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Mary Gray

By The Leader on April 9, 2020

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Mary Gray July 29, 1930 - April 2, 2020 Mary Gray, 89, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Ms. Gray was a retired factory worker with Clopay. She is survived by three daughters, Jullie (Edward) Collins of Brighton, Sharon (Ray) Lott of Drummonds and Teresa (Glenn) Malone of Brighton; one son, David Gray of Covington; one brother, Bruce (Fay) Hazlerig of … [Read more...] about Mary Gray

Vehicle Auction

By The Leader on April 9, 2020

Notice The following described automobile: 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LS (SILVER) VIN#: 1GNDV23L76D141693 will be sold to the highest bidder at Munford Tire and Towing on May 03, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Vehicle is located at Munford Tire and Towing 516 Munford Avenue Munford TN 38058. There is a balance due of $2,760.00 for which is past due and unpaid storage fees to Munford Tire and … [Read more...] about Vehicle Auction

Andrell Nelson

By The Leader on April 9, 2020

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Andrell Nelson Date of Death - April 1, 2020 Ardrell Nelson, 60, of Covington passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 10 at  Millington Funeral Home, 7738 Church Street Millington. There will be a  graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at King Hill Cemetery in Covington. He is survived by three sisters; Gloria Culp, … [Read more...] about Andrell Nelson

Allen Fogarty-Rice

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

Allen Fogarty-Rice January 14, 1945 - March 15, 2020 Allen passed away in Memphis on March 15, 2020. He was the only son of Raymond and Eveline Rice of Walden Vt. He is survived by his sister, Pearl Eveline Rice Smith, Pacifica California; his daughter, Monica Jean Rice Manning, and family, Randolph Vt.; , his loving stepdaughter, Tina Stern, and family of Munford and his … [Read more...] about Allen Fogarty-Rice

Denny S. White

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

Denny S. White Date of Death - March 30, 2020 Denny S. White, 73, self-employed contractor, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his residence.  Mr. White was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and also attended First Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Lynn Hicks White; daughter Jackie (Donald) Smith of Covington; son Lenny Craig (Sara) White of Covington; sisters Peggy … [Read more...] about Denny S. White

Floyd “Chuck” Smith

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

Floyd “Chuck” Smith Date of Death - March 30, 2020 Floyd “Chuck” Smith, 82, of Drummonds passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Visitation will be from noon till 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Millington Funeral Home, 7738 Church Street, Millington, Tenn. Interment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at West TN  State Veterans Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Andrea Ellis, … [Read more...] about Floyd “Chuck” Smith

David Cortez Morgan Sr.

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

David Cortez Morgan Sr. Date of Death - March 28, 2020 David Cortez Morgan Sr.,  58, son of the late Anderson Morgan and Ernest Mae Bobo Townsend,  transitioned on March 28,2020 at Baptist Hospital Tipton. Visitation will be Friday 1-5 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason.  He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Teresa Taylor Morgan: two sons, David Morgan II and … [Read more...] about David Cortez Morgan Sr.

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