Obituaries
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Obituaries

Charles Ervin Montgomery
Sept. 3, 2025 

Charles Ervin Montgomery, 80, of Russellville, passed away on Sept. 3. A private family burial took place Sept. 5 at Franklin Memory Gardens. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. 

Deborah Miller Vandiver
Aug. 31, 2025 

Deborah Miller Vandiver, 69, of Florence, passed away on Aug. 31. A private memorial service will be held by the family. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. 

Bobby Gene Vaughn
Sept. 1, 2025 

Bobby Gene Vaughn, 79, of Killen, passed away on Sept. 1. A graveside service was held at Franklin Memory Gardens on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Pinkard Funeral Home assisted the family. 

Ruby Leneve Allen
Aug. 31, 2025 

Ruby Leneve Allen, 87, of Russellville, passed away on Aug. 31. Visitation was held at Pinkard Funeral Home on Sept. 3 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The service immediately followed. Burial was in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery. 

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