Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton County, TN Area

Wayne Anthony Wright

Wayne Anthony Wright

Jun 10, 2021

Mr. Wayne Anthony Wright, age 73, of Dyersburg, TN, formerly of Big Sandy, passed away on June 10, 2021.  He was born March 8, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Samuel David Wright and Florence Matantz Wright.  He was employed by the railroad as a Troubleshooter.  There will be a graveside service, at 3:30 PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021,...

Betty Lou Corneil

Betty Lou Corneil

Jun 7, 2021

Ms. Betty L. Corneil, age 85, of Big Sandy, TN, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence.  She was born January 1, 1936, in Princeton, IN, to the late Elvis Rex Angle and Sadie Dill Angle, also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clyde Corneil; brothers and sisters, Bunk Angle and John Angle; sisters, Eby Jane Loyd...

Brenda Fay Hopkins

Brenda Fay Hopkins

May 30, 2021

Brenda Fay Hopkins, age 76 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Hopkins was born on October 31, 1944 in Covington, TN to the late William Bradford Chapman and Geneva Smith Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Hopkins and a brother, Lloyd Chapman.

Survived by

Daughter:  Cindy...

James Carlton Stockdale

James Carlton Stockdale

May 17, 2021

Mr. James “Jim” Carlton Stockdale, age 59, of Big Sandy, TN, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.  He was born to John Carlton Stockdale and the late Earline Bryant Stockdale on September 23, 1961, in Camden, TN.  Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, John and Mildred Cooper Stockdale, and a special aunt, Shirley Stockdale.  Jim was a...

Joyce Jane Dinwiddie

Joyce Jane Dinwiddie

May 9, 2021

Joyce Jane Dinwiddie, age 77 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Dinwiddie was born on October 4, 1943 to the late James Williams and Birdie McFalls Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Dinwiddie, daughter, Tina Starnes, brothers, Mark Williams, Bob Williams, Jesse Williams, Carl Williams, sisters,...

Leroy Richard Stocker

Leroy Richard Stocker

May 4, 2021

Mr. Leroy Richard Stocker, age 30, of KY passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  He was born in Beloit, WI, on June 18, 1990, to Leroy Buckner and Shannon Stocker.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Buckner and a grandfather, Larry Buckner.  He attended church at Living Waters Ministries in Elkton, KY.  

Survived by:

Father:...

James George Cuthbertson

James George Cuthbertson

May 1, 2021

Mr. James George “Cub” Cuthbertson, age 60, of Big Sandy, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1960 in DuPage County, IL, to the late Joe H. Cuthbertson and

Harriet Halepis Cuthbertson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Denise Cole Cuthbertson, a brother, Joe Cuthbertson, and a...

Margaret Pearl Reasons

Margaret Pearl Reasons

Apr 28, 2021

Ms. Margaret Pearl Reasons, age 86, of Big Sandy, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on December 16, 1934 in Brownsville, TN, to the late Revo Summers and Elizabeth Kate Forrest Summers, also preceding in death was a husband, Bobbie Joe Reasons, and a brother, Johnny Summers.  She was a member of Big...

Reba Faye French

Reba Faye French

Apr 28, 2021

Mrs. Reba Faye Potts French, age 85, of Big Sandy, TN passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.  She was born on January 12, 1936 in Benton County, TN to the late Herman Potts and Flora Phifer Gilbert, also preceded in death by a grandchild, and a brother, J. C. Potts.  Reba was...

Joe Willard Collins

Joe Willard Collins

Apr 28, 2021

Mr. Joe Collins, Sr., age 81, of Big Sandy, TN passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at this residence.  He was born on March 24, 1940, in Jackson, TN, to the late Elbert Collins and Wilma Helton Collins, also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Wilson Collins; a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Collins; a brother, Richard Collins; and a sister,...

Gaynell Dodge Hall

Gaynell Dodge Hall

Apr 27, 2021

Mrs. Gaynell Dodge Hall, age 88, of Big Sandy, TN passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.  She was born on December 19, 1932, to the late James Haney and Jessie Kolb Haney in Cushing, TX.  Also, preceding Ms. Hall in death was a son, Roger Dale Gipson; a daughter, Lisa Marie Dodge, a...

Rebecca Pauline Medlin

Rebecca Pauline Medlin

Apr 20, 2021

Ms. Rebecca "Becky" Pauline Medlin, age 60, of Big Sandy, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  She was born July 6, 1960, to the late Finis Melton and Hyacinth Lowery Melton who survives. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Braden Sims.  She worked at Melton’s Fillin Station in...

Walter Leroy Tucker

Walter Leroy Tucker

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Walter Leroy Tucker, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.  He was born on July 29, 1955, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Walter Lee and Dorothy Marie Willett Tucker. He was in Maintenance and Myers Hardware Store. 

Survived by:

Daughter: Danielle (William) Merkel of Buena Vista, TN

The...

Stephen Thomas Morgan

Stephen Thomas Morgan

Apr 10, 2021

Steve Morgan, age 72, made his transition on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by sons Matthew Richard Morgan, age 31, and infant son Christopher Stephen Morgan.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 52 years, Diane McCarthy Morgan, and two beloved fur babies,...

Lynn Plant Nathan

Lynn Plant Nathan

Apr 9, 2021

Lynn Plant Nathan, age 56, from Camden passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at her residence.  Lynn was born on July 24, 1964 in Lobelville, TN, to the late William Henry and Willie Rue Bates Plant, also preceded in death by a sister; Billie Ann Hutchison, a brother; Richard Plant, grandparents; Frank and Nancy Jane Plant and Roy and Emmie...

Bobbie Sue Jackson

Bobbie Sue Jackson

Apr 7, 2021

Ms. Bobbie Sue Jackson, beloved Nanny, age 80, of Lebanon, TN, passed away on April 7, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on September 12, 1940, in Henry, TN, to the late Jack and Imogene Stallings Malone, also preceded in death by her husband; Jerry Wayne Jackson, an infant sister, a grandson; Nich Hamm, son-in-law; Leo Hamm, brother-in-law; Jack...

Lela Mae Pearson

Lela Mae Pearson

Apr 1, 2021

Ms. Lela Mae Pearson, age 87, of Big Sandy, passed away on April 1, 2021, at St. Thomas Rutherford, in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was born on May 12, 1933, in Benton County, TN, to the late Bearlie and Louise Vaughn Ross, also preceded in death by husband; Charles Marshall Pearson, Sr., brothers; Junior Ross, Gordon Ross, Bernest Ross, sister; Marie...

Stacy John Burcham

Stacy John Burcham

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Stacy John Burcham, age 51, of Lobelville, TN, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Linden, TN, on May 4, 1969, to Neil Burcham, Sr. and the late Kathy Barber Burcham, also preceded in death by a son; Bradley Burcham, brothers; Gill Burcham, Greg Burcham, and Neil Burcham, Jr.  He was a...

Bobba Jean Moody

Bobba Jean Moody

Mar 29, 2021

Ms. Bobba Jean Moody, age 85, of New yotk City, NY, formerly of Big Sandy, TN, passed away at her residence in Columbus, OH, on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1935, to the late Charles and Alene Palmer Moody in Big Sandy, also preceded in death by a sister; Sudie Ann Moody, nieces; Sandra Alene...

Nancy Ann Arnold

Nancy Ann Arnold

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Ann Arnold, age 86, of Puryear, TN, formerly of Camden, TN, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center.  She was born on June 2, 1934, in Church Hill, TN, to the late Vernon and Martha Breeden Marshall, also preceded in death by a son: Vaughn Hisey, daughter: Nancy Hisey, brothers; Bob Marshall, Vaughn Marshall, and...

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