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Daniel Zach Spurgeon August 6, 2026Daniel
 By Daniel Zach Spurgeon August 6, 2026Daniel  
Published 6:04 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Obituary

Daniel Zach Spurgeon 

August 6, 2026 

 

Daniel Zach Spurgeon, 39, of Russellville passed away Aug. 6. A celebration of life was held at Spry Memorial Chapel Aug. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Daniel loved kayaking and the outdoors. He was also a big gamer. Daniel and his family would play board games every time they visited. 

Daniel is survived by his wife of 19 years, Jessica Spurgeon; mother, Phyllis Anderson; brothers, Davy Spurgeon (Ashley), Dillon Spurgeon (Teresa); nephew, Riley Spurgeon, all from Florence; niece, Caitlyn Spurgeon of Opelika.; grandmother, Verna Fenn. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Spurgeon; stepfather, Wayne Murphy; grandparents, George Sandusky, Lola Wood and Glen Spurgeon. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make donations to your favorite charity in memory of Daniel. To leave private condolences, visit www.sprymemorialchapel.com. 

 

William Hugh “Billy” Bishop

William Hugh “Billy” Bishop
July 31, 2026 

 

William Hugh “Billy” Bishop, 75, of Russellville, passed away July 31, at Helen Keller Hospital. 

 

He was born June 24,1951 to Guy Franklin and Dolly Bishop. Billy was an active member of the Washington Avenue Church of Christ. His faith was very important to him. Billy loved his family very much. He was patient and kind and could always light up a room and put a smile on your face. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and watching Auburn football and Russellville athletics. 

 

Billy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah Bishop; daughter; Emily (Shane) Kutzley; son, Wesley (Brooke) Bishop; daughter-in-law Leti (John) Beard; brother, Franklin Eugene (Linda) Bishop; sister, Angela (Mike) Kimbrough; grandchildren: Hunter Kutzley, Natalie Bishop, Sean Bishop, Taitum Bishop, Teagan Bishop, Eivin Kutzley, Trevor Bishop and Syderra Kutzley. 

 

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Guy and Dolly Bishop; son, Shannon Hugh Bishop; brothers, Jim Bishop and Tom Bishop; sisters Janet Bishop Torstenson and Vicky Bishop Nixon. 

 

The family would like to thank the staff at Helen Keller Hospital for their excellent care and kindness. 

 

Lena Louise Kimbrough
August 5, 2026 

Lena Louise Kimbrough, 94, of Tuscumbia, passed away Aug. 5. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. 

 

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