Royce Jones
Jan 26, 2026
Royce Jones, a cherished member of the Woodrun Community, passed away peacefully in his home on January 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on February 25, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee, Royce lived a life filled with devotion to family, career, and faith.
Royce dedicated 30 years of his professional life to International Harvester, culminating in his retirement as a...
Wayne Alexander Maxedon
Feb 11, 2026
Wayne Alexander Maxedon was born on July 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, to the late Pitts Jones Maxedon and Dorothy Marie Counce Maxedon. Although his life began on the West Coast, his story was truly written in Selmer, Tennessee, the community he loved and served faithfully. There, he built a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and deep devotion to family...
Peggy Spencer
Feb 11, 2026
Peggy Spencer departed this life on February 11, 2026 in Crump, Tennessee, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 13 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Billy Joe Thomas, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Henderson, TN: Billy Joe "Joey" Thomas, Jr. age 65, passed away February 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
He was born December 4, 1960, in Jackson, TN the son of the late Billy Joe Thomas, Sr. and Linda Gail (Simmons) Phillips of Jackson. Joey graduated from Southside High School in 1979. He started working at Simmons Lumber Company, and...
Jimmy Record
Feb 10, 2026
JIMMY RECORD
Henderson, TN: James Ray Record, age 73 passed away February 10, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born November 22, 1952, in Jackson, TN the son of the late James Harrison “Sonny” and Peggy Jo Sherrill Record. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1970 graduate of Chester County High School. He then attended Jackson State...
Emmett L. Bolyard
Feb 9, 2026
Emmett L. Bolyard, a dedicated firefighter and cherished family member, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Columbiana, Ohio, and made Tennessee his home in 1963.
Emmett’s career spanned decades, highlighted by his service as a firefighter, culminating in his roles as captain and assistant chief of the Bolivar Fire Department....
Mary Jane Moloney
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Jane (Anderson) Moloney, age 105, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Jackson-Madison Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on February 23, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dick Polk Anderson and Ethel Maude (Gregg) Anderson.
She was married to William J. Moloney, who preceded her in death. She was the mother of eight children, one of whom,...
Joanne Brooks Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
Joanne Brooks Johnson was born on December 3, 1940, in Bolivar, Tennessee, to Katherine Helen Blalock Brooks and Alonzo Hall Brooks. She was the youngest of three children, growing up alongside her brother, Jessie Hall Brooks, and her sister, Jeanette Katherine Brooks Priebe. Joanne graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1958, a place that remained an important part of...
David Lee Keaton
Feb 8, 2026
David Lee Keaton
was born in Combs, Kentucky the son of the late Raymond and Beulah Fagues Keaton.
On December 21, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jane Elizabeth Capstick, who survives. Through that marriage showed everyone what real commitment, loyalty, and love looked like.
David joined the Army and spent three years in Germany. He came...
"Big" Dave Young
Feb 8, 2026
"Big" Dave Young
was born in Jackson, Tennessee on October 6, 1965, the son of the late Donald Lynn Young and Nell Brown Davis.
Dave attended Barnhill Methodist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed watching wrestling, especially Jerry Lawler, cardinal baseball and all of Tennessee sports.
He departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of...
Patricia Smothers
Feb 8, 2026
Arrangements are currently incomplete.
March 31, 1938 — February 8, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Smothers; born on March 31, 1938 in McNairy County, Tennessee. She departed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 88 years. (87 years, 10 months, and 8...
James A. Garbo
Feb 7, 2026
James A. Garbo, age 42, passed away February 7, 2026, due to unknown causes.
James was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Brittney Garbo; his son, Kasen; his daughters, Addisynn and Dawson; mother, Carol Hester; his brothers, Rex and Brandon Holden; his aunt, Carol Sloan and husband Keith; along with many beloved nieces,...
Anthony Sims
Feb 7, 2026
Anthony Sims was born on January 20, 1959, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late James Nolan Sims and Rebecca Lee Gage Sims. He lived his life close to home, close to the land, and surrounded by the people he loved most.
On June 3, 1977, Anthony married Danita Eaker, beginning a life together built on family, hard work, and shared memories....
Betty Jo Higgins Briley
Feb 7, 2026
Betty Jo Higgins Briley was born on December 18, 1933 in Waterloo, Alabama, the daughter of the late Audrey Zechariah and Maggie Goldie Ledgewood Higgins.
On November 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Tommy Joe Briley, who preceded his wife in death on January 5, 2021.
Betty was a wonderful homemaker who kept an immaculate home. She was an amazing...
Steward Wayne Jordan
Feb 6, 2026
Steward Wayne Jordan was born July 12, 1947 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Alton Jordan and Ophelia Holmes Jordan.
Steward Wayne was united in marriage to Durrell Hurst on May 4, 1968. Durrell preceded him in death on December 3, 2022. Together, they shared many adventures, proudly serving as team drivers for East and West Motor Freight—a job...
William Floyd Fox
Feb 6, 2026
William Floyd Fox
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 30, 1944 the son of the late William Wilson and Beulah Eddie Shands Fox.
William was employed for many years at Clayton Homes in Savannah, where he worked as a carpenter. He lived in the Walnut Grove community and was a member of the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church. In his...
Charlie Thomas Garrity
Feb 6, 2026
Baby Charlie Thomas Garrity went to be with the Lord, on February 6, 2026.
Charlie showed us his personality. Charlie’s favorite toy was "BLUE," a little crocheted octopus that he loved to hold. He was happiest when he was close to his mom, especially during kangaroo care—those moments of skin-to-skin cuddles meant the world to him and to us. He loved...
Gayla Joyner
Feb 6, 2026
GAYLA JOYNER
Luray, TN: Mary Gayla Dix Joyner, age 59, passed away at her home on February 6, 2026.
She was born in Corinth, MS on January 7, 1967, to Gilbert Earl Dix, Sr. and the late Bonnie Ruth Rickman Dix. She was raised in Kossuth, MS and graduated from Adamsville High School in 1985.
Gayla worked at Garan in Adamsville with her...
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