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Emily Lynne Prater Date of Death - November 6, 2019 Emily Lynne Prater, 17, of Mason, passed away on November 6, 2019 with her father, Anthony Lee Prater. Emily was a senior at Brighton High School, enjoyed art and anime, playing D&D and was an "included everybody" type person. She is survived by her mother, Tonya Prater; grandparents, Earl and Dot Prater and Fred Deckard, … [Read more...] about Emily Lynne Prater

Mildred Rachel Murphy Coats November 29, 1926 - November 8, 2019 Mildred Rachel Murphy Coats, 92, of Burlison, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was born Nov. 29, 1926 to Dutes and Agnes Lavelle Murphy and was one of seven children.  Mildred married James Edward Coats, Jr. on May 28, 1948, sharing 71 years together. In addition to her husband, she leaves one son, … [Read more...] about Coats was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother

Willie James “Boy” Perry Jr. Date of Death - November 8, 2019 Willie James “Boy” Perry Jr., 66, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Visitation will be  from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at Millington Funeral Home Chapel, 7738, Church Street, Millington. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at St. Stephens M.B. Church, 3827 Hwy. 51 North, Covington, with interment … [Read more...] about Willie James “Boy” Perry Jr.

Susan Bass Griffin October 18, 1954 – October 31, 2019 Susan Bass Griffin of Munford passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Bibb Bass, father, William Henry Bass and brother, William Henry Bass Jr. She is survived by her husband, Terry Griffin; her two children, Claire Griffin and Emily Jackson (son-in-law, Reagan Jackson) and … [Read more...] about Susan Bass Griffin

Annette S. Jackson November 5, 1940 - October 29, 2019 Annette S. Jackson, 78, of Drummonds, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Ms. Jackson was a retired group leader with the Charms Company. She is survived by four sons, James Taylor and Gary Taylor, both of Drummonds, Elmer “Pee Wee” Taylor of Stanton and Jerry Taylor of Covington; four sisters, Brenda Paris of … [Read more...] about Annette S. Jackson

Thomas Harper Date of Death - October 29, 2019 Thomas Harper, 74, of Covington, passed away October 29, 2019. Visitation will be on Fri., Nov. 8, from noon till 4 p.m. at Barlow Funeral Home, with family hour from 5-7 p.m. at Greater St. John M.B. Church, Hwy. 59 W. Services will be on Nov. 9, at Greater St. John M.B.Church, at 11 a.m., with burial following in Townsend … [Read more...] about Thomas Harper

Ethan Owen February 17, 1998 - November 2, 2019 Ethan Owen, 21, of Atoka, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Mr. Owen was a tree trimmer with Butler Tree Service. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Leslie Owen; two sisters, Amber Owen (Kyle) Lock and Katie Owen (Corey) Kauzlarich; his grandfather, Thurman Dutro (J.R.) Ervin; uncles and aunts, Lisa and Jeff Bond, … [Read more...] about Ethan Owen

Lester Ballard Date of Death - November 4, 2019 Mr. Lester Ballard, 95, of Brighton, passed away on November 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Ballard, the widower of Mrs. Edna Marie Tindall Ballard, was a loving father and poppy, a maintenance mechanic, United States Navy veteran who served during World War II, and a member of the Methodist church. He is survived … [Read more...] about Lester Ballard