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,...
Sheila Dianne "Taylor" Jackson
May 16, 2017
Sheila Dianne "Taylor" Jackson departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the age of 52 years, 8 months, and 22 days. She was born in Houston, Mississippi on August 24, 1964, the daughter of Doris Harville Jackson and the late Harold Jackson. Sheila had also lived in Memphis, Tennessee; Maben, Mississippi; and Saltillo,Tennessee. She had worked for FedEx...
Anja Renee Dixon Averett
May 16, 2017
Anja Renee Dixon Averett of Hohenwald, TN was born July 14, 1970 in Florence, AL, the daughter of Barbara Jeanine Beatty Dixon of Waynesboro, TN, who survives and the late James (Jimmy) Nick Dixon. Mrs. Averett was a respiratory therapist at Perry Community Hospital in Linden, TN and departed this life Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at her home at the...
Stella Louise Comer
May 15, 2017
Stella Louise Thompson Comer was born March 22, 1944 in Alcorn County, MS, the daughter of the late Clyde James and Edna Jones Thompson. She was united in marriage to Charles R. "Buck" Comer on June 27, 1969. Mr. Comer preceded her in death on February 22, 2014. She was a member of North Corinth Baptist Church. Stella was a...
Larry Wayne Hall, Sr.
May 15, 2017
LARRY WAYNE HALL, SR. Pinson, TN: Larry Wayne Hall, Sr. age 70 passed away Monday morning May 15, 2017 at his home in Pinson.He was born April 27, 1947 in Jackson, TN the son of the late Due Wayne and Cora Ruth Evans Hall. He grew up in Chester County and graduated Chester County High School in 1966. He was...
Kaye Kiser Tacker
May 14, 2017
Kaye Kiser Tacker will be remembered not only for her community service, but for her many jokes, contagious laugh, beautiful smile, and her raspy Southern accent, with just the right volume to reach even the hardest of hearing. Her larger than life personality shined onstage for 30 years as she played “Artie Mae” with the McNairy County Production of Hee-Haw....
Billy Joe Pearson
May 14, 2017
BILLY PEARSON Beech Bluff, TN: Billy Joe Pearson age 83 passed away May 14, 2017 at his home.He was born September 30, 1933 at Eastview and grew up in McNairy County, the son of the late Lanie Bell and Eva Marie Baker Pearson. He went to school in McNairy County. He was married to Betty Jo Faulkner in 1955. He...
Marty Albert Jackson
May 14, 2017
Marty Albert Jackson departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 43 Years, 7 Months.He was born October 4, 1973 in Lawrenceburg, TN the son of Ruby Nell Risner Jackson Siddle, Waynesboro, TN and the late Jerry Albert Earl Jackson. In addition to his father, Marty was preceded in...
Judy Carolyn Hardin Deshazier
May 14, 2017
Judy Carolyn Hardin DeShazier was born on April 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Vaudie and Ruby Pauline Bolyn Hardin. On August 28, 1969 she married Larry George DeShazier, who survives. Judy departed this life on May 14, 2017, at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 10 days.Judy was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a...
Dean Howell
May 14, 2017
Mr. Howell was born Wednesday, May 23, 1935 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Elmer Curtis and Etha Ora Whitley Howell. He was married to the late Lucy Cofer Howell, who passed away October 19, 2001. For over 31 years, he was a mechanic for MATA and served 8 years in the TN National Guard. Mr. Howell...
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