Obituary Listing

Mar 3, 2018

Mr. Myers passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.A native of Mason, TN, he was the son of the late David Franklin Myers, Sr. and Alma Lorena Leath Myers. Mr. Myers graduated with the Class of 1959 from Fayette County High School in Somerville and also served in the TN National Guard for 10 years....

Mar 3, 2018

“A person’s life is essentially worth no more than that which it reveals about the character of God.” (Vance Havner) “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 KJVThese two statements guided the life of Douglas Gene Dendy.On September 12, 1932, the Woodland, MS home of Sid...

Mar 3, 2018

Peggy Myrlee Wilkes of Selmer, TN, died at Mississippi Care Center in Corinth, MS, on March 3, 2018. She was 94 years old.Peggy is survived by her only son, Larry Wilkes and wife Anita of Corinth; two granddaughters and their spouses and her six great-grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 3, 2018

Michael James Deltufo of Selmer, TN formerly of TX was born October 25, 1967 in Roxbury, MA. He departed this life on March 3, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 50 Years, 4 Months, 6 Days. Michael owned Fineline Restoration around the Dalllas, TX area restoring buildings and old homes.He is survived by his mother, Donna Waters Kahrman...

Mar 2, 2018

WENDY LEIGH MCCALLA LARDwas born on December 17, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John F. McCalla and Marie Evelyn Nabors Durbin. She gave birth to her first of two daughters, Leighanne Chvila Holloway in 1982. Wendy moved to Savannah, Tennessee in 1986. She gave birth to her second daughter, Brittney Ashtyn Russell in 1989. Wendy was united in...

Mar 2, 2018

Carmel Benson was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 9, 1935, the son of the late George and Mamie Austin Benson. He departed this life on March 2, 2018, at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 21 days. Mr. Benson honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was of the Baptist belief and worked...

Mar 2, 2018

Harold “Ray” Blakney, born on November 18, 1946, died following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro on March 2, 2018. Ray, who hated to be called Harold, was born in a hospital in Corinth, Mississippi, not because he was from Mississippi (he’d happily tell you he was not) but because it was...

Mar 1, 2018

Linda Gayle Prater Holder,72, left this earth March 1, 2018 after a long and courageous battle. She was a king, loving, and gentle spirit that will be greatly missed.Linda was born February 21, 1946 in Clifton, Tennessee. She graduated from Frank Hughes High School and later married James Floyd Holder. They made their home in Manchester, Tennessee.Linda and James enjoyed...

Mar 1, 2018

Mrs. Cathy Cromwell Rains was born July 3, 1949, in Florence, AL, to Dudley and Lucille Cromwell. She leaves behind a brother, Steve, and his wife, Shelly, with their children, Steven, Josh, Spencer, Kerri Anna, and Caleb, along with 7 grandchildren, and another brother Gary, and his partner Lynn. She also leaves a daughter, Wendi and husband, with their four...

Feb 28, 2018

Johnson Ray was born October 9, 1928 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Lafayette Samuel and Lee Ann Johnson Ray. He was united in marriage to Wadene Tull on November 17, 1950. Mrs. Ray preceded him in death on June 3, 2016. He was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He served our country proudly...

Feb 28, 2018

C. F. Moore of Lawrenceburg, TN was born August 25, 1931 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late Horace C. and Lillie Belle Shaffer Moore. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Jackson on May 1, 1954. Mr. Moore was a retired dozer operator with the Wayne County Highway Department and was a member of the Eastview Baptist Church...

Feb 28, 2018

Angela Hopper Pilkinton departed this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the age of 47 years, 4 months, and 13 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 15, 1970, the daughter of the late Janice Hopper Moore. Angela had a heart of gold and would rather give than receive. She never met a stranger and the...

Feb 27, 2018

Bettye Leonard was born July 5, 1923 in Ramer, TN the daughter of the late Hubert and Allie McCalpin Shannon.She was united in marriage to William Oliver Leonard on June 20, 1952. Mr. Leonard preceded her in death on December 22, 1984.Mrs. Leonard was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee since 1956. She taught the VotaVita...

Feb 27, 2018

David Vales, 86, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife Shari.Memorial donations in David’s name may be made to Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.David was born October 12, 1931 in Bolivar to David & Catherine Vales. He served his country in...

Feb 27, 2018

BRENDA LAMBERTwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 14, 1957 the daughter of the late Jesse L. and Ruby Christine White Cox.On December 6, 1974 she was united in marriage to Jimmy Wayne Lambert, who survives.Brenda worked in farming. She was a member of Whites Creek Freewill Baptist Church for 50 years, where she played the piano. In her...

Feb 26, 2018

TRENT COPELANDHenderson, TN: Trent Ray Copeland, age 52, passed away February 26, 2018 at his home. He was born March 12, 1965 at Jackson General Hospital and grew up in Henderson, the son of Helen and Bill Mitchell and Wayne Copeland. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1983 and Memphis Technical College. He worked as a route man...

Feb 25, 2018

Feb 25, 2018

Edna Mae Garrard departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 21 days. She was born in Wayne County, Tennessee on November 4, 1941, the daughter of the late Edgar James and Juanita Daniel Combs. On March 20, 1970, she was united in marriage to Danny Garrard, who survives.Edna Mae and...

Feb 25, 2018

Ovid Cossey departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the age of 81 years, 1 month, and 23 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 2, 1937, the son of the late Zella Mae Cossey. On July 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Ann Shands, who preceded him in death on February 16,...

Feb 25, 2018

CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ FLATT Henderson, TN: Charles Allan Flatt age 70, passed away February 25, 2018 at his home.He was born January 7, 1947 in Paragould, AR and grew up in Chester County, the son of the late Ernest Winford and Corene Laverne Park Flatt. He joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam, retiring from the Military in 1985 after...