All Obituaries

James Murphy January 4, 1950 ~ April 10, 2026 (age 76) Obituary James L. Murphy passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at the age of 76.  He was born on January 4, 1950, in Whiteville, TN, to the late John Ed Woods and Lucille Williams. He attended school in Hardeman County. He was employed at Master Slack for several years.  He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends. James’ son, LeMonte Murphy, brothers Marshall ...

Kaislynn Faye Boyle, precious daughter of Samantha Hayes and Kameron Boyle of Jackson, Tennessee, was born sleeping on April 11, 2026. Though her time here was brief, Kaislynn was deeply loved and will forever live in our hearts. God, in His infinite wisdom, called her home, where she now rests peacefully in His arms. She is reunited in Heaven with her two great-grandmothers; for one whom she was named, and her beloved uncle. Kaislynn leaves to cherish her memory her big brother, Kaisyn ...

Herman Hayes October 12, 1952 ~ April 1, 2026 (age 73) Herman was born on Wednesday, October 12, 1952 to the late Florence Hayes and Artie L. Hayes, Sr. Herman departed this life on April 1, 2026 at home surrounded by his love ones. Herman confessed Christ at Jones Chapel at an early age. After thirty years of employment, he retired from the City of Grand Junction. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley Davidson and joking around with his family and friends. In ...

Christopher Gunn March 30, 1969 ~ April 6, 2026 (age 57) Christopher "Chris" Gunn was born on March 30, 1969, and peacefully transitioned on April 6, 2026, at 11:40 a.m. at Bolivar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar, Tennessee. At a young age, Chris accepted Christ at New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where his faith took root and stayed with him. He attended Middleton Elementary School and Middleton High School, building friendships that would last a ...

Reverend  Eugene Ellison, Jr. December 24, 1941 ~ March 25, 2026 (age 84) Pastor Eugene Ellison, Jr. was born on December 24, 1941, to the late Eugene Ellison, Sr. and Ethel Mae Hill Ellison. Pastor Ellison attended Allen White High School in Whiteville, TN. He was employed at Hardeman County Bank, Harman Automotive, and Nelms Chevrolet. Pastor Ellison responded to God's call and began preaching in 1966. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Lorean Sain Ellison on ...

Helen Johnson December 13, 1948 ~ March 16, 2026 (age 77) On March 16, 2026, God called home one of His beloved servant leaders, Helen L. Johnson. She was born on December 13, 1948, in Bolivar, TN. Helen was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Mattie Griggs Johnson. She was blessed to be raised with the loving guidance of her second mother, Esther Joy Johnson. Helen was preceded in death by her second mother, Esther Joy Johnson, her sister, Clester Joy, and her ...

Eric Virgil McNeal June 28,1990 - March 16, 2026 (age 35) Eric Virgil McNeal was born on June 28, 1990 to Taletha and Craig McNeal, whom both preceded him in death. He transitioned with the Lord on March 16, 2026. Eric loved drawing, walking, family, playing video games, especially Mario Brothers. He was kind and willing to help anyone. He made sure that he would call people just to say hey. Eric loved showing his drawings to anyone he met. He also loved showing people picture albums of ...

Cornelius Lashawn Gray November 4, 1989 ~ March 7, 2026 (age 36) Cornelius was born on November 4, 1989 to the late Ethel Gray in Madison County. Cornelius grew up in Chester County and attended Chester County School until 9th grade. After completing 9th grade, he later attended Job Corp, where he received his GED. Cornelius was a home health employee who loved taking care of people. When Cornelius was growing up, he loved football. Cornelius loved basketball, fishing, ...

Elfrin Rodrayguez Beard March 11, 1976 ~ March 11, 2026 (age 50) Elfrin Rodrayguez Beard departed this life on March 11, 2026 at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee. Rod was born on Thursday, March 11, 1976, to Margie Ann Beard and Ray Dean Johnson at Haywood Park General Hospital in Brownsville, Tennessee. Rod confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Lane Chapel CME Church, where he faithfully served as the church pianist for ...

Michael "Choppa" Landon Cheairs September 30, 1962 ~ March 3, 2026 (age 63) Michael Landon Cheairs of Bolivar passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2026.   He was born on September 30, 1962 to the late Isiah  Rubben Cheairs and Mae Emma Spencer Cheairs.   His viewing service was held on Sunday March 8, 2026 at the Jerome Boyd Chapel at Dixie Funeral Home (www.dixiefuneralhome.com). He was educated in the Hardeman County public schools and was ...