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7:17 am Monday, May 28, 2007

Grady Belton Randolph

By Staff
May 24, 2007
Grady Belton Randolph, 77, of Russellville, died May 24, 2007 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Pinkard Funeral Home Chapel in Russellville. Phil Kimbrough and Gwyn Pugh officiated. Pallbearers were Larry Hall, David Murray, Andy Gault, Martin Gault, Terry Prince, and James Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers were John Chambers, Billy Nix, Wayne Mayfield, Edwin Kimbrough, Jimmy Fuller, Hobson Wilson, Ollie Thornton, and the McDonald's Breakfast Coffee Group. Burial followed at Franklin Memory Gardens.
He was a native of Lawrence County but lived most of his life in Franklin County. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Russellville. He served in the Air Force for four years and was retired from the State Highway Department with 40 years of service. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Randolph, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife Elree Randolph, of Russellville; daughter, Tina Lane (Jerry), of Nashville; and grandchildren, Stephen Lane and Thomas Lane.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Lyman Mitchell, Dr. W.H. Heaton, and Dr. Tyrus Pritchard for their care and concern during his illness.
Pinkard Funeral Home assisted the family.
Thelma Darlene Thorne Fuller
May 24, 2007
Thelma Darlene Thorne Fuller, 53, of Russellville, died May 24, 2007.
Funeral services were held yesterday ay Spruce Pine Baptist Church. Bro. Jim Poss and Bro. Kent Walker will officiate. Burial followed at Spruce Pine Cemetery.
Her parents Chester and Irene Thorne preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Delmer Steve Fuller; sisters, Martha Franks (Sam), Mary Patton (Donald), all of Cherokee; brothers, Eugene Thorne (Sue) of Tuscumbia, David Thorne (Rita), of Muscle Shoals, Daniel Thorne (Tammy), of Cherokee; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delmar and Shirley Fuller; brother-in-law, Phillip Fuller (Merryn); sister-in-law, Darlene Walker (Kent), all of Spruce Pine; and a host of nieces and nephews.
We were very blessed to have had her in our lives and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To sign the register book and to offer private condolences to the family, go to www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

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