All Obituaries

Betty L. Bianco, 83 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away November 6, 2020 at Helen Keller Hospital. Visitation will be Sunday, November 8, 2020, from 1:00 pm until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Parker officiating. Burial will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Betty was born June 12, 1937 in Alabama to Luther and Bessie Kimbrough.   She was preceded in death...

Darryl Eugene Green, 70 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away November 4, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center. Visitation will be Saturday, November 7, 2020, from Noon until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Thorn and Bro. Kristopher Green officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Darryl was born February 26, 1950, in Franklin County, AL to N.A. and Marie...

James “Buddy” Edward Jones, 73 of Russellville, AL Buddy as he was called by his family and loved ones was born December 15, 1946, and died November 3, 2020.  Buddy is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Linda Hester Jones; his son James David Jones and wife Laura; grandchildren Alex Jones, Abby Jones, and their mother Karen Dempsey Jones; grandson Joel Jones and granddaughter Katy Jones.  He is also survived by his brother in law Billy Williamson; Sisters-in-Laws...

  Eula “Beatrice” Harris Barnes, 94 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away November 1, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 11 am until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Coy Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Beatrice was a member of Pleasant Hill FCM Church. She was born December 9, 1925, in Franklin County to...

Douglas Lynn Bachman, 65 years old of Littleville, AL. passed away November 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas to Earl and Glenna Bachman. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by her wife, Glenda K. Bachman; his daughters, Sherron Field (Chris) and Christina Bachman; his sisters, Margaret Underwood and Cher Wilcox; and his grandchildren, Moses, Hannah, Sam, Jonathon, Isaac, and Aaron. Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sherri Darlene Daniel, 57 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away October 9, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Sherri was born June 2, 1963, in Russellville, AL to Billy Jack and Dixie Baker. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Jack Baker; and her sister, Susan Baker. Sherri is survived by her mother, Dixie Baker. Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Charles Garland Thomas, 74 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away October 7, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Charles was born September 20, 1946, to Paul and Mary Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Charles Lee Thomas.   Charles is survived by his daughter, Emily Thomas; his grandchildren, Jonathan, Thomas, Ashley, Marshon, and Jordan; Ten great grandchildren; and his friends and extended...

Pamela Sue Whitfield Akins, 59 years old of Russellville, AL passed away October 1, 2020 at her residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00pm – 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. David Motes and Steve Whitfield officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens.  Pam was born December 18, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to Wayne and Peggy Goodwin Whitfield....

Helen Inez Morgan Coan, 90 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away September 29, 2020 at her residence. Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2020 from Noon until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Inez was born February 9, 1930 in Franklin County to Steve and Lillian Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Coan; her parents;...

  Death Announcements Name:            Lavoni Estes Hill, age 92, formerly of Phil Campbell, AL Died:              September 27, 2020 Service:    1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 @ Edgar Chapel Cemetery Cemetery:   Edgar Chapel Cemetery     Akins Funeral Home, Russellville will assist the family