Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Alice Carol Ellis

Alice Carol Ellis

Nov 20, 2020

Alice Carol Ellis, age 64 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Ellis was born on June 7, 1956 in East Chicago, IN. She was lead quality control with a Plastic Injection Plant.

Survivors include:

Mother: Nina Faye Stokes of Flint, TX

Daughter: Tifiney (Michael) Weber of Homewood, IL

Brother: Kenneth (Danita) Billings...

Reid Bell

Reid Bell

Nov 18, 2020

Mr. Eldridge Reid Bell, age 78 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN from complications of his diabetes. A beloved father and grandfather, who loved to travel the world. Mr. Bell was the creator and owner of Coffee Break Tours for 23 years. He was born on August 9, 1942...

Danny Keith Hudson

Danny Keith Hudson

Nov 17, 2020

Danny Keith Hudson, age 64 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. Hudson was born on August 7, 1956 in Camden, TN. He was retired from TVA after 33 years, a UTM graduate and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.

Survived by:

Mother: Margaret Inez Brewer Hudson of Big Sandy,...

Eva Marie Maiden

Eva Marie Maiden

Nov 14, 2020

Eva Marie Maiden, age 83 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Ms. Maiden was born on August 27, 1937 in Augsburg Germany to the late Eugene Winning and Olga Walther Winning. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Warren Allen, second husband Guy Maiden, Jr.; sons Gary Allen,...

Earl Edward Ellis

Earl Edward Ellis

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. Earl Edward Ellis, age 76 of Paris, TN passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.  Earl was born on May 1, 1944 in Buena Vista, TN to the late Johnny Ellis and Delia Melton Ellis.  Granddaughters, Kristi Parks and Nicole Jones, brother, Jim Ellis, and sister Mavis Thomas, also preceded Mr....

Larry Milton Yarbro

Larry Milton Yarbro

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. Larry Milton Yarbro, age 78, of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, TN.  Larry was born on May 5, 1942, in Decaturville, TN, to the late James W. Yarbro and Lorraine Barry Yarbro; he was also preceded in death by a son: Jeff Yarbro.  He was a lifelong...

John Thomas (J. T.) Atchison

John Thomas (J. T.) Atchison

Oct 28, 2020

Mr. John Thomas (J. T.) Atchison, age 93 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.  John was born on September 12, 1927, in Henry County, TN, to the late Thomas Atchison and Annie Burdin Atchison.  He was married to Hazel Hicks Atchison for 72 years.  He was also preceded in...

James Franklin Jennings

James Franklin Jennings

Oct 24, 2020

Mr. James Franklin Jennings, age 91 of Holladay, TN, departed this life on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitations Center.  Mr. Jennings was born on July 7, 1929 in Benton County to the late T. R. and Birdie Jennings of Holladay, TN. He was the last member, Sunday school teacher and treasurer, at Friendship CME Church. He...

Allen Lee Bruce

Allen Lee Bruce

Oct 24, 2020

Mr. Allen Lee Bruce, age 42 of Parsons, TN passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Mr. Bruce was born December 8, 1977 in Parsons, TN. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Kelly.  

The family chose cremation.  Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at...

Johnny Charles Oxford

Johnny Charles Oxford

Oct 20, 2020

 

Mr. Johnny Charles Oxford, age 62 of Michie, Tn passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at AHC Healthcare in Humboldt, TN. He was born November 22,  1957 in Memphis, TN to the late William S. Oxford and Retha Joyce Lackey Oxford. He was retired from Pickwick State Park as a Security Guard and was a member of West Corinth...

Vickie Ann Howe

Vickie Ann Howe

Oct 20, 2020

Mrs. Vickie Ann Howe, age 73 of Holladay, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Vickie was born on March 25, 1947 in Camden, TN to the late Herbert Jones and Dorothy Juanita Flowers Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Ruthie Baker and grandson Will Davis....

Marilyn Lee Slye

Marilyn Lee Slye

Oct 14, 2020

Marilyn Lee Slye, age 77 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Slye was born on October 1, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Lloyd Robert Gridley and Virginia Sager Gridley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ronald Slye Sr. and son Ronald Slye Jr. She was a sewing...

Carolyn Faye Nelligan

Carolyn Faye Nelligan

Oct 11, 2020

Carolyn Faye “Toot” Nelligan, age 79 of Holladay, Tn passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 peacefully at her home.  She was born June 20, 1941 in Graham Township of Morrisdale, PA to the late George and Mildred Taylor.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Carole (Dewitt) Corley of Holladay, TN and one stepdaughter, Diane (Doug) Criddle of Greenville, PA. Also,...

McDaniel Bawcum

McDaniel Bawcum

Oct 6, 2020

Mr. McDaniel Bawcum, age 78 of Holladay, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Bawcum was born on June 21, 1942 in Decatur County, TN to the late Connie Bawcum and Ora Hays Bawcum. He was also preceded in death by a great grandson Daniel Wood. He was a retired truck driver with D &...

Charley Tubbs

Charley Tubbs

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Charley Tubbs, age 84 of Holladay, TN passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Tubbs was born on March 25, 1936 in Holladay, TN to the late William Lonzo Tubbs and Ethel M. Cole Tubbs. He was also preceded in death by his wife Chris Tubbs; son Randy Tubbs; brothers Earl Tubbs, Grady...

Will Paul Davis

Will Paul Davis

Sep 14, 2020

William “Will” Paul Davis, age 22 of Holladay, TN passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Will was born on November 14, 1997 in Jackson, TN. He was a construction worker with Josh Needham Construction and a member of Holladay church of Christ.

Survived by:

Parents: Mike & Amy Davis of Holladay, TN

Daughter: Anslee Grace Davis of Holladay, TN

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Shirley Mae Hale

Shirley Mae Hale

Sep 13, 2020

Shirley Mae Hale, age 82 of Paris, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Mrs. Hale was born on August 3, 1938 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Orville Douglas and Opal Strain Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Lloyd Hale, and infant son Baby Boy Hale. She was...

Cordell Winston Cudworth

Cordell Winston Cudworth

Sep 11, 2020

Mr. Cordell Wintson Cudworth I, age 78 of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. Cudworth was born on November 19, 1941 in Worchester, MA to the late John Thomas Cudworth and Gertrude Dion Cudworth. He was also preceded in death by a brother John Cudworth. Mr. Cudworth was a retired engineer with...

Jackie Ray Cates

Jackie Ray Cates

Sep 2, 2020

Mr. Jackie Ray Cates, age 79 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Cates was born on September 29, 1940 in McMinnville, TN to the late Grady Cates and Hassie Jo Swindle Cates. He was also preceded in death by a brother John Cates. Mr. Cates was retired from TVA. He was a...

David Norris Smith

David Norris Smith

Aug 31, 2020

Mr. David Norris Smith was born on September 17, 1937 and went home to be with his savior, Jesus, on August 31, 2020. He passed away in his home surrounded in love by his wife of 63 years and his granddaughter. He was an avid outdoorsman, a loyal friend, 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #179, retiree from TVA...

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