Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Mar. 15, 2000 SAMUEL C. BARLOW, 84, died on Mon. Mar. 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer of congestive heart failure. He worked at Brown Shoe for four years, Wester Station in Crump for seven years, and a trucker for most of his life. He was a member of Crump United Methodist Church and helped with elections for years in the Crump area. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Mar. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Crump Cemetery in Crump. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Jones Barlow. He is survived by three daughters, Peggy Winborn and Sammie Wright both of Crump and Carolyn Hicks of Brownsville, one son, Kenneth Barlow of Crump, three sisters, Elizabeth Mills of Memphis, Dot Moore of Midland, Texas, and Dale Kennedy of Terrytown, LA, three brothers, Don Barlow and Bob Barlow both of Crump and Tommy Barlow of Adamsville, fifteen grandchildren and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ETHEL BROWDER DICKERSON, 98, died on Thurs., Mar. 9, 2000, at Methodist McNairy Healthcare Center in Selmer of cancer. She was a housewife and homemaker. Mrs. Dickerson was born on Nov. 19, 1902, to William and Bessie Wood Browder. She was a life long resident of McNairy County and a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening and most importantly caring for the sick. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Mar. 10, at Shackelford Acton Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Rev. George Reed and Rev. Robert Jetton. Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in death by husband, Oscar McAfee in 1960, her second husband, Charlie Dickerson, and a gr-granddaughter, Lisa Rae Cunningham. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and David Cunningham of Michie, one son (says son but must be grandson), David Cunningham, Jr and his wife, Janice of Michie, and one gr-granddaughter, Jodi Cunningham of Jackson. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANK PLUNK, 90, died on Fri., Mar. 10, 2000, at Parkwood Nursing Home. Hew was born in Chester County, son of the late William Louis and Susie Mabelle Starks Plunk. He attended school in Chester County, and was married to Luda Joyner Oct. 14, 1928. They made their home in and around Finger and Chester County. Mr. Plunk worked as a contractor and farmed all his life until retiring in 1973. He and Mrs. Plunk had lived in Clarkston, GA, since 1976 to be near their children. Mr. Plunk was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Henderson. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 12, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Roy Sharp. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by one daughter, Imogene P. Harris. He is survived by his wife, Luda Joyner Plunk of Clarkston, GA, seven son, Carroll Plunk of Forrest park, GA< Max Plunk and Joe Plunk both of Memphis, Richard Plunk of Clarkston, GA, Lonnie Plunk of Conyers, GA, and James Plunk of Loganville, GA, one sister, Ivy Cone of Finger, eleven grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELLA MAE COBB, 58, died on Mon. Mar. 13, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare mcNairy County of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Gateway Church. Graveside services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Mar. 14, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Minister Charles Castle and Caroll Crouse. Pallbearers were Rick Davidson, Tommy Sparks, John Wayne Wilson, Kenny Whiting, David Wilson, and Chris Floyd. Mrs. Cobb was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Cobb and her father, Goldie Evans. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Byrd of Eastview, two daughters, Janet Davidson of Selmer and Malisa Wilson of Bethel Springs, three sons, James Cobb and Dean Cobb both of Selmer, and Charles Cobb of Lakeland, two sisters, Joyce James of Selmer and Susie Butler of Eastview, two brothers, Frank Evans and Eddie Byrd both of Eastview, fifteen grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EDDIE MARCELLUS PINCKLEY, 89, died on Sat. Mar. 11, 2000, at Imperial Manor in Madison of heart failure. He was a Church of Christ Minister. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Mar. 14, at Roan's Creek Church of Christ. Burial was held at Roan's Creek Cemetery in Clarksburg. Mr. Pinckley was preceded in death by his parents, Tom F. and Eva Burgess Pinckley, and two brothers, Walter Pinckley, and Johnnie Pinckley. He is survived by his wife Mary Sue Jarrett Pinckley, one daughter, Joyce Blackwell of Hendersonville, one son, Bennie H. Pinckley, of New Hope Ala., four sisters, Adell Adams of Millington, Ramelle Todd of Atwood, Pauline Lewis of Yuma, and Iravene McDaniel of Lexington, one brother, Bobbie Pinckley of Waynesboro, four grandchildren and nine gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PAUL HAMM, 61, died on Thurs., Mar. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of blood clot from aneurysm and head contusion. He worked at Volunteer Bridge Construction, Inc. and was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church, Adamsville Masonic Lodge, 3rd Degree Mason and U.S. Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Mar. 1, at Landmark Pentecostal church. Burial was held at Mud Creek Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Brenda Scott. Pallbearers were Jerry Hamm, Jackie Hamm, David Hamm, Bryan Smith, Kenny Hamm, and Jim Hatch. Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Arkie Delphia Johnson Hamm. His is survived by his wife, Wanda Montogmery Hamm, one daughter, Tanya Hamm Hatch of Adamsville, three sons, Jerry Neal Hamm, of Lexington, Jackie Paul Hamm of Stantonville, and Willie David Hamm of Adamsville, three sisters, Mayrene Fisher of Peoria, Ill., Maxine Edgin of Scotts Hill, and Brenda Gail Jones of Erin, three brothers, Herbert Lee Hamm of Sevierville, Jeff Hamm of Reagan, and Kenneth Ray Hamm of Lexington, eight grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DORIS FAYE JONES, 62, died on Sat., Mar. 11, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of a brain tumor. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Rodney Whittemore. Pallbearers were Robert Kilburn, Jimmy Kilburn, Ricky Kilburn, Brandon Kilburn, Joey Duck, and Lonnie Forsythe. Honorary pallbearers were Alic Forsythe and Nicky Kilburn. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Lucille Brasher Doss and one daughter, Barbara Kay Kilburn. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Duck and Carol Forsythe both of Bethel Springs, three sons, Robert Kilburn of Bradford, Jimmy Kilburn of Bethel Springs, and Ricky Kilburn of Selmer, two sister, Evelyn Pickard of Trenton and Valeria Rutherford of Humboldt, one half- sister, Brenda Clark of Arkansas, one brother, Jerry Doss of Trenton, twelve grandchildren, and one gr- granddaughter. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM LEE "WILL" KILLINGSWORTH, 80, died on Sat., Mar. 11, 2000, at Alcorn County Care Inn in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a mechanic. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Mar. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Mr. Killingsworth was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Pearl Jones Killingsworth, his wife, Sarah McClain Killingsworth, three brothers, J.P. Killingsworth, Thomas Killingsworth, and Jim Killingsworth, and one sister, Ida Mae Huggins. He is survived by four daughters Rosalene Glidewell of Shiloh, Florine Taylor of Corinth, Miss., Mary McKee of Bartlett, and Mattie Pearl Fare of Michie, two sons, Larry Killingsworth, and William Jackie both of Shiloh, two sisters Lucy Martin of Selmer and Effie Byrd of Counce, twenty-four grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILFORD DICKEY, 88, died on Wed., Mar. 8, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Savannah. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery. Mr. Dickey was preceded in death by his wife, Golda Mae Dickey. He is survived by one son, Gene Dickey of McKinney, Texas, three sisters, Doris Michael of Jackson, Maxine English of Corinth, Miss., and Sadie Frands of Selmer, one brother, Henry Dickey of Knoxville, three grandchildren, Gene Dickey, Jr., Kevin Dickey and David Dickey, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM ENLOE WAGONER, 91, died on wed., Mar. 8, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. He was a retired farmer; farmed all his life, and was a truck driver for McNairy County Highway Department. He was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 10, at Clear Creek Baptist Church. Burial was held at Clear Creek Baptist Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Lamar Bell. Pallbearers were grandsons, Steve Prather, Lynn Prather, Ryan Prather, Corey Prather, Teddy Rodger, Jr., and Joseph Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Rosa Lee Bearden Wagoner. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Louise Wagoner, three daughters, Carolyn Grooms of Colllierville, Nancy Morris of Adamsville, and Martha Rodgers of Counce, one son, Joe Wagoner of Selmer, nine grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROY F. HALL, SR. 89, died on Sun., Mar. 12, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a scales operator for Evansville Union Stockyard and was a protestant. Graveside services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., Mar 15, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Evansville, Ind. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Unie and Ollie Bullock Hall. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Hall, two daughters, Betty Cummings of Selmer and Virginia Juncker of Mt. Vernon, Ind., two sons, Roy F. Hall, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Gary Hall of Evansville, Ind., two brothers, Eugene Hall and Donald Hall both of Evansville, Ind., eight grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Mar 22, 2000 ERMA W. DIXON, 89, died on Wed., Mar. 15, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson. She was born Feb. 13, 1911, in Tippah County, Miss., to Hob and Willie Ann Hammonds Wilbanks. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Fri., Mar 17, at Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Oak Grove in Pocohontas. Officiating the service was Rev. Roger Hatch. Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years. She is survived by one son, Dale Dixon of Michie, one daughter, Shirley LaFever of Rome, GA, one brother, Rex Wilbanks of Pocohontas, one sister, Veloria Lassiter of Bolivar, two grandchildren, Larry Carroll of Pebble Hill and Kristie Knight of Corinth, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HARRY T. RAINES, 87, died on Fri., March 3, 2000, at Tri County Convalescent Home of heart failure. Mr. Raines previously lived in Stantonville, TN, where he was a farmer and a carpenter. He was a member of Stantonville Methodist Church. Services took place Thurs., Mar. 9, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in the Stantonville Cemetery. Officiating the service was Minister Zolon Clayton. Mr. Raines was proceeded in death by his parents Charlie Clay and Virgle Boshart Raines, his wife, Emma Blanton Raines, and two brothers, Charles Raines, Jr. and Archie Raines. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Price of Memphis, TN, one son, Harold D. Raines of Park Forest, IL, one sister Clovis Howard of Michie, TN< and a brother, Roy Raines, of Stantonville, TN. He has five grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RANDY STEWART, 35, died Thurs., Mar. 16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer, TN, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Mr. Stewart lived in Bethel Springs, TN, and was a Commercial Installer for HVAC Sheet Metal. He was a member of Selmer Pentecostal Church. Services were held Sat., Mar. 16, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Beauty Hill Cemetery. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife Barbara Gail Sweat Stewart, a step-daughter, Abigail Harris of Bethel Springs, two sons, Philip Willey of Bethel Springs, Joshua Randall Stewart of Walls, MS, parents Stanley and Gail Hendrix Stewart, Jr., two sisters, Tracey Stewart of bethel Springs, and Wanda Goff of Henderson, TN, two brothers, Carl Johnson of Jackson, TN, and Dale Johnson of MS. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Juanita Hendrix of Bethel Springs, and his paternal grandmother, Frances Louise Stewart of Marion, AR. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE VIRGINIA GILLHAM, 90, died Mar. 16, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, due to heart failure. Miss Gillham was a retired McNairy County General Hospital Kitchen Helper. She was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church, and a resident of Adamsville, TN. Services were held at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. with ministers Nicky Harris and Stanley Griffin. Services were held by Shackelford Funeral Home, burial at Bethlehem Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. Miss Gillham was proceeded in death by her parents William and Talitha Jane Foster Gillham, a sister Myrtle Etheridge of Enville, TN, and several nieces and nephews. Brothers and bearers were Floyd Ward, Gillham Ward, Arnold Gillham, Donald Gillham, and David Smith. >>>>>>>>> PAUL EDWARD BLAKELY, 59, died Fri., Mar. 18, 2000, at his home in Selmer, due to heart failure. Mr. Blakely was a retired school teacher and was also retired from the U.S. Navy. He served in Vietnam with the 3rd Marines where he won the Bronz Star Medal, Navy Commendation, and Navy Achievement Medal. He also won two Purple Hearts for wounds he received. Services were held at Ramer Baptists Church in Ramer, TN, on Mon., Mar. 3, at 3 p.m. with Ministers Eric Jones and Tim Tutor, with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN. Burial was at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Blakely is survived by his wife, Betty Martin Blakely, of Selmer, and four daughters: Wendy Hoyt of Jackson, Tammy Norris of Marietta, GA, Connie Jarnagin of Bethel Springs, and Judy Jarnagin of Corinth MS. He is also survived by his mother Lora Pearl Blakely of Ramer, four sons: Michael Blakely, Daryl Blakely, and David Blakely, all of a Selmer and Thomas Attaway of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is survived by one sister, Gwen Norris of Selmer, three brothers, Johnny Blakely of Ramer, Darrel Blakely of Bartlett, TN, and Greg J. Blakely of Ramer, Mr. Blakely was preceded in death by his father John Paul Blakely. He had 17 grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LULA MAE PRESLEY, 96, died on Fri. Mar. 13, 2000, at Alcorn County Care Inn, Corinth, MS, due to heart failure. Mrs. Presley was a homemaker in Guys, TN, and a member of Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Services were held at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, Wed. At 1 p.m., Ministers Lauren Locke and Maurice Pinkston, and burial was at Old Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl D. Presley, two sisters, Recie Tarrant and Bonnie Whittamore, six brothers; Pete Armstrong, Callie Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Virgil Armstrong, George Armstrong, and Gilbert Armstrong. She is survived my several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM TERRY TROUTT, 77, died Sun., Mar. 19, 2000, at Decatur County General hospital in Parsons, TN, due to heart failure. Mr. Troutt was a resident of Decaturville, and was a retired road worker. He was a Baptist in Belief. Services were held Tues., Mar. 21, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Brewer Funeral Home Parsons Chapel. Burial was at Dalton Cemetery in Benton County. Visitation was Mon. Mar. 20, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Tues., Mar. 21, 9 a.m. until Funeral. He is preceded in death by his parents Enos Troutt and Bertha Terry, his wife Martha Hotten Troutt, and his daughter, Hilda Sue Troutt. He is survived by his sons Danny Troutt and Don Troutt, both of Decaturville, and Dean Troutt of Selmer. Three sisters, Opal Derryberry of Holiday, Irene Russell of Camden, and Ann Ramer of Missouri, He ad 11 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>. J. W. BONDS, 78, died Sun., Mar. 19, 2000, at his residence in Luka, MS. He was a member and Deacon of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and a Mason. Mr. Bonds was a retired carpenter and a former Boy Scout leader. Services were held Tues. At 2 p.m. at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stanley Magill, and burial at Patrick Cemetery. Visitation was Mon. Mar. 20, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Cutshall Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Bonds, Iuka, three daughter, Carmen Jones of Adamsville, Martha Merder of Jasper, IN, and Rosemary Hurd of Monroe, LA, one son, Jimmy Bonds, Iuka, two sister, Mattie Floyd, Iuka, and Alice Belue of Gary IN. He had 10 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Bonds, Jerry Bonds, Luther Bonds, Larry Bonds, James Bonds, and Ellis Floyd. >>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., March 29, 2000 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 1:00 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 was preceded in death by his wife Myra Jo Isbell Whitten Hall, one daughter, Dianne Hatmaker of Orlando, FL and one stepdaughter, Nyta Walls of Oak Ridge. He is survived by his sister, Maxine Simpson of Selmer and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLYDE PARHAM, 88, died on Wed., Mar. 22, 2000, at McNairy County Health Care in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired floor supervisor and machine operator for Brown Shoe Company and a member of Selmer Second Baptist Church. Graveside services took place at 11:00 a.m. on Thurs. Mar. 23, with burial at Clear Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mrs. Parham was preceded in death by her husband, Ben L. Parham, her parents, Lee and Gertrude Parham, Lorain Parham, and Montez Clark. She is survived by one son, Robert Parham of Brevard, NC, one brother Purney Roberts of Selmer, four grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Persons wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. JEWELL IRENE CLAYTON, 75, died on Tues., Mar. 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a retired cook and waitress and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Nat Evans and Roy Sharp. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her husband, Snyder Clayton, her parents, Lem and Myrtle Leatherwood Kennedy and a brother, Aaron Kennedy. She is survived by one daughter, Melba Jackson of Ramer, one son, Tim Clayton of Selmer, one sister, Opal Kirk of Memphis, one brother, Gerald Kennedy of Ramer, four grandchildren, Kim Petty, Jen Weeks, Christie Clayton, and Laura Grace Clayton, four gr-grandchildren Sara Petty, Allie Petty Catlyn Petty and Jack Petty and several nieces and nephews. >>>.. DEEDIE A. HATFIELD, 90, died on Fri., Mar. 24, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Springs Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun. Mar. 26, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. Mrs. Hatfield was preceded in death by her husband, William Hatfield and her parents, James A. and Jane Sutton Hill. She is survived by three daughter, Faye Hill of Jackson, Maye Wolverton of Batesville, Ark., and Janie Hutcherson of Bethel Springs, nine grandchildren, twenty gr-grandchildren, two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOYLE RAY RUSHING, 71, died on Wed., Mar. 22, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired self-employed construction worker and a member of Liberty Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and Ralph Lambert. Mr. Rushing was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sally Lambert Rushing. He is survived by his wife. Mary Rushing of 43 years, one daughter, Rae Ann Rushing of Ponotoc, Miss., two sons, Doyle Rushing, Jr., and Deborah of Henderson and Gene Rushing and Natasha of Corinth, Miss. one brother, Virgil E. Rushing of Knoxville, ten grandchildren, and several gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOSEPH L. BOLECHL, 79, died on Mon., Mar. 27. 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer, TN, of heart failure. He was retired from Delta Wire Company in Chicago, IL. He was Catholic. Services was held Today Wed., at 1 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial will be held at Family Cemetery, Finger, TN. Officiating the services will be Father Carl Hood. Mr. Bloechl was preceded in death by one son, Mike Bloechl of Finger. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Laura E. Bloechl, Crystal M. Guy, and Kathy Bloechl, and one gr-grandchild, Charles Dillon Guy. >>>>>>>>>> HARRY CAIN, 80, died on Sat., Mar. 18, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired loan officer at Selmer Bank & Trust, a member of First United Methodist Church in Selmer, and a WWII Veteran. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Paul Millikin. Mr. Cain was preceded in death by a sister, Elemeda Harris. He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Cain, one daughter, Susan Christ of Dublin, Ohio, two sons, Mike Cain of Selmer and Dennis Cain of Scottsdale, AZ, one sister, O'Neill Howe of Madisonville, KY, and nine grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Mar. 8, 2000 RUBY RUSSELL REAZELL, 85, died on Tues. Feb. 29, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs, Mar., 2, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Center Hill Cemetery in Pickwick. Mrs. Feazell was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Feazell, her parents, Blain and Anner Burns Russell, two sisters, Daisy Cornelius and Mary Montgomery, and three brothers, Manning Russell, Clifford Russell, and Ernest Russell. She is survived by four daughters, Susie Parson of Counce, Christine Griggs of Corinth, Miss., Madie Green of Monticello, Fla., and Elizabeth Crum of Ramer, four sons, Bobby Feazell, Lum Feazell, and Athern Feazell, all of Corinth, Miss, and Sammy Feazell, of Booneville, Miss., two sisters, Virginia Oaks of Corinth, Miss., and Dean Barnes of Counce, one brother, Arnold Russell of Acton, twenty-nine grandchildren and several gr-grandchildren and gr-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PRENTIS C. CAPOOTH, 72, died on Fri., Mar., 2, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of cardiac arrest. He was a retired logger and farmer, fought in Korean War, Navy and Army, and loved fox hunting. He belonged to a fox hunters club. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Mar., 5, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Larry Lancaster. Mr. Capooth was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bonnie Elam Capooth, and two brothers, Paul Capooth and Albert C. Capooth. He is survived by his sister, Mary Lillian White of Michie, one brother, Edgar (Junior) Capooth of Guys, one nephew, Roger Capooth and three nieces, Peggy Spencer, Betty Foster and Teretha Wallace. >>>>>>>>>>>> CECIL GLEN RAY, 84, died on Mon., Feb. 28, 2000, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson of heart failure. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Mar., 8, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Ray Burks. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Leedy A. and Pronetta Ammons Ray, a sister, Alice Hicks, and a brother, Johnny Ray. He is survived by his wife, Oma Dee Ray, (I'm assuming these are daughters, it doesn't say) Jean Towater of Jackson and Shirley Stopher of Henderson, one son, Jerry Ray of Bartlett, five sisters, Alcie Walker of Phenix, Ala., Annie Rea Scarbrough, Louise Massey and Lean Mae Teague all of Jackson, and Evelyn Ray of Kay, Texas, one brother, Billy Louis Ray of Summerville, SC, seven grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

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Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 5, 2000 ALLIE MAE STEPHENS, 83, died on Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a retired nurse's assistant at Western Mental Health Institute and a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 31, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Malcom George. Pallbearers were Jay Redmon, Kevin Redmon, Chad Gary, Adam Hicks, Carey Stephens and Don Mitchell. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Leonard Stephens, her parents, John C. and Maude Hutcherson Mitchell, and two brothers, O. V. Mitchell and Hal Mitchell. She is survived by five daughters, betty Rogers of Atlanta, Ga., Katy Redmon and Patsy Stephens both of Selmer, and Brenda Stephens and Peggy Richardson both of Savannah, two sons, Bobby Stephens of Selmer and Eddie Stephens of St. Petersburg, Fla., three brothers, John L. Mitchell of Henderson, F. C. (Ted) Mitchell of Sacramento, Calif, and George Wayne Mitchell of Jackson, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Services for GERALDINE DOLES, 67, took place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2000 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church near Bolivar. Burial was held in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Doles, the wife of Thomas Doles who survives, was a homemaker. She was born July 1, 1932, in Nashville, daughter of the late Jerry and Ethel Denson Bain and lived in Bolivar prior to moving to Middleton about 3 years ago. Mrs. Doles was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, whom she married on July 28, 1947, Mrs. Doles is survived by two daughters, Dora Lee Doles of Pinson and Barbara Allen of Middleton; four sons, Jerry Thomas Doles of Adamsville, David Doles of Middleton, Jackie Doles of Nashville and Rodger Doles of Humboldt; three sister, Mary France Walker of Moscow, Dora Hammock of Portland and Elizabeth Traughber of Dixon; three brothers, Fred Bain of Selmer, Henry Bain of Nashville and Tommy Bain of Portland; 13 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MAYME MASON, 86, died on Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, at Whitfield Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 5, 1913, in Ramer to Charlie and Della Diming. She was a homemaker and a member of Meeks Street Church of Christ. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, at Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Hinkle Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Mike Eaton. Mrs. Mason is survived by three step-daughters, Geneva Spears and Retha Cosby both of Corinth, Miss., and Edna Smith of Saranac, Mich., two step-sons, William Mason of Corinth, Miss., and George Mason of Byhalia, Miss., a number of step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> HOLLIS D. GARY of Adamsville died on Tues., Dec. 21, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson at the age of 64. He was the son of George Almer and Anna Bell Peerson Gary, both deceased. Mr. Gary was a brick mason by trade. Funeral services were held Fri., Dec. 24, at Milledgeville. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Regina L. Fowler and Cheryl L. Gary of Oklahoma City, Okla., one son, Danny D. Gary of Oklahoma City, Okla., one sister, Mrs. Addis (Troy) Graham of Savannah, and one brother Jimmie R. Gary of Scotts Hill, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Longacre and Georgia Kelley, one son, Terry Dwayne Gary, and one brother, David Gary. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DAN D. WARD, 68, died on Sat., Jan. 1, 2000, at his residence of heart failure. He was owner and operator of Exkell Inc. dealing in garment manufacturing machinery. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Veterans of Foreign Wars member, past president of first Lions Club in Morgantown, Ky., former Commissioner and Mayor of Adamsville, Mason and Shriner, and member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church. He was Plant Manager for Kellwood Manufacturing for 10 years, then at Harwood Mfg. For 2 years. He then formed his own company. He graduated from Livingston High School and attended Tennessee Tech. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 4, 2000, at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Sofia Wolfbeiss ward of Adamsville, one daughter, Dede Ward Casteel, two sister, Malise Beerman of Lakeland, Fla., and Juanita Webb of Nashville, two brother, A. R. Ward, Jr., of Bowie, Md., and Dr. James Ward of Rome, Ga., and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> B. J. SPETH, 53, an Alabama-Coushatta Indian, died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. She was a graduate of Big Sandy High School in Dallardville, Texas, and Massey Business College in Nacagoches, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. B.J. And her husband, Jim, owned and operated Jim's Best Stop in Selmer and Jon's Pier Restaurant at Pickwick. She is survived by her husband, Jim Speth of Selmer, two sons, Jimmy Speth of Knoxville and Jason and his wife, Shannon Speth of Selmer, and her father, E. O. Burden of Atoka, Okla. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Abbey, sister, Monnie Mae Langley of Houston, Texas, Zolene Welch, Livingston, Texas, (Indian Reservation), her maternal grandfather, the late Alabam-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Chief Abbey. Grandparent were the late Bursie Ah-boo Battise and John Ahwoo Battise, step-grandson, Austin McCarter of Selmer and a host of relatives in Texas and Louisiana Indian Reservations. Services were held Fri., Dec. 31, 1999, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McNairy County Memorial Cemetery in Selmer. ( I don't know which spelling is correct, Alabama-Coushatta or Alabam-Coushatta -- it was spelled both way in the paper?) >>>>>>>>>>>> (There is a photo if anyone is interest in have I can e-mail) MAUDE MAE DOYLE, 98, died on Sat., Jan. 1, 2000, at Chester County Nursing Home in Henderson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bethel Springs, Adamsville Senior Citizens and Senior Ladies Sunday School Class. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 4, at Central Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Burial was held at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister James Smith. Pallbearers were Steve Harrison, Kenny Gene Doyle, Matthew Moore, David Doyle, Jim Doyle, and Tommy Doyle. Honorary bearers were Jermy Doyle and Jed Doyle. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Doyle, two sons, Frank Doyle and Richard Doyle, one grandchild, one gr-grandchild, and her parents James Jackson and Dora Zena Chappell Creel. She is survived by one daughter. Dorothy Moore of Bartlett, four sons, Raymon Doyle and Cecil Doyle both of Bethel Springs, Kenneth Doyle of Pocahontas and Glenn Doyle of Selmer, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-six gr-grandchildren, and ten gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> PANSY L. EADS, 58, died on Fri., Dec. 31, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel near Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell, Orvill McMahan, and David Green. Pallbearers were Mark Foster, Jeff Foster, Jason Foster, Shawn Preslar, Kenny Berry, and James Howell. Honorary bearers were Billy Joe West and Stevie Gee. Mrs. Eads was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny G. Eads. She is survived by two daughters, Connie King of Selmer and Norma King of Toone, four sons, Robert Ferguson, William Ferguson, Jonathan Eads, and David Eads all of Hornsby, three brothers, Joy Foster, of Bethel Springs, Joe Allen Foster of Selmer, and Ike Foster of Hornsby, five grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DORA STEWART, 94, died on Tues, Dec. 28, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thur., Dec. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Alton Farley, Steve Howell, Jimmy Rickman, Fred Sowell, Jamie M. Rickman, and Larry Sowell. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Stewart, and her parents David and Elizabeth Littlejohn Sowell. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Rickman of Stantonville and Bernice Martin of Corinth, Miss., one son, Tony Gene Stewart of Adamsville, one brother, Lawrence Sowell of Michie, five grandchildren, and nine gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 12, 2000 J. L. JOYNER, 70, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of pneumonia. He was a farmer and a carpenter. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Billy Joe Naylor. My. Joyner was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Joyner. He is survived by his wife, Eula Mae Barnes Joyner, his mothers, Lueela Williams Joyner of Finger, three daughters Virginia Mayfield and Patsy Joyner both of Jackson and Dorothy Johnson of Scotts Hill, four brothers, Charles Joyner of Bethel Springs, Paul Joyner of Jackson, E. O. Joyner of Finger, and Jackie Joyner of Selmer, four grandchildren, Darrell Johnson of Lexington, Teresa Matthews of Nashville, Brandy Joyner of Jackson, and Michael Joyner of Memphis, four grandchildren, and three gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALLINE SMITH, 64, died on Tues., Jan. 4, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 7, at Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church. Officiating the services were ministers, Rev. Don. Johnson, Rev. Jeff Young, Sr., and Rev. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Eber Smith, her brother, Roy Z. Smith, her sister, Thelba Villar, and one grandchild, Alan Aubert Loyacana. She is survived by her mother, Rosie Bell Miller Pace of Selmer, her husband, Donald Lee Smith of Selmer, five sons, Roger Dale Aubert and wife Renee of Popularville, Miss, Robert David Aubert and wife Lisa of Ramer, Ronald Den Aubert and wife Ann of West Union, SC., Donald Lee Smith, Jr. of Corinth, Miss., and David Michael Smith and wife Linda of London, KY, three daughters, Conchita Faye Peyton and husband Ray of Bartlett, Latricia Ann Hubanks and husband, Ron of Selmer, and Donna Suzanne Smith Essary and husband Chris of Corinth, Miss. One brother, J. D. Smith of Counce, fifteen grandchildren, Scotty Peyton, Miranda Foster, Nicole Aubert, Crystal Aubert, Audra Aubert, Erin Aubert, Nathan Aubert, Alex Aubert, Tina Berard, Kasey Berard, Elena Aubert Loyacana, Christopher Aubert Loyacana, Michelle Aubert, Brianna Essary, and Brandon Essary. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH PARKER DUREN, 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 6, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church, and the last surviving charter member of the Adamsville chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 8, at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Steven Calicoatt. Mrs. Duren was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie H. Duren, one son, Charles H. Duren, and one gr-grandson, Trae Amos. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Freeland of Adamsville, one half-sister, Jean Martin of Memphis, one half-brother, G. H. Parker of Memphis, seven grandchildren, eight gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Persons wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the Adamsville First United Methodist Church. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DANNY NEAL FRANKS, 48, died Jan. 3, 2000, of injuries sustained from an auto accident. He was from Wasilla, Ark., formally of McNairy County. Funeral services were held Jan. 8, at Valley Funeral Chapel in Wasilla, Ark. Memorial services were held Jan. 9, at Pleasant Site Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Franks of Wasilla, Ark., two sons, and one daughter, Cody Franks of Chugiak, Ark., Danny Franks, Jr., of Wasilla, Ark., Rebecca Franks of Wasilla, Ark., his mother, Sadie Franks of Selmer, one brother, and two sister, Larry Franks of Selmer, Lynda Sharp of Leland, NC, Angela Franks of Selmer, one nephew, Stephen Sharp of Leland, NC and two nieces, Shaina Franks and Bailee Serene Franks of Selmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Franks (I typed this the way it appeared in the paper, but I think Ark. should be Alaska. I live just north of Wasilla.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>> DREW SYLER YORK, 79, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Magnolia Medical Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Pocahontas. Officiating the services was Ministers John Coleman and Richard Doyle. Mrs. York was preceded in death by parents, Ambus and Ellen Leatherwood Reed, one son, Travis York, one grandson, Paul York, and one gr-granddaughter, Allison Gafford. She is survived by her husband, T. L. York, three daughters, Peggy Baldwin and Sue Fiveash both of Ramer and Cathy Beck of Oklahoma City, Okla., four sons, Martin York of Chewalla, Bruce York of Nashville, J. T. York and George York both of Ramer, three sisters, Izola Foust of Selmer, and Jewell Carper and Bernese Butler both of Ramer, one brother, Malcolm Reed of Southhaven, Miss., nineteen grandchildren, and nineteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> ARNOLD BROWN, 75, died on Mon., Jan 3, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was retired from a riverboat and a member of Pleasant Site Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, E. V. and Myrtle Willis Brown, one brother, Vernon Brown and one grandson, Terry Jason Brown. He is survived by his wife, Louise Huggins Brown, one daughter, Carolyn Yarbrough of Jackson, one son, Terry Brown of Selmer, two sister, Dot Huckabee and Iris Boatman both of Selmer, four brothers, Jim Brown of Selmer, James Brown of Acton, Rex Brown of Oak Grove, Mo., and Don Brown of Michie, and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TIMOTHY DALE GAITHER, SR., 43, died on Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, on Center Hill Road in Finger of smoke inhalation. He was a construction worker and a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 8, at Maggie Jones United Methodist Church in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Tony Moss. Mr. Gaither was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Gaither and one brother, Mark Gaither. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Mathenia Gaither, his mother, Josephine Gaither of Alton, Ill., his step- mother, Jane Lee Gaither of Wood River, Ill., one daughter, Jessie Lee Gaither of Finger, one son, Timothy Dale Gaither Jr., of Finger, two sisters, Joe Ann Gaither of Bridge City, Texas and Mary Reynolds of Wood River, Ill four brothers, David Gaither of Collinsville, Ill., Denny Gaither of Alton, Ill., Danny Gaither of Jerseyville, Ill, and Greg Gaither of Wood River, Ill. >>>>>>>>>>> BETTY D. GLIDEWELL, 64, died on Sat., Jan. 8, 2000, at Baptist East Hospital of cancer. She retired from General Electric Company in Memphis in 1995 where she had worked since 1959. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon. Jan. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were Ministers John Latimer and Eddie Walton. Mrs. Glidewell was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lilly Flanagan Warfel. She is survived by her husband, James Glidewell, two daughters, Debra Holderfield and Cyndi Workman both of Memphis, one son, Jimmy Glidewell of Memphis, one sister, Imogene Rowe of Lowelle, Ark., one brother, Leon Warfel of Fayetteville, Ga., and five grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> MARGARET LONG CHUMNEY, 101, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Mrs. Chumney was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Chumney. She is survived by two daughters, Frankie Nichols and Hazel E. Chumney both of Adamsville, one son, B. E. Chumney of Cleveland, two sisters, Clyde Morris of Adamsville and Meta Rushing of Parson, one brother, Herbert Long of Parson, three grandchildren, six gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., January 19, 2000 TIM MULLINS, 41, with pending investigation on date of death and pending homicide investigation on cause of death. He was born in McNairy County and grew up in Chester County, son of bobby and Nelda Henson Mullins. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1976. He worked at Kolpak for a number of years and had been self employed for the past 8 to 10 years in the trucking business. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, Wooddville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Mullins is survived by his mother and father, Nelda Henson Mullins and Bobby Mullins both of Bethel Springs, two sons, Glenn Mullins and Joey Mullins both of Bethel Springs, grandparents, Faye Ruth Mullins of Bethel Springs and the late Howard Mullins and Lucy Henson of Woodville and the late Aubrey Henson, and one sister, Pam Sage of Oxford, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>> LORAINE MEADOWS, 84, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, daughter of the late Guy and Minnie Tedford Bishop. She attended schools in Chester County, and graduated in 1932. She attended Freed Hardeman University. She was married to Doyle Meadows Oct. 11, 1940. They made their home in Finger. Mrs. Meadows taught school in McNairy County. She had lived in Finger all her life. Mrs. Meadow died in 1996. Mrs. Meadows was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Finger where she was the pianist for the church for 69 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan, 13, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery. Officiating the services were Bro. Tony Moss and Bro. John Hitz. Mrs. Meadows is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Jones of Finger, one granddaughter, Diane Marie Jones of Finger, and two cousins, Faye Kent of Enville and Inetha Latimer of Grinnell, Iowa. >>>>>>>>>>> DOUGLAS JAMES MARIK, 35, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Marco Spring Company of a fire accident. He was a machine setup operator at Marco Spring Co., a family owned business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Selmer, Moose Lodge, and worked for Marco and Narco Spring Co. For 17 years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri, Jan. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister David Comperry. Active pallbearers wee Tim Taylor, Tommy Harrison, Steve Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Jerry Wright, Joey Wilkinson, Rusty Harvey, and Tuan Nauyen. Mr. Marik was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marie Marik and maternal grandfather, Robert E. Moore. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Marik of Haornsby, his parents, Norman and Dorothy Moore Marik of Memphis, three brothers, Mike Markid of Memphis, Greg Marik of Germantown, and Todd Marik of Knoxville, paternal grandfather, James Marik of Tallmadge, Ohio, and maternal grandmother, Eleanore Moore of Stow, Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>>>> GRADY TROY WHITE, 94, died on Tues., Jan 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Mike Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Danny Elam, David Dierks, Jason King, Billy Surratt, and Donald Surratt. >>>>>>>>>> MAVOUREEN SMITH, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a machine operator at ITT Automotive Plant, a member of World of Truth Pentecostal Church, and Senior Citizens Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Ministers Larry Cooksey and Jearl Hunley. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Smith, her parents, John Allen and Winnie Pearl McMahan McCoy, one son, Roy Allen Smith, and a daughter, Mattie Pearl Smith. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Smith of Ramer and one grandson, Shawn Smith of Ramer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOE VANCE MOORE, 62, died on Sun., Jan.16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of cancer. He retired Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, after 21 years with the state as the West Tennessee Supervisor - State of Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Division and a member of First Christian Church in Selmer. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers James Adkins and Keith Pence. Pallbearers were Houston Thrasher, Troy Moore, Jimmy Parrish, matt Barnes, Bobby Parry, and Vance parry. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Wade, Keith Pence, Herman Smith, Joe McCool, and Eddie Watson. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Vance Moore. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hurst Moore, his mother Wilma Varnell Moore of Selmer, one daughter, Lisa Weatherford of Rock Springs, WY, one sister Terry Jean Moore Parry of Selmer, and grandchildren, Jay Weatherford, Jeremy Franks, and Leah Weatherford Franks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>End EULA EDITH McVAY, 90, died on Fri., Jan. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Howard Kitter. Pallbearers were Johnny Gray, Bobby Johnson, Trey Alberson, Andrew Alberson, Michael McVay, and Derrick Winters. Mrs. McVay was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. McVay and her parents, William Andrew and Elsie Barnes McCann. She is survived by one daughter, Lynda Alberson of Southaven, Miss., five sons, William Albert McVay, Carl T. McVay, Jr. and Norman McVay all of Bethel Springs, Larry D. McVay of Bartlett, and A. C. McVay of Selmer, two sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and Mildred Smith of McNairy, two brothers, Earl McCann of Newbern and Marion McCann of Bradford, fourteen grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMER JACKSON, 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian Jackson. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Jackson, his parents, James Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and one son, Fred Carlson. He is survived by one son Billy Wayne Jackson of Ramer, two sisters, Cleo Martin of Chatsworth, GA, and Donnie King of Riverdale, GA, one brother, J. B. Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> EVILEE RAMER BALDWIN, 84, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek in Ramer. Officiating the services was Ministers Robert Hutson and Richard Doyle. Pallbearers were Henry Rutledge, Allen Rutledge, Jackie Scott, Billy Ramer, Leon Rutledge, and Robert Skinner. Honorary bearers were Dennis Skinner, Jesse Kesterson, Billy Rutledge, George York, Jim Harrison and Herbert Ramer. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Erby Roscoe Baldwin, her parents, Tom and Lois Mullins Ramer, and one son, Lamar Baldwin. She is survived by one brother, J.C. Barnes of Memphis, two grandchildren, Greg Baldwin and Karla Burns, and three gr-grandchildren, Daniel Baldwin, Samantha Burns, and Rachel Burns. >>>>>>>>>>>>> PEARL EVALEE HARDIN, 85, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Henderson. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Raymond Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents. J.P. and Tab King McIntyre. She is survived by her husband, Odell Hardin of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Annie G. Hubanks of Bethel Springs, two sons, J.W. Hardin of Bethel Springs and Raymond Hardin of Finger, six grandchildren, and six gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... LUDIE FRANCES SWEAT, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and the oldest charter member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sweat and her parents, John and Mary Etta Barnes King. She is survived by four daughter, Nancy Tull, Mary McCullar, Judy Tacker, and Brenda Robbins all of Selmer, one son, Johnny E. Sweat of Pawcatuck, Conn., twelve grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AGNES D. SPIVEY, 95, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at her home in Bethel Springs of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of the new Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and graduate of Winthrop College in South Carolina. Services took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church, Eatonton, GA. Burial was held at Pine Grove, Eatonton, GA. Officiating the services was minister Earl Phelps. Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Green Spivery and her parents william Patrick and Lou Anna Norris Dickson. She is survived by one brother Dr. Bonneau H. Dickson of Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions if any to be made to the Myrtis & R.M. Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. >>>>>>>>>>>>End part 1 Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Jan. 26, 2000 ARIZONA PLUNK CHILDERS, 78, died on Mon., Jan. 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of kidney failure. She was an inspector for a Garment Manufacture and lived in McNairy all her life. Services took place at 1 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Childers is survived by her husband, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, three daughters, Pat Lipford, Nan Rogers, and Cathy Hamm all of Adamsville, one son, Junior Childers of Adamsville, three sisters, Omie Whitten of Memphis, Neecy Hall of Kingston Springs, and Mary McLaine of Adamsville, one brother, David Plunk of Memphis, eight grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LESSIE WHITE BELL, 99, died on Sun., Jan. 16, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was self-employed as cleaning service. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. Officiating the services were Ministers Ruben Damron and Clifford Wynn. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Bell, her parents, Jim and Annie Watson Nichols, a son, Nathaniel Nichols, a brother Herman Nichols, and a sister, Della Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Cornella Mae Nichols of Adamsville, a sister-in-law, Anna Russell, and nine great- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILBOURN E. SWEAT, 64, died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was co-owner of Sweat's Antiques in Crump and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 24, at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Castle. Pallbearers were Larry Ernest, billy Sweat, Garland Evans, Ross Evans, Steve Sweat, Lucky Sweat, Jerome Sweat, and Calvin Sweat. Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Vela Evans Sweat, a sister, Velma Ernest and a brother, Elmer "Capper" Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sweat of Adamsville, one daughter, Vickie Wolfe and husband Don of Adamsville, one son, tony Sweat and wife Dana of Crump, one sister, Earline Harris of Selmer, one brother Arden Sweat of Savannah, and seven grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, Gabriel, Caleb, Shiloh, Deidre, and Leslie. >>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS M. PATRICK, 97, died on Fri., Jan 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were James Kientz, Robert Lee, Donnie Gibbs, Jimmy Dickey, Don Smith, and Kenneth Hawkins. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Patrick and her parents, Jessie and Viola Bowman Maxwell. She is survived by one daughter, Larece Hathcock of Corinth, Miss., one grandchild, Dennis Hathcock and one gr-grandchild, Elizabeth Evans. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> L. V. MOSS, 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents, James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of Pocahontas. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MANCEL M. MURRAY, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray, Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel Springs, two grandchildren, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HAZEL DICKEY, 81, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Levi Strauss Company in Ramer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Pallbearers were David Dickey, Dustin Dickey, Brian Dickey, Cecil Dickey, Chris Doles, Ken Burkett, Jamie Woodruff, and Eric Fowler. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Dickey, her parents, Edgar and Larcina Leatherwood Melton, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Dickey. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Dickey Baker of Ramer, seven sons, Kenneth Dickey, Dwight Dickey, Danny Dickey, Larry Dickey, Terry Dickey, Jerry Dickey, and Perry Dickey all of Ramer, one sister, birdie Mae Locke of Ramer, thirteen grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEATA FISHER MOORE, 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son, Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD CLEMENT, 62, died on Mon. Jan. 24, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a deck worker on a riverboat and an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Olive Hill in Guys. Officiating the services was Robert Hutson. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grady Draper Clement. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Ricketts of Memphis, two sons, Jimmy Clement and Grady Lee Clement both of Memphis, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARY FRANCIS "Frog" DANIELS McKNIGHT, a resident of the Burrowtown Community in Fayette County, died at 6:355 p.m. Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at her residence on Burrowtown Road. She was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 25th at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Aubrey Neal of Millington, officiating. Interment was in the Burrow Cemetery. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McKnight was born May 23, 1936, in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Homer Daniels, Sr. and Dollie Byars Daniels. She attended Fayette County schools and was married June 6, 1953, to Thomas R. McKnight, retired employee of the State of Tennessee Highway Department, who survives. Mrs. McKnight was a lifelong resident of the Burrowtown Community and was a homemaker throughout her live. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gallaway and enjoyed flower gardening and needle work. Mrs. McKnight was known for the love of her family and received much enjoyment in carrying for her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McKnight is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffin of Selmer, Tammy Chism of Arlington, her son, Thomas Ray McKnight of Arlington, her sister, Doris McCulley of Mason, two brothers, Homer Daniels, Jr. of Arlington, Ricky Daniels of Brunswick and five grandchildren. Casketbearers were Dwayne Cox, Homer Daniels, III, Shane Daniels, Ben Matheny, Bobby Matheny, Jackie Matheny and Randy Yarbro. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

I believe Mary Hudson, who is working on this now. Thank you for the suggestion Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 5:00 AM Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] 2-23-00 obits > Hi Barbara, > > I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post the obits and for > your generosity. > > I'm also writing to make a suggestion. Are you familiar with the Rootsweb > GenConnect boards? > > There is a place for posting obits for McNairy Co at: > > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tn/McNairyObits > > I don't know how McNairy Co is set up, but sometimes when a message is > posted on the board, it automatically gets forwarded and posted on the > corresponding mail list. However, some times they are not...it just depends > on the person that maintains the board and the mail list. You could talk to > the list owners about it if you wanted to know more. > > Even though the list is archived and can later be searched, some times I > think people are unaware of this. I am not really sure how Rootsweb is set > up but I believe it may be easier for people to search at the Gen Connect > boards. > > I didn't mean to make this sound lengthy...but getting to the point....Would > you mind posting them on the GenConnect boards also? You could just copy & > paste and they would be in 2 places at once and easier for others to find > later. If you decide to do this, I would first post to the GenConnect board > and see if it automatically goes to the list...then there would be no need > to post to the list. > > Rootsweb has a GenConnect board for every county in the US and also for > numerous surnames. It seems they are used very little ...partly because > people are unaware of them and partly because people use Family Treemaker > GenForum more. I would like to see this changed. > > Thank you and have a great day!!! > > Sandra > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara Mook" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 1:12 AM > Subject: [TNMCNAIR] 2-23-00 obits > > > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > > > EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur > > Healthcare of Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. > > Tirzah Baptist Church. > > Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial > at > > Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. > > Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore > > McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk and one brother, Williard > > McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ramsey of Newbern, four > sons, > > Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E. McCann and Anthony E. McCann > > both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two sisters, Willie Gray and > > Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion McCann of Bradford, > > nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren, and one > > gr-gr-grandchild. > > > > >>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. > He > > was a truck driver for Damron Trucking Company. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating > > the services was Minister Richard Stanfield, Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, > > Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry > > Harvell and Jimmy Owens. > > Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anne Lee > > Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Russell Plunk, one > > daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel > > Springs, one brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, > > Bethany Frazier. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GLADYS McLEMORE CASTILE, 80, died on Sun. Feb. 20, 2000, at Hardin County > > general Hospital of heart failure. She was a housewife. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Maley Chapel. > > Burial was held at Covington memorial gardens. > > Mrs. Castile was preceded in death by husband, Alvie Castile, her > > father, Jackson Monroe McLemore, and mother, Lulu Elizabeth Burns > McLemore. > > She is survived by three sons, David P. Castile, Sr. of Adamsville, > William > > F. Castile of Kellen, Ala, and Marvin C. Castile of Morris Chapel, one > > daughter, Sue Koonce of Covington, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen > > gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sun., Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare > > in McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford > Chapel > > in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. > > Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her father, Lee Purvis. She is > > survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of Kosciusko, Miss., her mother > > Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie Nicole Keith Webb of > > McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister, Betty Kuhn of > > Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three brothers, > Farley > > Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of Roann, > Ind., > > and one grandchild, William Moses Webb. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of > > cancer. He was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville > Church > > of Christ, Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville > > High School Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 > years, > > Darden Post Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church > of > > Christ. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. > > Officiating the services were Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde > > Slimp, and Van Vansandt. > > Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, > > Nikke Shilling and husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of > Jackson, > > his parents, Favil and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann > Mitchell > > of Selmer and brothers, Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of > Adamsville, > > and one grandchild, Abigail Shilling of Memphis. > > Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West Tennessee, > > American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > FLORENCE ROSETTA WEST, 49, died on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at her home of > heart > > failure. She was a homemaker and a member of McCalip's Chapel Baptist > > Church. > > Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, with > burial > > at Mosses Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Frank > Bell. > > Ms. West was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Marion (Doc) > and > > Verda Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth West, one > > daughter, Brandy Michelle West of Hornsby, two sons, James Allen West of > > Selmer and Phillip Wade West of Hornsby, three sisters, Jeffery Dillon of > > Selmer, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, and Kathie King of Bolivar, one brother, > > James Alford King of Selmer, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Matthew > > and Cheyenne. > > > > >>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > ELVIS BRODIE SMITH, 93, died on Mon. Feb. 14, 2000, at his home of heart > > failure. He was born and reared in Cave Springs Community of Chester > County, > > son of the late Alonza Farline and Gainey Hurst Smith. He attended schools > > at Hickory Corner and Cave Springs and in 1925 was married to Romie > > Patterson of the same community. As a young man he operated a Saw Mill and > > worked in the Timber. In 1943 he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. In > > Memphis, where he worked until he retired in 1963. He was an avid > fisherman > > and a deacon at Little Hatchie primitive Baptist church, and was an > > organizer and faithful member. He was also treasurer for many years. > > Services took place at 1 p.m on Wed., Feb. 16, at Little Hatchie > > Church. Burial was held at Little Hatchie Cemetery. Officiating the > services > > was Elder Elmer Weaver. > > Mr. Smith is survived by wife, Romie Sidney Patterson Smith, a son, > > Hughie Elvis Smith of Shiloh, one grandson, Rick Sullivan, and three > > gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>.. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Mon. Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General > > Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member > of > > Temple Baptist Church. > > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford > > Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. > > Mr. Maness is survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his > > parents, Raywood and Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby > Paige > > Maness of Counce, one son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, > > Martha Genine Taylor Beard of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie > Sue > > Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson, Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of > > Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard > > Maness of Finger, and his grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > EDWIN LAWRENCE WAGSTER, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, at his home. > He > > was an installer for Western Electric Telephone Company, a Baptist, and a > > Veteran of WWII. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 20, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. > > Mr. Wagster is survived by his wife, Helen Wagster, one daughter, > Carol > > Ann Roberts of Friendship, three step-daughters, Melanie Lipford of > > Humboldt, and Margie Link and Mary Otain both of Peru, Ill., two sons, > > Gerald Wayne Wagster of Paris and Edwin Larry Wagster of Buchanan, five > > step-sons, Barry Gene Autry and Bret (Bubba) Autry of Huntingdon, and > Sonny > > Kaszynaki, Tom Kaszynaki, and Mike Kaszynaki all of Peru, Ill, two > sisters, > > Inez Everett and Mildred Chandler both of Newbern, two brothers, Troy > > Wagster of Newbern and Wilson Sawyer of Paris, and four grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled > > Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army > > Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. > > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford > > Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in > Selmer. > > Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and > > Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy > > Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie > Dunaway > > of Selmer, one step-daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond > > Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., > two > > step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four > > sister, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of > Selmer, > > and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, > > and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > ROBERT E. GARDNER, JR., 83, died on Wed., Feb., 16, 2000, in Jackson. He > was > > a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the new Home Baptist Church > > in Rosalie, Ala. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Kerby Funeral Home > > Chapel. Burial was held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens at Henagar, Ala. > > Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Lena (Bannert) Gardner of > Shiloh, > > two sons, Tim E. Gardner of Shiloh, Larry Gardner of Savannah, four > > daughters, Rosetta Rogers of Whitwell, Hazel Sanders, Joyce McCarver, and > > Vonzie Patton all of Corpus Christi, Texas, three brothers, Arthur Gardner > > of Chattanooga, David Gardner of Herkimer, NY, and J. B. Gardner of > > Weatherford, Texas, one sister Effie Mae Nettie if Herkimer, NY, seventeen > > grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>... > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > DONALD DWAYNE McGEE, 61, died on San., Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson General > > Hospital of Lymphoma. He was born in Gibson County, and grew up in Alamo, > > son of the late Walter Woodrow and Lillian Ruth Blankenship McGee. He > > attended schools at Alamo. He had been a truck driver most of his working > > career. He had driven for Hwy. 45 Trucking Co. Since 1992. He was married > to > > Susan Alexander in 1992, they lived in the Oak Grove Community for the > past > > 1 and 1/2 years. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Casey Funeral > Home > > Chapel. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the > > services was bro. John Beachy. > > Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Alexander McGee of > > Henderson, two sons, Dwayne McGee of Maury City and Adam McGee of > Henderson, > > two daughters, Debbie Burnett of Alamo and Tina McGee of Jackson, two > > step-daughters, Brandy Bruntz of Enville and Amanda Bruntz of Henderson, > two > > sisters, Nancy Jackson and Martha Jane Harper both of Alamo, and four > > grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tues, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist > > Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member > of > > Mason Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a > > member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford > Funeral > > Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in > Bethel > > Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. > > Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle Foust, one > > daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust, and > his > > parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife, Izola > > Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin, > > Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, > GA, > > two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six > grandchildren > > and two gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JAMES DAVID SWANNER, JR, 49, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at VA Hospital > in > > Memphis off cancer. He was a diesel mechanic for Selmer truck and trailer > > and a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Army. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. > > Mr. Swanner was preceded by his parents, James David and Gertrude > > Swanner, Jr. He is survived by is wife, Dianna Swanner, one sister, > Shirley > > K. Tunnell of Memphis, and two brothers, Ronald Swanner and Dwight B. > > Swanner both of Memphis. > > > > ..>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of > > cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a > Vietnam > > Veteran, and Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic > > Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel > > Springs. Officiating the services was Father Carl Hood and James Adkins. > > Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. > He > > is survived by his mother, Lucille Whitaker Hollomon of Selmer, his wife > > Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of > > Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy > > Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA and sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of > Memphis > > and three grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>> END > > > > Have a great day > > Barbara > > [email protected] > > >

http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/obit/mcn-obit.htm I am posting the obituaries to the web site, which Barbara is sending through the mail list. I do not have all of them posted yet, but they are being worked on. You can see how far I, am by going to the above URL 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

Sorry...I hadn't had my morning coffee yet and didn't intend for this to go to the list. :o) Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] 2-23-00 obits > Hi Barbara, > > I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post the obits and for > your generosity. > > I'm also writing to make a suggestion. Are you familiar with the Rootsweb > GenConnect boards? > > There is a place for posting obits for McNairy Co at: > > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tn/McNairyObits > > I don't know how McNairy Co is set up, but sometimes when a message is > posted on the board, it automatically gets forwarded and posted on the > corresponding mail list. However, some times they are not...it just depends > on the person that maintains the board and the mail list. You could talk to > the list owners about it if you wanted to know more. > > Even though the list is archived and can later be searched, some times I > think people are unaware of this. I am not really sure how Rootsweb is set > up but I believe it may be easier for people to search at the Gen Connect > boards. > > I didn't mean to make this sound lengthy...but getting to the point....Would > you mind posting them on the GenConnect boards also? You could just copy & > paste and they would be in 2 places at once and easier for others to find > later. If you decide to do this, I would first post to the GenConnect board > and see if it automatically goes to the list...then there would be no need > to post to the list. > > Rootsweb has a GenConnect board for every county in the US and also for > numerous surnames. It seems they are used very little ...partly because > people are unaware of them and partly because people use Family Treemaker > GenForum more. I would like to see this changed. > > Thank you and have a great day!!! > > Sandra > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara Mook" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 1:12 AM > Subject: [TNMCNAIR] 2-23-00 obits > > > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > > > EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur > > Healthcare of Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. > > Tirzah Baptist Church. > > Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial > at > > Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. > > Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore > > McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk and one brother, Williard > > McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ramsey of Newbern, four > sons, > > Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E. McCann and Anthony E. McCann > > both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two sisters, Willie Gray and > > Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion McCann of Bradford, > > nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren, and one > > gr-gr-grandchild. > > > > >>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. > He > > was a truck driver for Damron Trucking Company. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating > > the services was Minister Richard Stanfield, Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, > > Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry > > Harvell and Jimmy Owens. > > Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anne Lee > > Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Russell Plunk, one > > daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel > > Springs, one brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, > > Bethany Frazier. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GLADYS McLEMORE CASTILE, 80, died on Sun. Feb. 20, 2000, at Hardin County > > general Hospital of heart failure. She was a housewife. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Maley Chapel. > > Burial was held at Covington memorial gardens. > > Mrs. Castile was preceded in death by husband, Alvie Castile, her > > father, Jackson Monroe McLemore, and mother, Lulu Elizabeth Burns > McLemore. > > She is survived by three sons, David P. Castile, Sr. of Adamsville, > William > > F. Castile of Kellen, Ala, and Marvin C. Castile of Morris Chapel, one > > daughter, Sue Koonce of Covington, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen > > gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sun., Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare > > in McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford > Chapel > > in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. > > Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her father, Lee Purvis. She is > > survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of Kosciusko, Miss., her mother > > Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie Nicole Keith Webb of > > McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister, Betty Kuhn of > > Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three brothers, > Farley > > Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of Roann, > Ind., > > and one grandchild, William Moses Webb. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of > > cancer. He was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville > Church > > of Christ, Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville > > High School Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 > years, > > Darden Post Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church > of > > Christ. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. > > Officiating the services were Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde > > Slimp, and Van Vansandt. > > Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, > > Nikke Shilling and husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of > Jackson, > > his parents, Favil and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann > Mitchell > > of Selmer and brothers, Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of > Adamsville, > > and one grandchild, Abigail Shilling of Memphis. > > Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West Tennessee, > > American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > FLORENCE ROSETTA WEST, 49, died on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at her home of > heart > > failure. She was a homemaker and a member of McCalip's Chapel Baptist > > Church. > > Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, with > burial > > at Mosses Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Frank > Bell. > > Ms. West was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Marion (Doc) > and > > Verda Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth West, one > > daughter, Brandy Michelle West of Hornsby, two sons, James Allen West of > > Selmer and Phillip Wade West of Hornsby, three sisters, Jeffery Dillon of > > Selmer, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, and Kathie King of Bolivar, one brother, > > James Alford King of Selmer, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Matthew > > and Cheyenne. > > > > >>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > ELVIS BRODIE SMITH, 93, died on Mon. Feb. 14, 2000, at his home of heart > > failure. He was born and reared in Cave Springs Community of Chester > County, > > son of the late Alonza Farline and Gainey Hurst Smith. He attended schools > > at Hickory Corner and Cave Springs and in 1925 was married to Romie > > Patterson of the same community. As a young man he operated a Saw Mill and > > worked in the Timber. In 1943 he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. In > > Memphis, where he worked until he retired in 1963. He was an avid > fisherman > > and a deacon at Little Hatchie primitive Baptist church, and was an > > organizer and faithful member. He was also treasurer for many years. > > Services took place at 1 p.m on Wed., Feb. 16, at Little Hatchie > > Church. Burial was held at Little Hatchie Cemetery. Officiating the > services > > was Elder Elmer Weaver. > > Mr. Smith is survived by wife, Romie Sidney Patterson Smith, a son, > > Hughie Elvis Smith of Shiloh, one grandson, Rick Sullivan, and three > > gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>.. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Mon. Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General > > Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member > of > > Temple Baptist Church. > > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford > > Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. > > Mr. Maness is survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his > > parents, Raywood and Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby > Paige > > Maness of Counce, one son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, > > Martha Genine Taylor Beard of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie > Sue > > Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson, Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of > > Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard > > Maness of Finger, and his grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > EDWIN LAWRENCE WAGSTER, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, at his home. > He > > was an installer for Western Electric Telephone Company, a Baptist, and a > > Veteran of WWII. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 20, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. > > Mr. Wagster is survived by his wife, Helen Wagster, one daughter, > Carol > > Ann Roberts of Friendship, three step-daughters, Melanie Lipford of > > Humboldt, and Margie Link and Mary Otain both of Peru, Ill., two sons, > > Gerald Wayne Wagster of Paris and Edwin Larry Wagster of Buchanan, five > > step-sons, Barry Gene Autry and Bret (Bubba) Autry of Huntingdon, and > Sonny > > Kaszynaki, Tom Kaszynaki, and Mike Kaszynaki all of Peru, Ill, two > sisters, > > Inez Everett and Mildred Chandler both of Newbern, two brothers, Troy > > Wagster of Newbern and Wilson Sawyer of Paris, and four grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled > > Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army > > Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. > > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford > > Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in > Selmer. > > Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and > > Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy > > Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie > Dunaway > > of Selmer, one step-daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond > > Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., > two > > step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four > > sister, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of > Selmer, > > and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, > > and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > ROBERT E. GARDNER, JR., 83, died on Wed., Feb., 16, 2000, in Jackson. He > was > > a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the new Home Baptist Church > > in Rosalie, Ala. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Kerby Funeral Home > > Chapel. Burial was held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens at Henagar, Ala. > > Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Lena (Bannert) Gardner of > Shiloh, > > two sons, Tim E. Gardner of Shiloh, Larry Gardner of Savannah, four > > daughters, Rosetta Rogers of Whitwell, Hazel Sanders, Joyce McCarver, and > > Vonzie Patton all of Corpus Christi, Texas, three brothers, Arthur Gardner > > of Chattanooga, David Gardner of Herkimer, NY, and J. B. Gardner of > > Weatherford, Texas, one sister Effie Mae Nettie if Herkimer, NY, seventeen > > grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>... > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > DONALD DWAYNE McGEE, 61, died on San., Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson General > > Hospital of Lymphoma. He was born in Gibson County, and grew up in Alamo, > > son of the late Walter Woodrow and Lillian Ruth Blankenship McGee. He > > attended schools at Alamo. He had been a truck driver most of his working > > career. He had driven for Hwy. 45 Trucking Co. Since 1992. He was married > to > > Susan Alexander in 1992, they lived in the Oak Grove Community for the > past > > 1 and 1/2 years. > > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Casey Funeral > Home > > Chapel. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the > > services was bro. John Beachy. > > Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Alexander McGee of > > Henderson, two sons, Dwayne McGee of Maury City and Adam McGee of > Henderson, > > two daughters, Debbie Burnett of Alamo and Tina McGee of Jackson, two > > step-daughters, Brandy Bruntz of Enville and Amanda Bruntz of Henderson, > two > > sisters, Nancy Jackson and Martha Jane Harper both of Alamo, and four > > grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tues, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist > > Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member > of > > Mason Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a > > member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford > Funeral > > Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in > Bethel > > Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. > > Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle Foust, one > > daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust, and > his > > parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife, Izola > > Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin, > > Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, > GA, > > two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six > grandchildren > > and two gr-grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JAMES DAVID SWANNER, JR, 49, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at VA Hospital > in > > Memphis off cancer. He was a diesel mechanic for Selmer truck and trailer > > and a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Army. > > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Chapel > > in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. > > Mr. Swanner was preceded by his parents, James David and Gertrude > > Swanner, Jr. He is survived by is wife, Dianna Swanner, one sister, > Shirley > > K. Tunnell of Memphis, and two brothers, Ronald Swanner and Dwight B. > > Swanner both of Memphis. > > > > ..>>>>>>>>>> > > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of > > cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a > Vietnam > > Veteran, and Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. > > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic > > Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel > > Springs. Officiating the services was Father Carl Hood and James Adkins. > > Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. > He > > is survived by his mother, Lucille Whitaker Hollomon of Selmer, his wife > > Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of > > Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy > > Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA and sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of > Memphis > > and three grandchildren. > > > > >>>>>>> END > > > > Have a great day > > Barbara > > [email protected] > > >

Hi Barbara, I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post the obits and for your generosity. I'm also writing to make a suggestion. Are you familiar with the Rootsweb GenConnect boards? There is a place for posting obits for McNairy Co at: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tn/McNairyObits I don't know how McNairy Co is set up, but sometimes when a message is posted on the board, it automatically gets forwarded and posted on the corresponding mail list. However, some times they are not...it just depends on the person that maintains the board and the mail list. You could talk to the list owners about it if you wanted to know more. Even though the list is archived and can later be searched, some times I think people are unaware of this. I am not really sure how Rootsweb is set up but I believe it may be easier for people to search at the Gen Connect boards. I didn't mean to make this sound lengthy...but getting to the point....Would you mind posting them on the GenConnect boards also? You could just copy & paste and they would be in 2 places at once and easier for others to find later. If you decide to do this, I would first post to the GenConnect board and see if it automatically goes to the list...then there would be no need to post to the list. Rootsweb has a GenConnect board for every county in the US and also for numerous surnames. It seems they are used very little ...partly because people are unaware of them and partly because people use Family Treemaker GenForum more. I would like to see this changed. Thank you and have a great day!!! Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Mook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 1:12 AM Subject: [TNMCNAIR] 2-23-00 obits > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > > EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur > Healthcare of Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. > Tirzah Baptist Church. > Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial at > Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. > Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore > McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk and one brother, Williard > McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ramsey of Newbern, four sons, > Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E. McCann and Anthony E. McCann > both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two sisters, Willie Gray and > Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion McCann of Bradford, > nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren, and one > gr-gr-grandchild. > > >>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. He > was a truck driver for Damron Trucking Company. > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Shackelford Chapel > in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating > the services was Minister Richard Stanfield, Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, > Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry > Harvell and Jimmy Owens. > Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anne Lee > Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Russell Plunk, one > daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel > Springs, one brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, > Bethany Frazier. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > GLADYS McLEMORE CASTILE, 80, died on Sun. Feb. 20, 2000, at Hardin County > general Hospital of heart failure. She was a housewife. > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Maley Chapel. > Burial was held at Covington memorial gardens. > Mrs. Castile was preceded in death by husband, Alvie Castile, her > father, Jackson Monroe McLemore, and mother, Lulu Elizabeth Burns McLemore. > She is survived by three sons, David P. Castile, Sr. of Adamsville, William > F. Castile of Kellen, Ala, and Marvin C. Castile of Morris Chapel, one > daughter, Sue Koonce of Covington, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen > gr-grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sun., Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare > in McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford Chapel > in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. > Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her father, Lee Purvis. She is > survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of Kosciusko, Miss., her mother > Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie Nicole Keith Webb of > McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister, Betty Kuhn of > Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three brothers, Farley > Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of Roann, Ind., > and one grandchild, William Moses Webb. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of > cancer. He was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville Church > of Christ, Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville > High School Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 years, > Darden Post Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church of > Christ. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. > Officiating the services were Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde > Slimp, and Van Vansandt. > Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, > Nikke Shilling and husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of Jackson, > his parents, Favil and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann Mitchell > of Selmer and brothers, Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of Adamsville, > and one grandchild, Abigail Shilling of Memphis. > Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West Tennessee, > American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > FLORENCE ROSETTA WEST, 49, died on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at her home of heart > failure. She was a homemaker and a member of McCalip's Chapel Baptist > Church. > Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, with burial > at Mosses Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Bell. > Ms. West was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Marion (Doc) and > Verda Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth West, one > daughter, Brandy Michelle West of Hornsby, two sons, James Allen West of > Selmer and Phillip Wade West of Hornsby, three sisters, Jeffery Dillon of > Selmer, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, and Kathie King of Bolivar, one brother, > James Alford King of Selmer, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Matthew > and Cheyenne. > > >>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > ELVIS BRODIE SMITH, 93, died on Mon. Feb. 14, 2000, at his home of heart > failure. He was born and reared in Cave Springs Community of Chester County, > son of the late Alonza Farline and Gainey Hurst Smith. He attended schools > at Hickory Corner and Cave Springs and in 1925 was married to Romie > Patterson of the same community. As a young man he operated a Saw Mill and > worked in the Timber. In 1943 he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. In > Memphis, where he worked until he retired in 1963. He was an avid fisherman > and a deacon at Little Hatchie primitive Baptist church, and was an > organizer and faithful member. He was also treasurer for many years. > Services took place at 1 p.m on Wed., Feb. 16, at Little Hatchie > Church. Burial was held at Little Hatchie Cemetery. Officiating the services > was Elder Elmer Weaver. > Mr. Smith is survived by wife, Romie Sidney Patterson Smith, a son, > Hughie Elvis Smith of Shiloh, one grandson, Rick Sullivan, and three > gr-grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>.. > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Mon. Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General > Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member of > Temple Baptist Church. > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford > Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. > Mr. Maness is survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his > parents, Raywood and Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby Paige > Maness of Counce, one son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, > Martha Genine Taylor Beard of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie Sue > Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson, Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of > Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard > Maness of Finger, and his grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > EDWIN LAWRENCE WAGSTER, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, at his home. He > was an installer for Western Electric Telephone Company, a Baptist, and a > Veteran of WWII. > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 20, at Shackelford Chapel > in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. > Mr. Wagster is survived by his wife, Helen Wagster, one daughter, Carol > Ann Roberts of Friendship, three step-daughters, Melanie Lipford of > Humboldt, and Margie Link and Mary Otain both of Peru, Ill., two sons, > Gerald Wayne Wagster of Paris and Edwin Larry Wagster of Buchanan, five > step-sons, Barry Gene Autry and Bret (Bubba) Autry of Huntingdon, and Sonny > Kaszynaki, Tom Kaszynaki, and Mike Kaszynaki all of Peru, Ill, two sisters, > Inez Everett and Mildred Chandler both of Newbern, two brothers, Troy > Wagster of Newbern and Wilson Sawyer of Paris, and four grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled > Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army > Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. > Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford > Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. > Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and > Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy > Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie Dunaway > of Selmer, one step-daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond > Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., two > step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four > sister, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of Selmer, > and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, > and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>. > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > ROBERT E. GARDNER, JR., 83, died on Wed., Feb., 16, 2000, in Jackson. He was > a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the new Home Baptist Church > in Rosalie, Ala. > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Kerby Funeral Home > Chapel. Burial was held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens at Henagar, Ala. > Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Lena (Bannert) Gardner of Shiloh, > two sons, Tim E. Gardner of Shiloh, Larry Gardner of Savannah, four > daughters, Rosetta Rogers of Whitwell, Hazel Sanders, Joyce McCarver, and > Vonzie Patton all of Corpus Christi, Texas, three brothers, Arthur Gardner > of Chattanooga, David Gardner of Herkimer, NY, and J. B. Gardner of > Weatherford, Texas, one sister Effie Mae Nettie if Herkimer, NY, seventeen > grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>... > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > DONALD DWAYNE McGEE, 61, died on San., Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson General > Hospital of Lymphoma. He was born in Gibson County, and grew up in Alamo, > son of the late Walter Woodrow and Lillian Ruth Blankenship McGee. He > attended schools at Alamo. He had been a truck driver most of his working > career. He had driven for Hwy. 45 Trucking Co. Since 1992. He was married to > Susan Alexander in 1992, they lived in the Oak Grove Community for the past > 1 and 1/2 years. > Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Casey Funeral Home > Chapel. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the > services was bro. John Beachy. > Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Alexander McGee of > Henderson, two sons, Dwayne McGee of Maury City and Adam McGee of Henderson, > two daughters, Debbie Burnett of Alamo and Tina McGee of Jackson, two > step-daughters, Brandy Bruntz of Enville and Amanda Bruntz of Henderson, two > sisters, Nancy Jackson and Martha Jane Harper both of Alamo, and four > grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>. > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tues, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist > Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member of > Mason Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a > member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Funeral > Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel > Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. > Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle Foust, one > daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust, and his > parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife, Izola > Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin, > Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, GA, > two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six grandchildren > and two gr-grandchildren. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > JAMES DAVID SWANNER, JR, 49, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at VA Hospital in > Memphis off cancer. He was a diesel mechanic for Selmer truck and trailer > and a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Army. > Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Chapel > in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. > Mr. Swanner was preceded by his parents, James David and Gertrude > Swanner, Jr. He is survived by is wife, Dianna Swanner, one sister, Shirley > K. Tunnell of Memphis, and two brothers, Ronald Swanner and Dwight B. > Swanner both of Memphis. > > ..>>>>>>>>>> > Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 > JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of > cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam > Veteran, and Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. > Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic > Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel > Springs. Officiating the services was Father Carl Hood and James Adkins. > Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He > is survived by his mother, Lucille Whitaker Hollomon of Selmer, his wife > Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of > Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy > Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA and sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis > and three grandchildren. > > >>>>>>> END > > Have a great day > Barbara > [email protected] >

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 16, 2000 ROBBIE JEAN STANSELL McCOY, 68, passed away Jan. 27, 2000, after a long illness at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. She was a cross-county truck driver before her illness. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and her brother William (Bill) who passed away the day before her on the 26th. Robbie is survived by threes sons; Russell Billy Sherron of Savannah, Aubrey McElroy of Johnson City, and Anthony McElroy of Longview, Texas, two daughters, Dottie Sherron King of Selmer and Rosie Sherron Salvucci of Lawton. She has one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. In addition , one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas. She has ten grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Grave side services for Robbie was held on Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. with burial at Old Estes Cemetery in Chester County. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM (Bill) STANSELL. Catholic funeral rights were conducted on Fri,., Jan. 28, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Clemente Mission for William (Bill) Stansell, 73 of Bakersfield, Calif., who passed away on Jan. 26, 2000, after a long illness. Msgr. Ralph Belloumini officiated. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Bill was a long time resident of Kern County, but was originally from Chester and McNairy Counties, with relatives still living in this area. He owned and operated Bakersfield Flower Shop and Wedding Chapel for 37 years. He was a member of the Hillcrest Lions Club, Bakersfield Elks Lodge, and of The Bakersfield Country Club. Bill was survived by his wife Velia of Bakersfield, two sons, Billy Stansell of Stoneyford, CA, Rodney Stansell of Minnesota, and two daughters, Joyce Ferdinand of Benicia, CA, and Sherry Barfield of Houston, Texas. He has one sister, Robbie Jean Stansell McCoy of Adamsville, one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas, and one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. He had several grandchildren and gr-grandchildren also of California. Bill was preceded in death parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and grand daughter Shirley. Also, the day after he passed away his sister Robbie of Adamsville passed away. >>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE VELMA PLUNK, 93, died on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Shelby One Convalescent Home in Memphis of heart failure. She as a homemaker and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Ron Bixler. Pallbearers were Freddie Rowland, Keith Plunk, Scott Gilmer, Eddie Jenkins, Jarvis Russom, and Kenneth Tacker, Honorary bearers were Chad Barton, Johnnie Plunk, and Floyd Russom. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Plunk, two daughters, Nellie Francis Plunk, Mary Jo Cartwright, three sons Edward Plunk, Larry Plunk, and Austin Plunk, and two granddaughters, Marsha Pearson and Margie McCormick. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Beck of Selmer, one son, Bill Plunk of Memphis, ten grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a truck driver for Damron Truck Company. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Richard Stanfield. Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry Harvell, and Jimmy Owens. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Lee Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by one daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel Springs, on brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, Bethany Frazier. >>>>>>>>>>>> THEADORE ROOSEVELT GROOMS, 97, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer of a kidney infection. He was a farmer, a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and a past member of Chester County Farm Bureau. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Milledgeville United Methodist Church in Milledgeville. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Mr. Grooms was preceded in death by his wife, Bassie Bishop Grooms. He is survived by two sons, Lynn Grooms of Enville and Bobby Grooms of Colierville, one brother, Ben Grooms of Reagan, four grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> MARY LOIS PIKE, 65, DIED ON Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss. of cancer. She was a self-employed beautician and a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in action. Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery in Crump. Officiating the services was Minister Bill Wages. Mrs. Pike was preceded in death by her parents, Callie S. and Minnie Flatt Reid. She is survived by one daughter, Selena Lopez of Huntsville, Ala., two sons, Barry Nicholson and Benny Nicholson both of Huntsville, Ala., five sisters, Irene Prince of Harvest, Ala., Mae Allen of Toledo Bend, TX, Marjorie Crain and Imalie Lucas both of Corinth, Miss., and Ruth Duncan of Irondale, Ala., and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and a Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Farther Carl Hood and James Adkins. Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA, one sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis and three grandchildren ?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HATTIE ETHEL STRICKLEN GRISSOM, 79, died Wed., Feb. 9, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Mississippi of congestive heart failure. She was a retired employee of Kellwood Mfg. Co. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Marcus Stricklen and Blanch Davis Stricklen. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Pryor Funeral Home. Burial was held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Officiating the serices was Rev. David Hamilton. Pallbearers were Mark Honeycutt, Steve Honeycutt, Gregg Honeycutt, Joel Wayne Honeycutt, Bryan Grissom, Jerry Grissom, Mark Grissom, J.R. Longest. Mrs. Grissom is survived by two daughters, Judy Holloway of Calhoun city, Miss, and Melda Lynn Laue of Remlop, Ala., three sons, James Honeycutt, Of Adamsville, Jerry Dun Honeycutt,of Jackson, Miss, and Wayne Grissom of Fulton, Miss, two sisters, Loal Stidham of Muscle Shoals, Ala, and Stella King of Enterprise, Ala., eight grandchildren and twenty- two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA MARIE RICKMAN, 66, died on Mon., Feb. 7, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General hospital in Jackson of respiratory failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Graveside services took place 1 p.m. at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Danny Robbins, Gary Robbins, Marty Robbins, Little Jimmy Robbins, Kevin White, and Craig Ber Burglar. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Robbins, Jimmie Robbins, David Burns, Roger Robbins, and Darrell Rickman. Mrs. Rickman was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper D. and Gertrude Hutcherson Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Rickman, two daughters, Joyce Joralemon of Memphis and Brenda Poag of Brighton, one sister, Katie White of Festus, MO, two brothers, Jimmy D. Robbins of Florissant, MO, and Jerry Robbins of Festus, MO, five grandchildren, Rebecca Newberry of Memphis, Wendy Roach of Michie, Candy Flier, Darrel Rickman and Stephen Rickman all of St. Louis and four gr- grandchildren, Alexander Roach of Michie, Alyic Flier, Ashely Flier, and Amelia Rickman all of St. Louis, MO. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHNNIE CUTHON RAST, 75, died on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at his residence. He was a member of Waldron Street Christian church, and avid outdoorsman, married for 45 years, worked at Worsham Bros., Century Electric and TVA Yellow Creek. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at New Hope Methodist church Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Ted Avent. Mr. Rast was preceded in death by his father, Fed A. Rast, his mother, Lizzie Rutherford Rast, and two sisters, Virginia Rast and Doris Whirley Burchfield. He is survived by his wfie of 45 years. Bonitha Rast of Corinth, MS, three daughter, Theresa Calhoun Dolaway of Dallas, TX, Shirie Lollis Felks of Rienzi, MS, and Connie Vatalaro of Corinth MS, three sisters, Shirley Voyles and Nell South Heavner both of Corinth, Miss, and Dimple Caldwell of Kossuth, MS, to grandchildren, Heather Lollis and Megan Felks, two step-grandchildren, Wesley Felks and Monica Felks, and one step-grandchild, Madeline Felks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 2, 2000 TAMATHA DENISE HUDSON, died Jan. 25, 2000. Funeral services were held Sun., Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. Her parents are Joy Nichols and Johnny Hudson. Grandparents are Loraine Borner, Marynell Hudson, Darrell Spencer all of Selmer. Her step-grandmother is Annie Spencer, and late grandmother, Sammie Spencer, late grandfather Clinton Hudson, and a host of family members. >>>>>>>>>>>. SHIRLEY KAY SKINNER, 62, died on Wed. Jan. 26, 2000, at Jackson Madison General Hospital. She was born in McNairy Co. Daughter of the late Clydus and Gertie Stennitt Harwell. She attended schools in Hardin Co., graduating from Morris Chapel High School in 1955. She was married to Raymond J. Skinner in 1955. Mr. Skinner died in 1989. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 28, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Loyd Blankenship. Mrs.. Skinner was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Jay Skinner, Jr. She is survived by fours daughters, Carolyn Dewry of Oakland, Syble Skinner, Janice Henry, and Denise Tacker all of Savannah, one son, David Skinner of Savannah, three sisters, Sonja Lewis and Patricia Gaddy both of Milledgeville and Glenda Cherry of Memphis,, two brothers, Bill Harwell of Lexington and John Harwell of Middleton, Six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARY V. McCORMACK SCALISE, 80, died Jan. 22, 2000, in Ypsilanti, Michigan of heart failure. She was a retired nursing assistant. She was born in McNairy Co., but made Ypsilanti her home for many years. Mrs. Scalise was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Scalise, her parents, Granville McCormack and Artie Ann Barnes McCormack, one brother, Thomas McCormack. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Scalise and wife, Sandy of Milan, Mich., and Kenneth Scalise of Ypsilanti, one brother, James Monk McCormack of Selmer, six grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives. Services were Jan. 25, with burial in the Washpenong Cemetery in Ypsilanti. >>>>>>>>>>>> JIM GLIDEWELL, 92, died on Fri., Jan. 28, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of pneumonia. He was retired from McNairy County Highway Dept. and farming. He attended Stantonville Methodist Church and was an Army Veteran. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Danny Adkisson. Pallbearers were the grandsons, Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Jones, Eric Glidewell, Lucas Glidewell, Mack Glidewell, Garth Glidewell, and Dustin Chambers. Mr. Glidewell was preceded in death by his wife, Patie Marie Smith Glidewell and his parents, John Henry and Rebecca Boshart Glidewell. He is survived by one daughter, Betty Jean Jones of Selmer, two sons, Dean Glidewell of Adamsville and James Glidewell of Crump, on brother, Harvie Glidewell of Memphis, eight grandchildren, eighteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> OCIE "Granny Ocie" LAURA ANN ROBINSON HUDSON, 85, died on Mon. Jan. 25, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at Adamsville Senior Citizens Center, worked at RSVP, known as Granny Ocie at Mrs. Sims reading class at Adamsville Elem. School. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 27, at Adamsville First Baptist church. Burial was held at Enville Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in heath by her husband, A. E. Hudson, her parents, Cicero and Drucilla Kirk Robinson, a daughter, Charlotte Brown, and a granddaughter, Laura Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Smit of Stantonville and Brenda Barham of Tuscaloosa, Ala., two sons, Joe Hudson of Brentwood and Van Hudson of Beaumont, Texas, thirteen grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> AVA HOCKADAY EVANS, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 30, 2000, at her home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband Buford W. Evans, and her parents John Lee and Etta Willis Hockaday. She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Evans, Lewis Evans, and J. W. Evans all of Selmer, two sisters, Cora Ashe and Florence Gann both of Selmer, and one grandson, Jeff Evans. >>>>>>>>> ROBERT EARL PIPES, 63, died on Sat., Jan. 29, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis of a heart attack. He was a truck driver, a member of the Holy Baptist church, an Army Veteran, and lived in Hardin County all of his life. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Mountain View Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Pipes is survived by his wife, Roberta Smith Pipes of Olive Hill, two daughters, Cathy Gray of Adamsville and Bobbie Turberville of Crump, two sons, Michael Pipes and Jimmy Pipes both of Savannah, two sisters, Joyce Legeans of Morris Chapel and Icie Orr of Savannah, one brother, John Leamon Pipes of Brazoria, Texas, eight grandchildren, two gr-grandchildren, and four step- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare of Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church. Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial at Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk and one brother, Williard McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ramsey of Newbern, four sons, Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E. McCann and Anthony E. McCann both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two sisters, Willie Gray and Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion McCann of Bradford, nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a truck driver for Damron Trucking Company. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Richard Stanfield, Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry Harvell and Jimmy Owens. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anne Lee Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Russell Plunk, one daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel Springs, one brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, Bethany Frazier. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GLADYS McLEMORE CASTILE, 80, died on Sun. Feb. 20, 2000, at Hardin County general Hospital of heart failure. She was a housewife. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Maley Chapel. Burial was held at Covington memorial gardens. Mrs. Castile was preceded in death by husband, Alvie Castile, her father, Jackson Monroe McLemore, and mother, Lulu Elizabeth Burns McLemore. She is survived by three sons, David P. Castile, Sr. of Adamsville, William F. Castile of Kellen, Ala, and Marvin C. Castile of Morris Chapel, one daughter, Sue Koonce of Covington, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sun., Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her father, Lee Purvis. She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of Kosciusko, Miss., her mother Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie Nicole Keith Webb of McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister, Betty Kuhn of Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three brothers, Farley Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of Roann, Ind., and one grandchild, William Moses Webb. >>>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville Church of Christ, Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville High School Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 years, Darden Post Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church of Christ. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde Slimp, and Van Vansandt. Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, Nikke Shilling and husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of Jackson, his parents, Favil and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Selmer and brothers, Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of Adamsville, and one grandchild, Abigail Shilling of Memphis. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West Tennessee, American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 FLORENCE ROSETTA WEST, 49, died on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at her home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of McCalip's Chapel Baptist Church. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, with burial at Mosses Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Bell. Ms. West was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Marion (Doc) and Verda Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth West, one daughter, Brandy Michelle West of Hornsby, two sons, James Allen West of Selmer and Phillip Wade West of Hornsby, three sisters, Jeffery Dillon of Selmer, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, and Kathie King of Bolivar, one brother, James Alford King of Selmer, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Matthew and Cheyenne. >>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 ELVIS BRODIE SMITH, 93, died on Mon. Feb. 14, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was born and reared in Cave Springs Community of Chester County, son of the late Alonza Farline and Gainey Hurst Smith. He attended schools at Hickory Corner and Cave Springs and in 1925 was married to Romie Patterson of the same community. As a young man he operated a Saw Mill and worked in the Timber. In 1943 he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. In Memphis, where he worked until he retired in 1963. He was an avid fisherman and a deacon at Little Hatchie primitive Baptist church, and was an organizer and faithful member. He was also treasurer for many years. Services took place at 1 p.m on Wed., Feb. 16, at Little Hatchie Church. Burial was held at Little Hatchie Cemetery. Officiating the services was Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Smith is survived by wife, Romie Sidney Patterson Smith, a son, Hughie Elvis Smith of Shiloh, one grandson, Rick Sullivan, and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>.. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Mon. Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. Mr. Maness is survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his parents, Raywood and Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby Paige Maness of Counce, one son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, Martha Genine Taylor Beard of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie Sue Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson, Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard Maness of Finger, and his grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 EDWIN LAWRENCE WAGSTER, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, at his home. He was an installer for Western Electric Telephone Company, a Baptist, and a Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Wagster is survived by his wife, Helen Wagster, one daughter, Carol Ann Roberts of Friendship, three step-daughters, Melanie Lipford of Humboldt, and Margie Link and Mary Otain both of Peru, Ill., two sons, Gerald Wayne Wagster of Paris and Edwin Larry Wagster of Buchanan, five step-sons, Barry Gene Autry and Bret (Bubba) Autry of Huntingdon, and Sonny Kaszynaki, Tom Kaszynaki, and Mike Kaszynaki all of Peru, Ill, two sisters, Inez Everett and Mildred Chandler both of Newbern, two brothers, Troy Wagster of Newbern and Wilson Sawyer of Paris, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie Dunaway of Selmer, one step-daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., two step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four sister, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of Selmer, and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 ROBERT E. GARDNER, JR., 83, died on Wed., Feb., 16, 2000, in Jackson. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the new Home Baptist Church in Rosalie, Ala. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens at Henagar, Ala. Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Lena (Bannert) Gardner of Shiloh, two sons, Tim E. Gardner of Shiloh, Larry Gardner of Savannah, four daughters, Rosetta Rogers of Whitwell, Hazel Sanders, Joyce McCarver, and Vonzie Patton all of Corpus Christi, Texas, three brothers, Arthur Gardner of Chattanooga, David Gardner of Herkimer, NY, and J. B. Gardner of Weatherford, Texas, one sister Effie Mae Nettie if Herkimer, NY, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>... Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 DONALD DWAYNE McGEE, 61, died on San., Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital of Lymphoma. He was born in Gibson County, and grew up in Alamo, son of the late Walter Woodrow and Lillian Ruth Blankenship McGee. He attended schools at Alamo. He had been a truck driver most of his working career. He had driven for Hwy. 45 Trucking Co. Since 1992. He was married to Susan Alexander in 1992, they lived in the Oak Grove Community for the past 1 and 1/2 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the services was bro. John Beachy. Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Alexander McGee of Henderson, two sons, Dwayne McGee of Maury City and Adam McGee of Henderson, two daughters, Debbie Burnett of Alamo and Tina McGee of Jackson, two step-daughters, Brandy Bruntz of Enville and Amanda Bruntz of Henderson, two sisters, Nancy Jackson and Martha Jane Harper both of Alamo, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tues, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member of Mason Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle Foust, one daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust, and his parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife, Izola Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin, Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, GA, two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 JAMES DAVID SWANNER, JR, 49, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at VA Hospital in Memphis off cancer. He was a diesel mechanic for Selmer truck and trailer and a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Mr. Swanner was preceded by his parents, James David and Gertrude Swanner, Jr. He is survived by is wife, Dianna Swanner, one sister, Shirley K. Tunnell of Memphis, and two brothers, Ronald Swanner and Dwight B. Swanner both of Memphis. ..>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam Veteran, and Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Father Carl Hood and James Adkins. Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Whitaker Hollomon of Selmer, his wife Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA and sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis and three grandchildren. >>>>>>> END Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, February 17, 1999 GLENDA F. PLUNK, age 61, died on Mon. Feb. 8, 1999, at Methodist LeBonhuer Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery In Finger. Officiating the Services was Minister Eddie Walker. Pallbearers were Lee Grantham, Wilson Grantham, Larry Grantham, David Grantham, Jason, Truett, Jammie Plunk, and Dennis Young. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Stone Grantham, father, J. P. Grantham, one grandson, John Truett, Jr., and one sister, Martha Jo May. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Plunk, two daughters, Annie Lou Truett of Finger and Terrie May of Adamsville, two sons, Danny R. Plunk of Henderson and H. Mack Plunk of Memphis, one sister, Louise Smalley of Bolivar, four brothers, Lee Grantham of Henderson, Wilson Grantham of Joliet, Ill., Larry Grantham of Grand Junction, and David Grantham of Bolivar, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAROLYN OZELLA WALTERS, age 54, died on Mon. Feb. 8, 1999, at her home in Savannah of probable heart attack. She was an operator for various garment factories, worked in restaurants, and lived most of her life in Savannah. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 10, 1999, at Graham United Methodist Church near Savannah. Burial was held at Graham Cemetery near Savannah. Mrs. Walters is survived by her daughter, Teresa Robinson of Springfield, four sons, Billy Pinson, Timmy Glenn Hill, Michael Hill, and David Allen Hill all of Savannah, one brother, David Brown of Savannah, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH McCOOL BEAIRD, age 68, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at her daughter's home, Glenda Jones, in Selmer, of cancer. She was a retired insurance agent - Mortimer Funeral Home in Greenville, and Baptist belief. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs. Feb. 11, 1999, with an entombment service at Greencrest Mausoleum. Mrs. Beaird was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Dickerson McCool, father, Earl McCool, and two brothers, Alvin McCool and Eddie McCool. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Daniel and husband Joel of Anniston, Ala., Glenda Jones and husband Doug of Selmer, and Brenda Stogner and husband Tim of Saltillo., Miss., six sisters, Helen Moore of Duncan, Miss., Eleanore Moore of Jackson, Miss., Irma Smith of Clarksdale, Miss., Betty Crocker of Jackson., Miss., Julia McCool of Clinton, Miss., and Janice Heffner of Coldwater, Miss., one brother, Fred McCool of Greenville, Miss., four grandchildren, and one great- granddaughter. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY LOU BRITTON, age 63, died on Wed., Feb. 10, 1999, at Dr. Chase's Clinic in Ramer of a heart attack. She was a homemaker and a member of Chewalla Baptist Church. Mrs. Britton was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Lewis Youngblood, father, Roy Youngblood, and one daughter, Mary Christine. She is survived by her husband, L. C. Britton, four sons, Alford Holloway, Carroll Britton, and Clay Britton all of Ramer, and Carmon Britton off Michie, and one sister, betty Sue Milford of Statonville, three brother, R. J. Youngblood, Lewis Youngblood, and Joe Youngblood all of Ramer, nine grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HESTER CUNNINGHAM (GOO-GOO) COLN, age 80, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Cornith, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from the Corinth Hosiery Mill, a homemaker, and Baptist Church member in Strickland, Miss. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 12, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery near Michie. Officiating the service was Minister Harold Burcham. Pallbearers were Jackie Glisson, Jerry Glisson, Ken Tucker, Steve Gibens, Jason Avery, Jeff Palmer, and Mamie Coln. Mrs. Coln was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Davis Cunningham, father, James Wesley Cunningham, husband, Charles Ellison Coln, one brother, Cecil Cunningham, and one granddaughter, Phyllis Austin. She is survived by four daughters, Joe Glisson of Tupelo, Miss., Jane Austin of Southaven, Miss., Jean Givens, of Ripley, Miss., and Shelia Tucker of Horn Lake, Miss., one son, James Charles Coln of Memphis, two sisters, Inis Cunningham and Joyce Pratt both of Memphis, one brother, James, W. Cunningham of Memphis, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MADELYN HAMILTON Martha Madelyn Hamilton, age 80, died Feb. 5, 1999, in Berkley Heights NJ. She was the widow of Milford Hugh Hamilton, Sr. Funeral services were held Feb. 8, 1999, in the Memorial Chapel of the Paul Ippolito Funeral Home. Internment was in Hollywood Memorial Park Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of William Oscar Wallace and Willie Maude Wallace of Ramer, and grew up in the Ramer community. She is survived by daughters Linda Pufal of Berkley Heights, Patricia Jane Palma of Milburn, N.J., Marilyn Dalfino of Nutley, N.J. Martha Joe Weiss of Ithaca, N.Y., Mary Ann Huibregtse of Florida, one son, Steven Gary Geyer of Pequannock, N.J., one step-son, High Hamilton, Jr., of Florida, three sisters, Ruth Patrick of Ramer, Frances Branstetter and Mildred Selle of Selmer. Preceding in death were sisters, Blanche Ayres, Lucy Mae Wallace, Cynthia Jones and brothers, Henry Wallace and Jim Wallace. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GARY NELSON KING, age 42, died on Fri., Feb. 12, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was a tow boat deck hand. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery near Selmer. Officiating the service was Minister Charles Terry. Pallbearers were Steven Kinser, Dale Monroe, Ronnie Odom, Ernest Rorie, Joe Williams, and Ernie King. Mr. King was preceded in death by his father, Warren D. King. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany King of Stantonville and Tara King of Pickwick Dam, one son, Greg King of Stantonville, mother, Elaine Hicks King of Burnsville, Miss., five sisters, Janet Williams of Selmer, Diane Kirk of Pochontas, Rhonda Kiestler of Bethel Springs, and Nancy Odom and Lisa Ray both of Burnsville, Miss., two brothers, Roger King and Dwight King both of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Dakota King and Makayla LoPorto. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOROTHY ANN McNATT, age 56, died on Thurs, Feb. 11, 1999, at bolivar General Hospital of a heart attack. She was a homemaker, a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Paris, Henry County Hospital Auxiliary, and Henry County Homemakers Club Eastern Star. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Saturday., Feb. 13, 1000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens near bethel Springs. Officiating the service was Minister Bob Elliott. Pallbearers were Jimmy Daniels, Morris Reynolds, Charlie Duncan, Wayne Whitten, Gene Bratton, and B. V. Cathey. Mrs. McNatt was preceded in death by her mother, Ailene Ruth Kendrick Steadman, and father, Hallie Steadman. She is survived by her husband, John David McNatt, one son, John David McNatt, Jr. of Paris, one sister, Sherry Dalby of Memphis, and Kenneth R. Steadman of Jackson. >>>>>>>>>>>> RAY DENCIL BIVENS, age 77, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Jackson General of heart attack or lung clot. He was an operating room technician at Jackson General from 1954 to 1984, a member of Millegeville united Methodist, Masonic Lodge #45 in Jackson, American Legion, and Army Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Highland memorial Gardens in Jackson. Mr. Bivens is survived by his wife, Virginia Williams Bishop Bivens of Milledgeville, one daughter, Angela Bivens of Atlanta, GA, one son, Timothy R. Bivens of Kokomo, Ind., two step- sons, Neal Bishop of Florence, Ala., and Doyle Bishop of Memphis, and three step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALBERT GENTRY WOLFE, JR., age 54, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 at his home. He was a self-employed car salesman and a sports broadcaster for McNairy Central High School. He was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was an Air Force veteran, a McNairy Central High School booster and a member of the Selmer Golf & Country Club. Services took place at 330 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Mike Nolen and Paul Millikin. Honorary Pallbearers were Weiss Davis, Joey Maness, Don Morris, Wayne Maxedon, John Keith Gray, Doug Jones, Mike Graham, Ab Chambers, Phillip McClain, William Foote, Frank Hall, Shawn Hamm and Rickey Joe Suggs. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Billy Frank Harriss, Clark Hively, Robert Chambers, Jeff Schults, Jerry Wright, Todd Wright, and Farris Holmes. Mr. Wolfe is survived by his wife, Glenda Glover Wolfe; two daughters-in-law, Ericka and Stacy Wolfe, four sons, Jamie Wolfe of Old Hickory, Scotty Wolfe, of Selmer, Micky Wolfe and Timmy Wolfe both of Jackson, parents Albert and Nellie Kiser Wolfe, Sr., of Selmer, one brother Ricky Wolfe of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Brett and Peyton Wofe. >>>>>..end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, March 17, 1999 MARY LOU CAIN, age 97, died Tues. Mar. 9, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Brown Show Company and a member of Stantonville Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 am on Wed. Mar. 10, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cem. In Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Rolland Pack. Pallbearers were Autry Emmons, Terry Emmons, Pete Smith, Wayne Strickland, Craig Strickland, Don Emmons, and Darrell Emmons. Miss Cain was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Johnson Cain, and Father, Thomas A. Cain. She is survived by great nieces and nephews, gr-grand nieces and nephews, and gr-gr- grand nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ILENE SWAIN TAYLOR, age 89, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 pm on Sun. Mar. 13, 1999, at Unity Baptist Church in Ramer. Burial was held at Ramer Cem. In Ramer. Officiating the services were Ministers Jetta Forsythe and Johnny Burns. Pallbearers were Robert Miller, Jeff Taylor, Michael Huggins, David Huggins, Stuart Andrews, Jason Elam, and Tommy Elam. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her mother, Lottie Peak Swain, and father, Jesse Swain. She is survived by husband, Emmitt Taylor, four daughter, Pat Elam of Ramer, Kaye Lawless of Ramer, Betty Huggins of Memphis, and Mary Jean Miller of Ramer, Godchild, Nancy Jane Barnes off Ludlow, KY, one son, Tom Taylor of Ramer, two sisters, Jewell Ellis of Bethel Springs, and Irene Wolfe of Ramer, fifteen grandchildren, and thirty-two gr-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to Youth Town Tennessee - P.O. Box 1385, Jackson, TN 38301 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (There is a photo of Vinnie. I will be happy to send photo to anyone who wishes) VINNIE EVERETT, age 91, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30pm on Sun. Mar. 14, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek Cem. In Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Keith King. Mrs. Everett was preceded in death by her husband, Archie V. Everett, one daughter, Shirley Hill, and her parents, James Albert and Ida Butler. She is survived by four daughters Virginia Laughter, Lurline Morphis, and Gearldine Brown all of Memphis, and Dorothy Wilbanks of Ramer, two sons, Howard Everett of Ramer, and James Travis Everett of Memphis, one sister, Nancy West off Paris, five grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MYRTLE M. NEW, age 78, died on Thurs. Mar 11, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 11am on Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moores Schoolhouse Cem. In Selmer. Mrs. New was survived by two sons, James New of Byhalia, Miss., and Jerry new of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AUDIE MAE BURKS, age 87, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Huntsville Rehabilitation and Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1pm on Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cem. In Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Wood. Pallbearers were Neal Burks, Jerry Burks, Sammy Davis, James Glidwell, Dean Glidwell, and Earl Dancer. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by her husband, Earett Burks, mother, LeDonia Nichols Smith, and father, Samuel B. Smith. Se is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Fullwood of Harvest, Ala., and son-in-law, O'Neal Fullwood, sixteen grandchildren, and nineteen gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, March 31, 1999 TRAVIS DEE PLUNK, age 69 died on Fri., Mar. 26, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy Hospital of emphysema. He was a self-employed logger, a Presbyterian, and U.S. Army - Korean War Veteran. Services took place at 1:30pm on Sun., Mar. 28, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cem. in Selmer. Pallbearers were Merle Tidwell, Ricky Plunk, Stacy Dancer, Ronnie Christopher, Jerry Christopher, and Danny Christopher. Honorary Pallbearers were Kevin Hendon and Anthony Tidwell. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Spencer Plunk, mother, Rosie Athlee Smallwood Plunk, and one sister, Bonnie Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Plunk, one step-daughter, Rhonda Lynn Wheeler of Selmer, one son, Travis Dale Plunk of Healdsburg, Calif., three sisters, Pansy Christopher of Adamsville, Mary Bess Tidwell of Selmer, and Dottie Dancer of Selmer, one brother, Peatie Plunk off Selmer, and two step-grandchildren, Matthew and John Pickle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANK ALVIN PASSMORE, age 56, died on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He transported grain from Schug & Sons Farms, was a truck driver and farmer, and attended Souls Harbor Church of God. Services took place at 2 pm on Mon Mar 28, 1999, at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was held at Pine Knot Cemetery in Paragould, Ark. Officiating the services was Rev. Maurice Walker. Pallbearers were Charles Tinsley, Eddie Mize, Doug Easterly, J.R. Farmer, Donald Hood, and Donnie Mize. Honorary pallbearer was Billy Lambert. Mr. Passmore was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Bonnie Carter Passmore and two sister, Lucille Qualls and Lola Evans, He is survived by his wife, Judy Mize Passmore of Paragould, Ark., one son, Mark Passmore of Ripley, two daughters, Elaine Gunn of Paragould, Ark., and Bonnie Cornelious of Jonesboro, Ark., one brother, Charles Passmore of Stantonville, one sister, Lillie Irwin of Paragould, Ark., and five grandchildren, Brittany, Melissa, Michael, and Page Gunn, and Caleb Cornelious. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GRACE G. COSTELLO, age 56, died on Fri. Mar. 26, 1999, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital in Jackson. She was a native of Adamsville for the last seven years. She was the daughter of Dorcie and Lora Galligher, was of Catholic faith, and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Daniel V. Costello of Adamsville, one son, Alan Yarber of Adamsville, and one daughter, Erin McCain of Adamsville; and two grandchildren. There will be no services, and Mrs. Castello will be cremated at Arlington Crematory in Jackson. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROGER DALE RUSSOM, age 44, died Tues. Mar. 23, 1999, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. He was a Baptist. Services took place at 3 pm on Thurs. Mar. 25, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cem. In Saltillo. Mr. Russom was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Whittenberg Russom. He is survived by his wife, Christine Newell Russom, father, Thomas A. Russom of Bethel Springs, two sisters, Rosemary Kelly of Okeechobee, FL and Joy Adams of bethel Springs, three brothers, Jeffery l. Russom of Immokalee, FL Danny T. Russom and Kenneth Russom both of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Laura Wilson of Bethel Springs, one son, Clifford Russom of Bethel Springs and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>. WILLIE HAMPTON SMITH, age 89, died Wed. Mar. 24, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Finger Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 AM on Sat. Mar 27, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Finger Cem in Finger. Pallbearers were Bobby Smith, Keith Smith, James Smith, Barry Henson, Lin Smith, and Brandon Moore. Honorary Pallbearers were David Smith, Paul Henson, Justin Moore, and Larry Smith. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Frank P. Smith, her father, G. W. Hampton, and mother Martha Elizabeth Ross Hampton. She is survived by her daughters, Emma Henson of Guys and Elaine MooreApril 14, 1999 of Finger, four sons, Dale Smith and Danny Smith both of Adamsville and Don Smith, and Mac Smith, both of Selmer, one sister, Sue Robison of Finger, thirteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. .....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> B. JOHNSON, age 72 died on Tues. Mar. 23, 1999, at his home of an apparent homicide. He was a retired farmer. Services took place at 1pm on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Buena Vista Cem in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Pallbearers were Greg Lambert, Terrell Cox, W. L. Dowty, Joe Davidson, Gary Robinson, and Neal Burks. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Johnson, Sr., and mother, Irene Maxedon Johnson. He is survived by two daughters, Patsy Sue Pearson of Ramer and Cindy McClearen of Adamsville one son, Jeff Johnson of Bethel Springs, one brother, J. H. Johnson of Henderson, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.... ADDIE M. KIRK, age 88 died Wed. Mar. 24, 1999 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services took place at 3pm on Fr. Mar. 26, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Springs Memory Gardens in Bethel. Pallbearers were Lonzo Taylor, James Ray Tedford, Lenzie Kirk, Lyndon Kiser, Steven Lott, and Joey Lott. Ms. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Kirk, and one son, James Arnold Kirk. She is survived by four daughters, Bertha Mae Garner, Sarah Lambert, Evelyn McDaniel and Peggy Edwards all of Bethel Springs, one son, W. L. Kirk of Henderson, two half-sisters, Mary Nell Hurst of Memphis and Carolyn Marby of Bethel Springs, eleven grandchildren and sixteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> ELSIE BROWDER KIRK, age 93, died on Thurs. Mar. 25, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 3pm on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Pallbearers were Charles Patterson, James Patterson, Scott Patterson, Eddie Browder, Mansel Kirk, and Jimmy Smith, Honorary Pallbearers were Emmitt Hockaday, Jerry Patterson, C.O. Patterson and Toots Browder. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Montie Kirk, one daughter, Frances Patterson, father, A. F. Browder, and mother Mark Baker Browder, and three brothers, Richard Browder, Herman Browder, and Frank Browder. She is survived by her son-in-law, Orphus Patterson of Bartlett, one sister, Ruth South of Michie, one brother, Daniel Browder of Adamsville, and two grandsons, Charles Patterson of Memphis and James Patterson of Odessa, FL. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]