All Obituaries

Lula Mae McClellan was called home on September 8, 2022 at the age of 93 years, 8 months, and 14 days. She was born on January 22, 1929 to the late Isaiah and Irene Goodlow. She attended Dunbar School in Savannah, TN and later moved to Chicago, Illinois. Lula worked at Alden’s Mail Order Company, then worked in the Chicago school system as a teacher’s aide. Later, when she moved to Counce, TN she was employed by Halls in Corinth, MS. She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Historical Legacy           Mr. Ryan Timothy Davis was born on Sunday, May 25, 1975 to Mrs. Patricia Davis-Barnes.  He accepted Christ at an early age and United with Saint Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Guys, TN.  Tim as most people called him, attended McNairy Central High School where he played football.  Tim loved to cook, his specialty was Pecan Pie.  He loved spending time with his family.  Tim was a bible scholar who had a...

          Mrs. Nola Robenous Jones was born to the union of the late Savoy Cub and Beatrice Westbrooks in Selmer, TN on Monday, May 06, 1940.  She was one of four children born to this union.  Neat attended school in the McNairy County School System.  She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and regularly attended worship services and served until her health prevented.  During her lifetime Neat was a member of Mount Zion M.B. Church and...

          William Edward French was born to the late Ernest French and Rosa Hampton in Nashville, TN on Sunday, July 27, 1941.  He attended public schools in Nashville, TN and later in life he received his GED.  William professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He attended various churches during his lifetime.  William served in the army for a two year enlistment. After leaving the military he worked laying ceramic tile in Nashville,...

          Jeraline Burns Dancer was born on Monday, August 5, 1957.  She was one of four daughters born to the late Burlen and Annie Mae Burns.  Sadly she departed this life on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Care Center in Corinth, MS.           She was born and raised in Ramer, TN and went on to graduate from McNairy Central High School in 1975.  She spent many years working as a seamstress in local...

          Ernest was born on Thursday, January 24, 1946 in Decaturville, TN. His parent were George and Louise Walker Yarbro.  He attended school in Decatur County. While in school Ernest played softball and as an adult he liked playing ball with his kids.  While living in Michigan Ernest worked at General Motors for several years.  He is most proud of having raised his children to be men.  Ernest enjoyed spending time outside, and he liked...

                Claudie Grant Hudson Sr.,  was born on November 21, 1956 in Selmer, TN to the late Clinton and Mary Nell Hudson. He departed this life on June 20, 2022 in Corinth, MS.               Claudie was proceeded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clinton Hudson Jr., Toby Hudson, and Timmy Hudson; and one niece, Tamatha Hudson.             He leaves behind two...

          Louise Robinson, known by many as Weezy, was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and a friend. She never met a stranger, even if afterwards she could not remember your name. She was born Sunday, May 20, 1951, to Sam and Grace Stricklin Robinson. She attended Selmer High School and was a part of the first graduating class at McNairy Central. She worked at Brown Shoe and ITT before it was closed but not before putting in nearly 28 yrs. She was Saved,...

          Mr. James William McElrath was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1943 in Dyersburg, TN to the union of the late Rev. Halbert and Mary Alice Walker McElrath.  He was the second oldest of five children.  He attended school in Wardell, Missouri after moving there with his family, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963.  After retiring from the service in 1985 he left his homeplace and made his own home with his children in Selmer,...

          Mrs. Lois Marie Burns was born the oldest of twelve children to the late Willard Doley, Sr. and Amie Lois  (Brown) Surratt, on Tuesday, November 02, 1943.           She was united in Holy Matrimony on February 08, 1969 to Charles E. Burns and to this union two children were born.           She graduated from McNairy County High School in Selmer, TN in 1964.  She was then employed with Brown Shoe...