• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Leader

The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Business
    • Churches
    • Courts
    • Education
    • Election 2024
    • Events
    • Local Government
    • Local Politics
    • Military
    • Public Records
    • Public Safety
  • Sports
    • All
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Fishing
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling
  • E-Editions
  • Public Notices
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact Us
    • Submit News
    • Advertise With Us
  • Where to Buy

Obits

McDaniel was a faithful, everyday servant of the Lord

By The Leader on December 5, 2019

Minnie Arlene McDaniel Date of Death - December 1, 2019 Minnie Arlene McDaniel, 99, of Atoka, passed away at home on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo McDaniel;  her parents, Rev. D. A. Bishop and Clara Bishop; sister, Bernice Vinsen and her brothers, Raymond Bishop and Paul Bishop. She leaves behind her son, Jerry McDaniel (Debbie) of … [Read more...] about McDaniel was a faithful, everyday servant of the Lord

Susan Mead

By The Leader on November 27, 2019

Susan Mead February 28, 1951 – November 23, 2019 Susan Mead, 68, of Henning, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  Ms. Mead was a retired customer service manager with Wal-Mart. She is survived by one son, Vaughn (Amanda) Mead of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, Patrick Eyster of Henning and Stephen (Lisa) Eyster of Huntsville, Ala. and three grandchildren.    Memorial … [Read more...] about Susan Mead

James Louis Cunningham

By The Leader on November 27, 2019

James Louis Cunningham Date of Death - November 17, 2019 USMC James Louis Cunningham, 88, son of the late George L. (Jennie S. Wortham) Cunningham, transitioned on  November 17, 2019 at his residence in Covington. Visitation was held at Palmer Funeral Home,  Friday Nov. 22, from 1-5 pm. Family  received  friends from noon til 12:55  prior to services, Saturday at 1 p.m.   at … [Read more...] about James Louis Cunningham

Mary Ann Coats

By The Leader on November 27, 2019

One candle

Mary Ann Coats Date of Death - November 22, 2019 Mary Ann Coats, a homemaker from Burlison, passed away on November 22, 2019, at Magnolia Creek Nursing Home in Covington. She was 86, and a member of Giltedge Church of Christ. Mrs. Coats leaves her husband of 64 years, Leon Coats; daughters, Lesa (Wendell) Hall, Mende Scherffius; grandchildren, Amy Hall, David Boling, Adam … [Read more...] about Mary Ann Coats

Dale Huffman

By The Leader on November 21, 2019

One candle

Dale Huffman December 3, 1954 - November 17, 2019 Dale Huffman, 64, of Millington, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019,  after a long illness.  He was a 46-year employee of The Commercial Appeal in Memphis and a motorcycle enthusiast, hunter, fisherman and bowler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Linda Faye Huffman; his parents Clifford Huffman and Betty … [Read more...] about Dale Huffman

William S. Bass

By The Leader on November 21, 2019

Candle with flower

William S. Bass Date of Death - November 15, 2019 William S. Bass, 70, passed away on November 15, 2019, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Bass was a retired professor for Northern State University, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was born Feb. 17, 1949, to Branson and Elizabeth “Betty” Bass in Munford. He was a member of MENSA. Mr. Bass was survived by a sister, Mary … [Read more...] about William S. Bass

Winford Lavon Jordan

By The Leader on November 14, 2019

Winford Lavon Jordan Date of Death - November 6, 2019 Winford Lavon Jordan, 91, a retired pipefitter for Grinnell Sprinkler Co., died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in Memphis.  Mr. Jordan was a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Millington Masonic Lodge. The husband of Jean Cothran Jordan, he also leaves his sons Edward (Carol) Jordan of … [Read more...] about Winford Lavon Jordan

Anthony Lee Prater

By The Leader on November 14, 2019

Candle with flower

Anthony Lee Prater Date of Death - November 6, 2019 Anthony Lee Prater, 47, of Mason, passed away on November 6, 2019 with his daughter, Emily Lynne Prater.  Tony was a member of CFC Coin Collectors. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Prater; parents, Earl and Dot Prater; brothers, Mike (Dawn) Prater and Jimmy Dale (Tracey) Prater. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov.  … [Read more...] about Anthony Lee Prater

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search

Featured News

Munford edges Covington to claim district title

May 12, 2025 By The Leader

By Steve … [Continue Reading...] about Munford edges Covington to claim district title

Drummonds Elementary installs book vending machine to reward young readers

May 12, 2025 By Ashby Richardson

Drummonds Elementary … [Continue Reading...] about Drummonds Elementary installs book vending machine to reward young readers

Covington’s 53rd BBQ Festival returns may 30-31

May 12, 2025 By Echo Day

COVINGTON – The 53rd … [Continue Reading...] about Covington’s 53rd BBQ Festival returns may 30-31

Memorial service honors fallen Tipton County officers

May 12, 2025 By Echo Day

COVINGTON – The … [Continue Reading...] about Memorial service honors fallen Tipton County officers

Tags

auvic white black history braxton sharp brighton baseball brighton basketball brighton football brighton high school city of covington City of Munford coronavirus covid-19 covington Covington Baseball covington basketball Covington football covington high school Covington HS covington police covington police station Election 2020 events homicide J.R. Kirby Jalen Fayne Jamarion Dowell jeff huffman john edwards Jordan Bell JR Kirby Munford basketball munford football munford high school murder ronnie gorton sex crimes shooting Slade Calhoun tcso Tipton-Rosemark Academy Tipton County Museum tipton county schools tipton county sheriff's office town of atoka town of mason TRA basketball

Footer

The Leader is a weekly newspaper, published on Thursdays, serving Tipton County, Tenn. since 1886.

Contact us: news@covingtonleader.com

Editor’s Choice

Here’s how Home Depot and a team of volunteers helped make over CIAA

December 5, 2019 By Echo Day

Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse

February 7, 2020 By The Leader

Search

Copyright © 2025 · The Leader | Legacy Media · Log in