Obituaries

Obituaries for the Benton County, TN Area

Jerry Lynn Inman

Jerry Lynn Inman

Jan 7, 2024

Jerry Lynn Inman, age 81, of Huntingdon, TN passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Huntingdon Healthcare and Rehab. Mr. Inman was born on October 16, 1942 in Decatur County, TN to the late Troy Inman and the late Arbie Hayes Inman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Paulette Perry Inman; brother, Obie Inman; and grandson,...

Lorrie Ellen Flowers

Lorrie Ellen Flowers

Jan 2, 2024

Lorrie Ellen Flowers, 58 of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Flowers was born on September 30, 1965 in Avon, IL to the late David Tracey and Betty Brown Tracey. She was also preceded in death by a sister Janet Robbins. Mrs. Flowers worked for the State of Tennessee as a Nursing...

William "Bill" Francis Branham

William "Bill" Francis Branham

Dec 31, 2023

William Francis Branham, age 71, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Henry County Medical Center. Mr. Branham was born on July 21, 1952 in Franklin County, Ohio. He was  preceded by a son, Riley Branham. Mr. Branham served in the U.S. Marines, he was self employed as a Computer Engineer, and he loved corvettes.

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Anna Marie O'Dell Crosby

Anna Marie O'Dell Crosby

Dec 25, 2023

Anna Marie O’Dell Crosby was born February 15, 1939 and resided in this world until Christmas Day, 2023 when she passed into the presence of the Lord. She was born in Crossville, TN to Laura Hayley O’Dell Henry and Lewis O’Dell, Sr.  After graduating from Cumberland County High School in 1957, she moved to Detroit, MI where she worked at...

Michael Silas Custer

Michael Silas Custer

Dec 17, 2023

Michael Silas Custer, newborn son of Michael Dylan Custer and Rachel Custer, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. He was preceded by his maternal grandparents, James and Denise Cuthbertson.

Survived by:

Father: Michael Dylan Custer of Big Sandy, TN

Mother: Rachel Custer of Big Sandy, TN

Paternal Grandfather: Michael Eugene Custer of Garner,...

Leonard "Lenny" Alton Finch

Leonard "Lenny" Alton Finch

Dec 11, 2023

Leonard "Lenny" Alton Finch, age 80, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at AHC Paris. Mr. Finch was born on January 15, 1943 in Kenton, TN to the late Leonard Finch and the late Jessie White Finch. He was also preceded by his first wife, Donna Pearson Finch and a step-son, Clifton Wright. Mr. Finch...

Eric Stuart Johnson

Eric Stuart Johnson

Dec 6, 2023

Eric Stuart Johnson, age 72, of Camden, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born on April 19, 1951 in Westport, CT to the late Alf Johnson and the late Ann Shay. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gregg Johnson and sister, Lynn Billington. Mr. Johnson retired from County Door...

Mary Lou DeFoe

Mary Lou DeFoe

Dec 3, 2023

Mary Lou DeFoe, age 75, of Paris, TN passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at AHC Paris, TN. Mrs. DeFoe was born on December 17, 1947 in Tipp City, Ohio to the late Nathan Linville and the late Ovella Foster Linville. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole DeFoe; son, Joshua DeFoe; sister, Sandra Cochrane; her...

William Larry Douglas

William Larry Douglas

Nov 26, 2023

William Larry Douglas, age 72, of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Douglas was born on October 15, 1951 in Camden, TN to the late Nubern Douglas and the late Louise Fowler Douglas. He was also preceded by a brother, Sammy Douglas. Mr. Douglas retired from Dupont in New Johnsonville, TN. He was...

Victoria Jean Scarbrough

Victoria Jean Scarbrough

Nov 22, 2023

Victoria Jean Scarbrough, age 76, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at AHC Paris, TN. Mrs. Scarbrough was born on November 5, 1947 in Concord, NH to the late Paul Roland Welch and the late Isabella Helen Evelyn Gray Welch. She was also preceded by her husband, James Douglas Scarbrough; brother, Alexander Paul Welch; and...

Mary D. Wright

Mary D. Wright

Nov 20, 2023

Mary Dean Wright, age 95, of Camden, TN passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at  Paris Health Care, Paris, TN. Mrs. Wright was born on October 30, 1928 in Benton County, TN to the late Houston Chester and the late Geraldine Mays Chester. She was also preceded by her husband, Robert Wright Jr.; son, Bobby Wright; brothers, Wayne Chester...

Rebecca Allene Holland

Rebecca Allene Holland

Nov 16, 2023

Rebecca Allene Holland, age 79, of Camden, TN passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Holland was born on March 12, 1944 in Benton County, TN to the late Hilmon Stone and the late Rebecca Bursey Stone. She was also preceded by her husband, Andrew Jerry Holland; son, Aaron Holland; daughter, Jaquetta Galbreath;...

Virgie Crouse

Virgie Crouse

Nov 5, 2023

Virgie Crouse, age 90, of Camden, TN passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Crouse was born on August 28, 1933 in Rich Hill, NC to the late Dan Roberts and the late Hattie Mae Tompkins Roberts. She was also preceded by husband, James Albert Crouse; sons, Ronnie Crouse and Roger Crouse; brother,...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Hensley

Patricia "Pat" Ann Hensley

Nov 4, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann Hensley, age 62, of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Camden General Hospital. Mrs. Hensley was born on August 7, 1961 in McNairy County, TN to the late Franklin D. Dillon and the late Jeffery King Dillon. She was also preceded by brothers, Larry Dillon and Franklin Dillon.

Survived by:

Husband: Kenneth Hensley...

Elaine Alta Hernandez

Elaine Alta Hernandez

Nov 2, 2023

Elaine Alta Hernandez, age 62, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Hernandez was born on September 24, 1961 in Lansing, MI to the late William Norton and the late Joan Secor Norton. She was retired from General Motors in Lansing, MI with over 25 years of service.

Survived by:

Life Partner:...

Lucy Rushing

Lucy Rushing

Oct 31, 2023

Lucy Rushing, age 78, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Rushing was born on June 23, 1945 in Benton County, TN to the late Willie Seiber and the late Margaret Ellen Seiber. She was also preceded by her husband, Bobby Rushing; son, Bobby Ray Rushing; brothers, Harlon Seiber, Leslie Seiber, Willie Gene...

James Archie Spence

James Archie Spence

Oct 21, 2023

James Archie Spence, age 51, of Sugar Tree, TN passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Spence was born on May 2, 1972, in Camden, TN to Archie Spence and the late Martha Jane Gore Spence. He was a carpenter with James Abrams Construction.

Survived by:

Father: Archie Spence of Sugar Tree, TN

Son: Joey Spence...

Loman Henry Ballard

Loman Henry Ballard

Oct 14, 2023

Loman Henry Ballard, 93, of Camden, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Camden Healthcare. Mr. Ballard was born in Benton County on June 15, 1930, son of the late Fred Lee Ballard and Alva Jordan Ballard. He was a retired boilermaker from TVA and a lifelong gardener.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Chandler Ballard; two...

Tamara Jo Holland

Tamara Jo Holland

Oct 11, 2023

Tamara Jo Holland, age 54, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Holland was born on September 17, 1969 in Columbia, MO to the late Tommy Counts Sr. and the late Priscilla Mayberry Counts. She was a retired Cosmetologist and enjoyed Graphic Design “Made with Love by Tam”. Her life was centered...

Roy Lee Herron

Roy Lee Herron

Oct 10, 2023

Roy Lee Herron, age 76, of Camden, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Herron was born on June 23, 1947 in Hardin County, TN to the late Roy Herron and the late Hester Meals Herron. He was a retired Truck Driver and he loved motorcycles and fishing.

Survived by:

Wife: Linda Herron of Camden,...

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