Obituaries

Forest Murphy

Forest Murphy

Sep 18, 2024

Forest Murphy was born May 2nd, 1947 to the late Andrew Murphy and Della Morrow. A lifelong resident of Whiteville, TN, where he worked many, many years for the family of Aubry and Wayne Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Trannie B Jones, and Mary Lee Murphy Holmes. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother...

Leslie Alfredia Murphy

Leslie Alfredia Murphy

Jun 9, 2024

Ms. Leslie Alfredia Murphy was born on June 4, 1958. She passed away on June 9, 2024. Arrangements for Ms. Murphy are incomplete at this time.

Freddie Mae Boyle

Freddie Mae Boyle

May 30, 2024

Ms. Freddie Mae Boyle was born on June 25, 1957 to Esaw and Lula Boyle. She gained her wings May 30, 2024.Freddie accepted Christ at an early age by joining Antioch Baptist Church. Freddie was always the top of her class starting high school where she graduated as valedictorian and received scholarships at Bolivar Central High School. She furthered her...

Shirley Ann Jones

Shirley Ann Jones

Jun 3, 2023

Ms. Shirley Ann Jones was born on January 1, 1955 in Hardeman County, Tennessee.  She departed this life June 3, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Johnson Chapel CME Church.  She will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Open Visitation will be...

Timothy Raynard Locke

Timothy Raynard Locke

Apr 13, 2023

Mr. Timothy Raynard Locke was born on September 22, 1962.  He passed away on April 13, 2023.

 

Thomas William Booth

Thomas William Booth

Apr 11, 2023

Thomas William Booth was born on July 19, 1985.  He passed away on April 11, 2023.

 

Essie Lee Jones

Essie Lee Jones

Nov 10, 2022

Essie Lee “Skacy” Jones was born in Hardeman County, TN on February 13, 1945 to the late Edd and Estella Jones.

Essie attended Allen White and Browns Schools. She confessed her religion at Johnson Chapel C.M.E. Church.

Essie was a housekeeper until her health prohibited her from working. On November 10, 2022, Essie departed from her earthly tabernacle to her...

Peggie A. Jones

Peggie A. Jones

Dec 30, 2020

Ms. Peggie A. Jones, 76, was born on December 18, 1944. She departed this life on December 30, 2020. Open Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Motley & Rivers Funeral Home in Whiteville, TN. Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Old Simon Chapel Cemetery in...

Randy "Boo" Heard

Randy "Boo" Heard

May 12, 2020

Mr. Randy “Boo” Heard, 33, was born on October 15, 1986. He passed on May 12, 2020. Open Visitation will be on Friday, May 22, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Motley & Rivers Funeral Home on 251 Oak Street. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Please continue to keep his family...

Velma  R. Moore

Velma R. Moore

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Velma R. Moore, 92, of Whiteville, TN was born on September 17, 1927. She passed away on April 15, 2020. Open visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Motley & Rivers Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the...

Otha Thomas Rhodes

Otha Thomas Rhodes

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Otha Thomas Rhodes, 77, of Moscow, TN was born on November 15, 1941. He passed on March 25, 2020. Open visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 starting at 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Motley & Rivers Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Motley...

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