Margie Elizabeth Ervin Schultz
Sep 9, 2026
Margie Elizabeth Ervin Schultz passed from this life on September 9, 2026 at her home of 53 years in Hickory Valley, Tennessee. She was born on May 22, 1938 in Hardeman County. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry Ervin and Iva Grantham Ervin and was predeceased by her siblings Marvin (Mary) Ervin, Marlene (Bobby) DeBerry and Margaret...
James Cason Nichols III
Jul 5, 2026
James Cason Nichols, III, known as Nick, was born the third child of James Cason Nichols, Junior and Ruth Phillips Nichols at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after his birth the family moved to South Carolina. Nick, who was consistently an outstanding straight “A” student in school was also an athlete, playing on his high school basketball and...
Iva "Billie" Wilson
Sep 10, 2026
Iva "Billie" Wilson (Martin), 93, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to the late Harrison Martin and Barbara Allie Reaves, Iva was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Phillip Wilson.
Iva was a faithful member of Henderson Church of...
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...
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...
Polly Morris
Sep 15, 2026
Polly Morris, 70, passed away Tues., September 15, 2026, at Bolivar Health and Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete.
Donna Scobey
Sep 15, 2026
Donna Scobey, 76, of Friendship, TN, departed this life Tues., September 15, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete.
Jean Starkey
Sep 15, 2026
JEAN STARKEY
Henderson, TN: Emma Jean Burgess Starkey age 97, passed away September 15, 2026, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living.
She was born on November 5, 1928, in Lauderdale County, AL, the daughter of the late George Washington and Mildred Pearl Fowler Burgess. She went to school in Lauderdale County, AL. She made her home in Florence and worked for F.W. Woolworth’s,...
Pamela Wooten
Sep 13, 2026
Arrangements for Pamela Wooten age 70, of Waynesboro, will be made available following family arrangements.
Rayburn Stokes Whitener
Sep 13, 2026
Full Obituary for Rayburn Whitener, age 84 of Clifton, TN will be made available following family arrangements.
Betty June Sparks Myers
Sep 12, 2026
Betty June Sparks Myers, 90, of Lexington, NC went home to be with Jesus, Saturday evening September 12, 2026 at her residence.
Betty was born February 15, 1936 the daughter of the late Edward C. Sparks and Minnie Edna Storm Sparks in Cleveland, OK. She was a devoted wife and mother providing a loving home for her family. She served in...
Sue Wilbanks Harville
Sep 12, 2026
Sue Wilbanks Harville, age 86, of Savannah, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2026.
Sue was born on December 20, 1939, in the Lutts community of Wayne County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Frankie Rich Wilbanks and the granddaughter of the late Joe and Fannie Wilbanks and Phillip and Cynthia Rich.
On May...
Henry Skelton
Sep 11, 2026
Arrangements for Henry Skelton age 83 of Waynesboro, TN will be made available following family arrangements on Tuesday, September 15th.
Carolyn Swift
Sep 11, 2026
Carolyn Lee Swift passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Scotts Hill, TN to the late Tokah Mae and Hubert Richard Swift. She graduated from Scotts Hill High School and afterward obtained her associates degree from Freed-Hardeman College. She then completed her schooling at Union University.
After college, Carolyn taught high school...
Patsy Wilkins
Sep 11, 2026
PATSY WILKINS
Henderson TN: Patsy Yvonne Woodward Wilkins, age 73, passed away at her home on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Washington, IL on October 3, 1952, daughter of Betty Jo Lee Smith Woodward and the late Billy Guy Woodward. Patsy was a 1970 graduate of Washington Community High School. She graduated from Mid-State College...
M.K. "Ken" Cleek
Sep 11, 2026
M.K. "Ken" Cleek, 95, of Medon, passed from this life Friday, September 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar beginning at 2:00pm with John Hatley officiating. Visitation will begin two hours prior to service time. Burial will immediately follow the service at New...
Summer Maples
Sep 10, 2026
SUMMER MAPLES
Finger, TN: Summer Nicole Maples, age 31, passed away September 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born, November 3, 1994, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of Sandra Hickman Maples and the late Thomas Kenneth Maples. She grew up in Finger and attended Christian Life Academy and then Chester County High School and graduated 2013.
She loved children and wanted to...
Kenneth Stewart "Cannonball"
Sep 10, 2026
Kenneth Stewart “Cannonball”, 77, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Bolivar, TN. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar, TN. Visitation will be held Saturday evening, September 12, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM, and Sunday afternoon, from 12 to 2 PM. Burial will follow the...
Thomas Dees, Jr.
Sep 9, 2026
THOMAS DEES, JR.
Trezevant, TN: Thomas A. Dees, Jr., age 74, passed away September 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born in Jackson, TN on August 26, 1952, son of the late Thomas Arvin, Sr. and Vivian Gaynell Cleek Dees. Thomas graduated in 1970 from Chester County High School. He was named Football Player of the Year in...
Mike Baker
Sep 8, 2026
Michael Calvin Baker, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, companion, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 62. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and love for his family that will continue to be remembered by all who knew him.
After graduating with the 83rd class of lumber inspectors from the National Hardwood...
