Obituary Listing

Shirley Ferloni

Shirley Ferloni

May 20, 2025

Shirley Ferloni departed this life on May 20, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 82 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.

Bill Wernet

Bill Wernet

May 20, 2025

Bill Wernet, 78, of Whiteville, departed this life Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Sandra Gale Boling Jones

Sandra Gale Boling Jones

May 19, 2025

Sandra Gale Boling Jones departed this life on May 19, 2025 in Alabaster, Alabama, at the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 19 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.

Marilyn Rinks Wood

Marilyn Rinks Wood

May 19, 2025

Marilyn Rinks Wood, 78, of Bolivar, passed from this life Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home. She was the widow of Herbert Wood who died in 2015. A full obituary will be posted when available.

George Harold Pierce

George Harold Pierce

May 18, 2025

George Harold Pierce, 81, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah.  

A native of Hickory Valley, he was one of nine children born to Leonard Newsom and Clara Adell Burnett Pierce.  He moved to Memphis in the late 1950's and lived the last five years in Savannah.

He is survived by a daughter, Tracey Montoya of Barlett,...

Richard "Ricky" Waldrop

Richard "Ricky" Waldrop

May 18, 2025

Richard (Ricky) Waldrop, born on March 10, 1951, in Bolivar, TN, was a beloved son of the late A.C. and Virginia Burns Waldrop. With a heart full of adventure and an unquenchable spirit, Ricky lived life as an open road, weaving vibrant stories that captivated all who knew him.

A natural storyteller, Ricky delighted in recounting tales, from hitchhiking thousands of...

Lura Evelyn Jones

Lura Evelyn Jones

May 17, 2025

Lura “Evelyn”Jones, age 90, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1935, to the late James Elmer and Nettie Jewel Clifton Sweat.

Evelyn lived her life to the fullest. She was a hard worker, kindhearted and devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed raising animals, cooking, gardening and canning...

Robert Edsil Turnbo

Robert Edsil Turnbo

May 17, 2025

Robert Edsil Turnbo was born on August 21, 1931 in Clifton, Tennessee, the son of the late Elvis Denton and Carrie Ann Goodman Turnbo.

Mr. Turnbo honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid racecar driver in his younger years. Robert was a well-known seller and trader and always got the best deals. He could repair...

Charles Ray Jones

Charles Ray Jones

May 17, 2025

Charles Ray Jones, 68, of Savannah, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The son of the late Elmer Lee Jones and Naomi Louise Pevehouse.

He was united in marriage to Frances Lynn Stowell Webb on September 16, 2023.

Charles served in the Army National Guard, worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Savannah, and was a carpenter...

Grace McEarl Moody

Grace McEarl Moody

May 17, 2025

Annie Grace (McEarl) Moody

Annie Grace (McEarl) Moody, 88, of Sweet Lips, passed away Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at her son’s residence. She was born August 12, 1936, in Chester County. As one of nine children she lived and was raised in the Sweet Lips Community.

She is survived by a son, Terry Randall Moody of Henderson; two grandsons Nicholas Moody...

Dianna Lynn Smith

Dianna Lynn Smith

May 16, 2025

Dianna Lynn Smith was born December 10, 1945, to Patty Jean and Charles Plunk. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vance Smith, whom she loved for over 50 years before his passing in 2017. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Patrice Grantham. Graveside services were 2 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at Bolivar Memorial Cemetery....

Tommy Harwell

Tommy Harwell

May 16, 2025

TOMMY HARWELL

Enville, TN: Tommy Neal Harwell age 72 passed away May 16, 2025, at Magnolia Regional Hospital at Corinth.

He was born October 29, 1952, in Milledgeville, the son of the late Willie Fay and Helen Agnes Sanderson Harwell. He attended school at Milledgeville and graduated from High School at Sardis in 1971. Tommy had farmed, worked for Enville Fertilizer, drove...

Charlie Junior Wilkerson

Charlie Junior Wilkerson

May 16, 2025

Charlie Junior Wilkerson

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 22, 1939, the son of the late Charlie and Eva Brown Wilkerson.

Charlie had worked as a timber cutter for JB Smith Logging. In his spare time he enjoyed playing checkers, playing his harmonica, and riding his bicycle. Charlie also enjoyed going to Walmart and talking with others.

He departed this life...

Maria Madonna Aragon Aristorenas

Maria Madonna Aragon Aristorenas

May 15, 2025

Maria Madonna Aragon Aristorenas, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Manor in Jackson, Tennessee. Known as “Ma Donnie” to her grandchildren and “Donnie” to friends, she was beloved by her family and community in Adamsville, Tennessee where she raised her children and abroad in the Philippines where she grew up.

Madonna was born on January...

Randy Devall

Randy Devall

May 15, 2025

Randy Devall was born in Highland, Illinois on August 3, 1955, the son of the late Donald and Emma JoAnn Thacker Cruthis.

On September 8, 1984, he was united in marriage to Pamela Davis, who survives.

Before moving to Savannah, Randy lived in Springfield, Illinois where he worked in small engine repair for Shaners Towing. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing,...

Bonnie Boswell

Bonnie Boswell

May 15, 2025

Bonnie Boswell was born on September 7, 1951 in Maryland, the daughter of the late Charles Miller and Roberta Crandell Ramano.

On April 28, 1967, she was united in marriage to Amond Thomas Boswell, Jr., who preceded his wife in death on March 6, 2021.

Bonnie enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening and fishing. She also loved to cook and spend time with...

Brandon Chase Tacker

Brandon Chase Tacker

May 14, 2025

Brandon Chase Tacker was born on October 19, 1995 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of Joel Brandon and Sonya Wesson Tacker.

On May 28, 2019, he was united in marriage to Madison Murphy, who survives.

Mr. Tacker currently worked at Walmart in Savannah, Tennessee. He previously worked for CoreCivic in Clifton, Tennessee and at SM Lawrence as a sheet metal mechanic....

Franklin D. Johnson, Jr.

Franklin D. Johnson, Jr.

May 14, 2025

Private, family-only memorial services will be scheduled at a later date for Franklin D. Johnson, Jr., 66, of Somerville. Mr. Johnson departed this life early Wednesday morning at home.

Born in West Memphis, AR, he was the son of the late Franklin D. Johnson, Sr. and Betty Joyner Johnson, who survives.  He lived in Memphis until 10 years ago when he...

Bruce L. Bennett

Bruce L. Bennett

May 13, 2025

Bruce L. Bennett, 87, of Bolivar, passed from this life Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital.  

He was born the son of the late Harry B. and Dorothy Saxton Bennett in St. Louis where he lived most of his life before coming to Hardeman County approximately 25 years ago.  Mr. Bennett was a retired electrical engineer with Union...

Rheba Joyce Surratt

Rheba Joyce Surratt

May 12, 2025

Rheba Joyce Surratt Rheba Joyce Surratt, age 93, was called home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, she lived a life marked by grace, strength, and unwavering faith.

Born on September 14, 1931, she was the heart of a large and loving family. She was married to the love...