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TWRA receiving reports of sick raccoons in west Tennessee

Numerous reports of sick raccoons with symptoms consistent with rabies or canine distemper infections have recently been reported to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the agency said. TWRA recommends caution and avoiding interaction with sick wildlife. It’s also a good time to make sure that pets’ vaccinations are up to date. If a wild animal…

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Fernando Torres (8-16-22) no service

Fernando (Fred) Torres, 85, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16. He was born on Oct. 20, 1936, in Del Rio, Texas. Mr. Torres was a U.S. Navy chief, retired 20 years. He liked to say, “Never aboard ship!” He spent his time on the Tennessee River boating and loving every minute. He is…

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Mental Health 101

Voices of Savannah; 212 Eureka St.; All are welcome to join as  as we gain insight on the subject of MENTAL HEALTH 101. Sarah Mays from Jackson Madison Prevention Coalition will be our trainer. For more information call 731-438-5166.

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Kimberly Atkins (6-18-22)

Kimberly C. Atkins, 62, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, June 18. She is the daughter of the late Author Lee and Mattie Mae Winters Jackson. Mrs. Atkins was united in marriage to Ray Neal Atkins, who preceded her in death. She was employed with Wal-Mart for over 20 years, and was a member of…

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Ruth Byrd (6-5-22) service 6-9-22

Ruth Ann Hall Byrd, 82, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, June 5. She was born in Dickson, Tennessee, on September 7, 1939, the daughter of the late Luther Clyde Dycus and Ruth Grissby Pack Jenkins. While Ruth lived in Dickson County, she had worked in the healthcare industry at clinics and doctors offices. When…

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Paula Cooper (5-28-22) service none scheduled

On Saturday, May 28, Paula Heisen Cooper departed this life at the age of 95. She was born in San Diego, California, on Aug. 9, 1926, to the late Horace Neville and Mabel Heisen. On Aug. 11, 1976, she was united in marriage to George Paul Cooper, who survives. She is survived by her husband,…

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James “Chuck” Hanna (12-18-21) service 12-22-21

James Edward “Chuck” Hanna, of Savannah, was born in Milledgeville on April 15, 1940, the son of the late Jesse Dee and Lucille Benson Hanna. On Sept. 24, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Faye Webb, who preceded her husband in death on July 11, 2006. Mr. Hanna, better known as Chuck, worked…

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Donald Phillips (9-12-21)

Donald Kerry Phillips was born June 22, 1958 in Savannah, the son of the late Edgar Phillips Jr. and Katie Sue “Ma Katie” Franks Phillips. He was united in marriage to Connie Jaggers on June 12, 1982. Donald graduated from Hardin County High School. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He had…

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Dorothy Hairfield (8-22-21)

Dorothy Hairfield, of Savannah, departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was born in Virginia on Oct. 7, 1946, the daughter of the late Lem and Claire Virginia George Roberts. In 1980, she was united in marriage to Robert Edward Hairfield, who preceded…

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