Nelda Loree Deakins
1939-2024
From the Oct 22, 2024 e-EditionMs. Nelda Loree Deakins, 84, of Medina, Tenn. died Monday, October 14, 2024.
Ms. Deakins worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers in Memphis, the Milan Army Ammunition Plant and with the United States Postal Service as postmaster both at McLemoresville, Tenn. and later in Bells, Tenn.
Funeral service is Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Christian Chapel Cemetery.
Her immediate family will receive friends and relatives at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Friday, October 18, from 11 AM until 1 PM.
Ms Deakins was born November 9, 1939 in Huntingdon, Tenn to the late Garvie and Lorene Bush McAlexander.
She is survived by her son, Andy Deakins and his wife, Sonya of Medina; grandson, Riley Deakins of Jackson; granddaughter, Erin Fain, and her husband, Jake of Jackson.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner October 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories
Jerry D. Weatherford
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Funeral services for Jerry D. Weatherford are on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …
Jun 22, 2026
Jerry Nance
HUNTINGDON — Mr. Jerry Nance, 81, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Jerry was born July 13, 1944, in McLemoresville to the late …
Jun 22, 2026
Carol Pinson
HUNTINGDON — Mrs. Carol Pinson, 79, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, June 22, 2026, at …
Jun 21, 2026
William "Mr. Billy" Smith
HUNTINGDON — Mr. William L. “Mr. Billy” Smith, 85, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday June 19, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family. Funeral services were on Sunday, June 21, 2026, …
Jun 21, 2026
