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Frank Edward “Eddie” Griffith

By The Leader on January 30, 2020

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Frank Edward “Eddie” Griffith Date of Death - January 25, 2020 Mr. Frank Edward "Eddie" Griffith, 70, passed away on the afternoon of January 25, 2020 at home with his family. Mr. Griffith was a self-employed construction worker and member of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Mr. Griffith is survived by his wife, Maxine Shackelton Griffith of Covington; his daughter, Rayna … [Read more...] about Frank Edward “Eddie” Griffith

Jordan Lee Knight

By The Leader on January 30, 2020

Jordan Lee Knight Date of Death - January 25, 2020 Jordan Lee Knight, 21, of Burlison, passed away January 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tamara Knight-Lumpkin. He is survived by his sister, Ashley Knight-McCrae of Miami, Fla.; brothers, Matthew Murphy of Munford and Nicholas Murphy of Eads. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan 30, from 4 till … [Read more...] about Jordan Lee Knight

Margaret London wanted you to know Jesus

By The Leader on January 30, 2020

Margaret Sue Bell London April 4, 1920 - January 15, 2020 Margaret Sue Bell London was the eldest daughter of Charles Bell and Jessie Hill Bell. She was born April 4, 1920 on the farm in Brighton on what is now Templeton Road.  She moved with the family to Cost, Texas from 1927 to 1930 but returned to Tennessee and graduated from Brighton school A graduate of Memphis State, … [Read more...] about Margaret London wanted you to know Jesus

Sharon Kay Yates

By The Leader on January 30, 2020

Sharon Kay Yates December 19, 1946 - January 26, 2020 Sharon Kay Yates, 73, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family considered her a domestic goddess. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy D. Yates; one son, Rowdy (Sabena) Yates of Greers Ferry, Ark.; two daughters, Angie Pinner of Covington, and … [Read more...] about Sharon Kay Yates

June Brewer

By The Leader on January 30, 2020

June Brewer June 20, 1959 - January 27, 2020 June Brewer, 60, of Millington, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.  She was a former manager with Walgreens. She is survived by her husband, Gregg Brewer; one son, Gregg Brewer, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Gail Patterson of Munford; three brothers, Robert Williams of San Jose, Calif., Mark Williams of Reno, … [Read more...] about June Brewer

James was a highly-decorated military veteran

By The Leader on January 23, 2020

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Henry T. James, Sr. October 31, 1917 - January 19, 2020 Henry T. James, Sr., born on October 31, 1917 in Tipton County, Tennessee went to be with his Heavenly Family on January 19, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, at 11 a.m. at North Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Kilmichael, Miss. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. … [Read more...] about James was a highly-decorated military veteran

Stanley “Pete” Patrick

By The Leader on January 23, 2020

Stanley “Pete” Patrick August 27, 1957 - January 10, 2020 Stanley "Pete" Patrick, 62, of Covington, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Mr. Patrick was a self employed truck driver and barbeque cook. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gail Patrick; two daughters, Gwen Brasfield and Colleen Nelson, both of Covington; one son, Christopher Lee Patrick of Brighton; three … [Read more...] about Stanley “Pete” Patrick

Larry Gene Watkins

By The Leader on January 23, 2020

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Larry Gene Watkins Date of Death - January 14, 2020 Larry Gene Watkins, Jr., 46, died January 14, 2020.  He was a self-employed contractor in the construction business. He leaves his daughters, Marie Watkins of Mason and Jaydon Addison Watkins; son Michael Todd Watkins of Covington; parents Larry Gene and Hazel Jones Watkins of Mason; sister Becky (Gary) Palmer of Stanton; … [Read more...] about Larry Gene Watkins

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