Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Delbert Gene Ellis

Delbert Gene Ellis

Dec 8, 2018

Delbert Gene Ellis, age 89, of Westport, TN, passed from this life and on to his eternal home with Jesus on Saturday, December 8th, 2018.  Delbert is survived by his wife, Margie (Brinkley) Ellis, his daughter Linda (Scott) Klingler of Hodgenville, KY, his daughter Lisa (Robert) Peery of Buena Vista, TN, his son, Donald Ellis of Holladay, TN, his grandchildren,...

Joseph Percy Chaloux

Joseph Percy Chaloux

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Joseph Percy Chaloux age 93, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Life Care Center in Bruceton.

He was born April 10, 1925 in Pittsburg, New Hampshire to the late Joseph Chaloux and Celaniie Benoit Chaloux. Mr. Chaloux was a retired factory employee and was Catholic in belief.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Alyssa Breanne Griffith

Alyssa Breanne Griffith

Dec 4, 2018

Alyssa Breanne Paris Griffith “Baby Girl”, “Mo”, age 22 of Camden, TN passed away on December 4, 2018.

Ms. Griffith was born on September 7, 1996 in Paris, TN.

 

Survived by:

Mother: Shirley (Steve) Elmore of Bruceton, TN

Father: Johnathan (Danelle) Paris

Daughter: Keraleigh Caimbree Griffith

Brothers: Damian Paris, Andrew Paris, Aiden Paris, Steven Elmore, Carlton Elmore all of...

Bryant Allan Griffith

Bryant Allan Griffith

Dec 4, 2018

Bryant Allan Griffith, age 24 of Camden, TN passed away on December 4, 2018. Mr. Griffith was born on October 13, 1994 in Paris, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Griffith and grandfather, Artie Ray Griffith.

 

Survived by:

Mother: Beau Griffith of Camden, TN

Daughter: Keraleigh Griffith of Camden, TN

Sisters: JamiLee (Cody) Merrell of...

Ernestine "Tina" Holland

Ernestine "Tina" Holland

Dec 3, 2018

Mrs. Ernestine “Tina” Holland, age 84 of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN. Mrs. Holland was born on November 7, 1934 in Holladay, TN. to the late Roy L. Inman and Kate Kelly Inman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Holland; a son, Joseph Lee...

Hildegard Needes

Hildegard Needes

Dec 3, 2018

Ms. Hildegard Needes, age 84 of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at her residence. Ms. Needes was born on January 14, 1934 in Germany to the late Bernhard and Anna Landwher.  Ms. Needes worked as a Librarian Assistant with the Benton County Library.

 

Survived by

Sons: Doug Needes of Camden, TN

          Greg Needes of...

Virginia Clara Turner

Virginia Clara Turner

Dec 1, 2018

Ms. Virginia Clara Turner, age 89 of Camden, TN departed this life on December 1, 2018 at Jackson General Hospital surrounded by love ones. Ms. Turner was born on August 25, 1929 in Camden, TN to the late Ladon Simon and Veora Strickland Simon. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Albert Turner; sons, Jackie Lyn, David...

Betty Guszak

Betty Guszak

Nov 26, 2018

Betty Guszak   Mrs. Betty Lane Guszak, age 71 of Bath Springs, TN passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Decatur County Hospital.  Mrs. Guszak was born March 24, 1947 in Toomsuba, MS to the late Henry Shelby and Nell Wright Shelby. She was also preceded in death by one brother: Lawrence Shelby. She was a Commercial Truck Driver for...

Carolyn Hunter

Carolyn Hunter

Nov 25, 2018

Carolyn J. Hunter, 55, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Carolyn was born June 9, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, as the fourth daughter of the late Fred R. McClure and Patricia Rains McClure.  She was preceded in death by her sibling Pamela McClure.  She had been a resident of Vero Beach, Florida for 30...

Jimmie Leo Nobles

Jimmie Leo Nobles

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Jimmie Leo Nobles, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Nobles was born on November 6, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Leo Nobles and Wilma Wheatley Nobles. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Griffin Nobles.  Mr. Nobles was a retired Dry Wall Contractor, a...

Kenneth Hutton

Kenneth Hutton

Nov 19, 2018

Kenneth Hutton, 81 of Delano, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was a son of the late Fred and Ella Hutton. He served as a licensed minister and pastor for over 40 years in the United Pentecostal Church International; he served in the US Navy from June 21, 1955 to June 20,...

Peggy June Johnson

Peggy June Johnson

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Peggy June Johnson, age 76 of Paris, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born on May 17, 1942 in Holladay, TN to the late Issac Allen and Leahvester Cole Allen. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Lonnie Allen, Wayne Allen and sisters, Ruby Galbreath, Avery Littleton, Reba Stokes and...

Michael Shane Hardin

Michael Shane Hardin

Nov 18, 2018

Mr. Michael Shane Hardin, age 48 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Hardin was born on October 4, 1970 in Memphis, TN to Martha Nichols Wolford and the late Donnie Raye Hardin.

 

Survived by:

Mother: Martha (Elmer) Wolford of Camden, TN

Sisters: Rhonda Hardin of Camden, TN

                Beverly (Brock) Cole...

William B Oxford

William B Oxford

Nov 15, 2018

Mr. William B. Oxford, age 95 of Holladay, TN passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his home. Mr. Oxford was born on September 5, 1923 in Benton County to the late Ulis Grant Oxford and Lenora Furr Oxford.  He was also preceded in death by his wife: Nina Doherty Oxford; a brother, Alver Grant Oxford; sisters, Alma Inez...

Ben A. Butterworth Morris

Ben A. Butterworth Morris

Nov 15, 2018

Ben A. Butterworth Morris

1926 - 2018

Ben A. Butterworth Morris, age 91, passed away November 15th at her home in Nashville surrounded by her loved ones. 

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 20th at 2:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church, 3701 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee.  The family will greet friends between 1:00 – 2:00 pm. ...

Pastor Johnie B. Arnold

Pastor Johnie B. Arnold

Nov 10, 2018

Pastor Johnie B. Arnold, age 82 of Holladay, TN passed away on Saturday, November 10,2018 at St. Thomas West hospital in Nashville. Pastor Arnold was born on November 21, 1935 in Benton Co. to the late Bill Arnold and Lula Wimberly Arnold.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Arnold; sisters, Vonell Brackins, Geraldine Hodges and Dorothy...

Hulon Farrar

Hulon Farrar

Nov 6, 2018

Mr. Wesley Hulon Farrar, age 91 passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Maplewood Health Care Center in Jackson, TN. Mr. Farrar was born on August 13, 1927 in Eva, TN. to the late Walter Farrar and Mary Jane Stockdale Farrar. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Walter “Dub” Farrar; brother, Henley “Preacher” Farrar; and...

Dr. Don W. Churchwell

Dr. Don W. Churchwell

Nov 5, 2018

Dr. Don W. Churchwell, age 52 of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at his residence.  Don was born on February 22, 1966 in Dearborn, MI to John Churchwell and the late Barbara Crosby Churchwell. Dr. Churchwell was Pastor of House of The Lord Church in Camden and was an Educator with the Benton County Board of...

Larry Thomas Robison

Larry Thomas Robison

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Larry Thomas Robison, Sr., age 64 of Jackson, TN. passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Robison was born on February 15, 1954 in Jackson, TN to the late Roger Thomas Robison and Mary Alice Hedges Robison.  Mr. Robison was a retired salesman with Brambles Equipment Rental & Sales Jackson, TN. passed away on Monday, November...

Orville Junior Bivens

Orville Junior Bivens

Nov 4, 2018

 

Orville Junior Bivens

 

Mr. Orville Junior Bivens, age 77, of Holladay, TN passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his residence.  Mr. Bivens was born March 4, 1941 in McNairy County, TN to the late Orville Wright Bivens and Euva Lee Cook Bivens. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: James Bivens, J.L. Bivens. He was...

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