Obituaries

Linda Fay McKinnie

Linda Fay McKinnie

Aug 7, 2025

Mrs. Linda Fay McKinnie was born on June 19, 1965 in Haywood County, Tennessee. She departed this life on August 7, 2025 in Riverdale, Georgia.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at First Baptist Church Keeling in Stanton, TN at 11:00 a.m. She will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Orlena D. Greer

Orlena D. Greer

Jul 19, 2025

Mrs. Orlena D. Greer was born on November 3, 1940 in Haywood County. She departed this life on July 19, 2025.

There will be a visitation on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Fayette Corner Community COGIC from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Zion Temple Worship Center at Noon. She...

Wallace Mayes

Wallace Mayes

Mar 21, 2025

Mr. Wallace Mayes was born on July 14, 1962, in Somerville, Tennessee. He departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at St. James Church of God in Christ in Stanton, Tennessee. Mr. Mayes will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment...

Forest Murphy

Forest Murphy

Sep 18, 2024

Forest Murphy was born May 2nd, 1947 to the late Andrew Murphy and Della Morrow. A lifelong resident of Whiteville, TN, where he worked many, many years for the family of Aubry and Wayne Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Trannie B Jones, and Mary Lee Murphy Holmes. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother...

Leslie Alfredia Murphy

Leslie Alfredia Murphy

Jun 9, 2024

Ms. Leslie Alfredia Murphy was born on June 4, 1958. She passed away on June 9, 2024. Arrangements for Ms. Murphy are incomplete at this time.

Freddie Mae Boyle

Freddie Mae Boyle

May 30, 2024

Ms. Freddie Mae Boyle was born on June 25, 1957 to Esaw and Lula Boyle. She gained her wings May 30, 2024.Freddie accepted Christ at an early age by joining Antioch Baptist Church. Freddie was always the top of her class starting high school where she graduated as valedictorian and received scholarships at Bolivar Central High School. She furthered her...

Shirley Ann Jones

Shirley Ann Jones

Jun 3, 2023

Ms. Shirley Ann Jones was born on January 1, 1955 in Hardeman County, Tennessee.  She departed this life June 3, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Johnson Chapel CME Church.  She will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Open Visitation will be...

Timothy Raynard Locke

Timothy Raynard Locke

Apr 13, 2023

Mr. Timothy Raynard Locke was born on September 22, 1962.  He passed away on April 13, 2023.

 

Thomas William Booth

Thomas William Booth

Apr 11, 2023

Thomas William Booth was born on July 19, 1985.  He passed away on April 11, 2023.

 

Essie Lee Jones

Essie Lee Jones

Nov 10, 2022

Essie Lee “Skacy” Jones was born in Hardeman County, TN on February 13, 1945 to the late Edd and Estella Jones.

Essie attended Allen White and Browns Schools. She confessed her religion at Johnson Chapel C.M.E. Church.

Essie was a housekeeper until her health prohibited her from working. On November 10, 2022, Essie departed from her earthly tabernacle to her...

Peggie A. Jones

Peggie A. Jones

Dec 30, 2020

Ms. Peggie A. Jones, 76, was born on December 18, 1944. She departed this life on December 30, 2020. Open Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Motley & Rivers Funeral Home in Whiteville, TN. Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Old Simon Chapel Cemetery in...

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