All Obituaries

Jere Windle Finch, Jr., age 69, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and husband of Annette Moore Finch, departed this life Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Mr. Finch was born July 25, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Jere Windle Finch, Sr. and Katie June Taylor Finch. He was employed as an oil and chemical operator for many years before his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rickey Eugene...

John Borden Bates, Jr., age 71, resident of Williston, Tennessee and husband of Robin Lillard Bates, departed this life Monday morning, January 30, 2023 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. A gathering of family and friends of Mr. Bates will be from 2 until 4 P.M. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland. A complete obituary will be posted later.

Edna May Downs Arnold, age 81, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of John Ward Arnold, departed this life Monday morning, January 30, 2023 at Christian Care Center in Bolivar, Tennessee. Edna was born February 20, 1941 in Oswego, New York, the daughter of the late Charles Downs and Winogene Drury Downs. She graduated from nursing school in Washington, D.C. in 1961 to become a registered nurse. She was married in June of 1986 to John Ward Arnold. Edna comes from a musical family and...

Albert Sommers Kelley, Jr., age 82, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Ann Hill Kelley, departed this life Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Albert was born October 15, 1940 in Whiteville, Tennessee, the son of Mary Buckner Kelley and the late Albert Sommers “Pete” Kelley, Sr. He graduated from Whiteville High School in 1959 and was employed as a sewing machine mechanic at Somerville Manufacturing Company for 20 years and...

  Dorris Lemond Dodd, age 79, resident of the Kirk Community and husband of Carolyn Anthony Dodd, departed this life Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023 at Christian Care Center in Bolivar, Tennessee. Dorris was born June 11, 1943 in Bolivar, the son of the late James Enlow Dodd and Ellouise Brown Dodd. He was married October 8, 1965 to Carolyn Anthony Dodd. He was a cattle farmer throughout his life and co-owner of Hewlett & Dunn Jean and Boot Barn in Collierville. Later, Dorris...

Jason Alan Hensley, age 43, resident of Piperton, Tennessee, departed this life Monday evening, March 21, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee. Jason was born October 14, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona and was employed as an HVAC pipe fitter. He was a member of UA Pipefitters Local 614 and had been a resident of Piperton for twenty years. Jason was an outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jason is survived by two daughters, Samantha and...

Michael Emmett “Red” Reagan, age 57, resident of Paris, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2023 at his home. Michael was born March 22, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Peter L. Reagan and Mary Gleason Reagan. He was an Eagle Scout in earlier years and was employed as a farming equipment operator. He loved his family and was extremely committed to the people he loved. Michael was very caring and giving to the people he truly loved. Red...

Norwood W. Greenslade, age 78, resident of Williston, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday evening, January 22, 2023. Graveside Services for Mr. Greenslade were held at 11 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2023 at Macon Cemetery with Carl Crawford officiating.

An Exemplary Life Evelyn German McClanahan Evelyn German McClanahan, 96-years-old, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Somerville, Tennessee. Born in Fayette County, and with little exception, she was a lifelong resident and pillar of the community in Somerville. Some people may be surprised to learn of her enduring work ethic that involved full-time farming, raising cattle, full retirement with the United States Postal Service and even newspaper...

Sylvia Jean Skipper Pruitt, age 75, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of Ronnie F. Pruitt, departed this life Thursday morning, January 19, 2023 at her home. Sylvia was born October 20, 1947 in Fort Deposit, Alabama, the daughter of the late Ernest Skipper and Mary Elizabeth Taylor Skipper. She graduated from John Patterson Trade School and was married February 28, 1970 to Ronnie F. Pruitt. She was employed as a teacher’s assistant for Memphis City Schools. Sylvia loved her...