Appeared in the Independent Appear Newspaper Wed., July 28, 1999 CHARLES DON LOVELACE, 57, died on Wed., July 21, 1999, at West Tennessee Skilled Nursing Facility of cancer. He was a Journeyman Wireman and a member of I.B.E.W. Labor Union. Services took place at 6 p.m. on Sat., July 24, at Bells Funeral Home in Bells. Burial was held at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Bells. Officiating the services was Minister Dr. Charles Castle. Mr. Lovelace is survived by two daughters, Deborah K. Easton of Selmer and Denis Hayes of Humboldt, one brother, Jerry H. Lovelace of Beach Bluff, and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS MORRIS WEAVER, 89, died on Fri., July 23, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis of a stroke. She was a homemaker, a member of the Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and a member of the Home Demonstration Club. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 25, at Milledgeville United Methodist Church in Milledgeville. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Neal Weaver. She is survived by five daughters, Montez Grisham of Morris Chapel, Ondra Martin of Franklin, Carol White of Memphis, Yvonne Smith of Cordova, and Rejetta Wilson of Savannah, two sons, Buster Weaver of Crump and Jack Weaver of Morris Chapel, twelve grandchildren, and nineteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY LOUISE KING, 73, died on Fri., July 23, 1999, at McNairy County Healthcare Center in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., July 25, at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. Burial was held at Gilchrist Cemetery in the Gilchrist Community. Officiating the service was Minister Nickey Harris. Pallbearers were David Smith, Hookey Martin, Al Ward, Terry Case, Allan Barnes, and Robert Jarrett. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Charles King, and her parents, Granville and Rosetta Smith Ward. She is survived by one son, Danny King of Adamsville, and one grandson, Joey King of Ramer. >>>>>>>> MADGE SOUDERS, 81, died on Sat., July 24, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a former member of the Southern Methodist Church of Memphis. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Memphis Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Jessie Petty. Pallbearers were Randy Brown, Jeff Sims, Greg Sims, Robby Souders, Scott Sims, and Will Souders. Mrs. Souders was preceded in death by her parents, George L. and Etta McAlpine Blasingame. She is survived by her husband, Jay B. Souders of Ramer, two sons, Ricci L. Sims of Corona, Calif., and Larry D. Sims of Florence, Ala., two step-sons, George Souders and Ralph Souders both of Ramer, one sister, Judy Williamson of Corinth, Miss., five grandchildren, Greg, Stephanie, Jeffery, Scott, and Lori Sims, two step-grandchildren, Robby and Will Souders, and two step-gr-grandchildren, Amanda and Julian Dunbar. >>>>>>>> LAWRENCE MICHAEL ROBBINS, 48, died o Wed., July 21, 1999, at Hacks Crossing in East Memphis of an auto accident. Hew was a life insurance agent with Mass Mutual Insurance Company, a member of Central Church in Memphis, and a graduate of the University of Memphis on a football scholarship. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., July 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery near Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Danny Adkisson. Pallbearers were Bud Sims, Jamie Smith, Tom Jenkins., John Giles, Joe Moore, and Marcus Tucker. Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Max Robbins. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Flatt Robbins of Michie and a special friend Susan Krawiechi of Memphis. >>>>>>>> BETTY HELLRIEGEL, 75, died on Fri., July 16, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Vianny Roman Catholic Church in Northlake, Ill. Mrs. Hellriegel was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hellriegel and her parents, John and Areah Demsey Childs. She is survived by three daughters, Michele Rhode of Bensenville, Ill., Pamelia Perrott of Algonquin, Ill, and Teresa Johnson of Crump, two sons, Daniel Hellriegel of Inverness, Ill., and Timothy Hellriegel of Crump, thirteen grandchildren, and ten gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JOHN CHESTER FLATT, 61, died on Sat., July 24, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was retired mechanic. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., July 26, at New Hope Methodist church. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Kenneth White. Mr. Flatt was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Adelaide Mays Flatt. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Flatt, four daughters, Lois Burcham of Rienzi, Miss., Jane Lambert, of Glen, Miss., Linda Zackerson of Michie, and Margaret Hubanks of Guys, two sons, Dennis Flatt of Savannah and Keith Flatt of Michie, five sisters, Loretta Robbins, Hazel Robbins all of Michie, Gale Giles of Walnut, Miss., and Novada Harrison of Cherokee, Ala., one brother, Cleston Flatt of Enville, and fifteen grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> TIMOTHY C. WILSON, 40, died on Thurs, July 22, 1999, at his home, autopsy results pending. He was a drywall hanger and finisher and a member of Bethel Springs First Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., July 27, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Pattie Wilson, his father and stepmother, Ernest and Marilon Wilson of Selmer, mother and step-father, Willie Joe and Wayne Taylor of Selmer, two daughters, Tara and Amber Wilson of Wausaukee, Wis., two sister, Janet Flatt of Selmer and Jeannie Boyd of Hernando., Miss, two brothers, Gary Wilson of Jackson and Jeff Wilson of Bethel Springs, his grandmother, Ethel Hurst of Bethel Springs, two nieces and two nephews. >>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

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, August 11, 1999 WILLIAM GEORGE LAYTON, 80, died on Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at Hardin County Nursing Home in Savannah of a heart attack. He was a farmer and a janitor. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Ledbetter Cemetery. Mr. Layton is survived by his wife, Louise Seaton Layton of Savannah, four step-daughters, Alice Faye Williams of Lexington, Robbie Jo Parker of Ayden, North Carolina, Connie Mae Flanery and Brenda Kay Calbert both of New Caney, Texas, one son James William Layton and one step-son, Kenneth Hughes Beam of Savannah, three sisters, Avis Plumley and Vera Nelle Adams, both of Milledgeville, Georgia, and Exie Ruth Coker of Chattanooga, three brothers, Milburn Layton of Selmer, Hugh Layton of Graysville, and Wallace Layton of Statham, Georgia, twelve step-grandchildren, and eleven step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAE HORTON COX, 81, died on Sat., Aug. 7, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired Shermans Department Store Manager and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Joe Davidson, Bobby Murphy, Ben Horton, Stanley Chambers, and Tyler Mayo. Ms. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Cox, her parents, Levi and Icie Mae Lipford Horton, and one son, Jimmy Cox. She is survived by one son, Joe Mayo of Knoxville, two sisters Lillie Mae King of Nashville and Ann Horton off Selmer, two brothers LeRoy Horton of Selmer and Howard Lee Horton of Bethel Springs, three grandchildren, Tony Cox, Matthew Mayo, and Tyler Mayo, and one gr-grandson, Blake Cox. >>>>>>>>>>> IRENE SWAIN (TEAGUE) WOLFE As Irene lay sick in her last days, she was more concerned about her family's comfort than her own, continually asking if everyone was rested. Even in her subconscious state, she would mumble things like, "Bless his little pea-picking heart, and "I love you with all my heart" - evidence that even subconsciously she put others before herself. At the end, she told her family she "was ready to fly away" and she entered her next life August 4, 1999. Irene Swain Teague Wolfe was born Sept. 1, 1912 in McNairy County to Jesse and Charlotte Peak Swain. She was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. She retired as a nursing assistant 14 years ago from the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Then she returned to her home in McNairy County in 1995. She loved cats, flowers, word puzzles, the color red and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by her first husband John Alton Teague and her second husband Prentiss Wolfe. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brother, Jesse Lloyd Swain, and sisters, Verlee Smith, Opal Whitaker, and Ilene Taylor. She is survived by one sister, Jewell Ellis of Bethel Springs, and nine children: daughters and sons- in-law, Louise and Joe Fullwood of Ramer, Lenora "Polly" Higginbottom of Selmer, Judy and Eddie Armstrong of Gallatin, Nancy Childress of Ramer, and Sara and Roger Howell of Columbus, Miss; sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Annette Teague of Memphis, Joe and Mary Teague of Fort Worth, Texas, Larry and Ruth Teague of Guys, and Danny Teague of Guys. Mrs. Wolfe was known as "Granny" to 21 grandchildren, 31 gr-grandchildren and three gr-gr- grandchildren, and she is known as a generous and loving friend to many. Funeral arrangements were in care of Shackelford Funeral Home and burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Great grandson Jeremiah Johnson preached her funeral. Her grandsons, Steve and Richard Fulwood, Johnny Childress, Danny Teague II, Gary Higginbottom and Jacky McCullough acted as pallbearers. ..>>>>>>>>> SHELBY JUNIOR KIRK, 66, died on Wed., Aug. 4, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO., of a head injury. He was a former employee of General Motors in St. Louis. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 6, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel Cemetery near Selmer. Mr. Kirk is survived by two daughters, Connie Bettie and Laura Martin both of Jackson, one son, Michael Kirk of Martin, three sisters, Willie Mae Weaver of Hornsby, Opal Taylor of Selmer, and one grandchild, Sierra Kirk of Martin. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> HARVIE ESTEL GOODRUM, 77, died Thurs., Aug. 5, 1999, at Tri County Convalescent after a long illness. He was retired from Methodist Healthcare McNairy after 26 years as an orderly. He was also a farmer for many years. He was a member of the Sanctified Church of Christ in Selmer. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 7, , at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens near Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers LeRoy Rigsby and Robert Cottle. Pallbearers were David May, Larry Jenkins, Bill Maxedon, Jimmy Cosby, Billy Wilson and Danny Roberts, Jr.. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Coats and Eugene Locke. Mr. Goodrum was preceded in death by his parents, James Marion and Nancy Jane Locke Goodrum. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bessie Dillion Goodrum, two daughters, Carrie Bledsoe of Bartlett and Dianna Swanner of Selmer, one granddaughter, Lisa Bledsoe of Barlett, one sister Bertha Sanders of Hornsby, one brother, Waymon Goodrum of Bethel Springs, and many nieces and nephew. >>>>>>>>>>> MARSHALL THACKER, 86, died on Fri., Aug. 6, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. He was a retired farm labor and a Pentecostal. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Joe Dee Keller. Mr. Thacker was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Edna Sowell Thacker and one son, Donald Allen Thacker. He is survived by one daughter, Judy Hudson of Jackson, two sons, Wayne Thacker of Oakfield and Jerry Thacker of Selmer, three brothers, Hoy Thacker and Hershel Thacker both of Missouri and Amos Thacker of Selmer, six grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed, Aug. 18, 1999 VELMA MAY PHELPS DAVIS, 92, died on Wed., Aug. 11, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County. She was born on June 30, 1907, in McNairy County to Ira and Mary Jane White Phelps. She was a homemaker and a member of Little Chapel Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, at Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Salem Christian Church Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister bro Lee Willis. Pallbearers were Bryan Browder, Jimmy Hancock, Carl Slaughter, Mike Allen, Shandon Harris, and Billy Browder. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert I Davis, one son, Billy Davis, one grandson, Jerry Hancock and one gr-grandson, Monty Hancock. She is survived by three daughters, Doyce Hancock and Reba Shields both of Corinth, Miss., and Donna Browder and husband, Billy off Adamsville, two brothers, Troy Phelps and Homer Phelps both of Corinth, Miss., ten grandchildren, and twenty-one gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> MILDRED ANN VINSON, 85, died on Thurs., Aug. 12, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of cerebral hemorrhage. She was a homemaker and a member of Acton Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 14, at Shackelford's Acton Chapel. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services were Minister Mike Eaton and Harold gray. Pallbearers were Jim Wigginton, Shea Wigginton, Tom Wigginton, Billy Ray Vinson, Weldon Wilkens, Bill Williams, John George and Grady Coln. Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Craft and James Eley. >>>>>>>>> DAVIE WHITTEN KING, 92, died on Sat., Aug. 14, 1999, at the residence of her son Ralph King of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a member of the church quilting circle. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 17, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Dale Watson. Pallbearers were Steve King, Greg King, David King, Doug King, Randal Deaton, and J. B. Rackley. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer King, her parents, Oscar and Sarah Laughlin Whitten, one son, Harvey King, three brothers, Claude, Clyde, and Olford, and one sister, Lucille. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Barbara King of Council Bluff, Iowa. Ralph (wife Jean) King of Selmer, eight grandchildren, Steve, Greg, David, Doug King, Becky Rackley, Debbie Masker, Mickala Sisk, and Sherry Deaton, and fifteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>> JASON D. NIXON, newborn, died at birth on Sat. Aug 7, 1999, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. A graveside service took place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, with burial in the Wyatt Cemetery near Hornsby. Officiating the services was Minister Orville McMahan. Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bobby Nixon. He is survived by his parents, Vonny and Monica Foust Nixon of Adamsville, two sisters, Christie Cotner, and Jessica Nixon both of Adamsville, one brother, Corey D. Nixon of Adamsville, grandparents, Monroe and Jean Guy of Middleton, Kirbey and Pan Edwards of Red Banks, Miss. And Nancy Osborn of Bethel Springs, gr- grandparents, James and Frances Brumbley of Savannah, and gr-gr-grandparent, Beulah Sparks of Middleton. >>>>>>>>> MARY ELLEN CAROTHERS MANESS, 78, died on Mon., Aug. 9, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired machine operator at Brown Shoe Company for 20 years, order of the Eastern Star, and Bethel Springs Senior Citizens. She was "Memi" to all who knew and loved her. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Minister Howard Kitter, Bertie Moore. And John Howard Hutcherson. Pallbearers were Jay Whirley, John Whirley, Trey Plunk, John Thomas, Bob Graham, and Rick Halcomb. Mrs. Maness was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ethel Kernodle Carothers. She is survived by her husband, Howard Maness, two sisters, Katherine Clayton of Bethel Springs, Ernestine South of Ypsilanti, Mi. Special extended family members were Bobbie Foust of Bethel Springs, Cheryl Robinson Thomas of Stantonville, Amanda Robinson Whirley of Bethel Springs, Lynn Robinson Plunk of Selmer, Jacey and Jill Whirley and Tucker Plunk. >>>>>>>>>> ERA PEARL ROSS HOLLIN WADE, 93, died on Sun., Aug. 15, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Services took place at 5 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 17, at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Hollin and her second husband, newton Albert Wade, She is survived by two step-daughters, Dorothy Jean McLure of South Bend, Ind., and Adonis Robertson of Jackson, one son, Samuel Don Holin of Adamsville and one step-son, Marty Wade of Decatur, Ala, sixteen grandchildren twenty-eight gr-grandchildren, five gr-gr-grandchildren, twenty-two step-grandchildren, forty-six step-gr-grandchildren, twenty-seven step-gr-gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>> BILLIE JOE RISNER, 62, died on Wed., Aug. 11, 1999, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of an aneurysm. He was the owner of Risnner's Restaurant andd an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery near Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Jerry Prather and Bobby McCord. Pallbearers were Lee Irons, O'Neal Moore, Ray Risner, Don Risner, Mitchell Bryant, and Johnny Allen. Mr. Risner was preceded in death by his father, Logan Risner and one grandson, Joey Singleton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bryant Risner, his mother, Georgia Risner of Ore., three daughters, Wendy Jones of Las Vegas, Ne., Sheila Pullen of Dearborn Heights, Mi., Lisa Allen of Ramer, two sons, William J. Risner of Gatewood, Mo., and Raymond Risner of Selmer, two sisters, Joyce Houston of Boring, Ore, and Margaret Nossum of Sandy, Ore., one brother, Donald Risner of Boring, Ore, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> GLENDA SUE ANDERSON, 55, died on Tues., Aug. 10, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Milledgeville Pentecostal church. Services took place 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Milledgeville Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Johnson. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by one sister, Betty R. Johnson and her parents, Aaron Zee and Ira Row Meek Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Anderson, one daughter, Renee Johnson of Memphis, one step-daughter, Stacey Phillips of Oklahoma, one son, David Welch of Desoto, Mo. One step-son, Thomas Anderson of Oklahoma, two sisters Linda L. Chambers of Somerville and Nancy J. Adams of Oakland, seven brothers, Billie Joe Johnson of Memphis, Bobby Dee Johnson of Milledgeville, James Alton Johnson Of Covington, Robert C. Johnson of Berea, Ky., Harold Johnson of Oakland, Donnie Johnson of Milledgeville, and Doyle Johnson of Lake Comerant, Miss., and nine grandchildren. >>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, August 25, 1999 ELLA MAE WHITAKER, 88, died on Fri., Aug. 20, 1999, at her daughter's home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 22, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery near Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Zolan Clayton. Her grandsons were the Pallbearers. Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Whitaker, her parents, Jack and Mary Raines Willis, and a grandson, Donald Whitaker. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Montgomery of bethel Springs, one son, Ralph Whitaker of Selmer, one sister, Dovie Sylvester of Haden, Ala., then grandchildren, thirteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren, and two dear friends, Janie Bryant and Florence Gann. >>>>>>>>>>>> COUNCIL LAWYER BIAS, 91, died on Thurs., Aug. 19, 1999, at his residence in Adamsville of heart failure. He was a retired farmer, school teacher, and county highway department employee. He was a member of Masonic lodge #338 Adamsville, East McNairy West Hardin County Fox Hunters Club and the last surviving member of the 1928 Purdy High School State Championship Basketball Team. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery near Leapwood. Pallbearers were Robert Bias, Jr. Larry S. Bias, Shawn Bias, Steve Whitten, Doyle Treece, and David Morris. Mr. Bias was preceded in death buy his parents, Charlie Curtis and Mary Price Murry Bias and three sisters, Mary Violet Wagoner, Nola Curry and Nell Putnam. He is survived by his wife, Ervie Treece Dias, two daughters, Gaylia Robinson of Selmer and Deborah Coffman of Adamsville, three sons, Bobby Bias of Bartlett and Danny Bias of Selmer, seven grandchildren, Robert C. Bias, Jr., Larry S. Bias, Paula Whitten, Shawn Bias, Jennifer Morris, Brandi Bias, and Chasteti Plunk, two gr-grandchildren, Colton Harris and Myles Dylon Whitten, and one niece, Johnnie Blackman. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> KENNETH LEE HYNEMAN, 87, died on Tues., Aug. 17, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He worked for T.V.A. Department of Power for thirty-five years and was a member of Acton Church of Christ. Woodman of World, and I.B.E.W. (International brotherhood of Electrical Workers). Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Michie Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and Mike Eaton. Pallbearers were Larry Elder. Todd Hyneman, Heath Hyneman, Robb Stephenson, and Dave Greene. Mr. Hyneman was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Cora Brice Hyneman, three sisters, Mary Francis Gooch, Birdie Marie Hoover, and Norma Jean Jackson, a son, Kenneth Norman Hyneman, and a grandson, Mark Mills. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Lee Hyneman, two daughters, Sue Elder of Germantown and Sylvia Mills of Michie, one son, Woody Hyneman of Michie, one sister Laura Strickland of Savannah, one brother, G. C. Hyneman of Corinth, Miss., nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> J. R. TREECE, 82, died on Mon., Aug. 16, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. He was retired carpenter and a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ, American Legion, and a Veteran of WWII U.S. Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Mr. Treece was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Howard and Pattie Jane Inman Treece and three brothers, Ecard Treece, Ernest Treece, and Amos Treece. He is survived by his wife, Cora Griswell Treece, and two sisters, Adern Walker and Demetra Barham both of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES LOUIS TANNER, 71, died on Sat., Aug 21, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of Cancer. He was a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief and a member of Midway Baptist Church in Bells. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues. Aug. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Paul Williams. Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by hiss parents, Lester Melton Tanner and Edith Dillard Tanner and three siblings, Lynn Tanner, Dorothy Hall, and Ernestine Dicus. He is survived by his wife, Rubye O. Barnes Tanner, one step-daughter, Shelia Willis of Selmer, two sons, Michael L. Tanner of Norfolk, VA., James B. Tanner of Jackson, two step-sons, Joel Gant of Bells and Tim Gant of Birmingham, Ala., four sisters, Margaret Pifer of Saginaw, Ark., Lillian Glaeser of Hot Springs, Ark., Rose Mary Shankle of Jackson, and Carol Thomason of Malnern, Ark, three brothers, Gene Tanner of Russellville, Ark., Maurice Tanner of Clarksville, Ark., and Joe Tanner of Jackson twelve grandchildren, and seven gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> REBA J. RUSH, of Pocahontas formerly of Memphis died on Mon, Aug 23, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a retired from H. W. Reed Upholstery. She leaves her daughter, Judy Sessions and her husband, Paul of Pocahontas, sister, Leola Jewell Andrews of Little Rock, Ark. Two grandsons, two step-grandchildren and one step-gr-grandchild. Services were held Thursday at 10:30 at Graveside Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge. Family request any memorials to the Heart Association or the Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Aug. 4, 1999 SUSAN STRAWN THOMPSON, 45, died on Thurs., July 29, 1999, of an automobile accident. She was a U.P.C. Clerk at Wal-Mart in Selmer for sixteen years and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ledbetter Cemetery in Adamsville. officiating the services were Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were Phillip Plunk, James Craig, Chad Moore, Bradley Gray, Casey Forsythe, Craig Exum, Allen Moore, and Justin Durance. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband, Ricky Thompson, her parents, Billy and Kenestine Wood Strawn of Michie, one daughter, Heather Payne of Adamsville, two sons, Joshua and Casey Thompson, both of Selmer, one sister, Lisa Lipford of Michie, one brother, Dickey Strawn of Adamsville, and one granddaughter, Kaley Payne. >>>>>>>>>>> DAVID LEE PATRICK, 45, died on Mon., July 26, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of self-inflicted gunshot. He was a construction worker for Tyrone Hydraulics for ten years. He enjoyed his friends and neighbors in the community, and was a life long resident of McNairy County and attended McNairy Central High School. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., July 29, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Maurice Pinkston. Pallbearers were Dale Dickson, Dan Ingram, James Opal Gray, O'Neal Moore, Billy Ray Rickman, and Larry Bell. Honorary pallbearers were Ben Mullins, Johnny Dickson, John McAfee, and James Phillips. Mr. Patrick was preced in death by his father, Hershel Patrick. He is survived by his mother, Juantia Mullins Johnson of Guys, one son, Blake Patrick of Guys, and one brother Dale Patrick of Tupelo, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JIM N. McAFEE, 67, died on Sat., July 31, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss., of a stroke. He was the Minister of the Michie Church of God of Prophecy for seventeen years and has pastored churches in Collinwood, Union City, Savannah, Adamsville, and Jackson. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 2, at Michie church of God of Prophecy Church. Burial was held at the Church Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Roy Bennett, Willie Axley, and Wayne Hall. Mr. McAfee was preceded in death by his parents, Egbert and Rose Woods McAfee, and two brothers, Guy McAfee and Troy McAfee. He is survived by his wife, Elois Jeanette McAfee of Michie, two daughters, Peggy Elois (Mrs. Glen) Shaw of Michie and Loretta Sue (Mrs. Tommy) Brumley of Iuka, Miss., one son, Nathaniel O'Neal (wife Vicki) McAfee of Michie, four sisters, Lillian Lambert, Zelma Morgan, and Maude Edwards all of Michie and Ruth Feazell of Corinth, Miss., two brothers, John McAfee of Ramer and Jamie McAfee of Michie, and nine grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JOE DOUGLAS RICKMAN, 71, died on Sat., July 31, 1999, at Hardin County Hospital in Savannah of an auto accident. he was retired truck driver, a Methodist, and a WWII Veteran. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Aug. 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery near Michie. Pallbearers Bobby Brown, Ed Morgan, Ronnie Ray, and Paul Moore. Mr. Rickman was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Sweat Rickman and his parents, Sam B. and Lillie Robbins Rickman. He is survived by one daughter, Robbie Wilbanks of Michie, one son, Steve Rickman of Counce, one sister, Cella M. Rickman of Michie, and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> MARGIE MARIE McCORMICK, 49, died on Friday, July 30, 1999, at her residence of cancer. She was a garment worker and attended Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church. Services took place at 330 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery near Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Bro. Greg Eaton and Bro. Aaron Moss. Mrs. McCormick was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell L. and Mary Jo Plunk Cartwright, one sister, Marsha Pearson, and one son, Bradley Austin Miller. She is survived by her husband, Leon McCormick of Adamsville, one son, Brent Miller of Selmer, two step-sons, Kevin McCormick of Adamsville and Chris Martin of Tupelo, Miss., her grandmother, Maggie Plunk of Memphis, and three step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. MARIE FINGER HAIR, 92, died on Tues., July 27, 1999, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Mo., of heart failure. She was a factory worker and a member of First Baptist church in Adamsville. Caregivers for Mrs. Hair during her illness were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strahley and Mrs. Laverne Cantrell. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Pallbearers were Bobby Vandiver, Richie Brewer, Chris Jones, Brian Jones, and Jeff Browder. Mrs. Hair was preceded in death by her husband. Troy Hair and one daughter, Bobbie Ruth Hassell. She is survived by two daughters, Jo Ann Harrison of Springfield, Mo., and Patsy Hunt of Muscle Shoals, Ala., one son, Sam H. Hair of Adamsville, two sisters Lillie Mae Mills and Jodie Browder both of Adamsville, four grandchildren, give gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 1, 1999 DANIEL CORNELIUS WEBB born Aug. 12, 1920 in Bemis. He was the son of Rev. Allen Guy Webb and Mandy Eakin Webb. In December 1941 he married Grace Tharp. He was the father of Doris Reece of Selmer and Daniel Cornelius Webb of Beaumont, Texas. There are four grandchildren; Charlotte Montgomery and husband Randy of Munford, Crystal Reece of Selmer, Coy Webb, USN, Jacksonville, FL, Cody Webb of Beaumont, Texas and one stepdaughter, Amber Miller of Beaumont, Texas. He has two gr-grandchildren; Candace and Lawrence Montgomery. He is survived by one brother Raymond Webb of Chattanooga and preceded in death by three brothers; Coy, Allen and Herbert. He was retired from the State of Tennessee. They had lived in Memphis 41 years but currently reside in Selmer. He was a charter member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Memphis and currently attending The Pentecostal 's of Bethel Springs. He died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999 at Baptist East where he had been hospitalized following complications due to a recent stroke. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DORIS MARIE GREER, 69, died on Mon., Aug. 30, 1999, at home of cancer. She was a retired Vice President of Volunteer Bank, now Ban Corp Bank of Selmer and a member of Selmer First Christina Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Sept 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister James Adkins. Pallbearers were Glen Mutters. Terry Abernathy, Jim Harrison, Danny Ferguson, Troy Moore, and Lewis William Hubbert. Honorary Pallbearers were Donnie Strickland, Charlie Forsythe, Dr. Harry L. Peeler, Ed Metzer, Wayne Bolton, Paul Ervin, and John Wayne Surratt. Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, W. T. Greer and her parents, Homer G. and Era Havens Hubbert. She is survived by one brother, Lewis Homer Hubbert of Greensboro, NC, one daughter, Lynette Thomas, and three grandchildren, Jessica, Chelsea, and Matthew Bowen. Family ask that memorials be made to: Med. Share - Procare Hospice - 121 D. Stonebridge Sq. ..>>>>>>>>>>> SANDRA LYNN FISHER, 38, died on Fri., Aug. 27, 1999, at Somerset Place in Chicago, Ill., of heart failure. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Tue. Aug. 31, at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Ms. Fisher was preceded by her father, Jimmie Bolding. She is survived by her mother, Dana Vorley Bolding of Paris and a sister, Victoria Chen of Columbus. Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept 15, 1999 TOMMY GENE SURRATT, 68, died on Mon., Sept. 6, 1999, at his residence of heart failure. He was a retired parts and delivery person for NAPA Motor Parts and a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Memphis. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 8, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Memphis Memory Gardens. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Kemp and Teddy Steele. Mr. Surratt was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Layton Surratt. He is survived by three sisters, Peggy Jo Duncan, Johnnie Sue Logman and Barbara Maness all of Adamsville and two brothers, Ray Surratt and Jack Surratt both of Adamsville. >>>>>>> WANDA SUE COBB, 64, died on Wed., Sept. 8, 1999, at Forrest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson of cancer. She was a housewife. Graveside services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept 11, with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Ms. Cobb was preceded in death by her husband, T. R. Cobb and her mother, Vally Blakley. She is survived by her father, Thomas Dickey of Selmer, one daughter, Peggy Cobb of Pinson, three sons, James Cobb of Merritt Island, Fla., John Cobb and Carl Cobb both of Selmer, four sisters, Shelby Burns of Jackson, Marie Hogan of Guys, Elizabeth Plunk, and Martha Faye Crain both of Selmer, two brothers Charlie Dickey and Rio Dickey both of Selmer, five granddaughters and three gr-grandsons. >>>>>>>> JAMES RAYBURN BROMLEY, 66, died on Sun., Sept. 12, 1999, at his residence of cancer. He was a construction contractor and a Veteran of the Korean War. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Bromley was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Bromley, a daughter, Valarie Bromley, and a son, Danny Whitehead. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Whitehead of Adamsville and Donna Fesmire of Jackson, two sons, Dennis Bromley and Byron Bromley both of Adamsville, two sisters, Sara Thomas of Adamsville and Marie Williams of Nashville, one brother, Albert Bromley of Adamsville and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> WILLIE RAYMOND TEAGUE, 76, died on Mon, Sept. 6, 1999, at his residence from a tractor accident. He was a retired farmer, World War II Veteran, a member of Chewalla Baptist Church, Mason Selmer Lodge, retired deacon of Chewalla Baptist, Puritan Club in Ramer, former County Commissioner and a former mens Sunday School teacher. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 8, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek in Ramer. Officiating the services were Ministers Mike Smithe and Richard Doyle. Pallbearers were Jackie Suggs, Kenny Hamm, Ernest Derryberry, Marvin York, James Robert Robertson, Morris Wilson, Raymond Hugh Price and Charles Dancer. Honorary pallbearers were Willie Shelton, Pete Jones, and Ralph Webb. Mr. Teague was preceded in death by a brother, Kelcie Teague. He is survived by his wife, Merle Morrow Teague of Ramer, one daughter, Shelly and her husband, Tommy Barnes of Ramer, two sons, Mike and his wife, Theresa Teague of Ramer and Ronnie Teague of Selmer, three sisters, Margie Riley of Ramer, Evelyn Davis of Memphis, and Dorothy Jefferys of Selmer, one brother, James Thurman Teague of Germantown, grandchildren, Shane, and Paige Teague, Lain Teague, Heath Teague, Kellie and David Johnson, and Sarah Beth Barnes. >>>>>>>>>>. GERALD EUGENE ORR, 72, died on Fri., Sept. 10, 1999, at his home of lung cancer. He was a retired farmer. He was born in Lexa, Ark. and grew up in Lepanto, Ark., son of the late William Eugene and Kydell Tull Orr. He attended schools Spear Lake, Ark. He farmed as a young man and entered U.S. Army serving WWII, the Army of Occupation. He returned to McNairy County and in 1949 was married to Georgia Moore. They made their home in the Bethel Springs area most of their life. He had been disabled since 1962. Services took place at 2 p.m. On Sun., Sept 12, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Omar Duberry. Pallbearers were Randall Butler, Jason Miller, Stephen Leonard, Jim Ashe, Randy Butler, and Joseph Kiser. Mr. Orr is survived by his wife Georgia Sue Moore Orr of Bethel Springs, two sons, Robert Orr and Randall Orr both of Bethel Springs, five daughter, Elizabeth Tanner, betty Reimer, Anita Hubanks, Judy Orr, and Kay Sebren all of Bethel Springs, eight brothers, George Orr of Moorehouse, MO, Marion Orr, Oliver Orr, and James Orr all of Bono, Ark, Ernest Orr and Frank Orr both of Truman, Ark, Bob Orr of Jonesboro, Ark, and John Orr of Dallas, Texas, thirteen grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> A. R. DEATON, 87, died on Thurs., Sept. 9. 1999, at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Acton Church of Christ where he served as a former Elder. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Sept 12, at Acton Church of Christ in Acton. Burial was held at pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Mr. Deaton was preceded in death by three sons, Robert Neal Deaton, Jimmy Bartow Deaton, and Kenneth Deaton. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Deaton of Polk City, Fla., Russell Deaton of Tupelo, Miss., and Dwayne Deaton of Michie, three sisters, Edith Sanders of Corinth, Miss, Estel Goff and Opal Goff both of Tupelo, Miss, eleven grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>. Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 22, 1999 WILBURN E. BARNES, 64, died on Mon., Sept. 13, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was a bus driver for MATA, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union #213, and 32nd Degree Mason of Memphis Normal Chapter. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 15, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Joan Hannah Barnes , one daughter, Michelle Barnes Lacy, and one son, Jeffrey Barnes all of Nesbit, Miss, one sister Pearl Wilson of Selmer, three brothers, James Warren Barnes, George Barnes, and Hubert Barnes all of Selmer and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA VADEEN WADE PORTER GROSS, 71, died on Mon., Sept. 13, 1999, at her residence of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a member of Eufaula Christian Church where she served as treasurer for two years, and a member of a local square dance club. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 18, at Liberty Church in Michie. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Malcom George. Mrs. Gross was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Payton and Anna Rose (Marler) Wade, her first husband, William Porter, and two brothers, James Terrell Wade and Robert L. Wade. She is survived by her husband, James Gross, one daughter, Martha Jane Gay of Broken Arrow, OK, two step- daughters, Cindy Antel of Oklahoma City, OK, and Pam Magers of New Meadows, ID, one son, Michael Allen Porter of North Hills, CA, two sisters, Lucille Pratt of Arlington and Katherine Rehnborg of Eufaula, OK, one brother Kendrick Wade of Eufaula. PL. and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> PHILIP AUSTIN COX, SR., 52, died on Sat., Sept. 18, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis of Cancer. He was a machinist and served in the Army during Vietnam War. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Woodville Cemetery in Chester County. Officiating the services were Ministers Elder Elmer Weaver and A. L. Land. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his father, I. Hainon Cox. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Kay Cox of Mason, one daughter Angie D. Cox of Memphis, one step-daughter, Melissa Lampley of Mason, one son, Philip Austin Cox, Jr. of Memphis, one step-son, Johnathan Lampley of Mason, and his mother, Sue King Cox of Arlington. >>>>>>>>> RANDALL J. JONES, JR., 24, died on Sat., Sept 18, 1999, at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI, of an automobile accident. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 22, at Magnolia Funeral Home. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Louise Childers Jones, and uncle, Vance Grover Childers, and gr-grandparents, Alvin and Dora Mae Childers and Allen and Theo Johnson. He is survived by his father, Randall J. Jones, Sr. of Corinth, Miss., two brothers, Christopher Allen Jones and Michael Paul Jones both of Adamsville, his grandfather, Roy Childers of Michie, his grandmother, Sammie Louise Johnson Smith of Guys, four uncles, James Childers and wife, Diane of Mauston, WI, Jackie Childers and wife, Bobbie of Kenosha, WI, Robert Childers and wife Kathy of New Lisbon, WI, and Sammy Childers and wife, Lisa of Adamsville, and a special friend Jennie Czarapata of Elkhorn, WI. >>>>>>>>> JAMES RAYBURN BROMLEY, 66, died on Sun., Sept. 12, 1999, at his residence of cancer. He was a construction contractor and a Veteran of thee Korean War. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at the Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Bromley was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Bromley, a daughter, Valarie Bromley and a son, Danny Whitehead. He is survived by his wife, Celia Fay Sorrells Bromley, two daughters, Tammy Whitehead of Adamsville and Donna Fesmire of Jackson, two sons, Dennis and Byron Bromley, his mother, Tempie Kesery, one brother Albert Bromley all of Adamsville, and two sisters, Sara Thomas of Adamsville and Marie Williams of Nashville, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>> TROXEY VIRRGIL JORDAN, 76, died on Thurs., Sept. 16, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired educator; taught first at Whitehaven High School in the Memphis area, Principal at Adamsville High School from 1958-1964, Principal at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills, Ill., from 1966-1978 and retired from Tennessee State Department of Education. He was a Navy World War II Veteran, served in Pacific Theatre, and Admiral Nemitz Base in Guam. Services took place at 11 am on Sat., Sept. 18, at George A. Smith and Son North Highland Chapel in Jackson,. Burial was held at Shiloh Methodist Cemetery in Shiloh. Officiating the services was Minister Dr. Jerry N. Tidwell. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his parents, Claude A. and Edith Brown Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Johnny M. Jordan of Jackson, three daughter, Janice Jordan Schmeski of Crete, Ill., Claudia Jordan of Columbus, Ohio, and Beverly Jordan of Jackson, one sister, Arcilla Hamilton of Lansing, Ill., and one brother, W. C. Jordan of Rainbow City, Ala. >>>>>>>>> end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Independent Appeal Wed., Sept. 29, 1999 REV. HALBERT McELRATH, 84, died on Sat., Sept. 18. 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of a short illness. He was the Pastor of Mt. Zion M. B. Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 21, at Mt. Zion M. B. Church. Burial was held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Eugene Ellison. Mr. McElrath was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Maggie McElrath. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice McElrath of Selmer, four sons, Walter McElrath of Lansing, MI, James William McElrath and Mack Harlan McElrath both of Selmer, and Wilbert McElrath of Nashville, one daughter, Mary Sue McElrath of Selmer, and one brother, Homer McElrath of Fulton, MO. ....>>>>>>>>> DORIS WATSON, 64, died on Mon., Sept. 20, 1999, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She worked at Mr. Green Jeans clothing store and Kimberly-Clark in Corinth, Miss. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thur., Sept. 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, Miss. Burial was held at White House Cemetery in Acton. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Baker. She is survived by her husband, J. D. Watson of Michie, her step-father, Libern Phillips of Dayton, Ohio, two sons, Jackie Watson and his wife Linda of Henderson and Erick Watson and his wife, Melinda Bonds Watson of Michie, one sister, Mary Eva Webb of Cookeville, two brothers, George Chambers of Dayton, Ohio and Billy Ray Chambers of Jellico, and five grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> REV. JAMES D. FRANKS, 56, died on Sun., Sept. 26, 1999, at his residence of cancer. He was a Baptist Minister and owner of Frank's Produce Market. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. David and Katherine Edge Franks and a step- daughter, Diane Rickman. He is survived by his wife, Martha Franks, two step-daughters, Sandra Kay Durham of Bartlett and Kathie Wilson of Finger, Two sons, Wayne Franks of Marks, Miss, and Jeff Franks of Meridian, Miss., three sisters, Lynn Turner of West Memphis, Ark., Wilma Whitaker of Booneville, Miss, and Mae Franks of West Helena, Ark, two brothers, Randall Franks of Baldwyn, Miss., and Earl Franks of Booneville, Miss.,a dn Mae Franks of West Helena, Ark., two brothers, Randal Franks of Baldwyn, Miss., and Earl Franks of Booneville, Miss, two grandchildren, Matthew and Gerald Wayne, Five step-grandchildren, and one step-gr-granddaughter. >>>>>>>>>>> MARY GAIL TAYLOR DAVIS, 44, died on Sat., Sept. 25, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Graveside services took place at 5 p.m. on Wed., Sept., 29, with burial at Sulpur in Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Merian and Verdie Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Herbert H. Davis, one daughter, Crystal Gail Taylor of Ramer, two sons, Michael McKinley Taylor and Steven McKinley Taylor both of Ramer, four sisters, Jeffery Dillion of Jackson, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, Florence West of Hornsby, and Katie King of Bolivar, and two brothers, Jerry King and James King both of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROSA GOODRUM BORDEN, 86, died on Wed., Sept., 22, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a retired cook for Rose Creek School and member of the Piney Grove Church of God. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Sept., 24, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mrs. Borden was preceded in death by her husband, E. A. (Amos) Borden. She is survived by six daughters Arvene Washington and Loraine Wolfe both of Selmer, Mary Halda of St. Charles, Iowa, Elsie Horsman of Bolingbrook, Ill., Nola Mendenhall of Lakeland, and Ludie Marie Hogan of Berwyn, Ill, three sons, Paul Amos Borden and J. C. Borden both of Selmer and Lynus "Buddy" Borden of Bolivar, two sister, Sadie Davis of Wheeler, Miss., and Annie Rea Cartwright of Ripley, three brothers, Clarence Goodrum of Bolivar, Lonnie Goodrum of Oil City, Pa., and Arnold Goodrum of Memphis, twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-six-gr-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and three step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMO JACKSON CRAWFORD, 74, died on Sun., Sept. 26, 1999, at his home of cancer. He worked at Brown Shoe Company for about seventeen years and later retired as a farmer. He was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and a Veteran of WWII serving in the Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues. Sept., 28, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Crawford, Robert Wood Crawford, A. B. Crawford, one sister, Frances Mayfield, and his parents, Albert and Annie Baker Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Ann Crawford, one daughter, Nelda Deaton of Adamsville, one son, David Crawford of Middleton, three sisters, Velma Barnes, Elisabeth Cox, and Mary Dan Chandler all of Hornsby, two brothers, Kenneth Crawford of Hornsby and Deryal Crawford of Bolivar, one granddaughter, Mica Crawford of Guys, and two grandsons, Randal Deaton of Adamsville and Stacey Denton of Guys. >>>>>>>>>>>> JACK LESTER KISER, 70, died on Sun., Sept. 26, 1999, at his home of heart failure. He retired from the City of Selmer Street and Sanitation Department and served in the U. S. Army for two years. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29, at Mt. Zion Church in McNairy Community. Burial was held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Mr. Kiser was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce McNeil Kiser. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Lyles Kiser of Selmer, two sons, jack Lyndon Kiser of Bethel Springs and Roger Steven Kiser of Selmer, two sister, Edna Mae Hill of Selmer and Madeline Hart of Houston, Texas, four brothers, William Henry "Dub" Kiser of bethel Springs, Jerry Dean Kiser of Chewalla, Earl Wayne Kiser of Trenton, and Ray Kiser of Lexington, four grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> PEGGY E. HOWARD DUNN, 61, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 1999, at her home of heart failure. She was retired from U.T. Dental College. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept., 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Mrs. Dunn was preceded in death by her father, John T. Howard. She is survived by her husband, Jack Dunn, her mother, Nellie Blanton Howard of Michie, two daughters, Jennifer Applebury of Bartlett and Melanie Greene of Hornlake, Miss., one sister, Scarlett Howard King of Jackson, one brother, Roscoe Raines, Jr. of Bartlett and two grandchildren, Brittany and Blake. >>>>>>>>>>>> DONALD LEE GLIDEWELL, 64, died on Sat., Sept. 25, 1999, at Provident Hospital N.E. Columbia, S.C. He was a heavy equipment operator, a Baptist, and an Izaak Walton League Member. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Larry Lancaster. Mr. Glidewell was preceded in death, by his father, Floyd Glidewell. He is survived by his wife, Kay Glidewell, his mother, Eunice A. Glidewell of Hammond, Ind., and three daughters, Cheryl Ann Hardy of Bethel Springs, Donna Kay Welker of Hammond, Ind., and Kimberly Leanne Burse of Middleton, two sons, Donald Ray Glidewell of Selmer and Charles Lee Glidewell of Great Falls, S.C. four sisters, Magel Glidewell of Grant Park, Ill., Ladonna Barnhart of Lancaster, Ohio, Patsy Apples of Crown Point, Ind., and Norma Jean Proctor of Momence, Ill., two brothers, Larry D. Glidewell of Lecanto, Fla., and Windell T. Glidewell of Selmer, Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>> GLADYS FULLWOOD "Kittie" MOORE, 81, died on Tues., Sept. 21, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs, Sept. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery in Michie. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Moore and one brother, Bill Fullwood. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy May of Selmer, four sons, Neal Moore of Hornlake, Miss., Andy Moore of Southside, Doyle Moore of Michie, and Jimmy Moore of Stantonville, one sister, Alma Littlejohn of Bells, eight grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 page 7A BOBBY GENE WILLIAMS, 69, died on Mon., Aug. 30, 1999, at his home of heart failure. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Bryant J. Williams, Sr. and Ruth Shriver Williams. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Caruthers Williams, three daughter, Wanda Williams of Jackson, Shelia Kiestler and Vicky Kiestler both of Selmer, one son, Stanley Williams of Culver City, Calif, one sister, Margaret Rickman of Selmer and nine grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> GERTHIE MANESS DRYER, 78, died on Tues., Aug. 31, 1999, at Jackson Madison Counnty General Hospital of Leukemia. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Thurs., Sept 2, at Broad Street Church of Christ in Lexington. Burial was held at Lexington Cemetery. Ms. Dyer is survived by three daughters, Patsy Beecham of Bethel Springs, Bobbie Jo Lindsey of Lexington and Lillian Williams of Huron, Six sons, Bill Dyer, Robert Dryer, Sr., and Ronnie Dyer all of Lexington, Jerry Dyer of Huron, Jim Dyer of Bethel Springs, and Terry Dyer of Jackson, one sister, Hessie Russell, eighteen grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GLENN H. LEFLER, 75, died on Mon., Aug. 30, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was retired from U.S. Navy and a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church, U.S. Navy for twenty-two years. Mechanic for Blue Angels, and an employee of Aqua Glass for seven years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 2, at Landmark Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Shiloh National Cemetery in Shiloh. Officiating the services was Minister Brenda Scott. Mr. Lefter was preceded in death by hi parents, Lee and Elizabeth Lefter. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Frost Lefter, two daughters, Glenda Kluttz of Salisbury, NC and Barbara Graham of Stantonville, one step-daughter, Brenda Henderson of Lexington, KY, one step-son, Ronnie Frost of Tupelo, Miss, one sister, Laverne Smatla of Jacksonville, FL and six grand children. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> PAUL C. TYLER, 69, died on Tues., Aug. 31, 1999, at Hardin County General Hospital of a heart attack. He was a carpenter, attended Crump United Pentecostal Church, a member of Woodmen of the World, U.S. Army Veteran, and enjoyed gardening and collecting old tools. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Sept 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Crump Cemetery in Crump. Mr. Tyler is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Sue Smith Tyler. He is survived by one son, Ben Tyler of Savannah, two sisters, Butonne Phillips and Linda Tyler both of Crump, two brothers, Lowell Tyler of Washington, Ill, and Arnold Tyler of Crump, and one grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>> WILMA WRIGHT VINSON, 94, died on Thurs., Sept 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. She was self-employed at Vinson Drug Store. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville City Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Clarence Hare and Steve Callicoat. Mrs. Vinson was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Vinson and her parents, T.N. and Martha Short Wright. She is survived by two sons, Dr. H.W. Vinson of Selmer and Billy Vinson of Adamsville, one sister, Kathleen Wright of Selmer, ten grandchildren, thirteen, gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> BILLY CHARLES BRINKS, 68, died on Sat., Sept. 4, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County Hospital of heart failure. He was an auto mechanic at Rogers Shell Station and a member of V.F.W. Korean War. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery. Mrs. Brinks is survived by his wife, Evelyn Brinks, one daughter. Peggy Baird of Ramer, two-step daughters, Martha Ann Stoots of Jackson and Bobbie Marie Lawson of Little Rock, Ark, two-step sons, James Loper of Memphis and Bo Loper of Mobile, Ala., one sister betty brown of Mobile, Ala. and nine grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JEAN VINSON, 64, died on Sun., Sept. 5, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of a stroke. She was a retired surgical technician, a member of Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, and a former Pink Lady Volunteer for Methodist Healthcare McNairy County. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues. Sept. 7, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Adamsville City Cemetery. Mrs. Vinson is survived by Dr. H. W. Vinson of Selmer, one son, Donald Lee Jerrolds of Jackson, Miss., and three grandchildren, John and Jarred (twin boys) and Alisha. >>>>>>>>>>> LORRIANE WALKER, 82, died on Wed., Sept. 1, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was retired from Texas Bolt as an inspector. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services were Ministers James Flatt and Mack Dunlap. Pallbearers were Jimmy Wright, Paul Wright, Jerry Wright, Bill Wright, Mike Wright, and Phillip Wright. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband Luther W. Walker, her parents Hubert and Sallie Pyron Wright, two brothers, Orphas W. Wright, Orval L. Wright, Willard W. Wright and Wilford W. Wright. She is survived by one sister, Georgie Couch of Adamsville and a host of nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>> ALFRED LEON CHILDRERS, 74, died on Thurs., Sept. 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. He was a retired front end operator at Worsham Bro. Construction. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 4, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Danny Briley. Pallbearers were Billy Childers, Chad Melton, Arthur Silva, Eric Silva, Richard Sowell and Donald Ray Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Prather, Barry Prather, Ben Brown, John Lee Leatherweood, and Austin Brown. Mrs. Childers was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Early and Dora Mae Hardin Childers. He is survived by seven daughters, Patricia Pruitt of Jackson, Joyce Martin of Stantonville, Leona Melton of Ramer, Nelda Leatherwood of Selmer, Elizabeth Brown of Wylie, Texas, Mary Beth Null of Guys, Amy Brown of Adamsville, one son, Terry Wayne Chiders of Ramer, four sisters, Althea Robbins of Kenosha, Wis., Georgia Morgan of Michie, Dorothy Scott of Racine, Wis., and Sarah Anderson of Selmer, four brothers, Otis Childers of Red Bay, Ala, R. V. Childers of Michie, James Childers of Kenosha, Wis, and Milton Childers of Seattle, Wash, fourteen grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]

Susan: There are no marriages for McNairy Co until 1861 Pat Jones list host susan lane wrote: > Can anyone tell me if marriages from 1836 are on record anywhere for McNairy County? I am searching for my James Long who married a woman in Tennessee in that year. I just know her first name was Olive. My James Long was from Tishomingo County, MS. After marriage they lived in MS. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Oct. 13, 1999 TOMMY KNOX McDANIEL, 62, died on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at his daughters home in McKenzie of cancer. He was a heavy equipment operator with T. J. & L. Construction Co. and a Baptist. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Billy Joe Stewart. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Knox McDaniel, brothers and sisters, Lutie, Estel, Parvin, and Marvin, one granddaughter, Cee Cee Cook, one step-grandson, Scotty Plunk, and his parents Monroe and Ressie Lee King McDaniel. He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae McDaniel, one daughter, Pamela Cook of McKenzie, one step-daughter, Connie Plunk of Counce, one sister, Pauline Clifton of Selmer, two brothers, L. D. McDaniel and Billy McDaniel both of Pocahontas, and five grandchildren, Amy, Brandon, Cody, T.J. and Shelby. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> JERRY RICHARD MARTIN, 63, died on Fri, Oct. 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Count of a heat attack. Hew was self employed in landscaping, and a Veteran of the Korean War. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial process was cremation. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest L. and Catherine Stafford Martin. He is survived by his wife, Ruth King Martin, three daughters, Tellah Martin, Sherry Monroe, and Ellon Potter all of Selmer, two sons, Tayo Martin of Selmer and Avery Huchabee of Ramer, one sister, Mary Ellen Munson of Kileen, Texas, three brothers, Floyd Leon Martin of Fairborn, Ohio, Raymond Martin of Southhaven, Miss, and Bill Martin of Germantown, nine grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY LESSIE JOHNSON BEAVERS, 74, died on Fri., Oct. 8, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of a stroke. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Spring Church of God of Prophecy. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun. Oct. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Center Ridge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Todd McDonald and Jerry Bertram. Mrs. Beavers was preceded in death by her husband. James Beavers and her parents, Will and Ollie Burkeen Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Rogers of Bethel Springs and Brenda Brown of Selmer, three sisters, Janie Davis of Middleton, Dewrell Wiggins of Bethel Springs, and Margaret Long of Hopkinsville, Ky., six grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>... MATTIE RUTH MILLIGAN, 67, died on Sat., Oct. 9, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis of cancer. She was a housewife. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Keith Driskell. Mrs. Milligan was preceded in death by husband, William Thomas "Bill" Milligan and her father, Guy Humphrey. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Humphrey of Michie, two daughters, Joyce Byrd and Janice Smith both of Counce, four sons, Tommy, Billy and Randy Milligan all of Shiloh, and James Milligan of Michie, one brother, James Ray Humphrey of Hendsonville, Nev., thirteen grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> KEITH EGGENBERGER, 86, died on Thurs., Oct. 7, 1999, at his home of a kidney disease. He was a retired electrician at the City of Memphis Hospital and a member of rage Hills Baptist Church in Memphis. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Ray Burks. Mr. Eggenberger was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Eggenberger. He is survived by his wife, Carol Eggenberger, one daughter, Joanna Eaton of Heron, Ohio, three sons, Rev. Jerry Eggenberger and Joel Eggenberger both of Jackson, and Kevin Eggenberger of Bartlett, two step-sons, Kenny Harris of Selmer and Keith Harris of Colleyville, Texas, two sisters Lorraine Greenwood of Fairbury, NE, and Marjorie Welton of Sterling Co., two brothers, Gay Eggenberger of Lakewood, Co., and Verdon Eggenberger of California, nine grandchildren and several gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> DOROTHY E. MAYFIELD, 65, died on Sun., Oct. 10, 1999, at Pine Meadows Rehab and Convalescent Center in Bolivar of heart failure. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Selmer. Pallbearers were Mike Vales, Bobby Whitten, Wayne Morris, and Coy Morris. Officiating the services was Minister David Green. Miss Mayfield was preceded in death by her parents, J.A. Mayfield and Pearl Whitten Mayfield. She is survived by two sisters, Reva M. Hurley of Memphis and Betty Mayfield of Jackson, and two brothers, Gordon Mayfield of Texas and Jerry Mayfield of Houston, Texas. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ESSIE LEE STANFIELD, 87, died on Tues, Oct. 5, 1999, at McNairy County Healthcare Center in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer. Pallbearers were Bryce Stanfield, Brain Stanfield, Kevin Stanfield, Kenneth Stanfield, James Stanfield, and Jeff Gibson. Officiating the services was Minister Orvill McMahan. Mrs. Stanfield was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Stanfield, three sons, O'Neal Stanfield, mac Stanfield, and Payton Stanfield, and her parents, Clarence and Mamie Price Lowrance. She is survived by five daughters, Julean Coomer and Elizabeth Miller both of Tiskilwa, Ill., Mary Gibson of Rolla, Mo., Jane Bogatitus of Neponset, Ill, and Elaine Stanfield of Dixon, Three Sons, Tom Stanfield and Frank Stanfield both of Ramer, and Ernest Stanfield of Pochontas, three sisters, Fern Hodge of Michie, Alcie Austin of Chewalla, and Vernease Majors of Bolivar, twenty-one grandchildren, and thirty-one gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY CHARLENE ROBERTS, 63, died on Sat., Oct. 9, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of cancer. She was a former garment and fabrication worker. Services will take place at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Oct 14, at Bethany Bible Fellowship Church in Whitehall, PA. Burial was held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown, PA. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her father, Charles Henderson Pugh. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Allen Roberts of Selmer, four daughters, Marva Ann Johnson and Marie Alana Bedies both of Allentown, PA, and Margie Alene Bell and Martie Arlene Roberts both of Bat, PA, one son, Marcus Allen Roberts of Allentown, PA her mother Zada Combs Pugh of Savannah, two brothers, Charles Robert Pugh of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michael Ray Pugh of Cleveland, and nine grandchildren, the family request that any memorials be made to the faith Baptist Church Building Fund at 1301 Peach St., Selmer, 38375. >>>>>>>>>.ends

Independent Appeal Newspaper, October 6, 1999 ANNA REBECCA ZIRKLE KANAVEL, 60, died on Tues., Sept. 28, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of cancer. She was a bookkeeper for Executive Air of Orlando, Fla, and a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. The burial process was cremation. Mrs. Kanavel was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Everette and Elizabeth Combs Zirkle. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. Kanavel, three daughters, Anita McCaskill of Osteen, Fla., Monica Allen and Elizabeth Ball both of Sanford, Fla, one son, Charles Glen Kanavel of Corona, Calif., two sisters Joyce Zirkle of new Market, VA and Moria Ousley of Miami, Fla., and seven grandchildren. The family request that any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Kanavel's name. >>>>>>>>>>> JERRY RICHARD MARTIN, 63, died on Fri., Oct., 1, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy County of a heart attack. He was self employed in landscaping, and a Veteran of the Korean War. Services took place at 11 a.m. On Tues., Oct. 5, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. The burial process was cremation. Officiating the memorial service was Minister Bill Martin. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest L. and Catherine Stafford Martin. He is survived by three daughters, Telleah Martin, Sherry Monroe, and Ellon Potter all of Selmer, two sons, Tayo Martin of Selmer and Avery Huckahee of Ramer, one sister, Mary Ellen Munson of Kileen, Texas, three brothers, Floyd Leon Martin of Fairborn, Ohio, Raymond Martin of Southeaven, Miss., and Bill Martin of Germantown, nine grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> VIO TULL HIGGINBOTTOM, 91, died on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was a homemaker. She was a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ, Sharon Vaught, a nurse at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, gave special care to Mrs. Higginbottom during her final days. Services took place at 4:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and Jay Johnson. Mrs. Higginbotttom was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Higginbottom and her parents, Frank and Meadie McIntire Tull. She is survived by one daughter, Joe Doris Phillips of Cedar Park, Texas, one son, Wayne Higginbottom of Selmer, one brother, Thurman Tull of Bethel Springs, six grandchildren, nine gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>> CLYDE B. ROGERS, 91, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Morris Chapel Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Pine Hill Memory Garden in Adamsville. Officiating the service was Gene Hannah. Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Harris Rogers, his parents, Frank and Lillie Sharp Rogers, and a son, Don Rogers. He is survived by three daughters, Faye Rogers Goff of Stantonville, Mae Rogers Moore of Lake Cormorant, Miss., and Patsy Rogers Ervin of Millington, two sons, Norris Rogers, of Conyers, GA and Wayne Rogers of Adamsville one sister, Velma Brooks of Savannah, nine grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>

Independent Appeal Newspaper Weds., Oct. 20, 1999 GEORGE MARTIN GAGE, 77, died on Wed., Oct. 13, 1999, at his home. He was bricklayer, attended Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church, a member of Bricklayers Union, a member of P.T. Boats, Inc., in Memphis, a member of Fleet Sailors Association, V.F.W. Member, and U.S. Navy in World War II. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the Services were Ministers Bob Henry and Ray Burks. Pallbearers were Butch Neisler, Danny Landreth, Joe Burkeens, Jackie Roach, Mike Vandiver, and Frankie Gilchrist. Mr. Gage was preceded in death by is parents, Christopher Columbus and Clara Jane Jenkins Gage, and three brothers, Joe Gage, Bud Gage, and Layton Gage. He is survived by his wife, Amy Snider Gage, four daughters, Gale Treece of Selmer, Barbara (Sissy) Moore of Chattanooga, Brenda Rickman of Topsham, ME., and Lila Parker of Nashville, two sons, Chris Gage and Joe Gage both of Bethel Springs, two sisters, betty Smith of Byhalia, Miss., and Peggy Davis of Selmer, and twelve grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. WILLIAM FLOYD TALBERT, 81, died on Sun., Oct. 10, 1999, at his home of lung cancer. He was born and reared in Chester County, near Enville, son of the lat Charlie H. and Maggie Massengill Talbert. He attended schools at Shaddy Hill and in 1941 was married to Era Mae Kelley of the Hopewell Community. They made their home in the Enville Community, where Mr. Talbert farmed and later retired in 1980 from Oakley Fashions in Jackson as a cutter. He continued to raise cattle and farm until June 1999. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #485 in Henderson and Enville Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Sweetlips Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Ricky Sisk and Rev. Danny Duke. Mr. Talbert was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie H. and Maggie Massengill Talbert. He is survived by his wife, Era Mae Kelley Talbert of Enville, three daughters, Patsy Bias and Barbara Pitts both of Adamsville, and Mitzi Ratliff of Morris Chapel, four grandchildren, Amanda Freeman of Regan, Kelli Pitts and Lachelle Gray both of Adamsville, and Nick Ratliff of Morris Chapel, and two gr-grandchildren, Josh and Justin Treece of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHN ANDERSON SR., 72, died Thurs., Oct. 7, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Selmer to T. L. and Blanch Brown Anderson. He graduated from Selmer High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served on thee USS Louisville CA 28, Okinawa Campaign, 6th Div-1st Loader Quad 40 MMAA. After the war, he began working in industrial sales, most recently in industrial equipment sales fro Murphy Tractor Co. of Booneville. He was an active member of the First Christian Church of Selmer and Elks Lodge BPOE 2573. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 9th at First Christian Church in Selmer, with Bro. James "Jim" Adkins officiating. Burial was in Selmer City Cemetery. McPeters Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy Nelms Anderson; one daughter, Rhonda eve Anderson of Houston, Texas, one son, John Howard Anderson Jr., and his wife, Stacy; two sisters, Blanch Elaine Carrington of Bradenton, FL, and Alice Ella White of Jackson; three brothers, Jack Anderson of Hattiesburg, Rob T. Anderson of Freeport, FL, and Frank Anderson of Selmer; two grandchildren, Johnathan Shaye Anderson and Christopher Robert Anderson, both of Corinth. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvin Anderson. Pallbearers were Phil Anderson, Randy Anderson, Bill Anderson, Marc Anderson, Jimmy Latch, Bill Page, Paul Anderson, and Alton Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Broadway, Harvey Cartwright, Willie Cartwright, Dewey Broadway, and Herbie Rogers. Memorials may be made to: First Christian Church of Selmer, 113 N. 34th St., Selmer, TN 38375. >>>>>>>>>>> HEVEN NATHAN MOORE, 77, died on Wed., Oct. 13, 1999, at Cordova Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Memphis of heart failure. He was a retired owner of Dixie Office Machines in Memphis, a member of Popular Avenue Baptist Church, and a veteran of the Army, serving in World War II. Grave side services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri., Oct., 15, 1999, at Mt. Gilead in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Cull. Pallbearers were Benny Moore, Kent Moore, Aaron Cull, Andy Griffin, Nathan Griffin, and Doyle Moore. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Will N. and Violet Russom Moore, two sisters, Mary L. Wooten and Cornetta Layton, and two brothers, Jack Moore and Frank Moore. He is survived by his wife Marjorie Wilder Moore, one daughter, Joyce Griffin of Memphis, one son, Gary Moore of Memphis, four sisters, Lockie Newman of Hornsby, Johnnie Cull of Bethel Springs, and Willie Mae Brown and Rosetta Ferguson both of Selmer, two brothers, William Cletus Moore of Selmer and Doyle More of Bethel Springs, four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> ORLANDO LEWIS RUSHING, 91, died on Sun., Oct.17, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired mail carrier and a Primitive Baptist. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 18, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Mr. Rushing is survived by his wife, Minnie L. Rushing of Stantonville, two daughters, Rachel Pope of Trenton and Nancy Carolyn Smith of Dallas, Texas, two sons, Jessie Wayne Rushing of Kingston and Hubert Earl Rushing of Collierville, one sister, Quay Rawson of Memphis and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LILLIAN LORAINE BROWN McKENZIE, 77, died on Tues., Oct. 12, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis with complications of Aneurism. She was born in Finger, McNairy County, daughter of the late Harrison and Lillian Lewis Brown. She attended schools in McNairy Co., Finger, and Bethel Springs, graduating in 19441. She worked at Salant and Salant Mfg. In Henderson. She was married to James Rubel McKenzie in 1942, and they moved to California for three years and moved back to Selmer where Mr. McKenzie worked 4 years for Shackelford Funeral Home. They moved to Finger when Mr. McKenzie was employed by Home banking Co. At Finger, where he became President and retired in 1985. Mrs. McKenzie worked as a Postal Clerk for the Post Office in Finger for 30 years. She was a member of the Ladies Club in Finger for 40 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church Finger. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct 12, at Casey Funeral Home chapel. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery in McNairy County. Officiating the services were Ministers Rev. Raymond Hardin, Bro. Kenneth Kitchen, and Bro. Don Lipford. Mrs. McKenzie was preceded ind death by her parents., Harrison and Lillian Lewis Brown,. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Danny reed of Finger, one sister, Christine Harris of Finger, four grandchildren, Chris Reed, Richard Reed, Andy Reed and Suzanne Reed, all of Finger, and four gr-grandchildren, Hunter, Zachary, Ray and Tyler Reed all of Finger. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BESSIE M. MOORE, 97, died on Sun., Oct. 17, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church - AARP. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Ray Moore, Kenneth Moore, Troy Moore, Howard Parker, Bob Wesmoreland, and Darryl Moore. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Spooner Barnett, her husband, Blount C. Moore, and her parents, John E. and Anna Novinger Sibole. She is survived by four grand children, Nancy Rand of Santee, Calif., John Spooner of Fowlerville, Mi., Harold Spooner of Hanan, S.C., and Robert Spooner of New Bern, NC, eleven gr-granddaughters, five gr-grandsons, twelve gr-gr-granddaughters, fourteen gr-gr-grandsons, two gr-gr-gr-grandsons, and nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>> VIRGINIA PIERCE HOWELL, 62, died on Sat., Oct. 16, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County Hospital. She was a retired teacher with McNairy County School System with 25 years of service. She was a member of Hornsby United Methodist Church, the Hatchie Chapter of the DAR, Delta Kappa Gamma, a national honor society for teachers, Nations Education Assoc., Tennessee Education Assoc., McNairy County Education Assoc., and the McNairy and Hardeman County Historical Societies and various Genealogy Societies. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Mon, Oct. 18, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby. Officiating the services were Ministers Nelson Roberts and Jerry Wilson. Pallbearers were Jimmy Lynn Pierce, Jimmy Waddell, Michael Kirk, James McCrory, David Howell, Mike Vandiver, Mide Exum, and Mike Waddell. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her parents Joe Vernon and Virginia Lois McCalip Pierce. She is survived by her husband, Lester Howell of Hornsby, three daughters, Gloria Howell of Martin, Cheryl Holt and her husband, Mike, of Lawrenceburg, and Lynn Howell f Memphis, one son, Danny Howell and his wife, Tammy, of Decatur, Ala., one sister Bettye Kirk of Hornsby, one brother, Kelsie Pierce, of Lenioir City, and two grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary Howell of Decatur, Ala,. Family requests that any memorials be made to the Selmer Middle School Library Fund or the American Cancer Society or the Hardeman County Library Genealogy Room. <<<<<<-end

Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 27, 1999 BLUFORD MOORE, 85, died on Mon., Oct. 25, 1999, at McNairy Healthcare Center in Selmer of an aneurysm. He was a retired farmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Oct. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Bluford and Maggie Moore. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Moore of Bethel Springs, one daughter Carolyn Young of Bethel Springs, two sons, Dennis and Nelson Moore both of Selmer, four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JESSIE CLAY "J.C." PICKETT, 72, died on Tues., Oct. 19, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital from complications following colon surgery. He was a logger, farmer, and a back hoe operator. He was born and reared in McNairy County near Hopewell, so of the late Albert Tale and Mary Elizabeth Crowe Pickett. He attended schools in McNairy County and in 1950 was married to Mae Helen Robertson of Henderson County. They made their home in the Sweetlips and Enville area, where Mr. Pickett farmed, worked in the Timber Business, Sawmill Business, and Back Hoe Operator. He had been ill for the past month. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 21, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Sweetlips Cemetery in Chester County. Officiating the services were Ministers Bro. Jeremy Arnold, Bro. Rickey Tedford, and Bro. Matthew McAdams. Mr. Pickett is survived by his wife, Mae Helen Robertson Pickett of Finger, one son, Benny Clay Pickett of Finger, three daughters, Anita Lambert of Henderson, Rita Meek of Finger, and Judy Alexander of McKenzie, one brother, Dewey Rickett of Henderson, one sister, Lura Crowe, eight grandchildren, and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> LINDA PRICE, 55, died on Mon., Oct. 18, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of an auto accident. She was the owner of L & L Catering and was the organizer for Cars for Kids and various charity fund-raisers. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs. Oct. 18, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Zolan Clayton and Vance Pittman. Pallbearers were Brandon Hall, Brain Harris, Jeff Stevens, Shawn Sisk, Terry Weatherly, Keith McDaniel, Ricky Russell, and Steve Ellsworth. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Lee and Odessa Barnes Murray and a brother, Lodia Murray. She is survived by her husband, Larry Price, one daughter, Shelley Price Emison of Henderson one son Chad Price of Selmer, one sister, Sheila Kiestler of San Antoine, Texas, one brother, Lion Murray of Bethel Springs, and two grandchildren, Paisley and Kason. >>>>>>>>>> WILL TERRY CLIFTON, 70, died on Fri., Oct. 22, , 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired restaurant owner and operator, member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Jackson, and in the National Guard for 17 ½ years. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Mrs. Lynn McLargin. Pallbearers were Tracy Tucker, Don Kirk, Jeff Buck, Mike McClearen, Allen Beecham, and Pete Harris, Honorary Pallbearers were P. J. Maxedon and Frank Stelton. Mr. Clifton was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Clifton, his father, William Grady Clifton of Memphis, two sons, Keith Clifton and David Clifton both of Jackson, two sisters, Loraine Robinson of Lexington and Peggy McClearen of Selmer, and three grandchildren Tyler Clifton, Kyle Clifton, and Kayce Clifton >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LENA FAYE BEAVER FINLEY, 52, died on Sun., Oct. 24, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a mobile home escort driver and helped with community fund-raisers. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 27, at Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services were Ministers W. D. McCollum and Dennis Renshaw. Mrs. Finley was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Avery and Sarah Savannah Briggs Beaver and two brothers, Woodrow Beaver and Luther Beaver. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Finley, one daughter, Sandra Vaughn of Henderson, two sons, Jimmy Finley of Finger and Jerry Wayne Finley of Apopka, Fla., one step-son, Ray Finley of Sharon, six sisters, Vera Davis and Glenna McFalls both of Spruce Pine,, NC, Lucille Willis, Janet Beers, Mary Lee Green, and Vivian Brooks all of Burnsville, NC, four brothers Edward Beaver and Harold Beaver both of Bakersville, NC, Herman Beaver of Michaville, NC, and Herschel Beaver of Marion, NC, six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> VESTER LEE BUTLER, 76, died on Fri., Oct. 22, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was a factory worker and farmer and a member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery near Corinth, Miss. Officiating the services was Minister Larry Lancaster. Pallbearers were Dale Locke, Junior Wilbanks, Richard Warren, Mike King, Tim Lee, Kenny Hamm, and Brandon Butler. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Crabb and Willie J. Hamm. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his parent, Hurbert Lee and Mollie Malone Butler. He is survived by his wife, Vergie M. Butler of Ramer, two daughters, Linda Mincy of Shiloh, Reba Robertson of Stantonville, three sons, Elvis Butler of Eastview, Raymond Lee Butler and Phillip Wade Butler both of Ramer, two stepsons, Phillip and Gary Foster both of Ramer, two sisters, Mildred Warren and Joyce Holmes both of Memphis, two brothers, James "Pete" Butler of Ramer and Junior Butler of Corinth, Miss., and five grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> end

Can anyone tell me if marriages from 1836 are on record anywhere for McNairy County? I am searching for my James Long who married a woman in Tennessee in that year. I just know her first name was Olive. My James Long was from Tishomingo County, MS. After marriage they lived in MS. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0038_01C04698.4F6EAB00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Nov. 3, 1999 BESSIE C. WHITE, 92, died on Thurs., Oct. 28, 1999, at Middle Tennessee = Medical Center in Murfreesboro. She was a homemaker, a retired teacher = from McNairy County School System and a member of Michie first Baptist = Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, at Shackelford Chapel = in Selmer. Burial was held at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in = Shiloh. Officiating the services was Minister Ranndy Isbell. Pallbearers = were Norris Meek, James Coln, Wayne Parker, Ralph Lambert, Mike Gray, = Elvis Butler, Brandon Butler. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband Dewey White and her = parents, Wm. Mack and Mary Elizabeth Curtis Cunningham. She is survived = by one daughter, Betty White Ingram of Murfreesboro, two grandsons, Sam = White Ingram of Tullahoma and Glen Ingram of Franklin, and four = gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM ODELL MOORE, 89, died on Wed., Oct. 27, 1999, at Methodist = Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farmer = and a member of Stantonville Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in = Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating = the services was Minister Malcolm George. Pallbearers were Jeremy = Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, Brad Trentham, Bill Moore, Jimmy Whitehurst, = Dwight Moore. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Moore, his parents, = Val T. and Maggie Farris Moore, and two sons, Fredrick and Hollis Moore. = He is survived by two daughters, Faye Phillips of Hazel Green, Ala., and = Rhonda Addingston of California, one son, Franklin Moore of Guys, five = sisters, Ruth Crabtree of Atlanta, GA, Mary Weatherford of Fort Worth, = Texas, Jerry Moore of North Port, Texas, Celia Hopkins of Guys, and = Bonnie Cooper of Jackson, one brother, Wilson Moore of Michie, four = grandchildren, seven gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ARCHIE L. MATHIS, 62, died on Tues. Oct 26, 1999, at V.A. Medical Center = in Memphis of heart failure. He was a retired truck driver for DDI = Trucking in Tupelo, Miss., and a Veteran of the Navy. A graveside service took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 27, at Carter = Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Zolon Clayton. Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Goldia Owens = Mathis, He is Survived by one sister, Ruth Childers of Michie and two = brothers, William Mathis os Metropolis, Ill., and Dewy Mathis of = Adamsville. >>>>>>>>end ------=_NextPart_000_0038

Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Nov. 10, 1999 WILLIAM G. "BILL" HARRIS, 38, died on Tues, Nov. 2, 1999, at Bolivar Community Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a brake press operator at Dover Elevator Co. In Middleton, a member and deacon of Antioch church of Christ, Eastview Ruritan Club, Eastview Volunteer Fireman, owned and operated Harris Taxidermy and member of Tennessee Taxidermy Association. Services took place at 2:30 p.m. on Thurs, Nov. 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at hope Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his father, Thurman Harris, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guston Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Lipford. He is survived by his wife, Gail Richardson Harris, his mother and stepfather, Martha and Johnny Riley of Corinth, Miss., his step-mother, Vierna Harris of Rienzi, Miss., two daughters, Emily Harris and Olivia Harris both of Ramer, one son, Adam Harris of Ramer, one sister Cathy Woods of Corinth, Miss., one half-sister Velda Harris of Corinth, Miss, one brother, Scott Harris of Kossuth, Miss., and two step-brothers, Johnny E. Riley of Elizabeth City, NC, and Stephen Spain of Rienzi, Miss. Family requests that any memorials be sent to the Antioch Church of Christ Library Fund or the Eastview Ruritan Club or Freed Hardeman University Bible Department. >>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH TEDFORD WEAVER, 88, died on Nov. 3, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare of Selmer. She died of a heart attack. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Henderson. She was born and reared near Finger, McNairy County, daughter of the late H. Frank and Virginia Smith Tedford. She attended schools in McNairy County, and in 1930 was married to Albert Edward Weaver of Finger. They made their home in Finger where Mr. Weaver operated a general merchandise and appliance business until 1961. He later operated a laundromat in Henderson and was also a farmer. Mr. Weaver died in 1992. Mrs. Weaver made her home in Selmer near her daughter for the past 5 years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 5, at Casey Funeral Home with burial at Chester County Memory Gardens. Officiating the services were Rev. Thomas Robinson and Rev. Howard Ketter. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Edward Weaver and her parents, H. Frank and Virginia Smith Tedford. She is survived by one son, Danny Weaver and his wife Phyllis of Hernando., MS, and one daughter Frances Weaver Hutcherson and husband John Howard of Selmer, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> EARNEST RAY MILLER, 53, died on Nov. 2, 1999, of a sudden heart attack while he was at work. He was pronounced dead at Jackson General Hospital on arrival. He was a State Inspector for the Tennessee Highway Department, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Finger. He was born and reared in Adamsville, McNairy Co., son of Essie Mae Gray Miller and he late Leland Robert Miller. He attended schools in Adamsville and graduated Adamsville High School in 1964. In 1966, he was married to Sandra Hysmith of the Finger Community and they made their home in the Finger Community since that time. He was employed by Owen's Corning in Jackson for 14 years and for the past 10 years he was employed by the TN Highway Dept. In Bethel Springs as a Road Inspector. Services took place on Fri. Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. at the Casey Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Finger Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Hardin was the officiating minister. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, Leland Ray Miller and one son, Johnny Ray Miller. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sandra Hysmith Miller, his mother Essie Mae Gray Miller of Henderson, and two sons, Jason Robert Miller and Eric Ray Miller both of Selmer, two grandchildren, Dilan Miller and Cody Miller. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MILDRED WALLACE SELLE, 89 died on Tues., Nov. 2, 1999, at Cordova Rehab and Nursing Center in Cordova. She was a retired cafeteria manager at Ramer School and a member of Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister David Baggett. Pallbearers were Kenneth Thomas, Keith Thomas, Perry Mullins, David Mullins, Don Wallace, and Chad Wallace. Mrs. Selle was preceded in death by her parents, W. O. and Maude Reeder Wallace. She is survived by two daughters, Marie Stutts of Ramer and Kay Mullins of Collierville, two sisters, Frances Branstetter of Selmer and Ruth Patrick of Ramer, six grandchildren, Cindy Holloway, Kenneth Thomas, Candy Tillman, Kathy Thomas, Perry Mullins, and David Mullins, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIE AARON GILCHRIST, 83, died on Wed., Nov. 3, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital off emphysema. He was a retired engineer with Memphis Light, Gas and Water, a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer, Mason - Adamsville Lodge - Scottish Rite, and a former alderman for the town of Finger for nine years. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Mr. Gilchrist was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Hayre Gilchrist, two brothers, Walstine Gilchrist and James Gilchrist, and his parents, Grover C. and Virl Brown Gilchrist. His is survived by his wife, Mamie Young Gilchrist, two step-daughters, Jean Ragan of Eastview and Sue Bennett of Memphis one step-sone, Wayne Elam of Ramer, one sister, Christine Gilchrist Bridges of Adamsville, one brother Orville Gilchrist of Adamsville, eight step-grandchildren, and sixteen step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end

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