All Obituaries

Mrs. Alice Mae Brown Lents age 85 of Alamo, passed away on January 6, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born on June 10, 1935 in Dyer to the late Alfred Brown and Elsie Godman Brown  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Dorris Lents and her brothers and sisters.  Survivors include two sons, James Lents (Nat) of Alamo and Rickey Lents of Humboldt and one daughter, Charlotte Crocker of Alamo. Other survivors include seven...

Joseph "Jody" A. Byrd age 73, entered heaven December 27, 2020 just two short months after losing the love of his life to cancer. He was born on May 7, 1947 to Rollie and Jeddie Byrd, who preceded him in death.  Mr. Jody was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He was a well known face around town, especially at the senior citizen center. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Alamo. Mr. Byrd was also a member of the Alamo Fire...

Peggy Joyce Ford Milan, Tennessee Mrs. Peggy Ford, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  She was born on April 18, 1930 in Friendship, Tennessee to the late Raymond C. Cherry and Mary Murray Cherry. She was a long time member of Salem Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Ford, Sr. and two sisters, Elizabeth Day and Frances Harber. Mrs. Peggy is survived by her...

Mr. James Moore, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Milan, Tennessee. He was born on March 7, 1939. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Mr. Terry Alan Yanessa age 75 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on January 13, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee.  He was born on May 7, 1945 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Sylvio Yanessa and Roberta Clements Yanessa.  Terry joined the Navy after graduating from Northside High School in 1963. He later joined the Army National Guard and retired after serving our country for twenty-four years. He was a Service Technician for Xerox for thirty-four years and was a faithful and...

James Ernest Prater Jackson, Tennessee Mr. James Prater, age 69, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on May 12, 1951 in Milan, Tennessee to the late James C. Prater and Clara Williams Prater. Mr. James was very involved in dog rescue at Companion Pet Rescue and Funny Farm Rescue. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Ann Prater of Jackson, Tennessee; son, Matthew Prater and wife Holly of Jackson, Tennessee; daughter, Heather...

Philip Wayne Roberson Medina, Tennessee Mr. Philip Roberson, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1949 in Bradford, Tennessee to the late Almous W. Roberson and Jean McCaleb Roberson. Mr. Philip is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Janey Roberson of Medina, Tennessee; two sons, John Wesley Roberson and his wife Kelli of Jackson, Tennessee and Joseph Wayne Roberson and his wife Tammy of Humboldt,...

Debra "Debi" Faye Martz Humboldt, Tennessee Debi Martz, age 57, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Buford Kennemore and Martha Robinson Kennemore. In addition to her parents, Debi was preceded in death by her brother, James Kennemore. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Martz of Humboldt, Tennessee; brother, Ronnie Kennemore of Arlington, Tennessee; ex husband,...

Mrs. June Mae Phillips age 91 of Milan, Tennessee passed away on January 10, 2021 at NHC Milan.  She was born on May 9, 1929 in Taylorstown, Pennsylvania to the late Myrtle Howell.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Betty Lough, Florence Nolte and Phyllis Liwoch.  Survivors include two sons, Doug Phillips of Milan, Tennessee and Mike Phillips of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters, Laura Mason of...

Lisa Marie Schneider Trezevant, Tennessee   Mrs. Lisa Marie Schneider age 55 of Trezevant, TN passed away early Jan. 10th, 2021 with her husband and her daughter by her side after a brief battle of cancer. She was born to Patti J. Cleavland-Stewart and the late Gregory N. Merkt In addition to her step-father, Mrs. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Phil Rogne, her brother Anthony Merkt, and her brother-in-law Daniel (Danno)Schneider She is survived by her husband Brian...