All Obituaries

Barbara Lee Thornton Thompson, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late James Warren “Jim” Thompson, departed this life Friday morning, June 2, 2023 at her home. Barbara was born June 8, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late L.W. Thornton and Bessie Mae Williams Thornton. She received her education in the Memphis City School System and was a resident of Fayette County for fifty years. She was married June 21, 1955 to James Warren...

Paul Douglas Davis, Sr., 76, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, and husband of Sandra Eldridge Davis, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2023, at his home in Somerville. Paul was born on January 16, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul graduated from Treadwell High School in 1965 and graduated with a BS and Master's degree from the University of Memphis. Paul was a service connected Army Vietnam veteran. He served as a military policeman and continued serving as a law officer until his...

Mary Beth Pulliam, age 60, longtime resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her home. Mary Beth was born July 8, 1962 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of the late Harlan and Mimi Pulliam. She graduated from Fayette Academy in 1980 and studied music and communications at the University of Memphis. She graduated from Columbia School of Broadcasting. Mary Beth worked at the family-owned Sears for many years and ran a tanning salon and game room with...

Elizabeth Lorin Markham Crowder, age 48, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of Larry Crowder, departed this life Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. Elizabeth was born August 7, 1974 in Tallahassee, Florida, the daughter of Vera Bullard Roberts and the late Kenneth Markham. She was a homemaker throughout her life and a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She had an artistic soul and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 30...

Mary "Jeri" Rhea Turner, age 78, resident of Saulsbury, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday evening, May 17, 2023 at Bolivar General Hospital. Ms. Turner is survived by two sons, Timothy D. Snow and Daniel Turner (Jenny Duke); three sisters, Veronica "Ronni" Kimery (Kerry), Eleanor "Ann" Mascari (Phil) and Jewel Tucker; her brother, Edgar "Eddie" Rhea; three grandchildren, Paxton Cheyenne Snow, River Daniel Turner and Jettie Fern Turner; and four...

Jana “Peggy” Kirtland Harris went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2023. Peggy was born on November 17, 1931. She graduated from Messick High School where she met her husband, Bobby Harris. Peggy attended Memphis State University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.  Peggy was an active member of First Baptist Church in Grand Junction, Tennessee. Her faith and family were the greatest joys in her life. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling...

Thomas Snow Hart, age 73, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and husband of Shirel Hart, departed this life Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee. Thomas was born September 30, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late William Harrison Hart and Nell Wortham Hart. He graduated in 1967 from Oakhaven High School in Memphis and obtained his pilot’s license while in high school. He continued his education at Del Mar College in Corpus...

Hayden Oswalt, age 28, resident of Williston, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, May 14, 2023. Hayden was born November 6, 1994 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Johnny Oswalt, Sr. and Cathy Armstrong Oswalt. He received his education at Oakland Elementary School and received his HVAC associate's degree. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and resided in Williston for the past two years.  Hayden was employed in the HVAC business owned by his father along with his...

Thomas Jefferson “Tommy” Brown, age 77, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Dulaine Wallace Brown, departed this life Sunday morning, May 14, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Tommy was born March 7, 1946 in Cordova, Tennessee, the son of the late James M. Brown and Clara Nolan Brown. He was a strong-willed, hard worker and employed in maintenance at Western Auto and Firestone before his retirement. Tommy was a resident of Oakland for 50 years and a...

Norma Yates Neyman, age 87, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of the late Ray Neyman, departed this life Thursday evening, May 11, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Norma was born June 1, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Joseph C. Yates and Mary Bernice Yates. She graduated from Southside High School in Memphis and was employed as an investigator for the Internal Revenue Service before her retirement. Norma loved her family and enjoyed going to...