Obituary Listing

Jerry M. Smith

Jerry M. Smith

Feb 19, 2017

Jerry M. Smith, 78, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at River Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Covington.He was born January 4, 1939, to the late Montell Smith and Alma Saulsbury in Ripley, TN. and graduated from Ripley High School. On June 21, 1963, he married Lynwood Moore Smith and was retired from sales in 2013 after fifteen years...

Margaret Jewell Brewer

Margaret Jewell Brewer

Feb 19, 2017

Miss Margaret Jewell Brewer departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 76 Years, 4 Months, 27 Days. She was born September 23, 1940 in Wayne County, TN the daughter of the late James Richard and Elsie Smith Brewer.Miss Brewer was disabled and was of the Baptist faith. She...

Richard Earl Foust

Richard Earl Foust

Feb 18, 2017

Richard Earl Foust was born on May 24, 1965, the son of Mary Ann Bonee Sanford and the late Kenneth Eugene Foust. He left this earth on February 18, 2017, at the age of 51 years, 8 months, and 25 days.Before living in Hardin County, Tennessee, Richard lived in Hammond, Indiana for about 4 or 5 years. He enjoyed playing...

Donna F. Woodyard

Donna F. Woodyard

Feb 18, 2017

Donna F. Woodyard, 63, of Grand Valley Lakes, departed this life Saturday morning, February 18, 2017 at Bolivar General Hospital.She was a former medical records clerk with Whiteville Correctional Facility and also had worked as a 911 dispatcher in Marshall County, Mississippi. She was born December 30, 1953 in Memphis, daughter of the late Don Junior Peeler and Dora Faye...

Thomas "Tommy" Dale Jenkins

Thomas "Tommy" Dale Jenkins

Feb 18, 2017

Thomas Dale (Tommy) Jenkins was born April 27, 1958 in Las Vegas, NV the son of the late Freddie and Ruth Brewer Jenkins.Tommy spent most of his life in and around McNairy County. He married Carol Ann Kosinski on March 22, 1997. He worked for Neo Products in Magic Valley for over 20 years as a metallurgist. He was a...

Rebecca Kay Watson

Rebecca Kay Watson

Feb 18, 2017

Rebecca Kay Watson was born October 26, 1952 in Alamo, TN the daughter of the late Mayhue and Willie Mae Kirby Easley.She was united in marriage to Ray Watson on January 4, 1991.Mrs. Watson was a graduate of Chester County High School. She was formerly employed by Jetrick's and Selmer Apparel as a seamstress. After the garment industry relocated she...

Katie Mae Griffin

Katie Mae Griffin

Feb 18, 2017

Katie Mae Griffin was born July 8, 1924 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Emmett and Wrenetta White Blanton.She was united in marriage to James Henry Griffin on December 6, 1941. Mr. Griffin preceded her in death on September 18, 2001.Mrs. Griffin was a loving and devoted mother. She along with her husband attended church every Sunday...

Paul Blake Ratliff

Paul Blake Ratliff

Feb 18, 2017

Paul Blake Ratliff was born on May 12, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of the late Arvid and Sadie Bartley Ratliff. On December 22, 1956, he was united in marriage to Louise Bowling Ratliff, who survives.Mr. Ratliff previously worked for B & B Construction Company and retired from the Paper Mill where he worked as a supervisor. He was...

Jerry Lee Barnes

Jerry Lee Barnes

Feb 17, 2017

Jerry Lee Barnes, age 62, departed this life Friday, February 17, 2017 at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, Tn.A native of Memphis, he worked as a painter. He was born January 15, 1955, son of the late William Gene Barnes and Mabel Louise Doherty Barnes and had lived 25 years in Texas.Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Sarver; three sons,...

Tommye Jean Patterson

Tommye Jean Patterson

Feb 17, 2017

TOMMYE JEAN PATTERSON Henderson, TN: Tommye Jean Morris Patterson, age 86 passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2017 at the Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.She was born April 29, 1930 in the Talley Store Community of Chester County, the daughter of the late James Thomas and Barbara Exie Talley Morris. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1949, graduated...

Caden James Polk

Caden James Polk

Feb 17, 2017

Caden James Polk, newborn infant son of Steven Daniel Polk and Crystal Nicole King Polk, passed away peacefully in his parent's arms after experiencing only a few precious hours of life on February 17, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.Survivors include his mother and father, Crystal Nicole King Polk and Steven Daniel Polk of Middleton; a sister, Lailah Morgan Polk;...

Samuel H. Graham

Samuel H. Graham

Feb 17, 2017

Samuel Henry Graham, Major USAF Retired, of Bethel Springs, TN was born September 10, 1935 in Memphis, TN the son of the late William Henry and Lula Frances Grantham Graham. He retired after 23 years of service in the U. S. Air Force, was a B52 Pilot, having served in the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Katharion (Kay) DeShazier Arnold

Katharion (Kay) DeShazier Arnold

Feb 16, 2017

Katharion (Kay) DeShazier Arnold departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 17 days. She was born in Lauderdale County, Alabama on October 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Lewis and Nettie Pearl Kelley DeShazier. Katharion (Kay) had worked as a cook in a cafe and a housekeeper in the...

Celia Elaine Qualls Golliver

Celia Elaine Qualls Golliver

Feb 16, 2017

Celia Elaine Qualls Golliver was born on March 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Otis Clarence Qualls and Virginia Irene Horton Johnson. She was united in marriage on March 29, 1988 to James (Jimbo) Robert Golliver, who survives. Celia departed this life on February 16, 2017, at the age of 66 years, 11 months, and 12 days. Celia was...

James Kelly North

James Kelly North

Feb 15, 2017

James Kelly North was born April 24, 1938 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Fred and Clara Wigginton North. He was united in marriage to Wilma Barham on June 17, 1956. He was a farmer all his life and a member of the Ramer Baptist Church. Mr. North departed this life on February 15, 2017 in Memphis,...

Inez Johnson

Inez Johnson

Feb 15, 2017

INEZ JOHNSON Jacks Creek, TN: Mae Inez Bailey Johnson, age 94 passed away February 15, 2017 at her home.She was born September 21, 1922 in Chester County, the daughter of the late Bob and Lula Veteo Bailey. She attended schools in Henderson County and was married to Alton Johnson, June 29, 1946. They made their home on Saddle Club Road...

Wayne Cooper

Wayne Cooper

Feb 15, 2017

WAYNE COOPER Henderson, TN: Edwin Dewayne Cooper age 84 passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his home.He was born in Chester County, the son of the late Edwin and Ruby Kirby Cooper. He attended school in Chester County and graduated Chester County High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on board the...

John Griswell

John Griswell

Feb 15, 2017

John Griswell was born March 26, 1948 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Logan Street Griswell and Tressie Mae Matlock Griswell.He was united in marriage to Brenda Sue on February 25, 1967.Mr. Griswell was an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization for over 46 years. His contribution to the aviation industry will forever be remembered.His interests...

Maggie P. Moore

Maggie P. Moore

Feb 15, 2017

Maggie P. Moore, departed this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at NHC Hendersonville in Hendersonville, TN. She was born June 21, 1936 in Middleton, the daughter of Olion Neely Fields and Flossie Mae Sparks Fields, who preceded her in death.Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Debra Moore Bennett (Rodney) of Hendersonville; a brother and his wife, James Fields...

Joe Silas Holt

Joe Silas Holt

Feb 14, 2017

Mr. Joe Silas Holt departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Waynesboro Health and Rehabilitation in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 93 Years, 6 Days. He was born February 8, 1924 in Wayne County, TN, the son of the late Samuel and Annie Hollander Holt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holt was preceded in death by...