All Obituaries

Mrs. Wilma Jean Vance Perry, 83, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a long and love-filled life.  The widow of William Samuel Perry, she leaves her daughters Sue Holcomb of Covington and Nancy Perry (Buddy) Rogers of Nashville; brother Floyd A. (Carolyn) Vance of Niles, MI; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Reuna Feirn; sister Agnes Ferrell; brother J. C. Vance; and grandson...

Mrs. Bonnie Elaine Tankersley, 76 of Covington, passed away on May 27, 2021 at the Magnolia Creek Nursing Home.  Mrs. Tankersley is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Debbie Bullard of Brighton; her son, Shawn Tankersley of Brighton; her sisters, Marilyn Harrison of Burlison, Edith Bowers of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Dorothy Brumley of Burlison; her grandchildren, Gary Bullard and Hannah Tankersley; by her great-grandchildren, Ellie and Izzy Bullard; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs....

Joseph Elliott Christmas, 86, died May 27, 2021, in Nashville.  Mr. Christmas was a member of Mason United Methodist Church and was a retired farmer, cotton ginner, and horseman.  The husband of Billie Doris McCleish Christmas, he also leaves his daughter Elizabeth "Libby" Christmas of Shelbyville; son Joseph Elliot "Buddy" (Christine) Christmas, Jr. of Mason; grandchldren Elizabeth (Tom) Brezinski, Annie (Daniel) Cocke, Kathryn (Gibb) McGowan, and Ali (John...

Joyce Elaine Dodson Snell, 69, of Maynard passed away, May 26, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.  Joyce was born June 18, 1951, to the late Charles Howard Dodson and Georgia Pauline Thurmond Dodson in Memphis, TN.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Howard, and Georgia Pauline Thurmond Dodson.  Joyce is survived by her husband David Snell; daughter Melissa (Joe) Dickey; stepsons Anton Saale of AR, David (Kim) Snell Jr of MO, David Wayne...

On Saturday May 22, 2021, Barbara Jo Redd Walker Newman graduated from this physical life in Brighton, Tn. at the age of 71 years old into a heavenly life with the Lord due to natural causes. She is survived by her husband Mike Newman, her daughters August Walker Spencer and Jesse Walker, her grandchildren Jaxon Charles Davis, Tessah Walker-Beck, Zeda Spencer, and Kyngston Walker. She also leaves behind her brother Johnny Lloyd Redd, her sisters Patsy Caldwell & Cindy Throne, as well as...

Mrs. Claudia Marie Killebrew, 66 of Covington, passed away on the evening of May 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Killebrew was a member of the Garland United Methodist Church and was a deputy for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.  Mrs. Killebrew is survived by her mother, Mrs. Laverne Smith of Covington; her brother, Jim Smith (Beth) of Covington; and her nephews, James Preston Smith (Sara) and Nathan Smith. Mrs. Killebrew was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Diane S. Baskin, 82 of Memphis, passed away on the afternoon of May 13, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital.  Mrs. Baskin is survived by her husband, Mr. Bobby Baskin of Memphis; her brother, Jim Slover (Ginny) of Collierville; her nephew, Chris Slover (Missy); and her great-nephews, Grant and Preston Slover. Mrs. Slover was preceded in death by her parents, James Hershel and Elsie Irene Hogan Slover.  A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Baskin on Wednesday, May 19, at...

Frankie D. Lovett, nee Ballard, of Downers Grove, IL, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Edward Lovett; loving mother of Rhonda “Fay” Kohs, Eddie (Jenny Lietke) Lovett, Carol Krasowski, Mark Lovett and Wesley (Diane Spears) Lovett; proud grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 53 and great great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of Alice (Danny) Partlow; preceded in death by her siblings Virginia, Stacy, JW, Josephine, GP, Martha, Shirley, Connie and Mildred; fond aunt of many...

Clark A. Dunlap, 72, of Burlison, was called home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sherry. After serving 34 years, Mr. Dunlap retired from the Memphis Police Department as a captain.  He was also a hostage negotiator for 22 years.  Dunlap then joined the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, where he served as a chief deputy for two years.  He also served in the Army during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Bernadine Felchlia Bierman, 89 of Covington, passed away peacefully in her home on May 11, 2021.  The youngest of 13 children, Mrs. Bierman was born in Central City, Ill., and married Lyndle Charles Bierman in 1951. The couple moved to Memphis shortly afterwards so he could attend Southern College of Optometry. During this time, she worked for Simon-Gwynn Advertising Agency and Millington Naval Air Station while her husband attended optometry school.  Upon his graduation,...