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7:01 pm Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Obituaries

Michael Hudson Franklin

Sept. 30, 2024

Michael Hudson Franklin, 31, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 30. Visitation was held Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel.

Harold Glenn Miller

Sept. 29, 2024

Harold Glenn Miller, 80, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 29. A graveside service was held Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Phil Campbell.

Joe Wess Johnson

Sept. 27, 2024

Joe Wess Johnson, 86, of Red Bay, passed away Sept. 27. Visitation was held Sept. 29 from 2-3 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville. A service directly followed. Burial was in Dempsey Cemetery.

Ella Rine Bonds

Sept. 22, 2024

Ella Rine Bonds, 94, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 22. Visitation was held Sept. 27 from 12-1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville. A service immediately followed. Burial was in Luketown Cemetery.

Katie Lee (McGuire) Ray

Sept. 22, 2024

Katie Lee (McGuire) Ray, 89, of Russellville, passed away Sept. 22. Visitation was held Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville. A service immediately followed. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Russellville.

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