Longtime Bolivar Resident Charlie Otha Bonner Passes Away at 62

Visitation and funeral services scheduled for early April in Whiteville, Tennessee.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:05pm

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Charlie Otha Bonner, a 62-year-old resident of Bolivar, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at Bolivar General Hospital. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for early April in Whiteville, Tennessee, where Bonner was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Why it matters

Bonner's passing is a loss for the close-knit community of Bolivar, where he had lived for decades. His funeral will bring together friends, family, and fellow congregants to mourn his death and celebrate his life.

The details

Visitation for Bonner will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a family hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hardeman County Funeral Service Chapel. The funeral service will take place the following day, Saturday, April 4th, 2026, with a viewing from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service at Antioch Baptist Church in Whiteville, Tennessee. Bonner will be laid to rest in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.

  • Bonner passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2026.
  • Visitation will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The players

Charlie Otha Bonner

A 62-year-old resident of Bolivar, Tennessee who passed away on March 23rd, 2026.

Antioch Baptist Church

The church in Whiteville, Tennessee where Bonner was a member and where his funeral service will be held.

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The takeaway

Bonner's passing is a somber moment for the Bolivar community, where he had lived for decades as a beloved member of Antioch Baptist Church. His funeral will bring together friends, family, and fellow congregants to mourn his loss and celebrate his life.