Jerry Edward Barham
Oct 26, 2024
Jerry Edward Barham was born on October 4, 1943 in Adamsville, Tennessee, the son of the late Marvin and Lora Garner Barham.
On May 13, 1967, he was united in marriage to Virginia Sue "Patty" Briley, who survives.
Jerry retired from Packaging Corporation of America after 34 years of employment. He was a devoted husband, father, employee, and a devout Christian. He...
Howard Truman Rich
Oct 25, 2024
Howard Truman Rich was born on January 12, 1946, in Iron City, Tennessee, to the late Itlie Caroline Wilson and James Harden Rich. He departed this life on October 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A devoted family man, Truman dedicated 40 years of his life working at Maury Manufacturing Company as a painter, where...
Patsy Cossar Bell
Oct 25, 2024
Patsy Cossar Bell, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the Christian Care Center in Bolivar, Tennessee, bringing to a close a remarkable journey that began on March 20, 1953, in Bolivar. She was a true daughter of Hardeman County, where she spent her entire life, nurturing both plants and friendships that flourished...
Mary Sue Harris
Oct 25, 2024
Mary Sue Harris, age 88, of Independence, MS, passed away on Friday morning, October 25th, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.
She was born in Bolivar on Monday, July 8, 1936 to the late Marvin and Daisy Pirtle Kiestler. On October 19, 1957, she was united in marriage to Mr. Emory Ridgell Harris. The Harris' moved to Independence, MS in...
Peggy Jo Kightly Reed
Oct 24, 2024
**Obituary for Peggy Jo Kightly Reed**
Peggy Jo Kightly Reed passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 67,in Collinwood, TN. She was born on January 26, 1957, in Evansville, IN, the beloved daughter of the late John William and Dorothy Mae Hoover Kightly.
Peggy was united in marriage to Gene Paul Reed on October 7, 1984. Together, they shared...
Edna Margaret Steele
Oct 24, 2024
Edna Margaret Steele, aged 97, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones with tears, sadness and spiritual joy. Born on September 12, 1927 in Savannah, Tennessee, Edna Margaret Steele was the beloved daughter of the late Luther, Sr. and Josie Porter. Edna was the mother of 12 children. Her memory will be cherished by her children...
Jo Ann Brewer Payne
Oct 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jo Ann Brewer Payne, a beloved member of the Westpoint, TN community, who left us on October 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Jo Ann was born on April 25, 1944, in Wayne County, TN, to the late Louis and Bessie Thompson Brewer.
Jo Ann's life was filled with...
Beth Naylor
Oct 22, 2024
Beth Naylor, age 59, of Middleton, departed her earthly life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, Memphis.
The daughter of the late Jim Holt and the former Patricia Price, she was born in Senatobia, MS and lived in the Pocahontas and Middleton communities of Hardeman County for 32 years. Mrs. Naylor worked with the United States Postal Service for...
Robert Lee Williams
Oct 22, 2024
Robert Lee Williams was born January 16, 1948 in Finger, TN, the son of Bessie Smith Williams and the late Warren Williams.
Robert was united in marriage to Wanda Faye Smith on April 20, 1978. He was a member of the Finger Church of Christ. He had worked for Brown Shoe Company, Kolpak, DRI, and Monogram before retiring.
In his leisure time,...
Boyd Stricklin
Oct 22, 2024
Boyd Hassel Stricklin was born on December 19, 1945 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Clarence Jefferson Stricklin and Ora Bell Williams Stricklin. He was united in marriage to Paulette Holloway Stricklin, who survives.
Boyd lived in Hardin County for the majority of his life and then moved to Lawrenceburg, TN. He retired from Nafco in Florence, Alabama....
Jan Sharp
Oct 22, 2024
Wanda Janice Wilson Sharp was born on February 25, 1947, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to Charles Elvin and Esthalene Brown Wilson. Sometime before 1952, the family moved to Charles and Esthalene’s home of Cottage Grove, TN, and in May of 1954, they relocated to the Detroit, Michigan area, where Jan attended the Roosevelt School in Wayne, MI. Jan developed a...
Mary Ellen Franks Frazier
Oct 22, 2024
Mary Ellen Franks Frazier was born on August 7, 1945 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Hailey and Myrtle Price Franks.
On November 28, 1969, she was united in marriage to Anthony Frazier, who preceded his wife in death on September 29, 2024.
Ellen worked at Savannah Manufacturing. After retiring, she loved taking care of their animals and plants....
Bonnie Alexander
Oct 21, 2024
Bonnie Alexander was born on March 29, 1936 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Isaac Earl and Martha Cummings Sharp.
On December 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Douglas Alexander, who preceded his wife in death on July 4, 2014.
Bonnie was a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church and taught a women's Sunday School class. She...
Bill Phillips
Oct 21, 2024
BILL PHILLIPS
Henderson, TN: Billy Joe Phillips, age 83, passed away October 21, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Chester County July 1, 1941, son of the late Joe Lee and Cora Celeste Wilson Phillips. He grew up in Phillips Community of Chester County and was a 1959 graduate of Chester County High School.
After high school, he entered the US...
Susan C. Anderson
Oct 21, 2024
Susan Anderson, beloved mother and grandmother, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee on October 26, 1937 to the late William Reynolds Cole and Joy Hudson Cole. She was preceded in death by her brother, William R. (Bill) Cole, Jr. of Shelbyville, TN. Susan lived in Hardeman County...
Robert H. "Bob" Conaway
Oct 20, 2024
Robert H. "Bob" Conaway was born on January 04, 1937 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Raymond Robert and Mary Katherine Harrison Conaway.
On June 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to Martha Nell Ratliff Conaway, who survives.
Robert retired in 1997 from Packaging Corporation of America as a millwright. After high school he lived in Atlanta, Georgia...
Dwight Tyler
Oct 20, 2024
Dwight Tyler was born on July 14, 1942 in Arkansas, the son of the late Harold Yates and Helen Stanfill Tyler.
On October 5, 2001, he was united in marriage to Martha Case Meek, who survives.
Dwight retired from Aqua Glass where he worked in inventory and previously worked for Owen's Corning in Jackson, Tennessee for 18 years. He enjoyed spending time...
"Granny" Dorlene Willoughby
Oct 20, 2024
Dorotha Dorlene Byram was born in Belmont, Mississippi on April 21, 1938, to the late Claude Everette and Georgia Owens Byram. She was welcomed home by her older sister, Claudette. Following Dorlene, her younger siblings, Jetta and Joe completed the Byram family where they resided in Belmont, MS until they relocated to Savannah, TN in the 1940’s.
Dorlene attended Central High...
Suzanne Phillips
Oct 18, 2024
Suzanne Phillips, born on March 23, 1967, in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of Diane Lynn King Weatherly. Suzanne was known for her outgoing spirit, compassion, and a genuine love for those around her. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—listening to music, nurturing her flower beds, and cherishing every moment spent with her beloved grandchildren.
On October 18,...
Derald "Geronimo" Swain, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Mr. Derald "Geronimo" Duane Swain, Jr., age 73, died at his home in Henderson on October 18, 2024.
He is survived by his wife Alice Gonzales Swain of Henderson; six children Allen Matthew Bogar (Kim) of Georgia, Jennifer Antionette Swain (Jerry) of Henderson, Kimberly Roxana Blackstar of Lawton, OK, Derald Duane Swain, III (Ashley) of Henderson, Sarah Ann Johnson (Justin) of...
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