Hello List, Is there anyone available to do a lookup for me in the County Court Bardocket Records on the following cases: No. 444 Shep Junior November 1874 CW No. 445 Shep Junior November 1874 AB No. 446 James Junior November 1874 CW No. 447 James Junior November 1874 A&B 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 you could give me, and I will reimburse you for any copies of records. Many thanks to you, Evelyn in CO enichols@tds.net

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Aug. 4, 2004 DOROTHY CASWELL of Selmer, 73, died on July 25, 2004 at her residence. Ms. Caswell was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Gladys Maddox Kenner; her husband, Ben Frank Caswell; and a son, Benny Wayne Caswell. She is survived by five daughters, Mildred R. Britton of Selmer. Yvette Browarski of New York, Ruth Ann Kenyan of Texas, Betty Jean Davis of Virginia, and Patricia Regan of Texas and two sons, Ronny Butler of Texas and Tommy Neal Butler of Mississippi. Ms. Caswell also has twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-seven gr-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at a later date. .............. GARLAND LEE JONES of Adamsville, 72, died on July 27, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Jones was a farmer and truck driver for Adamsville Sand and Gravel for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zelford C. and Artie Lee Nixon Jones and a sister, Nell Chambers. He is survived by his wife, Nona Jones; two daughters, Angela Inman (Bobby) of Corinth and Alesia Scott (Cecil) of Counce; two sons, Kerry Jones (Connie) of Stantonville, and Mark Jones of Adamsville; four sister, Lavon Sullivan of Selmer, Neta Tyler of Crump, Betty Stocks of Stantonville, and Dorothy Pettigrew of Adamsville; and three brothers, Jimmy Jones of Adamsville, Sammy Jones of Shiloh, and Mike Jones of Adamsville. Mr. Jones also has three grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on July 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home with Ricky Sisk & Billy Wagoner officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. ..................... VERNON H. GOBER of Adamsville, 66, died on July 28, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Gober was a farmer and minister for 40 years for several churches in Alabama and Tennessee. He was a member of Plummers Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Freewill Baptist Minister Board Member, McNairy County Farmers CO-OP Board of Directors, former member of Soil Conservation Service, and a U. S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ruthie Benson Gober of Adamsville; two sons, Gary Vernon Gober of Adamsville and Alan Randal Gober of Milledgeville; and two sisters, Myra Ruth Thomas of Humboldt and Dorothy Ann Cunningham of Morris Chapel. Mr. Gober also had one grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 1st at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed in Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. ..................... HAROLD LLOYD PICKERING of Bethel Springs, 79, died on July 31, 2004 at a decedent's residence. Mr. Pickering was a retired railroad inspector for Illinois Central Railroad. He was a former member of the Whitehaven Masonic Lodge Number 599. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Leonard and Rhoda Monk Pickering; a sister, Joneta Cook; a brother, Leonard Pickering; and a grandchild, Steven J. Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Lela Faye Pickering; two daughter, Janice P. Lemons of Bethel Springs and Sharon K. Strickland of Ripley, MS; a son, David L. Pickering of Bethel Springs; a sister, Maxine McDonald of Pine Bluff, AR; George R. Pickering of Pine Bluff, AR; seven grandchildren, Heather L. Lemons of Memphis, Charles S. Lemons, Jr. of Bethel Springs, Roxanne Gray of Blue Mountain, MS,. Jennifer Burkeens of Adamsville, William J. Adamson of Ripley, and Jacob Strickland, Ripley; two gr-grandchildren, Jonathan Burkeens o f Adamsville and Emily P. Gray of Blue Mountain, MS; and two sons-in-law, Steven Lemons of Bethel Spring and Danny L. Strickland of Ripley. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 3rd at Shackelford Funeral Home Directors of Selmer with Hardin Hosey officiating. Burial followed at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. .....................end Have a nice day! Barbara

There is a Sol Brush, son of James Brush and Bettie McNatt, listed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in McNairy County. Susan "Barry M. Bishop" wrote: > Would someone please look in Albert Brown's > cemetery book and tell me if there are any Brush > burials in Bethesda? Also, how might I go about > securing a copy of Mr. Brown's work? > > Thanks in advance, > Barry M. Bishop > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > Archives McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/mcnairy.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Would someone please look in Albert Brown's cemetery book and tell me if there are any Brush burials in Bethesda? Also, how might I go about securing a copy of Mr. Brown's work? Thanks in advance, Barry M. Bishop

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 21, 2004 JAMES ELMER SWEAT, JR. of Selmer, 71, died on July 13, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. Mr. Sweat was a truck driver for Chapion Laboratories in Albion, IL. He was a member of the National Guard. Mr. Sweat was also a member of Faith Baptist Church in Selmer. He was preceded in death by his parents James Elmer and Nettie Jewel Clifton Sweat; and his wife, Effie Pearl Sweat. He is survived by a son, Jimmy Sweat of Fairfield, IL; three sisters, Lura Evelyn Jones of Adamsville, Betty Sue Rickman, and Ella Mae Martin, both of Stantonville; and two brothers, Joe W. Sweat of Fairfield, IL and Paul D. Sweat of Adamsville. Mr. Sweat also has four grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 16th at Shackelford Chapel with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. .................. WOODSON "TONY" LOCKMAN of Southaven, MS, 61, died on July 12, 2004 at Methodist South. Mr. Lockman was retired from Quebecor World Printing. He attended First Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Mr. Lockman was preceded in death by his wife, Janette Blalock Lockman. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Lockman of Selmer; and a brother, James Lockman of Southaven. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed., July 14th at Forest Hill East Chapel. Burial followed at Forest Hill East Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice. .................. JOE D. SCOTT of Selmer, 53, died on July 14, 2004 at Regional Hospital in Jackson. Mr. Scott was an inspector at General Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ardell and Eva Pauline Barnes Scott, and two brothers, William Scott and Eugene Scott. He is survived by his ex-wife, Glenda Gurley of Selmer; a daughter, April Scott of Selmer; two sons, Todd Scott of Michie and David Scott of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Pearl Dean Sims, Mary Irene McDougal, and Conella Elder, all of Michie; and four brothers, Ray Scott of Ramer, James D. Scott of Racine, WI, Bob Scott of Michie, and Ardell Scott, Jr. of Rose Creek. Mr. Scott also has three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri., July 16th at Michie Church of God of Prophecy with Dr. Paul Millikin officiating. Burial followed at Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. .................. WILLIAM "W. C." HENSON of Bethel Springs living in Spring Hill, FL, 79, died on July 13, 2004 at his home. Mr. Henson was a member of Northcliffe Baptist Church and was a Deacon of the church. He was employed for 40 years as a rural mail carrier in Bethel Springs and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He was a POW and was awarded the Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation. He was a tank driver with the 4th Armored Division. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abner and Olive Moore Henson; a son, Bill Henson; a brother Fray M. Henson; and two sisters, Marie Rankin and Joyce Maness. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Henson; three sisters, Lily Mae Mitchell of Selmer, Kay Gage and Lila Gage, both of Bethel Springs and a brother, Dennis Henson. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 18th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. .................. MYRTLE A. MOORE HALL of Selmer, 85, died on July 18, 2004 at Jackson Madison General Hospital. Mrs. Hall was a retired machine operator from Brown Shoe Company. She was also a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wess and Minnie Lou Whitten Moore; her husband, James Romas Hall; two sister, Annell Hendrix and Pauline Moore; and a brother, Curtis Moore. She is survived by a son, Glen Hall of Selmer; three sisters, Margie Goodrum of Bethel Springs, Virginia Davison of Batavia, IA, and Betty Ingram of Selmer; three brothers, Arthur Moore of Benton, AR, Odis Moore and Thurman Moore, both of Selmer; one grandchild, Brandon Hall of Pocahontas; four step-grandchildren, George Tennyson of Jackson, Chip Stone, Leavy Stone, and Jennie Foster, all of Selmer; and three step-gr-grandchildren, Madison Tennyson of Jackson, Shelby Foster, ad Brock Stone, both of Selmer. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Wed. July 21st at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Dave Green, Mike Hollaway and Aaron Moss officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. .................. KAREN JEAN SOUDERS of Adamsville, 50, died on July 17, 2004 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Ms. Souders was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Souders. She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Souders of Anderson, MO; three daughters, Felicia Eau-Clair of Adamsville, Sorrell Goff of Selmer, and Sarah Souders of Crump; a son, Daniel Souders of Adamsville; two sisters, Sharon Stoeppelman of Arizona and Janice Maddox of Reno, NV; and a brother, Carl Souders of Joplin, MO. Ms. Souders also had three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 24th at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. .................. CHARLIE GARNER OF Booneville, MS, 65, died on July 12, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by one daughter and five brothers. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Garner; five sons, Gary Brooks, Dale Grove, Bill Grove, Bobby Jackson, and Jerry W. Garner; a daughter, Tina Garner; and two sisters, Louise Ware and Velma Johnson. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sat., July 17th at Springhill Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Jones officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. .................. end Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., July 7, 2004 BRODIE TRAVIS ESTES, 85, of Counce, formerly of Memphis and Selmer, retired chemistry professor at Memphis State, died Mon., June 21, 2004 at home. Mr. Estes served in the Air Force during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brodie and Jewell Estes of Selmer, and his brother, George Gilbert Estes of Germantown. Mr. Estes, the husband of Margie Estes, also leaves 3 daughters, Lee Juaire of St. Albans, Ver., Lujayne Cleveland of Merrimack, NH and Lisa Estes of Counce; three sisters, Jettie Hughes of Albuquerque, NM, Joyce Crawford of Memphis, and Betty Johnson of Germantown; and two grandchildren, Theo Juaire and Ashley Cleveland. There was no local service. .............. DENVERED ALLAN JAGGERS of Adamsville, 63, died on June 28, 2004 in Savannah. Mr. Jaggers was born in Selmer. He was a Parts Room Manager for Auqa Glass. Mr. Jaggers was also a member of Maggie Jones Methodist Church. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Lusk of Stantonville, Connie Phillips of Adamsville, and Devan Jaggers of Savannah; two step-daughters, Amber Pickett and Leslie Sewell, both of Henderson; a son, Dakota Jaggers of Savannah; a sister, Linda Rhea of Nashville; and two brothers, Larry Jaggers and Johnny Jaggers, both of Adamsville. Mr. Jaggers also had four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs. at Shackelford Adamsville Funeral Home. Burial followed at Old Union Cemetery in Hardin County. .................. NELLIE MAXINE GIVEN of Adamsville, 77, died on June 26, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Given was a homemaker and a member of Rugby Hills Baptist Church in Memphis. Mrs. Given was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey C. Given. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Wiggins of Selmer; a son, Mickey Given of Potts Camp, MS; and a sister, Thelma Graves of Cordova. Mrs. Given also had three grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon., June 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville with Rev. Randy Bynum officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. .................. DAMETRA BARHAM of Adamsville, 88, died on July 2, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mrs. Barham was a factory worker and homemaker. She was also a member of Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. H. and Patie Inman Treece; four brothers, Ecard, Ernest, J. R. and Amos Treece. She is survived by her husband, Earnest Barham; a daughter, Diane Murray (husband Gary) of Adamsville; a sister, Adren Walker of Adamsville; and one grandson, Jonathan (Jon) Murray. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 4th at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Bro. Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. .................. ZELONA PEARL ROULAINE WILLCUTT of Selmer, 85, affectionately known to many as "Honeycutt" died on June 30, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center after a temporary week-long stay for physical therapy. Mrs. Willcutt was born in Brent, AL and lived in and around Birmingham, AL for many years, before moving to Selmer in 1961. Her beloved husband's evangelistic ministry took them to many parts of Mississippi and Alabama during many years of ten revivals, daily radio broadcasts, and church plantings. She as an accomplished pianist, accordionist, and organist she joyfully used her talents as they ministered through out the Mid-South. She taught piano at Rose Creek, Selmer, and Bethel Springs Elementary Schools for some thirty-five years. In addition to her duties as a Sunday School teacher, she was organist for and member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for twenty-eight years, also serving as pianist for McNairy County Baptist Association for many of those same years. After retirement, she became pianist and member of Eastview Baptist Church and served there until her death. She ministered to many families through her music both at weddings and funerals. Mrs. Willcutt led an exemp! lary Christian life. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Willcutt was preceded in death by her parents, Pearly Auderlia Phelps RouLaine and Thornia RouLaine, Sr.; three brothers, two sisters, and two gr-grandchildren. In addition to her beloved husband of sixty-seven years. Rev. B. C. Willcutt, a resident of Tri-County Convalescent Home, she is survived by four daughters, Zecora Sanders of Sheffield, AL, Hilda Landers of Mobile, AL, Lorraine Henley of Selmer, Brenda Thon of Franklin. Mrs. Willcutt also has fourteen grandchildren and twenty gr-grandchildren. Her "home-going" celebration was held at 2 p.m. on Sat., July 3rd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with her pastor, Rev. Jetta Forsythe officiating. Her 5 grandsons, two grandsons-in-law, and one gr-grandson served as pallbearers. Her sons-in-law were honorary pallbearers. Burial followed at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastview. .................. WILFORD LEE LIPFORD of Michie, 73, died July 3, 2004 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Mr. Lipford was a member of Acton Church of Christ and an U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Lee and Atwell Gladys Carroll Lipford and one brother, Tom Burks. He is survived by his wife, Martha Fowler Lipford; two sons, Gary Lipford and wife Sherry of Michie, and Jeffery Lipford and wife Lisa of Michie; a daughter, Susan Simmons and husband, Mike of Corinth; two brothers, Jimmy Lipford of Shiloh and Herb Burks of Corinth; four sisters, Frances Gary of Shiloh, Nora Mae Ashe and Ruth Barber, both of Selmer, and Margaret Marecle of Kossuth, MS; eight grandchildren, Greg Lipford, Cody Lipford, Andrew Lipford, Matthew Lipford, Hannah Lipford, Lauren Simmons, Ethan Simmons, Bayle Simmons; and one gr-grandchild, Greenlea Lipford. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., July 5th at Acton Church of Christ with Mike Eaton and Malcolm George officiating. Burial followed at Acton Community Cemetery in Acton. .................. HAYWOOD (TOOTER) POINDEXTER of Atoka, 70, died on July 4, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Poindexter was a retired from Morral Metal Manufacturing. He was also a member of Michie First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Otis Poindexter and Thelma Willis Poindexter Waddell. He is survived by two brothers, Charles Poindexter of Atoka and Tommy Poindexter of Knoxville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., July 6th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Brian Rainey officiating. Burial followed at Carter Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. .................. end Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wed., June 30, 2004 INEZ DAVIS, 88, died Wed., June 23, 2004 at the Methodist North Hospital in Memphis after a sudden illness. She was born and raised in Adamsville and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Margie Williams Dallas. She was a homemaker and the widow of Waldo Davis who preceded he in death on July 21, 1978. She was a longtime member of the Maryfield Church of Christ in Saltillo. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat. in the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues (Tupelo) with Minister Clyde Mize officiating. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. on Sat. at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Fry and her husband, Robert of Memphis, Lily Duffy and her husband, Marshall, of Medina, and Martha May and her husband Fred of Saltillo; one son, John Davis of Atlanta; one sister, Maurie Pusser of Adamsville; one brother, Curtis Dallas and his wife Eva of Memphis; then grandchildren, Nicky May, Greg May, Steve Smith, Valerie Houloose, Dana Delso, Donna Davis, Sabrina Davis, Debbie Davis, Jimmy Davis, and Cindy Dace; and several gr-grandchildren. Two sons, Don and Hardy Davis preceded her in death. .............. Services for JOE DAVID "JOEY, JO-JO, JODY" MILLER, 39, were Wed., at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel with Jimmy Cates and Mark Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery near Selmer with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer in charge. Joey died June 18, 2004 in Jackson. He was born in Henderson on Mar. 23, 1965 to Louise Gann Miller and the late W. T. Miller. He was Baptist in faith, involved as a community participation volunteer and enjoyed visiting the elderly. Other than his mother, Louise Miller of Bethel Springs, Joey is survived by his step-father Jimmy Dickson of Bethel Springs; beloved brothers, Dennis Miller and his wife Debra of Selmer, Tommy Miller of Bethel Springs, Stacy Dickson of Savannah; a special grandmother, Ms. Essie Dickson; three aunts, Virginia Dixon, Lillie Gann, and Patricia Cates and husband Jimmy; uncles, Robert Gann and wife Alice, Bennie Gann and wife Edith; his very special companions, Teresa and Garrey Plunk, Linda Crutchfield, Angelica Teague, Johnny Mays, Marie Henry, Woody and Carol Marbry, Grace and Ben Wells, Corine Terry; and a very special cousin Ronald Vandiver who visited with him often, as well as numerous cousins, friends, and relatives, his Neighborhood Network Family, Star Center Family, Advocates Mark Wilkerson and Jeannie Crocker and his therapists. Other than his father, a sister Ellen Louise Miller preceded Joey in death. Joey's life touched many people in many different places. Visiting them was his greatest joy next to drinking coffee. ............... WINFRED MICHAEL BROWDER of Selmer, 56, died on June 21, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Browder was a manufacturing engineer for Thyssen Krupp Elevator. He was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Mason, and a retired Lt. Colonel in the Army National Guard where he served for thirty-two years. Mr. Browder received a Bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. He received a Masters in Business and Engineering from University of Memphis. He is survived by his parents, Winfred O'Neal and Alice Mae Dunaway of Selmer; his wife, Robin Lynee Browder; two daughters, Amy Jo Stanley of Ramer and Ashley Jarrett of Selmer; a son, James Kevin Browder of Ramer; a brother, Roger David Browder of Selmer; and four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, Dustin Michael Browder, Samantha Danielle Browder, Christian Alexander Browder; Tyler Lane Stanley, Veronica Ann Lewis and Dale Jarrett. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., June 24th at Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Falcon cemetery in Selmer. ............ GLADYS G. FISHER of Michie, 98, died on June 23, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker. She was also a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church and Lebanon Church Quilting Club for 53 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and an avid contributor to charitable organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lute and Lula Northcutt; her husband, Cecil Fisher; and a son, Woodson Fisher. She is survived by four daughter, Rheba Carter of Savannah, Gay Brown of Michie, Mary Lou Bryant of Michie, and Margie Chandler of Stantonville; four sons, Dale Fisher of Michie, Larry Fisher of Mclemoresville, Gerald Fisher of Michie, and Paul Fisher of Selmer. Mrs. Fisher also had twenty-eight grandchildren, fifty-one gr-grandchildren, and fourteen gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., June 25th at Lebanon United Methodist Church with George Reed, Dr. Paul Mullikin, and Robert Jetton officiating. Burial followed at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Memorial contributions can be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church. ............ J. C. MANNING of Guys, 92, died on June 212, 2004 at McNairy County Health Center. Mr. Manning was a faithful member of St. Rest M. B. Church. He was a deacon and a committee member of St. Rest Cemetery. Mr. Manning retired from Corinth-Counce Railroad Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Manning and Evie Lee Warren Manning; his wife, Mae Dell Campbell; and a brother, Charles Manning, Sr. He is survived by a son, James Paul Luster of Maury, Ohio; a daughter, Gertrude Clark of Guys; a nephew, Charles Manning, Jr. of Memphis; and one grandchild, Barry A. Clark of Guys. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., June 25th at St. Rest M. B. Church with Rev. O. J. Saulter officiating. Burial followed at St. Rest M. B. Church Cemetery. .............. WILLIAM WILEY ADA of Finger, 70, died on June 22, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Ada was a member of The Sanctuary Worship Center and an U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew France and Lilly Mae Forsyth Ada. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Jean Smith Ada and a son, William Keith Ada of Savannah. Services were held at 4 p.m. on Fri., June 25th at Shackelford Chapel with Paul Henry officiating. Burial followed at Maggie Jones Memorial Cemetery in Finger. .......... TIMOTHY PAUL "TIM" HOOK of Savannah, 35, died on June 24, 2004 at Hardin County General Hospital. Mr. Hook was born in Sheffield, AL. He was a member of the New Life United Pentecostal Church. He was also a member of Twin Creek Hunting, Bear Trace Golf Club, and Extreme Fitness, member of Local 277 and 455 Iron Workers. He is survived by his parents, Paul E. and Monita R. Hook of Savannah; his wife, Angie Hines Hook; two daughters, Amber Nicole Hook and Haley Lyn Hook of Savannah; and a sifter, Mitzi Hook McElhaney of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., at New Life United Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at Neill Cemetery in Hardin County. ................ LEWIS MCCLAIN, JR. of Selmer, 72, died on June 26, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mr. McClain was a sawmill employee and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Atlas and Adell Turner McClain; one daughter, Debbie Sue McClain; and one son, Larry Anthony McClain. He is survived by his wife, Hester McClain; two daughters, Teresa McClain of Michie and Brandy McClain of Selmer; four sisters, Mardell Comer of Guys, Nancy Null of Eastview, Mae Jordan and Joyce Ann Butler, both of Saltillo; and two brothers, Benny Ray McClain of Eastview and Bernice McClain of Guys. Mr. McClain also had three grandchildren, and three gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tues., June 29th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. .................. VERA ELIZABETH CURTIS, 92, died Sat., June 12, 2004 at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove, Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Curtis was born Mar. 25, 1912 in Corinth the daughter of the late Albert Lafayette Coleman and Ila Lain Coleman. Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Montie Curtis; two sons, Robert Wendell Curtis and James Albert Curtis; and a very special friend, Stanley Seroka. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Norman of Wilmington, one sister, Rachel Anna Ripley of Caseyville, IL; and five grandchildren, and numerous gr-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Mon., June 14th at Cobe Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel with Deacon Joseph Teaff officiating. At a later date in the year her ashes will in be interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in lieu of flowers. ................... BETTY ANN SMITH of Bethel Springs, 67, died on June 25, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Smith was a retired seamstress for Murray Hill Manufacturing. She was also a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and a good neighbor. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C. Brown and Maudie Griswell Brown; her husband, Connie L. Smith; a daughter, Teresa Turner; a son, Infant Cummings; a sister, Delma Sue Garner; a brother Curtis H. Brown; and a grandchild, Jessica Wardlow. She is survived by a daughter, Anna McDaniel of Bethel Springs; five sons, Tommy R. Cummings, James H. Smith, Rickey G. Smith, Timothy L Smith, all of Bethel Springs, and John A. Cummings of Selmer; a sister, Bess Siler of Brownsville; and three brothers, James Brown and Albert Brown, both of Adamsville, and George Brown of Selmer. She also had eleven grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., June 27th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. ................. CHARLES RAY DICKSON of Cordova, 69, died on June 26, 2004 at St. Frances Hospital in Bartlett. Mr. Dickson was the owner of Dickson Marine Diesel Parts, Inc. He served in the Air Force. He was a member of the Propeller Club. He attended the University of Memphis. He also attended Bellevue Baptist Church. He is survive by two daughters, Angela Dickson Graeber of Ridgeland, MS, Kimberly Dickson Walker of Memphis; three sisters, Sue Pickens of Gatlinburg, Shirley Smith of Highland, IN, and Mary Lynn Gaines of Oakridge; one brother, Earl Glenn Dickson of Lenoir City. Mr. Dickson also had two grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Tues., June 29th at Germantown Parkway Chapel. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude. ................... JAMES A PATRICK, JR. 73, De Frenias Springs, FL passed away Tues., June 22, 2004 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Patrick retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant with over 20 years of service. He was a U. S. Air Force marksmanship instructor, traveling Air Force-wide to Tactical Air Command Bases. He was awarded a gold medal from President Lyndon Johnson while on the U. S. Air Force National Rifle Team. Mr. Patrick was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and James A. Patrick; his brothers, Kenneth Rhea Patrick and William S. Patrick of Corinth. He is survived by his wife, Babbie Pettigrew Patrick; son James A. Patrick III of Fort Walton Beach, FL; daughters, Judith Ann Patrick of Anchorage, AK, Barbara Jo Boockhaldt of Tallahassee, FL and Linda Fassnacht of Fort Walton Beach, FL; brother, Harold Patrick of Corinth; and sister, Rosemary Landreth of Selmer. He also had several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sat., June 26th at Clary Glenn Funeral Home with full military honors at graveside, active pallbearers were U. S. Air Force Honor Guard. ................ KATHY ANN (WADE) BURLEY of Guys, 46, died on June 15, 2004 at her residence. She attended McNairy Central High School and was employed with ITT of Selmer, and ITT and Dana of Corinth., She enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie B. and Lottie Wade and her half-sister, Zenola Prather. She is survived by her husband, Danny K. Burley, Sr., ofd Guys; a son, Danny K. Burley, Jr. of Guys; a daughter, LaTonia (Terry) Beckom of Jackson; two brothers, Larry Wade and Harry Wade both of Guys; a sister, Vilene (Bobby) Windom of Guys; and aunt, Veola Dilworth of Corinth an uncle, George Barnes of Selmer; and one grandchild Amiri O. Beckom of Jackson. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on June 19th at St. Rest M. B. Church with rev. O. J. Salters officiating. Burial followed at Wade Chapel Cemetery. ................end Have a nice day! Barbara

The name on the death certificate I am inquiring about is Nancy M. Brush (Nancy Madeline Bishop Brush). She is the daughter of Edmund Bishop and Nancy R. McCollum of Henderson Co., TN, and was born 12/10/1848 and died 9/25/1922. I have been informed by one lister that the burial place is probably Bethesda Cemetery (variant name Jopling Cemetery) between Bethel Springs and Purdy. Does anyone know if this cemetery has been surveyed? And if so are the results on the internet? I have not received an opinion on the undertaker entry. Thanks for the help, Barry

I need some help deciphering the information on a death certificate. The handwriting of the recorder leaves a little to be desired. The death is in McNairy County in 1922. The information I am having trouble with is the place of burial (looks like Bethsbra) and the undertaker (looks like Deaton & Ethndy). Address of undertaker is given as Bethel Springs. I can provide a scan of the entries if needed for anyone who thinks they might be able to help. Thanks in advance, Barry M. Bishop

I need some help deciphering the information on a death certificate. The death is in McNairy County in 1922. The information I am having trouble with is the place of burial (looks like Bethsbra) and the undertaker (looks like Deaton & Ethndy). Address of undertaker is given as Bethel Springs. I can provide a scan of the entries if needed for anyone who thinks they might be able to help. Thanks in advance, Barry M. Bishop

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June 9, 2004 JOHN WAYNE SMITH, SR. of Booneville, MI, 57, died on May 30, 2004 at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center. Mr. Smith attended Wick Anderson High School. He enjoyed fishing, painting, and cooking. He was employed at Chrysler Corp. for thirty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Shinualt and Bobbie Johnson; a granddaughter, Alayja Couch; one grandson and two more granddaughters. He is survived by his wife Audrey M. Smith; three sons, John Smith, Jr. and Jaun Smith both of Beloit, WI, and Jeremy McDonald of Booneville; five daughters, Alice Bell (Tracy), Theresa Johnson, and LaKeysha Smith all of Beloit, WI, and Santana McDonald and Mishesta McDonald, both of Booneville; two brothers, Robert Taylor and Barry Clark; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; special friends, K. C. Jones, Beme Golden, Curley Clover, and Rodney (Yam) Williams; and a special daughter, Tara Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on June 5th at Springhill MB Church in Booneville with Rev. Houston Owens officiating. Burial followed at Springhill Cemetery. ................. BURL M. SMITH was born in McNairy County, TN, on June 23, 1909, the son of the late Robert and Lissie Short Smith. On Sept. 14, 1946, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to the former Louise McDaniel who survives. Mr. Smith was a member of the Adamsville First United Methodist Church. He was the owner and operator of Smith Furniture Co. in Adamsville for approximately forty years. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He passed from this life on Mon., May 31, 2004 at his residence in Adamsville at the age of ninety-four years, eleven months and eight days. Other than his wife, Louise M. Smith of Adamsville, Mr. Smith is survived by a son, David Smith and his wife Linda of Denver, CO; one sister, Martha Hays of Lexington, and one brother, Coleman Smith of Adamsville. Other than his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, May Lee Lumpkin and a brother, Page Smith. Services were held, Thurs., June 3rd at 1 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Rev. Steven Callicoatt officiating and Bob Smith doing the eulogy. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery. ............... JUANITA LEE KING of Memphis, 90, died on June 2, 2004 at St. Frances Hospital. Miss King was a homemaker and a member of the Woodlawn Eastern Star in Memphis. She was also of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Buford King. She is survived by two daughters, Faye Foley of Lebanon and Carolyn Reese of Waverly. She also had nine grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. Services were held, at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 5th at the Shackelford Chapel with Roy Burks officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. ............... DOROTHY CHRISTINE WHITTEN of Bethel Springs, 78, died on June 4, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Miss Whitten was a retired machine operator of Brown Shoe Company and a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bate and Euphie Estes Kernodle. She is survived by a daughter, Vicky French of Memphis; a son, Ricky Whitten of Bethel Springs; a sister, Gladys Kirby of Louisville, KY; and a brother, George Edward Kernodle of Kenton. Miss Whitten also had four grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., June 7th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Holloway officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. ............... MARCELLE ANN MORTON WILDER, longtime resident of the Longtown Community of Fayette County and wife of Tennessee Lieutenant Governor John S. Wilder, Sr., 83, died on Mon., June 7, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Wilder was a devoted member of the Braden United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and served as historian of her church. Mrs. Wilder was also one of the original founders of the Tennessee Waltz Organization. She was also an active member of the Tennessee Bicentennial Committee in 1996, promoting the 200th Anniversary of the State of Tennessee. Mrs. Wilder was known for her love of history and family genealogy and was honored by her hometown of Williston by naming the Community Park in her honor, now known as the Marcelle Morton Wilder Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Arthur Morton and Ruby E. Parrott Morton. She is survived by her husband, John S. Wilder; two sons, Shelton Wilder and wife Judy of the Longtown Community and David M. Wilder and wife Patti of Collierville; four grandchildren, John Wilder III, of Longtown, Joseph C. Wilder of Knoxville, Jarod Wilder of Memphis, and Whitney Wilder of Collierville; five gr-grandchildren, John Wilder, IV, and Judith Suzanne Wilder, both of Longtown, Russell Wilder, Marcel Wilder and Ansel Wilder, all of Knoxville. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wed., June 9th at the Braden United Methodist Church with Rev. Gail Gaddie officiating. Interment was in the Belmont Cemetery near Mason. Memorials can be sent to the Braden United Methodist Church, 230 Hwy. 59, Mason, TN 38049. ............... MIRIAM EUGENIA WINTERMUTE of Selmer, 85, died on June 6, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Wintermute was a retired social worker of the McNairy County Department of Human Services. She was a member of First Presbyterian Churches in Selmer and Savannah. She is survived by her husband, Rev. John Wintermute; two daughters, Wendy Wintermute and husband Lawrence Harman of Albuquerque, NM and Katie Wintermute of Selmer; three sons, John Stephen Wintermute and wife Janice of Kingsport, Timothy Wintermute and wife Katie Sutcliff of Ann Arbor, MI, and Will Wintermute of Selmer; and a brother, William Berst of Florida. Mrs. Wintermute also had five grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 7:30 on Wed., June 9th at the First Presbyterian Church in Selmer. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, The Christian Children's Fun, or Korean Christian Fund in Lieu of flowers. ............... CHARLES HUTSON of Crump, 74, died on June 5, 2004 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Huston was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was a former member of Jackson Ave. United Methodist Church in Memphis. Mr. Huston was also retired from Dupont Plant in Memphis. Mr. Huston is survived by his wife, Martha Brown Huston of Crump; two sons, Richard Huston and Eddie Thomas Huston, both of Bartlett; and two daughter, Brenda Sue Kaneer of Millington and Kathy Jane Dunn of Bartlett. Mr. Huston also had ten grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., June 8th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville with Rev. Danny Atkinson officiating. Burial followed at Memory Hill Garden in Ellendale, TN, with a graveside service at 3 p.m. on Tues., June 8th. ............... ROGER D. STANLEY of Bethel Springs, 55, died on June 5, 2004 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Stanley was a retired truck driver and a member of Central Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. C. Stanley and Lois Talley Stanley of Bethel Springs. He is survived by his wife, Shelia D. Stanley; a daughter, Tasha Wilmeth of Bethel Springs; a son, Steven Stanley of Middleton; three sisters, Brenda Wilson, Barbara Douglas, and Kay Russell, all of Bethel Springs; a brother, James K. Stanley of Bethel Springs; and three grandchildren, Jessica Stanley, Desta Marcum, and Dakota Stanley. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., June 8th at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with James Smith and Andy Roberson officiating. Burial followed at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. ...............end Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 6, 2004 MARY LOUISE LINDSEY of Selmer, 94, died on June 11, 2004 at Sunrise Senior Living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mrs. Lindsey was a member of Selmer First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lindsey was a secretary for over twenty-five years at Charleston, MS Water Department. She was also a member of the Magnolia Garden Club in Charleston, MS where she lived for approximately twenty-five years. She had also worked as a department store clerk and as a gift store buyer. She had won several blue ribbons in flower arranging. Mrs. Lindsey loved to paint, sew, fish, nature, and the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rube King and Eula Woods King; her husband, J. H. Lindsey; a sister, Varla Plunk; and two brothers, Grady King and James King. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Sue Wilson of Brandon, MS; two granddaughters, Debbie Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA and Lisa Massey of Brandon, MS; and three gr-grandchildren, Troy, Cameron, and Rachel. Graveside services and burial were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., June 15th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer with Rev. Mike Pilcher officiating. ................. Funeral services for FULTON BRADLEY YORK, one month, of Cookeville were held on Wed., June 9th at 3 p.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church in Chewalla with Rev. Richard Doyle and Rev. Tim Frank officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer. Fulton died on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kayla Denise York. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Robin Banks York; a sister, Victoria Lynn York; paternal grandparents, Marvin and Nell Derryberry York of Chewalla; maternal grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Elrod Banks of Sparta; gr-grandparents, Inez Banks, Emmit Banks and Jerry Lawson. Memorial contributions may be made to Stevens Street Baptist Church Children's Playground, 327 W. Stevens St., Cookeville, TN 38501. ............. ALMA RAMSEY WARDLOW of Adamsville, 93, died on June 7, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Wardlow was a homemaker and a member of Stantonville Methodist Church. She also attended Shiloh Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Ramsey and her second husband, Earl Wardlow. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Nell Qualls of Savannah and Dale Forsythe of Hernando, MS; a son, Billy Ramsey of Adamsville; a sister, Marie Rickman of Stantonville; and a brother, Alex White of Stantonville. Mrs. Wardlow also had seven grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Thurs., June 10th at the Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. ................. JIMMIE KARENE BARRON of Selmer, 92, died on June 13, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Miss Barron was a homemaker. She was a member of Selmer First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Annie Milligan Burkett; her stepfather, Silas Patterson; her husband, F. M. Barron; two sons, Jerry Barron and Jimmy Barron and his wife Patricia; and three grandchildren, Bertrand Barron, Steven Barron, and Ross Barron. She is survived by a son, Ed Barron and Glenda of Selmer; a daughter-in-law Betty Barron; a sister, Faye Springer of Dyer; a brother, Asa Patterson of Dyer; and three grandchildren, Jennifer Houston, Rebecca Reynolds, and Laura Rickman. She also had five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., June 15th at the Shackelford Chapel with Mike Pilcher officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. ................. JAMES A. "BUSTER" CHRUCHWELL, JR. of Michie, 75, died on June 8, 2004 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Churchwell was a retired electrician and a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Mystic Order of The Shrine on Corinth Temple. He was a member of 32rd Degree Mason in the Adamsville Lodge. Mr. Churchwell was also a United States Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father. James A. Churchwell. He is survived by his mother, Flora Fisher Churchwell of Michie; his wife, Ann Carroll Churchwell; a daughter, Joy Ashcraft of Corinth; a son, Mark A. Churchwell of Cheverly, MD; a sister Janice Wood of Michie; four brothers, George Churchwell, Joel Churchwell, and Tommy Churchwell, all of Michie, and Danny Churchwell of Ramer; and three grandchildren, Benjamin Terrell Brewer, Matthew Tyler Ashcraft and Anna Carroll Ashcraft all of Corinth. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., June 10th at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie with Danny Adkisson officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Churchwell Cemetery Fund-C/O Ann Churchwell 1975 Highway 22 South, Michie, TN 38357. ................. MARGIE STANFORD RICKMAN of Milledgeville, 85, died on June 10, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in Decatur County in the Bath Springs Community, the daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl Stafford Stanford. She grew up in the Enville-Mt. Zion area and attended Mt. Zion School in McNairy County. In 1936 she was married to Otis Rickman of Milledgeville and they made their home in Milledgeville, Mt. Zion area. She raised her family and farmed alongside her husband, Otis, until his death in 2000. Mrs. Rickman was a member of the Milledgeville United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons, Wayne Rickman of Orlando, FL, Lynn Rickman of Savannah, Neal Rickman of Milledgeville and Royce Rickman of Valdosta, GA; two daughters, Diane Newell of Selmer and Rita Thomas of Valdosta, GA; and fourteen grandchildren and eighteen gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Sat., June 12th at Milledgeville United Methodist Church with Pastor John Johnston, Dr. Howard Thomas and Wayne Rickman officiating. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery. ................. MARIE TEAGUE McMAHAN of Hornsby, 83, died on June 8, 2004 at her residence. Miss McMahan was a homemaker and attended the Hatchie Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Moss and Maude Sanders Teague. She is survived by her husband, Phinis H. McMahan; a daughter, Maudie L. Lacefield of Hornsby; and three grandchildren, Angela Lacefield, Chris Lacefield, and Jason Lacefield. Miss McMahan also had five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Thurs., June 10th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Hatchie Cemetery in Hornsby. ................. HUBERT CECIL BENNETT, JR of Tishomingo, MS, 58, died on June 11, 2004 at V. A. Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Bennett grew up in the Carter's Branch Community and later joined the U. S. Army. He diligently served his country in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and The Vietnam Service Medal. He professed at hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Carter's Branch M. B. Church in Tishomingo, MS. He later united with the First Missionary Baptist Church in Iuka, MS where he continued to be a faithful member and dedicated church worker. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and as one of the musicians. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Sr. and Mattie Lee Bennett and a brother, Gene Howard Bennett. He is survived by Virginia M. Bennett of Tishomingo, MS who was a devoted wife for twenty-eight years and a devoted friend until his departure; a son, Sidney (Sonya) Bennett of Saltillo, MS; a daughter, Regina D. Bennett of Tishomingo, MS; a brother, Lawrence (Robbie) Bennett of Sheffield, AL; five sisters, Ruby Smith of Memphis, Betty (Lee) McCullar of Rienzi, MS, Violet (Robert) Stricklen of Blue Mountain, MS, Brenda (Prentiss) Harris of East Moline, IL, and Mildred (Bobby) Powell of Tishomingo, MS; an uncle, James Bennett, Sr. Of Muscle Shoals, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., June 15th at Carter's Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Tishomingo, MS with Rev. L. Perry of First Baptist Church of Iuka, MS officiating. Burial followed at Carter's Branch Cemetery in Tishomingo, MS ................. ERNEST LEE McDOWELL of Selmer, 79, died on June 10, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mr. McDowell was a service station employee at the Selmer North Y Amoco. He also served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Etta Lee Hawkins McDowell; his wife, Birdie McDowell; a son James Larry McDowell; and a step-daughter, Florence Replogle. He is survived by a daughter, Margaret Ann Taylor of Newport News, VA; a step-daughter, Clara Pace of Walnut, MS; a son, Ernest Lee McDowell, Jr. of Newport News, VA; seven step-sons, Boyd Phelps of Houston, TX Bruce Phelps of Texas, Don Phelps of Covington, Gene Phelps of Corinth, Larry Phelps of Deer Park, FL, Terry Phelps of Denver, CO and Van Phelps of Jackson. Mr. McDowell also had several grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. Memorial services were at 7 p.m. on Sat., June 12th at the Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. ................. Have a nice day! Barbara

Thanks for your message. I'm trying to find the father of William Anthony Allen, who was married to Mary Draper. They were in McNairy County, Tennessee in 1860 for that is the year my great grandfather, Benjamin Milton Allen was born. Benjamin's father was William Anthony Allen and his mother was Mary Draper, b. Oct 1845. Mary Draper later married an Abercrombie. Mary outlived both William Anthony Allen and Mr. Abercrombie as she was widowed, and living with her son, Benjamin Milton Allen in Vine Prairie Township, Crawford County AR in the 1900 census. William Anthony Allen is my rock wall. I can't find anything out about him. I know from the census records that his father came from NC. I think his name might be James but I have no proof of this. My questions are: 1. Since many of McNairy County records were destroyed in a fire, where can I look for some possible records of William A. Allen? 2. Are there any subscribers of this List who might have some record of William Anthony ALLEN or Mary DRAPER or James ALLEN? Thanks in advance for any help. Jack D. Allen

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 2, 2004 CORRECTION: In last week's obituaries, the last name of Ola Klyce's daughter was not given, it should have read Donna Ann (Charles) Robinson of Ramer. Also her grandson's first name should have read, Jack Webb. Corrected: OLA DEAN KLYCE, age 96, died May 16, 2004 at Crockett County Nursing Home. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on May 18, 2004 at Cairo Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Fred Klyce and son-in-law Edward Exum. She is survived by two sons, Harlin (Ruth) Klyce of Rockwood and Newl (Demetra) Klyce of Alamo; four daughters, Betty Exum of Clarbsdale, MS, Juanice (William R.) Pitner of Cordova, Marilyn (Ralph) Webb of Chewalla, and Donna Ann (Charles) Robinson of Ramer. Grandchildren are Jack Webb, Jacob Webb, Chris Robinson, Libby Whitten, Ed Exum, Steven Klyce, Robert Klyce, Kenneth Klyce, Janet Treadway, Richard George, Gay Lynn Bell, Jean Pitner, and Troy Klyce. There are nineteen gr-grandchildren. One, China Webb Dalton, is local. She also had one gr-gr-grandchild, Jordan Koch. ........... MARTHA JANE FERGUSON of Adamsville, 67, died on May 29, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Ferguson was an EMT instructor, the first female EMT and paramedic in Jackson, and a member of Corinth Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her hobby was frequenting yard sales. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burl C. and Ardie Ruth and her husband, Glen Ferguson. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Hill of Memphis and Jeanie Springer of Henderson; two sons, Jerry Lane of Memphis and David Ganus of Hohenwald; a sister, Peggy Dobbs of Adamsville; and two brothers, Gene Ruth of Adamsville and Johnny Ruth of Birdsong. Mrs. Ferguson also had ten grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tues., June 1st at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Bishop Ron Johnson officiated. Burial followed at Little Hatchie in Hornsby. ................ VENICE MAY HURST of Bethel Springs, 85, died on May 18, 2004 at the Tri-County Convalescent Home. Miss Hurst was a homemaker. She was also of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Finley Hurst and Eufie Russom Hurst; her husband, Loyce Hurst; and a son, Howard Lee Hurst. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda McNeil of Bethel Springs and Hazel Teague of Ramer; five sons, Harold Hurst of Selmer, Douglas Hurst, Eugene Hurst both of Bethel Springs, Jerry Hurst of Enville, and Alva Dee Hurst of Adamsville; a sister, Mazel Riley of Bethel Springs; and a brother, Elmer Hurst of Corinth. She also had twenty grandchildren and twenty-five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., May 20th at Shackelford. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy. ................ R. B. DICKEY of Stantonville, 80, died on May 25, 2004 at V. A. Medical Center in Memphis. Mrs. Dickey was a farmer and an assistant mail carrier. He was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. Dickey and Virda Rinks Dickey; two sisters, Maverine Helton and Zelphia Davis; and a brother, James Grady Dickey. He is survived by his wife, Annie Faye Sweat Dickey; three sons, Jimmy Dickey of Stantonville, Stanley Dickey of Selmer, and Randy Scott of Springfield; a sister, Lorranie Roten of Jackson; and two grandchildren, Sharon Horrewood and Allison Smith. He also had four gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., May 27th at Shackelford Chapel with Lynn Eagen officiating. Burial followed at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. ................ WILLIAM EARL DAWSON of Selmer, 67, died on May 27, 2004 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Dawson moved houses for a living. He was also of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison M. and Lilly Dawson and a son, William Earl Dawson, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Olene Barnes Dawson; a son, James Allen Dawson of Selmer; a brother, Elmer Dawson of Maryland; and two grandchildren, Hunter and Hailey Dawson Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 29th at Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer. ................ MARGARET ELIZABETH BROOKS GRUBB HENRY HORACE GRUBB, 92, of Camp Hill, PA, formerly of Miami, FL and Memphis, TN, musician, teacher, and artist, died on Oct. 31, 2003, at ManorCare Health Services in Camp Hill. She died from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Memphis in 1911 where she began studying piano, she was the daughter of the late Dolph P. and Daisy Hockaday Brooks, Originally from McNairy County. Mrs. Grubb moved to Florida as a child, and attended Miami Edison Junior and Senior High Schools. A gifted musician, she began teaching piano in her teens and in 1937, at age twenty-six, served as president of the Miami Tuesday Muciale Club. She became a long-standing member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association and the America Guild of Organists. During her professional lifetime, she held positions as organist and choir director at numerous churches in the Greater Miami area including United Church of Christ (1937-43), Coral Way Presbyterian (1944-46), Opalocka Baptist, South Miami Methodist, Miami Beach Community, Miami Beach Christian Scientist, Trinity Episcopal and Holy Family Episcopal (1966-80). A loving, Christian mother and wife of the late Henry Horace Grubb (b.1892-d. 1970 Miami) of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Grubb overcame significant personal difficulties including deafness, since childhood, and breast cancer. After retiring from private practice as a music teacher, she became, in her sixties, and inspiring substitute elementary school teacher in the Dade County School District in Miami. Mrs. Grubb was also an accomplished artist using oils and watercolor as he media. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Havnaer-leach, of Camp Hill, PA; son Erle Grubb, of New York City and Stroudsburg, PA; granddaughter, Karen Havnaer of Shippensburg, PA; and grandson, David Havnaer, of Charlotte, NC. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Cremains will be interred, along with those of her husband, at a graveside service on Sun., June 6th at 2 p.m. at Falcon Cemetery, Selmer, and the Reverend Max Walker officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the music department of the Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 South 22nd Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, in memory of Mrs. Grubb. ................ JERRY FOREST GRANTHAM of Selmer, 59, died on May 26, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mr. Grantham was a truck driver for Bolivar Concrete. He also attended the Center Ridge Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Dollie Jones Grantham; and three brothers, Buster Grantham, Gordon Grantham, and Roy Grantham. He is survived by his wife, Janice Grantham; a daughter, Janice Rowland of Bethel Springs; a son, Jerry Lynn Grantham of Selmer; two sisters, Ruby Grantham and Minnie Isbell, both of Hornsby; and three grandchildren, Kendrick Grantham, Makela Rowland, and Macey Rowland. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri., May 28th at Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. ................ CLINT WASHBURN of Selmer, 21, died May 26, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Clint was a member of Selmer First Baptist Church. He was a senior at Middle Tennessee State University. He also worked for Custom Woodworking in Ramer. He was a 2000 graduate of McNairy Central High School. He was a four-year letterman in baseball and a three-year letterman in football. Clint enjoyed playing Nintendo games, and he liked to attend Widespread Panic Concerts. Clint was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Mary Lee Washburn and his maternal grandfather, Gerald Gilbert. Clint is survived by his parents, James Donnie and Jan Gilbert Washburn of Selmer; his maternal grandmother, Geneva Gilbert of Chewalla; and a sister, Samantha Washburn Black. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., May 28th at Shackelford Chapel with Max Walker and Gregg Worthey officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. ................ FAY J. BRITTON of Selmer, 62, died on May 29, 2004 at her residence. Ms. Britton had worked for the Housekeeping Department at McNairy Regional Hospital for twenty-three years, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Rufus D. and Lennie Mae Ross Johnson; two sisters, Edith Waddle and Lillie Bell Freeman; a son, James Otis Smith; and two grandsons, Dennis Wayne Smith and James Otis Smith, Jr. She is survived by two sisters, Gail Britton and Carolyn Lipford, both of Alamo; two brothers, Herman Johnson of Paris and John Johnson of Golden, MS.; and a granddaughter, Martha Faye Smith. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Mon., May 31st at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Paul Mullikin officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. ................ ROBERT FRANK ADA of Finger, 59, died on May 28, 2004 at V. A. Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Ada was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a self-employed electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis M. and Lillie Forsythe Ada. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Porter of Sourthaven, MS; a son, Brian Ada of Worrior, AL; and four grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were held at 10 a.m. on Sat., May 29th at Maggie Jones Cemetery with Joy Foster officiating. ................ GOLDEN IRONS of Shiloh, 80, died on May 27, 2004 at Savannah Health Care Center. Golden at an early age united with Saint Rest Baptist Church. He served his county in the U. S. Army during World War II from Sept. 31, 1943 until Mar. 14, 1946. He was also a well known farmer. Mr. Irons was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Zelphia Irons; two brothers, James and Augustine Irons; and two sisters, Cornelius Tate and Mattie Taylor. He is survived by four sons, Robert Irons, Sr., Larry Irons, Clarence Irons, and Charles Irons; four daughters, Mae Gillard, Geneva Scurry, Carolyn Wilson, dna Sarah Irons; two brothers, Belvin Irons and S. T. Irons; and three sisters, Gladys Brown, Rosette Troope, and Mable Dean. Mr. Irons also had seventeen grandchildren and fourteen gr-grandchildern. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Wed., June 2nd at St. Rest Baptist Church with Bro. Will Luster, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at National Cemetery. ................ Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

This Month the United States celebrates the 228th anniversary of our independence. Keeping this theme in mind, on Thursday, July the 15th 2004 at 7pm the Hardin County Historical Society will meet in the Welch Room of the Hardin County Library. Our speaker will be Herbert Perry who will talk about the Sons of Revolution. Herb will discuss how to join the organization and the benefits thereof. Herb and others will be available to help you determine if you have an ancestor who was a soldier in the American Revolution and how you might obtain information in that regard. We would enjoy having you as a member of the Historical Society and invite you to come to this meeting to see what we are all about. David Cagle, President Hardin County Historical Society

Would someone with access to the 1870 McNairy County census please look for this family: Henry T. Ward, b. 5-30-1844 in MS; Clearacy/Clarissa Ward, b. about 1846 in TN; Sara Laura Frances Rena Ward, b. 1-15-1864 in TN; William Ward, b. 1866 in TN; Andrew Jackson Ward, b. 11-30-1867 in McNairy County, TN; and H. Thomas Ward, Jr., b. 2-24-1869 in TN. Thanks. RKWard@SWBell.net Please send reply to Kenneth at - rkward@swbell.net

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 26, 2004 LESLIE T. HUNT of Stantonville, 86, died on May 16, 2004 at Sand Point Senior Living Center in Titusville, FL. Mr. Hunt lived in Titusville, for the last two years. Prior to that, he lived in McNairy County for most of his life. He and Adrian had been married for sixty years at the time of her death on Apr. 6, 2000. Mr. Hunt had worked for General Electric Company. He is survived by a son, Charles R. Hunt (wife, Gloria) of Titusville; a sister, Dean Myers of Puxico, MO; a brother, L. C. Hunt of Chicago; six grandchildren, Connie Dolecheck of Arlington, TX, Margaret Layfield of Murphy, TX, Charles (Chad) Hunt, Jr. of Titusville, Amanda Isham of Columbia, SC, Mecca Hunt of Richmond, VA and Eric Jackson of Knoxville, TN; and five gr-grandchildren, Cameren, Mackenzie, Riley, Adrian, and Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., May 26th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. ........... ARTIE MAE RUSSOM of Adamsville, 78, died on May 23, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Ms. Russom was a homemaker. She was a member of Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She had worked as a sitter with the elderly. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. D. Humphries and Ethel Sisk Humphries; a son, James Russom and a grandson, B. J. Russom. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Kindrick of Savannah; a son, Bobby J. Russom of Memphis; a sister, Nell Basham of Selmer; two brothers, Freeman Humphries of Adamsville and Floyd Humphries of Royal Oak, MI; two grandchildren, Brent Russom and Lisa Locke; and three gr-grandchildren, Josh Russom, Jacob Russom, and Blake Locke. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tues., May 25th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial will follow at Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. ........... ANNIE LOUISE WILLIAMS of Selmer, 77, died on May 17, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Williams was a retired Pharmacist Assistant from McNairy Regional Hospital and a member of the Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Williams and infant son, James Mickey Williams. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Willie Hickman of Bethel Springs. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 19th at Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Burial followed at the Curtis Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. ........... VENICE MAY HURST of Bethel Springs, 85, died on May 18, 2004 at the Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mrs. Hurst was a homemaker. She was also of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Finley Hurst and Eufie Russom Hurst; her husband, Loyce Hurst; and a son, Howard Lee Hurst. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda McNeil of Bethel Springs and Hazel Teague of Ramer; five sons, Harold Hurst of Selmer, Douglas Hurst, Eugene Hurst both of Bethel Springs, Jerry Hurst of Enville, and Alva Dee Hurst of Adamsville; a sister, Mazel Riley of Bethel Springs; and a brother, Elmer Hurst of Corinth. She also had twenty grandchildren, and twenty-five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., May 20th at the Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy. ........... MARY CHARLENE CROW of Selmer, 89, died on May 18, 2004 at McNairy County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Crow was a retired school teacher under the Shelby County Board of Education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her patents, James P. and Lillie Cleo Davis Wright; her husband, Lester W. Crow; three brothers, Hal Wright, Billy M. Wright, and J. P. Wright; and one sister, Ruby Lee Wright. She is survived by a son, Lynn Davis of Selmer; a sister, Annie Ree Gray of Burnsville, MI; a sister-in-law, Colene Wright of Selmer; and a brother, L. C. Wright and wife Marie of Booneville, Miss. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., May 20th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services and burial were held at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis. ........... OLA DEAN KLYCE, age 96, died May 16, 2004 at Crockett County Nursing Home. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on May 18, 2004 at Cairo Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Fred Klyce and son-in-law Edward Exum. She is survived by two sons, Harlin (Ruth) Klyce of Rockwood and Newl (Demetra) Klyce of Alamo; four daughter, Betty Exum of Clarbsdale, Miss, Juanice (William R.) Pitner of Cordova, Marilyn (Ralph) Webb of Chewalla, and Donna Ann (Charles) of Ramer. Grandchildren are John Webb, Jacob Webb, Chris Robinson, Libby Whitten, Ed Exum, Steven Klyce, Robert Klyce, Kenneth Klyce, Janet Treadway, Richard George, Gay Lynn Bell, Jean Pitner, and Troy Klyce. There are nineteen gr-grandchildren. One, China Webb Dalton, is local. She also had one gr-gr-grandchild, Jordan Koch. ........... ERNEST H. "ROOSTER" ROBINSON of Shiloh, 73, died on May 23, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Mr. Robinson was a retired Timber Cutter and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oles Odell and Gladys Russom Robinson, a brother, James McMellan Robinson and a sister Judy Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Licie Perry Robinson; three daughters, Lisa Coulter of Shiloh, Sue Phillips of Selmer, and Angela Watkins of Saulsbury; two sons, Bobby Robinson and Paul Robinson; two sisters, Bell Johnson of Bethel Springs and Carlene Roberts of Beech Bluff; nine grandchildren, Michael Robinson, Tiffanie Stone, Ginger Phillips, Jeremy Robinson, Heather Robinson, Carrie Coulter, Aaron Watkins, Karra Watkins and Noah Watkins; and two gr-grandchildren. Nicki Robinson and Brock Stone. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tues., May 25th at Shackelford Chapel with Rev. Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Buena Vista Cemetery in Bethel Springs. ........... JIMMIE L. STUTTS of Michie, 72, died on May 22, 2004 at Alcorn Rehab & Health Center in Corinth. Mr. Stutts was a U. S. Merchant Marine Officer, a member of Teamster's Union, and a U. S. Army Veteran. He was an avid fisherman, and he loved hunting, the outdoors, bluegrass music and western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Mable Bryant Stutts; and two sisters, Edna Bowan and Dorothy Brady. He is survived by an aunt and uncle, Mary Lou and T. D. Bryant; another aunt, Francis Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sun., May 23rd at Shackelford Funeral Home's Acton Chapel with Rev. Merl Dixon officiating. Burial followed at Carter Cemetery in Michie. ........... HARMON H. CLARK of Bolivar, 82, died on May 20, 2004 at Bolivar General Hospital. Mr. Clark lived in Arkansas where he farmed for approximately forty years before moving to Bolivar. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army Veteran of World War II having served in the 3rd Army in the European Theater. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Clark and Susie Doles Clark; his wife, Lizzie Foster Clark; a sister, Ruby Kirk; and two brothers, William C. Clark and Travis Clark. He is survived by two sisters, Laner Doles of Pocahontas and Isabell Jones of Bolivar. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 22nd at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Frank Bell officiating. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Cemetery near Pocahontas. ........... CLARENCE "JACK" PICKENS of Adamsville, 90, died on May 21, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mr. Pickens was a Machinist and Bus Driver for forty-six years for Hardin County. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was also a member of V.F.W. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Hughes Pickens of Adamsville; a daughter, Cheryl Gibbs of Adamsville; two sons, Lanny Newman of Adamsville and Kim Pickens of Savannah; a sister, Ora Young of Savannah; and a brother, Andy Pete Pickens of Savannah. Mr. Pickens also had six grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sun., May 23rd at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. ........... JERRY NEWTON "POLAR BEAR" RUSSELL of Bethel Springs, formerly from Phoenix, AZ, born in Gatesville, TX, died May 21, 2004 at Chester County Nursing Home. Mr. Russell was employed with East West Motor Freight in Selmer. He was known as "Polar Bear". He also played as a line backer in the 1960's with the San Francisco 49ers. He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Hickman and one granddaughter, Brianna Lynn Hickman. He has one adopted son, David Michael Russell in Phoenix,. AZ. Mr. Russell was of the Baptist faith. A memorial will be held in his name in Arizona at a later time after his cremation. ........... Have a nice day! Barbara

If there is any one on this list who can help this person will you please reply to him. Mary Hudson --------------------------- I am a Montreal Canada retired Police Section Commander and I am writing with hope you can help me or pass my name and request on to someone who might be able to help. I recently saw a video entitled, "Walking Tall". As I'm sure you know this is a biography about Buford Pusser, Sheriff of McNair County in the 1970's. My question is: Has a biography or pocket book been written about him? If so, is it available anywhere? Any help your or someone elso can offer would be greatly appreciated. Yours Truly, Ray O'Collin 29 Dunbar Ave. Cornwall, ON K6H 5M6 tel: (613) 938-3168 e-mail address: noray@cnwl.igs.net ----------------------------------- Mary Hudson mahud@fidnet.com USGenWeb Archives Illinois USGenWeb Archives Marriage Project USGenWeb Archives MO., Map Project USGenWeb Archives MO., Butler county MOGenWeb CC Butler County and co- others TNGenWeb CC McNairy County

Looking for any Barefoot ancestors that might have been in Mcnairy county or that area during the 1800's. I have very little to go on so any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you Robin Holt Mccracken county KY

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 5, 2004 ANNA LEE HYSMITH of Bethel Springs, 85, died April 30, 2004 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Miss Hysmith was a member of the Maggie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert D. Hysmith; her parents, Rev. Albert A. Plunk and Ollie P. Amerson Plunk; a daughter, Phyllis Hysmith; and four brothers, Jesse Plunk, Curtis Plunk, Prince Plunk, and Petway Plunk. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Redmon, of Selmer and five sisters, Frankie P. Winningham of Jackson, Dorothy Adcock of Memphis, June Brock of Finger, Hermie Plunk of Jonesboro, AR, and Dale Lusk of Memphis Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon., May 3rd at Maggie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Brown officiating. Burial followed in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ................ BILLY JOE ELLIS of Savannah, 53, died on Apr. 28, 2004 at Hardin County General in Savannah. Mr. Ellis was a self-employed as a lawn mower. He is survived by three daughter, Annie Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, and Christie Baskins, all of Savannah; a son, Larry Joe Ellis; three sisters, Mary Helen Franks, Brenda Becham, and Kathy Parson, all of Savannah; and a half brother, Brandon Maxedon of Selmer. Mr. Ellis also had seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 30th at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed in Adamsville at the Savannah Cemetery in Savannah. ................ HERMAN LEVOID FLOWERS of Jackson, 76, died Apr. 26, 2004 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Flowers was a retired Service Engineer from Cincinnati Milacron. He was also a member of Blue Lodge in Memphis. Mr. Flowers was a member of the 32nd Degree Mason where he was a Scottish Rite and received a 60 years pin. He was also a World War II and the Korean War veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry and Virginia Almeda Jernigan Flowers; two daughters, Eulah Mae Johnson, Vassa Marie Hoidge; three sons, Henry Bulon Flowers, James Andrew Flowers, and George Hollis Flowers. He is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Lomax of Memphis and a sister, Mildred Louise Vandiver of Selmer. Mr. Flowers also had two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 29th at Shackelford Chapel with David Greene officiating. Burial followed at Woodville Cemetery. ................ FRANCES GRAY of Selmer, 79, died on Apr. 26, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Miss Gray was a retired LPN from McNairy County General Hospital. She was also a member of Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy in Selmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Della Richards Bell; her husband, Jack Gray; two brothers, Troy Bell and Lawrence Bell. She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Qualls of Iuka, MS, Linda Ward, Jackie Cooksey, and Janet McCann, all three of Selmer; three sisters, Irene Phillips of Adamsville, Ilene Younger of Selmer, and Maxine Alexander of Dixon, MO; three brothers, Lloyd Bell of Selmer, Gene Bell of Memphis, and Arthur Bell of Stantonville; four grandchildren, Lisa Carlin, Lee Ann Godwin, Jeff Ward all three of Selmer and David Ward of Jackson. Miss Gray also had four gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. ................ TRISTAN CHASE HOLLIN of Adamsville, a stillborn, died on Apr. 28, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Tristan is survived by her parents Jeffrey Hollin and Jeanie Butler of Adamsville. Tristan had one sister, Jordan Hollin. Her paternal grandfather was Danny Hollin of Adamsville. Her maternal grandparents were Doyle and Vicki Butler of Lexington. Tristan also had a gr-grandmother, Irene Hollin of Milledgeville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 30th at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed in Adamsville at the Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. ................ JAMES A. "JIM" SCOTT of Corinth, 69, died on Fri., Apr. 30, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Scott, a native of Selmer, was born on June 29, 1934 to the late Alton Browne and Lorraine Houston Scott. He was a graduate of Selmer High School, attended the University of Tennessee, a graduate of Memphis State College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served as president of the Inter Fraternity Council of Memphis State. Mr. Scott was a retired Sales Representative from Burroughs Corp. (Unisis) for 26 years. Following retirement he worked with H & R Block and Wigginton Tax Services. He was a member of Waldron Street Christian Church and a past member of Hillandale County Club. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Burks Scott, and his brother, William Blair Scott. He is survived by his second wife, Delores K. Scott of Corinth; three daughter, and sons-in-law, Andrea and Ed Joyner of Trenton, Sonya and Kenneth Counce of Alachua, FL, Melanie and David Heath of Ellicotte City, MS; a step-daughter, Jamice M. Scalzo of Ninilchik, AK; four grandchildren, William Scott "Bill" Joyner, Rachel Lee Counce, Jack Houston Counce, and Adams Scott Heath. Mr. Scott also had three nephews. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., May 2nd at McPeters Chapel with Bro. Ted Avant officiating. Burial followed in Adamsville at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Charity of your choice. ................ GENE POUNDS of Henderson, 71, died on May 1, 2004 at his home. He was born and reared in McNairy County at Stantonville. He was the son of the late Elmer and Mac Webster Pounds. He went to school in Stantonville, Gilchrist, and Selmer. He entered the U. S. Army in 1952 and served State Side during the Korean War and was discharged in 1954. He lived in Illinois for four years and then moved to Chester County. He was a self-employed carpenter and contractor. He worked at Grinnell Corp. for a short period. He is survived by his brother, Bobby J. Pounds and wife, Claytie of Adamsville and a nephew, Bobby Dale Pounds of Adamsville. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 5th at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Chester County memorial gardens with Reg. Frank Whitman officiating. ................ Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara