Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2012

Ralph M. (Sonny) Hughes Jr. It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Mr. Ralph Hughes, Jr. (Sonny), who was found deceased on Thursday, October 18, 2012. At 82 years of age, he was an active participant in his business, church, and community. Known as an unfailingly kind and generous person, he will be sorely missed. Born on...

Oct 18, 2012

William Bain (Bill) Killingsworth was born September 21, 1929 in Memphis, TN the son of the late William Elbert and Effie A. Smith Killingsworth.He was united in marriage to Carolyn Waller on May 7, 1991.Mr. Killingsworth was a Truck driver . He attened Meeks Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. He drove a truck for Texas Mail service...

Oct 18, 2012

Mr. Batey has gone home to his heavenly home and he is now rejoicing in being reunited with his wife of 44 years, Martha Atwood Batey, who died December 19, 1998. He is also now with his two sons, Kenneth Lee and James Richard and his daughter, Diana Lynn Batey. He passed from this life Thursday, October 18th, at the...

Oct 17, 2012

Henderson: Dorothy Janice Barnes Schmitt, age 69 passed away October 17, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born in Jackson and reared in Henderson the daughter of Dorothy Louise Hearn Barnes Massey and the late Buford Gerald “Crockett” Barnes. She graduated Chester County High School in 1960, received a BS from Murray State University and a Masters from...

Oct 17, 2012

Rev. Jack L. Carver, age 85 of Bolivar, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, October 17, 2012 at his home.A native of Madison County, he was born May 13, 1927. He was united in marriage to Earldine Utley, who survives, April 16, 1946 and served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He and his wife moved to Hardeman...

Oct 16, 2012

Finger, TN: Brenda Joyce Julian Guzman age 68 passed away October 16, 2012 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born in Finger, TN the daughter of Johnnie Julian and the late Claire Neal Rouse Julian. She graduated Bethel Springs High School in 1962. She married Tony Guzman September 20, 1963. They made their home at Finger. She was...

Oct 16, 2012

Freda Mae Smith departed this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at the age of 58 years, 8 months, 24 days.Freda Mae Cook was born June 17, 1954, in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Cecil Earl and Ruth Easley Cook. On October 23, 1970, she was united in marriage to James Carl Smith, who survives.Freda had been...

Oct 16, 2012

Henderson, TN: Eddie Junior Vandiver age 78 passed away October 16, 2012 at his home.He was born in Milledgeville, TN the son of the late Ed and Hautie Weatherington Vandiver. He attended schools in Chester County and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War after service he returned to Chester County. He worked in construction and later worked...

Oct 16, 2012

Henderson, TN: Boyce Leonard Carter, Jr. age 92 passed away, Wednesday, October 16, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.Mr. Carter was born in Mason, TN and grew up in Arlington the son of the late Boyce Leonard Carter, Sr. and Ida Lucille Anderson Carter. He attended schools in Shelby County and graduated from Bolton High School in 1938. He...

Oct 15, 2012

William E. (Billy) Howells II of Lutts, TN was born January 28, 1966 in Allentown, PA, the son of William (Bill) Edmond Howells of Waynesboro, TN, who survives, and the late Mary Hughes Howells. He was united in marriage to Sharon Dixon on September 28, 1988. Mr. Howells was a welder with the Hon Company and was a member of...

Oct 15, 2012

Ruth M. Allison was born August 21, 1926 the daughter of the late Edgar Cleveland and Jennie Ann Hardin Matlock.She was united in marriage to William T. Allison on May 7, 1949. Mr. Allison preceded her in death on February 17, 1994.Mrs. Allison loved her family, children, grandchildren and great gandchildren. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist...

Oct 15, 2012

Sidney Ray Rutledge was born February 20, 1942 in Meridian, MS the son of the late Auther Lee and Neice Ann Ezell Rutledge.Mr. Rutledge was a retired night watchman . He was a member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church in Guys, TN.Mr. Rutledge departed this life on October 15, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 70 Years,...

Oct 15, 2012

Chester R. Mullins was born July 14, 1983 in Stuart, FL the son of Annie Howard and the late Ralph Mullins. Chester was a welder and CNC operator. Some of his favorite pastimes were listening to country music, riding four-wheelers, riding horses, playing with his children, and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Mullins departed this life on...

Oct 14, 2012

Mrs. Downen, age 68, passed from this life in Clarksville, TN, on October 14, 2012.She was born October 25, 1943 to Richard Elias and Betty Jane Vervosky Whitten in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Lake Station, Indiana and graduated in 1962 at Portage High School in Portage, Indiana. Past residences include Hardeman County, Tennessee, Texas City, Texas and then...

Oct 13, 2012

JAMES (J.C.) QUALLSwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on September 11, 1941 the son of the late Covey and Henrietta Hammock Qualls.On May 12, 1964 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Tidwell, who preceded her husband in death on May 7, 2011.James retired after 43 years from Packaging Corporation of America and he also served in the National Guard. James...

Oct 13, 2012

MARILYN REIDWas born in Minden, Louisiana on September 27, 1966 the daughter of the late Joan Marilyn Venable Godwin.On April 20, 1984 she was united in marriage to Billy Kristopher Reid, who survives.Marilyn was a homemaker and was a volunteer for the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce for many years. Marilyn was a loving mother and wife, she loved being...

Oct 13, 2012

Services for Mamie Lockard Risner, age 82, of Collinwood will be Monday, October 15, 2012 at Cromwell Crossroads Church with Greg Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cromwell Crossroads Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.Visitation will begin 5:00 PM Sunday, Oct. 14th at Cromwell Crossroads Church.Mrs. Risner was born February 16, 1930 in Wayne County, TN...

Oct 12, 2012

LOU ELLEN CLEMENT RAINEYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 5, 1923 the daughter of the late Jesse and Lovie Morton Clement.On December 2, 1939 she was united in marriage to Adley Franklin Rainey, who preceded his wife in death on March 19, 1972.Mrs. Rainey was a seamstress for 20 years for H.I.S. Manufacturing. She was a member of...

Oct 12, 2012

Mr. Thornton passed away Friday morning, October 12, 2012 at home in Cloverport.He was a native and life-long resident of Hardeman County, the son of the late Hubert Lacey and Cercie Willoughby Thornton. Mr. Thornton married the former Pansy Ruth Brown on November 27, 1951 and they were married nearly 61 years at the time of his passing. He proudly...

Oct 12, 2012