Obituary Listing

Apr 16, 2012

Jerline Rich Hardin of Collinwood, TN departed this life on Monday, April 16, 2012 at her residence at the age of 69 Years, 5 Months, 17 Days. She was born October 30, 1942 in Cypress Inn, TN, the daughter of Dola Elizabeth Horton Rich of Collinwood, TN, who survives, and the late Granville D. Rich.Jerline was a beautician, former owner...

Apr 16, 2012

Larry Watson Larry Watson was born December 4, 1952 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Johnny Frank and Audrey Nell Matlock Watson. He was united in marriage to Sherry Mathis on August 4, 1979. Larry was a self employed carpenter, electrician and plumber. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, a member...

Apr 16, 2012

Marie Whitaker was born April 8, 1927 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Jim and Ollie Harris Hill. She was united in marriage to Billy Whitaker on March 16, 1952 having just recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.Mrs. Whitaker departed this life on Monday, April 16, 2012 at her home in Selmer at the age of 85 Years,...

Apr 15, 2012

Services for Leon Ray, age 69, of Lawrenceburg, TN will be Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Waynesboro with Willie Charles Lopp officiating. Burial will follow in the Fishtrap Cemetery in Lawrence County with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 4:00-9:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:00 AM until...

Apr 15, 2012

Apr 15, 2012

Brian Keith Metcalfwas born in Shelbyville, Indiana on October 22, 1963 the son of Reginald \"Reggie\" Metcalf and Diane Louise Osburn Stephenson.Mr. Metcalf was self-employed as a tile setter and a member of Metamora Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing Karaoke, loved being with his family and raising his chickens. In addition to Savannah, Tennessee, he had also lived in...

Apr 14, 2012

Mrs. Maness passed away Saturday morning at her home in Memphis. She was a native and life long resident of Memphis, born the daughter of James Moore and Martha E. Mitchell. She was a 1982 graduate of White Station High School and received her degree as a Registered Nurse from Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. During her schooling, she was...

Apr 14, 2012

Patty Higginbottomwas born in Henderson, Tennessee on June 1, 1945 the daughter of the late Joseph Patrick and Robbie Mae Duley Armour.Patty was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She attended Memphis State University and was a cheerleader. She attended Delta Airlines Flight School and was employed by Delta as a flight...

Apr 13, 2012

Viva Nell Rich Bryan Garrett was born December 25, 1934 in Cypress Inn, TN the daughter of the late Louis Franklin and Vergie Bell Pigg Rich. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by husbands Raymond Bryan, Glenn Rowe, and Pearl Garrett; daughter, Carrie N. Oaks; brothers, Carmel, Erbie, James, Robert, and Fred Rich; four sisters,...

Apr 13, 2012

Mae Helen Wood, 84, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 13, 2012. She was born in McNairy County, TN.Mrs. Wood enjoyed embroidery and also her time with family and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Caldwell, and granddaughter, Cynthia Caldwell. Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband of 56 years, John W. Wood...

Apr 11, 2012

Adamsville, TN: Waylan K. Mount, age 94 passed away April 11, 2012 at The Bridge in Ridgely, TN.He was born in Chester County, TN the son of the late Jessie Algie and Margaret “Maggie” Elisabeth Jones Mount. He was a veteran of WWII and was involved in five major battles in Europe receiving numerous medals for his service and valor,...

Apr 11, 2012

Donna Jean Babcock Morris was born September 6, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille Wagner Babcock. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Morris on May 26, 1958. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Church in Waynesboro and was formerly employed at E.W. James and Sons in Waynesboro. Donna departed this life...

Apr 11, 2012

Dusty Kennedy, 51, of Bolivar, passed from this life Wednesday evening, April 11, 2012.He was born August 25, 1960, to Will Frank and Garnetta McClung Kennedy in Lincoln, Nebraska. He loved motorcycles and was a member of the Iron Horseman Motorcycle Club in Memphis for 4 months. He worked on the river for Southern Towing Company of Memphis, Tennessee until...

Apr 11, 2012

Robert N. Delaneywas born in Henderson County, Tennessee on November 20, 1925 the son of the late Felix and Martha Kelley Delaney.Mr. Delaney worked for Americah Louisiana Pipeline Company out of Paris and Brownsville, Tennessee. He worked Coast Guard from January 3, 1943 until March 4, 1946 where he was ranked SC2c(R). Mr. Delaney departed this life on Wednesday, April...

Apr 10, 2012

Mrs. Ward passed peacefully from this life on April 10, 2012, after a brief stay in the Chester County Nursing Home. Up until that time, she made her home in Pinson where she was known as “Big Momma”, “Grandmother Polly”, and “Aunt Polly” to her beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She was born Pauline Andrews...

Apr 10, 2012

Mrs. Imogene Henley Spencer, age 78 of Walnut, Mississippi, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 10, 2012 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.She was born in Hardeman County on December 5, 1933 to the late Henry C. and Mary Lucille Russell Bass. She was united in marriage to Louis McNeely Henly, who passed away December 4, 1974. She was...

Apr 10, 2012

David W. Shelbywas born in Savannah, Tennessee on July 31, 1959 the son of the late Clinton and Jessie Kelley Shelby.In November 1978 he was united in marriage to Jane Franks Shelby.Mr. Shelby enjoyed riding motorcycles, he raced cars and loved collecting guns. Mr. Shelby departed this life on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the age of 52 years old....

Apr 9, 2012

Laura Griffin was born February 28, 1921 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Eugene Franklin and Minnie Pearl Moore Richard.In 1941, Ms. Laura married Mr. Griffin. Two children were born to the union, Paul and Teresa. She was a chef and the foods she cooked were loved by all, including her famous chicken and dumplings, butter rolls,...

Apr 9, 2012

Mrs. Patty Mannon-McKinney, age 54 of Selmer, departed this life Monday night, April 9, 2012 at her home.She was born in Bolivar at Brints Hospital on September 28, 1957 to Betty Clifft Mannon of Bolivar, who survives, and the late Ed Mannon. A 1975 graduate of Bolivar Central High School, she had lived in Selmer for the past 20 years...

Apr 9, 2012

Henderson, TN: Dovie Avis Smith age 91 passed away April 9, 2012 at the Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Chester County, the daughter of the late Robert and Hassie Hill Smith. She moved to Henderson in 1937. Miss Smith was a self employed seamstress. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Henderson.She is...