Birdie Benson Steakley
Oct 20, 2021
Birdie Benson Steakley was born on December 6, 1933 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charlie and Fannie Hurley Benson.Birdie was a member of Olivet Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She worked for Savannah Truck Stop, Wolfe's Restaurant, Shaw's Restaurant, Jerry's Restaurant, and Christopher's Restaurant. She enjoyed cross-stitching and cooking.Birdie Benson Steakley departed this life on October...
Della Sue Hughes
Oct 20, 2021
Della Sue Hughes departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on October 31, 1936, the daughter of the late Robert McKinley and Dorothy Susan Farrell Wright. Della Sue worked in sewing factories and was self-employed for 10 years in the caviar business....
Lavell Maness Burross
Oct 20, 2021
Lavell Maness Burross departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She was born in Henderson County, Tennessee on December 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Herman B. and Erna Thompson Maness. Lavell was a member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World. She was...
Dorothy Mae Howell
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Howell passed from this life on Tuesday morning, October 19, 2021 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN.She was born in Saulsbury to the late Robert William and Bertha Louise Hammons Bryant. Except for five years in Mississippi, she lived her entire life in Hardeman County.Mrs. Howell was united in marriage to Paul Howell on December 27, 1945. Mr....
Mark Scott
Oct 19, 2021
Robert Mark Scott, 67, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was the husband of Sylvia Coleman Scott. They shared 36 years of marriage. Mark was born on April 19, 1954 in Tunica, MS to Robert Vester Scott and Junie Lee Durham Scott. He graduated from Tunica Institute of Learning in 1972. He graduated with a B.S. from Memphis State...
Jackie Thrasher-Smith
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Thrasher-Smith, age 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Jackson, TN.She was born in Memphis to the late Henry Grady, Sr., "Jack", and Rubye Tennyson Simpson on Wednesday, February 11, 1948, and was reared in Hornsby, TN. Mrs. Thrasher-Smith was a professional artist, specializing in oil painting before becoming a master gourd artist at her...
Marion (Mack) Coyle
Oct 19, 2021
Marion McDonald (Mack) Coyle Marion McDonald (Mack) Coyle was born April 17, 1949 in Bastrop, LA the son of the late Marion Coyle and Elizabeth Mae Raymond Harris. He departed this life on October 19, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days. Mack was a roofing contractor for many years. He was a...
Joel Franks
Oct 18, 2021
Joel Franks was born on April 9, 1947 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of the late Ray and Mae Frances Bridges Franks.On January 11, 1980, he was united in marriage to Ann Smith, who survives.Mr. Franks honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Savannah Moose Lodge and owned Franks Sawmill for...
Ursal Maness
Oct 18, 2021
Ursal ManessMrs. Ursal Maness, age 88, passed away October 18, 2021 at her home.She was born in Pinson, TN November 7, 1932 daughter of the late Horace Eugene and Ola Irene Lester Smith. She grew up in Pinson and graduated from Pinson High School. She then attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson. She worked as a bookkeeper for West...
Lenice Daniel Ryan
Oct 17, 2021
Mrs. Lenice Daniel Ryan was born October 9, 1931 in Collinwood, TN the daughter of John William Henry "Bro. Willie" and Magie Lee Russ Daniel. She was united in marriage to Thornton Ryan on October 17, 1947. Mr. Ryan preceded her in death on February 20, 1998. Mrs. Ryan was a Homemaker and a member of the Collinwood United Methodist...
Johnny Franklin Stout
Oct 17, 2021
Johnny Franklin Stout was born November 26, 1966 in Chester County, TN the son of Dorothy McDaniel Stout and the late John Douglas Stout.Johnny was a truck driver for over 25 years, hauling all over the United States and in Canada. He loved to fish, deer and bird hunt, and enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and the ranger. He also loved to...
Wanda Jane Allen Smith
Oct 17, 2021
Ms. Wanda Jane Allen Smith was born January 20, 1969 in Kenton County KY, the daughter of the late James E and Janet E Kramp Allen. She worked as a Certifed Nursing Assistant. She was united in marriage to the late James Edward Smith. Ms Smith departed this life on October 17, 2021 in at the age of 52 Years,...
Peggy Ann Wyrick
Oct 17, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Ann Jones Wyrick was born September 8, 1940 in Collinwood, TN the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Annie Staggs Jones. Mrs. Wyrick worked as a Riveter in Aircraft Manufacturing. She was a member of the Collinwood Church of Christ. Mrs. Wyrick departed this life on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Nashville, TN at the age of...
Richard Oakley
Oct 17, 2021
Richard Oakley departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 74 years, 11 months, and 2 days. He was born in Florence, Alabama on November 15, 1946, the son of the late Ernis and Margaret Demery Oakley. On October 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to Tracyene Pilkinton, who survives.Richard was self-employed as a farmer,...
Tracy Lynn Berry
Oct 17, 2021
Tracy Lynn Winborne Berry June 4, 1963-October 17, 2021Tracy Lynn Winborne Berry was born on June 4, 1963, in Demopolis, AL. She was the daughter of Helen Fanella (Nick) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and the late Paul Wayne Winborne, Sr. On November 15, 2003, Tracy was united in marriage to Gary Berry who survives. Tracy passed away at her...
Nell Hardy
Oct 17, 2021
***All attendees should wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Your cooperation is appreciated.***Reba Nell Johnson Hardy, born September 20, 1927, in Hardin County, Tennessee, departed this life on October 17, 2021, at the age of 94 years and 27 days. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Cynthia Cherry Johnson. In addition to her parents, she...
Maye Kirk Allen
Oct 16, 2021
Maye Kirk Allen, 81, of Bolivar, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Selmer, TN.She was born Tuesday, August 20, 1940, in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Luther Griffin Alexander, Sr. and Lucy Iona Young Alexander and lived all of her life here. She worked at Lucerne for almost 20 years until it closed in the early 1990's and...
Joe Benson
Oct 16, 2021
Joe Bensonwas born on October 27, 1976 the son of the late Albert and Betty Duckworth Benson.Joe worked for 4 years for Monogram Refrigeration in Selmer, Tennessee and had previously owned the Porky Rooster and Joe's BBQ, both in Savannah, Tennessee. He was a former member of Savannah Heights Church of Christ. Joe enjoyed traveling, playing games, spending time with...
Dessie Knipper Mayberry
Oct 16, 2021
Dessie Knipper Mayberry, 92, departed this life Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Millington Health Care Center in Millington.She was born Friday, August 2, 1929, in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Jack and Ida Lea Vaughn Tillman and lived here until she moved to Memphis in 1999. She was a seamstress with Hardeman Garment, retiring from there, and was a...
Michael David Abbott
Oct 15, 2021
Michael David Abbott was born October 5, 1955 in Michigan the son of the late Robert Joseph and Frances Hiller Abbott. He was united in marriage to Shirley Gambrell Abbott on May 2, 1979. He was a truck driver for many years and loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Abbott departed this life on October 15, 2021...
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