Roger Dale Allen
Jan 21, 2023
Roger Dale Allen, 66, of Bolivar, departed this life Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. He was born Tuesday, April 24, 1956, in Somerville, son of the late Raymond Allen and Minnie Theo Humphreys Allen, of Lamar, MS, living his early years in Benton County and was at Big Bend for 18 years. He worked as the farm manager...
James Walter Gordon of Jackson
Jan 21, 2023
James Walter Gordon July 3, 1941-January 21, 2023 “A little, white-breasted nuthatch flew into the back door. It’s in the bathroom recuperating. It died.” 1/12/19 around 11:00 As our father’s dementia continued to steal his memories and joy, he developed a habit of documenting everyday events around the house and thumbtacked those recollections to the wall. As I write this...
Elsie Marie Berry Cummins
Jan 21, 2023
Elsie Marie Berry Cummins of Collinwood, TN, was born May 1, 1936 in Cypress Inn, TN the daughter of the late Homer and Ester Bowen Berry. She was united in marriage to Obie Hershel Cummins on June 5, 1964. Elsie retired from Angelica Manufacturing Company, where she worked for 30 years as a seamstress. She was a member of the...
Keith Busby
Jan 20, 2023
KEITH BUSBY Jackson, TN: Keith Allen Busby age 58 passed away January 20, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 23, 1964, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Berlin Woodrow and Georgia McNeil Busby. He grew up in Beech Bluff, TN. He was a dedicated and hard worker. He worked as a boilermaker for...
Sherry Lynn Jones
Jan 20, 2023
Sherry Lynn Jones was born on December 10, 1957 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of the late J. C. Webb and Gladys Mae Jones Webb Holt. On August 3, 1996, she was united in marriage to Charles Jones, who survives. Sherry lived in Hardin County, Tennessee for most of her life. She enjoyed doing needle work, drawing, and coloring....
Philip E. Hodge
Jan 20, 2023
Philip E. Hodge, 89, of Hornsby, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar. He was born Saturday, October 14, 1933, in Hardeman County, son of the late Luther Aubrey Hodge and Maggie Orene Edmonds Hodge, living his whole life in Hardeman County, except for a few years in Camden. He married Jean Elizabeth Armour in...
William C. (Buddy) Pickens
Jan 18, 2023
William C. (Buddy) Pickens was born March 28, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Rufus L. and Velma Scott Pickens. He was united in marriage to Joan Barnes on May 26, 2006. Buddy attended New Delight Elementary and Adamsville High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army in the early 1960's and...
Joseph "Joe" Wilhite
Jan 18, 2023
Joseph Wayne Wilhite was born on May 13, 1960 to Peggy Simmons and Joseph Wilhite in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was called Home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2023. On September 28, 1984 he married the love of his life, Paula. Their love never waivered and they shared over 38 wonderful years together. During their years...
Willie J. Malone
Jan 18, 2023
Willie Jerry Malone was born on July 3, 1942 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the son of the late Marvin James and Lerline Adams Malone. On June 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to Linda Gale Stricklin Malone, who survives. Willie was a saleman for Noland Supply Company. He also had worked for General Motors Company in Lordston, Ohio, Shulton...
Delaine "Woodie" Hackney
Jan 17, 2023
Delaine "Woodie" Hackney, 79, of Hornsby, passed from this life Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar. She was born July 26, 1943 in Hardeman County, the daughter of the late William Elwood and Lillie Ruth Chandler Hatch, spending most all of her life here. She was the wife of Mr. John L. Hackney whom she married...
Timothy Lynn Hutton
Jan 17, 2023
Timothy Lynn Hutton was born on January 8, 1987 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of Vicki Hutton and the late Bruce Hutton. Mr. Hutton was a self employed roofer and carpenter for most of his life. He attended Savannah Church of God. Timothy enjoyed drawing, working on his Jeep, hunting, and fishing. Timothy Lynn Hutton departed this life on...
Jimmie Ruth Morris
Jan 17, 2023
Jimmie Ruth Morris, 85, of Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar. She was born Friday, December 31, 1937, in Bolivar, daughter of the late James Ernest Williams and Florence Hardee Haase. She married Wm. Edolan Morris on December 24, 1955, and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2003. She was a...
Jerry Davis
Jan 16, 2023
Jerry Harrison Davis was born on October 8, 1947 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Joe Harrison and Jessie Pauline Copeland Davis. On July 3, 1971, he was united in marriage to Patsy Jo Young Davis, who survives. Jerry was a truck driver and dispatcher for Elam Trucking Company. He was a driver for Aqua Glass, Saturn,...
Will Houston
Jan 16, 2023
Will Houston was born March 26, 1944 in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Sam and Louise Houston. He departed this life on January 16, 2023 in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 9 Months, 21 Days. Will served our country for 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps before retiring from the military. He enjoyed watching...
Jimmy Dan Burns
Jan 16, 2023
Jimmy Dan Burns was born April 11, 1944 in Guys, TN the son of the late J.L. and Johnnie Marie Callins Burns. He was united in marriage to Nancy Carolyn Sims on April 14, 1966. Mrs. Burns preceded him in death on November 18, 2010. Jimmy Dan graduated from Ramer High School in 1962. Throughout his life, he worked for...
Donna Elaine Montgomery
Jan 16, 2023
Donna Elaine Montgomery was born May 30, 1958 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late Preston King and Lucille Kirk King. She departed this life on January 16, 2023 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 64 Years, 7 Months, 17 Days. Donna graduated from McNairy Central High School class of 1976. She was united in marriage to David...
Gary Massey
Jan 15, 2023
GARY MASSEY Henderson, TN: Gary Michael Massey, age 65 passed away Sunday at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 12, 1957, in Jackson, son of the late Ben Andrew Massey, Jr. and Josephine Louise Anderson Massey. He grew up in Henderson and graduated from Chester County High School. He was a long-haul truck driver. He worked for...
Elizabeth "Betty" Capps
Jan 14, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Tipler Capps, 88, passed away on January 14, 2023. Betty was born on March 2, 1934, in Grand Junction, TN, to R.S. and Ida Knox Tipler. She graduated from Grand Junction High School, attended Union University in Jackson, TN, and on June 19, 1953, married George Edward Capps, Jr. Together they had three children: Paul, Linda and John....
Eva Nell Stutts George
Jan 14, 2023
Eva Nell Stutts George was born October 19, 1942 in Michie, TN the daughter of the late Eula D. and Nellie Jane Goff Stutts. She was united in marriage to Edward Franklin George on November 3, 1962. Mr. George preceded her in death on November 11, 2020, following 58 years of marriage. Mrs. George worked for 15 years as a...
Ruby Jean Hayes
Jan 14, 2023
Ruby Jean Hayes, 85, of Savannah TN went to her eternal home on January 14th, 2023. She was joined once again with her husband, Chester Hayes, after 52 years of marriage on earth. Ruby was a woman of strong faith who was a pillar in her church community. She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Holcombe (Dean) & Carol...
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