All Obituaries

Margaret Meeks, 84, received the call to glory on the morning of October 14th, 2019.  The Lord Jesus determined that her husband, Billy Meeks, who had passed in 2012, had had enough fun without her and He needed Margaret to whip Billy back into shape, as she did throughout their 60 years of marriage. She had a long history of whipping her loved ones into shape when they needed it, and her surviving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are happy to know that Daddy/Papaw will...

Mrs. Melba Jean Sims, 79 of Covington, passed away on the morning of October 13, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. Mrs. Sims,the widow of Mr. Paul Rayburn Sims, Sr., was retired from Intercraft and was a member of the Covington Church of the Nazarene.  Mrs. Sims is survived by her daughter, Barbara Gail Homan of Lakeland, FL; her son, Kenneth Sims of Ripley, TN; her sister, Debra Bailey of Henning, TN; her six grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren, with two more on...

Mrs. Angela Lynn Petty, 60 of Covington, passed away on the evening of October 13, 2019 at her residence.  Mrs. Petty is survived by her son, Aubrey Dylan Petty of Covington; her daughter, Brittany Rae Petty of Arlington; her mother, Jacquelynn Ray Andrews; her sisters, Amy Bailey of Covington and Allison Pearson of Nashville; and her brother, Chad Andrews of Covington. Mrs. Petty was preceded in death by her father, John Carlton Andrews; and by her sister, Jackie...

Mrs. Ora Dell Smith, 90 of Brighton, passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 12, 2019. Mrs. Smith, the widow of Mr. James Herman Smith, was a member of the Brighton Baptist Church where she retired as the secretary, was a member of the WMU, and was a member of the Golden Agers.  Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Esther Cordle of Holliday, TN, Janice Lovett (Lavelle) of Covington, Barbara David (Rick) of Covington, and Tina Erwin (Alan) of Brighton; fifteen...

Mrs. Molly Laverne Hudson, 83 of Brighton, passed away on the evening of October 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Brighton.  Mrs. Hudson is survived by her husband, Mr. Harold Hudson of Brighton; her daughters, Patsy Hatfield of Covington, Darlene Long (John) of Granville, TN, and Carol Smith of Brighton; her son, Ricky Downing (Christy) of Brighton; her siblings, Ruby Reynolds, Desmond Joy, and John Joy; twelve...

Carla Jo Turner Witherington, 65, of Covington, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019, at her home. Ms. Witherington was Director of Marketing and Development for Bost Benefits and a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Xi Zeta Chapter. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church Covington. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, her Chi Omega Sorority Sisters, and attending Lady Vols basketball games. Ms. Witherington is survived by her sons George Robert (Erin) Baddour and James...

Mrs. Thelma I. Parr, 85 of Covington, passed away on the morning of October 7, 2019 at the Lauderdale Community Living Center. Mrs. Parr was a retired Trustee for Bancorp South.  Mrs. Parr is survived by her daughter, Patricia Kirsch of Covington; her grandchildren, Donald Parr, III (Kendra), Drew Parr, Dalton Patrick (Shelby), and Hillary Kirsch; and by her four great-grandchildren, Coco Parr, Sebastian Parr, Stella Patrick, and Vada Parr. Mrs. Parr was preceded in death by her sons,...

Mrs. Annie L. Marbry, 90, passed away October 4, 2019, in Memphis.  The widow of Elton Marbry, she leaves her daughters Patricia Marbry of Drummonds, Elizabeth Preutt of Atoka, and Jo (Ricky) Robbins of Covington; brother Ricky Newton of Ripley; grandchildren Scott Bullock, Melody Vesterberg, Brian Bullock, and Jade Cochran; and five great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by her son Donnie Marbry; granddaughter Michelle Hankins; and siblings Vivian...

Mrs. Virginia P. Dillard, 100 of Covington, passed away on the evening of September 30, 2019 at Methodist North Hospital. The daughter of William Lee and Sophronia Harris Pence, Virginia was a graduate of Byars Hall High School in Covington and Draughs Business College in Memphis. Her 1st job was with the Old John Caston Hospital records department where she worked for 5 years. From there she went to Memorial Park Cemetery as a payroll clerk and service coordinator. She retired after 23...

Mr. Jeffrey Alan Erwin, 54 of Covington, passed away on September 30, 2019. Mr. Erwin was a member of the Garland Baptist Church and was the owner of Erwin's Steakhouse. Mr. Erwin is survived by his mother, Judy Bradshaw Erwin of Covington; his brother John "Twilight" Erwin of Covington; his nephew, Jonathan "Bud" Erwin; his great-niece, Gracie Kate Erwin; and by his extended family, Star Bradshaw. Mr. Erwin was preceded in death by his father, Warner Currie...