Wanda "Idell" Wilbanks
Feb 15, 2026
Wanda "Idell" Wilbanks, a loving and beautiful mother and grandmama, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Her life was a testament to faith, love, service and devotion.
Born on August 19, 1944 to Esta Capshaw and Marion Frank Russell, Idell was the baby of eight children. She grew up...
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer
Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer
1939-2026
Dr. Jerry Lee Spencer, 86, of Savannah, Tennessee, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026.
Born in 1939 and raised in Osceola, Arkansas, Jerry was the son of Vannie and Pauline Spencer. He was saved at 11 years old in a revival meeting at First Baptist Church of Osceola. He answered the...
Jean Ervin
Feb 14, 2026
Jean Ervin, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Middleton, Tennessee. Born on January 8, 1941, in Saulsbury, Tennessee, she blossomed into a caring and devoted individual who touched the lives of many during her 85 years.
Jean dedicated 35 years of her life to TKE (Dover), where she worked diligently on the assembly...
Jeffery Scott Smallwood
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffery Scott Smallwood, age 60, of Clifton, TN, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1965 in Jackson, TN, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward and Roberta Jean Williams Smallwood.
On February 17, 2000, Jeffery experienced a cherished moment in his life when he united in marriage with Carolyn Ann Gaither. Their bond...
Blakely Paige Butler
Feb 13, 2026
Blakely Paige Butler, treasured daughter of Jason and Jessica Butler, was born on May 4, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Blakely attended Parris South Elementary School. She loved to play outside and sing. She loved Jesus and going to church with her family at Love & Truth Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Blakely opened her eyes to glory on February 13, 2026 at her...
Dottie King Jackson
Feb 12, 2026
Dottie King Jackson 12/27/1945- 2/12/2026
There are so many things we can say about our mama. She was so loving, caring and a best friend to both of us.
She was preceded in death by her husband and our father, Charles Edward Jackson; mother, Gladys Moore King; father, Joe Henry King; brothers, Curtis and Austin King.
She leaves behind her children, Cynthia Brown...
Wayne Alexander Maxedon
Feb 11, 2026
Wayne Alexander Maxedon was born on July 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, to the late Pitts Jones Maxedon and Dorothy Marie Counce Maxedon. Although his life began on the West Coast, his story was truly written in Selmer, Tennessee, the community he loved and served faithfully. There, he built a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and deep devotion to family...
Peggye Spencer
Feb 11, 2026
Peggye Spencer was born on May 29, 1941 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Ulys and Fannie Southern Singleton.
On December 7, 1963, she was united in marriage to William "Howard" Spencer, who preceded his wife in death on February 22, 2021.
"Granny" was how she was known to everyone. She was Pentecostal in faith and was a member of...
Michael Lee Brown
Feb 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Michael Lee Brown, age 55, of Savannah, TN, who left us on February 10, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1970, in Waukegan, IL, Michael was the son of Douglas Lee and Elaine Brown.
A dedicated worker, Michael spent many years devoted to his craft in...
"Johnny" Watkins
Feb 10, 2026
“‘JOHNNY” WATKINS
Horn Lake, MS: Charles Wayne Watkins, age 82, passed away February 10, 2026, at his home.
He was born, January 30, 1944, in Paris, TN, the son of the late Charlie Wayne and Frances Wilson Watkins. He grew up and attended school in Paris. He joined the U.S. Army.
He returned to become a welder and worked for Harvester Industrial in...
Billy Joe Thomas, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Henderson, TN: Billy Joe "Joey" Thomas, Jr. age 65, passed away February 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
He was born December 4, 1960, in Jackson, TN the son of the late Billy Joe Thomas, Sr. and Linda Gail (Simmons) Phillips of Jackson. Joey graduated from Southside High School in 1979. He started working at Simmons Lumber Company, and...
Jimmy Record
Feb 10, 2026
JIMMY RECORD
Henderson, TN: James Ray Record, age 73 passed away February 10, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born November 22, 1952, in Jackson, TN the son of the late James Harrison “Sonny” and Peggy Jo Sherrill Record. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1970 graduate of Chester County High School. He then attended Jackson State...
Emmett L. Bolyard
Feb 9, 2026
Emmett L. Bolyard, a dedicated firefighter and cherished family member, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Columbiana, Ohio, and made Tennessee his home in 1963.
Emmett’s career spanned decades, highlighted by his service as a firefighter, culminating in his roles as captain and assistant chief of the Bolivar Fire Department....
Mary Jane Moloney
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Jane (Anderson) Moloney, age 105, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Jackson-Madison Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on February 23, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dick Polk Anderson and Ethel Maude (Gregg) Anderson.
She was married to William J. Moloney, who preceded her in death. She was the mother of eight children, one of whom,...
Joanne Brooks Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
Joanne Brooks Johnson was born on December 3, 1940, in Bolivar, Tennessee, to Hellen Katherine Blalock Brooks and Alonzo Hall Brooks. She was the youngest of three children, growing up alongside her brother, Jessie Hall Brooks, and her sister, Jeannette Katherine Brooks Priebe. Joanne graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1958, a place that remained an important part of...
Johnny White
Feb 8, 2026
Johnny White was born on March 21, 1949 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie D. White and Velma Lee Harville.
He was united in marriage to Bessie Louise Austin, who preceded her husband in death.
Mr. White worked as a farmer and loved to work on the farm. He also enjoyed watching wrestling and working on old tractors and...
David Lee Keaton
Feb 8, 2026
David Lee Keaton
was born in Combs, Kentucky the son of the late Raymond and Beulah Fagues Keaton.
On December 21, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jane Elizabeth Capstick, who survives. Through that marriage showed everyone what real commitment, loyalty, and love looked like.
David joined the Army and spent three years in Germany. He came...
"Big" Dave Young
Feb 8, 2026
"Big" Dave Young
was born in Jackson, Tennessee on October 6, 1965, the son of the late Donald Lynn Young and Nell Brown Davis.
Dave attended Barnhill Methodist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed watching wrestling, especially Jerry Lawler, cardinal baseball and all of Tennessee sports.
He departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of...
Patricia Smothers
Feb 8, 2026
March 31, 1938 — February 8, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Smothers; born on March 31, 1938 in McNairy County, Tennessee. She departed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 88 years. (87 years, 10 months, and 8 days.)
The daughter of...
James A. Garbo
Feb 7, 2026
James A. Garbo, age 42, passed away February 7, 2026, due to unknown causes.
James was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Brittney Garbo; his son, Kasen; his daughters, Addisynn and Dawson; mother, Carol Hester; his brothers, Rex and Brandon Holden; his aunt, Carol Sloan and husband Keith; along with many beloved nieces,...
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