Faye Hines Mitchell
Sep 11, 2022
Faye Hines Mitchell died on September 11, 2022, at her home in Selmer, TN, surrounded by family. She was 88 years old, but eternally 39 to anyone who asked.She was born April 4, 1934, in Bethel Springs TN to the late Ab and Alta Ellis Hines. She was united in marriage to W. K. Mitchell in 1952. They were married...
Larry Price
Sep 11, 2022
Larry Wayne Price was born July 21, 1946 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Arvy D. Price and Ollie Smith Price. Mr. Price departed this life on September 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 76 Years, 1 Month, 21 Days.Larry started Selmer Small Engine in 1969. He later owned a John Deere and Kubota...
Alivia "Livie" Grace Burleson
Sep 11, 2022
Alivia "Livie" Grace Burleson treasured daughter of Anthony Burleson, Jr. and Calista Burleson was granted her angel wings on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Although their precious daughter was called Home before taking her first breath, she is greatly loved and cherished by her entire family.Alivia is survived by her loving parents, Anthony...
Kenneth Wayne Reeves
Sep 11, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Reeves was born on April 27, 1963 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of the late Jimmy Earl and Pearl Blanche Morgan Reeves.On July 28, 1984, he was united in marriage to the former Rhonda Kay Harrison, who survives.Kenneth worked as a factory worker at Genesco and also did landscaping.Kenneth Wayne Reeves departed this life on September 11, 2022...
John Jaggars
Sep 11, 2022
John Jaggars, 76, of Ripley, MS, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.He was born Sunday, September 30, 1945, in Stantonville, TN, son of the late Amos F. and Inez Lucy Massey Jaggars and had lived in Ripley, MS since 2012. He was a delivery driver for Drake Sandwich Company for 9 years and had also worked for RC Cola Co,...
Charles Wooley
Sep 10, 2022
CHARLES WOOLEY Pinson, TN: William Charles Wooley, Jr. age 80, passed away September 10, 2022 at his home.He was born September 7, 1942 in Pinson, the son of the late William Charles ‘Jim’ and Marcella Briley Wooley. He grew up in Pinson and was a member of the first graduating class of Southside High School in 1960. He married Doris...
James "J.C." Starkey
Sep 10, 2022
James "J.C." Starkey was born August 11, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Retha Mae Starkey Cooper, and Loye Calvin Starkey. J.C. spent most of his life as a commercial fisherman. He had lived in Hardin and McNairy Counties for the past 25 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching movies, and he also loved working...
Pauline Murray Walker
Sep 10, 2022
Pauline Walker was born March 9, 1926 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Virgil and Lessie Henson Murray.She was united in marriage to Willard Walker on December 1, 1945. Mr. Walker preceded her in death on February 4, 2014, they were married for 68 years.Mrs. Walker was a member of the Better Hope Primitive Baptist Church in the...
Hollis Ray Butler
Sep 10, 2022
Hollis Ray Butler was born February 13, 1939 in Russellville, AL the son of Imogene Ruth Butler. He was united in marriage to Mary Lee Blevins on January 2, 1960 preceded him in death on April 29, 2019. Mr. Butler retired as a outside sales for heavy duty parts for Fleet Pride and was a member of the Grace House...
Kate White
Sep 9, 2022
Kate White was born on February 10, 1925 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Floyd and Winnie Davis Austin Cherry.On May 24, 1941, she was united in marriage to William Floyd White, who preceded his wife in death on December 2, 1999.Kate was member of the Hardin Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary and First Baptist Church in Savannah,...
Dorothy Bullington
Sep 9, 2022
Dorothy Bullington was born on May 14, 1938 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James Vernon and Camilia Mae Robertson Shelby. On June 15, 1957, she was united in marriage to Dean Meril Bullington, who preceded his wife in death on August 18, 2019.Before moving to Savannah, Tennessee in 1992, Dorothy lived in St. Louis, Missouri. She...
Floyd (Babe) Staggs
Sep 9, 2022
Floyd (Babe) Staggs Jr Floyd (Babe) Staggs, Jr., Waynesboro, TN was born July 6, 1942 in Collinwood, TN, the son of the late Floyd, Sr. and Inavey Brewer Staggs. He married the former Melba Jean Irwin, February 20, 1965. Mr. Staggs worked for the Army Core of Engineers, was owner of Babe's Shop-Rite, was a member of the Green River...
Garland Gilliam
Sep 8, 2022
Garland Gilliam was born on December 1, 1923 in the East Stone Gap Community of Wise County, Virginia, the son of the late Harburn and Louise M. Bowen Gilliam.On May 26, 1945, he was united in marriage to Mary Ella Young, who survives.Garland retired from Savannah Tractor where he was the owner from 1965 until 1988. He also worked for...
Michael Doyle Sowell
Sep 8, 2022
Michael Doyle Sowell was born February 8, 1962 in Savannah, TN the son of the late T.E. (PeeWee) and Joyce Rickman Sowell.He was united in marriage to Shelia Rene Rowland on June 1, 1984. Mrs. Sowell preceded him in death on May 19, 1985.Mike worked at Quebecor World Color in Corinth, MS for several years. After the closing of World...
William Thomas Hockaday
Sep 8, 2022
William Thomas Hockaday was born September 3, 1945 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Bonna Morris and Mallie Vera Garrett Hockaday.He was united in marriage to Jo McCalip on February 14, 1967. They were married for 55 years.Mr. Hockaday retired from the Memphis Fire Department after 32 years of dedicated service to the city of Memphis and...
Charles Kenneth "Sonny" Tucker, Sr.
Sep 8, 2022
Mr. Tucker passed from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS.Church services will be at Golden Hill Church, Ripley, MS, on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 2 pm. Officiants are Bro. Dan Darling and Bro. Daniel Rodgers. Those serving as pall bearers are Nick Gibens, Steve Gibens, Tony Dawson, Baylee Tucker, Jules...
Nancy Caperton Hodge
Sep 8, 2022
Nancy Caperton Hodgewas born in Savannah, Tennessee on April, 24, 1953 the daughter of the late Harold B. and Johnnie Tidwell Caperton.On January 2, 1976 she was united in marriage to Phillip Barry Hodge, who preceded his wife in death on January 4, 2013.Nancy worked for over 35 years at Garan Manufacturing until they closed their doors. She was a...
Marcus McKee
Sep 7, 2022
Marcus McKee, Sr., 88, of Middleton, passed from this life Wed., September 7, 2022, at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar. He was the widower of Emma Jane McKee, who died in 2016.He was born Monday, August 13, 1934, in Hardeman County, son of the late Eulas Rayford McKee and Ivy Mae Majors McKee and lived his whole life here....
Bobby Martin Wilkerson
Sep 7, 2022
Bobby Martin Wilkersonwas born in Wayne County, Tennessee on September 30, 1943 the son of the late Charlie and Eva Brown Wilkerson.On December 13, 1971 he was united in marriage to Jackie Kay Harville, who survives.Bobby worked as a machine operator for the Wise Company for 10 years and also had worked at Hassell Lumber Company, Truform, and Williams Cabinet...
David Johnson
Sep 6, 2022
David Johnson, Sr., (Uncle Dave) 76, of Whiteville, passed from this life Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022, at his home.He was born Tuesday, July 23, 1946, in West Memphis, Arkansas, son of the late Henry Alvard Johnson Sr., and Lora Mae Vaughn Johnson, and lived in Somerville prior to moving to Whiteville in 1980 when he bought a farm. He...
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