For Those Who May Be Interested, I have posted information on two Harris Reunions to be held this summer. One is for the 45th Annual James David Harris Family which will be held at Shreveport, Louisiana on June 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2005. The other is for the Gideon Lindsey Harris Family Reunion which will be meeting at Adamsville, Tennessee on August 13th & 14th, 2005. James David Harris (1871-1938) is my great-grandfather, and Gideon Lindsey Harris (1813-1896) is another ancestor. These families all descend from Capt. Thomas Harris (ca. 1586-1658) of Jamestown, VA and eventually ended up in McNairy County, Tennessee, where many descendants still live.. Here are the web sites: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gohrpage/JDHarrisReunion2005.html http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gohrpage/TNHarrisReunion2005.html Any and all Harris descendants of any branch are welcome to participate in these reunions. There is always over 100 people at the James David Harris Reunion, and usually at least 50 or more at the Tennessee Reunion. --Glenn Gohr

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Feb. 23, 2005 MARY TULL, 91, of Union City, TN, formerly of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Feb. 15, 2005, at the Union City Manor Nursing & Rehab Center. She attended the First Assembly of God Church I Union City and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tull was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest P. Moore and Mary Suvella Isbell Moore; her husband, Lee Tull; three sisters, Marceline Miller, Graple Causey, and Annis Maness; and four brothers, Howard, John, Bill, and Quinn Moore. She is survived by one sister, Cleo South of Ypsilanti, MI; four brothers, Warren moore of HAenderson, TN, Tilman Moore of Selmer, TN, and Buel Moore of Ypsilanti, MI. Services were Fri., Feb.18th, at White-Ranson Funeral Home in Union City with Rev. Bob Keich and Rev. Rick Moore officiating. Burial followed at Center Ridge Church Cemetery in Bethel Springs. White-Ranson Funeral Home, Inc. of Union City was in charge of the arrangements. .................. GEORGE A. (TONY) SMITH, 39, of Stantonville, TN, passed away on Feb, 7, 2005 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a member of WEST Shiloh Baptist Church and an engineer for Artco Barge Company. Mr. Smith is survived by his parents, George W. and Donna Sue Garrison Smith of Stantonville; one sister, Penney Ashe and husband Richard of Selmer, TN; and one nephew, Aaron Ashe of Selmer. Services were Wed., Feb. 9th, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Tillman officiating. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .................. 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 and owner/operator of 45 Mart. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his patents, 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 of Selmer, Brenda Horton of Bethel Spring, TN and Betty Ward and Deborah Stanfill of Jackson, TN; and one brother, R. B. Leonard Jr. of Selmer. Services were Sat., Feb.19th, at 11 a.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 donated to the American Heart Association and the Lauren King Ministry. .................. RUTH PICKLE, 88, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Feb, 17, 2005 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Pickle was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Olen Pickle. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Griffin of Selmer; five sons, Billy, Bobby, Tommy, Johnny, and Jackie Pickle, all of Selmer; thirteen grandchildren and sixteen gr-grandchildren. Services were Sun., Feb.20th, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with James Smith and Mike Hollaway officiating. Burial followed in the Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations are asked to be given to the Bethesda Cemetery Fund. .................. AMANDA RUTH PATTERSON, 94, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Feb. 11, 2005, at Magnolia Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mattie Herrod Gaines; her husband, Henry Lee Patterson; one son, Fletcher L. Patterson; four sisters, Louvenia, Ammy, Ruthie, and Pearlie Gaines; and six brothers, Alex, Robert, Joseph, Scip, Jake, and Columbus Gaines, Jr. She is survived by four daughters, Violet Wyke and husband Eural of Corinth, MS, Vera Stafford and husband, Lee Morris of Biggersville, MS, Julia Cager of Corinth, MS and Eular Hayes of Corinth, MS; four sons, Henry A. Patterson and wife Helen of Ramer, TN, Eddie Patterson and wife Elizabeth of Tupelo, MS, Gene E. Patterson and wife Sherry of Corinth, MS, and Robert Patterson and wife Ruby of Corinth, MS; one sister, Annie Walker of East St. Louis, IL; forty-six grandchildren, eighty-six gr-grandchildren, and thirty gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were Fri., Feb.18th, at Mason St. Luke M. B. Church with Pastor Frederick C. Patterson officiating. Burial followed in St. Luke M. B. Church Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements, .................. HAVEN GARNER, a long time educator, farmer and community leader died Feb. 19, 2005 at his home near Finger, TN. He retired from the McNairy County School System after 36 years of service as a teacher and principal at Fairview School, Finger Junior High School, McNairy Elementary, and Bethel Springs Elementary. He also served as a McNairy County Commissioner for several years and was a former member of the McNairy County Hospitals Board of Directors. He was a member of the Finger First Baptist Church and was the oldest member of the Henderson Masonic Lodge #485. Mr. Garner regularly attended school reunions and was frequently recognized by former students as a person that strongly influenced their life and played a key part in their chosen profession. He was also known for his keen memory, particularly concerning local history and events of days past. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his parents, Arlis and Letie Garner; his wife, Willie Albert Clayton Garner; a son Douglas Garner; and three grandchildren; Sherrie, Jackie, and Barry Rouse. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Hines of Memphis, TN and Lettie Hines, of Selmer, TN; three sons, Michael and wife Judy of Paris: Phillip and wife Phyllis of Bethel Sprints, TN and Dwight and wife Barbara of Finger. He is also survived by three brothers, and one sister: Will and Warren Garner of Finger and Waldo Garner and Ethel Hurst of Bethel Springs, TN; and 16 grandchildren, and 13 gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were Mon., Feb.21st, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Rev. Paul Weaver and Rev. Bobby Bray officiating. Interment was in Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Jamie Clayton, Wayne Clayton, Guy Garner, Steve Smith, John Clayton, Jimmy Essary, and Johnny Garner. .................. DON E. PLUNK, 59, passed away on Sat., Feb. 19, 2005. Services were at 11 a.m. Tues., Feb. 22nd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Bro. W. O. Bullman, Bro. Jimmy Caters, and Bro. Clyde Rouse officiating. Interment was in Rocky Knob Cemetery. Mr. Plunk was born on Apr. 3, 1945, the son of the late William Arthur Plunk and Amy Eva Robinson Plunk. He was retired from U.S. Steel in Gary, IN, and was an assistant griever with U.S.W.A. Local 1014. He was presently a school bus driver with the McNairy County School System and had a great relationship and respect from the students who rode his bus. He served on the McNairy County School bus driver safety committee. He was a member of Rocky Knob Church and the Enville Ruritan Club. He was an avid Cubs, Bears, and Titans fan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Loretta Harris Plunk of Finger, TN; two sons, Ricky (Gina) Plunk of Finger, Marty (Ruthie) Plunk of Lexington, TN; four sisters, Carolyn (John) Latimer of Bull Shoals, AR, Lila (Warren) Pollock and Kathy Plunk, both of Finger, and Karen (Tim) Meeker of Lyons, OH; six grandchildren, Gregory Seth Plunk, Brittany Plunk, Alyssa Plunk, Danielle Plunk, Kassy Plunk, and Kevin Hathcote; mother-in-law Ruth Harris Williams of Adamsville, TN. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lewis Plunk. Family asks that any memorials be made to Rocky Knob Cemetery. .................. EDITH V. ANDERSON. 99, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Feb. 11, 2005 in Phoenix, AZ. She was retired from Proctor & Gamble. Mrs. Anderson is survived by two sons, John E. (Sarah) and Jerry L. (Kris); eight grandchildren, and thirteen gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. Services were Thurs., Feb.17th, at Velda Rose United Methodist Church. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel of Mesa, AZ, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are asked to be given to Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85207. .................. ELLALEAN BURKS THACKER, 75, of Michie, TN, passed away on Feb. 20, 2005, at her residence. She was a Baptist and a retired machine operator of Harwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Thacker was preceded in death by her parents, Troy & Kellie Strawn Burks; her first husband, Carson D. Lewey; one son, Nathan Lewey; and three brothers, T. W. Burks, E. G. Burks, and Cal Burks. She is survived her husband, Willie D. Thacker; one daughter, Elizabeth Moore of Michie, TN; one son, Clint Carson Lewey of Michie; five step-daughters, Joyce Richardson of Huffman, TX, Anita Mosier and Angela Jackson of Counce, TN, Mary Winters of Portland, OH, and Joy Foster of Michie; one step-son Junior Thacker of Counce, TN; one sister, Jo Ann Sweat of Stantonville; three brothers, Charles Burks and Troy Alton Burks of Michie and Jimmie W. Burks of Manito, IL; three grandchildren, sixteen step-grandchildren, four gr-grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren. Services were Tues., Feb. 22nd, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with John Howard Hutcherson officiating. Burial followed in Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .................. LULA JONES SIMS, 99, of Guys, passed away on February 13, 2005 at McNairy County Healthcare Center. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carroll and Minnie Mathis Jones; her husband, Homer Edward Sims; one daughter, Ruth Smith; one son, Homer Edward Sims; one sister, Della Houston; and three brothers, Eulus, Arnold, and Robert Jones. She is survived by two daughters, Nellie Hanline of Las Vegas, NE and Mamie Watson of Corinth, MS; three sons, John Sims of Guys, Joe Sims of Eads, TN, and Gerry Sims of Memphis, TN; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-one gr-grandchildren, and nineteen gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were Wed., Feb. 16th, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Maurice Pinkston officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ..................

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Feb. 16, 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 United Methodist Church, a retired saw smith owner, and a United States Marine Veteran of World War II. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Elihu & 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 in 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 American Heart Association. ………………………………………….. TRUMAN J. FOWLER, 59, of Michie, TN, passed away on Feb. 11, 2005, at his residence. He was a member of Acton Church of Christ and a machinist at Caterpillar. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lena Gray Fowler; one son, Mike Fowler; one sister, Alma Gray; and six brothers, L. G. Fowler, Oliver Fowler, Otis Fowler, Alton Lambert, Jimmy Lambert, and Kenneth Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Janice Hamlin Fowler, two sons, Eric Fowler and wife, Patty, of Ramer, TN, and Mark Fowler of Michie; five sisters, Faye Massengill of Kossuth, MS, Shirley Walker of Meridian, MS, Martha (Nega) Lipford, Eula Thacker, and Madie Thacker, all of Michie; one brother, Thomas Fowler of Michie; three grandchildren, Peyton, Landon, and Andrew Fowler. Services were Sun., Feb.13th, at 2 p.m. at the Acton Church of Christ with Malcom George, Mike Eaton and Charles Leonard officiating. Burial followed in the Acton Community Cemetery in Acton. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ………………………………………….. APRIL RENA DAVIS and infant son, JULIAN MICHAEL GIBSON, passed away on Feb. 11, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. April Davis was 19, a homemaker, and a Baptist in belief. Miss Davis is survived by her parents, father Danny Ray Davis of Henderson, TN, mother, Angela Smith McKee and step-father, James McKee, of Finger, TN; father of son, Michael Ray Gibson of Selmer, TN; grandparents, Marshal (Boe) & Lucille Smith of Bethel Springs, Shelby Jean Smith of Lexington and Linda Darlene Franklin of Finger, TN; one sister, Heather Elizabeth Davis of Finger; and two brothers, Dustin Ray Davis of Henderson and Bryan Keith Davis of Finger. Services were Mon., Feb.14th, at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Ken Kitchen officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ………………………………………….. HENRY LEE WATSON, 92, of Michie, TN, passed away on Feb. 12, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was retired farmer. Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Brown Watson; one sister, Persilor Hockaday; and one brother, Johnnie Watson. He is survived by five daughters, Mary Howell of Bolivar, Dorothy Lee Watson of Michie, Martha Rippie of Adamsville, TN Rachel English of Michie, and Kathy Oliver of Bethel Springs; one son, Henry Watson of Pickwick Dam; one sister, Alean Whitaker of Selmer, TN; one brother, Floyd Watson of Michie; nine grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. Services were Mon., Feb.14th, at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. …………………………………..

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Feb. 2, 2005 PERSILOR WATSON HOCKADAY, 90, of Selmer, TN passed away on Jan. 19, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of Falcon Baptist Church. Mrs. Hockaday was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cora George Watson; her husband, Ben Hockaday; and one brother, Johnnie Watson. She is survived by one sister, Alean Whitaker; and two brothers, Henry Lee Watson and Floyd Vernon Watson, both of Michie, TN. Services were Sat., Jan. 22nd, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Malcom George officiating. Burial followed in the Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… ZELMA GRUBBS FORTNER WEATHERFORD, 77, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 25, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of Selmer First United Methodist Church and a retired secretary of Pickwick Electric Cooperative in Selmer. Mr. Weatherford was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston & Flora Woods Grubbs; and two husbands, Hubert Brooks Fortner and James Thomas Weatherford. She is survived by five daughter, Linda King of Union City, TN, Janice Miller of Jackson, TN, Libby Jo Richard of Ramer, TN, Penny Gant of Selmer, and Sunshine Gant of Kossuth, MS; one son, James Fortner of Ramer; one brother, Gerald Grubbs of Picayune, MS; ten grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Services were Thurs., Jan. 27th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Mike Pilcher and Brad Franks officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… DIANE M. MCCUTCHUN KING, 54, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Jan. 23, 2005, at her residence. She was a nurse. Mrs. King is survived by her parents, Charles McCutchun of Rienzi, MS, and Esther Johnson Hatfield of Bethel Springs; her husband Charles E. King; one daughter, Karrie Strube of Jackson, TN; two sons, Brian Jackson of Selmer, TN and Larry Jackson of Dallas, TX; one step-daughter Lindsey King of Bethel Springs; one step-son Brian King of Medina, TN; one brother, Larry McCutchun of Pocahontas; one step-brother, Paul McCutchun of Rienzi; and twelve grandchildren. Services were Thurs., Jan. 27th, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Larry Cooksey and Kenny Marcum officiating. Burial followed in the White Oak Cemetery in Ramer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… RHEBA NELL BROWDER, 65, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 28, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Browder was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Angie Naomi Landreth Smith; and three brothers, John Wayne Smith, Thomas Neal Smith, and Dalton Smith. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Browder; one son, James Ray Browder of Selmer; three sisters, Alva Browder of Michie, TN, Janice Cosby of Stantonville, TN, and Betty Palmer of Michie; and one Brother, Billy Harold Smith of Columbus, GA. Services were Mon., Jan. 31st, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… MARY JANE MCMAHAN WALDROP, 95 of Selmer, TN passed away on Jan. 27, 2005, at Northbrooke Healthcare Center. She was a Methodist and a Psychiatric Aide. Mrs. Waldrop was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Fannie Minton McMahan; her husband, Edgar Waldrop; one son, Herman Waldrop; two sisters, Ellie McCalip and Annie McMahan; Six brother, Buford McMahan, Carl McMahan, Elby McMahan, Elmer McMahan, Otis McMahan, and Thomas McMahan; three grandchildren, and one gr-grandson. She is survived by two sons, Clyde Waldrop of Selmer, and Howard Waldrop of Jackson, TN; one brother, Barney McMahan of Pocahonas; six grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren. Services were Sun., Jan. 30th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Frank Bell officiating. Burial followed in McCalip’s Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… VIOL L. VANDIVER RILEY, 76, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Jan. 28, 2005, at the home of her sister. She was a member of Piney Grove Church of God and previously worked at Brown Shoe Company. Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ruthie Goodrum Vandiver; her husband, Noral Riley; and one brother, Roy Vandiver. She is survived by one sister, Shirley Sikes and husband, Jackie of Henderson; and two brothers, Troy Vandiver and wife, Jewell of Eagleville, TN and William Vandiver and wife, Lorine of Yuma, AZ. Services were Sun., Jan. 30th, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with George Ellenwood and Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… GRAPLE DODD TULL HODGE, 86, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Jan. 30, 2005, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy, TN, and a homemaker. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Leona Shields Dodd; two husbands, Gorland Tull and Bill Hodge; one son-in-law, Harvie T. Smith; three sisters, seven brothers, one grandson, and one granddaughter, and one gr-granddaughter. She is survived by four daughters, Marlene Smith of Bethel Springs, Sarah Maness and husband, Ravon, of Henderson, Brenda Hill and husband, Kenneth, of Bethel Springs, and Vina Mehr and husband, Vern of Bethel Springs; thirteen grandchildren, thirty gr-grandchildren, and six gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were Tues., Feb. 1st, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bill McLlwain, Roger Hatch and Preston Siler officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… JAMES DEAN BRIGLEY, JR, 62, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 26, 2005, in Glen, MS. He was a member of Grace Bible Church and a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Brigley leaves behind his mother, Woniece Johnson of Santa Maria, CA; three daughters, Crystal Newcomb of Selmer, Kassey Newcomb of Corinth, MS, and Chantal Brigley of Bethel Springs, TN; two sons, James Brigley III of Malden, MO, and Alex Brigley of Iuka, MS; eight sisters, one brothers, and twelve grandchildren. Services were Sat. Jan. 29th, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, TN, with burial in Crump Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ………………………… OPAL NOBLIN FARRIS, 80, a native of Forest, MS, and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Jan. 27, 2005, at Our Lady Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Farris was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian Noblin; her husband, Terry J. Farris; five sisters, Luna Fortner, Nell Rester, Dorothy Tyner, Tillie Guidroz, and Kathryn “Dood” Milstead; two brothers, Dennis Noblin and George Ferrell “Son” Noblin; and a niece, Ann Fortner Guild. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Farris of Baton Rough and several nieces and nephews. Services were Sat., Jan. 29th, at 11 a.m. at the Welsh Funeral Home Chapel in Baton Rouge with Rev. Chris Andrews officiating. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Park. ………………………… MARK S. SCHAFER, 54, of Pinson, TN, passed on Jan. 23, 2005, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was an auto mechanic. Mr. Schafer was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wilma V. Schafer. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Schafer; two daughters, Amanda Ingle and husband, Jerry of Bethel Springs, TN and Polly Jordan of Selmer, TN; one son, Daymon Schafer and fiancé, Diane Jones, of Finger, TN; one step-son, Chris Chestnut of Jackson, TN; and five granddaughters. Services were Tues., Jan. 25th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Frank Harris officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. …………………………end Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 9, 2005 MARGUERITE HESTER FORSYTHE, 78, of Memphis, TN, died Jan. 31, 2005, in Tuscumbia, AL, after a long illness. Services were Wed., Feb. 2nd at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, TN at 1 p.m. with interment at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel Springs, TN. She is survived by a daughter Brenda Robbins and husband Rusty of Tuscumbia; sons, Terry Forsythe of Memphis and Ricky Forsythe of San Francisco, CA; a daughter, Angelina Goodman and husband Harry of Tallahassee, FL; two grandchildren Charlotte Franks, and Jennie Forsythe; sister-in-law, Betty Hester of Henderson, TN; and two gr-grandchildren, Heath and Dylan Franks. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of the arrangements. ............ ROYAL C. BROWDER, 87, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 31, 2005, at Hardin Medical Center. He was a farmer, security guard, attended Meek's Grove Freewill Baptist Church, member of the McNairy County Chapter of the Tennessee Constable's Association, and a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr. Browder was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Beatrice Browder. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth Ray Browder of Selmer, TN, Roy Eugene Browder of Michie, TN, and Billy O'Neal Browder of Adamsville; one sister, Kathleen Haynes of Gift, MS; one brother, William Russell Browder of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Services were Thurs., Feb. 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Darrell Moffett officiating. Burial followed in Meek's Grove Cemetery in Stantonville, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of the arrangements. ........... DIANE SHAW, 57, of Michie, TN, passed away on Jan. 31, 2005, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare of Corinth, MS. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her father, Matthew Hall, and one sister, Michelle Hall. She is survived by her mother, Edna Burrow Hall of Michie; her husband, Steve Shaw; one daughter, Tammy Ferguson of Memphis, TN; two son, Steven Shaw of Riverside, CA and Dale Shaw of Anchorage, AK; one sister, Lynn Wall of Cincinnati, OH; two brothers, Johnnie Hall of Crestview, FL and Don Hall of Nashville, TN and seven grandchildren. Services were Thurs., Feb. 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Shackelford Chapel in Acton, TN with Adam Donahoe officiating. Burial followed in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer was in charge of the arrangements. ........... LOU JANE HUGHES HUBANKS, 81, passed away on Jan. 31, 2005, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, TN. She was a member of the Old Union Non-Denominational Church, served as an alderman for the City of Finger, and a retired machine operator for Brown Shoe Company. Mrs. Hubanks was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel Irvin Hughes; one sister, Mary Helen Cook; and one brother, Robert Earl Hughes. She is survived by one daughter, Norma Collett and husband, Harley of Whiteville, TN; two sons, Charles (buddy) Hubanks of Finger, TN and Donnie Hubanks of Lexington, TN; three sisters, Lena Martin of Elyria, OH, Martha Chatham and husband, Paul of Waynesboro, VA and Rubye Zimmerman and husband, Wally, of Belmont, MS; one brother, J. S. Hughes and wife, Martha; nine grandchildren, and twelve gr-grandchildren. Services were Thurs., Feb. 3rd at 1 p.m. at Old Union Church in Morris Chapel with Billy Barnes and Dennis Moffett officiating. Burial followed in the Old Union Church Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of the arrangements. ........... Have A Great Day! Barbara

I would like to contact anyone researching the following families. 1. James Mitchell, listed on the 1880 McNairy County, TN, census, age 73, b. SC, wife Leanna Hallmark. (2nd wife) 2. James M. Mitchell, listed on the 1900 McNairy County, TN census, age 63, wife Martha James M. may be the same person as J. M. Michel listed on the 1880 McNairy County census, wife Martha. James Mitchell, age 73 (above) moved to McNairy County from Marion County, AL, after 1870. Marion County census records show that he had a son name James M. Mitchell, b. about 1836/37. J. M. Mitchell, age 52 years, Caffey/Coffey, McNairy County, TN, signed an affidavit, 4 May 1887, found in the application for pension filed by Patience Hallmark Nichols, widow of Jacob L. Nichols who died from wounds received in the Civil War. Patience was a sister to James Mitchell's second wife Leanna Hallmark. Sometime after the death of Jacob Nichols, Patience married Lewis Pinkston in McNairy County, TN. Would love to hear from any one researching these folks. Jimmie .

--------------020203060905020308040307 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Those of you with early Virginia kin will be interested in this new offering on the Virginia Dept of Transportation's website. These documents record some of the early VA road orders... "The establishment and maintenance of public roads were among the most important functions of the county court during the colonial period in Virginia. Each road was opened and maintained by an overseer (or surveyor) of the highways, who was appointed each year by the Gentlemen Justices. The overseer was usually assigned all the able-bodied men (the "Labouring Male Tithables") living on or near the road. These laborers then furnished their own tools, wagons, and teams and were required to work on the roads for six days each year." "County court records relating to roads and transportation are collectively known as "road orders." The Virginia Transportation Research Council's published volumes of road orders and related materials contain not only information on early roads, but also the names of inhabitants who lived and worked along the roadways, plantations, farms, landmarks, landforms, and bodies of water." "Much of this information is found nowhere else in early records, making these publications invaluable not only to historical and cultural resource research, but also to other disciplines, including social history, preservation planning, environmental science, and genealogy." VTRC Number Author, Title 04-R17 Miller, A.B. New Kent County and Hanover County Road Orders 1706-1743 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/04-r17.pdf> 03-R19 Mitchell B. Fairfax County Road Orders 1749-1800 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/03-r19.pdf> 02-R14 Pawlett, N.M., Miller, A.B., and Clark, K.M. Amelia County Road Orders Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/02-r14.pdf> 99-R17 Pawlett, N.M., Miller, A.B., Clark, K.M.and Samuel, T.L. Jr. Augusta County Road Orders 1745-1769 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/99-r17.pdf> 94-TAR13 Miller, A.B. Culpeper County Road Orders, 1763-1764 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/94-tar13.pdf> 93-R17 Pawlett, N.M., and Boyd, T.J. Lunenburg County Road Orders, 1746-1764 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/93-r17.pdf> 90-R6 Miller, A.B. Orange County Road Orders, 1750-1800 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/90-r6.pdf> 89-R1 Pawlett, N.M. Brunswick County Road Orders, 1732-1749 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/89-r1.pdf> 85-R17 Pawlett, N.M. Spotsylvania County Road Orders, 1722-1734 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/85-r17.pdf> 85-R2 Miller, A.B. Orange County Road Orders, 1734-1749 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/85-r2.pdf> 81-R36 Pawlett, N.M. Albemarle County Roads, 1725-1816 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/81-r36.pdf> (2 MB. Size) 78-R16 Pawlett, N.M. A Brief History of Roads in Virginia, 1607-1840 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/78-r16.pdf> 76-R45 Pawlett, N.M. An Index to Roads in the Albemarle County Surveyors Books Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/76-r45.pdf> 76-R32 Pawlett, N.M. and Newlon, H. The Route of the Three Notchd Road Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/76-r32.pdf> 76-R27 Pawlett, N.M. Albemarle County Road Orders, 1783-1816 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/76-r27.pdf> 75-R72 Pawlett, N.M. Albemarle County Road Orders, 1744-1748 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/75-r72.pdf> 75-R71 Pawlett, N.M. Goochland County Road Orders, 1728-1744 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/75-r71.pdf> 75-R59 Young, D. A Brief History of the Staunton and James River Turnpike Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/75-r59.pdf> 75-R43 Pawlett, N.M. Louisa County Road Orders, 1742-1748 Online Report <http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/75-r43.pdf> Happy Hunting, Ed Waller --------------020203060905020308040307--

In a message dated 3/9/2005 1:00:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Friday, 21 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Died. Mrs. Noah Cantrell, aged about 70 years, died at her home in Selmer, Thursday morning, Nov. 20, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among whom are E. T. Cantrell and Mrs. J. T. Warren of Selmer. She was buried today at Shiloh. The community joins in the loss of this estimable woman. Hello, Does anyone know if this refers to Lenoir W. Cantrell's wife? His dates, if my info is correct, were 1827 - 1903. However, I list only one wife, Mary Eliza, who died in 1854. Was there a second wife? Thanks! Linda

Are there any obits or information going back to late 1883-1884? I have a great-grandfather, Henry Eugene Kiser, who died in late 1883 or early 1884, and we have not been able to find anything on him. We have no info that ties us to the other Kiser/Kizer families in McNairy Co. As far as we know, Henry E. Kiser was married to Eliza A. James and they had children: Dennie Austin, born Jan. 1876; Charles Miller, born 21 Nov. 1879; a daughter Adeline, possibly born 1881; and a daughter Nettie A., born Feb. 1884. According to family stories, G-G Kiser died either 2 months before or after Net was born. Eliza is on the 1870 and 1880 censuses of McNairy Co., and then is in Massac County, Illinois, in 1900. From there she comes with children and their spouses to Lincoln County, Nebraska. We have no information on Adeline, except that she was married, had children, but died sometime after 1900. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you. Penny Koch

I would also like to thank Jerry. Although I have not come across any relatives yet, I do appreciate the time and effort he is putting into posting these. Rondina P. Muncy Grapevine, Texas

I second that! Really appreciate the info Jerry has shared with the list. Thus far I have not found any of my husband's lines from that area but I'm hoping 'one of these days' he will come up with something I really need. Thanks! Peggy -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.1 - Release Date: 3/9/2005

Death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1903 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 30 January 1903. McNairy County Independent. Sad Death. Lessie May, the three year old daughter of Mrs. Anna Hester, daughter of L. A. Lockman of the 2nd district, was drowned in a creek near her home about eight miles west of Selmer Wednesday. The little girl is supposed to have followed a dog with which she had been playing to the back water of the creek and stumbled into a deep hole and before assistance arrived was drowned. Friday, 6 February 1903. McNairy County Independent. To The Memory Of Mrs. B. F. Darby. The home of B. F. Darby has been saddened by the death of his devoted wife. She was born in South Carolina 65 years ago, was the daughter of W. M. Prather, one of the staunch farmers of McNairy county. She became a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist church at the age of fourteen and lived a member thereof till death. She became the wife of B. F. Darby at the age of sixteen. Her husband and seven children survive her. Mrs. Darby was esteemed for her noble christian traits and will ever be remembered by her neighbors, to whom she so often ministered in time of sickness, sadness and death. Her husband cannot soon forget her devoted life, her sweet smiles and her lovely Christian character. Her children will ever think of her as the best woman who has ever yet lived, and the counsel of her sweet life will ever be a strength in overcoming the evil temptations of life. Such a life, suc! h a character will not, cannot die. Though her body lies in the silent churchyard at old Pleasant Grove, the life she lived, the examples she set, the character she builded, stand as perpetual reminders to her husband, children, grand-children and her innumerable host of friends that she still lives, and in their fond remembrance, will never die; but will ever think: There is no death, The stars go down on a farther shore, And in heaven's brightest jewel crown, And will shine forever more. One of the Children. Friday, 6 February 1903. McNairy County Independent. Bethel Springs. Mrs. Mary, wife of Clark Ethridge, died Wednesday morning. She had spoken to her son Prince of not resting well the night before but said she was not feeling sick. Born Mary Archer, 45 years ago, she was married to Clark Etheridge while yet in her teens and has borne him eleven children of whom three are grown. Reared in the Christian church faith, she lived to see her adult children following their parents' footsteps. The cause assigned for her death is heart failure as she was never known to have any disease from her childhood. Mrs. Etheridge was passing from one house to the other about her morning work when she fell. Her husband sprang to her aid but she died in a few minutes without rallying. The funeral is from the Presbyterian church to the cemetery at this place, the sermon to be preached by the pastor at Refuge, where she held her membership. The hour set, 12 noon Thursday, is peculiarly appropri! ate, for it was at noon of life that she was taken. Friday, 6 February 1903. McNairy County Independent. Dr. J. W. Flatt Dead. Dr. J. W. Flatt, of Stantonville, died at his home Thursday night, January 27th, age 47 years. He died suddenly from heart disease. He had recently returned from Hot Springs, Ark, where he had been for his health. He leaves a wife and two children. His remains were buried in the Clear Creek cemetery last Saturday. Dr. Flatt has been prominent in the county for several years as a physician; was a good citizen and his death will be deeply felt in that portion of the county. We tender our sympathies to his bereaved family. Friday, 13 February 1903. McNairy County Independent. Bethel Springs. Miss Lily Lane daughter of Crump Lane, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, of heart disease aggravated by typhoid fever. The burial is at Mt. Carman. This beautiful girl was beloved by all who knew her and was just out of her twenties. Her loss is a sad blow to her devoted parents. She was an earnest Christian and a regular attendant upon public worship. Friday, 6 March 1903. McNairy County Independent. Joplin. The community was greatly shocked on last Monday night on account of the sad death of Mr. ___ Lain. He leaves a wife and nine children in sadness. He was a faithful member and ruling elder in the Presbyterian church. The church has lost a faithful member; the community a good neighbor and citizen; the wife a devoted husband and the children a kind and loving father. His life has been very useful and he has gone to his reward. A place is vacant in the home that no one can fill. His body was laid to rest in Mt. Carmel cemetery. (Could not read first name) Friday, 6 March 1903. McNairy County Independent. Died. Jeptha Fowlkes, nephew of S. K. Fowlke and brother to Mrs. T. Prather of Ramer, died Wednesday at the home of the latter of consumption. He had only recently returned from Texas where he had been for his health. He was a noble young man and we extend to the bereaved family our condolence. Jerry D Duncan

A huge THANKS to Jerry Duncan for posting this series of 1902 obits--2 of the group were in my wife's line--Thanks Jerry! Ed Waller > > Subject: > 1902 Obits, McNairy Independent > From: > "Jerry D. Duncan" <jerddunk@smt-net.com> > Date: > Sat, 5 Mar 2005 21:22:15 -0800 > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > >Death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1902 McNairy County Independent. > >Friday, 31 October 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Died. Logan Anderson, on the 27th inst. At Bolivar and was buried at McNairy on the 28th. Mr. Anderson was an old and respected citizen of the county. He was the father of G. L. Anderson of Selmer. His mind and health had entirely failed him for several months, and the end came as stated. We extent to his sorrowing relatives and friends our condolence in their sad bereavement. > > > > > >Friday, 7 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. We regret to learn that Mrs. Hattie Parrish died yesterday at her home in Adamsville. She has been lingering for months with consumption. Our sympathies go out to her relatives and friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Freeman. > > > > > >Friday, 14 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Died. Robert T. McIntire in his 93rd year, died at his home near Finger on Friday the 7th inst. Uncle Bob, as he was familiarly called, was well known in the county, and was the father of a large family who are now in middle life. One of his daughters is the mother of postmaster Dickey. He has been feeble for a number of years, yet has been able to be about, frequently coming to Selmer within the past year. > > > > > >Friday, 14 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Died. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cantrell on Saturday night and was buried Sunday. Rev. Weaver conducted the funeral service at the M. E. church before a large audience. It is a very sad bereavement as the little boy was a most promising child about one year old, and the parents were dearly attached to it. The heart of a sympathizing people go out to them in this their dark hour and can only console them by believing that God does all things well. > > > > > >Friday, 21 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Died. Mrs. Noah Cantrell, aged about 70 years, died at her home in Selmer, Thursday morning, Nov. 20, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among whom are E. T. Cantrell and Mrs. J. T. Warren of Selmer. She was buried today at Shiloh. The community joins in the loss of this estimable woman. > > > > > >Friday, 5 December 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. B. F. Darby at her home this week near Ramer. We have none of the particulars, but know she was a woman of sterling worth, and our sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and family. > > > >Jerry D. Duncan > >

Death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1902 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 31 October 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Died. Logan Anderson, on the 27th inst. At Bolivar and was buried at McNairy on the 28th. Mr. Anderson was an old and respected citizen of the county. He was the father of G. L. Anderson of Selmer. His mind and health had entirely failed him for several months, and the end came as stated. We extent to his sorrowing relatives and friends our condolence in their sad bereavement. Friday, 7 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. We regret to learn that Mrs. Hattie Parrish died yesterday at her home in Adamsville. She has been lingering for months with consumption. Our sympathies go out to her relatives and friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Freeman. Friday, 14 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Died. Robert T. McIntire in his 93rd year, died at his home near Finger on Friday the 7th inst. Uncle Bob, as he was familiarly called, was well known in the county, and was the father of a large family who are now in middle life. One of his daughters is the mother of postmaster Dickey. He has been feeble for a number of years, yet has been able to be about, frequently coming to Selmer within the past year. Friday, 14 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Died. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cantrell on Saturday night and was buried Sunday. Rev. Weaver conducted the funeral service at the M. E. church before a large audience. It is a very sad bereavement as the little boy was a most promising child about one year old, and the parents were dearly attached to it. The heart of a sympathizing people go out to them in this their dark hour and can only console them by believing that God does all things well. Friday, 21 November 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. Died. Mrs. Noah Cantrell, aged about 70 years, died at her home in Selmer, Thursday morning, Nov. 20, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among whom are E. T. Cantrell and Mrs. J. T. Warren of Selmer. She was buried today at Shiloh. The community joins in the loss of this estimable woman. Friday, 5 December 1902. McNairy County Independent. Personals. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. B. F. Darby at her home this week near Ramer. We have none of the particulars, but know she was a woman of sterling worth, and our sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and family. Jerry D. Duncan

Jerry is there any obits in the McNairy Independent from 1897 to 1899? thanks you for your time mike laRue

The following are death notices, death mentions and obits from the 1902 McNairy County Independent. Friday, 4 July 1902, McNairy County Independent. Personals: David N. Kerby died at his home in the 3rd district on the 21 of June. Mr. Kerby was a victim of consumption and has been confined for several months. He was well known as an efficient deputy U. S. Marshall. He has many relatives and friends who mourn his death. Friday, 5 Sept 1902, McNairy County Independent. Correspondence, Rose Creek: The funeral services of Jasper Shelton, at Mt. Gilled last Sunday, was attended by the largest crowd we have ever seen at this place. Friday, 5 Sept 1902, McNairy County Independent. Personals: The relatives and friends of Mrs. Laramore, the aged and revered mother of Eld. Laramore and Mrs. R. P. Meeks, deposited her body in Clear Creek Cemetery Wednesday. She was about ninety years old and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Meeks, of Henderson. Friday, 10 Oct 1902, McNairy County Independent. Death Doings: The community near Purdy was shocked Saturday morning by the sudden death of Mrs. Robert Wagoner. She was well and jovial all morning and in going out of the premises fell dead by what is supposed heart trouble though she had never had any in that regard. She was an estimable lady and leaves a husband and only one son about 21 years old. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse on Sunday of sympathizers and relatives. Friday, 17 Oct 1902, McNairy County Independent. An Old Pioneer Dead: E. Wooten died at his home of the 10th inst. He was born August 6, 1821. Mr. Wooten was a man of sterling character, living for a great many years in the extreme southwest corner of the county. In days past he from that district frequently served as a juror, and was never set aside by attorneys for reasons objectionable to them. He was a true gentleman of the old school, and has now few survivors in the county. For thirty years we have known him and can pay tribute of respect to his memory that is due an old, true and tried friend. Rest his bones and peace to his memory, with our condolence to his friends, is the humble tribute of. Friday, 24 Oct 1902, McNairy County Independent. Death: H. N. Emmons, after a lingering sickness of several weeks, died Saturday, October 18, 1902, at his home in Selmer. Mr. Emmons leaves a wife, five sons and one daughter, all grown. It has been our privilege to know Mr. Emmons intimately since he moved from his farm in the south part of the county to Selmer, some ten years ago. He was a man of strong convictions and sturdy habits. His was a social and humorous disposition. He looked on the comic and genial side of life. His devotion to his family was first and to his wife the one above all. During his long and wasting illness he was entirely resigned to what he believed to be the result. The often repeated expressions of appreciation of the watchful care and attention of the family and friends were characteristic of his big heart. The end came peacefully with an often expressed faith in his future happiness in the land of rest. The relatives and friends we can onl! y console by advising them to emulate his good qualities and minifying his mistakes. Peace to his bones and rest to his soul in the happy beyond is our final tribute. Jerry D Duncan

Forwarded from the SEWELL e-mail list. Maybe someone on the McNairy County list knows who this person is. --Glenn From: rwinkfein@aol.com Reply-To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SEWELL] Mrs. Jennie Sewell – Henderson TN – 1930s Date: 25 Feb 2005 11:17:08 -0700 This is a Message Board Post from the SEWELL Message Board. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1gGBAEB/867 Message Board Post: If you are researching this person, please contact me at rwinkfein@aol.com as I have a scanned testimonial they wrote to a medical advertisement journal. I will be glad to send a copy to you. Ronda Winkfein rwinkfein@aol.com Forwarded from the SEWELL e-mail list. Maybe someone on the McNairy County list knows who this person is. --Glenn From: rwinkfein@aol.com Reply-To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SEWELL] Mrs. Jennie Sewell – Henderson TN – 1930s Date: 25 Feb 2005 11:17:08 -0700 This is a Message Board Post from the SEWELL Message Board. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1gGBAEB/867 Message Board Post: If you are researching this person, please contact me at rwinkfein@aol.com as I have a scanned testimonial they wrote to a medical advertisement journal. I will be glad to send a copy to you. Ronda Winkfein rwinkfein@aol.com Forwarded from the SEWELL e-mail list. Maybe someone on the McNairy County list knows who this person is. --Glenn From: rwinkfein@aol.com Reply-To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SEWELL] Mrs. Jennie Sewell – Henderson TN – 1930s Date: 25 Feb 2005 11:17:08 -0700 This is a Message Board Post from the SEWELL Message Board. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1gGBAEB/867 Message Board Post: If you are researching this person, please contact me at rwinkfein@aol.com as I have a scanned testimonial they wrote to a medical advertisement journal. I will be glad to send a copy to you. Ronda Winkfein rwinkfein@aol.com Forwarded from the SEWELL e-mail list. Maybe someone on the McNairy County list knows who this person is. --Glenn From: rwinkfein@aol.com Reply-To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SEWELL] Mrs. Jennie Sewell – Henderson TN – 1930s Date: 25 Feb 2005 11:17:08 -0700 This is a Message Board Post from the SEWELL Message Board. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1gGBAEB/867 Message Board Post: If you are researching this person, please contact me at rwinkfein@aol.com as I have a scanned testimonial they wrote to a medical advertisement journal. I will be glad to send a copy to you. Ronda Winkfein rwinkfein@aol.com Forwarded from the SEWELL e-mail list. Maybe someone on the McNairy County list knows who this person is. --Glenn From: rwinkfein@aol.com Reply-To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com To: SEWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SEWELL] Mrs. Jennie Sewell – Henderson TN – 1930s Date: 25 Feb 2005 11:17:08 -0700 This is a Message Board Post from the SEWELL Message Board. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/1gGBAEB/867 Message Board Post: If you are researching this person, please contact me at rwinkfein@aol.com as I have a scanned testimonial they wrote to a medical advertisement journal. I will be glad to send a copy to you. Ronda Winkfein rwinkfein@aol.com

I submit the following article: McNairy County Independent, Friday, 19 November 1909 Correspondence, Oklahoma Letter. Idabel, Okla., Nov. 4, '09. Independent: I accidentally, through the accommodation of an old Tennessean that I chanced to meet some time ago, was put in possession of two or three copies of the Independent, which I read with a great deal of interest, for they carried me back to McNairy county to the years of long ago; and in my mind I went back to Prudy and called on most of the old timers. Bill Jopling was sheriff, Carroll Moore jailer. Of the merchants there were Alfred Moore, Jack Duke, Bell & Wisdom, Adam Hall, Stribling Bros. and Nelson Riggs. Dr. Kendal, Dr. Harris and Dr. Barry were the three most prominent doctors of that day; while Cy Jeans, Jack Ray, Dickey Browder and his boys, Sam Brooks, Dunkin Baker, Jack Wagoner, Dave Redding and Bogan Ray were considered the main farmers of the Oxford creek country. These were my happiest days. I was a boy then, and every week old Ned and I would pay McCullar's mill a visit. You will note that old Ned was a big gray horse. Now I have come to something never to be forgotten. On the third morning of May, 1861, the first company of volunteers left Purdy for the great war that was to last four long, weary years and leave desolate our once beautiful country. I will give you the names of all of that company that I can now remember-one or two I have forgotten their given names-if you will publish the roll and see how many will answer the roll. There are about eight or ten whose names I cannot remember. I think there were 114 in the company, all told. We went to Randolph, forty miles above Memphis, on the Mississippi river, and became Co. I, 154th Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers. This regiment was officered by Preston Smith, colonel; Marcus J. Wright, lieutenant-colonel; ____ Martin, major. All three became brigadier generals. Smith was killed at Chickamauga, Martin killed at Corinth. General Bedford Forrest was first a private in this regiment; was elected lieutenant in cavalry; was soon a captain, ! then colonel. From that time on the world knows his history. Luke E. Wright, a mere boy at that time, went through the war with this regiment, serving most of the time as marker and courier; little dreaming at that time that he would one day be governor-general of the Philippine Islands. Since May 15, 1865, the date of my parole, I have been in nine different states, but I find no place that fills the measure like old Tennessee for a TENNESSEAN ABROAD. List of Names of Members of Co. I, 154th Tenn. Regiment who left Purdy, Tenn. on the morning of May 3, 1861: Alfonzo Cross, captain; A. M. Corey, 1st lieutenant; John Cross, 2nd lieutenant; F. D. Moore, 3rd lieutenant: Ned Sanders, orderly sargeant. Private: J. R. Adams, Bill Burkhead, J. K. Burns, Tom Baker, Joe Brooks, Tom Brooks, John Bagsby, Wiley Burks, Tom Burks, Dick Beard, Dan Burton, John Browning, Tom Bowers, Ike Bowers, Tom Barlow, Henry Barlow, Billy Cunningham, Henry Cunningham, Alexander Cleghorn, Clay Chambers, Bob Cates, Geo. Churchwell, W. S. Condon, Tom Darien, ____ Darien, John Dunn, Ned Dicus, Troy Erwin, T. C. Estes, John East, Marion Fisk, Dave Farmer, Straud Gill, Dave Gill, Ben Gill, Will Gill, Bill Gipson, John Gipson, Joe Gipson, ____ Gibson, M. R. Haley, Henry Holderfield, D. P. Hogue, J. R. Holman, Bill Halbrooks, John Huddleston, Hiram Hankins, John Howell, Frank Howell, J. N. Jeans, C. L. Jeans, Cicero Jeans, H. H. Jones, Tom Jones, Jesse Jones, John Knotts, A. J. Lunsford, Carroll Moore, Jim McKenzie, Dave McKenzie, Joe McKinney, Hugh McAlpin, Joh! n McQuate, Riley McGee, Moody McGee, John McNamee, James Monroe, John Miller, Dick McGaughey, George Owens, Jim Owens, Dave Price, Jno. D. Page, Jim Ray, Wm. Ray, Sam Ray, John Ray, W. S. Ray, H. M. Ray, Bill Ray, Jim Rains, Wes Rains, E. D. Roberts, Bob Stewart, Eugene Sullivan, Polk Smith, Bill Smallwood, Dick Turner, Frank Tanner, Dick Tanner, Tom Tillman, Bill Turner, Charley Wharton, Caleb Wharton, Dick Wharton, Bill Wharton, Monroe Wardlow, Jap Wiseman, John Waller, Tom Wagoner. Jerry D Duncan

I don't remember if I've sent this. If I have sorry for sending it again. I'm working on 1-12-05 and will send it this week Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 5, 2005 KELLEN E. HENRY, 81, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away at his home on Dec. 29, 2004. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a mason at the Purdy Lodge, and a United Stated veteran of WWII where he served in the 272nd Field Artillery Battalion. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, C. H. and Flora Floyd Henry; three brothers, Arnold Henry, Elton Henry, and Drexell Henry; three sisters, Lillian Moore, Nelly McDaniel, and Eleanor Sorno. He leaves behind his wife, Frankie Harris Henry; a son, Ronald Henry; two brothers, Gordon Henry of Bethel Springs, and Fred Henry of Navada, MO; four sisters, Barbara Michael of Peoria, IL, Iva Lee Kubica of Jackson, TN, Annette Smith, and Margarette Long of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Fri., Dec. 31st at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Preston Siler and Nelson Siler officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery. ............ LORENE MALONE, 88, of Bethel Springs, TN passed away on Dec. 23, 2004 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of World Wide Church of God in Jackson, TN. Ms. Malone was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mack Malone; her mother and father, Vroner W. Stanton and Lula V. Plunk Stanton; three sisters, Evelyn Alexander, Alean Stanton, and Inethia Jordan; and one daughter-in-law Johnita P. Malone. She also leaves behind one son, Raymond E. Malone and his wife, Bonnie from Beavercreek, OH; one daughter, Brenda Malone of Bethel Springs; thry grandchildren, Yvonne, Ramona, and Roxanne, and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services for Ms. Malone were held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, TN with Wayne Wendt officiating. Internment then followed at Maggie Jones Memorial Cemetery in Finger, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............... J. T. SMITH, 77, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Dec. 28, 2004, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was a retired factory worker and a member of Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church. Mr. Smith leaves behind six sister, Ruby Crowell of Enville, TN, Bobbie Helms of Adamsville, Wanda Johnson of Parsons, Brenda Bushnell of Reagan, Dortha Davis and Betty McCullum of Lenoir City; and four brother, Ivy D. Smith of Tullahoma, Glen Smith of Memphis, TN, Sam Smith of Adamsville, and Paul Smith of Tunica, MS. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 30th at Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church with burial in Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. .............. LORRAINE JUNE MCCORMACK, 32, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Dec. 31, 2004, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker. Ms. McCormack is survived by her father, Carl McCormack of Arizona and mother, Johnette R. McCormack of Illinois. She also leaves behind her companion, Nelson Sanchez of Selmer; a daughter Heather R. Sanchez; a son, Nelson J. Sanchez; two sisters, Colleen I McCormack and Carla M. Rodriguez of IL; and two brothers, Carl L. McCormack and Steve M. McCormack of Arizona. Graveside services were held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, at 11 a.m. on Mon. Jan. 3, 2005 with burial to follow with Randy Mead officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. .............. WILLARD M. DICKERSON, 83, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Dec. 31, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center. He was a farmer and a retired foreman of Brown Shoe Company. Mr. Dickerson was preceded in death by his parents, Ambros and Ada Knox Dickerson; three sisters, Maureen Berry, Marie Sneed, and Evelyn Cole; two brothers, Harold Dickerson and Bill Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dickerson; two daughters, Jennie Magrogan of Crump and Julia McClain of Selmer; two sisters, Velma Davis of Sikeston, MO and Lou Dalton of Melvindale, MI; three grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 2, 2005 with burial at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer with Frank Whitman officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............... Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 26, 2005 JEAN ALYNE BECK, 76, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 18, 2005, at her residence. She was a registered nurse and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church, a member of Selmer Home Distribution Club and a member of the Argonaut Book Club of Selmer. Mrs. Beck was preceded in death by her father, William Musselwhite, and a brother, Charles Musselwhite. She is survived by her mother, Nina Stophel Musselwhite of Selmer; her husband, Robert K. Beck; one daughter, Lora Jean Gowan of Memphis; one son, David Beck of Boston, MA; and four grandchildren. Services were Fri., Jan. 21st, at 11 a.m. at Union Grove United Methodist Church with Bro. John Holcomb officiating. Burial followed in the Union Grove Cemetery of Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. Any memorial contributions are asked to the American Cancer Society or Union Grove United Methodist Church of Selmer. ............. MILDRED (MILL) GEAN, 83, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 18, 2005, at Harding County Nursing Home in Savannah. She was a machine operator for Dillon Manufacturing and Angelica Manufacturing, and a member of Old Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Gean was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Ray Gean. She is survived by one step-sister, Jennie Ann Daniel of Adamsville; one half-brother, Clarence Cook of Adamsville; and one step-brother, Thomas Carothers of Selmer, TN. Services were Thurs., Jan. 20th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home of Adamsville with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. PERSILOR WATSON HOCKADAY, 90, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 19, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of Falcon Baptist Church. Mrs. Hockaday was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cora George Watson; her husband, Ben Hockaday; and one brother, Johnnie Watson. She is survived by two brothers, Henry Lee Watson and Floyd Vernon Watson of Michie. Services were Sat., Jan. 22nd, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Malcom George officiating. Burial followed in Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. JON CLAY WAGONER, 35, of Stantonville, TN, passed away on Jan. 20, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church and manager of Owl Creek Sod Farm. Mr. Wagoner is survived by his parents, Billy W. and Bobbye J. Mitchell Wagoner of Stantonville; his wife, Ronda Wagoner; two step-daughters, Sharla Hicks and Jessica Hicks; one son, Jon-Matthew Wagoner; one sister, Angela Flatt of Adamsville, TN; and his grandparents, W. F. and Mary Ruth Mitchell of Bethel Springs, TN. Services were Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church with Jeff Carter and Don Harold Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. Any memorial contributions are requested to be donated to Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. ............. CHARLES BURKLEY "BURK" DERRYBERRY, 41, of Ramer, TN, passed away on Jan. 18, 2005, at his residence. He was a member of Chewalla Baptist Church. Mr. Derryberry is survived by his parents, Ernest Lee and Shelby Jean Barnes Derryberry; one brother, Timothy Lee Derryberry and wife, Regina of Ramer; one sister Phyllis Jeanine Derryberry Ragan and husband, Chris Alan of Chewalla; four nephews and two gr-nephews. Memorial services were held on Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 1 p.m. at Magnolia Chapel of Memories in Corinth, MS, with Bro. Richard Doyle and Bro. Jason Martindale officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be given to the Memorial Fund for Baby Grand Piano, Chewalla Baptist Church, 190 Chewalla St., Ramer, TN, 38683. ............. MARK S. SCHAFER, 54, of Pinson, TN, passed away on Jan. 23, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was an auto mechanic. Mr. Shafer is survived by his wife, Rebecca Shafer; two daughters, Amanda Ingle, of Bethel Springs, TN and Polly Shafer of Selmer, TN; one son, Daymon Shafer of Finger, TN; one step-son, Chris Chestnut of Jackson, TN; and five grandchildren. Services were Tues., Jan. 25th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Frank Harris officiating. Burial followed in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. ZOLA MAE WRENN, 79, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Jan. 21, 2005, at her residence. She was a member of First Church of Corinth and a homemaker. Mrs. Wrenn was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ola Ethel Whirley Faulkner, and her husband, Carmen E. Wrenn. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Vanderford and husband, Billy, of Corinth and Sandra Killough and husband, Mike of Corinth; one son, Richard Wrenn and wife, Vivian E. of Charlotte, TN; one sister, Vera Derryberry and husband, Richard, of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. Services were Sun., Jan. 23rd, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nelson Hight and Rev. Rufus Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Forrest Memorial Park. Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of all the arrangements. ............. CHARLES JUNIOR KANAVEL, 82, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Jan. 9, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a painter for the City of Sanford, FL, a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church, a veteran of WWII, a member of the TNLST Association of Retired Navy Personnel, and a member of Allied Trade Union 1244 in Kenner, Louisiana. Mr. Kanavel was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles Glen and Iva Marie Sword Kanavel; his wife, Anna Zirkle Kanavel; one sister, Betty Sarver; and one brother, Glen Kanavel. He is survived by two sisters, Peggy Towers and Polly Burgess of Sanford; three brothers, Jack Kanavel of Hubert, NC, Robert Kanavel of Ocala, FL, and David Kanavel of Adamsville, TN; five daughters, Elizabeth Ball and Monica Allen of Sanford, Anita McCaskill of DeBerry, FL, Pamela Halpin of Tavares, FL and Anne Stiskins of Iva, SC; one son, Charles Glen Kanavel of Corona, CA; eighteen grandchildren and seventeen gr-grandchildren Services were Fri., Jan. 14th, at 2 p.m. at Maggie Jones United Methodist Church with Keith Brown officiating. Burial followed in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. ANN RESTOCK, 55, of Ramer, TN, passed away on Jan. 20, 2005, at her residence. She was an employee of Wal-Mart and a member of Chewalla Baptist Church. Mrs. Rebstock was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy H. Everett, and one son, Brian Rebstock. She is survived by her husband, Benny A. Rebstock; her mother, Dorothy Sweatman Downs, and step-father, Lester Downs, of Corinth, MS; one sister, Kathy Marsh of Corinth; one brother, Robert Everett of Memphis, TN; one son, Chad Rebstock; and one granddaughter. Services were Sat., Jan. 22nd, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. JUDY SMITH HUGGINS NEEDHAM, 50, of Union City, TN, passed away on Jan. 22, 2005, at Union City Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Union City and a homemaker. Mrs. Needham was preceded in death by her father, Harvey T. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Marlene Smith of Bethel Springs, TN; her husband, Jim Needham of Union City; one grandparent, Graple Tull of Bethel Springs; thee daughter, Ginger Joslin of Newbern, TN, Jennifer Russell of Nashville, TN and Kern Gallimore of Unions City; two sisters, Linda Young of Bemis, TN and Becky Black of Bethel Springs; three brothers, Larry Smith, Randy Smith, and Harvey Neal Smith, all of Bethel Springs; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were Mon., Jan. 24th, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Leggett officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 5050 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38257. ............. CLARICE ABBOTT, 89, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 23, 2005 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bakerville, CA Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Abbott, her father, Wesley House, her mother, Nettie Morrow House, one sister, Alma Piercey, and two brothers, Samuel House and Troy House. She leaves behind one sister, Thelma Brown of West Memphis, AR; three brothers, Bobby House of Middleton, Floyd House of Memphis, and Herchel House of West Memphis; five nieces, seven nephews, twelve gr-nieces and four gr-nephews. Graveside services for Mrs. Abbott were held on Tues., Jan. 25th, at 3 p.m. with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Pocahontas, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with in charge of all the arrangements. ............. Have A Great Day! Barbara