Wallace West
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Wallace West, 87, of Bolivar, passed from this life on Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, at Christian Care Center.
A native of Hardeman County, Mr. West was the son of the late Farris and Annie Bishop West. Other family members who preceded him in death were his son, Steve West, and three brothers, James Donald, Billy Morris and Nicky West.
Mr....
Anita Gail Watson
Aug 27, 2025
Anita Gail Watson was born May 7, 1965 in Jackson, TN, the daughter of Lurene Porter Faulkner and the late Charles Ray Faulkner. She departed this life on August 27, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 60 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days.
Anita had worked for Kapro, World Color, Reitter & Schefenacker, Corinthian Furniture, and The Junction at Eastview....
Alan E. Highers
Aug 27, 2025
Alan Edward Highers was born on July 5, 1937, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Ernest Edward and Allie Jenkins Highers. He passed away at his home in Henderson, Tennessee, on August 27, 2025, at the age of 88.
He attended high school as a boarding student at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas.
Upon graduation from high school, he enrolled at Freed-Hardeman College in...
James Donald Turner
Aug 26, 2025
James Donald Turner, known as “Jim” to most; “Jimmy” to the Hurley and Chewalla community; “Dad”, “Papaw” and “Uncle Jim” to family; passed away peacefully Tuesday night, August 26th, with family at his side.
Jim was born October 21st 1939 in Corinth, Mississippi to Holly and Essie Turner, the first of four children. He lived in multiple areas as a child...
Ocidell Massengill
Aug 26, 2025
Miss Ocidell Massengill age 91, passed away August 26, 2025 at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson.
She was born April 30, 1934, in and raised in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County, TN, the daughter of the late Odus Montie and Liddie Etness Lee Massengill. As a child, she loved riding her bicycle and climbing trees. She later moved to Henderson and...
Robert Sparks
Aug 26, 2025
Robert Marion Sparks of Middleton, TN, aged 70 years, departed from this life on August 26, 2025 at Magnolia Regional Hospital leaving behind a legacy built with his own hands.
Born on October 11, 1954 to Walter Clarence Sparks and Velda Russell Sparks. Robert had a love for woodworking, which became his lifelong craft. He proudly owned and operated Sparks Millwork....
Janice May Johnson Balentine
Aug 24, 2025
Janice May Johnson Balentine, age 72, of Cypress Inn, TN, departed this world on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Margaret Bratton Johnson. Janice's life journey was beautifully intertwined with love when she married Edwin Eugene Balentine on December 20, 1970.
A dedicated worker, Janice spent many...
Lavara Moline Harwell
Aug 24, 2025
Lavara Moline Harwell, 95, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, August 24, 2025. Born to loving parents, Audrey and Bonnie Hutton, October 11, 1929 in Enville, Tennessee, Moline lived a long remarkable life filled with faith, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.
Moline is survived by her devoted grandson, Wesley Harwell, of Collierville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death...
James R. Kindrick
Aug 24, 2025
James R. Kindrick was born on December 23, 1932 in Covington, Tennessee, the son of the late Samuel B. and Mildred Lucille Cross Kindrick.
On June 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Russom, who preceded her husband in death on March 1, 2025.
Mr. Kindrick worked in production making American Home Products for Boyle Midway. He was an...
W.L. Kirk
Aug 24, 2025
W. L. KIRK
Henderson, TN: W. L. Kirk, age 89, passed away August 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 15, 1936, at Finger and grew up in McNairy County, the son of the late Arnold and Addie Adeline Miller Kirk. He went to school in McNairy County. He married Larcie Stewart on April 11, 1959, they lived in Memphis...
Wiley "Jody" Burkett Hathorn
Aug 23, 2025
Wiley "Jody" Burkett Hathorn was born on June 23, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late John Lewis Hathorn, Sr. and Jacqueline Adair Pierce Hathorn.
Mr. Hathorn honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Gulf War in 1982. He later worked as a saw mill operator and truck driver. Jody loved wood carving and was...
Vernon Lowell Collins
Aug 22, 2025
Vernon Lowell (‘Preacher’) Collins died peacefully on August 22, 2025, at NHC-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia, TN. He was 91 years old. His sons were at his side.
Vernon Lowell Collins was born May 22, 1934, at Ellard, MS to Elmer Leonard Collins and Nannie Smith Collins. He was the fifth of nine children who grew up on the...
Margaret Ann Locke
Aug 22, 2025
Margaret Ann Locke, born on March 16, 1949, in Parma, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was a beacon of love and warmth, remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and her kindness towards others.
Margaret was raised in McNairy County, Tennessee, where she graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1967. Throughout her life,...
Glona Jo "Lil Bit" Tilley Hollander
Aug 22, 2025
Glona Jo "Lil Bit" Tilley Hollander was born on January 17, 1958 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James and Stella Mae Benson Tilley.
Glona loved dancing and listening to live music. She also liked to be outside and enjoyed tending to her flowers, fishing, and riding four wheelers. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Glona enjoyed spending...
William Dewey Gammill
Aug 22, 2025
William Dewey Gammill was born on June 23, 1936 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Leo M. and Luella Banks Gammill.
On April 9, 1977, he was united in marriage to Mattie Ruth Stricklin, who preceded her husband in death on January 17, 2016.
Mr. Gammill worked for the Hardin County Highway Department. He was a member of Savannah...
Nell Laden Dicus
Aug 22, 2025
Nell Laden Dicus was born on November 6, 1932, in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnnie E. and Verna Phillips Laden.
On December 30, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Frank Dicus, who preceded his wife in death on November 4, 2003.
Nell graduated from Frank Hughes High School in Clifton, Tennessee, and then went on to...
Daniel Bryant
Aug 21, 2025
Daniel Leroy Bryant
was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 23, 1962 the son of the late Daymon S. and Joyce Lee Brown Bryant.
Daniel worked as a mechanic.
He departed this life on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 63 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Daniel is survived by children, Bruce Bryant and Tonya Bryant, both of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and...
Shirley Mae Pierce
Aug 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Mae Staggs Pierce, age 86, who left this world on August 21, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1938, in Collinwood, TN, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late James Mack and Frankie Belle Staggs. Her life was a beautiful testament to hard work and devotion,...
Jane Phillips
Aug 20, 2025
Shirley Janette Cromwell Phillips (Jane Phillips) was born on July 20, 1933 to Earl C. Cromwell and Sally Dee Rich Cromwell. On May 29, 1950 she was married to Lloyd Phillips who preceded her in death on August 25, 2006. She leaves a daughter, Jan Phillips Morton and husband, Jerry Morton, three grandsons, Chad Phillip Cagle, Corey Steven Cagle and...
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