Billy Grimes
Nov 8, 2024
Billy Grimes was born on March 31, 1936 in the Hardins Creek Community in Tennessee, the son of the late William A. and Julia Ann Brashier Grimes.
On March 25, 1989, he was united in marriage to Dianne Meeks, who survives.
Prior to his retirement, Billy worked as a pipefitter and in maintenance at Tennessee River Pulp and Paper. He loved working...
Elaine Hewitt Jamerson
Nov 7, 2024
Elaine Hewitt Jamerson, daughter of Robert Audith Hewitt and Geraldine Hewitt, was born on April 19, 1940. She married Don Jamerson in August 1959.
Elaine took art classes and proved to have talent. She very much enjoyed the classes and painting. Other hobbies were gardening, reading and embroidery. She was incredibly organized and an immaculate housekeeper. Her favorite thing was long...
Jeffery Wayne Whitley
Nov 7, 2024
Jeffrey Wayne Whitley was born January 31, 1974 in Selmer, TN the son of Nellie Ruth Sweatman LaCourse and the late Kenneth H. Whitley.
Jeffrey was a simple man who worked hard, enjoyed taking care of his farm animals, and never met a stranger. He loved his family and friends.
Jeffrey Wayne Whitley departed this life on November 7, 2024 in Jackson,...
Emma Lois Robinson
Nov 7, 2024
Emma Lois Robinson was born on May 27, 1939 in Collinwood, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arto C. and Georgie Dicus Burleson.
On August 9, 1959, she was united in marriage to Glen Edward Robinson, who preceded his wife in death on September 28, 2017.
Mrs. Robinson was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Emma Lois Robinson departed this...
Barbara Devaul
Nov 7, 2024
Barbara Gail Young Devaul was born on May 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Cecil Young and Veneal Gates.
She was united in marriage to John Devaul, who preceded his wife in death.
Barbara Gail Young Devaul departed this life on November 7, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 25 days.
She is survived by...
Louise Smith
Nov 7, 2024
LOUISE SMITH
Lexington, TN: Sarah Louise Stewart Smith, age 103, passed away November 7, 2024, at Heritage Place in Lexington, TN.
She was born November 11, 1920, in Reagan, TN the daughter of the late Alford Thomas and Electa Lee Wilkins Stewart. She graduated from Scotts Hill High in 1938. She moved to Henderson in 1941. She was married to Hulan Smith...
Jeff Johnson
Nov 6, 2024
JEFF JOHNSON
Jackson, TN: Jeffery Lynn Johnson age 53, passed away November 6, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Germantown.
He was born July 14, 1971, in Shelby County and grew up at Beech Bluff, the son of Larry Eugene Johnson and the late Patricia Jeanette Page Johnson. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1989. He worked as a carpenter...
Debbie Riley
Nov 6, 2024
Debbie Riley was born October 30, 1962 in Savannah, TN the daughter of the late Lloyd Bowden and Francis Hollis Bowden.
She was united in marriage to Steve Riley on April 24, 1981.
Debbie's spirit and kindness touched the hearts of all who knew her. For 33 years, she dedicated her talents and her heart to serving the students at Ramer Elementary...
Gary Talley
Nov 5, 2024
Gary Lynn Talley was born in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of Doris Phillips Talley and the late Benjamin Franklin Talley.
On July 25, 1980, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Marie Breese.
Gary worked in the maintenance department for the Hardin County Board of Education. He was a member of Twin Creeks Hunting Club. In his spare time Gary enjoyed fishing,...
Suzanne Talley
Nov 5, 2024
Suzanne Talley was born on October 31, 1949 in Durand, Michigan, the daughter of the late Lawrence Breese and Millie Bayliss.
On July 25, 1980, she was united in marriage to Gary Talley.
Sue worked as a custodian for the Hardin County Board of Education. She enjoyed spending time crafting, playing on her iPad, and going shopping. She loved the holiday season...
Inez Holmes Etheridge
Nov 4, 2024
INEZ HOLMES ETHERIDGE
Linden, TN: Lydia Inez Holmes Etheridge, age 101 passed away November 4, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN.
She was born September 10, 1923, in Chester County, Jacks Creek, the daughter of the late James Euther and Eula Victoria Tidwell Holmes. She attended schools in Chester County, when she moved to McNairy County, she...
Tera O'Neal
Nov 3, 2024
Tera (Stricklin) O’Neal
October 8, 1942 - November 3, 2024
Tera O’Neal, 82, of Enville, Tennessee, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Jackson. She was born on October 8, 1942, to Jack and Mollie (Franks) Stricklin.
Tera grew up in the Hardin County area of Big Ivy in a farming family that valued community service. Tera learned gardening, sewing, and cooking from...
Dorothy Nell Franks Vickery
Nov 3, 2024
Dorothy Nell Franks Vickery passed away on November 3, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 81 years old. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 20, 1943, the daughter of Hailey and Myrtle Price Franks, who preceded her in death.
She was married to Haggard Vickery on November 9, 1957, who preceded her in death on July...
Joe Willard Walker
Nov 2, 2024
Joe Willard Walker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on November 11, 1951, in Selmer, Tennessee, to the late Willard Dalton Walker and Margie Pauline Murray Walker. He passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Selmer, at the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 22 days.
Joe was a proud graduate of Selmer High School’s Class...
Martha Lax Casey
Nov 2, 2024
Martha Lax Casey, born April 26, 1948, in the town of Bolivar, Tennessee, was a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, who left this world on November 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout her life, Martha's spirit shone brightly, illuminating the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Martha's professional journey began as a dedicated purchasing agent with Harman Automotive, where...
Marjorie Wood Phillips
Nov 2, 2024
Marjorie Wood Phillips was born on November 3, 1927 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Anderson and Mamie Styers Wood.
On September 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Bert Woodrow Phillips, who preceded his wife in death on March 23, 2013.
Marjorie was currently the oldest living member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved her church and...
Bobby Gene Waddell
Nov 2, 2024
Bobby Gene Waddell was born on January 2, 1935 in Riverton, Alabama, the son of the late George William and Maude May Hayes Waddell.
On December 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to Virginia "Earle" Smith, who survives.
Mr. Waddell honorably served his country in the United States Army as a gun smith from 1954 until 1958. He worked for Tennessee...
Randy Taylor
Nov 2, 2024
Randy entered this life on August 26, 1973 to David and Shirley Taylor from Selmer, TN. He was born at McNairy County General Hospital delivered by Harry L. Peeler, M.D. He passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital surrounded by family. He is survived by his parents David Ray Taylor...
Dennis Gene Henson
Nov 2, 2024
Dennis Gene Henson was born March 17, 1941, in the Mt. Gilead community of McNairy County, TN, as the eighth child of William Abner Henson and wife, Mary Olive (Moore) Henson. Dennis peacefully departed this life on November 2, 2024, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Dennis attended school at Rose Creek and later graduated...
Nora Mae Ashe
Nov 2, 2024
Nora Mae Burks Ashe was born September 2, 1930 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Roy Burks and Omie Gray Burks Lipford.
Nora Mae was united in marriage to Uthel Dee Ashe on February 15, 1947. Mr. Ashe preceded her in death on June 7, 2014.
A faithful member of Union Grove Methodist Church, Nora Mae touched the lives...
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