Bulah Lael Gray
Feb 27, 2026
Bulah “Lael” Barber Gray was born on March 18, 1933, in Leapwood, Tennessee, the eldest child of the late Rudolph and Adelaide Barber. She was united in marriage to Bobby Gene Gray on December 12, 1953, in Corinth, Mississippi.
Lael was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all blessed to know her. She worked at Brown Shoe...
David Collins
May 5, 2026
Mr. David Collins, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Services are incomplete with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson.
Robert Rosson
May 5, 2026
Robert Rosson, a family man and skilled craftsman, passed away at his home in Whiteville, Tennessee, on May 5, 2026. Born in Somerville, Tennessee, on February 25, 1961, Robert lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by his deep commitment to his loved ones and his enduring love of work and creativity.
Robert was a resident of Hardeman County for more...
Bro. Paul Whitehead
May 4, 2026
Bro. Paul Whitehead age 84, passed away at Express Grove Post Acute in Jackson, TN. Services are incomplete with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson.
Wayne Allen Hendon
May 3, 2026
Wayne Allen Hendon, 90, of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, May 3. He was born on January 11, 1936 in Savannah, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Clemmon and Bertha Hendon.
On January 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Johnnie Kate Briley, who survives.
Wayne retired as a GS-12, a "Bird-Colonel", from the Air Force and...
Gladys Lancaster
May 3, 2026
Gladys Lancaster was born on October 22, 1934 in Potosi, Missouri, the daughter of the late Frank Kirby and Grace Jarvis DeClue.
Gladys worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri until her retirement in 2002. She loved to cook and was amazing at it. Gladys loved Jesus, Elvis, and playing bingo. She was a member of Peoples...
Vernon Ray "Cowboy" Holland
May 3, 2026
Vernon Ray Holland, known to everyone simply as Cowboy, tipped his hat for the final time on May 3, 2026, at his home in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Born on November 25, 1954, in Dyer County to the late James Edward and Elizabeth Inez Holland. He was rarely seen without a cowboy hat—so much so that even his construction hard hat...
Ann Vanhoose
May 2, 2026
Norma "Ann" Vanhoose was born on March 8, 1952 to the late Edgar and Grace Blankenship. Ann was the youngest of six children.
On December 2, 1967, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Neal Vanhoose, who survives. Together they worked hand in hand for 58 years on their farm in Saltillo, Tennessee where they built a loving family, including two...
Dixie Mays
May 2, 2026
Dixie Mays, age 78, passed away Saturday morning, May 2, 2026 at her home in the Deanburg Community of Chester County.
She was born in Anna, IL on March 14, 1948, daughter of the late William H. and Virginia Lee Wilson Phillips. She grew up in Memphis and was a 1966 graduate of Trezevant High School.
She married Michael Mays on March...
Kevin Blankenship
May 1, 2026
Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Kevin Blankenship was born on April 8, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Dr. HD Blankenship, Jr. and Barbara Shea Blankenship.
Kevin loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, metal detecting, fishing, and arrowhead hunting.
Kevin Blankenship departed this life on May 1, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 63 years and 23 days.
He is...
Jason Alan Ford
May 1, 2026
Jason Alan Ford was born on July 19, 1975 in Florence, Alabama, the son of Elvin and Joan Ford.
He was united in marriage to CJ Flores, who survives.
Jason worked at Aqua Glass for 10 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed living "in the woods". He loved to go on nature trails, work outside in his yard, and ride on...
Linda Gray
Apr 30, 2026
Linda Gray departed this life on April 30, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 68 years.
Georgia Sue Orr
Apr 29, 2026
Georgia Sue Orr, born on September 13, 1933, in McNairy County, Tennessee, was a beloved daughter of the late Walter Lee and Lessie Mae Clayton Moore. On May 10, 1949, she united in marriage with Gerald Eugene Orr, who preceded her in death in 1999.
Throughout her life, Georgia was known for her dedication and warmth. She spent many years working...
Beth Vanhoose Bain
Apr 29, 2026
Martha Beth Hulen Vanhoose Bain was born on August 17, 1955, to J.E. and Elizabeth Hulen. A lifelong resident of the Burnt Church community in Hardin County, Tennessee, Beth graduated from Central High School in 1973.
On February 19,1973 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Tommy "Bird" Vanhoose, who preceded her in death on March 9th, 2011....
Janice Mathis Stooksberry
Apr 28, 2026
Janice Mathis Stooksberry, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished community member, passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on April 1, 1948, in Munford, TN, the daughter of the late Fred and Ruby Lomax Mathis.
Janice’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to family, faith, and service. She was united in marriage to...
Tina Turnbow Worley
Apr 28, 2026
With hearts full of love, we celebrate the life of Tina Turnbow Worley, affectionately known by family as “Tina Bug,” who passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, Tennessee, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 54.
Tina was born on September 29, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee. From the very beginning, she brought light, laughter, and a fierce, joyful...
JB Doyle
Apr 27, 2026
Arrangements are currently incomplete.
JB Doyle
was born in Caruthersville, Missouri on December 11, 1954, the son of the late Ben W. and Edna Cathleen Ashley Doyle.
On February 14, 1993, he was united in marriage to Kimberly Diane Hayes, who preceded her husband in death on March 6, 1999.
JB was a forklift operator for 20 years at Grand Lumber Sawmill in Linden,...
Kelly Lightfoot
Apr 27, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Kelly Lightfoot, who departed this life on April 27, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on February 26, 1970, Kelly graced the world with her presence for fifty-six years, leaving behind an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know her.
Kelly was...
Billie Faye King
Apr 27, 2026
Billie Faye King, a woman of remarkable strength, work ethic, and heart, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on January 8, 1948, to Douglas and Myra Coley White, Billie grew up in an era of hard times that forged her into the resilient woman her family and friends admired. The daughter of a logger,...
Tonya Franklin
Apr 27, 2026
Tonya Franklin was born on March 7, 1975 in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Linda Fay Juilan Davidson.
On January 11, 2002, she was united in marriage to James Franklin, who survives.
Tonya was the backbone of her family. She loved her children and dedicated her time to taking care of everyone. She enjoyed riding on the...
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