Obituaries
Obituaries for the Tipton County, TN Area
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...
Jerry Don Bennett, Sr.
Mar 16, 2024
Jerry Don Bennett, Sr., 79, died Saturday, March 16, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Jerry was born to Mabel and Wallace Bennett on August 4, 1944 in Dorena, Missouri.Jerry joined the Marine Corps in 1962 and was honorably discharged in...
Melva Baskin
Mar 10, 2024
Melva Baskin, 78 of Covington, passed away on Sunday, March 10. She was a very talented lady, who enjoyed painting and arts and crafts. She loved to restore old things so that they could be used for another couple of generations. She enjoyed every minute that she spent with her grandkids. She did whatever they asked - from painting to...
Milton Kellum
Mar 10, 2024
Milton Kellum, 70, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, March 10 at his home. Mr. Kellum was a journeyman electrician. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie Shires Kellum; two daughters, April Kellum (Vell) Sangster of Covington and Crystal Kellum Lopez of Millington; one brother, Ricky (Janie) Kellum of Covington; five grandchildren, Vanessa Lopez, Emili Lopez, Destiny Lopez,...
Tabatha Jackson Cato
Mar 9, 2024
Tabatha Jackson Cato, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home in Stanton. She was born on October 9, 1967 to parents Abe and Elizabeth Knight Jackson, and was one of nine children. Ms. Tab was employed as a housekeeper, and was a loving and caring woman.She is survived by her son, B.J. Cato; her...
Sandra Pugh
Mar 9, 2024
Sandra Jane Pugh, age 73, of Burlison passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Tipton. She was a life-long member of Randolph Assembly of God, and a retired factory work with Charms. Ms. Sandra was a good-hearted and honest lady, and she enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She is survived by five siblings, James Leslie...
Clara Jeanette Wade
Mar 7, 2024
Clara Jeanette Wade, 88, of Munford, passed away on Thursday, March 7 at Baptist Hospital - Desoto. Ms. Wade was a retired CNA and a member of the Brighton Assembly of God Church.She is survived by four sons, Robert (Norma) Keith of Texas, Russell (Donna) Keith of Munford, Dale (Kim) McKenzie of Covington and Glynn Ralph of Mississippi; one sister,...
Cheryl Ann Cochran
Mar 6, 2024
Cheryl Ann Cochran, age 64, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born in Tipton County, TN on June 7, 1959 to parents Thurman and Tassie Glass Byrd, and was one of three children. Ms. Cheryl was a kind-hearted and family-oriented woman who loved hard, and would do anything for anyone, whether they were family or...
Dawn Hutcherson
Feb 28, 2024
Dawn Michelle Hutcherson, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home in Munford, Tennessee. She worked at Burger King.She is survived by her children, Kimberly Hutcherson and Scotty Lynn Hutcherson, Jr.; her husband, Scotty Lynn Hutcherson, Sr.; her best friend and companion, Donald “Duck” Ferrell; her grandson, Levi Fesmire, and her mother, Linda Bibb.Celebration of...
Faye Adkins
Feb 20, 2024
Faye Elizabeth Turner Adkins, 85, passed away at her home in Drummonds, on February 20, 2024 surrounded by her family . She was born in Memphis on August 9, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Samuel A. Turner and Sarah Antoinette Meadors Turner Sausser. She was the wife of the late James Leonard Adkins, JR. (J.L.) for 45...
Freda Anderson
Feb 19, 2024
Freda Anderson, 85, of Munford, passed away on Monday, February 19. Ms. Anderson was a retired administrative assistant with Buckeye Cellulose and a member of the Munford Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Barry Anderson of Munford and David (Laura Ann) Anderson of Knoxville, TN; two sisters, Joyce Johnston of Baltimore, MD and Charlotte Law of White Marsh, MD;...
Billy Wayne Morton
Feb 14, 2024
Billy Wayne Morton, 79, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Baptist-Tipton in Covington, Tennessee, with his family at his side.Billy was born on June 16, 1944, to Paul and Opal Morton. He resided in the Holly Grove community for much of his youth with his parents and sisters and was a...
Bob McFarland
Feb 11, 2024
Bob McFarland, 81, of Atoka, passed away on Sunday, February 11. Bob was a graduate of Kingsbury High School and attended Memphis State University. He retired from DuPont where he worked as a draftsman. Bob was a U. S. Army veteran and was very involved in veterans issues and all aspects of military history. He was a member...
Perry Jenkins
Feb 11, 2024
Perry Neal Jenkins, age 68, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Tipton. He was a United States Army veteran, an avid outdoorsman with a preference for deer and turkey hunting, and was a member of the Big Hatchie Hunting Club for over 20 years. “P.J.,” as his friends called him, retired from...
Mary Jane Love
Feb 9, 2024
Mary Jane Love, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, February 9 at Covington Care Nursing Home. She is survived by one son, James Harold “Hal” Love, II of Covington; one daughter, Cristi Love (Tommy) Hill of Brighton; one brother, Joseph Malcolm (Carolyn) Green, III of Blacksburg, VA; five grandchildren, Jamie Love, Julie Thomas, Bradley (Chelsea) Love, Jane Evelyn (Tom) White...
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