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...
Richard Gary "Randy" Scott Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Richard Gary "Randy" Scott Jr.**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Gary “Randy” Scott Jr., age 61, of Athens, AL, who left us on March 5, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1963, in Nashville, TN, Randy was the cherished son of Linda Woods Connelly and the late Richard Garry...
Lois Pickett
Mar 5, 2025
LOIS PICKETT
Lois Jeanette Pickett was born March 28, 1947 in McNairy County. She passed away March 5, 2025 in Henderson, Tn.
She was the daughter of the late William Tell and Clara Elenora Lutrell Pickett. She was an avid church goer and member at Sanford Hill Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed the...
Junior Newman
Mar 5, 2025
GEORGE NEWMAN, JR. (JUNIOR)
Henderson, TN: George Newman, Jr. age 93 passed away March 5, 2025, at Henderson Health & Rehab.
He was Born May 19, 1931, in the Old Friendship Community of Chester County to George A. Newman and Gladys M. Akin Newman. He attended schools in Chester County.
Being the oldest son and living in the country he had to begin...
ML Roberts
Mar 5, 2025
Mrs. ML Roberts, age 74, passed away early Wednesday morning at her home in Henderson surrounded by her loving family and dog.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Rev. Tedford E. Miller
Mar 4, 2025
Rev. Tedford E. Miller, "Ted," as we all knew him—entered this world on February 23, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, born to the late Lendoss Levi and Pearl Lee Kiddy Miller.
Ted served four years in the United States Air Force, where he found himself deployed to Vietnam for a short time. He was a young man with a steady heart who...
Albert E. Bromley
Mar 4, 2025
Albert E. Bromley was born on December 3, 1942, in Hardin County TN to Tempie Beckham Bromley and Lawrence Elmer Bromley. He was welcomed home by one older brother, James Rayburn Bromley, and two older sisters, Sara Lorene Bromley and Marie Evelyn Bromley.
All of his family with the exception of his mother was touched by God with the gift of...
Mildred Smith
Mar 4, 2025
MILDRED GREENE SMITH
Henderson, TN: Mildred Lucille Greene Smith, age 88, passed away March 4, 2025, at Northbrooke Post Acute in Jackson.
She was born December 28, 1936, in Henderson, TN the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Jewel Layfette Cherry Greene. She went to school in Chester County. She married Bill Smith in 1955. They made their home in Henderson....
Jane Shappley Allen
Mar 4, 2025
Mrs. Jane Shappley Allen, age 82, of Middleton, departed this life on Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Bolivar.
Funeral services are 11 am, Friday, March 7, 2025, at Roger Springs Church of Christ with burial to follow in the Roger Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 6 - 8 pm, at the...
Anthony Rich Barkley
Mar 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Rich Barkley, age 61, who passed away on March 3, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1963, in Florence, AL, Anthony was the son of the late James Edward “Jimmy” Barkley and Patsy Ruth Vickey.
Anthony’s journey through life began in Wayne County, TN, where he graduated from...
Paul Leathlean
Mar 3, 2025
Paul Leathlean was born on April 4, 1942 in Quincy, Florida, the son of the late Annie Lela Nola Daughtry.
On October 2, 1999, he was united in marriage to Brenda Woodell, who survives.
Paul honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for Anheuser-Busch as a brewer for over 20 years. He enjoyed traveling, camping, watching NASCAR,...
David Wynn Bucklin
Mar 3, 2025
David Wynn Bucklin was born on June 22, 1944 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the son of the late Leonard Wright and Priscilla Joyce Hutchins Bucklin.
On August 18, 1973, he was united in marriage to Sue Bergsieker, who survives.
Mr. Bucklin honorably served his country in the United States Army from September 26, 1967 until September 25, 1973. He earned his bachelor's...
Jimmy H. Alexander
Mar 3, 2025
Jimmy H. Alexander was born on September 26, 1934 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Hardin D. and Esther Seaton Alexander.
Mr. Alexander honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Hardin County Central High School and went on to complete his college at UT Knoxville and UT Martin, receiving his master's degree in...
Dr. Cliff Bennett
Mar 3, 2025
Dr. William Clifton (Cliff) Bennett
August 16, 1941-March 3, 2025
Cliff Bennett grew up in Mayfield, Kentucky, at first in town where he rode his bicycle to deliver the Mayfield Messenger. Later the Bennetts moved to the family farm in Graves County. His least favorite job was milking the cows. According to him, it was a twice-a-day, seven days a week, every...
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