Obituaries
Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area
Dorothy Pratt Odle
Aug 5, 2019
Dorothy Pratt Odle, age 96 of Parsons, TN passed away Monday, August 5 at Decatur County Health Care in Parsons, TN. Ms. Odle was born January 3, 1923 in Northford, TN to the late Lowell H. Pratt and Alice Baker Pratt. She was preceded in death by:( father of children) Edward “Rooster” Odle, one son: Wayne Odle, one daughter: Gloria...
Clarice Leola Parker
Aug 3, 2019
Mrs. Clarice Leola Hicks Parker, age 94 of Camden, TN., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Camden Healthcare & Rehab. Mrs. Parker was born on June 19, 1925 in Benton County to the late Willie Hicks and Birdie McMurtry Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Parker; brothers Weldon Hicks, Charles Hicks; sister, Alva...
Martie Daniel Miller
Aug 2, 2019
Martie Miller, age 51 of Jackson, TN passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Jackson General Hospital. Martie was born May 7, 1968 in Smyrna, TN. He was a car salesman with Auto Industry.
Survivors include:
Father: Moss (Myra) Miller of Jackson, TN
Wife: Lisa Hollins of Selmer, TN
Daughters: Kylie Miller of Selmer, TN
Darby Hollins of...
Melissa Kay Courtright
Aug 2, 2019
Melissa Kay Courtright, age 49 of Parsons, TN passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Westwood Health Care. Ms. Courtright was born February 18, 1970 in Jackson, TN. She worked as a cook in restaurants.
The family chose cremation.
Survivors include:
Father: Vernon Tucker of Parsons, TN
Mother: Linda Inman Tucker of Parsons, TN
Sons: Anthony (Emily) Courtright of...
Melba Jean Hicks
Jul 27, 2019
Mrs. Melba Jean Hopper Hicks, age 74 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Henry Co. Healthcare Center. Mrs. Hicks was born on October 16, 1944 in Pemicott County, MO to the late Daniel Hopper and Edna Ball Hopper Pease. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Willie Ray Hicks and a granddaughter...
Jean Merrell Burnette
Jul 23, 2019
Mrs. Norma Jean Merrell Burnette, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN. passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, TN. Mrs. Burnette was born on February 28, 1932 in Orlando, FL to the late Lettie Z Hendley. She was also preceded in death by her step father William Horton Hendley, sisters, Joyce Healan, Mildred Rupp, husbands, Carlton...
John Wesley Churchwell
Jul 22, 2019
Mr. John Wesley Churchwell, age 83 of Big Sandy, TN., went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 22, 2019 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Mr. Churchwell was born on June 19, 1936 in Perry County, TN. to the late Eddie Garner Churchwell and Jessie Francis Hicks Churchwell. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Crosby Churchwell,...
Jeremiah Javis Cooley
Jul 21, 2019
Mr. Jeremiah Javis Cooley, age 40 of Camden, TN. passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Cooley was born on June 24, 1979 in Charleston, MO. He was a loving husband, father and great friend.
Survivors include:
Wife: Contessa Hollingsworth Cooley of Camden, TN
Father: Jimmy (Sue Cooley) Cooley of Camden, TN
Mother: Dorothy Cooley...
Kelsey Jordan Yates
Jul 16, 2019
Kelsey Jordan Wimberly Yates, age 23 of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Kelsey was born on March 5, 1996 in Jackson, TN. She was an AEMT with Henry Co. EMS. Kels, as most called her, had the most contagious smile and a love for life. Her love for all her “critters” was above and beyond any...
John Earl Lambert
Jul 15, 2019
John Earl Lambert, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on Monday, July 15, 2019 in Springville, TN at 11:25am. From his birth on September 17, 1951 to his death he spread love, happiness, love for the Lord, knowledge of the outdoors, and friendship to everyone he came in contact with. He was born in Burnsville, MS to James...
Jack David Rainey Sr.
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. Jack David Rainey Sr., age 80 of Holladay, TN. passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Rainey was born on May 30, 1939 in Huntingdon, TN. to the late Richard Allen Rainey and Verla Barnhart Rainey. He was also preceded in death by brothers Willard Rainey and twin brother Jerry Rainey. Mr. Rainey was retired...
Retha Juanita Moody
Jul 7, 2019
Mrs. Retha Juanita Moody, age 88 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Moody was born on March 1, 1931 in Benton County, TN to the late John Dillard Markham and Georgia Bell Hollingsworth Markham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Moody and son Jackie Moody, five brothers Herbert,...
Taylor A. Coffey
Jul 7, 2019
Taylor A. Coffey, age 17 of Camden, TN passed away on July 7, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Taylor was born on January 21, 2002 in Lynchburg, VA. She was going into her senior year at Camden Central High School. She loved to make her friends laugh, and helping people. Taylor loved to fish and be outdoors.
Survivors include:
...
Moon Moore
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. Wilburn “Moon” Moore, age 86 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Moore was born on January 25, 1933 in Benton County to the late Henry Clay Moore and Odie Nunnery Moore. Mr. Moore was retired from Conalco, Douglas Trucking and Benton County Board of Education where he worked as a bus...
Jack Farmer
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. A.N. “Jack” Farmer, age 93 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Farmer was born on March 3, 1926 in Benton County to the late Coy Farmer and Audrey Wheatley Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Vergie Mae Douglas Farmer and brother Sonny Farmer. Mr....
Robert Jesse Lewis Jr.
Jul 4, 2019
Mr. Robert Jesse Lewis Jr., age 69 of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born on August 28, 1949 in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert Lewis Sr. and Margaret Isabell Lewis. He was also preceded in death by a brother Barney James Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a retired mechanic with...
David Lee Woods
Jul 3, 2019
Mr. David Lee Woods, age 69 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Woods was born on July 31, 1949 in Cookville, TN to the late Daniel Woods and Ora Parsons Woods. He was also preceded in death by a sisters Tressie Willis, Mary Agnes Woods and niece Ruth Woods. Mr. Woods was...
Vera Kelly Hatley
Jun 30, 2019
Mrs. Vera Kelly Hatley, age 81 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Hatley was born on May 22, 1938 in Indianola, MS to the late Roe Edward Kelly and Phenia Fulcher Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Wesley “Judo” Hatley; son in law Phil Floyd; sister Ronnie...
Retha Gail Coleman
Jun 28, 2019
Mrs. Retha Gail Coleman, age 75 of Camden, TN passed away on June 28, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Coleman was born on August 11, 1943 in Camden, TN to the late John G. Robertson and Willie Christine Ballard Robertson. She was also preceded in death by a son Tim Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was a homemaker, member and elder of...
Shorty Wright
Jun 25, 2019
Mr. D.M. “Shorty” Wright, age 93 of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Wright was born on July 30, 1925 in Benton County to the late Ether Wright and Beulah Stepp Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eron Wright, Hillman Wright, Tommy Wright, Charles Wright and a sister Katharine...
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