betty Jo Smith, 71, Russellville, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Helen Keller Hospital after a sudden illness.

The visitation was Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral followed at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. James McCullar officiating. Burial was in Franklin Memory Gardens.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy Leon Smith; sons, Rodney Lee Smith and wife, Kesli, Jimmy Wayne Smith and wife, Keyna; grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Jackson Smith, Justin Reynolds, Jordan Mayfield, Kendra Tittle; great-grandchildren, Lexi, Lily, Malachi and Livid; brother, Charles Fuller and wife, Kay; and nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Flossie Fuller.

You were a great wife, mother and Nia. You will be greatly missed.

Also on Franklin County Times
Vina man may have his bond revoked after messaging a minor
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
By Kevin Taylor For FCT 
July 30, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Vina man, who was arrested and charged in 2024 with electronic solicitation of a child, could have his bond revoked after allegedly t...
City OKs ‘Women of True Grit’ agreement
A: Main, Franklin County, News, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 29, 2026
REDBAY–The city council has approved a $12,000 agreement with Hand in Hand Entertainment and Promotions for a one-year “Edie Hand: Women of True Grit”...
Fire training center addition triples size
A: Main, Franklin County, News, ...
Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 29, 2026
Firefighters from throughout northwest Alabama use the fire rescue training center in Florence to test their skills in realistic drills, participate i...
Allred named state tourism director
News, Z - News Main
July 29, 2026
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the retirement of Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, appointing Glenda Allred in his place. Former Gov. Bo...
Colbert shelter pays off building loan
News, Z - News Main
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
July 29, 2026
TUSCUMBIA — Nearly 30 years after the Colbert County Animal Shelter borrowed money to build its current facility, the shelter has officially paid off ...
We must recommit to principles of freedom
Columnists, Opinion
July 29, 2026
Alabama’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday was never intended to be confined to a single event, institution, or location. From the beginning,...
Fairy tale villains face day in court
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
July 29, 2026
Once upon a time, the stories told only one side. Now it’s your turn to hear the evidence. As you step inside the courtroom, you’ll see some of your f...
July Fest features food, fun and fireworks
News
By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountyimes.com 
July 29, 2026
VINA — Community members gathered Saturday at the Vina Fire Department for the annual July Fest, enjoying food, vendors, a car show, musical performan...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *