Phillip Randal Wade
Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
2:48 pm Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Phillip Randal Wade

Phillip Randal Wade, 65, of Russellville, passed away March 20 at his residence.

Phillip was blessed with a loving wife and two beautiful daughters. Words cannot explain his love for his family. He attended Northwest Junior College and Memphis State University. He loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Russellville. He was the owner and administrator of Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He truly loved healthcare and the residents, coworkers and families that he has cared for and worked with. He was a founding member and board member of Healthcare Indemnity Insurance Company. He also served on the Board of Directors of Bank Independent of Franklin County.

Phillip had a love and admiration for the outdoors and worked to create a habitat for future generations to enjoy. He devoted countless time to Green Acres Farms, a certified treasure forest.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 42 years, Sherene Smith Wade of Russellville; daughters, Dr. Laurel Wade of Arlington, Virginia, and Lydia Wade, Esq. of Nashville, Tenn; mother, Betty Manasco Wade, of Russellville; brother, Michael E. Wade (Dawn) of Tuscaloosa; niece, Parker Jackson of Memphis and nephew, Robert Dax Wade of Orlando, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roland E. Wade, and nephew, Brian Wade.

Visitation will be held March 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral service directly following. Bro. Jim Poss and Bro. Richard Parker will officiate. A private family graveside service will be held at Old Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Lindsey, Johnny McReynolds, Neil Willis, Chad Sheffield, Javier Ambrosia and John Smith.

Spry Memorial Chapel is assisting the family. To sign the book or leave private condolences, visit sprymemorialchapel.com.

Also on Franklin County Times
Meeting on Flock cameras is Aug. 17
Main, News, Red Bay
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 22, 2026
RED BAY — City councilmembers voted July 15 to table a proposed policy governing the city’s Flock Safety automated license plate reader (LPR) system. ...
Bonding beyond the music
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE—For most people, the opportunity to meet their favorite musician is one that will most likely never come. However, 11-yearold Keifer Bond...
90 earn diplomas, GEDs at NWSCC adult education graduation
News
By Ella Seaton For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
MUSCLE SHOALS — Returning to school wasn’t always easy for Laprasia Smith. Raising five children, she recalls attending their sporting events with one...
Blood donations fall, straining local supplies
News
By Ella Seaton For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
As summer vacations and outdoor activities pull residents away from donation centers, local blood banks are facing one of their most difficult times o...
Decorated colonel offers tutoring help to NWSCC students
News
By Brinley Murray For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
MUSCLE SHOALS — Ed Yeilding is known for crossing the country faster than any known man. What you may not know about the highly decorated retired Air ...
Wholesale nursery opens retail market in Vina
Franklin County, News
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 22, 2026
VINA — After spending five years supplying independently owned garden centers across the region, The Nursery at Hurricane Creek has added a new chapte...
Man, 23, faces charge of attempted murder
News, Russellville
POLICE NEWS
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A 23-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge following a Friday night shooting on the 500 block of Carroll Avenue Southeast. ...
3 face drug charges
News, Russellville
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Three people are facing drug trafficking charges following two separate events last week. Members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Offi...

Leave a Reply

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