Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

James"Jim" Michael MacLean

James"Jim" Michael MacLean

Dec 6, 2016

Mr. James "Jim" MacLean, age 78 of Linden, TN passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1938 to the late Arthur Orin MacLean and Rose Murphy MacLean in Detroit, MI. He was, also preceded by his stepfather: Kenneth Bischoff, two brothers: Richard MacLean and Jeff Bischoff. Jim was a retired truck driver and...

Johnnie Lillian Caldwell

Johnnie Lillian Caldwell

Nov 28, 2016

Ms. Johnnie Lillian Downey Caldwell, age 85 of Camden, TN passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was born October 18, 1931 to the late John Downey and Julia Ann Grindell Whitehead Downey in Maryville, TN.  She was a member of Camden First Baptist Church and the Easter Star Mt. Carmel Lodge.Ms. Caldwell was,...

Doris Marie French

Doris Marie French

Nov 24, 2016

Mrs. Doris Marie Hutcherson French, age 82 of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Camden Healthcare & Rehab. Mrs. French was born on November 2, 1934 in Gibson County, TN to the late William Hutcherson and Glady's Dozier Hutcherson. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Jeffie French. Mrs. French was owner of French's...

Jennette Earline Grigsby

Jennette Earline Grigsby

Nov 20, 2016

Ms. Jennette Earlene Grigsby, born February 26, 1985 in Dickson, TN. Jennette was a faithful member of the Temple Baptist Church in Nashville, TN, since 2007. She was a professional Barber & Stylist and proud owner of Dreads by Gigi.   Jennette was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Tharpe and Grandparents, Sherman and Jennette Grigsby and Stanley Ballard...

Rosie Jean Wolford

Rosie Jean Wolford

Nov 16, 2016

Mrs. Rosie Jean(Reagan)Wolford, age 77 of Sugar Tree, TN passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Decatur County Hospital. Mrs. Wolford was born on January 21, 1939 to the late Charles Edward Reagan and Mary Josephine Madison Reagan in Morocco, Indiana. She was, also, preceded in death by one daughter: Judy Walters. She was retired from American Lock Company.  Oakdale...

Myrtle Noles Hicks

Myrtle Noles Hicks

Nov 16, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle Noles Hicks, age 89 of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Camden General Hospital. Mrs. Hicks was born on August 11, 1927 in Benton county to the late Wyly Noles and Vonie Allen Noles. She was, also, preceded in death by her husband: William "Dick" Hicks, a daughter: Diana Wheatley, two brothers: Leonard Noles,...

Samuel "Sam" Watson

Samuel "Sam" Watson

Nov 11, 2016

Mr. Samuel "Sam" Fayette Watson, age 90 of Bruceton, TN passed away on November 11, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Watson was born on May 31, 1926 in Benton County, TN to the late William Lafayette Watson and Gayle Roxanne Stewart Watson. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Bob Watson and sisters: Mary Smith and Mina...

Ruby Mae Case Carter

Ruby Mae Case Carter

Nov 7, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Mae Case Carter, age 89 of Camden, TN passed away on November 7, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN. Mrs. Carter was born on April 8, 1927 in New Albany, IN to the late Carlton Earl Case and Anna Routt Case. She was, also, preceded in death by her husband: Edmond Sylvester Carter, a brother: George...

Dr. Lew W. Dougherty, Jr.

Dr. Lew W. Dougherty, Jr.

Nov 4, 2016

Dr. Lew W. Dougherty, Jr. May 10, 1930 ~ November 4, 2016 Dr. Lew W. Dougherty, Jr., age 86, passed away at home on November 4, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Lew W. Dougherty, Sr. and Maude Weatherly Dougherty.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Jo Baldwin Dougherty. He was...

Roy Lee Watson

Roy Lee Watson

Nov 4, 2016

Mr. Roy Lee Watson, age 79 of Camden, TN passed away on November 4, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Watson was born on November 2, 1937 in Benton County to the late Willie Smith and Mary Watson. Mr. Watson was a retired Electrician with Emerson Electric, a member of the Camden Elks  Lodge and President of the Machinist Union....

Cathryn L. Gilman

Cathryn L. Gilman

Nov 3, 2016

After an unexpected illness, Leigh Robertson Gilman, 29 of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Camden, TN went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 3, in Charlotte, N.C. Leigh was born April 1, 1987 to David R. Robertson and Katrina J. Kee Robertson of Camden, TN. She was a 2005 graduate of Camden Central High School. Her husband of one and one-half...

Eva Sue Kelley Britt

Eva Sue Kelley Britt

Oct 30, 2016

Eva Sue(Kelley)Britt, age 70 of Bath Springs, Tn passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Mrs. Britt was born on January 1, 1946 to the late James Nealous Kelley and Artie Wyatt Kelley in Decatur County, TN. She was, also, preceded by her husband: Gerald Britt, Son: Kevin "Bubby" Lynn Broadway,...

Wallace "Wally" Nolen Cole

Wallace "Wally" Nolen Cole

Oct 29, 2016

Wallace Nolen "Wally" Cole, age 74 of Camden, TN., passed away on October 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1942 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Cole was a retired order maker from H.I.S. Corporation in Bruceton, TN., and a member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church.Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 2:00 pm in...

John Phillip Benge

John Phillip Benge

Oct 26, 2016

Mr. John Phillip Benge, age 74 of Camden, TN passed away on October 26, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Benge was born on November 7, 1941 in Bucyrus, OH to the late Garold Benge and Nellie Mae Foos Benge. He was, also, preceded by two brothers: Jim Benge and Jerry Benge. Mr. Benge was a retired Electrian, Christian in...

Mary Evelyn Douglas

Mary Evelyn Douglas

Oct 24, 2016

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Douglas, age 85 of Camden, TN passed away on October 24, 2016 at Henry County Medical Center. Mrs. Douglas was born on January 11, 1931 in Carroll County, TN to the late Luther Hammett and Goldie Hilliard Hammett. She was a retired factory worker with H.I.S.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 1:00pm...

Fred"Jackie" McKnight Rial

Fred"Jackie" McKnight Rial

Oct 23, 2016

Mr. Fred "Jakie" McKnight Rial, age 84 of Camden, TN, passed away on October 23, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Rial was born on August 10, 1932 in Weakley County to the late Paul Rial and Myrtle Fields Rial.  He was, also, preceded in death by a daughter: Diana Lee Bailey and two sisters:Sugar and Mona Burnett. Mr. Rial...

Diane Alma (Prielipp) Via

Diane Alma (Prielipp) Via

Oct 23, 2016

Diane(Prielipp)Via, age 71 of Parsons, TN passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2016. She was born in Deerfield, Michigan on September 5, 1945 to Cecelia and Theodore Prielipp.Diane graduated from Deerfield High School in 1963. She married Milton"Jack"Via and they settled down in Berkey, Ohio and raised a son, Michael. She had two...

Kenneth Edwin Wilhelm

Kenneth Edwin Wilhelm

Oct 19, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Edwin Wilhelm, age 74 of Camden, Tn passed away on October 19, 2016 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Wilhelm was born on August 6, 1942 in Plymouth, IN. to the late Charles Wilhelm. He was also, preceded in death by a sister: Shirley Fleming and granddaughter: Cailynn Wilhelm. Mr. Wilhelm was a retired mechanic with UPS and a...

Janoah Ann Melton Young

Janoah Ann Melton Young

Oct 15, 2016

Janoah Ann Melton Young. age 77 of Camden, Tn passed away October 15, 2016 at Life Care of Bruceton in Bruceton, Tn. Mrs. Young was a member of the Camden Church of Christ, a retired school bus driver, former owner of the Magic Memory Bake Shop, worked at H.I.S and was a substitute school teacher. She was, also, a member...

Raymond"Ray" Robert Hiller

Raymond"Ray" Robert Hiller

Oct 13, 2016

Mr. Raymond"Ray"Robert Hiller, age 73 of Linden, TN passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Perry Community Hospital in Linden, Tn. He was born June 12, 1943 to the late Lewis Hiller and Martha Leese  Hiller in Harbor Beach, M. He was,also preceded by a son: Patrick Hiller, daughter: Dawn Hiller, brother: Jerry Hiller. "Ray" was a member of St. Reginia...

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