Betty McAfee
Dec 20, 2023
Betty McAfee was born September 20, 1943 in Alcorn County, MS, the daughter of the late Arch Spears and Elva Beavers Spears. She departed this life on December 20, 2023 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 80 Years, 3 Months.
Betty graduated from Corinth High School. After graduating she went to work for South Central Bell until they...
Frank D. Kearney
Dec 20, 2023
Mr. Frank D. Kearney, age 78, of Bolivar, departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Chrisitan Care Center in Bolivar.
The son of the late David and Zora Shearon Kearney, he was born in Bolivar and lived here until completing high school. Enrolling in the University of Memphis, he went on to receive his master's degree in education...
C. E. Allen
Dec 20, 2023
C.E. ALLEN
Henderson, TN: Mr. Cathy Ernest Allen, age 72, passed away December 20, 2023, at his home.
He was born December 29, 1950, in Saltillo, TN, the son of the late Hazel Lee Allen. He grew up in Saltillo and graduated from Sardis High School in 1968. He joined the U.S. Army after high school and served two...
Robert 'Bob' Cupples, Jr.
Dec 19, 2023
ROBERT ‘BOB’ CUPPLES
Clarksville, TN: Robert Cupples, Jr. age 82 passed away December 19, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 13, 1941, in Henderson, the son of the late Robert Cupples, Sr. and Minnie Johnson Cupples. He grew up in Henderson and St. Louis, MO.
He served two years in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam...
Wanda Faye Howell
Dec 19, 2023
Wanda Faye Howell was born October 20, 1938 in Milledgeville, TN, the daughter of the late Perry Crowell and Roxie Julian Crowell. She departed this life on December 19, 2023 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 1 Month, 29 Days.
Wanda worked as a waitress and a homemaker.
She is survived by her children: Penny Howell, Asiya...
Frances Berneece Gorman
Dec 19, 2023
Frances Berneece Gorman was born December 11, 1933 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Lou Cox Russom.
She was united in marriage to Roy Chester Gorman on June 29, 1957. Mr. Gorman preceded her in death on February 28, 2010.
Mrs. Gorman worked and retired from Memphis Bank & Trust. She then opened an...
Cecil Bercini
Dec 19, 2023
Cecil Bercini departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 77 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Arrangments are currently incomplete.
Bernice Maness
Dec 19, 2023
Chester County – Bernice Cox Maness, 92, died on December 19th, 2023, at Heritage at Irene Woods in Memphis.
She was born October 2, 1931, in Chester County, TN to Forrest and Willie Mae Cox. Bernice married the love of her life, Denny Maness in 1950 and shortly thereafter the two of them set out for Memphis to find employment....
Kyle Jones
Dec 19, 2023
KYLE JONES
Henderson, TN: Kyle Edward Jones, age 37 passed away December 19, 2023, in Nashville, TN.
He was born in Puyallup, WA September 19, 1986, son of Naomi Jones. He grew up in Spanaway, WA and was a 2005 graduate of Spanaway Lake High School.
Kyle enjoyed participating in Special Olympics in both bowling and basketball but was...
Lillian Dale Ayers
Dec 19, 2023
Lillian Dale Springer Ayers was born January 31,1935 in McNairy County, Tennessee. She was born at the Springer homeplace, the daughter of the late Vonley and Weltha Springer of Gravel Hill. She was united in marriage to George Ayers on July 3, 1952. They were married for 70 years until he passed away in 2022.
Dale attended Gravel...
Richard Wade Bain
Dec 18, 2023
Richard Wade Bain was born December 26, 1962 in Nashville, TN the son of the late Fred D. and Martha Elizabeth Mathis Bain.
Richard worked for several years for the City of Selmer in the sanitation department. He enjoyed watching Alabama football, playing pool, riding in his golf cart and fishing.
Richard departed this life on December 18, 2023...
Rebecca Hanna Kinchen
Dec 18, 2023
REBECCA KINCHEN
Henderson, TN: Rebecca Hanna Kinchen, passed away December 18, 2023 at her sons home.
She was born in McNairy County, the daughter of the late Jessie Dee and Lucille Benson Hanna. She attended Tri County School. She was married to L.B. ‘Dude’ Kinchen in 1955 and they made their home in Henderson. She started working at Salant...
Lillie 'Lil' Emerson
Dec 18, 2023
‘LIL’ EMERSON
Henderson, TN: Lillie Mae Emerson age 84, passed away December 18, 2023, at her sister’s home at Pocahontas, TN.
She was born March 31, 1939, in McNairy County, the daughter of the late James Egar Lee and Violet Mae Leatherwood Martin. She grew up in Ramer, TN and was a graduate of Ramer High School.
She married Gene...
Anthony Wilson
Dec 17, 2023
Anthony Wilson, a family man, avid hunter, and engineer, passed away December 17, 2023, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on February 6, 1975, in Jackson to James R. Wilson, who preceded him in death, and Judy Patterson Wilson of Medon, who survives, Anthony lived a life filled with love, faith, and meaningful connections.Anthony's professional journey took him on a path of...
Dr. J. T. Lassiter
Dec 16, 2023
Dr. J. T. Lassiter was born on October 4, 1932 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late Holder Dolgier and Pardie Ophelia Harrison Lassiter.
On December 10, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Virginia Cromwell, who survives.
Dr. Lassiter graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and went on to own and operate his own clinic from...
David Lynn McKinnie
Dec 16, 2023
DAVID MCKINNIE
Medon, TN: David Lynn McKinnie, age 70, passed away December 16, 2023, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center, from heart failure.
He was born July 28, 1953, in Bolivar, TN, the son of the late J.D. and Birdie Pearl Kiestler McKinnie. He grew up in the Hebron Community of Hardeman County and was a 1971...
Nona Goodrum
Dec 15, 2023
Nona F. Goodrum, a beloved member of the Selmer community, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on August 1, 1930, in Selmer, Tennessee, to Arch and Grace Coleman Dunaway.
On February 12, 1949, she married J.V. "Pete" Goodrum. Their union brought them immeasurable happiness until Pete's passing on May 4, 1997.
In...
Roy Thompson
Dec 14, 2023
Roy Thompson of Huntsville, AL passed away on December 14, 2023 at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University and worked as an electronics engineer for the US Department of Defense Intelligence Agency until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.
Roy was an avid reader interested in a broad...
Justin Lee Lambert
Dec 14, 2023
Justin Lee Lambert was born on May 12, 1988, the son of Scottie Lee and Wanda Lynn Pierce Lambert. He passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 35. He was a 2007 Graduate of Collinwood High School and a member of the West Lauderdale County Cowboy Church.
Justin worked for Lambert Construction as a Carpenter by trade....
Robert Lee Lipscomb
Dec 14, 2023
Robert Lee Lipscomb, passed away on December 14, 2023 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee at the age of 70. Born on July 8, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Willodean and the late Grady Lee Lipscomb
Dedicated to his beliefs, Robert was a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. He found solace in studying the history of the Church and...
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