Obituaries – March 4 – March 12, 2025
Obituaries
7:04 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Obituaries – March 4 – March 12, 2025

James Kenneth “Kenny” Sumerel

March 12, 2025

James Kenneth “Kenny” Sumerel, 74, of Russellville, Ala., passed away March 12. Visitation was held March 14 from 1-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A service directly followed. Burial was in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

William Anthony Hamilton March 10, 2025

William Anthony Hamilton, 80, of Russellville, Ala., passed away March 10. Visitation was held March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville. The funeral service immediately followed in the chapel.

Virginia Anne Morgan

March 9, 2025

VirginiaAnneMorgan, 79, of Russellville, Ala., passed away March 9. Visitation was held March 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A graveside service took place March 12 at 12:30 p.m. at East Franklin Cemetery.

Jerry Patrick Hall

March 4, 2025

Jerry Patrick Hall, 73, of the East Franklin community, passed away March 4. Visitation was held at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville on March 8 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service took place March 9 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in East Franklin Cemetery.

Also on Franklin County Times
2 pieces of turnout gear lost during fire
Main, News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Two turnout jackets were damaged during a Thanksgiving Day structure fire while firefighters were conducting an interior attack. Fire ...
Council to renew fines and notices
Main, News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Enforcement actions for a group of deteriorating downtown buildings will resume after council members voted Dec. 16 in favor of the ac...
Public donations make baby box possible
Main, News, Russellville, ...
Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose. Two different families, ...
EMS train for K-9 emergency treatment
Franklin County, Main, News, ...
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
FLORENCE – Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaret Yancey and his K-9 officer Mateo have only been together for a few months, but the pair have already...
West Elementary hosts ‘Polar Express’ celebration
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- West Elementary School marked the Christmas season with a series of activities centered on music, generosity and long-standing holiday...
Innovate Alabama critical to state’s economic future
Columnists, Opinion
December 24, 2025
Alabama has long been recognized for its success in industrial and manufacturing recruitment. Our state offers aggressive incentives and support to at...
Cultura Garden Club celebrates Christmas
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
December 24, 2025
By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist Christmas for Cultura Garden Club members this year meant gathering around a table, sharing food made with care and ...
THS assistant principal gets championship ring
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Tharptown High School’s faculty surprised Assistant Principal Sherry Parker with a championship ring recognizing her role on the 1981 V...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *