All Obituaries

Mary Jo (Carmichael) Erwin passed away on July 31, 2020 in Avon, Indiana.  Mary was born on January 26, 1937 to Brodie Carmichael and Flora Evelyn Smith in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was raised in Memphis, TN and later moved to California where she met her husband and raised her three children. Mary worked as an accountant for most of her life and retired in her sixties. Mary graduated high school with honors and took 2 years of college. Mary loved spending time with friends and...

William Farris "Billy" Crowder, Jr., 53, died July 30, 2020, at his residence.  He leaves his daughters, Stephanie Cates of Covington, Heather Lawrence, and Elizabeth Crowder; sisters Melissa Cranford, Jennifer Cravens, Krissy Ramirez, Dianna Deal, and Sheila Baltz; brothers David Elmore and Levi Lawson; step-mother Marie Elmore of Memphis; and grandchildren Gabriel Cates and Evelyn Cates.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Farris Crowder, Sr. and Mary...

Mr. Bobby Dean Davis, 74 of Covington, passed away on July 23, 2020.  Mr. Davis is survived by his daughter, Brandi Person (Tracy) of Arlington; his son, Robert Davis (Stacey) of Millington; his grandchildren, Amber Hicks (Justin), Anthony Davis (Brittany), Morgan Nelson, and DJ Arnett; his four great-grandchildren, Brooke Hicks, Sophia Hicks, Colin Hicks, and Carson Davis; and by his brother, William Ed "Bill" Davis of Covington. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his...

Charles Dewayne Bennett, 67, retired farmer, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Mr. Bennett was a member of  First Baptist Church of Covington and the Covington Gridiron Association.  He leaves Charl Lynn Blalack Bennett; daughter Danielle Bennett (Marty) Wheeler of Cleveland; sons Hunter Dewayne (Megan) Bennett of Covington and Taylor Dewayne Bennett of Covington; sisters Elaine (Buckie) Joy of Covington and Charlotte (John) Overall of Covington; brother Paul Bennett of...

Hugh T. Simonton Jr. “Skipper”, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Covington, TN. Skipper was a graduate of Byars Hall High School, Class of 61’. He attended Auburn University before graduating from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a career general contractor and lived a successful life alongside his beautiful wife of 51 years, Jean Simonton. He was an exceptional friend and highly respected member of the community.  Skipper...

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Max, 79 of Oakland, TN passed away on the evening of July 14, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Collierville. Mrs. Max was a realtor with Blume Realty and a member of the Methodist Church.  Mrs. Max is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mr. Mitchell Max; her sons, Wade Max (Vivian) of Hornsby, TN and Timothy Max (Rhonda) of Oakland, TN; her brother, David P. Marshall (Virginia) of Denham Springs, LA; four grandchildren, Tara Nabors (Walt), Keri Max, Bret Max (Jenny), and...

Mrs. Margaret "Sis" Bennett passed away on July 13, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born on December 28, 1933 to Jim Will and Tera Gilbreath. Along with her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Shorty" Bennett; and family members, Melanie Bennett, Bobbye Cromwell, Marilyn Brown, Johnny Gilbreath, and Martha Lynn Gilbreath.  Mrs. Bennett is survived by her family; Elaine Joy (Buckie), Charlotte Overall (John), Charlynn Bennett, Paul...

Mrs. Janie "Cheryl" King, 71 of Covington, passed away on the evening of July 9, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. King helped to train foreign students and was a member of the Charleston Baptist Church.  Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Alex "Marvin" King of Covington; her son, Brian Cothran of Brighton; her step-son, Jason King of Pensecola, FL; her brother, James McIntyre (Beverly) of Covington; her sisters, Elaine Easley (David) and Jean Wilson (Jerry) both of...

Carolyn Cobb Calhoun Hall, 96, of Memphis passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2020.  Carolyn was also known affectionately in the latter half of her life as “Kaky”. Carolyn was born in Covington, TN to George Benton Calhoun, Sr. and Nannie Cobb Calhoun on June 2, 1924.  After one year at Judson College in Marion, Alabama, she returned to Tennessee to work at the Naval Base in Millington during WW2, eventually moving to Memphis to work as a legal secretary. In...

Mr. Landon Wayne Rowland, 79 of Bartlett, passed away on the afternoon of July 6, 2020 at Methodist North Hospital. Mr. Rowland was a United States Navy Veteran, a self-employed contractor, and a member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Memphis.  Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Emma "Lorine" Hadley Rowland; his son, Tim Rowland of Millington; his daughters, Debra Gillett (Rodney) and Janet Burke (Ronnie), both of Clearwater, FL; his stepchildren, Nathan Cook (Lynndsi) and...