Charles Edward "Roussy" Rousseau
Jun 15, 2023
On June 15, 2023 Capt Charles Edward Rousseau, 86, slipped the surly bonds of earth and died peacefully at home in the presence of loving, devoted family.
Born in Piqua, Ohio, his family moved to Tupelo Mississippi when he was a young boy where he grew up with lifelong schoolmates including Elvis Presley. He graduated from Tupelo HS in...
Melessa Gay Baugus Mitchell
Jun 15, 2023
Melessa Gay Baugus Mitchell was born on October 22, 1961 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jimmie Raymond and Bobbie Dean Staggs Baugus.
Melessa worked as a bartender at Savannah Moose Lodge, where she was also a member for 17 years. She attended Holy Baptist Church. Melessa enjoyed going fishing, Jeep riding, going to the beach,...
Avonelle Hysmith
Jun 15, 2023
Avonelle Hysmith, known to some as Ninell was born on September 5, 1927, the middle daughter of Oliver and Beulah Gaddy.
On March 7, 1942, she married Ira Thomas Hysmith. Together they had two children, Weldon Thomas Hysmith and Kathy Denise Hysmith.
Avonelle began working in the garment industry at a young age with Lion of Troy in Adamsville,...
Benny G. Chambers
Jun 15, 2023
Benny Chambers and his twin sister Betty were born on Wednesday, May 15, 1950, to the late Warren G. and Faydean Wagoner Chambers. Benny passed from this life at his home on June 15, 2023.
Benny graduated from Michie High School in May of 1968, and was soon drafted into the U.S. Army where he served two years...
Frankie Nell Davis Pipes
Jun 15, 2023
Frankie Nell Davis Pipes was born on June 12, 1937 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Vernon Duncan and Mary Ferrell Davis.
On July 2, 1955, she was united in marriage to Herman Tom Pipes, Jr., who preceded his wife in death on December 31, 2012.
Frankie was a member of Spirit and Truth Church. She loved...
Stanley B. "Stan" Adams
Jun 15, 2023
Stanley B. Adams, 71, of Bartlett, departed this life Thurs., June 15, 2023, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.
He was born June 24, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Paul George and Sara Jean Bush Adams. Mr. Adams was a senior field engineer in telecommunications, having worked for various companies (including MCI and Sprint) in Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee....
Bob Tucker
Jun 14, 2023
Bob Tucker, 69, of Middleton, passed from this life Wed., June 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born Thursday, May 6, 1954, in Clarksville, TN, son of the late Robert Earl Tucker and Virginia L. Richie Tucker and lived in Panama City, FL, prior to moving to this area. He met Donna Lyons in 2007 in Panama City, and...
Eric Whirley
Jun 13, 2023
Christen Eric Whirley Christen “Eric” Whirley was born March 5th, 1973 in Jackson, TN and lived the majority of his life in Bethel Springs. Eric was always laughing and eager to have a good time. He was full of funny jokes and witty comebacks. Eric had a kind spirit, he never took things too seriously, and he loved his family, friends,...
Jacob Rouse, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
JACOB ‘JAY’ ROUSE
Henderson, TN: Jacob Aster Rouse, Jr. age 52 passed away June 13, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born October 9, 1970, in Henderson, the son of Carolyn Ann Mathews Rouse and the late Jacob Rouse, Sr. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1989. He worked in construction, T. J. & L.,...
Joe DeWitt Jennings
Jun 13, 2023
Joe DeWitt Jennings
was born in the Cerro Gordo Community on September 22, 1931 the son of the late Albert DeWitt and Clytie Fitts Jennings.
On August 5, 1956 he was united in marriage to Annie Mae Wilkes, who preceded her husband on February 6, 2017.
DeWitt served his country honorably in the United States National Guard. He was...
Larry Wayne Franklin
Jun 12, 2023
Larry Wayne Franklin was born January 10, 1949 in Clarkesville, GA the son of the late Robert and Katie Nations Franklin.
He was united in marriage to Linda Gibson on January 11, 2000.
Larry worked for many years at Save-A-Lot Warehouse in Humboldt, TN as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed being outside and going fishing. He served in...
Cindy Johnson Tyler
Jun 12, 2023
Cindy Kim Johnson Tyler, age 61 went home to be with our Lord Jesus on June 12, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1962 in Savannah, Tennessee to the late Lane Ward Johnson and Earline Weatherford Johnson. The sister of the late Dale Malone Johnson of Savannah, Tennessee.
She is survived by her most loved son, Jacob Paul...
Peggy Plunk Steele
Jun 12, 2023
Peggy Plunk Steele was born on October 4, 1936 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Marvin and Hester Lee Hinton Scott.
On August 1, 1959, she was united in marriage to Jake Plunk, who preceded his wife in death on January 25, 1977. She later married Robert L. Steele, who also preceded her in death.
Peggy was...
Cathy "Cat" Graves
Jun 12, 2023
Cathy "Cat" Graves, 62, of Horn Lake, MS, passed from this life Monday, June 12, 2023, in Whiteville, Tennessee.
She was born Wednesday, June 15, 1960, in Fayette County, daughter of the late Richard Lee Graves, Jr., and Mildred Louise Connor Graves, living in Horn Lake, MS most of her life, prior to moving back to Hardeman County 2 weeks...
Kathy (Kat) Lynne McClain
Jun 11, 2023
Kathy (Kat) McClain was a free-spirited soul that had such a giving heart. She was sensitive and had creative ways of finding how to make others feel special. She was a collector of trinkets and antiques and could always find something unique that reminded her of the ones she loved. Kathy was born September 7th, 1959, in Corinth, MS...
Peggy Joyce Hinton Churchwell
Jun 11, 2023
Peggy Joyce Hinton Churchwell, age 88, passed away June 11, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1935 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Hinton and Mabel Barker Hinton of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband Teddy Churchwell and their son Eddie Paul Churchwell. She graduated in from Central High School in...
Danny Lee Jackson
Jun 10, 2023
Danny Jackson was born August 14, 1956 in Corinth, MS, the son of the late Marvin Jackson and Ila Voyles Jackson.
Danny married Joyce Annette Hancock on February 23, 1991. Danny served his country in the United States Army before pursuing his career in truck driving which he did for more than four decades. During his lifetime, Danny attended Abundant...
David Guinn
Jun 10, 2023
David Lamar Guinn
September 29, 1947 – June 10, 2023
David Lamar Guinn, lifelong Henderson resident, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2023.
David was born on September 29, 1947, to Ella Louise Cloud Guinn and Wasel Lamar Guinn of Henderson, Tennessee.
He graduated from Chester County High School in 1965 and studied...
Clessie Mae Stovall
Jun 10, 2023
CLESSIE MAE STOVALL
Henderson, TN: Clessie Mae Hayes Stovall, age 90 passed away at her home peacefully with her family at her side June 10, 2023.
She was born and raised in Henderson County, the daughter of the late Addie Harrison and Lessie Maybell Reeves Hayes. She attended Henderson County Schools. She married Charles Stovall in 1949 and they...
Risë Jo McCalip Courter
Jun 10, 2023
Risë Jo McCalip Courter, 67, of Guys, TN, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her home.
Risë Jo Courter was born January 7, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Betty and Frank McCalip. She graduated from Middleton High School in 1974. She went to school for drafting at Whiteville Vo-Tech and later designed...
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