Betty Grace Dixon
Jan 25, 2024
Betty Grace Dixon, a beloved member of the community, has passed away on January 25, 2024, in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was born on September 11, 1936, in Walnut, Mississippi. Betty was known for her kind heart and dedication to helping others.
Betty's career spanned over three decades as an LPN at Western Mental Health Institute. Prior to that, she worked at...
Gwen Norris
Jan 24, 2024
Gwen Norris was born January 26, 1943 in Ramer, TN the daughter of the late John Paul and Lora Pearl Kirk Blakely.
She was united in marriage to George Elbert Norris on February 15, 1963. Mr. Norris preceded her in death on May 3, 2007.
Gwen was a wonderful caretaker for her husband and mother. She and her family attended Ramer Baptist...
Gloria Jean Kiestler
Jan 24, 2024
JEAN KIESTLER
Medon, TN: Gloria Jean Slaughter Kiestler age 76, passed away January 24, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born March 14, 1947, at Deanburg, the daughter of the late Billy and Ruby Slaughter Slaughter. She went to school at Deanburg and graduated from Chester County High School. She married Roy Edward Kiestler of Cloverport on Nov. 9,...
Judith Deanna Rainey Smith
Jan 24, 2024
Judith Deanna Rainey Smith was born on November 30, 1940 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Adley Franklin and Lou Ellen Clement Rainey.
She and her lifelong partner, Troy Wayne Smith, enjoyed singing and going to Country and Gospel dances. Judith loved to listen to Troy play music. Judith retired from Hardin County Middle School where she worked...
Brenda Ann Templeton Bennett
Jan 24, 2024
Brenda Ann Templeton Bennett was born on July 22, 1948 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Fred Wayne Templeton and Audrey Mae Hutchins Robbins.
Brenda enjoyed gardening. She loved her cats, children, and family. She loved being a wife and mother.
Brenda Ann Templeton Bennett departed this life on January 24, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of...
Faye (Tottie) V. White
Jan 23, 2024
Faye (Tottie) V. Beard White was born August 15, 1931 in Jackson, TN the daughter of the late O.B. and Grace Violet Jones Beard.
Faye attended high school in Jackson and was the first graduating class who attended all four years at Northside High School. She furthered her education at University of Tennessee in Memphis and graduated with a B.S. in...
Tommy Greer
Jan 23, 2024
Tommy Greer was born April 2, 1959 in Corinth, MS the son of the late Q T Greer and Clara Ruth Gurley Greer. He departed this life on January 23, 2024 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 64 Years, 9 Months, 21 Days.
Tommy was united in marriage to Marla Surratt on October 10, 2008.
Throughout his life, Tommy dedicated himself...
Gwendell Patterson
Jan 23, 2024
GWENDELL PATTERSON
Henderson, TN: Thomas Gwendell Patterson age 90, passed away January 23, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born December 17, 1933, in Henderson, and spent most of his life on North Franklin Street, the son of the late Vaudie and Evie Roseann Smith Patterson. He loved going to Easter Seal for many years and enjoyed the dances...
Inetha 'Shirley' Harvey
Jan 23, 2024
INETHA ‘SHIRLEY’ HARVEY
Henderson, TN: Inetha Geraldine ‘Shirley’ Connor Harvey, age 83 passed away January 23, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born and reared in the Glendale Community and spent all of her life there, the daughter of the late Isacc Parrish and Inez Hodge Connor. She attended Chester County Schools.
She married Wallace Nelson Harvey in 1960. She...
Paul John Thompson
Jan 23, 2024
Paul John Thompson was born on February 4, 1952 in Watertown, New York, the son of the late Lynn Erwin and Muriel Evon Maltby Thompson.
On April 8, 1972, he was united in marriage to Jane Virkler, who survives.
Paul was a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International Organization. Since he came to live in Savannah in 2021,...
Nellie Ruth Helton
Jan 23, 2024
Nellie Ruth Helton was born November 29, 1939 and passed from this life peacefully on January 23, 2024. Nellie was the beloved daughter of the late Lee and Annie Wallace.
Nellie was a cherished member of the Upper Green River Baptist Church where her faith was an integral part of her. She found joy in her hobbies which included gardening, sewing,...
Harbet Gene Copeland
Jan 22, 2024
Harbet Gene Copeland was born on June 1, 1937 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Cecil Harbet and Mamie Sue Clement Copeland.
On January 2, 1964, he was united in marriage to Nanny Sue Pickens, who preceded her husband in death on June 3, 1998.
Mr. Copeland worked as a truck driver and was a member of Spoken Word...
David Lane
Jan 22, 2024
DAVID FRANK LANE
Finger, TN: David Frank Lane age 57, passed away January 22, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 3, 1966, in Memphis, and grew up in Finger, the son of the late James Frank ‘Jimmy’ Lane and Geneva Lane. He attended Chester County Schools.
He had been in the pest control business for thirty years and owned Lane’s Pest...
Billie Walker
Jan 22, 2024
BILLIE WALKER
Billie Frances Lee Walker, age 80, formerly of Jackson and Bethel Springs, TN. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday January 22, 2024, after a long illness.
She was born September 6, 1943, at Bethel Springs, the daughter of the late Otis Austin and Mary Ethel Stansell Lee, she graduated from Bethel Springs High School and West...
Gwendolyne Moore
Jan 21, 2024
Gwendolyn Moore was born October 27, 1933 in Stantonville, TN the daughter of the late William Edward (Buster) Chandler and Martha Beatrice Ramsey Chandler. She departed this life on January 21, 2024 in Iuka, Mississippi at the age of 90 Years, 2 Months, 25 Days.
She was united in marriage to Curtis Whitten Moore on March 22, 1950; he departed this...
Ava Joy Napier
Jan 21, 2024
Ava Joy Alexander Napier, age 71, of Michie, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, in Corinth, Mississippi.
Ava Joy was born to Roy and Martha Alexander on July 17, 1952, in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from Central High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Columbia State College.
Ava Joy is preceded in death...
Eloise Hopkins McDaniel
Jan 20, 2024
Eloise Hopkins McDaniel was born August 6, 1926 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late George Wesley and Hester Mae Huggins Hopkins. She departed this life on January 20, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 97 Years, 5 Months, 14 Days.
Eloise was united in marriage to L D McDaniel who preceded her in death on March 30,...
Sherry Marie Parsons Briley
Jan 20, 2024
Sherry Marie Parsons Briley was born on May 30, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Arlon Eugene Parsons and Sidney Mae Feazell Brents.
Sherry worked at H and R Block for 24 years as the Assistant Manager. She was a member of Church on the Rock. Sherry loved, walking around outside barefoot, cleaning the yard, yard sales, arrow...
Virginia "Ginny Sue" Stricklin
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia "Ginny Sue" Stricklin was born on March 14, 1957 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Edward and Margie Grimes Wilkerson.
On April 18, 1975, he was united in marriage to Herbert "Herbie" Stricklin, who preceded her in death on June 14, 2017.
Virginia was a homemaker. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. Virginia...
Diane Powell
Jan 20, 2024
Diane Powell was born on February 20, 1952 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of the late Harley and Margaret Broyles.
On August 9, 1975, she was united in marriage to Gary R. Powell, who survives.
Diane retired from the Hardin County Government after 23 years, where she worked as a Deputy Court Clerk. She previously worked for Shull Truck Line in Savannah,...
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