Obituaries
Obituaries for the Tipton County, TN Area
W. Gale Ralph
Aug 5, 2023
W. Gale Ralph, 79, of Covington, passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023 at Baptist Hospital Tipton. Gale was a retired farmer, bull rider, storyteller, traveler, truck driver, and card game enthusiast. He was an independent, fearless fighter who loved plaid shirts, driving cars in reverse, making women smile with a wink, poker games and trick pool shots, standing...
Kenneth Devon Deberry, Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Kenneth Devon Deberry, Jr., age 17, passed away on Friday, August 4th at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, surrounded by his family. God saw that Kenneth was growing weary, and he called his angel home. “Lil Kenny” was born on December 15, 2005 to parents Angelica and Kenneth Deberry, Sr. Lil Kenny loved spending time with his family and nursing...
Stephanie Ann Willey
Aug 3, 2023
Stephanie Willey, 27, of Brighton, TN passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully while she slept, on August 3, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Covington Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on August 10, 2023, at Salem ARP Church where Stephanie was a member with interment to follow in the Salem...
William "Dude" Trantham, Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
William Farris “Dude” Trantham of Covington, TN passed away in his home on August 3, 2023. Born and raised in Tipton County, the Detroit community was his birth place and where he called home. He was a lifetime farmer and ginner. Whether in or out of the field, Dude always had one of his beloved dogs by his side....
Jack Bradshaw
Aug 2, 2023
Jack Bradshaw, 79, of Munford, passed away on Wednesday, August 2 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was a 28 year U. S. Navy Veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his return to civilian life, he retired from Morning Star Foods working as a fork lift operator....
Delores Harris
Jul 27, 2023
Delores Harris, 80, of Atoka, passed away on Thursday, July 27 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rosemark Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Hewitt of Drummonds, Tina (Gerald) Thorne of Mosheim, TN and Lisa Hectorne of Greenfield, TN; three grandsons, Christopher Hewitt, Sam McDaniel and Hunter Thorne;...
Evelyn Rogers Yarbro
Jul 26, 2023
Effie Evelyn Byrd Rogers Yarbro, daughter of the late Charlie Edgar and Effie True Steward Byrd, was born in Gainesville, TN. A homemaker, she was a graduate of Brighton High School. Evelyn was a Sunday School teacher for many years and enjoyed keeping the nursery also. Her grandsons were her pride and joy and she delighted in them and their...
Sales Leon Jones, Jr.
Jul 26, 2023
Sales Leon Jones, Jr., age 70, of Covington, passed away under hospice care on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was a stubborn man who lived his life when and how he wanted, and loved every minute of it. He was fun and fun-loving, always looking to have a good time. Sales enjoyed cookouts with family and friends down on the...
Mary Frances Delashmit
Jul 26, 2023
Mary Frances Delashmit, 89, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, July 26. Known to many as “Ma”, she cared greatly for her kids and grandkids as well as the kids of others. Her home was always open to them and their friends. She always put others before herself and was known to be very patient. “Ma” was a wonderful cook...
Bill Founds
Jul 25, 2023
William S. "Bill" Founds, Jr., 83, of Covington, TN went to be the Lord on July 25, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Bill was born on January 25, 1940 in Chester, PA to the late William S. "Bill" and Dorothy Stegemerten Founds. He was the oldest of their five children. He graduated from Media High School in Media,...
Jimmy Wayne Belk
Jul 24, 2023
Jimmy Wayne Belk, age 77, passed peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home in Whiteville, TN on Monday, July 24th. Mr. Jimmy was a carpenter, welder, fabricator, and all-around jack -of-all-trades. On many occasions, he told his family that the only thing he couldn’t weld was a broken heart. He was a United States Army Veteran, and...
Barbara Lee Tankersley
Jul 23, 2023
Barbara Lee Jackson Tankersley of Drummonds, passed away at her home at the age of 83 on Sunday, July 23 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a faithful Christian and attended Simonton Assembly of God Church for most of her life but most recently attended the River of Life Assembly of God Church in Munford for at least...
Sandra "Sandy" Allen
Jul 17, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Allen, age 74, of Atoka, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023, and is at peace, having finally won her years-long battle with non-alcohol related fatty liver disease. Ms. Sandy was a nurse at Dr. Cannon’s clinic, and helped treat and heal Tipton County for over 30 years, until she retired. She built...
Robert Eugene Wright
Jul 16, 2023
Robert “Red” Eugene Wright passed away surrounded by his family on July 16, 2023 at the age of 79. Red was born on August 21, 1943. He was a lifelong citizen of Randolph, TN. Red began his hard working career on a barge on the Mississippi River. He told many stories of his time on the Mississippi River and spent...
Therman Wayne Garrison
Jul 15, 2023
Therman Wayne Garrison, 87, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, July 15 at Baptist Hospital Memphis. Wayne worked many jobs over the years, from dirtwork to aeronautic instruments, inspector at Firestone, to Fisco, where he sold farm and industrial supplies. He also served in the U. S. Army from 1958-1960, being stationed in Germany. Wayne was known for his love...
Joyce Shyanne
Jul 12, 2023
Joyce Shyanne was born at 3:14p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Regional One in Memphis. While her family anxiously awaited her arrival, God had bigger plans for her. She was called home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 12th, and her family had to say good-bye almost as soon as they said hello. Joyce Shyanne was welcomed into...
Mark Boothe
Jul 10, 2023
Mark Boothe, 59, of Munford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10. Mark worked as a fitter/welder for Plant Maintenance Service Corporation for 41 years. His talent in metal work showed through in all that he did. He was very creative having made BBQ Grills/cookers for friends and family. He was also involved in many local construction projects that involved...
Shirley Hensley
Jul 6, 2023
Shirley Gray Hensley, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Mrs. Shirley loved her family, working out in the garden, going to eat at the Mexican restaurant on her birthday, and was crazy about her Memphis Tigers! She retired from her 30-year career at Sears, where she worked as a human resources clerk, and...
Justin Lavon Gurley
Jul 6, 2023
On July 6, 2023, Justin Lavon Gurley, age 32, of Covington, entered Heaven and saw the light of his Lord God for himself. He was born in Memphis, TN on September 15, 1990, to Amanda Cothran and Jimmy Gurley. Justin enlisted in the Air National Guard in 2008, graduated from Covington High School in 2009, and shortly after graduation, went...
H C Cooper
Jul 6, 2023
H C Cooper, 79, of Martin, formerly of Covington, passed away on Thursday, July 6 at Diversicare of Martin. Mr. Cooper was a retired roofer. He is survived by two sons, David Cooper and Anthony Cooper; three grandchildren, Kady, Jana and Brandon; one great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover...
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