Jack Oliver Nelson
Jun 13, 2025
Jack Oliver Nelson, 77, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Pickwick, TN. Born on May 23, 1948, Jack dedicated his life to his family, serving as a steadfast husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a loyal and funny friend who was always ready to lend a hand. Jack has been described as the person who "you'll meet once...
James Thomas Reed
Jun 12, 2025
James Thomas Reed was born October 2, 1951 in Dyersburg, TN, the son of the late Joe Freeman Reed and Juanita Pack Reed Kee.
James found love and companionship when he married Bonnie Faye Goodrum on June 3, 1994. Their union was a beautiful chapter in his life, filled with joyful memories and deep affection. Sadly, Bonnie preceded him in death...
Wayne Simpson
Jun 12, 2025
Wayne Simpson was born on January 1, 1946 in Colbert County, Alabama, the son of the late Robert Earl and Mabel Guthrie Simpson.
On December 1, 2001, he was united in marriage to Brenda Moore, who preceded her husband in death on February 2, 2006.
Wayne worked as a carpenter for Lawton Saw Mill. He enjoyed building things, riding around, and working...
Iva Nell Adams Talley
Jun 12, 2025
Iva Nell Adams Talley, age 83, a beloved member of the Collinwood community and cherished family matriarch, passed away on June 12, 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL, following an extended illness. She was born on September 6, 1942, in Wayne County, TN, and dedicated her life to her faith and family.
Iva Nell enjoyed a rewarding...
Bernice Kirk Bass
Jun 12, 2025
Bernice Kirk Bass, 101, of Middleton, passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at AHC of McNairy County in Selmer.
A lifelong resident of Hardeman County, Mrs. Bass was born Saturday, February 16, 1924, to the late Jessie Kirk and Ora Galloway Kirk. She was married to Leroy Bass on January 6, 1945, and he preceded her in death...
James Allen Smith
Jun 11, 2025
James Allen Smith, a beloved figure whose laughter echoed through the lives he touched, was born on March 1, 1961, in Bolivar, Tennessee. He became a cherished soul within his community, known to all as "PaPa," a name that encapsulated the warmth and love he extended not only to his own family but to everyone fortunate enough to cross his...
Hugh Wesson "Wes" Yancey
Jun 11, 2025
Wes was born June 11, 1969 to the late Dr. Jim Yancey and Java Yancey of Adamsville, Tennessee. The Lord called Wes home to be with him on June 11, 2025.
During Wes's life he worked for General Electric, now ABB, in Selmer, Tennessee for 29 years, as a DJ at Q105 in Selmer, Tennessee, and Savannah Foods in Savannah, Tennessee.
Wes...
John William Neely, Sr.
Jun 10, 2025
John William Neely, Sr. (98), lifelong resident of Hardeman County died on June 10, 2025. Born in Bolivar on November 18, 1926, to John Olion Neely and Sarah Hazlegrove Neely, he moved to Middleton with his family the following year. John attended school in Middleton and was the president of the Middleton High School class of 1944.
After graduating, John attended...
Donna Gail Jones
Jun 10, 2025
Donna Gail Jones, 65, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Howard and Jane Brock Sanders and was the youngest of 13 children. She married Danny Jones on June 24, 1980 and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2016.
She was employed as a production worker...
David L. Foster
Jun 10, 2025
David Lesley Foster, 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by family, on June 10, 2025 at his home in Adamsville, TN. David is the son of the late Hubert and Cora Durham Foster born on January 24, 1934.
He was a member of the Love and Truth Church in Adamsville, TN. David was a member of the class of 1952 at Adamsville...
Hobart Sidney Cooper
Jun 10, 2025
Hobart S. Cooper, 81, of Saulsbury, passed from this life early Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital.
He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis to the late Dallas Benjamin Cooper and Mamie Shearin Cooper and lived his entire life in Hardeman County. He attended Saulsbury Elementary School and then Grand Junction High School where he graduated....
Jimmy Paul Martin
Jun 8, 2025
Jimmy Paul Martin, who was born on June 8, 1943, in Adamsville, TN, to the late J.P. Martin and Anna Demovah Gilchrist Martin.
On October 13, 1990, Jimmy Paul was untied in marriage to Maye Browder Conder, creating a bond filled with love and companionship. A member of the Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer, TN, he lived out his faith wholeheartedly,...
Nancy Carolyn Garrett
Jun 8, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Garrett, born on May 21, 1938, in Corinth, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at her home in Michie, Tennessee, surrounded by family. A beloved figure in her community, Carolyn was known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and friends.
Carolyn's career was marked by her long-standing service at Michie High School, where she...
Janice Louise Gray Nesbitt
Jun 7, 2025
Janice Louise Gray Nesbitt was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 8, 1946, the daughter of the late James Burnice “Bud” Gray and Mable Pearl Palmer Gray.
Janice was preceded in death by her late husband, Lawrence William Stricklin. She was later united in marriage to James Glenn “Jimmy” Nesbitt on January 1, 1983.
Janice worked at Savannah Manufacturing for many...
Tommy Meek
Jun 7, 2025
Tommy Meek was born on March 25, 1950, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late JR and Martha Thurmond Meek. He passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 75.
On October 2, 1993, Tommy was united in marriage to Phyllis Tedford, sharing a life filled with love and companionship. He was a longtime resident of the Hickory Flat Community...
Jerry Lyn Emmons
Jun 7, 2025
Jerry Lyn "Nick" Emmons, 81, of Selmer, Tennessee, died at home on June 7, 2025. Nick was born August 1, 1943, to H. N. Emmons and Ethel Lee Chambers Emmons. He married Gerry Carroll Emmons on September 26, 1964, in Knoxville, Tennessee. They resided in Memphis, Tennessee, to complete their education. He received his B.S. degree from Memphis State University,...
Thomas Nelson Hardin Sr.
Jun 6, 2025
Thomas Nelson Hardin, Sr. was born May 9, 1934 in Corinth, MS, the son of the late Claude Thomas Hardin and Mary Jane Brown Hardin.
On November 24, 1976, Thomas united in marriage with his cherished wife, Bobbie Sue Kirkman. Thomas dedicated 50 years of his life as an Auto Parts Salesman for NAPA, where he was known not just for...
Ron Lumsden
Jun 6, 2025
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Henderson, TN: Mr. Ronald Ray Lumsden, age 81, passed away Friday June 6, 2025, at the West TN State Veterans Home in Humboldt.
He was born in Decatur, TX March 9, 1944, son of the late Sam Reed and Leata Mae Smith Lumsden. He grew up in Texas and was a 1962 graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas.
He joined...
Donnie "Outlaw" Outland
Jun 5, 2025
Donnie "Outlaw" Outland, a cherished member of the Hardeman County community, passed away peacefully at his home in Middleton, Tennessee, on June 5, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 26, 1957, in Humboldt, Tennessee, Donnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left an indelible mark on all who had the honor of knowing him.
Donnie’s...
Johnnie Pearl Ray
Jun 4, 2025
Johnnie Pearl Ray, born on June 7, 1935, in McNairy County, Tennessee, was a beloved daughter of the late Bruce and Belva Simpson Roten.
On June 30, 1951, Johnnie was united in marriage to Dalton Ray. Their life together was filled with love and laughter until his passing on June 4, 1973, leaving her with memories that she carried with her...
