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...
Jewell Imogene Richard
Sep 30, 2026
Jewell Imogene “Jean” Richard, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Selmer, Tennessee, on September 30, 2026, surrounded by the care and love of her daughters. She lived a rich and full life spanning 99 years, 1 month, and 3 days.
Born in Michie, Tennessee, Jean was a woman of warmth, spirit, and dedication. She devoted 30 years of...
Maudie Arleene Naylor
Sep 30, 2026
Maudie Arleene “Snookie” Naylor, age 93, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026.
Born on January 18, 1933, in Hardin County, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Thomas Barham and Velmer Arleene Hollingsworth Barham. Growing up in a lively household, her father bestowed unique nicknames on his children, dubbing Maudie "Snookie"—a name that...
Jessie 'Buddy' Elder
Sep 30, 2026
JESSIE ‘BUDDY’ ELDER
Savannah, TN: Jessie Wayne Elder age 81, passed away September 30, 2026, at his home.
He was born November 30, 1944, in Jackson, TN and was raised in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Jessie Wayne Elder, Sr. and Virginia Keen Elder. He went to school in Chicago and graduated from Reavis High School in 1964.
He started driving...
Eileen Morgan
Sep 30, 2026
Eileen Yvette Morgan, 89, of Iron City, Tennessee passed peacefully on September 30, 2026.
She was a one-of-a-kind Momma, Mawmaw, Auntie Honey and friend. Words cannot express how much she will be missed.
Born on March 12, 1937 she was the youngest daughter of John and Eva Phaneuf of West Warwick, Rhode Island. She met and fell in love with a Navy...
Dennis Ray Daniel
Sep 30, 2026
Dennis Ray Daniel, age 68, of Collinwood, Tennessee, was born on July 17, 1958, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, the son of the late Harlan Ray Daniel and Corene Holt.
Dennis was united in marriage to Linda Thigpen Daniel, and together they shared 51 wonderful years of love, devotion, and companionship. Throughout their life together, they created countless cherished memories, enjoyed many adventures,...
Joan Carol Emerson McMahan
Sep 29, 2026
Obituary information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Teresa Morris
Sep 29, 2026
Teresa Lynn Morris was born on March 7, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Richard Sandusky and Edith Harville,
On January 12, 1981, she was united in marriage to Rex Morris, who survives.
Teresa devoted many years of her life to caring for others through her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant before retiring. Her caring nature extended beyond...
Homer Lee Hill
Sep 29, 2026
Homer Lee Hill, 86, of Selmer, Tennessee, was born November 17, 1939, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, the son of the late Gilbert Guy and Maggie Johnson Hill.
He was united in marriage to Minnie Jo Wilson on September 5, 1959. Together, they shared more than 67 years of marriage. Homer loved his wife and family more than anything, and they were...
Frank Edward Hall
Sep 29, 2026
FRANK EDWARD HALL
Enville, TN: Frank Edward Hall age 66, passed away September 29, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 13, 1960, in Baltimore, MD., the son of the late Clifford Edward and Mary Frances Andrews Hall.
He married the love of his life, Elaine Tucker Hall on September 17, 1982, and they had two lovely daughters before moving to TN...
Greg Barnes
Sep 29, 2026
Robert Gregory "Greg" Barnes, affectionately known to many as "Pistol Pete," passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the age of 65 surrounded by his family.
Born in Jackson, Tennessee, on May 10, 1961, Greg was a lifelong resident of Hornsby, a community he loved and where he rooted his entire life. Greg was known for his warm heart, vibrant...
Mary Joe Gray
Sep 28, 2026
Mary Joe Gray, age 80, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Selmer, Tennessee.
Born on December 5, 1945, in Bethel Springs to the late Douglas White and Myra Virginia Coley White, Mary Joe spent her life as a devoted homemaker, caring deeply for her home and those around her.
Mary Joe brought warmth, conversation, and joy to...
Jan Johnson Mabry
Sep 28, 2026
JAN JOHNSON MABRY
Knoxville, TN: Jan Elisa Mabry, age 69, passed away September 28, 2026, at her home.
She was born, December 23, 1956, daughter the late Leon and Betty Lancaster Johnson. She grew up in Henderson, TN and graduated from Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy.
She married Phillip Mabry on October 26, 1985, and they made their home in Jackson and then moved to...
James Warren Kientz
Sep 27, 2026
James Warren Kientz, a devoted husband, father, Papaw, friend, and faithful servant to his country, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was 82 years old.
James was born on August 3, 1944, in Chewalla, Tennessee. On January 21, 1971, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Nina Ellis. Their marriage was...
Bobby Lee Johnson
Sep 26, 2026
Bobby Lee Johnson, 73 years, 2 months, and 14 days, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Magnolia Regional Hospital.
Bobby was born July 12, 1953, in Selmer, Tennessee, to Kenneth and Dorothy McVay Johnson. A lifelong resident of McNairy County, Bobby never had much interest in being anywhere other than where he belonged—surrounded by family, friends, good music, good food,...
Robert Grantham
Sep 26, 2026
Robert Grantham, 86, was born on January 27, 1940, in Hornsby, Tennessee, and died on September 26, 2026, at his home in Toone, Tennessee.
Robert was a 1959 graduate of Central High School in Bolivar. He also served for three years in the National Guard. He spent his working life at Kilgore Corporation, where he was a maintenance supervisor and retired...
William Larry Roser
Sep 26, 2026
William Larry Roser, born January 15, 1943, married Nancy Jane Chisholm on November 13, 1962, They have two children, Chris Roser (Mindy) and Jane Ann Gobbell (Stephen); six grandchildren, Crestus William Roser, Karlie Roser Carroll (Jake), Stephen M. Gobbell, II (Mollie), David Chisholm Gobbell (Makena), Calvin Thomas Gobbell (Leandra), and Cliff Edward Roser, who is deceased; and nine great grandchildren,...
Joyce Ann Barksdale
Sep 26, 2026
Joyce Ann Barksdale was born October 8, 1945, in Martin, Tennessee, to the late James Carlos Brinkley and Pauline Byrd Brinkley.
Mrs. Barksdale passed from this life to be present with the Lord in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
Joyce was united in marriage to the late Tommy Reynolds...
Allen Eugene Henley
Sep 24, 2026
Allen E. Henley, age 82 of Middleton, TN, departed this life Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS.
Allen Eugene Henley was born Friday, October 15, 1943, to the late Allen Junior Henley and Margaret Ellen Wells Henley in Mayfield, KY. He married Toy K. Henley on Thursday, February 20, 1969. For twenty two years, Allen...
Freda Ann Cleek
Sep 24, 2026
Freda Ann Cleek, 88, of Middleton, passed from this life Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home. Services will be held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar on Monday, September 28 beginning at 1:00pm with visitation beginning at 10:30am. Dennis Cleek and James McKinney will be officiating. Burial will take place at Pleasant Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Pinson immediately...
