Larry Wayne Crunk
Jan 23, 2026
Larry Wayne Crunk, age 76, of Cypress Inn, TN, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1949, in Florence, AL, he was the son of the late John Leo and Mary Alice Howard Deaver.
Larry's life was marked by love and commitment when he married his beloved Kay Smith on December 18, 1970. Together, they embraced...
Nellie P. Benson Carroll
Jan 23, 2026
Nellie P. Benson Carroll
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 4, 1941, the daughter of the late George Richard and Mamie Austin Benson.
Nellie was united in marriage to Clovis Carroll, who preceded his wife in death on September 29, 2000.
Nellie was a well known housekeeper, her home was always spotless. She worked in the housekeeping department at Hardin Medical...
Sheree Michele Welch
Jan 22, 2026
Sheree Michele Welch
March 18, 1970 – January 22, 2026
Sheree Michele Welch, 55, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her passing leaves an unfillable void, the warmth and compassion she shared will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born on March 18, 1970, in Newport...
Fred Michael DeLong
Jan 22, 2026
Fred Michael DeLong was born on May 6, 1973 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Margaret Cook DeLong.
On October 21, 1993, he was united in marriage to Lorri Ann Handing, who preceded her husband in death on June 9, 2019.
Fred worked at Moore's Sawmill in Adamsville, Tennessee. He enjoyed working on things and being a mechanic.
Fred...
John Wesley Mealer
Jan 22, 2026
John Wesley Mealer, born on September 7, 1953, in Jackson, Tennessee, was the beloved son of the late Wesley Martin and Bernice M. Inman Mealer. A proud graduate of McNairy Central High School and Vo-Tech in Crump, Tennessee
John had a diverse set of passions; he found joy in woodworking, sewing, and nurturing plants, along with a love for experimenting with...
Kenneth West
Jan 22, 2026
KENNETH WEST
Henderson, TN: Kenneth Elzie West, age 76, passed away January 22, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 27, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Elzie Noel and Susie Katerine Bowling West and lived in St. Louis, MO until his family moved to Henderson in 1961. He attended school in Chester County and got his...
Peggy Stanfill
Jan 22, 2026
Funeral Services for Peggy Sue Stanfill, age 92, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Crook Avenue Chapel in Henderson with burial to follow in Unity Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Ave. Chapel from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday.
Miss Stanfill graduated from Chester County High School in May 1951 and went...
Bernice Buckley
Jan 22, 2026
BERNICE BUCKLEY
Henderson, TN: Mary Bernice Cupples Buckley age 94, passed away January 22, 2026, at her home.
She was born July 28, 1931, in Henderson, TN, the daughter of the late William Atlas and Bessie Jane Wyatt Cupples. She grew up and attended school in Henderson.
She married William Carl Buckley, Jr., in 1945, and they shared a daughter together, Tammy.
She worked...
Billy Ross Jackson
Jan 21, 2026
Billy Ross Jackson departed this life at the age of 60 years 10 months and 17 days at Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City, TX on January 21, 2026. He was born March 4, 1965 in West Memphis, Arkansas the son of the late Clifford Dean and Glenda Marie Hammock Jackson.
Billy married (his Doll) Beth LaVon Cummings on March...
Barbrey "Barbara" Burns
Jan 21, 2026
Barbara Ann West McWilliams Burns
January 19th, 1946-January 21st, 2026
Barbara Ann West McWilliams Burns passed away peacefully at her home in Florence, Alabama on Wednesday January 21st, 2026, at the age of 80 years old. She was born January 19th, 1946, in Wayne County, TN to the late Ross and Willodean West.
Barbara dedicated many years to her career as a housekeeper....
Janice Lambert
Jan 21, 2026
Janice Lambert was born on March 13, 1954 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Brown and Margaret Franks Mitchell.
Janice was the owner and operator of Country Florist and Ceramics in Savannah, Tennessee. She was a very talented artist and enjoyed painting and making flowers. She also created many beautiful ceramic pieces from scratch with incredible detail on...
Terry Wayne Hampton
Jan 20, 2026
Terry Wayne Hampton, age 83, passed away on January 20th, 2026. He was born on September 14th 1942, and lived in Camden, Tennessee.
Terry was known for his gentle spirit, warm smile, and generous heart. He had a way of making people feel seen and valued, always speaking peacefully and looking directly into their eyes to ensure they were truly heard....
Teresa Gail Thornton Talley
Jan 20, 2026
Teresa Gail Talley, born March 22, 1957, passed away in Memphis under the loving care of her family. Her final days were peaceful and filled with comfort.
Teresa was born in San Diego, California, while her father was serving in the military. His service meant the family moved often, but she spent most of her childhood and formative years in Charlotte,...
Joyce Sue Sissom
Jan 20, 2026
JOYCE SUE SISSOM
Henderson, TN: Joyce Sue Hopper Sissom age 78, passed away January 20, 2026, at her home.
She was born May 12, 1947, in Henderson, TN, the daughter of the late L.V. and Lois Ella Flatt Hopper. She attended Matthews, MO Elementary School. Joyce lived in MO but always made her way back to TN.
She married Charles ‘Butch’ Sissom. They...
James Carl Williams
Jan 19, 2026
James Carl Williams passed away on January 19, 2026, in Collinwood, TN, at the age of 78.Jim was born in Michigan on February 1, 1947, to the late Grant and Stella Williams. His younger sister, Shirley Loughney also preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by three brothers and three sisters, Ted and Martha Williams, Tom and Cyndy Williams, Mike and...
Sandra Bowen
Jan 19, 2026
Sandra Gale Bowen was born on May 29, 1954, the daughter of the late Homer and Louise Harris Turnbow. On June 8, 1973, she was united in marriage to Freddie Bowen who survives.
Of all of Sandra’s working years, her favorite job was as a nursing home CNA. Her passion for caring for others was apparent in all aspects of her...
Jeffrey Lynn Welch
Jan 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family shares the passing of a husband, father, and grandfather who meant the world to them.
Jeffrey Lynn Welch, born January 7, 1953, in Savannah, Tennessee, to the late Daniel Sydney Welch and Alma Jean Cook Welch, both who preceded him in death.
Jeffrey was a man who loved quietly, fiercely, and with a faith that shaped everything...
Ronald D. Foster
Jan 18, 2026
Ronald D. Foster, 75, of Savannah, went home to be with Jesus on January 18, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1950, to Lamayone and Melvagene Foster in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a young child, he moved to St. Louis, where he remained until relocating to Cahokia, Illinois in 1965. Soon after, his life was forever changed when he...
David Anton Powell
Jan 17, 2026
David Anton Powell was born on March 9, 1958, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Henry A. Powell and Helga Scheaer Powell. From an early age, David developed a quiet strength, a strong work ethic, and a deep sense of duty—qualities that would define his life.
David proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the...
Betty Adams
Jan 17, 2026
Betty Adams was born on July 4, 1938 in Decaturville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Fred and Molly Walker Gordon.
On February 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to David Edward Adams, who preceded his wife in death on November 6, 1995.
Mrs. Adams worked as a seamstress for Clifton Manufacturing. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in...
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