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Margie Elizabeth Ervin Schultz

Margie Elizabeth Ervin Schultz

Sep 9, 2026

Margie Elizabeth Ervin Schultz passed from this life on September 9, 2026 at her home of 53 years in Hickory Valley, Tennessee. She was born on May 22, 1938 in Hardeman County. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry Ervin and Iva Grantham Ervin and was predeceased by her siblings Marvin (Mary) Ervin, Marlene (Bobby) DeBerry and Margaret...

James Cason Nichols III

James Cason Nichols III

Jul 5, 2026

James Cason Nichols, III, known as Nick, was born the third child of James Cason Nichols, Junior and Ruth Phillips Nichols at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after his birth the family moved to South Carolina. Nick, who was consistently an outstanding straight “A” student in school was also an athlete, playing on his high school basketball and...

Josh Kilzer

Josh Kilzer

Aug 30, 2026

JOSH KILZER

Beech Bluff, TN: Joshua Ray Kilzer, age 52, passed away at his home on August 30, 2026.

He was born in Nashville, Tn on April 27, 1974, son of Ray Watson and Millie Hughes Kilzer. Josh graduated from Jackson Central Mary in 1992 and grew up in Jackson.

Josh loved watching sports, especially The Atlanta Braves baseball team. He also enjoyed...

Steve "Poppy" Skipper

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...

David Stringer

David Stringer

Sep 16, 2026

DAVID STRINGER

Henderson, TN: David Edwin Stringer, age 67, passed away in Henderson on September 16, 2026.

He was born in Cherry Point, NC on January 24, 1959, son of the late Walter Edward, Jr. and Doris Evelyn Copeland Stringer.

After school, David began working with his father building boats and later got into plumbing. He was a simple man and was a...

Mary Wynn

Mary Wynn

Sep 15, 2026

MARY BEESING WYNN, 93, of Grand Junction, died September 15, 2026. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 5, 1933. She grew up in New York and Ohio and attended Notre Dame College in Ohio. She lived much of her life in Memphis where she was an Administrative Dietitian with the VA Hospital for over 30 years while...

Polly Ann Morris

Polly Ann Morris

Sep 15, 2026

MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE

Polly Ann Morris, of Tennessee, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Bolivar at the age of 70. She was born on July 12, 1956, in Hickory Valley, Tennessee.

Polly will be remembered as a woman who loved her family and found joy in the things that filled her days. She retired from...

Donna Chandler Scobey

Donna Chandler Scobey

Sep 15, 2026

Donna Chandler Scobey, 76, of Friendship, TN, departed this life Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home in Friendship, TN. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, September 18, 2026, at Silerton Baptist Church Cemetery in Silerton, TN. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar,...

Jean Starkey

Jean Starkey

Sep 15, 2026

JEAN STARKEY

Henderson, TN: Emma Jean Burgess Starkey age 97, passed away September 15, 2026, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living.

She was born on November 5, 1928, in Lauderdale County, AL, the daughter of the late George Washington and Mildred Pearl Fowler Burgess. She went to school in Lauderdale County, AL. She made her home in Florence and worked for F.W. Woolworth’s,...

Pamela Griggs Wooten

Pamela Griggs Wooten

Sep 13, 2026

Pamela Griggs Wooten, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, passed away on September 13, 2026.

Pamela was the daughter of the late Ford Griggs and Lillie Frances Matthews of Waynesboro, Tennessee, who survives.

Pamela dedicated her working life to caring for others as a nurse and caregiver. She had a kind and giving heart and was known for her caring nature and creativity. A talented...

Rayburn Stokes "Coach" Whitener

Rayburn Stokes "Coach" Whitener

Sep 13, 2026

Rayburn Stokes “Coach” Whitener was born March 26, 1942, the son of the late Rayburn and Margarete McGuire Stokes. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1964, beginning a life and career that would take him from the football fields of Missouri to the coaching ranks of Texas and, eventually, to Clifton, Tennessee.

On February 10, 1996, he was united...

Pamela Wooten

Pamela Wooten

Sep 13, 2026

Arrangements for Pamela Wooten age 70, of Waynesboro, will be made available following family arrangements. 

Judith Ann Sydorowicz

Judith Ann Sydorowicz

Sep 12, 2026

Judith Ann Sydorowicz was born on January 23, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marge Collura and the late Samuel Collura.

On June 24, 1989, she was united in marriage to Joe Sydorowicz, who survives.

Judith worked in the medical industry in medical coding. She was an animal lover who enjoyed painting and sightseeing. She had a very outgoing and friendly...

Betty June Sparks Myers

Betty June Sparks Myers

Sep 12, 2026

Betty June Sparks Myers, 90, of Lexington, NC went home to be with Jesus, Saturday evening September 12, 2026 at her residence.

Betty was born February 15, 1936 the daughter of the late Edward C. Sparks and Minnie Edna Storm Sparks in Cleveland, OK. She was a devoted wife and mother providing a loving home for her family. She served in...

Sue Wilbanks Harville

Sue Wilbanks Harville

Sep 12, 2026

Sue Wilbanks Harville, age 86, of Savannah, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2026.

Sue was born on December 20, 1939, in the Lutts community of Wayne County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Frankie Rich Wilbanks and the granddaughter of the late Joe and Fannie Wilbanks and Phillip and Cynthia Rich.

On May...

Henry Skelton, Jr.

Henry Skelton, Jr.

Sep 11, 2026

Henry Skelton Jr. was born May 16, 1943, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of the late Henry and Thelma Lee Rose Skelton.

Henry worked as a bricklayer, a trade that reflected his ability to work with his hands and take pride in what he built. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the outdoors. He loved to...

Carolyn Swift

Carolyn Swift

Sep 11, 2026

Carolyn Lee Swift passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Scotts Hill, TN to the late Tokah Mae and Hubert Richard Swift. She graduated from Scotts Hill High School and afterward obtained her associates degree from Freed-Hardeman College. She then completed her schooling at Union University.

After college, Carolyn taught high school...

Patsy Wilkins

Patsy Wilkins

Sep 11, 2026

PATSY WILKINS

Henderson TN: Patsy Yvonne Woodward Wilkins, age 73, passed away at her home on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Washington, IL on October 3, 1952, daughter of Betty Jo Lee Smith Woodward and the late Billy Guy Woodward. Patsy was a 1970 graduate of Washington Community High School. She graduated from Mid-State College...

M.K. "Ken" Cleek

M.K. "Ken" Cleek

Sep 11, 2026

M.K. "Ken" Cleek, 95, of Medon, passed from this life Friday, September 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar beginning at 2:00pm with John Hatley officiating. Visitation will begin two hours prior to service time. Burial will immediately follow the service at New...

Summer Maples

Summer Maples

Sep 10, 2026

SUMMER MAPLES

Finger, TN: Summer Nicole Maples, age 31, passed away September 10, 2026, at her home.

She was born, November 3, 1994, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of Sandra Hickman Maples and the late Thomas Kenneth Maples. She grew up in Finger and attended Christian Life Academy and then Chester County High School and graduated 2013.

She loved children and wanted to...

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