Ellen Sue McFall Wallace
Jun 29, 2024
Ellen Sue McFall Wallace was born on September 6, 1939 in Lutts, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert and Estelle Stricklin McFall.
On November 22, 1958, she was united in marriage to Thomas R. Wallace, who survives.
Ellen was a true Tennessee treasure. She was crowned Miss Hardin County 1958 and represented her beloved hometown Savannah in the West Tennessee Strawberry...
Steven Phillip Bryant
Jun 28, 2024
STEVEN BRYANT
Medon, TN: Steven Phillip Bryant, age 31 passed away June 28, 2024, at Bethel Springs, TN.
He was born August 13, 1992, in Memphis, TN the son of Danny Ray Bryant, Sr. and the late Wanda Gean Smith Bryant. He grew up in McNairy County and attended Adamsville High School.
He worked at Greg Upton Sawmill in Toone as a heavy...
Thomas W. Rainey, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Thomas W “Big Tom” Rainey Jr.
Born February 9, 1945, in Jackson, TN.
He grew up in Bolivar, TN where he attended Bolivar Elementary and graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1963. Following graduation, he attended the University of Tennessee at Martin where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration & Marketing. He later received his...
Max Melton
Jun 26, 2024
Max Melton departed this world on June 26, 2024.
He was born on September 17, 1931, on Mt. Vinson Road in Stantonville, Tennessee to Millard and Evelyn Melton. Max was the couple’s second child. He grew up in the Mt. Vinson area attending school in Stantonville and Adamsville. After high school, Max served in the Korean War with Co. C 44th...
Sammie Taylor Moore
Jun 26, 2024
On June 26, 2024, Sammie Taylor Moore of Waynesboro, TN passed away at the age of 72. Sammie was born in Hohenwald, TN, the son of the late Harvel Leon and Nettie Ruth Burks Moore. He was united in marriage to Margaret Jewel Moore on June 25, 1985, as they embarked on a journey of love and companionship.
Sammie honorably served...
Donna Elizabeth Yopp
Jun 26, 2024
Donna Elizabeth Yopp, 64, of Middleton, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
She was born Monday, April 11, 1960 in Amherst, OH to the late Betty Cardwell Baker and Bob Pickle. Shortly after, she moved to Hardeman County where she lived the rest of her life.
Donna was graduate of Middleton High School and worked many years for...
William Glenn "Polar Bear" Russell
Jun 26, 2024
William Glenn "Polar Bear" Russell, of Middleton, departed this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was 64 years, 3 months and 12 days of age.
Born to the late Simmie Lee Russell and Virgil Abigail Durham Russell, Mr. Russell was a retired fork-lift driver for Thyssen-Krupp Elevator in Middleton where he worked for 30 years....
Nancy Annette Brooks
Jun 26, 2024
Nancy Annette Robertson Brooks touched the lives of many during her time on this earth. Born on June 16, 1960, in Florence, AL to the late Callie Elizabeth Olive Robertson and Richard Thomas Robertson, Nancy's kind spirit and gentle soul shone brightly throughout her life. Beyond her professional pursuits of working for Angelica Corp. for 20 years, Nancy’s passion for...
Sammy Scott Henry
Jun 25, 2024
Sammy Scott Henry was born November 3, 1947 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Derucie and Jo Ann Powers Henry.
He was united in marriage to Betty Milford on November 7, 1968. They were married for 55 years.
Over the years Sammy cherished the friendships he made through his time in the work place at Brown Shoe Factory, Grinnell, Kolpak,...
Katie Lee Robertson
Jun 25, 2024
Katie Lee Robertson was born April 6, 1938 in Robeson County, NC, the daughter of the late Arthur Locklear and Lela Ree Jacobs Locklear.
Katie Locklear Delonga was united in marriage to Author W. Robertson on June 25, 1968. Mr. Robertson preceded her in death on January 8, 2011.
She was a member of the Chewalla Baptist Church since June 4, 2006....
Nola Faye Atkins
Jun 24, 2024
Nola Faye Atkins peacefully passed from this life on June 24 2024, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 9 Months, 3 Days. She was born on September 21, 1952, in McNairy County, TN to her loving parents Ed Atkins and Lena Lusk Atkins.
Nola's life was defined by her unwavering faith and dedication to serving others. She was...
Leon Brock
Jun 24, 2024
Leon Brock, 87, passed from this life Monday, June 24, 2024, at Bolivar General Hospital.
Born in Bells, TN, he was the son of the late John William Brock and Lois Pamelia Jacobs Brock and married Lee Wiggins, who survives, on May 30, 1969. They had two sons, Jeremy Brock and Stephen Brock, both of Hickory Valley.
Mr. Brock was retired from...
Maria "Pili" Brewer
Jun 24, 2024
Maria (Pili) Brewer, born on March 19, 1944, in Barcelona, Spain, touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Her union with Tommy Brewer was a testament to love that transcends time, even after his passing on February 24, 2009.
Known as "Pili" to those dear to her heart, she spent many years of her life working at various...
Loretta "Granny" Baggett
Jun 23, 2024
Loretta "Granny" Baggett, age 83, was born on August 28, 1940 in Gibson County, TN to the late Benjamin and Velma Stephens Payne.
She was united in marriage on November 11, 1955 to Billy Joe Baggett. Mr. Baggett passed away on March 31, 1984.
Loretta was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cherished singing gospel hymns, reading her...
John David "Moose" Morris
Jun 22, 2024
John David "Moose" Morris, 58, of Whiteville, departed this life Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.
He was born in Bolivar on Thursday, December 2, 1965 to the late William Edolan and Jimmie Ruth Hardee Morris and lived most all of his life in the Whiteville and Bolivar communities of Hardeman County. A 1983 graduate of Bolivar Central...
Roger "Big Daddy" Marcum
Jun 22, 2024
Roger "Big Daddy" Marcum, a beloved retired truck driver for Howell & Sons and Dorris Logging, passed away on June 22, 2024, in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was born on March 18, 1951, in Middleton, Tennessee, son of the late James L. and Helen Sybill Doyle Marcum.
Roger was known for his warm personality - he loved to joke around and never...
Sarah J. Taylor
Jun 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah J. Taylor, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence on February 2, 1942, in McNairy County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Albin Tracy and Mary Belle Tedford Carpenter.
In September of 1986, Sarah joined her life in marriage to Will Tom Taylor, a...
Tommy Shears
Jun 21, 2024
TOMMY SHEARS
Henderson, TN: Thomas Richard Shears, age 76, passed away June 21, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a graduate of Messick High School of Memphis in 1965 and worked at Kimberly Clark before joining the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in 1969; he served for 26 years. He went back to work for Homeland Security in Jackson, TN...
Howard "Howie" Conway White
Jun 20, 2024
Howard "Howie" Conway White was granted his angel wings on June 20, 2024 at the tender age of 22 days old. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he touched in many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Although, he was so small, he gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us...
Javonna "Nay Nay" Shelton
Jun 20, 2024
In Corinth, MS on March 22, 1964, a gentle soul named Javonna Renee' Shelton entered the world. She was the beloved daughter of Peach Shelton and the late Geroge L. Luster.
Javonna's essence emanated strength and resilience throughout her remarkable journey. For over three decades, she dedicated herself to caring for others at the nursing home in Selmer, TN. Her unwavering...
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