Obituary Listing

Monica Paige Dellinger

Monica Paige Dellinger

May 24, 2017

Paige Dellinger, age 23 of Middleton, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday evening, May 24, 2017.She was born in Jackson and lived her entire life in Hardeman County. Paige was the daughter Johnny (Beth) Dellinger of Middleton and Faye L. (Wayne) Cannon of Whiteville. She was a 2012 graduate of Middleton High School and was a CNA at NHC-Somerville. She was also...

Betty Odom Young

Betty Odom Young

May 24, 2017

BETTY ODOM YOUNGwas born in Steens, Mississippi on September 18, 1937 the daughter of the late Aubrey Otto and Madge Novis Underwood Odom.On December 24, 1954 she was united in marriage to Joseph Noel Young, who survives.While living in Marshall, Michigan Betty was a real estate broker for Davis Realty. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with her family....

Lonnie D Smith

Lonnie D Smith

May 24, 2017

LONNIE D. SMITH Jackson, TN: Lonnie D. Smith age 88 passed away May 24, 2017 at his home.He was born June 8, 1928 in Chester County, the son of the late Bunyan and Minnie Jane Brewer Smith. He graduated Chester County High School in 1946. He was married to Lenis Seratt on December 31, 1954. They made their home in...

Gary Ellmont Gallaher

Gary Ellmont Gallaher

May 24, 2017

Gary Ellmont Gallaher of Collinwood, TN was born January 7, 1942 in Collinwood, TN, the son of the late Durward Ellmont Gallaher and Fannie Marie Dicus Gallaher. He was a retired teacher and supervisor, having taught in the Wayne County, TN school system and worked as the Wayne County Youth Service Officer. He had many friend and acquaintances and was...

Charles Knox "Shag" McAlpin

Charles Knox "Shag" McAlpin

May 24, 2017

Mr. Charles McAlpin, age 64 of Middleton, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was a native and life-long resident of Hardeman County, the son the late Golden and Jubie Howell McAlpin.Mr. McAlpin attended Bolivar schools until 11th grade and was a 1971 graduate of Middleton High School. He was a member of the New Bethany Church of Christ...

Wayne Reeves

Wayne Reeves

May 23, 2017

Wayne Reeves departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the age of 84 years, 10 months, and 20 days. He was born in Arkansas on July 3, 1932, the son of the late James Nathaniel and Ruby Lavinia Acra Reeves. On May 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Betty Davidson, who survives.Wayne served honorably in the...

Forrest Doyle

Forrest Doyle

May 23, 2017

Mr. Forrest Doyle, 66, of Bolivar, departed this life Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The husband of Brenda Faye Jackson Doyle, who survives, he worked as a diesel mechanic for Doyle's Repair Service in Bolivar and also was a truck driver prior to becoming disabled. He was born June 13, 1950 in Hardeman County, son of the...

Jonathan Goodman

Jonathan Goodman

May 23, 2017

JONATHAN GOODMANwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 26, 1973 the son of John and Judy Cummings Goodman.On July 16, 1993 he was united in marriage to Starla Dawn Highland, who survives. Jonathan worked for Aqua Glass for years in Adamsville, Tennessee. He was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church.Jonathan departed this life on May 23, 2017 in...

Frances Marie Thompson

Frances Marie Thompson

May 23, 2017

Frances Marie Thompson departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She was born in Clifton, Tennessee on December 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Bill and Vera Ricketts McMahan. On December 31, 1949, she was united in marriage to Eunis Clay Thompson, who preceded her in death...

Dennis M. Mason

Dennis M. Mason

May 23, 2017

Dennis M. Mason departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the age of 73 years, 5 months, and 26 days. He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on November 27, 1943, the son of the late Robert and Mary Ellen Ford Mason. On June 29, 1986, he was united in marriage to Donna Kaye Frazier, who survives.For eighteen years...

Hiram S. Pulley

Hiram S. Pulley

May 23, 2017

Mr. Hiram Starling (Red) Pulley departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Waynesboro Health Rehabilitation Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 93 Years, 15 Days. He was born May 8, 1924 in Clifton, TN the son of the late Johnny Bell Pulley and Susan A. Sanderson Pulley.He was united in marriage to Myrtle Christine Culp on...

Willodean Clayton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...