John Wheeler Vanhoose, Sr. "JW"
Jan 30, 2026
John Wheeler Vanhoose, Sr. "JW" was born on December 15, 1942 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late John Thomas and Edna Earl Falls Vanhoose.
On June 20, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sue Rich, who survives.
JW worked as a heavy equipment operator for 31 years for Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, Tennessee and for Wayne...
Steven Shaw, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Steven (Steve) Shaw Jr. passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He was reunited with his mother Diane, grandparents, Mack and Edna Hall, Charles and Eleanor Shaw, and granddaughter Violet.
Steven was born on December 4, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, to proud parents Steven and Diane Shaw. Growing up with a father in the...
Mary Virginia Matlock
Mar 11, 2026
Mary Virginia Wardlow Matlock, age 93, departed this life on March 11, 2026, in Adamsville, Tennessee. She was born on September 22, 1932, in Michie, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Kenneth Brown Wardlow and Velma Reid Wardlow.
On March 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Odus Matlock. Their marriage was a beautiful example...
Donald "Rusty" Coleman Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Donald "Rusty" Coleman Jr. was born on January 22, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Donald Deming Coleman, Sr. and Martha Sue Schaeffer Coleman.
Donald "Rusty" graduated from Dyersburg State Community College, earning his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He pursued a career in law enforcement, having achieved his certification at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA)...
Daniel Leo Mather
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. Daniel Leo Mather, 78, of Middleton passed away Wednesday, 03/11/2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Paula Langley Wilhite
Mar 11, 2026
Paula Langley Wilhite, age 65 of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Marilyn Ruby Narowetz
Mar 9, 2026
Marilyn Ruby Narowetz, age 75, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born in Marietta, Georgia to the late Charles Brantley and Ruby Grace Payne Holley on May 5, 1950.
On May 29, 1982, she married the love of her life, Louis John Narowetz, with whom she shared nearly 44 years of marriage.
Marilyn dedicated much of her life to the...
Mary E. Hampton
Mar 9, 2026
Mary E. Hampton was born on September 27, 1942 in Adamsville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnnie Juil and Bunnah Ann Phillips Finney.
She was united in marriage to L.C. Hampton, who preceded his wife in death.
Mary always made her family laugh and they enjoyed being around her. She was always handing out her Freedent gum to all her nieces...
Don Malinak
Mar 9, 2026
DON MALINAK
Finger, TN: Donald Ray Malinak, age 78, passed away Monday March 9, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Oakland, CA on July 20, 1947, son of the late Conrad and Elzada Ivy Malinak. He went to Piedmont High School and graduated in 1965.
In 1998, Don traveled to the Philippines and unexpectedly met the love of his life, Marissa...
Robert Harris
Mar 9, 2026
Robert Bliss Walker Harris, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born October 17, 1937, in Finger, TN, the son of the late Robert Bliss and Mary Opal Walker Harris. He graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1957. Robert and his beloved wife Betty were grade school sweethearts. They married...
Mike Walker
Mar 8, 2026
MIKE WALKER
Henderson, TN: Michael Lynn Walker, age 64, passed away March 8, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Memphis, TN.
He was born in Amarillo, TX on May 16, 1961, to the late Billy Thomas and Anna Herminia Lebron Walker. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1979. Immediately after graduating, Mike joined the US Navy, which he retired after...
Jerry Davis "J.D."
Mar 8, 2026
Jerry Davis "J.D." was born on September 29, 1976 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of Jerry Dean and Dianne Henson Davis.
Mr. Davis was the owner and operator of Jerry Davis Plumbing & Electrical. He also worked at Design Team. He was a member of Shiloh Golf Course and loved playing golf. Jerry also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching football,...
Sandra Joy Gillis
Mar 8, 2026
Sandra Joy Gillis was born on March 4, 1949 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Barney and Leona Hammock Chambers.
On December 7, 1966, she was united in marriage to J P Gillis, who preceded his wife in death on December 24, 2023.
Sandra attended church at Spoken Word Ministries in Savannah, Tennessee.
Sandra Joy Gillis departed this life on Sunday, March...
Sibyl Bolton
Mar 8, 2026
SIBYL BOLTON
Henderson, TN: Sibyl Blondell Morrison Bolton, age 82, passed away March 8, 2026, at the Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on December 6, 1943, in the Montezuma Community of Chester County, the daughter of the late Robert Wesley and Hazel Bell Hearn Morrison. She attended Chester County Schools and later Beauty School to become a cosmetologist. She...
Dorothy Jean Ingle
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy Jean Ingle, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on Independence Day, July 4, 1931, in the Shiloh community near Hagy’s Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Ethyl and Oder Tedford. A woman of strong faith and a dedicated worker, Dorothy spent many years at the Brown Shoe Company until its closure and later...
Dorothy "Lucy" Watkins
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy "Lucy" Watkins, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 95 on March 7, 2026, in Collierville, Tennessee.
She was born on November 2, 1930, in Saulsbury, Tennessee, to Gaston and Ruby Street Daniel. On March 29, 1950, she married Hubbard Watkins. Together they made their home south of Grand Junction, Tennessee where they raised their two...
Margie Carter Duren
Mar 7, 2026
Margie Carter Duren, 95, of Crump, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She was born in Hardin County on August 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Butler Carter of Saltillo, Tennessee.
On July 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Douglas Duren, who preceded his wife in death on February 5,...
Alisha Ann Willis
Mar 6, 2026
Alisha Ann Willis entered this world on February 1, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, the beloved daughter of Jimmy Willis and the late Pamela Kaye Clark. From the very beginning, Alisha possessed a spirit that was impossible to ignore—vibrant, spirited, and wonderfully one of a kind.
Alisha lived life with a colorful heart and an honest tongue. She never hesitated to tell...
Paul Franklin McMullen
Mar 6, 2026
Paul Franklin McMullen, 85, of Savannah, TN, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1940, in Olive Hill, TN to the late Ben F. and Ella Duckworth McMullen.
Paul was a self-employed welder who took pride in his work and his ability to help others. He treasured his...
Gwelda Treece
Mar 6, 2026
Gwelda Anne Treece was born on February 20, 1944, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late Elmer "Cub" West and Rubye Gann West. Her life, filled with love and purpose, came to a peaceful close on March 6, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 82.On August 15, 1964, Gwelda embarked on a beautiful journey of marriage with Douglas Winslow...
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