Mary Ruth Russell
Jun 21, 2012
She was born in Bessy, AL the daughter of the late Grady Samuel and Eleanor Inez Atkins Clements. She left Alabama when she was twelve moving to Lockport, IL. She graduated from Lockport High School. She was married to Gordon Russell on November 15, 1962. They made their home in Joliet, IL and she worked at several different jobs. They...
Katherine Lakatos
Jun 21, 2012
Katherine (Sis) LaKatoswas born in Camden, Tennessee on July 17, 1931 the daughter of the late Doffie Hufford Davis and Beatrice Arnold Bray.She was united in marriage on October 10, 1953 to Joseph LaKatos, Jr. who preceded her in death on September 24, 2011.Mrs. LaKatos worked for Whitington Trucking Company in Memphis, Tennessee. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening,...
Bessie V. Pirtle Tubbs
Jun 20, 2012
Bessie V. Pirtle Tubbs, 93, passed from this life Wednesday night, June 20, 2012 at her home in Whiteville.Mrs. Tubbs was born February 13, 1919, to J. O. and Rosetta Thomas Owen in Chester County, Tennessee. A 1935 graduate of Bolivar Central High School, she was married to Alvin Pirtle, who died in March of 1975, and was a homemaker...
Edith Nell Bromley
Jun 20, 2012
EDITH NELL MELTON BROMLEYwas born in Waynesboro, Tennessee on September 18, 1922 the daughter of the late Terry Cleaveland and Laura Ann Merriman Melton.In April of 1943 she was united in marriage to J. N. Bromley, who preceded his wife in death on December 4, 2001.Mrs. Bromley was a homemaker and a retired school teacher for Walnut Grove Elementary and...
Willard Boyd
Jun 20, 2012
Willard "Muggs" Boydwas born in Clifton, Tennessee on October 22, 1935. He entered Heaven's gates on June 20, 2012 at the age of 76 years 7 months 29 days.He was the son of the late William McKinley Boyd and Opal Grace McDonald.On March 4, 1960 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Jo Moore, a loving wife of 52 years...
Frank Anthony Fracchia
Jun 19, 2012
Frank Anthony Fracchia, III, was born March 1, 1940 in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Frank Anthony and Marie Giardina Fracchia. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Memphis where he earned All American Honors in football. He later graduated from Memphis State with a BA in Criminal Justice. Mr. Fracchia was a Detective with the City...
Joe William Dolan
Jun 19, 2012
Mr. Joe William Dolan,73, passed from this life on Tuesday morning, June 19, 2012 at his home in Bolivar.Mr. Dolan was born January 3, 1939, to William and Barbara Harriett Whitworth Dolan in Greenfield, Tennessee. He moved to Bolivar when he was 2 years old and graduated from Bolivar Central High School, the class of 1957, and attended Union University...
Joy Lynn White
Jun 19, 2012
Joy Lynn Turbett White of Memphis, TN was born June 16, 1969 and departed this life on Tuesday,June 19, 2012 at her home at the age of 43 Years, 3 Days. Joy was of the Protestant faith and at the age of 8, she was the Easter Seals poster child for Tennessee.She is survived by her parents, Larry and Elizabeth...
Willis Martin Leitschuh
Jun 18, 2012
Willis Martin Leitschuh, Sr. of Adamsville, departed this life Monday, June 18, 2012 at the age of 79 years, 3 months, and 4 days at his home.Mr. Leitschuh was born in March 14, 1933 to the late Alfred Willis and Estelle Pierce Leitschuh. A native of West Tennessee, he worked as a steam fitter for Brady and Horn Plumbing and...
Benny Banks
Jun 18, 2012
Bethel Springs, TN: Benny Edward Banks, age 52 passed away June 18, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born in Madison County and grew up in McNairy County, the son of Edward Woodrow and Barbara Tweedy Banks. He graduated high school in Texas. He had done construction work and dry wall and also worked as a truck driver...
Charles Randal Cearley
Jun 18, 2012
He was born in Chester County and was a graduate of Southside High School, where he was a star football player. He worked as a plumber at C & C Plumbing.He is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Latham of Pinson; a grandchild, Matthew Ayers; his mother, Peggy Copeland Cearley of Henderson; two sisters, Pamela Warren and Penny James both of...
Frankie Wardlow
Jun 18, 2012
Mrs. Wardlowentered into eternal peace on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the age of 85 years,3 months, 30 days. She was born on February 19, 1927 the daughter to the late Jesse James and Lena Irene Franks Terry in Hamburg, Tennessee.On April 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Gary D. Wardlow who preceded her in death on May...
Ronny Whitlow
Jun 18, 2012
RONNY WHITLOWwas born in Florence, Alabama on January 30, 1947 the son of the late Gus Hampton and Sarah Frances Killen Whitlow.Ronny was a retired Certified Public Accountant. He had worked for Flozone in Adamsville, Tennessee for 8 years and he had his own private practice with Williams and Whitlow. Ronny served his country in the United States Army. Ronny...
Willie Mae Lanier
Jun 18, 2012
Mrs. Willie Mae Lanier of Middleton departed this life at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 6 days Monday, June 18, 2012 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.She was born Sunday, March 12, 1922 to the late Charlie and Fannie Mae McKeown Porter and lived her entire life in Middleton. On February 15, 1941, she was united in marriage...
Rachelene Clement
Jun 17, 2012
Rachelene Ayers Clement, age 85, of Waynesboro, TN passed away Sunday morning, June 17, 2012. She was born February 10, 1927 in Hackleburg, Alabama, the daughter of Ira Madison and Molly Jane Steiffles Ayers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, James E. Clement, seven sisters and four brothers.She is survived by her daughter, Sharon...
James Allen
Jun 17, 2012
JAMES ‘BUD’ ALLENEnville, TN: James “Bud†Allen, age 75 passed away June 17, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born in Russellville, AL the son of the late Willie Nathaniel and Gladys Lucille Allen. He moved to Illinois at an early age where he met and married married Dorothy Benton, on April 6, 1963. He was a musician...
Matthew Lynn Nelms
Jun 16, 2012
Matthew Lynn Nelms of Middleton departed this life at the age of 1 month and 4 days Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Bolivar General Hospital.He was born in Jackson on May 12, 2012 to his parents, Kevin Lynn and Brittany Gail Faries Nelms, who survive. He is also survived by three sisters, Kaileigh Marie Tillmon, Morgan Grace Nelms and Brooklynn...
Wilbert Wilkerson
Jun 16, 2012
Wilbert Wilkerson departed this life Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the age of 90 years, 30 days.Wilbert or "Wib" as his friends knew him, was born on May 17, 1922 the son of the late Harve and Maude Canady Wilkerson. He grew up working on the family's 500 acre farm. Performing general farm duties such as, assisting in the planting,...
Arnold Holcombe
Jun 16, 2012
ARNOLD HOLCOMBEwas born in Waterloo, Alabama on February 16, 1930 the son of the late Earnest Powers and Sarah Dennis Holcombe.On July 30, 1955 Arnold was united in marriage to Patsy Austin, who survives.Arnold served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952, where he was in the 5th Calvary regiment Company A and served in the Korean War....
Durell Pickle
Jun 16, 2012
Durell Forsyth Pickle was born August 24, 1932 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late William Chester and Arizona Richards Forsyth.She was united in marriage to Billie Hugh Pickle on December 11, 1977. Mr. Pickle preceded her in death on May 2, 2012.Mrs. Pickle was a homemaker. She was a member of the Life Tabernacle church. She loved working...
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