Obituary Listing

Nov 28, 2012

GENEVA MURLEEN HOSEAwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 23, 1922 the daughter of the late John Edgar and Mary Jessie Smith Porter.Ms. Hosea retired after 34 years from Brown Shoe Company where she worked in the reinforcement department. She was a member of Eureka United Methodist Church and was active in the Senior Citizens Center in Savannah. Ms....

Nov 27, 2012

Mr. Manley E. Overton of Bolivar departed this life at the age of 77 Tuesdsay, November 27, 2012 at Bolivar General Hospital.Mr. Overton was born in Mercer, Tennessee June 23, 1935 to the late William Manley and Addie Florence Mullens Overton and lived most all of his life in Hardeman County around Cloverport. He was united in marriage to his...

Nov 27, 2012

CARRIE NELL SHELBYwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on August 14, 1928 the daughter of the late Harve Dan and Margaret Elizabeth Hosea Rich.On April 8, 1950 she was united in marriage to H. G. (Red) Shelby, who survives.Carrie retired after 40 years from Brown Shoe Company where she worked in the office. She was a member of First United Methodist...

Nov 27, 2012

EDNA KELLEY TENNYSON MITCHELLHenderson, TN: Edna Melvina Kelley Tennyson Mitchell, age 96, passed away Tuesday morning, November 27, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.Mrs. Mitchell was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late J. Alvin and Sara Crickett Bailey Kelley. She attended schools in McNairy County, and was married to Dewey Tennyson of McNairy County....

Nov 26, 2012

CLARA BUTLER BUSBYHenderson, TN: Clara Bell Butler Busby, age 87, passed away Monday November 26, 2012 at her home.Mrs. Busby was born and reared in Chester County the daughter of the late Walter B. and Edna Rosena Holloway Butler. She attended schools at New Friendship. She moved to Memphis in 1947 and began work with the Wonder Bread Company, working...

Nov 26, 2012

Donald Durrance was born July 20, 1941 in Jackson, TN the son of the late Joseph Lonnie and Marie Massey Durrance.Mr. Durrance was a long time member of the Mount Vinson Methodist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. He was also a Army Veteran stationed in Korea, an AA member since 1983 and was active at the McNairy County Senior Citizens Center.Mr....

Nov 26, 2012

Richard Neal Moore, former United States Marshall, departed this life on November 26, 2012, at the McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. He was born on April 15, 1926, in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late J. D. and Jennie Miller Moore. Richard attended McNairy County schools. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and served in...

Nov 25, 2012

Mrs. Mary Grace Mayfield of Silerton departed this life at the age of 71 years Sunday evening, November 25, 2012 at Bolivar General Hospital.She was born in Hardeman County January 29, 1941 to the late Robert Henry and Annie Mae Jones Oakes and lived all of her life in the area. On September 10, 1960 she was united in marriage...

Nov 25, 2012

Mrs. Maye Ervin Crowley of Bolivar departed this life at the age of 88 Years, one Month, and 29 Days Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2012 at her home.She was born in Toone, Tennessee September 27, 1924 to the late Henry and Ada Scarbrough Hill and lived all of her life in Hardeman County. The widow of Mr. Jack Crowley, who...

Nov 25, 2012

Services for Janet Sue Odle Brown of Waynesboro will be Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Waynesboro. At her request her remains will be cremated following services.Janet was born July 6, 1960 in Waynesboro, TN the daughter of the late Edgar Frank and Nellie Marie McDonald Odle. She died Sunday, November 25, 2012...

Nov 25, 2012

BOBBY EUGENE CUMMINGSwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 4, 1951 the son of the late James Cecil and Bertha Louise Hodge Cummings.On May 3, 1976 he was united in marriage to Mary Magdalene Laird, who survives.Bobby served his country in the United States Marines. He departed this life on November 25, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age...

Nov 25, 2012

JAMES HARRY GATTISwas born on December 7, 1921, to the late Joseph Sylvester and Margaret Ethel (Brown) Gattis, in Crump, Tennessee.James served his country in the United States Army, 1941-1943, he worked for Hassell Lumber Company, and also was a farmer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crump, Tennessee and a member of Woodmen of...

Nov 25, 2012

Wilmer (Bab) Vaughn was born August 30, 1926 in Pocahontas, TN the son of the late Joseph Grover and Mary Ellen Hathcock Vaughn.Mr. Vaughn was a retired maintenance worker with Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, TN. He was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Vaughn was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He enjoyed country music, his family and grandchildren,...

Nov 25, 2012

Mrs. Betty Jane Jennings of Finger, TN, formerly of Bolivar, departed this life Sunday night, November 25, 2012 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was 67 years old.Mrs. Jennings was born in Marigold, Mississippi January 28, 1945 to the late James Vardeman and Lorena Cullum Prewitt and grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1963...

Nov 24, 2012

WALLACE G. (HOOVER) STANFIELDwas born in the Cerro Gordo community of Hardin County, Tennessee on October 13, 1929 the son of the late Joe and Irene Russell Stanfield.On June 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Glenda White, who survives.Wallace retired from Brown Shoe Company after 32 years and he also retired from the Savannah Police Department and he...

Nov 24, 2012

Services for Amy Dianne (MeMe) Collins Pulley will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with Laverne Griggs and Tim Hanback officiating. Burial will follow in the Shields Cemetery in Waynesboro with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.Amy was born August 10, 1974 in Lawrenceburg, TN, the daughter of...

Nov 23, 2012

Mr. Sisco passed away Friday, November 23 at his home in Humboldt.A native of Humboldt, he formerly worked at Pictsweet. He was born August 7, 1961 to Mary Tillmon Sisco of Humboldt and the late Cecil Burnell Sisco and lived in Crockett County. He graduated Gadsden High School in 1978 and enjoyed fishing.In addition to his mother, survivors include four...

Nov 23, 2012

Henderson, TN: Alexis Hope Smith, age one month and 6 days passed away November 23, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.Alexis Hope was born in Savannah, TN October 17, 2012, the daughter of Samuel Michael and Ashley Nicole Edwards Smith. She is survived by her parents, a brother, Eli Smith; grandparents, Becky Edwards and Joe of Lawton, TN and...

Nov 23, 2012

Nov 22, 2012

CAROLYN FREDERICK FULLWOODdeparted this life on November 22, 2012, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 30 days.Carolyn was born on August 23, 1923, to James Maer and Carolyn Elizabeth Green Frederick, who preceded her in death. She married John W. Fullwood on December 13, 1941, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1990.She retired from the Hardin...