Elvin (Pete) Godwin
Feb 4, 2025
Elvin (Pete) Godwin departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Arrangements will be available after 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Royce F. Hunter
Feb 3, 2025
ROYCE F. HUNTER
Smyrna, TN: Royce Freeman Hunter, age 91, passed away February 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 12, 1933, in Chester County, in the Old Friendship community, the son of the late Roy and Georgie Elizabeth Freeman Hunter. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1951 and graduated from Freed-Hardeman College and after serving in the...
Dean Jones
Feb 3, 2025
DEAN JONES
Jacks Creek, TN: Albert Dean Jones, age 74, passed away February 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 31, 1950, in Chester County, the son of the late Albert Jay and Nettie Laverne Page Jones. Dean graduated from Chester County High School in 1968 and went on to a lifelong career as an auto mechanic and farmer.
He married...
Luzell Marshall Hughes
Feb 2, 2025
Mrs. Luzell Hughes, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Born to inspire and uplift, Mrs. Hughes was joined in marriage to her soulmate, E.J. Hughes, on July 12, 1952. Their marriage spanned an incredible 63 years, marked by unwavering love and commitment to one another, and an enduring dedication to the...
Daniel Hicks
Feb 2, 2025
Daniel Hicks was born on October 30, 1947 in Caruthersville, Missouri, the son of the late Huse Vanell and Ethel Kelly Hicks.
On January 15, 1999, he was united in marriage to Wanda Wilkerson, who survives.
Bro. Daniel was the Pastor at Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. He enjoyed preaching, praying, and eating.
Daniel Hicks departed this life on Sunday,...
Lucion Owen
Feb 1, 2025
Lucion Owen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on October 8, 1965, in Sheffield, Alabama, to Donnie Vaughn Cosby and the late Houston Cosby. He was united in marriage to his cherished wife, Jimmie Whitman, on May 26, 1984, forming a partnership filled with love and support that lasted for 40 wonderful years.
For over four decades, Lucion...
Betty Maureen "Molly" Montgomery Sanford
Feb 1, 2025
Betty Maureen "Molly" Montgomery Sanford was born on August 30, 1939 in Bath Springs, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jay Hugh and Reba Ivy Montgomery.
She was united in marriage to James D. Sanford, who preceded his wife in death on April 1, 2013.
Mrs. Stanford worked for Michael's Sportswear as a seamstress. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, quilting,...
Clarence Thomas "Tom" Hixson, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Clarence Thomas "Tom" Hixson, Jr. was born on April 26, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia, the son of the late Clarence Thomas Hixson, Sr. and Virginia Lee Masters Hixson.
He was united in marriage to Nita L. Franks, who survives.
Tom received his masters degree in structural engineering and would go on to work for over 30 years as a structural engineer....
Leonard A. Paulk
Jan 31, 2025
Leonard A. Paulk departed this life on January 31, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 92 years and 5 months. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Frankie Bratton
Jan 31, 2025
Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Frankie Bratton was born on January 21, 1939 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Green Rainey, and the youngest of 5 children.
On May 16, 1964, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Cleatus Junior Bratton. Cleatus preceded his wife in death on February 12, 1992 after a...
Peggy Sue Barnes Roach
Jan 31, 2025
Peggy Sue Roach
A bell rang & an angel gained her wings.
Peggy Sue Roach departed this earthly life and joined her “heavenly” family members on Friday, January the 31st. Peggy Sue was born in McNairy County; the daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Moore Barnes. Her childhood was mostly spent in the McNairy County area. She married Rudolph Cambell August...
Dennie Black
Jan 30, 2025
Dennie Black, born on June 2, 1937, in McNairy County, TN, peacefully departed this life on January 30, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Euless and Cora Athalee Lipford Black.
In 1964, Dennie married Dorothy Hutcherson, sharing a loving partnership that lasted 40 years until her passing in 2005. Their journey began in Memphis, where he successfully ran...
Rodney Bullock
Jan 30, 2025
Rodney Bullock departed this life on January 30, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 55 years, 6 months, and 15 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Monroe Willis
Jan 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Monroe Willis, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on January 30, 2025, in Germantown, Tennessee, at the age of 85. Born on March 6, 1939, in Silerton, Tennessee, he dedicated his life to building not just houses, but homes filled with love and memories.
Monroe's career as a contractor...
Ron Jeter
Jan 30, 2025
Ron Jeter was born on June 27, 1941 in Rector, Arkansas, the son of the late William Dewey and Mattie Irene Phillips Jeter.
On April 16, 1988, he was united in marriage to Clois Heath, who survives.
Mr. Jeter honorably served his country in the United States Navy from August of 1958 until June of 1962. He served on the USS Roosevelt...
Virginia Sue Pickens
Jan 29, 2025
Virginia Sue Pickens was born on November 6, 1946, in Adamsville, TN. She was the cherished daughter of the late Alexsandra Comer and Hazel Rickman Comer. On June 8, 1968, she entered into a blessed union with Larry Wayne Pickens, sharing a life of love, laughter, and devotion.
A dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Adamsville, Virginia found joy...
Billy Floyd Hinton
Jan 29, 2025
Billy Floyd Hinton, 78 of Iron City, TN, passed away on January 29, 2025, at his home in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Shirley White Hinton on December 31, 1988.
For an impressive 40 years, Billy devoted his career to TVA and was a member of the TVA Union...
Harrison Grayford Brewer
Jan 28, 2025
Harrison Grayford Brewer, age 93, of Wayne County, TN passed away January 28, 2025 at Ebeid Hospice Residence Sylvania, OH. He was born April 4, 1931 in Wayne County, TN to Benjamin and Mary Esther (Whitehead) Brewer. Harrison served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and never saw a...
Ronald Dale Summers
Jan 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Summers, a cherished figure in our lives, who left us on January 28, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 81 years, 1 month, 7 days. Born on December 21, 1943, in Ramer, TN, Ronald is the son of the late Lonnie Carol Summers and Candice Mardell...
Douglas Hines
Jan 27, 2025
Douglas Hines, born in 1942, passed away on January 27th. He attended school in Bethel Springs and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
Douglas will always be remembered for his deep knowledge of history, his creative spirit, and his exceptional talents with his hands. A master craftsman, he could restore anything he touched, from cars to stringed...
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