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'Milt' Tobey, Jr.

'Milt' Tobey, Jr.

Jul 5, 2026

‘MILT’ TOBEY, JR.

Henderson, TN: Milton George Tobey, Jr., age 74, passed away July 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN.

He was born on November 5, 1951, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Milton G. Tobey, Sr. and Rita Hebert Tobey. He graduated from Keene State College in Keene, NH,

He married Cheryl on December 8, 1990....

Donald "Don" Franklin Smith

Donald "Don" Franklin Smith

Jun 20, 2026

Donald Franklin "Don" Smith, born September 15, 1947, in Chester County, TN, was the beloved son of the late Manuel and Elvie Evelyn Porter Smith. Don passed away on June 20, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 78.

Don's life was marked by his dedication and skills as a carpenter, a career he cherished for over 20 years, leaving...

Elizabeth Mae "Bell" Holloway

Elizabeth Mae "Bell" Holloway

Jul 27, 2026

Obituary information will be updated when available.

Homer Lee Doyle

Homer Lee Doyle

Jul 27, 2026

Homer Lee Doyle, 94, of Hornsby, departed this life Monday, July 27, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital  Arrangements are incomplete.

Ray Jackson

Ray Jackson

Jul 26, 2026

Ray Jackson, 74, of Middleton, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 31 at Reaves Cemetery beginning at 10am.

Esta Warren

Esta Warren

Jul 26, 2026

Esta Warren, 72, of Mercer, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home in Mercer.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Waylon Ferge

Waylon Ferge

Jul 26, 2026

Waylon Ferge passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Somerville.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Steve "Poppy" Skipper

Steve "Poppy" Skipper

Jul 24, 2026

Steve Skipper, known affectionately as Poppy, passed away on July 24th, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on November 19th, 1945 to father Edgar Bilbo and mother Carrie Lee Skipper of Picayune, MS. He is one of four children, brother Gabriel Skipper (deceased) and Byron Skipper (surviving) and sister Gaylene O’Cain (spouse, Jim O’Cain surviving).

Steve leaves behind...

Junior Jordan

Junior Jordan

Jul 24, 2026

Junior Thomas Jordan, 83, of Bolivar, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born on July 4, 1943, in Madison County, Tennessee, Junior was the son of the late James Thomas Jordan and Mary Lee Jenkins Jordan. He worked at Harman Automotive as an industrial electrician for 34 years before retiring. He made many...

Don Harris

Don Harris

Jul 24, 2026



Donald Ray Harris was born on August 10, 1946, to Raymond and Mabel Harris in Bolivar, TN. He attended school in Bolivar all 12 years, graduating in 1964. He was an outstanding athlete. He was a champion pitcher and catcher in Little League, quarterback on the Central High School football team, an outstanding diver and gymnast and worked as a...

Edgar "Ernie" Clayton, Jr.

Edgar "Ernie" Clayton, Jr.

Jul 23, 2026

Edgar “Ernie” Clayton, Jr

Edgar Ernest Clayton, Jr., known to everyone as “Ernie,” was born on January 7, 1968, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Billie Clayton and the late Buddy Clayton. On November 27, 1987, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Crow Clayton, who survives. Ernie departed this life on July 23, 2026, at the age of 58.

A proud military veteran,...

Mabel Adams

Mabel Adams

Jul 23, 2026

Mabel Adams departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years, 7 months, and 14 days. 

Willa Dean Bonelli

Willa Dean Bonelli

Jul 23, 2026

Willa Dean Lancaster Bonelli, age 77, of Iron City, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Willa Dean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent Bonelli, and her daughter, Melissa Bonelli.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeffery Bonelli of Iron City, TN and Timothy Bonelli of Athens, AL.  Three grandchildren, David Joe Bonelli, Christian Lee Bonelli,...

Wayne Sexton

Wayne Sexton

Jul 23, 2026

Wayne Sexton, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Atoka, Tennessee. Born on July 2, 1941, in Tiplersville, Mississippi, Wayne’s life was marked by integrity, dedication, and care for those around him.

Wayne spent over two decades working as a mechanic with the Hershey Candy Company in Memphis, a position...

Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey

Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey

Jul 21, 2026

This is a public notice from Shackelford Funeral Directors.

Shackelford Funeral Directors is currently caring for Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey, age 66, of Collinwood, Tennessee, who passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

At this time, no next of kin or legal authorized representative has been located. Anyone who may be a family member or who has information regarding the family is respectfully...

Bobby Lewis Thompson

Bobby Lewis Thompson

Jul 21, 2026

Bobby Lewis Thompson was born on August 9, 1938, in Humboldt, Tennessee, the son of the late Eugene and Pauline Nanney Thompson.

He was united in marriage to Vicki Blankenship on July 1, 2000, beginning a marriage filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.

Bobby was a kind and gentle man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He dedicated 33 years...

Cecile Warren

Cecile Warren

Jul 21, 2026

Mrs. Cecile Warren, age 88 of Medon, passed away on July 21, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23 at Shackelford’s in Bolivar from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and on Friday, July 24 at Shandy Baptist Church from 12pm – 2pm with funeral services to follow at 2pm. Burial will be at the Shandy Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Warren worked...

Bennie David Miller

Bennie David Miller

Jul 20, 2026

Bennie David Miller was born on November 12, 1947, in Leapwood, Tennessee, the son of the late Leonard Charles and Mollie Jane Ganus Miller.

Ben grew up right here in Crump where he, his mother Mollie, brother Jim and sister Martha lived close to Mollie’s brother Hoss Ganus’ family. Both Ben and Jim had a special bond with those Ganus relatives...

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