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Denny S. White

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

Denny S. White Date of Death - March 30, 2020 Denny S. White, 73, self-employed contractor, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his residence.  Mr. White was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and also attended First Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Lynn Hicks White; daughter Jackie (Donald) Smith of Covington; son Lenny Craig (Sara) White of Covington; sisters Peggy … [Read more...] about Denny S. White

Floyd “Chuck” Smith

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

Floyd “Chuck” Smith Date of Death - March 30, 2020 Floyd “Chuck” Smith, 82, of Drummonds passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Visitation will be from noon till 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Millington Funeral Home, 7738 Church Street, Millington, Tenn. Interment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at West TN  State Veterans Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Andrea Ellis, … [Read more...] about Floyd “Chuck” Smith

David Cortez Morgan Sr.

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

David Cortez Morgan Sr. Date of Death - March 28, 2020 David Cortez Morgan Sr.,  58, son of the late Anderson Morgan and Ernest Mae Bobo Townsend,  transitioned on March 28,2020 at Baptist Hospital Tipton. Visitation will be Friday 1-5 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason.  He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Teresa Taylor Morgan: two sons, David Morgan II and … [Read more...] about David Cortez Morgan Sr.

Willard Franklin Berford

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

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Willard Franklin Berford Date of Death - March 20, 2020 Willard Franklin Berford, 80, a longtime farmer, passed away March 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, German and Pearl Berford; sister, Louise Billings; brother, Raymond Berford; sister-in-law, Carolyn Berford; brother-in-law, Namon Billings and grandson, Rylee Cole Berford. He is survived by his wife, Mary … [Read more...] about Willard Franklin Berford

Marie Baldwin

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

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Marie Baldwin Date of Death - March 25, 2020 Marie Baldwin 94 of Covington passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Millington Funeral Home, 7738 Church Street,  Millington, TN.  Funeral services will be at  11 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at Sanctify Holiness Outreach, 8921 Hwy 51 N Millington. She is survived by seven children, 18 … [Read more...] about Marie Baldwin

William L. McDonald

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

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William L. McDonald Date of Death - March 28, 2020 William L. McDonald, 86, of Drummonds, passed away March 28, 2020. Mr. McDonald was a Navy veteran, retired from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. and a member of Leawood Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Evelyn McDonald; daughter, Marcia (Larry) Rodgers; son, Billy (Leslie) McDonald; brother, Coy Lynn McDonald … [Read more...] about William L. McDonald

Louis Williams

By The Leader on March 26, 2020

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Louis Williams April 11, 1941 - March 20, 2020 Louis Williams, 78, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.  Mr. Williams was the owner of Williams Generics and served in the Tennessee National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Huffman Williams; one daughter, LeeAnn (Mark) Smith of Fayetteville; two brothers, Danny (Darlene) Williams of El Dorado, Ark. and … [Read more...] about Louis Williams

Marilyn Gilbreath Brown

By The Leader on March 26, 2020

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Marilyn Gilbreath Brown Date of Death - March 24, 2020 Marilyn Gilbreath Brown, 72, former teacher, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at her residence.  She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. The widow of Hugh Brown, she leaves her son, Vic (Christi) Billings of Covington; sisters Bobbye Cromwell and Margaret “Sis” Bennett of Covington; brothers Billy (Annette) … [Read more...] about Marilyn Gilbreath Brown

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