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Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins Date of Death - February 12, 2020 Mrs. Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins, 95 of Covington, passed away on the afternoon of February 12, 2020. Mrs. Watkins, the widow of Mr. Willie Watkins, was a member of the Clopton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Watkins is survived by her son, Michael E. Reynolds; her grandsons, Mitch, Chad, and Kevin Reynolds; and by … [Read more...] about Margie Ruth Reynolds Watkins

Martha Jane Williams

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Martha Jane Williams Date of Death - February 14, 2020 Martha Jane Williams, a retired sales clerk for Walmart, passed away on February 14, 2020 at her home. She was 81 years of age and was also a former bookkeeper for the John Deere Dealership in Millington. Ms. Williams is survived by her daughter, Catherine and son, Christopher; a sister, Monette Anderson; grandchildren, … [Read more...] about Martha Jane Williams

Wilmer Lee Prater

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

Wilmer Lee Prater Date of Death - February 17, 2020 Wilmer Lee Prater, 90, a homemaker from Munford, passed away on February 17, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of Munford Church of Christ and was the widow of Willie Richard Prater. She was also predeceased by her sons, Carl Prater, David Prater; daughter, Patricia Prater, sisters, Edna P. Lane, Frances Gray, Louise … [Read more...] about Wilmer Lee Prater

Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats

By The Leader on February 20, 2020

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Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats Date of Death - February 12, 2020 Mr. Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats, 63 of Covington, passed away on February 12, 2020. Mr. Coats is survived by his wife, Debra Rodgers Coats of Covington; his son, Shawn Turner (Vicky) of Covington; his siblings, Janet Cross (Russell), Belinda Park (David), Lisa Jones (Wade), Sherry Goodroe, Alex Burns (Terri), … [Read more...] about Charles Clayton “Charlie” Coats

Gary Lynn Cady

By Echo Day on February 20, 2020

Mr. Gary Lynn Cady, 71, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Covington, TN, died in Blessing Hospital Quincy at 7:40 p.m. on February 14, 2020. He was born October 18, 1948 in Macomb, Illinois to Elsie Mavis Duncan and Everett Harold Cady. On May 10, 1975, Gary was married to Jeri Lyn Klingenberg in the First Presbyterian Church on 24th St. in Quincy by Rev. Behrn. Gary retired … [Read more...] about Gary Lynn Cady

Carrie Earlene Grant

By The Leader on February 13, 2020

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Carrie Earlene Grant May 3, 1919 - February 1, 2020 Mrs. Carrie Earlene Grant, of Covington, passed away on February 1, 2020. She was 100 years old. Visitation was held on Feb. 7, from noon till 7 p.m. with family hour starting from 5-7 p.m., at Barlow Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke MB Church with burial following in Salem. … [Read more...] about Carrie Earlene Grant

Ruth A. Camp

By The Leader on February 13, 2020

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Ruth A. Camp Date of Death - February 10, 2020 Ruth A. Camp, 80, of Brighton, passed away February 10, 2020. The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 - 10 a.m., at which the service will start, at the Millington Chapel. Interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall, Ark. at 3 p.m. Mrs. Camp was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Wayne Camp; … [Read more...] about Ruth A. Camp

Tyler was known for her kind and loving spirit

By The Leader on February 13, 2020

Betty Lou Rhodes Tyler February 10, 1936 - February 10, 2020 Betty Lou Rhodes Tyler, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2020, which was her 84th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin Tyler, who died in 2016. They had been married 66 years. She was born on Feb. 10, 1936, to Clarence Abernathy and Allie Mae Rhodes in Decatur County. When she … [Read more...] about Tyler was known for her kind and loving spirit

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