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Esta Warren

Esta Warren

Jul 26, 2026

Esta Warren, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Mercer, Tennessee, on July 26, 2026. Born on September 4, 1953, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Esta lived seventy-two years guided by warmth, compassion, and steadfast devotion to her loved ones.

Throughout her life, Esta found joy in caring for others—both in her career and at home....

Waylon Ferge

Waylon Ferge

Jul 26, 2026

Waylon Ferge passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Somerville.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Ray Jackson

Ray Jackson

Jul 26, 2026

Ray Jackson, born Doris Ray Jackson on August 28, 1951, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Known for his hard work, warm spirit, and deep love for family, Ray’s life was a testament to the virtues of dedication and kindness.

Ray devoted his professional years to working as a truck driver. In that demanding role,...

Don Harris

Don Harris

Jul 24, 2026



Donald Ray Harris was born on August 10, 1946, to Raymond and Mabel Harris in Bolivar, TN. He attended school in Bolivar all 12 years, graduating in 1964. He was an outstanding athlete. He was a champion pitcher and catcher in Little League, quarterback on the Central High School football team, an outstanding diver and gymnast and worked as a...

Wayne Sexton

Wayne Sexton

Jul 23, 2026

Wayne Sexton, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Atoka, Tennessee. Born on July 2, 1941, in Tiplersville, Mississippi, Wayne’s life was marked by integrity, dedication, and care for those around him.

Wayne spent over two decades working as a mechanic with the Hershey Candy Company in Memphis, a position...

'Milt' Tobey, Jr.

'Milt' Tobey, Jr.

Jul 5, 2026

‘MILT’ TOBEY, JR.

Henderson, TN: Milton George Tobey, Jr., age 74, passed away July 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN.

He was born on November 5, 1951, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Milton G. Tobey, Sr. and Rita Hebert Tobey. He graduated from Keene State College in Keene, NH,

He married Cheryl on December 8, 1990....

Donald "Don" Franklin Smith

Donald "Don" Franklin Smith

Jun 20, 2026

Donald Franklin "Don" Smith, born September 15, 1947, in Chester County, TN, was the beloved son of the late Manuel and Elvie Evelyn Porter Smith. Don passed away on June 20, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 78.

Don's life was marked by his dedication and skills as a carpenter, a career he cherished for over 20 years, leaving...

Jessie Burns

Jessie Burns

Jul 28, 2026

Jessie Burns was born on January 29, 1935, in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of the late Charlie and Mackie Lipford Burns.

On December 25, 1957, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jean. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage before her passing on July 30, 2019.

Jessie was a hardworking man whose life was defined...

Timothy Charles Surratt

Timothy Charles Surratt

Jul 27, 2026

Timothy Charles Surratt of Stantonville, TN, passed this life on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN. Tim Surratt was 63 years of age.

Mr. Surratt was born in Savannah, TN on May 2, 1963, grew up in Stantonville (McNairy County), TN, and has been an active member of the West Shiloh Baptist Church for his entire...

Reda Kaye Gammill

Reda Kaye Gammill

Jul 27, 2026

Earthly death is permanent, but so is everlasting life. Reda Kaye Gammill, was born June 5th 1962 to Sonny and Mary Linda Walker. She was called home on July 27th, 2026. She was a good woman who was full of life and energy. She was tough as nails. She had many brothers and two sisters. She had many nieces, nephews,...

Elizabeth Mae "Bell" Holloway

Elizabeth Mae "Bell" Holloway

Jul 27, 2026

Elizabeth Mae Holloway was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was born on June 6, 1946 to James and Marie Bell. On May 19, 1961 she married Charles D. Holloway. They raised 4 children and loved their 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She gave everything she was and had to being a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She...

Homer Lee Doyle

Homer Lee Doyle

Jul 27, 2026

Homer Lee Doyle, a humble and gentle soul whose presence graced this earth for nearly 95 years, departed peacefully on July 27, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on December 6, 1931, in Hornsby, Tennessee, Homer Lee's life was a testament to quiet strength, abiding faith, and enduring love.

From an early age, Homer Lee was shaped...

Gail Youngblood

Gail Youngblood

Jul 26, 2026

Gail Youngblood, a devoted homemaker, caring wife, and deeply loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 5, 1948, in Selmer, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leonard Houston Crabb and Mary Emma Reed Crabb. On June 30, 1972, Gail was united in marriage to...

Peggy Sue Thompson

Peggy Sue Thompson

Jul 26, 2026

PEGGY SUE THOMPSON

Jackson, TN: Peggy Sue King Thompson age 90, passed away July 26, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson.

She was born May 19, 1936, in Jackson and raised in Bemis, TN., the daughter of the late J.W. "Bud" and Eva Fortune King. She graduated from Bemis High School and attended West TN Business College.

She married Jerry C. Thompson...

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...

Junior Jordan

Junior Jordan

Jul 24, 2026

Junior Thomas Jordan, 83, of Bolivar, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Born on July 4, 1943, in Madison County, Tennessee, Junior was the son of the late James Thomas Jordan and Mary Lee Jenkins Jordan. He worked at Harman Automotive as an industrial electrician for 34 years before retiring. He made many...

Edgar "Ernie" Clayton, Jr.

Edgar "Ernie" Clayton, Jr.

Jul 23, 2026

Edgar “Ernie” Clayton, Jr

Edgar Ernest Clayton, Jr., known to everyone as “Ernie,” was born on January 7, 1968, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Billie Clayton and the late Buddy Clayton. On November 27, 1987, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Crow Clayton, who survives. Ernie departed this life on July 23, 2026, at the age of 58.

A proud military veteran,...

Mabel Adams

Mabel Adams

Jul 23, 2026

Mabel Adams departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years, 7 months, and 14 days. 

Willa Dean Bonelli

Willa Dean Bonelli

Jul 23, 2026

Willa Dean Lancaster Bonelli, age 77, of Iron City, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Willa Dean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent Bonelli, and her daughter, Melissa Bonelli.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeffery Bonelli of Iron City, TN and Timothy Bonelli of Athens, AL.  Three grandchildren, David Joe Bonelli, Christian Lee Bonelli,...

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