Obituaries
Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area
James & Carolyn Peebles
Aug 3, 2023
James Robert Peebles, age 89 and Carolyn Troutt Peebles, age 84, of Holladay, TN passed away on August 3, 2023 at their residence. Mr. Peebles was born on April 4, 1934 in Benton County, TN to the late Weis Peebles and the late Opal Hicks Peebles. He was also preceded by his stepmother, Margaret Peebles; sons, Jeffrey Peebles and Timothy...
Jerry Lynn Coleman
Aug 2, 2023
Jerry Lynn Coleman, age 83, of Parsons, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Coleman was born on July 31, 1940 in Parsons, TN to the late Zulas Coleman and the late Hazel Inman Coleman. He was retired from the State of Tennessee Highway Maintenance Department and was a member of...
Steven David Dobson
Aug 1, 2023
Steven David Dobson, age 56, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Dobson was born on June 15, 1967 in Camden, TN to Edward Lewis Dobson and Janie Corbitt Dobson. He was a member of the New Beginning Church of God.
Survived by: Parents: Edward Lewis Dobson & Janie Ann...
Sandra Joy Matthews
Jul 27, 2023
Sandra Joy Matthews, age 78, of Hernando, MS passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Mrs. Matthews was born on June 29, 1945 in Bruceton, TN to the late Leonard Allen and the late Lucille Wright Allen. She was Baptist by faith.
Survived by: Husband: Jimmy Matthews of Hernando, MS, Sons: Allen...
William Lawrence Bell
Jul 24, 2023
1934 W. L. 2023
William Lawrence Bell, also known as W. L., Dub and Bill to family and friends, met Jesus’ loving arms July 24, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1934, to the late Ethel and Ervin Bell of Eva, Tennessee. He was a charter member of Eastside Baptist Church of Camden, Tennessee.
His Life journey of...
Laura Cole Hedges
Jul 23, 2023
Laura Cole Hedges, age 49, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born on May 28, 1974 in Jackson, TN to Ross Cole and the late Charlotte Cantrell Cole. Laura was a member of the North Boulevard Church of Christ and the United Daughters of Confederacy.
Survived by: Father:...
Jody Wimberly
Jul 16, 2023
Jody Wimberly, age 49 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Wimberly was born on September 20, 1973 in Paris, TN to Eldon and Bonnie Brown Wimberly who survive. Jody was married to Lore Kee Wimberly on November 10, 1990. Together they raised three daughters, Jessalyn, Kelsey and Lynsey. He was a beloved...
Allen Wilbanks
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. George “Allen” Wilbanks, age 60, of Camden Tennessee died early Friday morning, July 14, 2023, aboard the Norwegian Escape in the Southern Ocean. He was on a cruise with his wife and many newfound friends, having the time of his life.
Allen was born on August 29, 1962, in Santa Ana, California, to the late George Gaston Wilbanks and...
Gary Dale Allen
Jul 13, 2023
Gary D. Allen, 60, of Paris passed away on July 13, 2023 at his residence. He enjoyed football, cooking, fishing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He will be greatly missed for his kindness to others.
He was born on April 17, 1963, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Fred Allen and the late Jean Allen.
He...
Marilyn Ann Oswalt
Jul 12, 2023
Marilyn Ann Oswalt , age 69 passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Oswalt was born on August 17, 1953 in Greenville, MS to the late William T. Latham and the late Bonnie Carroll Latham.
Survived by:
Husband: David Oswalt of Holladay, TN
Son: David (Rachel) Oswalt Jr. of Holladay, TN
Brother: William T. Latham Jr....
Wanda Ellen Makowski
Jun 28, 2023
Wanda Ellen Makowski, age 70 of Sugar Tree, TN passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN. She was born May 19, 1953 to the late Evan L. Miller and Verta Bedingfield Miller in Decatur County, TN. Mrs. Makowski was also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Makowski and one sister Jenny L. Miller....
Thomas Coleman Johnston
Jun 20, 2023
Thomas Coleman Johnston, age 76 of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Johnston was born on February 9, 1947 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Coleman Johnston and the late Ruth McKelvy Johnston.
Survived by Several Cousins
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1 PM at...
Martha Susann Johnson
Jun 18, 2023
Martha Susann Johnson, age 69 of Nashville, TN passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Ms. Johnson was born on October 20, 1953 to the late Billie and Leta Hicks Johnson. She was also preceded by a brother Terry Johnson. Susann was in the floral business in Nashville for over 30 years. She enjoyed baking and gardening. Christmas was a...
James Harold Cole
Jun 18, 2023
James Harold Cole, age 93 of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mr. Cole was born on June 28, 1929 in Benton County, TN to the late John Cole and the late Emma Nunnery Cole. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Avis Spence Cole; a...
Cliffene Moore
Jun 13, 2023
Cliffene Moore, age 85, of Hermitage, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation & Healing. Ms. Moore was born on December 2, 1937 in Swifton, AR to the late Clifford Hawk and Pearl Headley Hawk. She was also preceded by infant son, William Todd Moore, brother, Robert Hawk, sisters, Kathryn Belew, Dorothy Keller, Linda...
Loy Lynn Kelley
Jun 12, 2023
Loy Lynn Kelley, age 63 of Eva, TN passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Kelley was born on June 28, 1959 in Camden, TN to the late Lenard Kelley and the late Janice Crossno Kelley. He was a truck driver with Midsouth Logistics for 13 years. Mr. Kelley was a member of Tennessee River Baptist...
Matthew Dustin McGahey
Jun 9, 2023
Matthew Dustin McGahey, age 27 of McKenzie, TN passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mr. McGahey was born on August 7, 1995 in Memphis, TN to Davis Lee McGahey and Dianna Williamson Miles. He was a member of Holladay church of Christ.
Survived by;
Father: Davis McGahey of McKenzie, TN
Mother: Dianna...
Robert Eugene "Gene" McCammon
Jun 4, 2023
Robert Eugene "Gene" McCammon, age 77, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. McCammon was born on November 20, 1945 in Pharr, TX to the late Charles McCammon and the late Caleen Schmidt McCammon. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry McCammon. Mr. McCammon was a member of...
James Bruce Turner
Jun 2, 2023
James Bruce Turner, age 66, of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Turner was born on September 14, 1956 in Camden, TN to Hazel Nadine Turner and the late Lillard Dayton Turner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy Turner, Joe Turner and Butch Turner. Mr. Turner was a retired...
Vernon Lee Higdon
Jun 2, 2023
Vernon Lee Higdon, age 67, of Camden, TN passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Higdon was born on April 5, 1956 in Carroll County TN to the late Edward Higdon and the late Mary Pritchard Higdon. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Higdon. Mr. Higdon was a member,...
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