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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...

Dwight Rhodes

Dwight Rhodes

Sep 24, 2026

DWIGHT RHODES

Henderson, TN: Dwight H. Rhodes age 79, passed away September 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on November 4, 1946, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Clifton and Ruth Jones Rhodes. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1964 graduate of Chester County High School.

He married his high school sweetheart Dale Whitwell in 1965, and...

Joe O'Neal Dicus

Joe O'Neal Dicus

Sep 23, 2026

Joe O'Neal Dicus, age 84, of Collinwood, TN entered his eternal rest on September 23, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.

Service details will be available on September 25, 2026, following family arrangements. 

Jerry Wayne Carr

Jerry Wayne Carr

Sep 22, 2026

Jerry Wayne Carr was born on October 13, 1967 in Florence, Alabama, the son of the late Clyde Dalton and Emma Nola Strait Carr.

On July 23, 2022, he was united in marriage to Donna Hunt, who survives.

Jerry worked in the MST Department at Lowe's. He was a talented vocalist and sang with GraceSong and was a former member of Under...

Willie Mulliniks

Willie Mulliniks

Sep 22, 2026

WILLIE MULLINIKS

Jackson, TN: William Dean Mulliniks, age 62, passed away on September 22, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was born in Jackson, TN on December 22, 1963, son of the late William Thomas “Tom” and Florence Elizabeth Hicks Mulliniks. He was raised in the Bemis community. Though, he was known as Willie to most, he was also known...

Johnnie Marie Gaddy

Johnnie Marie Gaddy

Sep 22, 2026

JOHNNIE MARIE GADDY

Henderson, TN: Johnnie Marie Morrison Gaddy, age 93, passed away September 22, 2026, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living.

She was born Henderson, TN on March 10, 1933, to the late John Richard and Ethel Serena Davis Morrison. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1952.

Johnnie worked at Salant and Salant for a period later working at Patterson Grocery...

Frances Elizabeth Massengill

Frances Elizabeth Massengill

Sep 21, 2026

Frances Elizabeth Massengill, age 85, of Middleton, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2026.

Born on April 28, 1941, at Beauty Hill to the late John W. Allison and Margarete Gage Allison, Frances devoted her life to her most cherished calling: being a loving homemaker. On May 23, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerry Gilbert Massengill, with whom...

Sherry Marks

Sherry Marks

Sep 21, 2026

Sherry Marks age 67 of Waynesboro, TN entered her eternal home on September 21, 2026, in Nashville TN. A full obituary will be available following family arrangements. 

Vicki Redding

Vicki Redding

Sep 20, 2026

Vicki Redding (Hopper), age 69, of Adamsville, Tennessee, entered her eternal home on September 20, 2026.

Vicki was the daughter of the late Jodis Chessie Hopper and Florene Bullard. She shared 46 years of marriage with her husband, Claude Redding.

A gifted artist, Vicki had a special talent for bringing beauty to life through her work. She taught art classes for many...

Diane "Di" Chandler

Diane "Di" Chandler

Sep 19, 2026

Patricia Diane “Di” Chandler, of Middleton, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, after battling long-term illness. Di was born on November 22, 1957, the oldest of three daughters. She lived in Hardeman County for most of her 68 years. And though illness was her near constant companion for many of those years, she lived a full and happy...

Lisa Marie Hurst

Lisa Marie Hurst

Sep 18, 2026

Lisa Marie Hurst, age 55, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Linda Gail Ray Hurst and the late Paul David Hurst.

In her younger years, Lisa was an avid tennis player who loved staying active on the court. Though health issues later led to her disability...

Randall Brewer

Randall Brewer

Sep 18, 2026

Paul Randall Brewer, known to all simply as Randall, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 4, 1945, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late William Charles Brewer and Mattie Ruth Tanner Brewer, Randall lived a full, adventure-filled life and resided in Adamsville, Tennessee.

A proud veteran, Randall served his country honorably in the United...

Jackie Lane Thomas

Jackie Lane Thomas

Sep 18, 2026

JACKIE LANE THOMAS

Henderson, TN: Jackie Lane Thomas, age 73, passed away at his home on September 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Henderson, TN September 9, 1953, son of the late Wayne and Jessie Lee Thomas. He grew up near the Montezuma Community of Chester County. He attended Phillips School and Chester County High School graduating...

Thomas Glover

Thomas Glover

Sep 18, 2026

Thomas Aaron Glover was born November 8, 1941, in Brownsville, Tennessee, the son of the late Richard Allen and Hazel Doyle Glover. He departed this life on September 18, 2026, in Henderson, Tennessee, at the age of 84 years, 10 months, and 10 days. 

Thomas was united in marriage to his dear wife, Judy Ledbetter, on August 18, 1962. Together they...

Walter Ponichtera Jr

Walter Ponichtera Jr

Sep 17, 2026

Walter Ponichtera Jr age 74 of Savannah, TN passed away on September 17, 2026. A Full obituary will be available following completion of family arrangements. 

Guy Curtis Moore

Guy Curtis Moore

Sep 17, 2026

Guy Curtis Moore, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, passed away on September 17, 2026.

Guy was born to the late Paul Moore and Mildred Morris Moore. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard from 1965 until 1971.

Guy will be remembered as a happy and cheerful man who found joy in the simple things in life. He enjoyed bird...

Linda Jane Smith

Linda Jane Smith

Sep 17, 2026

Linda Jane (Robinson) Smith was born at home on her family’s farm in Bethel Springs, Tennessee on May 22, 1948, to Ben Hooper Robinson and Virginia Hortense (Parvin) Robinson, who preceded her in death. Raised in the Bethel Springs community, Linda graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1966. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee in Martin...

Larry McNeil

Larry McNeil

Sep 17, 2026

LARRY MCNEIL

Finger, TN: Larry Wilford McNeil age 84, passed away September 17, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was born November 12, 1941, in Finger, TN and grew up and attended school at Hickory Corner. He was the son of the late L.O. and Pauline Davidson McNeil.

Larry began working at a young age, first on the farm, then for...

Jerry Wayne Norwood

Jerry Wayne Norwood

Sep 16, 2026

Jerry Wayne Norwood, born July 23, 1941, in McNairy County, Tennessee, to the late Roy Norwood and Trudy Garrison Norwood, passed away on September 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family.

A veteran of the United States Navy, Jerry served his country before embarking on a career as a truck driver for...

David Stringer

David Stringer

Sep 16, 2026

DAVID STRINGER

Henderson, TN: David Edwin Stringer, age 67, passed away in Henderson on September 16, 2026.

He was born in Cherry Point, NC on January 24, 1959, son of the late Walter Edward, Jr. and Doris Evelyn Copeland Stringer.

After school, David began working with his father building boats and later got into plumbing. He was a simple man and was a...

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