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Friends share legacy of late attorney T.D. Forrester

By Jeff Ireland on January 2, 2020

T.D. Forrester, a man known for his acclaimed work as a trial lawyer, love of family and sense of humor, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. He was 69. In 1975 Forrester applied for a job with well-known Covington lawyer Houston Gordon. The two hit it off immediately, Forrester moved from Waverly, Tenn. to Covington and the two worked together for the next 18 years. “We went … [Read more...] about Friends share legacy of late attorney T.D. Forrester

Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Fayne

By The Leader on December 26, 2019

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Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Fayne November 26, 1954 - December 22, 2019 Gwendolyn Fayne, 65, departed this life Sunday afternoon with her family by her side at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. She leaves behind her spouse of 41 years Alfred Leroy Fayne and their only son Marcus (Kristy) and three grandchildren Kelcie, DeAndre, and Kaleesi. Visitation will be 10-11:55 am on Friday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Fayne

Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnsey

By The Leader on December 19, 2019

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Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnsey Date of Death - December 11, 2019 Mr. Ronald "Ron" Lee Johnsey, 73 of Covington, passed away on the morning of December 11, 2019 in Collierville. Mr. Ron was a retired teacher from Crestview Middle School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Covington. Mr. Johnsey is survived by his wife, Linda Robbins Johnsey of Covington; his sons, Ronald Lee … [Read more...] about Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnsey

James Orman

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

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James Orman Date of Death - December 5, 2019 James Howard Orman, passed away on December 5, at Baptist Tipton in Covington.  He was 83, and was retired after 25 years of service as a deputy from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.   Mr. Orman was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and a member of the F.O.P. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Jean Orman; daughters, … [Read more...] about James Orman

Robert Allen Wright

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

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Robert Allen Wright Date of Death - December 5, 2019 Mr. Robert Allen Wright II, 61, died December 5, 2019, in Memphis.  Mr. Wright was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He leaves his daughter Lisha (Chris) Williams of Olive Branch, Miss.; his parents Robert Allen and Wilda Wright of Stanton; sister MischaLee (Jack) Jargowsky, of Colorado; brother Ashley (Lisa) Wright of Stanton; … [Read more...] about Robert Allen Wright

Max C. Gay

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

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Max C. Gay May 25, 1934 - December 7, 2019 Max C. Gay, 85, of Covington,   passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019.  Mr. Gay was a retired Mill Superintendent with Gates Lumber Company and a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by one son, Kevin (Tammy) Gay of Covington; one daughter, Kim (Andy) Myers of Covington; one brother, Bobby Gay of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Linnie … [Read more...] about Max C. Gay

Edwin A. Bryson

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

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Edwin A. Bryson January 13, 1933 - December 3, 2019 Edwin A. Bryson, 86, of Lakeland, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of 63 years; two daughters, Patricia Shields and Janet Throneberry (Wade) and his son, Bill Bryson (Sharon) one sister, Jean Embry (Carlyle); along with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was … [Read more...] about Edwin A. Bryson

Louise Blake Potts

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

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Louise Blake Potts Date of Death - November 30, 2019 Mrs. Louise Blake Potts, 86, passed away on the morning of November 30, 2019 in Coldwater, Miss. Mrs. Potts, the widow of Mr. Floyd Potts, is survived by her son, Christopher Newcome (Julie) of Coldwater, Miss.; her step-children, Tarita Lassiter of North Carolina and Floyd Potts, Jr. of California; three grandchildren, … [Read more...] about Louise Blake Potts

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