Sadie M. Sanders
Nov 9, 2020
Sadie M. Sanders was born October 14, 1935 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late James Earl and Cora Lou Moore King.Mrs. Sanders was known for her beautiful smile, her sassy personality that embraced conversation with everyone including strangers, and her love for little children. She was a wonderful mother who always made time for her family. She...
Bennie "Jean" Simmons
Nov 9, 2020
BENNIE " JEAN" SIMMONSwas born in Texas on April 3, 1941 the daughter of the late Henry James and Maxell Evelyn Karnes Simmons.Jean, as she was known by everyone, lived in Hardin County most of her life and was a member of Olivet Pentecostal Church. She loved playing the guitar and singing. Jean departed this life on Monday, November 9,...
Vickie Franks
Nov 9, 2020
If you’ve ever eaten chocolate gravy off of a hot, buttered, homemade biscuit, then there’s a good chance you have been fed by the hands of Vickie Marie Franks, who entered the gates of Glory on Monday, November 9, 2020. Vickie played many roles throughout her life. She was a loving daughter, protective sister, spirited classmate, compassionate nurse, devoted wife,...
Junior Allen Jinkens "Jink" Bright
Nov 8, 2020
Junior Allen Jinkens “Jink” Bright departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the age of 73, in Selmer, Tennessee. He was born to the late Tandy and Viola Bright on January 20, 1947 in Walnut, MS. Jink was united in marriage to Barbara Sue Gardner Bright on April 22, 1967. Junior worked in maintenance for the McNairy County...
Ruth Harris
Nov 8, 2020
Ruth Harris departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the age of 91 years, 10 months, and 3 days. She was born in Lee County, Mississippi, on January 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Marvin Lester and May Agnes Parker Harris. Ruth retired from J. Strickland & Company, where she was employed for over 40 years. She...
Billy Steve White
Nov 8, 2020
Billy Steve White departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the age of 71 years and 10 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 29, 1949, the son of the late Pearl Lee Bonee White. On October 5, 1973, he was united in marriage to Jean Price, who preceded him in death on March 26,...
Mary Kyle Holcombe
Nov 8, 2020
Mary Kyle Holcombe was born on February 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Kinnie Franklin Kyle and Hester Kyle-Roark. Mary was a retired seamstress and was a member of Foursquare Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going fishing, and going to rummage sales and hunting for bargains.Mary Kyle Holcombe departed this life on Sunday,...
Jimmy Ancil Franks
Nov 8, 2020
JIMMY ANCIL FRANKSwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 30, 1937 the son of the late Glen and Lillie Franks.Jimmy lived most of his life in Hardin County, Tennessee as a farmer. In his spare time he loved whittling, working with wood and gardening.He departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of...
Lawrence Edward (Larry) Fouse
Nov 8, 2020
Lawrence Edward (Larry) Fouse departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 25 days. He was born in Tyler, Missouri on February 14, 1945, the son of the late Hubert Lee Fouse and Erie Barton Fouse. On October 30, 1968, he was united in marriage to Wanda Sue Hawk, who preceded...
Hubert Garrett
Nov 8, 2020
Mr. Garrett, age 84, of Bolivar, passed from this life on Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2020 at Bolivar General Hospital.He was born in the Hillville community of Haywood County on Wednesday, August 19, 1936 to the late Henry and Alma Louise Pittman Garrett. He graduated from Whiteville High School in 1955 and was united in marriage to the former Sandra...
Martha Nell Emmons
Nov 7, 2020
“This is MY commandment: that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13Martha Nell Wilbanks Emmons passed gently into the arms of her Savior on November 7, 2020. She was 87 years old. Born in McNairy County, Tennessee, on...
Madlyn Alexander
Nov 7, 2020
MADLYN ALEXANDERwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Harry and Jane Counce Byrd.On November 17, 1956 she was united in marriage to T. J. Alexander, who survives.Madlyn lived in Hardin County most of her life and worked for 20 years for Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church...
John Wayne Goodman
Nov 7, 2020
John Wayne Goodman was born on August 27, 1939 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late John H. Goodman and Fannie Phillips Goodman. On October 2, 1970, he was united in marriage to Judy Cummings, who survives.Mr. Goodman worked for the City of Savannah as Captain of the Fire Department before retiring after 23 years of service. He...
Kathy Taylor
Nov 7, 2020
Kathy Corina Taylor, age 50, passed away at her home Saturday morning November 7, 2020.Mrs. Taylor was born in Fort Pierce, FL the daughter of late Albert Bernice and Pansy Cleo Berry Wheeler. She grew up at in Ft. Pierce and attended Westwood High School. She married Edward Taylor July 19, 1986 and they made their home at Fort Pierce...
Patricia Ann Mitchell
Nov 6, 2020
Patricia Ann Mitchell was born August 16, 1938 in Savannah, TN, the daughter of the late Hassell and Elizabeth McFalls Franks. She was united in marriage to William Ralph Mitchell on April 4, 1958. Mr. Mitchell preceded her in death on February 17, 2004. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the The Springs of Bethel in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. She...
Manley Hardin
Nov 6, 2020
MANLEY HARDIN Henderson, TN: Yarris Manley Hardin, Jr. age 82 passed away November 6, 2020 at his home.He was born September 12, 1938, the son of the late Yarris and Elsie Canovan Hardin. He was a graduate of Bolivar High School, Union University (1961) and served two years in the United States Army, Rank SP4 E4.Mr. Hardin’s places of employment...
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...
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