Stories from Monday, July 31, 2017

Betty Coffey Russell, 78, of Shelbyville died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Murfreesboro after an extended illness. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Kevin Minchey officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Doak-Howell Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Carolyn S. Baker, 81, of Shelbyville died Sunday, July 30, 2017. A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel, preceded by visitation. Another memorial service will be Saturday at McElwain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama with visitation following.