Terry W. Howell
Jun 29, 2026
Terry W. Howell
was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 7, 1948, the son of the late Thomas Dewey and Lucille Teresa Lopez Howell.
In June of 1980 he was united in marriage to Mary E. O'Tinger, who preceded her husband in death on July 1, 2024.
Terry served his country proudly in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.
He retired from...
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...
Doris Bain McKinney
Jul 6, 2026
DORIS BAIN MCKINNEY
Pinson, TN: Doris Geneva Bain McKinney, age 92, passed away at Regency Retirement Village in Jackson, TN on July 6, 2026.
She was born in Madison County on November 27, 1933, daughter of the late Leonard Oneil and Lala Ruth Brasher Bain. She grew up in the Five Points Community of Madison County and attended Pinson School and graduated...
'Milt' Tobey, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
‘MILT’ TOBEY, JR.
Henderson, TN: Milton George Tobey, Jr., age 74, passed away July 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN.
He was born on November 5, 1951, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Milton G. Tobey, Sr. and Rita Hebert Tobey. He graduated from Keene State College in Keene, NH, December 8, 1990.
They were married thirty-five...
David Allen Higgs
Jul 4, 2026
David Allen Higgs, 65, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Bolivar General Hospital. David was born on October 4, 1960, to the late Juanita Dye Higgs and the late Dr. Cyrus Higgs, Jr.
David was the beloved brother of Cheryl Higgs Alford and Henry Higgs and beloved uncle to Jason Alford and his wife Ayelet and their two children, Eva...
Linda Mae Davis
Jul 4, 2026
Linda Mae Sherrill Davis, age 81, of Clifton, TN, peacefully passed away at her home on July 4, 2026.
She was born on November 22, 1944, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Roy Daniel Sherrill and Bonnie Christine Haddock Sherrill. She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Fay Davis, until his passing in 1996. Their love and devotion...
Johnnie Mack Brown
Jul 4, 2026
Johnnie Mack Brown of Michie Tennessee passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 77. For a man who held a deep, lifelong love for his country, it is incredibly fitting that he took his final rest on Independence Day. Born on March 29, 1949, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, to the late Leo Clinton Brown and Myrtice Helms...
Frankie Lee Fawcett
Jul 3, 2026
Frankie Lee Fawcett, age 71 of Bolivar, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, in Jackson, TN, surrounded by the love of his family.
Frankie was born Monday, September 27, 1954, to Bruce and Lillian Fawcett. Right after graduating high school, Frankie learned to grade lumber at his father's side -- a skill and a trade that would shape the rest of...
Jo Hazel (Grimes) Dickson
Jul 2, 2026
Jo Hazel (Grimes) Dickson was born on August 19, 1933 in Clifton, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Lige Grimes and Mary Jane Brashier Stricklin.
On March 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Tommy Lewis Dickson, who preceded his wife in death on November 13, 1984.
Jo Hazel grew up and went to school in Clifton. When she got married,...
Doug Brown
Jul 2, 2026
Doug Brown, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Bolivar, Tennessee on July 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 6, 1949, in Bolivar, Doug’s life was defined by service, commitment to family, a love of the outdoors, and an enduring sense of purpose.
Doug’s roots ran deep in Hardeman County. The son of James...
Louise Ratliff
Jul 1, 2026
Louise Ratliff was born on January 19, 1927 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Kenus Franklin and Dolly Francisco Bowling.
On December 22, 1956, she was united in marriage to Blake Ratliff, who preceded his wife in death on February 18, 2017.
Louise loved to chit chat with her friends. She loved homemaking and could often be found gardening and...
Greg Morris
Jul 1, 2026
GREG MORRIS
Jackson, TN: Charles Gregory Morris age 67, passed away July 1, 2026, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West.
He was born February 12, 1959, in Henderson, the son of the late Glen Morris and Wanda G Matlock Morris Dotson. He grew up in the Mifflin Community of Chester County and was a 1977 graduate of Chester County High School.
He had...
Melva June Raines
Jul 1, 2026
Melva June Raines, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Selmer, Tennessee. She was born on June 6, 1931, in Booneville, Mississippi, and went on to dedicate her life to caring for others and nurturing the family she so deeply loved.
Melva spent her entire life in Hardeman County,...
Carolyn Garner Brown
Jul 1, 2026
CAROLYN GARNER BROWN
Henderson, TN: Linda Carolyn Garner Brown, age 75, passed away July 1, 2026, at her home.
She was born May 9, 1951, in Chester County, the daughter of the late John Henry and Hazel Lorine Jones Garner. She went to school in Chester County.
She worked for R. C. Cola in Jackson as a tow motor driver.
She loved to cook...
Wanda Lee York
Jun 30, 2026
Wanda Lee York was born on May 18, 1950, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late Vester Lee and Oleta Jewel Kirk McCullar.
She was united in marriage to J.T. York on June 14, 1968. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing on August 14, 2003.
A lifelong member of Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, Wanda's faith was an important...
James Larry (Jack) Holt
Jun 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Larry "Jack" Holt
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Larry "Jack" Holt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Jack entered his eternal home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Florence, Alabama, at the age of 79.
Born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, James was the son of the late James William...
Mary Jo Dickson Grooms
Jun 30, 2026
Mary Jo Dickson Grooms
Mary Jo, fondly known as Jo, passed away peacefully at her tome on June 30, 2026 at the age of 95. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth Grooms on June 8, 1947.
Jo worked at Savannah Manufacturing in Savannah, Tennessee, Murner Mills of Adamsville, Tennessee, Saltillo Manufacturing in Saltillo,...
William Kennedy "Ken" Seaton
Jun 30, 2026
William Kennedy "Ken" Seaton, 63, of Adamsville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on June 10, 1963, in Selmer, Ken was the son of the late Elmer D. Seaton and Geneva Kennedy Seaton. He was a proud son of McNairy County, and while life gave...
Stacey Hart
Jun 29, 2026
STACEY HART
Henderson, TN: Stacey Allen Hart age 61, passed away June 29, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 30, 1965, in Williamston, SC, the son of James “Jimmy” Albert Hart and Linda Lee Clark Ricketts. He grew up in S.C. and Georgia and graduated from Evans High School in 1983 in Evans, GA.
He worked for Quality Metal Stamping in...
Daniel Downer
Jun 28, 2026
Daniel Downer was born on September 5, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Leopold P. Downer and the late Noverta Heavner Downer.
Daniel built a life through hard work and dedication. He began his career as a framer before spending many years as a truck driver, a profession that suited his independent spirit and strong work ethic.
A proud veteran of...
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