James "Jimmy" Henley
Mar 15, 2025
Mr. Henley, 81, of Lauderdale, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at The University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mr. Henley was born November 21, 1943, and raised in hardscrabble McNairy County, Tennessee. He struggled in early life, as did most folks in that area, but eventually secured a job with the railroad. Jimmy was a smart fellow,...
Ronnie David Wilkerson
Mar 15, 2025
Ronnie David Wilkerson was born October 27, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Robert Wilkerson and Delphia Fisher.
"Round Track Ronnie" as he was known, enjoyed the thrill of dirt track racing, riding horses, and square dancing. He especially enjoyed racing when his son came of age to help him race. Eventually Ronnie would help his son...
Evalyn Fair Mason Harris
Mar 15, 2025
Evalyn Fair Mason Harris, age 101, of Bolivar, Tennessee, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Evalyn was born on February 7, 1924, in Wayland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Belville Fitzhugh Mason and Blanche Geraldine Cutshaw. Evalyn moved to Jackson, Tennessee as a young girl and was a 1942 graduate of Jackson High...
Tony Carter
Mar 15, 2025
TONY CARTER
Beech Bluff, TN: Douglas Anthony Carter, age 36, passed away March 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 29, 1988, the son of Bishop D.E. Carter and Michelle Galloway Carter. He graduated from Jacks Creek Apostolic School in 2005. He then attended Jackson State Community College.
He worked in construction for several years and worked as a framer in...
Robert Reddin
Mar 15, 2025
BOBBY REDDIN
Memphis, TN: Robert Allen Reddin age 74 passed away March 15, 2025, at Mission Convalescent Nursing Home.
He was born September 11, 1950, in Jackson, the son of the late William Royce and Lessie Loraine Talley Reddin. He grew up in Pinson and was a member of Pinson Baptist Church. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1968. He...
Doyle Raymond Baker
Mar 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doyle Raymond Baker, age 62, who passed away at his home in Lawrenceburg, TN, on March 14, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1962, in Florence, AZ, Doyle was the son of the late Franklin Delano and Ella Jane Rice Baker.
For many years, Doyle dedicated himself to his...
Barbara Carter Mayes
Mar 14, 2025
Barbara Carter Mayes went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born Thursday, August 15, 1935, to Frank Joseph Carter and Bernice Holland Carter.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mayes Sr. on September 12, 2022, her brother, Robert Carter and her sister, Peggy Hailey.
She leaves...
Daniel E. Monroe
Mar 14, 2025
Daniel E. Monroe, a beloved son, husband, father, and friend, was born on August 1, 1976, in Jackson, TN. He was the cherished son of Danny E. and Dorothy L. Hensley Monroe. Daniel's journey through life was one filled with passion, creativity, and an unwavering love for his family.
A proud graduate of McNairy Central High School, class of 1994, he...
Bessie Grissom
Mar 14, 2025
BESSIE JOHNSON GRISSOM
Henderson, TN: Bessie Ray Johnson Grissom, age 94, passed away March 14, 2025, at her home.
She was born and reared in Hardin County, in the Hinkle community, the daughter of the late John F. and Lucy Meadows Johnson.
She married Fayettie Grissom (F.C.) in 1948 and they made their home in Chester County most of their married life. Mr....
Mary Elizabeth McMahan Cox
Mar 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth McMahan Cox was born in McNairy County of August 1, 1939, the daughter of the late William Elmer McMahan and Icie Irene Weatherly McMahan. She graduated from Selmer High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Carlos Lee Cox on August 5, 1967, who preceded her in death on April 22, 2019.
She was employed at...
Michael Jennings
Mar 13, 2025
James Michael Jennings was born May 7, 1970, in Cleveland, MS. He married the love of his life, Tracy, on June 2, 1993.
Michael graduated from Bolivar Central high School in 1988. He attended college in Arkansas. He pursued a career in law enforcement with Grand Junction Police Department, Whiteville Police Department and Bolivar Police Department. He was recently employed with...
Charlene Eaker Briley
Mar 13, 2025
Charlene Eaker Briley was born on March 25, 1931 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Willie T. Eaker and Beatrice Tate Eaker-Hughes.
On August 30, 1957, she was united in marriage to Billy Briley, who survives. She loved her husband Billy, but not necessarily all of his jokes.
Charlene loved God and loved her church, Hopewell Baptist Church in...
Charles Wilson
Mar 12, 2025
Charles Wilson, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on May 6, 1936 in Bethel Springs, TN, the son of the late Litt Wilson and Mammie Kirk Wilson.
He was united in marriage to Louise Sisk on August 18, 1967; she preceded him in death on October 13, 2014. Their bond was a beautiful testament to love, one that will...
Carolyn Woods Wiles
Mar 11, 2025
Carolyn Woods Wiles was born January 12, 1948 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Oval Woods and Hattie Beatrice Whitaker Woods.
She was united in marriage to Jimmie Wiles on June 21, 1969.
Carolyn was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. Carolyn devoted her life to serving others, both in her work at Brown Shoe...
Jane Simpson Neely
Mar 11, 2025
Jane Simpson Neely passed peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1931 to Francis Lester and Ruth Webb Simpson. Jane was a beloved lifelong resident of Middleton. She leaves behind her husband John William Neely whom she married February 15, 1953 and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage.
John and Jane raised three children, John William Neely,...
Vickie McCormick
Mar 11, 2025
VICKIE MCCORMICK
Henderson, TN: Vickie Wahnell Vinson McCormick, age 75 passed away March 11, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born December 7, 1949, in Enville, TN the daughter of the late Emmett Clyde and Elouise Ellis Vinson. She attended school in Enville. She was primarily a homemaker and then also worked at the American Legion, Post 90 in...
Virginia Smalley Sisco
Mar 11, 2025
Services for Mrs. Virginia Smalley Sisco will be 11 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar with burial to follow in the New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to service.
Mrs. Sisco, age 92, departed this life on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare...
Bill Siler
Mar 10, 2025
William “Bill” Curtis Siler, born April 18, 1934, in Silerton, TN, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 90.
A devoted husband, Bill shared a lifetime of love and partnership with his wife, Vonda Siler, since their marriage on September 13, 1958. Together, they built a family filled with love and cherished memories,...
John A. Spencer
Mar 9, 2025
John A. Spencer was born on January 22, 1942 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie K. and Mazie Irene Horton Spencer.
On September 8, 1973, he was united in marriage to Sue Terry, who survives.
Mr. Spencer honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as an iron worker and boiler maker for Procter &...
Janice Maness
Mar 9, 2025
Janice Maness, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this life on March 9, 2025, at the age of 84 in Finger, Tennessee. Born in the Center Hill Community of McNairy County, TN, she was the cherished daughter of the late E.W. and Georgia Carl Melton Moore.
She was a graduate from Chester County High School, class of 1958. On...
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