Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Geneva Helen Fall

Geneva Helen Fall

Oct 6, 2021

 Geneva Helen Fall, age 80 of Rutherfordton, NC, formerly of Decatur County passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was born July 9, 1941 in OK to the late Leslie Owen Gleason, Sr and June Elizabeth Comstock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt T. Fall, Jr., one brother, Britt Gleason....

Joshua Alan Barnett

Joshua Alan Barnett

Oct 6, 2021

Joshua Alan Barnett, age 45 of Decaturville, TN passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.  He was born February 26, 1976 to George Barnett and Judy Rigsby in Granite City, IL. He was a Mechanic and worked with Moody’s Auto.       

Survivors include             

Daughters: Brooke Barnett (Kendall Hollingsworth) TX

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Timothy "Timmy" Allan Zyla

Timothy "Timmy" Allan Zyla

Oct 6, 2021

Timothy Allan Zyla, 38, of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his residence. Timothy was born on May 19, 1983 in Waverly, TN to the late Allan James Zyla Sr. and Kathy Sue Cantrell Zyla.

Survived by:

Son: Hunter Parker of Dickson, TN

Daughter: Briley Parker of Dickson, TN

Brothers: Clint (Donna) Zyla of Camden, TN

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Donna Lee Jones

Donna Lee Jones

Oct 5, 2021

Donna Lee Jones, 62, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. Ms. Jones was born on January 29, 1959 in Camden, TN to the late W.T. Flowers and Lucille Watson Flowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Keith Jones; brother, Kenneth Flowers; sister, Linda Burlison. She was...

Brent Thomas Douglas

Brent Thomas Douglas

Oct 1, 2021

Brent Thomas Douglas, 56, of Southaven, MS passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Mr. Douglas was born on August 17, 1965 in Camden, TN. He was President of Shadow Enterprises, a member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, MS and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Survived by:

Mother: Brenda Douglas of Camden,...

James Douglas Howell Sr.

James Douglas Howell Sr.

Oct 1, 2021

James Douglas Howell, Sr., 56, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Howell was born on June 26, 1965 in Humboldt, TN. to the late Wallace E. Howell and Jewell Mae Leslie Howell. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ovella Gail Howell. He was a Press operator...

Jerry Lynn Howe

Jerry Lynn Howe

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Jerry Howe, age 78 of Holladay, TN passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.  Mr. Howe was born on July 2, 1943 in Camden, TN to the late Chester Howe and Velma True Bateman Howe. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Jones Howe and grandson, Will Davis. Mr. Howe...

Denise Jones

Denise Jones

Sep 29, 2021

Denise Joann Jones, 55, of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Ms. Jones was born on March 7, 1966 in Berwyn, IL. She was retired from Inman Trucking.

Survived by:

Mother: Jean Oswald of Camden, TN

Brothers: John Oswald of IL

              Jason Oswald of Camden, TN

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Myrtle Arlene Millinder

Myrtle Arlene Millinder

Sep 28, 2021

Ms. Myrtle Arlene Millinder, age 79 of Scotts Hill,  Tn  passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021  at her residence. Ms. Millinder was born February 25, 1942 the late Charlie Grant Millinder and Ethel Mills Millinder in Scotts Hill, Tn. She was, also preceded by a sister, Ruby Millinder and three brothers, Charlie Millinder, Harold Millinder, Johnny Millinder.

Survivors include:                  

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Wesley Clark Harriss

Wesley Clark Harriss

Sep 25, 2021

 Wesley Clark Harriss was born on June 12, 1965 in Pensacola, Florida. He is the oldest son of James Dudley and Carolyn Clark Harriss. Wesley departed this life in Youngstown, Ohio on September 25, 2021. Wesley leaves his parents, two brothers James Alan Harriss and wife Shonda, John Dudley Harriss and wife Amanda. One foster brother Brandon McPeake. Two precious...

Margaret Virginia Watson

Margaret Virginia Watson

Sep 22, 2021

Margaret Virginia Watson, 87, of Bruceton, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Watson was born on January 12, 1934 in Benton County to the late Algie Melton and Susie Bond Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. Watson; son, Mark Allan Watson; brother, John William Melton; sisters,...

Ron Kee

Ron Kee

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Thomas Ronald “Ron” Kee, 64 of Waverly, TN passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mr. Kee was born on June 27, 1957 in Cook County, IL to the late Virgal Kee and Mary Kelley Kee. He was a retired truck driver with YRC and member of First Baptist Church in Waverly,...

Don Alton Patton

Don Alton Patton

Sep 19, 2021

Don Alton Patton, 80, of Holladay, TN passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Patton was born on December 13, 1940 in Henderson County, TN to the late Dossie Patton and Flora Middleton Patton. He was also preceded in death by wife, Catherine Patton; sons, Randy Patton, Donnie Patton; sister, Joan Ferguson and great grandson, Keylan...

Paula Louise Pinkley

Paula Louise Pinkley

Sep 16, 2021

Paula Louise Pinkley, 65, of Holladay, TN passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center. Ms. Pinkley was born on September 28, 1955 in France to the late Louis Bruce Pinkley and Janice Ashby Pinkley. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Gary Bruce Pinkley, Richie Lane Pinkley, Johnathan Eric Pinkley. She was a retired truck...

Virginia Gomez

Virginia Gomez

Sep 15, 2021

Virginia Gomez, 81, of Parsons, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Gomez was born on November 6, 1939 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was a factory worker with Field Container in Illinois.

Survived by:

Spouse: Jesus Jimenez of Parsons, TN

Children: Estella Espinoza of Parsons, TN

              Olivia (Macario)...

Betty Louise Clement

Betty Louise Clement

Sep 15, 2021

Ms. Betty Louise Clement, 87, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Henry Co. Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Ms. Clement was born on November 5, 1933 in Big Sandy, TN to the late Mackie Brewer and Florence Redden Brewer. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas C. Brewer; sisters, Maxine Hawley and Joann...

Olivia Hargis

Olivia Hargis

Sep 13, 2021

Arianna Olivia Hargis, 15, of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Olivia was born on August 9, 2006 in Paris, TN. She was a student at Camden Central High School and a CHS Football manager.

Survived by:

Parents: Richie & Dana Hargis of Camden, TN

Brother: Isaiah Hargis of Camden, TN

Sister: Hallie Hargis of Camden, TN

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Marjorie Elizabeth Smith

Marjorie Elizabeth Smith

Sep 12, 2021

Marjorie Elizabeth Smith, 59, of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Henry Co. Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born on May 17, 1962 in San Antonio, TX to the late Phillip Andrews and Marjorie Johnstone Andrews. She was also preceded in death by daughters, Mozeal Smith and Priscella Smith. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and member...

Jo Evelyn Yarbro

Jo Evelyn Yarbro

Sep 12, 2021

Jo Evelyn Yarbro, 89, of Lexington, TN passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Yarbro was born on June 15, 1932 in Decatur County to the late Earnest C. Magers and Josephine Leasure Magers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Yarbro, Jr., son, Sammy Yarbro; two infant sisters and grandsons, Jason Yarbro...

Christie Michelle Tubbs

Christie Michelle Tubbs

Sep 11, 2021

Christie Michelle Tubbs, 53 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital. Ms. Tubbs was born on August 18, 1968 in Henry County. She was a retired Steam Fitter with Local 572 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters, a member of Ramble Creek Baptist Church and past coach and huge supporter of Benton County...

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