Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Abbygail Rene' Bruce

Abbygail Rene' Bruce

May 2, 2017

 Abbygail Rene’ Bruce, infant baby girl, passed away on May 2, 2017 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Abbygail was born on April 20, 2017 at McKenzie Medical Center. Survived by: Father: Thomas Michael Bruce of Camden, TN Mother: Samantha Edson of Camden, TN Grandparents: Walter & Delana Swinford of Camden, TN                  ...

Ruby Margaret Harrolle

Ruby Margaret Harrolle

Apr 29, 2017

Mrs. Ruby Margaret Harrolle, age 85 of Camden, TN passed away April 29, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Harrolle was born February 24, 1932 in Berry, KY to the late Edward Maddox and Clara Miller Maddox. She was preceded by one son: Jackie Clayburn, brothers: Junior Hughes, Roy Maddox, Bill Maddox, George Maddox, Marris Maddox, Roscoe Maddox, sisters: Pauline Teal,...

Jerry Allen Irwin

Jerry Allen Irwin

Apr 29, 2017

Mr. Jerry Allen Irwin, age 80 of Sugar Tree, Tn passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Irwin was born June 29, 1936 in Nashville, TN to the late Paul Irwin and Jessie Camp Irwin. He was a retired Tool & Die Maker at Tri County.The family chose cremation. Oakdale Funeral Home-Decatur county is in charge of...

Eulalia Ruth Melton

Eulalia Ruth Melton

Apr 26, 2017

Mrs. Eulalia Ruth Melton, age 94 of Camden, TN passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Camden Healthcare in Ccamden, TN. Mrs. Ruth was born January 30, 1923 in Benton County, TN to the late Carrie Blanks aand Missouri Melton Blanks. She was, also preceded by her husband: Grady Melton, sons: Gary Melton, Kenny Melton, brother: Hoyt Blanks. She was...

Robert John Gjertsen Sr.

Robert John Gjertsen Sr.

Apr 18, 2017

Mr. Robert John Gjertsen Sr., age 83 of Camden, TN passed away on April 18, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Gjertsen was born on January 19, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Gilbert Gjertsen and Barbara Catherine Hannen Gjertsen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George, Ed, Charlie, Gilbert and a sister, Coletta Hagen. Mr. Gjertsen...

Thomas Dewey Robinson

Thomas Dewey Robinson

Apr 18, 2017

Thomas Dewey Robinson, age 78 passed away April 18, 2017 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN. Mr. Robinson was born November 24, 1938 in Holladay, Tn to the late William C. robinson and eula Flowers Robinson. He was, also preceded by one grandson: Brad Coleman, brother: Carlos Robinson, sister: Pauline Wilson. He was a retired truck driver and attended...

Carol Dean Sterling

Carol Dean Sterling

Apr 9, 2017

Carol Dean Melton Sterling, age 66 of Big Sandy, TN, passsed away April 9, 2017 at Camden General Hospital in Camden, TN. Mrs. Sterling was born April 20, 1950 to the late Willie Melton and Hilda Markham Melton in Springville, TN. She was a retired seamstress with H.I.S. Corporation and a member of The New Beginnings Church. Survivors include:Son: Tim(Laurie)Melton of...

Barbara Lou Churchwell

Barbara Lou Churchwell

Apr 6, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Lou Churchwell, age 74 of Big Sandy, TN went to her heavenly home on April 6, 2017 at Henry County Medical Center. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and emerged victorious. Mrs. Churchwell was born on August 7, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Carl Crosby and Hazel Stockard Crosby. She was also preceded...

Francis Earl Wall

Francis Earl Wall

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Francis Earl Wall, age 60 of Savannah, Tn passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hardin County Medical Center.Mr. Wall was born July 10, 1956 to the late Lonnie Wall and Ethel Tenney Wall in Holyoke, MA. He, was also preceded by his wife, Cathleen Etta Dessert Wall. He was a retired machinist and a truck driver. The family...

Howard Arnold

Howard Arnold

Mar 31, 2017

Mr. Howard Arnold, age 80 of Holladay, TN passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born December 3, 1936 to the late Ted Arnold and Clora Conder Arnold in Decatur County, TN. He was a retired welder from Conalco.Graveside Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 2:00 PM at Crossroad Cemetery...

Linda Darnell Biggers

Linda Darnell Biggers

Mar 31, 2017

Mrs. Linda Biggers, age 65 of Holladay, Tn passed away Friday, March, 31, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1951 in Lewis County, TN to the late James Hardy Cobb and Frances Christine Buchanan Cobb. She was, also preceded in death by one brother: James Cobb, one sister: Arlene Potts. She was a Christian in belief and...

Patsy L. Markham

Patsy L. Markham

Mar 23, 2017

Mrs. Patsy Markham age 93 of Big Sandy, TN passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Markham was born June 30, 1923 in Union Hill, AL to the late Mack Dillard Henderson and Catherine Culbreath Henderson. She was also preceded by her husband: James A. Markham, son: James K. Markham, daughter-in-law: Paulette Markham, two grandsons: Michael Markham...

Mason Garrett Keen

Mason Garrett Keen

Mar 21, 2017

Mason Garrett Keen, age 17 of Decaturville, TN passed away from this earthly life Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Lexington, TN.Mason was born December 9, 1999 in Jackson, TN to Bobby and Lisa Keen. Born the youngest of three boys, he was definitely the baby.Mason was a Junior at Riverside  and loved a lot of things, his friends and family,...

Pamela Cagle Linton

Pamela Cagle Linton

Mar 21, 2017

Ms. Pamela Cagle Linton, age 56 of Parsons, TN passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Decatur County Hospital in Parsons, TN. Ms. Linton was born November 28, 1960 in Lexington, Tn to the late Robert Cagle and Peggy Miller Cagle. She was, also preceded in death by one sister: Janice Kay Cagle. She was a Garment factory employee and...

Beverly Jean Maasen

Beverly Jean Maasen

Mar 20, 2017

Mrs. Beverly Jean Maasen, age 85 of New Johnsonville, TN passed away on March 20, 2017 at Humphrey’s County Nursing Home. Mrs. Maasen was born on February 19, 1932 in Goldwin, ND to the late Julius Scheidt and Aleen Hanson Scheidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Raymond Kenneth Maasen; infant sons, Douglas Maasen,...

Janice Ann Goforth

Janice Ann Goforth

Mar 19, 2017

Mrs. Janice Ann Goforth, age 72 of the Eagle Creek Creek Community passed away on March 19, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Goforth was born January 6, 1945 in Anderson County, TN. to the late Herman Ridenour and Dixie Humphrey Ridenour. She was, also preceded by two brothers: James Ridenour and Leonard Ridenour. She was a retired housekeeper at the...

Eugene Elroy Palmer

Eugene Elroy Palmer

Mar 19, 2017

Mr. Eugene Elroy Palmer, age 92 of Camden, TN passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Palmer was born May 9, 1924 in Benton County to the late George Palmer and Lula Roark Palmer. He was, also preceded by five brothers: Aaron Palmer l W. Palmer, Charlie Palmer, Leland Palmer, Andy Palmer, eight sisters: Marie Presson, Lorene...

Rosemary Mattioda Smith

Rosemary Mattioda Smith

Mar 18, 2017

Mrs. Rosemary Mattioda Smith age 92 of Camden, Tn passed away March 18, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born February 7, 1924  to the late John Mattioda and Julia Franzino in Clinton, Indiana. She was, also preceded by her husband: Russell H. Smith,  four brothers: Si Mattioda, Condo Mattioda, Bruno Mattioda, Lawrence Mattioda, two sisters: Catherine Osella, Tava...

Norma Lee Crenshaw

Norma Lee Crenshaw

Mar 16, 2017

Mrs, Norma Lee Crenshaw, age 85 of Parsons, Tn passed away March 16, 2017 at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Mrs. Crenshaw was born October 1, 1931 in Harlan, KY to the late General Lee Wallace and Perna Saylor Wallace. She a retired Classification Specialist with the FBI.  The family chose cremation.Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at...

Curtis McKenzie

Curtis McKenzie

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Curtis McKenzie, age 81 of Parsons, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Germantown, TN. He was born February 9, 1936 to the late Lonnie Curtis McKenzie and Beulah Mae Gilbert McKenzie in Scotts Hill, TN. He was, also preceded in death by one brother, one sister an two infants. Mr. McKenzie was a...

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