Marie King Wolverton
Jun 10, 2017
Marie King Wolverton was born January 1, 1934 in Bethel Springs, TN the daughter of the late James H. King and Maeotie Davidson King. She departed this life on June 10, 2017 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 83 Years, 5 Months, 9 Days. She was a member of Selmer Second Baptist Church.Ms. Wolverton is survived by two sons,...
Billy Evon Gilchrist
Jun 10, 2017
Billy Evon Gilchrist was born March 19, 1928 in the Gilchrist Community of Stantonville, TN the son of the late Roscoe and Mandy Milford Gilchrist.Mr. Gilchrist worked as a barber for over 45 years. He enjoyed playing dominos, volunteering with Meal on Wheels, and going to the Senior Center in Adamsville. He had a friendly smile, a volunteering heart, and...
Henry B. Elder
Jun 9, 2017
Henry B. Elder was born November 17, 1943 in Rienzi, MS the son of the late William Carlyle (Bud) and Minnie Lois Sims Elder.He was united in marriage to Lena Conella Scott on December 23, 1970.Mr. Elder was a graduate of Pisgah High School in Pisgah, MS and was retired from retail sales. He was a devoted University of Tennessee...
Jack Carroll
Jun 9, 2017
Jack Carroll was born on October 21, 1928, the son of the late Gobe and Bertha Scott Carroll. On April 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Nola Bullard, who survives. Jack departed this life on June 9, 2017, at the age of 88 years, 7 months, and 19 days.Jack attended Riverview Baptist Church. He was a self-employed construction...
Billie H. Cox
Jun 9, 2017
Billie Horner Cox, 83, of Collierville, TN, affectionately known as "Nanny" was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 9, 2017, where she was joyfully reunited with her husband James Paul Cox. Her parents were the late Heyward L. Horner and Mary L. Dillon Horner.Mrs. Cox was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and...
Vernie Green Pierce
Jun 8, 2017
VERNIE PIERCE Enville, TN: Vernie Naomi Pearl Green Pierce age 86 passed away Thursday morning June 8, 2017 at VanAyer Healthcare in Martin, TN.She was born August 15, 1930 in Henderson County and grew up in Chester County, the daughter of the late Marvin Henderson and Exie Pearl Melton Green Brewer. She attended schools in Chester and Shelby Counties. She...
James Irvin Turnbo
Jun 8, 2017
James Irvin Turnbo was born on December 24, 1933, the son of the late Thomas Irvin and Ethel Inez Parrish Turnbo. He was united in marriage to Betty Turnbo, who preceded him in death. James departed this life on June 8, 2017.James served his country in the United States Army. He worked for IGERT Towing before working as a machinist...
Frankie Tull
Jun 7, 2017
Frankie Tull was born February 20, 1946 in Iuka, MS, the daughter of the late Bluford Franklin Weathers and Hester Tigner Westhers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. Frankie was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. She departed this life on June 7, 2017 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of...
Stella Lee Stricklin Prater
Jun 6, 2017
Mrs. Stella Lee Stricklin Prater departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Waynesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 1 Month, 10 Days. She was born April 27, 1932 in Decatur County, TN the daughter of the late Henry Amos and Elmer Briley Steele Stricklin.She was united in marriage to Tennie...
Billy McIntyre
Jun 6, 2017
BILLY MCINTYRE Medon, TN: Billy Joe McIntyre age 80 passed away June 6, 2017 at Bolivar General Hospital.He was born March 29, 1937 in Montgomery, AL the son of the late George and Mable Parker McIntyre. He went to school in Montgomery and graduated High School. He married Mary Jones of the Montezuma Community in Chester County. They made their...
Frank Swoape
Jun 6, 2017
FRANK SWOAPE Pinson, TN: George Franklin Swoape age 90 passed away Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born January 27, 1927 in Maury City in Crockett County, the son of the late John Fowler and Lillie Maclin Swope. He went to school in Crockett County. He was married to Ruby Brown in October 1946. He...
Mary Elizabeth "Buck" Stewart Vincent
Jun 5, 2017
Mary Elizabeth "Buck" Stewart Vincent, widow, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and child of God, left her earthly home on June 5, 2017. All can be comforted that there is great celebration in that this child of God has entered her Heavenly home. Visitation services will be convened at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Middleton on Thursday, June 8, 2017....
Grady Taylor
Jun 5, 2017
Grady Wade Taylor was born December 18, 1936 in Ramer, TN the son of the late William Jackie and Lonie Arlene King Taylor.He was united in marriage to Barbara Wilbanks on September 14, 1962.Mr. Taylor worked as a self-employed electrican. He enjoyed carpentry, mechanic work, was an avid hunter and fisherman, a master tomato gardener, and loved being outdoors. He...
Jerry B. Alexander
Jun 5, 2017
Jerry B. Alexander was born on January 30, 1938, the son of the late John P. and Minnie Handley Alexander. On June 18, 1980, he was united in marriage to Joann McFall, who survives. Jerry departed this life on June 5, 2017, at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 6 days.Jerry served in the United States National Guard....
Jerry Wayne King
Jun 5, 2017
Jerry Wayne King, 70, of Bolivar, departed this life Monday evening, June 5, 2017 at Bolivar General Hospital.The husband of Carolyn Greene King, who survives, he worked in the injection molding department of Harman Automotive, working there 35 years prior to his retirement in 2009. He was born July 9, 1946, in Medon, son of the late William Lockman King...
Steve Van Owens
Jun 5, 2017
STEVE VAN OWENSwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on October 11, 1954 the son of the late J C and Iva Sue Love Owens.Steve managed Hardin Farmers Co Op for years and also managed several auto parts stores. He was owner of Hunt and Fish Sporting Goods. Steve was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and was trustee board member of...
Marilyn Jean Stults Lawrence
Jun 4, 2017
Marilyn Jean Stults Lawrence was born June 18, 1963 in Loretto, TN, the daughter of the late Hardin Coolidge and Vernice Eloise Sanders Stults. Ms Lawrence was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church, Iron City, Tennessee. She departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home in Florence, Alabama at the age of 53...
Ruby Downing
Jun 4, 2017
Ruby Gillis Downing was born on September 13, 1923, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mattie Jane Holt Gillis. On December 23, 1939, she was united in marriage to Hassell E. Downing, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1982. Ruby departed this life on June 4, 2017, at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 22...
Betty G. Simmons
Jun 4, 2017
Mrs. Betty G. Simmons departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from injuries due to automobile accident at the age of 75 Years, 4 Months, 18 Days. She was born January 17, 1942 in Fayette, AL the daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Ila Mae Nichols Scrivner.She was united in marriage to Ted Simmons on November 15, 1957....
Al Ward
Jun 4, 2017
Al Ward was born February 19, 1952 in Adamsville, TN the son of Elizabeth (Bett) Gilchrist Ward and the late James (Buddy) L. Ward.He was united in marriage to Che-Chee Taylor on June 18, 1971.Mr. Ward graduated from Adamsville High School. He retired as the Corporate Maintenance Engineer for Garan, Inc., overseeing maintenance and repair for all their facilities world-wide....
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