Paul Johnson
Jun 19, 2023
Paul Thomas Johnson
was born in Mooring, Tennessee on January 3, 1945 the son of the late William Lester (Pete) and Tommie Opal Pruitt Johnson.
On February 15, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patsy Gail Wilkerson, who survives.
Paul retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Before working at Goodyear he worked as a farmhand from 1955 until...
Billy Joe Glover
Jun 18, 2023
Billy Joe Glover was born to Faye Estell Holmes Glover and Joe Franklin Glover on October 1, 1938. His father died when he was 9 years old, and the family moved from Fayette County to McNairy County where his maternal grandparents lived. Mr. Glover was preceded in death by his father, Franklin, his step-father Monroe Glover, his mother, and a...
John Mark Browder
Jun 18, 2023
John Mark Browder, born on May 22, 1945 in Selmer, TN to the late Robert Homer and Lorene Jones Browder of Tennessee, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed away in Florence, Alabama on June 18, 2023 at the age of 78 Years, 27 Days.
On June 5, 1965, he married Jean Byrd and together they shared...
Willie Joe Wilbanks
Jun 17, 2023
Willie Joe Wilbanks was born August 27, 1940 in Michie, TN. He was the son of the late Homer and Ruby Wilbanks of Michie, TN. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mamie James and Geraldine Williams, 5 brothers, James I. Wilbanks, Dallas Wilbanks, Dee Wilbanks, Carlos Wilbanks, and Wayne Wilbanks. He leaves behind a brother Johnny Wilbanks. He...
Alice Mae White
Jun 17, 2023
Alice Mae White, 91, of Whiteville, departed this life on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023, at Bolivar General Hospital.
She was born in Enid, OK, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Lowe and on February 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Mr. Carter V. White. Mr. White passed away following 52 years of marriage on...
Robert "Chief" Wilcox
Jun 17, 2023
Robert "Chief" Wilcox, 66, of Cordova, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his dogs, on Saturday, June 17th, at his home. A native of Waukegan, IL, he was the son of the late David and Frances Martha Wake Wilcox.
Mr. Wilcox was a lineman for over 40 years, first in Chicago, and then the last 20 years with Memphis...
Brandon Cooke Wilson
Jun 17, 2023
Brandon Cooke Wilson, 41, of Whiteville, departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. No services are scheduled at this time.
Born in Jackson, TN to Hubert and Tracey Cooke Wilson, he lived his younger years in Whiteville and was a 1999 graduate of Fayette Academy. He then enrolled in Lambuth University in Jackson where...
Martha (Marti) Ruiz Carsten
Jun 17, 2023
Martha (Marti) Ruiz Carsten, 71, of Savannah, Tennessee, recently succumbed to Pancreatic cancer on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Marti, born September 25, 1951, in Hughes, Arkansas, grew up in Paulding, Ohio, lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before settling in Tennessee. Loving wife of the late David Carsten (Mr. C), daughter of the late Espetacion (John) and Carmen Ruiz....
H. Terry Fortune
Jun 16, 2023
H. Terry Fortune, Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Physics and Astronomy, died June 16, 2023 after a long illness.
Professor Fortune was born February 16, 1941 in Ramer, Tennessee. His parents were sharecroppers and he and his siblings helped with the farming. Terry graduated from Ramer High School and, with the assistance of his teacher,...
Barbara Ricco
Jun 16, 2023
Barbara Ricco, 79, departed this life Friday afternoon, June 16, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Born Sunday, October 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late C. C. and Bernice Lena Phillips Watridge. She was born in Whiteville where she grew up, and moved to Las Vegas as an adult where she was a hairdresser. She was married...
Georgia Sue Jeter
Jun 16, 2023
Sue Jeter was born Thursday, June 5, 1930, to the late G. W. Smith and Ruby Frances Smith in Hardeman County. She was saved at the age of nine at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
On May 28, 1961, she married Howard Jeter and they remained happily married for more than 55 years. She lived all her life in Hardeman County.
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Billy Landreth
Jun 15, 2023
Billy Landreth was born on June 19, 1956 in Dyer County, Tennessee, the son of the late Henry Frank and Birdie Sue Tidwell Landreth.
Billy honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a mechanic and drove trucks.
Billy Landreth departed this life on June 15, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 66 years, 11...
Roger Dale Rickman
Jun 15, 2023
Roger Dale Rickman was born May 7, 1948 in Selmer, TN the son of the late James P. and Bertha Lee Sweat Rickman.
Roger worked as a fireman for 13 years with the City of Memphis Fire Department and also worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family.
Mr. Rickman departed this life...
Diann Carson
Jun 15, 2023
Brenda “Diann” Friend-Veal Carson, 73, formerly of Henderson, TN, went to her eternal home on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Diann was born October 7, 1949, in Jonesboro, AR to the late John Earl Friend and Ruby Beatrice Thompson. She met the love of her life, Roger Carson, at age 17, and they were married on October 7, 1967. They...
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....
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