All Obituaries

          Edgar Eugene Russell was born on Saturday, December 05, 1953, to the late Johnnie and Mabel Russell.  Eugene accepted Christ at an early age. He attended St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah, TN under the leadership of Pastor Lance Robinson. Eugene attended Dunbar School in Savannah, TN and graduated in 1972 from Central High School in Savannah. He attended Jacksonville Theological School and Wisconsin Decision Center.  Eugene was...

Remembering Viola Luttrell Stackens                     Ms. Viola Stackens, age 95, of Purdy, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday, January 26th 2024, at Hardin Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, May 5, 1928, to Amer and Irene Luttrell. Viola accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age and continued to do God’s work at Purdy Weslyn Methodist Church. She served as Secretary of the church...

Dad           Rufus Nelson Hopson, Sr or "Rudy" as he was affectionately known as was born August 21, 1955 to Bernice Goodlow Hopson and A. G. Hopson in Chicago, IL.  He was called home in the early morning January 23, 2024.           Rudy graduated from Central High, Class of 1973 where he was nicknamed "Quick/Quicksand". He attended University of Tennessee -Martin. became a plumbing contractor working...

          James Edward Thompson was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1952 in Savannah, TN. He was the son of the late Henderson Richard Thompson and Geneva Ross Flournoy Thompson. James departed this life on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the age of 71 in Savannah, TN.           James (Sonny) was an avid outdoorsman and loved being outside. He liked being around all sorts of animals. James loved spending time with his grandchildren more than...

                     Mrs. Arlana Ann Hall was born Monday, August 15, 1960 to the union of the late Arthur and Arleen Sanders in Gary, IN. She was one of four children. Arlana grew up in Bethel Springs, TN and attended school in the McNairy County School System. She was a member of the Purdy Wesleyan Methodist Church. Arlana married Larry Hall on Saturday, May 16, 1981 and they were married for forty-two years. She departed this earthly...

          Robert L. Calbert, Sr. bid farewell to his earthly life in exchange for everlasting life on November 15, 2023. He was born to the late John Henry Calbert, Sr. And Mary Elizabeth Calbert in Sunflower, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories:  two sons, Robert Calbert, Jr. Of Vicksburg, MS, and Cameron Calbert of Monroe, MI; two stepdaughters, Renita  Bride of Vicksburg, MS and Stacey Jackson...

          Randall (Randy) Dixon, 58, departed this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 peacefully at home where he wanted to be.  He demonstrated great strength, courage, and dignity over many years as he battled multiple chronic illnesses.  He was born on December 6, 1964 to Domer & Barbara Dixon in Livingston, Tennessee.            As the middle son of two sisters, he kept them on their toes and was known as a risk...

          Elizabeth May Watts Rose (92) was born Sunday, October 4, 1931, on a farm near Ansley, NE and died Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Counce, TN.           Miss Elizabeth married young and had 4 children.  She gardened, canned, cared for the farm animals and drove a semi-truck when needed for her husband’s business.  The marriage lasted 9 years but ended in divorce.           She moved back to her...

Phyllis Yvonne Kendall was born on November 18, 1961, in San Luis Obispo, CA to SSGT Richard D. Kendall (retired USAF) and Juanita C (Luton) Kendall.  On September 10, 2023, Phyllis Yvonne Kendall passed away at the age of 61 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phyllis received a B.S. Degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Memphis State University (currently known as University of Memphis), a M.A. Degree in Information Resource Management from Webster University and an A.A.S. Culinary Arts...

Today we celebrate the life of Darius Antonio Dancer.                       Darius Antonio Dancer “Man Man” as he was known by many.  He was born on Sunday, June 30, 1991 to Tiffany Dancer Bowden. Darius departed this life on Saturday, August 26, 2023.           He enjoyed working and being outside doing carpentry work. Darius liked to disassemble...