Obituary Listing

Jul 8, 2024

Rachel Atkinson Hines was born February 16, 1945 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late J. T. Atkinson and Nellie Louise Hodge Atkinson. She lived most of her life in the Byrd Locke / Rosecreek area of McNairy County. She was top 10 Selmer High School graduate class of 1963. She had worked for Hines Cotton Gin, General...

Jul 8, 2024

Beverly Ann Smith was born December 16, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late James Melton West and Bess Ida Lowrance West. She departed this life on July 8, 2024 in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 79 Years, 6 Months, 22 Days.

She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. Her joys...

Jul 8, 2024

Ralph Patton Nowell

September 01, 1941 - July 08, 2024

Ralph Nowell was born on September 01, 1941 in Madison County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Flora Nell Nowell. He graduated from Northside High School Jackson, Tennessee in 1960. In 1964 he was married to Dorothy Laney, who survives him plus a son, David Nowell (Sue) of Santa Fe, New Mexico;...

Jul 8, 2024

Janet Alexander Paradies

was born in Florence, Alabama on December 13, 1950 the daughter of the late John P. Jr. and Thelma Blanche McCowan Alexander.

On April 26, 1985 she was united in marriage to Abram Walter Paradies, who survives.

Janet was a retired Art Teacher from the Hardin County School System. She was a member of the Savannah Church of Christ. Janet...

Jul 8, 2024

Ralph Alan (Pharaoh) Fariss, age 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning July 8, 2024. Born on March 7, 1952, in Florence, Alabama, he was the son of the late Faye Hazen and Dorothy Barker Fariss. Alan, who was affectionately called Pharaoh, Big Al, and Pop, was respected and admired and a much loved husband, father, grandfather,...

Jul 6, 2024

HATTIE ASHWORTH

 Henderson, TN: Hattie Myrle Ward Ashworth, age 88, passed away July 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

She was born February 6, 1936, in Maud, MS the daughter of the late Homer and Emma Lee Lott Ward. She was raised in Hollywood, MS and she attended school in Tunica County, MS. She was married to Roy C. Smith, Sr. in...

Jul 5, 2024

Genny Campbell Martin

 Crump, TN: Genny Sue Campbell Martin, age 77 passed away Friday evening July 5, 2024, at Regional One Memphis.

 Mrs. Martin was born in Prichard, MS and grew up at Enville, TN the daughter of the late Jesse Everett and Addie Mae Campbell. She attended schools at Enville and Henderson. She worked at Motorola in Chicago before moving to...

Jul 5, 2024

Karla Durham, 69, of Saulsbury, TN, departed this life on Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at Bolivar General Hospital.

A native of Terre Haute, IN, she lived much of her life in Bartlett, TN where she worked as a loss prevention specialist for Choate Heating and Air.   She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bartlett.

She was married to...

Jul 4, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Rheba Plunk was born on June 3, 1926 in Crump, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Richard and Sadie Ray Benson Alexander.

On April 24, 1941, she was united in marriage to William Calvin Plunk, who preceded his wife in death on February 10, 1982.

Rheba enjoyed spending time working outside in her yard, gardening, and cooking. She loved spending time with...

Jul 3, 2024

A. C. Walker passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1936 to Guy and Mattie Walker at a hospital in Wayne County Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Mattie, his wife Dorothy, his brothers L.G. Bud and Herman, and his sisters Margaret and Mary Helen. A.C. is survived by...

Jul 3, 2024

ALVIN STEWART

 Bruce, MS: Alvin Rayburn Stewart age 59, passed away July 3, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 9, 1964, in Jackson and grew up in Jonesboro, AR, the son of June Webb Stewart Findley and the late Chester Rayburn Stewart. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1983 and received two degrees from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro,...

Jul 3, 2024

Theresa Ann Walton, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away July 3, 2024 at the age of 69.

She was born  December 16, 1954, to Raymond and Barbara Parent of Jackson, MS, both of whom preceded her in death.

Theresa married Steven Walton of Toone, TN and even though their paths diverged, she remained grateful for the memories...

Jul 3, 2024

Rusty Wayne Haltom, age 45, passed away July 3, 2024 at his home in Henderson.

He was born in Jackson, TN on September 26, 1978, son of Dennis Haltom and Debbie Ann Kelley Harvey. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1996 graduate of Chester County High School.

He did construction work all of his adult life. He enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 3, 2024

Walton Dee "Walt" Turnbo was born on August 3, 1937, in Beech Creek, near Clifton, Tennessee, to George Allen Turnbo, Sr. and Flora Day Pevahouse. He was the youngest of ten children. Walt's alma mater was Frank Hughes School in Clifton, Tennessee.

Walt married the late Betty Ruth Stafford on March 13, 1955, in Corinth, Mississippi. In 1956, they had a...

Jul 3, 2024

Leva White was born on August 9, 1928 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Polk English "P.E" White and Lillian Agnes Hodge White.

Leva grew up in the Grassy Creek Community in Wayne County, Tennessee. She later moved to Florence, Alabama to attend college at the University of North Alabama. She retired from the Florence Police Department where...

Jul 2, 2024

Donnie Ray Pierce, of Florence, AL, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 57 in the comfort of his home. Born in Savannah, TN, to the loving parents Harry and Ester Ivon Eaton Pierce, Donnie's spirit was deeply rooted in the Baptist faith.

Donnie will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his surviving brother, Dewayne Pierce,...

Jul 2, 2024

Barbara Jean Teet was born January 25, 1939 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Lanie Bell and Eva Irene Baker Pearson.

Mrs. Barbara worked for over 27 years at Selmer Middle School. She loved her job and enjoyed seeing all the children. 

Known for her green thumb and love for flowers, you could often find her working in her flower...

Jul 2, 2024

Donnie Frazier was born on March 21, 1946 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Jay Vester and Sally Edna Perry Frazier.

Donnie grew up on a farm in Gillis Mills as the baby of 12 children. His first job was working on Zell Kings Strawberry Farm in Lutts, Tennessee. He later worked at Hassell & Hughes Lumber Company...

Jul 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maxine Anita Langley, who was born on April 8, 1959, in Kokomo, IN. She was the beloved daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy Obanon Langley.

On June 15, 1997, she married Leonard Wayne McNear. Though Mr. McNear passed away on February 11, 2020, their bond remains unbreakable.

Maxine dedicated...