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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...

Waylon Ferge

Waylon Ferge

Jul 26, 2026

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

Peggy Sue Thompson

Peggy Sue Thompson

Jul 26, 2026

Mrs. Peggy Sue King Thompson, passed away July 26, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home. services are incomplete with Shackelford Funeral Directors.    

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...

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...

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,...

Wayne Sexton

Wayne Sexton

Jul 23, 2026

Wayne Sexton, 85, of Henderson, departed this life Thurs., July 23, 2026, in Atoka, TN.

Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey

Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey

Jul 21, 2026

This is a public notice from Shackelford Funeral Directors.

Shackelford Funeral Directors is currently caring for Bonnie "Charlie" Kingrey, age 66, of Collinwood, Tennessee, who passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

At this time, no next of kin or legal authorized representative has been located. Anyone who may be a family member or who has information regarding the family is respectfully...

Bobby Lewis Thompson

Bobby Lewis Thompson

Jul 21, 2026

Bobby Lewis Thompson was born on August 9, 1938, in Humboldt, Tennessee, the son of the late Eugene and Pauline Nanney Thompson.

He was united in marriage to Vicki Blankenship on July 1, 2000, beginning a marriage filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.

Bobby was a kind and gentle man who found joy in life's simple pleasures. He dedicated 33 years...

Cecile Warren

Cecile Warren

Jul 21, 2026

Mrs. Cecile Warren, age 88 of Medon, passed away on July 21, 2026. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23 at Shackelford’s in Bolivar from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and on Friday, July 24 at Shandy Baptist Church from 12pm – 2pm with funeral services to follow at 2pm. Burial will be at the Shandy Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Warren worked...

Bennie David Miller

Bennie David Miller

Jul 20, 2026

Bennie David Miller was born on November 12, 1947, in Leapwood, Tennessee, the son of the late Leonard Charles and Mollie Jane Ganus Miller.

Ben grew up right here in Crump where he, his mother Mollie, brother Jim and sister Martha lived close to Mollie’s brother Hoss Ganus’ family. Both Ben and Jim had a special bond with those Ganus relatives...

Amy Sargent Crafton

Amy Sargent Crafton

Jul 20, 2026

Amy Dell Sargent Crafton, 74, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family, after battling cancer. Born March 19, 1952, to Howard and Myrtle Sargent, and raised in Haywood County, Amy lived a life defined by quiet, unwavering faith, resilient love, and tireless service to others.

For 32 years she was the...

Ronnie Mathis

Ronnie Mathis

Jul 20, 2026

Ronnie Eugene Mathis passed away peacefully at his home on July 20,2026 surrounded by the love of his family. A celebration of life will be on Wednesday, July 22 at 1:00 at Shackleford Funeral Home in Middleton, Tennessee with burial to follow at the Mathis Cemetery in Pocohontas, TN. Visitation for family will be from 11-11:30, regular visitation 11:30-1:00 on...

Myrl Talley

Myrl Talley

Jul 19, 2026

Myrl Talley was born on August 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Joe and Icie Henderson Elkins.

She was united in marriage to W.A. Talley, who preceded his wife in death on November 23, 1998.

Mrs. Talley worked as an inspector for Savannah Manufacturing. She enjoyed watching basketball and listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed attending church and was a...

Albert "Fat boy" Strickland

Albert "Fat boy" Strickland

Jul 19, 2026

ALBERT “FAT BOY” STRICKLAND

Henderson, TN: Albert Strickland, age 67, passed away at his home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Ansted, West Virginia on December 21, 1958, son of the late Orval Oral and Bertha Esta Neff Strickland.

Albert was a man who loved wood and spent over half his life being a carpenter. If you...

Crystal Dale Arcond

Crystal Dale Arcond

Jul 18, 2026

Crystal Dale Arcond, a woman of deep compassion, vibrant spirit, and limitless generosity, passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 49. Born in Lexington, Tennessee, on February 24, 1977, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dale Anthony Hill and Deborah Jean Melton.

Crystal’s defining trait was her innate desire to take care of people, always putting...

Pat McGuire

Pat McGuire

Jul 18, 2026

Pat McGuire, born on April 6, 1948, in Aflex, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Pat was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend who dedicated his life to service, hard work, and his loved ones.

A proud son of John Henry McGuire and Violet Madell Reed McGuire, Pat grew up in a close-knit family that valued...

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson

Jul 18, 2026

Robert Larry Anderson, affectionally known as Larry, peacefully left this world on July 18, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Larry was born to Duncan and Bera Anderson on November 28, 1942. He spent his childhood in Enville, TN and graduated from Adamsville High School. Larry attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson where he earned a business degree. With his...

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