Obituaries

Wanda “Idell” Wilbanks, a loving and beautiful mother and grandmama, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of

Ray “Ray Dean” Earnest, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Born

Jean Ervin, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Middleton, Tennessee. Born on

Joanne Brooks Johnson was born on December 3, 1940, in Bolivar, Tennessee, to Katherine Helen Blalock Brooks and Alonzo Hall

Emmett L. Bolyard, a dedicated firefighter and cherished family member, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. He

Jerome Bass, a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee, his place

Thomas Vandiver, a dedicated educator and contractor, passed away on February 2, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Bolivar, Tennessee.

Sara Harris, a beloved homemaker and devoted family member, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Bolivar, Tennessee, at