Mackie Nell Simmons
Dec 8, 2023
Mackie Nell Bain Simmons
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 22, 1936 the daughter of the late Maloy and Annie Bain.
On September 16, 1959 she was united in marriage to Jack H. Simmons, who preceded his wife in death on January 21, 2017.
Mackie retired from Parris Manufacturing, where she was a machine operator. She was an...
Lonnie Ray Wilkerson
Dec 8, 2023
Lonnie Ray Wilkerson
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 26, 1949 the son of the late Brown and Lillie Wilkerson.
On July 8, 1972 he was united in marriage to Teresa Jane Banks, who preceded her husband in death on February 16, 2014.
Lonnie served his country proudly in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam...
Nelta Morrison
Dec 7, 2023
NELTA MORRISON
Henderson, TN: Nelta Ann Dickson Morrison, age 82 passed away December 7, 2023, at her home.
She was born November 27, 1941, at Morris Chapel, the daughter of the late James Guy and Essie Franks Dickson. She graduated from Morris Chapel High School in 1958. She played basketball in high school.
She moved to Memphis and was an...
John Zador, Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
John Zador, Jr., a beloved member of the community and a retired employee of the Department of Defense, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1944, in Washington, DC, to Walter John Zador, Sr., and Dora Ann Gutherie Zador. He lived many places prior to coming to Hardeman County in 2020.Throughout his life, John...
Amanda Johnson
Dec 7, 2023
AMANDA JOHNSON
Henderson, TN: Amanda Frances Willis Johnson age 53, passed away December 7, 2023, at her home.
She was born May 14, 1970, in Henderson, the daughter of Don and Frances Pickett Willis. She grew up in Henderson and was a 1988 graduate of Chester County High School.
She married Jim Johnson on April 14, 1989. They made...
William Harold Love
Dec 6, 2023
William Harold Love
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 11, 1952 the son of the late William Walker and Lois Evelyn Meeks Love.
Harold, as he was known by everyone, was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed building things out of wood and working in his yard.
He departed this life...
Jimmy Cox
Dec 6, 2023
Jimmy Cox, a dedicated conductor with Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years, passed away on December 6, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on March 2, 1944, in Middleton, Tennessee to his loving parents, Alvin Clinton Cox and Virless Henson Cox. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.Known for his humble nature and aversion...
Janice Elaine Keen
Dec 6, 2023
JANICE KEEN
Enville, TN: Janice Elaine Keen, age 75, passed away December 6, 2023, at the Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born July 30, 1948, in Enville, TN the daughter of the late Clyde “Pete” Wilson Ramey and Betty Jo Baker Ramey. She grew up in Enville and was a graduate of Chester County High School.
She worked...
Amos Floyd Adams
Dec 4, 2023
Amos Floyd Adams, age 78, joined his parents and sister in Heaven on December 4, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1944, to Ernest and Sula (Carden) Adams. A lifelong resident of Waynesboro, Amos was a self-employed painter that loved his work and all the families that he met over the years while on the job.
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Ann Burton
Dec 4, 2023
Ann Burton was born May 21, 1932 in Hardeman, TN the daughter of the late Jack and Sylvia Johnson Huckabee.
She was united in marriage to Daniel W. Burton on December 27, 1984. Mr. Burton preceded her in death on March 9, 2001.
Mrs. Burton was a member of the Ramer Baptist Church. She lived most of her life...
Ken H. Russell
Dec 4, 2023
Kenneth Harold Russell
Ken was born April 17, 1939, in Trezevant, Tennessee. He went home to be with Christ his Savior on December 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.
Ken married Geraldine (Jerri) Rowland on February 9, 1963. He gave his heart to Jesus as a young man while farming on his tractor, where he could be found much...
John Barry Phifer
Dec 4, 2023
John Barry Phifer was born on January 7, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Mildred Louise Dacus Phifer and the late John Claburn Phifer.
Mr. Phifer worked as a truck driver until his retirement. He also worked as a mechanic and loved to work on his truck as well as other vehicles and engines.
John Barry Phifer departed this...
Faye Browder McCormick
Dec 4, 2023
Faye McCormick was born November 2, 1946 in Selmer, TN, the daughter of the late William Franklin Browder and Esther Sanders Browder.
Faye was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, TN.Over the years she served as treasurer for both Woodmen of the World and the Eastern Star.
She departed this life on December 4, 2023 in Henderson, Tennessee...
Keith Carroll
Dec 3, 2023
Keith Carroll was born on November 15, 1932 in Counce, Tennessee, the son of the late Odell and Leethie Coffman Carroll.
Mr. Carroll honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He later worked for the Hardin County School System as a school bus driver for over...
Bob Colvig
Dec 2, 2023
Robert John “Bob” Colvig, age 87, the husband of Joy Joyner, passed away Saturday morning December 2, 2023, at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation in Henderson.
He was born in Lorain, Ohio, the son of the late James Harvey and Leona Catherine Raszkowski Colvig. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1955. He entered the United States Air Force in...
Dalton Michael Nelson
Dec 1, 2023
Dalton Michael Nelson was born September 1, 1994 in Selmer, TN the son of Sandra Kaye English and the late Bobby Michael Nelson.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Beth Lamberth on June 17, 2017.
Dalton was a wonderful husband, father and brother. He went above and beyond to provide for his family. He loved to watch his wife...
Jack Sullivan
Dec 1, 2023
Jack Sullivan was born on January 26, 1953 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Elmer Lee and Fannie Cary Sullivan.
On July 26, 1982, he was united in marriage to Cherry Lynn Franks, who survives.
Mr. Sullivan retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers where he was a member of the union and worked as a...
W. L. Swinford
Dec 1, 2023
W. L. Swinford, 83, of Saulsbury, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Bolivar General Hospital.
Mr. Swinford was born on Sept 14, 1940, in Ashland, MS, where he grew up. He lived in Brownfield, MS, for a while, and lived in Hardeman County, TN, for most of his life. Mr. Swinford was a hardworker all his life. He worked...
Randall Dean Franklin
Nov 29, 2023
Randall Dean Franklin was born on June 1, 1963, in Santa Paula, California, the son of Peggy Autry Franklin and the late Bill Franklin.
On February 14, 2003, he was united in marriage to Sharla Blevins, who survives. Together, they built a life filled with love.
Randall worked as an optician. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church...
Linda Patterson
Nov 29, 2023
Linda Patterson
July 12, 1949 – November 29, 2023
Linda Kay Patterson, age 74, died Wednesday, November 29th at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness.
Ms. Linda, as she was affectionately known, was born July 12, 1949, the daughter of the late Vaudie and Evie Smith Patterson. The Patterson family made their home in Henderson, TN. Ms. Linda...
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