Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, March 24, 1999 MOLINE WOLFE HOCKADAY, age 92, died Mon. Mar. 15, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy, of cancer. She was a retired laundry worker at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, Ill., and a member of the Falcon Baptist Church. Services took place Tues, Mar. 16, 1999 at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cem. In Selmer. Officiating the service was minister Frank Kemper. Bearers were grandsons, Byron Banks, Jan Banks, Eddie martin, Danny Reynolds, Robert Sanchez, and Doug Carroll. Mrs. Hockaday was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hockaday, her parents, John Wolfe and Rebecca Ferguson Wolfe, and one daughter, Mildred Martin. She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Reynolds, one son, Larry Hockaday, two sisters, Mary Ruth Dickey and Margaret Holland of Stantonville, nine grandchildren, and eleven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> REBA ROSS MORRIS, age 80, died Fri., Mar. 12, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of pneumonia. She was a homemaker. Services took place Tues., Mar. 15, 1999, at Casey Chapel. Burial was held at Johnson Cross Roads Cem. With Rev. Neal Hinson officiating. Mrs. Morris is survived by one daughter, Linda Joyner, two sisters Lola Cordy and Maurine Crowe of Henderson, four grandchildren, Larry Morris of Memphis, Lisa Morris Faust of Jackson, Steven Joyner and Kristen Joyner of Finger, and one gr-grandchild, Dalton Mitchell Connor. She was born and reared in jacks Creek Community of Chester Co., daughter of the late Ellis and Lula Newsome Ross. She attended school in Chester Co. and in 1934 was married to Jeff Thomas Morris, they made their home in Chester Co., where Mr. Morris farmed. She was employed by Western State Hospital in Bolivar for several years. Mr. Morris died in 1971. She made her home in Finger for the past 20 years. >>>>>>>>>>> DAISY E. COX, age 63, died on Sat. Mar. 20, at her home. The widow of James E. "Peapicker" Cox, who died in 1997, she was a retired laundry supervisor at Western Mental health Institute, having worked there 27 years. She was born on May 30, 1935, in Hardeman Co., daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Nannie Bryant McKee and lived her life in Hardeman Co. Mrs. Cox was a member of Reaves United Methodist Church. Services were at 11 a.m. March 22, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar with Rev. Nelson Roberts and Rev David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Reaves Cem. with Murley Joe and Marcus McKee, Jimmy Trainum, Robert Lee Gates, C. W. Kirk and Glen Cox serving as casket bearers. Mrs. Cox is survived by a daughter, Debra Heath of Adamsville, a son, Roy Cox of Middleton, four brothers, Burton, James, William, and Thomas McKee, all of Middleton, three grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests memorials be sent to Reaves United Methodist Church. >>>>>>>>>>>>> ALMA HARDIN, age 92, died on Sun., Mar. 21, 1999, at Corinth Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Alcorn Co., Miss., Nov. 14, 1906, to Jim and Idella Willis Brown. She was a member of Foote Street Church of Christ. Services took place at 2 p.m. Tues., Mar 23, at Corinthian Funeral Chapel. Burial was held at henry Cem. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Curtis. The Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her husband, German Lloyd Hardin of 63 years on Nov. 30, 1996, her parents, three brothers, Raymond, Cecil, and Earl Brown, and two sisters, Mildred Daniels and Maggie Johnson. She is survived by two brothers, Alton Brown and Wilson Brown both of Memphis, one sister, Mary Hardin of Mary Hardin of Selmer,,, and several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE LUCILLE BURNS, age 87, died on Thurs. Mar. 18, 1999, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Stantonville Methodist Church in Stantonville. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 20, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Stantonville Cem. In Stantonville. Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Frank Burns, father, Abner Taylor and mother, Etta Garrison Taylor. She is survived by one son, James A. Burns of Jackson, three half-sisters, Margarette Michael and Gennieu Bagley both of Birmingham, Ala., and Edna Griffin of Selmer, one half-brother, J. B. Taylor of Charleston, S.C., step-mother, Daisy Chambers of Selmer, and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek Cem. In Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Keith King. Pallbearers were Michael Rickman, Gerald Smith, Wesley Laughter, Alan Morphis, Rickey Green, and Tim Hill. Mrs. Everett was preceded in death by her husband, Archie V. Everett, one daughter, Shirley Hill, her parents, James Albert and Ida Butler, and one grandson, Gregory Lynn Green. She is survived by four daughters, Virginia Laughter, Lurline Morphis, and Gearldine Brown all of Memphis, and Dorothy Willbanks of Ramer, two sons, Howard Evert of Ramer and James Travis Everett of Memphis, one sister, Nancy West of Paris, seventeen grandchildren, and eighteen gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> FLEETIE SMITH CHANNELL, age 84, died on Fri, Mar. 19, 1999, at Savannah Health Care in Savannah of heart failure. She was a seamstress for a Clothing Mfg., and lived in McNairy Co. All of her life. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat. Mar. 20, at Adamsville Funeral Home. Burial was held at Mt. Vinson Cem. near Adamsville. Mrs. Channell was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Brook Channell. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Channell of Savannah, and Robert G. Channell of Chesapeake. VA, one sister, Carrie Bell Swinny of Birmingham, AL, five grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> 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 1 p.m. on Sat. Mar 13, 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, Johnnie Burks, and Earl Dancer. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by her husband, Earett Burks, mother LeDonia Nichols Smith, and father, Samuel B. Smith, She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Fullwood of Harvest, AL, and son-in-law, O'Neal Fullwood. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RANDELL STEWART BUTLER, age 33, died on Sun. Mar 21, 1999, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis of kidney failure. He was a drywall finisher and a member of Church of Jesus Christ Pentecostal in Memphis. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues. Mar 23, at graveside. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cem. In Corinth, Miss. Officiating the services was Minister Richard Smith. Pallbearers were Ricky E. Butler, Ronald Butler, Jeremy Butler, Jason Butler, Matthew Butler, and Tony Price. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his father, Bobby "Red" Butler, and mother, Jocie Lee Fowler Butler. He is survived by one sister, Kathy White of Memphis, and four brothers, Ricky Butler of Arlington, Dennis Butler, Keith Butler, and Eddie Butler all of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> HAROLD GAIL LUTE, age 70, died on Sat. Mar. 20, 1999, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. He was a machine operator for Bohn Aluminum, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and U.S. Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed. Mar. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Interment was cremation. Officiating the services were Father Carl Hood and Aaron Moss. Mr. Lute is survived by his wife, Virgie "Frances" Lute, one daughter, Brenda Johnson of Concord, Calif., two sons, Harold Van Lute and Randy David Lute both of Finger, one sister, Joyce Hicks of Mountain Home, Ark., two brothers, Glen Lute of South Haven, Michigan, and Darrell Lute of Mountain Home, Ark., six grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>End Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, April 14, 1999 CHARLENE HYSMITH JONES, died Tues., Apr. 6, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of a Cardiac Arrest. She was retired from Food Service. Services took place at the Casey Funeral Home Chapel at 3 pm on Thurs. Apr. 8, 1999. Interment was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. The Minister was Bro. Dennis Cleek. Ms. Jones is survived by four sons, Roger Dale "Buddy" Jones of Huron, TN, Sammy Lynn Jones of Knoxville, John David Jones of Henderson, and Eddie Mark Jones of Jackson. She is also survived by her three daughters, Melba Jo Johnson of Huron, Kaye Busby of Montezuma, and Judy Cox of Henderson, one brother John D. Hysmith of Finger, and four sisters, Emma Maness and Beulah Vandiver, both of Henderson, Bernice Williams of Finger, and Willie Jo Morton of Springfield, Ohio. She had 22 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren. Ms. Jones was born and reared in McNairy Co, Finger, daughter of the late Fuller and Mary Velma Browder Hysmith. She attended schools at Finger and in 1944 was married to Sam P. Jones. They made their home in Chicago, Ill, until 1958 when they returned to Henderson. She worked at Chester County Nursing Home for 11 years, and then worked for Morrison's Food Service, and later Hill Food Services at Freed Hardeman University until she retired in 1990. Mrs. Jones died in 1979. RICKY NEAL WHITAKER, age 36, died Mon. Apr. 12, 1999, at his home of a brain tumor. He was the manager of Selmer Glass Company. Also, a member of the Selmer First Christina Church, the Selmer Moose Lodge, and Participated in Cars for Kids. Services took place at 1 pm on Wed. Apr. 14, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Monty Rickman, Terry Graham, Wayne Basinger, Alvin Strickland, Gary Higginbottom, Todd Simpson, Phillip Lambert, and Tracy Thomas. Mr. Whitaker is survived by his wife, Jolene Baumann Whitaker. He is also survived by his daughter Jennifer Lee Anne Teet and son-in-law, David Dewayne Teet, his mother and father, Larry Neal Whitaker and Barbara Cox, brother Steven Lynn Whitaker all of Selmer. He is also survived by Gordon & Bobbie Yopp who helped rear him. Any contributions should be made to the American Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EURIES E. VANDIVER of Hornsby, age 81, died Fri., Apr. 9, 1999, of heart disease at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Vandiver was a farmer and sawmill worker, and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 pm on Mon. Apr. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Curtis Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. The ministers were Frank Bell and Aaron Moss. Mr. Vandiver was preceded in death by a son David Vandiver, a sister, Drewsella Vandiver, and three brothers, William Earl, Lawrence, and Roby Vandiver. Mr. Vandiver leaves behind his daughters Martha McMahan of Pocahontas, Hazel Hanes, and Sarah both of Henderson, Janice Pasalaque of Newport, Ark., Barbara Shankle of Hornsby, and his sons, Daniel Vandiver of Selmer, and Curtis Vandiver of Hornsby. Mr. Vandiver was the son of Herschel and Ora Sanders Vandiver, and is survived by his sisters Ozells Ervin of Millington, Wilma Burns of Covington, TN., and his brother Howard Vandiver of Pocahontas, Cortis Vandiver of Jackson, Lester Vandiver of Covington, TN, Raymond Vandiver of Jackson, TN, and Wendell Vandiver of Silerton, TN. Mr. Vandiver also leaves 13 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WAYNE KING, SR., 64, of Hornsby, died Apr. 3 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The husband of Lucy Jane Hodge King, who survives, he was a retired maintenance technician at the Armira Corporation until it closed. He was born on August 12, 1934, in McNairy County, son of the late Olen Lee and Lois Leonard King and lived all of his adult life in the Hornsby area. He served in the Army from 1958-60 in Germany and was a member of Hornsby Baptist Church. Services were 3 pm Apr. 5 at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar with Rev Mickey Cossar, Rev. Tim West and Rev. Skippy Rowland officiating. Burial was in Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby with Barry Hodge, Ronald King, Todd Kiestler, Jimmy Williams, Wayne Colburn, Richard Hodge, Bobby Hodge and Terry Hodge serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Dennis McMahan, Billy Johnson, George Moore, Philip Hodge, Pete Newman and Grady Hemiman. In addition to his wife, whom he married on August 12, 1955, Mr. King is survived by two daughters, Karen Cox of Hornsby and Cindy Pulse of Middleton; three sons, Morris King, Jr. of Bolivar Jeff King of Jackson and Aubrey King of Selmer a granddaughter whom they raised, LaCosta King Diggs of Mercer; one sister, Linda West of Hornsby, one brother, Roger King of Hornsby fourteen grandchildren and one gr-grandson. The family requests memorials be sent to Hatchie Baptist Church Building Fund. ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA SUE McGEE DUMAS, age 67, died Fri. Apr. 9, 1999 of cancer at her home in Memphis. She was a homemaker and childcare provider. Services took place at 1 pm on Sunday, Apr. 11 , at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Hunter Cemetery, in Selmer. Pallbearers were Dee Crossnine, Joe Elam, Josh Dumas, R. J. Dumas, Roberto Garibay, and David Beaty. Ms. Dumas is the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle Lee King McGee. Ms. Dumas is survived by her daughters, Diane Freeman of Memphis, Becky Crossnine of Memphis, Frances Hall of Memphis, Robin Dumas of Victoria, Miss., Joyce Butler of Olive Branch, Miss, and her son Robert "Butch" Dumas of Southaven, Miss, as well as her sisters Bessie Lee Taylor of Memphis, Margie Rhea Russell of Selmer, Jane Russell of Pocahontas, and Vestie Lou Locke of Middleton. Ms. Dumas leaves 10 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren behind. Memorial contributions can be made to the America Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JANE GLOVER MILLER, age 58, died Fri., Apr. 9, 1999 of cancer at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, TN. Ms. Miller was retired from the Credit Department of Sears Roebuck and Company, and she was also a Hostess at Hardee's in Selmer. Ms. Millers was a member of Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church and the Civil Air Patrol. Services took place at 3 pm on Sun., Apr. 11 at Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at the Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in Shiloh, TN. Ms. Miller was the daughter of the late Bill Glove and Eva Barlow Glover of Adamsville. Ms. Miller also leaves behind her sister, Billie Marie Cook of Jackson, TN and her son Robert Allen Miller of Warner-Robbins, Calif. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MIKE HENSLEY, age 77, died Sat., Apr. 10, 1999, of heart failure at Methodist Health Care in Somerville, TN. Mr. Hensley was a retired sawmiller, and a member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church, and loved building outdoor furniture as a hobby. Mr. Hensley is the son of the late Harm and Bertha Reagan Hensley. Mr. Hensley leaves behind his wife, Blan McCalister Hensley, his daughters Annie Ruth Smith of Ramer, Neoma Pearson of Selmer, Lavonne Monroe of Selmer, and his sons, Herschel Hensley of Guys, and Russell Hensley of Ramer. Mr. Hensley also leave his 11 grandchildren and 15 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>end >>>>>>Begin of part 1 DEWEY E. MAYFIELD, age 76, died on Sun., Apr. 11, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth of Cardiac Arrest. He was a retired Smith & Brennon Construction worker in St. Louis, MO and he also worked for McNairy County School System as Custodian at Ramer School. Services took place at 1 pm on Tues. Apr. 13 at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Holley Cemetery in Corinth, MS. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Erna C. McAnelly Mayfield, three brothers, James, Milford, and Charlie Mayfield. His parents McKinley W. and Cinda Ann Plunk Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his sister Marybell Tyson of Corinth, Miss., one daughter Patricia Robertson of Effingham, IL, and his brother, Winfred Mayfield of Fairhope, AL. He had 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces, 7 nephews, great nieces and nephews and gr- gr-nieces and nephews. ..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEOTA BURRUSS, formerly of Lexington, died on Tues., Apr. 6, 1999 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, ALA. of heart failure. Mrs Burruss was age 83, and was a retired nurse - LPN Services for Mrs. Burruss took place at 2 pm on Fri., Apr. 9, at the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington, TN. Burial was held at Henderson Co. Memorial Gardens in Lexington. Mrs. Burruss is survived by her son, Jim Burruss of Huntsville, Ala., and 2 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BRODIE OVID CUNNINGHAM, of Morris Chapel, Tenn, age 77, died Sun., Apr. 11, at his residence in Morris Chapel, Tenn., of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cunningham was manager of Pickwick State Park Campground, a member of the Republican Party, a County Elections Official, of Pentecostal beliefs, and had been employed at Pickwick State Park since it opened. Services took place Tues., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Morris Chapel Cemetery in Morris Chapel, TN. Mr. Cunningham leaves behind his wife. Francis Bryant Cunningham, and his daughter Brenda S. Campbell of Pickwick Dam, and son James Paul Cunningham of Pickwick Dam. Mr. Cunningham had two grandchildren, Stacy Cunningham and Ashley Campbell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM EARL GOODRUM, of Jackson, TN, age 88, died on Wed., Apr. 7, 1999, of cancer at West Tennessee Skilled Nursing Facility. He was a retired Foreman of T.V.A. as well as a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Beach Bluff, TN, a Mason of Lodge #332, and a Lifetime member of Carpenters Local #259. Services took place at 1 pm on Fri. Apr 9, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were Michael Stewart, Donald Saunier, Jerry Scott, David Farrell, Lloyd Ryan and Brad Hawkins. Mr. Goodrum was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Miller Goodrum. Mr. Goodrum was the son of Nathaniel Eli Goodrum and Minnie Kirk Goodrum, who preceded him in death. Mr. Goodrum leaves behind his daughters, Anna Weir of Jackson, Virginia Saunier of Memphis, Earline Acree of Jackson, Martha Britt of Beach Bluff, Rebecca Holland of Athens, Ala., Dot Scott of South Bend, Ind., Peggy Ryan of Jackson, and his sons Billy Joe Goodrum of Jackson and Kenneth Hawkins off Selmer. Mr. Goodrum is also survived by his sister Frances Messer of Adamsville, Verda Barnes of Selmer, Athalee Glover of Nahunta, GA, and 29 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY LOUISE MOORE PIPKINS, age 65, died on Sun., Apr. 11, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. Of heart failure. She attended Fourth Street Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Services took place at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Lee, R. B. Leonard, Kim Holley, Rickey Roten, David Keller. W. T. Yarbrough, Steve Ellsworth. Mrs. Pipkins was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pipkins, and her parents, William Robert "Bob" and Grace Blakley Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn Moore King, Tina Pipkins, and Lee Pipkins, her son R. C. "Bob" Pipkins, all of Selmer, step-son, Randy Pipkins of Florence, Ala. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Frances pipkins and a friend, Teresa Whitworth who helped take care of her. She had 11 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, April 21, 1999 DESMOND F. HURST, age 75 died Tues., Apr. 13, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of pneumonia. He was retired from brown Shoe & General Electric. He attended the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church. He was also in the U. S. Army in WWII and a VFW of Cornith MS Post. Services took place at 1 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 15 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were held by Cecil Woodruff and Paul Weaver. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Johnson Hurst. He is also survived by three sisters Mildred Weaver of Henderson, Marie Causey of Bernie, MO, Larue Moore of Selmer, and two brothers, Thurman Hurst of Bethel Springs, and Parker Hurst of Bethel Springs. He is also survived by some nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Froman and Wilma Manes Hurst, and by one brother, Elijah Eston Hurst. >>>>>>>>>>>> CLARENCE (POP) HELTON, age 67, died Mon., Apr. 12, 1999 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo of heart failure. He was a mechanic. He was in the U.S. Army and was in the Korean War. He was also a member of 101st Airborne Division. Services took place at 3 p.m. Tues., Apr. 13 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were held by Tony Moss. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Mr. Helton is survived by one daughter, Theresa Ferraro of Hamilton, Miss., and three brothers Gary Helton, and Hamilton, Miss, Johnny Helton of Meridian, Miss. and Bobby Helton of Columbus, Miss. He is also survived by one sister, Essie Mae Burkeens of Covington, and two brothers, Evertt Ray Helton of Coldwater, Miss, and Fred Helton of Finger. Mr. Helton is preceded in death by a son, Richard E. Helton and one brother, Jessie Helton. He had 20 grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NOEL PERSHIN LANDRETH, age 77, died on Wed., Apr. 14, 1999 at Jackson Madison county General Hospital of respiratory failure. He was a retired director of Employee and Customer Relations for Pickwick Electric Co-Op. He also attended First Baptist church in Selmer, where he served as Deacon; Executive Board - West TN Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; past president, McNairy County chamber of Commerce; past president, Selmer Rotary and Lions Clubs; U.S. Army Veteran of World War Ii, European Theater. Mr. Landreth was also very active in industrial recruiting for McNairy County. He was instrumental in bringing General Electric into McNairy Co. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Apr. 16 at Shackelford Chapel with Dr. Bob Elliott, Rev. Max Walker, and Dr. Matt Tomlin officiating. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sleeper, Ken Patrick, Todd Sleeper, Joe Franks, Beck Curtis, John Patrick. Honorary Bearers were Steve Smith, Bill Roberts, Harold Robison, Clayton Ott, Carl Dudley, Maurice Hamm, Kenneth Chambers, Bob Hanna, Vernon Jenkins, Richard Mitchell and al the members of his Sunday School class. Mr. Landreth is survived by his wife rosemary Patrick Landreth. He is also survived by two sons, N. David Landreth of Selmer and T. Patrick Landreth also of Selmer. He had 2 grandchildren, Bailey and Wes Landreth of Selmer. Also surviving is one brother-in-law, Harold Patrick of Corinth, Miss. Mr. Landreth is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Odell and Ercie Mae Cook Landreth. Any memorial contributions can be made to the West Tenn. Area Council, Boy Scouts of America at 1995 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, TN, 38301 or the Steeple Fund of First Baptist Church in Selmer at 310 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 39375 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Services for CHLOE GREENE BROOKS of Bolivar were one p.m. Apr. 14 at Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Bolivar with Rev. Tim West and Rev. David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery with Paul Aylor, Joe Cole, Steve Tigner, John Russell, George Wallace, and Butch Brown serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Ken Keown, Ronald Ervin, Kim Nuckolls and Lyn Thomas. Mrs. Brooks died Apr. 12 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Bolivar, daughter of the late George T., Sr., and Lucille Birmingham Greene and lived her life in Hardeman county. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years with Western Auto and L & L Trucking in Bolivar and was also a floral designer. Her hobbies included collecting antiques, restoring old homes and working with flowers. Mrs. Brooks attended Hornsby Baptist church. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her husband of 39 years, Tommy Brooks of Bolivar, a daughter, Nicole Brooks Russell of Bolivar, a son, Glenn Allen Brooks of Bolivar, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Brooks. The family requests memorials be sent to the American Heart Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. RAYMOND T. TAYLOR, age 74, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of cancer. He was a service station attendant. He was also a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Henderson. Services took place at 330 p.m. Sat., Apr. 17 at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville, Ark. Burial was held at Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Mary Seals Taylor, by a daughter, Doris Bryeans of Blytheville, Ark, and three brothers, David R. Taylor of Ramer, Jerry Taylor of Beech Bluff, TN and Terry R. Taylor of Selmer. He is also survived by four sisters, Beulah Warren, Dessie M. Jones, Mary Cardwell, al of Blytheville, Ark. Aline Vadervort of Blodget, Mo., and two brothers, Marshal Taylor of Turrell, Ark, and Gaston Taylor of Blytheville, Ark. Mr. Taylor is preceded in death by a brother, Authur Taylor and his parents, Robert Dave and Agnes Ann Lawson Taylor. He had seven grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIRDIE JOHNSON VANDIVER, age 91, died Wed. Apr. 14, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat. Apr. 17 at the graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Vandiver is preceded in death by her husbands Aubrey Johnson and L. C. Vandiver. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Winford Johnson, Roger Johnson, and also a step-son Roy Vandiver. Mrs. Vandiver is survived by two stepdaughters, Viola Riley of Bethel Springs and Shirley Sikes of Henderson. Included among these two step-daughters are also two step-sons, Troy Vandiver of Selmer and William Vandiver of Bethel Springs. She is also survived by a sister, Vernese Sipes of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Julie Hodge of Mamers, NC, and Jeffrey Johnson of Cameron, NC. She had 5 gr-grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren, and also 14 step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GEORGE HARMON MILLER, age 73, died Thurs., Apr. 15, 1999 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Miller was a Baptist minister and a member of the Essary Springs Baptist Church. He was also a WWII army veteran. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun. Apr. 18 at Essary Springs Baptist church. Burial was held at Forrest memorial Park in Corinth, MISS. Rev. Ronnie Sells and Rev. Keith Driskell held the service. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Mary Frances miller of Hornsby, two sons, John George Miller of Counce and Billy Joe David Miller of Walnut, Miss., two daughters, Metra Kay Wilbanks of Counce, and Mary Nell Sain of Middleton, one brother, Woodrow Miller of Arizona, one sister, Beulah Brewer of Counce, 9 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>> ARBIE PEARSON WASHBURN, age 87, died Mon., Apr. 12, 1999 at her home of cancer. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. Thurs., Apr. 15 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services were held by Jimmy Garrett, Dual Corbitt and Maurice Pinkston. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Pearson, Benny Pearson, Tim Pearson, Ricky Pearson, roger Pearson, Keith Nichols, and Herby Key. She is survived by her husband, Sam Washburn. She is also survived by one daughter and one son, Ann Lambert of Ramer, and Rev. Sammy Washburn of Smithville, Miss. She is also survived by a sister, Lucille McCormack of Ramer, and two half-brothers, Billy Pearson of Chicago, Ill. and Lynn Pearson of Selmer. She is preceded in death by one sister, Alma Washburn, one brother, Lowell Pearson, two nieces, Virginia Nichols and Meat Key. She had five grandchildren, John Lambert of Memphis, Mark Lambert of Ramer, Missy Sligh of Fulton, Miss., Joel Washburn of Smithville, Miss., and Luke Washburn also of Smithville, Miss. >>>>END Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, April 28, 1999 EDITH HURST, age 78, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired waitress from Dobbs House, Inc., of Memphis. She was a member of Selmer First Presbyterian Church, and loved volunteering her time to help others. Services took place a the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer on Thurs. Apr. 22 at 11 am. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan, Chris Milligan, and Kevin Milligan. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by her parent, John and Cora Davis Young. She is survived by her husband, Norvis Hurst, brother, William Young of Chicago, IL, daughters, Nancy Milligan of Matthews, NC, Charlotte Harris of Memphis, grandchildren Scott Milligan, Mike Graham, Chris Milligan, and Kevin Milligan, and grandchildren, Charlie Graham, Grady Milligan, Anna Graham, Troy Milligan, and John Graham. Any memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Hurst's name to First Presbyterian Church, 800 Poplar Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JACK THOMPSON, age 63, died on Sun. Apr. 18, 199, at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Levole, West Virginia. He moved to Cicero, IL as a young man and worked at Foraging Mill, a steel industry. He later worked as a home builder until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Thompson moved to Chest County in 1984. Services took place at 2 pm on Wed., Apr. 21, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Sweetlips Cemetery in Henderson. Officiating the services was Rev. Lambeth Woodward. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by parents Julie Irene Brown Thompson and Roy Thompson and one son, Dewayne Edward Thompson. He is survived by three daughters, Diane Doss of Finger, Sharon Smith and Regina Thompson both of Henderson, two sons, Greg and John Thompson both of Henderson. Mr. Thompson had 11 grandchildren Michelle Julian, Shawn Doss, Jason Thompson, Jimmy Simmons, Carla Doss, Kevin Simmons, Latosha Thompson, Stephany Doss, Nikki Thompson, Ronnica Thompson, and Kristen Thompson, as well as one grandchild, Skye Julian. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SUE WOODWARD HAYS, age 72, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson, Tenn. of respiratory failure. Mrs. Hays was a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ, and a Selmer Senior Citizens member. Mrs. Hays was retired from Nesbitt's cleaners of Houston, Texas. Services took place at the Shackelford Chapel at 1 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 23. Burial was held at the Mars Hill Cem. In Adamsville. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and Randy Mead. Mrs. Hays was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence V. Woodward and Sally Smith Woodward. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn McFadden of Webster, Texas, and Sandra Berry of Shafter, Calif., and two sons, Robert Hill of Tomball, Texas, and Gary Hays of Selmer, two sister, Maxine Dickey of Selmer, and Barbara Blankenship of Henderson, as well as two brothers, Guy Woodward of Henderson, and Billy Woodward of Jackson. Mrs. Hays had 11 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOSKYE L. WHITE, age 78, died on Wed., Apr. 21, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of pneumonia. Mrs. White was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at West Shiloh Baptist Church at 3 p.m. on Fri, Apr. 23. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating at the services was Minister Jerry Wood. Pallbearers were: Micah Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Jeff Wagoner, Doyle More, Ray Martin, and Keith Qualls. Honorary bearers were: G.C. Shelton, Frank Qualls, Bob Surratt, Arthur Naylor, Owen Lee Qualls, and James Wagoner. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Fields Surratt and Sam Surratt, a son- in-law, Austin King and one brother William Surratt. She is survived by her husband, Alex White, one daughter, Nelda King of Stantonville, and her sister, Lettie Byrd of Counce. Mrs. White had two grandchildren, Tammy Moore and Jason King, and one gr-grandchild Brandon Moore. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA RAWDON ROBISON, age 77, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999, at her home of a heart attack. Mrs. Robison was a homemaker and member of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was born and reared in Union City, Obion County. She attended school in Obion County and was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Union City. In 1947 she was married to William Hayes Robison, and they made their home in Union City, and later in Detroit for 10 years. In 1966, she returned to the Chester and McNairy County area. She was a member of the Harmony Home Demonstration Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 24 at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery of McNairy County. Officiating at the services were Pastor Ken Tucker and Rev. Bobby Barnes. She is preceded in death by her husband, William h. Robison, one son, Gary Robison, and her parents Alvin H. and Katie Grubbs Rawdon. Mrs. Robison is survived by two daughters, Annette Evans of Henderson, and Kay Tucker of Elyria, Ohio, and one brother, Thomas Rawdon of Rhode Island. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> J. B. BERRYMAN, age 84, of Essary Springs, died Thurs., Apr. 22, 1999, at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. Mr. Berryman was a retired production worker with the Bolivar Tannery, where he had worked for 24 years. He was born on May 21, 1914, in Alcorn County, Miss, and moved to Essary Springs at age seven. He also worked with Southern Railway, TVA, 12 years at Union Wholesale and drove a taxi. Mr. Berryman served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Essary Springs Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat. Apr 24, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar. Officiating the service were Marvin Rainey and George Younger. Burial was held in Essary Springs Cemetery with Richard, Wayne, and Mitch Berryman, Dewey, Deon, and Ronnice Mercer serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Anthony, Josh, and Stephen Berryman. Mr. Berryman is preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Lula Taylor Berryman. His is survived by his wife, Zora Kinney Berryman. In addition to his wife, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1948, Mr. Berryman is survived by three sons, Jimmie Wayne Berryman, Dennis James Berryman both of Ramer, and Michael Todd Berryman of Bethel Springs; six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent tot he American Heart Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> OPAL JOHNSON POINTER, age 70, died on Mon, Apr. 26, 1999, at Brownwood, Texas Regional Medical Center of respiratory failure. She was retired from Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar. She was also a member of Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Center Ridge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Aaron Moss. Mrs. Pointer was preceded in death by two sister, Wilma Clark and Joe Hurst, One brother, George William Johnson. She is survived by her husband, George W. Pointer of Brownwood, Texas, four sisters, Mary L. Beavers of Hornsby, Janie Davis of Middleton, Dewrell Wiggins of Bethel Springs, and Margaret Long of Hopkinsville, KY, two grandchildren James Robert Hurley and Samantha D. Hurley , and three gr-grandchildren, Cayla, Shea, and Nicholas. >>>>>>>>>>> J. T. LEONARD, age 556, of Selmer, TN, died on Thurs. Apr. 22, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, of heart failure. Mr. Leonard was factory worker, a Baptist, and an avid baseball player. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was minister John Penington. Pallbearers were Anthony Brooks, Kenneth McGee, Larry Kiser, Dough King, Randy Leonard, and Dale W. Blackweld. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Leonard and Lessie B. McGee Leonard. He is survived by his brother Harold Leonard of Selmer, and his nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, April 7, 1999 ELVA HENRY, age 75, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at the Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a retired Monogrammer, Tennessee Uniform Company. She was a member of the Frayser Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Ms. Henry was preceded in heath by her mother and father Brodie and Bertha Barnes Henry. She is survived by her brother Joe Robert Henry of Bethel Springs, and also her nieces and nephews. ..>>>>>>>>>> JAMES A. MAYFIELD, age 46, died on Fri., Apr. 2, 1999, at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy County. He was DOA of a shooting which is now under investigation. He was a retired U.S. Navy member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon. Apr. 5, at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla, Tenn. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his wife, Eve Mayfield of Ramer. He is also survived by his daughter and sons, Crystal R. Mayfield of Clermont, Fla., Christopher Lee Mayfield of Ramer, Matthew S. Mayfield and Justin Kyle Mayfield both of Clermont, Fla., and Andy Dickey of Ramer. His mother, Shirley Dean Mayfield of Ramer, and four brothers, Larry W. Mayfield of Rock Hill, Miss., Ronnie Mayfield of Bethel Springs, Terry D. Mayfield of Collierville, and Paul Mayfield of Ramer. Mr. Mayfield is preceded in death by his father James E. Mayfield. >>>>>>>> CHARLES R. BOLES, age 60, died on Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis of Cancer. He was a Baptist, and worked with the Memphis Group as a disabled shipping clerk. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri. Apr. 2 in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial was held at the Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Mr. Boles was survived by his wife Dot Martin of Heth, Ark., his daughter Janet Hammond of Kansas City, one son, Richard W. Boles of Fairmont, Okla., 3 sisters, Shirley Berry of Jonesboro, Ark., Mary Sue Conner of Selmer, Betty Randolph of Clarksville, 2 brothers, Walter and Robert Boles, both of Heth, Ark. He had 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> LOREN ELMER GETTEL, age 72, died on Mon. Mar 29, 1999 in the Methodist Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He attended Little Chapel Pentecostal Church of Selmer, and he was also a World War II Veteran. He was a retired mechanic with Hively Motor Company. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs. April 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Leon Whitley, Tim Martin, Robert Martin, Clint Plunk, Troy Plunk, and Mark Plunk. Mr. Gettel was survived by his wife, Velma Smith Gettel of Bethel Springs, a daughter, Mary Thomas of Clinton, Ill., five sons, Harold Daub of Morton, Ill, Howard Gettel of Kansas City, MO, John Gettel of Dallas, TX, George Gettel and Jim Gettel both of Clinton, IL, one sister Doris Shannon of Heyworth, IL. Mr. Gettel was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Landers. Mr. Gettel had 30 grandchildren, 18 gr-grandchildren, two step-daughters Edith Martin of Morris Chapel and Doris Hamilton of Stantonville, and 4 step-sons, Buford Plunk of Pekin, IL, Neal Plunk, Bethel Springs, James Plunk of Finger, and Max Plunk of Corinth, MS >>>>>>>>>>>>> *** ELIZABETH MAXINE OLIVER MUNTZ, age 69, died Wed. Mar 24, 1999, at the Methodist Hospital Central in Memphis following an extended illness. She attended the Hickory Withe Full Gospel Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat. Mar. 27, at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville. Burial was held at the Hood Cemetery in the Warren Community of Fayette County. Casket bearers were Brandon Callahan, Chris Weakley, Kenny Cook, Jerry Hughes, Jim Walton and Mike Walton. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Muntz is survived by one daughter, Bettye Gail Culver of Arlington, two sister, Lucy Cook of Lees Summit, Missouri, Marie Dobson of Hollysprings, Mississippi, three brothers, Thomas Olive of Selmer, Ray Oliver of Dallas, TX, Roy Oliver of Woodstock, GA and three grandchildren. The family request that Memorials be made to the Fayette County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BILLY QUA DILLARD, SR., age 59, died Tues. Mar 30, 1999, at the Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of a heart attack. He was a member of the Lexington Moose Lodge, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 3 at the t Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Entombment was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens in Lexington. Mr. Dillard is survived by four daughters; Belinda Ann Yager of Wichita, Kansas; Renee' Ruth of Sardis, Bonnie Ruth of Savannah, and Dana Nails of Henderson, his son Billy Qua Dillard, Jr. of Lexington. He is also survived by his three sisters; Opal Combs of Roseville, Calif; Syble Steurer of Selmer, and a half-sister Mary Ellen Dillard of Pulaski. He had 12 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. .>>>>>>>>>>>>. CHRISTOPHER SEAN CATRON-HAMBRICK, age 9, died Sun. April 4, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. In an auto accident. He was a member the Bethel Springs 1st Baptist Church Kids Club and attended school at the Bethel Springs Elementary School. Services will take place at 3 p.m. Wed., April 7, 1999 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Christian Fellowship Cemetery in Finger, TN. Pallbearers are Michael Perry, Wayne Catron, Christopher Hambrick, Steven Hambrick, Joseph Jones, and William Milburn. Honorary bearers are Rick Spears and Donnie Atkins. Christopher is survived by his mother and father, Michael and Sonja Hambrick of Finger, TN. He is also survived by his brothers, Christopher Hambrick of Goodlettsville, Steven Hambrick of Smyrna and Michael Perry and Wayne Catron, both of Finger. His grandparents are Sheila Watts of Selmer, Marie Brown of Nashville and Kenneth Hambrick of Franklin, TN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES JOHN HUNN, age 58, died Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth of cancer. He attended St. James Catholic Church in Corinth. He was also in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired Chrysler Motor Division, a Police Officer, Truck Driver and owner of Pat's Restaurant in Michie, Tenn. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs. At Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Norman Cornelius, Frank Carroll, Don Greer, Joe Austin, Robert Lovett, Jerry Wiggington. Honorary Pallbearers were Don Wilson and Ray Lambert. Mr. Hunn was survived by his wife Patsy Bryant Hunn, two daughters Lori Ledlow and Doreen "Bunny" Flatt of Michie, a son, Steven Hunn off Perryville, MI, his parents, John and Pauline Hunn of Madison Heights, MO, his sister Marrian Leon of Auburn Hills, MI and brothers, Jack and Bob Hunn of Sterling Heights, MI. He had five grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FAYE PRATHER, age 78, died Fri, April. 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare-McNairy Co. Of heart failure. She was a retired Brown Shoe Company employee. She attended the Falcon Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 3 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. The Minister was Ivy Ellis. Mrs. Prather was survived by her husband R. T. Prather, two sons, Ray and Frank Prather of Selmer, two sisters, Mary Emma Boatman of Knoxville and Dale Wilkes of Indian Town, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frank A. Gilbert and Ethel Gooch Gilbert, brothers Gerald Gilbert. She had three grandchildren, two gr-grandchildren, and three step-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VICKIE ANN PRESLAR WHITE, age 43, died on Fri. Apr. 2, 1999, in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker. She attended the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun. Apr. 4 at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Burial was held at the mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Shawn Preslar, Michael Preslar, Tommy Lee Cox, Joe Allen Foster, Ward Ray, Paul Wilson, Joy Dean Foster, and Alfred Thompson. Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Danny White, daughters, Amanda K. House of Pocahontas, Lisa Nicole White of Selmer, two sisters, Linda Meeks of Bath Springs, TN, Faye Preslar of Bethel Springs, and brother Larry Preslar of Hornsby. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Franklin Preslar and Annie Rhea Cox Preslar, son, Brian White on the fourth day of Oct. 1992, and another infant son. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS" DODDS, age 21, died Fri. Apr. 2, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born May 4, 1977, in Tupelo and was a lifelong resident of Pretiss County. He was a 1995 graduate of Thrasher High School, where he was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, the Beta Club, and the Society of Who's Who of American High School students. A construction worker, he was employed by Pearson Construction Company of Belmont. He was a member of Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, playing pool, and swimming. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Mon. Apr. 5, 1999, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Bowling officiating. Burial was at Martin Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Cathy Eaton Dodds of Booneville; sister, Traci Cooper and her husband Jeff of Michie; a nephew, Zachary Cooper; grandparents, Floyd and Emogene Dodds of Booneville, Junior and Mauveline Kesler of Wheeler, and Edward Eaton of Jumpertown; a host of uncles and aunts. Pallbearers were Terry Gilley, Jerry Gilley, Chris Davis, Darrel Gilley, Fred Tyler, and James Miles, Honorary Pallbearers were his fellow members of the 1995 graduating class of Thrasher High School. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 128 E. Devonshire Square, Jackson, TN 38305 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. NATHAN E. JONES, age 41, died on Sun. Apr. 4, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart disease and diabetes. He attended River Height Foursquare Church in Crump, TN. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., Apr. 6, 1999 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Tammy McCullar Jones, stepmother Margie Jones, sisters, Bonita Overman all of Selmer, and Celinda Coln of Soddy Daisy, TN, half-sister, Sarah Hodge, stepsister Sharon Suggs, and brother Jeff Jones all of Adamsville. He is preceded in death by his parents Conrad F. Jones and Agnes Bridges Jones Any memorial contributions can be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215. >>>>>>>>>> ANTHONY WAYNE BOLEYN...19, Services were held at 3 p.m., Apr. 14, 1999 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington, TN, with Rev. Tommy Crocker officiating. Burial in the Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville, TN. Anthony died Friday at Carroll County Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a student and employed at Maurice's, The Pizza Place in Lexington, and Risner's Steak House in the summer of 1996. He was beginning his third year of college at U.T. Martin, majoring in International Business. He graduated from Scott's Hill High School in 1997, and was living in Sardis. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Joe and Becky Boleyn of Selmer, mother and stepfather Pam and Ralph Page of Sardis, brother, Danny Ray Boleyn and stepsisters, Suzanne Chamber Replogle and Lisa Chambers bright all of Selmer, grandparents, James and Geraldine Boleyn of Selmer and Wayne and the late Lucille Martin of Sardis, step-grandparents, A.C. Whitsett of Florence, AL and a number of other relatives. Pallbearers to serve, Anthony Crowe, David Pair, Mark Wyatt, Jeremy McPeake, Nathan Richie, and Ross Wyatt. Honorary Pallbearers are Chas Gogel and Raymond White. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

We have a tin-type of a woman that we believe was taken about 1850-60. Written on the back of the tin-type is: W. D. Cobb, Bethel Springs, TN., #1, 198, But.(the rest of this word has flaked off.) We believe the woman on the tin-type is Margaret G. Wilson Cobb, wife of John V. Cobb and mother of W. D. Cobb. Can anyone help us regarding what the word But.. is? Or what the numerals 1 and 198 stand for? Thanks, Ann

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, May 12, 1999 DEBORAH PINA MITCHELL FINDLEY, age 45, died Tues., May 4, 1999 in an auto accident on Highway 64 West near Selmer, TN. She was a member of the Selmer Church of Christ and the Tennessee Bar Association. She was an attorney. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 7 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Lake Hill Memorial Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Grey Worthey. Pallbearers were Stacey Null, Andy Allison, Mark Allison, Josh Gray, Bill Young, and John Keith Gray. Ms. Findley is survived by her two sons, Robert Thomas Anderson and Adam Forrest Anderson, both of Vail, Colo. She is also survived by her mother, Bobbie Young Latta of Selmer, her step-sister, Whitney Latta Huggins of Bethel Springs and her brother, Marty Glen Mitchell of Selmer. Ms. Findley was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Glen Mitchell and her step-father, Bob Latta. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THOMAS ANDREW MARTIN, age 69, died Thurs., May 6, 1999 at Jackson Madison County Skilled Nursing Center of heart failure. Mr. Martin was a retired farmer and of the Baptist Faith. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 8 at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Martin is survived by his sister, Gertrude Bendall of Ramer, and his brother, Franklin Martin of Selmer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Andrew and Willie Mae Long Martin. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. REV. ROY GLEE BOLING, age 81, died Sat. May 8, 1999 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of congestive heart failure. He was a minister for over 55 years and a farmer. He was an international member of the Tennessee District Board, a member of the United Pentecostal church, and also lived in Memphis. Services too place at 11 a.m. on Wed. May 12 at Crump Pentecostal Church in Crump. Burial was held at the Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. Rev. Boling is survived by his wife, Pearl Groves Boling of Adamsville, a son, Aubrey Neal Boling of Adamsville, two sisters, Mary Sue Williams and Clara Faye Roberts, both of Lexington, two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Rev. Boling was preceded in death by one wife, Dorothy Harwell Boling. >>>>>>>>>>> JOHN H. (HOLLY) SANDERS, age 55, died on Thurs., Apr. 29, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy County Hospital of melanoma. He worked for the Selmer Utility Division and Stanfield Consultants, was a United States Army Veteran, and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 1 at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife Frances Gray Sanders, and his parents, Jack and Georgia Wolfe Sanders. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Stanfield and her husband Jarrell Stanfield, one son, Anthony H. Sanders, three sisters, Frances Sanders Phelps of Corinth, Miss., Rebecca Sanders of Nashville, Johnnie Sanders Crouch of Coldwater, Miss., three brothers, Bill Sanders of Bon Aqua, Sam Sanders and Jerry Sanders both of Memphis, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Sarah Stanfield. Memorial contributions can be made to the McNairy County Relay For Life Cancer Benefit, Selmer, TN, and Vanderbilt Cancer Clinic, Nashville, TN >>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA ANN COX GOODMAN, age 84, died on Mon., May 3, 1999 at Hardin County General Hospital of congestive heart failure. She operated Goodman Grocery for 27 years and was also a member of white's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 5 at White's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at White's Creek Cemetery in Hardin County, TN Ms. Goodman is survived by two daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Stricklin of Florence, Ala, Virginia Louise Scott of Savannah, TN, and three sons, James Claude (J.C.) Goodman, Derlon Lee Goodman, Jimmy Wilburn Goodman, all three of Savannah, TN. She is also survived by four sisters, Madgelean D. Daniels, Ida Stricklin, Rachel Wisdom, all of Savannah, and Willie Brannon of Lutts, TN, one brother, Jessie Cox of Savannah, TN. She had eight grandchildren, two gr-grandchildren and two step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PAULINE SANDERS RIDDELL, age 94, died on Sat. May 8, 999 at Methodist health Care McNairy Hospital in Selmer of congestive heart failure. Mrs. Riddell was a homemaker and a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon. May 10 at Center Hill Baptist church in Counce. Burial was held at Center hill Cemetery in Counce. Mrs. Riddell is survived by three daughters, Eunice Johnson of Counce, Ruth Griffin of Selmer, and Linda Brown of Booneville, two sons, Paul Riddell of St. Cloud, Minn., and Charles Riddell of Minneapolis, Minn., fourteen grandchildren, seventeen gr-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Troy David Riddell. .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> end. Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 LUCILLE TROUTT, age 92, died on Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at her home in Troy of congestive heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Greater Visio Church of God in Troy. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., May 13, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Newbern . Burial was held at Pierce Cemetery in Trimble. Officiating the services were Rev. Danny Neal and Rev. William Matheny. Mrs. Troutt is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Klutts of Troy, and Helen Lowrance of Selmer, one son, Kenneth Troutt of Finger, 13 Grandchildren, and 17 gr-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Troutt, one daughter, Minnie Pauline Troutt, and two sons, Alvin Troutt and Clifford Troutt. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONNNY DAVID BARRIER, age 51, died on Monday, May 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of Cancer and heart failure. He was a towboat captain for Pillsbury Co., was a member of the American Pilots Association, and attended New Life Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs, May 13, at Shackleford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Mr. Barrier is survived by his wife, Shela Phillps Barrier of Savannah, two daughter, Rhonda Barrier Smith of Ramer and Alicia Barrier Ivey of Savannah, one son Chuck Barrier of Savannah, a sister, Linda Struder of Jackson, his mother Ruby Gammill Barrier of Savannah and his grandmother, Lottie Hayes Gammill of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>>>> EDNA PENNIX MILAM, age 66, died Sat., May 15, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a retired Optical Technician with Stindig Optical in Irving, Texas, and a member of the Northeast Corinth Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Corinth, Miss. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 17, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Clear Springs Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Officiating the services was Bishop Larry Babcock. Ms. Milam is survived by a daughter, Fay Story of Savannah a son, Tommy Pennix of Tylertown, LA, two sisters, Ruth Cox of St. Augustine, Texas, and Lora Moore of Columbia, Miss., eight grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EFFIE LURA MATLOCK, age 95, died on Fri., May 14, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy County Healthcare of heart failure. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., May 17, 1999, at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery Near Selmer. Mrs. Maltock is survived by three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Matlock, and her parents, Quinton and Ada Williams Moore. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANKIE SUE YOUNG, age 66, died on Thurs, May 13, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Plough, Inc. and a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 15, at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, James H. Young, a son, Greg Young of Ramer, two sisters, Willadean Thrasher of Germantown, and joy Whittaker of Virginia Beach, VA, two brothers, Ernest Maness of Madison Heights, Min. And Andy Maness of Henderson, two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Fuller, and her parents, Robert and Cora Wamble Maness. >>>>>>>>>END Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 26, 1999 HAZEL PLUNK YOUNG, 85, died on Sun., May 23, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson from complications from hip surgery. She was born and reared in McNairy County, near Finger, daughter of the late Oscar Miller and Roberta Patterson Plunk, she attended school at McNairy County lane's Chapel Schoolhouse. She was married to Guy Frankie Young in 1929. They made their home in McNairy County, where they farmed. They later lived in the Montezuma Community in Chester County, the Five Points Community near Pinson, and Humboldt, and moved to Pinson in 1963. Mr. Young preceded her in death in 1965. She owned and operated a restaurant in Henderson and later worked as a cook at the Queen's cup Café, and the First Assembly of God Day Care in Henderson, retiring in 1980. She was a charter member of the first Assembly of God Church in Henderson. She was in the welcoming committee at heritage Towers and enjoyed quilting as a living. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., May 26, at First Assembly of God Church in Henderson. Burial was held at Big Springs Cemetery near Pinson. Officiating the services were Bro. Lambeth Woodward and Bro. Val Treece. Pallbearers were Joel Young, Kevin Scarbrough, Steve young, Barry Young, Chad Long, E. J. DeNicolais, Alan Young, and Mark Long. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by one son, Billie Wayne Young in 1966. She is survived by two sons, Charles Young of Humboldt and Ronnie young of Jackson, four daughters, Marilyn Ethridge of Robersonville, NC, Jeanette Scarbrough of Pinson, Sue DeNicolais of Hohenwald, and Debbie Grimes of Henderson, one sister Beatrice Cook of Peoria, IL, thirteen grandchildren and nineteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLES T. (JIGGS) ELLIOTT, 74, died on Sat., May 22, 1999, at Jackson-Madison county hospital of emphysema. He was a retired mechanic. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held in good hop cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don Lipford. Mr. Elliot was preceded in death by his parents, William (Rob) and Cindy Learue Elliott, one daughter, Judy Carroll, and one son, David Lynn Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Edna Davis Elliott, one daughter, Tammy Williams of Finger, two sons, Garry Elliott of Enville and Monty Elliott of Bethel Springs, two sisters, Billie Moore of Parsons, and Mary Nell Christopher of Adamsville, one brother, George Elliott of Adamsville and seven grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY JANE BROWN HARDIN, 90, died on Sat., May 22, 1999 at Methodist-McNairy Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ church for 81 years. Services took place on Sun., May 23, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin Brown, Jr., and Eliza Idella Willis Brown, three brothers, earl brown, Cecil Brown, Jr. and Raymond brown, three sisters, Alma Hardin, Mildred Daniels and Maggie Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Claude Thomas Hardin of Corinth, Miss., her son and daughter-in-law, Nelson and Bobbie Hardin of Selmer, a grandson, Thomas (Tommy) Hardin, two gr-grandchildren, Andy and Laura Hardin, two brothers, Alton and Wilson Brown, both of Memphis, thirteen nieces and eleven nephews, and numerous grand, gr-grand, gr-gr-grand-nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>> JOHN GREGORY JEWELL, JR., 22, died on Wed., May 19, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy Hospital of smoke inhalation. He was employed by Judd Construction Company and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 22, 1999, at Eastview Baptist Church. Burial was held at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastivew. Officiating the services were Ministers Danny Rachel and Clint Overton. Pallbearers were Johy mayatte, John Knopf, Brady Staggs, Steve Judd, Troy Murphy, and Steve Todd. Mr. Jewell is survived by his mother, Patricia McAuley Smith, step-father, Jerry Lee Smith, both of Selmer, a sister, Tonya Richardson of Jackson, a step-brother, Shawn Smith of Selmer, his grandparents Troy and Janice McAuley of Charlotte, NC, and Edith Jewell of Asheville, NC. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DELL McCANN, 83, died on Thurs., May 20, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy hospital in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farmer and school bus driver for McNairy County Schools and a CC Camp member. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., May 21, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Jason Gilchrist, Johnny W. Payne, Billy Childers, Randy Wilkins, John L. James, and Jody Gilchrist. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Marion and Celia Weaver McCann, one son, Rex McCann, two sisters Virginia Cogdell and Beulah Van Wart, and one brother, A. D. McCann. He is survived by his wife, Fay Plunk McCann, three daughters, Shirley Payne of Bethel Springs, Vera Reed of Selmer, and Amy Gilchrist of Stantonville, one son, Leonard McCann of Selmer, three sisters, Jessie Davis of Henderson, Georgia Huey of Birmingham, Ala., and Ava Kaufman of Memphis, one brother Pat McCann of Milan, nine grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BARNEY RAY GEAN, 80, died on Sun., May 23, 1999, at Hardin County Nursing Home of pneumonia. He was a retired truck driver for 20+ years and owner of Jot-Em-Down Grocery for 25+ years. He lived in the Jot-Em-Down Community of west Hardin County since 1929, and was member of Old Union Church and Adamsville Masonic Lodge. Gean is survived by his wife, Mildred Cook Gean. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>END Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 5, 1999 M.E. ETHERIDGE, age 81, died on Thurs., April 29, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of cancer. He was born and reared in McNairy County, near Finger, son of the late Montie C. and Bertha Plunk Etheridge. He attended schools in McNairy County, and high school at Adamsville. He entered the U. S. Army in 1942, serving in the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, serving in the European Theater in France. In 1942, was married to Inez Holmes. He returned to Finger in 1945 and they made their home near Finger where they farmed, until hi retirement in 1978, due to his Parkenson's Disease. He served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher at the Mars Hill Church of Christ. He was a member of the McNairy County Farm Bureau. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 1, 1999, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Officiating the services was Bro. Hoyt Kirk. Pallbearers were Chad Humphries, Kyle Etheridge, Rick Brooks, Danny Sorrell, Gene DePriest, and Matthew Sorrell. Mr. Etheridge is survived by his step mother, Mrytle Etheridge of Finger, wife, Lydia Inez Holmes Etheridge of Finger, son, Randy Etheridge (Candace) of Savannah, two daughters, Brenda DePriest (Gene) of Linden and Norma Etheridge Humphries of Selmer, one brother, J.B. Etheridge of Tupelo, Miss., two sisters, Coleen Davis of Pinson and Kathleen Pritchett of Memphis, one half sister, Shelia Hoppers of Finger, four grandchildren, Tamie Sorrell (Danny) of Jackson, Sherry Brooks (Rick) of Finger, Chad Humphries (Allison) of Corinth, Miss., and Kyle Etheridge of Savannah, and four gr- grandchildren, Hollye Beth Brooks and Haylee Brooks both of Finger, and Morgan Sorrell and Matthew Sorrell both of Jackson. ..>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHN H. (HOLLY) SANDERS, age 55, died on Thurs., April 29, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County Hospital of Melanoma. He worked for the Selmer Utility Division and Stanfield Consultants, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Lakeview Baptist church in Selmer. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 1, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cem., in Selmer. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Gray Sanders, and his parents, Jack and Georgia Wolfe Sanders. He is survived by three sisters, Francis Sanders Phelps of Corinth, Miss., Rebecca Sanders of Nashville, Johnnie Sanders Crouch of Coldwater, Miss., three brothers, Bill Sanders of Bon Aqua, Sam Sanders and Jerry Sanders, both of Memphis, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Sarah Stanfield. Memorial contributions can be made to the McNairy County Relay For Life Cancer Benefit, Selmer, Tenn., and Vanderbilt Cancer Clinic, Nashville, Tenn. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THOMAS V. WILLIAMS, age 68, died on Wed., Apr. 28, 1999, at Southern Ohio Medical Center inn Portsmouth, Ohio, of heart failure. He was a retired factory laborer and of the Baptist faith. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., May 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mr. Zion Cemetery in McNairy, Tenn. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ruby Plunk Williams. He is survived by his wife, Mae Justice Williams of Portsmouth, Ohio, sister, Faye Sweat of Bethel Springs, daughter, Ann Williams of Selmer, three step-daughters, Sherry Thacker, Wilma Bingam, and Della Abshire, all of Elkhom, KY, three sons, David Williams of Sciotoville, Ohio, Danny Williams and Robert Williams, both of Illinois, three step-sons, Zenis Short, Virtus Short, and Robert Short, all of Hillsboro, Ohio, and several grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BESSIE R. WHITAKER, age 89, died on Thurs., Apr. 29, 1999, at Chesterton Health Care Center in Chesterton of heart failure. Mrs. Whitaker was a homemaker. Services took place at 11 a.m on Mon., May 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Mrs. Whitaker is preceded in death by her husband, Brodie Whitaker, daughter, Ruth Churchwell, and parents Edgar and Nettie Rains. She is survived by two brothers, Willard and Bedford Rains, both of Shiloh, and three grandchildren, Suzie Stockham, Vickey DeBoer, and Mark Churchwell. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chesterton Health Care Center or the Porter County Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELEN V. DICKERSON BARRY, age 93, died on Mon., Apr. 26, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 28 at the Shackleford Chapel in Acton, Tenn. Burial was held at the Liberty Cemetery in Michie, Tenn. Officiating the services was Minister Ralph Lambert. Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Barry was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Hines and Howard Barry, sister, Mentie Johnston, brother, Victor Dickerson, and parents Joseph and Cora Henson Dickerson. She is survived by her sister, Violet Knight of Ramer, and several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DONALD EDWARD SANDERS, age 34, died on Thurs., Apr. 22, 1999, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Don was a graduate of McNairy Central High School and was active in football and basketball. He entered into the Job Corps in August of 1985 in South Carolina, where he remained for two and a half years. Don was raised in the church and joined the Walter L. Thompson Wesleyan Church in May of 1998, where he remained a member until his health failed. Services took place at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 25 at the Walter L. Thompson Wesleyan Church in Bethel Springs. Interment was held at the Bethel Springs Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Rev. Henry H. Sanders. Pallbearers were Shawn Sanders, Brian Sanders, Jermaine Knight, Theadies Sebree, C.H. Young, and Patrick Sanders. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by one nephew. Mr. Sanders is survived by his parents, Paul and Magdleon Sanders of bethel Springs, five sisters, Diane (Theadies) Sebree and Glenda (John) Surratt of Selmer, Linda (Quentin) Brashers of Hookers Bend, Tenn., Mary (Climmie) Young and Francene Johnson of Bethel Springs, Tenn., four brothers, John (Emma) Sanders of Nashville, Tenn., Michael A. Sanders of Jacksonville, Fla, James Paul Sanders of Bethel Springs, Ricky (Mary) Sanders of Bethel Springs, a grandfather, Royal Lee Martin of Milwaukee, Wis., eight uncles and one aunt, eight nieces, nine nephews, two great nieces and a host of cousins and fiends. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DANIEL B. WHITE, age 61, died on Sun., May 2, 1999, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville of heart failure. He was a member of Falcon Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 743, Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., May 5, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at the West Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in West Shiloh. Officiating the services was Rev. Ivy Ellis. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Modena Pearl White, one son, Daniel A. White, and one sister, Lois White Durham. He is survived by one daughter Debbie Jean White Depaulo of Lyon, Ill, one brother, Johnny David White of Chicago, Ill., two sisters, Betty White Gilliland of White House, Jean White Myers and husband Merle Myers of Iowa City, Iowa, and one brother-in-law, James Durham of Michie. >>>>>>>>>>>> NELL BIAS PUTNAM, age 88, manager of Post Houses' Food Services for Greyhound Bus Line, died of cancer Apr. 18 at her home. Services were held at Murphy Funeral Home with burial in East Side Cemetery. She was a Presbyterian. Mrs. Putnam, the widow of Charles Otis Putnam, leaves a daughter, Jonnie Blackman of Martin, a brother, Council Bias of Adamsville, four grandchildren, ten gr-grandchildren, and four gr-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RAYMOND HOWARD PARMELY, age 80, died on Sun., May 2, 1999, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar of heart failure. He was a retired from Tennessee Gas and a member of the Church of Christ. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., May 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at White Oak in Ramer. Officiating the services were Ministers Marvin Rainey and Malcom George. Mr. Parmely was preceded in death by his parents, Orlen and Callie Kirk Parmely, and one daughter, Brenda Gale Parmely. He is survived by his wife, Panderee Matlock Parmely, four sisters, Earma Kirk of Pocahontas, Virginia Wilmeth, Fawndree Wilmeth, and Fearn Butler, all of Ramer, one daughter, Peggy Bearden of Michie, three sons, Kenneth Parmely and Ricky Parmely both of Pocahontas, and Grady Parmely of Middleton, and seven grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, June 9, 1999 ERIN SHELTON BRANSON, 94, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Florence Comprehensive Care Center in Florence, Ala., of heart failure. She was a retired teacher of Adamsville High School. She was also a member of the Adamsville 1st Baptist Church, McNairy County Retired Teachers Association, Order of the Eastern Star, and Pat Worthy Matron. Services took place at 11 am on Sat., June 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Salem Cemetery in Trenton Tenn. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Branson, parents, James Alexander and Martha Cox Shelton, two sisters, Sadye Shea and Cristine Shelton, five brothers, Mike, Caleb, Alex, Albert and Thetus Shelton. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Turner of Florence, Ala., one son, Thomas Branson of Muscle Shoals, Ala. One brother, Robert L Shelton of Memphis, seven grandchildren, and give gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> GENEVA CAMMILLE LOCKARD, 38, died on Sun., May 30, 1999, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Ala., of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was a housewife and attended the church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 5 pm on Wed., June 2, at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was randy Mead. Ms. Lockard was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Tidwell. She is survived by her mother, Helen Patch of Sidney, Mont., aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetic Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PHILIP A. SEBRING, JR., 72, died on Sun., May 30, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a businessman, a farmer, and a member of the Methodist Church. Services took place at 3 pm on Wed., June 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Zolon Clayton. Mr. Sebring was preceded in death by his father, Philip a. Sebring, Sr., and mother Evalena Browder Sebring. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Smallwood Sebring of Selmer, two daughters, Brenda Sebring of Memphis and Phyllis A. McClure of Corinth, Miss., and one son, Van Byron Sebring of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>> O. W. FARRIS, 71 died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company and a member of Selmer Primitive Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 am on Mon., June 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Florence Evelyn South Farris. He is survived by his wife Ima Jean Moore Farris, a daughter Beverly Elaine Lambert of Selmer, three sons, Wendell Dwight Farris of Antioch, Phillip Gene and Anthony Myron Farris both of Selmer, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JUDY S. SULLIVAN, 44, died on Sun., May 30, 1999. She was secretary at TM Financial Services in Selmer, President of McNairy County Drug Alliance, Treasurer of Library Board, and past bank employee of Home Banking co. in Finger and the former Volunteer Bank in Selmer. Services took place at 1 pm on Wed., June 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Henry. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Willie Mae Austin Stephens. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Sullivan of Bethel Springs, two daughters, Jana and Jennifer Sullivan of Bethel Springs, a brother, Teddy Stephens of Adamsville, a niece, Trina Nelms of Corinth, Miss., and a nephew, Barry Stephens of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>> BILL PRESLEY, 84, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of a stroke. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Services took place at 11 am on Thurs., June 3 at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Bobby McCord. Mr. Presley was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Zora Britton Presley. He is survived by hi wife, Kate Calvery Presley, two sisters, Maggie George of Adamsville, and Louise Presley of Ripley, Miss., a brother, howel Presley of Tellico Plains. >>>>>>>>>> JAMES CURTIS EVANS, 71, died on Fri., May 28, 1999, at V.A. Medical Center in Memphis. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company, a member of the Baptist Church, VFW member, and a Korean War Veteran in the Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., May 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Jetta Forsythe and Ronnie Sells. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lantie Rose Evans, two sisters, Marlyn Evans and Johnnie Evans, and one brother, J.E. Evans. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nold Evans, two sisters, Robbie Ricketts of Olive Hill and Ruth Haggard of Clifton, and five brothers, Roy, Rex, and Buck all of Clifton, Jack and Howard Evan of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>> ULYSS HATCH, 92, died on Wed., June 2, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of heart failure. He was born and reared in the Woodville Community of Chester County, son the late Noah Henry and Rosa Rowland Hatch. He attended schools in Woodville, and was married to Frances Beshires in 1936, they made their home in Hardeman County and Chester County, moving to their present home and farm in the Woodville Community in 1961, where they farmed. He retired about 15 years ago. Mr. Hatch was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist church in Hardeman County. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 5, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Silerton Cemetery in Silerton. Officiating the services was Rev. Roger Hatch. Pallbearers were Jacky Rowland, Emerson Henson, Bobby Fry, Jacky Fry, Larry Lowrance, and Ted DeVery. Mr. Hatch is survived by his wife, (Lou) Frances Beshires Hatch, two sons, David Eugene Hatch of Selmer and bobby Hatch of Masseyville, one daughter, Emma Hopper of Enville, one half-brother, Floyd Hatch of Selmer, one sister, Mayo Whitten, two half-sisters, Louise May of Selmer and Faye White of Ohio, nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> LOIS ANN PYRON, 67, died on Thursday, June 3, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., June 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Mike Campbell. Mrs. Pyron was preceded in death by her father, Luther Craig. She is survived by her husband, James Pyron, mother, Dora Cleghorn Craig of Lake City, Ark., two daughters Robbin Satterwhite and Denise Bullard both of Denham Springs, LA, three sons, David Pyron of Tyrone, NM, Roger Haler of Albany, GA, and Billy Haler of Atoka, three sisters, Mary Byrant of Ft. Worth, TX, Wanda Covey of Truman, AR, and Linda Hayes of Las Vegas NV, two brothers Gerald Craig of Lake City, AR, and Harold Craig of Memphis, nine grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ARTHUR W. HULL, 62, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare in Madison County of a stroke. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Moose Lodge. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., June 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at National Cemetery in Corinth, Miss. Officiating the services was Minister Carl Hood. Mr. Hull is survived by his wife, Alma Reddel Hull, three daughters, Leigh Ann Hull, Diane Hull, Suzan Hull, mother, Helen Fritt of Campaign, Ill., two sisters, Lillian Hull and Penny Hull and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> TONY GLYNN BRITT, 51, died on Thurs., June 3, 1999, at Decedent's residence of heart failure. He was a car dealer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at First United Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mr. Britt is survived by his wife, Nancy Britt of Lexington, one daughter, Candace Anderson of Lexington, three brothers, Charles Britt of Selmer, Fate Britt of Jackson, and William Britt of Selmer, one sister, Faye Olson of Seattle, Wash., and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> CHRISTEEN MOSS SMITH, 89, died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of a stroke. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial was held at Center Hill Cemetery in Counce. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Warner Riley Smith. She is survived by two sons, Charles R. Smith of Stantonville and Jimmy T. Smith of Michie, six grandchildren, and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD WILSON, 59, died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was a truck driver and a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 4p.m. at Sun., June 6, at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister James Selbe. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James and Johnnie C. Russell Wilson. He is survived by three daughters, Debbie, Bennett of Murfreesboro, Tena Zemlo and Treena Wilson both of Waupun, Wis., two sons, James Wilson, Jr., of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Dewayne Wilson of Waupun, Wis., three sisters, Betty Lloyd Hill, Myrtle E. Hill, and Helen Vaughn all of Selmer, one brother, David Wilson of New Madrid Bend, Ky., and seven grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE P. GEORGE, 93 died on Fri., June 4, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Pebble Hill Methodist Church. Services took place at 130 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Pallbearers were Joe Presley, Ronnie Price, Sam Bowers, Dwayne George, Joe Mayo, and Tyler Mayo. Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Zora Britton Presley, and husband, Edgar George. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ruth Baker of Adamsville, Joyce Baker of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Earlene Baker of Taylor, Mich., three sons, Willie Goerge of Hammond, Inc., Edward George of Adamsville, and Kenneth George of Calumet City, Ill., one sister, Louise Presley of Ripley, Miss., one brother Howell Presley of Tellico Plains, and eleven grandchildren. >>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 2, 1999 ALVIN C. ROWLAND, age 74, died on Tues., May 25, 1999, at his home in Henderson. He was born in Chester County, raised in the Woodville Community and served in the U.S. Navy in WWII in the Pacific. He was married to Rovine Hurst in 1946. He farmed and worked at Henderson Hardware, until he was employed by the City of Henderson as an operator of the water plant. He was a member of the Chester County Coon Hunters Club and a member of the Palestine Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 27 at Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson. Burial was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. Services were officiated by Rev. Bobby Barnes. Mr. Rowland is preceded in death by his parents, the late John Westly and Addie Evans Rowland. He is survived b his wife, Rovine Hurst Rowland of Henderson, one daughter, Donna Newman of Henderson, one son, Larry Ronald Rowland of New Orleans, LA, two brothers, Aaron Rowland of Haines City, FL, and Ulys Rowland of Selmer, Three grandchildren, Robert Stansell and Brandi Kinman, both of Henderson, and Jeff Rowland of West VA, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JESSIE McCANN DAVIS, age 81, died on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at the West Tennessee Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in McNairy Count and was married to Arl Davis in 1933. They had made their home in the Oak Grove Community of Chester County, where Mrs. Davis worked as a garment Inspector for Salant and Salant inn Henderson for almost 30 years. She was a member of the Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and took an active role in the Oak Grove community. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 28, at the Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson. Burial was held at Mr. Carmel Cemetery. Services were officiated by Rev. Bobby Barnes. Mrs. Davies is preceded in death by her parents, the late Author "Whig" and Celie Weaver McCann, one daughter, Louise Davis, and one son, Joe Michael Davis. She is survived by her husband, Arl Davis of Henderson, one daughter Louise Davis, one son, Charles Howard Davis of Henderson, two sisters, Ava Kauffman of Memphis and Georgia Huey of Birmingham, AL, one brother, Author (Pat) McCann of Milan, four grandchildren, Michael Davis of Houston TX, Jeffrey Davis of Memphis Joel Coady of Nashville, and Bert Coady of Luray, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> FREDERICK ERNEST HOWARD, age 83, died on Mon., May 24, 1999 in DeMotte, Ind. He was a maintenance worker at the Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village, Ill. for 13 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army in service during WWII, and was affiliated with the Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 am. On Thurs., May 27, at Jackson Funeral Services. Burial was held at DeMotte Cemetery in DeMotte, Inc. Services were officiated by Rev. Bob Tobey. Mr. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Ernest and Alta Leavett Howard, a son-in- law, Gary E. Myers, one daughter, Shirley M. Dobson, one sister Florence M. Sanson, and a granddaughter, Tarona "Tonnie" Myers. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Howard, two sons, James E.(Iris) Howard of Grand Rapids, MI, and Timothy R. Howard of DeMotte, Ind., four daughters, Sarah M. Ullrich of Chicago Heights, Ill., Marry O. (Jim) Polletta of Bargersville, Ind., Rebecca F. Gamble of Lafayette, Ind., and Leona June(Steve) Ireland of Astoria, Ill., 21 grandchildren and 15 gr-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to St. Anthony Hospice. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> BOBBY GEAN JOHNSON, age 61, died on Thurs, May 27, 1999 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah, pending autopsy. He was a logger and worked on bridge construction, was a former Deacon at Strickland Baptist Church in Glen, Miss., of which he was still a member, and attended New Life Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun, May 30, at Old Union Church in Hardin County. Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife. Evelyn Melson Johnson of Morris Chapel, two daughters, Wanda Johnson and Glenda Johnson, both of Adamsville, two step-daughters, Rose Provencio of Savannah, and Patricia White of Adamsville, a foster son, Thomas Petty of Milledgeville, three sisters, Sammie Smith of Michie, Lola Hopkins and Lucille Scruggs, both of Humboldt, five brothers, Henry Johnson of Corinth, Miss., Billy Johnson of Glen, Miss, Donald Johnson of Naples, FL, Jimmy Johnson of Humboldt, and Larry Johnson of Tomah, Wisc., one half-sister, Estalle Stutts of Corinth, three grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal newspaper Wednesday, June 30, 1999 ERA ALVA BROOKS WHITMAN, born in the Phillips, Hickory Corner Community, Nov. 27, 1915, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 22, 1999. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend by many. Her proudest accomplishments include her four children, Homer Whitman wife Arbie, Frank Whitman wife Ann, Lonnie Whitman wife Peggy, Sandra Whitman Bass husband Leon, nine grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren and a host of foster children including Brenda Scott and Kay Kiddy who have been with her for many years. She was the wife of Roby Odell Whitman who passed on the Heaven in 1989. She is also survived by one brother Clyde Jones of Michigan. Her funeral was held on Thurs., June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Casey Funeral home chapel with burial in Chester County Memory Gardens. >>>>>>>>>>>> LOIS McGEE McCANN, 73, of Paducah died at 530 a.m. Wednesday at her home. Mrs. McCann, a native of Knox City, Texas, was retired from Martin Marietta. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Doug McCann of Paducah; two sisters, Doris Robinson of Memphis and Joyce brooks of Selmer; four brothers, Everett McGee of Huntsville, Ala., John Ernest McGee of Madison, Ala., Bennie McGee of Alamo, and Herbet McGee of Selma, Ala., and three granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hugh "A.H." McCann, one sister, and two brothers. Her parents were Carl and Blanche Taylor McGee. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Wieder will officiate, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah after 5 p.m. Friday, where prayers will be said at 7. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Thomas More Catholic Church Building Fund, 209 Wallace Lane, Paducah, KY 42001. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. CLARA D. KEMP, 85, died on Thurs., June 24, 1999, at Hardin County Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Cordova Baptist Church. Service took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., June 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Bethleham Cemetery near Adamsville. Officiating the services was Frank Kemper. Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Kemp and her parents, Marshall and Lula Pyron Walker. She is survived by one daughter, Jerelda Bailey of Finger, one sister, Jane Swift of Parsons, four grandsons, four gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandsons. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, June 16, 1999 NORVIN HURST, 82, died on Friday, June 11, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired Plant Manager at carrier Ready Mix and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 11 am on Mon., June 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan, Chris Milligan, Kevin Milligan, and Bobby Kinchen. Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Young Hurst, parents, Benny and Artrie McCullar Hurst, and three brothers, Robert Hurt, Bill Hurst and Marvin Hurst. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Milligan of Matthews, NC, and Charlotte Harris of Memphis, four grand children, Mike Graham, Scott, Chris and Kevin Milligan, and five gr-grandchildren, Charlie, Anna, and John Graham, and Grady and Troy Milligan. Memorial contributions can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Selmer. >>>>>>>> PAULINE KING GARVIN, 99, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy county of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 pm on Mon., June 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs in Selmer. Mrs. Garvin is survived by her husband, Jess Garvin of Ramer, two sons, Arvie King and Estle King both of Selmer, one hlaf sister, Keenstien Strong of Michie, six grandchildren, and ten gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> VELMA MAY BARNES HAMM, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at McNairy County Healthcare Center of Heart Failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist in faith. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Dale Watson. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hamm, and parents, J.C. and Zetty Nichols Barnes. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Bennett of Corinth, Miss., one son, Charles Hamm of Bowling Green, Ken., eight grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. EUGENE ALEXANDER LIPFORD, 79, died on Thursday, June 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired respiratory therapeutist and medic, a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Mason, Lodge 741 Dixie Eastern Star 115 Shriner, Pickwick Club Al Chymia of Memphis, Comandry 35, and a Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Dale Watson. Mr. Lipford was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Taylor and Mary Etta Armstrong Lipford. He is survived by his wife, Opal Brown Lipford, one daughter, Mary Ann Teague of Vicksburg, Miss., one brother Wayne Lipford of Ramer, and two grandsons. >>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

This should have gone to the list. Pat From: [email protected] I am looking for my gggggrandfather who lived in Selmer Tn or so I am told. He was John William Henry Gilton/Jilton/Galtin born in 1835 and died in 1900. He married Lucinda Jane Page in 1857 in Tishomingo co. My ggggrandmother was Mary Etta (Mollie) Gilton 1862-1933, and census records says she was born in Tn. She had one sister Lucinda Jane Gilton 1864-1931 who married a Presley Garrett. I was told that he died in Wheeler Ms. but have not found his records. I believe that John was born in Alabama. I know his brother James drew a pension in early 1900 in Alcorn Co. Ms. He married Amanda Emmaline Cates Fortune Gilton 1844-1916 and she died in Itawamba Co Ms. Amanda and John had 10 more chuldren William Henry, Fannie Lee, Bella, Ruby K, Mittie Doris, Elena Curry, Nettie Virginia, Johnnie Alma, and Bertha Maud. John's brother James Robert Gilton 1837-1922. Married first to unknown and second to Nancy Paralee Burns. If any one can help with any of this information or records please cantact me. Thanking you in advance. Shirley

Thank you so much for all your hard work janet ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Mook <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 6:40 AM Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > Thank you for your kind words. I'm very glad they have helped someone. > > Thanks again > Barbara > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara Mook" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:24 PM > Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > > > > Thank you for your kind word. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 6:05 PM > > Subject: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > > > > > > > I, for one, look forward (unfortunately) to the postings you send > out > > > regarding obits. > > > These last sets that you sent, gave me about 20-25 more names, and > > dates > > > that filled in blanks for me. > > > Thanks for your effort. > > > Lois Rodgers > > > [email protected] > > > > > >

Thank you for your kind words. I'm very glad they have helped someone. Thanks again Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Mook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > Thank you for your kind word. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 6:05 PM > Subject: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > > > > I, for one, look forward (unfortunately) to the postings you send out > > regarding obits. > > These last sets that you sent, gave me about 20-25 more names, and > dates > > that filled in blanks for me. > > Thanks for your effort. > > Lois Rodgers > > [email protected] > > >

Thank you for your kind word. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 6:05 PM Subject: [TNMCNAIR] To "Crazylady re McNairy obits > I, for one, look forward (unfortunately) to the postings you send out > regarding obits. > These last sets that you sent, gave me about 20-25 more names, and dates > that filled in blanks for me. > Thanks for your effort. > Lois Rodgers > [email protected] >

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, July 7, 1999 MARTHA LUIZA ELIZABETH PLUNK, 97, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of respiratory failure. She was a homemaker, a member of the Methodist church, and the Selmer Moose Lodge. Services took place at 330 p.m. on Sat., July 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Zolan Clayton. Pallbearers were Terry Huggins, Larry Floyd, Harold David Plunk, Byron Banks, Stanley Huggins, and Kennie Lamberth. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, David Jefferson Plunk, her parents, William Robert and Margaret Barnes Plunk, and one son, David J. Plunk. She is survived by two daughters, Beadie Floyd and Irma Huggins, both of Selmer, three sons Beuard Plunk or Ramer, Arbie Plunk and Henry Plunk, both of Selmer, twelve grandchildren, fourteen gr-grandchildren, and three gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JOSEPH L. "TAD" TACKER died July 1, 1999 of heart failure at his home in the Good Hope Community. He was born April 6, 1920. Mr. Tacker was a long time member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He served as a Deacon for 42 years and Chairman of Deacons for 33 years. He worked for McNairy County for many years and was Road Commissioner from 1970-1978. He retired from Cypress Creek Watershed Department in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae Raines Tacker, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Russell and Becky DeBerry of Hornsby, Kenneth and Sandra Sweat of Selmer and Sherry Tacker of Memphis. Grandchildren include Scott and Kevin Sweat, Christy Smith and Amy DeBerry. He has five gr-grandchildren. Services were held Sat., July 3, at Good Hope Baptist Church at 130 p.m. >>>>>>>>>>>> PEGGY MARTIN ROBINSON, 68, died on Tues., June 29, 1999, at Hardin County Nursing Home in Savannah of complications from a stroke. She was a homemaker, a former employee of Citizens Bank and a member of First United Methodist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., July 1, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her husband, Vernon Lee Robinson of Savannah, her mother, Gladys S. Martin of Savannah, one son, Martin Lee Robinson of Charlotte, NC, one sister, Doris M. Jiebault of Pickwick Dam, and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Savannah. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMO SHEFFIELD, 61, died on Tues., June 29, 1999, at Jackson General hospital of cancer. He was a retired roofer and carpenter. He was born and reared in McNairy County, son of the late Elijah Boss and Malisia Davidson Sheffield. He grew up in the Bethel Springs Community and in 1963 was married to Betty Sue Ligon of the Montezuma Community and they made their home in Henderson. He coached Dixie Youth Little League for many years during the 1970s and 1980s. He owned and operated Fisherman Paradise for the past four years. He had been sick for the past four months. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., July 1, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Elder Elmer Weaver. Pallbearers were Jimmy Beller, Scott Bayless, and Leon Lofton. Mr. Sheffield is survived by one son, Jeff Sheffield of Medon, two brothers Millard Sheffield of Trenton and Everett Sheffield of Finger, five sisters, Willie Criss of Trenton, Doris Whitten of Henderson, Mary Lee Wooley of Jackson, Duell Criss of New Madrid, MO, and Loraine Cheshier of Bethel Springs, and three grandchildren, Skylar, Dalton and Nicole Sheffield. >>>>>>>>>>>>> VERONIA SUE POINDEXTER, 51, died on Wed., June 30, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was the owner of Reggie's Steak House and a member of Falcon Baptist Church. Eastern Star, Moose Lodge, and Selmer Country Club. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Pallbearers were Aron Walker, Jerry Poindexter, Anthony Richards, Michael McCormack, Robert Richards, and Terry Richards. Mrs. Poindexter was preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. and Bulah Flatt Richards. She is survived by her husband, Reggie Poindexter, one daughter, Sonya Poindexter king of Ramer, one son, Rodney Poindexter of Ramer, three sisters, Violet Hacker of Selmer, vivian mcCormack of Cleveland, and Eva Mae Davis of Sikeston, MO, five brothers, Harold Richards of Selmer, Jerry Richards, Bob Richards, Herbert Richards, and Ronnie Richards, all of Memphis, and two grandchildren, Kasey and Kody Poindexter. >>>>>>>>>>>>> THELMA WOODROW NAYLOR, 92, died on July 1, 1999, at her home of heart failure. She was a retired school teacher and a member of First United Methodist Church in Henderson. She was born in South Fulton and reared in Oakton, KY, daughter of the late George Horace and Mattie Marine Woodrow. She graduated from Oakton, KY, graduated from Murray State University, and graduated from Union University with a BA in Education in 1953. She was married to James Harrison Naylor of Finger, and they made their home in Finger where Mr. Naylor was the Depot Agent for GM&O Railroad. He died in 1958. Mrs. Naylor taught school at Finger and later in Bethel Springs for 18 years, and in the Memphis City School System for 15 years, retiring in 1975. She made her home in Memphis from 1960 until 1984 when she moved back to Henderson. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 3, at Casey Funeral Home chapel. Burial was held at Old Friendship Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Randy Cooper. Pallbearers were Robert Wright, Jr., Billy Wright, David Waterfield, Anthony Naylor, Bill Barclay, Todd Woodruff, Tony Canaday, and Terry Cone. Mrs. Naylor is survived by one son, Glenn Naylor of Finger, two daughters, Nancy Woodruff of Henderson and Sue Wright of martin, eight grandchildren Robert Wright, Jr., of Martin, Susan Waterfield of Sharon, Billy Wright of martin, Stacy Wright of Martin, Anthony Naylor of Finger, Lisa Barclay of hendrson, Todd Woodruff of Cullman, Ala., and Laura Canaday of Finger, Thirteen gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>> GERTRUDE BENDALL, 74, died on Wed., June 30, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis of respiratory failure. She was a retired production operator at I.T.T. and a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Bethel Springs. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., July 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Jeff Young. The pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Bendall was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Willie Mae Long Martin, three sisters, Dorothy Ray, Evie Ray, and Mary Martin, and two brothers, Thomas Martin and James Martin. She is survived by two daughters, Johnnie Spencer of Brookston, Ind., and Billie Stewart of Memphis, three sons, Bobby Bendall of Ramer, Tommy Clark and Jerry Clark both of Peru, Ind., one brother Franklin Martin of Stantonville, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>> SHELBY JEAN POOLE, 63, died on Tues., June 29, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a sewing mahine operator at a clothing factory and attended the Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs, July 1, at Shackelford chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister W. D. McCollum. Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband, Roy l. Poole, her parents, B. N. and Alva Harris Newell, one half-sister, Ruby Dickey, and one brother George "Sonny" Newell. She is survived by one foster daughter, Terri DePriest Byrd of Waco, TX, and two brothers, Bobby Newell of Adamsville and Roger Newell of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>....end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wed., July 21, 1999 TONY JOSEPH "BUBBA" BATTIPAGLIA, 38, died on Sat., July 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of a heart attack. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., July 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Jeff Wilson. Mr. Battipaglia was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Battipaglia. He is survived by his mother Lessie Black Battipaglia of Adamsville, one daughter, Amy Jo Battipaglia of Adamsville, two sisters, Jo Ann Mullens of Hernando, Miss,, and Carolyn Wright of Nesbitt, Miss., and three nieces, Jody Lewis, Kathy Gustafson, and Jackie Lance. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JERRY LEE ROSS, 56, died on Mon., July 12, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Jackson. He was born in Tiptonville, son of James and Mary Webb Ross of McKenzie. His family moved to McKenzie at an early age, he attended schools there, after high school he served eight years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Ross was married to Lola Travis August 24, 1985. Mr. Ross had lived in Chester County since 1980. He was employed by the Grinnell Corp. as a Supervisor in 1980. Service took place a 1 p.m. on Thurs., July 15, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was Cave Springs Cemetery. Officiating the services was Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Carol Ross, and one brother, Dale Ross. He is survived by his wife, Lola Ross of Finger, two daughters, Teresa Turnage of Dyersburg and Tonya Damon of Bells, one son, Donald Ross of Troy, one step-son, Bradford Shay Denbow of Finger, his parents, James Ross and Mary Ross of McKenzie, four sisters, Betty Ridley and Debbie Wikes both of McKenzie, Ann Hill of Union City, and Shelia Bynum of Dresden, five brothers, Charles Ross, Roy Ross, Darrell Ross, and Robert Ross all of McKenzie and Tony Ross of Union City, and two grandchildren, Mallory Ross and Casey Turnage. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. BEATRICE JACKSON ROBERTS, 85, died on Thurs., July 15, 1999, at McNairy County Healthcare Center in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., July 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian Jackson. Pallbearers were Phillip Roberts, Chris Scott, Randy Moore, Larry Roberts, Jr., Greg Marik, and Robbie Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Hollin M. Roberts, She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ruth Scott of Henderson and Rachel Mahoney of Greely, Colo., three sons, Wayne Roberts, Bobby Roberts, and Larry Roberts, all of Selmer, one brother Elmer Jackson of Ramer, eleven grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAMIE LITTLEFIELD, 89, died on Mon., July 12, 1999, at Magnolia regional Hospital of pneumonia. She was a homemaker, a member of 1st Christian Church in Adamsville, Senior Citizens in Adamsville, and McNairy County Hospital Auxiliary. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., July 14, at 1st Christian Church in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services were Minister Mike Moore and Gary Henline. Mrs. Littlefield was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Littlefield and her parents, Andrew and Ural Gann Surratt. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Harville of Adamsville, one son Jerry Littlefield on Louisville, Ky., one brother, Buford Surratt of Adamsville, five grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> EVELYN GLOVER RICKMAN "MAMAW" GRAY, 83, died on Tues., July 13, 1999, at Hardin County General Hospital of heart failure. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs., July 15, at Shiloh Methodist church in Shiloh. Burial was held at Shady Grove Cemetery near Shiloh. Ms. Gray is survived by three daughters, Joe Anne Ross of Savannah, Mary Ruth Drishkell of Shiloh, and Jeannie Sloan of Crump, two sons, Terry Rickman of Maryville and C.D. Rickman of Nashville, three sisters, Jewell Glover of Iuka, Miss., Clara Cooper and Bonnie Tucker, both of Burnsville, Miss., three brothers, Albert Lee Glover, D.C. Glover, and Billy Glover, all of Iuka, Miss., fifteen grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> BOBBY RAY PLUNK, 64, died on Sat., July 10, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of pneumonia. He was a carpenter, a veteran of sixteen years in the U.S. Army, and an Adamsville resident most of his civilian life. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., July 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery. Mr. Plunk is survived by his mother, Altie Ervin Plunk of Adamsville, two daughters, Martha Plunk, and Karen Plunk, two sons, Bobby Plunk, and Terry Plunk, and two sisters, Jeanette Dixon of Gallatin, and Gale White of Madison. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]