Vernon Wayne Calvery
Nov 19, 2022
Vernon Wayne Calvery, Sr. was born on October 30, 1952 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Vernon Abernathy and Susie Lucille Austin Calvery.On October 30, 1986, he was united in marriage to Mary Potter, who survives.Vernon spent most of his life living in Memphis, Tennessee and worked in sales at the Commercial Appeal as well as Memphis Press...
Pansy Thornton
Nov 19, 2022
Pansy Thornton, 91, of Cloverport, passed away Friday, November 19, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.She was born Sunday, February 22, 1931, in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Arcie Brown and Lois Hawthorne Grantham, living all of her life in Hardeman County. She married Earnest Troy "Hot" Thornton on November 27, 1951, in Mississippi and he preceded her in...
Ora Jean Whitten Kelley
Nov 19, 2022
Ora Jean Whitten Kelley of Waterloo, AL was born September 14, 1930 in Cypress Inn, TN, the daughter of the late Walter Edward and Rosie Pearl Rich Whitten. She was united in marriage to James Raymond Kelley on December 23, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March 22, 1973.Mrs. Kelley was a retired housekeeper with ECM Hospital. She...
Diann Russell Harrison
Nov 19, 2022
Diann Russell Harrison, age 68, of Franklin, TN, formerly of McNairy County, departed this life at her home on November 19, 2022 after a very very brief illness. Diann was born on October 12, 1954 to Robert E. McCall Russell and Dorothy Francine Ashe Russell. She began her banking career as a teller right out of high school at First...
Bobby Lavane Daniel
Nov 19, 2022
Bobby Lavane Daniel of Collinwood, TN was born July 4, 1940 in Wayne County, TN, the son of the late J P Daniel, Jr. and Bertie Juanita Berry Daniel. He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Annell Nuszbaum on March 12, 1960 and she preceded him in death on April 15, 2021. Mr. Daniel was a farmer and...
Jane Ellen White Reynolds
Nov 18, 2022
Jane Ellen White Reynolds, 76 of Adamsville, TN passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was the wife of Robert (Bob) Reynolds of Adamsville, TN, who survives and was a retired Hospice RN. from Legacy Hospice, formerly Mercy Hospice, in Selmer, TN. She was born and raised in Martin, TN, and the daughter of the late Lois and Jim...
Regina Lou Benson Hollins
Nov 18, 2022
Regina Lou Benson Hollins was born on May 20, 1971 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Roy Edward and Joyce Ann Deshazier Benson. Regina enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being outside, and taking care of her children.Regina Lou Benson Hollins departed this life on November 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 51 years,...
Timothy L. Phifer
Nov 18, 2022
Timothy L. Phifer was born on December 5, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Mildred Louise Dacus Phifer and the late Johnny Clayburn Phifer.Timothy retired from Colonial Bakery in Memphis, Tennessee where he worked as a machine operator. He was a Born Again Christian who loved the Lord, loved his family, and loved others. Timothy L. Phifer departed this...
Verdie Jewell Borden Morgan
Nov 17, 2022
Verdie Jewell Borden Morgan was born October 3, 1928 in Iuka, MS the daughter of the late John Jack and Etna Phelps Borden.She was united in marriage to William Odell Morgan on February 14, 1953. Mr. Morgan preceded her in death on November 14, 2018.Mrs. Morgan was a member of Liberty Church of Christ. She loved having her family gatherings...
Bobby Wayne Ervin
Nov 17, 2022
Bobby Wayne Ervin, Sr. was born February 19, 1950 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Mary Lee Houston Ervin.He was united in marriage to Edna F. Griffin on January 8, 1969.Bobby worked as a spot welder and machine operator for General Electric in Selmer for many years. After retiring from G. E. he opened Bob's Cycle Shop,...
Georgia Blount Staggs
Nov 17, 2022
Georgia Blount Staggs of Loretto, TN, formerly of Clifton, TN was born August 1, 1938 in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of the late James Marvin Blount and Mary Martha Manning Blount Helton. She was united in marriage to Gene Staggs on June 10, 1956 and preceded her in death on December 30, 2005.Mrs. Staggs was a seamstress having worked at...
Josephine Holmes "Nanny Jo" Swift
Nov 17, 2022
Josephine Holmes (Nanny Jo) Swift was born on December 9, 1936 in Reagan, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Odra and Myrtle Wyatt Holmes. She went to her Heavenly Home on November 17, 2022 at the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 8 days.She was a member of Crump First Baptist Church. She was also considered a...
Effie McWilliams Brown Sledge
Nov 16, 2022
Effie Belle McWilliams Brown Sledge of Jackson, TN was born January 1, 1942 in Waynesboro, TN, the daughter of the late John Taylor McWilliams and Sallie Boyd Davis McWilliams. She was united in marriage to James Perry Brown on July 30, 1960 and he preceded her in death on June 5, 1979. She later married Donald Sledge and he also...
Jeff Thomas
Nov 16, 2022
JEFF THOMASHenderson, TN: Jeffery Houston Thomas age 63, passed away November 16, 2022, at his home.He was born in Jackson, on September 21, 1959, and grew up in Henderson the son of the late Edward Purkee and Altha Louise Hurst Thomas. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1977 and attended U.T. Martin. He was a heavy equipment operator...
Jerry Neal Hurst
Nov 16, 2022
Jerry Neal Hurst was born February 2, 1947 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Loyce and Venice May Hurst.He was united in marriage to Wanda Sue Anderson. To this union three children were born. He later married Debbie Mullins on October 19, 1996. Debbie preceded him in death on September 25, 2014. Jerry was employed at age...
Richard Craig Fair
Nov 16, 2022
Richard Craig Fair was born February 3, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Clarence Fair and Catherine Keller Fair.He served our country in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing Basketball and was a very good player during his school years. He also enjoyed watching Basketball, Baseball and Football.Mr. Fair departed this life on November 16, 2022...
Linda Joyce Pedigo
Nov 16, 2022
Linda Joyce Pedigo was born April 3, 1950 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Edna Dees Rayburn.Linda was united in marriage to Marcus Jackson Pedigo on March 17, 1972. Mr. Pedigo preceded her in death on April 13, 2022. She was a member of Petra Ministries Fellowship in Milledgeville, TN. She was a licensed minister....
Thomas Allen (T.A.) Stewart
Nov 16, 2022
Thomas Allen Stewart was born on September 23, 1934 in Carrizozo, New Mexico, the son of the late Robert Lee and Alta Mae Green Stewart.On December 5, 1952, he was united in marriage to Doris Ann Colvin Stewart, who survives.Thomas Allen (T.A.) was a charter member of Riverview Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. He was true to his church and...
Doug Thompson
Nov 16, 2022
Doug Thompson, 78 Funeral services for Willard Douglas Thompson, 78, of Henderson will be held November 19, 2022 at Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson, TN with Roy Sharp officiating. Mr. Thompson died November 16 at JMCGH in Jackson, TN. He was born July 10, 1944 in Tecumseh, MO, the son of Elvis and Florence Thompson. He grew up in...
Wayne Ray Presley
Nov 15, 2022
Wayne Ray Presley was born on October 22, 1954 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Theamon Parrish and Lillie Maebelle Myers Presley. On August 3, 1974, he was united in marriage to Bertha Lee Murphy Presley, who survives.Wayne retired from being the owner and operator of a logging business. He loved his dear wife, children, and grandchildren....
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