Claudia Gravett
Feb 10, 2024
Claudia Jo Gravett was born on May 6, 1950 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Ashley Lee and Jewel Helen Howard Smith.
On December 4th, 1980, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Gravett, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2021.
Claudia was a factory worker. She had no children of her own but she had numerous...
Danny Joe Roberts
Feb 10, 2024
Danny Joe Roberts was born on May 30, 1950 in the family home on Red Sulphur Road in Counce, Tennessee, the son the late Walter Luther and Dora Bell Grisham Roberts.
On May 26, 1977, he was united in marriage to Wanda Jo Allen, who survives.
Danny worked at Fischer Lime and Cement as the property superintendent for 33 years. He was...
Thomas "Tommy" Hurley
Feb 10, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" Hurley was born on November 29, 1949 in Fort Payne, Alabama, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Reba June Kean Hurley.
Tommy was raised at Pickwick Lake and was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He was a member of East End Methodist Church in Savannah, Tennessee where he was also baptized.
Another one of his passions was...
Kathy Dye
Feb 9, 2024
Kathy King Dye was born May 4, 1948 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Samuel Elby and Flossie Mae Smith King. Kathy grew up in the Rosecreek Community of McNairy County, TN.
She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and spending time with family.
Mrs. Dye departed this life on February 9, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years,...
Garry Rayford Moore
Feb 9, 2024
Garry Rayford Moore, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 9, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Hohenwald, TN, son of the late James and Ruby Moore.
Garry dedicated many years of his to the service of others. Garry retired as a machinist from Local #65 in Sheffield, Alabama then later in life he...
Troy O'Neal Sanders
Feb 8, 2024
Troy O'Neal Sanders was born February 5, 1949 in Corinth, MS, the son of Marie Maness Sanders and the late Troy Sanders. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Kimberly Clark. He was united in marriage to Tommie Jo Harvell in 1970. Mrs. Sanders preceded him in death on August 22, 2023.
Troy departed...
Suzanne "Suzie" Barnhill
Feb 8, 2024
Suzanne "Suzie" Barnhill was born on March 25, 1949 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of the late Burnice William and Grace Christine Linam Barnhill.
Suzie graduated from Hardin County High School in 1967 and later received her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee. She was a proud UT Alumna and enjoyed cheering on UT boys and girls. She retired as...
Patricia Dawn Crotts
Feb 8, 2024
Patricia Dawn Crotts
was born in Madison County, Tennessee on October 3, 1973, the daughter of the late Billy Floyd and Betty Lou Wilkerson Copeland.
On June 9, 1989 she was united in marriage to Philip Shane Crotts, who survives.
Patricia was the owner and chef of Savannah Diner for five years and also worked for six years for Durham School Services. She...
Ronald Perry Forsyth
Feb 8, 2024
Ronald Perry Forsyth passed away on February 8, 2024, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 71 Years, 10 Months, and 3 Days. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Selmer, TN to the late R.F. and Perry Dee Smith Forsyth.
Ronald's childhood was spent in the Eastview community of McNairy County, TN. He was the fifth child among seven...
Rolland Mickey Burns
Feb 7, 2024
Rolland Mickey Burns
was born in Denver, Colorado on October 21, 1954 the son of the late David Paul and Lucille Hatti Kamilton Burns.
He was united in marriage to Tyanna Baker, who preceded her husband in death in 2020.
Rolland loved going fishing and loved all animals, especially his dog, Buddy.
He departed this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Jackson,...
Anita Gail Dixon
Feb 7, 2024
Anita Gail Partain Dixon, age 63 of Waynesboro, TN passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born on June 12, 1960, the beloved daughter of the late James Buford "Windy" and Christeen Elizabeth Murray Partain.
Anita's life was blessed with love and companionship as she was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Nicky Dixon on October 7, 1978. Together,...
John Aubrey Jordan
Feb 7, 2024
John Aubrey Jordan was born February 26, 1939 in Hardeman County, TN the son of the late William Haddon and Mary Ethel Hooper Jordan.
He was united in marriage to Virginia Carolyn Russom on February 28, 1958. Mrs. Jordan preceded him in death on December 18, 2016, following 58 years of marriage.
John attended school at Rose Creek and graduated from Selmer...
Michael N. Vandiver
Feb 6, 2024
Mike Vandiver, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 26, 1956 in Selmer, TN the son of Geneva Atkinson Vandiver and the late Roy Vandiver.
After high school, he went to work on the pipeline in Alaska. He pipelined there for several years and then worked with the Union Local...
Aaron Watkins
Feb 6, 2024
Aaron Watkins
April 9, 1996 - February 6, 2024
Aaron Watkins, a beloved friend, son, brother, and nephew, passed away on February 6th, 2024 in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was born on April 9th, 1996 in Jackson, Tennessee. Aaron was a compassionate individual who touched the hearts of many with his kind nature and willingness to lend a helping hand.
Throughout his life, Aaron...
Jerry Wayne Burks
Feb 6, 2024
Jerry Wayne Burks was born October 7, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Marvin and Edna Garrison Burks.
He was united in marriage to Jimmie Erwin on March 3, 1961.
Jerry graduated from Selmer High School and attended Business College. He worked as the office manager for Pickwick Electric Cooperative in Selmer for 35 years and served his...
Glen H. Gray
Feb 5, 2024
Glen Henry Gray passed away February 5, 2024 at Hardin Medical Center after a long illness, with family and friends surrounding him.
He was born in McNairy County, December 13, 1943, the son of the late Gavin Taft Gray and Coleta Wilkins Broadwell.
He attended Adamsville schools and graduated in 1961 from Adamsville High School. He then attended Lambuth University in Jackson,...
Jimmy Caperton
Feb 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy David Caperton, a beloved member of our community. Born on August 19, 1953 in Waynesboro, TN, Jimmy was the son of the late Jack Caperton and Fayetta Caperton. He was a devoted member of Millrock Freewill Baptist Church.
Jimmy's hard work and dedication were evident in his career at...
Brownie Ratliff
Feb 5, 2024
Brownie Arvis Ratliff (1929-2024)
Brownie Arvis Ratliff, 94, lifelong resident of Morris Chapel, TN, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2024. He was a devoted Christian, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Brownie was a full-time farmer, raising hogs and row cropping cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat throughout the years in the fields of...
Grady Lee Tillmon
Feb 5, 2024
Grady Lee Tillmon, 78, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar
Born in Humboldt, TN, he was the son of the late John James Tillmon and Alice Lorena Harbin Tillmon. He was a resident of the Peavine Road area of Hardeman County for most of his life.
Mr. Tillmon had worked as a timber cutter with...
Susan "Suzi" Counce Bevis
Feb 4, 2024
Susan "Suzi" Counce Bevis was born on September 25, 1954, in Fort Benning, Georgia to Ida Jean Shelby Counce and Marvin Earl Counce (Josh). The first seven years she was raised at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Then she was moved to Savannah, then to Fort McClelan, Alabama, Fort Bliss, Texas and back to Savannah. Susan graduated in 1972 from Central High...
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