Vickie Jeanette Ray
Aug 20, 2024
Vickie Jeanette Essary Ray was born March 8, 1947 in Jackson, TN, the only child of the late Walter Snider Essary and Alta Aberdeen Tacker Essary. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home in Bethel Springs after a short illness. She attended school in Enville and Adamsville TN and was a graduate of Adamsville High...
Berniece Faye Carter
Aug 20, 2024
Berniece Faye Carter, age 92, passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 20, 2024. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Virgle E. Carter.
Berniece owned and operated a beauty shop and Carter's Fabrics. She also did monogramming for B & J Sports for many years.
Berniece is survived by her two sons, Rocky Carter of Knoxville, Tennessee...
Nancy Ann Wilkins
Aug 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Ann Wilkins, 63 of Bolivar, Tennessee.
She passed on peacefully in her home on August 19,2024. Nancy was a fighter who loved everyone she met. She never met a stranger. Her favorite greeting was “Hey Youngin” while she was a greeter at Walmart for over 27 years. She loved...
Kenneth W. Barstow
Aug 18, 2024
Kenneth W. Barstow, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed away on August 18, 2024 in Bolivar, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, faith, and family love. Born on September 25, 1944, in Alhambra, California, Kenneth manifested a warm spirit that would light up every room he entered.
After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Pasadena Nazarene...
Linda C. Brown
Aug 18, 2024
Linda C. Brown, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life on August 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy imbued with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on October 30, 1940, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Linda illuminated the lives of those around her with her warmth and vivacity.
Throughout her career, Linda exemplified dedication and resilience. She...
George Maylon (Tom Cat) Taylor
Aug 17, 2024
George Maylon Taylor (Tom Cat) was born September 18,1956. George departed from this life on August 17, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. His youngest sister, Betty Lou Thompson, was by his side. Several of his other siblings had the opportunity to talk with George before he passed and I know this made George very happy.
George was born September 18,1956...
Bill Cruse
Aug 17, 2024
William Clyde "Bill" Cruse, 93, passed away in his home in Pocahontas, TN, Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born June 16, 1931 to the late Woodrow and Carlie Smith Cruse. He was retired from Harmon Automotive in Bolivar, TN and had previously worked in the steel mill in Indiana. Bill was a member and deacon of the First Baptist...
Rodger Doles
Aug 17, 2024
Rodger Doles, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on August 17, 2024 at AHC Healthcare in, Humboldt, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, Rodger brought joy and warmth to every life he touched. He was a member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rodger graduated from Bolivar Central...
Jeffery Dale Tull
Aug 17, 2024
Jeffery Dale Tull was born November 4, 1955 in Selmer, TN, the son of J R Tull and Nancy Sweat Tull.
Jeff and his father J R, established T&T Grocery and Sporting Goods in 1976 where he continued working until retiring. He helped build a successful business that continues to be operated by his son. He was a Christian in faith,...
Florence Evelyn Smith
Aug 16, 2024
Florence Evelyn Jones Smith was born on July 9, 1924, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late Wilford and Vera Teague Jones. A bright and determined young woman, she graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Selmer High School in 1942.
On June 12, 1942, Florence married her highschool sweetheart, Loren Walters Smith. Their marriage of 66 plus years ended with Loren’s...
James Kneller
Aug 16, 2024
James Henry Kneller,
James was born on 05/18/1937 in Dushore, Pennsylvania to John Henry Kneller and Mary Rita Anjeski. He married Mary Louise Kime on 01/05/1957. They were parents to twins boys, and one girl. They moved to Tennessee in February of 1976 to help establish the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Henderson, Tennessee of which he was member for the...
Ruth Barnett-Snarr
Aug 15, 2024
Ruth Barnett-Snarr, 94, born September 18, 1929 in Madison County, Ohio to George and Easter Edwards, passed away in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 15, 2024.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack A. Barnett and Loren Snarr; sisters, Louise Gartin and Juanita Griffith; and brothers, Donald Edwards and Kenneth Edwards.
She is survived by...
Deborah Davis
Aug 15, 2024
Deborah Davis
was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee on November 3, 1954 to the late Carlin L. Montgomery and Bobbie Dean Staggs Baugus.
Deborah was the owner and operator of Debs Detail. She had also worked at S&D Pitstop and Brown Shoe Company. Deborah was a member of the Savannah Moose Lodge and the American Red Cross. She was a huge Alabama football...
Virginia Elizabeth "Ginger" Hill
Aug 15, 2024
Virginia Elizabeth Hill was born July 18, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Ernest Tracy Perkins and Frances Elizabeth Horney Perkins.
She was united in marriage to Carl O. Hill on November 28, 1991. Mr. Hill preceded her in death on August 7, 2005. She was a member of the Maggie Jones United Methodist Church in Finger, TN....
Michael Bollendorf
Aug 15, 2024
Michael Ford Bollendorf, 79, of Saulsbury, departed this life Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his daughter's home in Adams, Tennessee.
He was born on October 7, 1944, in San Diego, CA, to the late Gene Doris Hickethier McNary and Frederico Hector Alfaro Rodriguez. Adopted at a young age by the late Paul Bollendorf, Mike was the oldest of Gene’s five children....
Mary Ann Handy
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Ann Handy was born on July 22, 1934 in Adamsville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Morus Orr and Elizabeth Juanita Brumley Littlefield.
In April of 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald Lee Handy of Villa Grove, Colorado. Mr. Handy retired from the United States Navy and preceded his wife in death on December 6, 1994.
Mary Ann spent...
Bobby Bush
Aug 14, 2024
BOBBY BUSH
Henderson, TN: Bobby Randall Bush, age 94, passed away Wednesday morning August 14, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 11, 1930, in Corinth, MS., the son of the late William Hurley and Grace Wardlow Bush. He graduated from Corinth High School in 1949. He attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College at Booneville, MS. He was in the National Guard...
John Wilburn Castleman Sr.
Aug 14, 2024
John Wilburn Castleman Sr., age 84, of Waynesboro, TN, passed away on August 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN, the son of the late Wilburn O’Neal and Blanche Helton Castleman. John’s life was beautifully entwined with that of Patricia Diane Davis in marriage for 50 years.
John proudly honored his country as...
Jessie Nell Franks
Aug 13, 2024
Jessie Nell Scott Franks was born in Waterloo, Alabama on August 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Jess Franklin Scott and Della Mae Steely Scott.
On August 10, 1962, she was united in marriage to Marlin Dwain Franks, who survives.
Jessie Nell, as she was known by everyone, worked for Brown Shoe Company until having her first child and then served...
Carrie Jeanette Walker-Litaiks
Aug 13, 2024
Carrie Jeanette Walker – Likaits, a proud Clifton native who grew up on and loved the Tennessee River, peacefully passed away August 13, 2024 after a three year journey as a stroke victim. Up until the end, Jeanette maintained her compassion and kindness for others; especially for family and friends. She was known to most as “Momma Net.” Jeanette can...
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