Obituary Listing

Bobby Doyle

Bobby Doyle

Aug 24, 2017

Bobby Doyle departed this life on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the age of 72 years, 4 months, and 4 days. He was born in Caruthersville, Missouri on April 20, 1945, the son of Dorothy Prater and the late Bentley Brown Doyle. On April 5, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nancy Catharyn Worley, who preceded him in death...

Ruth Earlene Martin Haynes

Ruth Earlene Martin Haynes

Aug 24, 2017

Ruth Earlene Martin Haynes of Waynesboro, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, was born January 31, 1927 in Collinwood, TN, the daughter of the late James Earl and Ruth Rae Morris Martin. She married James Abrams Haynes and he preceded her in death.Mrs. Haynes was a retired teacher from the Rutherford and Williamson County School System and had worked at Opryland...

Eva Louise Doyle

Eva Louise Doyle

Aug 24, 2017

Mrs. Eva Louise Doyle, age 77 of Bolivar, TN, passed away Thursday morning, August 24, 2017, at Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital in GermantownThe daughter of the Helen Baker Stanley and the late Robert Hence Stanley, she was born in Bolivar and lived her whole life here. She married Mr. Billy Forrest Doyle on August 14, 1958. Mrs. Doyle was a...

Beverly Denton Emerson

Beverly Denton Emerson

Aug 23, 2017

Mrs. Emerson passed away Wednesday morning at Bolivar General Hospital. She was a native and life-long resident of Bolivar, the daughter of the late Harry Boyette and Mary Elizabeth Williams Denton. Mrs. Emerson was well-known for her musical abilities as organist for the Bolivar First Baptist Church for many years, where she was a member. Also, she was a teacher...

Shelley Karen Ashe Turnbow

Shelley Karen Ashe Turnbow

Aug 23, 2017

Shelley Karen Ashe Turnbow of Savannah, TN, was born on April 29, 1962 in Savannah, the daughter of Doris and Robert Lee Ashe. She was previously married to Doug Turnbow. Until becoming disabled, Shelley was a truck driver and a hairdresser. She was a member of the Union Grove United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed judging beauty pageants and working...

Roger Dale Swinea

Roger Dale Swinea

Aug 22, 2017

Roger Dale Swinea of Waynesboro, TN, was born December 31, 1948 in Forrest City, AR. He married Imogene Delores Hawkins on November 20, 1995, retired from Murray Ohio Manufacturing and was a member of Green River Tabernacle in Waynesboro, TN.Mr. Swinea departed this life Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home at the age of 68 Years, 7 Months, 22...

Nell King

Nell King

Aug 22, 2017

Mrs. Nell King, age 72 of Bolivar, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, August 22, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.A private memorial service will be held at a later date.Mrs. King was born Thursday, December 7, 1944 in Madison County to the late Ambrose and Reba Virginia Burkhead. She was united in marriage to Mr. James...

Genda Blakney

Genda Blakney

Aug 22, 2017

Genda Blakney departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the age of 55 years, 7 months, and 18 days. She was born in Corinth, Mississippi on January 4, 1962, the daughter of Ellvon Milligan Parson and the late James Wesley Parson. Genda had worked for Caterpillar as a material coordinator. She is survived by her children, Blake Blakney...

Rickey Chandler

Rickey Chandler

Aug 21, 2017

Rickey Chandler, 69, of Selmer, formerly of Roseville, California, departed this life Monday, August 21, 2017 at his home in Selmer.The husband of Brenda Whited Chandler, who survives, he worked in financial services for various companies, retiring in 2011. Formerly, he had worked in the credit department of Sears for 27 years. He was born January 11, 1948, in Selmer,...

Norman Hatch

Norman Hatch

Aug 21, 2017

Norman Hatch, age 84, of Bolivar, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The husband of Iona Hazelwood Hatch, who survives, he was the owner/operator of Hatch Roof Company. He was born Saturday, July 15, 1933 in Mississippi, son of the late Thomas Edgar Hatch and Mary Lou Emma Rowland Hatch and lived most of his life...

Mary Lee Wooley

Mary Lee Wooley

Aug 21, 2017

MARY LEE SHEFFIELD WOOLEY Jackson, TN: Mary Lee Sheffield Wooley, 86, died Monday evening August 21, 2017 at Jackson General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel in Henderson with burial to follow in Chester County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00...

Lizzie D. Alley

Lizzie D. Alley

Aug 21, 2017

Lizzie D. Alley was born on October 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Chester Lee and Lula Jane Smith Garrard. On July 4, 1945, she was united in marriage to Freeman Edward Alley, Sr., who preceded her in death on May 1, 1972. Lizzie departed this life on August 21, 2017 at the age of 89 years, 9 months,...

Rosemary Siler Turner

Rosemary Siler Turner

Aug 20, 2017

Rosemary Siler Turner, age 86, of Bolivar, departed this life Sunday evening, August 20, 2017 at her home.A native of Hardeman County, she was the owner/operator of Bill's Flower Shop in Bolivar since 1960. She was born September 13, 1930, daughter of the late Curtis and Rose McDaniel Siler and lived all of her life here. She was very active...

Texas King

Texas King

Aug 20, 2017

Texas King was born October 15, 1944 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Jerry Morgan and Ruby Jewell King. He was a life time resident of Selmer. He was united in marriage to Johnnie Marie Watson on December 18, 1964 who preceded him in death on February 16, 2013. Texas retired from the City of Selmer as a...

Martha Sue Coleman

Martha Sue Coleman

Aug 20, 2017

Martha Coleman was born on July 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Schaeffer, Sr. and Martha Sue Randolph Schaeffer. On September 6, 1952, she was united in marriage to Donald Deming Coleman, Sr., who survives. Martha departed this life on August 20, 2017, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 8 days.Martha was a member...

Patsy Holcombe

Patsy Holcombe

Aug 20, 2017

Patsy Holcombe was born on March 8, 1939, the daughter of the late EA "Shorty" and Emma Lee Austin. On July 30, 1954, she was united in marriage to Arnold Holcombe, who preceded her in death on June 16, 2012. Patsy departed this life on August 20, 2017, at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 12 days.Patsy attended...

Harry E. Brown

Harry E. Brown

Aug 20, 2017

Harry E Brown , age 90 died August 20, at his home in Jacksboro, Tenn. Born Dec. 26, 1926 at Luray, Tenn. He was a WW. I l veteran. He is survived by his son Don Brown and wife Blendia of Jacksboro. Grandchildren Rebekah Cross and husband Mikel, of Smokey Junction, Laura Brown of Greenville, South Carolina. Great grandchildren, Sarah...

Betty Reeves

Betty Reeves

Aug 20, 2017

Betty Katherine Reeves was born December 11, 1947 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late John Alvin and Mildred Irene Moore Elliott. She was united in marriage to Thomas Ray Reeves on January 12, 1967. Mr. Reeves preceded her in death on August 7, 2017. She was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed cooking, coloring, puzzles, listening to gospel music and...

Paul  David Griggs

Paul David Griggs

Aug 20, 2017

Paul David Griggs of Waynesboro, TN was born January 4, 1940 in Wayne Co., TN, the son of the late Clinton and Madge Neal Cannon Griggs. He married Judy Ann Shelby, July 13, 1963, was retired from Murray Ohio Manufacturing and was a member of Ray's Chapel Church.Mr. Griggs departed this life Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home at...

Mable Adams

Mable Adams

Aug 20, 2017

Mable Adams was born on December 6, 1928, the daughter of the late James Thomas and Pearl Franklin Luna. On May 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to William Junior Adams, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2005. She departed this life on August 20, 2017, at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 14 days....