Joe D. DeLay
Mar 10, 2024
From finite to infinity
Joe Donald DeLay was born Nov.15, 1938 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the first son of Samuel and Erlene DeLay. The family moved from the farm in Milton, Tennessee to Chattanooga in 1946 where he graduated from Tyner High School. Loving academia, Joe earned degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Georgia. He taught two years...
Lawrence Kraft Main
Mar 9, 2024
Lawrence Kraft Main was born August 23, 1964 in Fremont, MI, the son of the late Charles Glenn Main and Geraldine May Main Aschedge. He departed this life on March 9, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 59 Years, 6 Months, 15 Days. Lawrence was a graduate of McNairy Central High School in the class of 1983. After completing...
Dorothy Marie Clanton
Mar 9, 2024
Dorothy Marie Clanton was born May 18, 1931 in Bethel Springs, TN in the Robinson Store Community the daughter of the late William Hugh and Cora Louetta Wyatt Owen.Mrs. Clanton worked for Jaggar's Kiddy Shop, Iona's Beauty Shop and owned an antique store for over 30 years. She loved collecting antiques, beautiful glassware and restoring old furniture. She was known...
Bryan Casey Vaughn
Mar 9, 2024
Bryan Casey Vaughn, a dedicated Supervisor and dangerous goods specialist with FedEx for over 17 years, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on April 22, 1970, in Selmer, Tennessee. He lived a majority of his life in Shelby County and recently moved back to Hardeman County.Bryan was a proud graduate of Middleton High School...
Frances Dell McLain Johnson
Mar 9, 2024
Frances Dell McLain Johnson was born in Whiteville, TN, on January the 4th, 1941. She swears her first memory was the bombing of Pearl Harbor, but we seriously doubt that. However, she believed it.
She spent her childhood years in Whiteville, TN, enjoying fishing and the simple pleasures of rural life. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at Whiteville First...
Johnnie Sue Glenn
Mar 9, 2024
Mrs. Johnnie Sue Glenn departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at NHC of Somerville.A native of Hardeman County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Young and Elizabeth Louise Kirby Young. On April 7, 1948, she married Mr. Alvin West Glenn with their marriage lasting for 60 years until his passing on January 25, 2009. In...
Daniel Alexander Bannan
Mar 8, 2024
Daniel Alexander Bannan was born on January 9, 1989 in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of Daniel and Sonya Walker Bannan.Mr. Bannan worked in construction. He enjoyed listening to music, playing the guitar, and spending time outdoors.Daniel Alexander Bannan departed this life on March 8, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age 35 years, 1 month, and 28 days.He is survived...
David Marlon Butler
Mar 8, 2024
Mr. David Marlon Butler, a dedicated drywall finisher known for his strong work ethic and passion for music, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 9 months, and 25 days. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Chewalla, TN to the late Bill Wilson Butler and Vassie Pearl Hurley Butler.David found...
Edith Ann Bickings
Mar 8, 2024
Edith Ann Plunk Bickings was born on February 26, 1949 in Henderson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thomas Elzer and Lurie Edith Massengill Plunk.Edith was a homemaker. She was a true follower and believer of God. Edith was a true blessing to all those she came in contact with. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Edith...
Mary J. LoPorto
Mar 8, 2024
Mary J. LoPorto was born on February 2, 1943 in Ripley, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Elsie O. Tuberville Durbin.Mary formerly worked at Brooks Grocery in Adamsville, Tennessee, Garan Manufacturing in Adamsville, Tennessee, and Federal Savings & Loan in Memphis, Tennessee. In her younger years, Mary was her mother's caregiver. She loved her family and spending...
Eric Lamar Glover
Mar 7, 2024
Mr. Eric Lamar Glover, born on September 1, 1935, in the Gilchrist Community of Adamsville, TN, peacefully departed this life on March 7, 2024, in Adamsville, Tennessee. He was aged 88 Years, 6 Months, and 6 Days.Mr. Glover faced early hardships with the passing of his parents when he was a young boy. He found solace and guidance in the...
Dotsie Dean Parrish
Mar 7, 2024
Dotsie Dean Parrish was born on May 8, 1942 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late L.V. and Ruth Willard Rhodes Godwin.On October 23, 1970, she was united in marriage to Terry Lee Parrish, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2019.Dotsie was a homemaker. She was a member of New life Pentecostal Church in Savannah, Tennessee....
Carol Brown
Mar 7, 2024
Carol Brown, 70, of Middleton, departed this life on Thursday night, March 7, 2024, at the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN.
She was born in Carroll County, TN but lived all of her life in Hardeman County. She was the daughter of Harold Dean Johnson and Helen Louise Gurley Johnson Stewart. Additionally, she was preceded in death by her...
George Leslie (Memphis) Dallas
Mar 6, 2024
George Leslie (Memphis) Dallas was born March 6, 1960 in Memphis, TN the son of the late George Hugh Dallas and Inez Ricketts Dallas. He was united in marriage to Pam Kitchens on September 3, 1983. Mrs. Dallas preceded him in death on February 6, 2022. He retired from Memphis Light Gas and Water after 25 years of service. He enjoyed...
William "Bill" Isbell
Mar 6, 2024
On March 6, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as it bid farewell to William D. (Bill) Isbell. Born on October 1, 1936, on the family farm in Rowsey Bottom of Bethel Springs, TN, Bill was the cherished son of the late Hoyt Elmo and Vera Garner Isbell.In his journey through life, Bill found true love in Mary Carlene...
Joyce J. Davis
Mar 6, 2024
Joyce Davis was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jesse Jefferson and Lovie Sophie Morton Clement.On December 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to James Vernon Davis, who preceded her in death on January 24, 2015. Joyce retired from Angelica where she was a sewing machine operator. She was a member of Living Waters Foursquare Church....
Sammie Maness
Mar 6, 2024
Sammie Maness was born on April 15, 1952 in Lexington, Tennessee, the son of the late Bonnie A. and Geneva Harwell Maness.On November 9, 2013, he was united in marriage to Teresa Irons, who survives.Sammie honorably served his country in the United States National Guard and later owned SKM Wood Products. He was a member of Pickwick Gun Club and...
Tom C. Gardner
Mar 6, 2024
Tom Cole Gardner of Henderson, Tennessee passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Gardner was born and raised in LaFollette,Tennessee, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Milo Fay Gardner. He went on to a distinguished and remarkably varied academic and professional career that caused him to live most of his life...
Janice Julian
Mar 6, 2024
JANICE JULIAN
Henderson, TN: Brenda Janice Harris Julian age 73 passed away March 6, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 20, 1950, in Deanburg, the daughter of JoLiene Cain Harris and the late Ray Harris. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1968. She was a Cosmetologist for a few years and in 1986 she and Jimmy opened Julian...
N.H 'Doc' Essary
Mar 5, 2024
N.H. ‘DOC’ ESSARY
Luray, TN: Nois Houston Essary, age 96, passed away March 5, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1927, in Enville, TN, the son of the late James Dexter and Millie Deedie Adams Essary. He grew up in Enville.
He married Jo Ann Daws on July 28, 1962. They made their home in Memphis for...
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