Lola Ree Gardner
Nov 4, 2021
Lola Ree Gardner was born July 14, 1923 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late James Calvin and Edith Mae Jones Gardner.Ms. Gardner grew up on the family farm in rural McNairy County, Tennessee; hard work was a way of life she quickly learned. She could hoe a row and pick a sack of cotton alongside anyone. Ms....
Billy Ray Franks
Nov 4, 2021
Billy Ray Franks was born on March 29, 1939, in the Big Ivy community in Hardin County, TN. He was the son of the late George W. and Johnnie Mae Brown Franks. On August 21, 1965, he was united in marriage to Laura Marie Vickery who survives. Billy Ray honorably served his country in both the United States Army and...
Tommy Joe Franks
Nov 3, 2021
Tommy Joe Franks departed this life on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 22 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on June 12, 1950, the son of the late R.C. and Dorothy Louise Gray Franks. On June 26, 1971, he was united in marriage to Barbara Bonee, who survives.Tommy Joe served...
Cathie Elaine Wheeler
Nov 3, 2021
Cathie Elaine Wheeler (nee Martin), age 67, went home to be with her Lord on November 3, 2021. Loving and devoted mother of Kyle Wheeler and Katie Wheeler; Beloved daughter of Pastor Jimmie N. Martin (nee Hollin) and the late Pastor Terry Wayne Martin; Cherished sister of Marsha (Charles) Foshee; Dear aunt of Victoria (Andre’) Nguyen and Allen Foshee; Loved...
Doris Jeanette Weeks
Nov 3, 2021
Doris Jeanette Hampton Weeks was born March 16, 1940 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late William and Edna Marie Robinson Hampton.She was united in marriage to Doyle Weeks on March 21, 1958. Mr. Weeks preceded her in death on April 13, 2013, following 55 years of marriage.Mrs. Weeks worked 30 years as a machine operator for HIS...
Gregory Royal Pratt
Nov 3, 2021
Gregory Royal Pratt was born June 6, 1967 in Chicago, IL the son of June Taylor Pratt and the late Steven Paul Pratt.Greg was a Christian, an avid reader of his bible and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community of McNairy County. He worked for many years as a sheet metal machine operator. He enjoyed...
Freddie Glenn Tacker
Nov 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Freddie Glenn Tacker, born May 7, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, announce his passing on November 3, 2021 in Wareham, Massachusetts at the age of 63. He was the youngest child born to the late Cratus and Pattie (Collins) Tacker from Adamsville, TN.Fred was a talented musician that will be remembered...
Betty Lorraine Dauwen
Nov 2, 2021
Betty Lorraine Dauwen of Kingston, TN passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born on Sunday, June 26, 1938, Pulaski, VA. She lived a full and happy life. She had many jobs in her life including bartending and cashier for a drug store, but her favorite and final was wife and mother. She loved...
Gary Dale Horton
Nov 2, 2021
Mr. Gary Dale Horton was born May 2, 1951 in Florence, AL the son of the late James Paulk Horton and Faye Alma Park Horton. Mr. Horton worked in Security for TVA. He was a member of the Burns Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Reva Sherrill Huskey on March 16, 2013. Mr. Horton departed...
James "Elrod" Rinks
Nov 2, 2021
James "Elrod" Rinkswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 18, 1945 the son of the late Oscar Elmer and Martha Maybelle Ward Rinks.Elrod, as he was known by everyone, loved big trucks and specialized in big truck tires while he worked for J&R Tire Shop from 1990 until 2005. He also ran Thrashers Truck Stop in Savannah with Ben...
Nugene (Jean) Moore
Nov 2, 2021
Nugene (Jean) Moore was born March 15, 1949 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Warner and Francis Miller Moore.Jean attended school in Stantonville. She worked at Brown Shoe Company for several years and later as a bartender. She loved playing Bingo and slot machines. She was a fan of Tennessee football, sweet tea and Coca-Cola.Miss Moore departed...
Billy G. Allegood
Nov 1, 2021
Rev. Billy G. Allegood lovingly known as "The Pie Man" to many departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 88 years, 4 months, and 21 days. He was born in Doerun, Georgia on June 11, 1933, the son of the late James Claude and Roxie Lucille Brown Allegood. On December 22, 1995, he was united...
Frankie Marie English Walker Harrison
Nov 1, 2021
Frankie Marie English Walker Harrisonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 2, 1927 the daughter of the late Lewis Harley and Cora Delia English.On November 24, 1972 she was united in marriage to John Fredrick Harrison, who preceded his wife in death on August 14, 2001.Frankie retired after 41 years from Brown Shoe Company. She loved going to church...
Gary Lloyd Gibbs
Nov 1, 2021
Gary Lloyd Gibbs departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 29 days. He was born on September 3, 1949, the son of the late Herbert Elwood and Exie Jean Love Gibbs. On September 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jane Barber, who survives.When Gary and Jane were first...
Roger Lynn Pelts
Oct 31, 2021
Roger Lynn Pelts departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 61 years, 7 months, and 28 days. He was born on March 3, 1960, in Kennett, Missouri the son of the late Lee Roger Pelts, Jr. Roger served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He had lived in Kennett, Missouri and Tunica, Mississippi....
James (Jim) Frank Vaccaro
Oct 31, 2021
James Frank Vaccaro of Collinwood, TN was born November 13, 1954 in Shelton, CT, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell Vaccaro. He was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Carter on March 6, 1982.Mr. Vaccaro was a commercial baker and had lived in Collinwood, TN approximately eleven years, coming from Florida. He departed this life on Sunday,...
Vann Pettigrew
Oct 31, 2021
James Vann Pettigrew, 89, was born in Whiteville, Tennessee on November 23, 1931. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.He was the son of the late Olivia Norment Pettigrew and I. E. Pettigrew, Sr. and was preceded in death by brothers I. E. (Snooks) Pettigrew, Jr. and Kent Pettigrew, and infant son Phillip...
Ann Wallace Bailey
Oct 30, 2021
Ann Wallace BaileyJacks Creek, TN: Mrs. Ann Wallace Bailey, age 84, passed away Saturday morning in her home. She was born and reared in Chester County, the Roby Community, the daughter of the late Thomas DeWayne and Audrey Ann Melton Wallace. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1956. She married Lance Bailey, February 22, 1958 and they made...
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