Clarence Thomas "Tom" Hixson, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Clarence Thomas "Tom" Hixson, Jr. was born on April 26, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia, the son of the late Clarence Thomas Hixson, Sr. and Virginia Lee Masters Hixson.
He was united in marriage to Nita L. Franks, who survives.
Tom received his masters degree in structural engineering and would go on to work for over 30 years as a structural engineer....
Leonard A. Paulk
Jan 31, 2025
Leonard A. Paulk was born on August 31, 1932 in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Charlie E. Paulk and Mary Pearl Hubbard. He left this life peacefully on January 31, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee.
On January 26, 1952, he was married to the "love of his life" Bettye Sue Clement Paulk. Bettye passed away on July 4, 2015.
Mr. Paulk honorably served...
Frankie Bratton
Jan 31, 2025
Frankie Bratton was born on January 21, 1939 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Green Rainey, and the youngest of 5 children.
On May 16, 1964, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Cleatus Junior Bratton. Cleatus preceded his wife in death on February 12, 1992 after a long battle with...
Peggy Sue Barnes Roach
Jan 31, 2025
Peggy Sue Roach
A bell rang & an angel gained her wings.
Peggy Sue Roach departed this earthly life and joined her “heavenly” family members on Friday, January the 31st. Peggy Sue was born in McNairy County; the daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Moore Barnes. Her childhood was mostly spent in the McNairy County area. She married Rudolph Cambell August...
Dennie Black
Jan 30, 2025
Dennie Black, born on June 2, 1937, in McNairy County, TN, peacefully departed this life on January 30, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Euless and Cora Athalee Lipford Black.
In 1964, Dennie married Dorothy Hutcherson, sharing a loving partnership that lasted 40 years until her passing in 2005. Their journey began in Memphis, where he successfully ran...
Monroe Willis
Jan 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Monroe Willis, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on January 30, 2025, in Germantown, Tennessee, at the age of 85. Born on March 6, 1939, in Silerton, Tennessee, he dedicated his life to building not just houses, but homes filled with love and memories.
Monroe's career as a contractor...
Ron Jeter
Jan 30, 2025
Ron Jeter was born on June 27, 1941 in Rector, Arkansas, the son of the late William Dewey and Mattie Irene Phillips Jeter.
On April 16, 1988, he was united in marriage to Clois Heath, who survives.
Mr. Jeter honorably served his country in the United States Navy from August of 1958 until June of 1962. He served on the USS Roosevelt...
Virginia Sue Pickens
Jan 29, 2025
Virginia Sue Pickens was born on November 6, 1946, in Adamsville, TN. She was the cherished daughter of the late Alexsandra Comer and Hazel Rickman Comer. On June 8, 1968, she entered into a blessed union with Larry Wayne Pickens, sharing a life of love, laughter, and devotion.
A dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Adamsville, Virginia found joy...
Billy Floyd Hinton
Jan 29, 2025
Billy Floyd Hinton, 78 of Iron City, TN, passed away on January 29, 2025, at his home in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Shirley White Hinton on December 31, 1988.
For an impressive 40 years, Billy devoted his career to TVA and was a member of the TVA Union...
Harrison Grayford Brewer
Jan 28, 2025
Harrison Grayford Brewer, age 93, of Wayne County, TN passed away January 28, 2025 at Ebeid Hospice Residence Sylvania, OH. He was born April 4, 1931 in Wayne County, TN to Benjamin and Mary Esther (Whitehead) Brewer. Harrison served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and never saw a...
Ronald Dale Summers
Jan 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Summers, a cherished figure in our lives, who left us on January 28, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 81 years, 1 month, 7 days. Born on December 21, 1943, in Ramer, TN, Ronald is the son of the late Lonnie Carol Summers and Candice Mardell...
Douglas Hines
Jan 27, 2025
Douglas Hines, born in 1942, passed away on January 27th. He attended school in Bethel Springs and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
Douglas will always be remembered for his deep knowledge of history, his creative spirit, and his exceptional talents with his hands. A master craftsman, he could restore anything he touched, from cars to stringed...
Kirk M. Heine
Jan 27, 2025
Kirk M. Heine, born on March 18, 1984, in Tampa, Florida, left this world on January 27, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a vibrant soul whose life was marked by hard work, dedication, and an enduring love for his family. Kirk devoted himself to his career, working tirelessly until August of 2024. His journey included experiences at F.L. Crane,...
Philip Wright
Jan 27, 2025
Philip Wright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on May 22, 1957, in Savannah, TN, to Colene Floyd Wright and the late Billy Max Wright. He passed away on January 27, 2025, in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 67.
A proud alumnus of Middle Tennessee State University, Philip graduated in December 1980 with a Bachelor’s degree in...
Faye Stallings
Jan 27, 2025
In Loving Memory
Lillian Faye Sisco Stallings
July 9, 1941 – January 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Faye Sisco Stallings, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who left us on January 27, 2025. Born on July 9, 1941, to Booker Sisco and Mary Lou Parks, Faye lived a life filled with love, kindness, and...
George Droke
Jan 27, 2025
GEORGE DROKE
Finger, TN: George Edward Droke, passed away January 27, 2025, from complications of a stroke.
He was born September 29, 1943, in Finger, Tennessee. He made his home in Finger and lived there his whole life. He was the son of the late James “Jim” Edward Droke and Elizabeth Stovall Droke, all who lived in the Finger community their whole...
Thomas Dillard
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas Dillard, 87, of Bolivar, departed this life Monday, January 27, 2025, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Toone. Visitation for Mr. Dillard will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday at Shackelford's Bolivar Chapel.
A native of Hardeman County, Mr. Dillard was the son of...
Wana Mae Brown
Jan 27, 2025
Wana Mae Brown was born on May 10, 1950 in Leapwood, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Millard and Dora Curry Brown.
Wana Mae enjoyed reading, playing bingo, going to church, and visiting with her family and friends. She loved her nurses and caretakers. She was a member of Mt. Vinson Methodist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee.
Wana Mae Brown departed this life...
Janice Jones
Jan 26, 2025
Janice Lee Jones
Janice died January 26, 2025. She was born May 3, 1954 to the late Clyde Banks and Ruby Wilkerson Banks in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Janice worked at several factories and convenience stores.
Survivors are her daughters, Marilee Rickman, Leslie Jones, and Michelle Flake; sister, Mary Rose; brothers, Charles Banks, and Ancil Banks; 4 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters.
Preceding her in death...
Sonni Hodge
Jan 25, 2025
Sonni Hodge was born on April 26, 1971 in Iuka, Mississippi, the daughter of Jennie McAnally Gross and the late Jimmy Gross.
On November 19, 2010, she was united in marriage to Michael Hodge, who survives.
Sonni previously worked for The Outpost in Pickwick, Tennessee for 10 years and currently worked at CoreCivic in Clifton, Tennessee. She loved going to the beach...
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