Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2008

Finger, TN: Waford Max Smith, age 64, died August 13, 2008 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.He was born in McNairy County and grew up at Finger, the son of the late Willard Mitchell and Myrtle Ward Smith. He went to school at Finger and graduated Bethel Springs High School in 1962. He was married to Wanda Noel in 1968....

Aug 12, 2008

Mrs. Grantham passed away Tuesday afternoon at Bolivar General Hospital. The widow of Lee Grantham, who died in 2003, she was a homemaker. She was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., daughter of the late Matt and Catherine Lux Janes and lived most of her life in Evanston, Illinois, moving here eleven years ago. She loved to roller skate and was...

Aug 12, 2008

Jeffie C. Daniel was born March 17, 1926 in Cypress Inn, Tennessee the son of the late Harvey M. and Clara Mae Brewer Daniel.He was united in marriage to Robbie Louise Brison on March 17, 1945.Mr. Daniel had worked at Genecso Shoe and was a retired forklift operator with Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. He was a member of...

Aug 12, 2008

Mr. Shanks won his battle with cancer and left this world to be with the Father on August 12, 2008. He was born to Alice and Charles Shanks in Memphis who both preceded him in death. He married his first love, Charlotte Reed shanks on November 20, 1958. He left three hcildren, who he was so proud of, Lisa Shanks...

Aug 12, 2008

Nannie Murdaugh Stack was born February 6, 1913 in Chester County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Milton and Margaret Cain Murdaugh.She was united in marriage to Thomas Stack. Mr. Stack preceded her in death in 1988.She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 78 years.She enjoyed Dancing, Needle work, and embroideringMrs.Stacks departed this life on August 13,...

Aug 11, 2008

BETTY LOU LOVE LEEwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 27, 1931 the daughter of the late John A. and Iris Templeton Love.Ms. Lee was a time keeper for Bally Manufacturing. She departed this life on August 11, 2008 at the Tri - County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 15...

Aug 11, 2008

Hazel Jean Stockard Clemens was born March 10, 1945 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of Katherine Irene Lynch Brewer and the late J. C. Stockard.She was united in marriage to Dorian Bronislaus Clemens on October 30, 1970 in Detroit, MI and was a manager of Smith Motel in Brighton, MI. Mrs. Clemens departed this life on Monday, August 11, 2008...

Aug 10, 2008

Enville: Bertha D. Moore Pickett, age 93, died August 10, 2008, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer.She was born and reared in the Sweetlips Community of Chester County, the daughter of the late Earnest Logan and Lula Jane Miller Moore. She was married to Woodrow Wilson Pickett. Mr. Pickett farmed and operated a sawmill in the Enville area. Mr. Pickett...

Aug 10, 2008

Lillian Kyle Creswell was born April 22, 1920 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Arch and Lula Massey Kyle.During her life she had worked as a homemaker, Brown Shoe Company, and as a secretary for the State of Tennessee. Ms. Creswell had lived in the Bruton Branch and Mt. Hermon communities. She was a very active member...

Aug 9, 2008

Steve Umphrey was born November 19, 1966 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Ross (Bill) Cornelius Umphrey and Lyda Evelyn Franks Smith.He was united in marriage to Amy Braswell on June 27, 1992.Mr. Umphrey was a Customer Service Rep for Penske in Adamsville, Tennessee and had previously worked for Aqua Glass. He enjoyed music and played the...

Aug 9, 2008

Lillie Mae Young was born December 10, 1931 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late John and Ella Mae Stricklin Petty.On September 10, 1949 she was united in marriage to J.D. Young, who survives.Mrs. Young departed this life on August 9, 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 76 Years, 7 Months, 30 Days.In addition to her...

Aug 8, 2008

Aug 8, 2008

Mr. Alexander passed away Friday evening, August 8, 2008. at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The husband of Frances Rush Alexander, who survives, he worked in the meat department of Wal-Mart in north Jackson and was a butcher with Big Star and Piggly Wiggly. He was born to Luther Griffin Alexander and Lucy Iona Young Alexander, both of whom preceded him in...

Aug 8, 2008

Mrs. Frye passed away Friday evening at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The widow of Alvin E. Frye, who died on Nov. 12, 2003, after 62 years of marriage, she was retired from Harmon Automotive, She was born to Pink Allen Medlock and Vennie Williams Medlock, both of whom preceded her in death and lived all of her married life here. Mrs....

Aug 7, 2008

Bethel Springs, TN: Theresa Cleon Hurst Tucker, age 89, died August 7, 2008 at her home.She was born and reared in the Hurst Nation of Chester County and spent all but eleven years of her life at the same home place. She was the daughter of the late Harmon Elzie and Etta Maness Hurst. She attended school at Masseyville. She...

Aug 6, 2008

Mrs. Baker passed away Wednesday at her home.The widow of Dorris E. Baker, who died in 1997, she was a homemaker. She was born to William M. and Lucille Baxter Shields, both of whom preceded her in death and lived all of her life in Hardeman County. She was a member of Middleburg Baptist Church.Survivors include two daughters, Orene Barham...

Aug 5, 2008

He was born in Joliet, IL and grew up in Palm Beach County, FL. He went to school at Boca Raton, FL. He moved to Bethel Springs when he was 18 and made his home with his grandparents. He was married to Jessica Hemby in 1999. He had worked for Hart and Cooley in the heat and air business and...

Aug 5, 2008

Vernon L. Jenkins was born May 27, 1924 in Macy, Indiana the son of the late Darius and Carrie Southerton Jenkins.He was united in marriage to Marie Grau on February 7, 1947. Mrs. Jenkins preceded him in death on June 27, 1996.Mr. Jenkins was a engineer for ITT and worked for Pickwick Electric . He was a member of the...

Aug 4, 2008

Ronald Gene (Ron) Odle was born August 16, 1940 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of the late Floyd Randolph and Lela Riley Odle. Mr. Odle was a former realestate agent, insurance agent, and loan officer. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was honorable discharged from the United States Navy.Mr. Odle departed this life on August...

Aug 3, 2008

Ricky A. Nelson Sr. was born November 19, 1956 in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Norma Sue Turnbow Nelson of Ashland City, TN and the late George Arnold Nelson. He was united in marriage to Shelia Jeanette Kelley on January 27, 1990.Mr. Nelson was a truck driver and a member of the Kelley's Chapel Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He...