Beverly Kay Staggs
Sep 1, 2025
Beverly Kay Staggs, age 70, of Waynesboro, TN, peacefully passed on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her beloved home enveloped by the love of her family. She was born on May 13, 1955, in Wayne County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Hershal and Ethel Earlene Hinton Staggs.
Beverly was united in marriage to Robert Brewer, who preceded...
Barbara Buss
Sep 1, 2025
BARBARA BUSS
Finger, TN: Barbara Ann White Buss age 78, passed away September 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born June 15, 1947, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late William and Betty Hearn White.
She loved her two sons with all her heart. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and always made them feel special. She enjoyed line dancing...
Barbara Diane McGlothin
Sep 1, 2025
Barbara Diane McGlothin, 78, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, her hand held tenderly in theirs. She was preceded in death by her beloved firstborn son, William Len Goble— “Len”—whom she cherished deeply. She often spoke of the day she would reunite with him in heaven, and we find comfort knowing they...
Herbert Brooks Williams, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Herbert Brooks Williams, Jr. was born on June 9, 1930 in Corinth, Mississippi, the late Herbert Brooks Williams, Sr. and Mattie Elizabeth King Williams.
On November 2, 1978, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Spears, who survives.
Mr. Williams retired from King Manufacturing in Corinth, Mississippi, where he worked with his uncle, Hugh King. He loved listening to and playing...
Bro. Troy Styers
Aug 31, 2025
Brother Troy Styers, 53, of Grand Junction, Tennessee, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on February 16, 1972, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Troy lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep devotion to his family, and a passion for ministry.
Troy graduated from Kirby High School in 1990 and went on to earn his degree from the University of Memphis...
Marvin Williams
Aug 31, 2025
Marvin Williams, a dedicated basketball coach and passionate equestrian, passed away peacefully at his home in Whiteville, Tennessee on August 31, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on September 24, 1937, in Bolivar, Tennessee, Coach Williams shaped the lives of countless young athletes over his remarkable 31-year coaching career.
Coach Williams' journey in coaching began at Ramer, where he spent...
Debra Tompkins
Aug 30, 2025
DEBRA TOMPKINS
Henderson, TN: Debra Gayle Potter Tompkins age 67, passed away August 30, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 10, 1957, the daughter of the late William Beverly Potter and Barbara Jean Woodward Blankenship.
She enjoyed caring for many cats, enjoyed gardening, cutting grass, crafting and sewing.
She used to enjoy singing and was in a TV Show, Nashville, she also...
Tim Peacock
Aug 30, 2025
TIM PEACOCK
Henderson, TN: Timothy Wayne Peacock, age 74, passed away August 30, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born December 6, 1950, in Lake County, and grew up and attended school in Michigan, the son of the late James Joseph and Bennie Vonell Dunn Peacock.
He worked thirty years at Peacock Battery Exchange with his dad.
He enjoyed collecting guns...
Karl Wayne Smith
Aug 29, 2025
Karl Wayne Smith was born on October 20, 1964, the son of the late Clint and Willie Mae Smith.
Mr. Smith honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, doing yard work, and taking walks. He also enjoyed listening to music and working on cars. Karl loved to visit the beach.
Karl Wayne Smith departed...
Linda Weaver
Aug 29, 2025
Linda Weaver was born on February 5, 1945 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Emmitt and Johnie Davison Sharp.
On June 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to William Weaver, who preceded his wife in death on April 7, 2016.
Mrs. Weaver worked as a receptionist for Orthodontic Specialty Group. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and painting.
Linda Weaver...
J.E. Blackwelder
Aug 29, 2025
J.E. "Tuff" Blackwelder was born October 5th, 1933, son of Tony and Daisy Meadows
Blackwelder. On October 5th 1961, he married Elizabeth Hosea who survives. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 and was stationed in Alaska.
He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and loved to sing. He sang with many Gospel Groups over his lifetime,...
James Frix
Aug 29, 2025
JAMES FRIX
Henderson, TN: James Wayne Frix age 92, passed away August 29, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 22, 1933, in Henderson, the son of the late Jim and Ova Sanders Frix.
He married his beloved, Maye Sherrill on July 28, 1954, and they spent their seventy-one years together living in Henderson.
He began his working career as a very young...
Nellie Frances Warren Morris
Aug 28, 2025
Nellie Frances Warren Morris, a beloved soul, departed this life on August 28, 2025, at the remarkable age of 92. She was born on October 8, 1932, in Wayne County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wesley and Marry Isabell Davis Warren.
Nellie's journey through life was beautifully intertwined with love, beginning with her marriage to Elmer J...
Wallace West
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Wallace West, 87, of Bolivar, passed from this life on Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, at Christian Care Center.
A native of Hardeman County, Mr. West was the son of the late Farris and Annie Bishop West. Other family members who preceded him in death were his son, Steve West, and three brothers, James Donald, Billy Morris and Nicky West.
Mr....
Anita Gail Watson
Aug 27, 2025
Anita Gail Watson was born May 7, 1965 in Jackson, TN, the daughter of Lurene Porter Faulkner and the late Charles Ray Faulkner. She departed this life on August 27, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 60 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days.
Anita had worked for Kapro, World Color, Reitter & Schefenacker, Corinthian Furniture, and The Junction at Eastview....
Alan E. Highers
Aug 27, 2025
Alan Edward Highers was born on July 5, 1937, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Ernest Edward and Allie Jenkins Highers. He passed away at his home in Henderson, Tennessee, on August 27, 2025, at the age of 88.
He attended high school as a boarding student at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas.
Upon graduation from high school, he enrolled at Freed-Hardeman College in...
James Donald Turner
Aug 26, 2025
James Donald Turner, known as “Jim” to most; “Jimmy” to the Hurley and Chewalla community; “Dad”, “Papaw” and “Uncle Jim” to family; passed away peacefully Tuesday night, August 26th, with family at his side.
Jim was born October 21st 1939 in Corinth, Mississippi to Holly and Essie Turner, the first of four children. He lived in multiple areas as a child...
Ocidell Massengill
Aug 26, 2025
Miss Ocidell Massengill age 91, passed away August 26, 2025 at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson.
She was born April 30, 1934, in and raised in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County, TN, the daughter of the late Odus Montie and Liddie Etness Lee Massengill. As a child, she loved riding her bicycle and climbing trees. She later moved to Henderson and...
Robert Sparks
Aug 26, 2025
Robert Marion Sparks of Middleton, TN, aged 70 years, departed from this life on August 26, 2025 at Magnolia Regional Hospital leaving behind a legacy built with his own hands.
Born on October 11, 1954 to Walter Clarence Sparks and Velda Russell Sparks. Robert had a love for woodworking, which became his lifelong craft. He proudly owned and operated Sparks Millwork....
Janice May Johnson Balentine
Aug 24, 2025
Janice May Johnson Balentine, age 72, of Cypress Inn, TN, departed this world on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Margaret Bratton Johnson. Janice's life journey was beautifully intertwined with love when she married Edwin Eugene Balentine on December 20, 1970.
A dedicated worker, Janice spent many...
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