First, I would try the state archives to see if they have a copy. The St. Louis County Library (Missouri) which houses the National Genealogical Society's collection may have it, and if so can interlibrary loan it. Also check the LDS database at familysearch.org to see if they have it microfilmed. Since you don't have a final title you may have to go by the author's name or even search by county. HeritageQuest may have it filmed also. If you can gain access to HQ, they have thousands of scanned books whose copyrights have expired. By the way, where are you getting the McNairy County newspaper microfilm from? Thank you. Rondina

I'm looking for a book talked about in the 4 Nov 1932 McNairy County Independent Newspaper. It's title was McNairy County in World War by C. L. Majors. But in one of the papers I remember reading that he was waiting on publishing it because so many people would be able to afford it at the time. Anyone know of such a book. Jerry

I'm looking for a copy of "History of Liberty Church and School" by Kevin D. McCann to purchase. If anyone knows where I can get one please let me know. Jerry

Can someone help me with this obit? I think I used to know these people. Who are Mr. Lee Hughes' parents? I went to Bethlehem as a child. Tommie In a message dated 09/16/2004 12:01:43 AM Central Daylight Time, TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: HAZEL WHITTEN HUGHES of Selmer, living in Portland, OR, 89, died on July 6, 2004 at Reedwood Extended Care Center. Mrs. Hughes was a retired seamstress. She was also a faithful member of Bethlehem Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enloe and Ruthie Lee; two husbands, Julius Whitten and Lee Hughes; three sisters, Georgia Cagle, Mildred Cobb and Glylis Stewart; a brother, Wilson Lee; and an infant daughter Whitten

Hello List, Please, Please - Is there anyone available to do a lookup for me in the County Court Bardocket Records on the following cases, and tell me what information is present: No. 444 Shep JUNIOR November 1874 CW (Civil Warrant) No. 445 Shep JUNIOR November 1874 AB (Assault and Battery) No. 446 James JUNIOR November 1874 CW No. 447 James JUNIOR November 1874 A&B Yes, JUNIOR or JUNYOR is the surname. I have been searching for years for my Great Grandfather Junior. His wife's name was Mary A. Junior/Junyor. I found her on the 1880 Madison County AL Census as a widow. I have hopes that one of the above records could give me some leads. I thank you so very much for any help/advise you could give me, and I will gladly reimburse you for any copies of records. Many thanks to you, Evelyn in CO enichols@tds.net

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 1, 2004 JOHNNIE MAE PATTERSON PLUNK, 89, died on Aug. 25, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was retired from the Brown Shoe Company and was a devoted Baptist. Mrs. Plunk is survived by her husband Arnold Plunk; four daughters, Jean Shelton of Selmer, Betty Smith of Corinth, MS, Joan Plunk of Selmer, and Jackie Walker of Michie, TN; one son, Roy Plunk of Selmer; nine grandchildren, eighteen gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. Special friends who sat with Mrs. Plunk are Martha Franks and Dottie Wilson. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 27th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frank Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, TN. .............. JAMES "ED" HENSON, 71, of Bolivar, died Fri., Aug. 27, 2004 at Bolivar General Hospital. Mr. Henson was the widower of Faye Shytle Henson, who died Aug. 1, 1993. He retired as the Recreational Director at Western Mental Health Institute in 1995. Mr. Henson was born Apr. 9. 1933, in McNairy County, son of the late Buford Henson and Eunice Whitten Henson and lived here since the early 1950's. He was an avid golfer and gardener and attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Pam Greenstein of Columbia, MD; two sons, Randy Henson of Memphis and Eddie Henson of Bolivar; one sister, Elouise Foster of Lebanon, TN; and eight grandchildren, Christina, Carmen, Jonathan, Nickolas and Cooper Henson and Mark, David, and Amy Greenstein. Services were 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 30th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar with David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. ............... EFFIE IRENE MILLER BRUSH, 93, died on Aug. 27, 2004, she was a resident of Anderson, SC and was retired from F. W. Woolworth Company; a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Epworth Sunday School Class in Anderson, SC. Mrs. Brush was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Cecil Brush; parents, Richard Stanford Miller and Caldona Brooks Miller. She is survived by one daughter, Durelle Taylor of Anderson, SC; three sons, Wendell Brush, Donald Brush and Keith Brush all of Anderson, SC; seven grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 30th at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer, TN. ............... FRANCES IRENE NELSON, 73, of Bethel Springs, died on Aug. 29, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired inspector for Harmon International and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee Nelson Sr. She is survived by one daughter; Anita Austein of Collierville, TN; three sons, Harry Lee Nelson Jr. of Scotts Hill, Donald Nelson and Richard Nelson, both of Bethel Springs; one sister, Peggy Pinner of Moscow, TN; six grandchildren, nine gr-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and four step-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 31st at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Cave Springs in Chester County. ............... ESSIE MAE GRAY MILLER, 88, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Aug. 24, 2004 at Chester County Healthcare in Henderson. She was retired from Hamilton Cleaners & Café, and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and also attended Finger Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband Leland Robert Miller, one son, Earnest Ray Miller; parents, Arch & Nannie Hawkins Gray, and one grandchild, Johnny Miller. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Mary Sandra Miller of Bethel Springs; one sister-in-law, Joyce Burks of Adamsville; two grandchildren, Eric Miller of Ramer, and Jason Miller of Selmer; three gr-grandchildren, Cody Miller, Dilan Miller, and Cole Miller, all of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 26th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Selmer, TN, with Minister Bobby Bray officiating. Burial followed at Finger Cemetery in Finger, TN. ............... JEWELL TANNER, 61, of Selmer, TN, died on Aug. 28, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and devoted Baptist. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her father, Ethel Martin; one sister, Lilly Mae Davis. She is survived by three daughters, Bridget Fowler of Selmer, Donna Holman of Niceville, FL and Teresa Nance of Brook Port, IL; two sons, Edward "Budda" Martin and Jerry Martin both of Selmer; her mother Lucy Killingsworth Martin of Adamsville; Two sister, Annie Baldwin of Pocahontas, TN and Louise Jernigan of Selmer; two brothers, Junior Martin of Bethel Springs and Ricky Martin of Michie; five grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., Aug. 31st at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, TN with Minister Zolon Clayton officiating. Burial followed at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Shiloh, TN ............... BEULAH MAE GRAY, 90, died on Aug. 25, 2004 at her residence in Selmer, TN. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gary was preceded in death by her husband, Hurshel Gray. She is survived by two sisters, Eula Miller of Selmer and Maggie Ruth Taylor of Memphis, TN; and several grandchildren, and gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 28th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer, TN ............... JOSEPH NATHANIEL HICKS, 88, of Selmer, died on Aug. 25, 2004 at Applingwood Rehabilitation Center. He was owner and operator of Nic's Handy Super Store, member of First Baptist Church in Selmer, veteran of World War II, and member of the American Legion Post #297 in New Carlisle, IN. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Jones Hicks, and three brothers; Harold Richard Hicks, Farris D. Hicks, and Arnold Hicks. He is survived by four nieces and five nephews. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 28th at New Carlisle Cemetery in new Carlisle, IN. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Selmer, TN. ............... END Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Aug. 25, 2004 ARTHUR RAY GAGE of Bethel Springs, 72, died on Aug. 16, 2004 at VA Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Gage retired from the State of Tennessee and Wal-Mart in Selmer. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a Sergeant and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Mr. Gage was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee Gage and Amelia Teague Gage and one sister Rebecca Sims. He is survived by his wife Lila Henson Gage of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Jan Gage of Selmer; one son, Terry Gage of Louisville, KY; two grandchildren, Kelly Connor and husband Ray, Brian Hurst and wife Trisha; one gr-grandchild, Kaylee Hurst; six sisters, Jo Ann Reynolds of Bethel Springs, Linda Knight of Selmer, Mary Nola Moffett of Selmer, Kathy Weaver of Texas, Jackie Matlock of Selmer and Shelia Moore of Selmer; and one brothers, John Ross Gage of Bethel Springs. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Aug. 19th at Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs, TN. ............. CARL EVERETTE MCGEE of Huntsville, AL, 81, died on July 20, 2004. Mr. McGee lived in Huntsville for the past 54 years. He was retired conductor from Southern Railway, member of Holmes Street United Methodist Church, and a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Lawrence McGee; and two sisters Lois McCann and Lessie B. Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Opal E. McGee, daughter, Marcia McGee Ashford of Huntsville, AL; granddaughter, Mary Amber Ashford of Huntsville, AL; grandson, Alex Ashford of Huntsville, AL; 3 brothers Ernest McGee of Madison, AL, Bennie McGee of Bells and Herbert McGee of Selma, AL; two sisters, Doris McGee Robinson of Bartlett, and Joyce Brooks of Selma; and number of nieces and Nephews. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thurs., July 22nd at Berryhill Funeral Home with Rev. J. B. Pendergraft and Rev. Wendell Trotter officiating. Burial followed at memory Gardens in Huntsville, AL. ...................... JEFF WAYNE LOPORTO of Adamsville, 35, died on Aug. 15, 2004 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. LoPorto was a laborer for American Food Service and a member of the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Angie LoPorto of Adamsville; a daughter, Jessica LoPorto; and a son, Josh LoPorto, both of Adamsville; his mother Mary J. Durbin LoPorto of Adamsville; a sister, Lisa LoPorto Wernimont of Adamsville; a brother, Nick LoPorto of Adamsville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Aug. 18th at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery. ............. DAVID RAY BROWN of Crump, 43, died on Aug. 19, 2004 at Hardin County General in Savannah. Mr. Brown was born in Savannah. He was also a self-employed General Contractor. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Faye Robinson Brown of Crump; his wife, Lisa Wood Brown of Crump; a son, Brandon Ray Brown of Adamsville; a step-son, Ryan Allen Coon of Booneville, MS; two sisters, Debra Stinson of Adamsville and Darlene Schutt of Collierville; and a brother, Eddie Brown of Adamsville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 22nd at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. ............. OSSIE SCOTT SMITH of Bethel Springs, 85, died on Aug. 18, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was also a retired machine operator for Brown Shoe Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Zander and Maggie Frances Vales Scott; her first husband, Flake Smith; her second husband, Thomas J. Smith; a sister, Iva Leacraft; three brothers, Arthur Scott, Vernon Scott and Thomas (Junior) Scott. She is survived by a son, Terry Smith of Bethel Springs; a granddaughter, Nancy Driskoll and her husband, William of Duxbury, VT; a nephew, Jack Scott of Ramer; and three nieces, Shelby Reeves of Olive Branch, MS, Mary France Rutledge of Ramer and Pauline McLeroy of Bolivar. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 21st with Billy F. McIlwain and Bob Henry officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy. Memorial contributions can be made to the Finger Community Center or the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. ............. JUNE DAPHINE CLEARY of Michie, 75, died on Aug. 19, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of Michie First Baptist Church. She was also a member of Triple L (Living Longer & Loving) at Michie First Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Charlie Cleary; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edgar Hopkins; and a daughter, Mary Boneitha Cleary. She is survived by a son, Paul F. Cleary and his wife, Karen of Michie; a brother, Thomas Benton Hopkins of Humboldt; a sister, Betty Jo Curtis of Plant City, FL; two grandchildren, Angie Stadinger of Adamsville and Michael Cleary of Michie; and two gr-grandchildren, Madelyn Stadinger and Spencer Stadinger. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 22nd at Michie First Baptist Church with Brian Rainey officiating. Burial followed at Michie Cemetery in Michie. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. ............. ARENA MAUDE HEATH of Adamsville, 104, died on Aug. 16, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Heath was a clerk at Mildred's Department Store. She was also a member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Haggard Paulk; her husband, John Heath; two sons, Edsel Heath and Gene Heath; five sisters, Blanche Shaw, Irene Shaw, Pearl Shaw, Bernice Wade, and Ann Abrams; and one brother, Lester Paulk She is survived by a brother, Harry Paulk of Columbia; four grandchildren, Robert Heath of Adamsville, Fran Pusser of Crump, Tom Heath of Memphis, and Bill Heath of Little Rock, AR; on gr-grandchild, Robert Heath of Adamsville; and one gr-gr-grandchild, Arianna Heath of Adamsville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 18th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville with Bro. Jim Griffith officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery. ............. CHARLES ROYCE SMITH, age 55, passed away on Tues., Aug. 18, 2004 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Charles was born in Selmer, TN the son of Rayburn and Louise Russom Smith of Jackson, TN. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a United Stated Army veteran and a former Mason. In addition to his parents, Charles leaves behind a daughter, Tracey Dawn Christensen and husband Chuck of Memphis; a brother Willard Smith and wife Pam, and a sister, Judy Jordan and husband Carrol, all of Jackson. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, his love for music and all of his friends who enjoyed being part of his music life. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 19th at Shackelford Funeral Home Directors in Selmer, with Fate Britt and Arlie Sanford officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Selmer. Troy Bridges, Charles Britt, Richard Calloway, Ken McDaniel, Tommy Moore, Buster Qualls and Jimmy Stephenson served as pallbearers. ............. FREEMAN C. WASHBURN of Ramer, 82, died on Aug. 9, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mr. Washburn was a member of Friendship Baptist church. He was also a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his patents, John Porter and Ethna Cooper Washburn; and his wife, Delmar Ruth Dancer Washburn. He is survived by two daughters, Yoland Langford of Ramer and Jackie Richardson of Ramer; and a son-in-law, Coach Langford. He also had four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and four step-gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21st at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Brian Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery in Ramer. ............. end Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

Can someone help me with this obit? I think I used to know these people. Who are Mr. Lee Hughes' parents? I went to Bethlehem as a child. Tommie In a message dated 09/16/2004 12:01:43 AM Central Daylight Time, TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: HAZEL WHITTEN HUGHES of Selmer, living in Portland, OR, 89, died on July 6, 2004 at Reedwood Extended Care Center. Mrs. Hughes was a retired seamstress. She was also a faithful member of Bethlehem Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enloe and Ruthie Lee; two husbands, Julius Whitten and Lee Hughes; three sisters, Georgia Cagle, Mildred Cobb and Glylis Stewart; a brother, Wilson Lee; and an infant daughter Whitten. She is survived by a step-daughter, Glenda Balentine of Portland, OR; a son, Charles Whitten of Portland, OR; two brothers, Leon Lee and Rayburn Lee, both of Henderson; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Whitten of Portland, OR; and three grandchildren, Doug Whitten, Ken Whitten, and Randy Whitten, all of Portland, OR. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., July 14th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville.

Does anyone know the parents of Mike & Marilyn Plunk??? JOAN MARIE TAYLOR of Selmer, 62, died on July 9, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Taylor was a cashier for Wal-Mart in Selmer. She was also a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Selmer. She is survived by her husband, Varnell Taylor; a daughter, Marilyn Plunk and husband Mike, of Bethel Springs; a son, Greg Taylor of Jackson; two sisters, Dorothy Annette Street of Chelsea, AL and Jean McMillian of Farmerville, LA; and two grandchildren, Clint and Layne Pierce. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. on Sun., July 11th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with J. D. Matlock and Frank Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Fellowship Baptist church Cemetery in Selmer. Have a nice day! Barbara

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One more email on the Purdy Calendars: A Purdy Ruritan Club has been established to up grade the little town and to get the cemetaries in better shape. We are doing a 2005 community calendar. A different picture of Purdy will be on eachmonth. These calendars are 11.00 includes postage and you can add up to two memorials for .50 each. The pictures that will be on this calendar are: Ghost Town, made about 1950 Last Purdy Masons 1899 The Old Jail 1888 Purdy University ca 1900 Ab Hurst, Suzie Hurst 1928 Purdy High School Basketball team (won the TN State champs) The Old Presbyterian Church 1890 Purdy School picture, about 1950 A Purdy College Subscription Purdy School picture about 1955 Dood House/Fielding Hurst House The old burnt chourthouse 1888 If you live in McNairy county you can call me to order one (number is in book). SEpt the 30 is last day to order. If you want to order a book send a check to Purdy Ruritan Club 1358 Hwy 142 Selmer, Tn 38375-6635 Thanks Nancy >Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Aug. 11, 2004 JOSIE WALL McCANN of Corinth, 85, died on Sun., Aug. 8, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Farmington Baptist Church. She was a former co-owner of Wall's Grocery in the Farmington Hopewell Community, and she loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed sewing, camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Wigginton and Annie Roy Wigginton; her first husband and father of her children, Chester Wall; and her second husband, Fred Douglas McCann. She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Wall Griffin and husband, James of Stantonville; a son, Randall Wall and wife, June of Corinth; a step-son Fred McCann; four grandchildren, Jackey Wall and wife, Marcia, Greg Wall and wife, Jodie, Karen Jones and husband, Charlie, and Angie Martin and husband, Brent; eight gr-grandchildren, Jennifer Noel and husband Paul, Whitney Wall, Lauren Ann Wall, Blake Jones, Kelsey Martin, Kassidy Jones, Vivian Martin, and Austin Martin; and other relatives and hosts of friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 10th at Farmington Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Nall and Bro. Thelbert Hill officiating. Burial followed at Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons International, c/o Keith Conaway, 23 CR 607, Walnut, MS 38683. ................ WILLIE E ROBINSON of Ramer, 84, died on Aug. 3, 2004 in Kansas City, MO. He was retired from Pacific Railroad. He loved to fish. He served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife. Clarsella Robinson and son, Dennis Robinson. He is survived by two sons, Levern Robinson and Willie G. Robinson; and two daughters, Marilyn Blackmon and Ella R. Kelly. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 10th at Wade Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. David Curry officiating. Burial followed at Wade Chapel Cemetery. ........... JIMMY AUSTIN of Savannah, 49, died on Aug. 1, 2004 at Hardin County General in Savannah. Mr. Austin lived in Hardin County all of his life. He was a delivery man for Hunter Smith and Tallent for thirty-two years. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Austin of Savannah; his wife, Pamela Jean Lehnert Austin of Savannah; a daughter, Jamie Nicole Austin of Savannah; a sister, Sherry Qualls of Michie; and a brother, David Austin of Savannah. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 5th at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Lehnert Cemetery in Hardin County. ......... LEONARD W. TODD of Adamsville, 84, died on Aug. 3, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mr. Todd was a World War II Veteran. He was also an American Legion member and of the Methodist belief. He was employed at Harwood Manufacturing for nine years and Aqua Glass for 8 years. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Bridges Todd; a daughter, Faye Bearden of Adamsville; three sons, Don Todd of Adamsville, Mark Todd of Broken Arrow, OK, and Paul Todd of Georgetown, KY; and a sister, Marguerite Cash of Crump. Mr. Todd also had eight grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 5th with W. D. McCollum and Bernard Blasingame officiating. Burial followed at Crump Cemetery in Crump. ............ REV. VERNON H. GOBER of Adamsville, 66, died on Wed., July 28, 2004. He was born in Winston County, AL the son of the late Victor Hugo and Mattie Naomi Owen Gober. He was united in marriage to the former O. Ruthie Benson on Aug. 16, 1961. Rev. Gober was a Free Will Baptist minister for 40 years and a farmer. He pastored churches in Tennessee and Alabama. He was a member of Plummers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and served on the board of directors for the Free Will Baptist Family Ministries in Greeneville. He was a former member of Soil Conservation and McNairy Farmers CO-OP. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Ruth Gober in 1967. In addition to his wife, Ruthie Gober of Adamsville. He is survived by two sons, Gary Vernon (Amanda) Gober of Adamsville and Alan Randal (Denise) Gober of Milledgeville; one grandchild, Andrew Hyatt Gober; two sisters, Ruth Thomas of Humboldt and Dorothy Cunningham of Morris Chapel. Services were held Sun., Aug. 1st at the Adamsville Funeral Home with Dr. James Kilgore, Dr. Charles Thigpen and Rev. James Carrington officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. ................ TOMMIE "MATLOCK" DAVIS died on July 30, 2004 at her home in West Memphis. Tommie was formally from McNairy County and a 1953 graduate of Selmer High School. She was a sales associate for Wal-Mart and a member of Calvery Baptist Church of West Memphis. She was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Davis and her parents Vestie Dancer and J. D. Matlock and her step-father, Loyd Dancer. She is survived by two sons, Barry Davis of West Memphis and Glenn Davis of Horn Lake, MS, and one grandchild. She leaves one sister, Jo Hutcherson of Selmer. ................end Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper July 14, 2004 DOVIE LOUISE BALLARD, 91, died Wed., July 7, 2004 at the Home Place in Nettleton, MS, after and extended illness. She was born Sept. 9, 1912, in Selmer to the late Winfred and Ruby Moore Taylor. She lived most of her life in Tupelo and worked as a supervisor in the garment manufacturing industry. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, crocheting, and was well know for her crocheted snowflakes. She was Presbyterian and attended the First Baptist Church in Tupelo. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fri., July 9th in the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues in Tupelo with Rev. Johnny Cox and Rev. Scott Witcher officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park in Verona, MS. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Bennett and her husband Charlie of Nettleton; two sons, James N. Ballard, Jr. and his wife Margaret,of Verona, and William E. "Billy" Ballard of Plantersville, MS; eight grandchildren, Barbara Benson and her husband Randy of Shannon, MS, Debbie Bowen and her husband Leslie of Okolona, MS, Janice Martin and her husband Mitch of Nettleton, Susan Ward of Belden, MS, and Jeff Ballard and Jason Ballard, both of Tupelo, Brian Ballard and his wife Elizabeth of Raleigh, NC, and Cindy Davis of Plantersville; nine gr-grandchildren and seven gr-gr-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nash Ballard Sr. in 1998; her brothers, Lessie, Aulcy, Elihu, C. D. and Parvin Taylor; and her sister, Desda Braneky. Pallbearers were Brian Ballard, Leslie Bowen, Lance Bowen, Shane Bowen, Derrick Bowen, and Charlie Bennett. .................. T. K. PAGE of Ramer, 84, died on July 6, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center in Selmer. Mr. Page was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He was retired from Pickwick Electric, and was married for 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Lee Jones Page; two sons, W. C. Page and wife Sharon of Ramer, and Jimmy Thomas Page and wife Gail of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Mae Mitchell of Corinth; and a granddaughter, Angel McClanan of Virginia Beach, VA. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., July 9th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Maurice Pinkston and Ron Carlson officiating. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. .................. DOROTHY LAYTON of Jackson, 61 died on July 9, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Miss Layton was a pre-press manager for The Jackson Sun. She had received her B. A. from Lambuth University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edford Layton and Maynell Layton Blakney. She is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Layton and Betty Hines, both of Memphis; a nephew, Garrett Hines of Memphis; and two nieces, Melissa Hines and Jessica Hines, both of Memphis. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 11th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Tim Carothers officiating. Burial will followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. .................. MARY WILMA WARDLOW of Michie, 87, died on July 9, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She was also a member of Michie First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie D. Wardlow. She is survived by a half-sister, Mary Jewell Garmany of Atlanta. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sun., July 11th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Acton with Brian Rainey officiating. Burial followed at Michie Cemetery in Michie. .................. BONNIE MARIE WARD CUPPLES of Memphis, formerly of Finger, 85, died on July 11, 2004 at St. Frances Nursing Home in Memphis. She was born and reared in Finger the daughter of the late John Gilbert and Minnie Freydona Hunter Ward. She attended schools in Finger and graduated Bethel Springs High School. She was married to James Elmo Cupples in 1942. Mr. Cupples was in the U. S. Army and they moved to Arizona for 5 years, they returned to the Finger Community and then moved to Memphis, where Mr. Cupples worked for the Illinois Central Railroad. She was a homemaker. Mr. Cupples died in 1988. Mrs. Cupples was an avid gardener, having one of the most beautiful yards in Memphis. She was a member of the Keenagers Choir at Union Ave. Baptist Church. She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She loved sewing, especially clothing. She is survived by a son, Douglas Cupples of Bartlett; a daughter, Donna Derden of Plano, TX; a sister, Mary Orell Webb of Memphis; five grandchildren, Nic, Virginia, and Christiana Cupples, Michael and Shawn Davis; and two gr-grandchildren, Ethan Cupples and Pierce Davis. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tues., July 13th at Casey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Lumpkin officiating. Burial followed at Finger Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Union Ave. Baptist Church, 2181 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 Attn: Loretta Cartwright. .................. HAZEL WHITTEN HUGHES of Selmer, living in Portland, OR, 89, died on July 6, 2004 at Reedwood Extended Care Center. Mrs. Hughes was a retired seamstress. She was also a faithful member of Bethlehem Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enloe and Ruthie Lee; two husbands, Julius Whitten and Lee Hughes; three sisters, Georgia Cagle, Mildred Cobb and Glylis Stewart; a brother, Wilson Lee; and an infant daughter Whitten. She is survived by a step-daughter, Glenda Balentine of Portland, OR; a son, Charles Whitten of Portland, OR; two brothers, Leon Lee and Rayburn Lee, both of Henderson; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Whitten of Portland, OR; and three grandchildren, Doug Whitten, Ken Whitten, and Randy Whitten, all of Portland, OR. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., July 14th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville. .................. JOAN MARIE TAYLOR of Selmer, 62, died on July 9, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Taylor was a cashier for Wal-Mart in Selmer. She was also a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Selmer. She is survived by her husband, Varnell Taylor; a daughter, Marilyn Plunk and husband Mike, of Bethel Springs; a son, Greg Taylor of Jackson; two sisters, Dorothy Annette Street of Chelsea, AL and Jean McMillian of Farmerville, LA; and two grandchildren, Clint and Layne Pierce. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. on Sun., July 11th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with J. D. Matlock and Frank Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Fellowship Baptist church Cemetery in Selmer. .................. ERIC JAY LANDRETH of Ramer, 28, died on July 9, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mr. Landreth was a welder and a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lavene White. He is survived by his parents, Wyatt Earl Landreth of Adamsville and Terra White Michael of Ramer; a half-sister, April Morris of Walnut Grove; his paternal grandparents, Bud and Merle Landreth of Adamsville; and his maternal grandmother, Josie White of Enville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., July 12th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Phil Mitchell officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer. .................. end Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

A Purdy Ruritan Club has been established to up grade the little town and to get the cemetaries in better shape. We are doing a 2005 community calendar. A different picture of Purdy will be on eachmonth. These calendars are 11.00 includes postate and you can add up to two memorials for .50 each. If you live in McNairy county you can call me to order one (number is in book). To order by mail: Purdy Ruritan Club 1358 Hwy 142 Selmer, Tn 38375-6635 Thanks Nancy _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

The only places is the Library and courthouse = courthouse - land deeds etc 9-4:30 mon, tues, thurs, fri - til noon on Sat Lib: 10 to 5 on Mond, Fri, 10-9 on Tues, thurs and till 1 on Sat Records Room at courthouse - 8-1 mon, tues, thurs, fri Nancy Kennedy _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Aug. 18, 2004 WILLIE CLYCE (W.C.) SCOTT of Pocahontas, 70, died on Mon., Aug. 9, 2004 at Methodist Healthcare-McNairy Hospital in Selmer. Mr. Scott was a member of Hunter's Chapel Holiness Church. He was the former owner of the Selmer Exxon, and was retired from Carrier in Memphis. Mr. Scott loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. L. Scott and Bamma Henseley Scott; and two brothers, J. L. Scott and Robert Scott. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Hermie Scott of Pocahontas; three sons, Jerry Scott of Selmer, David Scott and wife Debbie of Lake Charles, LA, and Bobby Scott and wife, Torie of Selmer; a brother, Melvin Scott of Summerville; a sister, Mavis Darnell and husband, Arthur Ray of Macon; six grandchildren, Joshua Scott, Jeremy Scott, Justin Scott, Savannah Scott, Ashley Scott, and Heather Scott; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 11th at Magnolia Chapel of memories with Bro. Darren Howell officiating. Burial followed at Old Enon Cemetery in Middleton. .......... OMA DEE RAY of Selmer, 84, died on Aug. 10, 2004 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Mrs. Ray was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Calvin and Edith Jones Gardner and her husband, Cecil Glen Ray. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Stopher of Henderson and Jean Towater and husband, Roy of Jackson; a son, Jerry Ray and wife, Jan of Bartlett; three sisters, Ora Mae Littlejohn, Ottie Tanner, and Lola Gardner, all of Selmer; five grandchildren; Amy Johnson and husband, Vaughn of Bartlett, Niki Parks and husband, Adam of Lakeland, Todd Towater and wife, Kim, Lee Towater and wife, Michelle, and Neal Towater and wife, Trish, all three of Jackson; and six gr-grandchildren, Ryan, Shelby, Brooke, Hayden, Eli and Emili Towater, all of Jackson. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 12th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. .......... ADRINE HENDRIX JAGGARS of Selmer, 93, died Aug. 12, 2004 at County Cottage in Corinth. Mrs. Jaggars was the former owner and operator of Jaggars Kiddie Shop for 54 years. She had also worked as an LPN and beautician. She was a member of Selmer First Baptist Church. Mrs. Jaggars was very active in the Pilot Club and the Mental Health Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lee Hendrix and Athalee Carothers, Hendrix; her husband, Robert Lee Jaggars; two sisters, Lessie Hendrix and Chole Hendrix McCoy; and three brothers, R. B. Hendrix, Morphis Hendrix, and Moman Hendrix. She is survived by two sisters, Hazel Hendrix Leatherwood and Lillie Mae Hendrix, both of Memphis; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 14th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Max Walker officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorial contributions can be made to Selmer First Baptist Church Family Life Center. .......... THETUS WARDLOW of St. Charles, MO, 88, died on Aug. 10, 2004 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, MO. Mr. Wardlow was a retired surveyor for U. S. Geological Survey and a watchmaker. He was a member of St. Charles First General Baptist Church. He was also a member of the St. Charles Lodge 241 Free & Accepted Masons and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Wardlow was also a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos Wardlow and Maudie Farris Wardlow. He is survived by his wife, Kate Wardlow; a step-daughter, Faye Adams of St. Louis, MO; two step-sons, Donald Jones of Valparaiso, IN and Wendell Jones of St. Charles, MO; two sisters, Francis Danley of Flat Rock, MI and Mae Holdman of Memphis; two brothers, J. D. Wardlow of Rockdale, TX, and Noah Wardlow of Crescent City, CA. Mr. Wardlow also had eleven grandchildren and eighteen gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 13th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Roy Stanfield officiating. Burial followed at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. .......... FLORENCE DILLON KING of Selmer, 66, died on Aug. 16, 2004 at a decedent's residence in Selmer. She was a retired bookkeeper from Rollison Logging Equipment. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erby Lee Dillon and Ethel Hurst Dillon; two sisters, Margaret Francis Miller and Joy Ann Dillon; two brothers, John Carroll Dillon and William Ancil Dillon; and one grandchild, Jeffery king. She is survived by her husband, Wilton King; two sons, Jerry Lee King and wife Jackie of Hornsby and Carroll King and wife Nina of Pocahontas; three sisters, Bessie Marie Goodrum of Selmer, Essie Lou McMahan of Pocahontas, and Jessie Lee Brocke of Hornsby; three grandchildren, Mandy Rickman and husband Robert of Selmer, Nathan King of Hornsby and Wendy King of Pocahontas; and one gr-grandchildren, Brittany Rickman of Selmer. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 17th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Frank Bell officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. .......... end Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

I've run PAF, FTM and Legacy. I have been turned off by FTM's aggressive marketing. I have not found their reference CDs helpful. I have many of them. Unless they've made changes, you can not send GEDCOMs to other researchers. Currently, I use Legacy Deluxe as my primary program. I haven't decided to upgrade to the newest version since I am quite happy with the previous one. I will keep PAF as a back-up program. It's simple, solid and FREE. Tommie

Planing trip to McNAiry Co. Where are the best places to do research? Addresses and times they are open ? Retha

I have a question. I am seeing many post about the differences between the new Family Tree Maker 2005 (www.ftm2005.com) and the Legacy Family Tree Program. I have used the PAF and ftm7.0 before and have looked in most of the reviews of all the Family Tree progams out there, from all this I have seen that FTM2005 and Legacy are the top 2 programs out there. I am leaning towards the FTM 2005 since it is the most popular but some Legacy folks have made some good points. Basically I am torn between which one to get and am looking for any good solid advice. You can email me off list at familyhunter@myresearchers.com if you want. Thanks in advance.

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper July 28, 2004 ROBERT L. "BLUE" LOWRANCE of Selmer, 58, died on July 20, 2004 at Jackson Regional Hospital. Mr. Lowrance was an employee at Sawmill Furniture Co. in Selmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Vadine Lowrance. He is survived by his mother, Helen Mae Trout Lowrance of Selmer; four sons, Caery L. McCalvin of Hornsby, Robbie Lowrance, Jr. of Savannah, Craig Lowrance and David Lowrance both of Selmer; three sisters, Louise Yarbrough of Bethel Springs, Rosie Lee May of Selmer and Glenda Marie Trummer of Higgsbee, MO; and two brothers, Wilbur Lowrance and Johnny Lowrance, both of Bethel Springs. Mr. Lowrance also had thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., July 22nd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Sparks officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. ................ LESTER RAY BURNS of Corinth, 65, died on July 24, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Burns was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He loved his family and friends. Mr. Burns enjoyed talking on his CB and watching sports on television. He was preceded in death by his father, J. L. Burns. He is survived by his mother, Johnnie Callins Burns of Corinth; a son, Chris Burns and wife Debbie of Booneville; a daughter, Regina Burns Derryberry and husband Tim of Ramer; a brother, Jimmy Dan Burns and wife Nancy of Gravel Hill; a sister, Daphne Johnson and husband O'Neal of Corinth; seven grandchildren, Jeremiah Derryberry and wife Ann, Joshua Derryberry, Jacob Derryberry, Janna Ericksen, Amy Ericksen, Tessa Ericksen, and Seth Burns; two gr-grandchildren, Joshua Derryberry and Braidon Derryberry; two uncles, Charlie Callins and wife Lou, Joe Callins and wife Juanita; six aunts, Lessie Pauley and husband Bill, Jean Derryberry, Emma Nell Pipes, Dorothy Bright, Magdalene Browder, Virginia King; and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tues., July 27th at Magnolia Chapel of Memories with Minister Ronald Choate officiating and Charlie Browning giving the eulogy. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery. ................ DEWEY EUGENE "BUDDY" STEVENS of Savannah, 27, died on July 22, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mr. Stevens was a roofer. He loved to play in the pool. He is survived by his parents, Billy Donald Stevens of Glen, MS and Mary Ann Edwards Stevens of Adamsville; his wife, Michelle Lynn Stevens; his step-son, Gunner Williams of Savannah; three sisters, Diana Bonds of Corinth, Theresa Hornbuckle and Martha McFee, both of Savannah; and five brothers, Jerry Wayne Edwards of Shefield, AL, Tony Little of Moscow, Jimmy Caldwell and Tracy Stevens, both of Savannah, and Bill Stevens of Corinth. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sun., July 25th at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Hulon Terry officiating. Burial followed at Cromwell Cemetery in Shiloh. ................ LULA B LACEFIELD HINES of Selmer, 82, died on July 22, 2004 at a decedent's residence. Mrs. Hines was a homemaker and a member of Hunter's Chapel Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Hines; one son, Preston lee Hines: her parents, Richard Thomas and Emma Nell Callins Lacefield; three brothers, Forrest Lacefield, Ed Lacefield, and Thomas Lacefield; four sisters, Thelma Foster, Nina Lacefield, Jewell Butler and Emma Nell Lacefield. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Rachel Hines of Selmer; three grandchildren, Regina Swindle of Jasper, AL, Chris Basham and LeAnne Jones, both of Selmer; and six gr-grandchildren, Erin Johnston of Jasper, Cody Tull of Selmer, Katlyn Johnston of Jasper, Samantha Dillon and Jacob Jones, both of Selmer, and Jessica Swindle of Jasper. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 24th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Jimmy Howell officiating. Burial followed at Hunter Cemetery. ................ MAYO WHITTEN of Selmer, 87, died on July 23, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Whitten was an employee at Brown Shoe Co. She was also a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Rosie Rowland Hatch; her husband, Carl Whitten; a son, William Dorris (Bill) Whitten; three sisters; and six brothers. She is survived by a daughter Mary Lee Owen of Millington; a daughter-in-law, Millie Whitten of Selmer; three grandchildren, Phillip Owen, Rodney Owen, and Sonya Panych; and a step granddaughter, Brenda Hatley. Mrs. Whitten also has ten gr-grandchildren, three step-gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Mon., July 26th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Holloway officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Gilead Cemetery Fund. ................ BOBBY W. BROWN of Adamsville, 57, died on July 22, 2004 at McNairy County General Hospital. Mr. Brown was employed as a Contractor-Construction. He is survived by his mother, Allie Bell Barnes Hubanks of Savannah; wife, Ruby Franks Brown of Adamsville; a sister, Brenda Kiddy of Savannah; and four brothers, Jerry Hubanks, Kenneth Hubanks, and Jimmy Hubanks, all of Savannah, and Vernon Hubanks of Adamsville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 25th at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Neill Cemetery in Savannah. ................end Have a nice day! Barbara