Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 19, 2005 ANNIVERSARIES 60TH Anniversary of WARREN AND BESSIE WILLIAM of Finger will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 24, 2005. Enjoying this event will be the families of Cliff and Linda Reaves, David and Shirley Weety and Robert and Faye Williams, also along with their grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. We wish them all the best and may more to come. Thank you for being in our lives, we all love you both very much. Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary to RODNEY AND CLAUDETTE MURRAY, owners of Rod's Quick Stop. They all celebrate 25 years together on the 18th of January. .................................. Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 19, 2005 WILLARD DOLEY SURRATT, 84, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 11, 2005 at Jackson Regional Hospital. He was previously employed at the Corinth Lumberyard, the Chevrolet Co. in Selmer, and was also a farmer. Mr. Surratt was preceded in death by his parents, Doley and Della Surratt, and one son, Billy Lee Surratt. He leaves behind his wife, Amie Surratt; five sons, W. J. Surratt, Jerry Surratt, John Surratt, Jeffery Surratt, and Randall Surratt, all of Selmer; seven daughters, Lois Burns and Charles of Guys, TN, Frances Askew of Paducah, KY, Claudella Stackens and Jerry of Selmer, Pam McClarin and Melvin of Selmer, Ruthie Amos and Larry of Selmer, Cathy Jackson and Bobby of Corinth, MS, and Carolyn Surratt of Selmer; and a host of grandchildren, gr-grandchildren, and gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were held on Jan. 15th at 2 p.m. at Cypress Creek First Baptist Church with Pastor Clifford Wynn officiating. Burial followed in Sandhill Cemetery. Grayson Funeral Services was in Charge of arrangements. ........ COY G. FLOWERS, 71, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away at his residence on Jan. 9, 2005. He was retired from Chrysler Motor Company, a member of First General Baptist Church in Detroit, MI, where he was formerly a Deacon, a member of the Purdy Masonic Lodge, and a United Stated Navy Veteran. Mr. Flowers was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Bulon and Attrice C. Isbell Flowers; two sisters, Eva Jewell Hatch and Ruby Douglass; and one brother, Lavergne Russom. He is survived by one sister, Pearlene Garner of Bethel Springs; four daughters, Shannon Strawser of Gibraltar, MI, Sheila McKinney of Monroe, MI, Dawn Howell of Warren, MI, and Sue Verbiest of Eastpointe, MI; two sons, Mike Flowers of Bethel Springs and Paul Flowers of Shelby Township, MI; eighteen grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Services were Wed., Jan. 12th at 11:30 a.m. at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Pickens officiating. Burial followed in Woodville Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN were in charge of all the arrangements. ........ MARTHA EVANS, 87, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 12, 2005 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a retired Material Handler at Garan, Inc., and a Baptist in belief. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland and Minnie Lee Willis McClain. She is survived by her husband, Kluby Evans; one sister, Betty Horton of Selmer; and one brother, G. C. McClain of Selmer. Services were Fri., Jan. 14th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............ WILLIAM HARRISON SMITH, 80, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 10, 2005 at Hardin County Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. He attended Oak Hill Church and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Will J. and Pink Maggie Carney Smith, his wife Bessie Mae Smith, and step-daughter, Jackie Bell Thorne. He is survived by three nieces, one nephew and five step-grandchildren. Services were Wed., Jan. 12th at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Chapel with Gerry DuBoise officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Counce, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............ JERRY WAYNE HOOPER, 61, of the Cabo Community area passed away on Jan. 11, 2005. He was a member of the Stone Hill Pentecostal Church, a Forestry Technician, and active member of the Masons where he served as Master Mason, a member of the Election Commission, and was employed at Bailey Brothers Trucking and the Chester County Sheriff's Department in his earlier years. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his parents, Otis L. Hooper and Elsie Connor Hopper Gray. He leaved behind, his beloved wife, Emma; one daughter, Mistie Michelle Hopper Ellis and her husband, Jeremy; one son, Mark Rowland and his wife, Martha; two sisters, Marietta Zarr and Joyce Hopper of Williamsport, PA; and a beloved granddaughter, Braelyn Kira Ellis. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Sat. Jan. 15th at the Pentecostals of Henderson Church with Bro. Ronnie Gray officiating and assisted by Bro. Clifford Stone. Burial followed at Silerton Cemetery in Hardeman County. Casey Funeral Home of Henderson was in charge of services. Masonic services will by at 7 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 21st. ............ ZELDA MAE RIDDLE, 86, of Michie, passed away on Jan. 16, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of Michie Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Riddle was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Miles. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Miles of Michie and a son, Charles W. Riddle and wife, Cheryl of Memphis, four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Services were Tues., Jan. 18th at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Carter Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............ MARTHA JANE UNDERWOOD CURTTRIGHT, 69, of Stantonville, TN and formerly of Covington, TN, passed away on Jan. 14, 2005 at her residence. She was a member of Rialto Baptist Church and she was a homemaker. Mrs. Curttright was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Sales and Alma Jane Nason Rowland, two husbands, Howard Clark Underwood and Robert Curttright, and one brother, Floyd Rowland. She leaves behind one sister, Carmen Root; three brothers, Barrett Rowland and Casper Rowland of Covington, and Herbert Rowland of Wynne, AR: five daughters, Debra Vickery of Jacksonville, FL, Sandra Binger of Selmer, TN, Brenda Tucker of Brighton, TN, Karen Johnson of Stantonville, and Donna Archer of Covington; three sons, Daniel Underwood of Memphis, TN, Stephen Underwood of Atoka, TN, and Michael Underwood of Ripley, TN; twenty grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. Services were held on Sun., Jan. 16th at 3 p.m. at Covington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Morrison's Memorial Gardens of Brighton, TN. Covington Funeral Home was in charge of all the arrangements. ............ ARNOLD EUGENE NIX, 73, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 17, 2005, at Jackson Regional Hospital. He worked for the City of Adamsville Sanitation Department and was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Viola Nixon Nix, one brother, LaFoy Nix and one sister, Mary Dell Lang. He is survived by one brother, Donald Nix of Adamsville. Services were held on Tue., Jan. 18th at 1 p.m. at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church with Jeff Carter officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ............ end Have A Great Day! Barbara

ANNIVERSARIES Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan 5, 2005 The children of W. H. and RACHEL KISER would like to announce their upcoming 51st Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Jan. 6, 1954. We love you both and wish you a very happy anniversary, Shelia, Sherry, Buddy, Sue, Jimmie, and Tony. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan 12, 2005 40th Anniversary of RALPH and JENEVA CONNOR of Finger. They were married Jan. 1, 1965, at the First Assembly of God Church in Snyder, TX. The couple have two children, Ray Connor and his wife, Kelly of Finger and Sheila Hurst and her husband, Poley, of the McNairy Community. They have one grandson, Hayes Hurst and two step-grandsons, Dustin and Logan Hurst. Have A Great Day! Barbara

Janey, This is a long shot, but I am looking for Dennie family in McNairy County. Mary Denny is shown in the 1870 Mcnairy County Census. Here is the household data: Mary Denny 30 female w keeping house Aaron 11 m Henry 9 m Casey(?) 7 f Mary Dennie, a widow is shown in the McNairy District 3 Census Here is the household data: Mary Dennie widow Aaron Dennie son 19 farmer Henry Dennie son 17 farm hand Family lore has it that Mary changed the spelling on the name. I have been unable to find any records before the 1870 census. Do you think it possible there is some connection to your Dennis? I have been researching the county and Civil war records without luck so far. Paul Fuller -------------- Original message from <jskiwolfe@charter.net>: -------------- > I have several questions/inquiries, & hope you can help me. > > John Henry Dennis's wife Emelia or "Milly" died 1844 in McNairy Co. They resided > in the Purdy community. Are there any record of this or where she is buired. > > John Henry Dennis married a Mrs. Deliah Thomas 1845, McNairy Co. Tn. Are there > a record of that? A burial record in what cemetery.? > John served time from 1838-1841 according to state prison records....for what?? > He owned a farm 9 mi. noth of Purdy. > > Are there any Dennis families left in McNairy County? I was wondering if there > are any connection to the Dennis families in Hardin County? Maybe there are > some distant relatives spun from this Dennis family that might know some of > these answers. > > Also, does McNairy have a cemetery list that might possibably list any Dennis > buried in McNairy Co.? > > I would appreciate any help or refrence you can give me. > Thanks, > Janey Sczepczenski Wolfe > jskiwolfe@charter.net > > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/index.html > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

I have several questions/inquiries, & hope you can help me. John Henry Dennis's wife Emelia or "Milly" died 1844 in McNairy Co. They resided in the Purdy community. Are there any record of this or where she is buired. John Henry Dennis married a Mrs. Deliah Thomas 1845, McNairy Co. Tn. Are there a record of that? A burial record in what cemetery.? John served time from 1838-1841 according to state prison records....for what?? He owned a farm 9 mi. noth of Purdy. Are there any Dennis families left in McNairy County? I was wondering if there are any connection to the Dennis families in Hardin County? Maybe there are some distant relatives spun from this Dennis family that might know some of these answers. Also, does McNairy have a cemetery list that might possibably list any Dennis buried in McNairy Co.? I would appreciate any help or refrence you can give me. Thanks, Janey Sczepczenski Wolfe jskiwolfe@charter.net

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., Dec. 29, 2004 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. Staton, and Lula V. Plunk Staton; three sisters, Evelyn Alexander, Alean Staton, and Inetha Jordan; and one sister-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; three 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 the arrangements. .............. MARVIN JOSEPH "DADDY JOE" MARLOW, 66, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Dec. 21, 2004 at this residence. He was retired from Aqua Glass Corporation, a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy. Mr. Marlow was preceded in death by his father, Elton C. Marlow. He is survived by his wife. Kay Browder Marlow of Selmer; a daughter, Phyllis M. Poland of Adamsville, TN; three sons, Mark Marlow and his wife, Susan from Somerset, KY, Ron Marlow and his wife, Rhonda of Adamsville, TN, and Tim Marlow and his wife, Cindy, also of Adamsville; one sister, Pat Platz of Ada, MI; two brothers, Al Marlow and Robert Marlow, both of Grand Rapids, MI; eight grandchildren, Jasmine, Ashley, Emma Reese, and John Michael Poland, Daulton, Mason, Blake, Jakob Marlow. Services for Mr. Marlow were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 23rd at Clear Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Chuck Castles officiating. Internment followed at Clear Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. .............. NELLIE WOLFE, 83, of Selmer, TN, passes away on Dec. 25, 2004 at McNairy County Regional Hospital in Selmer. She was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a member of Eastern Star Dixie Lodge 115. She was preceded death by one son, Albert G. Wolfe, Jr. and two brothers, Roy Kiser and John Kiser. Ms. Wolfe also leaves behind her husband, Albert Wolfe; one son, Rickey Wolfe of Selmer, five sisters, Virginia Barnes, Mable McClain, Wilma Dunaway, Kaye Tacker, all of Selmer and Syble Pearson of Corinth, MS; one brother, Larry Kiser of Selmer; four grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Services for Ms. Wolfe were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Internment followed at Falcon Cemetery. .............. HATTIE MAE ARTHUR, 89, of Lexington, TN, passed away on Dec. 22, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care. She was a homemaker. Ms. Arthur was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Arthur. She also leaves behind four daughter, Mickie Wizer of Memphis, TN, Nellie Faye Lowrance of Dyer, TN, Kathy Suggs of Selmer, TN, and Sherrell Huey of Cedar Grove, TN; two Sons, Jerry Arthur of McKenzie, TN and Danny Arthur of Cedar Grove; one sister, Birdeen McDaniel of Jackson, TN; fifteen grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. at Reeds Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Mitchell officiating. Reeds Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Internment followed at James Cemetery. .............. JAMES A. "JIMMY" LAMBERT, 77, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Dec. 27, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was retired from Thomas Oil Company and served in the United States Army in WWII. Mr. Lambert is survived by one daughter, Doris Hill of Bethel Springs; two sons, Bill Lambert and Darrell Lambert of Selmer, TN; four sisters, Clara Rose Johnson, Wilma Jo Cox, Dale Rowsey, and Carolyn Ashe of Selmer; three brothers, Jack Lambert and Malcolm Lambert of Selmer, and Frank Lambert of Adamsville, TN; and four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Lambert were held at 3 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, TN with Greg Worthy officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. .............. WILLIAM H. "BILL" RICHARD, 79, of Selmer, TN passed away on Dec. 4, 2004 at West Tennessee Transitional Care. He was a retired Demolitions Contractor. Mr. Richard was a member of Lorraine Baptist Church, member of Labor Local 350, member of the Woodlawn Masonic Lodge in Memphis, TN and a third degree Mason. He also served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII. Mr. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean Richard; three daughters, Tommie Kozak of Beaver Creek, OH, Kathy Fambrough of Deltona, FL, and Barbara Kay Hill of Pinson, TN; two sisters, Thelma Prather of Selmer and Laura Griffin of Ramer, TN; one brothers, Dudley Richard of Ramer; and two grandchildren. Services for Mr. Richard were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 6th at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Taff Neathery and Rayburn Richard officiating. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society. .............. Baby boy HOUSTON HAYDEN HADLEY was born on Tues., Dec. 14, 2004 to Kristopher Hadley of Pickwick Dam, TN and Paula Sisk of Selmer, TN. He passed from this life on Wed., Dec 22, 2004 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN at the age of 8 days. Other than his parents, survivors are a half-sister, Kristan Hadley of Bethel Springs, TN; grandparents, Gerald Hadley, Jr. and Kathy Hadley of Bethel Springs and Pete and Shelia Kidd of the Purdy Community and Loretta Hadley of Bethel Springs; gr-grandparents, Essie Sisk of Selmer, TN, Gerald Hadley, Sr. and Jannie Hadley of Ramer, TN and Dewey and Lavon Sullivan of the Purdy Community and a host of other relatives. Preceeded in death by his grandfather, Houston Eugene Sick and gr-grandparents, Paul Sisk and Peatie Plunk. Funeral services were held on Sun., Dec. 26th at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Gerald Hadley, Sr. and Tony Ervin officiating. Internment was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. .............. ROBERT FLOYD SURRATT, 80, of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Dec. 22, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was employed with McNairy County Utility Department in the Gas Department, a Democratic Committee member and a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Surratt was preceded in death by his father and mother, Louda and Ada Mae Surratt; a brother, Marvin Edward Surratt; and a sister-in-law, Henrietta Surratt. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Surratt; a daughter, Robbie Wallace and her husband, Harold of Bradenton, FL; two step-daughters, Brenda Darlene Kiestler and her husband, Jackie Allen of Bethel Springs, and Patricia Sue Whitten of Bethel Springs; one son, Phillip Edward Carrington of Bradenton, FL; seven grandchildren, Lance, Lindsay, and Steven Carrington, and Mathew and Sara, Kiestler, Carole Post, and Jean Wallace. Funeral services were held on Dec. 27th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial services followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ..............end Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 1, 2004 LILLIE MAE PLUNK, 90, of Adamsville, TN died on Nov. 27, 2004 at Paine Meadows Nursing Home in Bolivar, TN. She was a Nurses' Aid. Ms. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Norvin Plunk. She also leaves behind one daughter, Lee Ciccarelli of Wheaton, IL and three sons, Clyde Edward Plunk of Conover, NC, Gerald Green Plunk of Lenoir, NC, and Ricky Lynn Plunk of Somerville, TN. There was a cremation. .............. COLEMAN SMITH, 92, of Adamsville, TN, died on Nov. 26, 2004 at his home. He was a Country Banker in Adamsville, a member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church, and veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Corp. of Engineers. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Smith, and a granddaughter, Lynn Smith. He also leaves behind two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Hardin of Seymour. Sue Wood of Lexington; one son, Bob of Adamsville; one sister, Martha Hayes of Lexington; five grandchildren, B. K. Hardin, Cole (Janie), Jennifer, Paige, and Kyle Wood; five gr-grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Laken, Lee, and Ivey. Funeral services were on Mon., Nov. 29th at 10 a.m. at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery. The family requests memorials to be made to the Lynn Smith Scholarship Fund, the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation, or the United Way of West Tennessee, c/o Farmers & Merchants Bank, Adamsville. ................ ELIZABETH ROLLAND BRICKER, 81, of Selmer, TN died on Nov. 28, 2004 at Crestview Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde T. Bricker, one son, Rolland Clyde Bricker, her parents, Joe L. and Mattie A. Curtis Rolland, and her sister, Dorothy Wolfe. Ms. Bricker is survived by two daughter, Alma Jane Harrod of Hermitge, AR and Martha Shull of Brownsville, TN; two sons, Don Bricker of Adamsville, TN and James T. Bricker of Selmer, TN; three sisters, Ruth Floyd of Brownsville, TN, Roberta Henderson of Cherry Valley, AR, and Patsy Rowland of Conway, AR; two brothers, Leo Rolland and Thomas J. Rolland, both of Cherry Valley, AR; eleven grandchildren, and twenty gr-grandchilden. Graveside services for Ms. Bricker will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 1st at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer are in charge of all the arrangements. .................end Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 8, 2004 Funeral services for LENA MAE GOODMAN, 100, of Delhi, LA were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 28th at Lamar Baptist Church in Louisiana with Brothers, Marion Collier, Terry Ganey, and Bobby White officiating. Burial followed at Lamar Cemetery in Delhi with Cox Funeral Home of Delhi in charge of arrangements. Ms. Goodman was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Wesley Goodman; brothers, John, Edgar, Sam, and Lonnie Cheshire; sisters, Lillian Wilson, and Louella Goddard; her parents, T. R. Cheshire and Elizabeth Davidson Cheshire; two grandsons, Robert Mark Goodman and James Marvin Goodman; and two gr-grandchildren, Jill Alice Wilson, and Jody Kyle Payne. She is survived by one son, Bro,. James W. Goodman and his wife, Joanne of Delhi; four daughters, Carolyn Chisholm and her husband, William of Gulf Shores, AL, Eva Payne of Alexandra, LA, Lou Carson of Memphis, TN, and Katherine Pleasant of Delhi; three nieces, Cynthia Cheshire, Betty Cheshire Williams, and Bernice Goodman; five nephews, Billy Cheshire, Canny Cheshire, Ferry Cheshire, Jack Cheshire, and Joe Cheshire; twelve grandchildren, thirty gr-grandchildren, and twenty-eight gr-gr-grandchildren. ................ JOE TEAGUE, 73, of Ramer, TN passed away on Nov. 29, 2004 at his home. Mr. Teague was a farmer. He was a member of Ramer Baptist Church, a Democrat Committeeman, a Korean War veteran, a Charter member of the Ramer Lions Club, Past County Commissioner, and former coach for the Little League of Ramer, a member of the American Legion, and Far of the Year. Mr. Teague was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Pearl Johnson Teague, one daughter, Theresa Teague, one sister, Ann Pearson, and two brothers, Benny and Douglas Teague. He leaves behind his wife, Sue Locke Teague, three daughters, Deborah Brown of Ramer, Nancy Jones of Oakfield, TN, and Susan Allen, also of Ramer, four sisters, Brenda and Bill Hunter of Ramer, Helen and Pat Montgomery of Ramer, Loudell and Paul Townsend of Selmer, TN, and Mary and Gary Goodrum of Selmer, two brothers, J. C. and Iller Teague of Guys, TN, and Jerry and Juan Teague of Ramer, six grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Services for Mr. Teague were held on Wed., Dec. 1st at Ramer Baptist Church with Eric Jones and Jeff Montgomery officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer. Pallbearers were Billy Wayne Hunter, Danny Montgomery, Steve Hunter, Chris Teague, Terry Teague, and Jeff Montgomery. Honorary bearers were Zack Brown, Casey Forsythe, Justin Locke, Barry Locke, Johnny Locke, and Wayne Locke. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ................ JOSHUA CLINT FINLEY, 19, of Adamsville, TN passed away on Dec. 3, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a carpenter. Mr. Finley was a 2004 graduate of Adamsville High School, a volunteer for the Leapwood Fire Department, and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. He is survived by his parents, Dennis Dale Finley and Sheryl Lynn Carlson Finley, of Adamsville; three brothers, Joel Finley and wife, Jennifer and their daughter, Baylee Brook, Jonathan Finley and wife, Leigh, and Justin Finley, all of Adamsville; and his companion, Jennifer Lynn Boyd; a grandmother, Virginia Finley also of Adamsville. Funeral services for Mr. Finley were held at 11 a.m. on Mon. Nov. 6th at Shackelford Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Carroll and Bro. Ricky Sisk officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. . Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ................ On Sun., Nov. 28, 2004, our beloved, WILLIE T. BAXTER, stepped across the threshold that we call death into our Father's House. Brother Baxter is at peace with God now and rejoicing in his heavenly home. He was born on Sept. 13, 1926 to the late Phillip and Stella Baxter in Ramer, TN. Willie professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Brother Baxter was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. He also leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mary; his daughter, Betty Copeland of Corinth, MS; a brother, Arbie D. Baxter of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Joanne (Sammie) Tyes and Jimy D. (Lashonda) Copeland, both of Corinth; three gr-grandchildren, Desiree Copeland, Tetra Tyes, and Tamara Tyes, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services for Mr. Baxter were held on Thur., Dec. 2nd at 1 p.m. at Wade's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Ramer with Rev. David Curry officiating. Burial followed in Ramer Cemetery in Ramer. Selmer Mortuary, 43 Falcon Road, Selmer, TN were in charge of arrangements. ................. LUTHER "RIP" SMITH, 75 passed away on Nov. 30, 2004 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was Group Leader for General Motors for 28 years. He was a member of United Auto Workers and had lived in West Palm Beach for 13 years, and Auburn Hill, MI for 30 years. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grisso Smith. He also leaves behind one daughter, Debbie Jo Shorland of Glousester, VA; two sisters, Sammie Treadway of St. Jo, IL and Molly Abernathy of West Memphis, AR; two brothers, T. B. Smith of Fort Wayne, IN and Walter G. Smith of Roscommon, MI; two grandchildren. Services for Mr. Smith were held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 3rd at Shackelford Adamsville Chapel. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Hardin County, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ................ SALLIE MAE COLLIER CHILDERS, 80, of Ramer, TN died on Dec. 1, 2004 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Ms. Childers was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Leon Childers, her parents, Washington and Anna Frazier Collier, one daughter, Linda Childers, two sisters, Camella Jones and Chloe Lee, and one brother, Garvin Collier. She leaves behind seven daughters, Elizabeth Brown of Wylie, TX, Amy Childers, Nelda Leatherwood, both of Selmer, TN, Joyce Martin of Stantonville, TN, Leona Melton of Ramer, Mary Beth Nulls of Guys, TN, and Patricia Pruitt of Jackson, MS; one son, Terry Childers of Ramer; one sister, Annie Bell White of Nixon, TN; two brothers, Cletus Collier of Michie and J. D. Collier of Stantonville; thirteen grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. Services for Ms. Childers were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 3rd at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Bro. Danny Briley officiating. Burial followed at Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ................ JIM ROBISON, 51, of Olive Branch, MS, died on Nov. 29, 2004 at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, FL. He was a Purchasing Manager at Premcor Refining. Mr. Robison was a member of Longview Heights Baptist Church where he taught 7th grade Sunday School class and also served as an ordained Deacon. He was a graduate from University of Memphis with a BBS in Business Administration. Mr. Robison is survived by his wife, Mitzi Vaughn Robison. He also leaves behind his parents, Harold and Frances Robison of Adamsville, TN; two sons, John Robison of Jacksonville, FL and Ryan Robison of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; two sisters, Gale Robertson of Cordova, RN and Lori Lewis of Memphis, TN; and two step grandchildren, Christopher and Caitlyn. Funeral services were held on Dec. 3rd at 1 p.m. at Adamsville First Baptist Church with Wayne Marshall officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN were in charge of all the arrangements. The family requests memorials be made to The Longview Heights Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Adamsville First Baptist Church Building Fund. ................ MARY ELLEN SURRATT, 70, of Adamsville, TN died on Dec. 3, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. She was co-owner and operator of Jetrick's Garment Factory. Mrs. Surratt was preceded in death by her parents, Robert McKinley and Dorothy Susan Farrell Wright. She leaves behind her husband, Ray Surratt; two daughters, Venita Christopher and Mitzi Surratt, both of Adamsville; three sisters, Nola Pulley of Memphis, Joann Burkeen of Selmer, and Sue Hughes of Adamsville; one brother, Cecil Wright of Sugar Tree, TN; on granddaughters, Olivia Christopher of Adamsville, and four nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 5th at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Bro. Gary Henline and Bro. Mike Kelley officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville. Pallbearers were Tony Burkeen, Jay Novell, Chuck Wright, Colton Milford, John Daniel Novell and Kenny Wright. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Morris, Jack Surratt, Keith Nowlin, Ricky Melton, and Mason Marlow. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. The family request that memorials be directed to: Angels Outrage for Children, c/o Martha Leitschuh, Adamsville, TN. ................ Funeral services for LENA MAE GOODMAN, 100, of Delhi, LA were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 28th at Lamar Baptist Church in Louisiana with Brothers, Marion Collier, Terry Ganey, and Bobby White officiating. Burial followed at Lamar Cemetery in Delhi with Cox Funeral Home of Delhi in charge of arrangements. Ms. Goodman was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Wesley Goodman; brothers, John, Edgar, Sam, and Lonnie Cheshire; sisters, Lillian Wilson, and Louella Goddard; her parents, T. R. Cheshire and Elizabeth Davidson Cheshire; two grandsons, Robert Mark Goodman and James Marvin Goodman; and two gr-grandchildren, Jill Alice Wilson, and Jody Kyle Payne. She is survived by one son, Bro,. James W. Goodman and his wife, Joanne of Delhi; four daughters, Carolyn Chisholm and her husband, William of Gulf Shores, AL, Eva Payne of Alexandra, LA, Lou Carson of Memphis, TN, and Katherine Pleasant of Delhi; three nieces, Cynthia Cheshire, Betty Cheshire Williams, and Bernice Goodman; five nephews, Billy Cheshire, Canny Cheshire, Ferry Cheshire, Jack Cheshire, and Joe Cheshire; twelve grandchildren, thirty gr-grandchildren, and twenty-eight gr-gr-grandchildren. ................ PHILLIP "WEINKIE" SIKES, 25, of Henderson, TN, died on Dec. 2, 2004. He was born in Shelby County, but grew up in McNairy and Chester Counties. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1998. He was married to Vikki Mosher in 1998 and they made their home near Henderson where he worked for the Forestry Department in the Maintenance Department. Mr. Sikes is survived by his wife, Vikki of Henderson; his parents, Jackie and Shirley Vandiver Sikes of Henderson; one brother, David Sikes of Jacks Creek, TN; a half sister, Angel Cummings of Jackson, TN; and his grandparents, Phillip and Dot McClain of Selmer, TN. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun. Dec. 5th at Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson. ................ JAMES MADISON CRABTREE, JR. of Gurdon, AR, formerly of McNairy County passed away on Nov. 30, 2004 at his residence. He was a retired Lineman for Ozard Border Electric Co-Op in Popular Bluff, MO and an U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Frankie Crabtree; two sons, Steven Crabtree of Jackson, TN and John Crabtree of Higginsville, MO; one daughter, Joan Egger of Gurdon, AR; one sister, Dorothy Lockman of Memphis, TN; five grandchildren, twelve gr-grandchildren, and one very special gr-gr-grandson. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Fri. Dec. 3rd at Harts Chapel Cemetery. ................ WILLIAM H. "BILL" RICHARD, 79, of Selmer, TN passed away on Dec. 4, 2004 at West Tennessee Transitional Care. He was a retired Demolition Contractor. Mr. Richard was a member of Lorraine Baptist Church, a member of Labor Local 350, member of the Woodlawn Masonic Lodge in Memphis, and a Third Degree Mason. He also served in the United States Army during WWII. Mr. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean Richard; three daughters, Tommie Kozak of Beaver Creek, OH, Kathy Fambrough of Deltona, FL, and Barbara Kay Hill of Pinson, TN; two sisters, Thelma Prather of Selmer, TN and Laura Griffin of Ramer, TN; one brothers, Dudley Richard of Ramer; and two grandchildren. Services for Mr. Richard were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 6th at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Taff Neathery and Rayburn Richard officiating. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society. ................ end Have A Great Day! Barbara

McNairy County Independent (Friday, 23 June 1922) More Interesting History We have had the recent pleasure of visiting in the home of the late Capt. E. J. Hodges and wife. Those constituting the family now and at home are Dr. W. H. Harmon, Margie and Harvey. We found the doctor much improved in health, and Harvey's condition is improving. While on the visit we were made acquainted with some very interesting facts in connection with the family. Capt. E. J. Hodges, the father, was born in this county in 1831 and died in 1913, his wife survived him, together with a number of sons and daughters, and Mrs. Hodges followed him only a few months ago. The father of Capt. Hodges, Elisha, came to this county in 1818 from Wilson county and settled in the community where stands the Hodges residence. Elisha Hodges was born in 1794 and his wife in 1790. They had the following children: Jesse C. born 1815, Tabitha, born in 1820, Jno E. C., born in 1823, Elisha W. R., born in 1825, E. J. born in 1831, and Henry, born in 1832. When Elisha Hodges settled in the 8th district, the nearest house was 10 miles, and there were no roads, only trails being used in going from one settlement to another. The nearest mill was at Jackson, and the red man roamed the forests at will. Bears and deer and other wild game abounded in the primeval woods. When Elisha Hodges came in this county, the State was only 22 years of age, and only 42 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. James Monroe was president, and Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were in their prime. Purdy was not thought of, and W. D. Jopling, "the old red fox" had not been born. The whistle of the locomotive had never been heard and a sulphur match had never been struck. Capt. Hodges married Jane Dodd in 1852, and the following children were born in this union: Francis, Sarah Ann, Elizabeth Ellen, John, Mary, Horry, Henry, Harmon, Jennie, Maggie and Harvey. The father of this interesting family was a prominent figure in the affairs and history of this county. He possessed a rugged and wonderful character: a man of strong convictions and sublime faith and courage. He was a leader in his community, and was an able and influential minister in the Primitive Baptist church, living up to the tenets of that faith. During the great fratricidal struggle of the 60's he was a captain in the famous Hurst's Sixth Tennessee Federal Cavalry. Jerry

ANNIVERSARIES Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Oct. 20, 2004 Fiftieth Anniversary HOWARD LEE and BONNIE LYNN HENSON HUGGINS A renewing of vows will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, 2004 at the 4th Street Church of Christ in Selmer. Howard and Bonnie were married Oct. 28, 1954 in Corinth, MS. Howard served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, before retirement in 1971. After his retirement, they moved back to Ramer to be near his parents, John F. and Bessie Jones Huggins. After the loss of his parents, Howard and Bonnie moved to Blytheville, AR in 1985 to assist in the care of Bonnie's parents, William D. (Willie) and Eunice Holmes Henson. In 1997, following the loss of Bonnie's parents, they once again returned to McNairy County. This union has produced five children, Patricia Huggins Johnson of Hampstead, NC, Howard Lee Huggins, Jr. of Glen, MS, Elizabeth (Beth) Huggins King and Barry M. Huggins, both of Selmer, and William Franklin (Frank) Huggins who went to be with the Lord Nov. 10, 2002 after losing his battle with cancer. Howard and Bonnie have 14 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. They enjoy their retirement between their home in Selmer and traveling to Florida, Maine, and North Carolina visiting family and friends. Only out of town invitations are being sent, but all family and friends are invited to join in this happy celebration. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall..end Fortieth Anniversary LONNIE and FAYE FERGUSON will celebrate on Oct. 15, 2004 their 40th Wedding Anniversary. We are very thankful to have loving parents such as you two Happy 40th Anniversary Mom and Dad! Love, Angelia and Donnie ......end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed. Nov. 3, 2004 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ROBERT "BUD" & PATRICIA ROUSE were married on Oct. 30, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois. They have three children, Larry, Bobby, and Cindy, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Their children celebrated their anniversary with a Buffet Reception in Aurora, Illinois on October 24th with approximately 125 family members and friends sharing in their special occasion. Mr. & Mrs. Rouse are now residing near Finger, TN.....end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Nov. 24, 2004 Fiftieth Anniversary MR. and MRS. RALPH WHITAKER will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 24, 2004 Their children would like to invite you to come help they celebrate this joyous occasion on Sun., Nov. 28th, at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church from 2 - 3:30 p.m.... end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 8, 2004 Eightieth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Barnes Congratulations to Buford and Ruth Barnes who will quietly observe their 80th Wedding Anniversary on Christmas Eve. They were married in Selmer, TN on Dec. 24, 1923. They have two children, Doris Barnes Dickinson and William "Bill" Wayne Barnes. They have six grandchildren, ten gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren..end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 22, 2004 50th Wedding Anniversary PRESTON and SHIRLENE KING will celebrate 50 years of marriage Dec. 24, 2004. Their children will be honoring them with a reception on Sun., Jan. 2, 2005 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Piney Grove Church of God at 888 Rosecreek Rd., Selmer, TN. All friends and family are invited to attend....end 63rd Wedding Anniversary CHARLES and WINNIE MAE SWEAT will be celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 27, 2004. They were married in Iuka, MS, on Dec. 27, 1941. They have two children, Kenneth Sweat and Shirley Sweat of Selmer, four grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren..end Have A Great Day! Barbara

On further examination of the writings on what is shown of this letter, it appears to me that it was posted from Wm. Wilborne Esquire. I did a lookup of the McNairy Co., census of 1840 and found a William Wilbourne (also a Lewis Willbourn).. Texas doesn't show an index on Ancestry.com for 1840, but I found a Sarah B. Barret in Nacogdoches Co., TX. (very close to Marshall TX., in San Augustine County) on the 1850 census. She was 59 years old, born in VA., with two males in the home: John Baret 31 born in VA., Lyars Baret 19 born in VA., and one young female, Elizabeth Ealantz? age 8 born in TX. Another Sarah Barret is found in this same county in 1850, but she was only 2 years old and the letter is said to be dated 1845 (three years before she was born). I also found tow Barrett household's listed in McNairy Co., in 1840: Nathan Barrett and William Barrett. Hope this helps someone if they are connected to any of these parties. Christi Partee > From: Christi <christip2@cox-internet.com> > Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:04:59 -0800 > To: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNMCNAIR] 1845 McNairy Co to San Augustine TX letter on ebay > Resent-From: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > Resent-Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:04:47 -0700 > > The name of the recipient appears to me to be "Mrs. Sarah D. Barret". I > would like to know the name of the sender (who lived in McNairy Co.). I have > written to the seller to ask. Hope I receive an answer. > > It would be nice if whoever gets this letter, if they would offer a copy of > it to the McNairy Co., Historical Society and for it to be posted on the > McNairy Co., website for all to benefit from. > > Christi Partee > christip2@cox-internet.com > > Ancestors of mine of McNairy Co., include: > Hicks, Wardlow, Browning, Palmer, Whitaker, Sweat, Russom, Horn > -------------------------------------------- > >> From: Kenoticket@aol.com >> Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:32:28 EST >> To: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [TNMCNAIR] 1845 McNairy Co to San Augustine TX letter on ebay >> Resent-From: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com >> Resent-Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:32:30 -0700 >> >> There is an auction running on ebay until January 6th that is offering a >> letter that was sent from McNairy County to San Augustine, Marshall Texas. It >> is >> auction number 5547269291. The letter is dated January 20th, 1845. >> >> I'd tell you who the names were, but it's the old style writing and I can't >> quite make them out. The description says it is a long letter and has info >> about a man shot by a boy. >> >> I have no interest in this auction. Just passing it along incase it's >> someones ancestor. >> >> >> ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== >> Archives McNairy County Tennessee >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/mcnairy.htm >> >> ============================== >> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > Archives McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/mcnairy.htm > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

The name of the recipient appears to me to be "Mrs. Sarah D. Barret". I would like to know the name of the sender (who lived in McNairy Co.). I have written to the seller to ask. Hope I receive an answer. It would be nice if whoever gets this letter, if they would offer a copy of it to the McNairy Co., Historical Society and for it to be posted on the McNairy Co., website for all to benefit from. Christi Partee christip2@cox-internet.com Ancestors of mine of McNairy Co., include: Hicks, Wardlow, Browning, Palmer, Whitaker, Sweat, Russom, Horn -------------------------------------------- > From: Kenoticket@aol.com > Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:32:28 EST > To: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TNMCNAIR] 1845 McNairy Co to San Augustine TX letter on ebay > Resent-From: TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > Resent-Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:32:30 -0700 > > There is an auction running on ebay until January 6th that is offering a > letter that was sent from McNairy County to San Augustine, Marshall Texas. It > is > auction number 5547269291. The letter is dated January 20th, 1845. > > I'd tell you who the names were, but it's the old style writing and I can't > quite make them out. The description says it is a long letter and has info > about a man shot by a boy. > > I have no interest in this auction. Just passing it along incase it's > someones ancestor. > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > Archives McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/mcnairy.htm > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

There is an auction running on ebay until January 6th that is offering a letter that was sent from McNairy County to San Augustine, Marshall Texas. It is auction number 5547269291. The letter is dated January 20th, 1845. I'd tell you who the names were, but it's the old style writing and I can't quite make them out. The description says it is a long letter and has info about a man shot by a boy. I have no interest in this auction. Just passing it along incase it's someones ancestor.

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmie" <dors1933@vvm.com> To: <TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 4:17 PM Subject: [TNMCNAIR] Mitchell Family > Hi, > > I'm researching the James Mitchell family of McNairy County, TN. They moved > from Marion County, AL to McNairy sometime between 1870 and 1880 where they > appear on the following census: > > McNairy County, TN 1880 census. > district 6 > James Mitchell, age 73, SC VA SC farmer > Leanna, age 40 wife AL AL AL > Malinda, age 11 dau. AL SC SC > Houston, age 10 son AL SC AL > Sarah Ann, age 9 dau AL SC AL > Isham, age 7 son AL SC AL > Mary, age 4 dau TN SC AL > Leroy, age 7 months son TN SC AL > Leander, age 7 months son TN SC AL > > If anyone on the list is researching any of the above names, please reply. > I have more information about the Mitchell family and will be happy to help > any way that I can. My email address is dors1933@vvm.com. That's two vees > in my email address and not a dubya. > > Jimmie Nell Meadors > > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > Archives McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/mcnairy.htm > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Hi, I'm researching the James Mitchell family of McNairy County, TN. They moved from Marion County, AL to McNairy sometime between 1870 and 1880 where they appear on the following census: McNairy County, TN 1880 census. district 6 James Mitchell, age 73, SC VA SC farmer Leanna, age 40 wife AL AL AL Malinda, age 11 dau. AL SC SC Houston, age 10 son AL SC AL Sarah Ann, age 9 dau AL SC AL Isham, age 7 son AL SC AL Mary, age 4 dau TN SC AL Leroy, age 7 months son TN SC AL Leander, age 7 months son TN SC AL If anyone on the list is researching any of the above names, please reply. I have more information about the Mitchell family and will be happy to help any way that I can. My email address is dors1933@vvm.com. That's two vees in my email address and not a dubya. Jimmie Nell Meadors

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Nov. 24, 2004 JEFFERY WAYNE KIRBY, 60, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Nov. 11, 2004 at his residence. He was a Nuclear Medical Technician at Veterans Medical Center, a member of the McNairy County Historical Society, and a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Navy. Mr. Kirby was preceded in death by his father. Mr. DuWayne Kirby. He also leaves behind his mother, Alice Anderson White of Jackson, MS, one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Kirby of Leslie, AR; two sisters, Lynn Eubanks of Jackson, and Rebecca Mayo of Bethel Springs; and two grandchildren, Rainen Kirby Morris and Zoe Kirby Morris. A private memorial service for immediate family members was held. ............. PATRICIA M. CHILDERS LIPFORD, 61, of Adamsville, TN, died on Mon., Nov. 15, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, TN. Mrs. Lipford was the McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk Secretary during the 20 year term of her husband. She was a member of Solitude Freewill Baptist Church in the Leapwood Community. She was preceded in death by her mother, Arizona Plunk Childers. Mrs. Lipford is survived by her husband, Allen Lipford of Adamsville. She also leaves behind her father, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, one daughter, Becky Mathis of Cordova, TN, two sons, Jeff Lipford of Selmer, TN and Kevin Lipford of Adamsville, two sisters, Cathy Hamm of Crump, TN and Nan Rogers of Adamsville, one brother, Junior Childers of Adamsville, and five grandchildren, Carlee Lipford, Stone Lipford, Colby Mathis, Colton Mathis and Tyler Mathis. Funeral services for Mrs. Lipford were held on Nov. 18th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville with Billy Mitchell and Scott Melson officiating. Christy Robertson delivered the eulogy. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ............. ARELLIA FAYE ERVIN CHASE, 65, of Bolivar, TN, died Sun., Nov. 14, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Chase was the widow of George Samuel Chase who died May 4, 1988. She was a retired psychiatric aide supervisor at Western Mental Health Institute for 17 years, a private duty nurse for 18 years, and she worked part-time at Cohn's & Wood & Miller Department Stores. Mrs. Chase was born Mar. 9, 1939 in Hornsby, TN, the daughter of Mary Viness Herriman Smith of Bolivar and the late William Buford Ervin and lived here all of her life. She was active with the Hardeman County Democratic Party for many years and received a work-related commendation from Ray Blanton while at WMHI. She was a member of Bolivar First Baptist Church and attended Bethel Springs Church of God. Services were at 3 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16th at Shackelford Funeral Home Directors Bolivar Chapel with Don Goodrum and David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery. In addition to her mother, survivors include one daughter, Katherine J. Youngblood of Savannah; two sons, Rev. Aaron Lynn Moss of Bethel Springs, TN and Anthony G. Moss of Saulsbury; one sister, Margie Vernell Harbin of Collierville; five grandchildren, Joseph Brandon Moos, Laura Caitlin Moss, Joshua Garron Moss, Hannah Brooke Moss and Jessica Erin Mott; and one gr-grandchild, Jathan Henry Mott. She was preceded in death by one son, Garron Wynn Moss and three brothers, Glynn, Wade, and Wayne Ervin. The family requests that memorials be directed to Lifeblood or the Bethel Springs Church of God. .............. WILLIAM CARL MUHUNDRO, 81, of Pocahontas, TN, died on Nov. 14, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church near Chewalla, TN, a member of the Middleton Masonic Lodge, a World War I Navy Veteran and also a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mr. Mohundro was preceded in death by his parents, George and Addla Null Mohundro. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Louise Mohundro, one daughter, Linda Austin of Bartlett, TN, one son, Larry Mohundro of Selmer, TN, three sisters, Minnie Jones, Leatha Stewart, and Jewel Woods, all of Walnut, MS, thirteen grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Bros. Larry Corder and Bobby Voyles officiating. Burial followed at Mathis Cemetery in Pocahontas. Pallbearers were Brad Austin, and Ryan Austin, Joey Baker, Kenny Mohundro, Ian Austin, Chip Baker and Josh Baker. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. (in the newspaper the surname was spelled both ways Muhundro and Mohundro) ............... GERTRUDE WHITTEN, 88, of Henderson, TN, died at her home on Fri., Nov. 19, 2004 in the Little Hatchie Community of Chester County. She was born and reared in the Little Hatchie Community, the daughter of the late Harmon Elza and Etta Maness Hurst. She attended schools in Chester County and in 1936 married Nathan Elver Whitten. They made their home in the same community all their married life where Mr. Whitten farmed. Mr. Whitten died in 1972. Mrs. Whitten was a member of the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Garland Whitten and wife Donna of Adamsville, TN and Charles Whitten and wife Polly of Jackson, and two sisters, Freddie Campbell and Cleon Tucker, both of Bethel Springs, TN. She also has three grandchildren, Robin Whitten, Todd Whitten and Dawn Whitten, and three gr-grandchildren, Wesley Whitten Blankenship, Cody Freeman, and Ashley Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Reggie Whitten, and four brothers, Vernard, Arnold, Harvey, and Cortez Hurst, and an infant daughter, Janice Etta Whitten. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 22nd at Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Elmer Weaver, Elder Charles Whitten, and Elder Doyle Hurst officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. ............... MAGGIE RUTH PATRICK was born in McNairy County, TN on July 16, 1920, the daughter of the late Charlie Barton and Pearl Hockaday Pounds. Mrs. Patrick was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church. She was retired from Harwood Manufacturing as a machine operator after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and a volunteer for the McNairy Regional Hospital Auxiliary with over 8,000 hours of service. She was united in marriage to George Patrick who preceded her in death. Mrs. Patrick passed from this life on Wed., Nov. 17, 2004 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah at the age of 84 years. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Patrick of Savannah and Loretto Gail Flatt of Adamsville, TN; two grandsons, Brian Patrick Dancer of Hendersonville, and Jeremy Patrick Flatt of Savannah. Services were held on Fri., Nov. 19th at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Chuck Castles officiating. Burial was in Shiloh National Military Cemetery. ............... VIVIAN ALENE MCINTYRE, 82, of Finger, TN died on Nov. 13, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Finger Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert McIntyre and Ollie Pearl McCann McIntyre, and one sister, Helen McIntyre. Ms. McIntyre is survived by two sisters, Lessie McIntyre and Faye Talbott, both of Finger, and two brothers, Roy McIntyre of Bethel Springs, TN and J. R. McIntyre of Adamsville, TN. Services were at 1 p.m. Sun., Nov. 14th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bruce McIntyre officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. ............... SADIE L. RICHARDSON, 74, of Ramer, TN died on Nov. 14, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was an employee of Brown Shoe Company and a member of Falcon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. E. (Doc) Richardson, her parents, Buford and Willie Mae Carter, one brother, Dwight Carter, and one son, Tommy Richardson. Mrs. Richardson leaves behind two daughters, Gwen Gurley and Rita Baswell, both of Corinth, MS, one son, Willie Richardson of Adamsville, TN, one sister, Ann Stephenson of Alamo, TN, nine grandchildren, three gr-grandchildren, and one very special friend, Pearl Wilson. Services for Mrs. Richardson were at 3 p.m. Nov. 16th at Falcon Baptist Church with mark Hoover and Smiley Mills officiating. Burial was at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, TN. ............... REV. B. C. WILLCUTT, 87, of Selmer, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thurs., Nov. 18, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, TN, where he has been lovingly cared for following a stroke 3-1/2 years ago. He was born near Birmingham, AL where he lived, met and married his beloved wife of 66 years, Zelona, better known as Honeycutt. His calling to the ministry dates back many years. In the middle thirties, when radio was new and cars scarce, his ministry was well known in Alabama and parts of Mississippi through his daily radio broadcasts featuring his singing family and his message of Salvation. Because of gas rationing, yet the availability of air fuel, he purchased an airplane, got his pilot's license and became known as "The Flying Parson". His radio work, the GMC bus, big-top tent, and plane provided the unique ministry slogan, "The Gospel on Wheels, On the Air, and In the Air". Health problems curtailed his evangelistic ministry, and he then went into church planting and pastoral duties for several churches before coming to Tennessee in 1961 to pastor Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for the next 27 years. He continued to preach following his retirement and held many int erim pastorates. During these years, he served in many capacities in the Shiloh Area Baptist Association, member of Union University Pastor's Conference, and was a charter member of the McNairy County Hospital Chaplin's Associate where he served for 30 years. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Rev. Willcutt was preceded in death by his life Companion, Zelona, his parents, Rev. C. C. and Cora Willcutt, four brothers, two sisters, and two gr-grandchildren. He is survived by four devoted daughters, Zecora Sanders of Sheffield, AL, Hilda Landers of Mobile, AK, Lorraine Henley of Selmer, and Brenda Thon of Franklin, TN, two brothers, Edward Willcutt of Zachary, LA, and James Willcutt of Charleston, SC and one sister, Virginia Johnson of Mesa, AZ, fourteen grandchildren and twenty gr-grandchildren. His "home-going" celebration was held at 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 21st at Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Jetta Forsythe officiating, assisted by Rev. Ray Burks and Rev. Mike Holloway. His five grandsons, two grandsons-in-law, and one gr-grandson served as pallbearers. His sons-in-law were honorary pallbearers. Burial followed at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastview. ............... VIOLA BROWNING WARD of McNairy County entered into eternal joy on Nov. 15, 2004 at her residence in the presence of family. Mrs. Ward was committed to her Lord, church, community, and family. She was a member of the Clear Creek Baptist where she served and held membership for 86 years. She was active in the Lawton Community and was awarded the 1998 Hermitage District Ruritan of the Year award for her community service. She found great joy in Bible study and flower gardening. Born Feb. 26, 1905 to the late R. L. and Nettie Browning, she was united in marriage on Nov. 4, 1923 to Charlie Troy Ward until his death in April 1983. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roscoe and Enloe Browning, and an infant son. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Templeton, grandchildren, Jimmy Templeton (Rebecca) and Linda Frost (Robert), gr-grandchildren, Angela Flatt (Joe), Jai Templeton, Torrey Templeton and Michelle Frost, gr-gr-grandchildren, Gracie and Alex Crane. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Nov. 17th with internment in the church cemetery with Charles Castles and Jai Templeton officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes. ...............end Have a nice day! Barbara

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Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 1, 2004 LILLIE MAE PLUNK, 90, of Adamsville, TN died on Nov. 27, 2004 at Paine Meadows Nursing Home in Bolivar, TN. She was a Nurses' Aid. Ms. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Norvin Plunk. She also leaves behind one daughter, Lee Ciccarelli of Wheaton, IL and three sons, Clyde Edward Plunk of Conover, NC, Gerald Green Plunk of Lenoir, NC, and Ricky Lynn Plunk of Somerville, TN. There was a cremation. .............. COLEMAN SMITH, 92, of Adamsville, TN, died on Nov. 26, 2004 at his home. He was a Country Banker in Adamsville, a member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church, and veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Corp. of Engineers. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Smith, and a granddaughter, Lynn Smith. He also leaves behind two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Hardin of Seymour. Sue Wood of Lexington; one son, Bob of Adamsville; one sister, Martha Hayes of Lexington; five grandchildren, B. K. Hardin, Cole (Janie), Jennifer, Paige, and Kyle Wood; five gr-grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Laken, Lee, and Ivey. Funeral services were on Mon., Nov. 29th at 10 a.m. at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery. The family requests memorials to be made to the Lynn Smith Scholarship Fund, the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation, or the United Way of West Tennessee, c/o Farmers & Merchants Bank, Adamsville. ................ ELIZABETH ROLLAND BRICKER, 81, of Selmer, TN died on Nov. 28, 2004 at Crestview Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde T. Bricker, one son, Rolland Clyde Bricker, her parents, Joe L. and Mattie A. Curtis Rolland, and her sister, Dorothy Wolfe. Ms. Bricker is survived by two daughter, Alma Jane Harrod of Hermitge, AR and Martha Shull of Brownsville, TN; two sons, Don Bricker of Adamsville, TN and James T. Bricker of Selmer, TN; three sisters, Ruth Floyd of Brownsville, TN, Roberta Henderson of Cherry Valley, AR, and Patsy Rowland of Conway, AR; two brothers, Leo Rolland and Thomas J. Rolland, both of Cherry Valley, AR; eleven grandchildren, and twenty gr-grandchilden. Graveside services for Ms. Bricker will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 1st at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer are in charge of all the arrangements. .................end Have a nice day! Barbara

McNairy County Independent, 11 Feb 1921 Veteran Visits Selmer. Jim Haynes of the 14th district, and member of Phillip's Legion of Georgia Cavalry, and one of the leading citizens of the county, spent Monday night in Selmer, as a guest of the editor of the Independent. He gave us many chapters of unwritten history. No soldier who followed the flag of the Lost Cause can unfold a more interesting narrative. He was in the awful slaughter of the 2nd Manassas, and saw the forces of McClellan stop the mighty rush of the northern march of Lee at Antietam. He fought in the Wilderness, and helped to make the conditions that brought forth from the immortal Grant the undying declaration, "I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer!" He felt the earth shake when the mines under Petersburg exploded, and rushed with his comrades into the "Battle of the Crater." He was with the command that got within three miles of Washington. He was with Stewart's Division when the Confederate entire forces around Richmond and Petersburg numbered only 36,000 men, surrounded by an invincible Federal army numbering 280,000 men and reaching in its circuit down into North Carolina. He was a Gettysburg, the real decisive battle of the Civil War, and hea! rd the shouts of the Confederate soldiers under the dashing Pickett in the charge which made him immortal. Several days after the battle of Gettysburg, Gen. Dan Sickles, who had lost a leg, was carried into the presence of the great Lincoln at the White House, when the General gave in detail the history of the fight. The President replied that he had assurance of that victory in prayer before the fight began. Mr. Haynes can give more authentic history of the Civil War in three hours than can be obtained from some of the histories in three weeks. He is 81 years old, hale and hearty, and we wish him many years more of happiness and usefulness.