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JoAnne Ross Powell Jones

JoAnne Ross Powell Jones

Oct 25, 2021

JoAnne Ross Powell Jones departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 28 days. She was born in Chester County, Tennessee on March 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Arzie Dee Ross Crowell. JoAnne was united in marriage to James Mackey Powell on November 8, 1952, and they made their...

Jack Surratt

Jack Surratt

Oct 24, 2021

Jacky Lee Surratt departed this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 14 days. He went peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on a beautiful fall afternoon.He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey H. and Audrey D. Nichols Surratt; two sisters, Johnnie Sue Lohman and husband Terry, Peggy...

Paul Terry Johnson

Paul Terry Johnson

Oct 24, 2021

Paul Terry Johnson was born January 2, 1954 in Selmer, TN the son of Imogene Plunk Johnson and the late James Paul Johnson.Mr. Johnson worked for many years in Memphis, Somerville, and Selmer as a master barber. He loved playing the piano, guitar and was a huge Elvis Presley fan. He loved singing Elvis songs.Mr. Johnson departed this life on...

Janet Denise Dodge

Janet Denise Dodge

Oct 24, 2021

JANET DODGE Finger, TN: Janet Denise Dodge, age 62 passed away October 24, 2021 at her home in Finger.She was born June 12, 1959 in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Jody Franklin and Clara Belle Anderson Kelley. She grew up in Henderson and was a 1978 graduate of Chester County High School.During her working career she was employed...

Ronald Cazie Huggins

Ronald Cazie Huggins

Oct 24, 2021

Ronald Cazie Hugginswas born in McNairy County, Tennessee on August 2, 1954 the son of the late Cazie and Abbie Jewel Yarbro Huggins.Ronald was a truck driver for Federal Freight Systems. He was the only handicapped driver to be approved to haul bombs and ammunition by the Department of Defense. Ronald was recognized by Ronald Regan, Lamar Alexander, and Ray...

P. D. Austin

P. D. Austin

Oct 23, 2021

P.D. Austin was born on May 26, 1957 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Ottis Lee and Letha Cox Austin.Mr. Austin worked for Clayton Homes as an electrician for 25 years. He was a resident of the Walnut Grove Community. P.D. was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a very kind man who loved his...

Johnny (J.T.) Travis King

Johnny (J.T.) Travis King

Oct 22, 2021

Johnny Travis (J.T.) King, Jr. was born April 20, 1977 in McNairy County, TN the son of Johnny Travis King, Sr and the late Mary Anne Wilson King.J.T. was baptized at Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer and was attending Love and Truth Church in Savannah. He enjoyed singing in the choir, playing the guitar, and working at Teen...

Barbara Nash

Barbara Nash

Oct 22, 2021

BARBARA NASH Pinson, TN: Barbara L. Powell Nash age 85, passed away October 22, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born February 24, 1936 in Vivian, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert and Martha Malliote Powell. She grew up in Jacks Creek and attended school in Chester County; she attended Jackson State Community College and earned...

Helen Cole Pickens

Helen Cole Pickens

Oct 22, 2021

Helen Cole Pickenswas born in Wayne County, Tennessee on December 21, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert Roy and Esther C. Alley Cole.On September 21, 1944 she was united in marriage to James R. Pickens, who preceded his wife in death on August 5, 2000. Helen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief. She loved to crochet,...

Sam McCord

Sam McCord

Oct 22, 2021

Sam McCord, age 69, of Hornsby, passed from this life early Friday morning, October 22, 2021.Born in Jackson, TN, September 13, 1952, to Elvis Roy McCord and Martha Estel Oakley Liggett, he was a long-time truck driver for B & C Trucking. His special companion was his dog, Tiny. Mr. McCord lived most of his life in Hardeman County.Survivors include...

Sue (Mary) Curry

Sue (Mary) Curry

Oct 22, 2021

Sue (Mary) Curry departed this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 90 years and 15 days. She was born in Waterloo, Alabama on October 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Bessie Hodges and Homer Franklin Scott. On July 11, 1953, she was united in marriage to Leonard Leondas Curry, who preceded her in death on...

William Roy Middleton

William Roy Middleton

Oct 22, 2021

WILLIAM ROY MIDDLETONEnville, TN: William Roy Middleton age 73, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at his home.He was born October 3, 1948 in Reagan, TN the son of the late William Harvey and Navelene Singleton Middleton. He graduated with a welding certificate from Crump Vocational School in 1969. He worked for J. Tom Moore & Sons in Memphis...

Carlos Lopez

Carlos Lopez

Oct 22, 2021

Carlos Lopez departed this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico on May 28, 1945, the son of the late Carlos Lopez Cepeda and Gloria Maria Riveria.Carlos had worked for Amoco Oil Refinery as a controller.He is survived by his children, Yvonne...

Robert Lynn Gladish

Robert Lynn Gladish

Oct 21, 2021

Robert Lynn Gladish was born October 11, 1971 in Jackson, TN the son of Robert O. Gladish and Linda Kay McClain. He departed this life on October 21, 2021 at the age of 50 Years, 10 Days.Robert was an avid Alabama Football fan, "Roll Tide". He had a heart of gold and loved his family.He is survived by his mother,...

Betty Jean Faulkner Borden

Betty Jean Faulkner Borden

Oct 20, 2021

Betty Jean Faulkner Borden was born on April 21, 1929 in Monroe County, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Leonard Meek and Clara Bell Howell Faulkner.On September 14, 2009, she was united in marriage to Frederick Hoy Borden, who preceded his wife in death on September 17, 2017.Mrs. Borden worked for Comfort Keepers doing administrative work and as a caregiver....

Bobby Eugene Gibson

Bobby Eugene Gibson

Oct 20, 2021

Bobby Eugene Gibsonwas born in Hayti, Missouri on October 27, 1960 the son of the late Louise Perry and Melvin Gibson.Bobby lived in Hayti, Missouri most of his life except for three years in Houston, Texas. He worked in maintenance and was an over- the- road truck driver for Hydrl Oil Company. In his spare time he loved to fish...

Juanita Elliott

Juanita Elliott

Oct 20, 2021

Juanita Elliott was born November 6, 1926 in Parkin, AR, the daughter of the late Carlie Barnett and Bessie Morgan Barnett. Juanita was united in marriage to George Elliott on November 29, 1940. Mr. Elliott preceded her in death on December 4, 2010. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening, working...

Birdie Benson Steakley

Birdie Benson Steakley

Oct 20, 2021

Birdie Benson Steakley was born on December 6, 1933 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charlie and Fannie Hurley Benson.Birdie was a member of Olivet Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She worked for Savannah Truck Stop, Wolfe's Restaurant, Shaw's Restaurant, Jerry's Restaurant, and Christopher's Restaurant. She enjoyed cross-stitching and cooking.Birdie Benson Steakley departed this life on October...

Della Sue Hughes

Della Sue Hughes

Oct 20, 2021

Della Sue Hughes departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on October 31, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert McKinley and Dorothy Susan Farrell Wright. Della Sue worked in sewing factories and was self-employed for 10 years in the caviar business....

Lavell Maness Burross

Lavell Maness Burross

Oct 20, 2021

Lavell Maness Burross departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She was born in Henderson County, Tennessee on December 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Herman B. and Erna Thompson Maness. Lavell was a member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World. She was...

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