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Obituaries

Lynda Gail Oliver Welch

April 17, 2025

Lynda Gail Oliver Welch, 72, of Spruce Pine, passed away April 17. Visitation was held April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral took place April 22 at 2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Belgreen Cemetery Debra Sue Calhoun April 16, 2025

Debra Sue Calhoun, 67, of Russellville, passed away April 16. Visitation was April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, and the funeral was directly after. Burial was in DeVaney Cemetery in Russellville.

Anna Gladys Graham

April 7, 2025

Anna Gladys Graham, 84, of Russellville, passed away April 7. Visitation was held April 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service immediately followed at 12 p.m. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Russellville.

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