Beatrice McBride Teague
May 27, 2019
Beatrice McBride Teague, 96, of Memphis, formerly of Middleton, departed this life Monday, May 27, 2019 at North Delta Hospice in Southaven, MS.The widow of Marvin L. Teague, who passed away on August 6, 1978 after 35 years of marriage, she was a homemaker and worked in Christmas light production with General Electric in Memphis for 24 years. She was...
Joe Harrell Walkup
May 26, 2019
Joe Harrell Walkup departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 23 days. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee, on October 3, 1935, the son of the late B.T. and Sue Harrell Walkup. On February 18, 1989, he was united in marriage to Linda Gayle Blanton, who survives.Joe was a...
Arah V. Rachel Presley
May 26, 2019
Arah V. Rachel Presley, 90, of Bolivar, departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2019.The widow of Rev. Earl Willis Presley, whom she married on August 14, 1943 and who preceded her in death on May 27, 2005, she was a homemaker and faithful minister's wife. She was born July 15, 1928 in Belmont, Mississippi, daughter of the late Braddie Chambers...
Mead Kenneth (M. K.) Crawford
May 25, 2019
Mr. Crawford passed away at his son's residence in Lakeland on Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2019.A native of Hornsby, he was the son of the late Albert Hugh Crawford and Annie Baker Crawford. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Frances Mayfield, Elizabeth Cox, Velma Barnes and Mary Dean Chandler; four brothers, A. B., Robert Wood, Clifford and...
James A. Merryman
May 25, 2019
James A. Merryman of Finger, TN was born December 31, 1934 in Booneville, MS the son of the late Giles Claude Merryman and Lillian Jane Buckridge Merryman. He was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Jordan on November 6, 1954. Mrs. Merryman preceded him in death on July 11, 2013 after 58 years of marriage.Mr. Merryman retired after 30 years...
James F. Tompach
May 25, 2019
JAMES F. TOMPACHwas born in LaPorte County, Indiana on December 29, 1943 the son of the late Emil Rudolph and Mildred C. Scultz Tompach.On June 11, 1966 he was united in marriage to Wilma Carolyn Dickey, who survives.James had worked as a pull man for Standard Rail Car Plant in Michigan City, Indiana and also worked as a steel mill...
Manuela Cortez Alian
May 25, 2019
Manuela Cortez Alian of Cypress Inn, TN was born March 3, 1929 in Brownsville, TX. Mrs. Alian departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home in Cypress Inn, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 2 Months, 22 Days. She was a homemaker and had lived in Wayne County for approximately 10 years.Mrs. Alian is survived by...
Donny Lynn Price
May 25, 2019
Donny Lynn Price was born January 23, 1961 in Corinth, MS the son of the late Jimmie and Maureen Jones Price. He departed this life on May 25, 2019 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 58 Years, 4 Months, 2 Days.He was a third generation brick layer of the Price family carrying on the family tradition. He is survived...
Mary Jo Willis
May 25, 2019
MARY JO WILLIS Henderson, TN: Mary Jo Newsom Willis age 93 passed away Saturday morning May 25, 2019 at Oak Hills Behavioral Center in Jackson.She was born October 28, 1925 in Chester County, the daughter of the late Will and Daisy Penelope Melton Newsom. She attended Chester County High School. She married William “Jake” Willis in 1947. They made their...
Anna Lee Ellis
May 25, 2019
Mrs. Ellis died peacefully in her home on Saturday morning, May 25, 2019. She had lived on the lake with her beloved husband for thirty-four years.Mrs. Ellis was born November 29, 1930, in Grant County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Nicholas Andrew and Mamie S. Cassidy. Anna Lee grew up on a farm in Marion, Indiana with her four...
Betty Sue (Bet) Falls
May 24, 2019
BETTY SUE (BET) FALLSof Savannah, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Hardin Medical Center at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 7 days. She was born on January 17, 1948 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Wilbert Oliver Falls and Dorothy Woody Falls Bryant. Betty worked in Tarpon Springs, Florida for many years at...
Samuel Nathan Plunk
May 24, 2019
SAMUEL NATHAN PLUNKwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 6, 1940 the son of the late Roscoe and Dorean Blankenship Plunk.On July 19, 1982 he was united in marriage to Peggy Lynn Moore, who survives.Samuel worked for Caterpillar for 25 years plus 5 years benefit for early retirement. He was a member of Grace Sanctuary in Savannah, Tennessee. Samuel...
Mary Jo Hill DePriest Stringer
May 24, 2019
Mary Jo Hill DePriest Stringer, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and heavenly family on May 24, 2019, after a long, heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born January 5, 1930 to the Robert Edward Dickerson and Josephine Parish Dickerson.She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of nine at Pinson Baptist Church. In 1945, she...
Mary Gail Harville Pickens
May 24, 2019
Mary Gail Harville Pickens was born on March 19, 1945 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Harvey and Venus Rainey Harville.Ms. Pickens retired from Franke Industries where she worked as a packer. Mary lived in Savannah, Tennessee for many years prior to moving to Smyrna, Tennessee. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Savannah...
Dr. Victor Wayne Bumphus
May 24, 2019
Dr. Victor "Vic" Wayne Bumphus, age 56, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on August 30, 1962 in Savannah, TN, the son of the late Virginia Peterson Bumphus and William Hal Bumphus, Sr.He joined Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Clifton, TN at an early age and received his high school diploma at...
Phillip Jeffrey Goff
May 23, 2019
Phillip Goff Henderson, TN: Phillip Jeffrey Goff, age 55 passed away May 23, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born October 14, 1963 in Mercer, TN, the son of the late Riley Lee and Clara Helen Gilmore Goff. He attended schools in Mercer and Jackson and was a 1981 graduate of Southside High School. He worked for the...
Maurie Hardin
May 23, 2019
MAURIE HARDINwas born in Alcorn County, Tennessee on January 12, 1962 the son of the late John Everett Hardin and Shirley Juanita Briggs Scott.Maurie worked for 5 years as a deck hand for the Mississippi Queen. He also had worked for 20 years at Briggs Tobacco Company. Maurie was an avid NASCAR and Tennessee Vols fan. He enjoyed doing body...
Ada Jeter
May 23, 2019
Ada Jeter departed this life on Thursday May 23, 2019 at the age of 95 years, 3 months, and 10 days.Ada was born in Clifton, Tennessee on February 13, 1924, the daughter of the late John Thomas Jeter and Molly Jane Pevahouse Jeter. Ada was mostly a farmer her whole life, specializing in pigs and cattle, but had also worked...
Bonnie Kay Anderson
May 23, 2019
BONNIE KAY ANDERSONwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 29, 1949 the daughter of the late Dude and Mary Adams Wilkerson.On September 29, 1989 she was united in marriage to Richard A. Anderson, who survives.Bonnie worked as a CNA for Savannah Healthcare for 8 years. She also had worked for Tri County Convalescent Home for 20 years and Hardin...
Clifton Mainers
May 22, 2019
CLIFTON MAINERS Deanburg, TN: Clifton Edward Mainers age 96 passed away May 22, 2019 at his niece’s home.He was born February 21, 1923 in the Deanburg Community of Chester County, the son of the late Hugh Ellis and Tressie Clarice Thomas Mainers. He attended schools in Chester County. He joined the Merchant Marines January 12, 1943 and served thirty-three years,...
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