Willodean Clayton
May 22, 2017
WILLODEAN CLAYTON Finger, TN: Willodean Kirkpatrick Clayton age 87 passed away Monday morning May 22, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born March 17, 1930 in McNairy County, the daughter of the late Homer M. and Cora B. Pusser Kirkpatrick. She went to school at Finger and was married to Murray Clayton in 1948. He preceded her in...
Gene Calton
May 21, 2017
Gene Calton departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Waynesboro Health and Rehabiliation Center, Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 2 Months, 23 Days. He was born February 28, 1932 in Lawrence County, TN, the son of the late Thomas Henry and Mazie Lorene Brewer Calton.He married Neva Rae Dixon on June 3, 1955 and she...
Kenneth W. Stanley
May 21, 2017
Kenneth W. Stanley, of Hardeman County TN, died mid-day Sunday May 21, 2017 at Park Rest, Hardin County Health Center in Savannah, TN, where he resided since November 2016. He died of complications caused by advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Kenneth was tenderly cared for by the wonderful staff at Park Rest. Kenneth died at age 73 after almost 34 years of...
Bill Rankin
May 20, 2017
Bill Rankin was born May 16, 1938 in Chester County, TN the son of the late Charles D. and Helen Smith Rankin. Bill's early childhood was also strongly influenced by his aunt, Kathryn Rankin. He was united in marriage to Brenda J. Huckabee on October 24, 1964. Brenda preceded him in death on August 12, 2016 following 51 years of...
Sue Gibson
May 20, 2017
Sue Gibson, age 75, of Bolivar, departed this life Saturday morning, May 20, 2017 at Bolivar General Hospital.A native of Hardeman County, she was born January 24, 1942 to the late Carl Franklin Majors and Tennie Lee Carolyn Callahan Majors and lived most of her life in Hardeman County. She married Glen Gibson, who survives, on December 25, 1968 and...
Bill (Papa) Pittard
May 20, 2017
BILL (PAPA) PITTARDwas born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 29, 1940 the son of the late Robert Lee and Parry Lee Alexander Pittard.On June 6, 1958 Mr. Pittard was united in marriage to Juanita McKown, who preceded his wife in death on August 8, 2000.Mr. Pittard retired after 20 years as Chief Petty Officer for the United States Navy. He...
Mary Sue Johnson
May 19, 2017
Mary Sue Johnson Henderson, TN: Sue Johnson, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 19th, 2017 at her home. Sue was born on July 13, 1930 in Henderson, TN, to Brodie and Pearl Coyle. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and her son, Dennis Harold Johnson. Sue was a homemaker and delighted in spending...
Billy Z. Marsh
May 19, 2017
Billy Zenas Marsh of Bath Springs, TN was born June 14, 1942 in McKinney, TX, the son of the late Paul Hubert and Emma Louise Curtis Marsh. Mr. Marsh was a retired salesman with Ach Food.Mr. Marsh departed this life on FridayMay 19, 2017 at his home at the age of 74 Years, 11 Months, 5 Days.He is survived by...
Remmy Kate Ruddle
May 19, 2017
Remmy Kate Ruddle's birth was anxiously awaited by her parents, Adam Lee and Cassie Michelle Doran Ruddle, and her brothers, Maddox and Ajay, but their excitement turned to sorrow when she was born sleeping on Friday, May 19, 2017, two months before her scheduled arrival. Although Remmy Kate never drew a breath on this earth, she was already loved and...
James Frank Jones
May 19, 2017
James Frank Jones of Lawrenceburg, TN was born September 20, 1936 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late C.E. (Rooster) and Opal Aileen Cole Jones. He was united in marriage to Sarah Alice Kimbell on January 11, 1959. Mr. Jones was a electrician, having worked with TVA and TVEC, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, was a United...
Jewell "Judy" Shannon Johnson
May 18, 2017
Mrs. Jewell "Judy" Shannon Johnson, age 95, formerly of Middleton, TN, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Selma, Alabama at her daughter's home.She was born March 22, 1922 in Hurricane Mills, TN, daughter of the late William Bryan Shannon and Vera Evonne Wright Shannon and graduated high school from Jefferson Parrish High in New Orleans, LA. She married William...
Elvin (Ray) Austin
May 18, 2017
ELVIN (RAY) AUSTINwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 25, 1948 the son of the late Clarence and Rachel Ellen Qualls Austin.Ray retired from Bevis Sawmill. He also had worked for a service station while living in Fairview, Tennessee. Ray was a former resident of Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Savannah Foursquare Church. In his spare time Ray enjoyed playing...
Michael Becton,
May 18, 2017
Michael Beckton, Jr. son of Bryant Michael Beckton and Shani Fatima Jackson was granted his angel wings on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee. Although their precious son was called Home before taking his first breath, he is greatly loved and cherished by his entire family.Michael is survived by his loving parents, Bryant Michael Becton...
Maynard Roy (Mossey) Smith
May 18, 2017
Mr. Maynard Roy "Mossey" Smith departed this life on Thursday May 18, 2017 at his residence in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 86 Years, 10 Months, 19 Days. He was born June 29, 1930 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late William Louis and Myrtle Fitzpatrick Smith. In addition to his parents, Mosey was preceded in death by...
Janie Veach
May 17, 2017
Mrs. Janie Veach, age 87 of Middleton, Tennessee, passed from this life Wednesday morning, May 17, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The daughter of the late William and Nicie Hodge, she was native and life-long resident of Hardeman County. Mrs. Veach was a homemaker, member of the Pocahontas United Pentecostal Church and enjoyed gardening in her earlier years.She is survived...
Virginia R. "Chigger" Bryan
May 17, 2017
Virginia Rich Bryan, known by the family and friends as "Chigger", passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at NHC, Somerville, TN. She was born June 29, 1920 to the late Claude W. and Lillian Bull Rich. She was 96 years old.Chigger was a faithful member of the Collierville Church of Christ, Collierville, TN.Virginia was the wife the late Mr. Jimmy...
Robert Rhea Cole
May 17, 2017
On May 17, 2017 Robert Rhea Cole, Sr. at the age of 87 years departed this life in Waynesboro, TN. He was born January 12, 1930 in Waynesboro, TN and is the son of the late Guilford (Bill) Taylor Cole and Mary Lou Daniels Cole. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers James Taylor...
Jackie G. Humbert
May 17, 2017
Jackie G. Humbert departed this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Keystone Senior Community, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 4 Months, 8 Days. He was born January 9, 1944 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late Charlie E. and Martha Deliah Skelton Humbert. He In addition to his parents, Mr. Humbert was preceded in death...
Dorothy Massey
May 16, 2017
DOROTHY MASSEY Henderson, TN: Dorothy Louise Hearn Barnes Massey, age 94, passed away May 16, 2017 at Southern Oaks Assisted Living.Mrs. Massey was born December 20, 1922 in Chester County, the daughter of the late Thomas Lacy Hearn, Sr. and Lena Deltha Holloway Hearn. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1940, where she was the first homecoming queen,...
Hubert Jake Deshazier
May 16, 2017
Hubert Jake Deshazier departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the age of 66 years, 10 months, and 4 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee at his home on July 12, 1950, the son of the late William Alfred and Mary Janette Kelley Deshazier.Hubert was a lifelong Hardin County resident and had worked for Rose's Sawmill,...
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