Lena Ruth Martin Stults
Sep 5, 2024
Lena Ruth Martin Stults, aged 90, of Iron City, TN, departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1933 in Wayne County, TN, the daughter of the late Will Henry and Annie Jenkens Martin.
Lena's heart was entwined with that of Leon Stults, whom she married on January 26, 1956. Their love story continued to...
Larry "Goose" Curtis Gray
Sep 5, 2024
Larry Curtis Gray, affectionately known as Goose, was born on July 19, 1944, in the Leapwood Community of McNairy County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William (Jack) Curtis and Thankful Elizabeth Treece Gray.
On April 22, 1967, he married Judith Gail Sanders. Together, they cherished 57 wonderful years of marriage, filled with laughter, support, and endless memories.
Larry proudly...
Gerald Hadley Sr.
Sep 4, 2024
Gerald Hadley, Sr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 18th, 1932, into a large and loving family. His father, Julius Erskine Hadley, Sr. and mother, Christine Elisabeth Hadley are both deceased, along with one daughter, Vickey E. Hadley and one son, Gerald D. Hadley, Jr.
Gerald passed away peacefully at his residence in Jackson, leaving behind a legacy of love...
Louise Bevis
Sep 3, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Louise Bevis**
Louise Bevis, departed this life at the age of 81 on September 3, 2024, at her beloved home in Lutts, TN. She was born on April 2, 1943 in Lutts, TN the daughter of the late Willie Robert and Artie Lea Erwin Bevis.
Louise was a devoted member of the Bevis Church of Christ, where she...
Katie Sue Allen
Sep 3, 2024
Katie Sue Allen
Was born in Tippah County, Mississippi on August 14, 1935, the daughter of the late John Bedford and Carrie Nelson Shaw.
On May 25, 2004, she was united in marriage to George Wayne Allen, who survives.
Katie was a retired factory worker. She was a member of Grace Baptist Chapel, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Katie departed this life on Tuesday, September 3,...
Rev. Troy Frye
Sep 2, 2024
REV. TROY EUGENE FRYE
Henderson, TN: Rev. Troy Eugene Frye, age 95, passed away Monday night, September 2, 2024, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Mississippi after a brief illness.
He was born August 17, 1929, in the Silerton area of Chester County, the son of the late Rev. Canie Hubert and Mary Rosetta Fry.
He married the love of his life, Mary Lee...
Lowell Blakney
Sep 2, 2024
Lowell Blakney was born on November 20, 1938 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Raymond and Eula Carson Blakney.
Lowell was a hard worker that took care of his family. On May 27, 1956, at the age of 17, he married his sweetheart, Mamie, and they are still married 68 years later. Mr. Blakney retired from Packaging Corporation...
Bobby Franklin Beckham
Sep 2, 2024
Bobby Franklin Beckham, age 83 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Wayne County, TN on April 30, 1941, the son of the late Morris Franklin and Mary Clara Wade Beckham.
In addition to his exemplary career as a farmer, Frank proudly served in the United States Army, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his...
Alice Wright
Sep 2, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Alice Faye Rogers Wright**
Alice Faye Rogers Wright, passed away at the age of 76 on September 2, 2024, in her home in Iron City, TN, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 11, 1947 in Florence, AL, to the late Fred Hipple and Anna Faye Stults Rogers.
Alice's journey through life was marked by...
David Franklin Hensley
Sep 1, 2024
David Franklin Hensley was born on July 25, 1951 in Bolivar, Tennessee, the son of the late William David and Christeve Pulliam Hensley.
Mr. Hensley honorably served his country in the United States Army for 7 years. He worked as a service man for Hensley Heating & Air. David was a member of Crump First Pentecostal Church and considered everyone there...
Geraldine Faye Barber
Sep 1, 2024
Geraldine Faye Barber, 77, was born on December 31, 1946 in Stantonville, TN and departed this earth on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Maplewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, TN.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents Murray Frank Barber and Bonnie Mae Plunk Barber; her brother, Murray Frank Barber, Jr.; sister-in-law, Linda Barber; nephew, Randy Barber; and great...
Ruby Diane Parrish
Sep 1, 2024
Ruby Diane Parrish was born on November 9, 1959 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late McCasland and Vella Mae Tilley.
On December 16, 1984, she was united in marriage to David Parrish, who survives.
Diane became known as “Auntie” to many and she, along with her husband, raised her great niece and great nephew as their own. She attended Savannah...
James Coleman Holland
Sep 1, 2024
James Coleman Holland
was born in Milledgeville, Tennessee on June 8, 1942 the son of the late Lilburn Coleman and Vernettia Velrea Meek Holland.
On January 30, 1971 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Geneva Bingham, who preceded her husband in death on March 12, 2022.
James served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He later retired after over 30...
Bonnie Sue Vickers
Sep 1, 2024
Bonnie Sue Vickers, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on September 1, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1946, in Memphis TN and was the daughter of Leonard K. (Jack) and Florence Sherwood. Bonnie graduated from Collierville High School in 1964 and moved to Bolivar , TN where she met her future husband while riding in a Willys Jeep...
Eddy Patterson
Sep 1, 2024
CHARLES E. (EDDY) PATTERSON
He was born December 18, 1942. The first child of Annie Lulene Cupples and Wesley Hester Patterson. He joined the United States Navy and served four years.
He married his high school sweetheart on March 22, 1960. He did carpenter work and started his own construction business.
He served ten years as County Commissioner, serving two years as County...
Solon Curtis Billings
Aug 31, 2024
Solon went to his eternal home at 5:00 am on August 31,2024. He was born June 29,1956 to Verble Billings and Francis Marie Cannon Billings and was raised in the Western Valley community in Tipton County, TN. Solon was affectionately known by several nicknames including Bubba, Paw B, and Sowie.
Solon was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,...
Ruth Phillips Ledbetter
Aug 31, 2024
RUTH EVELYN PHILLIPS LEDBETTER
Ruth Ledbetter, age 90, passed away August 31, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Bro. Jimmy Dyer and Lisa Ledbetter Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Henderson City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue...
Emmsley "Emm" F. Blount
Aug 31, 2024
Emmsley “Emm” F. Blount was born on August 18, 1950 in Savannah, TN to the late Jahue Horace and Lena Mae Hubbard Blount. On May 2, 1986, Emm was united in marriage to Sandra Ellen Tidwell, who survives. Emm was a jack of all trades with his side kick and identical twin brother, the late James “Jim” Ray Blount, survived...
Norman Wesley Harris
Aug 31, 2024
Norman Wesley Harris was born on December 13, 1923 in Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late William and Mayme Douglas Harris.
On August 18, 1944 he was united in marriage to Pauline Sluka, who preceded her husband in death on September 5, 2001.
Mr. Harris honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, He later worked...
Barbara Sue Briley Murphy
Aug 31, 2024
Barbara Sue Briley Murphy was born in Hardin County on May 1, 1936. She was the daughter of the late David and Euna Briley of Savannah, Tennessee.
She passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her children.
On September 12, 1953, Barbara married the love of her life, Arden Murphy, Jr., who preceded his wife in...
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