Emmett Bolyard
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Emmett Bolyard of Bolivar passed away Monday, February 9th, at Jackson General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete, at this time.
Mary Jane Moloney
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Jane (Anderson) Moloney, age 105, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Jackson-Madison Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on February 23, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dick Polk Anderson and Ethel Maude (Gregg) Anderson.
She was married to William J. Moloney, who preceded her in death. She was the mother of eight children, one of whom,...
Joanne Brooks Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
Joanne Brooks Johnson, 85, formerly of Bolivar, departed this life Monday, February 9, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. Arrangements are incomplete.
David Bryant Young
Feb 8, 2026
David Bryant Young departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Arrangements will be available after 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Patricia Smothers
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia Smothers departed this life on February 8, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 87 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Anthony Sims
Feb 7, 2026
Anthony Sims was born on January 20, 1959, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late James Nolan Sims and Rebecca Lee Gage Sims. He lived his life close to home, close to the land, and surrounded by the people he loved most.
On June 3, 1977, Anthony married Danita Eaker, beginning a life together built on family, hard work, and shared memories....
Betty Jo Higgins Briley
Feb 7, 2026
Betty Jo Higgins Briley was born on December 18, 1933 in Waterloo, Alabama, the daughter of the late Audrey Zechariah and Maggie Goldie Ledgewood Higgins.
On November 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Tommy Joe Briley, who preceded his wife in death on January 5, 2021.
Betty was a wonderful homemaker who kept an immaculate home. She was an amazing...
Steward Wayne Jordan
Feb 6, 2026
Steward Wayne Jordan was born July 12, 1947 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Alton Jordan and Ophelia Holmes Jordan.
Steward Wayne was united in marriage to Durrell Hurst on May 4, 1968. Durrell preceded him in death on December 3, 2022. Together, they shared many adventures, proudly serving as team drivers for East and West Motor Freight—a job...
William Floyd Fox
Feb 6, 2026
William Floyd Fox
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 30, 1944 the son of the late William Wilson and Beulah Eddie Shands Fox.
William was employed for many years at Clayton Homes in Savannah, where he worked as a carpenter. He lived in the Walnut Grove community and was a member of the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church. In his...
Charlie Thomas Garrity
Feb 6, 2026
Baby Charlie Thomas Garrity went to be with the Lord, on February 6, 2026.
Charlie showed us his personality. Charlie’s favorite toy was "BLUE," a little crocheted octopus that he loved to hold. He was happiest when he was close to his mom, especially during kangaroo care—those moments of skin-to-skin cuddles meant the world to him and to us. He loved...
Gayla Joyner
Feb 6, 2026
GAYLA JOYNER
Luray, TN: Mary Gayla Dix Joyner, age 59, passed away at her home on February 6, 2026.
She was born in Corinth, MS on January 7, 1967, to Gilbert Earl Dix, Sr. and the late Bonnie Ruth Rickman Dix. She was raised in Kossuth, MS and graduated from Adamsville High School in 1985.
Gayla worked at Garan in Adamsville with her...
Bill Stricklin
Feb 5, 2026
Bill Stricklin
was born in Savannah, Tennessee on March 13, 1946, the son of the late GC and Nadine Williams Stricklin.
On April 12, 1969 he was united in marriage to Kathy Faye Dodd, who survives.
He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Bill worked for Horse Creek Wildlife, where he did tractor and other equipment work. He loved working...
Robbie White Prince
Feb 5, 2026
Robbie White Prince was born on December 26, 1941 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Nick C. and Grethel Cossey White.
On April 28, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ancil Prince, who survives.
Robbie retired from Brown Shoe Company. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Prince loved the Lord and was a member...
Burton Elie Broussard
Feb 4, 2026
Burton Elie Broussard was born on January 5, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas, the son of the late Louis and Gloria Owings Broussard.
Burton was united in marriage to Sonya Belton, who survives.
Mr. Broussard honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later retired from Exxon Chemicals in Baytown, Texas where he worked...
Jerome Bass
Feb 4, 2026
Jerome Bass, a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee, his place of birth on October 7, 1959. Jerome's life was marked by his dedication to his career as a bricklayer and his extensive work in construction, where he was known for his skilled craftsmanship and work ethic.
A devout member of Porters...
Mary Randolph Curtis
Feb 4, 2026
MARY RANDOLPH CURTIS
Mary Randolph Curtis, age 78, went to be with her Heavenly father on February 4, 2026.
Mary grew up in the Jacks Creek Community, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Maggie Scott Randolph.
She graduated from Chester County High School in 1965 and attended Freed Hardeman University.
She moved to Nashville in 1970 where she met and married...
Rickie Ray Morgan
Feb 3, 2026
Rickie Ray Morgan was born on March 1, 1948, in Dyersburg, TN, resided in Bethel Springs, TN passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2026.
Rickie was a United States Marine and Vietnam combat veteran. He carried that identity for life. He was a man shaped by discipline, service, and grit and never softened those edges for...
Connie King Jamerson
Feb 3, 2026
Connie King Jamerson, born on September 29, 1945, in St. Petersburg, Florida, was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Myrtle Elvira Everett King.
She shared a wonderful life with her husband, Thomas Eason Jamerson, whom she married in September of 1965. Together they created a nurturing home filled with love and laughter until his passing in November 2008.
An...
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