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Obituaries

Justin Alexander Jewell

May 1, 2025

Justin Alexander Jewell, 21, of Phil Campbell, passed away May 1. Visitation was held May 5 from 2-5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Church. A service directly followed. Burial was in Blue Springs Cemetery.

Jimmy Ray Mims

April 30, 2025 Jimmy Ray Mims, 73, of Russellville, passed away April 30. Visitation was held May 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A service took place May 3 at 11 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery.

Marjorie Vanessa Duncan April 29, 2025

Marjorie Vanessa Duncan, 65, of Cherokee, passed away April 29. An entombment service was held May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Franklin Memory Mausoleum.

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