Glen Houston Couch
Feb 24, 2012
Glen Houston Couchwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on October 27, 1933 the son of the late Carlos Glen and Clara Irene Tucker Couch.On October 16, 1960 he was united in marriage to Goldie Murphy, who survives.Mr. Couch retired from Pickwick State Park as a maintenance worker. He had been a member of the National Guard, a Scottish Rite and a...
Charles W. Brooks
Feb 24, 2012
The son of Alonzo Wesley and Nancy Clara Fortune Brooks, he was born in Bemis, TN, June 30, 1932. He married Zueline Porter Brooks March 26, 1983, was a self employed carpenter and a member of Pocahontas First Baptist Church. He lived all his life in the Hardeman County area.In addition to his wife Zueline, he is survived by a...
Gertrude Cochran
Feb 23, 2012
Pinson, TN: Alice Gertrude Burress Cochran, age 91 passed away February 23, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born and reared in the Five Points Community of Madison County, the daughter of the late Robert Mays and Effie Gertrude Sells Burress. She went to school at the County Line School and graduated from Pinson High School in 1938....
Danny Rogers
Feb 23, 2012
Henderson, TN: Danny Dale Rogers, age 66 passed away February 23, 2012 at the Chester County Healthcare.He was born in Chester County the son of Ida Brittian Rogers and the late Otis Rogers. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1964 and attended Freed Hardeman College and received his degree from Union University in 1968 and received his Masters...
Geraldine Hobson Owens
Feb 22, 2012
Geraldine H. Owens, of Johns Creek, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2012 at the age of 75.She was the beloved wife of Carol Odell Owens for 55 years, as well as a much loved mother and grandmother. Geraldine is survived by her husband Carol, her son Phillip Owens, wife Suzanne, and his daughter Madison, her daughter Renee Todd, husband...
James Scott Walker
Feb 22, 2012
James Scott Walker, 89, died peacefully on February 22, 2012, at Greenfield Assisted Living in Memphis, surrounded and comforted by his family and Cross Roads Hospice. He retired from Kimberly Clark. He was a faithful Christian and past member of Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis and Bolivar Church of Christ in Bolivar, TN, where he lived for 25...
Annie Ruth Layton
Feb 22, 2012
ANNIE RUTH LAYTONborn February 18, 1919, to James Doss and Myrtle Carroll Byrdwas married to Charles William Layton December 24, 1938; they had 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildrenAnnie Ruth is survived by her 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, her parents, 5 brothers and one sisterShe departed...
John Keith Gray
Feb 21, 2012
John Keith Gray was born March 29, 1951 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Christopher and Charlene Stone Gray.He was united in marriage to Daphene Holmes on September 14, 1973.Mr. Gray was a diesel mechanic for East West Motor Freight and a member of the First Christian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. He had many interests and was so...
James Andrew Shearon
Feb 21, 2012
James Andrew Shearon, 77 of Middleton, died Tuesday morning, February 21, 2012 at McNairy Regional Hospital.The husband of Virgie Shearon, who preceded him in death, he was a retired factory worker from Troxel. Mr. Shearon was born March 3, 1934 to the late John Booker Shearon and Clara Ann Bishop Shearon. He lived in Moscow for many years before moving...
Scotty Smith
Feb 21, 2012
Henderson, TN: Joe Scotty Smith, Sr. age 75 passed away February 21, 2012 at the Chester County Healthcare. He was born and reared in Chester County the Laurel Hill Community, the son of the late Azell and Jodie Mae Floyd Smith. He went to school in Chester County. He cut timber as a young man. He married Eva Rowland in...
Dessie Irene Vickers
Feb 21, 2012
Mrs. Dessie Irene Bass, age 85 of Middleton, departed this life Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at her home.She was born in Middleton August 10, 1926 to the late Mamie Mills Bass and Robert Rufus Bass. She lived all of her life in Hardeman County and worked as a production worker at Harmon for 29 years. Her husband, Alfred Vickers, preceded...
Lexie Cone
Feb 20, 2012
Lexie Russom Cone of Finger, Tennessee was born September 7, 1920 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Mancel and Florence Campbell Russom. Mrs. Cone departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Virginia, in Memphis at the age of 91 Years, 5 Months, 13 Days.She was united in marriage to Newal...
Portia Ann Butler
Feb 19, 2012
Portia Ann Letney Butlerwas born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 18, 1968.Ms. Butler had been employed with CCA, Praxis, and Aqua Glass. She enjoyed playing with her grandson, watching the SyFy channel on TV, working on cars; loved animals, horseback riding, and fishing with her soul mate. She was a member of the Hardin County Saddle Club.Ms. Butler departed this...
Donald Coy Sowell
Feb 19, 2012
Donald Coy Sowell was born April 19, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Elmer and Jewel Thacker Sowell. He departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 10 Months.Mr. Sowell was retired from the United States Army, having served honorably from July 12, 1962 until August 13,...
Mary Bell Melson
Feb 19, 2012
Mary Bell Robbins Melson, age 82, formerly of Collinwood, TN, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Savannah Healthcare and Rehab Center. Mary Bell was the daughter of the late Becky Holt and Henry Robbins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jessie J. Melson on January 2, 2004, a stillborn daughter, Mary Ann Melson...
Keith Richie
Feb 18, 2012
Keith Richie was born August 31, 1935 in Memphis, Tn the son of the late John Alford and Maude Mae Cocke Richie. He lived in Williston, Tennessee and later Luray, Tennessee. He attended School in Moscow, TN and served in the Us Army during the Vietnam War. He was married to Nancy Lou Rhodes on August 12, 1961, they lived...
Nina Brewer
Feb 18, 2012
Services for Nina Rich Brewer, age 74, of Florence is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Collinwood with Chad Balentine, Greg Eaton, and Keith Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 5:00-9:00 PM and Wednesday from 11:00 AM...
Gene Doyle
Feb 18, 2012
Mr. Doyle passed away on Saturday evening, February 18, 2012 at Magnolia Regional Health Care Center in Corinth, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Alfred Thomas Doyle and Velma Kimery Doyle and lived his entire life in Benton County, Mississippi. He worked as a truck driver for APAC Asphalt and Concrete and also was a farmer. He graduated...
Vera Marie Gardner
Feb 18, 2012
Vera Marie Gardner passed away on Saturday, February 18th . Vera was born August 24, 1924, in Savannah, TN., to John P. and Minnie Alexander. She married David (Sam) Gardner, Jr. in 1946 and while he served in the US Air Force they lived in Clovis, NM, Fairbanks, Al, Superior, WI, Japan and Lompoc, CA. before returning to Savannah in...
Todd Vaughn
Feb 18, 2012
Born September 4, 1972 in West Memphis, Arkansas, he was the son of Bonnie Sue Ingle Vaughn. He married his wife Denise York, April 7, 1995, and lived most of his life in Hardeman County. A Baptist in belief, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. A big family man, he enjoyed watching his sons play baseball and...
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