Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.
Jimmie Dean Hess Jr
Aug 29, 2026
Jimmie Dean Hess Jr., age 57, of Palmersville, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Born in Clinton, Indiana, he was the son of the late Jimmie Dean Hess Sr. and Nancy George. Jimmie dedicated his career to being an electrician. He leaves behind a beloved family: his wife, Jodi Hess; sons, Shayne (Kaylee) Winans and Anthony Dykes; daughters, Jenetta...
L.G. McClure
Aug 23, 2026
L.G. McClure, aged 94, of Dresden, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home. Family and friends are invited to honor his life during the visitation at Bowlin Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and again on Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM....
Sheila Virginia Higgs
Aug 19, 2026
Sheila Virginia Higgs, 68 of Dresden, Passed away August 19, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held Monday August 24, 2026 at Bowlin Funeral Home at 2 pm. Visitation will be held Monday from 10 am until service time at 2 pm at the funeral home. Sheila was born in Corning, AR on August 3, 1958 to the...
Maurine Campbell Eaton
Aug 17, 2026
Maurine Campbell Eaton, age 99, of Dresden, Tennessee, lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and steadfast love for her family, friends, and community. While she was always ready and willing to travel, her roots remained deeply planted in Weakley County. She was a lifelong resident of Weakley County and a faithful member of Dresden First Baptist Church. Maurine graduated...
Sandra Gail Taylor
Aug 17, 2026
Sandra Gail Taylor age 77 of Martin, passed away Monday evening, August 17, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 1pm in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 12 pm until 12:45 pm. Burial will immediately follow. Sandra was born in Martin...
Michele La Veau
Aug 14, 2026
Michele La Veau, 76 of Dresden, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at Weakley County Nursing Home. Her wishes were to be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Mary Nell Robertson
Aug 11, 2026
The family of Mary Nell House Robertson of Dresden, Tennessee is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on August 11, 2026, at the age of 91. A loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, Mary touched countless lives with her warmth and generous spirit.
She is survived by three children Lynette Robertson of Dresden, Keith Robertson (Melody) of Austin, Texas, and Scott Robertson...
Carolyn Bertha Childress
Aug 10, 2026
Carolyn Bertha Childress , 86 of Martin, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at Weakley County Nursing Home. Her wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.
Sandra Kay Gallimore
Aug 7, 2026
Sandra Kay Gallimore, 75, of Dresden, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Kay's life will be celebrated with visitation at Bowlin Funeral Home on Sunday, August 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Monday, August 10, from 12:00 noon until...
Susie Mae Cooper
Aug 4, 2026
Susie Mae Cooper, age 91 of Dresden, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 2026, at Bowlin Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00am until service time at 1:00pm with burial to follow at Mack's Grove Cemetery. Susie was born to the late Lee Jackson and Lucy (Willie Perry)...
Warren Lee Sorrell
Jul 31, 2026
Warren Lee Sorrell, 72 of Dresden, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Bowlin Funeral Home at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 11 am until service time at 2 pm. Warren...
Joyce Marie Foster Riggs
Jul 29, 2026
Ms. Joyce Foster Riggs, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, TN. She was born on November 15, 1929, in Lyles, TN to the late W. A. White and Irene Morgan White. She was of Church of Christ faith. Ms. Riggs was a machine operator of 43 years...
Sheila Faye Suratt
Jul 27, 2026
Sheila Faye Suratt, 63 of Dresden, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Her wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, June 13, 2026 at 2 pm at West Union Baptist Church . Sheila was born in Dyersburg on December 5, 1962 to the late William Earl...
Brenda Kay Ellis
Jul 20, 2026
Brenda Kay Ellis age 72 of Gleason, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3 pm at Bowlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home from 2 pm until service time at 3 pm. Kay was born in McKenzie on December 31, 1953 to the...
Ricky Allen Black
Jul 8, 2026
Ricky Allen Black, 46, of Dresden, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born in Union City, TN, Ricky was a beloved son of Debbie Legens and Richard Black. He dedicated several years of his career to MTD and was known for his love of cooking, fishing, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Visitation will...
Billy Joe King Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Billy Joe King Sr. 90 of Martin, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at AHC Van Ayer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9. 2026 at 11 am at Bowlin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery in Hickman KY. Visitation will be at Bowlin Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 4 pm until 7 pm, and again...
Mikey L. Riddle Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
Mikey L. Riddle Jr., 40, of Dresden, TN, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Dover, TN. Born in Spruce Pine, AL, Mikey was a cherished son of Michael Riddle Sr. and Carla White. His vibrant spirit was seen in his love for fishing and time spent at the lake, where he found peace and joy.
Mikey worked at Champions Homes...
Jerry Mathew Tanis
Jul 3, 2026
Jerry Mathew Tanis, age 64 of Palmersville, passed away July 3 ,2026, at the Waters of McKenzie. Jerry was born to the late Jack Tanis and Sharon Moore in Wayne, MI. His wishes were to be cremated. There is no memorial service to announce at his time.
Larry Burns Brooks
Jun 28, 2026
Larry Burns Brooks of Iuka, MS, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
Larry was born in Dresden, TN to Joe David Brooks and Elise Caton on December 27th , 1939. He was raised in Memphis, TN where he graduated from Central High School, lettering in football, baseball and basketball. After high school he proudly...
Heather Angelica Stroud
Jun 27, 2026
To know Heather was to know laughter, light, and boundless adventure. She moved through the world with a kindness that was immediate and genuine, greeting everyone she met with warmth and an open heart.
Resilient and independent beyond her years, Heather faced life head-on. She had a free spirit that couldn’t be dimmed and a curiosity that turned ordinary days into...
