James Parker Copeland
Aug 12, 2015
James Parker Copeland departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, 21 days. He was born in Olive Hill, Tennessee on January 22, 1932, the son of the late Sam and Belle McConnell Copeland. On October 24, 1953, he was united in marriage to Jewelene Southern, who survives.James was an honest man...
Sara Griffin Parris Skelton
Aug 11, 2015
Sara Anita Griffin Parris Skelton was born July 3, 1929 to Sam and Christine Griffin of Gillsville, Georgia. Mrs. Skelton died August 11, 2015 in Savannah, Tennessee. She was married to William Benson Parris from 1950 to 1986 in which he preceded her in death. Also, was married to Clarence Skelton of Riverdale, Georgia from 1990 to 2010 and preceded...
Joe "Ed" Hill
Aug 11, 2015
Mr. Joe "Ed" Hill, age 98 of Saulsbury, Tennessee, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 11, 2015.The widower of Mary Marie Hill, who died on June 2, 1998 after 59 years of marriage, he was a farmer and mechanic, and was a firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department for 25 years. He was born July 29, 1917, in Little...
Bertha Juanita McBride Stout Null
Aug 11, 2015
BERTHA JUANITA McBRIDE STOUT NULL Henderson, TN: Bertha Juanita McBride Stout Null age 90 passed away August 11, 2015 at the Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN.She was born December 24, 1924 in Blytheville, AR the daughter of the late Hyson Phillip and Ora Mae Amison McBride. She attended school in AR and in 1937 married Gilbert M. Stout...
Birdise Geneva Stewart
Aug 11, 2015
BIRDISE STEWART Beech Bluff, TN: Birdise Geneva Gowan Stewart age 86 passed away August 11, 2015 at her home.She was born September 5, 1928 in Malesus and also reared there, the daughter of the late Earl Vance and Julia Ann Garrett Gowan. She went to school at Malesus and married Raymond Earl Stewart July 12, 1947. They were married fifty-seven...
Mary Ann Cooksey
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Ann Cooksey departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2015, at the age of 92 years, 4 months, 24 days. She was born in McNairy County, Tennessee on March 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Oliver Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Whitten Henley. On July 19, 1941, she was united in marriage to James LC Cooksey, who preceded her...
James Miller Roberts
Aug 10, 2015
VISITATION FOR MR. ROBERTS WILL BE HELD FROM 6:00 - 9:00 PM, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 AT SHACKELFORD FUNERAL DIRECTORS IN BOLIVAR. NO OTHER SERVICES OR VISITATIONS ARE SCHEDULED.James Miller Roberts (Jamie) passed away at home on Monday, August 10th, surrounded by his wife and children, family and friends.He leaves behind his wife, Yvonna Roberts; 10 children, Paula Marie Dunlap...
Nellie R. Hardin
Aug 9, 2015
Nellie Ross Alexander Hardin was born in Savannnah, Tennessee, on January 8, 1933, and died at the Hardin Medical Center on August 9, 2015 at the age of 82.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Edward Hardin. They were married in Corinth, Mississippi, on May 22, 1953. They lived at their present address for the last 55...
Jeffrey William Patterson
Aug 9, 2015
Jeffrey William (Round Man) Patterson of Cypress Inn, TN was born April 14, 1959 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of Annie Katherine Scott Patterson of Lutts, TN, who survives and the late Waylon Patterson.Mr. Patterson was a truck driver and departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at his home at the age of 56 Years, 3 Months, 26...
Percie Dee Meek
Aug 9, 2015
Percie MeekFinger: Percie Dee Meek, age 80, died at his home Sunday morning August 9, 2015.Mr. Meek was born and reared at Adamsville, the son of the late Dee Franklin and Vivie Arno Walker Meek. He went to schools at Adamsville and in 1956 married Shelby Jean Landreth. He entered the U. S. Army in 1957, did basic training at...
George Michael Williams
Aug 9, 2015
George Michael Williams made his first impact on this earth on November 2, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, welcomed by his parents, John Edgar and Virginia Vise Williams. During the next 58 years, nine months, and seven days he would positively touch the lives of innumerable people, impacting far more than his increasingly large circle of friends.George completed four years at...
Raybon Butler McGee
Aug 9, 2015
Raybon Butler McGee was born May 8, 1939 in Alcorn County, MS the son of the late Tomie and Lillie Mae Littlejohn McGee.Mr. McGee was a farmer and logger . He was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ in Michie, Tennessee. He enjoyed playing the guitar, banjo and the harmonica. He liked singing and listening to bluegrass. He...
Rosemary B. Wilson
Aug 9, 2015
Mrs. Rosemary B. Wilson, age 64 of Saulsbury, Tennessee passed away Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2015 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A native of Memphis, TN, she spent most of her life there before moving to Hardeman County in 1990. The daughter of the late Richard and Theresa Sanders VanBoxtil, she was united in marriage to Mr. Walter Patrick "Pat"...
Travis Godwin
Aug 8, 2015
Travis Godwin, age 74 passed away at home on August 8, following a long battle with ALS. Travis was born April 30, 1941, in Oak Grove, LA, to the late Gerald and Grace Munn Godwin. Travis is survived by his wife, Anna Joyce Long Godwin. They have made their home in Pickwick for 35 years. After graduating from Fair Park...
Dorothy Dean Cartwright
Aug 8, 2015
Momma summed up her 85 years on this earth sincerely and concisely."It's been a wonderful life."Born May 18th 1930 to Earl and Cora Hall in Saulsbury, TN, later moving and growing up in Middleton where she became a nurse's assistant and met the love of her life, Birdie Mack Cartwright.They shared 57 beautiful years together and raised her three children:...
Mazie K. Jerrolds
Aug 8, 2015
MAZIE K. JERROLDSwas born in Riverton, Alabama on November 12, 1929 the daughter of the late Homer Clarence and Carrie Velmer Hayes.On April 8, 1954 she was united in marriage to Morris T. Jerrolds, who preceded his wife in death on January 15, 2004.Mrs. Jerrolds was a homemaker and she enjoyed babysitting in the Burnt Church community. She was a...
Barbara Jean Sipes
Aug 8, 2015
Mrs. Sipes passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her home near Bolivar.A native and life-long resident of Hardeman County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Thaxter and Pearl Webster Stewart. On July 9, 1965, she was united in marriage to Boyd Earl Sipes. Mr. Sipes died June 29, 2010. Mrs. Sipes was a homemaker and member of...
James C. Smith
Aug 8, 2015
James C. Smith departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at the age of 82 years and 9 days. He was born in Holladay, Tennessee the son of the late Birdell Woods Phelps. On May 28, 1955, he was united in marriage to Elaine L. Eckman, who survives.He was a former resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, Wayne County, Tennessee,...
Charles Wayne McMahan
Aug 7, 2015
Charles Wayne McMahan was born August 9, 1941 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Otis Woodrow and Myrtle Kirk McMahan.Mr. McMahan served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He worked for Coors Brewery in Memphis for over 30 years. He enjoyed living on his farm in McNairy County, taking care of his cattle, horses and...
Martha Conaway
Aug 7, 2015
Martha Conaway departed this life on Friday, August 7, 2015, at the age of 73 years and 20 days. She was born in Morris Chapel, Tennessee on July 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Cleo and Emma Barron Cooksey. On April 5, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Keith Conaway, who survives.Martha had worked as a van...
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