Obituaries
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Obituaries

Floyd Richard Partain

May 28, 2025

Floyd Richard Partain, 88, of Russellville, passed away May 28. Visitation was held June 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral took place June 2 at 11 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Shirli “Sherry” Bruce

May 26, 2025

Shirly “Sherry” Bruce, 78, of Muscle Shoals, passed away May 26. There was no visitation. A graveside service took place May 29 at 11 a.m. at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Phil Campbell.

James Ray McLemore

May 26, 2025

James Ray McLemore, 62, of Hackleburg, passed away May 26. Visitation was held May 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Ford May 25, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Edward Ford, 78, of Russellville, passed away May 25. Visitation was held May 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethsaida Baptist Church. Burial was in Bethsaida Cemetery.

Jose Juan Jimenez Zenteno May 24, 2025

Jose Juan Jimenez Zenteno, 61, of Russellville, passed away May 24. Visitation was held May 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Christian mass took place May 30 at 12 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial was in Colbert Memorial Gardens.

Vicki Lynn Isom

May 22, 2025

Vicki Lynn Isom, 74, of Russellville, passed away May 22. Visitation was held June 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A memorial service directly followed.

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