Ronald Perry Forsyth
Feb 8, 2024
Ronald Perry Forsyth passed away on February 8, 2024, in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 71 Years, 10 Months, and 3 Days. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Selmer, TN to the late R.F. and Perry Dee Smith Forsyth.
Ronald's childhood was spent in the Eastview community of McNairy County, TN. He was the fifth child among seven...
Rolland Mickey Burns
Feb 7, 2024
Rolland Mickey Burns
was born in Denver, Colorado on October 21, 1954 the son of the late David Paul and Lucille Hatti Kamilton Burns.
He was united in marriage to Tyanna Baker, who preceded her husband in death in 2020.
Rolland loved going fishing and loved all animals, especially his dog, Buddy.
He departed this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Jackson,...
Anita Gail Dixon
Feb 7, 2024
Anita Gail Partain Dixon, age 63 of Waynesboro, TN passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born on June 12, 1960, the beloved daughter of the late James Buford "Windy" and Christeen Elizabeth Murray Partain.
Anita's life was blessed with love and companionship as she was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Nicky Dixon on October 7, 1978. Together,...
John Aubrey Jordan
Feb 7, 2024
John Aubrey Jordan was born February 26, 1939 in Hardeman County, TN the son of the late William Haddon and Mary Ethel Hooper Jordan.
He was united in marriage to Virginia Carolyn Russom on February 28, 1958. Mrs. Jordan preceded him in death on December 18, 2016, following 58 years of marriage.
John attended school at Rose Creek and graduated from Selmer...
Michael N. Vandiver
Feb 6, 2024
Mike Vandiver, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 26, 1956 in Selmer, TN the son of Geneva Atkinson Vandiver and the late Roy Vandiver.
After high school, he went to work on the pipeline in Alaska. He pipelined there for several years and then worked with the Union Local...
Aaron Watkins
Feb 6, 2024
Aaron Watkins
April 9, 1996 - February 6, 2024
Aaron Watkins, a beloved friend, son, brother, and nephew, passed away on February 6th, 2024 in Bolivar, Tennessee. He was born on April 9th, 1996 in Jackson, Tennessee. Aaron was a compassionate individual who touched the hearts of many with his kind nature and willingness to lend a helping hand.
Throughout his life, Aaron...
Jerry Wayne Burks
Feb 6, 2024
Jerry Wayne Burks was born October 7, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Marvin and Edna Garrison Burks.
He was united in marriage to Jimmie Erwin on March 3, 1961.
Jerry graduated from Selmer High School and attended Business College. He worked as the office manager for Pickwick Electric Cooperative in Selmer for 35 years and served his...
Glen H. Gray
Feb 5, 2024
Glen Henry Gray passed away February 5, 2024 at Hardin Medical Center after a long illness, with family and friends surrounding him.
He was born in McNairy County, December 13, 1943, the son of the late Gavin Taft Gray and Coleta Wilkins Broadwell.
He attended Adamsville schools and graduated in 1961 from Adamsville High School. He then attended Lambuth University in Jackson,...
Jimmy Caperton
Feb 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy David Caperton, a beloved member of our community. Born on August 19, 1953 in Waynesboro, TN, Jimmy was the son of the late Jack Caperton and Fayetta Caperton. He was a devoted member of Millrock Freewill Baptist Church.
Jimmy's hard work and dedication were evident in his career at...
Brownie Ratliff
Feb 5, 2024
Brownie Arvis Ratliff (1929-2024)
Brownie Arvis Ratliff, 94, lifelong resident of Morris Chapel, TN, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2024. He was a devoted Christian, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Brownie was a full-time farmer, raising hogs and row cropping cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat throughout the years in the fields of...
Grady Lee Tillmon
Feb 5, 2024
Grady Lee Tillmon, 78, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar
Born in Humboldt, TN, he was the son of the late John James Tillmon and Alice Lorena Harbin Tillmon. He was a resident of the Peavine Road area of Hardeman County for most of his life.
Mr. Tillmon had worked as a timber cutter with...
Susan "Suzi" Counce Bevis
Feb 4, 2024
Susan "Suzi" Counce Bevis was born on September 25, 1954, in Fort Benning, Georgia to Ida Jean Shelby Counce and Marvin Earl Counce (Josh). The first seven years she was raised at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Then she was moved to Savannah, then to Fort McClelan, Alabama, Fort Bliss, Texas and back to Savannah. Susan graduated in 1972 from Central High...
Pamela Short
Feb 3, 2024
Pamela Short was born on April 19, 1965 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of Danna Scott Porter and the late Kenneth Edward Short, Sr.
Pamela was a member of Living Word Fellowship in Savannah, Tennessee. She enjoyed listening to music and watching the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys football games. She loved her family and her pets and enjoyed spending...
Randy Carroll
Feb 3, 2024
Bro. Randy Carroll was born on August 22,1953 in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of Della Marie Boleyn Carroll and the late Charles "Jimmy" Carroll.
On July 21, 1973, he was united in marriage to Shelia "Susie" Bryant, who preceded him in death on January 10, 2020.
Bro. Randy was an ordained minister with Tennessee River Association of Freewill Baptist Churches. Most recently...
Jimmy David Massengill
Feb 3, 2024
Jimmy David Massengill was born October 13, 1944, in Stantonville, TN, the son of the late Francis Marion and Roxie Ann Tillman Massengill. He was united in marriage to Fay Massengill on March 26, 1997 and a member of New Hope Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union. Mr. Massengill previously worked in the service...
Sarah Rosetta Rasbury Shann
Feb 2, 2024
Sarah Rosetta Shann, a beloved soul, entered this world on May 11, 1926 in Wayne County, Tennessee. She was born to the loving parents Van Campbell Rasbury and Willie Florence (Brown) Rasbury. On Friday, February 2, 2024, Sarah peacefully passed away in a hospital Hendersonville, TN.
April 29, 1944 marked a joyous occasion as Sarah exchanged vows with her beloved Ostien...
Michael Lynn Olive
Feb 2, 2024
Michael Lynn "Pete" Olive, beloved son of the late Hubert and Frankie Purser Olive, was born on August 11, 1964, in Florence, AL. He departed this life on February 2, 2024, in Florence, AL at the age of 59 years, 5 months, and 22 days.
Pete was a man of faith and held a deep connection to his Christian beliefs. He...
Lisa Feathers
Feb 2, 2024
LISA FEATHERS
Henderson, TN: Lisa Rosa Reece Feathers, age 66, passed away February 2, 2024, at her home.
She was born August 5, 1957, in Memphis, TN the daughter of the late Patrick Edward Reece and Shirley Rose Cox Reece. She graduated from Frayser High School. They lived in Millington several years and she and Bo Dickey made their home in the...
Gary Franks
Feb 2, 2024
Gary Franks was born on July 14, 1940 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late William Almond and Fannie Jane Austin Franks.
Gary was united in marriage to Marrece Bevis, who preceded her husband in death on November 11, 2002. On September 3, 2004, he was united in marriage to Vickie Sweat, who preceded her husband in death on...
Coy Jean Jernigan Jeter
Feb 1, 2024
Coy Jean Jernigan Jeter, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Selmer, TN. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on March 7, 1934 to the late Samuel Elby King and Flossie Mae Smith King. Coy was the third of sixteen children.
Coy’s childhood days were spent in the Rosecreek community...
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