Gene Allen "Apple Cat" Reed
Feb 12, 2025
Gene Allen Reed left his earthly home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 29 days, surrounded by his family.
Gene Allen, the youngest of eight siblings, was born in Hardin County, TN on October 14, 1934, the son of the late Cleveland and Nannie Rose Reed. Gene Allen is fondly known by many...
Wanda Kaye King
Feb 11, 2025
Wanda Kaye King, 56, of Bolivar, left her earthly life on Tuesday afternoon, February 11, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.
She was born in Jackson, TN on Thursday, July 11, 1968 to the late Truman McAlpin and Shirley Ann Howell McAlpin Graves and lived her entire life in Hardeman County. She was an elementary school teacher at Youth Villages,...
Georgie Clyde Martin
Feb 11, 2025
Georgie Clyde Martin, age 83, of Cypress Inn, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on September 24, 1941, in Lutts, TN, he was the beloved son of the late Edgar Lonzo and Opal Powell Martin.
Georgie embraced the simple pleasures of life, finding joy in watching his favorite television shows like Gunsmoke, enjoying leisurely moments picking up sticks...
Lizzie Vinson
Feb 11, 2025
LIZZIE VINSON
Henderson, TN: Mary Elizabeth Stansell Vinson, age 58, passed away February 11, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born December 22, 1966, the daughter of the late Wayne Edward and Maddell Henley Stansell. She grew up in Henderson and was a 1985 graduate of Chester County High School.
She enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, viewing bright city lights....
Kathy Vaughan Parsons
Feb 11, 2025
Graveside services for Kathy Vaughan Parsons, 69, of Bolivar, will be 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Shandy Cemetery near Bolivar. Kathy passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital.
A native of Bolivar, she lived most of her life here except for short periods in Memphis, Pittsburgh and Louisville. She was the daughter of the late Raymond...
Mary Alice Lawson Alexander
Feb 10, 2025
Mrs. Mary Alice Lawson Alexander died at Adamsville Healthcare in Adamsville, Tennessee on February 10, 2025, at the age of 104 years, 3 months, and 24 days.
Mary Alice was born to Riley and Rosetta Murray Lawson on October 17, 1920. She was born and raised in Rocky Top, Tennessee. She worked at Y12 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and helped build...
Glynn Flatt
Feb 10, 2025
GLYNN FLATT
Bethel Springs: Billy Glynn Flatt age 69, passed away February 10, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1955, in McNairy County, the son of the late Leonard Andrew and Lois Presley Flatt.
He was a Baptist in belief.
He enjoyed getting together with his family and doing cookouts especially enjoyed his grandchildren, he loved music and...
Hershel Taft Melson
Feb 9, 2025
Hershel Taft Melson was born on August 1, 1938 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of the late Marvin Taft and Claris Perry Melson.
On August 13, 1966, he was united in marriage to Polly Ann Harville, who survives.
Mr. Melson worked in the shipping department at Selmer Apparel. He enjoyed watching tv, watching deer in the yard, and riding around in...
Betty Ann Williams
Feb 9, 2025
Betty Ann Williams, a loving housewife and devoted homemaker, left this world on February 9, 2025, at the age of 64, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on June 6, 1960, in Shelby County, Tennessee, Betty lived most of her life in Jackson, with some time spent in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Betty's faith as a Baptist was a cornerstone of her life, guiding...
Wilbur R. McAlpin, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Wilbur R. McAlpin, Jr., 81, of Collierville, TN passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1943, in Houston, TX, and grew up in the Jackson, TN area before eventually settling in Memphis, TN.
After high school, Wilbur proudly served in the Air National Guard. He later found his calling in the...
Charyl Swain "Granny"
Feb 8, 2025
Charyl Swain was born on March 13, 1944 in Cortez, Colorado, the daughter of the late Nathan Ince and Helen Randall.
Charyl loved spending time outdoors, especially going on trips to the mountains. She enjoyed going hiking, fishing, and rock hunting. Charyl attended Savannah Methodist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Charyl Swain departed this life on February 8, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida, at...
Shirley Mathis
Feb 8, 2025
Shirley Mathis, a beloved housewife and homemaker, departed this world on February 8, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Born on September 26, 1938, in Bolivar, Tennessee, she embraced life with a profound affection for her family, cherishing sweet moments spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Shirley’s life was a testament to the virtues of love and devotion, qualities...
Marty Rowland
Feb 7, 2025
MARTY ROWLAND
Henderson, TN: Marty Andrew Rowland, age 61, passed away February 7, 2025, at his home.
He was born September 2, 1963, in Jackson and grew up in the West Chester Community of Chester County, the son of Larry J. and Virginia Ann Farris Rowland. He attended West Chester Elementary and graduated from Chester County High School in 1981. He had...
Michael Ray King
Feb 7, 2025
Michael Ray King, husband, father, grandfather, passed away on February 7, 2025, at his home. Born on May 14, 1960, to Billy Jr. and Bonnie Glover King, he lived all his life in Hardeman County.
A proud graduate of Bolivar Central High School in 1978, he spent the next 28 years serving the Toone community as a rural letter carrier with...
James E. Patterson
Feb 6, 2025
James E. Patterson, born on January 13, 1929, and passed away on February 6, 2025, was a cherished member of his community and a beloved family man. A dedicated electrician by trade, James was known not only for his skills but also for his unwavering commitment to his craft and those around him.
James devoted 20 years of his life to...
Markus Dee Tidwell
Feb 6, 2025
Markus Dee Tidwell, affectionately known as "Papaw," was born on April 12, 1950, in Morris Chapel, Tennessee, to the late James Golbert Tidwell and Demetra Wade Tidwell. He was a dedicated self-employed Backhoe and Dozer Operator, as well as a Cattle Farmer.
As a member of the Landmark Pentecostal Church in Stantonville, Tennessee, Markus found joy in his faith and community....
James R. Marschall
Feb 5, 2025
James R. Marschall was born on July 24, 1944 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late Ewald and Mildred Robertson Marschall.
James worked in the pharmaceutical industry.
James R. Marschall departed this life on February 5, 2025 in Dickson, Tennessee, at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 12 days.
He is survived by his aunt, Dorothy Robertson of Saltillo,...
Jeff Hughes
Feb 5, 2025
Jeff Hughes was born on August 6, 1962 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the son of the late CL and Pearl Stricklin Hughes.
Jeff worked as a mechanic in Collinwood, Tennessee then worked for B&R Lumber Company in Savannah, Tennessee for many years until his retirement.
Jeff Hughes departed this life on February 5, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 62...
Linda Jap Shaw Bonee
Feb 5, 2025
Linda Jap Shaw Bonee was born on December 10, 1951 in Savannah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James Jasper and Gladys Rilla Haggard Shaw.
On May 4, 1977, she was united in marriage to Billy Wayne Bonee, who preceded his wife in death on April 27, 2001.
Linda worked as a certified nursing assistant for 25 years. She enjoyed making floral...
Glenda Marie Hammock Jackson
Feb 5, 2025
Glenda Marie "Granny" Hammock Jackson passed away February 5, 2025 at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was born in Hardin county, TN to the late McKinley "Bud" and Martha Hammock.
On May 19, 1960 she was united in marriage to Clifford Dean Jackson who preceded her in death on November 4, 2011.
She is survived by...
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