Theresa Ann Walton
Jul 3, 2024
Theresa Ann Walton, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away July 3, 2024 at the age of 69.
She was born December 16, 1954, to Raymond and Barbara Parent of Jackson, MS, both of whom preceded her in death.
Theresa married Steven Walton of Toone, TN and even though their paths diverged, she remained grateful for the memories...
Rusty W. Haltom
Jul 3, 2024
Rusty Wayne Haltom, age 45, passed away July 3, 2024 at his home in Henderson.
He was born in Jackson, TN on September 26, 1978, son of Dennis Haltom and Debbie Ann Kelley Harvey. He grew up in Henderson and was a 1996 graduate of Chester County High School.
He did construction work all of his adult life. He enjoyed hunting and...
Walton Dee "Walt" Turnbo
Jul 3, 2024
Walton Dee "Walt" Turnbo was born on August 3, 1937, in Beech Creek, near Clifton, Tennessee, to George Allen Turnbo, Sr. and Flora Day Pevahouse. He was the youngest of ten children. Walt's alma mater was Frank Hughes School in Clifton, Tennessee.
Walt married the late Betty Ruth Stafford on March 13, 1955, in Corinth, Mississippi. In 1956, they had a...
Leva White
Jul 3, 2024
Leva White was born on August 9, 1928 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Polk English "P.E" White and Lillian Agnes Hodge White.
Leva grew up in the Grassy Creek Community in Wayne County, Tennessee. She later moved to Florence, Alabama to attend college at the University of North Alabama. She retired from the Florence Police Department where...
Donnie Ray Pierce
Jul 2, 2024
Donnie Ray Pierce, of Florence, AL, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 57 in the comfort of his home. Born in Savannah, TN, to the loving parents Harry and Ester Ivon Eaton Pierce, Donnie's spirit was deeply rooted in the Baptist faith.
Donnie will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his surviving brother, Dewayne Pierce,...
Barbara Jean Teet
Jul 2, 2024
Barbara Jean Teet was born January 25, 1939 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Lanie Bell and Eva Irene Baker Pearson.
Mrs. Barbara worked for over 27 years at Selmer Middle School. She loved her job and enjoyed seeing all the children.
Known for her green thumb and love for flowers, you could often find her working in her flower...
Donnie Frazier
Jul 2, 2024
Donnie Frazier was born on March 21, 1946 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Jay Vester and Sally Edna Perry Frazier.
Donnie grew up on a farm in Gillis Mills as the baby of 12 children. His first job was working on Zell Kings Strawberry Farm in Lutts, Tennessee. He later worked at Hassell & Hughes Lumber Company...
Maxine Anita Langley
Jul 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maxine Anita Langley, who was born on April 8, 1959, in Kokomo, IN. She was the beloved daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy Obanon Langley.
On June 15, 1997, she married Leonard Wayne McNear. Though Mr. McNear passed away on February 11, 2020, their bond remains unbreakable.
Maxine dedicated...
Dennis McKinley Moffett
Jul 1, 2024
Dennis McKinley Moffett, 77, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in Crump, Tennessee.
Dennis was born in Savannah on June 10, 1947 to Val Dee and Virgina (Deatherage) Moffett. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and wife of 42 years, Cheryl Diann (Fry) Moffett.
He is survived by his companion, Anne Kilburn, two sons Randall Moffett of Jackson, TN, Anthony...
Mary Elizabeth Howell
Jul 1, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Howell
was born in Alabama on April 16, 1938 the daughter of the late Ulysses Stewart and Bertha Orene Lewis O'Tinger.
In June of 1981 she was united in marriage to Terry Wayne Howell, who survives.
Mary worked for 22 years at Sprackle Sugar Factory in Kerman, California. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Corinth, Mississippi. In her...
Nell Jean Fowler Fahr
Jun 30, 2024
Nell Jean Fowler Fahr, a beloved homemaker known for her dedication to family and her passion for sewing children's clothing, canning, fishing, and the great outdoors, passed away on June 30, 2024 in Cordova, Tennessee. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
Throughout her life, Nell was a beacon of warmth and love to all who knew...
William "Butch" Fly
Jun 30, 2024
William "Butch" Fly, 73, of Oakland, passed from this life Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.
He was born June 19, 1951, in Memphis, son of the late William Houston Fly, Sr. and Aileene Duke Carlson, living most of his life in Shelby County and the last 30 years in Oakland. He was a retired truck driver for UPS, working...
Mabel Cramer
Jun 29, 2024
Mabel L. Cramer was born November 22, 1928 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Andrew Benton Lawson and Hattie Lee Burress Lawson.
Growing up on a farm in Ramer, TN, she developed a strong foundation rooted in hard work and determination. Her thirst for knowledge led her to graduate from Memphis State with aspirations of shaping young minds...
Barbara Ann Foster
Jun 29, 2024
Barbara Ann Foster was born May 9, 1945 in Hornsby, TN, the daughter of the late Alan Vester Knight and Mildred Louise Crouse Knight.
Barbara was united in marriage to Joe Allen Foster on August 17, 1963. Mr. Foster preceded her in death on August 22, 2013.
Barbara spent 17 years of her life residing in a suburb of Chicago before moving...
Lynkin Cruz Azahares
Jun 29, 2024
Lynkin Cruz Azahares was born on August 14, 2019 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of Alfredo Azahares and Kayla Griffith.
Lynkin loved being outside and enjoyed jumping on his trampoline and planting flowers in his garden. He also liked to watch TV and play on his phone. Most of all, Lynkin loved to spend time with his family. He will be...
Ellen Sue McFall Wallace
Jun 29, 2024
Ellen Sue McFall Wallace was born on September 6, 1939 in Lutts, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert and Estelle Stricklin McFall.
On November 22, 1958, she was united in marriage to Thomas R. Wallace, who survives.
Ellen was a true Tennessee treasure. She was crowned Miss Hardin County 1958 and represented her beloved hometown Savannah in the West Tennessee Strawberry...
Steven Phillip Bryant
Jun 28, 2024
STEVEN BRYANT
Medon, TN: Steven Phillip Bryant, age 31 passed away June 28, 2024, at Bethel Springs, TN.
He was born August 13, 1992, in Memphis, TN the son of Danny Ray Bryant, Sr. and the late Wanda Gean Smith Bryant. He grew up in McNairy County and attended Adamsville High School.
He worked at Greg Upton Sawmill in Toone as a heavy...
Thomas W. Rainey, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Thomas W “Big Tom” Rainey Jr.
Born February 9, 1945, in Jackson, TN.
He grew up in Bolivar, TN where he attended Bolivar Elementary and graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1963. Following graduation, he attended the University of Tennessee at Martin where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration & Marketing. He later received his...
Max Melton
Jun 26, 2024
Max Melton departed this world on June 26, 2024.
He was born on September 17, 1931, on Mt. Vinson Road in Stantonville, Tennessee to Millard and Evelyn Melton. Max was the couple’s second child. He grew up in the Mt. Vinson area attending school in Stantonville and Adamsville. After high school, Max served in the Korean War with Co. C 44th...
Sammie Taylor Moore
Jun 26, 2024
On June 26, 2024, Sammie Taylor Moore of Waynesboro, TN passed away at the age of 72. Sammie was born in Hohenwald, TN, the son of the late Harvel Leon and Nettie Ruth Burks Moore. He was united in marriage to Margaret Jewel Moore on June 25, 1985, as they embarked on a journey of love and companionship.
Sammie honorably served...
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