Jennett (Little Granny) Rodgers was born in Paris, Texas on January 13, 1917 the daughter of the late Scott Riley and Ruby Sistruck Ross.

Ms. Rodgers enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, crafts, and crossword puzzles. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Camden, Alabama.

Ms. Rodgers departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 95 years, 28 days.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Betty Hunt Lewis and husband Danny of Savannah, Tennessee, Ruby Gaynell Hudgens and husband Nollie of Hope Hull, Alabama; 7 grandchildren, Sherry Fuller, Sandy Bishop, Wade Hunt, Lisa Pope, Scott Hunt, Tracey Bravo, and Terri Butler; 14 great grandchildren, Michael Fuller, Edwin Fuller, Alison Rogers, Shannon Chandler, Ashley White Bailey, Melissa Hunt, Shali Pope, Hannah Pope, Anthony Hunt, Casey Hunt, Jessica Sides, John Yates, Payton Butler, and Hannah Butler; 15 great great grandchildren; for 17 years there were five generations living.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Ann Edwards; a sister, Gaynell Webb; 2 brothers, Scott Ross and Alvin Ross; 3 grandchildren, Mark Anthony Hunt, Bo Hudgens, and Keith Edwards.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 450 Church Street in
Savannah, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 1:30 PM at Shackelford Chapel, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee with interment at Memory Gardens in Savannah, Tennessee.

Thelma Jerrolds was born in Savannah, Tennessee on October 24, 1937 the daughter of the late Johnnie Bannister and Mary Baxter Tidwell.

On May 18, 1958 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Paul Jerrolds, who preceded her in death on October 12, 2007.

Mrs. Jerrolds was a photographer at Ken's Studio.

She departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 74 years, 3 months, 17 days.

She is survived by a son, Rickey Jerrolds and wife Beverly of Savannah, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Kaylie and Tyler Jerrolds; 2 sisters, Gladys Hosea of Savannah, Tennessee and Agnes Hopper of Pampa, Texas; 2 brothers, J.R. Tidwell of Savannah, Tennessee and Charles Tidwell of Durham, NC.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Lucille Beckham and Etta Hosea; 2 brothers, Murray and Tommy Tidwell.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at
Shackelford Funeral Directors, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Chapel, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee with interment at Campground Cemetery in Hardin County, Tennessee.

THOMAS ROBERT (BOBBY) IRVIN was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 28, 1925 the son of the late Ed and Mildred McFalls Irvin.

Mr. Irvin was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He also taught school at Gillis Mills and worked for Dillon Manufacturing Company. Mr. Irvin was a United States Army Veteran, he served with the 71st Depot Repair Squadron. Mr. Irvin loved farming and dancing. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mr. Irvin departed this life on February 4, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 7 days

He is survived by his caregivers, David, Deanna and Wade Ford, his poodle, Sophie, his special friend, Joan Jones and many cousins, friends and loved ones.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Chapel, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee with interment at Memory Gardens in Savannah, Tennessee.

 

Minnie Louella Dixon Graham was born in Savannah, Tennessee on October 12, 1921 the daughter of Riggs and Jill Dixon.

Minnie married William Charles Graham and to this union eight children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three children, William Jr., Larry and Danny; five brothers, John, Joe, Arthur, Sam, and Bud Dixon; five sisters, Aline, Irine, Betty, Gladys, and Mary.

Minnie confessed Christ at an early age and joined St. John Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending Sunday School, was a Deaconess and served in many activities of the church. She attended faithfully until her health started to fail. Minnie was a faithful member of the Eastern Star.

To know Minnie was to love her. She always had a way of making you laugh whenever you were in her presence. Her hobbies were cross stitching and quilting...sometimes that would last all day.

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in her home around 1:00 AM, Minnie departed this life and went to be with the Lord.

Minnie leaves to cherish and celebrate her loving memories, five children, Sam Graham, Elijah Graham both of Savannah, Tennessee, Mitchell Graham (Edna) of Chicago, Illinois, Josh Graham of Memphis, Tennessee, Pearl Thames (Willie Gene) of Markham, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Jessie Harper of Los Angeles, California and Christine Dixon of Harvey, Illinois; two specials, Chaney Winters and Jo Casey; a best friend, Mary Algee of Paducah, Kentucky; a host of nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at St. John Missionary Baptist, Clifton Road in Savannah, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at St. John Missionary Baptist, Clifton Road in Savannah, Tennessee with interment at Memory Gardens in Savannah, Tennessee.

JOHN M. KRAGE was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on April 25, 1948 the son of the late Irwin and Vivian Sanders Krage.

On October 5, 1997 he was united in marriage to Cynthia A. Cleary, who survives.

Mr. Krage was owner for 45 years of Krage Motorsports. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Mr. Krage departed this life on January 20, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 26 days.

In addition to his wife, Cynthia of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by one son, John M. Krage, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Lombard, Illinois and one grandchild, Kyle James Krage.

There is no visitation at this time.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Chapel, 450 Church Street in Savannah, Tennessee with interment at Neill Cemetery in Savannah, Tennessee.