Wm. Covie Qualls
Jan 20, 2022
Wm. Covie Qualls departed this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 20 days. He was born in Waterloo, Alabama, on May 31, 1935, the son of Lena Mae Hubbard Blount. On May 19, 1959, he was united in marriage to Virginia Rose, who survives.Covie served his country honorably in the United...
Tina Ann Pierce Plunkett
Jan 19, 2022
Tina Ann Pierce Plunkett was born on July 25, 1967 in Parsons, Tennessee, the daughter of Carolyn Henson Smith and the late Joe E. Pinson.On December 4, 2009, she was united in marriage to Tommy Plunkett, who survives.Tina and Tommy attended Childers Hill Pentecostal Church in Michie, Tennessee and Tina also attended Life In The Word Church in Corinth, Mississippi....
Eva Joyce Skelton
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Eva Joyce Shedd Skelton was born March 11, 1951, in Lawrence County, TN the daughter of Margie Ivadell Mattox and the late Rufus Royal Shedd. She was united in marriage to Hooper Skelton Jr. on May 10, 1969. She worked as a homehealth aide. She will be lovingly remembered as a "granny" to anyone and everyone. She always made...
Marie Kirk Lambert
Jan 19, 2022
Marie Kirk Lambert was born April 21, 1933 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late William Ross and Mary Lillian Meeks Kirk.Mrs. Lambert worked for many years as a beautician. She was a member of Cypress Tank Church of Christ. She loved bluegrass music, watching westerns, crocheting, sewing and quilting. When she wasn't busy sewing you could find her...
Joe Wilkins
Jan 19, 2022
Joe Wilkins was born on July 19, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, the son of the late Raymond Andrew Wilkins and Ima Jo Betts Varnell.On July 14, 1969, he was united in marriage to Wanda Pearl Blanton, who preceded her husband in death on April 5, 2018.Before working for FedEx in his later years, Joe owned and operated Joe's Family Haircare...
Jo Jones
Jan 19, 2022
Jo Jones was born on January 27, 1941 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lillie Lucille Cossey Austin.On May 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bobby Dene Jones, who survives. Bobby was the love of her life and they spent 62 years happily married.Jo worked for many years at Angelica before she spent...
Bobbie Ann Cummings
Jan 19, 2022
Arrangements are incomplete, at this time, for Bobbie Ann Cummings. Mrs. Cummings, age 82, of Bolivar, departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her home.A native of Madison County, she lived most of her life in Bemis before moving to Hardeman County 15 years ago. She was a homemaker and, in years past, kept children in her home...
Elaine McNeal Ray
Jan 19, 2022
Elaine McNeal Ray was born on June 5, 1950, the daughter of the late Claude Bernard and Clara Joan Quinn McNeal.On February 14, 1987, she was united in marriage to Billy Gene Ray, who preceded his wife in death on August 7, 2007.Elaine worked as a machine operator for Michael's Sportswear for 32 years. She was a member of BB&L...
Terry Lynn Graham
Jan 19, 2022
Terry Lynn Graham was born March 29, 1944 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of the late Jeff Vestel and Juanita Hurley Cardwell.She was united in marriage to George Thomas Graham Jr. on September 1, 1962. Mr. Graham preceded her in death on February 17, 2003.Mrs. Graham was a wonderful seamstress. She made many beautiful wedding dresses, clothes for her children,...
William Franklin (Billy) Carter
Jan 18, 2022
William Franklin (Billy) Carterwas born in Saltillo, Tennessee on May 30, 1952 the son of the late William Thomas and Mary Jo Bishop Carter.On May 16, 2018 he was united in marriage to Rhonda Jean Willis, who survives.Billy, as he was known by everyone, graduated in 1970 from Sardis High School. He retired from PCA Papermill in Counce, Tennessee. Billy...
Shirley Jane Wright
Jan 18, 2022
Shirley Jane Daniel Wright was born on January 30, 1938 in Waynesboro, TN the daughter of the late Harvey and Clara Mae Brewer Daniel. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Wright Sr. on December 19, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2015. Mrs. Wright retired as a seamstress from Angelica Manufacturing Company and was...
Bill Holloway
Jan 18, 2022
Billy Ray HollowayWas born in Malden, Missouri on October 31, 1929, the son of Zona Everett and Ora Bell Holloway. On July 30, 1948 he was united in marriage to Margaret Sue, who preceded him in death in May 2011. They settled in Savannah, Tennessee in their forever home in 1991.Mr. Holloway was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He...
John Ross Hill
Jan 17, 2022
John Ross Hill was born March 12, 1944 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Samuel Clay and Margaret Harris Hill.He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Compton on August 29, 1964. Mrs. Hill preceded him in death on April 8, 2021.Mr. Hill worked in law enforcement for over 18 years and the fire department for several...
Chris Ervin
Jan 17, 2022
Christopher Everett Ervin was born January 12, 1985, living all his life in Bolivar, TN. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 17, 2022. Chris was a loving son, Dad, brother and friend to many. He was compassionate, kind and caring and will be greatly missed, but is safe at home with his Savior.Chris...
Herschel Wayne Copeland
Jan 17, 2022
Herschel Wayne Copelandwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 29, 1941 the son of the late Samuel and Belle Copeland. He departed this life on January 17, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 19 days. On February 8, 1964 he was united in marriage to Reba Benson Copeland (Vernell) who survives. Mr....
Lonnie (Lonzo) Prett Roland
Jan 16, 2022
Lonnie (Lonzo) Prett Roland was born on April 22, 1945 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late Prett and Hassie Bell Inman Roland.Lonnie worked in construction doing drywall and sheet rock. He enjoyed woodworking and riding backroads visiting friends. Most of all, he loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Lonnie (Lonzo) Prett Roland departed this life on...
Betty DeGaetano
Jan 16, 2022
BETTY MARIE DEGAETANO He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalms 23:2.Betty Marie DeGaetano, Pinson, TN. was born on August 9, 1947, to the late Thomas Avery Phillips of Amory, MS and Shirley Ann Corbin of Seymour, IN. Betty went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2022....
Barbara Cox Therrell
Jan 16, 2022
Barbara Cox Therrell was born July 20, 1943 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Elmer and Etha Ora Whitley Howell.She was united in marriage to James Therrell on July 15, 2005.Mrs. Therrell graduated from Selmer High School. She was employed by the McNairy County School System as a bus driver for more than 20 years. Attending yard sales...
Gale Williams
Jan 16, 2022
Gale Williams was born on November 25, 1942 in Decatur County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Earl Evans and Roberta Brasher.She was united in marriage to Charles Loyd Williams, who preceded his wife in death on January 8, 2001.Mrs. Williams worked as the floor manager for a clothes factory. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers.Gale Williams departed this life...
Laura Baker
Jan 16, 2022
Mrs. Laura Baker departed this life on Sunday morning, January 16, 2022, at her home near Bolivar. She was born Wednesday, October 29, 1930, in Bolivar, daughter of the late Joe Nelson Shearon and Daisy Bell Keller Shearon and lived most of her life here. She was an account clerk at Western Mental Health Institute, retiring in 2010, after having...
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