John Hanson Franklin
Feb 22, 2024
John Hanson Franklin was born on March 11, 1957 in Montgomery, Maryland, the son of the late James Hanson Franklin, Jr. and Virginia Dare Barnes Franklin.John retired from Standard Construction. He loved going hunting and spending time outdoors.John Hanson Franklin departed this life on February 22, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 66 years, 11 months, and 11...
Sharon Pearson
Feb 22, 2024
SHARON PEARSON
Jacks Creek, TN: Sharon Ann Pearson, age 72, passed away February 22, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born June 13, 1951, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of the late Perry Leland and Delora Ann Warren Edwards. She grew up in Atwater and was a 1969 graduate of Atwater High School. She briefly attended Bible College before...
Janice Marie Rickard
Feb 22, 2024
Janice Marie Rickard was born December 20, 1945 in Jackson, TN the daughter of the late Ben Onie McGee and Grace Bell Hicks McGee.
Janice was united in marriage to Chester Enoch Rickard on June 29, 1963. Mr. Rickard preceded her in death on September 11, 2018.
She was a graduate of Selmer High School, class of 1963. She worked at Brown...
Martha Pearl Lloyd Prater
Feb 22, 2024
Martha Pearl Lloyd Prater graced this world on April 10, 1937, in Corinth, MS, born to the loving embrace of Thomas Allen and Hilda Inez Stewart Lloyd. In a ceremony of unity and love in May 1962, she became the cherished companion of Connie H. Prater Sr., who walked ahead into eternity on July 27, 1994. Martha's culinary talents shone...
Onella Sue Sharp Davis
Feb 22, 2024
Onella Sue Sharp Davis, a beloved member of the Waynesboro community, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on August 18, 1933, to her loving parents Osbie and Neva Luna Sharp in Waynesboro, TN, Sue's life was a testament to love, dedication, and kindness.
Sue's union with Ralph Davis on February 24, 1950 was a...
Joel Ashe
Feb 21, 2024
Joel Ashe was born on July 2, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Carlos Ashe and the late Esther Salzcu Ashe.
On October 4, 2001, he was united in marriage to Debi Goundry, who survives.
Joel formerly worked as an engineer and was a podcaster for Late Nite QRM. He loved Dodge trucks, shooting guns, watching grass drags, and his cats.
Joel...
Nancy Moore Ferguson
Feb 21, 2024
Nancy Moore Ferguson was born on November 9, 1941 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Curtis and Ruby Hulen Godwin.
On December 28, 2000, she was united in marriage to Gerald Ferguson, who preceded his wife in death on October 6, 2010.
Nancy worked for Brown Shoe Company for 14 years and later worked as a dietician for Hardin...
Jack Reynolds
Feb 20, 2024
William John Reynolds, more commonly known as Jack, was born in Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee, July 18, 1933 the son of William Johnson (John) Reynolds and Allie Seaton Reynolds. He passed from this life February 20, 2024 at the age of 90 years 7 months 2 days. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jene...
Kenneth Wain Leatherwood
Feb 19, 2024
Kenneth Wain Leatherwood was born December 19, 1938 in Ramer, TN the son of the late Edgar Marion Leatherwood and Lennie Mae Wrenn Leatherwood Jones.
Kenneth worked for Brown Shoe Company for 10 years and for General Electric for 27 years before retiring.
His love and commitment was evident by his union with Sadie Clark on November 24, 1960. A faithful member...
Jan Blount Mintz
Feb 19, 2024
Jan Blount Mintz
was born in Florence, Alabama on March 26, 1947 the daughter of the late Thomas Jason Blount, Sr. and Willie Louise Caperton Blount.
She was united in marriage to Michael Mintz, who preceded his wife in death on October 27, 2004.
Jan worked as a teacher for the Hardin County Board of Education for over 40 years. She was a...
Bobby Vernon Watson
Feb 19, 2024
Bobby Vernon Watson was born June 6, 1957 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Floyd Watson and Ruble Whitten. He departed this life on February 19, 2024 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 66 Years, 8 Months, 13 Days.
Bobby loved working in his garden and feeding the birds in his neighborhood. He had a whimsical sense of...
Grady Yeiser, Jr.
Feb 19, 2024
On October 1, 1934, Grady Yeiser, Sr. and his wife Carmen Hurst Yeiser increased the population of Waynesboro, Tennessee by one with the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Grady Yeiser, Jr. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Wayne Tease, on November 26, 1954 and as the years passed, the arrival of their three daughters completed their family...
Robert "Stevie" Russell
Feb 19, 2024
Robert "Stevie" Russell was born on February 9, 1957 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of the late Robert D. and Maedell Neill Russell.
Robert Stephen Russell "Stevie" as he was better known, grew up in the rural community of Burnt Church. He was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist. A family farm was home to many adventures and many good times....
Beverly Carelene Thrasher
Feb 18, 2024
Mrs. Beverly Carelene Thrasher, a cherished member of the community, was born on December 5, 1938, in Shelby County, Missouri to her late parents Harold Baker Smith and Laura Davis Smith. She found solace and strength in her faith as a devoted member of Collinwood United Methodist Church. Beverly was the recipient of the Jewell Derryberry award in 2005 after...
Ann Duren Freeland
Feb 18, 2024
Ann Duren Freeland, born on July 2, 1929, in Adamsville, TN, to the late Charlie H. Duren and Ruth Parker Duren.
She was united in marriage to O.H. "Shorty" Freeland on June 26, 1949. Mr. Freeland preceded her in death on December 30, 2014.
Together they had three children and several grands and great grands. Ann loved when all of her family...
Mary A. Vandiver
Feb 18, 2024
Mary A. Vandiver, age 87, of Bolivar, departed this life Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Baptist-Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
She was a native of Hardeman County and grew up on the family farm, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Sadie Hanna Sisco. A 1954 graduate of Bolivar Central High School, she married Mr. Donald C. "Sonny" Vandiver...
Robert Glenn Sanders
Feb 18, 2024
Robert Glenn Sanders was born in Orange County, California on May 29, 1950 the son of the late Arnold and Olive Marie Wood.
On September 4, 2012 he was united in marriage to Gail Briley, who survives.
Robert served his country proudly in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam for 10 years. After the military he worked as a...
L.C. Hudgins
Feb 17, 2024
L.C. Hudgins was born in Roxboro, North Carolina on June 10, 1962, the son of the late Marshall Hudgins and Elizabeth Hudgins.
L.C. was the store manager at Young Welding Supply for 38 years. He loved his work and he loved his customers. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and later Riverview Baptist Church. He was also a part...
Robert DeBerry
Feb 17, 2024
Robert DeBerry was born on August 9, 1979 in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of Larry DeBerry and the late Glenda Sue Johnson DeBerry.
Robert was full of ambition and drive and graduated from the nursing program at TCAT in Crump, Tennessee. He currently worked as a nurse at AHC Lewis County and was the manager of the Shiloh Battlefield Museum. Robert...
Toney Butler
Feb 16, 2024
On February 20, 2024, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Toney Dewayne Butler. Born on August 5, 1980, in Florence, AL, Toney was the cherished son of Toney D. and Wanda Gail Brewer Butler. His presence graced the Houston Baptist Church, where his spirit found solace and community.
Toney's life was a testament to dedication and service, having gallantly served...
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