Mary Lou Newell
Jun 1, 2025
Mary Lou Newell was born September 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Vannie and Louise Runions Spencer. On May 16, 1953 she was married to Bob Newell, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. She departed this life on June 1, 2025 in Corinth, MS at the age of 89 years.
She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and...
Larry Cooksey
Jun 1, 2025
James Larry Cooksey was born May 23, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Oscar Thedus Cooksey and Bessie Agnes Blanton Cooksey.
Larry's journey through life led him to unite in marriage with Jackie Gray on June 7, 1993, creating a partnership filled with love and support. Together, they built a life rich in memories and shared moments...
Grady Wolfe
Jun 1, 2025
Grady Fay Wolfe, Jr. was born in June 10, 1942 in Savannah, Tennessee to Grady Fay Wolfe, Sr. and Annie Aleen Walker Wolfe.
He was married on September 1, 1963 to Linda Taylor Wolfe, who survives.
Grady, a master barber, graduated from Moler Barber Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. While in Memphis, he worked at the Baptist Hospital and King's Den. In 1970...
Eddie Dell Morton
May 31, 2025
Eddie Dell Morton passed away Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025, while working on his farm.
Eddie was born in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in Henderson, the son of the late Udell and Mary Catherine Cory Morton. He attended Chester County schools and married Beverly Plunk, April 30, 1983, and they made their home in the Montezuma Community of Chester County....
Johnny Lee Dial
May 31, 2025
Johnny Lee Dial of Collinwood was born July 7th, 1949, in Wayne County, TN to the late Lambert Leeotis and Mary June Dial. He departed this life on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Thrasher on October 25th, 1968. Margaret preceded him in death on June 14, 2015,...
Callaway (Callie) Claire Hefner
May 30, 2025
Our precious girl was born into the arms of Jesus on May 30, 2025. She feels a pure and perfect love, one we can only imagine.
She is perfect in every way and we can’t thank God enough for making her ours. While she can’t stay here with us she has a heavenly home that we are selfishly jealous of.
Our hearts...
Tina Marie Florida
May 30, 2025
Tina Marie Florida, age 59, passed to her heavenly reward on May 30, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to complications from long term health conditions.
She was born in Henderson, KY on February 16, 1966 and was raised by her beloved mother, who taught Tina to love the Lord.
After high school, Tina desired to do mission work and...
Faye Perry
May 30, 2025
MaryLou Faye Harmon Perry died May 30, 2025. She was born Sept 16,1926, to Grady and Dora (Tacker) Harmon in Nixon, TN, the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from Central High School in Savannah. After a whirlwind courtship, she married the love of her life, Raymond Perry, in 1947. They were blessed with almost 56 years together. They had...
Stacy Dancer
May 29, 2025
James Stacy Dancer left this world on May 29, 2025, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, at the age of 56 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Born on November 27, 1968, in Selmer, Tennessee, Stacy embraced life with an open heart and a warm spirit.
He shared a beautiful journey of love and partnership with his wife, Sherry Nixon Dancer. Together, they built...
Adley Hardin
May 29, 2025
Adley Hardin was born on February 14, 1936 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Tom Hassell and Hattie Mae Ferrell Hardin.
On January 3, 1957, he was united in marriage to Charlie Mae Dedrick, who preceded her husband in death on November 6, 2016. During their younger years, they enjoyed going to look for arrowheads together.
Mr. Hardin worked as...
Johann "Hans" Hufnagl
May 29, 2025
Johann "Hans" Hufnagl was born on February 21, 1933 in Austria.
Hans worked as a landscaper. He was a very talented artist and enjoyed painting his own works of art.
Johann "Hans" Hufnagl departed this life on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 8 days.
He is survived by his companion, Ursula Moore...
Danny David Horton
May 28, 2025
Danny David Horton, born on February 9, 1953, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on May 28, 2025. He was a cherished independent insurance agent who made significant contributions to his field and demonstrated unwavering dedication to his community and family.
Danny was the son of the late Edward and Mary Lois Reaves Horton. He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Virginia Tinin "Mama Gin"
May 28, 2025
Mary Virginia Graham Tinin was born on September 27, 1925. She was raised in Clifton, Tennessee with her sister, Doris Jean, and brother, Alfred, who she deeply adored. As years passed, she began playing basketball and being in the band at Frank Hughes School. She made several friends she kept in touch with even years later. This is also when...
Mary Jo Jacobs
May 28, 2025
Mary Jo Jacobs, a beloved member of her community and a cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in her home in Middleton on May 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 13, 1945, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Mary Jo dedicated her life to her family and her work, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard...
Virginia Tinin "Mama Gin"
May 28, 2025
Mary Virginia Graham Tinin was born on September 27, 1925. She was raised in Clifton, Tennessee with her sister, Doris Jean, and brother, Alfred, who she deeply adored. As years passed, she began playing basketball and being in the band at Frank Hughes School. She made several friends she kept in touch with even years later. This is also when...
Keith Canady
May 27, 2025
Marshall Canady, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his home in Henderson, Tennessee.
He was born on January 21, 1966 in Haywood County to the late Marshall Canady and Peggy Canady.
Marshall is survived by his wife, Rachael Canady of Henderson; two sons, Christopher Bradley Duck of Henderson and James Murray Duck of Henderson; daughter, Elizabeth Grace Duck...
Deena Lavon Rasmussen
May 27, 2025
Deena Lavon Rasmussen, born on August 21, 1956, departed this world on May 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy and resilience. Deena faced life's challenges with unwavering positivity, embodying the spirit of her favorite phrase, “Happy Day.” Even after enduring the difficulties that came with the aftermath of a stroke, she maintained a cheerful attitude that inspired all...
Rose Marie Smart
May 27, 2025
Rose Marie “Mama Rose” Smart, 87, of Middleton, passed away May 27, 2025.
The widow of Mr. Jack Smart, she passed from this life early Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025, at her son's home in Germantown.
She was born in Memphis, the daughter of the late William S. Smith and Catherine Chrestman. She married Mr. Smart on October 25, 1958 and they...
Deborah Bias Coffman
May 26, 2025
Deborah Bias Coffman, a cherished soul born on November 15, 1949, in Selmer, Tennessee, was the beloved daughter of the late Council Lawyer and Ervie Pauline Treece Bias. She embraced life with a vibrant spirit and a flair for creativity that emanated from her very being.
A proud graduate of Adamsville High School, class of 1967, Deborah further pursued her passion...
Carol Ehrett
May 26, 2025
Carol Ehrett, 75, departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home in Somerville.
The daughter of the late Sam and Virginia Melson, she was born in Jackson where she grew up in the Beech Bluff community and graduated from Beech Bluff High School. Soon after, she went to work at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and on March 3,...
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