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...
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
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
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
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...
Grace Locke Collins
Oct 12, 2021
Grace Collins, 81, of Ramer, TN joined her beloved mother Birdie and her Savior Jesus in Heaven on October 12, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1939, to Erbie Locke, Sr. and Birdie Melton Locke. She graduated from Ramer High School, studied at Jackson State Community College and was a retired office manager for Dr. Wayne in Corinth.Grace loved...
Dan Barnhill
Oct 12, 2021
Dan Barnhillwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 1, 1937 the son of the Burnice William and Grace Christine Linam Barnhill. On December 21, 1957 he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Morris, who survives.Dan grew up as a farmer, he later worked at Hardin County Co-Op. He served as a board member at the Hardin County Co-Op...
Inetha Scott
Oct 11, 2021
Helen Inetha Scott was born February 24, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Buford Henry and Helen Griffin Henry. She was united in marriage to Sammie Ray Scott on September 25, 1971. Mr. Scott preceded her in death on October 9, 2017. She worked for General Electric in Selmer until she had a stroke in 1978....
Danny Smith
Oct 11, 2021
DANNY SMITH Henderson, TN: Charles Daniel Smith age 69, passed away October 11, 2021 at his home. He was born October 30, 1951, in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County, the son of the late Charles Perry and Johnnie Rhea Goodwin Smith. He grew up in Sweetlips and graduated from Chester County High School in 1969. He then attended Nashville...
Peggy Kay Dixon
Oct 11, 2021
Peggy Kay Dixon of Collinwood, TN was born July 22, 1938 in Collinwood, TN, the daughter of the late Calvin S. and Lillie E. Bryant Dixon. She was united in marriage to Charles Grayson Dixon on June 16, 1955 and he preceded her in death on October 26, 2017.Mrs. Dixon was an insurance agent with Dixon Insurance and worked with...
Penny Schlueter
Oct 11, 2021
Penny Schlueter passed from this life at her home in Bolivar at the age of 59 years, 6 months and 22 days.Born in Joliet, Illinois, March 19, 1962 to Kenneth Charles and Myrtie Nell Willis Schlueter who survive, Ms. Schlueter lived in Romeoville, IL prior to moving to Hardeman County. She then lived in Metarie, LA for about 9 years...
Nancy Geneva Ray
Oct 11, 2021
Nancy Geneva Lynch Ray, Waynesboro, TN was born August 27, 1928 in Waynesboro, TN, the daughter of the late Hardy Burt and Mazy Clay Lynch. She married John William Ray on December 22, 1945 and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2007. Mrs. Ray worked for many years with her husband, J.W., operating Ray's Body Shop and was...
Robert Whitley
Oct 10, 2021
ROBERT WHITLEY Henderson, TN: Robert Earl Whitley age 76 passed away October 10, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born February 4, 1945 in Selmer, the son of the late Riley and Freddie Milsaps Whitley. He attended schools in Selmer. He worked as an electronic repairman, particularly on Zenith TV’s. He was a long hauler for Choctaw Trucking...
Donald Joseph (Squirrel) Booker
Oct 10, 2021
Donald Joseph (Squirrel) Booker was born on September 30, 1985 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of Diana Booker Mulder and the late Jerry Lynn Miller.Mr. Booker was employed for several years at Re-Run Stitch Count.Donald Joseph (Squirrel) Booker departed this life on October 10, 2021 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 36 years and 10 days.He is survived...
Shirley Lee Wilbanks Johnson
Oct 10, 2021
Shirley Lee Wilbanks Johnson, 75, of Oakland, departed this life Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett.A native of Walnut, MS, she was born Tuesday, December 4, 1945, daughter of the late Vance and Maxine Wells Wilbanks and lived in Memphis prior to moving to Oakland 30 years ago. She worked as an offset printer and was...
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