Ruby Mae Melson Stricklin
Nov 6, 2020
Ruby Mae Melson Stricklin departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2020, at the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 14 days. She was born in Wayne County, Tennessee on January 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mattie Mae Moiser Melson. On August 30, 1952, she was united in marriage to John D. Stricklin, who...
Casey Lee Barnhill
Nov 6, 2020
Casey Lee Barnhill was born on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. His birth was anxiously awaited by his parents, Andrea Presley and Tyler Barnhill of Savannah, Tennessee; his brother, Kennith Brandon-Jo Barnhill of Savannah, Tennessee; his grandparents, Mary Jo Pipes, Charles David Presley,both of Savannah, Tennessee and Kimberly Barnhill of Adamsville, Tennessee; his great grandmother, Shelia Presley of...
Mary Ruth Austin Giddens
Nov 5, 2020
Mary Ruth Austin Giddens of Lexington, AL, formerly of Adel, GA, was born July 11, 1934 in Lauderdale Co., AL, the daughter of the late William Earl Austin and Louise Sego Austin.Mrs. Giddens was a retired operator/trainer in telephone communication and departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Green Oaks Inn in Florence, Alabama at the age of...
Lloyd Bell
Nov 5, 2020
Lloyd Bell, 70, of Bolivar, departed this life Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The son of the late Raymond Lester and Nellie Louise Rixie Bell, he was born in Middleton and graduated high school there in 1970. He married the former Patricia Ann Naylor on August 1, 1974 and lived his adult life in Bolivar.Mr. Bell served...
David Wayne Newman
Nov 4, 2020
David Wayne Newman, 71 of Bolivar, TN, passed from this life Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Bolivar General Hospital.Mr. Newman was born April 29, 1949 to the late Edward Green and Vivian Joyce Crum Newman in Brownfield, MS. He served our country in the US Army receiving the Commendation Medal in 1970-1971, serving two stints in VIetnam. He was a...
Barbara Ann McMillen
Nov 4, 2020
Barbara Ann McMillen was born February 26, 1956 in Fort Stockton, TX the daughter of the late Wayne Alroy Lindsey and Marquita Jean Barnes Lindsey. Barbara was united in marriage to James McMillen on August 16, 1987. She was a member of the Ramer Baptist Church. She had a strong faith in the Lord and enjoyed listening to her devotional...
Ollie Faye Vann
Nov 4, 2020
OLLIE FAYE VANN Beech Bluff, TN: Ollie Faye Doyle Vann age 75, passed away November 4, 2002 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born August 1, 1945 in Helena, AR and grew up in Henderson, the daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Eva Ozene Jordan Doyle. She attended Chester County Schools and married Thomas Edward Vann, Sr. and...
Frances Maxwell Baker
Nov 4, 2020
Frances Maxwell Baker, 93, of Bolivar, passed away Wed., November 4 at her home in Bolivar. She was born April 13, 1927 in Middleton, daughter of the late William Oscar Maxwell and Gertrude Strickland Maxwell and lived her whole life here. She was a 1944 graduate of Bolivar Central High School, marrying James Allen Baker on July 20, 1946. He...
Earl Clayton
Nov 3, 2020
EARL CLAYTON Henderson, TN: Willie Earl Clayton age 77, passed away Tuesday morning November 3, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born January 26, 1943 at Hickory Corner in Chester County, the son of the late Alvin Odell and Georgia Lavere Patterson Clayton. He went to school at Hickory Corner and married Patsy Crowe in 1962. They...
Mary Warf
Nov 3, 2020
Mary Warf, 88, of Somerville, departed this life Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville.She was born February 10, 1932 in the Laconia/Somerville area, daughter of the late Sam and Verlie Hoskins Pulliam. When she was 12 years old, her mother passed away and she took on the responsibility of raising herself and her 3 siblings, making sure...
Frank Bell
Nov 2, 2020
Reverend Frank Bell, 86, of Middleton, Tennessee, passed peacefully in his sleep November 2, 2020 at the Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Alamo, Tennessee.A native and lifelong resident of Middleton, he was born on March 9, 1934 to Basil and Eula Bell. He worked as a farmer and logger before joining J.P. Shelly & Sons, where he worked for...
William Monroe "Bill" Jackson
Nov 2, 2020
William Monroe (Bill) Jackson was born June 9, 1946 in Ramer, TN the son of the late Marshall Jay Jackson and Julia Bright Jackson.Bill was united in marriage to Melba Fay Clayton on April 6, 1968. He served our country during the Korean War. He was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, Tennessee. Bill worked over...
Thelma L. King
Nov 2, 2020
Thelma L. King was born April 24, 1931 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Lillian Irene Simpson Robinson.She was united in marriage to James Ray King on December 25, 1973. Mr. King preceded her in death on February 9, 2013.Mrs. King was an inspector at different garment factories. She was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Bethel...
Thelma Jean Brison Gallaher
Nov 2, 2020
Thelma Jean Brison Gallaher of Collinwood, Tn passed from this life on Monday, November 2, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center. She was born on August 5, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Bud and Uda Daniel Brison. Upon retirement from Genesco, she enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening and cooking for family and friends. She was a member of Millrock Freewill Baptist...
Jim Henry
Nov 1, 2020
Jim Henry was born May 10, 1957 in Nashville, TN the son of the late Jack and Frances Patty Henry.He was united in marriage to Donna Parsons on July 21, 2000.Jim owned and operated Wildwood Farms Nursery in Michie, Tennessee for 32 years. He was an avid gardener and loved taking care of his nursery. He was also an avid...
Stanley McCullar
Nov 1, 2020
Stanley McCullar was born October 26, 1956 in Memphis, TN the son of the late Robert Stanley, Sr. and Gwen Rowland McCullar.Stanley graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1974. He possessed a strong work ethic even while in school, taking a job at Piggly-Wiggly as a butcher and spending the summers with his grandparents in Missouri, helping on their...
Wanda Jean Pledge
Nov 1, 2020
Wanda Jean Barnhardt Pledge was born April 25, 1931 in Marianna, AR the daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia Hardin Barnhardt.She was united in marriage to Charles Pledge on November 13, 1965.Mrs. Pledge was a giving lady - always willing to help anyone in need. She was a member of the Eastview Church Of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. She...
Lynda Marie Tacker
Oct 31, 2020
A Celebration of LifeLynda Marie Tacker, age 72, passed away October 31st at her home in Henderson, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Lynda was recently preceded in death by her husband Danny Tacker in the 30th year of marriage together. She was also preceded by her parents, her brother Junior Adcock, and her sister Nancy Graham. Lynda is survived...
Roger Allen Smith
Oct 31, 2020
Roger Allen Smith passed away October 31, 2020 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He was born November 25, 1961 in Memphis, TN, the son of late Cecil Paul Smith and Lois Jean Smith. Roger resided in Memphis, TN with his parents until they moved to Reagan in 1980. He was a truck driver by trade. He also worked on heavy machinery...
James Ray Porter
Oct 31, 2020
Jimmy PorterFinger, TN: James Ray “Jimmy” Porter, age 75 died October 31, 2020 at his home in Finger, TN.He was born in Jackson, TN on March 8, 1945, son of the late Edward and Rebecca (Barham) Porter. He grew up in Jackson and was a 1963 graduate of Jackson High School. He began working for Robins Tool and Die. He...
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