Obituaries
Obituaries for the Tipton County, TN Area
Tricia Farris
Apr 25, 2024
Patricia Diane Farris, known by all as Tricia, passed away at her home in Brighton on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at the age of 64. She was a homemaker, and owner of Tricia's Muffits, a puppet-making business that allowed her to share her love of crafts with others. She enjoyed painting ceramics, travelling to arts and crafts festivals, and camping...
Betty Gladney
Apr 23, 2024
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a beautiful Southern lady. Born in Iuka, MS to T.O. and Ora Lee Williams, Betty shared a childhood in the Mississippi countryside with her beloved sisters and brothers, many cousins and friends.
Betty moved to Memphis to study cosmetology and met her husband, Scottie Gladney. Together they raised a family, and worked alongside...
Wade Parrish Wyssbrod
Apr 15, 2024
Wade Wyssbrod, 68, of Brighton, passed away on Monday, April 15 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was born on January 11, 1956 in Helena, AR to William "Bill" and Evelyn Wyssbrod. He lived in Marvell, AR before moving to Covington. He was a cotton ginner most of his life and worked at the Longtown Gin, Crockett Mills Gin,...
Billie Doris Christmas
Apr 12, 2024
Billie Doris Christmas, 88, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Ms. Christmas was a homemaker. In addition to homemaking, she helped her husband with his business, Joe Christmas Gin in Mason, TN and Donna, TXShe is survived by one son, Joe "Buddy" (Christine) Christmas, Jr. of Mason; one daughter, Elizabeth Jo "Libby" Christmas of Shelbyville, TN;...
Maylene Walker
Apr 12, 2024
Maylene Walker, 72, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born on June 12, 1951 in Covington to the late Walter L. and Katie Mae Riales Vaughan, Sr. She lived in Faison, North Carolina where she worked as a bookkeeper for many years and was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by one...
Ora Mae Rogers
Apr 11, 2024
Ora Mae Rogers, 88, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 11 at Baptist Hospital Tipton. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by three daughters, Debbie O'Brien, Sherry Rogers and Melissa Montgomery, all of Covington; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Barbara Isome
Apr 10, 2024
Barbara "Sissy" Isome, 65, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, April 10 at her home. Ms. Isome was a homemaker.She is survived by one son, Randy Isome; one sister, Libby Hawkins; one brother, Frankie Isome; four grandchildren, Bradley Martin, Matthew Delong, Aubrey Isome and Morgan Isome and three great grandchildren, Jon Mikel Delong, Leilani Martin and Bryson Martin. She was...
John Henry Smith
Apr 8, 2024
After a lengthy health battle, John Henry Smith, 85, of Brighton, TN, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 8, 2024 by his parents, older sisters and younger brother. Family was an important part of his life, and those closest to him called him “Bub.” Born March 12, 1939, he was the fifth child out of eleven and had nine...
Larry Rose
Apr 7, 2024
Reverend Larry Rose, age 81, of Munford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home in Munford. He was a retired maintenance mechanic for WM Barr, and a minister for many years, pastoring at Union Grove Assembly of God in Newbern, Simonton Assembly of God in Munford, Halls Assembly of God in Halls, and...
Jeff Hunter
Apr 6, 2024
Jeffrey Dwayne Hunter, age 52, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Tipton. He was born to parents Gerald Dwayne and Jo Anne Dunahoo Hunter on August 15, 1971 in Dyersburg, TN. Mr. Jeff was a Certified Public Accountant for 17 years with Whitehorn, Tankersley, and Davis, which recently merged with ATA, and was a...
Lilure Maedreau Staggs
Apr 4, 2024
Lilure Maedreau Peppers Staggs, age 79, of Rosemark, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord at 12:05 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024, held by her daughter Marsha, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in El Cajon, California. She was born on August 16, 1944 to parents “Big Daddy” James Henry and “Big Mama” Rossie Mae Peppers, in...
Don Gee
Apr 1, 2024
Don Gee, age 78, passed away at his home in Munford on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born in Marion, Illinois to parents Geneva and Willy Gee on August 14, 1945. In his younger years, Mr. Don worked in the coal mines. He then went on to earn his Associate degree in nursing, and had a career for over...
Wilson Kelly Henson
Mar 29, 2024
Wilson “Kelly” Henson, born August 26, 1937 in Dyer County, Tennessee, to Woodrow Wilson “Bill” and Darris Mae Estes Henson, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 86 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church Covington, and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jesse Carpenter...
Thelma Kathryn Turner
Mar 28, 2024
Thelma Kathryn Turner, “Sissy” to her southern family and “Kathy” to her northern family, passed away peacefully March 28, surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 3, 1944, in Munford, TN and attended Munford High School where she was a cheerleader.
Sissy spent a lot of her life as a stay-at-home mom, raising her five kids. Later, she worked at Baptist Memorial...
Joshua Thomas Tindall
Mar 27, 2024
Joshua Thomas Tindall, 36, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024.Josh was born on June 4, 1987 to Patti and James Tindall in Covington. Josh graduated from Covington High in 2005. Josh met Elizabeth in 2022 and married her on April 22, 2023, where he became an outstanding husband to her. He was a wonderful Bonus Dad to...
Lea Rutherford
Mar 25, 2024
Leona “Lea” Ruth Rutherford, 82, of Covington, passed away on Monday, March 25. Lea’s life and passion was serving as a waitress for over 50 years. All her customers adored her and she was known as one of the best waitresses in Tipton County. She truly touched the lives of all who knew her.
Lea was the rock for her family...
Ricky Dale Kent
Mar 22, 2024
Ricky Dale Kent, 61, entered this world March 28, 1962 and entered the Gates of Heaven on March 22, 2024 to the loving arms of his parents, Van Allen and Helen Kent. No doubt his brothers, Terry Kent and Timothy Kent along with sisters, Gail Ballard and Anita Kent were there to prepare to celebrate his upcoming birthday and homecoming.
Ricky...
Amy Denise Maxwell
Mar 19, 2024
Amy Denise Maxwell, beloved mother, GiGi, sister, and daughter, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born on November 10th, 1975, to her loving parents, Marilyn Bowden and Jimmy Maxwell.
Amy's life was defined by her unwavering love and devotion to her family. She was a dedicated mother to her daughter, Rylee Carver Partain,...
Veda Robinson
Mar 19, 2024
Veda Robinson, 87, of Covington, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at Parkway Cove Memory Care. Mrs. Robinson returned to Covington in 2001 from Brandon, MS, after her beloved husband, Bill, passed away. She spent the last 23 years of her life close to her family, helping her daughter Carla in the insurance business and spending time with her...
James Franklin Chamberlain
Mar 18, 2024
James Franklin Chamberlain entered his earthly home on October 23, 1953 and departed for his heavenly home on March 18, 2024. He was 70 years old.He was a retired disabled United States Navy Veteran. He also was retired from a career of truck driving. He enjoyed driving around visiting with family and friends. He received much joy and pleasure in...
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