All Obituaries

Ronald “Poochie” White, 43 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 21, 2021. There will be a private family service held with Pastor Mario McCullough officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. He was born November 16, 1977 in Franklin County, AL to Ronald Edward and Arlita Willingham White. Poochie was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Edward White; his grandparents; and his two uncles. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted mother,...

Author Vanzell Cassel, 60 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 14, 2021 at his residence.  Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021, beginning at Noon at Tharptown Friendship Holiness Church. Funeral will be Saturday, July 16, 2021 at Noon at Tharptown Friendship Holiness Church with Bro. Wayne Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Tharptown Friendship Holiness Cemetery. Vanzell was born June 8, 1961, in Franklin County, AL to W.T. and Mildred Cassel. He was preceded in...

Johnny Lee Borden, 88 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 11, 2021 at his home.    A private family service will be held at a later date. Johnny was born January 27, 1933, in Mississippi to Oscar and Bessie Borden. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Talmadge “Tom” Borden, Roe Borden, Arvis Borden, Herbert “Boots” Borden, Charles Borden, Eva Borden, Marie Berry, and Catherine Benson; his son, Michael Borden; and his great...

Elizabeth Ann Hudson, 59 years old of Mount Hope, AL. passed away July 10, 2021.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Elizabeth was a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church. She was born December 26, 1961, in Seattle, Washington to Gregory and Janet Hudson. She was preceded in death by her father, Gregory Hudson; and her brother, David Hudson. Elizabeth is survived by her mother, Janet Newell; her children, Amy (Ron) Wheeler, Jordan Gerlach, Hannah (Tim)...

Hazel Micheal Russell Hazel Micheal Russell, 79 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 8, 2021 at her residence. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Hazel was born October 13, 1941 in Sheffield, Alabama to Robert and Sara Micheal. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Gladys Middleton, Lucile Middleton, Gracie Franks, James Micheal, Robie and Obie Micheal; her children Sara Elizabeth Wingard and LaTricia Parris. Hazel is survived by her children, Pam...

Kimberly Bentley Strickland, 57 years old of Red Bay, AL. passed away June 29, 2021, at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.  Visitation will be Friday, July 2, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm with Bro. Benny Knight officiating. Kimberly was born October 11, 1963, in Iuka, MS to Billy and Brenda Bentley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Timmy Wayne Kimbrough, Jr.; and her brother Mark...

Gerald Anderson Taylor, 61 years old of Spruce Pine, AL. passed away June 25, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 27, 2021, 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. Scott Delashaw and Bro. Marlon Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Gardens.   Gerald was born April 1, 1960, in Russellville, AL to Sparkie and Berline...

Madie Hill Stancil, 91 years old of Decatur, AL., formerly of Hackleburg, AL. passed away June 22, 2021, surrounded by her family.   Visitation will be Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm in the chapel with, Bro. Bobby Stancil officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Madie was born March 6, 1930, in Franklin County, Alabama to Robert “Ed” and Belle...

Death Announcements Name:            Jaxon Paul Sharpton, Infant, of Tuscumbia, AL Died:              June 25, 2021 Service:    Private family service will be held Cemetery:   Bethlehem Cemetery, Hanceville, AL   Parents: Alexia Jones and Kallen Sharpton   Akins Funeral Home, Russellville will assist the family

Randy Simmons, 64 years old of Tuscumbia, AL. passed away June 1, 2021, at UAB Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00 until 12:30 at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 12:30 pm in the chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Thornton officiating. Randy was born May 29, 1957, in Russellville, AL to Ray and Pauline Simmons.   He was preceded in death by his father. Randy is survived by his wife and best friend,...