Akins Funeral Home Obituaries · Russellville, AL
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Akins Funeral Home Obituaries
Latest obituary detected on February 13, 2026.
Jimmy Russell Sanderson (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Evelyn Saint (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Sam Mcmayer (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
John Davis Gentle (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Jerry Porch (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Opal Bradley (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Virginia Lou Marcum (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Nathan Omland (opens in a new tab)
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Gail Richey (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Nadien Frederick (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Grace Caston (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
Julia Glenn (opens in a new tab)
Alabama
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About Akins Funeral Home
Akins Funeral Home has served Russellville and Franklin County since 1949 as a locally owned and operated business. In recent years, the funeral home became part of the Nichols Funeral Homes family, which traces its roots to James Rufus 'Red' Nichols in 1912, bringing over a century of collective experience to the location.
The funeral home offers cremation packages starting at $995 and traditional funeral service packages with casket, concrete vault, and services starting at $3,995. Digital obituary services are available for families wishing to create lasting online tributes.
The funeral home is at 13455 Highway 43 in Russellville, AL 35653, within Franklin County.
Nearby communities include Tuscumbia (about 14 miles away), Sheffield (19 miles), Haleyville (20 miles), Muscle Shoals (20 miles), and Town Creek (22 miles).
Ask the funeral home which services it offers, such as traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, or graveside services.
For arrangements after a death, you can call the funeral home at any stage. You don't need to have anything decided first.
Reach Akins Funeral Home at (256) 332-1131 for availability and service times. Directions are at the top of this page.
Recent obituaries and death notices announced by Akins Funeral Home are listed above. You can send sympathy flowers to the funeral home. This page also has guides for families on the paperwork and steps that often follow a death.
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What is the phone number for Akins Funeral Home?
You can reach Akins Funeral Home by calling (256) 332-1131.
Where is Akins Funeral Home located?
Akins Funeral Home is located at 13455 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653.
How do I view obituaries from Akins Funeral Home?
You can view recent obituaries from Akins Funeral Home at the top of this page, in the Akins Funeral Home Obituaries section. You can also visit their official website for more information.
Where are Akins Funeral Home obituaries published?
Obituaries handled by Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, AL are listed on this page. Use the search box in the obituaries section to find a specific name.
How do I find a recent obituary from Akins Funeral Home?
Recent obituaries appear at the top of this page. You can search by the person's name, or browse the notices for Russellville, AL.
Can I send flowers to Akins Funeral Home?
Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to Akins Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.
How do I get directions to Akins Funeral Home?
Click the "Get Directions" button above to open Google Maps navigation to 13455 Highway 43 Russellville, AL 35653.
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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.
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