Obituary Listing

Sep 11, 2008

Kathy Ann Baker, age 51 of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at her home.She was born July 12, 1957 to Willie Bruce and the late Ruby May Chandler Baker in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Bolivar Central High School with the class of 1974. She lived most all of her life here and worked as a used car...

Sep 11, 2008

WILLIAM A. FRANKSwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 11, 1918 the son of the late William A. Franks, Sr. and Florence McGee Franks.Mr. Franks was a retired farmer and a United States Military Veteran.He departed this life on September 11, 2008 at the Hardin County Nursing Home in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 90 years and 5...

Sep 10, 2008

Sep 10, 2008

Jackson: Elma Kathryn Stansell Ward, age 77, died Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008 at her home.Mrs. Ward was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Brodie R. and Bessie Lee Clayton Stansell. She attended Chester County schools and in 1956 was married to Edward F. ‘Rip’ Ward. They lived most of their married life in Jackson...

Sep 9, 2008

Mildred Ruth Meek Nichols was born May 19, 1923 in Adamsville, Tennessee the daughter of the late Irving M. and Garmillia Peery Meek.She was united in marriage to Ephraim C. Nichols on August 31, 1946. Mr. Nichols preceded her in death on February 6, 2008.Mrs. Nichols was Salutatorian of her graduating class at Adamsville High School. She was a homemaker...

Sep 9, 2008

Henderson: Lessie Opal Bullman Plunk Johnson, age 96, died September 9, 2008 at Chester County Healthcare.She was born and reared in the Hopewell Community of McNairy County, the daughter of the late Usyless Newton (U.N.) and Luearkie Plunk Bullman. She was married to Ervin Plunk in 1949 and he died in 1957. She worked on the family farm most of...

Sep 9, 2008

Lermond Virginia Hammons Baker, age 91 of Bolivar, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.She was born August 5, 1917 in Hardeman County to the late Louis Edmond and Lillie Dickerson Hammons. She married Neely S. Baker November 14, 1935 who later passed January 5, 1990. She worked as a sales clerk at Lax Grocery,...

Sep 8, 2008

John Parry Hughes, age 73 of Hickory Valley, died peacefully at home Monday, September 8, 2008.He was born May 17, 1935 in Brockton, MA to the late Felix Albert and Martha Larson Hughes. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1953 and enlisted in the U. S. Navy the following year. His eight years of service was aboard three...

Sep 8, 2008

JEAN L. DESHAZIERwas born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on October 29, 1933 the daughter of the late John and Loara Moore Barrett.On August 30, 1952 she was united in marriage to R. H. DeShazier, who survives.Mrs. DeShazier was a retired sewing machine operator for Garan Manufacturing. She was Baptist in belief. Mrs. DeShazier enjoyed gardening and sewing at home.She departed this...

Sep 7, 2008

Wanda L. James Warren was born July 30, 1914 in Clarksburg, West Virginia the daughter of the late Gurred and Edith M. Corkey James.Mrs. Warren departed this life on September 7, 2008 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 1 Month, 8 Days.She is survived by a sister, Gervalene Warner of Clarksburg, WV; a niece and a Nephew.In...

Sep 7, 2008

Enville, TN: James D. Essary, age 69, died September 7, 2008 at his home.He is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann Holland of Jackson, Penny Smith (Tony) of Michie and Amy Essary of Enville; four sisters, Margie Essary of Memphis, Jupy Knauff of Memphis, Fay Bishop of Enville and Lois Jean Smith of Enville; two brothers, Houston ‘Doc’ Essary of...

Sep 7, 2008

Keith Dewayne Bensonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 6, 1962 the son of C.H. Benson and the late Lucy Mae Austin Benson Tidwell.Mr. Benson was a laborer for Johnson Sawmill.Mr. Benson departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the age of 46 years, 1 day.In addition to his father, Mr. Benson is survived by 3 sisters:...

Sep 7, 2008

ODETTE BACHUSSwas born in Ismailia, Egypt on December 28, 1923 the daughter of the late Roger and Marcelle Reynaud Lepelletier.On March 13, 1950 she was united in marriage to Wallace Bachuss, who survives.Mrs. Bachuss was a homemaker. She was a member of Pyburn Union Church. Mrs. Bachuss was a loving wife and mother.She departed this life on September 7, 2008...

Sep 7, 2008

JESSE JAMES FARRIS, SR.was born in Tishomingo, Mississippi on August 4, 1938 the son of the late Charley and Arie Lee Burge Farris.Mr. Farris was a retired Chief Engineer for Crounse Corporation. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Farris was a member of Steel Workers Union and an active member of St. Mark Baptist Church.He departed this life...

Sep 6, 2008

Anna Wadewas born in Central City, Kentucky on July 28, 1919 the daughter of the late Thomas and Lizzy Belle Stanley Arndell.On June 21, 1942 she was united in marriage to Elmer L. Wade, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2004.Ms. Wade had lived in Bloomington, Illinois for 40 to 45 years. She worked for a private practice...

Sep 5, 2008

Mr. Maness was born and raised in the Mifflin Community the son of the late Floyd and Mallon Weir Maness. He helped his father to farm during his younger years. He was a member of the Mifflin Baptist Church.He is survived by a sister, Margaret Maness and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Maness was preceded...

Sep 5, 2008

Mrs. Wadley passed away Friday at Bolivar General Hospital.The widow of Robert F. Wadley, who died on October 31, 2005, she was retired as a supervisor with the Department of Human Services. She was born to William Tommie Penick and Myrtle Hayes Jackson Penick, both of whom preceded her in death and lived in Bolivar since 1971. She received her...

Sep 5, 2008

Grace Pyron Smithwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 22, 1915 the daughter of the late Estell and Katie Cresap Pyron.On May 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Eugene Smith, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2002.Ms. Smith graduated from Shiloh High School. In 1956 she graduated from Memphis State University with a B.S. and...

Sep 4, 2008

Karen ‘Kay’ Russom, age 48 of Bolivar, passed away at her home Thursday, September 4, 2008.She was born November 26, 1959 to Martha Warf Robertson, of Bolivar, and the late Rebel Lavern Robertson in Somerville, Tennessee. She was a native of Bolivar, lived in Hornsby for 12 years and in Whiteville for 2 years. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s...

Sep 4, 2008

Faye Christine Foster of Jackson, Tennessee, was born on March 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Haltom Taylor and Anna Christine Tucker Taylor. She was retired from the former Continental Baking Company. Mrs. Foster was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Jackson.She passed from this life on Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Jackson at the age of...