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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...
Carol Annette Franks Simmons
Aug 30, 2026
Carol Annette Simmons, 63, entered Heaven on August 30, 2026. She was born October 11, 1962, to Odell and Sue Franks in Savannah, TN. She was a proud stay-at-home mom and military wife for 20 years before going back to school to become a nurse and working diligently for 10 years.
Carol loved to play the piano, sing, and cook. She...
Charles Winon Russom
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Winon Russom was born on December 9, 1957, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Charles Williard Russom and Virginia Gail Kirk Russom. He departed this life on August 30, 2026, in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
Charles was a hardworking man who proudly owned and operated Joe’s Doors in...
Josh Kilzer
Aug 30, 2026
JOSH KILZER
Beech Bluff, TN: Joshua Ray Kilzer, age 52, passed away at his home on August 30, 2026.
He was born in Nashville, Tn on April 27, 1974, son of Ray Watson and Millie Hughes Kilzer. Josh graduated from Jackson Central Mary in 1992 and grew up in Jackson.
Josh loved watching sports, especially The Atlanta Braves baseball team. He also enjoyed...
Kenneth Clement
Aug 30, 2026
Kenneth Clement age 84, passed away August 30, 2026, at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation. Services are incomplete with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson.
Doris Franks Hunt
Aug 29, 2026
Doris Franks Hunt was born on May 9, 1951 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the daughter of the late George Franks and Mattie Ruth Wood Wilkerson.
On May 6, 1967, she was united in marriage to Jay Hunt, who survives.
Doris worked for Walmart when it first came to Hardin County for 9 and a half years. She later opened her own business, DJ's...
Emily Vincent Mills
Aug 29, 2026
Emily Vincent Mills, 89, of Middleton, departed this life Friday, August 28, 2026, at Pine Meadows Healthcare. Arrangements are incomplete.
Leon Murray
Aug 27, 2026
Leon Murray, 89, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Leon was born on January 24, 1937, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, to the late Russell Lee and Odessa Barnes Murray. He was a man of strong character, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and a hardworking...
Diana Turner
Aug 27, 2026
Diana Lynn Frejlach Turner was born on June 26, 1959, the daughter of Ervin and the late Barbara Trownswell Frejlach.
On October 11, 1980, she was united in marriage to Barney (Jeff) Turner, who survives.
Diana was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She had a caring heart and a remarkable ability to see the good in everyone. She had...
Carolyn Hill
Aug 26, 2026
Carolyn Wood Hill was born September 16, 1952, in Counce, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Cecil and Rebie Curtis Wood. She attended Southside High School and was a faithful member of West Shiloh Baptist Church.
On June 30, 1970, Carolyn was united in marriage to Donald Hill, and together they shared 56 years of marriage filled with love, family, and...
Donald (Don) Glen Smith
Aug 26, 2026
Donald Glen “Don” Smith, 89, of Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Selmer. He was born on February 7, 1937, in Finger, Tennessee, to the late Frank P. and Willie Hampton Smith.
On December 25, 1957, Don was united in marriage to the love of his life, Nevella Moore. Together, they shared 69 years of marriage, building...
Marcus Kiddy
Aug 23, 2026
Marcus Kiddy was born September 5, 1949, in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late Albert Marcus and Mildred Olene Curtis Kiddy.
He was united in marriage to Patty Taylor on June 6, 1980. Having known one another since 1958, they found their way back to each other after high school and college and shared 46 wonderful years together.
A 1968 graduate...
Kylie Jo Young
Aug 22, 2026
Kylie Jo Young was born on September 24, 2010 in Savannah, Tennessee. She passed away at home in Booneville, Mississippi on August 22, 2026.
She enjoyed going on road trips, nature, going to parks, hanging out with her childhood friends, and going to church. She loved her pets and hanging out with her family.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather,...
Wallace Guymon Young
Aug 22, 2026
Wallace Guymon Young was born July 8th, 1940 in Hardin County, TN to the late LV and Juanita Crotts Young. He was the oldest of twelve children. In June 1984, he was united in marriage to Betty Pilkington, who preceded him in death on August 29, 2025. Wallace departed this life on August 22, 2026 at the age of 86...
Ruby "Rubydo" Richerson
Aug 21, 2026
Ruby Lynn Richerson, age 84, of Saltillo, TN passed away on August 21, 2026. She was born June 15, 1942.
Ruby loved golfing, boating, and waitressing. She loved her children and cherished the time she spent with them.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Franklin D. Richerson, of Saltillo, TN; 8 children, Melody Williams of Hernando, MS, Mary Ann...
Lucy Reba Roberson
Aug 21, 2026
Lucy Reba Moomaw Roberson, 95, of Iron City, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1931, to Andrew Jackson Moomaw and Cecil Jane Dodd in Florence, AL. Lucy attended Central High School and was married to Bill Roberson until his passing in 2006.
Lucy was a...
Carol Ray Richardson
Aug 21, 2026
CAROL RAY RICHARDSON
Pinson, TN: Carol Ray Richardson, age 84, passed away August 21, 2026, in Springfield, TN.
She was born on August 3, 1942, in Nettleton, MS daughter of the late Henry Harold and Nora Pauline Sanderfer Smith. Carol graduated in 1959 from North Side High School.
She met the love of her life, Ralph Richardson, and they married on August 12,...
Marvin Mills
Aug 21, 2026
Marvin Mills, 92, of Middleton, TN entered the gates of Heaven and into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 21, 2026. Marvin was born at home in Lacy, TN on August 4, 1934 to Rufus Tendle Mills and Lola Irene Scott Mills. Marvin is survived by his wife of 71 years, Emily Letitia Vincent Mills and...
Robert Campbell
Aug 21, 2026
Robert Campbell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at his son's home in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was born on March 31, 1944, in Brownsville, Tennessee, and spent the fullness of his 82 years enriching the lives of those around him.
Robert's journey was rooted firmly in the communities of Hardeman County, where he...
Braxley Wade Perry Robbins
Aug 20, 2026
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Braxley Wade Perry Robbins, treasured son of Tylin Perry Robbins and Jillian Madison Scott, was born on July 24, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Although Braxley's time on earth was brief, the impact his life made on his family will never be forgotten. He will forever be loved and missed by every life...
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