Maybe you have already contacted Lynn, but; if not, she has some Chandler connections and may have an answer for you http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lynn/family/surnames.html 1st On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:50:57 -0700 (PDT) S Taylor <taysa1970@sbcglobal.net> writes: > Can you post this - > > > >From Shirley Chandler Taylor @ taysa1970@sbcglobal.net or phone > (405)642-8294. > > Does anyone have any information on an OLD cemetery near Leapwood, > TN where alot of Chandler Family are buried and it's called Chandler > Cemetery? It could be on farmland. My Great-Grandparents lived and > farmed in Leapwood: > John Robert Chandler, born June 21, 1876 in Middleton, Tennessee. On > January 3, 1897 in McNairy County, Tennessee, he married Nancy Ann > Tidwell, born April 9, 1873, in McNairy County Tennessee. They lived > and farmed in Leapwood, Tennessee. John moved his family to Decatur > County Tennessee around 1910, and then to Luther, Oklahoma in 1918, > and then to Guthrie, OK. > > Their children were Elvie, Arnold, Angie and Eber. > > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/index.html > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > >

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Can you post this - From Shirley Chandler Taylor @ taysa1970@sbcglobal.net or phone (405)642-8294. Does anyone have any information on an OLD cemetery near Leapwood, TN where alot of Chandler Family are buried and it's called Chandler Cemetery? It could be on farmland. My Great-Grandparents lived and farmed in Leapwood: John Robert Chandler, born June 21, 1876 in Middleton, Tennessee. On January 3, 1897 in McNairy County, Tennessee, he married Nancy Ann Tidwell, born April 9, 1873, in McNairy County Tennessee. They lived and farmed in Leapwood, Tennessee. John moved his family to Decatur County Tennessee around 1910, and then to Luther, Oklahoma in 1918, and then to Guthrie, OK. Their children were Elvie, Arnold, Angie and Eber.

Marcus L. Riddle was City Constable of Purdy in What Year ? E.C. Hearst was mayor at the time. Any info on the Riddle families of McNairy Co. will be appreciated. Thanks for Your time and consideration. Murrell Peeples Murrell@familyonline.com

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 13, 2005 SOLOMAN LEE BELLINGER, 28, of Bethel Springs, TN and formerly of Warren Center, PA, died on Sat., July 2, 2005, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Pike Township, Bradford County, PA. He was born on April 21, 1977, in Binghampton, NY, the son of Stephen and Sherri Ganow Bellinger of Bethel Springs. Soloman attended Northeast Bradford High School in Orwell Township, PA, and McNairy Central High School in Selmer, TN. He worked with his father as a General Contractor prior to joining the Tennessee National Guard in 2002. He was serving as a specialist with the guard at the time of his death. On October 20, 2003, he married the former Rita Marie Wilson of Bethel Springs. He was a member of the Bethel Springs Church of God where he was involved in the youth Ministry. Soloman loved the Lord, his family and friends, and enjoyed listening to music. Other than his wife and parents, he is survived by two brothers, Seth Reed Bellinger and his wife, Erin, and Skyler Morgan Bellinger, all of Bethel Springs; his maternal grandparents, Parker and Martha Ganow of Bethel Springs; paternal grandmother, Janice Bellinger of Warren Center, PA; paternal step-grandmother, Marge Bellinger of Owego, NY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Sharon Wilson of Bethel Springs; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Bellinger, and aunts, Dawn and Belinda Ganow. Funeral services were on Sat., July 9th, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, TN. Interment followed in the Refuge Cemetery with members of the Tennessee National Guard according full military honors. Buck Wagoner and Blake Rudd officiating at funeral services. The family asks that any memorial contributions be directed to World Vision International, PO Box 9716, Federal Way, Washington 98063-9716 in the memory of Soloman Lee Bellinger. .............. JOHNNY GERALD JAGGERS of Adamsville, TN, passed away on July 4, 2005. He was retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services in Nashville, TN. He was co-owner of the Patio Coiffure with long-time friend, Richard Prince. After moving back to Adamsville, he opened Sunrise Market and Grill and managed it with Geary Staton, also retired from Nashville. He was preceded in death by his father, M. D. Jaggers, his mother, Lilly Hughes Jaggers, a sister, Jimmie Barham and a brother, Denvered Jaggers. He is survived by one brother, Larry Jaggers of Adamsville, TN and one sister, Linda Rhea of Nashville, TN; nephews, Jeff Barham and Dakota Jaggers; nieces, Connie Phillips, Sherry Romines, Sandra Lusk, Debra Cunningham, and Devan Jaggers. As a world traveler, he has left many friends all over the world. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville at 3 p.m. on July 6th, with burial in Adamsville Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville were in charge of the arrangements. ............ WILEY "WYLIE" ALLISON, 70, of Enville, TN, passed away on July 5, 2005, at his home. He was born in McNairy County near Leapwood, TN and Good Hope, TN and grew up in Savannah, TN and Leapwood. He was the son of the late Millard and Mamie Crumby Allison. He attended school at Hickory Flatt and Leapwood. He did sawmill work and worked on the farm. He was married to Fronia Spence Massey in 1986 and they made their home near Enville. Mr. Allison was preceded in death by his wife, Fronia Clayton Massey Allison. He is survived by two sisters, Doshie Smith of Adamsville and Myrtle Landreth of Selmer, TN, and two brothers, Allie Allison of Purdy, TN and James Allison of Adamsville. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thurs., July 7th, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Lipford officiating. Burial followed in the Milledgeville Cemetery. Casey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ............ MARTY D. JONES, 44, passed away on June 26, 2005, at the Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. Funeral services were held June 28th, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Randall Woods officiating. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Jones, an employee with the City of Lexington Gas Department, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lexington and enjoyed motorcross racing with his son, Bryan. Due to his illness, he was an advocate of tissue/organ donation. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Malvern Jones; grandparents, Bryan & Cynthia Jones and Rayford & Beulah Russom of Selmer; and many other relatives in the Selmer area. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Jones; his daughter, Kelley Brooke Buttrey and husband, Brandon; his son, Bryan Jones; a step-son, Robert "Bubba" Owens, III; two grandchildren, Zach and Josh Buttrey; his mother, Mrs. Martha Green and step-father, Charles; and a sister, Donna Williams and husband, Jerry of Murfreesboro, TN ............ ETHEL E. MCCANN MURRAY, 91, of Selmer, TN, passed away on July 9, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. She was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, attended Purdy University for 12 years, played piano for the church for many years, and was a seamstress. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by her parents by her parents, John Moses and Gazelle Boyd McCann; her husband, Wesley Murray; one sister, Ruby Bobo; two brothers, Bill and John McCann; one grandson, Jon Christopher Carroll. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Carroll and Phoebe Prather of Selmer; three sisters, Ernestine Rowand of Selmer, and Gladys McKenzie and Colleen Tyson, both of Litchfield, IL; five grandchildren, Mandy Carroll, Mary Suzanne King, Regina Jackson, and Ronald Prather, all of Selmer, and Lori Prather McKewen of Deltona, FL; and eight gr-grandchildren, Gracie Yade Grissom, Johnathon King, Barry Prather, Brad Prather, Cole Prather, and Wesley Ross Prather, all of Selmer, and Kevin McKewen and Nian McKewen of Florida. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wed., July 13th, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church with Joe McKewen officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville were in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that in lieu of flowers; please send donations to St. Jude or your choice of hospital charity. ............ MARYANN HARLOS YEOMAN, 62, of Selmer, TN, passed away on July 6. 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and Catholic in faith. Ms. Yoemans is survived by her mother, Kathy Furen of Hull, GA; two daughters, Debbie Adams of Pickwick Dam, TN, and Tiffany Underwood of Selmer; one son, Gary Underwood of Bradenton, FL; one sister, Pam Howard of Hull, GA; and six grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 9th, in the Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville were in charge of the arrangements. ............ JEHU EVERETT HENLEY, 91, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on June 30, 2005, at Lynnfield Place. He was a former decon and member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, worked in the Dupont defense plant near Millington during WWII, retired from Western Mental Health after twenty years, and was married to Bernice Ardena Causey on June 5, 1938. Mr. Henley was preceded in death by his parents, William Rufus and Olga Phillips Henly; one sister, Willie May Sampey; three brothers, Cornell, James, and Lew Wallace Henley; and one grandson, William Scott Henley. He is survived by two sons, David Henley and wife, Nancy, of Burleson, TX and Carl Everett and wife, Joan, of Hillsboro, OR; six grandchildren, Christi Diane Sweet, Matthew Shane Hanley, Kelly Elizabeth Fowler, Susan Kathleen Henley, Paula Henley Middleton, and Elizabeth Anne Richardson; and eight gr-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. on Wed., July 6th, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Mike Holloway officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville were in charge of the arrangements. ............ Have A Great Day! Barbara

Thanks Nancy for taking a look for the Ruths. Don't know if any military records are available for McNairy but the boys were all about the right age to indulge in the war etween the states. 1st Catherine born c 1838 James c 1833 Joab c 1827 Martha c 1836 Solomon c 1829 I sent your note on Purdy to Harold Plunk in Grove OK in case he missed it and he may even have something for you since he lived in Bethell Springs until he was about twelve and is now seventy one.

I am looking for anyone having any information on william wilson married to lydia winchester. thanks marilyn faulk --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.

PURDY HISTORICAL CALENDER PICTURES CHOSEN The pictures have been chosen for the second Purdy Historical Calendar. One of projects of the Purdy Ruritan Club is to preserve the history of McNairy County’s first county seat, Purdy. This is being done partly with the historical calendar of pictures of Purdy’s past. Some of the pictures are very rare and have various dates from about 1880 to 1960. Many Purdy families are represented in this calendar and it is filled from front to back cover. Included are: Dony McNatt Sanders and part of her family: Catherine Evans Sanders, Verlene, John T, Elsie Day Brooks, Murray Sanders and three children. Picture probably made late 1940's. Wagoner relatives made July 1920. Includes Joseph & Harriet Jopling Wagoner and their children, Eulah, Will and Ed, along with all their children. Benjamin Harwell and wife Ellen (Winnie) Lewter. He is the son of early pioneer Richard Harwell S and Catherine Watterson of mixed ancestry. Picture taken in 1870's. Family and relatives of Virgil & Lessie Henson Murray made 1949. Includes Inman, Henson, Cupples, Maness and Plunk. Children of James A and Mollie J Sutton Hill, taken 1962. Willie Hill, Beulah Pounds, Maggie Garner, Minnie Wolverton, Frank Hill, Lena Barnes. Three generations of Johnson’s. Bryant Johnson, killed in the civil war, Mike Johnson, the fiddler, and John Robert Johnson. A picture by the Pete Smallwood house has Dadie Brooks, Leonia Brroks Johnson, Lynn Books Hill, Shirley Tacker Plunk and Madine Brooks Inman. Made about 1940. The graduating class of 1931 of Purdy and their drama program. Council Bias, Lula Belle Tapp, Floyd Wright, James E Hamilton, Marie Thomas, Louise French, Enloe Wagoner, Maurice Needham. People that left Purdy in the 1890's. Clarence Hunnicutt, John Hunnicutt, Andrew Oliver, Merritt Kindel, Mattie May, E H Kindell, Bertie Kindel, Ida Baldridge, Jennie Hunnicutt, Roy Carlisle, Charles Kindel and others unknown. Tom Garner and his dog in 1955, at age 81, The Purdy School Class of 1937/38. About 35 students. The family of Connia and Parilee Bias and Smallwood made about 1915. Children include Connie, Pony, Francis, Ludie, Sudie Holmes, Roy Holmes. Also Rosa Smallwood Plunk and Vallie Bias. The Holmes Grocery owned by R L and Betty Holmes. Some pictures of the 1986 Homecoming at the Dodds house with Lamar Alexander. Has the older citizens at that time. Zula McCann, Sudie Gann, Bessie Dodd, Annie Bell Henson, Matthew Robinson, Wallace Hurst, Suzie Hurst, Gleet Brook and Willie Gann and others.. Picture collage which includes, Bonzie Johnson, Gleet Brooks, Peggy Gann Lipford, Dorothy Holmes Hardin, Mary Frances Holmes Gann, Harold Gann, Zennie and Donie Sanders, Lessie Henson Murry, Pauline Murry Walker, Joyce Murry Plunk, Mary Bess Murry Tate. On the back will be a map drawn by Darlene Holmes Null from remembrances of her father when he was growing up in Purdy in the 1930's. You can get your Purdy Historical calender from any Purdy Ruritan member for $10.00 or order from Purdy Ruritan, 1358 Hwy 142, Selmer, TN 38375-6635. Add $1.00 if you want you calendar mailed.

There are no marked graves for Ruth or Rooth. I am still working on unmarked graves in McNairy County, but I got side tracked working on the Purdy calendar. Send me your names if unmarked graves to nancykennedy@charter.net. I have over 1,000 names now. Some may be errors. Some are corrections as the cemetery book sometimes just list the year born or died. I have tried to go back at my old emails and I hope I haven't missed the ones sent to me. My office looks like the garbage dump. Nancy Kennedy >Looking for info on the ADAM RUTH family. Adam apparently died right >after moving from SC just before 1850. He should be buried somewhere >around Bethel Springs and don't know if his wife woud be there too. >He left CATHERINE, ELIZABETH, JAMES, JOAB, MARTHA and SOLOMON.. >Elizabeth m JAMES R BROWN in 1862 and James already had six girls, >Martha A, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Villa J, Nancy and Julia.. >The RUTH family were probably Menonite. >In 1860 they are listed as ROOTH. >Appreciate any info. >Furst Moore filmo2@juno.com

Looking for info on the ADAM RUTH family. Adam apparently died right after moving from SC just before 1850. He should be buried somewhere around Bethel Springs and don't know if his wife woud be there too. He left CATHERINE, ELIZABETH, JAMES, JOAB, MARTHA and SOLOMON.. Elizabeth m JAMES R BROWN in 1862 and James already had six girls, Martha A, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Villa J, Nancy and Julia.. The RUTH family were probably Menonite. In 1860 they are listed as ROOTH. Appreciate any info. Furst Moore filmo2@juno.com

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., July 6, 2005 CHARLES (BO) DONAHOE, 70, of Michie, TN, passed away on June 29, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He attended the Michie Church of God of Prophecy, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 852, served in the U.S. Army, operated the oldest wrecker service in McNairy County for 47 years, and was a retired used car dealer. Mr. Donahoe was preceded in death by his father, Carl Donahoe. He is survived by his mother, Mattie Donahoe of Michie; his wife, Linda Donahoe; one daughter, Kelly Smith and husband, Tim of Memphis, TN; one son, Mark Donahoe and wife, Angie of Humboldt, TN; one step-daughter, Kristie of Michie; one step-son, Justin of Michie; two sisters, Betty Riley and husband, Bob of Memphis and Patricia Henderson and husband, Jimmy of Corinth, MS; two brothers, Jimmy Donahoe and wife, Ann of Memphis and Bobby Donahoe and wife, Kaye of Michie; and four grandchildren, Megan Smith, Bayley Smith, Fisher Smith, and Harrison Donahoe. Services were at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 1st, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with William Axley, Roy Bennett, and Robert Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Michie Church of God of Prophecy in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Any memorials may be directed to The American Cancer Society. ............. OLLIE E. MCINTYRE, 94, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on June 29, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. She was a homemaker. Mrs. McIntyre was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Wilson Smith; her husband, J. W. McIntyre; one son, J. W. McIntyre, Jr.; one step-daughter, Mattie Sue McDaniel; one sister, Laura Smith; and one brother, Millard Smith. She is survived by six daughters, Carolyn Austin of Savannah, Marie Bugg of Linden, TN, Ola Flatt of Huntsville, AL, Aletha Henley, Betty Smith, and Linda Smith, all of Stantonville, TN; one son, Douglas McIntyre of Adamsville, TN; one step-son, J. B. McIntyre of Selmer; fourteen grandchildren, seventeen gr-grandchildren, and numerous gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were at 3 p.m. on Fri., July 1st, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Roy Davidson officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Any memorials may be directed to the West Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund. ............. HARMON LEWIS EVANS, 74, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 30, 2005, at his residence. He was a truck driver for the McNairy County Highway Department, a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, and a Baptist in belief. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ava Hockaday Evans and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Suer Price Evans; one son, Jeff Evans of Selmer; two brothers, J. W. Evans and Jim Evans, both of Selmer; and one grandchild. Services were at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 2nd, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Castle officiating. Burial followed in the Michie Church of God of Prophecy in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Any memorials may be directed to The American Cancer Society. ............. JAMES EARL GILMORE, 74, of Eastview, TN, died at his home on June 19, 2005. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Clark Gilmore, after 54 years of marriage, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Meg" McCord, a son-in-law, Michael K. McCord, two granddaughters, Megan and Chelsea, all of Memphis, TN, a sister, Joyce Gray and her husband, James Opal Gray of Guys, TN, one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Gilmore of Eastview, TN, the wife of his late brother, Homer Lee Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore was born on September 2, 1930, in Tulsa, OK, to the late Homer R. and Mary Dell Wade Gilmore. He graduated in 1949 from Messick High School in Memphis. He then joined the 8th Air Rescue and was a part of the Pilot Survival School, which was taught in the Rocky Mountains near Reno, NV. His commanding general was General Curtis LeMay. The squad was handpicked for their character and intelligence. After returning home from the Air Force, he moved to Memphis and began a 25-year career as a Customer Service Representative with Memphis Light Gas and Water. He retired in 1980 Events Gifts Shop in Selmer. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Corinth, MS. He was a former member of Christ Church and was honored by the Men's Club for his years of service. Services were at 2 p.m. on Friday at the West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery at the Rotunda. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, PO Box 1225, Corinth, MS. Forrest Hill South Funeral Home in Memphis, TN, had charge of the arrangements. ............. EVERETT LEONARD, a resident of Selmer, TN and former resident of Fayette County and a United States Veteran, died June 29, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer where he had been a patient for the past three days. He was 80 years of age and died following an extended illness of several years. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Fri., July 1st, at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Phil Lovelace of Nashville, TN, former paster of the Somerville First Baptist Church, officiating. Internment with military honors was in the Memory Hills Gardens Cemetery on Germantown Road at Bartlett, TN. Pebbles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Leonard was born July 14, 1924, in McNairy County, the son of the late Connie and Gladys Isbell Leonard. He was educated in the public schools and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was married May 17, 1958, to the former Frances Jewell Hodge, who survives. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard were former residents of the Somerville and LaGrange areas before moving to Selmer nine years ago. He was a Baptist throughout most of his life and was a member of the Selmer First Baptist Church at the time of his death. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in earlier years, and his a special fondness for his pet dog Crickett who was his constant companion during his lengthy illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Donna Kay of Memphis; two sons, Michael Ray Leonard of Memphis and Willia L. Hodge of Moline, IL; and one grandson, David Wayne Hodge of Moline. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Brian Hodge. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to the Building Fund of the Selmer First Baptist Church. .............end Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June, 29, 2005 VADIE I. MOORE DROKE, 94, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on June 26, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General. She was a retired garment factory worker and worked as a Nurses Aide, and was a member of Maggie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Droke was preceded in death by her parents, Curt and Lena Plunk Moore; her husband, Rufus Droke; and infant son, Aubrey Wayne Droke; four sisters, Vonnie Lofton, Virgie Stewart, Arvie Young, and Beulah Pusser; and three brothers, Millard, Odie, and Marlie Moore. She is survived by one son, Charles E. Droke and wife, Emma of Adamsville. Services were at 1:30 p.m. on Tues., June 28th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Brown and Bro. John Hitz officiating. Burial followed in Maggie Jones Memorial Cemetery in Finger. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ................. JAMES JONES, 38, of Enville, TN, passed away on June 19, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was born n Chester County on Jan. 7, 1967, the son of Elizabeth Van Jones and the late Dennie Jones. He attended school in Adamsville, TN and was married to Dora Wilkinson in 1989. He worked as a timer cutter for several years. Along with his mother and wife, Mr. Jones is survived by two daughter, Sara Lacey Jones and Ravin Lindsey Jones of Enville; five sisters, Lynn and Lucille Jones of Memphis, TN, Rosie Owens of Selmer, TN, Diane Midddleton of Jacks Creek, and Nancy Tull of Bethel Springs, TN; and two brothers, Larry D. Jones of Selmer and William D. Jones, Jr., of Bethel Springs. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. in Milledgeville cemetery with Rev. Ken Kitchen officiating. Leon Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ................. J. FRANK STRAWN, SR, 81, of Charlotte, NC, died on June 20, 2005. He was born on June 24, 1923, in Hardin County to the late Lloyd and Mary Louise Harris Strawn. He was a Regional Sales Director for the Franklin Life Insurance Company and a graduate of the University of Hark Knocks. Mr. Strawn was a member of Who's Who in Business and served our country in the United Stated Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Strawn was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-one years, Helen Aman Strawn and his daughter, Becky Strawn. He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Culler of Charlotte, NC and his son, Jim Strawn, Jr., of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Edward Strawn Culler and Helen Ruth Horne, both of Charlotte; two brothers, Billy Strawn of Michie, TN and Wayne Strawn of Greenville, NC; and one sister, Rachel Farnsworth of Reno, NV. A graveside service was held on Thurs., June 23rd, at Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum with Military Honors Presented by the United Stated Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be made to the Shepard's Center of Charlotte, 1931 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28207, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Harry and Bryant Company served the family of Mr. J. Frank Strawn, Sr. ............... ROBERT DENNY BROADWAY, 73, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 24, 2005, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, MS. He was a retired dye caster at Harmon Industries, a member of Second Baptist Church of Selmer, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Broadway was preceded in death by his parents, William Claude and Audrey Ethel Richards Broadway. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were at 1 p.m. on Sun., June 26th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Polk officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. ............ WANETA HUTCHINGS, 73, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 22, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of McNairy County Developmental Center, a Baptist in belief, and was disabled. Ms. Hutchings was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Edna Stone Hutchings and her two sisters, Wanda Lee Hutchings. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Brown of Finger, TN and Marcia Winters of Tampa, FL and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 3 p.m. on Sun., June 26th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed in Brown Cemetery in Finger. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. ............ HOWARD EDWARD "BUD" EVERETT, 72, of Ramer, TN, passed away on Mon., June 27, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was retired and a Baptist in belief. Mr. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Vinnie Everett; a sister, Shirley Hill; and a granddaughter, Allison Eder. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Treece Everett of Adamsville, TN; three daughters, Glynda Eder (Don) of Van Cleave, MS, Debbie McCollum (Terry) of Alabaster, AL and Susie Hollie (Wayne) of Bartlett, TN; two step-grandchildren, Kenneth Treece of Adamsville, TN and Linda Corbin (Keith) of Rienzi, MS; four sister, Virginia Laughter (Buddy) of Memphis, TN, Leah Morphis of Olive Branch, MS, Geraldine Brown of Ramer, TN, and Dorothy Wilbanks (Junior) of Ramer; one brother, Travis Everett of Memphis, TN; 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild, 4 step-gr-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be Wed., June 29th at 1 p.m., at the Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Selmer with Keith King officiating. Burial will followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. ............ SUE MCALISTER ANDERSON, 81, of Birmingham, AL, died on Sat., June 25, 2005. She was a member of Unity of Birmingham Church. She was a dual member of the Eastern Star with memberships with Eastlake Chapter 258 and Ruth Chapter 3. She was Resident of the Year and Best Dressed for 2004 at Jefferson Rehabilitation and Health Center 2005. She was an active member of Selmer High School, Tennessee Alumni. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul A. McAlister and Walter B. Anderson. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Sue Wates and husband Garry of Birmingham; son Rodger D. McAlister and wife Laura of Madison, AL; sister, Bertha McClintock of Bolivar, TN; two grandchildren, Melissa Reeves and husband Wayne of Wetumpka, AL, and LaDonna Peoples and husband Earnie of Anderson, SC; and four gr-grandchildren, Amanda Finley and husband Chris of Atlanta, GA, Danielle and Blake Peoples of Anderson SC and Christopher Reeves of Wetumpka. Funeral services were held on Tues., June 28th, at 2 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in Jefferson memorial Gardens East. The family would like to thank the faculty and staff at Jefferson Rehabilitation and Health Center for their loving care since 2003. Jefferson Memorial Trussville was directing service. ............ Have A Great Day! Barbara

Hello. I am looking for information on my great-grandmother Eliza A. James who married Henry Eugene Kiser. Eliza was living with Katherine Mosier in 1870. Does anyone have any information on the Mosier family? Why would Eliza be living with her? Was Katherine's husband Anderson Mosier dead? We find Eliza on the 1870 census of McNairy Co. with Kate, but no husband, and on the 1880 census with children, but still no mention of a husband. Henry was supposed to have died in 1884 or so, but we have no records on him. Eliza took the 3 younger children and went to Massac Co., Ill. Has anyone ever heard of an Adeline Kiser, Eliza's daughter? We have no record of her, either, but she was married before 1900, but where? Any help would be appreciated. This has been a brick wall for so many years. Penny Koch - Nebraska

We are now taking orders for our second edition of the Purdy Historical calendar. It is a community calendar with 12 pictures of Purdy. At this time we do not know what the pictures will be - we are collecting them. This is the last year it will be just Purdy, as pictures are very scarce. Next year it will be county-wide. The cost is $11.00 for me to ship it. You can have 5 listing with one calendar. Most people that live outside McNairy County, put a Memorial listing for ancestor that lived in McNairy County - usually their birthday. This project is sponsored by the Purdy Ruritan Club and our first big project is to build a community center. We have purchased the land. Other projects include cleaning the graveyard, putting up signs, etc where the courthouse stood and other historical features. We also do the regular Ruritan projects as road cleanup, helping the schools and people in need. Let me know if your interested. My address is Nancy Kennedy, 1358 Hwy 142, Selmer, Tn 38375-6635 Make the check out to Purdy Ruritan. Thanks Nancy

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 22, 2005 KATHRYN MARIE DODD REIMCHE of Savannah, TN, 76, died Tues., May 3, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of the late Donald Clyde and Lura Kathryn Hoover Dodd. Ms. Reimche worked as an LPN for 32 years and attended Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Savannah. Services were held Fri., May 6th in the Shackelford Chapel with Larry Rich officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Rosson of Morris Chapel, TN, and Carol Milson of Mentone, CA; one son, Paul Reimche of Moreno Valley, CA; three sisters, Darlene Duffield of Ventura, CA and Pauline Buckingham, and Ardeth White, both of Rialto, CA; ten grandchildren and seventeen gr-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Ray Wells and one sister, Marvel Dodd. .................... MARY BAXTER was born on Wed., Jan. 7, 1925, to the late John Henry and Lula Robinson. She professed hope in Christ at an early age. After moving from Indianapolis she united with Wade Chapel M. B. Church in Ramer, TN. Mrs. Baxter completed the final chapter of her life on Tues., June 14, 2005. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie T.; two brothers, Matthew and Claude Robinson; and a sister, Nancy Harper. Mary leaves to cherish her memories a devoted nephew, Lancy (Betty) Robinson, J. B. Robinson; nieces, Daisy Brown, Peggy Stegal, Sara (Edward) Patton, Mittie Robinson, Shirley Warren, Earlene (James) Floyd and Queen (Rev. Danny) Walker; two special gr-nephews that she loved as her grandchildren, S.Sgt. Lancy (Regina) Robinson and Matthew (Juanita) Robinson; a step-daughter, Betty Copeland; and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. ............... ALFORD KISER, 77, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on June 17, 2005, at his residence. He was a farmer, school bus driver, Brown Shoe Company employee, Sawmill employee, McNairy County employee, VFW member, U. S. Army veteran, and a member of Selmer First Baptist Church. Mr. Kiser was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Dee & Olga Sweat Kiser; three sisters, Vestie Dancer, Lockie Williams, and Mary Laverne Knight; and three brothers, R. A., Raymond, and Wilford Kiser. He is survived by his wife, Mary Grace Blakely Kiser of Bethel Springs; one daughter, Melissa Pounds of Bethel Springs; one son Phillip Kiser of Bethel Springs; four sisters, Flaye Moore, Ruby Whitaker, Vallie Helton, and Maylene Nold, all of Selmer, TN; two brothers, L. D. and Dennie Kiser, both of Selmer; and three grandchildren, Brian Kiddy, James Kiser, and Clint Kiser. Services were at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., June 19th in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Matt Tomlin officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer wee in charge of the arrangements. .............end Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June 15, 2005 50th anniversaries Bobby and Lorena Browder will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this month. On June 19, 2005, a reception will be held for them at Pusser's Restaurant from 3-5 p.m. We would like to invite all their family and friend to come by & celebrate with them. No gifts please. Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCarter will be honored with a reception to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sat., June, 25, 2005, at the Ramer Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Ramer, TN, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by their children, Tim McCarter and wife, Debbie, Sherry Teague and husband, Terry, Angie Black and husband, Joe, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Only out of town invitations are being sent. Your presence and best wishes will be heir treasured gifts. Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June 15, 2005 DAISY LAVERNE (Grannymomma) COX HICKMAN, 61, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 7, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of the New Harvest Nondenominational Church, and a homemaker & caregiver. Mrs. Hickman was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland and Mary Ruth Vuncannon Cox, and one sister, Betsy Lavelle Cox. She is survived by her husband, Dee Hickman; three daughters, Christina Harp and husband, Ricky, of Guntown, MS, Mary Elizabeth Solley and husband, Eddie of Guys, TN, and Jamie Taylor and husband, Stan of Old Hickory, TN; three step-daughters, Tracey Hickman of Bethel Springs, TN, Debbie Stanfill of Jackson, TN, and Diane Hickman of Jackson, TN; one sister, Mary Ann Babcock of 29 Palms, CA; eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, nine gr-grandchildren, and five step-gr-grandchildren. Services were Sat., June 11th, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Roger Reeds and George Hickman officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ........ LARRY D. HOCKADAY SR, 60, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 6, 2005 at his residence. He was a member of Selmer Pentecostal Church and worked in Environmental Services for McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mr. Hockaday was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Moline Wolfe Hockaday. He is survived by his wife, Ana Hockaday of Selmer; two daughters, Jacqueline Hockaday Sanchez and husband, Robert of Selmer and Anna M. Hockaday of Chicago, IL; one son, Larry D. Hockaday, Jr. of Selmer; one sister, Pauline Reynolds of Selmer; and two grandchildren, Priscilla and Bobby Sanchez of Selmer. Services were Thurs., June 9th, at 3 p.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Thomas Davis officiating. Burial followed in Union Grove Cemetery in Selmer. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ........ JEAN CARLIN BUSBY, 77, of Bolivar, TN, died early Thursday morning, June 9, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The widow of John W. Busby who died March 8, 2000, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Busby was born May 19, 1928 in Hardeman County. The daughter of the late Allen T. and Lessie Taylor Carlin, and had lived there most of her life. She enjoyed flowers, fishing, and her friends and family. Mrs. Carlin was Baptist in belief. Services were 3 p.m. Sat., June 11th, at in the Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel with David Cooper and Donald Carlin officiating. Burial followed in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Judith Baker of Bolivar and Nitnoie Shestokes of Dunnellton, FL; one son, Jerry Sanders of Bolivar; four brothers, Allen, William, and Donald Carlin, all of Selmer, TN, and John Carlin of Pocahontas; four grandchildren, Tonya Baker of Bolivar, Tracy Lindsey and her husband, Jason, of Bolivar, Jerry Weymond Sanders of Pocahontas, Tyler Castleberry of Bolivar and Dunnellton, FL; and one gr-grandchild, Brint Lindsey. The family request that memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. ................... OCIE MAE MILLER, 89, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on June 6, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. She was a retired production worker for Aqua Glass, Inc., and a Baptist in belief. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Martha Cordelia Alexander Barnes; her husband, Leonard A. Miller; four brothers, Claude, Marvin, Truman, and Robert Barnes; and one sister, Nola Crumby. She is survived by one daughter, Ruthie Minor of Armory, MS; three sons, Glen Miller of Morris Chapel, TN, and Raymond and Vernon Miller, both of Stantonville, TN; one sister, Elsie Irons of Huntsville, AL; one brother, Richard Barnes of Savannah, TN; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren, and 5 step-gr-grandchildren. Services were Wed., June 8th, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Adamsville Chapel with Frank Kemper officiating. Burial followed in Old Union Cemetery in Morris Chapel. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ................. LOUISE PRESLEY, 93, of Corinth, MS, passed away on June 8, 2005, at Baldwyn Nursing Facility in Baldwyn, MS. She was a Baptist and a retired Registered Nurse for Levi Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Presley was preceded in death by her parents, John and Zola Presley. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Barker of Saltillo, MS; two grandchildren, Christopher Terence Barker of Armory, MS, and Missy Shapply of Ripley, MS; seven gr-grandchildren, Zachary Barker, Hope Robertson, Faith Hale, Seth Barker, Charity Barker, Mary Barker, and Deborah Barker; and two gr-gr-grandchildren, Tyler Robertson and Cooper Robertson. Services were Fri., June 10th, at 11 a.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Bill Wages officiating. Burial followed in Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ........ EMMA LEE BENTON, 78, of Marion, AR, and formerly of McNairy County, passed away on June 8, 2005, in Lepanto, AR. She was an Accountant of Union Planters Bank and a member of New Hope Methodist Church. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her parents, Dink and Erma Armstrong Moore; two brothers, J. B. Moore and Jr. Moore; and one sister, Mary Ray. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Benton; two daughters, Sheila Williams of Marion, AR and Debbra Marlett of Allegany, NY; one son, Buster Benton of Marion, AR; two sisters, Linda Poindexter of Bethel Springs, TN and Peggy Stanfield of Ramer, TN; a caregiver, Josie Long; eleven grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. Services were on Sat., June 11th, at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ........ LARRY JOE "DOBE" KERR, 62, of Stantonville, TN passed away on June 12, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. He worked in sales and was a member of the Pickwick Bass Club, attended Stantonville Methodist Church, and served in the U. S. National Guard. Mr. Kerr is survived by his wife, Kathy Kerr; two daughters, Tammy Riddell and Gina Davis of Savannah, TN; one stepdaughter, Karla Jo Love of Stantonville; one stepson, Clay Love of Stantonville; one sister, Nancy Carol; and six grandchildren. Services were on Wed., June 15th, at 11 a.m. at the Shackelford Savannah Chapel with burial in the Savannah Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ........ KAY LYNN BLANKENSHIP entered this life on Aug. 25, 1961, in Clinton, MO. On June 9, 2005, she went home to be with her lord in paradise. Richard and Ginger Dorman were blessed by the Lord to become her parents. Kathe, Alan, and Karrolyn were blessed to have her as their baby sister. At 3 weeks old, Kay Lynn and her family moved to California and she was so small she rode all the way on a pillow between mommy and daddy. She attended grade school up to the 4th grade in Burbank, CA, at which time they moved back to Missouri. Kay Lynn was a graduate of Marshfield High School in Marshfield, MO, where she enjoyed playing the flute in the school band along with other school activities. Kay Lynn enjoyed her younger years playing with her brother and sister, as well as becoming a Brownie and Girl Scout. The family love camping and fishing together, and Kay Lynn could put up a ten or bait a hook as well as any boy! Yet, she was "girlie" all the way and loved playing dress-up and was a "proud mommy" to her collection of dolls. At the age of twelve, Kay Lynn accepted Jesus into her heart and was born again. She loved playing her flute in the church band. In 1983, Kay Lynn and her parents moved to Memphis, TN, where she met and fell in love with Tim Blankenship. On Oct. 29, 1983 Tim and Kay Lynn were married. Shortly after that, they moved to Adamsville, TN, where they became members of Love & Truth Church and served in the children's ministry from 1991 to 1999. While leading busy lives, Kay and Tim always had a heart for the children of the community. They became foster parents to several children and even saw some of them baptized. Then, along came a blessed event! The Lord sent down his tiniest little angel and they named this beautiful gift Elise Claire. Elise was only 3 years old in 1999 when they were told Kay Lynn had breast cancer. She bravely fought this enemy and for eighteen months Kay Lynn was considered to be in remission, only to find later that the cancer was back. Nonetheless, she felt she would beat this enemy again, enjoying life to the fullest, and never losing the faith that God would heal her. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Tim, Kay Lynn and Elise moved to Florida to be near Kay's sister Karrolyn and continued seeing specialists there, but to no avail. Then the two families moved to Wisconsin, closer to the Mayo Clinic where Kay went for further testing. She fought the fight and ran the race, and now she is at peace in the arms of God. Kay Lynn is survived by her husband, Tim, her daughter, Elise, her parents, Richard and Ginger Dorman of Hartland, WI, her sister, Kathe Workman and husband, Richard of Blue Spings, MO, her brother, Alan Dorman and wife, Paula of Atlantic Beach, FL, she sister, Karrolyn Booher and husband, Dan of Pewaukee, WI, a grandfather, George Carr of Burbank, CA, her mother and father-in-law, Dan & June Graves of Memphis, TN, her sister-in-law, Pat Hoch of Selmer, TN, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. ........ Have A Great Day! Barbara

Does anyone have a listing of the people buried in the McCrary Cemetery? Can someone please give me directions to this cemetery? Thanks so much, G Cox

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June 8, 2005 MINNIE LOU MICHAEL, 79, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 4, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and a store clerk. She loved to bake and make fudge for the public. Mrs. Michael was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Ingle Russom; two sisters, Eddie Lou Goodrum and Libby Russom; and three brothers, Wayborn Russom, John Earnest Russom, and Rayborn Russom. She is survived by her husband, Gordon L. Michael; one daughter, Cindy Kirk of Bethel Springs, TN; four sisters, Martha Green of Lexington, TN, Carolyn Jordan of Bethel Springs, and Jane Hornbuckle and Betty Smith, both of Selmer; one brother, Danny Russom of Selmer; two grandchildren April Carroll and Landon Kirk; and two gr-grandchildren, Taylor and Maddie Carroll. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., June 6th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Harold King officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. .......... SANDRA LOUISE PHELPS, of Jackson, TN, passed away on May 29, 2005, in Finger, TN. She was a Personal Resource Manager for Western Mental Health in Bolivar, TN, and Pentecostal in belief. Ms. Phelps is survived by her father and step-mother, Donald and Christine Phelps of Covington, TN; her mother and step-father, Michael and Edna Mateer of Memphis, TN; one daughter, April Jacoby of Jackson; one sister, Audrey Claunch of Cordova, TN; four brothers, Johnny Phelps of Blytheville, AR, Eddie Phelps of Bartlett, TN, Timmy Phelps of Byhalia, MS, and Arvin Hank Phelps of Covington, TN; and two grandchildren, Dominic and Madison Jacoby. Services were Thurs., June 2nd at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, TN with Tedford Miller officiating. Burial followed in Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs, TN. Memorials may be directed to the Women's Resource & Rape Assistance Program, 62 Directors Road, Jackson, TN 38305. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. .......... FRANCES WALLACE BRANSTETTER, 92, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 1, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. She was a member of NARFE and worked in retail sales for Lowensteins in Memphis and Jaggars in Selmer. Mrs. Branstetter was preceded in death by her parents, William Oscar and Maude Reeder Wallace; her husband, R. C. Branstetter; six sisters, Blanche Ayers, Lucy Mae Wallace, Cynthia Jones, Mildred Selle, Ruth Patrick, and Madeline (Bade) Hamilton; and two brothers, Henry Wallace and James Wallace. She is survived by nine nieces and five nephews, as well as the extended family of Jeannie Mills. Graveside services were Thurs., June 2nd at 1 p.m. in the Ramer Cemetery with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. .......... WILLIAM GORDON BAILEY, 64, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on May 29, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Savannah, TN and was President of Trad Corp. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Hooten Bailey, and one brother, Jimmy Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Morris Bailey; his father, William (Bill) H. Bailey of Lakeland, TN; his wife's parents, James Hadley Morris III and Beatrix E. Morris of Apopka, FL; six daughters, Angela Richardson of Hernando, MS, Diane Wheeler and Donna Rollins both of Southaven, MS, Cynthia Bailey of Coldwater, MS, Leigh Ann Bailey of Memphis, TN and Sabrine Bailey of Adamsville, TN; one step-son, Jonathan Sepanik of Ionia, MI; one sister, Donna Jean Howell of Lakeland, TN; one brother, Pat Bailey of Austin, TX; seven grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Graveside services were Thurs., June 2nd at 11 a.m. at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis. The family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or LeBonheur Hospital in Memphis. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. .......... JOE HENRY WICKES, 43, of Corinth, MS, passed away on May 28, 2005, in Selmer, TN. He was loved by all people. Mr. Wickes was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Mae Boyd; his father, Illinois Alexander; his grandparents, Ella Mae and Willie Herman Wickes, Oscar and Ardine Alexander; and several uncles and aunts. He is survived by his step-mother, Bettie Alexander of Elgin, IL; one son, Keyshawn Joseph Alexander Trice of Selmer, TN; four brothers, Stanley (Artie) Wickes, Bobby Boyd of Corinth, MS, Tony Alexander (Donya Graham) of Rockford, IL and Mario Alexander of Elgin, IL; four aunts, one uncle, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Graveside services were Fri., at 2 p.m. in the Adams Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Will Jr. Luster officiating. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. .......... EARL WILLIS PRESLEY, 80, of Bolivar, TN, died Friday evening, May 27, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The husband of Arah Presley, who survives was a Pastor at Forrest Hill Pentecostal Church. Mr. Presley was born on Feb. 28, 1925, in Arkansas, son of the late Arthur and Nancy Black Presley. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church International. Services were at 2 p.m. on Sun., May 29th at Forrest Hill Pentecostal Church with Rev. Duane Kirk officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. In addition to his wife, whom he married Aug. 14, 1943, survivors include one daughter, Martha Mitchell and her husband, Gerald of Grenada, MS; one son, Danny Presley of Huntsville, AL; three grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren. .......... MARY EVA HUCKABEE, 88, of Selmer, TN, passed away on June 4, 2005, at her residence. She as a retired antiquer for Brown Shoe Company and attended Fellowship Baptist church. Mrs. Huckabee was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) and Jennie Sipes Whitley; her husband, Herbert Gordon Huckabee; two sisters, Etha Howell and Sarah Alice Whitley; and three brothers, Warren, Ward, and Eugene (Gene) Whitley. She is survived by one son, Johnny Huckabee and wife, Sue, of Cordova, TN; two grandchildren, Johnny Huckabee II and Bryan Huckabee of Cordova, TN; and three gr-grandchildren, Johnathan Gordan Huckabee, Madison Elizabeth Huckabee, and Ethan Whitley Huckabee. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., June 7th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with J. D. Matlock officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. .......... END Have A Great Day! Barbara

I got a few questions about the Purdy calendars from some new-comers to the McNairy Group, , so I thought I would tell everyone at the same time. Purdy was the first county seat of McNiary County, up to 1891 when it moved to Selmer. It was a quaintlittle town, but alas there a few pictures. When the county seat moved, Purdy became a ghost town overnight. The original "court square" is still the main road through Purdy, and a Purdy Ruritan has been organized. Plans are to build a community center, help with cemetery cleanup, and other things to help keep the history alive. The 2005 Purdy Historical Calendar was the first, of what I hope is many. We had a different picture for each month and one for the cover. It was also a community clendar, that list birthdays, anniversaries, and honoriums. It was a great success, but this may be the last year we can get enough Purdy pictures, then plans are to branch out and get pictures from the county. The calendars sold for $11.00 which included poistage and will be the same price this year. We are soliciting pictures of Purdy that we don't have and anyone that submit a selected picture gets a calender. So if you have a pciture email it to me at nancywkennedy@hotmail.com. Right now we don't have any idea of what pictures will be on this calendar, we have some, but not enough. I will annouce the pictures as soon as we know. Nancy