Obituary Listing

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...

James Frank Jones

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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...