All Obituaries

Randal “Randy” Vandiver, 63 years old of Red Bay, AL. passed away June 30, 2022. A Memorial service will be Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Heritage Fellowship Church with Bro. Tim Smith officiating. He was born June 11, 1959, in Russellville, AL. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Vandiver and Julean Parrish; and his daughter, Ashley Vandiver. He is survived by his sons, T.J. Vandiver Sr (Melissa) and Jake Vandiver (Britni); his siblings, Denise Hester...

Leeland “LeeEster” Fuller, 96 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away June 14, 2022.   There is no service planned at this time. He was born November 4, 1925, in Franklin County, AL. LeeEster was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Ida Gantt Fuller; his siblings, Charles, Audrey, Russell, Thomas, Neeland, Melba, Reba, and Nelta; and his daughter, Rita Garvin. He is survived by his fiancé, Christine Skidmore; his son, Eric Fuller (Debbie Mayfield); his...

James “Doc” Frederick Hafey age 71, of Russellville, AL Died: June 8, 2022 A memorial service will be held at a later date. Akins Funeral Home, Russellville will assist the family  

Jared Brannon Richardson, 31 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away June 5, 2022. A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kylee Richardson Education Fund at any Bank Independent Location. Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Gregory Carpenter 53 of Russellville, AL born August 13, 1968 passed away on May 30, 2022.  Graveside services will be Thursday June 2, 2022 at Cherry Hill Cemetery starting at 1:00pm.  Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL is assisting the Family.

Inez S. Ashley, 86 years old of Tuscumbia, AL. passed away May 13, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2022, from Noon until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow in the Chapel at 2 pm with Pastor Brett Pitman officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Inez was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She had a generous heart, and loved quilting and crocheting with her sisters. She lived...

Sarah Elizabeth Lane, 21 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away April 14, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The graveside service will follow at King Cemetery. She was born May 9, 2000, in Russellville, AL. Sarah was preceded in death by her grandparents, R.C. and Margaret Lane; three Angel babies; and her cousin, Jonathan Entrekin. She is survived by her mother,...

Martha Ann Farmer (McDougal), 82 years old of Phil Campbell, AL. passed away April 17, 2022, at her residence. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from Noon until 2 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 pm with Bro. Sammy Taylor and Bro. Nick McSpadden officiating. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery. Martha was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, Phil Campbell Study Club, and numerous community volunteer organizations. She...

Johnnie Sue Vandiver, 82 years old of Russellville, AL. passed away April 13, 2022, at Russellville Healthcare Center. Graveside service will be Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Russellville, AL. Johnnie was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. She was born December 13, 1939, in Colbert County, AL. Johnnie Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Nancy Lou Searcy; her husband, William Vandiver; children, Ronnie Vandiver and Terry Vandiver; and...

Bobby Monroe McCalpin, 62 years old of Russellville, AL passed away April 12, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, April 15, 2022, from noon until 2:00 pm at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, AL. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery.  He was born June 1, 1959, in Franklin County, AL to Robert and Jackie McCalpin. Bobby was preceded in death by his father; his maternal; and...