Frances Gayle Lunsford Dingus
Sep 29, 2025
Frances Gayle Lunsford Dingus, age 81, of Clifton, TN, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Norton, VA.
For years, she dedicated herself to her work as a receptionist at Dr. Jesch's office, where her warm smile and kind nature brought comfort to all who walked through the door. In addition to her...
Bobby Hysmith
Sep 29, 2025
Bobby R. Hysmith
Bobby Ray Hysmith, age 89, passed away Monday evening, September 29, 2025 at Henderson Healthcare.
He was born February 20, 1936, in McNairy County, the son of the late Daniel Tommy and Luna Mae Wardlow Hysmith. His family sharecropped in the Estes community of Chester County during his childhood. He attended Chester County schools and married Lurlene Carroll, July...
Mary Hesselrode
Sep 28, 2025
MARY HESSELRODE
Henderson, TN: Mary Jesse Hesselrode age 81, passed away September 28, 2025, at her home.
She was born March 23, 1944, in Encouch, TX, the daughter of the late Antanacio Sanchez and Loretta Mancha Vasquez Gorostiza. She grew up in Charleston, MO and graduated from Charleston High School. She earned a A.A. Degree from Shawnee Community College in Ullian, IL.
She...
Billy Kelley, Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
Billy Kelley, Sr., a beloved member of the Toone community, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on November 10, 1940, in Toone, where he spent his entire life. He was the first fire chief to organize and obtain state recognition for the Toone Fire Department and served several years as fire chief. He dedicated...
Constance Jordan
Sep 27, 2025
Constance Jane Cook, age 87, died peacefully at her home on September 27,2025 in Waynesboro, Tennessee.
She is survived by her husband, Early Fredrick Jordan, and brother Donald Cook; her children, Craig Anderson Hunter, Cristina Carolene Hunter, Cary William Hunter, and Calena Elizabeth Bush; stepchildren, Cheryl, Melanie, and Aaron Dempsey, Denise Jordan; 13 Grandchildren, 22 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-grandchild; 9...
Dennis Wayne Dudley, Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Dennis Wayne Dudley, Jr., age 55, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on September 26, 2025.
He was born on August 6, 1970, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Dennis lived a life full of passion and curiosity. An avid bagpiper, he seized every opportunity to play and share the music he loved. His deep appreciation for history meant he could captivate anyone...
Joe E. Robinson
Sep 26, 2025
Joseph Edward Robinson, 90, of Bolivar, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 26.
Joe was born on July 5, 1935, to Stephen Douglas (S.D.) Robinson and Annie Crews Overton Robinson.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who built a legacy of love, hard work, and generosity. He is survived by his loving wife RoseMary Robinson;...
Patsy Casteel Talley
Sep 26, 2025
Patsy Casteel Talley was born on March 3, 1940 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Harold and Sally Hulen Casteel.
On May 1, 1965, she was united in marriage to Frank B. Talley, who preceded his wife in death on January 20, 2017.
Prior to her retirement, Patsy worked for Savannah Manufacturing and owned Sunset Tan. She was a talented...
Tom Hendrix
Sep 25, 2025
Thomas Edward Hendrix of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Selmer and Counce, TN, a devoted family man, pioneering entrepreneur and servant leader, passed away peacefully, September 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Etta Faye (Bob) Kennedy, Sarah Roslyn (Loyd) Ray, Alice Nell (Ray) Johnson, James Hoover (Virginia) Hendrix, Carlton...
Curtis Morrison
Sep 25, 2025
CURTIS MORRISON
Henderson, TN: Curtis Bedford Morrison age 79, passed away September 25, 2025, at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born December 19, 1945, in Montezuma, the son of the late Malcolm Bedford and Bessie Ruth Marsh Morrison. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1964.
He had farmed his entire life in the Montezuma Community.
He married Norma Jane Ford...
Verna Alice Shelby Forrester
Sep 24, 2025
Verna Alice Shelby Forrester was born on March 20, 1943 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James Vernon and Camilla May Robetson Shelby.
On February 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to Roy Nolan Forrester, who preceded his wife in death on December 14, 2016.
When she was around 8 years old, Verna moved to Caruthersville, Missouri where her...
George Howard Gunn
Sep 24, 2025
George Howard Gunn was born in Fairfield, Alabama on December 19, 1946, the son of the late Richard Cornell and Mary E. Millwood Gunn.
On January 1, 1966, he was united in marriage to Jean Ann Lyons Gunn, who survives.
George worked in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a fingerprint technician. He then worked for Bud Weatherly...
James Douglas Haynes
Sep 24, 2025
James Douglas Haynes
was born in Bedford County, Tennessee on February 12, 1942 the son of the late James Huston and Ruby Gladys Wright Haynes.
He was united in marriage to Nancy F. Roe, who preceded her husband in death on May 10, 2002.
James was a retired self employed truck driver and traveled all over the United States for over 25 years.
He...
Katherine Pleasant
Sep 24, 2025
Katherine Alley Patterson Pleasant, affectionately known as “Mother” by so many, was born February 21, 1926 in Wayne County and grew up in Clifton, TN. The daughter of Oliver Earl and Myrtle Moore Alley. On November 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Byron Patterson, Jr. They made their home in Olivehill and Savannah,TN until his death in 1963....
Greg Greenway
Sep 23, 2025
Larry Gregory Greenway, 64, died at his home in Henderson, on September 23, 2025. He was born on April 21, 1961, to Larry Daniel and Betty Ann Tallent Greenway in Summerville, Georgia. He had been a resident of Henderson for more than 30 years.
Greg (as he was known to his family) was a quintessential salesman, and spent most of his...
Dorothy Ray
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy Ray departed this life on September 23, 2025 at the age of 89 years, 8 months, and 14 days. She was born in Perry County, Tennessee on January 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Ocie Creasy Powell. On November 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Joe Ray, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2019....
Doris Evelyn Lackey
Sep 23, 2025
Doris Evelyn Lackey was born on September 29, 1925 in Olive Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Hiram Omby and Mary Walker White Smith.
On March 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Joseph Kendrick Lackey, who preceded his wife in death on April 30, 1995.
Doris worked at the Defense Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a...
Diane Maxwell
Sep 23, 2025
Diane Maxwell was born on May 23, 1955 in Bolivar, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Aubra "Red" and Mamie Vernease Lowrance Majors.
On May 26, 1973, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dickie" Maxwell, who survives.
Mrs. Maxwell worked as a real estate paralegal for Denton & Cary Law Firm and for Procare in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was a member...
Franklin Dee Long
Sep 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin Dee Long, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, TN, who left us on September 22, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1940, in Waynesboro, TN, to the late Amos and Lula Bell Crawley Long.
On May 20, 1961, he married Lucretia Ann Whitehead, with whom he shared a beautiful life...
David Faron Caperton
Sep 22, 2025
David Faron Caperton, age 57, of Westpoint, TN, passed away on September 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 10, 1968, in Florence, AL, to D.F. and Shirley Ruth Tidwell Caperton.
On February 6, 2004, David joined hands and hearts with his beloved wife, Andrea Michelle Lovelace. Their journey together was filled with love,...
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