Roy Hanna
Jul 28, 2023
Roy Hanna, a native of Hornsby, was born April 24, 1948 in Dyer, TN. His parents were the late Roy Raymond Hanna and Melba Hearn Hanna.
He lived in Hornsby from 1951 to 2003 and graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1966. He attended UT Martin for two years and received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in math education...
Allen Michael Exum
Jul 27, 2023
Allen Michael Exum, (Mike) of Selmer was born on Feb. 16th, 1950 in Valdosta, Ga. Mike passed away on July 27, 2023 in Selmer, TN.Mike was a teacher for the McNairy County Board of Education for 48 years. Mike loved his family, teaching, coaching, and college football. He was a member of the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church.Mike was preceded in...
T. E. "Coach" Langford Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
T. E. (Coach) Langford, Jr was born January 22, 1952 in Fort Bragg, N.C., the son of the late Turner Edwin Langford Sr. and Margaret Aliene Moorer Langford. Mr. Langford departed this life on July 27, 2023 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 71 Years, 6 Months, 5 Days. He was united in marriage to Yolanda Washburn on...
Joan Burkhead Rhodes
Jul 27, 2023
JOAN BURKHEAD RHODES
Henderson, TN: Joan Evelyn Burkhead Rhodes, age 75 passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon on July 27, 2023, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living.
She was born December 19, 1947, in Chester County and grew up on Hearn Street, the daughter of the late L. E. ‘Jack’ and Georgia Beatrice ‘Bea’ Rush Burkhead. She graduated from Chester County...
Kevin Wayne Rainey
Jul 26, 2023
Kevin Wayne Rainey was born on November 8, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lenora Rainey Denton and the late Robert Elliott Denton, Jr.
Kevin departed this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 39 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
He is survived by his daughter, Keely Tichnor of Savannah, Tennessee; mother,...
Brenda Jane Thompson Turnbo
Jul 26, 2023
Brenda Jane Thompson Turnbo was born April 24, 1947 in Madison, TN the daughter of the late Ed and Thelma Jewel McGee Thompson. Brenda was a member of the Grace International Church in Florence, AL. Brenda departed this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Waynesboro, TN at her home at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and...
Bobbie Sue Newman
Jul 25, 2023
BOBBIE SUE NEWMAN
Henderson, TN: Bobbie Sue Newman age 89, passed away July 25, 2023, at her home.
She was born September 12, 1933, in the Montezuma community in Chester County, the daughter of the late A. U. Newman and Tracey Magdalene Holloway Newman. She grew up in Chester County and was a 1951 graduate of Chester County High...
Bobby Lee Ward
Jul 24, 2023
Bobby Lee Ward was born on September 25, 1939 in Thomaston, Georgia, the son of the late George and Commie Ward.
On May 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Doris L. Leathlean, who survives.
Mr. Ward honorably served his country in the United States Army from August 25, 1958 until August 24, 1961. He later retired from...
Judith Ann Vance
Jul 24, 2023
Judith Ann Vance was born November 4, 1950 in Union City, TN to the late James Homer and Reba Nell Alexander Ring.
Mrs. Vance was a Brown Shoe brat and left Kenton for Canada. Finally settling in Selmer, TN where she graduated Selmer High School in 1968. She later attended Jackson State Community College.
She married the love of...
Carol J. Primavera
Jul 24, 2023
** PLEASE NOTE ** Arrangements have been changed **
Services will now be Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11 am at Pocahontas First Baptist Church. There will be no graveside service. Visitation will still be Friday, July 28, 2023 from 6 - 8 pm at the church.
Carol J. Primavera, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023,...
Brenda Bevans
Jul 24, 2023
BRENDA BEVANS
Finger, TN: Brenda Ann Bevans age 75 passed away July 24, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 12, 1947, in Columbia, TN the daughter of the late Alfred and Ana Ova Smith Madewell. She grew up in Nashville, TN and was a graduate of Hume-Fogg High School. She then attended Belmont University and earned a...
Sherri Lynn Heathcoat
Jul 23, 2023
Sherri Lynn Addington Heathcoat was born December 14, 1962 in Merced, CA the daughter of William Addington and the late Mary Jo Goodman. She was united in marriage to Randy Wayne Heathcoat on March 15, 1980. Sherri loved being outside enjoying her wind chimes, butterflies, and singing. Sherri departed this life on July 23, 2023 in Birmingham, AL at the...
Julie Diann Boswell Todd
Jul 23, 2023
Julie Diann Boswell Todd, born on April 20, 1964 in Selmer, TN, was a woman whose life was defined by love and devotion. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Alta Jean McLain Boswell. As the sixth of eight children, Julie held a special place in her family's heart as their only daughter.
Above all else, Julie was...
Martha 'Marty' Davidson
Jul 23, 2023
MARTHA ‘MARTY’ DAVIDSON
Henderson, TN: Martha Baca Davidson, age 79 passed away July 23, 2023, at Jackson General Madison County General Hospital.
She was born June 21, 1944, in Juarez, Mexico, the daughter of the late Jesus R. and Juana Baca Fuentes. As a teenager she moved to San Fernando Valley in California. She was a 1963 graduate of...
Dennis James Creecy
Jul 21, 2023
Dennis James Creecy was born August 31, 1951 in Waynesboro, TN the son of the late Elbert O. Creecy and Lucille Estelle Brison Creecy. He was united in marriage to Janice Kay Andrews on January 1, 1972. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration at Bethal Unitversity. Dennis honorably served his country in the United States Army then...
Jerry Rolen Wood
Jul 21, 2023
Jerry Rolen Wood, 85, of Adamsville passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1938 in Hardin County, Tennessee in the Pyburn Community to the late Norbert and Vella Wood.
Jerry graduated from Central High School in Savannah in 1958 where he played baseball, his favorite sport.
In 1963, he joined the Navy and served...
Minnie Lorene "Rene" Henry
Jul 21, 2023
Minnie Lorene Henry, age 92, of Henderson formerly of McNairy, TN peacefully departed this life on July 21, 2023 at Henderson Health and Rehab in Henderson, TN.
Born on October 12, 1930 in McNairy County, TN, Lorene was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Lara Lutrell Smith. On March of 1946, at the tender age of 15, she...
Mary Louise Hunt
Jul 20, 2023
Mary Louise Hunt was born August 27, 1931 in Waynesboro, TN the daughter of the late William McKinley and Nona Morrison Lay. She was united in marriage to the late Freeman Stanford Hunt on September 7,1948. Mary was a devoted member of Wells Station Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. She worked as a travel agent and also a rental agent...
Jeanne Dianne Horton
Jul 20, 2023
Jeanne Dianne Horton was born January 26, 1955 in Florence, AL the daughter of the late James and Margaret Stoddard. She was united in marriage to the late Tommy Joe Horton Sr. on July 29, 1977. Jeanne loved helping children which led to her career with TN Department of Children Services; she retired after 28 years. Jeanne was a positive influence...
Kenneth Ray Melton
Jul 20, 2023
Kenneth Ray Melton was born on November 21, 1960 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Elmer and Maybell Oliver Melton.
Kenneth enjoyed listening to 70's and 80's music and watching westerns and wrestling on tv. He loved going riding around and spending time with his family and friends, especially Tommy and Tracy.
Kenneth Ray Melton departed...
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