Obituary Listing

Dec 15, 2005

She was born in Silerton, TN, the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Rush Masters. She taught school in the Chester County School System for 36 years.She is survived by her son Kenneth Hooper and wife Peggy of Henderson; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister Sue Nelle Hanna of Monroe, LA and a sister-in-law Evelyn Hooper Burkhead...

Dec 15, 2005

Charles Brooks was born December 7, 1929 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Gleetus and Elsie Sanders Brooks. He was united in marriage to Daisy Marie Chandler Brooks.Mr. Brooks was a self-employed Auto Body Repairman. He was a member of the Selmer Pentecostal Church and served in the U S Army during the Korean War.Mr. Brooks departed...

Dec 15, 2005

William E. “Bill” Terrywas born on January 26, 1949 in Bells, Tennessee the son of the late Marshall William and Lola Maybell Durbin Terry.Mr. Terry was a former truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Terry lived in Crockett County, Tennessee for several years.He departed this life on December 15,...

Dec 15, 2005

Hermon R. Mitchell was born August 10, 1934 in McNairy County, the son of the late Robert and Winnie Brooks Mitchell.He was united in marriage to Martha Prather Mitchell, on March 3, 1979. Mr. Mitchell Retired from Larry Raines Realty, Graduated from Memphis school of commerce in Accounting and recieved his certificate in real estate. He was in volved in...

Dec 14, 2005

David Nelson Nerren, 56, of Hornsby, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at his home. A machine operator with Harman Automotive for over 24 years, he was born March 19, 1949 in Madison County, Tenn., son of the late Luther and Mary Lou Eaves and lived here most of his life. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Dec 14, 2005

Funeral services for James Lavern Fish, age 82, were 3:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2005 at Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Bolivar with Jerry Wilson and Bertie Moore officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Springs Methodist Cemetery in Deanburg. Mr. Fish died at his home on December 14, 2005 in the Deanburg Community in Chester County after a long illness with...

Dec 14, 2005

Herbert Phillips, 81, of Bolivar, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson. A farmer and truck driver, he also worked for a time at Howell Sawmill. Mr. Phillips was born June 2, 1924 in Fayette County, Tenn., son of the late Noah and Mattie Lou Walk Phillips and lived in this area most of his...

Dec 13, 2005

VERA HANDLEY STEELywas born in Franklin County, Alabama on September 13, 1921, the daughter of Curt and Betty Foster Handley. On July 19, 1938, she was united in marriage to Edward "Poke" Steely who preceded her in death on October 4, 1984. She spent most of her life in Hardin County, Tennessee as a wife and homemaker. She was also...

Dec 13, 2005

EASTER F. SCOTTWas born in Adamsville, Tennessee on March 31, 1918 the daughter of the late Eber Enos and Fleetie A. White Foster.On September 19, 1936 she was united in marriage to Ephraim Scott, who preceded his wife in death on August 5, 1972.Mrs. Scott was a homemaker and was a member of Old Union Church.She departed this life December...

Dec 13, 2005

Dec 13, 2005

Donald Wade (Griff) Griffis, Sr.was born in Marshall County, Tennessee the son of the late Edward Lewis and Era Nadine Davis Griffis.On March 12, 1981, he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Gleason, who survives.Mr. Griffis worked as a truck driver and trained horses. He was a member of the House of Mercy Church, the Walking Horse Owners...

Dec 13, 2005

GUY HOGAN TEMPLETONWas born in Savannah, Tennessee on April 9, 1927 the son of the late Robert Wesley and Effie Turnbo Templeton.Mr. Templeton worked for the railroad for many years. He was a United States Navy Veteran.Mr. Templeton departed this life on December 13, 2005 at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah at the age of 78 years, 8 months...

Dec 13, 2005

JAMES VERLAND WINTERBOTTOMwas born in Sullivan, Indiana on December 3, 1913, the son of Andrew and Mary E. Knott Winterbottom. During his lifetime, he worked as a tool and die maker.Mr. Winterbottom departed this life while a patient at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at the age of 92 years and 10 days.He is...

Dec 13, 2005

MARTHA LOUISE SHUTTwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 30, 1941, the daughter of Arthur J. and Elsie Mae Shelby Shutt. She remained in Hardin County her entire life and was a member of the Second Baptist Church.Miss Shutt departed this life at Harbert Hills Nursing Home on December 13, 2005 at the age of 64 years, 10 months...

Dec 13, 2005

Linda Kay Roberts Butler was born February 9, 1944 in Pocahontas, Tennessee the daughter of the late Purny Rayand Inda Lucille Head Roberts.She was united in marriage to James Edward Butler whopreceded her in death.Mrs. Butler was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. She was also a former volunteer for...

Dec 12, 2005

Services for Herbert F. Morang, 81, of Bolivar, were 4:00 PM, Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at the Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Middleton, Tennessee. Graveside services are 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Lambert Lake (Maine) Cemetery where he will be interred next to his beloved wife.Mr. Morang was born March 16, 1924 in Machias, Maine to Herbert F....

Dec 12, 2005

Maggie Stinson, 72, of Bolivar, died Monday morning, December 12, 2005 at Bolivar General Hospital.The wife of Billy G. Stinson, who survives, she was a sales person for Goldsmith’s Fine Jewelry in Memphis and Jackson. She was born August 16, 1933 in Hardeman County, daughter of Marie Lois Moss Ervin of Bolivar and the late Everett Ervin and lived most...

Dec 12, 2005

ROBERT ELLIOTT DENTONWas born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 24, 1936 the son of Catherine Paulk and the late Jimmy Denton.Mr. Denton was a towboat engineer for many years. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Denton departed this life on December 12, 2005 in Savannah at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 18 days.Other than his...

Dec 12, 2005

Alyson P. Hodge was born October 1, 2004 in Selmer, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas A. and Holly N. Benjamin Hodge of Selmer.Alyson departed this life on December 12, 2005 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 1 Year, 2 Months, 11 Days.Other than her parents, Alyson is survived by a sister, Kayla N. Hodge of Selmer, maternal grandmother, Terresa...

Dec 12, 2005

Clifford Donald Stults, 65, Collinwood, TN died December 12, 2005 at his home. He was a native of Wayne County, TN, a retired security guard, and of the Baptist faith.Mr. Stults was a son of the late Mathey and Nettie Vickery Stults, a brother of the late Ray Alton Stults Raymond C. Stults, Doyal Stults, Arlie D. Stults, and Irma...