Shirley Ruth Reaves Holt
Mar 25, 2025
Shirley Ruth Reaves Holt, age 78, of Collinwood, TN, passed away on March 25, 2025, at her home, enveloped by the love of her family. She was born on April 19, 1946, in Waynesboro, TN, the daughter of the late Edward Allen Lakey and Alice Rozetta Reaves.
Shirley dedicated many years of her life to her role at Murray Ohio Manufacturing...
Cecil N. Godwin
Mar 25, 2025
Cecil N. Godwin was born on December 13, 1930 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Grady and Marie Young Godwin.
On December 24, 1949, he was united in marriage to Celia B. Lard, who survives.
Mr. Godwin honorably served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force. The Air Force took him many places, including California, Texas,...
Ernie Bigbie
Mar 25, 2025
Ernie Bigbie was born on July 18, 1955 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of Betty Cromwell Bigbie and the late C.W. Bigbie.
He was united in marriage to Norma Price, who survives.
Mr. Bigbie retired from the United States Postal Service and also worked with cattle and hay as a farmer. He served as county commissioner and was a first responder with...
Magdline Vinson Gaines
Mar 24, 2025
Magdline Vinson Gaines, 97, passed from this life Monday, March 24, 2025, in Jonesboro, AR.
Born in Middleton on October 12, 1927, her father and mother were the late W.C and Clara Maude Stewart. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dan Edward Stewart.
She so much enjoyed growing her garden and doing yard work when she was able. Her...
Stan J. Davis
Mar 23, 2025
Stan Davis was born September 4, 1954 in Detroit, MI the son of the late Jimmy Clifton Davis and Marlin Marie McGowan.
A devoted husband, he united his life with Teresa Smith on June 22, 1971, building a beautiful life together filled with love and joy. Stan found happiness in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was watching his favorite...
Bruce Alan Bigrig
Mar 21, 2025
Bruce Alan Bigrig, age 68 passed from this life on March 21, 2025 at his home in Henderson.
He was born in Sewickley, PA on December 1, 1956, son of the late Thomas Albert and Delores Catherine Becker Bigrig.
He grew up in Rockland, MA and graduated from Rockland High School in 1975. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1977 and...
Ted DeWayne Welch
Mar 21, 2025
Ted DeWayne Welch was born on August 15, 1958 in Garden Grove, California, the son of the late Robert Gurshion Welch and Jo Ann Shelby Sutton Jacobson.
On June 21, 2021, he was united in marriage to Sheree Martin, who survives.
For over 25 years, Ted owned and operated Welch's Shoe Repair in Savannah, Tennessee. In 2003, he moved to California and...
Karen Rivera
Mar 20, 2025
Karen Lee Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to her heavenly home on March 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 7, 1938, in Topeka Kansas, Karen was the daughter of Alice and Albert Smith and spent her early years growing up in Topeka, Kansas and Yuma, Arizona.
Karen was married to the late Jose Rivera and...
Joyce Mitchell
Mar 20, 2025
Joyce Mitchell, a cherished soul born on May 24, 1949, in the Leapwood Community of McNairy County, TN, the beloved daughter of the late Joel Carl (J.C.) and Hermie Virginia Weeks Finley. Her journey of life was beautifully intertwined with love and devotion, particularly highlighted by her marriage to Robert Franklin Mitchell on May 10, 1969, a bond that flourished...
Jackie Terrell
Mar 20, 2025
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Jacks Creek: Jackie Kent Terrell age 74, passed away March 20, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 1, 1950, in Pekin, IN the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Maudie Marie Mahuron Terrell.
He married Alice Marie Cain in 2024. They made their home in the Jacks Creek area.
He was a member of the Faith Assembly in Jeffersonville,...
Josie Melson
Mar 19, 2025
Josie Melson was born on April 6, 1944 in Cavite City, Philippines, the daughter of the late Mansueto and Maria Tosco Matulac.
On August 25, 1967, she was united in marriage to Loyd N. Melson, who survives.
Josie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked in the home as a housewife and also worked for a few years at Savannah...
Joan Genz
Mar 18, 2025
Joan Marie Genz of Adamsville, TN, was born September 14, 1955 in Waukesha, WI. She was united in marriage to Herbert Genz on February 8, 1989.
Joan dedicated many years to serving her community at the Dodge County Courthouse in Wisconsin before embracing retirement. A woman of many passions, she found joy in traveling, nurturing her garden, planting flowers, and creating...
Carl D. Brown
Mar 18, 2025
Carl D. Brown, a devoted family man and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Somerville, Tennessee, on March 18, 2025. Born on May 17, 1943, in Bolivar, Tennessee, Carl’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his family and friends, the impact of which will be felt for generations to come.
Carl dedicated 38 years of...
Charles Clement Lemon Jr
Mar 18, 2025
Charles Clement Lemon Jr, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Waynesboro, TN. He was born on September 19, 1947, in Wilmington, DE, Charles was the son of the late Charles Clement Sr. and Ann Kienle Lemon.
Charles honorably served our nation in the United States Army. His commitment and bravery are a testament to the values he...
Adrian Shorter
Mar 17, 2025
Adrian Shorter age 25 passed away March 17, 2025 in Bethel Springs, TN.
He was born in Mendota, IL on March 7, 2000, son of the late April Rorah French. He was adopted and raised by Edward and Kathy Shorter and grew up and attended schools in Dekalb, IL and Bethel Springs, TN.
He worked for Monogram Refrigeration in Selmer.
He was engaged...
Jane Harris Eklund Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Anice "Jane" Harris Eklund-Smith age 89 years, 11 months, and 13 days of Savannah, Tennessee peacefully entered into the kingdom of heaven of heaven on March 17, 2025 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee surrounded by family and friends.
Born on April 4, 1935 in Leapwood, Tennessee, she lived and loved her country home and farm life. She graduated from Adamsville High School in...
Raquel Jessica Simpson
Mar 17, 2025
Raquel Jessica Simpson was born January 27, 1971 in Fayetteville, NC the daughter of the late Jimmy Basham Simpson and Linda Singleton Simpson.
Raquel was an architect who graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her passions extended beyond her professional life; she had a deep appreciation for art, a love for keeping reptiles, and...
Albert Paul Bazzell
Mar 16, 2025
Albert Paul Bazzell was born December 18, 1945 in Humboldt, TN, the son of the late Albert Herman Bazzell and Martha Talley Bazzell. He graduated from Adamsville High School in 1964. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Davis in August of 1965. Mrs. Bazzell preceded him in death on December 7, 2021.
Albert embarked on a dedicated career that began...
Dorcus Chelsea Cherry
Mar 16, 2025
Dorcus Chelsea Cherry “Love” was born Thursday, March 13, 1958 in Savannah, Tennessee. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at Graham Chapel, CME Church where she remained a member until she departed this life, Monday, March 16, 2025.
Dorcus was preceded in death by her devoted mother, Fannie Cherry and both grandparents Monroe E. and Dorothy Cherry.
Dorcus...
Linda Kay Biller
Mar 15, 2025
Linda Kay Biller, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on June 29, 1954, Linda dedicated her life to her family and her passions.
Linda was well-known for her love of gardening, where she found joy and solace in nurturing plants and watching them flourish. Her commitment to...
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