Bill Shumate
Mar 29, 2024
William Earl ‘Bill’ Shumate, age 72 passed away Friday evening March 29, 2024, at Jackson General Hospital.
He was born in Leland, Mississippi and grew up in north Jackson, the son of the late James Arnold and Gladys Lucille Pritchard Shumate. He attended Northside High School. He married Karen Jones, and they made their home at Jacks Creek. He worked as...
Mary Ward Connor Jones
Mar 29, 2024
Mary Ward Connor Jones passed away on March 29, 2024, in Selmer, Tennessee. She was born on December 15, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee and lived in Mississippi prior to moving to this area when she was 5 years old. Mary was a dedicated individual who touched the lives of many through her various roles throughout her life.Mary's professional journey led...
Shonna Renee Allison
Mar 28, 2024
Shonna Renee Robertson Allison, a beloved soul, was born on February 13th, 1970, to Johnny Dale Robertson and Betty Joyce Morris Robertson. She peacefully departed from this world on March 28th, 2024. Shonna's heart was filled with the warmth of the Christian Faith.Left to cherish her memory are her devoted Parents, Johnny Dale Robertson and Betty Joyce Morris Robertson; her...
Jimmie Hill
Mar 28, 2024
Jimmie Eldridge Hill was born on June 13, 1941 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Turner and Francis Pinson Hill.Jimmie worked at Savannah Tire Shop. He attended Souls Harbor Church. Jimmie loved fishing and raising chickens.Jimmie Eldridge Hill departed this life on March 28, 2024 in Corinth, Mississippi at the 82 years, 9 months, and 15 days.He...
Joseph Montejunas
Mar 27, 2024
Montejunas, Joseph G. of Savannah, TN died at the age of 92 on March 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.Joseph, also known as Joe, was born March 25, 1932 in Lynn, MA. He was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Joseph worked for the Wakefield Light Department in...
Gary Droke
Mar 27, 2024
Gary Wayne Droke was born on June 11, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late Howard and Bobbie Droke.Gary served his country proudly in the National Guard. He worked for Memphis Mechanical for 20 years. He loved guns, fishing, and rebuilding different things. Gary was a jokester and enjoyed talking to different people. Gary Wayne Droke departed this life...
Richard K. "Rick" Fulwood
Mar 27, 2024
Richard Keith (Rick) Fulwood, born February 28, 1954 in Memphis, TN, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Corinth, Mississippi at age of 70. He was the cherished son of the late Joe Billy and Arminta Louise Teague Fulwood.In 2009, he found love and companionship with Rosemary Tillman until her passing on December 29, 2020. Rick dedicated his career to...
Bruce Paul Jess
Mar 27, 2024
Bruce Paul Jess, Sr. was born on June 8, 1962 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the son of the late Richard Royden Jess, Sr. and June Dame Jess.On December 7, 1985, he was united in marriage to Judie Anne Morse, who survives.Bruce proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at Sterilite Plastics as a floor boy. Bruce Paul Jess, Sr. departed...
Neil White
Mar 27, 2024
Neil White, 62, of Saulsbury, passed from this life Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home.A visitation for Mr. White will be Sunday afternoon, March 31, 2024 from 5 - 6 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar.He was born in Somerville, but lived his life in Hardeman County. His parents were the late William Carroll "Jack" White and Nancy...
Joaquin Bravo Castruita
Mar 25, 2024
Joaquin Bravo Castruitawas born in Riverside, California on November 20, 1954 the son of the late Joaquin and Consuelo Castruita.He was united in marriage to Teresa Fay Wiggins, who survives.Joaquin served his country proudly in the United States Air Force Reserves. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a clerk.Joaquin departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2024...
Buddy Smith
Mar 25, 2024
BUDDY SMITH
Finger, TN: George Larry Smith, age 80, passed away March 25, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 1, 1944, in Chester County, the son of the late Jerry Clyde and Mary Lessie Mullins Smith. He attended Chester County Schools.
He worked for Dement Construction for several years and had also logged. He went to work for Chickasaw State Park...
James Paulk Murphy, Jr.
Mar 24, 2024
James Paulk Murphy, Jr.was born on July 3, 1951 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Paulk Murphy, Sr. and Julia Pauline Duren Murphy.James worked in maintenance at Praxis and in his spare time enjoyed fishing and hunting.He departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 72 years, 8 months,...
Cassie White
Mar 24, 2024
CASSIE WHITE
Henderson, TN: Cassie Jean White age 33 passed away March 24, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born February 22, 1991, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Shelly Watkins Matthews and Darryl White. She grew up in Munford, TN and was a 2008 graduate of Munford High School. She later attended TCAT in Covington and graduated in...
Ima Jo Arnold
Mar 24, 2024
Ima Jo Arnold was born March 1, 1938 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Richard and Clara Mae Harris.She was united in marriage to Carmon Arnold on October 6, 1956. Mr. Arnold preceded her in death on April 22, 2019.Mrs. Arnold worked at Brown Shoe Company, Reitter & Schfenaker and Jack McConnico Library. She was a member...
Barbara Ann Tyler Phillips
Mar 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Tyler Phillipswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 8, 1940, the daughter of the late Harold Yates and Helen Wade Stanfill Tyler.On November 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Neal Phillips, who survives.Barbara worked as a seamstress for 15 years at Harwood Manufacturing in Adamsville, Tennessee. After working for the garment factory she was the...
Nancy Renee Gilchrist
Mar 23, 2024
Nancy Renee Gilchrist was born on January 4th, 1967, to the late Loyal and Barbara Keeton and passed from this life on March 23, 2024. Nancy lived in Iron City, TN and worked at various furniture stores, Silver Dollar Saloon, and as a manager at McDonalds. She was an active member of her Church who enjoyed gardening, walking, shopping, arts...
Fred Doil Bevis
Mar 23, 2024
Fred Doil Bevis, a dedicated individual who served his community with unwavering commitment, has peacefully passed away at the age of 82. Born in Lutts, Tennessee, on April 25, 1941, Fred's journey was marked by a profound sense of duty and compassion.Fred's career at the City of Florence Fire Department was not just a job but a calling. He selflessly...
John Michael Baugus
Mar 23, 2024
John Michael Baugus was born on September 5, 1962 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Marcell Baugus and Ojuida Belle Walker Reed.Mr. Baugus was employed making cricket boxes and doing janitorial work. He enjoyed fishing, making sewing boards, painting bird houses, and playing cards with his roommate, Mary. He loved to be around his family and friends. The...
Jack "Papaw" Brassell, Jr.
Mar 23, 2024
Jack Brassell, Jr:Pinson, TN: Jack Dirrel Brassell, Jr. "Papaw", age 68, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.He was born in Triangle, Virginia on June 29, 1955, son of the late Jack Sr. and Marguerite Wainwright Brassell. He grew up in Florida and Virginia and was a graduate of Washington and Lee High...
Billie Sue McCoy Sharp
Mar 23, 2024
Billie Sue McCoy SharpJanuary 19, 1935 - March 23, 2024Billie Sue McCoy Sharp was born on January 19, 1935 in Chester County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Willie David McCoy and Sarah Holley Meredith. On September 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to Tommy Steve Sharp, who preceded her in death on November 21, 1993. She was honored...
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