All Obituaries

Martha Jane Pilkington, of Millington, TN, passed away suddenly on November 20, 2022.  She was the kind of woman that never met a stranger.  Martha could make anyone feel like they had known each other for years.  She had a way with words.  Martha was known for her karaoke singing, eight ball shot at pool, and her target shots at a game of darts.  Needless to say, she was a force to be reckoned with when it came to her skills.  Her best told story though was one...

Sara Anne Baskin Nichols passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022.  With deep roots in Tipton County, Sara Anne graduated from Byars-Hall High School in Covington. With a lifelong love for music, Sara Anne sang in the choir, played flute in marching band, played piano beautifully, and earned a music scholarship to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Inducted as a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Sara Anne studied Mathematics and graduated with honors, including induction...

Seiford "Allen" Martin, of Munford, TN, passed away on November 17th, 2022.  Allen was a proud Husband, Daddy, Pawpaw & Grandpa.  His wife and children would say that he was hardheaded, while his grandkids would tell you he had a concrete finger.  Allen was well known for his prized walker coon dogs, one in which he won The World Hunt with his coon dog, Red Ryder.  He was a master carpenter and contractor.  There was not a project that he could not...

Robert Earl Channell, of Covington, TN, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 13th, 2022.  Robert was known as "Bobby" to his family and friends.  He was married to the love of his life, Libby, for 45 years.  Bobby loved being a trucker.  He did this for 35 years, until he retired.  You could bet your bottom dollar that everyday you would find Bobby playing his normal game of solitaire.  This simple game of...

Julian Wise Smith, Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his home in Covington, TN. He was an outdoors man who loved duck hunting and golfing. Wise was a creative soul and the world’s greatest architect. He was the owner and operator of his own architect business, J Wise Smith and Associates.  He was a wonderful story teller to his grandchildren and a faithful member of the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Joyce Cooper Smith,...

Deborah “Debbie” Taylor, 58, passed away on November 04, 2022 in her home. She was born in in Covington, TN to Jimmy Otis Marbry and Carol Bomar. Debbie worked at BH Electronics Inc. for the last 20 years and loved her work family. She enjoyed listening to all music but she loved music by the Kiss Rock Band most of all. Debbie could often be found fishing or watching whatever football game she could find on the TV.  Debbie had a great heart and will forever be missed by her...

Zane "Billy" Leroy Smith, 70 years old, of Ripley, TN, passed away on November 3rd, 2022.  Billy was a retired Tennessee State Trooper in the Shelby County area.  He was a proud Eagle Scout, and had a love for muscle cars.  Billy played in the band in high school.  He had a passion for music and played many instruments.  The guitar was something he could play and pick on for hours on end.  Valorie and Billy loved to ride Harleys together. His life long love was also his best friend. ...

Mary Lynne Price Richardson, 80 formerly of Covington died Thursday November 3, 2020 at Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Alabama. Mrs. Richardson also resided in Clarksville, Tenn for over 50 years upon her death. The graveside service will be at 11 am. Friday November 11, 2022 at Charleston Cemetery in Charleston, Tenn, with the Rev. Robert “Chip”Smith, her nephew officiating. A visitation with the family will be planned at a later date. Spry Funeral Home in Athens, AL and...

Morris Ray Jobe, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence at the age of 85. He was born on January 25, 1937 in Covington, TN to the late Robert and Maggie Jobe. He was the president of his senior class (Class 1955) at Byars Hall High School. Morris served in the Army and National Guard before he started his career as dedicated farmer. He earned the award for “Outstanding Young Farmer” from the Covington Jaycees. In his free time, Morris loved to be around...

Jacquelynn Saunders Andrews, of Covington, TN, passed away on October 30th, 2022.  She was simply Jackie by all that knew her.  Her heart was kind and loving.  Jackie was a loving mother, friend and Christian.  Her true passion was caring for her family.  She loved to sing old hymnals and rejoice in her strong willed faith to Christ.  Jackie loved to laugh and smile.   Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton & Myrtice Mae...