Farris Baker Jr. was born on July 30, 1938 in Only, TN. He was the third of eight children born to Farris Baker, Sr. and Lillian Beatrice Brake Baker. He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Ann Goins Baker, of 59 years, his parents, siblings Donald (Jewel) Baker, Louise Baker (Hillard) Armstrong (Marshall) Leathers, and Lonnie (Betty) Baker, son in…
Arthur Alvin Tate, of Milan, Tennessee, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Only, Tennessee, to the late Burford Tate and Jessie Brake Tate. Alvin is survived by his daughter, Darlene (Russ) Hawkins, and his son, Luther (Carla) Tate; a special daughter, Laura (Randy) Newton; and his sister,…
Charles William “Bill” Luna, aged 87, departed this world on June 8, 2025, at the Lewis Park Post Acute Nursing Home in Hohenwald, TN, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well-lived. Bill was born on April 21, 1938, in the heart of Wayne County, TN, where he was raised on a farm in the small southern community…
Leslie “Van” Ward, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2025, in Columbia, TN. Born on October 10, 1950, in Linden, TN, Van’s life was a testament to his unwavering faith and his enduring love for his family and community. Van’s journey began as the son of the late Fred and Dola Ward. His path in life was shared with his…
Margaret Jean Adair King, a woman of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at the age of 92, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Margaret Jean was born on June 11, 1932, in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Margaret’s journey began as the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mary Galloway Adair. Her path led her to the arms of…
Ms. Elise Tinin Hensley, 80, of Linden, passed away Monday April 7, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital. She was born in Perry County to the late S.L. Tinin and Elizabeth Arnold Tinin. She was retired from Johnson Controls/Team Linden but had also worked at Linden Apparel, Plant 2 and last worked in the kitchen at Perry County Nursing Home. Elise…
Robert Junior King, of Fairview, Tennessee, died December 24, 2024, at the age of 75 years. Robert was born on November 5, 1949, to the late Grady Floyd King and Edna Kelly King in Duck River, Tennessee. Robert is survived by his wife, Nina Gordon King, his children, Candice (William) Martin of Virginia, Constance (Rye Hosford) King of Fairview, and…
Mary Reda Grooms, age 88, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg. She was a lifelong resident of Summertown, a retired seamstress, and a member of Freedom Church of Christ. Mary Reda Grooms was the mother of one daughter, Dorothy Ann Mabry (Ricky); “grandma” to four grandchildren, Anisha Jones (Luke), Ricky Jr. (Jennifer), Andrea Kelly (Shaun),…
Brian Dean Kelly, born May 17, 1957, passed away on March 30, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. He was a retired truck driver, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Visitation will be at Berea Baptist Church in Dundee, Mississippi on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 12 p.m. with funeral to follow, with…
Mr. Jerry Brown Sharp, born July 23, 1945, to the late Fred Alfred Sharp & Altie (Cotham) Sharp, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 77. Jerry served six years with the United States Marines and 33 years with the Tennessee National Guard for a total of 39 years. During his service, he served during the…
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