Carolyn Woods Wiles
Mar 11, 2025
Carolyn Woods Wiles was born January 12, 1948 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Oval Woods and Hattie Beatrice Whitaker Woods.
She was united in marriage to Jimmie Wiles on June 21, 1969.
Carolyn was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. Carolyn devoted her life to serving others, both in her work at Brown Shoe...
Jane Simpson Neely
Mar 11, 2025
Jane Simpson Neely passed peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1931 to Francis Lester and Ruth Webb Simpson. Jane was a beloved lifelong resident of Middleton. She leaves behind her husband John William Neely whom she married February 15, 1953 and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage.
John and Jane raised three children, John William Neely,...
Vickie McCormick
Mar 11, 2025
VICKIE MCCORMICK
Henderson, TN: Vickie Wahnell Vinson McCormick, age 75 passed away March 11, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born December 7, 1949, in Enville, TN the daughter of the late Emmett Clyde and Elouise Ellis Vinson. She attended school in Enville. She was primarily a homemaker and then also worked at the American Legion, Post 90 in...
Virginia Smalley Sisco
Mar 11, 2025
Services for Mrs. Virginia Smalley Sisco will be 11 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar with burial to follow in the New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to service.
Mrs. Sisco, age 92, departed this life on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare...
Bill Siler
Mar 10, 2025
William “Bill” Curtis Siler, born April 18, 1934, in Silerton, TN, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 90.
A devoted husband, Bill shared a lifetime of love and partnership with his wife, Vonda Siler, since their marriage on September 13, 1958. Together, they built a family filled with love and cherished memories,...
John A. Spencer
Mar 9, 2025
John A. Spencer was born on January 22, 1942 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie K. and Mazie Irene Horton Spencer.
On September 8, 1973, he was united in marriage to Sue Terry, who survives.
Mr. Spencer honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as an iron worker and boiler maker for Procter &...
Janice Maness
Mar 9, 2025
Janice Maness, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this life on March 9, 2025, at the age of 84 in Finger, Tennessee. Born in the Center Hill Community of McNairy County, TN, she was the cherished daughter of the late E.W. and Georgia Carl Melton Moore.
She was a graduate from Chester County High School, class of 1958. On...
Velma Lee Haliburton Higgs
Mar 9, 2025
Velma Lee Haliburton Higgs went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home in Toone, Tennessee. She was born September 24, 1931, in Toone to Lessie Vernon Haliburton and William Haliburton.
Mrs. Higgs graduated from Bolivar Central High School and married the love of her life, James Hunter Higgs...
Mickey "Ragman" Keeton
Mar 8, 2025
Mickey "Ragman" Keeton was born September 21, 1972 in Florence, AL the son of Rickey Keeton and Kathy Willcutt Keeton. He graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, AL.
Mickey was united in marriage to Tracy West on March 27, 2010. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Mickey was a truck driver and motorcycle enthusiast. He...
Jo Ann Patterson
Mar 8, 2025
JO ANN PATTERSON
Jackson, TN: Jo Ann Wright Patterson, age 86, passed away March 8, 2025, at Henderson Health and Rehab.
She was born and reared in Chester County near Enville the daughter of the late Travis Peoples and Mary Ruby Smith Wright. She attended Chester County Schools and married Monty Hayes Patterson in 1953. They made their home in Memphis for...
Charlie Coolidge Skelton
Mar 7, 2025
Charlie Coolidge Skelton of North Richland Hills, TX previously from Waynesboro, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2025 at the age of 100. At the time of his peaceful passing, he was at home surrounded by family and a loving long-time caregiver. He was a man of great faith in God, incredible strength, integrity,...
Jerry "Chigger" Martin
Mar 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Wayne “Chigger” Martin, age 80, who passed away on March 7, 2025. Jerry was a man who brought kindness and warmth to so many people. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, a doting Gan-Gan, and a proud great-Gan-Gan. His presence in our lives was a gift,...
Margie Riddle Cox
Mar 7, 2025
Margie Riddle Cox was born on April 4, 1966 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Wilma Lou Harmon Riddle.
Margie was an avid sports fan and liked to read, fish, travel, and spend time with her family and her dog, Romeo. She was kind and compassionate and loved to take care of others. Margie was a...
John Rex Gates
Mar 7, 2025
John Rex Gates, a beloved figure in the hunting and dog training community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was born on May 26, 1940, in Dallas County, Alabama, and led a life dedicated to his passions and his family.
Throughout his life, Mr. Gates distinguished himself as a self-employed professional bird dog and field trial...
Everette Loyal Holt
Mar 6, 2025
Everette Loyal Holt age 88 passed away on March 6, 2025. He was born in Lutts, TN on October 19, 1936 to Joseph and Sarah Hanback Holt. Everette was the youngest of 10 children, raised on a farm, worked a garden, cut timber, and raised hogs and other livestock. In 1956, Everette moved to South Bend, IN to find better...
Shirley Butler
Mar 6, 2025
Shirley Mae Hopper Butler was born on August 21, 1946 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Leonard Sydney and Vestie Hensley Hopper.
On November 16, 1967, she was united in marriage to Frank Green Butler, Sr., who preceded his wife in death on January 6, 2006.
Shirley worked as a seamstress for Chester Manufacturing in Henderson, Tennessee. She enjoyed crocheting...
Dwight Emerson
Mar 6, 2025
DWIGHT EMERSON
Henderson, TN: Dwight Allen Emerson age 57, passed away March 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 2, 1967, in Madison County, the son of the late Dennis Hall and Lillie Bell Parker Emerson. He went to school in Chester County and graduated from Chester County High School in 1985.
He farmed most of his life and worked for...
Nell Hargrove Arnold
Mar 6, 2025
Nell Hargrove Arnold, age 84, of Savannah, Tennessee passed away peacefully at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born September 19, 1940 to Azalee and Rex Hargrove in the Olive Hill community of Hardin County. She leaves behind a loving daughter, Tina Arnold of Savannah, Tennessee, and a son, Tracy Arnold of Memphis, Tennessee....
Brenda Lee Haddock
Mar 5, 2025
Brenda Lee Haddock, born on April 9, 1960, departed from this world on March 5, 2025. A cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Brenda’s life was marked by her warmth and kindness, traits that endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The daughter of Carolyn Sue Haddock and JV Haddock, Brenda was known for her deep love...
Myrtle Ida Dean Kilburn Brewer
Mar 5, 2025
Myrtle Ida Dean Kilburn Brewer, age 91, of Waynesboro, TN, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1934, in Wayne County, TN, she was the cherished daughter of the late James Frank and Ollie M. Creasy Kilburn.
Dean's journey through life was marked by love and companionship. She was united in marriage to Tom Cebe Brewer...
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