Obituaries
William Delton “Buddy” Saint, 71, of Phil Campbell, died July 8. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the f...
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July 7, 2020
Justin Nelson, 42, of Russellville passed away July 7 at his home. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Lawrence Funeral Home is assist...
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July 6, 2020
Mr. James Fred Hovater Jr., 82, of Gardendale went home to be with the Lord July 6. He was born Oct. 9, 1937 in Russellville to James Fred Hovater Sr....
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July 6, 2020
Billy Joe Snow, 37, of Russellville died July 6. Visitation will be July 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. July 9...
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June 28, 2020
Era Mae “Toodler” Baker Clark, 96, of Phil Campbell, passed away June 28. Because of the coronavirus, the family requests only immediate family attend...
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June 26, 2020
Della Mae Posey, 77, of Phil Campbell died June 26. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, is directing.
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June 25, 2020
Jewell Hargett Holcomb, 78, of Russellville died June 25. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. June 29 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The service will be at noo...
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June 25, 2020
Earl Leroy Coan, 87, of Russellville died June 25. Visitation will be June 28 at Tharptown Baptist Church from noon until 2 p.m., followed by the serv...
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June 24, 2020
Shirley Mae Clay, 85, of Muscle Shoals died June 24. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. June 27 at Lee Memorial Park, Verona, Mississippi. Burial wil...
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June 24, 2020
Syble Marie Morrow Coats, 72, went peacefully home to be with the Lord June 24 at Hospice of West Alabama. Syble Morrow Coats was born Aug. 24, 1947, ...
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