John Parry Hughes
Sep 8, 2008
John Parry Hughes, age 73 of Hickory Valley, died peacefully at home Monday, September 8, 2008.He was born May 17, 1935 in Brockton, MA to the late Felix Albert and Martha Larson Hughes. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1953 and enlisted in the U. S. Navy the following year. His eight years of service was aboard three...
Jean L. DeShazier
Sep 8, 2008
JEAN L. DESHAZIERwas born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on October 29, 1933 the daughter of the late John and Loara Moore Barrett.On August 30, 1952 she was united in marriage to R. H. DeShazier, who survives.Mrs. DeShazier was a retired sewing machine operator for Garan Manufacturing. She was Baptist in belief. Mrs. DeShazier enjoyed gardening and sewing at home.She departed this...
Wanda L. Warren
Sep 7, 2008
Wanda L. James Warren was born July 30, 1914 in Clarksburg, West Virginia the daughter of the late Gurred and Edith M. Corkey James.Mrs. Warren departed this life on September 7, 2008 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 1 Month, 8 Days.She is survived by a sister, Gervalene Warner of Clarksburg, WV; a niece and a Nephew.In...
James 'Unk' Essary
Sep 7, 2008
Enville, TN: James D. Essary, age 69, died September 7, 2008 at his home.He is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann Holland of Jackson, Penny Smith (Tony) of Michie and Amy Essary of Enville; four sisters, Margie Essary of Memphis, Jupy Knauff of Memphis, Fay Bishop of Enville and Lois Jean Smith of Enville; two brothers, Houston ‘Doc’ Essary of...
Keith Dewayne Benson
Sep 7, 2008
Keith Dewayne Bensonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 6, 1962 the son of C.H. Benson and the late Lucy Mae Austin Benson Tidwell.Mr. Benson was a laborer for Johnson Sawmill.Mr. Benson departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the age of 46 years, 1 day.In addition to his father, Mr. Benson is survived by 3 sisters:...
Odette Bachuss
Sep 7, 2008
ODETTE BACHUSSwas born in Ismailia, Egypt on December 28, 1923 the daughter of the late Roger and Marcelle Reynaud Lepelletier.On March 13, 1950 she was united in marriage to Wallace Bachuss, who survives.Mrs. Bachuss was a homemaker. She was a member of Pyburn Union Church. Mrs. Bachuss was a loving wife and mother.She departed this life on September 7, 2008...
Jesse James Farris
Sep 7, 2008
JESSE JAMES FARRIS, SR.was born in Tishomingo, Mississippi on August 4, 1938 the son of the late Charley and Arie Lee Burge Farris.Mr. Farris was a retired Chief Engineer for Crounse Corporation. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Farris was a member of Steel Workers Union and an active member of St. Mark Baptist Church.He departed this life...
Anna Wade
Sep 6, 2008
Anna Wadewas born in Central City, Kentucky on July 28, 1919 the daughter of the late Thomas and Lizzy Belle Stanley Arndell.On June 21, 1942 she was united in marriage to Elmer L. Wade, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2004.Ms. Wade had lived in Bloomington, Illinois for 40 to 45 years. She worked for a private practice...
William Curtis Maness
Sep 5, 2008
Mr. Maness was born and raised in the Mifflin Community the son of the late Floyd and Mallon Weir Maness. He helped his father to farm during his younger years. He was a member of the Mifflin Baptist Church.He is survived by a sister, Margaret Maness and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Maness was preceded...
Thomasine Wadley
Sep 5, 2008
Mrs. Wadley passed away Friday at Bolivar General Hospital.The widow of Robert F. Wadley, who died on October 31, 2005, she was retired as a supervisor with the Department of Human Services. She was born to William Tommie Penick and Myrtle Hayes Jackson Penick, both of whom preceded her in death and lived in Bolivar since 1971. She received her...
Grace Smith
Sep 5, 2008
Grace Pyron Smithwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 22, 1915 the daughter of the late Estell and Katie Cresap Pyron.On May 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Eugene Smith, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2002.Ms. Smith graduated from Shiloh High School. In 1956 she graduated from Memphis State University with a B.S. and...
Karen Russom
Sep 4, 2008
Karen ‘Kay’ Russom, age 48 of Bolivar, passed away at her home Thursday, September 4, 2008.She was born November 26, 1959 to Martha Warf Robertson, of Bolivar, and the late Rebel Lavern Robertson in Somerville, Tennessee. She was a native of Bolivar, lived in Hornsby for 12 years and in Whiteville for 2 years. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s...
Faye Christine Foster
Sep 4, 2008
Faye Christine Foster of Jackson, Tennessee, was born on March 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Haltom Taylor and Anna Christine Tucker Taylor. She was retired from the former Continental Baking Company. Mrs. Foster was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Jackson.She passed from this life on Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Jackson at the age of...
Ulan Adkins
Sep 3, 2008
Ulan Adkinswas born in Wayne County, West Virginia on November 24, 1924. He was the son of the late Allen and Jane Fields Adkins.On June 6, 1952 he was united in marriage to Emogene Roberts, who survives.Mr. Adkins served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class during World War II. He earned the honor of Planksman because he...
Samuel Sellers Siddle
Sep 3, 2008
Graveside services for Samuel Sellers Siddle, age 79 of Gower Road in Lawrence County will be 4:30 pm Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Union Hill Cemetery in Leoma, Tennessee with Josh Stults officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County is in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at his home Thursday, September 4th from 4:00 pm until 2:00...
Hubert Paul Gallaher
Sep 2, 2008
Services for Hubert Paul (Bud) Gallaher will be Friday, September 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Collinwood, Tennessee. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.Mr. Gallaher was born July 30, 1925 in Green Hill, Alabama, the son of the late William and Nancy Tilda Lee Daniels Gallaher....
Paul Calvin Finney
Sep 2, 2008
Paul Calvin Finney, age 83 of Toone, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, September 2, 2008.Mr. Finney was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mack Finney on February 23, 1925. In 1952, he married the late Rose Taylor Finney, who preceded him in death July 18, 2008. He joined the United States Marines in 1942...
Pearl Boyd
Sep 2, 2008
Pearl Richardson Boyd of Benton, KY, formerly of Clifton, TN, was born August 8, 1910 in Wayne Co., Tennessee, the daughter of the late Luther and Ella Robertson Richardson. She was united in marriage to George Washington Boyd on November 26, 1927 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1996.Mrs. Boyd was a homemaker and member of the...
Margie Byrd
Sep 1, 2008
Margie Byrdwas born in Rossville, Georgia on July 3, 1932 the daughter of the late William Claude (W.C.) and Geneva Estella Skinner Kinsey.On July 21, 1950 she was united in marriage to Homer Ray Byrd, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2003.Ms. Byrd worked at Pickwick Southside School in the cafeteria. She had devoted her life to taking...
Sonja Lewis
Sep 1, 2008
Sonja Lewiswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 15, 1942 the daughter of the late Clyde and Gertrude Stinnett Harwell.Ms. Lewis had worked for H.I.S. in Saltillo, Tennessee before retiring. She loved to go places, gardening, and people. She enjoyed being outside and the outdoors. She had lived in the Milledgeville area all of her life and was a...
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