All Obituaries

Barbara Joanne Allison, 75 years old of Sheffield, AL. passed away January 11, 2019. Visitation will be Monday, January 14, 2019 9:00 – 11:00 am at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL . Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home.  Joanne was born November 30, 1943 in Knoxville, TN to William Thomas and Annie Prince O’Neal.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Larry McKinney; her sisters, Joyce O’Neal,...

William E. Keller, 84 years old of Spruce Pine, AL. passed away January 11, 2019. Visitation will be Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Coffee Springs, AL.    William was born September 14, 1934 in Hodges, AL to Willie Franklin and Sara Jane Keller. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jason Floyd Baker, 39 years old of Phil Campbell, AL passed away January 6, 2019. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5:30 – 8 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Visitation also will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Church with the Funeral Service following at 11:00 am with Bro. Darryl Whitehead officiating. Burial will be in East Franklin Cemetery.  Jason was born September 15, 1979 in Tuscumbia, AL at Helen Keller...

Patsy Ann Jones, 67 years old of Spruce Pine, AL passed away January 10, 2019 at Helen Keller Hospital. Private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Patsy was born May 24, 1951 in Jasper, AL to Jimmy and Thelma Gibson.  She was preceded in death by her father; her siblings, Janet Gibson, Donnie Gibson, Dale Gibson, and Tammy Gibson; and her nieces and nephews, Sabrina Green, Ricky Knox, Ethan Knox, Aaliyah Green, and Mark Bullock. Patsy is survived by her mother,...

Arthur “AL” Cummings, 52 years old of Phil Campbell, AL passed away January 3, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center. A Graveside service will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2 pm at Union Hill Cemetery.    Al was born August 29, 1966 in Chicago, IL.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evelyn Cummings; and his brother, Allen Cummings. Al is survived by his sister, Audrey Cummings Brown (Tim); his Uncle, Billy Cummings (Mary); his nieces, Jessica...

Reeder Howard Barnett, Jr., 81 years old of Russellville, AL passed away December 27, 2018.   Visitation will be Sunday, December 30, 2018 from Noon- 2pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL  Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00pm with Bro. Richard Parker officiating.  Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens. Howard was born April 15, 1937 in Exeter, California to Reeder Howard Barnett Sr. and Letha Hammond Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Dorothy Orrick, 63 years old of Phil Campbell, AL passed away December 30, 2018. A Graveside service will be Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:00 am at Belgreen Cemetery. Dorothy was born March 12, 1955 to James and Geneva Peacock.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Terry Orrick; her children, Janet Lee Orrick and Conway Calvin Orrick; grandchildren, Jordan Faith Orrick, Allie Marie Orrick, and Justice James Rupley. Dorothy is survived by her children, Jennifer...

Willard Harold Pace, 79 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away December 21, 2018 at Russellville Hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 6-8pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Sister Carolyn Baker officiating.  Burial will be at East Franklin Cemetery. Willard was born July 25, 1939 in Lawrence County, AL. to Joe Norris and Dessie Pace.  He...

Akins Funeral Home Death Announcements Name:            Terri "Lynn" Sugg Hays, age 64, of Sheffield, AL Died:              December 17, 2018 Graveside Service: 10:00 am Wednesday, December 19, 2018 @ Cherry Hill Cemetery Cemetery:   Cherry Hill Cemetery     Akins Funeral Home, Russellville will assist the family

Robin Lee Pinkston, 59 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away December 10, 2018 at Cottage of the Shoals. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 12, 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. Jim Lumpkin officiating. Burial will be in Knights of Pyhtias Cemetery.    Robin was born July 5, 1959 in Spring Valley, IL.  She was preceded in death by...