Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Rebecca Sue Losey

Rebecca Sue Losey

Apr 9, 2021

Ms. Rebecca Losey, age 57 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Ms. Losey was born on June 12, 1964 in Indiana to the late Emerson Losey and Wyona Smith Losey. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Max Losey, Lee Losey and two sisters, Rita and Tina Losey. Ms....

Daniel Ray Kapp

Daniel Ray Kapp

Apr 5, 2021

Daniel Ray Kapp, age 39 of Parsons, TN., passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, "after battling signet cell carcinoma". He was born November 14, 1981 in Dover, DE. Mr. Kapp was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold T. & Mary J. Wall, parental grandparents, Beverly & Clifford Kapp, Jr, and beloved cousin...

Willis Wayne Parker

Willis Wayne Parker

Mar 30, 2021

Willis Wayne Parker age 86 was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on August 19th, 1934. Willis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 30th 2021 in Eva, TN. 

Willis lived a full happy life. His life was a journey of 86 wonderful years from Middlesboro, Kentucky to Eva, Tennessee. Willis was a simple man of honor and...

William Oscar Baker

William Oscar Baker

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. William Oscar Baker, age 73 of Holladay, TN passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, TN. Mr. Baker was born on July 23, 1947 in Decatur County, TN to the late Bonnie W. Baker and Bertha Rae Quinn Baker. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruthie Baker; brother Ricky Baker and...

James Richard Cotham

James Richard Cotham

Mar 26, 2021

Mr. James Richard Cotham, age 74, of Holladay, TN passed away at his home on Friday evening, March 26, 2021.  He was born in Decatur County, TN, on April 4, 1946, to the late James Lee and Lorene Miller Cotham.  James was a Veteran of the Marine Corp., after serving 4 years.  He was a retired Pressman from American Greetings.

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Jerry Dayton Dotson

Jerry Dayton Dotson

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Jerry Dayton Dotson, age 79, of Camden, TN passed away on March 25, 2021, at Camden General Hospital.  He was born on March 29, 1941, in Milan, TN, to the late Alvin and Cynthia Crutchfield Dotson.  He was a Machine Foreman at Zenith Electronics and retired after 15 years.

Survivors:

Wife: Loretta Simmons Dotson of Camden, TN

Sons: Anthony...

Philip Henry Brown

Philip Henry Brown

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Philip Henry Brown, age 84 of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Mr. Brown was born on January 7, 1937 in Mt. Eagle, FL to the late Norwood Brown and Annie Doris Bennett Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother John Taylor. Mr. Brown was retired from Plumer...

Samuel Karley Barrett Sr.

Samuel Karley Barrett Sr.

Mar 22, 2021

Samuel Karley Barrett Sr, 67 of Camden, TN. took the exit from the highway of life on Monday March 22, 2021 at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. He was born June the 3, 1953 to Charlie Enoch Barrett and Ruby Pearl Stevenson in El Paso, TX. Sam served as a truck driver for 30 years. He loved his family...

Tera Celeste Castilo

Tera Celeste Castilo

Mar 15, 2021

Ms. Tera Castilo, age 42 of Camden, TN, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Ms. Castilo was born on January 13, 1979 in Clarksdale, MS, to Billy “Red” Castilo and the late Betty Bowie Lance. She was a cashier for Save-A-Lot.

Survivors include:

Father: Billy “Red” (Christie) Castilo of Big Sandy, TN

Long Time Companion:...

Joyce "Nonie" Naomi Simmons

Joyce "Nonie" Naomi Simmons

Mar 12, 2021

Ms. Joyce Naomi “Nonie” Simmons, age 72 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. Ms. Simmons was born on April 1, 1948 in Benton County to the late John Newell Goforth and Jessie Mae Holland Goforth. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Carlton Goforth, Johnny Gene Goforth...

Betty Jean VanCleave

Betty Jean VanCleave

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean VanCleave, age 72 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Tri Star Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mrs. VanCleave was born on December 26, 1948 in Camden, TN to the late Paul E. Lowry and Rubye Holland Lowry. She was retired seamstress with H.I.S and a lifetime member of Rushings Chapel Pentecostal...

Jesus Morales, JR

Jesus Morales, JR

Mar 8, 2021

Jesus Morales, Jr, age 62 of Sugar Tree, TN passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. He was born August 19, 1958 to the late Jesus Morales, SR and Virginia Gomez Morales in Des Plains, IL. He was also preceded in death by his wife, June Lorraine Morales. He was a carpenter.      

Survivors include:

Son:...

Ronald David Olsen

Ronald David Olsen

Mar 8, 2021

Mr. Ronald David Olsen, age 59 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Olsen was born on August 9, 1961 in Kane County, IL. He worked at S & W Pallet.

Survived by:

Mother: Judith Olsen of Camden, TN

Sons: Tim (Diane) Olsen of IL

          Zachary Olsen of Camden, TN

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James Kenneth Graves, Jr

James Kenneth Graves, Jr

Mar 5, 2021

James Kenneth Graves, Jr, age 83 of Parsons, TN passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at AHC Healthcare in Parsons, TN. He was born January 23, 1938 to the late James Kenneth Graves, SR and Katie Belle Laster Graves in Parsons, TN.  He was also preceded in death by one son, James Kenneth (Ken) Graves, III, one daughter, Kimberly Graves....

Barbara Ann Shelby

Barbara Ann Shelby

Feb 25, 2021

Barbara Ann Shelby, age 75 of Jackson, TN passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Ms. Shelby was born on May 31, 1945 in Bruceton, TN to the late James Monroe Sarratt and Nell Wheeler. She was retired from the Turney Center and member of Center Point Baptist Church.

Survived by:

Sons: Tony (Suzanne) Woods of...

James Byrd Bell Jr.

James Byrd Bell Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

James Byrd Bell Jr., age 67 of Holladay, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Bell was born on December 9, 1953 in Benton County to the late James Byrd Bell Sr. and Mable Cherry Bell. He was also preceded in death by a father and mother-in-law Loye and Violet Barnes; brother Edward Bell; sisters...

Reta Jean Flowers

Reta Jean Flowers

Feb 17, 2021

Reta Jean Flowers, age 65 of Camden, TN gained her heavenly shoes on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Claiborne & Hughes Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN.  Miss Flowers was born in Camden on August 26, 1955, to the late Hildon Flowers and Irene Mosley Flowers.   She is survived by her brother Alan (Lisa) Flowers of Franklin,...

Paisley Nicole Woelk

Paisley Nicole Woelk

Feb 16, 2021

Paisley Nicole Woelk, age 18 months passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Paisley was born on July 23, 2019 in Dickson, TN.

Survived by:

Parents: Dakota and Ariel Woelk of New Johnsonville, TN

Brother: Braxtyn Woelk of New Johnsonville, TN

Sister: Mallarie Woelk of New Johnsonville, TN

Paternal Grandmother: Anita Woelk of Holladay, TN

Maternal...

Dorothy Clara Tanner

Dorothy Clara Tanner

Feb 16, 2021

Dorothy Clara Zang Tanner, 91, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her home in Camden, surrounded by her family.

The body is to be cremated, with arrangements being handled by Oakdale Funeral Home. A celebration of her life, planned for this summer, will be announced.

She was born on November 28, 1929, in Burgettstown, Washington County, Penn., to the late...

David Alan Blurton

David Alan Blurton

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. David Alan Blurton, age 61 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Blurton was born on January 4, 1960 in Jackson, TN. He retired from TVA with 39 years of service. While there, he was responsible for monitoring the flow of all outbound electrical power to customers affiliated with his regional area.

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