Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton & Decatur County, TN Area

Alice Pearleen Rainey

Alice Pearleen Rainey

Jun 1, 2023

Mrs. Alice Pearleen Rainey, age 82 of Holladay, TN passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Rainey was born on December 28, 1940 in Venice, IL to the late William Newman and late Mary Brooksher Newman. She was also preceded in death by husband Jack D. Rainey Sr. and sister Mary Pabst. Mrs. Rainey was a...

Charles Phillip "Chuck" O'Bannon

Charles Phillip "Chuck" O'Bannon

May 28, 2023

Charles Phillip “Chuck” O’Bannon, 82 of Parsons, TN passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville after a short illness.

Visitation will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Oakdale Funeral Home with funeral service immediately after.  Burial will in follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery, Jackson, TN.  Pallbearers...

Audie Brewer

Audie Brewer

May 27, 2023

Audie Pinkston Brewer, age 86 of Wildersville, TN passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. Audie was born December 12, 1936 to the late Rev. Ether P. Brewer and Early Odell Duke Brewer in Henderson County, TN. He was also, preceded  in death by one daughter, Rita Vaughn, and her husband J.C., five brothers, James Alvin Brewer, Charlie...

James Lee Peach Sr.

James Lee Peach Sr.

May 26, 2023

James Lee Peach Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, patriot, and esteemed community member, unexpectedly passed away on May 26, 2023, due to complications from surgery. He was born on October 6, 1944, in Nashville, TN, to Elgin and Lillie Mae Peach.

Growing up in Benton County, TN, as one of eight siblings, James experienced the challenges of limited resources...

Leta Carline Johnson

Leta Carline Johnson

May 24, 2023

Leta Carline Johnson, 88, of Sawyer’s Mill, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Johnson was born March 30, 1935 in Benton County to the late Garvin and Myrtle Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billie Johnson; son, Terry Johnson; brothers, Aubrey Hicks, Dwayne Hicks, and Marshall Hicks;...

Peggy Jo (Hall) Malin

Peggy Jo (Hall) Malin

May 17, 2023

Ms. Peggy Jo (Hall) Malin, age 89, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born in Camden, Tennessee on May 25, 1933 to the late Joe and Virginia Hall. Peggy was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved her family very much. She enjoyed playing cards with friends when able. Her love of travel...

Charles Wayne Douglas

Charles Wayne Douglas

May 14, 2023

Charles Wayne Douglas, 88 of Holladay, TN passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Douglas was born on April 14, 1935, in Parsons, TN, to the late Dewey Clinton Douglas and the late Pearl Webb Douglas.  He worked at Genesco and retired from TVA. Mr. Douglas was a United States Army Veteran and a member of...

Eddie Ray Dodson

Eddie Ray Dodson

May 13, 2023

Mr. Eddie Ray Dodson, 70 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Dodson was born on November 15, 1952 in Kingsport, TN to the late Robert L. and Bessie Mae Cupp Dodson. He was Baptist in faith and a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Survived by brothers, Robert (Martha) Dodson of Big...

Dennis Bell

Dennis Bell

May 2, 2023

Dennis Dale Bell, age 66, of Holladay, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. Bell was born on January 4, 1957 in Camden, TN to the late James Byrd Bell and the late Mable Cherry Bell. He was also preceded in death by brothers Edward Bell and James Bell Jr. and sisters Jean Oxford...

Laiken Grace Hancock

Laiken Grace Hancock

Apr 27, 2023

Laiken Grace Hancock, age 15 of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. Laiken was born on June 1, 2007 in Paris, TN.

Laiken is survived by her mother, Kathey Stone-Hancock of Camden, TN, father, Casey Hancock of Huntingdon, TN, brothers, Logan (Chanclyn) Rushing, Carson Hancock both of Camden, TN, maternal grandparents, Betty Stone...

Dakota James Honeycutt

Dakota James Honeycutt

Apr 25, 2023

Dakota James Honeycutt, 14, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. He was born on June 13, 2008 in Panama City, FL to James Joseph Honeycutt and Tonya Carroll. Dakota was a member of the Camden Central High School Basketball Team and of the 731 Elite Travel Ball Team CHS Honor Roll.

Survived...

Michael Lynn Phillips

Michael Lynn Phillips

Apr 20, 2023

Michael Lynn Phillips, 69, of Camden, TN formerly of Joliet, IL passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Phillips was born on February 15, 1954 in Madison County TN to the late Henry McClane Phillips and Lela Mae Hicks Phillips. who survives. He retired from Midwest Generation with 25 years.

Survived by:

Mother: Lela Phillips of...

John Bennett Morrow Sr.

John Bennett Morrow Sr.

Apr 18, 2023

John Bennett Morrow Sr., 86, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Morrow was born on December 25, 1936 in Atlanta, GA to the late George Rayford Morrow and the late Agnes Irene Morrow.

The family has chosen cremation services.

Keith S. Carver

Keith S. Carver

Apr 16, 2023

Keith S. Carver, age 76, of Parsons, TN passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Mr. Carver was born on October 10, 1946 in Nashville, TN to the late Finner and Mary Evelyn Shaw Carver. He was also preceded in death by a brother John Carver. Mr. Carver was retired from the Giles County Department of Education and Baptist in...

Frances Melton

Frances Melton

Apr 15, 2023

Frances Melton, age 84, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born January 10, 1939 in Reagan, TN to the late W.C. and Arlene Galbraith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Bobby Joe Melton, two daughters, Mary Lou and her husband Harvey Rimmer, Carol...

Harold Dwayne Johnson

Harold Dwayne Johnson

Apr 4, 2023

Harold Dwayne Johnson, 63, of Holladay, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born on July 23, 1959 in Holladay, TN to the late Marion Thomas Johnson and the late Edith Gaye Douglas Johnson. He was also preceded in death by brothers Gerald Johnson, Marion Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Gary Johnson...

Donnie DeLanie Roupe

Donnie DeLanie Roupe

Apr 3, 2023

Donnie DeLanie Roupe, 71, of Camden, TN passed away at his residence on Monday, April 3, 2023. Mr. Roupe was born on April 22, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Theodore D. Roupe and the late Velma P. Franklin Roupe. Mr. Roupe was a Christian by faith.

Survived by:

Wife: Deborah Roupe of Camden, TN

Daughter: Missy Smith of...

Evelyn Sue Morrow

Evelyn Sue Morrow

Mar 27, 2023

Evelyn Sue Morrow, 75, of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Morrow was born on November 10, 1947 in Henry County TN to the late William Edward Smith and the late Annie Victoria Smith.

The family has chosen cremation services.

Jammie Ray Baugus

Jammie Ray Baugus

Mar 25, 2023

Jammie Ray Baugus, 50, of Holladay, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Jammie Ray was born on August 13, 1972, to James Noel Baugus, of Holladay, and the late Elizabeth Joyce Melton.

Jammie enjoyed traveling the world while employed as an Iron Worker with Vital Link, Inc. before making his home in Holladay with his wife and children.

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Regina Mae Robinson

Regina Mae Robinson

Mar 23, 2023

Regina Mae Robinson, 72, of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. Mrs. Robinson was born on November 18, 1950 in West Virginia to the late William Massey and the late Irene Mae McGraw Massey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Mikey Robinson. Mrs. Robinson was retired from North 40 Truck...

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