Obituary Listing

Linda Sue Slaughter

Linda Sue Slaughter

Nov 4, 2016

Linda Sue Slaughter was born June 14, 1953 in Ava, MO, the daughter of the late Eugene and Jeanette Williams Rippee. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and flowers. Linda loved her family very much. Mrs. Slaughter departed this life on November 4, 2016 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 63 Years, 4 Months, 21 Days.She...

Bart Cox

Bart Cox

Nov 4, 2016

Henderson, TN: James Bart Cox age 57 passed away Friday November 4, 2016 at his home.He was born August 25, 1959 in Chester County in the Woodville community, the son of the late Robert Shelby and Tina ‘Tincy’ Cox. He attended school in Chester County. He worked for the Tombigbee Waterway, Hornsby Electric twelve years and worked for Artistree Landscaping...

Royal Clement

Royal Clement

Nov 4, 2016

ROYAL R.C. CLEMENT Henderson, TN: Royal Harley Clement age 79, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born April 30, 1937 in Chester County, the son of the late Alfred Christopher and Evie Neoma Melton Clement. He graduated Chester County High School in 1954. He married Frances King in 1977, she passed away in...

Jamie Bryant Dellinger

Jamie Bryant Dellinger

Nov 4, 2016

Jamie Bryant Dellinger, age 64, of Middleton, passed from this life Friday morning, November 4, 2016 at her home.A native of Bolivar, she was born January 27, 1952 to the late Arlin Bill Bryant and Neola Sue Crowley Bryant and lived most of her life in the county. She formerly worked at Kilgore and Spectrum and in construction work. She...

Gerald Davis

Gerald Davis

Nov 3, 2016

It was on a Monday, September 18, 1939 in Pollard, AR, that Edgar and RubyDavis welcomed their seventh child into the world, a bouncing baby boy, thatthey named Gerald Ray. His older siblings, three brothers and two sisters –Harold, Lewis, & James and Juanita, & LaWanda – all welcomed their littlebrother into an already active household. They would later add...

James Robert (Jimmy) McLain

James Robert (Jimmy) McLain

Nov 3, 2016

James Robert (Jimmy) McLain, age 73, of Toone, departed this life Thursday, November 3 at his home.The husband of Pamela Kontos McLain, who survives, he worked as an electrician, most recently with Hornsby Electric for 15-20 years, prior to his retirement in 2011. He was born April 28, 1943 in Bolivar, son of the late Robert Tate McLain and Sue...

Rita Faye Abels

Rita Faye Abels

Nov 2, 2016

Rita Abels departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the age of 55 years, 10 months, and 28 days. She was born in Lake County, Tennessee on December 5, 1960 the daughter of the late Vernon and Mazie Wilkerson Hunt. Rita had lived in Hardin County, Tennessee for most of her life. She was a L.P.N. for 23...

Joseph Patrick Fuller

Joseph Patrick Fuller

Nov 2, 2016

Joseph Patrick Fuller, EDD of Melbourne, FL died November 2, 2016 at his home. Pat was born in Atlanta, GA, grew up in Miami, FL. He graduated from Coral Gables High School, Bachelors from Florida State, Masters from Wichita State and Doctorate in Education from UCF. he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and several honor societies. Pat worked...

Annie Belle Cooper Henry

Annie Belle Cooper Henry

Nov 2, 2016

ANNIE BELLE COOPER HENRYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 12, 1918 the daughter of the late James Fountain and Georgia Beatrice Crotts Franks.In January of 1936 she was united in marriage to Simpson Brown Cooper, who preceded his wife in death December 1, 1971. She was later united in marriage to XO Henry, who also preceded her in...

Peggy Housden

Peggy Housden

Nov 2, 2016

Peggy Housden was born August 18, 1941 in Page County, VA the daughter of the late Ray Goldsworth and Zula Irene Housden Huffman.She was united in marriage to Teddy Dale Housden on September 22, 1960.Mrs. Housden was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Ramer, Tennessee. She loved crocheting and gave away many baby blankets and booties. Mrs. Housden...

Samuel Odell (Sammy) Franks

Samuel Odell (Sammy) Franks

Nov 2, 2016

Samuel Odell (Sammy) Franks Jr. Better known as Sammy. He was born May 6, 1947 and he left this life on November 2, 2016. He was the first child of Mildred Franks Johnson and Samuel Odell Franks, Sr. better known as Odell. His Maternal Grandparents were Warren and Goldie Johnson. His paternal grandparents were Henry and Nora Franks. Mr. Franks...

Gordon Smalley

Gordon Smalley

Nov 2, 2016

Mr. Smalley died Wednesday morning at Bells Nursing and Rehab Center.He was a native of Middleton having lived all of his life in Hardeman County. His parents were the late Rudell Lee and Dempie Ehrett Smalley and on September 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Louise Grantham. Mrs. Smalley passed away November 27, 2000. From 1952-1958, Mr. Smalley...

Billy Wade Thompson

Billy Wade Thompson

Nov 1, 2016

Billy Wade Thompson departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2016 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, TN. at the age of 51 Years, 5 Months, 28 Days. He was born May 4, 1965 in Lawrenceburg, TN.Billy was a retired truck driver and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church in Gayland, Texas.Billy was preceded in death by mother,...

Shearon Ann Waldrop

Shearon Ann Waldrop

Nov 1, 2016

Shearon Ann Waldrop of Selmer, TN departed this life on November 1, 2016 at her home at the age of 72 Years, 7 Months, 18 Days. She was born March 14, 1944 in McNairy County the daughter of the late Ivan Terry and Elmer Cleo Armour Terry. Mrs. Waldrop grew up in the Silerton Community of Hardeman County. She was...

Mary Helen Cherry

Mary Helen Cherry

Nov 1, 2016

Mary Helen Cherry departed this life on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the age of 88 years, 5 months, and 24 days. She was born in Jackson County, Tennessee on May 8, 1928 the daughter of the late Dewey and Ruby Jenkins Rogers. Mary enjoyed judging cat shows. She had been a member of the Lebanon Road church of Christ,...

Patty Loutense Whitman

Patty Loutense Whitman

Nov 1, 2016

Patty Loutense Whitman was born April 18, 1927 in Chester County, TN the daughter of the late James Robert and Rose Arlie Hodge Cox. She worked for Brown Shoe Company for 19 years, then in McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk's office, General Electric, and the Selmer Radio Station. Miss Whitman departed this life on November 1, 2016 in Selmer, Tennessee...

Geraldine "Geri" Rusterholtz

Geraldine "Geri" Rusterholtz

Nov 1, 2016

Memorial services, to be held at a later date, will be at Bartlett Baptist Church, 3465 Kirby Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38135; Phone: (901) 333-3350. Date and Time will be announced here when they are set.Mrs. Rusterholtz passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 1, at Pine Meadows Healthcare in Bolivar. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Tate...

Sarah Frances Hively

Sarah Frances Hively

Nov 1, 2016

Sarah Frances Hively age 93 of Selmer, TN, was born March 13, 1923 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Duke and Minnie Nichols Ferguson. She grew up in the Sulphur Springs Community. She worked for 32 years as a waitress in restaurants all around Selmer. Later Mrs Hively was a care giver and sitter for many years....

Nellie Allen

Nellie Allen

Oct 31, 2016

NELLIE ALLENwas born in Arlington, Tennessee on March 29, 1939 the daughter of the late John Hiram and Sarah Melissa Bryant Swader.Ms. Allen was a homemaker and a member of Church on the Rock. She enjoyed sewing and quilting in her free time.Ms. Allen departed this life on October 31, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 77 years,...

Frances Aaron Reaves

Frances Aaron Reaves

Oct 31, 2016

Francis Aaron Reaves, age 87 of Middleton, passed away Monday evening, October 31, 2016, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.A graveside service was held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Reaves Cemetery in Middleton with Jackie Kirk officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar provided the professional services.Francis Aaron Reaves was born Wednesday, October 16, 1929, to the late William Lonnie...