Ollie Jean (Shea) Gardner
May 18, 2025
Ollie Jean “Shea” Gardner was born in Booneville, MS on June 22, 1953 and was the beloved daughter of the late George R. Minor and Sarah Juanita Arnold Minor of Prentiss County, MS. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Radford Minor, also from Prentiss County, MS.
Shea enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her pets, flowers and garden,...
George Harold Pierce
May 18, 2025
George Harold Pierce, 81, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah.
A native of Hickory Valley, he was one of nine children born to Leonard Newsom and Clara Adell Burnett Pierce. He moved to Memphis in the late 1950's and lived the last five years in Savannah.
He is survived by a daughter, Tracey Montoya of Barlett,...
Richard "Ricky" Waldrop
May 18, 2025
Richard (Ricky) Waldrop, born on March 10, 1951, in Bolivar, TN, was a beloved son of the late A.C. and Virginia Burns Waldrop. With a heart full of adventure and an unquenchable spirit, Ricky lived life as an open road, weaving vibrant stories that captivated all who knew him.
A natural storyteller, Ricky delighted in recounting tales, from hitchhiking thousands of...
Jaida Ann Koenig
May 17, 2025
Our beautiful girl was born in Hastings, NE to Michael and Erin (Morrissey) Koenig. She grew up in Grand Island, NE and moved to Kearney, NE with her family. Jaida moved to Walsenburg, CO and then to Michie, TN, which fulfilled her lifelong dream of living in the South.
Jaida was diagnosed with MS in 2019 and fought a hard-won battle...
Janice Lee Keen
May 17, 2025
On May 17th, 2025 Janice Lee Hohenberg Keen 89, died peacefully in her sleep at Country Cottage in Corinth, MS.
Janice was born June 30th 1935 in San Marcos, TX to Ernest and Clara Hohenberg. She attended high school and college in San Marcos. During school she owned and operated a riding stable and competed in horse events where she met...
Lura Evelyn Jones
May 17, 2025
Lura “Evelyn”Jones, age 90, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1935, to the late James Elmer and Nettie Jewel Clifton Sweat.
Evelyn lived her life to the fullest. She was a hard worker, kindhearted and devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed raising animals, cooking, gardening and canning...
Robert Edsil Turnbo
May 17, 2025
Robert Edsil Turnbo was born on August 21, 1931 in Clifton, Tennessee, the son of the late Elvis Denton and Carrie Ann Goodman Turnbo.
Mr. Turnbo honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid racecar driver in his younger years. Robert was a well-known seller and trader and always got the best deals. He could repair...
Charles Ray Jones
May 17, 2025
Charles Ray Jones, 68, of Savannah, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The son of the late Elmer Lee Jones and Naomi Louise Pevehouse.
He was united in marriage to Frances Lynn Stowell Webb on September 16, 2023.
Charles served in the Army National Guard, worked at the Brown Shoe
Company in Savannah, and was a carpenter and...
Grace McEarl Moody
May 17, 2025
Annie Grace (McEarl) Moody
Annie Grace (McEarl) Moody, 88, of Sweet Lips, passed away Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at her son’s residence. She was born August 12, 1936, in Chester County. As one of nine children she lived and was raised in the Sweet Lips Community.
She is survived by a son, Terry Randall Moody of Henderson; two grandsons Nicholas Moody...
Dianna Lynn Smith
May 16, 2025
Dianna Lynn Smith was born December 10, 1945, to Patty Jean and Charles Plunk. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vance Smith, whom she loved for over 50 years before his passing in 2017. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Patrice Grantham. Graveside services were 2 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at Bolivar Memorial Cemetery....
Tommy Harwell
May 16, 2025
TOMMY HARWELL
Enville, TN: Tommy Neal Harwell age 72 passed away May 16, 2025, at Magnolia Regional Hospital at Corinth.
He was born October 29, 1952, in Milledgeville, the son of the late Willie Fay and Helen Agnes Sanderson Harwell. He attended school at Milledgeville and graduated from High School at Sardis in 1971. Tommy had farmed, worked for Enville Fertilizer, drove...
Charlie Junior Wilkerson
May 16, 2025
Charlie Junior Wilkerson
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 22, 1939, the son of the late Charlie and Eva Brown Wilkerson.
Charlie had worked as a timber cutter for JB Smith Logging. In his spare time he enjoyed playing checkers, playing his harmonica, and riding his bicycle. Charlie also enjoyed going to Walmart and talking with others.
He departed this life...
Maria Madonna Aragon Aristorenas
May 15, 2025
Maria Madonna Aragon Aristorenas, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Manor in Jackson, Tennessee. Known as “Ma Donnie” to her grandchildren and “Donnie” to friends, she was beloved by her family and community in Adamsville, Tennessee where she raised her children and abroad in the Philippines where she grew up.
Madonna was born on January...
Randy Devall
May 15, 2025
Randy Devall was born in Highland, Illinois on August 3, 1955, the son of the late Donald and Emma JoAnn Thacker Cruthis.
On September 8, 1984, he was united in marriage to Pamela Davis, who survives.
Before moving to Savannah, Randy lived in Springfield, Illinois where he worked in small engine repair for Shaners Towing. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing,...
Bonnie Boswell
May 15, 2025
Bonnie Boswell was born on September 7, 1951 in Maryland, the daughter of the late Charles Miller and Roberta Crandell Ramano.
On April 28, 1967, she was united in marriage to Amond Thomas Boswell, Jr., who preceded his wife in death on March 6, 2021.
Bonnie enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening and fishing. She also loved to cook and spend time with...
Brandon Chase Tacker
May 14, 2025
Brandon Chase Tacker was born on October 19, 1995 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of Joel Brandon and Sonya Wesson Tacker.
On May 28, 2019, he was united in marriage to Madison Murphy, who survives.
Mr. Tacker currently worked at Walmart in Savannah, Tennessee. He previously worked for CoreCivic in Clifton, Tennessee and at SM Lawrence as a sheet metal mechanic....
Franklin D. Johnson, Jr.
May 14, 2025
Private, family-only memorial services will be scheduled at a later date for Franklin D. Johnson, Jr., 66, of Somerville. Mr. Johnson departed this life early Wednesday morning at home.
Born in West Memphis, AR, he was the son of the late Franklin D. Johnson, Sr. and Betty Joyner Johnson, who survives. He lived in Memphis until 10 years ago when he...
Bruce L. Bennett
May 13, 2025
Bruce L. Bennett, 87, of Bolivar, passed from this life Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital.
He was born the son of the late Harry B. and Dorothy Saxton Bennett in St. Louis where he lived most of his life before coming to Hardeman County approximately 25 years ago. Mr. Bennett was a retired electrical engineer with Union...
Rheba Joyce Surratt
May 12, 2025
Rheba Joyce Surratt Rheba Joyce Surratt, age 93, was called home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, she lived a life marked by grace, strength, and unwavering faith.
Born on September 14, 1931, she was the heart of a large and loving family. She was married to the love...
Dorothy "Mama Lucy" Louise Mullins
May 11, 2025
Dorothy Louise Mullins, affectionately known as "Mama Lucy," was born on December 22, 1938, in Ramer, Tennessee, to the late Lester and Carrie Sweatman Smith. A graduate of Ramer High School, class of 1957, Dorothy went on to create a life filled with love and devotion.
On November 29, 1957, she found her partner in life, Donald D. Mullins, with whom...
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