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...
Burton E. Meeks
Oct 6, 2026
Mr. Burton E. Meeks, age 89, departed this life early Tuesday morning in Corinth, Miss. Arrangement are incomplete at this time.
Patricia Doyle
Oct 5, 2026
PATRICIA DOYLE
Henderson, TN: Patricia Ann Doyle, age 79, passed away October 5, 2026, at Henderson Health and Rehab.
She was born in Memphis, TN on October 15, 1946, daughter of the late Eugene Victor and Naomi Elizabeth Wood Graves. She grew up in Henderson and was a 1964 graduate of Chester County High School.
She married Lawrence Doyle on October 14, 1966,...
Linda Dixe Banks
Oct 4, 2026
Linda Dixe Banks, 79, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. She was born on April 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Emmett Dixe and Evelyn Garappiey Dixe.
Linda was a lifelong lover of life and found joy in the simple things that made memories last. She attended Ramer High School, where she was a cheerleader and proudly represented her...
David Burkeen
Oct 4, 2026
DAVID BURKEEN
Pinson, TN: David Thomas Burkeen, Sr., age 61, passed away at his home on October 4, 2026.
He was born in Jackson, TN on December 14, 1964, to Georgia Marie Rouse Burkeen and the late George Thomas Burkeen. He was a 1983 graduate of Chester County High School.
David worked for Max Reddin Electric throughout high school and shortly after he...
Brenda Hobbs Laden
Oct 4, 2026
Brenda Irene Hobbs Laden passed away on October 4, 2026, at the Savannah Health Care Rehab Center with her devoted husband at her side.
She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 9, 1949, the daughter of the late B.C.
Hobbs and Eloise Poole Hobbs. She was the youngest of three children. She was a graduate of Lipscomb University and began a...
Janet Sparks Tackett
Oct 4, 2026
Janet Sparks Tackett, 94, of Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. She was born October 30, 1931, in Gleason, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Marvin and Virginia Sparks.
At age four, Janet moved with her family to Allen Park, Michigan, where she attended school through her junior year before moving to Selmer during her senior year. She...
Cissy Prestage
Oct 4, 2026
Cissy Prestage, 68, of Michie, Tennessee, passed away on October 4, 2026. She was born November 4, 1957, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Cissy was a woman with a caring heart who spent much of her life looking after others. She earned her Associate’s Degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College and went on to become a registered nurse, dedicating her career to emergency...
Martha Robertson
Oct 4, 2026
Martha Robertson, the wife of Don Robertson passed away Sunday afternoon at her home in Henderson.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete..
Bill Hughes
Oct 3, 2026
Bill Hughes, 80, of Oakland, passed away Sat., October 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born Tuesday, February 12, 1946, in Memphis, son of the late Robert and Freddie Mae Donaldson Hughes and retired in 2004 from the Memphis Fire Department after a 34 year career.
He was a Christian and dedicated fire fighter and enjoyed walking, dancing and was known...
Josiah Huckaby
Oct 3, 2026
JOSIAH HUCKABY
Henderson, TN: Josiah Benjamin Huckaby, age 9, passed away October 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.
He was born March 8, 2017, in Memphis, TN, son of Job Paul and Keri Kathleen Womack Huckaby. He spent his young life in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County.
He loved the movie “Despicable Me” and would...
Helen Taylor Dorris
Oct 3, 2026
HELEN TAYLOR DORRIS
Henderson, TN: Helen Pearl Barnes Taylor Dorris, age 89, passed away October 3, 2026, at Bolivar Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on July 4, 1937, in Hardeman County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Campbell and Mae Ola McCarver Barnes; four sisters, Bessie Barnes, Jessie Verdine Barnes Powers (William), Nellie Carol Barnes Poole (Hilry) and Martha...
Clyde "The Boss" Brown
Oct 2, 2026
Clyde Brown "The Boss"
Was born on August 5, 1938, the son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth Grimes Brown.
On May 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Nona Gay Blanton, who survives.
Clyde was a butcher by trade, a job that he loved, and had worked for Grady George Butcher Shop. He also worked for Savannah Electric for 20 plus...
Susan Elaine McCutchen
Oct 1, 2026
Obituary information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Jewell Imogene Richard
Sep 30, 2026
Jewell Imogene “Jean” Richard, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Selmer, Tennessee, on September 30, 2026, surrounded by the care and love of her daughters. She lived a rich and full life spanning 99 years, 1 month, and 3 days.
Born in Michie, Tennessee, Jean was a woman of warmth, spirit, and dedication. She devoted 30 years of...
Maudie Arleene Naylor
Sep 30, 2026
Maudie Arleene “Snookie” Naylor, age 93, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026.
Born on January 18, 1933, in Hardin County, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Thomas Barham and Velmer Arleene Hollingsworth Barham. Growing up in a lively household, her father bestowed unique nicknames on his children, dubbing Maudie "Snookie"—a name that...
Jessie 'Buddy' Elder
Sep 30, 2026
JESSIE ‘BUDDY’ ELDER
Savannah, TN: Jessie Wayne Elder age 81, passed away September 30, 2026, at his home.
He was born November 30, 1944, in Jackson, TN and was raised in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Jessie Wayne Elder, Sr. and Virginia Keen Elder. He went to school in Chicago and graduated from Reavis High School in 1964.
He started driving...
Eileen Yvette Morgan
Sep 30, 2026
Eileen Yvette Morgan, 89, of Iron City, Tennessee passed peacefully on September 30, 2026.
She was a one-of-a-kind Momma, Mawmaw, Auntie Honey and friend. Words cannot express how much she will be missed.
Born on March 12, 1937 she was the youngest daughter of John and Eva Phaneuf of West Warwick, Rhode Island. She met and fell in love with a Navy...
Dennis Ray Daniel
Sep 30, 2026
Dennis Ray Daniel, age 68, of Collinwood, Tennessee, was born on July 17, 1958, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, the son of the late Harlan Ray Daniel and Corene Holt.
Dennis was united in marriage to Linda Thigpen Daniel, and together they shared 51 wonderful years of love, devotion, and companionship. Throughout their life together, they created countless cherished memories, enjoyed many adventures,...
David H. Parrish
Sep 29, 2026
David Hardin Parrish
was born in Corinth, Mississippi on July 11, 1955, the son of the late Warren G. H. and Ola Mae Smith Parrish.
On December 16, 1983, he was united in marriage to Ruby Diane Tilley, who preceded her husband in death on September 1, 2024.
David was a trucker driver and in his spare time he enjoyed mowing lawns. He...
