James Arthur Hunt
Feb 22, 2023
James Arthur Hunt was born October 12, 1942 in Corinth, MS, the son of the late John Earl Hunt and Rosie Lee Brown Mason. He was a residence of the Madison Haywood Developmental Services in Selmer, TN since March of 2019. Mr. Hunt departed this life on February 22, 2023 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 80 Years, 4...
Timothy W. Smith
Feb 22, 2023
Timothy W. Smith, 64, of Jonesborough, TN, formerly of Bolivar, passed from this life Wednesday morning, February 22, 2023, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Born in Jackson to Luther E. Smith and the late Barbara Emerson Smith, he was a 1976 graduate of Bolivar Central High School and served his country in the US...
Mike Barnhill
Feb 21, 2023
Mike Barnhill was born on May 8, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Johnny Barnhill and Mary Miller DePriest.
Mike lived in Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Adamsville, Tennessee in 1997. He worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles.
Mike Barnhill departed this life on February 21, 2023...
Leonard Lee Mountjoy
Feb 21, 2023
Leonard Lee Mountjoy was born on August 26, 1963 in San Bernadino, California, the son of the late George King and Connie Lishka Mountjoy.
On January 27, 2005, he was united in marriage to Amanda Lynn Gooch Mountjoy, who survives.
Lee was a stay at home dad. He loved taking care of his wife and kids and helping his...
William S. "Bill" Platt
Feb 20, 2023
William S. (Bill) Platt William S. "Bill" Platt of Selmer, TN (08/28/1935 to 02/20/2023) was born and raised in Millington, TN the son of the late Robert S. and Margaret Ferol Rhodes Platt. He attended Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Class of 1953. Excelling in varsity basketball, track and member of the Key Club, Boy's State and National Honor...
Russell Murphy
Feb 20, 2023
James Russell Murphy was born on August 28, 1940 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Douglas Leander and Catherine Franks Murphy.
On August 28, 1964, he was united in marriage to Betty Jo Stricklin Murphy, who survives.
Russell worked at Clayton Homes for 24 years and Hardin County Solid Waste for 8 years. He attended Forest...
James Alford King
Feb 19, 2023
James Alford King was born December 22, 1959 in Memphis, TN the son of the late Robert Marion and Verda Lou May King.
James worked many years as a logger and was a great mechanic. He loved his children and was a proud father.
James departed this life on February 19, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of...
Ann Bryan Weaver
Feb 19, 2023
ANN BRYAN MCRAE WEAVER
Ann Weaver, age 74 departed this life on Sunday February 19, 2023, at The Country Cottage in Corinth, Mississippi. Ann was born in Murfreesboro, TN on January 28, 1949, to the late John and Ruby Bryan. Ann graduated from South Side High School in Jackson with the 1967 class. Ann attended West TN Business College...
Joey Scott
Feb 18, 2023
Joey Scott was born on December 3, 1959, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late James and Barbara Sadler Scott.
In his spare time, Joey loved being outside, especially gardening and spending time in the sun. He was an avid collector, particularly of furniture, that he enjoyed refinishing. Listening to music, going shopping, and spending time with his family...
Wilma Ruth King Rinks
Feb 18, 2023
Wilma Ruth King Rinks was born September 25, 1934 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late L.D. and Frankie King.
She was united in marriage to Elmer Rinks Jr. on December 24, 1954. Mr. Rinks preceded her in death on February 25, 2007. In 1956, they moved to Memphis where she worked as a seamstress and Mr. Rinks...
Ernest Williams
Feb 18, 2023
Ernest Williams was born on February 4, 1955 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late At and Marie Scott Williams.
On April 6, 1973, he was united in marriage to Anna Benson, who survives.
Ernest worked as a truck driver for Ingles Sawmill. He enjoyed working on vehicles and spending time with his family and friends.
Ernest...
Henderson "Henry" Wiggins
Feb 18, 2023
Henderson "Henry" Wiggins, 83, of Jackson passed from this life Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home in Jackson.
He was born in Bolivar, the son of the late Charlie Austin Wiggins and Willie Smith Wiggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Charlene Morris, Bernice Vaughan, Althea Sipes and Jetta Rose Knight; and...
Barbara Ann Smith Shubert
Feb 18, 2023
Barbara Ann Smith Shubert was born on July 28, 1953 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Alvin Eugene and Bessie Benson Smith.
Barbara worked as a seamstress at Angelica Manufacturing for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Barbara Ann Smith Shubert departed this life on February 18, 2023 in...
Sherry Florence
Feb 18, 2023
Sherry J. Florence was born on July 30, 1963, in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Raymond Udell and Carrie Mae Price Pipes.
On December 4, 2017, she was united in marriage to Steve Florence, who survives.
In her spare time, Sherry enjoyed playing the guitar, writing music, flower gardening, and reading her Bible. Sherry J. Florence departed this life...
Jackie Lou Conaway Smith
Feb 17, 2023
Jackie Lou Conaway Smith was born June 16, 1931 in Savannah, TN the daughter of the late Richard Conaway and Elva Prater Adams. She was united in marriage to Jack E. Smith on December 17, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2021. Jackie worked for 28 years at Hickory Hills Factory in Clifton, TN. She...
Glen Watkins, Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
Glen Watkins, Jr., 58, of Saulsbury, passed away Friday evening, February 17, 2023, at his home in Saulsbury.
He was born Friday, December 4, 1964, in Bolivar, to Bobbie Jean Lambert Watkins, who survives, and the late Glen Allen Watkins, Sr., living most of his life here. He worked in New Albany, MS for Albany Industries for about 12 years,...
Dana Cole Pope
Feb 17, 2023
Dana Cole Pope. 58, of Waynesboro passed away Friday, February 17 at her home following a lengthy illness.
A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Andrew Cole Sr. and Martha Nell Cole. She was a 1983 graduate of Wayne County High School. That same year, she married James Anthony (Tony) Pope and...
Sister Edna Wright
Feb 17, 2023
SISTER EDNA WRIGHT
Jackson, TN: Edna Mai Woodard Wright, age 91, passed away February 17, 2023, at Northbrooke Healthcare in Jackson.
She was born July 30, 1931, in Franklin, TN the daughter of the late Newt and Etta Martin Woodard. She grew up and was educated in Franklin, TN. She was married to James Wright in 1960. Mr. Wright died...
Nettie Mae White
Feb 16, 2023
Nettie Mae White was born November 4, 1922 in Alcorn County, MS the daughter of the late George C. Mullins and Dessie L. [Dixon] Mullins.
She was united in marriage to William Tolbert White on September 20, 1941 and celebrated 78 years of marriage.
Mrs. White worked for Sears, Denaux Interior Designs, and as a licensed cosmetologist until her...
Randal A Etheridge
Feb 16, 2023
Randal Alan Etheridge was born October 12, 1955 in McNairy County, TN.
Randal was a self-employed electrician and the owner of Etheridge Electric and Building Supply in Counce, TN from 1975 to 1994. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and walking his dog "Lady."
Randal departed this life on February 16, 2023 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age...
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