Obituary Listing

William Carson Scott

William Carson Scott

May 1, 2006

William Scott, 85, of Middleton, died Monday morning, May 1, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The husband of Mary Nell Scott, who survives, he was a farmer. Mr. Scott was born July 30, 1920 in Middleton, son of the late William Milo “Buddy” Scott and Wilma McBride Scott and lived in the Lacy Community most of his life. He graduated...

Billy Darrell Rinks

Billy Darrell Rinks

Apr 30, 2006

Billy Darrell Rinks, 66, of Bolivar, died Sunday evening, April 30, 2006 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville. The husband of Mary Nell Rinks, who survives, he was a farmer for Sky Top Farms and had retired from Hardeman County Farmers Co-op. He was born June 27, 1939 in Bells, son of W. T. Rinks of Bolivar and the late Callie...

D. C. Benson

D. C. Benson

Apr 30, 2006

D. C. (DAN) BENSONWas born in Chester County, Tennessee on December 1, 1935 the son of the late Evan V. and Minnie Lee Spencer Benson.On January 20, 1956 he was united in marriage to the former Sue Tanner, who survives.Mr. Benson was owner and operator of Dan’s Air and Refrigeration Repair and was former owner of Cherry’s Truck Stop. He...

Robert Vernon Moore

Robert Vernon Moore

Apr 29, 2006

Robert Vernon Moore, 81, of Pocahontas, died Saturday morning, April 29, 2006 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. The husband of Ola Bea Scarborough Moore, who survives, he retired in 1982 as manager of Exxon Car Care Center in Memphis. He was born September 5, 1924 in Obion County, son of the late Ewell Bennett Moore and Cora Espey Moore....

George Dorris Deberry

George Dorris Deberry

Apr 29, 2006

George D. DeBerry, of Cocoa, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006. George was born in 1929 in Hornsby, Tenn. After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent many years traveling the country, working in the aerospace industry. He completed his career in hotel management. George returned to Florida upon retiring in 1990 to pursue his love of...

J. D. Whitman

J. D. Whitman

Apr 29, 2006

He was born and reared in Chester County, the son of the late Nathan Edd and Maudie Mosier Whitman. He went to school at Phillips School House in Chester County and had farmed and worked in the timber busniess all of his life.

Martha Bingham

Martha Bingham

Apr 29, 2006

MARTHA LITTLEFIELD BINGHAMWas born in Adamsville, Tennessee on December 22, 1937 the daughter of the late Morus Orr and Elizabeth Juanita Brumley Littlefield.On April 21, 1967 she was united in marriage to Alex Eugene Bingham, who survives.Mrs. Bingham was a factory worker. She was a member of Saltillo Methodist Church and a member of Adamsville Eastern Star.Mrs. Bingham departed this...

R.C. Austin

R.C. Austin

Apr 28, 2006

R.C. Austinwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 29, 1935 the son of the late Gustie and Thelma Myrtle Qualls Austin.Mr. Austin worked as a wood cutter for Roser Handle Company and was a member of the Church of Christ. He also loved hunting and fishing.He departed this life on April 28, 2006 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah...

Jim Davison

Jim Davison

Apr 28, 2006

Jim Davisonwas born in the Oak Grove Community on March 26, 1925 the son of the late George Washington and Anner Myrtle Ray Davison.On May 12, 1945 he was united in marriage to the former Artie Blanche Caperton who preceded him in death on March 23, 1982. Mr. Davison was a charter member of the Savannah Fire Department and a...

Mary Nell Rankin

Mary Nell Rankin

Apr 27, 2006

Henderson: Mary Nell Rankin, age 88, died April 27, 2006, at Ava Maria Nursing Home in Bartlett.She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Thompsy W. and Jerry Key Brewer. She attended schools in Chester County and graduated Chester County High School, Freed Hardeman University, Union University and University of Memphis. She was married to...

Thomas Couch

Thomas Couch

Apr 27, 2006

Thomas Couchwas born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on April 30, 1921 the son of the late Carl and Rhoda Bundrant Couch.Mr. Couch was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He also worked as a farmer. On December 13, 1991 he was united in marriage to the former Eva Nell Austin, who survives.He departed this life...

Josephine Wilkes

Josephine Wilkes

Apr 27, 2006

Josephine Wilkes, 92, of Whiteville, died Thursday morning, April 27, 2006 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville.She retired from Whiteville Bank and had worked part time at the library. Miss Wilkes was born February 3, 1914 in Whiteville, daughter of the late Ernest C. Wilkes and Josie Pettigrew Wilkes and lived in Arkansas for 20 years before returning to make her...

Estelle Hinson

Estelle Hinson

Apr 27, 2006

Estelle Harrell Hinson, 81, of Toone, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.She retired as a customer service representative for Parts, Inc. after 25 years. Mrs. Hinson was born March 2, 1925 in Cloverport, daughter of the late Andrew J. and Malinda L. Tate Harrell. She attended Primitive Baptist Church as a child and moved to Memphis...

William L.  Holland

William L. Holland

Apr 27, 2006

William L. "Leslie" Holland was born October 29, 1918 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Eber C. Holland and Sular Plunk Holland.He was united in marriage to Arlie Stutts on Saturday, November 9, 1946.Mr. Holland worked at Brown Shoe Company for 34 years and he retired in 1981.He was a member of the Calvary Chapel Church, Granger...

Mary Ruth Crocker

Mary Ruth Crocker

Apr 27, 2006

Was born on March 12, 1926 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Baugus Russell.On December 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Oscar L. Crocker, who preceded her in death on February 6, 1988. On October 24, 2003 she was married to James Rogers, who survives.Mrs. Crocker worked at Brown Shoe Company and...

Christine Crews

Christine Crews

Apr 27, 2006

Memorial services for Christine Crews, age 66, of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, will be 3:30 pm Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with David Parr officiating. Her remains were cremated. Friends may visit with the family 1 hour prior to services at Shackelford Funeral Home in Waynesboro.Mrs. Crews died April 27, 2006 at St. Lukes...

Estelle LaBryer

Estelle LaBryer

Apr 27, 2006

Estelle LaBryerwas born in Sims, Arkansas on May 6, 1923 the daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel Summit Carter. On February 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to Charles LaBryer, who preceded her in death on December 26, 1999.Mrs. LaBryer was a homemaker and of Church of God belief.She departed this life on April 27, 2006 at Hardin...

Vance Roberts

Vance Roberts

Apr 26, 2006

Vance Ramsey Roberts was born July 17, 1914 in New Albany, Mississippi the daughter of the late John Walter and Mary Elizabeth Speck Ramsey.She was united in marriage to Troy McWhorter Roberts in 1928. Mr. Roberts preceded her in death on June 12, 1989.Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker. She obtained her GED at the age of 90. She was a...

Willie Mae Weaver

Willie Mae Weaver

Apr 26, 2006

Willie Mae Weaver, 87, died Wednesday morrning, April 26, 2006 at McNairy County General Hospital in Selmer.The widow of Malcolm Weaver, who died in 1989, she was a homemaker and had worked for a time at Harmon Automotive. Mrs. Weaver was born June 27, 1918 in McNairy County, daughter of the late Luna and Maggie Kendrick Kirk and lived in...

Billy Joe Whitaker

Billy Joe Whitaker

Apr 26, 2006

Billy Joe Whitaker was born January 22, 1937 in Ramer, Tennessee the son of the late James Marion and Julia Myrtle Ramsey Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker, a retired industrial Construction worker with 30 years of service and an employee for 17 years for the City of Selmer, departed this life on April 26, 2006 in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a member...