James Ellis Mathis
May 24, 2025
James Ellis Mathis
February 6, 1948 - May 24, 2025
32 Degree Mason, Interpreter for the Deaf, Seminary Student
James Ellis Mathis, 77, of Pocahontas, TN, passed away in his home on May 24, 2025.Ellis was born in Brownfield, MS on February 6, 1948 to Troy and Willie Daphene Mathis. The first child of a U.S. Airman, he attended high school overseas at...
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...
Randy Garza
May 10, 2025
Randy Garza was born on April 13, 1958 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Epifanio and Annie Sue Morris Garza.
Mr. Garza was the executive director of the New Vision Outreach Ministry. He was also a women's basketball coach for junior pro and AAU. Randy attended Second Creek Church of Christ in Hardin County, Tennessee and was a member...
Ollie Jean (Shea) Gardner
May 18, 2025
Ollie Jean “Shea” Gardner was born in Booneville, MS on June 22, 1953 and was the beloved daughter of the late George R. Minor and Sarah Juanita Arnold Minor of Prentiss County, MS. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Radford Minor, also from Prentiss County, MS.
Shea enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her pets, flowers and garden,...
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
Faye Perry departed this life on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 98 years, 8 months, and 14 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Adley Hardin
May 29, 2025
Mr. Adley Hardin departed this life on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
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...
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
Memorial services for Mrs. Rose Marie “Mama Rose” Smart, 87, of Middleton, will be held in the coming days at the Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Middleton. Please check here periodically for more information.
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,...
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,...
Jean Alexander
May 26, 2025
JEAN ALEXANDER
Henderson, TN: Jean Artherine McMullen Alexander, age 73 passed away May 26, 2025, at Henderson County Community Hospital.
She was born December 31, 1951, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of the late Harry Edward and Netress Viola Palmer McMullen. She grew up in Morton, IL.
She worked as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL for thirty years before...
Orvil Younger
May 26, 2025
Orvil Younger
was born in Adamsville, Tennessee on November 9, 1939, the son of the late James Younger and Willie Iola Pitts Younger.
On April 2, 2024, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Magline Allen, who survives.
Orvil served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked as a Route Salesman for Budweiser Company. Orvil was a member of SPC...
Barbara Lankford
May 26, 2025
Barbara Lankford
was born in Garden City, Michigan on July 20, 1962, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Helen Irene Milan Wells.
On January 9, 2000, she was united in marriage to Billy Ray Lankford, who survives.
Barbara worked as a nanny in her younger years and also worked as a sales representative for Target. She was loving and caring and...
Valerie Jolly
May 25, 2025
Valerie Jolly was born on May 30, 1947 in Ft. Lee, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Harry and Georgette Lavit Rosenbaum.
On May 4, 1990, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Jolly, who survives.
Mrs. Jolly retired from Accudata Market Research, where she worked as a general manager. She truly loved everyone and enjoyed spending time with family.
Valerie...
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