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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

By The Leader on February 27, 2020

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on March 31, 2020 at 10:00AM local time, at the  north door, Tipton County Courthouse, 100 Court Square, Covington, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Bonnie Whitney, to Robert L. Crawford, Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Evolve Bank & Trust, an … [Read more...] about SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Charles Roy Chaillet

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Charles Roy Chaillet Date of Death - February 9, 2020 Charles Roy Chaillet, 82, died February 9, 2020 in Covington. He was a retired fireman for the City of Memphis, worked as a small engine mechanic at Western Auto and he worked as Santa Claus for Goldsmith’s. He leaves his daughter Charolette Jackson, son-in-law Charles Jackson Jr., grandson Charlie Jackson, brother Alex … [Read more...] about Charles Roy Chaillet

Richards served through public health, Rotary

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

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Monica Joan Caldwell Hendren Richards Aug. 9, 1945 - Feb. 18, 2020 Mrs. Monica Joan Caldwell Hendren Richards, 74 of Covington, passed away on February 18, 2020 at her residence. Joan was born Aug. 9, 1945 to John Caldwell and Monica Lloyd. It was the end of World War II and John was in Okinawa. Joan grew up in Henning and married her high school sweetheart, Jimmy Roy Hendren; … [Read more...] about Richards served through public health, Rotary

Charlene Whitley Shipes

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

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Charlene Whitley Shipes Date of Death - February 12, 2020 Charlene Whitley Shipes, 68 of Henning, transitioned at West Tennessee Health Care in Dyersburg on February 12, 2020. Visitation will take place on Friday Feb. 21 at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason from 1-7 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Homegoing services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater … [Read more...] about Charlene Whitley Shipes

Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins Date of Death - February 12, 2020 Mrs. Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins, 95 of Covington, passed away on the afternoon of February 12, 2020. Mrs. Watkins, the widow of Mr. Willie Watkins, was a member of the Clopton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her son, Michael E. Reynolds; her grandsons, Mitch, Chad, and Kevin Reynolds; and by … [Read more...] about Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins

Martha Jane Williams

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Martha Jane Williams Date of Death - February 14, 2020 Martha Jane Williams, a retired sales clerk for Walmart, passed away on February 14, 2020 at her home. She was 81 years of age and was also a former bookkeeper for the John Deere Dealership in Millington. Ms. Williams is survived by her daughter, Catherine and son, Christopher; a sister, Monette Anderson; grandchildren, … [Read more...] about Martha Jane Williams

Wilmer Lee Prater

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Wilmer Lee Prater Date of Death - February 17, 2020 Wilmer Lee Prater, 90, a homemaker from Munford, passed away on February 17, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of Munford Church of Christ and was the widow of Willie Richard Prater. She was also predeceased by her sons, Carl Prater, David Prater; daughter, Patricia Prater, sisters, Edna P. Lane, Frances Gray, Louise … [Read more...] about Wilmer Lee Prater

Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

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Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats Date of Death - February 12, 2020 Mr. Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats, 63 of Covington, passed away on February 12, 2020. Mr. Coats is survived by his wife, Debra Rodgers Coats of Covington; his son, Shawn Turner (Vicky) of Covington; his siblings, Janet Cross (Russell), Belinda Park (David), Lisa Jones (Wade), Sherry Goodroe, Alex Burns (Terri), … [Read more...] about Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats

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