Arlen E. Cox
Sep 17, 2018
Arlen E. Cox, 99, of Hornsby, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Bolivar General Hospital.The widower of Annie Elizabeth "Sissy" Cox, whom he married on January 1, 1939, he was a farmer. Mrs. Cox preceded him in death on March 6, 2015 after 76 years of marriage. He also had worked at Brown Shoe for 15 years and was...
Joneth Matthews Rogers
Sep 17, 2018
JONETH MATTHEWS ROGERSJoneth Matthews Rogers, treasured son of Jonathon and Elizabeth Henson Rogers was born on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee.Joneth was granted his angel wings on Monday, September 17, 2018, at the tender age of 6 days. His final days were spent surrounded by family that he touched in many ways throughout his short, yet memorable life....
Tommye Jean Lancaster Webb
Sep 16, 2018
TOMMYE JEAN LANCASTER WEBBTUPELO - Tommye Jean Lancaster Webb, 91, formerly of Selmer, TN, died peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born April 21, 1927 in Selmer, TN, and was the only child of Jewell Dewey and Nola Mae Hester Lancaster. Tommye lived a full and fruitful life, being loved by all...
Patrick "Bubba" Wayne Ingle
Sep 16, 2018
Patrick Wayne (Bubba) Ingle was born June 13, 1990 in Corinth, MS the son of Gregory Keith and Angela Kay Smith Ingle.Patrick worked at Thyssenkrupp Elevator in Middleton. He was always happy, joking and making people laugh. He loved shooting fireworks and playing video games. He graduated from McNairy Central High School in 2008.Patrick departed this life on September 16,...
Oleta Kirk McCullar
Sep 15, 2018
Oleta McCullar was born December 1, 1924 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Richard Stanton Kirk and Lula Tackett Kirk.She was united in marriage to Vester Lee McCullar on May 27, 1949. Mr. McCullar preceded her in death on October 30, 2016.Mrs. McCullar was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, TN. She worked...
Carolyn Ann Haggard Henderson
Sep 15, 2018
Carolyn Haggard Henderson departed this life on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 22 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Jamie Martin and Rachel Ann Melson Haggard. On January 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Edward Leon Henderson, who preceded...
Joe Distretti
Sep 15, 2018
Joseph Pride Distretti (Joe) was born on August 28th, 1949, to parents Joe L. Distretti and Mary Pride Distretti in Memphis, Tennessee, where he grew up on their family farm. The family moved to McNairy County in the early '60s, and Joe graduated from Adamsville Jr/Sr High School with the class of 1967.He enlisted in the Marines the next year,...
Joy Watkins
Sep 14, 2018
Joy Watkins was born July 2, 1942 in Springfield, IL the daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Leona Luster Williams.Miss Watkins was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Selmer. She retired from McNairy County General Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, domino's group and best friend, Phyllis Stewart. She loved doing crafts especially crocheting and...
Paul (Pete) Heard
Sep 14, 2018
Mr. Paul "Pete" Heard departed this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at his residence in Collinwood, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 5 Months, 29 Days. He was born March 16, 1947 in Florence, AL the son of the late Walter Marvin and Mary Stewart Heard.He was united in marriage to Audrey Brewer on June 21, 1968.Mr. Heard...
Tommy Joe Horton
Sep 14, 2018
Tommy Joe Horton Sr. of Cypress Inn, TN was born March 31, 1955 in Corpus Christi , TX, the son of the late Allen Julian and Johnnie Modene Boyd Horton. He married Jeanne Dianne Stoddard, July 29, 1977 and was a retired maintenance worker and member of Balentine Church of Christ in Cypress Inn, Tennessee.Mr. Horton departed this life, Friday,...
Wayne Littlejohn
Sep 13, 2018
Wayne Littlejohn was born June 16, 1947 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Johnny Wayne and Dovie Lee Brown Littlejohn.He was united in marriage to Joyce Miles on December 2, 2006.Wayne was a truck driver for over 30 years. He served two terms in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He and his wife raised pomeranian...
Jerrey Thurston
Sep 12, 2018
Jerrey Thurston was born August 31, 1938 in McCracken County, KY, the son of the late Claude Coy and Lorene Sweet Thurston. Jerrey departed this life on September 12, 2018 in Stantonville, Tennessee at the age of 80 years. Jerrey had a life long passion for serving Christ in all that he did. He was an ordained minister and served...
Ruth Elaine Hurst Moore
Sep 12, 2018
Ruth Elaine Hurst Moore was born December 10, 1928 in Stantonville, TN the daughter of the late John David and Bonnie Blakely Hurst.She was united in marriage to James Tilman Moore on December 21, 1946. Mr. Moore preceded her in death on September 24, 2007, following 60 years of marriage.Mrs. Moore was a well known interior designer/decorator and successful sales...
Mildred Lowrean Dunn
Sep 12, 2018
Pinson, TN: Mildred DunnMildred Lowrean Dunn, age 88 departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born April 15, 1930 in Chester County, TN the daughter of the late Robert Ervin and the late Hassie Rebecca Hill Smith. She attended school in Chester County and was married to Raymond W. Dunn in 1946....
Billy Don Terry
Sep 12, 2018
Billy Don Terry, age 80, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Jackson General Hospital.He was born in McNairy County and grew up in Chester County, the son of the late Joe and Gladys Cothren Terry. He attended school in Chester County. He had done construction work, particularly home repairs, all of his working career. If Billy Don liked you, he would...
Melba Poag Duncan
Sep 11, 2018
Melba Poag Duncan was born April 18, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA the daughter of the late Charles Hughes and Jewell Rowlet Poag and wife to the late Jerry Duncan. She was a well known antique dealer in Waynesboro for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Caprice Breitner of Saline, MI; two grandchildren, Codi Wilson, Lillie Moore; two great...
Chester Enoch Rickard
Sep 11, 2018
Chester Enoch Rickard was born October 11, 1940 in Hardeman County, TN, the son of the late Loyce E. and Martha Jane Hannis Rickard. He was united in marriage to Janice McGee on June 29, 1963. He was a member of the New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He worked 20 years for GE and retired in 1993. When Chester was...
Jace Lee Henson
Sep 11, 2018
JACE LEE HENSONJace Lee Henson treasured son of Josh and Dawn Henson was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee. Although their precious son was called Home before taking his first breath, he is greatly loved and cherished by his entire family.Jace Lee Henson is survived by his loving parents, Josh...
Lesley Carmel "L.C." Pigg
Sep 11, 2018
Lesley Carmel (L. C.) Pigg Jr of Iron City, TN was born February 25, 1951 in Wayne County, TN, the son of the late Lesley Carmel and Inez Thrasher Pigg. He was united in marriage to Melissa Faye Brewer on March 20, 1981 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2017.Mr. Pigg, a retiree of Murray Ohio manufacturing,...
Sammy Lee Bowers
Sep 11, 2018
Sammy Lee Bowers was born March 26, 1942 in Michie, TN the son of the late Cecil Autry Bowers and Belvia Marie Calvery Bowers. Mr. Bowers was a retired tool and die maker and businessman. He owned and operated the Bowers Body Shop in Michie, TN. He was a former Mayor of Michie and a former McNairy County Sheriff's Deputy....
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