All Obituaries

Jason Hood, 45, of Russellville, AL. went where the good guys go on November 9, 2018, because cancer sucks. Jason lived life to the fullest and was known for his bright smile, contagious positivity and his colorful fashion sense. He was the son of Sharon Hood and had three children, Kayla, Kain and Kaylee.  He married his best friend Molli under the old oak tree in 2015 and spent the rest of his life showing her the meaning of true love. Jason was a journeyman electrician of IBEW...

Sharon Kay Holland, 73 years old of Vina, AL. passed away November 7, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018 1:00 – 3:00 pm  at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 3 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Welch officiating. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery.   Sharon was born January 12, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wesley William and Phyllis Esther Patterson.   She was...

Ronnie Crouch, 70 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away October 27, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 1:00 -3:00 pm at Witness Outreach Ministries in Spruce Pine, AL. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 3:00 pm at Witness Outreach Ministries with Bro. Brian Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery.    Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, and Papa.  He was a disabled Army Veteran, retired...

Akins Funeral Home Death Announcements Name:            Thomas James Campbell, age 60, of Phil Campbell, AL Died:              October 22, 2018 Visitation:   Sunday, October 28, 2018 6:00 pm – 8 pm @ Akins Funeral Home Memorial Service:    To be held at a later date     Akins Funeral Home, Russellville will assist the family

Glenda Sue Matthews Duncan, born December 29th, 1954, passed away on October 25th, 2018 at the age of 63 at her home in Phil Campbell after a long battle with lung cancer and copd. She is survived by daughter Sharon Duncan, sons Robin Duncan, Jaylon Duncan, wife Anna and Thomas Duncan. Three granddaughters, Brook, Emma Kathryn and March. And a host of extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Lee Duncan, brother J. D. Matthews and her parents Buster and Mildred...

Akins Funeral Home Death Announcements Name:            Patricia Elizabeth Castro Bonilla, age 23, of Russellville, AL Died:              October 21, 2018 Visitation:   Friday, October 26, 2018 7:00 pm@ Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mass:    9:00 am Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ Good Shepherd Catholic Church     Akins Funeral Home,...

Elizabeth Martin Poss, 78 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away October 24, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2018 from noon – 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL.  Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Myrick and Bro. Keith Prince officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery.  Liz was born April 3, 1940 in Franklin County, Alabama to Cagby and Ruby...

Ronnie W. Presley, 52 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away October 16, 2018. Visitation will be Monday, October 22, 2018 from Noon until 2:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. James McCullar and Bro. Winford May officiating. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery.    Ronnie was born July 8, 1966 in Franklin County, AL. to Johnny Franklin and Virginia Presley.  He...

Lucille McCarley, 92 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away October 12, 2018 at Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be Monday, October 15, 2018 from Noon until 2:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Mickey Crane officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.    Lucille was born February 13, 1926 in Franklin County, AL. to Edd and Belle...

Paul Aubrey Long, 68 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away October 12, 2018, at his residence.   Memorial service will be Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Spring Valley Church of God in the Spring Valley Community.    Paul was born November 18, 1949 in Hatton, AL. to Arlie and Decie Long. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rose Long; and his brothers, Jimmy Long and Arlie Long. Paul is survived by his children, Pamela Sanderson, Paul Long...