Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2010

Allen Lloyd Smithwas born in Farmington, Mississippi on April 10, 1944 the son of the late Sam Allen and Dora Viola Culver Smith.Mr. Smith was a Operator at Knight Sawmill in Selmer, Tennessee. Mr. Smith departed this life on December 7, 2010 at the age of 66 years, 7 months, 27 days.He is survived by 2 daughters, Delois Ann Evans...

Dec 7, 2010

Jimmy Clyde Jones was born March 18, 1945 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Zelford and Artie Lee Nixon Jones.Mr. Jones was a heavy equipment operator for Morrison/Knudsen Construction Company. The Tennessee Tom-Bigbee Waterway and the Monteagle Mountain Highway were two notable projects on which he worked. Mr. Jones also drove a truck in his later years....

Dec 6, 2010

Services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with Cal Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens, Waynesboro, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of the arrangements.Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6:00-9:00 pm and on Thursday, Dec. 9, 8:00 am until service time @ Shackelford...

Dec 6, 2010

Services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home Waynesboro , Tennessee, with Chad Balentine and Richard Bane officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens, Waynesboro, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of the arrangements.Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 8, 5:00--8:00 pm and on Thursday, December 9, 8:00 am until service...

Dec 5, 2010

Shirley Ann Pickenswas born in Hayti, Missouri on January 20, 1927 the daughter of the late George Walter and Shirley Ricketts Robertson.On August 20, 1945 she was united in marriage to Ross Pickens, who preceded her in death on October 7, 2008.Mrs. Pickens had worked for Walker Elementary School as a cook and had worked been a factory worker. She...

Dec 5, 2010

Kenneth Stevens, born September 13, 1924, age 86, passed away Sunday, December 5 at home with his 2 daughters by his side in Bolivar, Tennessee.He was the son of the late John Stevens and Myrtle M. Stevens. He was a life long resident of Hardeman County. Mr. Stevens was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the 275th...

Dec 5, 2010

Mettra Hinton Holt of Florence, AL, formerly of Cypress Inn, TN was born October 7, 1917 in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late James Coleman (Buddy) and Susan Ellen Bevis Hinton. She was united in marriage to Arvil Holt on September 23, 1933 and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2004.Mrs. Holt was a homemaker and...

Dec 5, 2010

Dec 5, 2010

Henderson, TN: Lona Mae Sells King, age 89 passed away December 5, 2010 at her home.She was born and reared in the Friendship Community of Madison County, the daughter of the late John Kent and Lula Mae Holder Sells. She went to school at Pinson and was married to Johnny King in 1945. They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1959....

Dec 4, 2010

Mr. Grantham passed away Saturday evening at Bolivar General Hospital.He was born in Hardeman County, son of the late George Thomas Grantham and Pattie Jones Ervin Grantham and lived all of his life here. He was retired as a retail store owner.Survivors include a son and his wife, Ricky E. & Stacie Grantham of Middleton; a sister, Frances Taylor of...

Dec 4, 2010

Henderson, TN: Mae Bell Wheatley Smith, age 90 passed away December 4, 2010 at the Chester County Healthcare. She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Carl Ozier and Rosa Bell Preslar Wheatley. She attended schools in Chester County. She was married to Samuel Manson Smith of the Cabo Community in 1941. They made their...

Dec 4, 2010

Beverly Ann Myerswas born in Carthage, New York on September 6, 1935 the daughter of the late Amos and Albena Ducey Trombley.On June 29, 1979 she was united in marriage to Warren Mikeal Myers, who preceded her in death on August 11, 2005.Mrs. Myers was a teacher in the Catholic School System for 32 years and had taught at St....

Dec 4, 2010

George D. Elliott was born August 20, 1922 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Robert and Cindy LaRue Elliott.He was united in marriage to Juanita Barnett on November 29, 1940.Mr. Elliott was a famer, a lifelong residence of McNairy County and loved to fish. Mr. Elliott departed this life on December 4, 2010 in Adamsville, Tennessee at...

Dec 3, 2010

Mrs. Crawford died Friday evening at McNairy County General Hospital.A native of Bolivar, she was a homemaker and lived in Memphis from 1952-1981 before moving to Hornsby. She was the daughter of the late Clinton Hammons Sipes and Ruth Elizabeth Baker Sipes. She married M.K. Crawford on August 26, 1951 and was member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Bartlett.Among...

Dec 3, 2010

Will Tom Murray was born May 9, 1935 in the Purdy community of McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Virgil and Lessie Henson Murray.He was united in marriage to Frances Ann Wilson on May 30, 1959.Mr. Murray was life long banjo bluegrass "picker" and shared this talent to help others in need by playing at numerous benefits and...

Dec 3, 2010

Garlen (Rick) Geanwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 11, 1930 the son of the late Charlie and Georgie Crotts Gean.On January 2, 1965 he was united in marriage to Ruby Jo Scott, who survives.Mr. Gean was raised in Walnut Grove, Tennessee. He enjoyed working in his garage fixing things.Mr. Gean departed this life on December 3, 2010 at...

Dec 3, 2010

Alice Marie Alexanderwas born in Herrin, Illinois on October 23, 1946 the daughter of the late John David and Alice Schidell Nasser.Mrs. Alexander departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the age of 64 years, 1 month, 10 days.Mrs. Alexander is survived by her husband, James Alexander of Henderson, Tennessee; a son, Richard Holroyd and wife Ramona of...

Dec 2, 2010

Juanita Ollie Cole, 90, of Middleton, TN passed away Thursday morning at her home December 2, 2010.She was a lifelong resident of Middleton, TN and a member of the First Pentecostal Church for most of her life. She was born to the late Annie and Austin Cox and was a homemaker.She is survived by five children, Betty Mills and husband...

Dec 2, 2010

DALE BOWLINGwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 22, 1949 the son of the late Roger Dudley and Lillian Northcutt Bowling.On February 22, 1971 he was united in marriage to Shirley Pickens, who survives.Mr. Bowling was a boat captain for Muscle Shoals Marine and had previously worked for Conti Carriers, Agri Trans Towing Co. and Alter Towing Co. He...

Dec 2, 2010

FLOYD TALLEYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 14, 1930 the son of the late Lark and Lola Arnett Talley.On July 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to Lucille Lockard, who survives.Mr. Talley was the owner of Quality Shoeland. He attended Northside Baptist Church. Mr. Talley enjoyed gardening, fishing and doing livestock farming and he loved his grandchildren....