Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Slaughter departed this life on Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023 at Christian Care Center in Bolivar. He was born in Chester County where he spent most of his life prior to moving to Hardeman County later in life. He was a graduate of Chester County High School and retired from Devilbiss in Jackson. Mr. Slaughter was a member of...

Jan 24, 2023

ELECIA ELLIS Henderson, TN: Elecia Jayne Ellis age 63 passed away January 24, 2023, at the AHC Forest Cove in Jackson, TN. She was born March 21, 1959, in Henderson, the daughter of Jo Anderson Ellis and the late Mickey Ellis. She graduated from Chester County High School in1977 and Memphis State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and...

Jan 24, 2023

Debra Pauline McKim Jones, 55, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, passed from this life Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born Thursday, May 25, 1967, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Bertha J. Martin McKim and the late Jesse Norman McKim. She married Glenn Edward Jones on August 21, 1999, and was a homemaker. She loved God...

Jan 24, 2023

Bill E. Joiner was born on July 10, 1952 in Brinkley, Arkansas, the son of the late Carl Edward and Lillie Mae Mooneyhand Joiner. In 2013, he was united in marriage to Linda Dian Brinkley Jones Joiner, who survives. Bill worked in construction as a dry wall finisher. He lived in Savannah, Tennessee for the last 18 years. Bill loved...

Jan 24, 2023

JIMMY STOUT Henderson, TN: James Gilbert Stout age 82 passed away January 24, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born October 5, 1940, in Steele, MO, the son of the late Gilbert May and Juanita McBride Stout Null. He attended local schools. He worked most of his career at Finger Auto Repair. He married Janet Cupples Weston...

Jan 23, 2023

RICHY BUTLER Henderson, TN: Richy Joe Butler age 69, passed away January 23, 2023 at Green Crest Assisted Living in Parsons, TN. He was born March 13, 1953, in Henderson, TN, the son of the late Joe Wilbern and Lessie Lorraine Smith Butler. He grew up at Mifflin and Henderson and attended Chester County Schools. He married Jacquita Hames in...

Jan 23, 2023

John D Austin was born on November 5, 1953 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Lillie Lucille Cossey Austin. John honorably served his country in the United States Navy in the Secret Service/Intelligence Department. While in active duty, John spent time stationed in Korea, Japan, Germany, California, Hawaii, Georgia, and Florida. He retired from the military after...

Jan 22, 2023

Elizabeth Faye Balentine was born June 11, 1951 in Wayne County, TN the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie C. Brown. She was united in marriage to Donald Edward Balentine on June 20, 1969 and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2015. Faye spent many years working at Murray Ohio, Inc, and several more at Chad's Family...

Jan 22, 2023

Lisa Diane Kilburn Wilhelm was born in Michigan on May 31, 1965, the daughter of the late Edward Lee Kilburn and Iona Cunningham Miller. Lisa loved God, life, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and a hard worker that gave her heart to all that knew her. Lisa Diane...

Jan 22, 2023

Joseph Anthony Burns was born September 21, 1969 in Madison County, TN the son of the late James Albert and Shelby Christeen Dickey Burns. He was united in marriage to Debbie Tims on June 5, 2008. Joe enjoyed walking in the woods, target shooting, and spending time with his grandcildren. He worked for Novolex in Jackson previously Dura Bag and...

Jan 21, 2023

Jan 21, 2023

Roger Dale Allen, 66, of Bolivar, departed this life Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. He was born Tuesday, April 24, 1956, in Somerville, son of the late Raymond Allen and Minnie Theo Humphreys Allen, of Lamar, MS, living his early years in Benton County and was at Big Bend for 18 years. He worked as the farm manager...

Jan 21, 2023

James Walter Gordon July 3, 1941-January 21, 2023 “A little, white-breasted nuthatch flew into the back door. It’s in the bathroom recuperating. It died.” 1/12/19 around 11:00 As our father’s dementia continued to steal his memories and joy, he developed a habit of documenting everyday events around the house and thumbtacked those recollections to the wall. As I write this...

Jan 21, 2023

Elsie Marie Berry Cummins of Collinwood, TN, was born May 1, 1936 in Cypress Inn, TN the daughter of the late Homer and Ester Bowen Berry. She was united in marriage to Obie Hershel Cummins on June 5, 1964. Elsie retired from Angelica Manufacturing Company, where she worked for 30 years as a seamstress. She was a member of the...

Jan 20, 2023

KEITH BUSBY Jackson, TN: Keith Allen Busby age 58 passed away January 20, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 23, 1964, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Berlin Woodrow and Georgia McNeil Busby. He grew up in Beech Bluff, TN. He was a dedicated and hard worker. He worked as a boilermaker for...

Jan 20, 2023

Sherry Lynn Jones was born on December 10, 1957 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of the late J. C. Webb and Gladys Mae Jones Webb Holt. On August 3, 1996, she was united in marriage to Charles Jones, who survives. Sherry lived in Hardin County, Tennessee for most of her life. She enjoyed doing needle work, drawing, and coloring....

Jan 20, 2023

Philip E. Hodge, 89, of Hornsby, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar. He was born Saturday, October 14, 1933, in Hardeman County, son of the late Luther Aubrey Hodge and Maggie Orene Edmonds Hodge, living his whole life in Hardeman County, except for a few years in Camden. He married Jean Elizabeth Armour in...

Jan 18, 2023

William C. (Buddy) Pickens was born March 28, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Rufus L. and Velma Scott Pickens. He was united in marriage to Joan Barnes on May 26, 2006. Buddy attended New Delight Elementary and Adamsville High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army in the early 1960's and...

Jan 18, 2023

Joseph Wayne Wilhite was born on May 13, 1960 to Peggy Simmons and Joseph Wilhite in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was called Home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18, 2023. On September 28, 1984 he married the love of his life, Paula. Their love never waivered and they shared over 38 wonderful years together. During their years...

Jan 18, 2023

Willie Jerry Malone was born on July 3, 1942 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the son of the late Marvin James and Lerline Adams Malone. On June 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to Linda Gale Stricklin Malone, who survives. Willie was a saleman for Noland Supply Company. He also had worked for General Motors Company in Lordston, Ohio, Shulton...