Steven Shaw, Jr.
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...
Maxine Hinkle Robbins
Mar 22, 2026
Maxine Hinkle Robbins was born July 10, 1932, in Chester County, Tennessee, to the late Homer Hinkle and Estelle Diggs Hinkle. She attended Pinson School and lived most of her life in Pinson, Tennessee. At the age of 93, she departed this life on March 22, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee surrounded by her family. Maxine was a faithful member of...
Lester Crafton, Sr.
Mar 22, 2026
Lester Leroy Crafton, Sr, was born November 10, 1950. He died March 22, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Amy Sargent Crafton, of almost 53 years. He is also survived by two children, Lester Crafton, Jr and Lori Crafton Cherry (Mark), one granddaughter, Haley Grace Cherry, a sister, Charlotte Crafton Dennison (Phillip) and precious nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Charles A. Edwards
Mar 21, 2026
Charles Anthony Edwards, age 55, of Adamsville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Charles was a loving son, father, brother, and friend who will be remembered for his humor, his big heart, and the joy he brought to those around him. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved spending time hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed...
Marianna Davis Nichols
Mar 21, 2026
Marianna Davis Nichols was born on July 11, 1958, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Frances Mae Christian Davis and the late Billy Frank Davis. She graduated from Hardin County High School in 1976 and received a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Ole Miss in the early 1980s.
On September 1, 1985, Marianna was united in marriage to Gregory Ray Nichols, who preceded...
Jerry Neal Ashe
Mar 21, 2026
Jerry Neal Ashe was born on April 13, 1942, in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Acey Ashe and Cora Lee Hockaday Ashe. A simple blind date would become a lifelong love story when he met Marjorie Sue Irvin; the two were united in marriage on December 21, 1968, sharing many devoted years together.
Jerry Neal was a...
Larry Duncan, Sr.
Mar 20, 2026
Larry Duncan, Sr. was born on August 30, 1947 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Harry Duncan, Sr. and Marie Maxine Shea Duncan.
On June 23, 2001, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Thornton, who survives.
Mr. Duncan honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a tire builder for Goodyear. Larry enjoyed spending...
Joshua Byrum
Mar 20, 2026
JOSHUA BYRUM
Pinson, TN: Joshua Wayne Byrum, age 40, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Joshua was born in Jackson, TN to the late Cory Wayne Byrum and Amelia Inell Middleton New. He was raised in Pinson and graduated from Southside Highschool.
If you wanted to know anything about cartoons, Joshua was your guy! He could spend...
James Andy Cummings
Mar 20, 2026
James Andy Cummings, aged 93, of Collinwood, TN, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on July 22, 1932, in Collinwood, TN, he was the son of the late Lincoln and Ellen Blalock Cummings.
James worked in the auto industry in Detroit, Michigan, for many years before returning home to Tennessee. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially loved training dogs,...
Martha Jane Taylor
Mar 20, 2026
Martha Jane Taylor, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this life on March 20, 2026, in Selmer, Tennessee, at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Born on February 12, 1940, in Selmer, she was the cherished daughter of the late Prentice Earl and Flaye Electa Kiser Moore.
On June 28, 1958, she was...
Gary Walter Monroe
Mar 19, 2026
Gary Walter Monroe departed this life on March 19, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1946 to Beryl Jean Swindell in Detroit, Michigan. He received his GED through the military in 1965, and received an Associate Degree in business from Columbia State Community College in 1980.
He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 on August...
Robert Charles Cook "Cookie"
Mar 19, 2026
Robert Charles Cook "Cookie" was born on October 25, 1954 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late William Robert Cook and Dorothy Jean Franks White.
On July 1, 1989, he was united in marriage to Billie "Diane" Davis, who survives.
Mr. Cook retired from Clayton Homes in Savannah, Tennessee where he worked as a supervisor. Charles, aka Cookie, loved his family....
Jo Ann Ivy
Mar 18, 2026
JO ANN IVY
Lexington, TN: Jo Ann Powell Ivy, age 88, passed away March 18, 2026, at Henderson County Community Hospital.
She was born Feb. 2, 1938, in Sardis, TN, the daughter of the Late Lynn and Annie Pitts Powell. She grew up in Milledgeville and graduated from Milledgeville High School.
She was saved in 1952and was baptized in the TN River at...
James Russell Smith
Mar 17, 2026
James Russell Smith, affectionately known to everyone as “Jim” or “Jimbo,” passed away on March 17, 2026, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on June 22, 1955, in Indiana to the late Randall and Clara Smith Davis, Jim was a man defined by his craftsmanship and his love for the simple pleasures of life. Early in his career,...
Earnest Glenn "Skippy" Parker
Mar 17, 2026
Earnest Glenn "Skippy" Parker, from Whiteville, TN passed away on March 17, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Somerville. He was born February 25, 1947.
He grew up in Whiteville with his beloved parents, Frank and Jewell Moore, where he was a member of Whiteville Baptist Church. As he would say, he was a "top 10 graduate out of his class of...
Shirley Qualls Derryberry
Mar 17, 2026
Shirley Qualls Derryberry, a woman who never lived life quietly and never loved halfway, was born on September 30, 1944, in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Gordon Qualls and Dorothy Kiser.
To know Shirley was to know energy, laughter, and a spirit that simply refused to sit still. She was not one to watch life pass by—she stepped into...
Glen Verl Roberson Sr
Mar 17, 2026
Glen Verl Roberson Sr., entered into his eternal home at the age of 93, on March 17, 2026, in Florence, Alabama. Born on May 7, 1933, in Wayne County, Tennessee, Glen was the beloved son of John Henry and Viola Roberson.
Glen’s life was marked by steadfast dedication and a deep commitment to those he loved and to the work he...
Dorothy Hammons Ehrett
Mar 17, 2026
PRIVATE FAMILY ONLY SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Hammons Ehrett, a cherished daughter of Hardeman County, Tennessee, who left us on March 17, 2026, at her home in Pinson, Tennessee. Born on February 21, 1929, Dorothy’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and community spirit.
Dorothy...
Pat Michael
Mar 17, 2026
Pat Michael was born October 5, 1958 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Jo Anne Stanley Peppers and the late Claude Brown.
On March 12, 1976, Pat united in marriage with Robert Floyd Michael, a partnership filled with love and devotion until his passing on June 4, 2013. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee....
Billie Jo Galloway
Mar 16, 2026
Billie Jo Beckham Galloway, entered her eternal home on March 16, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on February 22, 1929, in Wayne County, she lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep connection to her community.
For 30 years, Billie Jo was the esteemed manager of the Sims Motel in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Her commitment to excellence and her friendly,...
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