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June Kennedy Killingsworth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles Dexter McWilliams

Charles Dexter McWilliams

Oct 10, 2021

Charles “Dexter” McWilliams of Lawrenceburg, TN was born November 20, 1946 in Waynesboro, TN. He was the son of the late John Taylor and Sallie Boyd McWilliams. Dexter departed this life on October 10, 2021 at Wayne Medical Center at the age of 74 yrs, 10 months, 20 daysDexter is survived by his wife of 7 1/2 yrs., Brenda Byrd-McWilliams,...

Gary Edwin Wiggins

Gary Edwin Wiggins

Oct 9, 2021

** It is suggested, but not required, that anyone attending the visitation or service, please wear a mask or facial covering. Thank you! **Mr. Wiggins passed away Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.A native and life-long resident of the Bolivar community, Gary was the son of Edwin and Dottie Hatch Wiggins of Bolivar, both of whom...

Eugene W. Rau

Eugene W. Rau

Oct 9, 2021

Eugene W. Rau departed this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 89 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He was born in Portland, Oregon on March 10, 1932, the son of the late John and Palma Martha Johnson Rau. On August 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Preyer, who survives.He received his...

Tracy Young Grantham

Tracy Young Grantham

Oct 9, 2021

Tracy Young Grantham passed from this life Saturday evening, October 9, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.She was born Tuesday, January 16, 1979 in Memphis, the daughter of Dewey Franklin Young and the late Linda Ann Cox Young and lived most of her life here in the county. She was a 1997 graduate of Bolivar Central High School and received...

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