All Obituaries

 Joyce Ann George, 72, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 6-9, at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral will be in the chapel at 12 on Friday, February 3, 2023. Burial will follow at King Cemetery, Wolf Springs, AL. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Jorle Clifton and Lucy Ann Chaney Mears; four brothers, RB, Billy, Joel and Gurney; and one sister, Janie Merle. Survivors include...

Roger Dale Smith of Vandiver Hollow Road passed away Saturday January 28, 2023 at age 76. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Murphy and Ruthie Mae Smith. He is survived by his Daughter; Amanda Moore (Brandon), Son; Jason Stephenson (Chevi), Brother; Lyndon Paul Smith (Odella), Grandchildren; Tristen Moore, Brooklyn Moore and Jayden Stephenson, Nephews; Anthony Lynn Smith (Randee), Scottie Ray Smith (Kelly). As well as a host of Great nephews, nieces, cousins and other loving family...

  Bettie Sue Hester Entrekin, 86 years old of Russellville, AL passed away January 27, 2023 at Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville (Russellville Health Care).  Visitation will be January 29, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL.  The funeral will immediately follow at 3:00 pm in the Chapel with Bro. Randy Pike and Bro. Kent Walker officiating.  Burial will be in Franklin Memory Garden.  Mrs. Entrekin was born January 21,...

James William Bray born on October 9, 1936  passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 at the age of 85. He was a Franklin County school bus driver for 25 years and a retired preacher as well as an ordained minister. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nina Lou Bray. His son Michael Bray. Two Great Grandchildren Alex Pinkard and Jagger Mills as well as one Great Great Grandchild, Jovi James. He is survived by his wife Emma Jean Mathis Bray. His daughter Debbie Hardy (Pete) as...

Hazel J King (Creekmore) age 85 was born on October 10 1937 and was a resident of Spruce Pine Alabama. Hazel passed away on January 23 2023. A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later time. 

Faye Emerson Willingham, 71 years old of Hopkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, January 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel..  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Russellville, AL. She was born on November 30, 1951 in Russellville, Al.  She was preceded in death by her mother Eunice Scott Willingham and father Charles Willingham, her...

Magdalena Pedro Ramon 57 years old of Russellville, AL passed away January 16, 2023 at her residence. Visitation will be January 19, 2023 from 2:00pm until 5:00p.m. at Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barillas, Huehuetenango Guatemala.

  Gary Wayne Scott, 76 years old of Hackleburg, AL passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center. Vistation will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the Community Church at Hackleburg, AL.  Funeral services will be January 4, 2023, at 2:00 at the Community Church.  Burial will be in Cedar Tree Cemetery, Hackleburg, AL. 

Oather Stokes passed away at his residence on January 1, 2023. No arrangements have been made at this time. Akins Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

Roger E Lee Carter of Lakewood Ohio, formerly of Russellville, AL passed away Jan 01, 2023. A private burial was held in Dempsey Cemetery.