There's never been an official title for "most connected person in Tipton County." If there were such a thing, there's little doubt Gladys Whitley, who died April 16 at the age of 90, would have earned that distinction several times during her lifetime. Known for her gift of gab and outgoing personality, Whitley worked for many years as a First State Bank teller, was an … [Read more...] about Community leader Gladys Whitley passes away at 90
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Charles Dewayne Bennett
Charles Dewayne Bennett Date of Death - July 19, 2020 Charles Dewayne Bennett, 67, retired farmer, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Mr. Bennett was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington and the Covington Gridiron Association. He leaves Charl Lynn Blalack Bennett; daughter Danielle Bennett (Marty) Wheeler of Cleveland; sons Hunter Dewayne (Megan) Bennett of Covington … [Read more...] about Charles Dewayne Bennett
Mary Kathleen Strickland
Mary Kathleen Strickland August 19, 1934 – July 19, 2020 Mary Kathleen Strickland, age 85, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020 at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Fla. She was born August 19, 1934 in Halls, a daughter of the late Andrew Frank Garrett and Georgie Moore Garrett. She graduated from Halls High School in 1952. On July 2, 1954 she … [Read more...] about Mary Kathleen Strickland
Ricky Dale Butler II
Ricky Dale Butler II September 14, 1982 - July 15, 2020 Ricky Dale Butler, II, 37, of Burlison, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Mr. Butler was a pipefitter with BTJ Pipefitters and a member of the Pipefitters Local 614. He is survived by his wife, Krystal Butler; two sons, Rhett Don Butler and Ricky Dale Butler, III; one daughter, Kiley Laken Butler; his father, Ricky … [Read more...] about Ricky Dale Butler II
Lori Dawn Mensch
Lori Dawn Mensch Date of death – July 15, 2020 Lori Dawn Mensch, a retired medical assistant for Covington Internal Medicine, passed away on July 15, 2020. She was 48 years of age, formerly of Fayette County, and a devoted wife, mother, sister and “Oma.” Mrs. Mensch leaves her husband of 15 years, Curtis Mensch. She also leaves her daughter, Sarah Mensch; sons, Ronnie (Jessica) … [Read more...] about Lori Dawn Mensch
Mary Kathryn Max
Mary Kathryn Max Date of death – July 14, 2020 Mrs. Mary Kathryn Max, 79, of Oakland, passed away on the evening of July 14, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Collierville. Mrs. Max was a realtor with Blume Realty and a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Max is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mr. Mitchell Max; her sons, Wade Max (Vivian) of Hornsby, Tenn. and Timothy Max … [Read more...] about Mary Kathryn Max
Susan Sanders Ballard
Susan Sanders Ballard August 17, 1953 – June 26, 2020 Susan Sanders Ballard, 56, of Covington, died on June 26, 2020. She was a member of Randolph United Methodist Church and was employed with Slim-Fast for many years. She is survived by her son, Chad Ballard, and granddaughter, Destiny Ballard, both of Covington; sisters Sandra March (Jerry) of Millington and Sara Cole of … [Read more...] about Susan Sanders Ballard
Simmons touched many lives with her loving heart
Barbara A. Simmons April 18, 1941 - April 5, 2020 The family of Barbara A Simmons announces with heavy hearts that she has left this earth on April 5, 2020, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was a loving and generous wife, mother, and Mawmaw. She loved her family and was always gathering them together for family meals, especially on Sunday’s after … [Read more...] about Simmons touched many lives with her loving heart
