Obituary Listing

Oct 10, 2018

Mary Katherine Rich departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 91 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on December 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Will A. and Stella Meaders Stanfield. On July 3, 1943, she was united in marriage to Emry Semon Rich, who preceded her in death on October...

Oct 10, 2018

Eunice Earline Petty of Lutts, Tennessee was born in Wayne County on December 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Elbert and Icie Reaves Balentine.She was united in marriage to Haggard Petty on June 12, 1944 who proceeded her in death on July 12, 1994. Mrs. Petty loved to sew, garden, quilt and most of all was known for the...

Oct 10, 2018

Tommy Ray Fortner was born September 7, 1949 in Hickman Co, TN, the son of the late Bonnie Lucille Fortner. Tommy had been a resident of Buffalo Rivers Services since January 1, 1976.Mr. Fortner departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his residence in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 69 Years, 1 Month, 3 Days.He is survived...

Oct 10, 2018

Mary Imogene Guyon Stanford was born May 22, 1928 in Huron, TN the daughter of the late Ben and Annie Bell Young Guyon.She was united in marriage to J.W. Stanford on October 6, 1945. Mr. Stanford preceded her in death on June 14, 2002 . She had worked for Angelica, and she also had sold Avon products. She was a...

Oct 9, 2018

Robert H. (Bob) Yeiser was born in Wayne County, Tennessee on October 19, 1931, the son of the late Carmen and Grady Yeiser, Sr. On August 16, 1975, he was united in marriage to Nina Jo Hill, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2017.Bob graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1949. He attended University of Tennessee, Chatanooga...

Oct 8, 2018

Charlotte Pugh departed this life on Monday, October 8, 2018, at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 29 days. She was born in Union County, Mississippi, on March 9, 1927, the daughter of the late Archie and Fairy Speck Luke.Charlotte was a kind lady and never met a stranger. She was a member of the Pickwick Dam Ladies...

Oct 7, 2018

Services for Mr. Rayl will be announced as they are arranged.Mr. Rayl passed from this life Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018 at McNairy County Healthcare Center in Selmer.He was born in Hutchinson, KS, the son of the late Arthur Clyde Rayl and Oma Mae Smith Rayl. He married JoAnn Pifer on April 19, 1956 and they had two sons, Michael...

Oct 6, 2018

Debra K. Rogers was born December 8, 1956 in Flint, MI the daughter of the late Paul Ray and Mary Ruth Tidwell Melton.She was united in marriage to Anthony P. Rogers on October 8, 1993.Debra worked for different companies in the garment manufacturing industry for approximately 20 years. She enjoyed collecting postcards from around the world, as well as antiques....

Oct 6, 2018

Harold Wayne Melton was born November 18, 1949 in Selmer, TN the son of Peggy Jean Howell Melton and the late Harold Randolph Melton.He was united in marriage to Sally Leona Childers on February 27, 1977.Mr. Melton was a retired over the road truck driver for Milan Express. He was a hobbyist gunsmith who also enjoyed fishing, yard work, listening...

Oct 6, 2018

Paul Ernest Rich of Waynesboro, TN was born July 14, 1940 in Cypress Inn, TN, the son of the late Gaynes T. and Clora Belle Berry Rich. He was united in marriage to Rosanne Fowler on May 24, 1962 and has celebrated 56 special years together. Mr. Rich was the owner of Wayne Motor Company and was a member of...

Oct 5, 2018

Charles Edward Butler of Waynesboro, TN was born February 5, 1947 in Florence, AL, the son of the late Arnett Butler and Veda Lancaster Butler. He was united in marriage to Ruth Hernandez on June 9, 1967. Mr. Butler, a retiree of Eaton Corporation in Hohenwald, TN, was a member of the Green River Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He...

Oct 5, 2018

Richard Lee Crouse, age 34, was born in Rome, GA November 7th1983, passed unexpectedly Friday October 5th, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Joel & Teresa Crouse of Bethel Springs, TN and Rick & Penny Seamon of Newnan, GA. His siblings are; Jennifer Crouse Wolfe of Pittsburg, PA, Jon Zagami of Nashville, Anthony Crouse of Augusta, GA, Taylor Seamon...

Oct 5, 2018

Doris Wilburine White Barham was born November 3, 1930 in Hardin County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Homer White and Willie Barron.She was united in marriage to James Robert Barham on March 22, 1952. Mr. Barham preceded her in death on November 21, 2015. Mrs. Barham loved to quilt, crochet, and knit.Mrs. Barham departed this life on...

Oct 4, 2018

Ron Michael was born February 1, 1941 in Tupelo, MS the son of the late Alfred Russell Michael and Virginia Floyd Michael Starks.He was united in marriage to Sandra Y. Higgins on March 5, 1990. Mrs. Michael preceded him in death on August 7, 2010.Mr. Michael was an over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Love...

Oct 4, 2018

Leslie Tilley was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 9, 1931, the son of the late Leonard and Mamie Copeland Tilley.Mr. Tilley worked at a Temple Chattanooga for 35 years. He had also worked as a logger and a trucker for the Pete McLin Logging Company, and had worked in farming for several years as well. He was a...

Oct 4, 2018

Billie Hanson Childress of Chewalla, TN, was born November 21, 1941 in Ramer, TN. Mr. Childress departed this life on October 4, 2018 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 76 Years, 10 Months, 13 Days. He was Christian in faith. He had worked for Townhouse in Selmer as a Foreman, King Manufacturing for several years, and retired from Ramer...

Oct 3, 2018

Tina Villanueva was born February 15, 1959 in Long Beach, CA the daughter of Frank Tucker and the late Clois Brewer Tucker.Before moving to Tennessee, she had lived in Long Beach, San Francisco and Yucaipa, California. She had worked at Lucky's Grocery Chain in California as the head baker. She enjoyed the beach and traveling. Her grandchildren and two cats,...

Oct 2, 2018

Mrs. Hopkins passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home. She was the widow of Mr. Dewey Hopkins who died June 29, 2018. A native of Tippah County, MS, she had lived the last 30-40 years in Hardeman County. Mrs. Hopkins was the daughter of the late Charlie Parker James and Florence Jackson James. On September 15, 1960, she was married...

Oct 2, 2018

Funeral Services for Keith Spencer will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar. Visitation is Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.SEA OF BLUE procession for Deputy Spencer will be 7:00 pm, THURSDAY, October 4, 2018 originating at the Criminal Justice Center in...

Oct 2, 2018