Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Gregory Wayne King

Gregory Wayne King

May 24, 2021

Mr. Gregory Wayne King, age 56, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at AHC-Waverly.  He was born on June 16, 1964, to the late Lloyd Earl King and Betty Carol Metcalfe King.  He was a Correctional Officer at Turney Center, in Only, TN. 

Survived by:

Wife: Guyla “LaVon” Iseminger King of New Johnsonville, TN

Brother: Lloyd Earl King of Camden,...

Exie Lee Scott

Exie Lee Scott

May 19, 2021

 

Exie Lee Phillips Scott, age 86 of Parsons, TN passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at AHC Healthcare in Parsons, TN.  She was born October 4, 1934 in Decatur County, TN to the late Omer Phillips and Bertha Free Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband: James C. Scott, three sons: Anthony Lineberry, James Scott and...

Michael Fleming

Michael Fleming

May 19, 2021

Mr. Michael David Fleming, age 41, passed away on May 19, 2021, in Rutherford County, TN.  He was born on July 19, 1979, in Trenton, MI, to Larry and Linda Brewer Fleming. 

Survivors

Son: Michael Fleming of AL

Daughter: Giana Fleming of AL

Sister: Kimberlee (Chris) Ruga of AK

Niece: Kristen Ruga of Washington DC

The family chose cremation.  A...

Joseph Arthur Haas, Jr

Joseph Arthur Haas, Jr

May 15, 2021

 

Joseph Arthur Haas, age 65 of Parsons, TN passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 8, 1955 in Brawley, CA. He was preceded in death by his father: Joseph Arthur Haas, Sr, mother: Betty Jo Hass (Nee Hart), brothers: Charles J. Hass and Donald R. Haas. He worked...

Paul J. Allen

Paul J. Allen

May 14, 2021

Mr. Paul J. Allen, age 90 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Allen was born on September 14, 1930 in Camden, TN to the late Lewis Allen and Visey Ann Cole Allen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nell Kelley Allen, sisters, Geraldine Howe,...

William "Jug" Earl Cox

William "Jug" Earl Cox

May 10, 2021

William “Jug” Earl Cox, age 71 of Holladay, TN passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Cox was born on April 4, 1950 in Camden, TN to the late Willard Cox and Maedell Wilson Cox. He was owner/operator of Cox Backhoe service for over 50 years. A loving husband, father and grandfather who was devoted to...

Teddie Burton Dailey

Teddie Burton Dailey

May 9, 2021

 Teddie Burton Dailey, age 59 of Parsons, TN  passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Dailey was born April 25, 1962 to the late Fred Dailey and Margie Hayes Dailey in Chicago, IL

He was also, preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Maness and Billy Maness and one sister, Susan Tuten. He was an employee at...

Theresa Kay Baker

Theresa Kay Baker

May 6, 2021

Theresa Kay Baker, age 58 of Parsons, TN passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1962 in Elgin, IL to the late Thomas Ray Cooper and Jimmie Lee Hays. She was also preceded in death a son, Jonathan Bruce, daughter, Amanda Bruce, one brother, Edward Cooper.  Ms. Baker worked at North 40 Restaurant...

Kathy Brueske

Kathy Brueske

May 6, 2021

Kathy Brueske, born on February 8th, 1948 in Renton, Washington, passed on the 6th of May, 2021 at Maury County Regional Hospital. She was 73 years young. Her parents were Alfred and Agnes Brueske. Raised alongside her were her three brothers; Bill, Dave, and Doug Brueske.

Kathy, affectionately known by many simply as “Granny”, was the beloved mother of Laura...

James "Jim" Robert Crowe

James "Jim" Robert Crowe

May 3, 2021

James “Jim” Robert Crowe Jr., age 66, of Camden, Tennessee joined his beloved wife Fannie Crowe in Heaven on May 3, 2021. The oldest of three siblings, Jim was born January 10, 1955 and graduated from Camden Central High School. He attended Schiller College in Heidelberg, Germany. Jim worked for many years at Chicago Faucets in Illinois and returned to...

Vance Lewis Melton

Vance Lewis Melton

May 1, 2021

Vance Lewis Melton, age 86 of Eva, TN passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Melton was born on May 2, 1934 in Benton County to the late Thomas Millard Melton and Ettie Holland Melton. He was retired from DuPont and a member of Eva United Methodist Church, member of Lake Dwellers Camping Club and a...

Johnny Odell Pratt

Johnny Odell Pratt

Apr 25, 2021

Johnny Odell “JP” Pratt, age 80 of Scotts Hill, TN passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Pratt was born on May 1, 1940 in Decatur County, TN to the late Samuel Sampson Pratt and Mary Zula Griggs Pratt. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Glenn Pratt and...

Sheila Ellen Lassley

Sheila Ellen Lassley

Apr 24, 2021

Sheila Ellen Lassley, age 66 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Lassley was born on June 21, 1954 in Carter County, KY to the late William Henry Miller and Mary Ellen Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Miller, Johnny Miller, Ray Miller, Roscoe...

Lloyd Daniel Davis

Lloyd Daniel Davis

Apr 22, 2021

Rev. Lloyd Daniel Davis, age 94, formerly of Camden passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN, at the home of his daughter.  He was born on December 28, 1926, to the late Elvis Columbus and Mary Flossie Williamson Davis, in Lenox, TN. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Janie Faye Haddock Davis, infant son;...

Hazel Prince

Hazel Prince

Apr 21, 2021

Ms. Hazel Prince, age 96 of Holladay, TN. passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Ms. Prince was born on September 14, 1924 in Big Sandy, TN, to the late John and Beulah Mannon Rainwaters. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dallas G. Prince and a son, Joel Prince.  Ms. Prince was...

James "J.L." Lee Blackwell

James "J.L." Lee Blackwell

Apr 21, 2021

James “J.L.” Lee Blackwell, age 63 of Parsons, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Mr. Blackwell was born on August 4, 1957 in Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Loyce Blackwell, Hazel Cottrell Blackwell and brother, Bryan Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was retired from Century Electric and attended Darden Pentecostal...

James "Jim" Ralph Benson

James "Jim" Ralph Benson

Apr 17, 2021

Mr. James “Jim” Ralph Benson, age 92 of Holladay, TN passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Mr. Benson was born on February 20, 1929 in Water Valley, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Harvey Benson, Annie Clyde Benson and sister, Mary Langham. Mr. Benson was retired from International Harvester. He was a member of Flatwoods...

William Webb

William Webb

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. William S. Webb, age 80 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Webb was born on June 4, 1940 in Benton County to the late Thetis H. Webb and Luettie Hollingsworth Webb. He was also preceded in death by a sister Ettie Marie Webb. Mr. Webb was retired from Hardy...

Doretha Bougher

Doretha Bougher

Apr 10, 2021

Doretha Nell Bougher, age 83 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Riverview Healthcare in Prestonburg, KY. Ms. Bougher was born on January 29, 1938 in Camden, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy Coleman and Lizzy Mae Morton Coleman, husband, Vernon Bougher and sons, Billy Sayles and Mark Sayles.

Survivors include:

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Jo Ann Ashby

Jo Ann Ashby

Apr 9, 2021

Ms. Jo Ann Ashby, age 84 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Ms. Ashby was born on September 25, 1936 in Holladay, TN to the late Connie Smith and Vanna King Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ashby and daughter, Connie Tiller. Ms. Ashby was a retired...

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