Obituaries

William “Bill” Carlisle
April 1, 2026 

William “Bill” Carlisle, 89, of Tharptown, passed away April 1. Visitation took place April 4 at Spry Memorial Chapel from noon to 2 p.m. with the service immediately following. Burial was in Tharptown Cemetery. 

Judy Tollison Britton
March 31, 2026 

Judy Tollison Britton, 73, of Russellville, passed away March 31. Visitation took place April 5 at Spry Memorial Chapel from noon to 2 p.m. with the service immediately following. Burial was in Belgreen Cemetery. 

Allen Dillon Ergle
March 30, 2026 

Allen Dillon Ergle, 63, of Phil Campbell, passed away March 30. Visitation took place April 2 at Spry Memorial Chapel from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with the service immediately following.  

Martha Seal Thornton
March 28, 2026 

Martha Seal Thornton, 75, of Russellville, passed away March 28. A graveside service took place at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery on April 2 at 1 p.m.