J. W. Holt
Jul 3, 2020
James Watt “J.W.” Holt, 88, of Savannah, Tennessee. departed this life peacefully in his home on Friday, July 3, 2020. Shortly after completing his education, J.W. made the selfless decision to serve his country, enlisting early in the United States Army at the age of 17. He performed admirably as a soldier throughout his 23 years as a member of the...
Opal Jean Buck
Jul 3, 2020
Opal Jean Buck was born January 21, 1947 in Memphis, TN the daughter of the late Guy Wayne and Opal Jean Peters Bishop.Mrs. Buck retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail handler and clerk. She was a member of Selmer First Baptist Church and a former Board member of the Selmer Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Buck departed...
Bryan Dunaway
Jul 3, 2020
Marshall Bryan Dunaway was born on January 16, 1934 in McNairy County, TN. The son of the late Charles Marshall and Alsie Leonard Dunaway.Bryan was a graduate of Selmer High School and a 1957 graduate of Memphis State College. He was united in marriage to Margie Nell Campbell on January 11, 1958.He was a member of the Selmer First Christian...
Charlene Davis McNair
Jul 2, 2020
Charlene Davis McNair was born June 13, 1930 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Troy and Annie Plunk Davis.She was united in marriage to Wylie McNair in June of 1975. Mr. McNair preceded her in death in 2000, following 25 years of marriage.Mrs. McNair worked in the garment industry, retiring from Jetrick's. She also worked for Oakley...
Gerneal Bachuss Goodman
Jul 2, 2020
Gerneal Bachuss Goodman departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 11 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on December 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rebecca Cooper Bachuss. In 1951, she was united in marriage to Trennon Goodman, who survives.Gerneal retired from Brown Shoe Company...
Bonnie Miller Williams
Jul 2, 2020
Mrs. Williams passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Bolivar General Hospital.A native of Florence, AL, she was a former long-time resident of Sardis, MS and had lived in Pocahontas for a year. The daughter of the late Wendell Harold Miller, Sr. and Annie Lou Perigen Miller, she had been employed as a nurse and enjoyed attending Pocahontas First...
Edward Lee Johnson
Jun 29, 2020
Edward Lee Johnson was born February 10, 1942 in Lutts, TN. The son of the late David and Etta Bratton Johnson. Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Smith on May 4, 1963. Mrs. Johnson preceded him in death on November 21, 2007. He was a member of the West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. He was...
Agnes McGee
Jun 29, 2020
Agnes McGee was born December 31, 1930 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Beal Colombus and Hattie Agnes Johnson Locke.She was united in marriage to William Andrew McGee on February 12, 1949. Mr. McGee preceded her in death on November 26, 1998, following 49 years of marriage.Mrs. McGee attended school in McNairy County. She retired from Brown...
Phyllis Dyan Holmes
Jun 29, 2020
PHYLLIS BLANKENSHIP HOLMES Jackson, TN: Phyllis Dyan Blankenship Holmes age 70 passed away June 29, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born July 18, 1949 in Henderson County, and grew up in the Middlefork Community, the daughter of the late Arvil H. and Mary Earlene Young Blankenship.She graduated from Lexington High School in 1967 and graduated from West...
James Bennett Teague
Jun 28, 2020
James Bennett (Jimmy) Teague was born December 20, 1970 in Jackson, Mississippi the son of the late Jerry Walter and Ruth Neal Humphrey Teague.Jimmy was self-employed in the construction industry. He loved fishing and the outdoors and was an ardent supporter of University of Tennessee Football. Jimmy departed this life on June 28, 2020 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age...
Audrey Clayton
Jun 28, 2020
AUDREY CLAYTON Henderson, TN: Audrey Mae Johnson Clayton age 41 passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home.She was born November 8, 1978 in Pascagoula, MS, the daughter of Doris Jean Sewell Smith. She attended schools in Chester County. She worked at Quality Metal Stamping in Henderson. She married Larry Clayton in 2012. They made their home in Henderson....
Bertha Cothren
Jun 28, 2020
BERTHA COTHREN Henderson, TN: Bertha Mae Wilkins Cothren, age 81 passed away Sunday June 28, 2020 at Adamsville Healthcare.She was born October 21, 1938 in Hardin County, Hookers Bend Community, and raised at Morris Chapel the daughter of the late Russell Andrew and Edna Clarise Stanfill Wilkins. She graduated Morris Chapel High School in 1956. She was a homemaker and...
Shelby Jean White Leatherwood
Jun 28, 2020
Shelby Jean White Leatherwood was born in Shiloh, Tennessee on October 22, 1938 to Jake and Maynard White. She was the first of five girls and one boy. Her brother, James White, is second oldest, followed by Kaye Donahoe, Gale Michie, Peggy Allen, and Patsy Taylor. She graduated high school at Southside High School in Counce, Tennessee. She shortly moved...
Peggy Jane Keeton
Jun 28, 2020
Peggy Jane Walker Keeton Peggy Jane Walker Keeton was born February 15, 1958 in Florence, AL, the daughter of the late Elmer "Pete" O'Neal and Opal Lorene Wright Walker. Mrs Keeton was a Dietary Aid and attended church at Little Bethel in Cypress Inn, TN. She departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home at the age...
Faye Farris
Jun 27, 2020
Faye Farris was born November 6, 1936 in Shreveport, LA the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie McNally O'Conner.She was united in marriage to Bill Farris on May 5, 1955. Mr. Farris preceded her in death on March 25, 1995.Mrs. Farris was a loving mother and friend. She always had a warm hug and smile. She was a member...
Howard Lutton Haddock
Jun 26, 2020
Howard Lutton Haddock, Waynesboro, TN was born April 17, 1933 in Caruthersville, MO, the son of the late Willie McKinley and Bertha Elsie Davis Haddock. He married the former Clara Mae Smotherman on September 1, 1951. Mr. Haddock was retired from Maury Ohio Manufacturing, Lawrenceburg, TN and was a member of the Waynesboro Church of God. Mr. Haddock enjoyed working...
Elizabeth "Liz" Perkins
Jun 26, 2020
Elizabeth Griggs PerkinsDecember 23, 1938 – June 26, 2020Elizabeth “Liz” Perkins, originally from Waynesboro, passed away peacefully on June 26th. Liz lived in Memphis, where she retired from Boyle Investment Company. She is preceded in death by her parents, Janie and Howard Griggs, and her husband, Dwight, and her daughter, Angela.A graveside gathering will be held on Saturday, July 11th...
Sandra "Sam" R. Meredith
Jun 26, 2020
Sandra Grace Rains Meredith, Sam, to her friends, left the bonds of this timely world Thursday night, June 25, 2020 at about 11:55 pm. She was born on July 9th, 1948 in West Memphis, Arkansas. Daughter of J.D. Rains and Mary Grace Busby Rains. She passed away from complications from a rare lung disorder and heart failure. She left behind...
Clarence Rayford Clayton
Jun 26, 2020
was born June 8, 1932 in Lawrence Co. TN the son of the late Clyde and Betty Hayes Clayton. Mr. Clayton departed this life on June 26, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 88 Years, 18 Days.Mr. Clayton worked as an automotive body repairman.He is survived by his sister Faye Wilson of Millington, TN several nieces and nephews...
Gerald Ray Runyan
Jun 26, 2020
GERALD RAY RUNYANwas born in Avery, Texas on August 28, 1933 the son of the late Walter Ray and Mary Etta Hathaway Runyan.On July 7, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mary Purdy Littlejohn, who survives.Gerald served his country proudly in the United States Army for 3 years. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Prevention from...
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