Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Kay Graham

Kay Graham

Mar 1, 2022

Kay Graham, 77, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Graham was born on June 8, 1944 in Paris, TN to the late Cecil Pierce and Martha Compton Pierce. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roger Graham. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother.

Survived by:

Daughter: Rhonda (Bernard)...

Peggy Sue Miller

Peggy Sue Miller

Feb 27, 2022

Peggy Sue Miller, 87, of Memphis, TN formerly of Decaturville, TN passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Miller was born on September 27, 1934 to the late Jess White and Mary Altom White. She was also preceded in death by husband James Odle Miller and brother J.O. White. Mrs. Miller was...

Cynthia Marie DiBlasio

Cynthia Marie DiBlasio

Feb 24, 2022

Cynthia Marie DiBlasio, age  64 of Murray, Ky passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Ky. She was born September 16, 1957 in Tampa, FL. She was a Pharmacy Technician at AM Pharm Inc in Parsons, TN.

Survivors include:

Mother: Dolly Echols of Murray, Ky

Sons: Joe DiBlasio (Shelli) of  Decaturville, Tn.

          Nick DiBlasio...

Betty Lou Stehlik

Betty Lou Stehlik

Feb 22, 2022

Betty Lou Stehlik

Betty Lou Stehlik was called home on February 22nd, 2022, at the age of 79 in Camden, TN.Betty Lou was born March 26th, 1942, in Camden to the late Clyde & Golden (Smith) Harris.She is survived by her Husband: Earl Stehlik of Camden, TN; Brother: Tom S. Harris of RoyalOak, MI; Children: Jeffrey (Joanie) Stehlik of Camden,...

Paula & John Conder

Paula & John Conder

Feb 20, 2022

John Robert Conder August 14, 1930 ~ January 16, 2021

Paula S. Conder March 2, 1927 ~ February 20, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Paula Conder, 94, of Paris, TN formerly of Camden passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Conder was born on March 2, 1927 in Decatur County, TN to the late Paul Simmons and Mamie...

Delana Janet Rayburn

Delana Janet Rayburn

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Delana Janet Jordan Rayburn was born March 10, 1942.  She was born, raised, and lived in the Cross Roads community for 79 years, where she knew every story, family tree, and person.  She was a member of Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a graduate of Camden Central High School, and worked for many years as the secretary...

Mary Elizabeth Cagle

Mary Elizabeth Cagle

Feb 16, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Cagle, age 84 of Parsons, TN passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Henderson County Hospital. Ms. Cagle was born was born October 25, 1937 in Yuma, TN  to the late Silas Bawcum and Lena Britt Bawcum. She was also, preceded  by her husband Thomas Hubert Cagle, one son, Jerry Cagle, one sister, Margaret Barnickle, one grandson, Jeffery...

Mary Helms

Mary Helms

Feb 15, 2022

Mary Helms, 80, of Martin, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Diversacare of Martin in Martin, TN. Ms. Helms was born on February 3, 1942 in Ripley, TN to the late Hardy Davis and Rebecca Greer Davis. She was also preceded in death by 1st husband Issac Helms, 2nd husband Charles Walker; son Bryan Lee Helms; brothers...

Geraldine G. Thompson

Geraldine G. Thompson

Feb 13, 2022

Geraldine was born in Braggadocio, Mo., on November 7, 19**, to Hattie Lou (Smith) Garner and Jessie Henderson Garner. After living in Sidonia, Tn., and Chicago, Geraldine settled in Camden with her daughter, Kay, and married Paul “PK” Thompson (deceased), father to Virginia and Paula. Although not registered officially, her first name was “Dorothy,” after her mother’s favorite teacher. Geraldine...

Robert Earl Melton

Robert Earl Melton

Feb 4, 2022

Robert Earl Melton, 82, of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Melton was born on August 15, 1939 in Camden, TN. to the late Earl Lee Melton and Mamie Pearl Durdin Melton. He was also preceded in death by a brother Weldon Melton. Mr. Melton was retired from James Shobe Flooring and...

James Otis Douglas

James Otis Douglas

Feb 3, 2022

James Otis Douglas, 92, of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Douglas was born on February 14, 1929 in Benton County to the late James Dewey Douglas and Allie Mai Prince Douglas. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ray Douglas and Harold O’neal Douglas. Mr. Douglas was a retired boilermaker with...

Carolyn Faye Duke

Carolyn Faye Duke

Feb 1, 2022

Carolyn Faye Duke, 75, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Life Care Center in Bruceton, TN. Mrs. Duke was born on January 23, 1947 in Camden, TN to the late Lee Roy Coleman and Lizzie Mae Morton Coleman. She was also preceded in death by a son Jason Brent Duke; sisters Doretha Bougher and Mollie...

Patricia Price

Patricia Price

Feb 1, 2022

Patricia Carlene Price was born on September 13, 1919 to Steven and Ethel Parkerson in Greenville, MS. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  At 102 years old, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Otto, Roscoe and Johnny Parkerson, her son, Billy E. Thomas and her husband, Jerome Arlen Price. She...

Renee Spence

Renee Spence

Jan 31, 2022

Mrs. Renee Annette Spence, age 59, of Camden, TN, passed away on January 31, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.  Mrs. Spence was born April 5, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to Willie Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Bishop) Baggett.  She was a homemaker and had previously worked in various positions including at the former HIS Factory and Life Care Center of...

James Charles Douris, Jr

James Charles Douris, Jr

Jan 31, 2022

James Charles Douris Jr., 61 , of Fort Worth Texas, formerly of Parsons, TN passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth Texas. James was born on November 15, 1960 in California. He was preceded in death by his biological father James Charles Douris Sr.; his Mother Marscha Jean White "Marty" and one brother Scott...

Melbia Ann Lynn

Melbia Ann Lynn

Jan 28, 2022

Melbia Ann Lynn, 73, of Jackson, TN passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital. Mrs. Lynn was born on May 15, 1948 in Humphreys County, TN. to the late William Scaggs and Emma Pauline Scaggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Lynn; daughter Tina Darlene Keen; grandchildren Bobby “Dakota” Keen, Justin...

James William Nolen

James William Nolen

Jan 27, 2022

James William Nolen, 73, of Yuma, TN passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Life Care Center of Bruceton, TN. Mr. Nolen was born on February 3, 1948 in Paris, TN to the late Elvin Harold Nolen and Robbie Jean Watson Nolen. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael “Mikey” Nolen. Mr. Nolen was a retired...

Doris Elizabeth Presley

Doris Elizabeth Presley

Jan 26, 2022

 

Doris Elizabeth Presley, age 83 of Lexington, Tn passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 24, 1938 to the late Doris Eli Battles and Kate Clendenion Battles in Decatur County. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Ricky  Battles and Paul Battles, one sister; Mary Parton, two great grandchildren. She was a...

John Gordon Ruth

John Gordon Ruth

Jan 26, 2022

John G. Ruth

August 4, 1939 - January 26, 2022

John Ruth, 82, of the Birdsong Community departed this life at NHC of Milan on 26 of January 2022. John was born in Hardin County the son of the Burl and Ardie Jane Ruth. After attending high school he enlisted in the US Navy and was a veteran of the...

Charles Bolen Smith

Charles Bolen Smith

Jan 22, 2022

Charles Bolen Smith

March 8, 1937 –January 22, 2022

Charles B. Smith, 84, of Flushing, MI formerly of Decaturville, TN. passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI.

Charles honorably served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver in Chicago, IL. After retirement, Charles returned home to Tennessee.

Charles was...

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