Frankie Rose Roach
Jul 13, 2024
Frankie Rose Roach was born May 13, 1942 in Pinson, TN the daughter of the late William Abury and Mattie Scotte Haynes.
She was united in marriage to Bobby Leo Roach on May 28, 1957. Mr. Roach preceded her in death on December 5, 1986.
Mrs. Roach was known affectionately as "Meme" and "Great Meme" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...
Linda Dowdy
Jul 12, 2024
LINDA DOWDY
Medon, TN: Linda Elizabeth Holley Dowdy age 78, passed away July 12, 2024. She was born July 12, 1946 in Jackson, daughter of the late Earl Holley and Ruth Edith Nobles Morris. She grew up in Jacks Creek and was a graduate of Chester County High School. She took courses at West Tennessee Business College and Tennessee College of...
Russell Emerson Lawrence
Jul 12, 2024
Russell Emerson Lawrence passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, in his hometown of Memphis, TN. He was born in Plano, TX on February 28, 1995 and moved to Memphis as a small child.
Russell had a passionate soul that was reflected in everything he did. He developed a love for playing football that started in third grade, ran...
Dennis Wayne Nance
Jul 12, 2024
Dennis Wayne Nance age 74 of Waynesboro, TN passed away on July 12, 2024. Dennis was born in Hohenwald, TN the son of the late Oliver Evans and Wanda Sue Wilson Nance.
Dennis retired from the Wayne County Board of Education, where he served as a Driver's Education teacher, special education teacher, and a School Bus driver. Beyond his professional commitments,...
Berneice (Bunty) Smith
Jul 12, 2024
Berneice (Bunty) Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 92 years, 10 months, and 24 days.
She was born in Tishomingo, MS, on August 18, 1931, the daughter of Audie and Bonnie Rutherford.
On February 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Lawrence L. Smith who preceded her...
Margie Bell Porter Burnette
Jul 12, 2024
In loving memory of Margie Bell Porter Burnette, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who departed this world on July 12, 2024, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Margie was born on June 2, 1932, in the serene of Middleton, Tennessee. She was a compassionate individual who dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Western Mental...
Frances Odean Wilson Berry
Jul 11, 2024
Frances Odean Wilson Berry, aged 84, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born in McNairy County, TN, to the late Rev. Laphord Leon and Lou Jane Griffin Wilson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Wilson Berry. Odean spent 61 years happily married to her loving husband Charles Berry.
Her journey led her...
Walter Kenneth Crites
Jul 11, 2024
Walter Crites was born on January 16, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to the late John Edward Crites and Teresa Grace Crites passed away at his home on July 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Diane Crites; four loving children, Kenneth (Hilary) Crites, Ashley Crites, Elaina Stricklin, and Bridget (Tyler) Sanderson; 11 grandchildren, Jesse...
Daylin Hill
Jul 10, 2024
Daylin Hill, of Lawrenceburg, TN, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 66 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Lawrenceburg. Born to the loving parents Juan Malacad and Culombe Palma Malacad, Daylin’s spirit was deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic Faith. Daylin worked as a nurse for many years and in her free time, she loved...
Faye Two Dreams Kirby
Jul 10, 2024
Faye Two Dreams Kirby was born August 22, 1964 in Bolivar, TN the daughter of the late Buster (Buck) Pannell and Ruby Dean Smith.
She was united in marriage to Randall Ray Snow Wolf Kirby on April 8, 1980. Mr. Kirby preceded her in death on May 7, 2023.
Faye was a proud member of the Cherokee Wolf Clan of the Cherokee...
Jennie Gail Franks
Jul 9, 2024
Jennie Gail Moore Franks, aged 64, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on July 5, 1960, in Savannah TN, daughter of the late Joseph and Ivogene Smith Moore. Jennie had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of her time tending to her flowers, gardening, and going to the creek. She especially loved...
Matthew Thomas Pinion
Jul 9, 2024
Matthew Thomas Pinion was born September 3, 1980 in Memphis, TN the son of the late Robert Thomas (Bobby) and Deborah Jolly Pinion.
Matthew was formerly employed as a lead deck hand on the “Jackie O’Neal,” operated by American Commercial Lines on the lower Mississippi River. He enjoyed his work and loved being on the river for as long as he...
Elizabeth Ann "Ms. Betty" Cummings
Jul 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ann (Ms. Betty) Cummings was born January 3, 1936 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Hall Sr. and Marie Gardner Hall.
Throughout her life, Ms. Betty embraced various roles with grace and love, from a dedicated military wife and homemaker to working at Kenwin Dress Shop and as a substitute teacher. She had attended Sulphur Springs...
Rachel Atkinson Hines
Jul 8, 2024
Rachel Atkinson Hines was born February 16, 1945 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late J. T. Atkinson and Nellie Louise Hodge Atkinson. She lived most of her life in the Byrd Locke / Rosecreek area of McNairy County. She was top 10 Selmer High School graduate class of 1963. She had worked for Hines Cotton Gin, General...
Beverly Ann Smith
Jul 8, 2024
Beverly Ann Smith was born December 16, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late James Melton West and Bess Ida Lowrance West. She departed this life on July 8, 2024 in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 79 Years, 6 Months, 22 Days.
She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. Her joys...
Ralph P. Nowell
Jul 8, 2024
Ralph Patton Nowell
September 01, 1941 - July 08, 2024
Ralph Nowell was born on September 01, 1941 in Madison County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Flora Nell Nowell. He graduated from Northside High School Jackson, Tennessee in 1960. In 1964 he was married to Dorothy Laney, who survives him plus a son, David Nowell (Sue) of Santa Fe, New Mexico;...
Janet Alexander Paradies
Jul 8, 2024
Janet Alexander Paradies
was born in Florence, Alabama on December 13, 1950 the daughter of the late John P. Jr. and Thelma Blanche McCowan Alexander.
On April 26, 1985 she was united in marriage to Abram Walter Paradies, who survives.
Janet was a retired Art Teacher from the Hardin County School System. She was a member of the Savannah Church of Christ. Janet...
Ralph Alan (Pharaoh) Fariss
Jul 8, 2024
Ralph Alan (Pharaoh) Fariss, age 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning July 8, 2024. Born on March 7, 1952, in Florence, Alabama, he was the son of the late Faye Hazen and Dorothy Barker Fariss. Alan, who was affectionately called Pharaoh, Big Al, and Pop, was respected and admired and a much loved husband, father, grandfather,...
Hattie Ashworth
Jul 6, 2024
HATTIE ASHWORTH
Henderson, TN: Hattie Myrle Ward Ashworth, age 88, passed away July 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home.
She was born February 6, 1936, in Maud, MS the daughter of the late Homer and Emma Lee Lott Ward. She was raised in Hollywood, MS and she attended school in Tunica County, MS. She was married to Roy C. Smith, Sr. in...
Genny Campbell Martin
Jul 5, 2024
Genny Campbell Martin
Crump, TN: Genny Sue Campbell Martin, age 77 passed away Friday evening July 5, 2024, at Regional One Memphis.
Mrs. Martin was born in Prichard, MS and grew up at Enville, TN the daughter of the late Jesse Everett and Addie Mae Campbell. She attended schools at Enville and Henderson. She worked at Motorola in Chicago before moving to...
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