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Phyllis Sutherland

Phyllis Sutherland

Sep 6, 2026

Phyllis Lynn Sutherland, of Henderson, Tennessee, passed peacefully from this life Sunday, September 6, 2026. She recently celebrated her 75th birthday.

After Phyllis learned she had Stage 4 cancer with brain metastases seven weeks earlier, she approached treatments and two hospitalizations with her characteristic faith, positive attitude and poise. God granted her the gift of spending her final days with compassionate,...

Ruby Ann Britt

Ruby Ann Britt

Sep 6, 2026

Ruby Britt, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by love after a life filled with family, friendships, coffee, dogs, bird watching, and more than her fair share of good gossip.

Ruby was born on November 29, 1959, and grew up in Guys, Tennessee. She was a proud mother to her two daughters, Amy Rieger and Leigh Ann Butler, and a grandmother to...

Lara Jo Milligan Bonee

Lara Jo Milligan Bonee

Sep 5, 2026

Lara Jo Milligan Bonee was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on August 8, 1970, the daughter of the late Waymon Lloyd and Ina Gustelle (Evans) Milligan. She was the youngest of nine children. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company, Angelica, and for the last several years, at Pickwick Cabin Rentals.

She was united in marriage to Steven Glen Bonee on...

Vernice Claudia Shepherd Franks

Vernice Claudia Shepherd Franks

Sep 5, 2026

Vernice Franks

November 18, 1958 – September 5, 2026

Vernice Franks was born November 18, 1958, in Missouri, she passed away peacefully at her home in Booneville, Mississippi, on September 5, 2026. She had accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Vernice was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She cherished her children,...

Garrett Wayne Brown

Garrett Wayne Brown

Sep 5, 2026

Garrett Wayne Brown, 24, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026.

Garrett was born April 7, 2002, in Jackson, Tennessee, and was raised in the McNairy community, where he later made his home with Meghan. He attended Bethel Elementary and McNairy Central High School and earned a degree in Information Technology from Jackson State Community College. He worked as a Computer...

David Marshall

David Marshall

Sep 5, 2026

David Marshall, 84, of Memphis, passed from this life Saturday, September 5, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar beginning at 9:00am with services following at 10:30am. Burial will immediately follow the service at West Memorial Cemetery in Saulsbury. David Looney will be officiating.

Mr. Marshall is the husband of the late Rebecca...

Bobby Mullins

Bobby Mullins

Sep 4, 2026

Bobby Mullins

Henderson: Bobby Charles Mullins, “Peanut,” to many of his friends, age 89, passed away at his home on Friday morning, September 4, 2026.

Bobby was born in Henderson, TN on November 8, 1936, son of the late Robert Howard and Faye Ruth Ledbetter Mullins. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1956 graduate of Chester County High School.

He married...

James Ingley

James Ingley

Sep 4, 2026

JAMES INGLEY

Henderson, TN: James Lawrence Ingley III, age 74, passed away September4, 2026, in Jackson, TN.

He was born in Dallas, TX on August 31, 1952, son of the late James Lawrence and Betty Brochie Ingley. He graduated from Chambley High School in Atlanta.

James joined the Air Force and was in military personnel serving our country for 26 years. While stationed,...

Sammy "Sam" G. Gary

Sammy "Sam" G. Gary

Sep 3, 2026

Sammy "Sam" G Gary

was born on September 1, 1948 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late David Gary and Martha Ann Ruth Gary.

On December 24, 1970, he was united in marriage to June Anita McBride, who survives.

Sammy served his country proudly in the United States Army. While living in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, Sammy was a very skillful welder...

James "Jimbo" Robert Golliver

James "Jimbo" Robert Golliver

Sep 3, 2026

James "Jimbo" Robert Golliver, 83, of Adamsville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2026. He was born June 1, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Howard James Golliver and Nola Lavelle Shaw Golliver.

Jimbo proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he worked for the carnival...

Marty Lambert

Marty Lambert

Sep 2, 2026

Marty Lambert was born on April 28, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Judy Faye McGee White and the late James Ray Lambert.

He was united in marriage to Charlotte Lambert, who survives.

Marty liked studying government and politics. He was very knowledgeable about the Bible.

Marty Lambert departed this life on September 2, 2026 in Michie, Tennessee, at the age of...

Kay Sykes

Kay Sykes

Sep 2, 2026

Kay Sykes, 72, of Bolivar, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm and on Wednesday, September 9 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Services will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday with Richard Dickerson officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Union...

Gregory Lyle Blakely

Gregory Lyle Blakely

Sep 2, 2026

Gregory Lyle Blakely, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Selmer, Tennessee, on September 2, 2026.

Born in Selmer on June 7, 1959, to the late Warren Blakely and Launa Nixon Blakely, Gregory was a lifelong resident of the community he cared for so deeply. He was a proud 1977 graduate of McNairy Central High School. On October 27,...

Ricky Gene Smith

Ricky Gene Smith

Sep 1, 2026

Ricky Gene Smith was born on February 3, 1959, in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Paul Ray and Marie Brasfield Smith.

On July 19, 1999, he was united in marriage to Betty Young, who preceded her husband in death on January 6, 2022.

Mr. Smith honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Ricky was a very...

Marion Stout

Marion Stout

Sep 1, 2026

MARION STOUT

Henderson, TN: Marion Lee Stout age 83, passed away September 1, 2026, at St. Thomas Hospital Mid-town in Nashville.

He was born March 11, 1943, in the Logan’s Lake Community of McNairy County, the son of the late Gilbert May and Bertha Juanita McBride Stout. He worked in factory work, on a river boat, in construction, and as a truck...

Daryl Watkins

Daryl Watkins

Sep 1, 2026

DARYL WATKINS

Pinson, TN: Billy Daryl Watkins, age 55, passed away September 1, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was born July 14, 1971, in Jackson, TN and raised in Henderson, TN, the son of the late Billy Morris and Wyneth Mae Rouse Watkins. He graduated from Chester County High School. He worked at Duro Bag (now Novolex) in Jackson...

Billie Jean Wilson

Billie Jean Wilson

Aug 31, 2026

Billie Jean Wilson, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Born on August 11, 1947, in McNairy County to the late William Clifford Price and Maggie Virginia Hardin Price, Billie Jean was the vibrant matriarch and devoted prayer warrior of her family.

On October 5, 1963, she married the love of her life, Guy Allen Wilson, beginning a devoted...

Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon

Aug 31, 2026

Karen Gordon was born on November 24, 1945 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of the late Daniel and Barbara Stading Thomas.

On July 5, 1985, she was united in marriage to Donald Gordon, Jr., who preceded his wife in death on December 19, 2019.

Karen retired from City of Rock Island Finance Department where she worked as a payroll account tech. She...

Carol Annette Franks Simmons

Carol Annette Franks Simmons

Aug 30, 2026

Carol Annette Simmons, 63, entered Heaven on August 30, 2026. She was born October 11, 1962, to Odell and Sue Franks in Savannah, TN. She was a proud stay-at-home mom and military wife for 20 years before going back to school to become a nurse and working diligently for 10 years.

Carol loved to play the piano, sing, and cook. She...

Charles Winon Russom

Charles Winon Russom

Aug 30, 2026

Charles Winon Russom was born on December 9, 1957, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Charles Williard Russom and Virginia Gail Kirk Russom. He departed this life on August 30, 2026, in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 21 days.

Charles was a hardworking man who proudly owned and operated Joe’s Doors in...

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