Joanne Brooks Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
Joanne Brooks Johnson was born on December 3, 1940, in Bolivar, Tennessee, to Hellen Katherine Blalock Brooks and Alonzo Hall Brooks. She was the youngest of three children, growing up alongside her brother, Jessie Hall Brooks, and her sister, Jeannette Katherine Brooks Priebe. Joanne graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1958, a place that remained an important part of...
Ray "Ray Dean" Earnest
Feb 16, 2026
Ray "Ray Dean" Earnest, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Born on March 12, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, Ray dedicated his life to family and work, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and love.
For over 50 years, Ray was a passionate heavy equipment operator and the proud owner of Ray's...
Wanda "Idell" Wilbanks
Feb 15, 2026
Wanda "Idell" Wilbanks, a loving and beautiful mother and grandmama, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Her life was a testament to faith, love, service and devotion.
Born on August 19, 1944 to Esta Capshaw and Marion Frank Russell, Idell was the baby of eight children. She grew up...
Jim Rickman
Feb 7, 2026
Jim Rickman was born on March 26, 1945, in Corinth, Mississippi to the late Edison and Martha Breedlove Rickman. He passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 80 years.
Throughout his life, Jim was dedicated to his family, his friends, and his community. He was united in marriage to Betty Wagoner for over 50 years. She preceded...
Steven Shaw
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...
Romie Pettigrew
Feb 18, 2026
Romie Pettigrew, 83, of Pocahontas, passed from this life, Wed., February 18, 2026, at Selmer Post Acute Care in Selmer, TN. Arrangements are incomplete.
Martha Davison
Feb 17, 2026
Martha Davison was born on May 18, 1951 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jessie Burl and Ivy Sue Wilkerson Davison.
Martha was very family oriented and loved to spend time with them. She was also a caregiver and loved to take care of others. She was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ in Savannah, Tennessee.
Martha Davison...
Sonny Southerland
Feb 17, 2026
Sonny Southerland was born on September 24, 1948, the son of the late Hollis and Ruby Wright Southerland.
On July 13, 2009, he was united in marriage to Beverly Southerland, who survives.
Sonny was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee, where he served as Minister of Music from 2010 until his health began to fail a few years ago....
Joey Stricklin
Feb 16, 2026
Joey Stricklin departed this life on February 16, 2026, at the age of 65 years, 7 months, and 15 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Sharla Blevins Franklin
Feb 16, 2026
Sharla Blevins Franklin was born on June 12, 1976 in Corinth, Mississippi, the daughter of Rhonda Vandiver Blevins and the late Donald Blevins.
On February 14, 2003, she was united in marriage to Randall Franklin, who preceded his wife in death on November 29, 2023.
Sharla worked for Southwest Human Resource Agency for 22 years and was currently the Family & Community...
James W. Phillips
Feb 16, 2026
James W. Phillips, born on March 19, 1933, in Guys, Tennessee, was the son of the late Luther and Anna Forsythe Phillips. He attended school at New Hope, which was located beside his beloved church, where he became a lifelong member.
On August 20, 1953, James was united in marriage to Thelma Lucille Breedlove, who preceded him in death on August...
Alma Geralene Thompson
Feb 15, 2026
Mrs. Alma Geralene Thompson age 96, passed away February 15, 2026 at Lakeview Nursing Center in Gulfport, MS. The obituary will be posted later.
Geri Gaddy Boyd
Feb 15, 2026
Geraldine Gaddy Boyd was born on March 5, 1933, in Leapwood, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Oliver Gaddy and Beulah Hysmith Gaddy. She was raised in a close-knit community where faith, family, and hard work were simply a way of life. Those early roots shaped the gracious, steady woman she remained throughout her 92 precious years.
On May 16, 1953,...
Nancy Harmon Linam
Feb 15, 2026
Nancy Harmon Linam was born on September 15, 1942 in Chester County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Virgil and Mable Gray Harmon.
On October 5, 1961, she was united in marriage to Eddie Linam, who survives.
Nancy was a lifelong resident of the Walkertown Community in Savannah, Tennessee. Growing up, she attended Mt. Zion Church of Christ and after she married...
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer
Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer
1939-2026
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer, 86, of Savannah, Tennessee, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026.
Born in 1939 and raised in Osceola, Arkansas, Jerry was the son of Vannie and Pauline Spencer. He was saved at 11 years old in a revival meeting at First Baptist Church of Osceola. He answered the...
Jean Ervin
Feb 14, 2026
Jean Ervin, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Middleton, Tennessee. Born on January 8, 1941, in Saulsbury, Tennessee, she blossomed into a caring and devoted individual who touched the lives of many during her 85 years.
Jean dedicated 35 years of her life to TKE (Dover), where she worked diligently on the assembly...
Jeffery Scott Smallwood
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffery Scott Smallwood, age 60, of Clifton, TN, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1965 in Jackson, TN, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward and Roberta Jean Williams Smallwood.
On February 17, 2000, Jeffery experienced a cherished moment in his life when he united in marriage with Carolyn Ann Gaither. Their bond...
Blakely Paige Butler
Feb 13, 2026
Blakely Paige Bulter, treasured daughter of Jason and Jessica Butler, was born on May 4, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Blakely attended Parris South Elementary School. She loved to play outside and sing. She loved Jesus and going to church with her family at Love & Truth Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Blakely opened her eyes to glory on February 13, 2026 at her...
Dottie King Jackson
Feb 12, 2026
Dottie King Jackson 12/27/1945- 2/12/2026
There are so many things we can say about our mama. She was so loving, caring and a best friend to both of us.
She was preceded in death by her husband and our father, Charles Edward Jackson; mother, Gladys Moore King; father, Joe Henry King; brothers, Curtis and Austin King.
She leaves behind her children, Cynthia Brown...
Wayne Alexander Maxedon
Feb 11, 2026
Wayne Alexander Maxedon was born on July 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, to the late Pitts Jones Maxedon and Dorothy Marie Counce Maxedon. Although his life began on the West Coast, his story was truly written in Selmer, Tennessee, the community he loved and served faithfully. There, he built a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and deep devotion to family...
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