Jackie Thrasher-Smith
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Thrasher-Smith, age 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Jackson, TN.She was born in Memphis to the late Henry Grady, Sr., "Jack", and Rubye Tennyson Simpson on Wednesday, February 11, 1948, and was reared in Hornsby, TN. Mrs. Thrasher-Smith was a professional artist, specializing in oil painting before becoming a master gourd artist at her...
Marion (Mack) Coyle
Oct 19, 2021
Marion McDonald (Mack) Coyle Marion McDonald (Mack) Coyle was born April 17, 1949 in Bastrop, LA the son of the late Marion Coyle and Elizabeth Mae Raymond Harris. He departed this life on October 19, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days. Mack was a roofing contractor for many years. He was a...
Joel Franks
Oct 18, 2021
Joel Franks was born on April 9, 1947 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of the late Ray and Mae Frances Bridges Franks.On January 11, 1980, he was united in marriage to Ann Smith, who survives.Mr. Franks honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Savannah Moose Lodge and owned Franks Sawmill for...
Ursal Maness
Oct 18, 2021
Ursal ManessMrs. Ursal Maness, age 88, passed away October 18, 2021 at her home.She was born in Pinson, TN November 7, 1932 daughter of the late Horace Eugene and Ola Irene Lester Smith. She grew up in Pinson and graduated from Pinson High School. She then attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson. She worked as a bookkeeper for West...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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