http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/ I have added a section of Military links to the TnKin Club The links, can be found just before the Civil War information, on the main page. Chip has a lot of information in his TnKin Club, you might want to take a look at his Tennessee site if you have not already done so. http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnkin/ Mary Agnes Hudson [email protected] CC for MOGenWeb, Butler MO. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mobutle2/index.html CC for TNGenWeb McNairy County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/index.html The USGenWeb Archives Digital Map Library - Missouri State Maps http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/maps/missouri/ Alaska Migrations http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mahudson/migration/akmigration.htm co-cc : Mississippi Co MO http://www.rootsweb.com/~momissis/index.htm co-cc : Stoddard Co MO http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostodd2/index.html

Looking for the parents of George REAVES/REEVES born ca 1820 in NC [?] married ca 1840 in McNairy Co TN to Mary Saunders, daughter of Lemuel Saunders and Millia Duncan Saunders. Geo.& Mary moved Hardeman Co TN before 1860. Mary died while visiting relatives in 1878 in McNairy and was buried there [probably in Mt. Pleasant]. Anxious to find siblings and parents of George! pat vincent

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Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 14, 2000 BYRON KEITH TIDWELL, 36, of Adamsville, died on June 5, 2000, from an automobile accident. He was employed with Caterpillar in Corinth, MS and was a member of Adamsville 1st Presbyterian Church and Pickwick Bass Anglers. Services were held on wed. at 2 p.m. at Adamsville 1st Presbyterian Church in Adamsville. Burial was in Adamsville cemetery, with Don Coleman officiating Pallbearers wereDale Pounds, Tommy Wyatt, Danny Whitten, Bill Maness, Bradley Bumpus, and Teddy McMahan. Mr. Tidwell is survived by his mother, Carolyn Gilchrist Tidwell of Adamsville; his wife, Sharon Maness Tidwell; three daughters, Leslie Carroll, Carrie Tidwell, and Abigail Tidwell, all of Adamsville; and his grandmothers, Lois Gilchrist of Adamsville. He was preceded in death by his father G. C. Tidwell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. WILLIAM BLAIR SCOTT, husband of Frances Campbell, passed away June 2, 2000 after battling cancer. Born Sept. 3, 1930, in Selmer, the son of Loraine Houston and Alton Brown Scott. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Education and Master in History. He then served three years in the US Army, rising to 1st Lieutenant in the Counter-Intelligence Corps in Berlin, Germany. Following his marriage in 1954 and completion of military service he relocated to Lexington where he began work for Kentucky Insurance Agency. In 1969 he formed his own firm, Scott Company, Inc., providing general and equine lines of insurance until his retirement in 1995. He was an agent of the Underwriters at Lloy'd's of London and worked to promote the interests of the Thoroughbred industry at large. Mr. Scott was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Alumnus for his alma mater, Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, Lexington and as a Deacon at Central Christian Church. He was one of the original Directors of Bank of the Bluegrass, serving from 1974 to present. He was active in Sigma Chi, Rotary and the Y's Men's Club and a member of the Keeneland Club, Thoroughbred Club of America, Lexington Country Club and the Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, and his sons William Blair Scott, Jr. Phillip Alton Scott, and David Houston Scott; daughter-in-law, Ann Holden Scott and grandson, Houston Slade Scott. Other survivors include his brother, James Alton Scott of Corinth, MS and three nieces Andrea Joyner, Sonya Counce and Melanie Heath. Funeral services were at 1030 a.m. Mon. at Central Christian Church, 205 E. Short St., with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Casket bearers were Lee Eaton, Henry White, Robert Rahenkamp, Arch Manious, Benjamin Elkin, William Kingsley, Jr., Dewitt Hisle and James Eldon Thomas. Visitation was 630-9 p.m. at W.R. Milward Funeral Home, 159 N. Broadway. Contributions may be to the Salvation Army, 722 W. Main St. Lexington, KY 40508 or Central Christian Church PO Box 1459, Lexington KY 40588. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WINNIE DAVIS, 73, of Selmer (formerly of Memphis), died on June 8, 2000, at ATC Nursing Home from complications after a stroke. She was an entrepreneur and was married to Keith Davis for 52 years. The memorial service well be at 10 a.m. on Sat., June 24, at First Unity Church on Walnut Grove. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Davis, She is survived by her son, Greg Davis of Memphis and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to First Unity Church or the Humane Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SHIRLEY JEAN COLLIER, 59, of Stantonville, died of cancer at her home on June 11, 2000. She was a retired seamstress at Tri-H Factory, member of United Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs, member of Bethel Springs Sanctuary Choir, and a song writer and poetry writer. Services were held Tues. at 430 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Savannah, with Jeffery Young and Harrell Connaway officiating. Mrs. Collier was the daughter of Ocean Taylor Rickette of Savannah. She was raised by her mother and grandparents Robert and Ada Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Loyd Collier. She is survived by two daughters, Vickie J. Altkins and Lesia F. Little, both of Stantonville; one son, roger L. Collier of Shiloh; two sister, Dessie F. Franks of Savannah and Karen A. Parrish of Memphis; and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DORA BELLE DUNNAVANT McRENOLDS, 99, of Mobile, AL (formerly of Selmer), died on June 11, 2000 of kidney failure at Gordon Oaks Retirement Community in Mobile, AL. She was a retired school teacher and member of First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women in 1922. Services were at 10 a.m. Wed. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. McReynolds was the daughter of the late John and Lice Ard Dunnavant. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. McReynolds She is survived by one daughter, Alice Dunagan of Austell, GA; one son, Joe McReynolds of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren; and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist church in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. CLARENCE HAWKINS, JR, 65, of Ramer, died on June 8, 2000 of pneumonia at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. He was a retired Electronic Tec. at St. Joseph Hospital and a member of Al Chymia. Services were held on Mon. at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, with Father Carl Hood officiating. Mr. Hawkins was the son of the late Clarence Hawkins, Sr. and Beatrice Whitaker Hawkins Woods. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lambert Hawkins, of Ruth, MS; one son Jason Hawkins and Ponca City, OK; one sister Carolyn Wiles of Savannah; two brothers Forest Hawkins of Santa Clara, CA and John Hawkins of Memphis; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Hawkins. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., June 28, 2000 RALPH RAY WHITE, 79, of Selmer died on June 11, 2000 at the Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital due to cancer. Mr. White is retired truck driver. He has been a Deacon at Eastview Baptist Church for five and a half years, at West Shiloh Baptist Church for thirty years, and a Church in Farmington, MI for twenty-seven years. He also served in the army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents, Iven Washington and Leatha Hopper White, and his brother Junior White, He is survived by his wife Peggy Plunk White; one daughter, Judy Belvin of Savannah; six sister, Ellen Cooksey of Michie, Oberia Sowell of Michie, Omega Sweat of Michie, Virginia Goodwin of Michie, Ruth Tucker of Decaturville, and Marie Byrd of Pontoctac, MS; seven brothers, Jake White of Michie, Charles White of Michie, J. W. White of LaPlanto, AR, Rayburn White of Decaturville, Bruce White of Durant, FL, Roger White of Fort Smith, AR, and Phillip White of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren and his grandparent, Hollie Belvin, Heather Houser, and Hillary Belvin. Funeral service were held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer at 1 p.m. Tues. Burial followed at the Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Joey Lawson, Tommy Cooksey, Mitch Goodwin, Nick Tucker, Mike Pickett, and Jimmy Sowell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> STANLEY LINTON, 38, of Henderson died on June 17, 2000 at his home. Mr. Linton was born in Chester County, son of Mrs. Lola Mae Burross Linton and the late Willie Hayes Linton. He attended schools in Chester County, and worked for Jesse Gilliam Backhoe doing construction work. He had been disabled for the past twelve years. Hew was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ. He is survived by his mother, Lola Mae Linton of Adamsville, and one brother, Johnny Linton of Henderson. Funeral service were held at Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson at 11 a.m. Burial followed at the Milfork Cemetery in Henderson with Bro. Andy Maness officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLINTON ODELL JONES, 68, of Henderson died June 16, 2000, at his home due to cancer. Mr. Jones was born and reared in the Mifflin Area of Chester County, son of Jerry Clinton and Mary Butler Jones. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1950 and farmed as a young man. He attended West Tennessee Business School in Jackson in 19551. He was employed by Pump and Supple of Jackson, and later by Duren Supply in Adamsville as a Sales Representative until he retired in 1982. He then continued to farm in the Mifflin Community. He attended Adamsville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wilson Jones of Henderson; three sons, Gary Jones of Adamsville, Reginald Jones of Savannah, and Kelly Jones of Stantonville; two daughters, Vickey Simpson of Memphis and Clenette Moore of Adamsville; one brother, Donald Jones of Memphis; four step-daughters, Mary Ann Pritchard of Jackson, and Milspaugh of Jackson, Judy Marcom of Cordova, and Denise Jones of Lexington; one step-son, George Marcom of Jackson; and eight grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Casey Funeral Home on Sat., June 17, at 5 p.m. Burial followed at the Mifflin Cemetery with Rev. Paul Douglas and Rev. Clyde Hamilton officiating. >>>>>>>> WILLIAM BLAIR SCOTT, husband of Frances Campbell, passed away June 2, 2000 after battling cancer. Born Sept. 3, 1930, in Selmer, the son of Loraine Houston and Alton Brown Scott. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Education and Master in History. He then served three years in the US Army, rising to 1st Lieutenant in the Counter-Intelligence Corps in Berlin, Germany. Following his marriage in 1954 and completion of military service he relocated to Lexington where he began work for Kentucky Insurance Agency. In 1969 he formed his own firm, Scott Company, Inc., providing general and equine lines of insurance until his retirement in 1995. He was an agent of the Underwriters at Lloyd's of London and worked to promote the interests of the Thoroughbred industry at large. Mr. Scott was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Alumnus for his alma mater, Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, Lexington and as a Deacon at Central Christian Church. He was one of the original Directors of Bank of the Bluegrass, serving from 1974 to present. He was active in Sigma Chi, Rotary and the Y's Men's Club and a member of the Keeneland Club, Thoroughbred Club of America, Lexington Country Club and the Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, and his sons William Blair Scott, Jr., Phillip Alton Scott, and David Houston Scott; daughter-in-law, Ann Holden Scott and grandson, Houston Slade Scott. Other survivors include his brother, James Alton Scott of Corinth, MS and three nieces Andrea Joyner, Sonya Counce and Melanie Heath. Funeral services were at 1030 a.m. Mon. at Central Christian Church, 205 E. Short St., with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Casket-bearers were Lee Eaton, Henry White, Robert Rahenkamp, Arch Manious, Benjamin Elkin, William Kingsley, Jr., Dewitt Hisle and James Eldon Thomas. Visitation was 630-9 p.m. at W.R. Milward Funeral Home, 159 N. Broadway. Contributions may be to the Salvation Army, 722 W. Main St. Lexington, KY 40508 or Central Christian Church PO Box 1459, Lexington KY 40588. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTHIE REDDIN, 84, of Milledgeville died on June 20, 2000 at the Hardin County General Hospital Mrs. Redding was born in Henderson County, daughter of the late Walter and Lula Hutton Holloway. She was a member of the Enville Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Erwin of Milledgeville and Peggy Wright of Try; two sons, Teddy Wayne Redding of Milledgeville and Joe Earl Reddin of Selmer; one sister, Mae Reddin of Adamsville; one half sister, Maurine Keeling of Shreveport, LA: one brother, Robert Holloway of Savannah; and four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one gr-grandchild and seven step-gr- grandchildren. Funeral services were at Leon Johnson Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on June 23. Burial followed at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bill Davis officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LOU JANE GRIFFIN WILSON, 84, died June 6, 2000, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry in Selmer due to a brain tumor. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church and served in ministry with her late husband, Rev. L. L. Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. L. L. Wilson. She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Berry of Murfreesboro and Odean Berry of Selmer; one son, Leon Wilson of Memphis; two sisters Elsie Kemp of Savannah and Doshia Wicker of Morris Chapel; one brother, henry Griffin of Michie; and seven grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer on June 24 at 3:30 p.m. Burial followed at the Hardin County Memorial Garden. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HENRY C. STEELE, 84, of Adamsville died June 23, 2000 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., due to heart failure. Mr. Steele was a watch repairman. He served in the U.S. Army during Wold War II. As staff sergeant, he received a World War II Victory medal, Good Conduct medal, American Theater Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon, Ap Theater Ribbon and one Bronze Service Star. She is preceded in death by three brothers, his wife, Lottie Verlene Sanders Steele, and his parents, Ode and Mollie McKenzie Steele. His is survived by three daughters, Nancy Henson of Adamsville, Judy Moore of Stantonville, and Sandra Moore of Stantonville; one son, Roger Keith Steele of Savannah; two sisters, Christine Grasshoffer of California and Evelyn Shirley of California; one brother, Roscoe Steele of Luka, Miss; and twelve grandchildren and fifteen gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville on Mon., at 3 p.m. Burial followed at the McKenzie Cemetery in Adamsville. Pallbearers were Clay Steele, Brad Henson, Stacy Kemp, Brian Null, Marty Bowden, and Max Erwin. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLOTTE ANN BUTLER, 51, died in her home on Wed., due to cardio respiratory arrest. Ms. Butler was born on Mon., July 26, 1948 in McNairy County to Mrs. Gladys Butler and the late Robert Owen Butler. She received her education in the Pontiac, Michigan School system. Charlotte accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined the Roach's Chapel Untied Methodist Church in Selmer. She worked as a filing clerk and enjoyed computers, cooking and eating in her spare time. She was ain a wheelchair 26 years due to Rheumatoidal Arthritis but remained independent. Ms. Butler spent her last years in the home on 8th Street, she inherited from her beloved grandmother, Charlene Roach. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory: her mother Mrs. Gladys Butler, a stepfather, Mr. O.C. Triggs of Humboldt, three uncles; Alvin D. "Ann" Robinson of Milwaukee, Wis., Bobby "Wynetta" Robinson of Purdy and Roosevelt "Betty" Robinson of Counce, two aunts, Mrs. Velma Adams and Mrs. Wilmer Lusk of Purdy. She also leaves a host of cousins and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dale Butler, her grandparents Felix and Charlene Roach and Matthew and Nancy Robinson, one aunt and one uncle. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Sat. At the Seven Day Adventist in Selmer. Burial followed at the Prospect Annex Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. TEXIE LEE TAYLOR, 81 of Selmer died on June 25, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Center in Selmer due to heart failure. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Joshua Lincoln and Texas Anna Daniel King and her husband, Paul Kendrick Taylor. She is survived by one daughter, Doris Carllin of Ramer, one son Grady Alton Taylor of Birmingham, AL, and three grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial followed at the Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel. >>>>>>>>>>> CARL WAYNE CARROLL, 66, of Virginia Beach, VA died on June 24, 2000 in Virginia Beach, VA Mr. Carroll graduated from Adamsville High School and obtained an Associate Degree from Tidewater Community College, was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 99, and the Disable American Veteran Post 20. He was a retired Senior Chief Storekeeper for the U.S. Navy and for the Virginia State Government as a storekeeper for the State Police. He is preceded in death by his patents, Edgar and Myrtle Carroll, on brother, Earl Carroll, on one sister, Willie Margaret Holloway. He is survived by his wife, Willodean "Deanie" Carroll, two daughters, Thresea Ballard of burke, VA and Susan Carroll-Ramsey of Folly beach, SC, two sons, Richard Baker of Orange Park, FL and Donald Barker, one sister, Imogene Sweat of Adamsville, and eight grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial followed at the Adamsville Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, 1051 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk, VA 23502. Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal, Wed., June 7, 2000 MARY LILLARD RAY, 83, of Bethel Springs, died of congestive heart failure on May 30, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy. She was a retired dietitian with McNairy County General Hospital, a member of Central Baptist Church, and active in the Meals on Wheels program for many years. Services were held on Thurs. at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs, with James Smith and Andy Robertson officiating. Pallbearers were Don Fiveash, John Longworth Ron Lunsford, Wayne Moore, Scott Halter, Steve Veter, Steve Hunter, and Stan Stephen. Mrs. Ray was the daughter of the late Robert and Rhoda Moore Ray and the wife of the late Guy Wade Ray. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Whitten Ray. She is survived by two daughters, Olla F. Weir of Germantown, Lola M. Murray of Bethel Springs three sons, Joe M. Ray of Memphis, Bobby G. Ray of Finger, and Jerry W. Ray of Troy; one brother, Slater Whitten of Memphis; 13 grandchildren; and six step-gr-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist church Building Fund, Dowdy Road, Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOREEN JUNE BORUTA, 71, of Selmer, died on June 1, 2000 of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and with the Jehovah's Witnesses in Adamsville. Memorial services were held at 730 p.m. Sunday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Adamsville. She was buried in Hope McNairy County memorial Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Boruta was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Boruta, Sr. She is survived by one son, Charles "Chuck" Boruta, Jr. of Bethel Springs; one sister, Norma McCann of Toronto, Canada; one brother, Jim Comak of Toronto, Canada; and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JIM BISHOP, 75, of Selmer, died on May 31, 2000 of emphysema at Hardin County Genera Hospital in Savannah. He was an U. S. Army WWII Veteran and an auto mechanic. Mr. Bishop was born and reared in Chester county, Plainview community, son of the late Joe Kent and Silpha Elizabeth Hollan Bishop. He attended schools in Jacks Creek and Plainview. He entered the U. S. Army in 1943 and served in the European Theater of Operations and returned in 1946. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Memphis and after that as an auto mechanic. The body was cremated and there was a private committal service on Thurs, June 1 at 6 p.m. at Cabo Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Jamie Hildebrant of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers, George Bishop of Henderson and Tommy Bishop of Milledgeville; one sister Ruby Weaver of Adamsville; and one grandchild/ He was related to Rebekah Rose Hildebrant. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KENNETH BROOKS HARRS, 63 of Memphis, died May 5, 2000 in Skagway, Alaska, of a heart attack. Mr. Harris was a manager for the Heilig Meyers Furniture Company in Savannah. Services were held 1 p.m. on Fri. at Memorial Park in Memphis. Graveside services were held at 430 at Forrest Hill Cemetery Church in Cordova, where he was a charter member. The Minister was Bob Geabhart. Bearers were Charles Harris, Houston Thrasher, Jim Harris, Brooks Harris Jr., Ben Harris, Brad Harris, and Phillip L. Hansen. Mr. Harris is the son of the late Alton Brooks and Sarah Cato Harris. He is survived by his wife Patricia Thrasher Harris, 3 sons, Kenneth Brooks Harris, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Ben Allen Harris of Anchorage, Alaska, and Bradley Thrasher Harris of Gainville, GA; a sister, Alice Jean Walls of Trenton; a brother, Charles Lee Harris of Memphis, and 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Infant PAYTON DATH MARTIN, 4 months, of Stantonville, died June 1, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in McNairy due to heart failure. Services were held at 130 p.m. on Sun. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with burial at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Payton Dath Martin is survived by his parents Dath and Amy Wagoner martin of Stantonville. He is survived by 1 sister, Jordan Martin and 1 brother, Easton Martin. Maternal grandparents Billy and Joyce Wagoner of Bethel Springs, Paternal grandparents Hugh and Alice Martin of Stantonville; Paternal gr-grandparents Marie Rankins of Bethel Springs, Blondell Walker of Stantonville, and Esthelee Slaughter of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANCES MESSER, 77 of Adamsville, died June 3, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. General Hospital, of heart failure. She was a Past matron Order of The Eastern Star Chapter 330 of Adamsville. Services were held at 1 p.m. Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville, with burial at Adamsville cemetery. Mrs. Messer was preceded in death by her husband, James Laiford Messer. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Ann Harrison of Savannah, and Mrs. Brenda Tedford of Henderson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Verda Barnes of Selmer, and Mrs. Athalee Glover of Nahunta, GA, and 2 grandchildren, Dr. Richard Alexander and Mrs. Shaney Winters, both of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBERT L. BRITTON, 72, of Guys, died June 4, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer, of heart failure. Mr. Britton was retired U. S. Army, FAA, and Jehovah's Witness. Services were held 2 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford chapel Selmer, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Mr. Britton was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Nanny Bell Davis Britton, and his wife Ida Redding Britton. He is survived by 2 daughters, Gwen Lambert of Michie and Sarah Miller of Corinth, MS, 3 sons, Nick Britton of Guys, James and Dwayne Britton, both of Jackson, 3 sisters, Margaret Forsythe of Guys, Faye Everette of Burbanks, CA, and Sylvia Eaker of Florence AL, 2 brothers Jim "J.H." Britton of Poplar Bluff, MO and L.C. Britton of Chewalla, 4 grandchildren, and 4 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> CARL WAYNE PLUNK, age 63, of Adamsville, died June 2, 2000 in Hardin County General in Savannah, of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired truck driver for Cardox Corp in Memphis for 25 years. He lived in Hardin County all his life. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force, member of VFW and Teamsters Union, and attended Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Services were held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, at Adamsville Funeral Home with Shackelford Funeral Directors and burial at Crump Cemetery. Mr. Plunk is survived by his father, Fred Plunk of Adamsville, and his wife Daisy Kelley Plunk of Adamsville, 1 daughter, Tanya Michele Plunk of Adamsville, 1 son, Anthony Wayne Plunk of McKenzie, 2 brothers, Paul Walace Plunk of Adamsville, and Terry Plunk of Toone; and 2 grandchildren. ...>>>>>>>>>> VESTIE IRENE LOCKE GOOLSBY, 88, of Pocahontas, died on Mon, May 29, 2000 of a brain tumor at Methodist healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer. She was a homemaker and member of Rose Creek Sanctified Church. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 31 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in McNairy County, with LeRoy Rigsby and Bob Cottle officiating. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dovie L. Kirk Goolsby and the wife of the late Roy Goolsby. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lessie Mullins and Verble Dillon; 1 brother, Ezra Locke; and one gr-granddaughter, Lauren King. She is survived by three daughter, Shirlene King of Pocahontas; Darlene Cagle of Selmer and Glenda Cox of Bolivar; two sons, Wayne Goolsby of Pocahontas and Robert Goolsby of Selmer; three sisters, Velvie Dillon, Sue Hill, and Vergie Redmon, all of Selmer; one brother, Tildon Locke of Selmer; 11 grandchildren; 14 gr-grandchildren; and one step gr-grandson. >>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

I have been posting obituaries as time permits, sent by Barbara Mook http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/obit/mcn-obit.htm Several new queries have been posted and the mail site now has a link to the GenConnect boards These boards are not maintained by me, but there is a link to a contact person, should you have any trouble posting to these boards. Enjoy the holidays Mary Agnes Hudson [email protected] CC for MOGenWeb, Butler MO. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mobutle2/index.html CC for TNGenWeb McNairy County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/index.html The USGenWeb Archives Digital Map Library - Missouri State Maps http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/maps/missouri/ Alaska Migrations http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mahudson/migration/akmigration.htm co-cc : Mississippi Co MO http://www.rootsweb.com/~momissis/index.htm co-cc : Stoddard Co MO http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostodd2/index.html

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 31, 2000 STEVEN "STEVIE" BROADWELL, 45 of Enville, dies May 23 of complications from a stroke at Jackson General Hospital. He was born and reared in Hardin County, Adamsville, son of Coleta Wilkins Broadwell and the later Johnny Broadwell. He attended schools in Adamsville and graduated Adamsville High School in 1972. He attended Jackson Sate for 1 1/2 years and went into the commercial building business and worked as superintendent for R.C.C.I. in Memphis, retiring in 1996 due to poor health. He was married to Vicki Lynn Barker in 1983. Services were held at Casey Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 25, at 3 p.m. Interment was at Cabo Cemetery in Chester County, with Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Mr. Broadwell is survived by his mother, Coleta Wilkins Broadwell of Adamsville; his wife Vicki Lynn Barker Broadwell of Enville; two brothers, Glan H. Gray of Savannah and Jerry Taylor of Adamsville; and one sister Patty Lowrey of Booneville, MS. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONIE A. TAYLOR, 91, of Ramer, died on May 23, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and a member of Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services were held Thurs., May 25, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, Selmer, with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Ramer. Mrs. Taylor was proceeded in death by her husband Wm. J. Taylor, and her parents Henry and Mary Alice Monroe King. She is survived by her sons: Robert Taylor of Selmer, Charles "Sonny" Taylor and Grady Taylor both of Ramer; 1 brother, Theodore King of Ramer, 3 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROY EUGENE "BUD" LIPFORD, 63, of Adamsville, died May 26, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. Mr. Lipford was disabled. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held 3:30 p.m. Sun., May 29, at Shackelford Chapel, Adamsville, with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery. The minister officiating was Pat Kough. Mr. Lipford was proceeded in death by his father William Carl Lipford. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Lucille Moore Lipford of Adamsville, his wife, Patricia Ellis Lipford, 4 sisters; Betty Hester of Finger, Mary Sisk of Bethel, Jimmie Gray and Fran Coley, both of Memphis; 4 brothers, Allen Lipford and Danny Lipford, both of Adamsville, Gary Lipford of Selmer, and Sam Lipford of Memphis, He had 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TOMMIE GRAVES KIRK, 73 of Stantonville, died Wed., May 24, 2000, at her home of cancer. Mrs. Kirk was a member of the Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church, a volunteer at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer, were she also worked in the Gift Shop and received her 2000 hours of volunteer service pin, member of the Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department's Quilting Club, played the annual Senior Games in Clarksville, Volunteered for numerous fundraisers and functions for the Town of Finger. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 26, at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with ministers Charles Linam and Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sun. May 29, at Dicey Cemetery in Weatherford, TX. She was proceeded in death by her husband Mancel Kirk of Stantonville; 2 daughters, Sheila Taylor of Stantonville, and Linda Cooley of Moss Point, MS; 1 son, Billy Ray Nicholls of Jackson, MS; 1 step-son Lennie Kirk of Finger; 4 sisters; Allie Wade, Rachel Byrd, Bonnie Ainsworth, and Fredina Ellis all of Jackson, MS; 3 brothers; John Ainsworth of Braxton, MS, Ulius Ainsworth of McKee MS, and James Ainsworth of Ft. Worth, TX. She has 4 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES DAVID ROWLAND, 52, of Bethel Springs died May 22, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of Emphysema. Mr. Rowland was a farmer. Services were held on Wed., May 24, 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel, in Selmer, with Minister Scott Kennis officiating. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife Jeanette Byrd Rowland, his parents Jessie and Reathel Parsons Rowland of Hornsby, 2 daughters: Tammy Rowland Carroll and Donna Rowland, both of Bethel Springs. He had 3 grandchildren: Lance, Caleb, and Sara Grace Carroll. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A. K. MILFORD, 85, of Adamsville, died May 22, 2000, at Methodist healthcare McNairy of Pneumonia. Mr. Milford was a farmer and a member of the American Legion -- WWII Veteran. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., May 25, at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with Minister Tim Carothers officiating. Burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr. Milford was proceeded in death by his wife Annie Milford, his parents Thomas henry and Corna Kerby Milford, and a sister, Gertrude Milford. He is survived by 3 daughters; Jane Weeks, Betty Henry, and Phyllis Dix, all of Bethel Springs; 1 son, Thomas Dale Milford of Sims, IL, 7 grandchildren, and 5 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DR. HAROLD WALLACE VINSON, 73, of Adamsville, died Sun., May 28, 2000, at 234 Old Shiloh Road in Adamsville of diabetes. Mr. Vinson was a retired Pharmacist and Physician. He served in the Army Air Force, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a pharmacist in Adamsville for many years. He obtained a M.D. degree in 1956 and began medical practice in Adamsville in 1957. He retired Feb,. 1, 1994 in Selmer. He delivered over 6,000 babies in his career. Memorial contributions may be sent to the America Diabetes Association, Memphis Affiliate. Services were held Mon., May 29, at 2 p.m at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with burial at Adamsville Cemetery. He is the son of the late Harold Pettigrew and Wilma Wright Vinson. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kaye Vinson, 1 daughter, Dianne Vinson Stevens of Bolivar, 3 sons: Harold W. Vinson, Jr. of Cordova, Terry B. Vinson of Jackson and Michael L. Vinson of Memphis, 1 brother, Billy Ray Vinson of Crump, 6 grandchildren, and 2 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 3, 2000, page A8 RUBY LEE BARNES, 81, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Good Hope Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Bobby Bray, Billy Joe Surratt, and Tommy Vandiver. Pallbearers were Wayne Hutcherson, Danny Dodd, Wayne Whitten, Gerald Dodd, Larry Hubanks, and Dale Milford. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Whitten, Freddie Scott, David Milford, Drew Rowland, T.E. Sowell, and Danny Milford. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Barnes, her parents, Bratcher and Jennie Stansell Hubanks, a grandson, Steve Barnes, a granddaughter, Sheila Rowland, and a brother, W. B. Hubanks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Earl Wilbanks of Selmer, one sister, Tommie Dodd of Henderson, two step-grandchildren, Anna Terry and Tina Pickens both of Enville, and one step-gr-grandson, Dewayne Pickens of Enville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIE MAE THOMAS, 83, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at Methodist McNairy Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired machine operator for Levi-Strauss and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Lamar Ball, Charles Castles, and Randy Bynum. Pallbearers were Jerry Harris, Anthony Harris, Stacy Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Tony Tanner, Randy Thomas, and Kevin Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, James Carl and Nora Cook Chambers and her husband, Lafayette (Fate) Thomas. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Sue Smith of West Memphis, Ark., Carolyn McFall of Savannah, and Joyce Tanner Stantonville, three sons, Jimmy Thomas, Billy Thomas, and Joe Thomas all of Selmer, four sisters, Ailene Pettigrew of Adamsville, Audrey Dowdy of Bethel Springs, and Mildred Wiggington and Jo Ann Hughes both of Michie, two brothers, Charles (Bear) Chambers of Adamsville and Abb Chambers of Counce, Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three gr-grandchildren, and four gr-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEROY GOODMAN, 63, died on Mon., Apr. 24, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. Hew was a construction worker, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Services took place at Wed., Apr. 26, at Harmony Baptist Church in Haywood County with Rev. Grover Westover and Rev. David Reeves officiating. Pallbearers were Eugene Earnest, Randy Goodman, James Austin, Terry Bruce, Thomas Pittman, and James Pittman. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Watson, Jerry morris and Terry Martin. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Juanita Goodman, and his parents, Lucy and Rosco Goodman, and two sisters, Irene and Nadeen. He is survived by two daughters, Sharron Goodman of Whiteville and Teresa Goodman Martin of Milan; and two brothers, J. T. Goodman, Johnny Goodman of Whiteville and seven sisters, Birdie Mae Martin, Dorothy Martin, Christine Watson, Earlene Potter, Girlene Hopper, all of Whiteville and Lucille Wright and Frances Wright of Bethel Springs and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONA BELL SARTIN, 89, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at McNairy County Health Center. She was a member of the red Bay Church of God of Prophecy and a Housewife. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Ebenezer Cemetery. Officiating the services was Eugene Weakley and L. B. Jones, Jr. Pallbearers were Steve Sartin, Jeff Sartin, Brian Sartin, John Scott, peter Lawrence, Destin Hutcheson. Mrs. Sartin was preceded in death by her husband, C. H. Sartin. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Loyd and Gerry Williams both of Selmer, two sons, Harold Sartin of Dyersburg and David Sartin of Chattanooga, two brothers, Lester Jackson of Miss., and Vester Jackson of Collinsville, Ala. Eight grandchildren, seventeen gr-grandchildren, and three gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. WILLIAM ARTHUR MILLER, 53, died on Mon., Apr 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital of heart failure. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad as a welder and was a member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Employees Lodge # SOU 2838. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Aaron Moss. Pallbearers were Floyd Woodruff, Ed Edwards, Ronnie Lindsey, Johnny Pickle, Chuck Morton, and Frank Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Joseph Pugh, JR Burchan, Terry Hanny, Bobby Pickle, Ronald Page, Steve Ray, Chris Williams, Daniel Woodruff, Todd Pegram, Aaron Tucker, Gerald Richardson, Larry Wilmeth, Ronnie Ayes, Lavon Smith, Edwin Cleek, Lorenzo Mason. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Carolyn Miller of Selmer, one son, Brent Miller of Selmer, his parents, James Eddie Miller and Edith Miller of Bethel Springs, and two brothers, Garry Miller and Barry Miller both of Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DONALD LEE SMITH, 52 , died on Tue., Apr 25, 2000, at Foryce, AR of a truck accident. He was a truck driver for Gary's Trucking in Medon and was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church were he was a Sunday School Teacher. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 29, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Burial was held at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Frank Bell. Pallbearers were Billy Wilson, Paul Childers, J. C. Cooper, Acie Plunk, Steve Weeks, and Jasen Weeks. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, Chester Lee Smith, He is survived by his mother, Nora Christine Thurman Smith of Chattanooga, his wife, Barbara Wilson of Selmer, one son, Chester Smith of Chattanooga, two sisters, Sharon Crowe and Theresa Walker both of Chattanooga, Five nieces and three nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH ALTIE TEAGUE HILL, 71, died on Thurs., Apr 27, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of stroke. She was retired from I.T.T. and was a member of Crump Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 4:30 p.m. at Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Bill Davis Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lela Ross Teague. She is survived by three daughter, Linda Plunk of Adamsville, Patsy Hill and Patricia Griswell both of Selmer, three sons, Neal Hill of Lewisburg, Ricky Hill of Unionville, and Roy Hill of Selmer, three sisters, Ruby Rainey of Millington, Edith Plunk of Alamo, and Zula (Boots) Dunn of Humboldt, four brothers, J.C. Teague and Billy Teague both of Medina, and James Teague and Kenneth Teague both of Humboldt, seventeen grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 24, 2000 IRENE FREY, 81, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at National Healthcare Corp. In Milan. She was a retired teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School, homemaker, member of 4th Street Church of Christ, former member of McNairy County Election Commission, and taught school for 36 years. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer with Randy Mead officiating. Mrs. Frey was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Susan Russell Smith. She is survived by five sister, Mildred Boyd of Tupelo, MS, Nancy Seratt and Georgie Lafton of Jackson, TN, Ruby Pearl Hickman and Billy Smith of Selmer; two grandchildren, John Robert Frey and Lorie Ann Seaton; and two gr-grandchildren, Felicia Ann Plunk and Cody Wayne Seaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frey, and two sister, Mrs. Cleatis Cooper and Glatis Sewell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SILAS TAYLOR, 88, of Wallins, KY, died on Sun., May 21, 2000, at Harian App. Reg. Hospital. He was a farmer and a factory worker and member of Wallins Baptist Church. Services were held on Wed., May 24 at 1 p.m. at Chapel of Loyall Funeral Home. Burial was in Harlan County memorial Gardens in Freshmeadow, KY, with Rev. Larry Toner officiating Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Lee Taylor and the late Dora Elleen Saylor Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Niday Taylor, of Wallins, KY; five childre, Edith "Margaret" Knight and Abe Taylor of West Chicago, IL, Mary Lou Hamm, June Pratt, and Lonnie Taylor of Selmer; three brothers, Leroy Taylor of Wallins, Orel Taylor of Baxter, KY, and Harley Taylor of Straight Creek, KY; three sister, Sudie Mavilia of Harlin, Verna Quick of Corbin, KY and Mattie Riley of Pasadena CA; 23 grandchildren, 21 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Taylor. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Baptist Building fund in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>> ELVIN O'NEAL STEWART, 68, of Adamsville, died on May 18, 2000, of cancer at his home. He was with Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, retired, involved with the church of Christ, Lions Club, Leapwood Fire Department, and R.S.V.P. President. He was also past president of Leapwood Community Center, Chairman of Democratic Committee, and an Army Staff Sgt. In the Korean War. Services were held Sat., at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville with Jerry Smith and Eddie Walker officiating. Mr. Stewart was the son of the late Ross E. and Lucy A. Brewer Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Wahnell Hair Stewart; two sons, Billy Mark Stewart and Stanley Keith Stewart of Adamsville; one sister Ruby Cole of Stanton; five brothers, Bobby G. Stewart of Cordova, Tommy R. Stewart of Ashford, Nelson Stewart of Huntington, Jerrold Stewart of Memphis, and Ricky Stewart of Jackson, and three grandchildren, Melissa Gayle Stewart, Adam Keith Stewart, and Austin Zachary Stewart, all of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBERT "ROOSEVELT" HOWARD, 88, of Savannah, died on May 18,2000, of a heart attack at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. He was owner and operator of Howard Sawmill for 40 years and a former member of Hardin County Commission and the Hardin County School Board. Services took place Sat. May 20, at 3 p.m., at Pyburn Union Church. Burial was held at Pyburn Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sullivan Howard. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Howard Ward of Selmer, and Sue Howard Rickman of Savannah; three sisters, Zilphie Messner of Corinth, Miss., Mae O'Neal of Savannah, and Mary Gale Harmon of Savannah; three brothers, Edd Howard of Savannah, Homer "Boots" Howard of Savannah, and Raymond Howard of Shiloh, and one grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RETHA EDNA BROOKS, 84, of Finger, died on May 18, 2000, of liver failure at Northbrooke Healthcare in Jackson. She was a homemaker and active member of Finger Church of Christ and the Selmer Senior Citizens. She was born and reared in McNairy County, daughter of the late John Edward and Florence Bullman Lee. She attended schools of McNairy County and was married to Horace Lee Brooks, inn 1938. They made their home in McNairy County where Mr. Brooks farmed. They lived in Memphis several years and they returned to Finger Mr. brooks died in 1978. Services were held at Casey Chapel on Sat., May 20 at 1 p.m. Interment was at Rocky Knob Cemetery with Bro. Everett Huffard officiating. She was preceded in death by one sister, Etness Massengill. She is survived by four sons, Larry Prentice Brooks of Phoenix, AZ, Delmas Wayne Brooks of Hernando, MS, Winston Elvene Brooks of Bartlett, and Earlie Glen Brooks of McMinnville; two daughters, Orpha Lee Martin of Collierville and Ladonna Rhea Brooks of Raleigh, NC, two brothers, Vernon Edward Lee and Virgil Clarence Lee, both of Memphis; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MYRTIS MAY GARRISON, 85, of Adamsville, died on May 19, 2000, of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was retired from Garan Sportswear and taught Sunday School at Adamsville First Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at 4 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery with Frank Kemper officiating. Pallbearers were Willard Daniel, Russel Daniel, Jackie Daniel, Danny Daniel, Bob Gray, Sr., and Jimmy Whitehead. Mrs. Garrison was the daughter of the late William Isaac and Mary Elizabeth Martin Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Gilcie Garrison; one daughter, Anita Dickey of Adamsville; one sister, Hazel Whitehead of Florence, AL, and one grandson, David Jerry Dickey, II of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLIE FAULKNER, 86, of Ramer, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer, TN. He was a retired farmer and Baptist. Services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Faulkner Cemetery in Ramer with Donald Hudson officiating. Mr. Faulkner was the son of the late Abe Louis and Eizybell Harden Faulkner. He is survived by one sister, Doney Crabb of Ramer; one brother, R. C. Faulkner of Ramer; and several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLIFTON H. CASE, 84, of Adamsville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2000, of cancer at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. He was a farmer, member of west Shiloh Baptist Church, and WWII Army Veteran. Services were held on Monday, May 22, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Gilchrist Cemetery near Adamsville with Bro. Jerry Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Case was the son of the late Charlie and Nettie Dunlap Case. He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred McCadden. He is survived by his wife, Velda Gray Case of Adamsville; one daughter, Carolyn Jones of Adamsville; one son, Thomas Case of Adamsville; 7 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> H. V. "POOR BOY" MILLER, 93, of Bethel Springs, died on Fri., May 19, 2000 of heart failure at the Bolivar General Hospital E.R. He was a retired farmer and Methodist. Services were held on Sun., May 211, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel of Selmer. Burial was at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs with Dr. Steven Frye officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Miller was the son of the late William Thomas and Florence Henson Miller. He is survived by two daughters, Ramelle Hardin of Finger and Jewell Frye of Finger; one son, Ronald Miller of Selmer; one sister, Opha Harris of Medina; 7 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>> CLYDE T. BRICKER, 76, of Selmer, died on May 16, 2000, of cancer at the home of his son, Clyde Bricker in Marion, AR. He was a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church in Wilson, AR. Services were held at 1 p.m. Fri., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer with Edward Smith officiating. Mr. Bricker was the son of the late J. T. and Mattie Moselle Wolfe Bricker. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rolland Bricker; two daughters, Martha Shull of Brownsville and Alma Harrod of Hermitage, AR: three sons, Clyde Bricker of Marion, AR, James Bricker and Don Bricker of Adamsville; 11 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TERRY W. CARUTHER, 53, of Farmington, MO, died on May 13, 2000 of heart failure at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was owner and operator of All State Auto Center in Farmington. Graveside services were held Tues., at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Caruthers is survived by one daughter, Cindy Herrell of Barhart, MO; one granddaughter, Charlie Herrell; and a cousin, Jerry Caruthers, of Memphis, He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Mae Caruthers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 17, 2000 DONALD JOHN ROOT, SR., 76, died on Wed., May 10, 2000, in San Francisco, CA He was a Jehovah Witness, an electrician, and a Marine Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., May 15, at Brown Funeral Chapel in Mayfield. Burial was held at Allcock Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Gary Crawford. Pallbearers were Gary Dunn, Dean Sullivan, Herbie Banks, John Wysocki, Wayne Beck, and Newman Henson. Mr. Root was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Vandella Maybeck Root and a son, Matt Root. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brittian Root of Ramer, four daughters, Gail Sullivan of Boaz, KY, Sara Wysocki of of Alpena, Mich., Linda Qualls of Corinth, Miss, and Dewana Banks of Paducah, KY, three sons, Donald J. Root, Jr. of Okinawa, Japan, John Root of Milan, Ill., and Donald Root III of Birmingham, Ala, two brothers, William Root, Jr. of Davenport, Iowa and Bernard Root of Cassandra, Fla., seventeen grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> SUSIE D. ROGERS, 41, died on Mon., May 8, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of respiratory failure. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pisgah Cemetery in Henderson. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her parents, Jeanette Austin of Lexington and Alfas Rowland of Enville, three daughter, Rhonda Bess and Tonya Rogers both of Counce, and Lisa Stanford of Stantonville, five sisters, Marie Flatt and Tammy Davis both of Jackson, Judy Hill of Lexington, Diane Wilson of Bolivar, and Jody Turner of Parsons, three brothers, Dale Rowland, Don Rowland, and Terry Rowland all of Lexington, and three grandchildren Brett, Logan and Kyra. >>>>>>>>>>> WYLIE NEWTON McNAIR, 84, died on Mon., May 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farm mechanic, in the U. S. Army in World War II, and a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Tony Moss. Mr. McNair was preceded in death by his parents, David J. and Mattie Gracey McNair. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Davis McNair, one step-daughter, Shannon Garner of Finger, one sister, Virginia L. McNairy of Finger, two half-sisters, Edith Carter of Warren, AR., and Ruby Fay Shoots of Bacilf. Texas, one brother, David J. McNair of Poteau, Okla., one niece, Barbara Fugitt of Finger, and four nephews, Neiland McNairy, Wylie McNair, David McNair, and Curtis McNair >>>>>>>>>>>> RACHEL HURST DILLION, 77, died on Monday, May 8, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, the Air Force Auxiliary Association, the Wally Bynam Travel Club (Airstream), and a graduate of Draughons Business College in Memphis. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thur., May 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by her parents, William Kennie and Lockie Lee King Hurst and a son. Michael Ernest Dillion. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Dillion and a host of friends. >>>>>>>>>>>> GRAFTON BROOKS, 72, died on Tues., May 9, 2000, at Methodist healthcare McNairy in Selmer of emphysema. He was a retired logger and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thur., May 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Thomas Davis. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Gleetus and Elsei Beatrice Sanders brooks and a brother, Bobby Brooks. He is survived by one brother, Charles Brooks of Selmer, a nephew, Steve Brooks, and great nieces and nephews, Chad Brooks, Michelle Wells, and David Brooks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLETUS C. CARTER, 90, died on Wed., May 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss of heart failure. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorraine, Ohio, a member of Antioch Church of Christ, and a Ramer Ruritan Club Charter Member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Verble Gooch Carter and a niece Mary Darby of LaFayette, Ind. Family request that memorial contributions be made to the Antioch Church of Christ of the Ramer Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CARRIE DEAN ALLEN, 67, died on Sat., May 13, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. She was retired from Salem Nursing Home and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., May 16, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Johnny Burns. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Ward Bassham. She is survived by her husband, Travis Allen, two sons, Mark Allen and Peyton Allen both of Ramer, one sister, Dorothy Gurkin of Peoria, Ill, three brothers, Christ Bassham of Ill., Nelson Bassham of Salem, AR, and Wally Bassham of Moko, AR, and one grandchild. Meghan Elizabeth Allen. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal newspaper Wed., May 10, 2000 VERDA LEE WHITEN LOFTON, 80, died on Thurs., May 4, 2000, at Chester county Nursing Home of complications from a stroke in 1997. She was born in the Woodville Community of McNairy county daughter of the late Arlie Lafayette and Ollie Henson Whitten. She attended schools in McNairy County. She was married to Elmo Lofton in 1939. She worked at Salant & Salant and later Edwards Bag Co. in Jackson. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 6, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Bro. Ben Flatt. Mrs. Lofton was preceded in death by one son, Larry Garland Lofton. She is survived by two sons, Taze Lofton and Leon Lofton both of Henderson, one daughter, Nona Seaton of Henderson, three brothers, Joe Whitten of Oakland, Virgil Whitten of Cordova, and Coy Whitten of Selmer, one sister, Arlene Crowe of Bethel Springs, eight grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren. ...>>>>>>> EDNA H. TULL, 88, died on Fri., May 5, 2000, at McNairy county Healthcare Center of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk for Smith & Hunter Drugs. She was a member of First Christian Church and Eastern Star Dixie Chapter 115. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., May 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister James Adkins. Mrs. Tull was preceded in death by her husband Hunter Tull and her parents, French and Dora Isbell Higginbottom. She is survived by one son, Jimmy Tull of Memphis, three sisters, Julia Reedy, Lockie Mitchell, and Doll Hurst all of Selmer, one brother, S. E. Higginbottom of Selmer, and two grandchildren Chris tull of Selmer and Dr. Lesli Tull of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>. ANNIE LOU NIXON, 77, died on Fri., June 5, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She retired from brown Shoe Company in the packing department and was a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., May 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Hornsby. Officiating the services was Minister Roger Hatch. Mrs. Nixon was preceded in death by her husband Casey Nixon and her parents, Dexter and Josephine Baker King. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Rowland of Hornsby, two sons, James "Butch" Nixon and Greg Nixon both of Selmer, two sisters, Sue Cox Arlington and Dovie Baker of Hot Sprinks Ark., two brothers, Jimmy King of Arlington and Charles King of Memphis, four grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. LOUIS C. McCALL, 68, died on Mon., May 1, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a bailiff deputy at McNairy County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ, FOP member, Leapwood Volunteer Department for 13 years, past Lions Club member president at Adamsville, Ham Radio Club member, U. S. Army for 20 years, 2 years Marines, and Chairman f Board at Leapwood Community Center. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. His body was cremated. Officiating the services was Minister James Walker. The Eulogy was by John Berry and Frank LaVasseur. Mr. McCall was preceded in death by his father, Pinky Hubert Mills and a step-brother, Don Mills. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Caudle McCall, one daughter, Kassandra Humphress of Houston, three step-daughters, Penny Gross of Tuolumme City, Calif., Gwen Hagamen of Mt. Nebo, W. V., and Terri Howell of Porterville, Calif., three sons, Kevin McCall of Tucker, Calif, John Berry of Penn Valley, Calif. and Jack Berry of Spokane, WA, two step-sons, Robert Bradley of Miles City, MT and Michael Bradley of Glendale, AZ, his mother Rachel Gunsolus of Adamsville, three step-sisters, Margaret Corver of Spring Texas, Annette Brumley of Memphis, and Loraine Penny of San Diego, Calif., two step-brothers, Hurbert Mills of Jacksonville Beach. FL, and Oscar Mills of Tacoma, WA, twenty-one grandchildren, and one gr- grandchild. Family requests that any memorials be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. CLYDE LONG MORRIS, 95, died on Sat., May 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Adamsville and Senior Citizens of Adamsville. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., May 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Pine Hill Memory Gardens in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Pallbearers were Jimmy John Long, Eddie Morris, Dee Morris, Tommy Morris, Kenny Walker, and Bill Taylor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Lester Morris, her parents, W.J. and Mollie M. Thomas Long, and a daughter Judith Ann Morris. She is survived by two daughters Rose Crunk and Ida Walker both of Savannah, one son, Tommy Morris of Adamsville, one sister, Media Rushing of Parson, one brother, Herbert Batty Long of Parsons, five grandchildren, four gr-grandchildren, and three step-gr-grandchildren. .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. CARL EDWARD HUNT, 64, died on Sun, May 7, 2000 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of Cancer. He was retired truck driver for Turner Tomato Company He was a former employee of Memorial Bible Company in Nashville and a Seventh Day Adventist. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held Cave Springs Cemetery in Henderson. Officiating the services was Minister John Johnston. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hunt and a brother, Willis Hunt. He is survived by his wife. Shirley Faye Mitchell Hunt, four daughter, Celia Ann Clifton of Smyrna. Lora Jean Dove of Hermitage, Sona Lee Weimer of Nashville, and Frances Carlene Humphrey of Stantonville, one step- son, Steve Brooks of Selmer, his mother Weona Plunk of Selmer, one sister, Frances Murray of Dyersburg, two brothers, Robert C. Hunt of San Antonio, Texas and Acie Lee Plunk of Selmer, eleven grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>END Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., April 5, 2000 DANIEL LEE BROWDER, 75, died on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital West in Memphis of cancer. He was a retired receiving clerk with Brown Shoe, a farmer, and was a member of Adamsville First Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Apr. 4, at Adamsville Presbyterian Church in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Pallbearers were Rod Trovience, Jimmy Dan South, Jimmy (Coon) Plunk, Joe Nichols, Billy Browder and Eddie Browder. Mr. Browder was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonzo Franklin and Mary Dora Baker Browder, a sister Elsie Kirk, and three brothers, Frank Browder, Herman Browder, and Clarence Browder. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Nichols Browder, two daughter, Margaret Browder Venable of Chattanooga and Danna Browder of Memphis, one sister, Ruth South of Michie, and two grandchildren Nick and Maggie Venable. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Adamsville First Presbyterian Church. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HOWARD HALL, 87, died on Wed., Mar. 22, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare hospital in Selmer, TN, of heart failure. He was a retired mechanic and from the Brown Shoe Company in Selmer. He was a member of the Finger Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 24, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services were. Rev. John Howard Hutcherson and Rev. Daryl Azbill. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Myra Jo Isbell Whitten Hall of Finger, on step-son Mike Whitten of Roswell, GA, one daughter Dianne Hatmaker of Orlando, FL, one step-daughter, Nyta Walls of Oak Ridge, one sister Maxine Simpson of Selmer, and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BETTYE CAROL SNYDER SMITH, 59, died on Fri., Mar. 31, 2000, at her home of cancer. She was a salesperson at Wal-Mart in Selmer. Services took pace at 2 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 1, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial Was held at Roby Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by Lloyd Snyder. She is survived by one daughter, Sonia Lynn Smith of Finger, her parents Robert A and Ruby Snyder Ray of Finger, and one brother, Ronnie Christopher of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. EVELYN RAGAN McCARTER, 83, died on Thurs., Mar. 30, 2000, at Baptist memorial Hospital East in Memphis of cerebral hemorrhage. She was a homemaker, a member of Bellevue Baptist church in Memphis, and a member of the National Beefmaster association. Mrs. McCarter was preceded in death by her husband James Lautis McCarter and G. F. and Sue Johnson Ragan. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James Ragan and Connie McCarter of Lakeland, two sister, Geraldine Pierce of New Orleans, LA, and Nadine Stover of Miami, FL, one brother, H.E. (Son) Ragan of Corinth, Miss, an aunt Lois Glissen of Corinth, Miss, and two grandchildren, Justin Ray McCarter and Shelly Ann McCarter. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EDNA LOUISE JULIAN, 65, died on Mon., Mar. 27, 2000, at her residence in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Hardins Graveyard Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Mar. 29, at Hardins Graveyard Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at Mars Hill in Adamsville. Mrs. Julian was preceded in death by both parents, Thomas Barnes and Mary Etta Lancaster Barnes and a brother, Thomas Barnes, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Janis Eaton of Rienzi, Miss., and Sherry Lipford of Adamsville, three sons, Ricky Suitor and Randy Suitor both of Adamsville, and Dennis Suitor of Counce, five sisters, Gertrude Taylor, Sue Lambert and Dorothy Perkins all of Corinth, Miss, Kathryn Mills of Kossuth, Miss, and Betty Joe Harvey of Hoxie, Ark., two brothers Bill Barnes of Rienzi, Miss, and Charles Barnes of Corinth Miss, nineteen grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EFFIE AZELIA GRAY, 73, died on Fri., Mar. 31, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Adamsville Church of God of Prophecy in Adamsville. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Alvin Jones and Todd McDonald. Pallbearers were Lynn Baker, Ray Cummings, Johnny Chandler, Mike Robinson, Richie Homer, Kevin Homer, and David Hamm. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her father Elmer Grissom and her husband, James Gray. She is survived by two daughter, Sylvia Dian Cummings of Corinth, Miss. And Charlotte Elaine Rickman of Adamsville, three sons, Jimmy Wayne Gray and Donnie Eugene Gray both of Adamsville, and Hubert Ray Gray of Corinth, Miss., one sister, Nannie Tennyson of Union City, Ala, seven grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROGER D. MOORE, 38, of Memphis, formerly of Eastview Community in Ramer, died Apr. 1, of cancer. He leaves his father James M. Moore of Memphis, his mother, Mary W. Moore of the Eastview Community, and his grandmother, Mrs. Sue Wade of Jackson. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Apr. 4th at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in the Mausoleum. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHN LEE POWERS, 80, died on Sun., Apr. 2, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was a retired principal of the former Selmer High School, a member of Selmer First Presbyterian Church, and a member of Retired Teachers Association. A private family graveside service will take palace on Tues., Apr. 4, at Ne Salem Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services will be Minister Craig Krueger. Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Alma Montgomery Powers, and two sister, Marie Sherron and Betty Harris. He is survived by his wife Johnie Powers of Selmer, one daughter, Sarah (Mrs. Vince) Smith of Madison, Ala., one son, Scott Powers and wife, Denise of Selmer, one sister, Joan Henry of Bethel Springs, and four grandchildren, Oleiva Powers, John Hunter Powers, Corey Smith and Megan Smith. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Apr. 26, 2000, Page 8A VIRGINIA MORENE WYATT, 80, died on Fri., Apr. 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of heart failure. She was retired from Aqua Glass Corp. In Adamsville, and was a member of Stantonville United Methodist Church and Auxiliary Lady at McNairy Hospital. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were Ministers Earl Phelps and Danny Adkisson. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Wyatt was preceded in death by his husband, Charles E. Wyatt, her parents, Thomas Montgomery and Tennie Hardin Tacker, and three brothers, Brady, Ezra and Joe Tacker. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Martin Hendrix and Debbie Coats both of Selmer, and Peggy Mathis of Adamsville, two sons, Rickey Wyatt and Tommy Wyatt both of Adamsville, four sister, Maggie Jackson of Senath, MO, Georgia Horton and Mable Foster both of Selmer, and Aberdeen Essary of Adamsville, one brother, Paul K. Tacker of Millersburgh, Ind., twelve grandchildren and four gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. ROY Q. O'NEAL, 79, died on Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with E. Claude Gardner and J. Walker Whittle officiating. Burial followed at O'Neal Cemetery near Enville. Pallbearers were Harold Maness, Ronald Maness, Bob Plunk, Dewayne Hawkins, Lonnie Green, and D. B. Weatherington. Roy O'Neal was born Oct. 24, 1920 in the Center Hill Community (between Enville and Leapwood) of McNairy County to Homer and Sallie Rankin O'Neal. He attended school at Center Hill, Milledgeville, and Morris Chapel High School in 1938 as class salutatorian. Mr. O'Neal was a retired farmer, local historian and poet. He was a faithful member of the Enville Church of Christ for almost half a centure, where he served as teacher, songleader, and treasurer for many years. He wrote many poems about nature, travel, sports, politics, and religion. He was the author of two books; "Walking Down Memories Lane" and "Selected Gems of Wit and Wisdom" He also wrote booklets on such local history topics as O'Neal Cemetery and the Wild Goose (Enville) community. He received an "Award of Recognition" from the Famous Poets Society in 1996 for his poem, "We I Go To Church" In 1990, Freed-Hardeman University presented him with a Recognition of Service Award during chapel services and places a number of his poems in the school library. Mr. O'Neal was a veteran of the World War II period and a member of the American legion Post 98 at Milledgeville. He was a member of the McNairy County Farm Bureau and the Adamsville Senior Citizens Center. He was also a member of the Tennessee Historical Society. Mr. O'Neal was preceded in death by his parents, two sister, Exie O'Neal and Ethel Plunk, and two brothers, Eckard O'Neal and J. H. O'Neal. He is survived by seven nieces and five nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLAUDE LOTT, 86, died on Sat. Apr. 15, 2000, at his home. He was born in McNairy County, son of the late Albert and Emily Deaton Lott. He graduated Bethel Springs School in 1934. He was married to Linnie Sanders in 1935. They made their home in McNairy County where he farmed until 1961 when they moved to Chester County. Mr. Lott was also a carpenter and Deputy Sheriff for several years. He served several terms on the Chester of. Board of Commissioners and was a member of the Haltoms Chapel Methodist Church and was very instrumental in the founding and construction of the Montezuma Community Center. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 17, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Montezuma Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were Bro. Glenn Scott and Rev. Troy Frye. Mr. Lott is survived by his wife, Linnie Lott of Henderson, two daughters, Frances Davidson and Edith Sills both of Henderson, four sons, Edward Lott of Jackson, Larry Lott of Montgomery, Ala., Wayne Lot and Mike Lott both of Henderson, five brothers, willard Lott of Knoxville, A.B. Lott of Jackson, Robert Lott, Jimmy Lott and Joe Lott all of Finger, thirteen grandchildren, Richard Lott, Emily Woods, Carol Cochren, Scott Lott, Mark Lott, David Lott, Lisa Whaley, Josh Lott, Ken Davidson, Glynn Lott, Allyson Monroe, Chad Lott, and Richard Sills, and seventeen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> NOLA B. MURRAY WHEELER, 91, died on Sat. Apr,. 22, 2000, at her residence. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a former employee of weaver Pants Factory, Owner of Wheeler's Grocery Store, co-owner of Sunshine Laundry and Magnolia Hosiery Mill. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 24, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Officiating the services were Rev. Jody McKewen and Charlie Browning. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, W.O. "Watt" Wheeler, her parents, Arthur Webster Murray and Maggie Celester Emmons Murray, two brothers, Wesley Clay Murray and Grover Lee Murray, three sisters, Grace Othella Johnson, Martha B. Elkins, and Patie Madell Murray, nephews, Leland Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, and Ernest Johnson, niece, Dorothy McVay Johnson, and brothers- in=-law, Bonzie B. Johnson, Asa Johnson, Orlando Ellis, and Norman Elkins. She is survived by a sister, Mary B. Murray Johnson of Selmer, nephews John Ellis of Dddallas, Texas, Charles Ellis and Ann of Selmer, and Robert Murray and Ann of Adamsvile, nieces, Cindy Elkins, Dodson, and joe of Segaville, Texas, Connie Murray Mullins and Nickey of Adamsville, Rachel Ellis Kiser and W. H. of Bethel Springs, Dorothy Johnson Horton and Leon of Town Creek, Ala., and Pheore Murray Prather and Billy, Janice Murray Carroll and Melvin, and Clara Johnson all of Selmer, sisters-in-law, Ethel McCann Murray of Selmer, and Cecil McCullar Murray of Savannah, a host of great nieces and nephews, and special friends Harry and Lauvell Steen, Edna "Irene" and Charles Shipman, ell Meyers and Vickie Wells. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MILDRED C. PETTY, 80, died on Wed., Apr., 19, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of Peritonitis. She was the secretary of East Corinth Baptist Church in Corinth, Miss., where she was a member. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 22, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Ralph Culp. Pallbearers were Jesse Petty, David Petty, B. J. Petty, Avon Shelton, Willie Shelton, and Doyle Petty. Mrs. Petty was preceded in death by her husband, Mullens Petty and a sister, Helen Lily. She is survived by one son, James Petty of Corinth, Miss., and a brother, William Edward Carman of Memphis. In Lieu of flowers, family requests any memorials be made to the East Corinth Baptist Church. 4303 Shiloh Rd. Corinth, MS 38834 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MICHAEL SAWYER, JR., 29, died on Sun., Apr. 16, 2000, at his residence. He was a member of Greater Hope Pentecostal Church. He loved to drive hot rod cars and ride four wheelers. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Apr. 21, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Holly Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Randy Jourdan. Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his husband grandfather, Henry Sawyer, step-grandfather, Kinsey Schlesser, grandparents, Walter and Lola Newcomb, and great uncle, Edward Weeks. He is survived by his father, Mike Sawyer, Sr., and wife Wanda of Corinth, Miss, his mother, Cynthia Smallwood and Husband Bob of Mission Viejo, Calif., step-sister, Amy Duncan and husband Darrell of Corinth, Miss., step-nephew, Bryce Duncan of Corinth, Miss, grandmothers, Allen Rickman of Corinth, Miss, Step-grandmother, Ruth Schlesser of Michie, aunts and uncles, Bill Gunter and Jerry and Jean Newcomb all of Corinth, Miss, Ricky and Carolyn Rickman of Hornsby, Loran and Nell McKee of Memphis, Cleta and Travis Dean of Iuka, Miss, and Bobby and Sue Newcomb of Bonneville, Miss., great aunt and uncles, Irene Weeks and Elmer and Robbie Weeks all of Corinth Miss, several cousins, other relative sand a host of friends. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM THURMAN "BUD" ROWLAND, 66, died on Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, at Chester County Nursing Home in Henderson of pneumonia. He was retired from Western Mental Health Dietary Dept. In Bolivar, and he was a Baptist. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Woodville Cemetery near Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Roger Vandiver and Kevin Isbell. Pallbearers were Emerson Hanson, Greg King, Ritchie King, Chad Payne, Dana Tull, and Mike Rowland. Mr. Rowland was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Velma Lee Rowland, He is survived by his wife, Sandra Isbell Rowland of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Kimberly R. Todd of Henderson, one sister, Verbalene Burkeen of Henderson, four brothers, Gaylon Rowland, Jackie Rowland, Loyd Rowland, Ronnie Rowland all of Bethel Springs, and one granddaughter, Allison Faith Todd. >>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., April 19, 2000 Funeral services for Miss KITTYE VERA LITTLEFIELD, 95, will be Tues., Apr. 18, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville. Miss Littlefield, a lifetime resident of Adamsville, died Apr. 15, 2000 at Tri-Co. Convalescent Home, Adamsville. Burial will be in Adamsville Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. She had been a long time member of First Baptist Church in Adamsville. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Ollie Littlefield. She leaves one brother, Mr. Hugh Wayne Littlefield of Selmer; five nieces, Anita Lou Newman of Savannah, Mary Ann Handy of Adamsville, Martha Bingham of Saltillo, Margaret Gardner of Jackson and Olivia Sibley of Nashville, one nephew, Greg Littlefield of Selmer, and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Morus Littlefield. She was a graduate of Adamsville High School and also a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in Home Economics. She was a retired Home Economics Teacher of 31 years and retired house Management Supervisor of Farmers Home Administration for 8 years. She was Past Grand Matron, Order of The Eastern Star in Tennessee, a past president of Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, past president of West Tennessee Gavel Club, the Adamsville Alumni Association, McNairy County Retired Teachers Association and a Charter Member of the Adamsville Lioness Club and Estral Committee of General Grand Chapter of Eastern Star. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EUFA THELMA SURRATT, 83, died on Fri., Apr. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Site Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 17, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pleasant Site Cemetery. Mrs. Surratt was preceded in death by her parents, Alvie N. Garner and Lena Mae Hopkins Garner, her husband, Gilbert Surratt, and a brother, Elmer Garner. She is survived by one daughter, Monette Lamar-Tores of Stantonville, one sister, Lillie Mae Harris of Selmer, two grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HOWARD MANESS, 82, died on Sun., Apr., 9, 2000, at his residence of heart failure. He was a farmer, a school bus driver with McNairy County Schools, and worked with General Electric in Selmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Master Mason - Purdy Lodge #132, order of the Eastern Star, Bethel Springs Senior Citizens , and Civilians Conservation Corps. Services took place at 4:30 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 11, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. Officiating the services were Howard Kitter, Bertie Moor, and Jay Whirley. Pallbearers were Joe Dan Maness, Jerry Wayne Maness, Frank Howell, Buel "Snookum" Maness, Jay Whirley, John Thomas, Troy Plunk, and Buddy Causey. Mr. Maness was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Carothers Maness and his parents, Henry and Almedia Moore Maness. He is survived by nieces, Marie Sanders, Oma Dell Maness, Jean Ferguson, Juanita Hickman, Annie Brumley, Peggy Joe Ellsworth, Dotty Wolf, Doris Cox, and Beverly Sowell, nephews, James Maness, Glenn Maness, Leon Maness, Ralph Maness Snookum Maness, Terry Maness, Jack Howell, Frank Howell, Buddy Causey, Dewayne Causey, and Darell Hickman, extended family Bobbie Foust of Bethel Springs, Cheryl Robinson Tomas of Stantonville, Amanda Robinson Whirley of Bethel Springs, Lynn Robinson Plunk of Selmer, Jacey and Jim Whilery , and Tucker Plunk. S >>>>>>>>>> LORA MAE KING, 72, died on Mon. Apr. 3, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Hunters Chapel Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Darren Howell and Jimmy Howell. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents Thomas L. and Esby L. Isbell Estes, a daughter, Edna Mae King, a sister Celia Akers, two brothers, George Estes and Cecil Estes. She is survived by her husband, Warren l. King, six daughters, Joan Wilbanks of Pocahontas, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane Weatherly, Joyce Thomas, Norma Glover, and Carlette Hamm all of Selmer, one son, Terry Neal King of Selmer, one brother, Madison Estes of Selmer, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLES WAYNE FLATT, 47, died on Wed., Apr. 12, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a member of McNairy County Historical Society, Henderson Jaycees, and Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri.,. Apr. 14, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Milledgeville. Officiating the services was Minister Ray Burks. Mr. Flatt was preceded in death by Joy Flatt. He is survived by his parents. James and Rheba Flatt of Selmer, one daughter, Brandi Brasfield of Pinson, one son, Brad Flatt of Pinson, and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERDA LEE BOLEN, 87, died on Sun., Apr. 16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 4 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 18, with burial in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Bolen was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Bolen. She is survived by two sisters, Zelma Ruth Martin and Ethelda Sisk both of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., April 19, 2000 Services for DONALD R. "DON" SMITH, 57, of Lufkin, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m., Thurs. In the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Rev. Jimmy Hedges and Rev. Lloyd Bowden officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Adamsville, to the late Wilma (Martin) and Lee Roy Smith. He died Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, in a Lufkin hospital. Mr. Smith was a retired machinist for Lufkin Industries. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Smith had been a resident of Lufkin for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Carol Smith of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Patricia Smith of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Felicia and Joseph Richard of Pollok; daughters, Dorlisa Sullivan, and Sandi Smith, both of Lufkin; grandson, Colton Smith of Lufkin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Les Gates of Houston, Nancy and Jimmy Lee Plunk of Adamsville; father-in-law and mother- in-law Hollis and Mildred Cox of Lufkin; three nephews; one great niece and four great nephews. Pallbearers will be David Morgan, Rick Buchanan, Larry Cloyd, John Jay, Michael Floyd and Lynn Floyd. The family will receive friends from 6 - 9 p.m. Wed. evening a the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home. >>>>>>>>>>>s GEORGE E. POINDEXTER, 66, died on Thurs., Apr. 13, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of a motorcycle accident. He was a plater at Quebecor World in Corinth, Miss., a Baptist in belief, 32nd degree Mason in the Corinth Lodge #116, a member of the Hama Sa Shriners in Meridian, Miss., and a veteran of the United States Army. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Mr. Poindexter was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Kate Foster Poindexter. He is survived by his wife, Linda Moore Poindexter of Corinth, Miss., and four brothers, John Poindexter of Memphis, Joel Poindexter of Independence, MO., Andy Poindexter and Jackie Poindexter both of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALLIE HAYES VINSON, 88, died on Tues, Apr. 11, 2000, at Baptist memorial Hospital East in Memphis of heart failure. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company in Selmer and a member of Eastside Church of Christ. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 15, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mrs. Vinson is survived by her husband, Fred Vinson, four daughter, Maurine Manley of New Albany, Miss., Bobbye Dabbs and Alice Knowles both of Memphis, and Jacqueline Inman of Selmer, one son, Hayes Maxwell of St. Petersburg, FL, one sister, Erma Brooks of Memphis, and a host of grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> ROY Q. O'NEAL, 79, died on Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. Hew was a farmer, historian and a poet. He served as singer and song leader at Enville Church of Christ for many years. Wrote many poems about nature, travel, religion, and was the author of two books; "Walking Down Memories Lane" and "Selected Gems of Wit and Wisdom" He was a member of the American Legion Post 0098 at Milledgeville, Adamsville Senior Citizen Center, and Tennessee Historical Society. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at O'Neal Cemetery in Enville. Officiating the services were Ministers E. Claude Gardner and J. Walker Whittle. Pallbearers were Harold Maness, Dewayne Hawkins, Lonnie Green, Bob Plunk, Ronald Maness, and D. B. Weatherington. Mr. O'Neal was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Sallie Rankin O'Neal, two sister, Exie O'Neal and Ethel Plunk, and two brothers, J. H. O'Neal and Eckard O'Neal. He is survived by seven nieces and five nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM THURMAN "BUD" ROWLAND, 66, died on Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, at Chester County Nursing Home in Henderson of pneumonia. He was retired from Western Mental Health Dietary Dept. In Bolivar, and he was a Baptist. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Woodville Cemetery near Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Roger Vandiver and Kevin Isbell. Pallbearers were Emerson Hanson, Gregg King, Ritchie King, Chad Payne, Dana Tull, and Mike Rowland. Mr. Rowland was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Velma Lee Rowland. Hes is survived by one daughter, Kimberly R. Todd of Henderson, one sister, Verbalene Burkeen of Henderson, four brothers, Gaylon Rowland, Jackie Rowland, Loyd Rowland, Ronnie Rowland all of Bethel Springs, and one granddaughter, Allison Faith Todd. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALMA HURST FLOYD, 80, died on Mon., Apr. 10, 2000, at Gateway Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter A.M.E. Church where she served on Stewardess board. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 16. Burial was held at Resthaven Memorial Garden. Officiating the services was Rev. Walter W. Reid, Jr. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Hurst and Lena Womack Hurst and her husband, Lee l. Floyd. She is survived by a daughter, Bessie L. Moore of Clarksville and a granddaughter, Angela Moore of Clarksville. >>>>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Apr. 12, 2000 WARD FRANK LOTT, 83, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for Memphis Supply Depot, a member of Masonic Purdy Lodge #132 for 50 years. Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church, and Highland Heights Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 8, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Bob Henry, Earl Phelps, Paul Mullikin, and James Quillin. Pallbearers were John Morgan, Jason Martin, Rich Ennis, Rob Ennis, Robbie Brooks, and Ben Prewitt. Honorary pallbearers were Ken Ennis, Richard Ennis, Howard Morgan, James martin, Wayne Bolton, Bill Webb, Ralph Robinson, and Hank Hogue. Mr. Lott was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Musette Ingram Lott, a son, Dr. John Lott, and a brother, Fred Lott. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Cheshier Lott of Bethel Springs. Family has requested in Lieu of flowers send memorials to the churches of your choice. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ADRIAN HUNT, 84, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a retired McNairy County School teacher, a member of First Baptist Association, and Ladies Auxiliary at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County Hospital. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 8, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister max Walker. Mrs. Hunt is survived was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Gage and Willie Mae Turner Gage. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Hunt of Stantonville, one son, Charles Hunt of Titusville, FL, one sister Mary Ann Teague of Memphis, one brother, Robert Gage of Decaturville, six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> FRANK JOSEPH KESERY, 86, died on Sun., Apr. 9, 2000, at his residence near Crump of a heart attack. He was a retired welder and custodian with Hardin County board of Education. He was a member of World Wide Church of God. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 11, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Kersery is survived by his wife Tompie Beckham Kesery of Crump, two-step daughter, Sara Thomas of Crump and Marie Williams of Nashville, one son, Gerald Kesery of Milwaukee, WI, and one- step sone, Albert Bromley of Crump, two grandchildren, and twelve step-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>> ALMA GLADYS COOK, 79, died on Sun., Apr. 9, 2000, at her home of cancer. She is the daughter of the late John Ellis and Annie Ilene Maness Cook. She attended Chester County Schools and graduated at CCHS in 1938. She had lived in Memphis most of her adult life and retired as a payroll clerk from Ronco Foods, Inc. She was a member of Berclair Church of Christ. Graveside committal services took place on Wed., Apr. 12, at 2 p.m. with burial in the Unity Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister David Looney. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by one brother, Lyman Cook in 1998. She is survived by one brother, Murray Cook of Finger, three sisters, Ruby Nell Goldsby of Lucy, Louise Hodges of Truman, Ark., and Fay Underhill of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAUDE DILLION JOHNSON, 90, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar of heart failure. She was a psychiatric technician at Western Mental Health and was a member of Sanctified Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat. Apr. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel near Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Orville McMahan. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Velva O. Johnson and her parents, John F. and Dora Francis King Franklin. She is survived by one daughter, Marie Wilbanks of Bolivar, two grandchildren, Johnathan Trent Wilbanks his wife. Marcy Wilbanks of Bolivar, one step-grandchild, Petra Herlitz of London, England and two gr-grandchildren, Courtney Renee Wilbanks and Megan Nichole Wilbanks both of Middleton. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LORA MAE KING, 72, died on Mon. Apr. 3, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Hunters Chapel Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed.,. Apr. 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Darren Howell and Jimmy Howell Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents Thomas L. and Esby L. Isbell Estes, a daughter, Edna Mae King, a sister Celia Akers, two brothers, George Estes and Cecil Estes. She is survived by six daughters, Joan Wilbanks of Pocahontas, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane Weatherly, Joyce Thomas, Norma Glover, and Carlette Hamm all of Selmer, one brother, Madison Estes of Selmer, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AMANDA RENEE VICTORY, 13, died on Sun., Apr. 9, 2000, at her residence in Adamsville of respiratory failure. She was a member of Love and Truth Church in Adamsville. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tue., Apr. 11, Love and Truth Church in Adamsville. Burial was held at Shady Grove Cemetery in Saltillo. Officiating the services were Ministers Eddie Cupples and Aaron Moss. Miss Victory was preceded in death by her grandparents Curnice Whitten, and Irene and J. J. Victory, Jr. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Bama Whitten Conaway and Don Conaway of Adamsville, her father and step-mother, Jimmy Victory and Linda Victory of Elaine, Ark., one step-sister, Kelly Conaway of Adamsville, her grandparents, Geneva Whitten of Adamsville, Herschel Conaway of Sardis, and Thomas and Betty Duck of Morris Chapel. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Can anyone tell me how to get in contact with the pastor of Moore Schoolhouse Baptist Church? Maybe give me a phone number or an email address? Also, at Moore Schoolhouse Cemetery, there is a large sandstone in the back corner of the cemetery. I was told that my great-grandmother Ludie Holley Moore said that the grave with the sandstone was her father, Grant Holley, a Civil War veteran from Mississippi. Before I try to make a claim on this grave, I was wondering if there were any claims from other families on this grave. I need to know because I planning on setting down a military tombstone there for Grant Holley. If it claimed by someone else, I will have to put it in an unclaimed space. Also, does anyone know the burial place of Laney Moore, Jr., of the 6th Tennessee Cavalry (U.S.) I have a tombstone for him as well. He died during the Civil War in 1864 in the town of Helena, AR. The records do not indicate if he was buried there or returned to be buried in McNairy County. I suspect he is buried at Moore Schoolhouse, though possibly in an unmarked grave. (I'm planning to make sure that I haven't overlooked his marked grave there.) If he is buried in AR or his grave is unmarked, I hope to place the marker beside the tombstone of his wife Mary Tull Moore, and her second husband, Barton Moore (who was Laney Moore, Jr.'s first cousin) if the space beside her is unoccupied. Anyone who can help me with any of these things, please feel free to write me back. I do ask that the information about the pastor been sent in a pvt message to me, but the info. on the graves may be sent in a private message or on the listserve. I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Randle C. Beavers University of Mississippi

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I am looking for the heirs of Jane Bain who died before 1858 in Hardin or McNairy County, TN. I have found a deed that says, "The heirs of Jane Bain" but doesn't mention their names. Julia Cooper

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., March 1, 2000 PATRICIA FOOTE SWINNEY, 56, died Thurs., Feb. 24, 2000, in Biloxi. Mrs. Swinney had been a resident of the Coast for 21 years and was the owner and operator of Domestic Housekeeping Service in Biloxi for four years and was the manager of the Dining Hall at Keesler Air Force Base for several years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Woolmarket. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Quixie Foote; a brother, Buddy Foote. Survivors include her husband, Charles Swinney of Biloxi; a daughter, Sherry Wilson of Saucier; a son, Jay Callis of Memphis; three sisters, Frances McCullar and Juanita Kennedy, both of Selmer, Tenn., and Barbara Jernigan of Meridianville, Ala; a brother, William E. Foote, Jr. of Selmer; and two grandsons. Visitation was held Fri. At the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O;'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi. A service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church where friends may call from 12:30- p.m. until service time. Burial will be in White Plains Methodist Church Cemetery. ">>>>>>>>>>>> ADA LUCILLE WILLIAMS, 83, died on Sat., Feb. 26, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 27, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Williams, her parents, Alex and Patsy Little White, and one son, Jimmy Neal Williams, She is survived by one daughter, Mary Nell Ingle of Adamsville, one son, Audie Ray Williams of Adamsville, four grandchildren, Eddie Williams, Reggie Williams, Jessica Ingle and Shane Williams, and eight gr-grandchildren, Colton Ingle, Jeremy Williams, Melissa Williams, Amy Williams, Jess Williams, Amber Denise Williams, James Logan Williams, and Joshua Shane Williams. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NORA V. WEAVER, 89, died on Wed., Feb. 23, 2000, at her home of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a babysitter, and a member of Selmer First United Methodist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Fri. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Dr. Paul Mullikin. Pallbearers were Glenn Robinson, James Robinson, Gerald Robinson, Nelson Moore, bobby Smith, and David Smith. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie B. Weaver, her parents, Carrol and Dona Johnson McIntyre, one daughter, Joy Weaver Flatt, one sister, Era Moore, and two grandsons, Douglas and Durrell King. She is survived by two daughters, Gay Weaver King and Diane Weaver Walker both of Selmer, two sons, Duane Weaver of Selmer and Berlie Weaver of Bethel Springs, two sister, Thelma Robinson of Bethel Springs and Ruth Moore of Selmer, four grandchildren, five gr- grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> ROSIE BLACK WILDS, 89, died on Sat. Feb. 26, 2000, at Lexington Healthcare Center in Streamwood, Ill. She was a homemaker and nurses aid and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 29, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Lee Roy Willis.. Mrs. Wilds was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Wilds, her parents Robert Monroe and Linda Wood Black, a son, Dennie Black, a sister, Beulah Lutterall, and two brothers, Ulasa Black and Elvis Black. She is survived by four daughters, Ermal Rorie of Corinth, Miss, Mary Bagley of Hanvover Park, Ill., Phylis Caysenter of Ponca City , Okla., and Vonnie Villanuenva of Zion, Ill., two step-daughters, Lewell Lee of Michie and Martha Leona Strother of Little Rock, Ark., two sons, Neal Wilds of Cleveland, Ohio, and James Wilds of Selmer, twenty grandchildren, fifty gr-grandchildren, and four gr-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ESER D. BOWEN, 95, died on Feb. 28, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed. Mar. 1, at Magnolia Funeral Home. Officiating the services was Charlie Browning, his son-in-law. Pallbearers were Jimmy Bowen, Joe Bowen, Ronnie Bowen, Ricky Bowen, Tod Bowen, Jeffery Browning, Michael York, Lane Dean, and Jeffrey Vatalaro. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Martin Bowen, his mother, Lina Jane Bowen, wife of 60 years, Zelma Mae Crowe Bowen, brothers, G.B. Bowen and wife, Willard, Eber Bowen and wife, Lessie, sisters, Myrtle Coln and husband Rob, Mamie Bowen, Leora Farris and husband Alvis, Dola North and husband Carlous. He is survived by two sons, Delbert C. Bowen and wife Marie of Guys and Ernest Darris Bowen and wife Sadie of Corinth, Miss, three daughters, Bonitha Rast of Corinth, Miss., Brenda Browning and husband Charlie of Corinth, Miss., and Betty Callis of Bartlett, sixteen grandchildren, James Wayne "Jimmy" Bowen and wife Michelle, Vicki McAfee and husband O'Neal, L. Joe Bowen and wife Deborah, Debbie Bowen, Ronald "Ronnie" Bowen and wife Sarah, Rickey Bowen, Theresa Dolaway and husband William, Shirie Lollis and husband Roger, Connie Valtalaro and husband Jeffrey, Cheryl Dean and husband Lane, Todd Bowen and wife Amy, Jeffery Browning, Stephanie Browning and fiance Joe Booker, Cindi Devine, Angel "Angie" Armstrong and husband Chip, Michael York and wife Alicia, twenty- four gr-grandchildren, four step-gr-grandchildren, five step-gr-gr-grandchildren, one brother, Tedford "Ted" Bowen and wife Ruth of Guys, one sister, Pauline Rast of Corinth, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. Have a great day Barbara [email protected]