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'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,
He married Cheryl on December 8, 1990....
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...
Homer Lee Doyle
Jul 27, 2026
Homer Lee Doyle, 94, of Hornsby, departed this life Monday, July 27, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Arrangements are incomplete.
Waylon Ferge
Jul 26, 2026
Waylon Ferge passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Somerville. Arrangements are incomplete.
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.
Steve "Poppy" Skipper
Jul 24, 2026
Steve Skipper, known affectionately as Poppy, passed away on July 24th, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on November 19th, 1945 to father Edgar Bilbo and mother Carrie Lee Skipper of Picayune, MS. He is one of four children, brother Gabriel Skipper (deceased) and Byron Skipper (surviving) and sister Gaylene O’Cain (spouse, Jim O’Cain surviving).
Steve leaves behind...
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
Jul 24, 2026
MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE SET FOR A L ATER DATE.
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,...
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
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
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
Jul 23, 2026
Wayne Sexton, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Atoka, Tennessee. Born on July 2, 1941, in Tiplersville, Mississippi, Wayne’s life was marked by integrity, dedication, and care for those around him.
Wayne spent over two decades working as a mechanic with the Hershey Candy Company in Memphis, a position...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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