Covington Funeral Home

03/17/2026

St. Patrick’s Day
May today be a reminder of hope, blessing, and the strength found in community.

03/13/2026

Throughout March, we honor social workers who advocate, support, and guide families with compassion and strength.

03/11/2026

Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day

We honor those who serve families with dignity, care, and unwavering compassion.

03/08/2026

A memorial service is a service held without the remains present, usually occurring within a week of a loved one’s death (although this tends to vary

03/07/2026

Wilma Ruth Northcott, 81, of Covington, TN went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, at Covington Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. To read the full obituary, please visit

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02/28/2026

We stand with families facing rare diseases, medical journeys, and loss. Today, we honor their strength and love.

02/26/2026

Our lives are busy, and so many things demand our attention. So, what if you could get one important task taken care of and off your plate? Pre-planning not only brings peace of mind but also eases the financial burden for your loved ones. Plan ahead and give your family one less worry when it matters most.

Give Madison Crihfield a call at (731) 413-2034 to reserve your spot for Donuts and Discussion at the funeral home on March 7th at 10am and learn how pre-planning can benefit you and your family!

02/26/2026

February is World Cancer Prevention Month
Honoring lives touched by cancer, raising awareness, and encouraging healthy choices for the future. Together, we remember, support, and prevent.

02/25/2026

Carolyn Shirley Wicks, born on August 8, 1943 in Tipton County, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis at the age of 82. Cremation is under the direction of Covington Funeral Home, with services pending at this time. To read the full obituary, please visit

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02/24/2026

Helen Willene Spann Forbess, born June 12, 1946, left this earthly life and went to be with her Lord on February 16, 2026. Services for Mrs. Forbess will be held at Covington Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5th. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation beginning at noon, with a celebration of life service to follow at 1p.m. There will be a time of food and fellowship held at Atoka Presbyterian Church, 1041 Atoka Idaville Road, Atoka, TN 38004, immediately following the service. To read the full obituary, please visit

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02/24/2026

Shirley Ann Mathis, daughter of the late Walter Edward and Clara Mae Spray, passed away February 22, 2026. Services for Shirley Mathis will be held at 1p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, at Covington Funeral Home, with interment to follow in R. H. Munford Cemetery in Covington. Visitation for family and friends will begin two hours prior to the service in the chapel. To read the full obituary, please visit

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02/23/2026

We are deeply grateful for the nurses and hospice workers who walk beside families through the hardest days, offering comfort, care, and compassion.