John Wheeler Vanhoose, Sr. "JW"
Jan 30, 2026
John Wheeler Vanhoose, Sr. "JW" was born on December 15, 1942 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late John Thomas and Edna Earl Falls Vanhoose.
On June 20, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sue Rich, who survives.
JW worked as a heavy equipment operator for 31 years for Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, Tennessee and for Wayne...
Steven Shaw, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Steven (Steve) Shaw Jr. passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He was reunited with his mother Diane, grandparents, Mack and Edna Hall, Charles and Eleanor Shaw, and granddaughter Violet.
Steven was born on December 4, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, to proud parents Steven and Diane Shaw. Growing up with a father in the...
Mary Hampton
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Hampton departed this life on March 9, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Don Malinak
Mar 9, 2026
DON MALINAK
Finger, TN: Donald Ray Malinak, age 78, passed away Monday March 9, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Oakland, CA on July 20, 1947, son of the late Conrad and Elzada Ivy Malinak. He went to Piedmont High School and graduated in 1965.
In 1998, Don traveled to the Philippines and unexpectedly met the love of his life, Marissa...
Robert Harris
Mar 9, 2026
Robert Bliss Walker Harris, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born October 17, 1937, in Finger, TN, the son of the late Robert Bliss and Mary Opal Walker Harris. He graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1957. Robert and his beloved wife Betty were grade school sweethearts. They married...
Jerry Davis "J.D."
Mar 8, 2026
Jerry Davis departed this life on March 8, 2026 in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 49 years, 5 months, and 8 days.
Sandra Gillis
Mar 8, 2026
Sandra Gillis departed this life on March 8, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 77 years and 4 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Sibyl Bolton
Mar 8, 2026
SIBYL BOLTON
Henderson, TN: Sibyl Blondell Morrison Bolton, age 82, passed away March 8, 2026, at the Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on December 6, 1943, in the Montezuma Community of Chester County, the daughter of the late Robert Wesley and Hazel Bell Hearn Morrison. She attended Chester County Schools and later Beauty School to become a cosmetologist. She...
Dorothy Jean Ingle
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy Jean Ingle, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on Independence Day, July 4, 1931, in the Shiloh community near Hagy’s Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Ethyl and Oder Tedford. A woman of strong faith and a dedicated worker, Dorothy spent many years at the Brown Shoe Company until its closure and later...
Dorothy "Lucy" Watkins
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy "Lucy" Watkins, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 95 on March 7, 2026, in Collierville, Tennessee.
She was born on November 2, 1930, in Saulsbury, Tennessee, to Gaston and Ruby Street Daniel. On March 29, 1950, she married Hubbard Watkins. Together they made their home south of Grand Junction, Tennessee where they raised their two...
Margie Carter Duren
Mar 7, 2026
Margie Carter Duren, 95, of Crump, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She was born in Hardin County on August 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Butler Carter of Saltillo, Tennessee.
On July 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Douglas Duren, who preceded his wife in death on February 5,...
Alisha Ann Willis
Mar 6, 2026
Alisha Ann Willis entered this world on February 1, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, the beloved daughter of Jimmy Willis and the late Pamela Kaye Clark. From the very beginning, Alisha possessed a spirit that was impossible to ignore—vibrant, spirited, and wonderfully one of a kind.
Alisha lived life with a colorful heart and an honest tongue. She never hesitated to tell...
Paul Franklin McMullen
Mar 6, 2026
Paul Franklin McMullen, 85, of Savannah, TN, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1940, in Olive Hill, TN to the late Ben F. and Ella Duckworth McMullen.
Paul was a self-employed welder who took pride in his work and his ability to help others. He treasured his...
Gwelda Treece
Mar 6, 2026
Gwelda Anne Treece was born on February 20, 1944, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late Elmer "Cub" West and Rubye Gann West. Her life, filled with love and purpose, came to a peaceful close on March 6, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 82.On August 15, 1964, Gwelda embarked on a beautiful journey of marriage with Douglas Winslow...
Mike Horton
Mar 6, 2026
Mike Horton was born on October 7, 1952 in Russellville, Alabama, the son of the late Leonard Verdell and Hazel Baggett Horton.
Mr. Horton honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later worked for Kimberly Clark as a maintenance planner. Mike was an avid hunter and loved being outdoors. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren.
Mike Horton departed...
Caldwell Davis, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Caldwell Davis, Jr. departed this life on March 6th, 2026, at his home overlooking the Tennessee River in Clifton, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 16 days. He was born August 18th, 1949, to Caldwell and Robbie Lee Hime Davis.
As a self-taught piano player, organist, and song writer, music was a big part of Caldwell’s life....
Mary Buckner Kelley
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Buckner Kelley, born on June 26, 1922, in Halls, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2026, in Selmer, Tennessee, at the age of 103. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, family, and an indomitable spirit that inspired all who knew her.
For over 40 years, Mary resided in New Albany, Mississippi, a place that held many...
Ellis Parnell "Dude" Umberger
Mar 5, 2026
Ellis Parnell "Dude" Umberger, 81, of Bolivar, was born October 23, 1944 and died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on March 5, 2026.
He was survived by his wife, Sandra Marcum Umberger.
Even though Dude was born with only one arm, his mother taught him at an early age that he could do anything that any other person could do. Growing up...
Michael "Mike" Lott
Mar 5, 2026
Michael "Mike" Lott age 65, passed away March 5, 2026 in Henderson.
An obituary and service times will be posted once available.
Geneva Mae Moore
Mar 5, 2026
Geneva Mae Moore, known as Mom-Momma-MeMaw to her family, was born on April 30, 1940, to the late Gilbert and Edna Mae Taylor Keen.
She was united in marriage to Raymond Moore on May 2, 1997. Together, they made their home in Savannah, TN.
She started working in the health care system at McNairy County General Hospital and later doing home health nursing....
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