Chad DeWayne Gaston
Aug 20, 2023
Chad DeWayne Gaston was born January 8, 1985 in Dallas, TX the son of Jerry Cummings and Evie Gaston. He was raised in Collinwood, TN by his parents the late Mary and Joel Burleson. Chad had the biggest heart and was a true friend to many. His children were his whole world and his greatest accomplishments. He loved to...
Garmelia Martin Edgar Ellis
Aug 20, 2023
Garmelia Martin Edgar Ellis went to be with her Lord in the early morning of August 20, 2023, at her residence at Charter Senior Living in Jackson, TN.
She was born in McNairy County, the Leapwood Community, the daughter of the late Lee and Odie Pugh Martin.
She married James (Billie) Edgar in 1947 and they made their home...
Nancy Kinchen
Aug 20, 2023
NANCY CATHERINE (CONNOR) KINCHEN
June 1, 1947 – August 20, 2023
Nancy Catherine (Connor) Kinchen, age 76, passed away August 20, 2023, at AHC Nursing Home in Selmer, TN.
She was born June 1, 1947, in Henderson, TN daughter of the late Jackson and Linnie Connor.
She graduated from Chester County High School in 1965. She worked at Scotts...
Kay Alene Mabry
Aug 20, 2023
Kay Alene Mabry age 63 of Adamsville, TN, was born on March 1, 1960, in Bellflower, CA, Kay lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and unwavering kindness.
Kay earned a 4-year scholarship for softball. Playing with a broken jaw and fighting through her injuries, she helped lead her team to Nationals. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Francis Yolda
Aug 20, 2023
Francis James Yolda was born on November 18, 1950 in Danielson, Connecticut, the son of the late Nicholas Joseph and Cecilia Helen Skowron Yolda. He graduated from Windham high and attended UConn, before entering and serving in the Air Force 1969 - 1973.
On June 1, 1973, he married the love of his life, Deborah Anne Norige Yolda, who survives.
...
Billy Preston Peden, Sr.
Aug 20, 2023
Billy Preston Peden, Sr. was born on February 3, 1941 in Turrell, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert Gillium and Bertha Jeanette Steadham Peden Johnson.
On December 24, 1967, he was united in marriage to Marla Bachkora, who survives.
Billy owned and operated Speden's Towing & Recovery and 21st Century Automotive, both in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was...
Bobby Joe Hunter
Aug 19, 2023
Pinson, TN: Mr. Bobby Joe Hunter, age 57 of Pinson died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born in Jackson, TN on March 27, 1966, son of the late Clay Marcus Hunter and the late Beverly Jean Duncan Swope. He grew up in Pinson and attended Southside High School in Jackson.
He enjoyed doing...
Gracie Mildred Kirby
Aug 19, 2023
Gracie Mildred Kirby, a beloved homemaker and caregiver, passed away on August 19, 2023, at the age of 83, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Gracie, born on December 11, 1939, in Hardeman County, TN, dedicated her life to taking care of her family and providing comfort to others. She lived most of her life in the county.
Services will be...
James Kenneth Sullivan
Aug 19, 2023
James Kenneth Sullivan
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 25, 1940, the son of the late Reeder Owen and Hazel Hardin Sullivan.
James worked as a supervisor for Brown Shoe Company for 24 years. He worked for the company in Savannah, Tennessee and then moved with the company to St. Louis Missouri and eventually worked in China....
Barbara Sappington
Aug 19, 2023
Barbara Sappington was born on July 21, 1945 in Okolona, Mississippi, the daughter of the late J.W. Jolly and Lucille Abbott.
Barbara retired from the nursing field where she worked as a licensed practical nurse. She loved flowers, working in the yard, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Barbara Sappington departed this life on August 19,...
Linda Jacobs
Aug 18, 2023
LINDA JACOBS
Finger, TN: Linda Faye Barnes Jacobs, age 77, passed away Friday August 18, 2023, at the emergency room of Jackson General Hospital after an automobile accident earlier in the afternoon.
She was born in Jackson and grew up in Selmer, the daughter of the late Raymond Cleo “R.C.” and Freddie Mae Tackett Barnes. She graduated from McNairy...
Ronald Lane Talbott
Aug 18, 2023
RONALD LANE TALBOTT
June 30, 1949 – August 18, 2023
Ronald Lane Talbot was born June 30, 1949, at Webb-Williamson Hospital in Jackson, TN to the late L.E. Talbott and Faye McIntyre Talbott. He was raised in Finger, TN and attended elementary school there. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1967. That fall, he was a member...
Charles Malone
Aug 18, 2023
CHARLES MALONE
Jacks Creek, TN: Charles Daniel Malone age 89 passed away August 18, 2023, at his home.
He was born June 3, 1934, in Chester County, the Sweetlips Community, the son of the late Dan Larson and Fleity Record Malone. He attended Chester County Schools, graduating in 1952. He married Elizabeth Massey in 1959. They made their home in...
Mary Julia Adkisson
Aug 18, 2023
Mary Julia Thomas entered the world on May 22, 1934, born in Savannah, Tennessee to Okla Orville “O. O.” and Frankie Barker Thomas. She attended school in her hometown, eventually earning her high school diploma before marrying the love of her life, Robert Hassell “Bob” Adkisson on June 6, 1953. They had almost 66 wonderful years together before his death...
Lt. Col. James Marshal "Jim" Anderson, Sr.
Aug 17, 2023
GATLINBURG, TN – Lt. Col. James Marshal “Jim” Anderson, Sr., age 86, of Gatlinburg, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at NHC Place, Cool Springs in Franklin, TN.
Graveside services are 2 pm, Sunday, August 20, at the Ames Plantation Cemetery in Grand Junction, TN.
He was a 1954 graduate of Batesville (MS) High School. He attended Freed-Hardeman College...
Theodore "Teddy" Joseph Deschler
Aug 16, 2023
Theodore Joseph Deschler (45) passed away unexpectedly in Henderson on August 16, 2023. Born April 27, 1978, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The son of Timothy and Bonnie Deschler. Teddy lived his rambunctious young life with his older brother Russell Deschler. Teddy was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. ...
James Craig Kelly
Aug 16, 2023
James Craig Kelly passed from this life on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the age of 62. Mr. Kelly was born in Waynesboro TN on January 22, 1961 to James and Martha Ann Kelly of Clifton TN who survive. Mr. Kelly was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waynesboro. During his life he worked in retail and also as...
Carolyn Evelyn "Lisa" Porter Nutt
Aug 16, 2023
Carolyn Evelyn "Lisa" Porter Nutt was born February 18, 1946, in Lowndes, GA the daughter of the late M.G. and Evelyn Kinsey Porter. She was a member of the Zion Baptist Church and retired from Dura Automotive. Lisa departed this life on August 16, 2023 at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 29 days.
She...
Mary Kay Gooch
Aug 16, 2023
Mary Kay Gooch, 70, of Bolivar, passed from this life Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Mrs. Gooch was known for her big heart. Throughout her life, she cared for many foster children, exchange students and was a leader with the Cub Scouts. She was also known for being good with her hands, sewing, quilting and even practicing taxidermy. Currently, a member...
Bobby Eugene Burns
Aug 16, 2023
1st SGT Bobby “Pop” Burns
Bobby “Pop” Burns was born in Collinwood, Tennessee, on August 25, 1930, to the late Erby and Madgie Burns. His mother died when he was an infant; his older siblings, Herschel and Eva, aided his father with caretaking roles for him.
He graduated from Collinwood High School in 1949. At the age of 21,...
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