Geneva Ray Vandiver
Apr 15, 2024
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Geneva Ray Vandiver, loving wife and mother of four children, grandmother to seven, and great grandmother to nine passed away at the age of 89 years old in Selmer, TN. Geneva was born on January 19,1935, in Hardeman County, TN to John Dewey and Lovie Jane “Janie” Hodge Atkinson. On September 7, 1953, she married the...
Rosie Lee Neal
Apr 14, 2024
Rosie Lee Ross Neal was born on April 19,1936 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Ulysses Ross and Ada Goodlow. In May of 1953, she was united in marriage to Edward Leon Neal, who preceded her in death on December 02, 1969.Rosie was a homemaker and was a foster grandparent at a headstart in Lawton, Oklahoma for...
Donnie Edwin Tennyson
Apr 14, 2024
Donnie Edwin Tennyson was born April 6, 1935 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Estle Tennyson and Mary Lou Baker Tennyson. He departed this life on April 14, 2024 in Humboldt, Tennessee at the age of 89 Years, 8 Days. He was united in marriage to Irmingrad Liebl on December 13, 1956. Mrs. Tennyson preceded him in death...
William Griffin Camp
Apr 13, 2024
William Griffin Camp was born on February 24, 1946 in Water Valley, Mississippi, the son of the late William Louie Camp and Mary Elizabeth Hardy Counce.Mr. Camp honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later worked as a fireman in Memphis, Tennessee until his retirement.William Griffin Camp departed this life on April 13, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee...
Rhonda Burns
Apr 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Rhonda L. Burns, who passed away on April 13, 2024, in Selmer, Tennessee. Rhonda was born on February 3, 1952, in Springfield, MO, to the late Jim Rice and Mary Frances Melton.Rhonda dedicated many years of her life working as waitress at Dixie Cafe in Selmer. She had a passion...
Herbert Brown
Apr 12, 2024
Herbert Brown was born on August 26, 1951 in Simpson County, Mississippi, the son of the late John Ephraim and Gracie Gertrude Lucas Brown.Herbert was a farmer, farming for other farmers and Perry Farms in Tunica, Mississippi. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, watching wrestling and westerns, and spending time with his family. Herbert loved all animals...
Charles Waymon Smith
Apr 12, 2024
CHARLES SMITH Henderson, TN: Mr. Charles Waymon Smith, age 76, died Friday evening, April 12 at AHC McNairy County Health Care Center in Selmer, TN.He was born in Henderson, TN on October 16, 1947, son of the late Jerry Paul and Phyllis Inetha Conder Smith. He grew up in Henderson and attended Chester County schools.He married Bonnie Parrish prior to enlisting...
Bernese "Bee" Butler
Apr 11, 2024
Bernese "Bee" Butler was born September 4, 1926 in Chewalla, TN, the daughter of the late Ambus Calvin Reed and Ellen Lorane Leatherwood Reed. She departed this life on April 11, 2024 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 97 Years, 7 Months, 7 Days.She was united in marriage to Robert Butler on January 5, 1952. Mr. Butler preceded her...
Donald Ray Finley
Apr 11, 2024
Donald Ray Finley was born March 4, 1952 in Adamsville, TN, the son of the late J. C. Finley and Hermie Virginia Weeks Finley. He departed this life on April 11, 2024 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 1 Month, 7 Days.Donald was united in marriage to Sherry McCombs on July 6, 1973. He was proud to...
Jeannetta Plunk Riley
Apr 11, 2024
JEANNETTA PLUNK RILEY
Henderson, TN: Jeannetta Ann Mitchell Plunk Riley age 80 passed away April 11, 2024, at Lexington Premier in Lexington, KY.
She was born June 2, 1943, in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Ernest and Sadie Henson Mitchell. She married Don Plunk, Sr. on December 2, 1961. They made their home in Henderson. Mr. Plunk preceded her in...
Dr. David Thomas
Apr 11, 2024
DR. JOHN DAVID THOMAS
Henderson, TN: John David Thomas, age 88, passed away April 11, 2024.
John David Thomas was born September 15, 1935, in Akron, OH, and grew up in Akron, OH, and Pottsville, KY, the son of the late George Christopher and Mattie Keesee Jones Thomas. He went to school in Lowes, KY, and graduated from Mayfield High School in...
Delois Godwin Morris
Apr 11, 2024
Delois Godwin Morris was born on June 22, 1933 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Grady and Marie Young Godwin.On April 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to Leon Morris. Delois and Leon were married for 58 years until Leon preceded his wife in death on January 21, 2012.Delois was a genuine caregiver to her children as...
Lynn Ross
Apr 10, 2024
Lynn Ross,58, gained her hard earned angel wings on April 10th, 2024. Lynn was a loving wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and grandma to the people she loved the most. She was the one who could always defy any odds and overcome any obstacle in front of her. When Lynn made her mind up to do something, she could...
Larry Kennedy
Apr 10, 2024
Larry Kennedy of Middleton, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at his home. He was 77 years old.A native of Booneville, MS, his parents were the late Leslie Franklin and Elanora Spencer Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Dale Kennedy.Mr. Kennedy retired in 2008 from USF Holland where he...
Derek "Duder" Wright
Apr 9, 2024
On April 9, 2024, our hearts were filled with sorrow as we said goodbye to Derek (Duder) Wright, who passed away in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 34. Born on October 23, 1989, in Hohenwald, TN, the son of Brenda Fay Robinson Crowe and the late Adam Wayne Wright.Derek brought immense joy and love into the lives of those...
Gwen Faulk
Apr 9, 2024
Gwen Faulk, a beloved member of the Bolivar community, passed away at her home in Bolivar, Tennessee on April 9, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1966, in Jackson, Tennessee. Gwen had a fulfilling career, working in accounting at Somerville Supply for 13 years and exploring various business endeavors over the years.Gwen will be fondly remembered for her love...
Doris Hammons Mott
Apr 9, 2024
Services for Doris Hammons Mott, 81, of Middleton, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Middleton Church of Christ. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday, at the church. The burial will follow in the Reaves Cemetery near Middleton. Mrs. Mott departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was born...
Leighann Burkeens
Apr 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024, our hearts were saddened by the passing of Leighann Burkeens, a cherished soul born on February 3, 1977, in Red Bay, AL. She was the beloved daughter of Dorothy Gail Walker Latch and the late Hershel Vinson Brooks.Leighann found her lifelong companion in James Burkeens, and on October 8, 1993, they knotted their lives together in...
Marie Brasher Bizzell Pittman
Apr 8, 2024
Marie Brasher Bizzell Pittman touched the hearts of many throughout her life's journey, which began on December 11, 1971, in Savannah, TN. She was the cherished only child of Martha Ann Robertson Brasher and the late Lash LaRue James Nathan Brasher.With her husband Doug by her side, Marie co-owned and operated Up the Creek Kayaks, Cabins and Campground in Olive...
Darry Jones
Apr 8, 2024
Darry Kensid Jones passed away at Jackson General Hospital after a short illness on April 8, 2024.
Darry was born in Springfield, Oregon on June 4, 1963, the son of the late Albert Jay and Nettie Page Jones.
Darry grew up in Chester County and attended Chester County schools before studying auto body repair at Jackson Vocational...
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