Obituary Listing

Mary Pauline McNeil

Mary Pauline McNeil

Oct 7, 2023

 

PAULINE MCNEIL

Finger, TN: Mary Pauline Sloan Oliver McNeil, age 87, passed away at her home Saturday, October 7, 2023.

She was born October 5, 1936, at Lavinia in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Guilford Penn and Nellie McMinn Sloan. She went to school at Malesus. She married Nelson Eugene Oliver, and they made their home at...

Rebecca 'Becky' Hyatt

Rebecca 'Becky' Hyatt

Oct 7, 2023

Rebecca Helen Hyatt, age 59 passed away at her home Saturday morning October 7, 2023, in the Deanburg Community of Chester County.

She was born July 25, 1964, in Biloxi, Mississippi the daughter of Sherlean Randolph Wickstrom and the late Bill Wickstrom.  She grew up in Ocean Springs, MS and was a 1982 graduate of Ocean Springs High School.  She...

Kerry D. Blanton

Kerry D. Blanton

Oct 7, 2023

Kerry D. Blanton was born on July 27, 1954 in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of the late J.C. "Jake" Blanton and Zulene Joyce Guyton Blanton.

On January 5, 1973, he was united in marriage to Bonnie D. Hosea, who survives.

Kerry worked in construction since the age of 14 and built bridges for various companies for 51 years until he...

Creath Lee Simmons

Creath Lee Simmons

Oct 6, 2023

Creath Lee Simmons, a dedicated professional with a heart of service, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 14 days in Adamsville, Tennessee. He was born on March 22, 1950, in Memphis, TN to his late parents Herbert C. and Bibian Lee Chiles Simmons.Creath served his country honorably during the Vietnam War...

MaKayla LeAnne Tuck

MaKayla LeAnne Tuck

Oct 6, 2023

MaKayla LeAnne Tuck was born on August 6, 2005, in Lawrenceburg, TN, to her loving mother, Holly Tuck. She grew up with a passion for life and an unwavering spirit.

MaKayla recently graduated from Frank Hughes High School as a member of the Class of 2023. She found solace and strength in her faith and attended Old Union Community Church. 

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Marie Mallette Hurst

Marie Mallette Hurst

Oct 6, 2023

Marie Mallette Hurst was born September 5, 1961 in Savannah, TN, the daughter of the late Jack C Mallette and Betty Spradlin Mallette. She departed this life on October 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 62 Years, 1 Month, 1 Day.

 

Marie was a zealous advocate for the care of children. She served as a social...

Jackie Lott

Jackie Lott

Oct 6, 2023

 

BETTY JACQUELINE (JACKIE) PENTECOST LOTT

1942 – 2023

 

Betty Jacqueline Pentecost Lott, 81, of Henderson passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with burial following at the Montezuma Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Benjamin Thomas Williams, Jr.

Benjamin Thomas Williams, Jr.

Oct 6, 2023

Benny Williams, 83, of Bolivar, passed away at his home on Friday, October 6, 2023.  

He was born November 11, 1940, in Panama City, Panama, to Benjamin Thomas Williams, Sr and Blanche Evelyn Miller Williams.  Mr. Williams graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1957 and enrolled in the United States Navy.  He served his country from 1958-1963 as...

Bobby Hatch

Bobby Hatch

Oct 6, 2023

 

BOBBY HATCH

Bethel Springs, TN: Bobby Grant Hatch, age 83 passed away October 6, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 9, 1940, in Chester County, the son of the late Ulyss G. and Frances Beshires Hatch. He grew up in Silerton and was a 1959 graduate of Bolivar Central High School. After graduation he entered the U.S....

Hattie Evelyn Enlow

Hattie Evelyn Enlow

Oct 6, 2023

 

 

Hattie Evelyn Killingsworth Enlow was born in Stantonville, Tennessee to Henry and Jessie Killingsworth on May 24, 1931.  Evelyn left for her heavenly home on October 6, 2023 at the young age of 92 after a brief illness.

Evelyn lived a full life and is most known for her spectacular cooking abilities.  She used her talents to the...

John D. Sylvester

John D. Sylvester

Oct 5, 2023

 

John Demar Sylvester

was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 16, 1947, the son of the late Irvin Victor Sylvester and Ruby (Elizabeth) Russell Whitten.

On September 5, 1992 he was united in marriage to Glenda Ann Collum, who survives.

John served his country proudly in the United States Marines.  He served the City of Savannah Police Department for...

Emma Dean Pipkin

Emma Dean Pipkin

Oct 5, 2023

Emma Dean Pipkin, 86, of Bartlett, passed away early Thursday morning, October 5, 2023, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.

She was born in Middleton on April 30, 1937 to the late Scott Howell and Minnie Sisco Howell.  After her schooling, she married Mr. Edward E. Pipkin on November 5, 1955 and, shortly afterwards, moved to Memphis where she lived...

Connie Clayton

Connie Clayton

Oct 4, 2023

 

Connie Clayton was born on March 2, 1960 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Shirley Neal and Neva Kate Sanford Clayton.

In the early 2000s, Connie moved to Alaska to pursue her career in nursing, instantly falling in love with the state. She returned back to her hometown, Savannah, Tennessee, to reside alongside her family. She dreamed...

Dale Ann Robinson

Dale Ann Robinson

Oct 4, 2023

 

Dale Anne Robinson of Bethel Springs, Tennessee passed away on October 4, 2023 at Lynnfield Place in Selmer where she had been a resident since May 2023.

Dale was born on October 30, 1939 in McNairy County, Tennessee to William Greer Mullins and Jewell Vadine Mullins. She was their only child.

The Mullins’s moved from McNairy County to East...

Kenneth Pulse

Kenneth Pulse

Oct 4, 2023

Kenneth Pulse, 83, of Walnut, MS, departed this life Wed., October 4, 2023, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar.

He was born  Monday, October 9, 1939, in Brownfield, MS, son of the late Frank Cornelius "Doc" Pulse and Martha Hazel Mohundro Pulse and lived in Walnut for the past 50 years.  He was retired as a driver for Jones...

Barbara Jean Bonee Franks

Barbara Jean Bonee Franks

Oct 3, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Bonee Franks was born in Savannah, Tennessee on September 10, 1952, the daughter of the late Arby T. and Cordie Turner Bonee.

On June 26, 1971 she was united in marriage to Tommy Joe Franks, who preceded his wife in death on November 3, 2021.

Barbara was a homemaker.  She departed this life on Tuesday, October 3,...

Alline Miller

Alline Miller

Oct 3, 2023

Funeral services for Alline Miller, 90, of Collierville, are 2 pm Oct. 8 at Macon Church of Christ in Macon, TN with burial in Hopewell Cemetery in Mississippi.  Visitation will be from 1 - 2 pm Sunday at the church.  She passed away Oct 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home.  Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar were in charge of arrangements.

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Kerri Shelby Rainey

Kerri Shelby Rainey

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Kerri Shelby Rainey, age 62, of Nolensville, TN departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.  She was the daughter of Billy C. Shelby and the late Patricia Ann Shelby. She was a graduate of Methodist School of Nursing and a Registered Nurse where she practiced pediatric medicine.

 

She...

Cloyd Ray Phillips Sr.

Cloyd Ray Phillips Sr.

Oct 2, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cloyd "Ray" Phillips Sr., who left this world on October 2, 2023, in Florence, AL. Ray's life was a testament to hard work, strong values, and unwavering love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Ray was born...

James Franklin Stricklin

James Franklin Stricklin

Oct 2, 2023

James (Jim) Franklin Stricklin was born on September 9, 1932 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of the late Bently Herman and Nannie Holder Stricklin.

On October 6, 1956, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Prater Stricklin, who survives.

Jim worked in construction. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clifton, Tennessee. Jim loved woodworking, making...