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...
Jerry Lyn Emmons
Jun 7, 2025
Jerry Lyn "Nick" Emmons, 81, of Selmer, Tennessee, died at home on June 7, 2025. Nick was born August 1, 1943, to H. N. Emmons and Ethel Lee Chambers Emmons. He married Gerry Carroll Emmons on September 26, 1964, in Knoxville, Tennessee. They resided in Memphis, Tennessee, to complete their education. He received his B.S. degree from Memphis State University,...
Martha Cheryl Hurley Gregory
Jun 16, 2025
Martha Cheryl Hurley Gregory, 75, of Saulsbury, departed this life on Monday afternoon, June 16, 2025, at her home.
The wife of George Gregory, who survives, she was a native of Stantonville, TN, the daughter of the late James Randolph Hurley and Wilma Faye Shea Hurley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers, Randy and Melvin Hurley,...
Mary Inez Fawcett Greene
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Inez Fawcett Greene, 95, of Silerton, passed from this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at Pine Meadows Healthcare.
She was a native and life-long resident of Silerton, the daughter of the late A. E. and Elsie Gertie Beshires Fawcett. She received her education at Silerton before marrying Marshall L. Greene who departed this life on December 15, 1999.
Mrs. Stack retired...
Sherry Fletcher
Jun 16, 2025
SHERRY FLETCHER
Henderson, TN: Sherry Devon Fletcher, age 66, passed away June 16, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
She was born June 30, 1958, in Henderson, the daughter of JoAnn Goodwin Anderson Fowler and the late Jerry Neal Anderson. She grew up in Henderson and attended Chester County High School.
She married Jerry Fletcher on January 30, 1976. They made...
Ricky D. Sowell
Jun 15, 2025
Ricky D. Sowell, born on October 26, 1953 in Corinth, Mississippi, passed away on June 15, 2025. He dedicated his career to PCA, where he worked for 37 years in maintenance. Ricky was a proud graduate of McNairy Central High School.
Ricky was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church, where he shared his love for teaching by leading a Sunday...
Betty Ann Dunaway Franks
Jun 15, 2025
Betty Ann Dunaway Franks was born on April 18, 1940 in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Lessie T. and Amy Scott Dunaway.
On March 6, 1964, she was united in marriage to Ottie Ray Franks, who preceded his wife in death on December 5, 2016.
In her earlier years, Betty loved to garden and go to dances with Ottie. She...
Dawn Ann McClelland
Jun 15, 2025
Dawn Ann Spisak McClelland
was born in Illinois on May 7, 2025, the daughter of the late Dennis and Phyllis Spisak.
On August 7, 1992, Dawn was united in marriage to William Charles McClelland, who preceded his wife in death on August 12, 2022.
Dawn was a homemaker, she enjoyed camping, cooking, and spending time with her family.
She departed this life on Sunday,...
Rebecca Jane Carter Rowland
Jun 14, 2025
Rebecca Jane Carter Rowland passed from her earthly home on June 14, 2025. She was born to Lewis and Vera Mae Dixon Carter on July 4, 1931, in Ripley, Mississippi. She was one of five children.
Jane married Waymon Cecil “Pete” Rowland on June 25, 1956, and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2023.
Jane and Pete lived in Ripley,...
Martin Bass
Jun 14, 2025
Martin Bass, a dedicated licensed insurance agent with Woodmen of the World for over 30 years, passed away on June 14, 2025, at his residence in Middleton, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1954, in Middleton, Martin was a lifelong resident of the community he cherished. He also had a career as a loan officer with the Bank of Bolivar, demonstrating...
Alice Lee Gann
Jun 13, 2025
ALICE LEE GANN
Henderson, TN: Alice Lee Patterson Gann, age 80, passed away Friday morning at Wellington Manor in Jackson, TN.
She was born and reared in Chester County the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Mae Edna Meadows Patterson. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1962 and married Robert Earl Gann in 1962, they made their home in...
Jack Oliver Nelson
Jun 13, 2025
Jack Oliver Nelson, 77, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Pickwick, TN. Born on May 23, 1948, Jack dedicated his life to his family, serving as a steadfast husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a loyal and funny friend who was always ready to lend a hand. Jack has been described as the person who "you'll meet once...
James Thomas Reed
Jun 12, 2025
James Thomas Reed was born October 2, 1951 in Dyersburg, TN, the son of the late Joe Freeman Reed and Juanita Pack Reed Kee.
James found love and companionship when he married Bonnie Faye Goodrum on June 3, 1994. Their union was a beautiful chapter in his life, filled with joyful memories and deep affection. Sadly, Bonnie preceded him in death...
Wayne Simpson
Jun 12, 2025
Wayne Simpson was born on January 1, 1946 in Colbert County, Alabama, the son of the late Robert Earl and Mabel Guthrie Simpson.
On December 1, 2001, he was united in marriage to Brenda Moore, who preceded her husband in death on February 2, 2006.
Wayne worked as a carpenter for Lawton Saw Mill. He enjoyed building things, riding around, and working...
Iva Nell Adams Talley
Jun 12, 2025
Iva Nell Adams Talley, age 83, a beloved member of the Collinwood community and cherished family matriarch, passed away on June 12, 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL, following an extended illness. She was born on September 6, 1942, in Wayne County, TN, and dedicated her life to her faith and family.
Iva Nell enjoyed a rewarding...
Bernice Kirk Bass
Jun 12, 2025
Bernice Kirk Bass, 101, of Middleton, passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at AHC of McNairy County in Selmer.
A lifelong resident of Hardeman County, Mrs. Bass was born Saturday, February 16, 1924, to the late Jessie Kirk and Ora Galloway Kirk. She was married to Leroy Bass on January 6, 1945, and he preceded her in death...
James Allen Smith
Jun 11, 2025
James Allen Smith, a beloved figure whose laughter echoed through the lives he touched, was born on March 1, 1961, in Bolivar, Tennessee. He became a cherished soul within his community, known to all as "PaPa," a name that encapsulated the warmth and love he extended not only to his own family but to everyone fortunate enough to cross his...
Hugh Wesson "Wes" Yancey
Jun 11, 2025
Wes was born June 11, 1969 to the late Dr. Jim Yancey and Java Yancey of Adamsville, Tennessee. The Lord called Wes home to be with him on June 11, 2025.
During Wes's life he worked for General Electric, now ABB, in Selmer, Tennessee for 29 years, as a DJ at Q105 in Selmer, Tennessee, and Savannah Foods in Savannah, Tennessee.
Wes...
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