Ocidell Massengill
Aug 26, 2025
Miss Ocidell Massengill age 91, passed away August 26, 2025 at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson.
She was born April 30, 1934, in and raised in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County, TN, the daughter of the late Odus Montie and Liddie Etness Lee Massengill. As a child, she loved riding her bicycle and climbing trees. She later moved to Henderson and...
Robert Sparks
Aug 26, 2025
Robert Marion Sparks of Middleton, TN, aged 70 years, departed from this life on August 26, 2025 at Magnolia Regional Hospital leaving behind a legacy built with his own hands.
Born on October 11, 1954 to Walter Clarence Sparks and Velda Russell Sparks. Robert had a love for woodworking, which became his lifelong craft. He proudly owned and operated Sparks Millwork....
Janice May Johnson Balentine
Aug 24, 2025
Janice May Johnson Balentine, age 72, of Cypress Inn, TN, departed this world on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Margaret Bratton Johnson. Janice's life journey was beautifully intertwined with love when she married Edwin Eugene Balentine on December 20, 1970.
A dedicated worker, Janice spent many...
Lavara Moline Harwell
Aug 24, 2025
Lavara Moline Harwell, 95, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, August 24, 2025. Born to loving parents, Audrey and Bonnie Hutton, October 11, 1929 in Enville, Tennessee, Moline lived a long remarkable life filled with faith, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.
Moline is survived by her devoted grandson, Wesley Harwell, of Collierville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death...
James R. Kindrick
Aug 24, 2025
James R. Kindrick was born on December 23, 1932 in Covington, Tennessee, the son of the late Samuel B. and Mildred Lucille Cross Kindrick.
On June 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Russom, who preceded her husband in death on March 1, 2025.
Mr. Kindrick worked in production making American Home Products for Boyle Midway. He was an...
W.L. Kirk
Aug 24, 2025
W. L. KIRK
Henderson, TN: W. L. Kirk, age 89, passed away August 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 15, 1936, at Finger and grew up in McNairy County, the son of the late Arnold and Addie Adeline Miller Kirk. He went to school in McNairy County. He married Larcie Stewart on April 11, 1959, they lived in Memphis...
Wiley "Jody" Burkett Hathorn
Aug 23, 2025
Wiley "Jody" Burkett Hathorn was born on June 23, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late John Lewis Hathorn, Sr. and Jacqueline Adair Pierce Hathorn.
Mr. Hathorn honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Gulf War in 1982. He later worked as a saw mill operator and truck driver. Jody loved wood carving and was...
Vernon Lowell Collins
Aug 22, 2025
Vernon Lowell (‘Preacher’) Collins died peacefully on August 22, 2025, at NHC-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia, TN. He was 91 years old. His sons were at his side.
Vernon Lowell Collins was born May 22, 1934, at Ellard, MS to Elmer Leonard Collins and Nannie Smith Collins. He was the fifth of nine children who grew up on the...
Margaret Ann Locke
Aug 22, 2025
Margaret Ann Locke, born on March 16, 1949, in Parma, Missouri, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was a beacon of love and warmth, remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family and her kindness towards others.
Margaret was raised in McNairy County, Tennessee, where she graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1967. Throughout her life,...
Glona Jo "Lil Bit" Tilley Hollander
Aug 22, 2025
Glona Jo "Lil Bit" Tilley Hollander was born on January 17, 1958 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James and Stella Mae Benson Tilley.
Glona loved dancing and listening to live music. She also liked to be outside and enjoyed tending to her flowers, fishing, and riding four wheelers. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Glona enjoyed spending...
William Dewey Gammill
Aug 22, 2025
William Dewey Gammill was born on June 23, 1936 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Leo M. and Luella Banks Gammill.
On April 9, 1977, he was united in marriage to Mattie Ruth Stricklin, who preceded her husband in death on January 17, 2016.
Mr. Gammill worked for the Hardin County Highway Department. He was a member of Savannah...
Nell Laden Dicus
Aug 22, 2025
Nell Laden Dicus was born on November 6, 1932, in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnnie E. and Verna Phillips Laden.
On December 30, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Frank Dicus, who preceded his wife in death on November 4, 2003.
Nell graduated from Frank Hughes High School in Clifton, Tennessee, and then went on to...
Daniel Bryant
Aug 21, 2025
Daniel Leroy Bryant
was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 23, 1962 the son of the late Daymon S. and Joyce Lee Brown Bryant.
Daniel worked as a mechanic.
He departed this life on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 63 years, 3 months, and 29 days.
Daniel is survived by children, Bruce Bryant and Tonya Bryant, both of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and...
Shirley Mae Pierce
Aug 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Mae Staggs Pierce, age 86, who left this world on August 21, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1938, in Collinwood, TN, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late James Mack and Frankie Belle Staggs. Her life was a beautiful testament to hard work and devotion,...
Jane Phillips
Aug 20, 2025
Shirley Janette Cromwell Phillips (Jane Phillips) was born on July 20, 1933 to Earl C. Cromwell and Sally Dee Rich Cromwell. On May 29, 1950 she was married to Lloyd Phillips who preceded her in death on August 25, 2006. She leaves a daughter, Jan Phillips Morton and husband, Jerry Morton, three grandsons, Chad Phillip Cagle, Corey Steven Cagle and...
Paul Warren McWilliams
Aug 19, 2025
Paul Warren McWilliams, age 80, departed from this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1945, in Collinwood, TN, the son of the late Jasper and Nona Brewer McWilliams.
Paul's life was marked by the love he shared with his family and the joy he found in simple pleasures. He was deeply devoted to his late...
Judith Ann Cornelius
Aug 19, 2025
Judith Ann "Judy" Cornelius, age 78, of Hohenwald, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1947, in Waynesboro, TN, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harvey Ishmael and Hazel Dean Aldridge Cornelius.
Judith's "Judy" life was a beautiful tapestry woven with her passions and talents. She spent years sharing her love for...
Sue Nell Hockaday
Aug 19, 2025
On May 1, 1938, Sue Nell Hockaday was born in Selmer, TN to the late Carl Gresham and Zula Baker Gresham. She was united in marriage to George Hockaday on May 31, 1955, with whom she shared a loving life until his passing on August 8, 2001.
Sue devoted much of her working career to Walmart, though she also spent time...
Beverly Deloris Mitchell Howard
Aug 19, 2025
Beverly Deloris Mitchell Howard, age 76, of Lutts, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1949, the daughter of the late S.J. Sr. and Cleo Berry Mitchell. On August 21, 1971, Beverly found her partner in life, Daniel Neil Howard, and together, they built a loving home filled with laughter and joy.
Beverly lived...
