Louise Taylor
Jul 15, 2024
LOUISE TAYLOR
Henderson, TN: Electa Louise King Taylor age 79 passed away July 15, 2024, at her home.
She was born July 21, 1944, in Corinth, MS, the daughter of the late Ozero Jenkins and Dexter Elizabeth Inman King. She grew up in Chester County and Madison Counties in TN and graduated from Pinson School.
She married Bill Taylor on January 3, 1998,...
Lavelle Cossey White
Jul 15, 2024
Lavelle Cossey White was born on September 3, 1930, to William and Ruth Hodges Cossey. She passed from this life July 15, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
On October 23, 1948, she was united in marriage to Harold Vernon White, who preceded his wife in death on March 27, 1995.
Lavelle was a lifetime resident of Savannah, Tennessee and a member...
Oliver Lee Young
Jul 15, 2024
Oliver Lee Young, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, touched the lives of many with his kindness and unwavering faith. Oliver passed away at his home in Silerton, Tennessee on July 15, 2024.
Oliver Lee was born on February 2, 1946, in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Throughout his life, he showed dedication and commitment with every role he undertook. Oliver Lee...
Billy Joe Rippy
Jul 14, 2024
Billy Joe Rippy was born on May 14, 1962 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Jimmy James and Mary Lois Pipes Rippy.
On March 19, 1992, he was united in marriage to Frieda Jean Qualls Rippy, who survives.
Billy retired from Hardin Medical Center Maintenance Department. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Billy was a faithful and...
Joyce Ann Rickman
Jul 14, 2024
Joyce Ann Rickman was born on January 21, 1947 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel Ophelia Ross Rigsby.
On January 08, 1966, she was united in marriage to Neal Rickman, who preceded his wife in death on November 19, 2015.
Joyce was a homemaker. She previously worked at Garan and Automotive in Adamsville. She was a member...
Donald Joseph Anderson
Jul 14, 2024
Donald Joseph Anderson was born on September 17, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Harlan Page and Erna Anna Marie Vick Anderson.
On June 17, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jessie Nell Keel Anderson, who survives.
In the 1960s Don worked for a division of Reynolds Aluminum that produced Railroad Boxcars. He became employed at General Motors...
Marilyn Russell
Jul 13, 2024
Marilyn Russell was born on May 12, 1948 in McRae, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Calcia Cornelius (CC) and Etta Louise Ferrell Motes.
On August 26, 1964, she was united in marriage to Willie Brownlow Russell, who preceded his wife in death on May 26, 2022.
Prior to moving to Savannah, Mrs. Russell lived in Pekin, Illinois from 1964 until 1991....
Frankie Rose Roach
Jul 13, 2024
Frankie Rose Roach was born May 13, 1942 in Pinson, TN the daughter of the late William Abury and Mattie Scotte Haynes.
She was united in marriage to Bobby Leo Roach on May 28, 1957. Mr. Roach preceded her in death on December 5, 1986.
Mrs. Roach was known affectionately as "Meme" and "Great Meme" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...
Linda Dowdy
Jul 12, 2024
LINDA DOWDY
Medon, TN: Linda Elizabeth Holley Dowdy age 78, passed away July 12, 2024. She was born July 12, 1946 in Jackson, daughter of the late Earl Holley and Ruth Edith Nobles Morris. She grew up in Jacks Creek and was a graduate of Chester County High School. She took courses at West Tennessee Business College and Tennessee College of...
Russell Emerson Lawrence
Jul 12, 2024
Russell Emerson Lawrence passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, in his hometown of Memphis, TN. He was born in Plano, TX on February 28, 1995 and moved to Memphis as a small child.
Russell had a passionate soul that was reflected in everything he did. He developed a love for playing football that started in third grade, ran...
Dennis Wayne Nance
Jul 12, 2024
Dennis Wayne Nance age 74 of Waynesboro, TN passed away on July 12, 2024. Dennis was born in Hohenwald, TN the son of the late Oliver Evans and Wanda Sue Wilson Nance.
Dennis retired from the Wayne County Board of Education, where he served as a Driver's Education teacher, special education teacher, and a School Bus driver. Beyond his professional commitments,...
Berneice (Bunty) Smith
Jul 12, 2024
Berneice (Bunty) Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 92 years, 10 months, and 24 days.
She was born in Tishomingo, MS, on August 18, 1931, the daughter of Audie and Bonnie Rutherford.
On February 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Lawrence L. Smith who preceded her...
Margie Bell Porter Burnette
Jul 12, 2024
In loving memory of Margie Bell Porter Burnette, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who departed this world on July 12, 2024, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Margie was born on June 2, 1932, in the serene of Middleton, Tennessee. She was a compassionate individual who dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Western Mental...
Frances Odean Wilson Berry
Jul 11, 2024
Frances Odean Wilson Berry, aged 84, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born in McNairy County, TN, to the late Rev. Laphord Leon and Lou Jane Griffin Wilson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Wilson Berry. Odean spent 61 years happily married to her loving husband Charles Berry.
Her journey led her...
Walter Kenneth Crites
Jul 11, 2024
Walter Crites was born on January 16, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to the late John Edward Crites and Teresa Grace Crites passed away at his home on July 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Diane Crites; four loving children, Kenneth (Hilary) Crites, Ashley Crites, Elaina Stricklin, and Bridget (Tyler) Sanderson; 11 grandchildren, Jesse...
Daylin Hill
Jul 10, 2024
Daylin Hill, of Lawrenceburg, TN, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 66 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Lawrenceburg. Born to the loving parents Juan Malacad and Culombe Palma Malacad, Daylin’s spirit was deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic Faith. Daylin worked as a nurse for many years and in her free time, she loved...
Faye Two Dreams Kirby
Jul 10, 2024
Faye Two Dreams Kirby was born August 22, 1964 in Bolivar, TN the daughter of the late Buster (Buck) Pannell and Ruby Dean Smith.
She was united in marriage to Randall Ray Snow Wolf Kirby on April 8, 1980. Mr. Kirby preceded her in death on May 7, 2023.
Faye was a proud member of the Cherokee Wolf Clan of the Cherokee...
Jennie Gail Franks
Jul 9, 2024
Jennie Gail Moore Franks, aged 64, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on July 5, 1960, in Savannah TN, daughter of the late Joseph and Ivogene Smith Moore. Jennie had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of her time tending to her flowers, gardening, and going to the creek. She especially loved...
Matthew Thomas Pinion
Jul 9, 2024
Matthew Thomas Pinion was born September 3, 1980 in Memphis, TN the son of the late Robert Thomas (Bobby) and Deborah Jolly Pinion.
Matthew was formerly employed as a lead deck hand on the “Jackie O’Neal,” operated by American Commercial Lines on the lower Mississippi River. He enjoyed his work and loved being on the river for as long as he...
Elizabeth Ann "Ms. Betty" Cummings
Jul 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ann (Ms. Betty) Cummings was born January 3, 1936 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Hall Sr. and Marie Gardner Hall.
Throughout her life, Ms. Betty embraced various roles with grace and love, from a dedicated military wife and homemaker to working at Kenwin Dress Shop and as a substitute teacher. She had attended Sulphur Springs...
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