James Allen Battles
Jun 15, 2017
James Allen Battles was born on March 26, 1943, the son of the late Barney and Naomi Goodman Battles. He married Dorothy Bowling Battles, who preceded him in death on December 10, 1983. James departed this life on June 15, 2017, at the age of 74 years, 2 months, and 20 days.James was of the Baptist belief. He was a...
Herbie Stricklin
Jun 14, 2017
HERBIE STRICKLINwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 24, 1954, the son of the late George Roosevelt and Lina B. Shelby Stricklin.On April 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Virginia Sue Wilkerson, who survives.Herbie worked for 21 years for the Hardin County Highway Department. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Herbie loved working in his...
Flodine Flatt Powell
Jun 14, 2017
FLODINE FLATT POWELL Henderson, TN: Lowa Flodine Flatt Powell age 89 passed away Wednesday morning June 14, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born September 28, 1927 in Benton, IL, the daughter of the late Doctor Claude and Rhoda Connor Flatt. She graduated high school in Benton, IL and attended Freed-Hardeman College for one year. She married James...
Jeremy Daniel Anderson
Jun 14, 2017
Jeremy Daniel Anderson, age 36 of Cloverport, departed this life Wednesday, June 14, 2017.He was born July 3, 1980, in Jackson, the son of Lee and Donna Wallis Anderson of Cloverport, both of whom survive, and lived all of his life here. He was a 1998 graduate of Bolivar Central High School and owned and operated his own OTR truck....
Lavon Reynolds
Jun 14, 2017
Lavon Reynolds was born on April 25, 1928, in Ramer, the son of the late W. M. Reynolds and Mae Jernigan Reynolds. Raised in a close-knit community, he carried the values of hard work, faith, and devotion to family throughout his life.
Mr. Reynolds was employed with Brown Shoe Company, where he dedicated 38 faithful years of service. His strong work...
Fred V. Haire
Jun 13, 2017
Mr. Haire passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 13, 2017 at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar.A native of Calhoun County, MS, he was the son of the late Earnest and Inez Murfree Haire. Mr. Haire retired in 1996 as an electrician in residential construction in the Memphis area where he had lived for 48 years before moving to...
Joyce Washburn
Jun 13, 2017
JOYCE WASHBURNwas born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 20, 1938 the daughter of the late Osburn N. and Bessie Louise Patterson Harris.Ms. Washburn retired from Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked as a surgical technician. She departed this life on June 13, 2017 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 24 days.Ms. Washburn...
Joe David Casey
Jun 12, 2017
Mr. Casey died Monday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.A native of Ripley, MS, he lived most of his life in the Middleton area, the son of the late James Earl and Elizabeth Leone Pulse Casey Mauney. After his father's death, Mrs. Casey remarried and was also preceded in death by her husband, B. L. Mauney. Joe was a graduate of...
Linda M. Seaton
Jun 12, 2017
Linda M. Seaton was born on December 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Jane M. Fach Frederick. On April 24, 1966, she was united in marriage to David Seaton, who survives. Linda departed this life on June 12, 2017, at the age of 72 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Before retiring from her job as...
George O'Neal "High Pockets" McCain
Jun 12, 2017
George O'Neal "High Pockets" McCain departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2017, at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 21 days. He was born in Mississippi on November 22, 1939, the son of the late Lennie Jorslin and George Wright McCain. On August 11, 1990, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Marlar, who survives. George...
Leona Chandler Griswell
Jun 11, 2017
LEONA CHANDLER GRISWELL Finger, TN: Leona Pearl Chandler Griswell age 71 passed away Sunday evening June 11, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born March 14, 1946 in the Finger Community of McNairy County, the daughter of the late Emanuel Riley Chandler and Minnie Sula Hysmith Chandler. She went to school in the Finger Community. She married Garry...
Elvis Riley
Jun 11, 2017
Mr. Elvis Riley Jr., departed this life on June 11, 2017 in at the age of 86 Years, 9 Months, 24 Days. He was born August 18, 1930 , the son of the late Elvis and Roxie Conway Riley. He was united in marriage to Berniece Chitwood on October 11, 1955.In addition to his parents, Mr. Riley was preceded in...
Melvin Wayne Harris
Jun 11, 2017
WAYNE HARRIS Pinson, TN: Melvin Wayne Harris age 59 passed away June 11, 2017 at Baptist East Memphis.He was born November 4, 1957 in Union City, and grew up in Millington, the son of Elsie Kirk McCann and the late Melvin Brice Harris. He went to school in Millington and graduated Millington High School in 1974. He worked as an...
Donnie David Overton
Jun 11, 2017
Mr. Donnie David Overton, of Linden TN., formerly of Waynesboro, TN., departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Perry Community Hospital in Linden, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 2 Months, 10 Days. He was born April 1, 1949 in Waynesboro, TN the son of the late Don Robert and Emma Jeanette Brewer Overton.He was united in...
Leo Pinkstaff
Jun 10, 2017
Leo Pinkstaff was born on October 30, 1933, the son of the late Leo Gerald and Leona Gladys Harper Pinkstaff. On October 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Arnda Louise Woody, who survives. Leo departed this life on June 10, 2017, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Leo proudly served his country in...
Marie King Wolverton
Jun 10, 2017
Marie King Wolverton was born January 1, 1934 in Bethel Springs, TN the daughter of the late James H. King and Maeotie Davidson King. She departed this life on June 10, 2017 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 83 Years, 5 Months, 9 Days. She was a member of Selmer Second Baptist Church.Ms. Wolverton is survived by two sons,...
Billy Evon Gilchrist
Jun 10, 2017
Billy Evon Gilchrist was born March 19, 1928 in the Gilchrist Community of Stantonville, TN the son of the late Roscoe and Mandy Milford Gilchrist.Mr. Gilchrist worked as a barber for over 45 years. He enjoyed playing dominos, volunteering with Meal on Wheels, and going to the Senior Center in Adamsville. He had a friendly smile, a volunteering heart, and...
Henry B. Elder
Jun 9, 2017
Henry B. Elder was born November 17, 1943 in Rienzi, MS the son of the late William Carlyle (Bud) and Minnie Lois Sims Elder.He was united in marriage to Lena Conella Scott on December 23, 1970.Mr. Elder was a graduate of Pisgah High School in Pisgah, MS and was retired from retail sales. He was a devoted University of Tennessee...
Jack Carroll
Jun 9, 2017
Jack Carroll was born on October 21, 1928, the son of the late Gobe and Bertha Scott Carroll. On April 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Nola Bullard, who survives. Jack departed this life on June 9, 2017, at the age of 88 years, 7 months, and 19 days.Jack attended Riverview Baptist Church. He was a self-employed construction...
Billie H. Cox
Jun 9, 2017
Billie Horner Cox, 83, of Collierville, TN, affectionately known as "Nanny" was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 9, 2017, where she was joyfully reunited with her husband James Paul Cox. Her parents were the late Heyward L. Horner and Mary L. Dillon Horner.Mrs. Cox was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and...
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