Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Mar. 16, 2005 MARIE MCINTYRE HUNTER HAYES, 58, of Michie, TN, passed away on Mar. 12, 2005 at her residence. She was a member of North Corinth Baptist Church and was self-employed in home health. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra Hayes and Annie Bell Roten McIntyre; one sister, Mary Alice McIntyre; and one brother, W. O. McIntyre. She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Hunter of Tupelo, MS; two sons, Ricky Hunter of Savannah, TN and Shawn Hayes of Michie; one sister, Lorena Browder of Selmer, TN; and one grandchild. Services were Tues., Mar. 15th at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Wages officiating. Burial followed at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in Charge of the arrangements. ............ HENRY PLUNK, 80, of Franklin, TN passed away on Mar. 10, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II and a retired member of the McNairy County Board of Education in maintenance. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Luiza Plunk; his wife, Shirley Plunk; and one brother, David Plunk. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Banks and Gina Lambert of Selmer; two sisters, Beadie Floyd and Irma Huggins of Selmer; two brothers, Arbie Plunk of Selmer and Beard Plunk of Ramer, TN; five grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Services were Sun., Mar. 13th at 3 p.m. in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Zolon Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in Charge of the arrangements. ................... ALFRED LEON JONES, 80, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Mar. 10, 2005. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Wylie and Unetta Jones of Decatur County, TN. Survived by wife, Jane Gardner Jones of Franklin. Father of Howard Michael Jones of Franklin and Alan Lee Jones of Murfreesboro. Also Survived by grandsons, Christopher Alan Jones (Jonie) and Brian Lee Jones of Murfreesboro, gr-granddaughter, Alexis Ann Jones and gr-grandson, Blake Alan Jones of Murfreesboro. He was a County Agricultural Agent with the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service for 37 years in McNairy County, TN and also with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for 10 years in Nashville, TN. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church Children's Memorial Garden or First United Methodist Church Foundation, 143 5th Ave., Franklin, TN 37064 ............. DONALD (DON) P. DILL, SR was born Sept. 14, 1943 to William P. Dill and Mary Alice McConnell Dill in Warsaw, IN. He grew up and went to school in Wabash County IN. He spent four years in the United States Army and did tour of duty in Germany and Vietnam. In 1970, he married Gayle Chapin of Anderson, IN. They had five children, Stephanie and Joe of Anderson, IN, Donald and his wife of Chapman Lake, IN, Mark and his wife of Greensfield, IN, and Sharon and her husband of Bloomington, MI. Mr. Dill has a step-granddaughter and three grandchildren. Mr. Dill has two sisters, Virginia K. Coon and Brenda Ward, both of Savannah, TN, and a brother, Ted Dill of Wabash, IN, and several nieces and nephews in Indiana and Tennessee. He died on Feb. 22, 2005, at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, of natural causes. His wife is deceased since May of 1998. Mr. Dill worked at Broderick Steel in Munice, IN. He drove semi-tractor trailer for several years. He also worked in Goshen, IN at Conquest Manufacturing. Military services will be held on Mar. 18th with burial in National Cemetery in Marion, IN. ................. EVIE EVELYN PORTER SMITH, 77, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Mar. 7, 2005, at her home. She was a member of Bethel Springs First Baptist Church and a retired factory worker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Ardie and Pearl Stansell Porter. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Smith; one daughter, Shelia Cagle and husband Bobby of Bethel Springs; two sons, Don Smith and his wife Margie of Bethel Springs, and Ricky Smith and wife Dottie of Anderson, SC; four sisters, Ann Bennett and Betty Weaver of Finger, IN, Lurene Fualkner of Chewalla, TN and Wana Mae Redmond of Bethel Springs,; one brother, Arlin Porter of Henderson, TN; six grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. Services were Wed., Mar. 9th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with James Towery and Jerry Eggenberger officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in Charge of the arrangements. ................... Graveside service for GRACE I. ROSENBERGER, age 99, were Sun., Mar. 13th, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at Chenoa Cemetery in Chenoa, IL with Rev. Joe Seese officiating. Mrs. Rosenberger died on Thurs., Mar. 10, 2005 at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton, TN. Parents were Ben Diffenderfer and Mary Ann Strother Diffenderfer. She was a homemaker and the widow of Bruce D. Rosenberger. Survivors are her son Bruce (Ruth) Rosenberger of Selmer, TN; grandchildren, Georgia (Terry) Jones of Rutherford, TN, Anita (Barry) Locke of Ramer, TN, Brian Rosenberger of Booneville, MS, and Brenda (John) Fugera of Lake Mary, FL; eight gr-grandchildren, Laura Grace Horner, Michael Hurt, Tyler Jones, Justin Locke, Sara Jo Locke, Daniel Anthony, Brenda Fugera, and Matthew Fugera. Proceeded in death by a son, Brian Dale Rosenberger and a grandson, Danny Rosenberger. Also preceded in death by five sisters, Grand nephews served as pallbearers. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of local arrangements. ..................... LOYD (BUCK) GREEN, 44, of Pocahontas, TN, died Sun., evening, Mar. 6, 2005 at Bolivar General Hospital. The husband of Connie Green, who survived, had worked at Yopp's Convenience Store for 3 years. Mr. Green was born in Memphis, TN on May 30, 1960, the son of the late Loyd Clifton Green and Martha Marie Jacobs Green. He lived in Memphis prior to moving to Pocahontas in the 1980's. He was an avid fisherman. Services were at 2:30 p.m. on Wed., Mar. 9th, at Shackelford's Chapel in Middleton. Burial followed at Middleton Cemetery. In addition to his wife, whom he married on July 26, 1991, survivors include two sons, Loyd Clifton Green III of California, and Howard Joseph Horn of Pocahontas, one sister, Martha Edwards of California, two brothers, Larry Green of Huntington and Bobby Green of Selmer, TN, six aunts, Grace Robinson of Pocahontas and Mary Pickard of Memphis, TN, Virginia Miller of Searcy, AR, Dorothy McCullen of Selmer, Bonnie Veech of Pocahontas, Connie Cornelius of Springfield TN and on uncle Henry E. Jacobs of Finger, TN, one niece and twelve nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Evelyn Moore. Before going to work for Yopp's he had worked for several years for the Cornelius Mill I Lumber Company. The family received friends and the Middelton Chapel on Wed., Mar. 9th from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be directed to the American heart Association. ............. HERMAN STANLEY REECE, 72, of Saulsbury, TN, died Thurs., evening, Mar. 10, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville. The husband of Lillie Mae Reece, who survived, retired as a Master Sgt. From the US Air Force after 20 Years of service and was currently the golf course superintendent for the Hardman County Country Club. Mr. Reece was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Booneville, MS, son of the late Walter Lee Reece and Duell Maddox Reece and was raised in Memphis. He lived in Lompoc, CA, for many years and in Selmer, TN, for a time before making his home in Saulsbury in 1985. Mr. Reece was stated at Vandenberg Missile Base during his Air Force service and was a member and Secretary of Berlin No. 170 Masonic Lodge. He played music in cursing homes for 12 years and attended Saulsbury Baptist Church. Services were Su.n., Mar. 13th at Shackelford's Chapel in Bolivar with James Madden and Ressa Davis officiating. Burial was in Saulsbury Cemetery. In addition to his wife, who he married Jan. 2, 1988, surivivors include one son and his wife, Richard S. and Mary Reece of Federal Way, WA; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Albert Navarro of Melbourne, FL and two grandsons, Andrew and Liam Reece. He was preceded in death by his brother, W. D. Reece. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Saulsbury Cemetery Fund or the charity of the donor's choice. ............ end Have A Great Day! Barbara

We have a few death records in McNairy County. A few before 1900. McNairy County did not start sending their death information to the State of Tennessee until about 1920 - so deaths before that time are hard to find. After 1920 - contact the Tennessee State Archives. Nancy Kennedy Subject: Death Certificates If there is anyone on this list who might be able to get a McNairy County death certificate for me, would you please contact me at: dors1933@vvm.com and let me know the cost. Jimmie P. S. That's two vees in my email address (vvm) and not a dubya.

If there is anyone on this list who might be able to get a McNairy County death certificate for me, would you please contact me at: dors1933@vvm.com and let me know the cost. Jimmie P. S. That's two vees in my email address (vvm) and not a dubya.

Hi everyone! Can you help? Need to know more about William C. (Carroll?) PHILLIPS and Lucinda (ELLIS) PHILLIPS family and their families. They show first show up living in District 12, (Mud Creek Post Office) in the McNairy County 1860 Census. He is listed as a tenant farmer with Lucinda as wife. Their children are James, 17, day laborer, Robert, 10, Marion, 7, Almeda, 5, and Amanda, 2. In the 1870 Census they are shown living in District 15, (Purdy Post Office). He is listed as a farmer. The children are Marion, 15 (17?), Almeda, 13 (15?), Amanda, 11,William, 8, Rebecca, 6, and Rufus, 4. Then by the 1880 Census they had moved to District 13 in Hardin County. According to that census, William was born in Tennessee, his father was born in Kentucky and his mother was born in Tennessee. Lucinda was shown as born in Tennessee, her father was born in South Carolina and her mother was born in North Carolina. In all three censuses he was born about 1828 and she was born about 1824, but when and where? I don't when and where they were married. I'd sure appreciate any help. Thanks.

I have been researching my grandmothers side of the family.I have have traced it back to Elhana Winchester Wilson but can not go back any further . Does anyone have any information on siblings or his parents. I have found his household and spouse, but after that its like a brick wall. I would appreciate any kind of help as to where to look for this information. My grandmother was Opal ( Wilson) Kiser. Marilyn ( kiser) faulk --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

I am looking for a Samuel Pearson, born a slave. He is very confusing. He is listed on July 29 1883 as Samuel Irvenson in the marriage records of Mcnairy County and married Ann Pearson. From then on he went by the name Pearson. I do not know if Ann Pearson was a single woman or a widow. That part is confusing also. If she is single she might be the daughter of Joseph Pearson, a salve that was owned by Gilbert or Thomas Pearson. This Samuel, apparently was a sharecropper, because in every census he is in a different district. Instead of Irvinson, he could be a child of Harvey Erwin and Amanda, but this is only a thought since Erwin can be spelled so many ways. In 1920 old Samuel is living with his son James L Pearsonon the Ramer Gravel Hill Rd ( I estimate around Mt Vernon). They moved after 1920 to Gibson County where Samuel died. One time a family with same wife and children is listed as Tom Pearson. James L Pearson married Alberta Horton, maybe Chester County. She was the daughter of Frank Whorton and Julia Draper. Frank dropped the W from his name. This is the most confusing case I have ever worked on and if someone has any information I would certainly appreciate it. Tahnk you. Nancy

The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 17 July 1903. McNairy County Independent. Two Sad Deaths. Rose Creek, Tenn., July 14, '03. Mrs. Della Hicks, wife of John E. Hicks, died Friday evening and was buried at the Moore's Schoolhouse cemetery Saturday. She leaves a husband and four children, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a good woman beloved by all who knew her. Mrs. Roxie Estes, sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green Estes, on Saturday evening was called to eternity, and buried at Moore's Schoolhouse cemetery Sunday. She was a popular young lady in this community and has many friends to mourn her untimely death. To the bereaved ones are extended the heartfelt sympathies of the people of this neighborhood. Friday, 31 July 1903. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Charley Holmes who has been sick in the county jail for several weeks, died Monday morning. While it is sad to think of a man dying under the surrounding of a prison wall, and with an un-served sentence of imprisonment hanging over him; yet in this instance he had all the care and attention which he could have had at his home. His mother stayed by his side to the last administering to his wants. He occupied the best room in the family apartment of the prison. Sheriff Carroll did everything in his power first to get him a pardon and then after failed, to make him comfortable. This was a great tax on the Sheriff who entertained his relatives during their long stay in visiting and waiting on him. He had been a favored prisoner for some, as when the jail delivery occurred he did not join in and was afterwards the confident of Mr. Carroll in giving information concerning the plans of the prisoners. In truth it is sai! d he was a noble hearted young man whose sin was that of selling whiskey. Friday, 21 Aug 1903. McNairy County Independent. (The following was blurred so forgive errors) Died. W. B. Cantrell, aged about 35 years, at the home of his brother - in - law, George Hurley, on Saturday morning the 16th inst. And was buried at the Shiloh cemetery Sunday; Rev. Maddox officiating. Mr. Cantrell was a son of L. W. Cantrell, well know to all old citizens. He married the oldest daughter of Mr. J. T. Warren, and leaves surviving him his wife and one daughter, aged about 8 years. Mr. Cantrell has been in failing health for several months and had gone to Red Sulphur Springs for his health, but got no relief there, desired to be removed to his sister's without much if any hope of recovery. He had long been a consistent member of the M. E. Church South and of the Masonic order. He was in the prime of life and his death is a severe blow to his family and large circle of relatives. To them we tender our sincere condolence. Friday, 11 Sept 1903. McNairy County Independent. Bethel Springs. Mr. Lige Smith's little girl died since our last communication. Friday, 11 Sept 1903. McNairy County Independent. A Sad Death. Rose Creek, Sept 7 1903. A sad death occurred here Saturday at 10 o'clock A. M., when Guy Moore, son of W. F. Moore, was called from time and borne by Angels to the Great Eternity beyond. He was a bright youth in his seventeenth year, and he leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely death. To his family in their sad bereavement are extended the sincere and heartfelt sympathies of the people of this community; and to Heaven a fervent prayer is lifted that when kindred and friends have paid the Great Debt which all men is inevitable we shall have so lived that we can clasp Guy's hand within the pearly portals of the New Jerusalem. Friday, 18 Sept 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Mrs. E. F. Meeks, age 39 years, at her home in Corinth, Miss., Sep. 11, 1903. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Houston of Guys, and sister of Hon. J. C. Houston of Selmer. She was married Oct 1884, and left a husband and three children - two daughters aged respectively 17 and 14 years, and an infant son age two months. Her death was very unexpected and brought sorrow to a large circle of relatives and friends. She was a very exemplary woman with noble traits of true woman and motherhood. We extend our sincere sympathies to all the bereaved family and friends. Jerry D. Duncan

can u give me info on how i can reach the person who has been doing the clifton line cause i have notice its my family to. I have some info but not much. My family was martin siggle clifton angie

Am looking for parents and siblings of my earliest known ancestor, who are shown in the 1830, 1840, 1850 McNairy Co, Census. John is with his son Jacob in 1850 Henderson Co, TN Census. Sons Samuel, Joseph & Hugh L moved to Texas 1850/1860. PIKE, John m unknown wife b abt 1765 NC d aft 1850 Henderson Cok TN CHILDREN: 1. PIKE, Samuel M(erritt) b 1803 NC 2. PIKE, Hugh L b 1805 NC 3. PIKE, John b. 1807 TN 4. PIKE, Joseph b abt 1810 TN 5. PIKE Jacob b 1816 TN 6. PIKE, Rhoda (?) b 1822 TN There is finally a PIKE DNA Project in the works. David PIKE of Newfoundland has taken on this project. If anyone is interested, go to website and read all the information. Then send for your DNA kit! http://www.math.mun.ca/~dapike/family_history/pike/DNA/index.php?content=intro.html The DNA test will help us to learn for sure which PIKE line we belong to. No doubt there are many lines of PIKE families and you can spend lots of time trying to find the connection to the wrong line. My brother, John PIKE, had done the PIKE DNA Testing and it has proven that we are related to John PIKE, "The First" who landed in the Bay Colony in 1635. Trouble is, we need that paper trail to find our connection. Can anyone help? Peg Peggy Pike Gordon San Angelo, TX gordonclan@cox.net

TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >TNMCNAIR-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 12 > >Today's Topics: > #1 Kiser Family , Mcnairy county [marilyn faulk <onehotmama772002@ya] > #2 1903 Obits, McNairy Independent ["Jerry D. Duncan" <jerddunk@smt-ne] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from TNMCNAIR-D, send a message to > > TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > Kiser Family , Mcnairy county > From: > marilyn faulk <onehotmama772002@yahoo.com> > Date: > Mon, 28 Mar 2005 05:42:25 -0800 (PST) > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > >My maiden name is Kiser and i'm looking for any information anyone could help me with about the kiser family from Bethel Springs and Selmer. My gr grandfather was Hubert Kiser and his father was william franklin kiser, and his being james Kiser . Just trying to find more information. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > marilyn faulk > > >- ------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > 1903 Obits, McNairy Independent > From: > "Jerry D. Duncan" <jerddunk@smt-net.com> > Date: > Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:50:57 -0800 > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > >The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. > >Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Pebble. Frank Huggins, who has been suffering with consumption, died Sunday evening and was buried Monday evening. He left a wife and three little children to mourn his loss. Rev. Maddox, our pastor, conducted the funeral services. Mr. Huggins was a Christian. > > > >Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Pebble. Mr. Edmond Smith fell dead last Friday morning and was buried at the Carter schoolhouse Saturday evening. He was 81 years, 9 months and 6 days old. > > > >Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Frank Monroe, aged about 65 years, died last Sunday of pneumonia at his home near Gravelhill. He was the father of John Monroe who broke jail recently at Selmer. > > > >Friday, 05 June 1903. McNairy County Independent. Personals. William Wallace, age about 80 years, died at his home in the 1st district on Tuesday, and was buried at Nethery cemetery. He was the respected father of a large family; a prominent citizen of the county. He was long a member of the M. E. Church and lived a life worthy of imitation, leaving many friends who hold his memory dear. > > > > Friday, 26 June 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Willis Robert Carrothers at the home of his son, R. A. Carrothers, Monday, June the 22nd; age 73 years April 30, 1903. Mr. Carrothers has long been one of the leading citizens of the 11th district. He was ever regarded as one of our best citizens and died beloved by not only a large circle of relatives but a host of friends. His death was not unexpected. He has been feeble for some years and was confined for more than a month, with no hope of recovery. His sands of life had passed through the glass. We with hundreds of others extend to his bereaved children and other relatives our sincere condolence. > > > >Friday, 03 July 1903. McNairy County Independent. Another Christian Father Has Gone to the Spirit's Land. W. W. Wallace was born in North Carolina on the 26th of August 1823. His parents brought him to Tennessee when but a child. He was principally brought up in Tennessee, where he had his Spiritual birth by faith in Christ, when but a child he joined the M. E. Church South, of which he made a consistent member until death. Soon after his conversion he went to work in prayer meetings and other church work. His delight was to give glory to God and peace on earth. He was married to Elizabeth Lockman Feb. 25, 1847. They had 5 children born to them. After this the affectionate companion and mother died a triumphant death in the Lord. Later he was married to Cyrena Nethery, March 1, 1857. They had seven children born to them. In 1867 he was licensed to preach in the M. E. Church South. I never knew anything of him but an earnest Christian worker and a loyal citizen. An aged ! b! > rother in Christ rose up at the burial of the one of whom we write and expressed himself as having known him from a young man and had never know anything contrary to those Christian virtues. Another says, "I have lived a neighbor to him for forty years and have never known a discord in his life." He was a Mason of the ancient type, made at heart in truth and virtue, under the tongue of good report raised to the degree of a Master Mason in Gravelhill Lodge, McNairy Co., Tenn. He was a man of prayer. I do not know when he erected his family alter but it was in operation about 47 years ago. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn the loss of a good husband and father. All have been converted to God but one. As the father can no longer live to plead with the son, will all who read this offer a prayer for him? Father died at his home in McNairy County, June 2, 1902. J. W. W. > >Jerry D Duncan > > Once again - does anyone, by chance, have information about the Blackwell and Brooks families, Blackwell particularly, who were in Purdy in the 1850's. Still trying to find out when and where William and Narcissa Blackwell died, ca 1855. Nancy Blackwell

looking for any information on the above families

The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Pebble. Frank Huggins, who has been suffering with consumption, died Sunday evening and was buried Monday evening. He left a wife and three little children to mourn his loss. Rev. Maddox, our pastor, conducted the funeral services. Mr. Huggins was a Christian. Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Pebble. Mr. Edmond Smith fell dead last Friday morning and was buried at the Carter schoolhouse Saturday evening. He was 81 years, 9 months and 6 days old. Friday, 22 May 1903. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Frank Monroe, aged about 65 years, died last Sunday of pneumonia at his home near Gravelhill. He was the father of John Monroe who broke jail recently at Selmer. Friday, 05 June 1903. McNairy County Independent. Personals. William Wallace, age about 80 years, died at his home in the 1st district on Tuesday, and was buried at Nethery cemetery. He was the respected father of a large family; a prominent citizen of the county. He was long a member of the M. E. Church and lived a life worthy of imitation, leaving many friends who hold his memory dear. Friday, 26 June 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Willis Robert Carrothers at the home of his son, R. A. Carrothers, Monday, June the 22nd; age 73 years April 30, 1903. Mr. Carrothers has long been one of the leading citizens of the 11th district. He was ever regarded as one of our best citizens and died beloved by not only a large circle of relatives but a host of friends. His death was not unexpected. He has been feeble for some years and was confined for more than a month, with no hope of recovery. His sands of life had passed through the glass. We with hundreds of others extend to his bereaved children and other relatives our sincere condolence. Friday, 03 July 1903. McNairy County Independent. Another Christian Father Has Gone to the Spirit's Land. W. W. Wallace was born in North Carolina on the 26th of August 1823. His parents brought him to Tennessee when but a child. He was principally brought up in Tennessee, where he had his Spiritual birth by faith in Christ, when but a child he joined the M. E. Church South, of which he made a consistent member until death. Soon after his conversion he went to work in prayer meetings and other church work. His delight was to give glory to God and peace on earth. He was married to Elizabeth Lockman Feb. 25, 1847. They had 5 children born to them. After this the affectionate companion and mother died a triumphant death in the Lord. Later he was married to Cyrena Nethery, March 1, 1857. They had seven children born to them. In 1867 he was licensed to preach in the M. E. Church South. I never knew anything of him but an earnest Christian worker and a loyal citizen. An aged b! rother in Christ rose up at the burial of the one of whom we write and expressed himself as having known him from a young man and had never know anything contrary to those Christian virtues. Another says, "I have lived a neighbor to him for forty years and have never known a discord in his life." He was a Mason of the ancient type, made at heart in truth and virtue, under the tongue of good report raised to the degree of a Master Mason in Gravelhill Lodge, McNairy Co., Tenn. He was a man of prayer. I do not know when he erected his family alter but it was in operation about 47 years ago. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn the loss of a good husband and father. All have been converted to God but one. As the father can no longer live to plead with the son, will all who read this offer a prayer for him? Father died at his home in McNairy County, June 2, 1902. J. W. W. Jerry D Duncan

My maiden name is Kiser and i'm looking for any information anyone could help me with about the kiser family from Bethel Springs and Selmer. My gr grandfather was Hubert Kiser and his father was william franklin kiser, and his being james Kiser . Just trying to find more information. Any help would be greatly appreciated. marilyn faulk --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

Sorry, hit the "send" button too soon. Vicie (Vicy A.) Stiles was my 1st cousin 4 time removed. I did not have this info. Thanks for posting it! Lois Rodgers

Jerry, Thanks for posting this. Vic

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed. Mar. 2, 2005 CHARLES FREEMAN JONES, 76, of Selmer, TN passed away on Feb. 9, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a member of Union Grove Unite Methodist Church, a retired saw smith owner, and a United States Marine Veteran of World War II. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents Lee Elihu and Mary Lillian Michie Jones. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jones; three sons, Carl Douglas Jones of CA, John David Jones of Little Rock, AR, and Tommy Lester Jones of Orlando, FL; seven grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Services were Sat., Feb. 12th, at 1 p.m. at Union Grove United Methodist Church with John Holcomb and Robert Jetton officiating. Burial followed at Union Grove Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Any memorial contributions are requested to be donated to the American Lung Association or America Heart Association. ......... PAUL GIBSON LANDRETH, 88, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Feb. 24, 2005, at Tri-County Convalescent Home. He was a 50-year Mason in the Adamsville Lodge #338 of the Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Landreth was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Rebecca Harris Landreth. He is survived by his wife, Sara Leath Landreth, of Adamsville. Services were Fri., Feb. 25th, at 11 a.m. at the Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. ......... EMMETT SMITH, 72, of Ramer, TN, passed away on Feb. 23, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Mattie May Moore Smith; one sister, Ewell Lindsey; and two brothers, Bill Smith and Otis Lee "Boss" Smith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Rand Smith; three daughters, Pam McGowan and Neva Diane Morris of Corinth, MS and Cindy Mae Smith of Cordova, TN; three sons, David Smith of Selmer, TN, Doug Smith of Lamar, MS, and Rex Smith of Bethel Springs, TN; one sister, Polly Crum of Byhalia, MS; two brothers, James "Shorty" Smith and Windred "Dooke" Smith of Ramer, sixteen grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. Services were Fri., Feb. 25th, at Shackelford Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Hall officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Ramer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ......... PEGGY EAVES BICKLEY, 72, of Michie, TN, passed away on Feb. 24, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church and a waitress at Hagy's Catfish Hotel. Mrs. Bickley was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Alexander and Maggie O. Farris Eaves; her husband, Claude Bickley; and one sister, Mable Ashe. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Plunk and Tommy McClain of Michie; one sister, Willie Pearl Wheeler of Michie; and six grandchildren. Services were Sat., Feb. 26th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN with John Holcomb officiating. Burial followed at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ......... LENARD KIDDY, 88, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Feb. 23, 2005 at his residence. He was a retired farmer and machine operator for Paris Manufacturing Company. Mr. Kiddy was preceded in death by his parents, mother Myrtle Helton Kiddy, and father George Kiddy and step-mother Jewell Kiddy; one sister, Oddie Kiddy; one half-sister, Vadie Barnes; and one half-brother, Frank Kiddy. He is survived by his wife, Retha Killingsworth Kiddy; one son, Jerry Lynn Kiddy and wife, Deborah Elizabeth of Adamsville; three half-brothers, Billy Kiddy of Savannah, TN, Ernest Ray Kiddy of Adamsville, and Carthel Kiddy; one grandchild, Brandie Leigh Ford and one gr-grandchild, Casey James Hardy. Services were Fri., Feb. 25th, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, TN with Teddy Miller officiating. Burial followed at Clear Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are asked to be made to Chewalla Baptist Church. ......... W. T. LEONARD, 57, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Feb. 17, 2005 at his residence. He was a member of Bethel Springs First Baptist Church ad owner/operator of 45 Mart. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bruce, Sr. and Thelma Jewel Hockaday Leonard and one brother, John Robert Leonard. He is survived by seven sisters, Patie McCallister and Lyda Myatt of Noxapater, MS, Elizabeth King and Shirley Mullins and husband Billy of Selmer, Brenda Horton of Bethel Springs, TN, Betty Ward and husband Jeff of Jackson, TN; and one brother, R. B. Leonard, Jr. and wife Doris of Selmer. Services were Sat., Feb. 19th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with James Towery officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions are asked to be given to the American Heart Association and the Lauren King Ministry. ......... RUBY EDNA SEELEY WEIR, 89, passed away Feb. 25, 2005, at Maplewood Health Care Center in Jackson, TN. She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Arthur Hall and Sarah Ellen Davis Seeley. She attended schools in Chester County and in 1935 was married to Vernon Weir. They made their home in the Mason Wells Community of Madison County all their married life where Mr. Weir Farmed. Mr. Weir died in 1991 and she continued to make her home in Mason Wells until 1999. She was a member of the Big Springs Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and working in her flowers. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Weir and wife Jane and Joe Weir of Beech Bluff; three daughters, Patsy Ruffin of East Cape, IL, Mary Lou Warren and husband Sherman of Beech Bluff and Linda Goodrum and husband Clarence of Hornsby, TN; fifteen grandchildren and fourteen gr-grandchildren; and a sister Nell Dunn of Henderson, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Weir in 1991; a son, Jimmy Weir in 1994; a gr-grandson, Brandon Weir in 1991; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, from the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Montgomery officiating with burial to following a Big Springs Cemetery in Madison County. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers; Stan Harris, Jeff Weir, Mike Weir, Patrick Weir, Tony Warren, Terry Warren, Matt Goodrum, Justin Goodrum and Ben Goodrum. ......... MARGIE FULTON, 89, 9of Jackson, TN and formerly of Chewalla, TN, passed away on Feb, 25, 2005 at Northbrooke Nursing Home. She was a member of Chewalla Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Fulton was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lillie Haynes Capooth, and her husband, Hugh Fulton. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Gallaher of Jackson; one granddaughter, Cindy Bennett and husband Rick of Germantown, TN; and two gr-grandchildren, Amanda Bennett and Curt Bennett of Germantown. Services were Mon., Feb. 28th, at 1 p.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church with Richard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are asked to be made to Chewalla Baptist Church. ......... EDISON RICKMAN, 86, of Michie, TN, passed away on Feb. 28, 2005, at Tri-County Convalescent Home. He was a member of Pebble Hill Methodist Church and a retired forester for the State of Tennessee. Mr. Rickman was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elizabeth Rickman. He is survived by two daughters, Dianna Griffin and husband, Leon of Michie, and Donna Keltner of Russellville, KY; one son, Jim Rickman and wife Bettye of Michie; five grandchildren, Jason Keltner, Jeff Rickman, Alex Keltner, Amber Griffin, Christina Head and two gr-grandchildren, Jackie Keltner, and Tristin Keltner. Services were Wed., Mar. 2nd, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with William Axley officiating. Burial followed in Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Memorials contributions are asked to be given to the Pebble Hill Cemetery Fund. .........

Look ing for information on Hampton Wade who moved to McNairy from Maury in the 1840's. Hampton was married to an Elizabeth and I believe he came to McNairy with his daughter, Anna Katherine Dearen with whom he and Elizabeth were living in 1850. In 1860 Hampton was living with his son Robert, Elizabeth was not listed in the census. I am trying to find out if Hampton left a will. I am trying to find out the parents of a Clement Wade who lived in Maury near Hampton in the 1830 census. Both Clement and Hampton are recurring family names form the Wades of Halifax County, Va in the 1700's. There was a Hampton Wade who married an Elizabeth in June of 1807 in Halifax, Va. I have seen documents that say he moved to Tennessee but did not give location. Clement is my gggrandfather. He was buried in Shelbyville in 1884. Harvey Wade hrvwade@yahoo.com

The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 10 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. In Memoriam. The death angel came at 3:30 o'clock, March 25, 1903, and claimed for its victim a husband, father and friend. Luther Rice Littlefield, of Adamsville, Tenn. He was born Dec. 25, 1826, at the good old age of 76 years and three months he died. He married Miss Nancy A. Wolverton in Tippah Co., Miss., Dec 28, 1849, at the age of 22, and for fifty-four years they walked side by side in the road of life. His wife, now feeble and blind is left sitting by his empty chair waiting for the angel to return and take her home to her faithful friend. The year he married he professed faith in Christ, and thus begun his married responsibilities in the cause of Christ. In 1849, Eld. Levin Savage, of happy memory, baptized him in Tippah Co., Miss, and for nearly fifty-four years brother Littlefield lived a consciencious land mark Baptist, devoted to the cause of truth and righteousness. He reared a family of eleven children, s! ome of whom have filled places of public trust, and his family is one of the most honored in the county. He moved to Tennessee in 1850 where by labor and economy he succeeded in earning a splendid living and leaves considerable property to his children, all of whom are married and have families. How seeming sad it is to say goodbye, yet in the evening shadows of life, when pain and sorrows crown our brow, the good hand of Him who loves us, reaches down and takes us away to the Temple where the lights burn forever. Peace to the bereaved and praise to the King who conquered death, and set life's banner over the solemn tomb. Luther Rice Littlefield, dear husband, father, friend, Waited for the message God did send, To call him to glory with the blood-washed blest, And he ceased from labor and went to rest. To all his children his smile was dear, In sunshine and shadows while with them here, For seventy-six years he stood the test, Then said, "I am weary; let me rest". His heart was brave, his life was true, His soul was pure as the mountain dew. His hands were busy and in the sweat of his face, He earned his bread, sustained by grace. His God and his church were his joy and care, In their service he always bore his share, His home and his country he loved to the last, In duty and prudence he found life's task. His examples were all written, where each one may read. His action all made good lessons to heed; His words were well spoken, in kindness and love, His faith pointed upward to God above. We will miss you, dear one, here below, But Jesus did call you and you did go To see Him who sits on the throne, But we will join you when life is done. Yes, God knows best for us, we are so weak; In our grief and our sorrow, Him can we seek, Then when earth's pathway, we no longer can roam, With Jesus in heaven we all may have a home. The hour is coming when you and when I Will put down our burden, for we too must die, Our sun is fast sinking, our bodies must fall, And the death angel for us will shortly call. Friday, 17 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. Another Old Citizen Dead. J. A. Romine, age 65 years, died at his home hear Stantonville last night. He was afflicted with paralysis for several years and for over a year had been confined. Mr. Romine came from Alabama when a lad and since that time lived near the place where he died. He is the father of three children, the eldest being Hon. W. B. Romine, wow living in Pulaski, and a member of the present legislature. His wife, whom he married about 1858, was Miss. Sarah E. Fulwood, a sister to our townsman, Robert Fulwood. Mr. Romine was a man of strong conviction and of that cast of robust and rugged citizenship which make an impress upon the community. He was long a leading member of the Methodist church and died in full faith. He was buried Tuesday at Clear Creek cemetery, Rev. Maddox officiating. Friday, 24 April 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Miss Vicie Stiles died at her home near Selmer last Friday. She was buried at Jopling cemetery, where lie side by side many of her kindred. Rev. W. J. Williams officiated in appropriate burial services at the grave where were congregated a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Miss Stiles was the sister of Robert, Elias and Edward Stiles, and together with her brother Robert had lived on the farm. She was a most industrious and worthy woman and warmly devoted to her brothers. She had been a member of the Cumberland Church at Selmer since its organization and had lived a consistent Christian life. She had been confined to her bed for several weeks and the physicians had for some time held no hope of recovery. The members of the family have our sincere condolence in this sad bereavement. Jerry D. Duncan

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Bishop Family Reunion The descendants of Marshall Edmund (M.E.) Bishop will gather for a family reunion from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, April 30, at the Enville (TN) Methodist Church Recreation Building. We invite others with Bishop ancestors that settled in the McNairy, Henderson, Hardin, and Henderson County area of Tennessee to come also. To sign up or for more information please contact the writer at bmbishop@charter.net .