George Droke
Jan 27, 2025
GEORGE DROKE
Finger, TN: George Edward Droke, passed away January 27, 2025, from complications of a stroke.
He was born September 29, 1943, in Finger, Tennessee. He made his home in Finger and lived there his whole life. He was the son of the late James “Jim” Edward Droke and Elizabeth Stovall Droke, all who lived in the Finger community their whole...
Thomas Dillard
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas Dillard, 87, of Bolivar, departed this life Monday, January 27, 2025, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Toone. Visitation for Mr. Dillard will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday at Shackelford's Bolivar Chapel.
A native of Hardeman County, Mr. Dillard was the son of...
Wana Mae Brown
Jan 27, 2025
Wana Mae Brown was born on May 10, 1950 in Leapwood, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Millard and Dora Curry Brown.
Wana Mae enjoyed reading, playing bingo, going to church, and visiting with her family and friends. She loved her nurses and caretakers. She was a member of Mt. Vinson Methodist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee.
Wana Mae Brown departed this life...
Janice Jones
Jan 26, 2025
Janice Lee Jones
Janice died January 26, 2025. She was born May 3, 1954 to the late Clyde Banks and Ruby Wilkerson Banks in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Janice worked at several factories and convenience stores.
Survivors are her daughters, Marilee Rickman, Leslie Jones, and Michelle Flake; sister, Mary Rose; brothers, Charles Banks, and Ancil Banks; 4 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters.
Preceding her in death...
Sonni Hodge
Jan 25, 2025
Sonni Hodge was born on April 26, 1971 in Iuka, Mississippi, the daughter of Jennie McAnally Gross and the late Jimmy Gross.
On November 19, 2010, she was united in marriage to Michael Hodge, who survives.
Sonni previously worked for The Outpost in Pickwick, Tennessee for 10 years and currently worked at CoreCivic in Clifton, Tennessee. She loved going to the beach...
Stanley Walker Jones
Jan 25, 2025
Stanley Walker Jones, a beloved father, brother, and friend, was born on September 2, 1947, in Stantonville, Tennessee, to the late Roy Lafayette and Rubye Veda Walker Jones. On January 25, 2025, at the age of 77 years, 4 months, and 23 days, Stanley peacefully passed away at his home in Stantonville after a period of illness.
Stanley was a man...
Kellie Boggs
Jan 25, 2025
Kellie Ann Boggs, a radiant spirit and loving soul, was born on March 2, 1971, in Selmer, TN, to Louann McLemore and the late Jimmy Moore. She passed away at the age of 53, surrounded by her devoted family after a courageous battle with cancer. While the years were few, Kellie’s impact on those around her was immense.
She was married...
Larry Ross
Jan 25, 2025
Larry Ross, 79, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born and raised in Jacks Creek, TN, Larry lived and worked in West Tennessee before moving to Marietta in 2016.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sue Cherry Ross; his son, Brent Ross of Flower Mound, TX, and daughter-in-law Erin; his daughter, Stacey Isonhood...
Amy Laura Ford-Hulen
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Laura Ford-Hulen. Amy was born November 6, 1969 in Florence Alabama, to the late Barney Faye Ford and the late Mary Catherine Mabry Horton. She opened her eyes to God’s face January 25, 2025. She is survived by one brother, David Carroll Ford (Deanna). She was united in...
Mark Dewayne Smith
Jan 25, 2025
Mark Dewayne Smith was born on February 14, 1969 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of J.B. Smith and the late Rachel Mary Curry Smith.
Mark worked as a truck driver for J.B. Smith Trucking. In his spare time, he enjoyed shooting pool with his father.
Mark Dewayne Smith departed this life on January 25, 2025 in Florence, Alabama, at the age of...
Linda Turner
Jan 24, 2025
Linda Carol Smith Turner, age 74, of Collinwood, TN, departed this world on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born in Beckley, WV, on February 16, 1950, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Lyndon Estrada and Helen Gould Smith. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Daniel Jimmy Turner Sr., united in love and companionship.
Linda devoted...
Edward Duane Braun
Jan 24, 2025
Edward Duane Braun December 29, 1952 - January 24, 2025-- Edward Braun of Finger, Tennessee, formerly of Manchester, Michigan, passed away at the age of 72 in Corinth, Mississippi.
Edward was born in Tecumseh, MI to Helen and Duane Braun. He was the youngest of four and the only boy. While growing up in Manchester, Ed enjoyed playing school sports, spending...
Stanley Wayne Dickey
Jan 24, 2025
Stanley Wayne Dickey was born on January 26, 1952, in Stantonville, Tennessee, to the late R.B. Dickey and Magel Glidewell Dickey.
On May 20, 1999, Stanley was united in marriage to Brenda Kennedy. Together, they built a life overflowing with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. He was a devoted member of West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. A proud...
Johnnie Wayne Glover (Jake)
Jan 23, 2025
Johnnie Wayne Glover (Jake) was born on August 9, 1944 in Shiloh, Tennessee, the son of the late Allen Matthew and Notra Cierley Glover.
Mr. Glover worked for Carroll Sod Farm. He enjoyed going four wheeler riding and spending time with his friends and family. He never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. Jake had a...
Shirley Franks
Jan 23, 2025
Shirley Franks was born on August 1, 1940 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnny and Myrtle White Morris.
She was united in marriage to Keeton Franks, who survives.
When she was able, Shirley enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard. She loved tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. Mrs. Franks was a member of Walnut Grove...
Kevin Smith
Jan 22, 2025
KEVIN SMITH
Henderson, TN: James Kevin Smith age 55, passed away January 22, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born January 12, 1970, in Henderson, the son of the late James Earl and Joyce Ann Forrester Smith. He graduated from South Side High School in 1988. He attended Tennessee Technology School at Crump and at Jackson where he received...
C.W. Kirk
Jan 22, 2025
C.W. Kirk, 93, of Middleton, passed from this life early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Pocahontas to the late Jessie Edward Kirk and Ora Evelyn Galloway Kirk and lived his entire life in Hardeman County. He was a graduate of Middleton High School where he excelled in basketball. On December 24, 1955, he...
Rhonda Avent
Jan 21, 2025
Rhonda Avent, 58, of Bolivar, departed this life Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025, at her home.
Rhonda spent most of her life in Hardeman County, where she met the love of her life, Jerry Wayne, in high school. Together, they were blessed to adopt two beautiful children, Megan and Jordan, who became the lights of her life.
She dedicated nearly 30 years...
Neva Lou Brown
Jan 20, 2025
Neva Lou Brown, born on September 2, 1947, left this world peacefully on January 20, 2025. Neva was a beacon of warmth and kindness, never having met a stranger. Her engaging personality and love for friends and family made her a cherished presence in the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The daughter of James (Bob) and...
Joe Allen Weir
Jan 20, 2025
JOE ALLEN WEIR
Beech Bluff, TN: Joe Allen Weir age 71, passed away January 20, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born August 19, 1953, in the Rocky Springs community of Madison County, the son of the late Vernon and Ruby Edna Seeley Weir. He went to school at Pinson and South Side. He worked at the TN Department...
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