Micheal Russell
Apr 1, 2020
Ms. Russell, age 56, of Adamsville, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home.Micheal Ann Russell was born to Beverly and John Russell on April 3rd, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a blonde haired, blue eyed firecracker. She began dancing when she was very young and she never quit. She would boast about her flexibility,...
Louise Archer Cherry
Apr 1, 2020
Louise Archer CherryPiney Lake: Mattie Louise Archer Cherry, age 95, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning April 1, 2020.Mrs. Cherry was born in McNairy County and grew up in Henderson, the daughter of the late Jesse and Grace Weaver Archer. She graduated from Chester County High School, Freed-Hardeman College, and attended Belmont College. She worked her entire career...
Sam Schell
Apr 1, 2020
SAM SCHELLwas born in Washington, D.C. on January 1, 1936 the son of the late Frank Elwood and Ruby Elizabeth Hunter Schell.On April 26, 1985 he was united in marriage to Jeanine Mae Leeka, who survives.Sam served his country honorably in the United States Army, where he was a proud member of the 101st Airborne. Being a licensed aviation mechanic...
George Brewington
Mar 31, 2020
George Otis Brewington departed this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the age of 74 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 21, 1945, the son of the late George and Rhoda Wilkerson Brewington. George had worked for C&M Cleaners as a driver. He enjoyed having visitors and talking with them...
Betty Jean Blount
Mar 31, 2020
BETTY JEAN BLOUNTwas born in Waynesboro, Tennessee on May 20, 1951 the daughter of T. J. and Louise Caperton Blount.Betty worked for Rexall Drug Store for 17 years and Walmart, where she was an assistant manager for 20 plus years. She was a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Betty loved all types of needlework and crafts and was a...
John Ford, Jr.
Mar 31, 2020
Mr. Ford, age 67, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.He was born in Millington, while his father, the late John Lewis Ford, Sr., was stationed at the naval base there. His mother is Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell Ford, who survives. After his father’s service, the family moved to Memphis and settled in the Treadwell community...
Betty Nunnally
Mar 31, 2020
Betty Nunnally, 73, of Somerville, departed this life Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Maplewood Village Apartments in Somerville.A native and life-long resident of Fayette County, her parents were the late Chalmers Edward and Jennie Leuvenia Umbarger McCaskill. Additionally, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela and Charlotte Linda McCaskill; and two brothers, James Edward and John Thomas McCaskill....
Gladys Greer
Mar 30, 2020
GLADYS GREER Beech Bluff, TN: Gladys Lucel Funk Greer age 83 passed away March 30, 2020 at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.She was born December 26, 1936 in Dunningtown, PA and raised in Dunningtown and Fairless Hills, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mabel Beaver Funk. She graduated from Pennsbury High School and entered the U.S. Air Force...
James J. Peacock
Mar 30, 2020
JAMES PEACOCK Henderson, TN: James Joseph Peacock age 96 passed away March 30, 2020 at his home.He was born December 28, 1923 at Fruitland, TN and grew up in Lake County, the son of the late Joe and Mammie Chamberlain Peacock. He worked as a share cropper as a young man and married Bennie Vonel l Dunn. He worked at...
Jack Lancaster Coffman
Mar 30, 2020
Jack Lancaster Coffman was born December 12, 1940 in what is now the oldest house in Adamsville, TN the son of the late John Wesley and Jimmie Lancaster Coffman.He was united in marriage to Deborah Bias on April 11, 1998.Mr. Coffman graduated from Adamsville High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He served his country honorably in...
Clyde Gray
Mar 30, 2020
Clyde Hassell Gray departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 15 days. He was born in Savannah, Tennessee on July 15, 1945, the son of the late Dewey "Dick" and Annie Hosea Gray. On June 28, 1980, he was united in marriage to Emma Pevahouse, who survives.Clyde never met a...
Norman Brooks
Mar 30, 2020
Norman Brooks was born February 19, 1937 in Hornsby, TN the son of the late James Elmo and Toka McCalip Brooks.Mr. Brooks worked for Sears for over 35 years as store manager in Memphis, Tennessee. After he retired, he moved back to the Leapwood Community of McNairy County. Mr. Brooks departed this life on March 30, 2020 in Germantown, Tennessee...
Bobby Stricklin
Mar 30, 2020
BOBBY STRICKLINwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on March 11, 1940 the son of the late Jesse Martin and Maudie Mae Ferrell Stricklin.On March 21, 1964 he was united in marriage to Norma M. Davidson, who survives.Bobby honorably served his country for 8 years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Memphis Light, Gas and Water where he worked as...
Robbie Jo Nance
Mar 30, 2020
Robbie Jo Holt Nance departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the age of 86 years, 3 months, and 9 days. She was born in Saltillo, Tennessee on December 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Beatrice Holt. Her mother passed away when she was about about 2 years old and her grandparents Ben and Mary Holt and...
Dawn Leona (Peanut) Hill
Mar 30, 2020
Dawn Leona (Peanut) Whidden Hill of Cypress Inn, TN was born January 21, 1959 in Alexandria, VA, the daughter of the late Bill Loyd Whidden and Phyllis Marie Bronson Vencion. She was united in marriage to Kenneth David Hill, Sr. on January 12, 1980.Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith and departed this life on Monday, March...
Michelle Harville
Mar 29, 2020
MICHELLE HARVILLEwas born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 5, 1960 the daughter of the late E. G. and Ozella Crotts Harris.On December 14, 1996 she was united in marriage to Louis Harville, who preceded his wife in death on November 1, 2007.Michelle had worked for Wise Company in Savannah, Tennessee. She departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020...
Shirley Myers
Mar 29, 2020
Shirley Myers departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 78 years and 13 days. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on March 16, 1942, the daughter of J.L. and Gladys Harper Barbee. Shirley was a waitress and had worked for Tidwell Furniture. She loved her family and enjoyed playing Bingo and loved Tennessee. She...
Barry Don Victory
Mar 29, 2020
Barry Don Victory of Waynesboro, TN was born April 18, 1968 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of Janice Faye Creecy Victory Jackson of Collinwood, TN and the late Larry Wayne Victory.Mr. Victory was a scaffolder and departed this life after an extended illness on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of...
Bobby Simmons
Mar 29, 2020
BOBBY SIMMONSwas born in Wayne County, Tennessee on July 9, 1952 the son of the late Joe and Analou Prater Simmons.Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was self employed as a store owner. Bobby was a member of Olive Hill Baptist Church, Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course and Savannah Moose Lodge for over 30 years. In...
Maggie Mae "Peggie" Cockrell Brown
Mar 29, 2020
Maggie Mae "Peggie" Cockrell Brown departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 95 years, 4 months, and 8 days. She was born in Kenly, North Carolina, on November 21, 1924, the daughter of the late James and Nettie Godwin Cockrell. She was united in marriage to Willie Ashley Brown, who preceded her in death.Peggie, as...
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