In Memory Of

In Memory Of





George Jones

1931 To 2013

The Voice” of country music fell silent with the passing of the legendary singer Friday in Nashville at the age of 81. Long recognized as country music’s most indescribable voice by not only the fans, but critics in all genres, the music world continues to mourn the loss of its’ finest stylist, who was considered the greatest living country singer.

A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1956, Jones achieved perhaps his greatest personal honor when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. All of us here at Castle Records will miss you George

My dear friend I will miss you more than anyone will ever know. I will never forget how we shared Stories in my office with Mr. Carl Butler. Rest in peace Ed Russell and all of us here at Castle Records

Mindy McCready

November 30, 1975 To February 17, 2013

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Mindy's Family.

and most of all her children Zander, Billy McKnight and David Wilson will be missed by all of Nashville and around

the world, but her music and her kind words will never die. I always believed in Mindy as she believed in me

Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. Now you can sing for the 1001 angels and the Lord in Person   Ed Russell

   Karyn Elizabeth Gullo

PKA/ Karyn DeBracy

June 1, 1978 to November 1, 2012

The Artist with a lot of different talent but her first love was to sing on the radio

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Karyn's Family.

she will be missed by all of Nashville, but her songs and her dreams is still alive as she

can now sing for the Lord and one day you'll hear Karyn's sing on the Radio.

Stephen Hill

10/02/1956 To 08/05/2012

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Stephen's Family.

His wife Kathy and his children Melody Hill, Miram Hill Caleb Hill Stephen sure will be missed by all of Nashville and around

the world, but his music and his kinds kind words will never die. I always believed in Stephen as he believed in me

Rest in peace my dear friend. Now you can sing for the Lord in Person   Ed Russell

All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray I will miss you , May God Watch over you and keep you forever safe. Love You Eddie Ray

James V. Stonebraker a/k/a Stoney

12-04-1941 To 3-1-2011

Stoney was the brother of Ed Russell, Eddie Ray he was a

writer of music and a all around musicians he will be missed by

all of us here at Castle Records and mostly his brother Eddie Ray

Ali- Ollie Woodson

1951 to 2010

Ali, was a close and dear friend of mine. We toured together in the 1970's with Bill Pinkney's

Original Drifters and with his distinguished voice, he was one of a kind in the music world of today.

From the Drifters to the Lead singer of the Temptation of the 1980's, Movies and Television.

Rest in peace my dear friend I love you so much Your Friend Eddie Ray Russell or Guitar Eddie

Brian David Barnett

February 27, 1962 To November 12, 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Brian's Family.

May he rest in peace   Ed Russell

Linda Hargrove

   The Blue Jean Country Queen

Feb 3 1949 To Nov. 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Linda's Family.

She sure will be missed by all of Nashville and around the world, but her music will never

die you know her and old Pete Drake are talking about us right now. Rest in peace Ed Russell

   Roy Linder

October 7, 1938 to October 5, 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to

Missy Garnett and family for the loss of her father Roy, he will be missed by all of us

Hank Cochran

Songwriting Legend Hank Cochran

Country classics: "I Fall To Pieces," "Make The World Go Away," "Ocean Front Property," "The Chair" and "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me."
Hank is survived by his wife Suzi, daughter Booth Calder and three sons- Garland Perry All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife and family.

Jimmy Dean

Aug. 10, 1928 To June 13, 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his second wife Donna

three children Gary, Connie and Robert and his nephew, country music singer Billy Dean.

Take care my friend I'll miss you Ed Russell

Barry Chance

May 2, 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Jayson Chance and his Family

Rick Simpson

March 9th 1948 To April 16, 2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Family and Debbie Simpson

He will be missed but not forgotten. Rick's song the Boatyard Song reached to the top of the charts in 1993

his video was played on TNN and CMT for all the Country music lovers to watch. You can view it on

www.Youtube.com "Rick Simpson Boatyard Song"

I personally will miss my old buddy as we shared a lot of good times together. Rest in peace my friend Ed Russell

Judy Whiting

02-25-1940 To 03-15-2010

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the family of Judy

she will be missed here on Music Row

Billy Deaton

1935 To 2009

Larry Knechtel

Aug 4, 1940 To Aug 24, 2009

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Family He will be missed but not forgotten.

I personally will miss my old buddy as we shared a lot of session together. Rest in peace my friend Ed Russell

Steve McNair

February 14, 1973 to July 4, 2009

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the McNair Family He will be missed but not forgotten

Michael Jackson

August 29. 1958 To June 25, 2009

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Jackson Family He will be missed but not forgotten

August 5, 1934 To April 28, 2009

Vern Gosdin

The Hager Twins

August 30,1941

Jim May 1,2008 & Jon January 9, 2009

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Hager Family

They will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records. I never spent any time with Jon but

Jim and I played a little golf with TC, Mark Miller. I just loved the way he handled himself I'll miss him

Ed Russell
Cary Justin Tubb

03/29/1970 to 11/27/2008

       All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Tubb Family

He will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records

Jim Baker

July 26,1933 To October 5, 2008

All of us here at Castle Records

would like to extend our condolences to Jim's family

Sudie Callaway Baker. Jim was a dear and long time friend of mine

and he will be missed Ed Russell

Jerry Reed

March 27, 1937 To September 1, 2008

What a friend to have, We will all miss you buddy Ed Russell

All of us here at Castle Records

would like to extend our condolences to your family

Leo Jackson

( Willey The Weeper)

Oct. 24, 1934 To May 4, 2008

My dear friend I will miss you more than anyone will ever know. Leo played on a lot

of sessions for me over the years from 1974 to 2007. Rest in peace Ed Russell

All of us here at Castle Records

would like to extend our condolences to your family

Rufus Russell

12/31/2004 To 6/3/2008

Rufus was Castle Records little mascot he will be missed by all of here at Castle Records. He was loved by all. he left his sidekick Wendy, Debbie, and Ed Russell

Pepper Wallin

Pepper was Deb Wallin's dog. However all of us here at Castle Records grew to love her. She will be missed strongly. May she rest in peace

Eddy Arnold

May 15, 1918 To May 8, 2008

My dear friend I will miss you more than anyone will ever know.

I will never forget how we shared our tears backstage at the Opry for Mr. Chet Today I share those same tears for you.

Rest in peace Ed Russell
All of us here at Castle Records
would like to extend our condolences to your family

Jim Hager

August 30, 1941 To May 1,2008

Jim will be missed, I was glad to share his friendship all of us here at Castle Records.

Would like to extend our condolences to his brother Jon and the Family. I'll miss you old buddy   Ed Russell

Ray Peterson

April 23, 1939 To Jan. 25,2005

All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray I will miss you old buddy.   May God Watch over you and keep you forever safe. Love You Eddie Ray



Dorsey Burnette & Johnny Burnette

                   12/28/1932 To 8/19/1979               March 25, 1934 To 8/14/1964



All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray As Dorsey was one of my best friends. I will miss you old buddy.   May God Watch over you and Johnny and keep you forever safe. Love You Eddie Ray

John Robert Hughey

12/27/1933 To 11/18/2007

Go Rest High my friend as you are one of the greatest pickers I ever had the pleasure of working with. You will be missed. All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Ms. Jean and all the family members. Rest in peace my dear friend you will always be in my thoughts     Ed Russell

Porter Wagoner

August 12, 1927 To October 28, 2007

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Porter's Family. He will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records and around the world. But his music and his love for our savor Jesus Christ will live forever in our hearts. Rest in peace my dear friend I will never forget the advice you gave me on the Music Business.     Ed Russell

Bill Pinkney

August 15, 1925 To July 4th 2007

"The Last Survivor of The Original Members of The Drifters"

All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray or to Mr. Bill Pinkney                 Mr. Guitar Eddie. I will miss you old buddy. I had the pleasure of touring with Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters. May God Watch over you and keep you forever safe. Love ya Mr. Bill   Eddie Ray

All of us here at Castle Records will miss you Buddy. Our love goes out to your wife and family. As a songwriter Buddy you gave me

sound advice on the meaning behind writing a song and if anyone new, Buddy new. His advice helped me complete over

500 songs. I will always think of my friend Buddy when I put pen in hand. I'll miss your kind advice and love Ed Russell



Clay Tober was one of Castle Records artists. All of us here at Castle will miss his wit and smiling face

All he wanted was to sing and play his guitar, Well he is doing that right now, for he is performing for the

Almighty God and his kingdom. Rest in peace old buddy

Bettie & Billy Walker

May 20, 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Family. They will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records and around the world. Billy's music and his love for our savor Jesus Christ will live forever in our hearts. Our hearts go out to Charles Lilly Jr. and Daniel Patton Sr. as they will be missed as well. Rest in peace my friend's Ed Russell

Buck Owens

8/12/1929 To 3/25/2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

                            Tom Robb

July 1948 to March 6, 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Melanie Dyer and family. He will be missed by all of us but his music and talent will live forever in our hearts.

    Ronald Ray " Ron " Cyrus

July 1935 To February 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

    Charley Hodge

12/14/1934 To 3/3/2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. Jennifer Hodge; one sister, Margie Poteet of Somerville; one nephew, Lyle Poteet of Somerville; one great-niece, Caitlin Poteet; one cousin, Sedema Poole He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts. Love you   Ed Russell

Wilson Pickett

1941 To 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but his recordings will live forever in our hearts.

       Ray Peterson

April 23, 1939 To January 25, 2005

What a Friend to have. I will always miss you, so until we can make music again, rest my friend Love you

Ed Russell / Castle Records

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. Jr.,Kendra Smith and Aiden Rawls, he will be missed by all of us but his recordings will live forever in our hearts. May God Bless you my old friend   Ed Russell

    Elizabeth Wolf



May 11, 1949 To September 17, 2005

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Shara Austin and all of the Wolf family members. Elizabeth Wolf was one of Castle Records true story tellers. She had a way of making ever little kid feel like they were right in the middle of her story. She will be missed by all of us not only on Music Row here in Nashville, but around the world and ever household that housed her work and music. We love you so much and miss you.

www.castlerecords.com/prod017.htm

Ed Russell Producer

Mack Vickery

06/ 8/ 1939 To 12/21/2004

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Mack's Family

Mack has joined our old buddy Warren Keith I'll miss him so Ed Russell

August 2004

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Kimberly, Brandon, Dylan , Madison and Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

Mike Daniels

http://www.paradeofstars.com/producers/mikedaniel.htm

Chris LeDoux

I Ed Russell gave Chris his first Independent award in Knoxville, TN in 1992 I knew he would go far in the music world. His love for it will live in our heart forever

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. he will be missed by all of us but will live forever in our hearts. Ed Russell

John Fred Gourrier

   1941 To 2005

His Hit Record Judy In Disquise ( With Glasses )

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Gourrier Family. he will be missed by all of us but his song will live forever.

Merle Kilgore

1934 to 2005

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the family of Merle Kilgore he will be missed by all of us but his music and friendship will live on forever in our hearts. I love you Merle    Ed Russell

Lee Stephens

Jan 7, 1933 To July 4, 2004

Ray Charles 1930 To 2004

Ray Charles Robinson was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Albany, Ga. His father, Bailey Robinson, was a mechanic and a handyman, and his mother, Aretha, stacked boards in a sawmill. His family moved to Gainesville, Fla., when Charles was an infant.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Robinson Family. he will be missed by all of us but will live forever in every song he sang and played

Terri Kay



      12/27/1944 To 3/22/2004

Terri Kay Amos

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Ed Russell, Eddie Ray Russell II, Emily Kay Russell, Jerry Amos her husband, Tish Amos, Tiana Amos and Troy Amos. Terri Kay will be missed by so many people. Her sweet voice will now sings for Gods Holly angels.   Love Always   Eddie Ray

June Carter Cash June 23, 1929 To May 16, 2003
Johnny Cash February 26, 1932 To September 12, 2003
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Johnny's family. John Carter Cash , Rosanne, Kathleen, Cindy, and Tara. The man in black now in white will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row, However his music will live forever in our hearts.
Jerrilynn May 2002

All of us here at Castle Records will miss Jerrilynn our thoughts and prayers go out to
Freddie May

                  Johnny Paycheck 2003

All of American's Loved One's Who Were Lost In NYC, DC, And PA are in our prayers here at Castle Records

HARLAN HOWARD 1927 TO 2002
"THE GREATEST FRIEND SONGWRITER EVER HAD"
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Harlan's Family. Howard will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row, However his music will live forever in our hearts.

Chester Burton Atkins



" Chet Atkins " From June 20, 1924 To June 30, 2001.
" Mr. Guitar C.G.P. "
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Leona; daughter Merle Russell; grandchildren Amanda and Jonathan Russell; and sister Billie Rose Shockley.

" Mr. Chet gave me my first job here in Nashville, "
" he will be missed but not forgotten."
Ed Russell
1959 To 1975

Carl And Pearl Butler

Pearl Dee (Jones) Butler 1929 To 1989
Carl Robert Butler 1924 To 1992

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolence s to Carla and
Robin. Mr. Carl and Mrs. Pearl will be missed but not forgotten.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Dee Henry Jenkins, Michael. Joni, Kathy and Jimmy And the Jenkins Family. Conway will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row. However his music will live forever.
Mr. Roy Acuff and Ms. Minnie Pearl


They sure will be missed by young and old. May they rest in peace.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Dee Henry Jenkins, Michael. Joni, Kathy and Jimmy And the Jenkins Family. Conway will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row. However his music will live forever.

Carl Perkins 1933 To 1998
All of us here at Castle Records would like to send are warmest regards to Ms.Valda, Greg, Stan, Steve and daughter Debbie Swift.

"So many will remember, so few will forget this " Rockabilly King "

Marion Worth Rex Allen SR.   Chuck Seals     Otis Blackwell

Bill Monroe   Keith Whitley Don Fowler  Mooney Lynn

Buddy LeeAndrea Schoen    Gene Autrey   J.D. Sumner
David "Skull" Schulman   Jerrylynn May   Floyd Cramer   Jerry Clower
Jack McFadden   Sandy Bell (Lee) (Russell) Jamie King And Andy

Tillie Johns Owen Bradley   John Hartford    Jimmy Massingale
Freddie Fender

Roy Rogers November 5, 1911 To July 6, 1998,
They will always ride into the sunset together

"Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then. Who cares about the clouds if we're together, Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather. Happy trails to you, til we meet again." -Words and music by   Dale Evans



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