Obituary Listing

Lenice Daniel Ryan

Lenice Daniel Ryan

Oct 17, 2021

Mrs. Lenice Daniel Ryan was born October 9, 1931 in Collinwood, TN the daughter of John William Henry "Bro. Willie" and Magie Lee Russ Daniel. She was united in marriage to Thornton Ryan on October 17, 1947. Mr. Ryan preceded her in death on February 20, 1998. Mrs. Ryan was a Homemaker and a member of the Collinwood United Methodist...

Johnny Franklin Stout

Johnny Franklin Stout

Oct 17, 2021

Johnny Franklin Stout was born November 26, 1966 in Chester County, TN the son of Dorothy McDaniel Stout and the late John Douglas Stout.Johnny was a truck driver for over 25 years, hauling all over the United States and in Canada. He loved to fish, deer and bird hunt, and enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and the ranger. He also loved to...

Wanda Jane Allen Smith

Wanda Jane Allen Smith

Oct 17, 2021

Ms. Wanda Jane Allen Smith was born January 20, 1969 in Kenton County KY, the daughter of the late James E and Janet E Kramp Allen. She worked as a Certifed Nursing Assistant. She was united in marriage to the late James Edward Smith. Ms Smith departed this life on October 17, 2021 in at the age of 52 Years,...

Peggy Ann Wyrick

Peggy Ann Wyrick

Oct 17, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Ann Jones Wyrick was born September 8, 1940 in Collinwood, TN the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Annie Staggs Jones. Mrs. Wyrick worked as a Riveter in Aircraft Manufacturing. She was a member of the Collinwood Church of Christ. Mrs. Wyrick departed this life on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Nashville, TN at the age of...

Richard Oakley

Richard Oakley

Oct 17, 2021

Richard Oakley departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 74 years, 11 months, and 2 days. He was born in Florence, Alabama on November 15, 1946, the son of the late Ernis and Margaret Demery Oakley. On October 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to Tracyene Pilkinton, who survives.Richard was self-employed as a farmer,...

Tracy Lynn Berry

Tracy Lynn Berry

Oct 17, 2021

Tracy Lynn Winborne Berry June 4, 1963-October 17, 2021Tracy Lynn Winborne Berry was born on June 4, 1963, in Demopolis, AL. She was the daughter of Helen Fanella (Nick) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and the late Paul Wayne Winborne, Sr. On November 15, 2003, Tracy was united in marriage to Gary Berry who survives. Tracy passed away at her...

Nell Hardy

Nell Hardy

Oct 17, 2021

***All attendees should wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Your cooperation is appreciated.***Reba Nell Johnson Hardy, born September 20, 1927, in Hardin County, Tennessee, departed this life on October 17, 2021, at the age of 94 years and 27 days. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Cynthia Cherry Johnson. In addition to her parents, she...

Maye Kirk Allen

Maye Kirk Allen

Oct 16, 2021

Maye Kirk Allen, 81, of Bolivar, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Selmer, TN.She was born Tuesday, August 20, 1940, in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Luther Griffin Alexander, Sr. and Lucy Iona Young Alexander and lived all of her life here. She worked at Lucerne for almost 20 years until it closed in the early 1990's and...

Joe Benson

Joe Benson

Oct 16, 2021

Joe Bensonwas born on October 27, 1976 the son of the late Albert and Betty Duckworth Benson.Joe worked for 4 years for Monogram Refrigeration in Selmer, Tennessee and had previously owned the Porky Rooster and Joe's BBQ, both in Savannah, Tennessee. He was a former member of Savannah Heights Church of Christ. Joe enjoyed traveling, playing games, spending time with...

Dessie Knipper Mayberry

Dessie Knipper Mayberry

Oct 16, 2021

Dessie Knipper Mayberry, 92, departed this life Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Millington Health Care Center in Millington.She was born Friday, August 2, 1929, in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Jack and Ida Lea Vaughn Tillman and lived here until she moved to Memphis in 1999. She was a seamstress with Hardeman Garment, retiring from there, and was a...

Michael David Abbott

Michael David Abbott

Oct 15, 2021

Michael David Abbott was born October 5, 1955 in Michigan the son of the late Robert Joseph and Frances Hiller Abbott. He was united in marriage to Shirley Gambrell Abbott on May 2, 1979. He was a truck driver for many years and loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Abbott departed this life on October 15, 2021...

Kay Sweatman Edwards

Kay Sweatman Edwards

Oct 15, 2021

Kay Sweatman Edwards was born on March 11, 1941 in Pocahontas, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clarence Lee "Jack" and Lydia May Lawson Sweatman.On October 6, 1959 she was united in marriage to James William Edwards, who preceded his wife in death on October 18, 1997.Mrs. Edwards was the kindest, most loving, and generous person you could know. She...

John David "J.D." King

John David "J.D." King

Oct 15, 2021

John David "J.D." King, 88, of Selmer, passed from this life Friday, October 15, 2021, at his home.A native of Hardeman County, he was born Sunday, September 24, 1933, son of the late Charlie W. King and Georgia Velma Smith King and lived most of his life around the area. He served in the US Army from Dec. 1953-1956 and...

Rita Campbell Watkins

Rita Campbell Watkins

Oct 15, 2021

***The family requests no floral arrangements for her service please***Rita Campbell Watkins, 68, departed this life Friday, October 15, 2021.She was born Sunday, December 21, 1952, in Saulsbury, to Marie Sexton Cooper of Saulsbury and the late Robert Marcus Campbell and lived her life in Hickory Valley, Grand Junction, Saulsbury and Pocahontas. She worked as a supervisor in catalog sales...

June Kennedy Killingsworth

June Kennedy Killingsworth

Oct 15, 2021

June Kennedy Killingsworthwas born in Houston County, Alabama on June 10, 1938 the daughter of the late General Pershing (G.P.) and Zadie Brannon Kennedy.On June 15, 1956 she was united in marriage Preston Dupont Killingsworth, who preceded his wife in death on June 5, 2015.June retired from Fieldcrest Mill in Columbus, Georgia where she worked as a trimmer. She lived...

Mary Lee Duren

Mary Lee Duren

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Lee Jones Durenwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 19, 1942 the daughter of the late Carl and Lettie Reddie Jones.Mary worked as a beautician for Audrey's Beauty Shop. She was a member of First Christian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee.Mary departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 7...

Terry Lyn Sutherland

Terry Lyn Sutherland

Oct 14, 2021

TERRY SUTHERLAND Jackson, TN: Terry Lyn Sutherland age 63, passed away October 14, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born August 16, 1958 in Martin, TN. He grew up in Elmhurst, IL and graduated from York High School in Elmhurst. The family moved to Dresden in 1976. He had always worked in the Parts Business. He married Susan...

Betty Benson

Betty Benson

Oct 14, 2021

Betty Duckworth Benson departed this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 74 years, 11 months, and 26 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 18, 1946, the daughter of the late James and Lucille Harville Duckworth. Betty was a CNA with Grace Healthcare and a member of Savannah Heights Church of Christ. She...

Sherron Williams Philyaw

Sherron Williams Philyaw

Oct 14, 2021

Sherron William Philyaw, 77, of Middleton, departed this life Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar.Born in Birmingham, Alabama to Sherrill W. and Thelma Lee Martin Williams, she was a homemaker. She was born and raised as the youngest of three girls in the Eastlake Area of Birmingham and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1963....

David Ray Rixie

David Ray Rixie

Oct 12, 2021

* Masks, facial coverings and social distancing should be observed by all those attending the visitation or service. Thank you. *Mr. Rixie departed this life Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021, at his home near Middleton.The son of the late Lace and Ola Speck Rixie, he was a retired maintenance mechanic having worked 33 for Harman Automotive, 10 years for Wilson...