James Edward (Jim) Freshour
Sep 9, 2014
James Edward (Jim) Freshour was born November 5, 1945 in Savannah, TN the son of the late Leonard and Mamie Franks Freshour.Jim was a retired Emergency Medical Technician having worked in Memphis and Jackson, TN prior to coming to McNairy County EMS where he worked for 12 years. He was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and a U....
James H. Clarke
Sep 9, 2014
James Harlan Clarke arrived in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on March 17, 1935, born to Richard C. Clarke, Sr. and Snody Sutton Clarke. They remained in Lawrenceburg for a period of time before moving to Milan, Tennessee. James left there in the 1950s, moving to Savannah, Tennessee to sell insurance and taking up residence in the old Farris Hotel on Main Street....
Clara Faye Brown Jones
Sep 8, 2014
CLARA FAYE BROWN JONESwas born in Iuka, Mississippi on July 16, 1923 the daughter of the late Rufus William and Dora Faye Brewer Brown.On May 2, 1942 she was united in marriage to James Roger Jones, who preceded his wife in death on September 12, 1989.Mrs. Jones was an inspector for Prentis Manufacturing in Iuka, Mississippi for over 25 years....
Yvonne Riley Keller
Sep 8, 2014
YVONNE RILEY KELLERBolivar, TN: Yvonne Nicholson Riley Keller age 79 passed away Monday September 8, 2014 at the Pine Meadows Nursing Home.She was born and reared at Silerton, the daughter of the late Melvin Hathaway and Hessie Fry Nicholson Rodgers. She attended school at Silerton and married Warren Riley in 1950 and they made their home in the Woodville Community...
George L. Herman
Sep 8, 2014
Mr. George L. Herman, age 71 of Selmer, Tennessee, departed this life Monday Morning, September 8, 2014 at McNairy County Assisted Living. Mr. Herman was born in Ashland, Kansas March 5, 1943 to the late George Michael and Ruth Bernice Tolley Herman. He was very proud of his service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked...
Barry D. Young
Sep 8, 2014
Barry Dean Young, 52, passed from this life on Monday, September 8, 2014 at his home in Bolivar, Tennessee. Barry went home to be with the Father, God Almighty, after a 13 month brave and valiant fight against cancer. his unwavering faith in God, combined with the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him through this...
Opal Oakley
Sep 7, 2014
OPAL OAKLEYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 24, 1915 the daughter of the late Lon and Viola Leigh Southern Blackwelder.On August 27, 1938 she was united in marriage to Bernis Oakley, who preceded his wife in death on May 23, 1991.Mrs. Oakley was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. View Church of Christ.Mrs. Oakley departed this...
Ruth White
Sep 7, 2014
Mrs. White passed away Sunday morning at Pine Meadows Healthcare in Bolivar.A native and life-long resident of Hardeman County, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Lewis Wiseman Webster and Anna Rosa Moody Webster. She married Mr. Gordon C. White on February 8, 1950 and they were married for 51 years prior to his death on May 2, 2001....
Grady Tucker
Sep 7, 2014
Lowell Grady Tucker was born in Counce Tennessee on September 11, 1929. The son of the late Kin T. Tucker and the late Barbara Rebecca Barnes Tucker.On April 4, 1953, he was united in marriage to Sue Qualls Tucker, who survives.Mr. Tucker worked as an electrician for Tennessee Valley Authority for thirty-six years. He was a member of the International...
Lavara (Dolly) Evelyn Hurst
Sep 6, 2014
Lavara Evelyn (Dolly) Hurst was born October 8, 1916 in Selmer, TN. She was the daughter of the late French Emmett and Dora Isbell Higginbottom. She died Saturday, September 6, 2014 with her daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter at her side. She was married for 75 years, 7 months and 16 days to her beloved husband, Allie. Her three daughters...
Pearlean Pigg Kelly
Sep 6, 2014
Pearlean Pigg Kelly of Waynesboro, TN was born January 22, 1938 in Cypress Inn, TN, the daughter of the late Edd and Nancy Elizabeth Gillis Pigg. She was united in marriage to James Hillard (Dumpy) Kelly on May 17, 1958 and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2010. Mrs. Kelly was a retired factory worker and restaurant cook...
Bradley Gerald Gambrel
Sep 6, 2014
Bradley Gerald Gambrel of Iron City, TN was born June 25, 1964 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Walter Carmack and Helen Marie Fitzgerald Gambrel. He was united in marriage to Lisa J. Pettry on August 9, 1986.Mr. Gambrel was a disabled and departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his home at the age of...
Bobby Lee Weaver
Sep 6, 2014
Bobby WeaverFinger: Bobby Lee Weaver, age 69, died Saturday morning September 6, 2014 at his home near Finger.Mr. Weaver was born in Shelby County and grew up in McNairy County, the son of the late Lester Weaver, Jr. and Lula Fay Hysmith Weaver. He attended schools at Finger and Bethel Springs and in 1964 married Betty Jean Porter. Mr. Weaver...
Glen (Eb) Willcutt
Sep 5, 2014
GLEN (EB) WILLCUTTWas born in McNairy County, Tennessee on April 5, 1931 the son of the late Oliver and Ella Meeks Willcutt.Mr. Willcutt was a farmer and he was of Pentecostal belief.He departed this life on September 5, 2014 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 83 years and 5 months.Mr. Willcutt is survived by one sister, Dorothy Sheline of...
Roxana Carol Marshall
Sep 4, 2014
Roxana Carol Marshall was born in the great state of Texas - Lufkin, Texas to be precise - on March 2, 1964, to Herman Jackson Marshall and June Carol Wilroy. Eventually, she became a resident of Modesto, California before returning to Texas and settling in Edinburg. Finally, she made her home in Adamsville, Tennessee from which she departed on September...
Sammy Ross
Sep 4, 2014
SAMMY ROSSBeech Bluff, TN: Sammy Joe Ross age 69 passed away Thursday September 4, 2014 at his home.He was born March 7, 1945 in Henderson County, the son of the late Willie Pearl and Willie Leona Johnson Ross. He attended school in Henderson County and was married to Linda Coleman May 24, 1968. They made their home at Mifflin. He...
Mary Earline Henson
Sep 4, 2014
Mrs. Mary Earline Henson, age 88 of Middleton, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2014 at Bolivar General Hospital.Mrs. Henson was born in Saulsbury, Tennessee September 29, 2014 to the late Tillmon and Lucille Davenport Earnest. On May 1, 1971, she was united in marriage to Archie Thurmond "Red" Henson, who preceded her in death May 4, 1994....
Shirley J. Bailey
Sep 4, 2014
SHIRLEY SCOTT BAILEYJacks Creek, TN: Shirley Jane Scott Bailey age 78 passed away Thursday September 3, 2014 at her home.She was born November 8, 1935 in Chester County, the daughter of the late Elias Issac and Lena Fowler Scott. She was married to Kermit Bailey, Jr. February 9, 1952. They made their home in Jacks Creek. She worked for I...
Benny R. Horton
Sep 4, 2014
Benny R. Horton was born August 16, 1938 in Ramer, TN the son of the late J. R. and Trudie Blankenship Horton.He was united in marriage to Kay Jines on September 1, 1961.Mr. Horton graduated from Ramer High School, where he earned all-State honors in basketball. He attended and played basketball at Freed-Hardeman College for one year before being called...
Agnes B. Cooksey
Sep 4, 2014
Agnes B. Cooksey was born April 22, 1923 in Hardin County, TN the daughter of the late Emmitt and Wrenetta White Blanton.She was united in marriage to O. T. Cooksey on January 23, 1943. Mr. Cooksey preceded her in death on May 1, 2002, following 59 years of marriage.Mrs. Cooksey was a homemaker. She was known as a good cook...
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