Obituary Listing

Aug 3, 2008

Mrs. Verba Walker Wilkerson, age 97, of Stantonville, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday evening August 3, 2008, in Adamsville. She was born on October 30, 1910, the daughter of Elder Ciscoe Walker and Medie Alexander Walker.She married Clifford Wilkerson on November 12, 1927. Mr. Wilkerson preceded her in death on August 27, 1971. She was a faithful member of...

Aug 2, 2008

Survived by a son Jack Forsythe of Adamsville, Tennessee; Two Grandchildren, Corey Forsythe of Adamsville, and Amron Forsythe of Adamsville; a brother, Jerry Carroll, also of Adamsville, Tennessee.

Aug 2, 2008

Henderson, TN: Howard Hayes Benton, age 72, died August 2, 2008 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville.He was born and reared in Chester County, Jacks Creek Community, the son of the late William Franklin and Minnie Helen Busby Benton. He attended schools in Chester County and was a laborer and in 1955 he entered the cooking business and owned restaurants...

Aug 2, 2008

Pebble Bryan Hopkins Rosswas born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 30, 1950 the daughter of Edward Wildmon and Jacqueline Childers Bryan.Mrs. Ross received a Bachelors Degree of Education from MTSU. She had lived in Pickwick Dam, Tennessee since 1982 and was a member of Pickwick United Methodist Church.Mrs. Ross departed this life on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the age...

Aug 1, 2008

James (Smiley) Lucas JAMES ‘SMILEY’ LUCASHenderson, TN: James Lynn Lucas, age 58, died August 1, 2008, at his home.He was born in Mississippi County, AR, the son of the late R.B. and Leona Kinchen Lucas. He attended school in Chester County. He moved to Chicago as a young man and worked as a plummer. He moved back to Chester County...

Aug 1, 2008

Mrs. Garrison was born at Sardis, TN, the daughter of the late Otha Redford and Abbie Zella Cochran Bridges who both died young, Pat was raised by Deck and Mary Nell Johnson. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1954. She worked in the insurance business all her working career. She worked for Larry Gilliam at the Chester County...

Aug 1, 2008

James Robert Lawson was born January 14, 1939 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Harmon P. and Olivia W. Martin Lawson.Mr. Lawson was a Retired Sawmill Worker and farmer. He was a member of the Church Of God Of Prophecy in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.Mr. Lawson departed this life on August 1, 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee at the...

Jul 31, 2008

Jackie Alexander was born July 25, 1944 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Clarence Odell and Theo Ruth Alexander.On October 15, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Horton of Savannah, Tennessee, who survives.Mr. Alexander retired from PCA as a Maintenance Supervisor. He had lived in the Hardin County area all his life. He was a...

Jul 31, 2008

Jul 31, 2008

Susan Smithwas born in Davidson County, TN on August 10, 1952 the daughter of Catherine Mae Gleaves Simpson and the late William Edward Simpson.On July 30, 1977, she was united in marriage to Stephen Douglas Smith, who survives.Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of the Savannah church of Christ. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, painting, making jewelry, crafts, and...

Jul 30, 2008

Jimmy Allen Puckett was born February 1, 1940 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Claude Lelond and Nola Myrtle Wilson Puckett.Mr. Puckett was a skidder operator for many years. He departed this life on July 30, 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 5 Months, 29 Days.He is survived by a sister, Linda Keele...

Jul 29, 2008

BETTY LOCKE HOSEYwas born in Tishomingo County, Mississippi on January 14, 1939 the daughter of the late Elmer and Virgie Cresap Locke.On November 15, 1958 she was united in marriage to Hardin Hosey, who survives.Ms. Hosey was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. She was a former resident of Yazoo County, Mississippi, Louisville, Kentucky, Owenton,...

Jul 29, 2008

Graveside Service for Carson Allen Staggs, infant son of Jammie Allen Staggs and Tabitha Stutts of Waynesboro will be 1:00 pm Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Balcum Cemetery near Waynesboro, Tennessee with Michael Mathers officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County is in charge of arrangements.He was stillborn Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.Other than...

Jul 29, 2008

Funeral services for Laura Alice Holt Winther, Collinwood, TN, will be on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Chapel, Waynesboro, Tennessee with Wayne Kizzire officiating. Burial will follow in the McGlamery Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County in charge of the arrangements.Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 30 from 6:00-9:00 pm and on Thursday,...

Jul 29, 2008

Graveside services for Mrs. Delphia Lee Lomax Pope, age 91 of Linden will be held on Friday, August 1, 2008, 10: 00 am at Highland Cemetery Highway 13 North near Waynesboro, with Mitchell Skelton officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County is in charge of the arrangements.Mrs. Pope departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Perry Memorial Hospital...

Jul 28, 2008

Onell Barber was born November 16, 1922 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Cass and Kimmie Creasy Barber. He was united in marriage to Agnes Tabor. Mrs. Barber preceded him in death on January 17, 1998.Mr. Barber was retired from ITT Automotive after 15 years of service and retired from Brown Shoe Company after 23 years of...

Jul 28, 2008

Lynn Richard Williamson was born November 1, 1948 in Hornell, New York the son of Leo and Betty Beardsley Williamson.He was united in marriage to Joy Lynn Stephens.Mr. Williamson was a School Teacher. He departed this life on July 28, 2008 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 59 Years, 8 Months, 27 Days. He is survived by his wife...

Jul 28, 2008

WILLIAM ELDRIDGE (EDD) HOWARDwas born July 22, 1916, son of the late William Henry Howard and Mattie Lena Irvin Howard. He was married to Edith Inez Brown on September 29, 1942, who preceded him in death on December 29, 1982.He was a member of Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church. He served in the military during World War II in the...

Jul 28, 2008

CURTIS GROVES SMITHwas born in Tishomingo County, Mississippi on June 8, 1923 the son of the late Dorsey David and Alexandria Gertrude Skelton Smith.Mr. Smith was united in marriage to the former Florence Ophelia Parker and to the former Bonnie Blasingame, who both preceded their husband in death.Mr. Smith worked for TVA. He was a member of Labor International Union...

Jul 28, 2008

PAID OBITResidence - Savannah, TNZELLA MAE COSSEYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 3, 1918 the daughter of the late George Wesley and Ada Paralee McClain Cossey.Ms. Cossey retired from Angelica after 26 years where she was an inspector. She was a member of the Savannah church of Christ. She loved vegetable and flower gardens and loved to do...