Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
2:41 am Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Clyde Warren

By Staff
June 26, 2008
Clyde Warren, age 47, of Red Bay, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Walker House Cemetery in Mississippi.
Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie D. Warren; and, son, Tony Ray Warren.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy McDonald; children, Charles Willis Warren, April Dawn Bailey, of Red Bay; mother, Fannie Warren of Woodville; siblings, Dale Warren of Woodville, George Warren of Scottsboro, William Rocky Warren of Red Bay, Billy Warren of Scottsboro, Ralph Warren of Scottsboro, Rhonda Thrower of Woodville and Violet Warren of Woodville; grandchildren, Destiny Warren, Nicholas Warren of Fairview, Miss., Madison Bailey of Red Bay and several nieces and nephews.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
Betty Hand
June 27, 2008
Betty Gearldean Hand, age 70, of Tuscumbia, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008. She was a member of Christ Vineyard Church in Littleville.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 2008 at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville with Lawrence Musgrove officiating. Burial was in the Bethleham Cemetery.
Mrs. Hand was survived by husband, Sidney Hand of Littleville; children, Benny Hand (Rhonda) of Russellville, Michael Hand (Debbie) of Muscle Shoals; and Melinda Pennington (Keith) of Muscle Shoals; brothers, Jimmy Ray Wright of Hanceville, and Thomas Wright of Tuscumbia; sisters, Opal Walker of Cloverdale, Nell Staggs of Collinville, Tenn., and Brenda Wells of Russellville; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, Hairm Berry and Vergie Cameron Wright.
Pinkard Funeral Home assisted the family.
Evelyn Keplinger
June 27, 2008
Evelyn V. Keplinger, age 85 of Phil Campbell, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at her residence.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 2008 at Liberty Hill Church with Bro. Bobby Joe Poss officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Keplinger was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Keplinger; parents, Jessie and Bessie Rich; brother, Loyd Rich, and sister, Cloma Hyde.
She is survived by her daughter, Bessie Mae Messer of Phil Campbell; sons, Jack and Mary Keplinger of Illinois, and Rayburn and Martha Keplinger of Florence; sisters, Vernice Thomas, Martha Carter, Betty Williams and Mary Sue Weeks, all of Phil Campbell, and Venice Malone of Las Vegas; brother, Bob Taylor of Sheffield; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nephews served as her pallbearers.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Also on Franklin County Times
Russellville hopes to weather Boaz storm
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
Griffin Traylor 
November 6, 2025
Russellville coach Dustin Goodwin, after called on to be a meteorologist for much of the week, can now focus on football. The Golden Tigers (6-4) will...
Eye of the Tigers: After turnaround season, Red Bay has more goals in mind
High School Sports, Red Bay Tigers, Sports
After turnaround season, Red Bay has more goals in mind
David Glovach For the FCT 
November 6, 2025
RED BAY — The final whistle called them over well after the sun had set behind the hill and visiting bleachers. Long after the lights had been turned ...
Dog owner goes to trial for manslaughter
Main, News, Russellville
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The trial of a Red Bay woman who was charged with two counts of manslaughter after her dogs allegedly attacked and killed two people in...
Police chief’s brother retires
Main, News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Brothers Chris and Joe Hargett worked side by side in law enforcement for more than two decades. Now, as Captain Joe Hargett retires fr...
City leaders sworn in for a new term
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City leaders and community members gathered Sunday at city hall for the swearing-in ceremony for the new city council members, whose te...
Safeplace walk renews focus on domestic violence awareness
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — SafePlace brought its Domestic Violence Awareness Walk back to Franklin County for the first time in nearly two decades. SafePlace Exec...
RHS showcases its pumpkin creativity
News, Records, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
November 5, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School’s second annual Pumpkin Palooza filled the old main building hallway with themed pumpkin displays created by e...
GFWC holds North District fall meeting
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
November 5, 2025
By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist DOUBLE SPRINGS — Fellowship, service and community spirit filled the air as members of GFWC Alabama’s North District...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *