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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...
'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
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
Jul 27, 2026
Elizabeth Mae Holloway was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was born on June 6, 1946 to James and Marie Bell. On May 19, 1961 she married Charles D. Holloway. They raised 4 children and loved their 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She gave everything she was and had to being a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She...
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
Jul 26, 2026
Ray Jackson, born Doris Ray Jackson on August 28, 1951, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Known for his hard work, warm spirit, and deep love for family, Ray’s life was a testament to the virtues of dedication and kindness.
Ray devoted his professional years to working as a truck driver. In that demanding role,...
Esta Warren
Jul 26, 2026
Esta Warren, 72, of Mercer, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home in Mercer. Graveside services will be held at Maple Springs Cemetery in Mercer on Friday, July 31 beginning at 2:00pm.
Waylon Ferge
Jul 26, 2026
Waylon Ferge passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Somerville. Arrangements are incomplete.
Peggy Sue Thompson
Jul 26, 2026
PEGGY SUE THOMPSON
Jackson, TN: Peggy Sue King Thompson age 90, passed away July 26, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson.
She was born May 19, 1936, in Jackson and raised in Bemis, TN. She graduated from Bemis High School and attended West TN Business College.
She married Jerry C. Thompson in 1970. They made their home in Henderson and Jackson.
She worked...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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