All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Fuller Gandy, 73 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away October 1, 2022. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 59 years, Doyle Gandy; her son, Michael Gandy; her two grandchildren, Amber (Jeremy) Wright and Drue Gandy; and her sister, Martha Fay Keplinger (Rayburn). She had three great grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Mackenzie, Charlee, and Sylas Wright. She loved all of her family with everything she had. She was preceded in death by her parents, Druey and Leona...

Sammy C. Stults Sr., 78 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away September 16, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center after a brief illness. Sammy was retired from TVA Brown’s Ferry and a retired cattle farmer.  In 1970 he started working for Coca Cola and worked there until 1981 when the Russellville plant closed. He was also a member of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his wife and children. Sammy was preceded in death...

Jesus Abarca Diaz, 51 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away September 12, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, September 16, 2022, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 17, 2022, in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. He was born October 15, 1970. Jesus was preceded in death by his son, Francisco Abarca Trujillo. He is survived by his...

Jerry Wayne Stedham, 64 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away September 3, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 10:00 until 11:00 am at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The Graveside Service will immediately follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Burial will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.   Jerry loved Alabama and Russellville Football. He was born December 21, 1957, in Cook County, IL. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, David...

Barbara Ann Duboise Galloway, 82 years old of Russellville, AL passed away August 31, 2022. Visitation will be Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm with Bro. Delmer Duboise and Bro. Stan Galloway officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Bob was a member of Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She was born July 26, 1940 in Russellville, AL. Bob was...

Girtha Bentley Kuykendall, 83 years old of Red Bay, AL. passed away August 26, 2022, at Generations of Red Bay Nursing Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm with Jerry Ginn officiating. Burial will be in adjoining cemetery. She was born December 2, 1938, in Franklin County, AL. Girtha was preceded in death by her parents, Roney and Gracie Bentley; her son, Joey...

Freeman Harvey Scott, 78 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away at his home August 9, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, August 12, 2022 from 6 until 9 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with a visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Lindsey cemetery, Hackleburg, AL. He was born November 28, 1943, in Franklin County, AL. Freeman was preceded in death by his...

Kenneth Ray Snow, 74 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 30, 2022, at his home.   Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from Noon until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm in the Chapel with Bro. Paul Colburn officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Kenneth was the owner and operator of Snow Paving. He was born March 16, 1948, in Franklin County, AL. Kenneth was preceded in death by his...

Kimberly “Nicole” Bales, 31 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away July 12, 2022. Visitation will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 am in the Chapel. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. She was born September 3, 1990 in Decatur, AL. Nicole was preceded in death by Papaw and Mamaw, Clifford and Charlene Lindley and her uncle, Alan “Unc” Gay. She...

Nolon E. Wheeler, JR, 89 years old of Russellville, left this life earthly life on July 16, 2022. Among those to remember him are his son, Greg Wheeler (Sherrie); daughters, Joni Wheeler and Anna McCarley (Brian), Six grandchildren, Ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and Nolon’s spiritual family at Quinn Church of Christ. Nolon was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Smith Wheeler; his parents, Nolon and Leslie Wheeler; his brothers William and...