Wanda Bryant
Jan 6, 2024
WANDA BRYANT
Reagan, TN: Wanda Gean Smith Bryant, age 51 passed away January 6, 2024, at her home.
She was born June 3, 1972, in Jackson and grew up in Finger, the daughter of David Leon Smith and Wanda Faye Smith Williams. She attended school in McNairy County. She married Danny Bryant in 1987 and they lived in Red...
Alexander "Alex" R. Smith, IV
Jan 5, 2024
Alexander Rogers Smith, IV, known affectionately as Alex, was born on March 16, 1942 in Waltham, MA. He was the son of the late Alexander Rogers Smith III and Carlene Dalton Smith.On July 21, 2000, Alex entered into a loving union of marriage with Nancy A. Kelly. Throughout their years together, they shared a deep and meaningful connection.Alex dedicated himself...
Danny Mays
Jan 5, 2024
DANNY MAYS
Pinson, TN: Danny Joe Mays age 75, passed away January 5, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born in Bolivar, TN and grew up in the Deanburg Community and Memphis, TN, the son of the late Kenneth Stewart Mays and Mary Elizabeth Maroney Mays. He graduated from Frayser High School in Memphis. He attended...
Charlotte A. DeLabar Horton
Jan 5, 2024
Charlotte A. DeLabar Horton was born on June 27, 1936 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Anna Tesno Kotch.
Prior to moving to Lutts, Tennessee, Charlotte lived in Port Charlotte, Florida and Whitehall, Pennsylvania. She worked as a waitress and was a member of Second Creek Church of Christ.
Charlotte A. DeLabar Horton departed this life on...
Patricia Ann White Davis
Jan 4, 2024
Patricia Ann White Davis was born on May 8, 1949 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arther Lee and Lou Helen Higgins White.
On April 29, 1969, she was united in marriage to Eddy Warren Davis, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2012.
Patricia worked at sewing factories, sewing collars on shirts. She was a...
Duane Alan Black
Jan 3, 2024
Duane Alan Black was born on March 14, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, the son of the late Rufus Watson Black and Ernestine Betts Bowden.
On March 7, 1998, he was united in marriage to Paulette Roberts, who survives.
Mr. Black honorably served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. He worked as a truck driver and was...
Maxine Ridley
Jan 3, 2024
MAXINE RIDLEY
Henderson, TN: Venita Maxine Mathenia Ridley, age 91 passed away January 3, 2024, at AHC at Humboldt.
She was born November 4, 1932, in Dyess, AR, the daughter of the late Solon Franklin Mathenia and Bernice Leona Cobb Mathenia Hunter. She married Wallace Ridley in 1947 and they made their home in the Wilson School Community, of Chester...
Eddie Michael Butler
Jan 2, 2024
Eddie Michael Butler of Memphis, TN, passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 72 in Jackson, Tennessee. Eddie was born on August 3, 1951 in Alcorn County in Corinth Mississippi.
Eddie was a funny, lovable, patient, and God-loving individual. He had a great sense of humor that brought joy to those around him. Eddie was known for...
Eugene McCage
Jan 2, 2024
EUGENE MCCAGE
Pinson, TN: Robert Eugene McCage age 83, passed away January 2, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born December 28, 1940, in Chester County, the son of the late Lester Bell and Daisy Viola Gladney McCage. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until...
Billie Autry Brooks
Jan 2, 2024
Billie Jean Autry Brooks was born April 7, 1937 in Masseyville, TN the daughter of the late Lynn and Morine Roland Autry.
She was united in marriage to Bobby Lynn Brooks on June 16, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2001 following 46 years of marriage.
A gracious and determined lady, Billie possessed a determination to...
Mona Sowell
Jan 1, 2024
Mona Sowell was born on April 10, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clyde Delane and Ada Belle Dickey Sowell.
Mona was a member of Crossroads Union Church in Savannah, Tennessee. She enjoyed playing games on her phone and writing poetry.
Mona Sowell departed this life on January 1, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of...
Loretta Emmons
Jan 1, 2024
Loretta Emmons was born January 29, 1940 in Tennessee the daughter of the late Paul and Essie Nixon Hurley.
She was united in marriage to Willie Emmons on September 18, 1957. Mr. Emmons preceded her in death on May 12, 2015.
Loretta retired from ITT in Corinth, MS after 25 plus years. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church....
John Arthur Justice
Jan 1, 2024
John Arthur Justice, born to Charles and Pauline White Justice on November 1, 1949, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024. A man whose life was defined by love, faith, and a deep commitment to family, John will be remembered as a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
John cherished the memories from his childhood, especially those of him...
Kimberly Meeks
Jan 1, 2024
Kimberly Meeks, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 1st, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on July 13th, 1963, in Shelby County, Tennessee, Kimberly was the daughter of James Braswell and Norma Jean Ball Braswell, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving sons Mark Meeks and Matt Meeks, both of Middleton, TN, who...
Bertie Loise Tidwell
Jan 1, 2024
BERTIE LOISE TIDWELL
Selmer, TN: Bertie Loise Tidwell age 90, passed away January 1, 2024, at AHC McNairy Healthcare.
She was born June 2, 1933, in McNairy County, the daughter of the late David and Lulua Ann Smith.
Mrs. Tidwell is survived by a son, Johnny Tidwell, III of Henderson; grandchildren, Joshua Parker, Joey Parker, Kylan Murphy, John Wesley...
Willie Lou Hannis
Jan 1, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Willie Lou Hannis, a beloved member of the community. Willie Lou was born on September 26, 1934, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, and she peacefully departed from this world on January 1, 2024, at her home in Bolivar. Willie Lou was a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to various endeavors. She...
Kirk Lee Wayne Thurman
Dec 31, 2023
Kirk Thurman was born on August 8, 1970 at Wayne County General Hospital in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of the late Terry Lee Wayne Thurman and Karin Marie Fornoff Bonilla.
On December 17, 2016, he was united in marriage to Leslie Smith, who survives.
Throughout Kirk's life, he became involved in numerous organizations in Hardin County, Tennessee. During his early...
Robert Wayne Kent
Dec 31, 2023
Robert Wayne Kent was born on May 19, 1941 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, the son of the late William Ed and Elizabeth Kent.
On June 8, 1968, he was united in marriage to Katherine Gail Smith, who survives.
Robert graduated from Messick High School in Memphis, Tennessee in 1960. He worked as a truck driver for Landstar for over 30...
Frankie Ruth Webb
Dec 31, 2023
Frankie Ruth Webb was born January 16, 1944 in Jackson, TN the daughter of the late Q. T. and Martha Elorene McKinnie Jackson.
Miss Frankie was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church in Middleton, TN. She was active in the Women's Missionary Union and the Hardeman County Disaster Relief Team. Miss Frankie was very passionate about her love...
Betty Lou Roaten
Dec 30, 2023
Betty Lou Marbury Roaten was born in Haywood County, Tennessee on March 17, 1939, one of six siblings, to Henry Clay Marbury and Birdie Marbury. She graduated from Haywood High School in 1957 and went on to Union University, where she graduated in 1963.
In 1949, at the age of 10, they discovered that Betty had a bone tumor...
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