Obituaries

By Staff Reports Published

10:31 am Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Tammy Lynn Townsend

Tammy Lynn Townsend, 54, of Russellville died April 15. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Spry Memorial Chapel of Russellville is directing.

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