Obituary Listing

Jul 12, 2024

In loving memory of Margie Bell Porter Burnette, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who departed this world on July 12, 2024, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Margie was born on June 2, 1932, in the serene of Middleton, Tennessee. She was a compassionate individual who dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Western Mental...

Jul 11, 2024

Frances Odean Wilson Berry, aged 84, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born in McNairy County, TN, to the late Rev. Laphord Leon and Lou Jane Griffin Wilson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Wilson Berry. Odean spent 61 years happily married to her loving husband Charles Berry.

 Her journey led her...

Jul 11, 2024

Walter Crites was born on January 16, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to the late John Edward Crites and Teresa Grace Crites passed away at his home on July 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Diane Crites; four loving children, Kenneth (Hilary) Crites, Ashley Crites, Elaina Stricklin, and Bridget (Tyler) Sanderson; 11 grandchildren, Jesse...

Jul 10, 2024

Daylin Hill, of Lawrenceburg, TN, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 66 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Lawrenceburg. Born to the loving parents Juan Malacad and Culombe Palma Malacad, Daylin’s spirit was deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic Faith. Daylin worked as a nurse for many years and in her free time, she loved...

Jul 10, 2024

Faye Two Dreams Kirby was born August 22, 1964 in Bolivar, TN the daughter of the late Buster (Buck) Pannell and Ruby Dean Smith.

She was united in marriage to Randall Ray Snow Wolf Kirby on April 8, 1980. Mr. Kirby preceded her in death on May 7, 2023.

Faye was a proud member of the Cherokee Wolf Clan of the Cherokee...

Jul 9, 2024

Jennie Gail Moore Franks, aged 64, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Nashville, TN. She was born on July 5, 1960, in Savannah TN, daughter of the late Joseph and Ivogene Smith Moore. Jennie had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of her time tending to her flowers, gardening, and going to the creek. She especially loved...

Jul 9, 2024

Matthew Thomas Pinion was born September 3, 1980 in Memphis, TN the son of the late Robert Thomas (Bobby) and Deborah Jolly Pinion.

 Matthew was formerly employed as a lead deck hand on the “Jackie O’Neal,” operated by American Commercial Lines on the lower Mississippi River. He enjoyed his work and loved being on the river for as long as he...

Jul 9, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Ms. Betty) Cummings was born January 3, 1936 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Hall Sr. and Marie Gardner Hall. 

Throughout her life, Ms. Betty embraced various roles with grace and love, from a dedicated military wife and homemaker to working at Kenwin Dress Shop and as a substitute teacher. She had attended Sulphur Springs...

Jul 8, 2024

Rachel Atkinson Hines was born February 16, 1945 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late J. T. Atkinson and Nellie Louise Hodge Atkinson. She lived most of her life in the Byrd Locke / Rosecreek area of McNairy County. She was top 10 Selmer High School graduate class of 1963. She had worked for Hines Cotton Gin, General...

Jul 8, 2024

Beverly Ann Smith was born December 16, 1944 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late James Melton West and Bess Ida Lowrance West. She departed this life on July 8, 2024 in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 79 Years, 6 Months, 22 Days.

She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. Her joys...

Jul 8, 2024

Ralph Patton Nowell

September 01, 1941 - July 08, 2024

Ralph Nowell was born on September 01, 1941 in Madison County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Flora Nell Nowell. He graduated from Northside High School Jackson, Tennessee in 1960. In 1964 he was married to Dorothy Laney, who survives him plus a son, David Nowell (Sue) of Santa Fe, New Mexico;...

Jul 8, 2024

Janet Alexander Paradies

was born in Florence, Alabama on December 13, 1950 the daughter of the late John P. Jr. and Thelma Blanche McCowan Alexander.

On April 26, 1985 she was united in marriage to Abram Walter Paradies, who survives.

Janet was a retired Art Teacher from the Hardin County School System. She was a member of the Savannah Church of Christ. Janet...

Jul 8, 2024

Ralph Alan (Pharaoh) Fariss, age 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning July 8, 2024. Born on March 7, 1952, in Florence, Alabama, he was the son of the late Faye Hazen and Dorothy Barker Fariss. Alan, who was affectionately called Pharaoh, Big Al, and Pop, was respected and admired and a much loved husband, father, grandfather,...

Jul 6, 2024

HATTIE ASHWORTH

 Henderson, TN: Hattie Myrle Ward Ashworth, age 88, passed away July 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

She was born February 6, 1936, in Maud, MS the daughter of the late Homer and Emma Lee Lott Ward. She was raised in Hollywood, MS and she attended school in Tunica County, MS. She was married to Roy C. Smith, Sr. in...

Jul 5, 2024

Genny Campbell Martin

 Crump, TN: Genny Sue Campbell Martin, age 77 passed away Friday evening July 5, 2024, at Regional One Memphis.

 Mrs. Martin was born in Prichard, MS and grew up at Enville, TN the daughter of the late Jesse Everett and Addie Mae Campbell. She attended schools at Enville and Henderson. She worked at Motorola in Chicago before moving to...

Jul 5, 2024

Karla Durham, 69, of Saulsbury, TN, departed this life on Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at Bolivar General Hospital.

A native of Terre Haute, IN, she lived much of her life in Bartlett, TN where she worked as a loss prevention specialist for Choate Heating and Air.   She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bartlett.

She was married to...

Jul 4, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Rheba Plunk was born on June 3, 1926 in Crump, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Richard and Sadie Ray Benson Alexander.

On April 24, 1941, she was united in marriage to William Calvin Plunk, who preceded his wife in death on February 10, 1982.

Rheba enjoyed spending time working outside in her yard, gardening, and cooking. She loved spending time with...

Jul 3, 2024

A. C. Walker passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1936 to Guy and Mattie Walker at a hospital in Wayne County Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Mattie, his wife Dorothy, his brothers L.G. Bud and Herman, and his sisters Margaret and Mary Helen. A.C. is survived by...

Jul 3, 2024

ALVIN STEWART

 Bruce, MS: Alvin Rayburn Stewart age 59, passed away July 3, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 9, 1964, in Jackson and grew up in Jonesboro, AR, the son of June Webb Stewart Findley and the late Chester Rayburn Stewart. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1983 and received two degrees from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro,...