Obituary Listing

Elsie Eleanor Lawhead

Elsie Eleanor Lawhead

May 14, 2011

ELSIE ELEANOR LAWHEADwas born in Abington, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1918 the daughter of the late James T. and Gertrude Mullin Mudd.In January of 1940 she was united in marriage to Bernard Milton Lawhead, who preceded his wife in death on February 3, 1969.Mrs. Lawhead was a retired secretary for Boeing. She departed this life on May 14, 2011 in...

Louise  Magner Sells

Louise Magner Sells

May 13, 2011

Riverside, CA: Louise Leona Magner Sells, age 87 passed away May 13, 2011 at Inspiration Boarding Care in Corona, CA.She was born and reared in Beloit, WI the daughter of the late Louis and Bell Goik Magner. She attended school in Wisconsin. She was married to Shelbin Sells in 1946. He was in the U.S. Navy. They made their home...

Dorothy Ann Gean

Dorothy Ann Gean

May 13, 2011

DOROTHY ANN GEANwas born on May 31, 1930 the daughter of the late Arch A. and Mamie Perkins Todd.Ms. Gean was a teacher's aide for Adamsville High School. She was a member of First Christian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. Ms. Gean loved shopping, gardening and she was a wonderful mother.She departed this life on May 13, 2011 in Adamsville, Tennessee...

Dallas Gober

Dallas Gober

May 13, 2011

Dallas Gober was born February 15, 1919 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi the son of the late George Mitchell Gober and Lennie Mae McCullough Gober.He was united in marriage to Jewell Black on May 23, 1975.Mr. Gober was retired from Ford Motor Co. in Lorraine, OH. He was a member of the Little Chapel Pentecostal Church in Selmer, Tennessee and a...

Mary Ann Dixon

Mary Ann Dixon

May 13, 2011

Mary Ann Shubert Dixon was born November 12, 1971 in Waynesboro, Tennessee the daughter of and Shirley A. Moser Shubert and the late James Shubert. Mrs. Dixon departed this life Friday, May 13, 2011at her home at the age of 39 Years, 6 Months, 1 Day. She was employed at Buffalo River Services and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.She...

Carolyn E. Cooper

Carolyn E. Cooper

May 12, 2011

Carolyn E. Cooper was born October 26, 1932 in Covington, Tennessee the daughter of the late Casper E. and Nora Bell Golightly Smith.She was united in marriage to J.D. Cooper. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooper departed this life on May 12, 2011 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 78 Years, 6 Months, 16 Days....

James E. Long

James E. Long

May 12, 2011

Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with David Skipworth and Danny Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Railroad Cemetery , Iron City, Tennesseewith Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of the arrangements.Visitation will be on Friday, May 13th. 4:00-9:00 pm and on Saturday, May 14th. 11:00 am until...

Berta Davidson

Berta Davidson

May 12, 2011

Berta McCasland Davidson was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 19, 1916 the daughter of the late Irvin Sylvester and Mendia McDonald McCasland.On December 25, 1934 she was united in marriage to John Walker Davidson, who preceded her in death on August 14, 1997.Mrs. Davidson was an Inspector at Clifton Manufacturing Company for 15 years. She loved to play...

Ruby Jo Harmon

Ruby Jo Harmon

May 12, 2011

Ruby Jo Harmonwas born in Lauderdale County, Alabama on October 30, 1915 the daughter of the late Ruben and Jimmie Parker Webb.Mrs. Harmon had worked for the Hardin County Board of Education as a Cook . She had worked at Nixon and South Elementary for a combined 34 years. She was a member of the Savannah Church of Christ.Mrs. Harmon...

Maxine Williams

Maxine Williams

May 10, 2011

MAXINE CROMWELL WILLIAMSwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 20, 1916 the daughter of the late M.C. (Dock) and Gracie Spencer Cromwell.On December 15, 1934 she was united in marriage to John J. Williams, who preceded his wife in death on December 22, 2004.Mrs. Williams retired from Dillion Manufacturing. She was a member of Savannah Church of Christ.Mrs. Williams...

Mary Elizabeth Browder

Mary Elizabeth Browder

May 10, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Browder was born April 2, 1934 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Roy J. and Belva Addie Cox Luttrell.She was united in marriage to Ross Browder. Mr. Browder preceded her in death on February 4, 1997.Mrs. Browder retired from Selmer Bank and Trust Company, where she served as a loan officer. She had also been...

LaVonne Scott

LaVonne Scott

May 10, 2011

LaVonne Billingsley Scott, retired professor of English, Modernand Classical Languages at Freed-Hardeman University, died Tuesday,May 10, 2011, at her home in Henderson, TN. Mrs. Scott, 92, was bornMargaret LaVonne Billingsley on August 28, 1918, in Cowlington, OK,the first of three children of Dr. C. B. Billingsley, M.D., and Mary ChloeHarbour Billingsley. Educated in the public schools of Fort Smith, AR,she...

Loraine Baker

Loraine Baker

May 10, 2011

Ms. Baker passed away early Tuesday morning, May 10, 2011 at Bolivar General Hospital.A native of Hardeman County, Ms. Baker was born July 6, 1920 to the late David Marion Morris and Katherine Elizabeth Taylor Morris and lived all of her life here. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she was a member for 77 years and...

Mattie Eason

Mattie Eason

May 9, 2011

MATTIE "TOOTIE" EASONwas born in Tishomingo County, Mississippi on September 5, 1945 the daughter of the late Leslie Odel and Venia Hollands Edwards. Ms. Eason was a member of South Shiloh Pentecostal Church. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed cleaning her house.Ms. Eason departed this life on May 9, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 65 years, 8...

Glenda Tull

Glenda Tull

May 9, 2011

Glenda Tull was born October 14, 1954 the daughter of Wilson and Genell Hickman Matlock.She was united in marriage to Anthony Tull who survives.Mrs. Tull was a licensed practical nurse and a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee.Mrs. Tull departed this life on May 9, 2011 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 56 Years, 6...

Paul Wayne Brasfield

Paul Wayne Brasfield

May 8, 2011

PAUL WAYNE BRASFIELDwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 10, 1941 the son of the late Jake and Alice Brasfield.Mr. Brasfield retired from Savannah Utility Department. He departed this life on May 8, 2011 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 28 days.Mr. Brasfield is survived by 2 daughters, Janie Brasfield of Savannah, Tennessee...

James Earl Hopper

James Earl Hopper

May 8, 2011

JAMES EARL (BO) HOPPERwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on March 8, 1959 the son of the late William Hopper, Jr. and Emma Lee Harville Davison.Mr. Hopper was a retired logger and skitter driver. He enjoyed horses, rodeos and being with his family and friends.Mr. Hopper departed this life on May 8, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 52...

Steven Keith Olive

Steven Keith Olive

May 8, 2011

Steven Keith Olive of Kilburn Hollow, Waynesboro was born April 14, 1982 in Florence, Alabama the son of the late Larry Young and Debra Hudgins Olive. Mr. Olive departed this life Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 29 Years, 24 Days. He is survived by sisters, Donna Eaves and husband Ken and Genifer Musselwhite all...

Earl Blair Miller

Earl Blair Miller

May 7, 2011

Mr. Miller died Saturday evening at Bolivar General HospitalHe was a native of Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Blair H. and Bessie Jones Miller. He lived all but the last six years in Indiana where he was a tool and dye maker, retiring from Chevrolet. He served in the Marine Corps in World War 2 and was a...

James F. Choate

James F. Choate

May 7, 2011

James F. Choate was born August 3, 1937 in Marked Tree, Arkansas the son of the late Clarence Leo and Louise Doty Choate.He was united in marriage to Betty Wallin on June 24, 1958.Mr. Choate worked as a pipefitter, in the woodyard and then as maintenance supervisor for the Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, TN, he retired after 35...