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ANNIVERSARIES Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Nov. 10, 2004 70th Anniversary Burl and Deffie Armour will celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 15, 2004. They have five children, ten grandchildren, 14 gr-grandchildren, and eight gr-gr-grandchildren. ........... 40th Anniversary Larry and Janice Murray celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 7, 2004. Their family and friends would like to wish them a very Happy Anniversary. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Oct. 20, 2004 50th Anniversary In honor of the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Merrman their children and grandchildren will join friends and family at a Buffet Reception on Sat., Nov. 6, 2004 to celebrate 50 years together. James and Norma were married on Nov. 6, 1954 in Auburn, Indiana and now reside in Adamsville, TN. ........... Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Nov. 17, 2004 VIVIAN ALENE MCINTYRE, 82, of Finger, TN died on Nov. 13, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of Finger Church of Christ. Ms. McIntyre was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert McIntyre and Ollie Pearl McCann McIntyre; one sister, Helen McIntyre. She leaves behind two sister, Lessie McIntyre and Faye Talbott, both of Finger; two brothers, Roy McIntyre of Bethel Springs, TN and J. R. McIntyre of Adamsville, TN. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 14th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Bruce McIntyre officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of all the arrangements. ..................... EURA MAE HARDIN, 89, of Adamsville, TN passed away on Nov. 12, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Hickory Flat United Methodist Church. Ms. Hardin was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Richard Hardin. She is survived by two daughters, Lyla Fuller of Melbourne, FL and Dolores Hardin of Prattville, FL; two sons, Richard Hardin of Memphis, TN and Wayne Hardin of Adamsville, TN; son-in-law Dr. Pat Fuller; daughter-in-law, Dot Hardin; five grandchildren, Cindy, Lisa, Brankdon, Jennifer, and Tavina; and special friends, Fay & Layman Bearden & Annetta Blackley. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 15th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were: Joe David Pettigrew, Lyman Bearden, Weldon Hysmith, Jerry Carroll, Tommy Ross, and Richey Mitchell. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. ....................... JAMES RALPH WEBSTER, 78, of Selmer, TN, died on Nov. 8, 2004 at his residence. He was a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church and was retired from the Western Mental Health Institute. Mr. Webster was preceded in death by his parents, Carnie Daniel and Blanche Fowler Webster, a sister, Doris Ketchum, and a brother, x. L. Webster. He leaves behind his wife, Gracie Plunk Webster; one daughter, Jean Webster of Pickwick Dam, TN; one son, Jimmy D. Webster of Bethel Springs, TN; four grandchildren, James Stanfield, Michael Webster, Heather Moore, and Michelle Turner; and four gr-grandchildren, Kati Turner, Eli Stanfield, Tyler Moore and Luke Webster. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 10th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Brown officiating. Pallbearers were Don Lipford, Gary Plunk, Ricky Plunk, Brian Moore, James Roger Plunk, and Ronnie Plunk. Burial followed at Maggie Jones Memorial Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. ....................... AUBRY GENE MATLOCK, 63, died on Nov. 13, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center. He was a truck driver and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Matlock. Mr. Matlock is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Matlock. He also leaves behind two daughters, Tina Jeanette Hardin of Augusta, GA and Wendy Jackson of Selmer, TN; one son, Ricky Gene Matlock of Virginia; one sister, Joyce Cobb of Selmer; three brothers, Joe Matlock of Bethel Springs, TN, John Matlock of Selmer, and James Matlock of Peoria, IL. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., Nov. 16th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Aaron Moss officiating. Pallbearers: Randy Drinkard, Tony Jackson, Chris Hardin, Stacy Dowty, Rocky Matlock, and Tracy Chandler. Burial followed at Center Hill Cemetery in Counce, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of all the arrangements. ....................... MARILYN WHITE PRESLEY, 50, of Corinth, MS died on Nov. 11, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare. Ms. Presley was Pentecostal in belief. She is survived by her husband, Danny Earl Presley, her mother, Myra Coley White of Bethel Springs, TN; two sons, Cameron Presley of Orange, CA and Joshua Presley of Huntsville, AL; nine sisters, Dorothy Weatherford of Selmer, TN, Billie King of Selmer, Virginia Walton of Memphis, TN, Jewell Richards of Memphis, Carolyn Harris of Southaven, Mary Jo Gray of Bethel Springs, Wanda Kilpatrick of Corinth, Zetta Dickey of Henderson, TN, and Geneva Howell of Union City, TN; five brothers, James White of Selmer, Marty White of Finger, Gary White of Dyersburg, TN, Mickey White of Bethel Springs, and Rickey White of Bethel Springs; and three gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 14th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Rev. Dewayne Kirk officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of all the arrangements. ....................... MARY SUE PORTER was born on Wed., Feb. 28, 1951 to the late Edward Hassell and Mattie Churchwell. She attended the Clifton Rosenwald School, and was a member of Mt. Tabor M. B. Church. Mary worked as a nurse's assistant for over thirty years in both Tennessee and Georgia. She was married to the late Daniel Porter. Mary departed this life on Thurs., Nov. 4, 2004 at her home. Mary leaves to cherish her loving memories: four sons, Daniel Lynum, Steven Porter, Corey (Felisha) Porter, and Harris Porter; three brothers, Jack Lynum, William Churchwell, and James R. Churchwell; two sisters, Louise Churchwell and Clarissa Churchwell; five grandchildren, a special friend, Harry Wade, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 8th at Mt. Tabor M. B. Church in Clifton, TN with Rev. Levon Porter officiating. Burial followed at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton. ....................... EUEL COX, 79. Of Tishomingo, MS passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004 at Iuka Hospital. Mr. Cox was a Baptist, an avid bird hunter, a retired farmer, and an Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his first wife, Velva Cox, his parents, Frank and Sadie Cox, three brothers, Denis, Bill, and Nash Cox, and an infant grandson. He leaves behind his wife, Hazel Cox of Tishomingo; two sons and their wives, Lanny & Becky Cox of Tishomingo and Vic & Frances Rogers of Faulkner, MS; three daughters and their husbands, Krystal and Jerry Patterson of Tishomingo, Rita and Marty Wydra of Lytle, TX, and Pauline and David Middleton of Selmer, TN; one brother, Cleve Cox of Tishomingo; nineteen grandchildren and 18 gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 10th at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. Jerry George officiating. Pallbearers: Luke Patter, Terry Evans, Leon Patterson, Todd Clemmons, David Hmm, and Craig Middleton. Burial followed at Springhill Cemetery. ....................... Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Oct. 27, 2004 CHARLES RICKY WYATT, 49, of Adamsville, TN died on Oct. 18, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Wyatt was a carpet installer. Mr. Wyatt was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Moffett Wyatt, and his parents, Charles E. and Virginia Morene Tacker Wyatt. He leaves behind his companion, Lisa Phillips; two sons, Chad Wyatt & wife Ginger of Knoxville, TN and Brandon Wyatt of Adamsville; three sisters, Judy Martin Hendrix of Selmer, TN, Peggy Mathis of Adamsville, and Debbie Coats of Hornsby; one brother, Tommy Wyatt of Adamsville; two grandchildren, Bailey and Saylor and three step-grandchildren, Kyle, Kara, and McKenna. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 20th at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with ministers Jeff Carter, Earl Phelps and Gary Henline officiating. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery. ................ VERNIE MARTIN, 84, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Oct. 24, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Martin was a retired farmer, member of Maggie Jones Methodist Church, an Army Veteran of WW II, a member of the VFW, and Modern Woodman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Martin. He also leaves behind one son, Gilford M. Martin of Bethel Springs, two sisters, Mary Jane Glover of Johnson City, TN and Ola Mae Halbrook of Virginia and one half-brother, Paul Tacker of Indiana. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 26th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Brown and Zolon Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. ................ FAIRLEE BURGESS AMOS, 77, died on Oct. 20, 2004 at Baptist memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Amos was a member of Forrest Hill Church of Christ in Selmer, TN. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Amos is survived by her husband, Z. T. Amos. She also leaves five daughter, Vonnella Bomer of Memphis, Viennese Yarbrough of Jackson, MS, Khogle Walls of Memphis, Novena Wyke of Selmer, and Orlanda Amos of Selmer; one son, Serfin Amos of Selmer; two sisters, Robbie Prather of Paineville, OH and Billie Sue Luster of Jackson; one brother, Welma Burgess of Jackson; seven grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 23rd at Forrest Hill Church. Burial followed at New Prospect Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all the arrangements. ................ IRENE LYNCH KIESTLER, 84, of Selmer, TN, died on Oct. 17, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, TN. She was the co-owner of Kiestler Furniture Co. in Selmer and a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Mrs. Kiestler was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Elco Kiestler and by her parents, Benjamin Arthur and Nora Blair Lynch. She also leaves behind one daughter, Waynetta Freeman Jones of Southaven, MS, two sons, James Kiestler and Joe Allen Kiestler, both of Selmer, one sister, Paulene Naylor of Finger, two brothers, Ernest Lynch of Memphis and Robert Lynch of Finger, five grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 21st at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Burial followed at Mr. Gilead Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Gilead Baptist Church or the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. ................ LEE WHITTEN, JR., 59, of Millington, TN died Oct. 18, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Whitten was a farmer and truck driver and was Pentecostal in belief. He is survived by two daughters, Clara Felts of Millington, and Georgia Kilpartick of Memphis, TN; one son, Dalton Whitten of Stantonville; one sister Shirley Spencer of Selmer, TN; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 20th at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Selmer with Wallace South and Raymond Paisley officiating. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. ................ JOHN THOMAS "TOMMY" PETTIGREW, 60, of Bolivar, died Mon., Oct. 18, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The husband of Patricia Lee Cunningham Pettigrew, who survives, he was the owner and operator of Pleasant Run Grocery in Bolivar. Mr. Pettigrew was born Sept. 14, 1944 in McNairy County, the son of the late Troy Pettigrew and Eloise Flanagan Pettigrew and had lived in McNairy, Madison, Hardin, and Hardeman Counties. In addition to his wife, whom he married on June 14, 1964, his survivors include one daughter, Tracy Bond of Pickwick; one sister, Mrs. Jim Freeman of Pickwick Dam and two grandsons, Buck and Bailey Bond. His son, Kris Pettigrew, preceded him in death. The family request that memorials be directed to the First Baptist Church of Counce Building Fund. ................ HERBERT FRANKLIN RICHARDS, 78, died on Oct. 22, 2004 at his daughter's home in Olive Branch, MS. Mr. Richards was a Veteran of WW II and was a Baptist in belief. He was a former jewelry store owner and spent 42 years in the trucking industry. His memberships include Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rites, VFW, and Teamsters Local 667. He was also an avid hunter and went by the CB handle of Little Richard - K-JX3102. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his parents, Robert McKinely and Lottie Grantham Richards; one brother, James Ross Pearson and one sister Verondia Poindexter. He is survived by his wife, Marie Richards, one daughter, Pamela Victor of Olive Branch; two sisters, Violet Hacker of Selmer and Vivian McCormack of Cleveland, TN; four brothers, Bob Richards of Germantown, Harold Richards of Savannah, Jerry Richards and Ronnie Richards, both of Memphis, TN; three grandchildren, Natalie Yarbrough, Richae Price and Paul Victor, III; three gr-grandchildren, Troy Yarborugh, Brittany Yarbrough, and Tyler Yorbrough, along with many furry friends, especially "Skip". Funeral services were held on Sun., Oct. 24th at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Jerry Richards and Tim Price officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial services are pending for Sat., Oct. 30th at 2 p.m. at the Local 667. ................ ELBERT BLAINE GENTRY, 64, of Pocahontas, TN, died on Oct. 14, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Gentry served in the Army and Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Gray and Ruby Mae Talent Gentry. Mr. Gentry is survived by his wife, MoriKay Gentry, along with five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 23rd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Burks officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ................ PEGGY LOUISE FORSYTHE, 54, of Bemis, TN died on Oct. 22, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired beautician. Ms. Forsythe leaves behind one son, Corey Forsythe of Adamsville; four sisters, Judy Osment, Sherry Harper, Elizabeth Jones and Carol Banks, all of Nashville, TN; two brothers, Mike Jones of Whitehouse, TN and Harold Jones of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 26th at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville, TN with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ................ LLOYD S. INMAN, 82, of McKenzie, TN, died on Oct. 22, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN. Mr. Inman was a retired inspector for Catapillar in Peoria, IL and was a member of Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Inman is survived by one daughter, Elaine Smith of Munford, TN; two sisters, Marie Shelton of Selmer, TN and Dorothy Nichols of Corinth, MS; five brothers, Loyce Inman, Thomas Inman, J. D. Inman, and Larry Inman all of Selmer, TN and Jerry Inman of Guys, TN; along with several nieces, nephews, gr-nieces and gr-nephews. Funeral services were held on Sun., Oct. 24th at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home with Lynn Stapleton and Ray Burks officiating. Burial services followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. ................ FRANCES ELIZABETH GRAY, 87, of Adamsville, TN died on Oct. 21, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Ms. Gray was a homemaker and a Baptist in belief. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Gray and her parents, Ovie and Estle Rickman Landreth. Ms. Gray also leaves behind one son, Bily Gray of Stantonville, TN; two sisters, Shelby Jean Meek of Bethel Springs, TN and Myrtie Hurley of Medina, TN; one brother, Bud Landreth of Adamsville, TN; three grandchildren, Amanda Freeman of Enville, TN, Lachelle Gary of Adamsville, and Vance Gray of Atlanta, GA; two gr-grandchildren, Justin Treece and Josh Treece, both of Enville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 23rd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Pine Hill Memory Garden. ................ Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Oct. 20, 2004 DOROTHY ALEXANDER HARDIN died on Oct. 17, 2004 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Hardin was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer, TN. She was the past President of St. Bernards Auxiliary in Jonesboro, preceded by many hours of volunteer work in Memphis Hospitals. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny L. Alexander. Mrs. Hardin leaves behind her husband of 18 years, Larry M. Hardin of Selmer, TN. She also leaves behind two brothers, I. T. Alexander of Corinth, MS and J. R. Alexander of Denton, TX along with seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 21st at McPeters Funeral Home in Corinth, MS. Dr. Bruce Tippit of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AK, will be officiating. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS. ....................... JUDITH DIANNE WILLIAMS THOMPSON, 58, died Oct. 14, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in Henderson County, at Cedar Grove, the daughter of Nelly Juanita Lipford Williams and the late James Williams. She attended schools at McNairy and graduated from McNairy High School. She attended Jackson Beauty Academy. She was married to Ellison Thompson, in 1974 and they made their home in the Bear Creek Community near Pinson. She operated a Beauty Salon out of her home. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Ellison Thompson of Pinson; three sons, Robert King of Selmer, Aaron Thompson of Charleston, MS, and Michael "Spanky" Thompson of Jackson; three daughters, Tammy Williams of Selmer, Myra Rider of Pinson, and Loretta Waller of Grenada, MS; her mother, Nelly Lipford Williams of McNairy; twelve grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia Naylor of McNairy. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 16th at the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Bro. V. V. McCoy and Bro. Rick Savage officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Henderson County. ....................... RADY COLEMAN of Selmer, 95, died on Oct. 13, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Court Avenue Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Railroad Bridge Gang. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Coleman; his parents, Robert and Donia Williams Coleman; a son, Challis Coleman; s sister Bertha Willis; and a brother, Grady Coleman. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Elizabeth Coleman of Selmer; two sons, James Robert Coleman and Larry Wayne Coleman; a brother, Clifford Coleman of Selmer; a friend, Johnny B. Dunaway of Selmer; seven grandchildren and twenty gr-grandchildren. Services were held t 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 17th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Ben Luthrell officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. ....................... MARTHA CASSIE FORTUNE, age 72, died on Fri., Oct. 15, 2004 at her daughter's residence in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Fortune was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Fortune is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Fortune. Mrs. Fortune leaves behind one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Murphy of Memphis, one son, Mr. Mark Fortune of Olympia, WA, three sisters, Mrs. Tilda Ann Sims of Bartlett, TN, Mrs. Luis Mosier of Henderson, TN, and Mrs. Edna Melton of Ramer, TN, and two brothers, Mr. Arthur Baggett of Adamsville, TB and Mr. Donald Baggett of Las Vegas, NV. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 18th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, TN. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy, TN. ....................... MELVIN SEVIER SMITH of Stantonville, TN, 81, died on Oct. 13, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Adamsville, TN and an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He worked as a machinist for General Electric in Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Barnie and Edna Smith; a daughter, Gail Young; a sister, Laurene Conaway; two brothers, Edward Smith and J. D. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Quida Mayo Smith; two brothers, Sammie Smith of Stantonville and Derald Smith of Bolivar; two sisters, Maxine Smith of Stantonville and Muriel Pettigrew of Adamsville; a son-in-law, Greg Young of Oak Ridge; two granddaughters, Christine Beavers and husband, William, Jr. of Oak Ridge and Donna Adams and husband, Ryan of Chattanooga, TN; and three gr-grandchildren, Ashley Adams of Chattanooga and Sara and Alan Beavers of Oak Ridge. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 15th at First Baptist Church of Adamsville with Phil Mitchell, Harold Conaway, and Wade Taylor officiating. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery. ....................... LUDIE CURTIS WHITE of Corinth, MS, died on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at Mississippi Care Center. She was a member of Lorraine Baptist Church. She was known to many as "Aunt Ludie", and was known far and wide for her fried peach pies. She and her husband owned White's DX Station for several years and many of her customers became her lifelong friends. She loved her family as only a mother could, and became a second mother to all of her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed quilting, going to church, but most of all she enjoyed talking and being with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dolmer L. White; a daughter, Faye White Neal; her father, Charlie Curtis; her mother, Chattie Randolph Curtis; three brothers and six sisters. She is survived by a son, Bobby White and wife, Faye of Corinth, MS; two daughters, Jane Phelps and husband Luther Wayne of Guntown, MS and Brenda Mills and friends Charles Roberts of Tupelo, MS; eleven grandchildren, Dianne Baldwin, Martha Durbin, Jimmy White, Deborah Steen, Randy White, Dewayne White, Bobby L. White, Timothy White, Pam McCaleb, Susan Mills, and Misty Stanford; three step-grandchildren, Dale Fulks, Terrry Fulks, and Marita Hood; twenty-one gr-grandchildren; and eleven gr-gr-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Pat White; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 15th at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Allen Milam and Bro. Taft Nethery officiating. Burial followed at Lorraine Cemetery in Guys. ....................... JAMES MORRIS of Henderson, TN, 57, died on Oct. 12, 2004 at his home. He was born in Chester County, the son of the late Ilie William and Mary Lee Spencer Morris. He attended school in Chester County. Mr. Morris worked in construction. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Buford Spencer. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Steed Morris of Henderson; three daughters, Diedra Morris, Amanda Morris, and Heather Morris, all of Olive Branch, MS; two step-children, Malinda McKay of Nevera Beach, FL, and Kirk Ghehright of Baton, Rouge, LA; five sisters, Faye Willis of Henderson, Irene Waldrop of Olive Branch, Joyce Vandiver of Finger, TN, Janice Scott of Scotts Hill, and Mary Bruntz of Sardis; three brothers, Larry Morris of Henderson, Jerry Ray Morris of Henderson, and Billy Neal Morris of McNairy; and aunt, Francis Climer of Reagan; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 14th at Leon Johnson Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Jones officiating, Burial followed at Cabo Cemetery. ...................... RICHARD H. SPENCER of Michie, TN, 66, died on Oct. 11, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Spencer was a Baptist and retired employee of ITT after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maudie Spencer; two sisters, Vera Miller and her husband, Hershell, and Lola Norton and her husband Carlos; and a brother, Darrell Spencer. He is survived by a daughter, Susie Moss and her husband, Todd of North Augusta, SC; two sisters, Era Mae Putt of Corinth, MS and Elaine Allen and husband, Wayne of Counce, TN; a grandchild, Chad Moss; and a special friend, Mary Schallhorn of Michie. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13th at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pete Wooley officiating. Burial followed at Forrest Memorial Park. .......................END Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Sept. 22, 2004 Golden Anniversary D. T. And Martha Carroll will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sun., Sept. 26, 2004 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Selmer Second Baptist Fellowship Worship Center located at 1006 Peach St. They were married on Sept. 27, 1954 in Corinth, MS. They will be honored by their children Lynn and Janice Carroll, Carl and Debbie Wright, Blake and April Carroll and children, Taylor and Maddie Grace, Darren and Regina Smith and children, Dakota, Chase, and Cason. All friends and relatives are invited to help us celebrate this occasion. No gifts are necessary. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Sept. 29, 2004 50 Year Anniversary Talmage and Sarah Borden All friend and family are invited to help them celebrate the occasion on Sat, Oct 9, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the Michie Civic Center located on Hwy. 57 by Michie School. No gifts necessary. Golden Anniversary Taft and Rosa Nethery Come join us Trent, Kaffie, and Kristie in celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Taft and Rosa Nethery from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct, 2, 2004 at Holly B. Church gym. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 6, 2004 50th Wedding Anniversary On Oct. 10, 2004, Mable and Grady Turnbow will be honored with a Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary reception given by their daughters, Debbie and Denise. The celebration will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 8029 Wilkinsville Road in Millington, TN. All friends and family are invited. No gifts please. Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., 11-10-04 RUBY WILLIAMS GAGE TALLEY, 97, formerly of Memphis, died on Sun., Oct. 31, 2004 in Dallas, GA. She was a homemaker. Ms. Talley was a member of Alta Woods Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS and a former member of First Baptist Church in Memphis. She was a graduate of Bellhaven College in Jackson, MS. She was preceded in death by Everett Lee Gage and Roy Talley. Ms. Talley is survived by two daughters, Rebecca G. Massey of Carterville, GA, and Emily Ludt of Pearl, MS; one son, Raymond W. Gage of Lumberton, NC; one sister, Pauline W. Taylor of Denver, CO, nine grandchildren and fourteen gr-grandchildren. Graveside services for Ms. Talley were held at 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 4th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, TN was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that any memorials be directed to Bellhaven College in Jackson, MS. ...... BILLY JOE BOYD, 69, of Adamsville, TN, died on Sat., Nov. 6, 2004 at his residence. He was a member of Sinner's Hope Church and a retired machine set-up technician for General Electric. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin Boyd and Elma Dedrick Boyd and one brother, Curtis Boyd. He leaves behind his wife, Alvine Boyd of Adamsville, TN; one sister, Joan Northcutt of Selmer, TN; two brothers, O'Neal Boyd of Clinton, KY and J. S. Boyd of Adamsville; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Boyd were at 1 p.m. Mon., Nov. 8th at Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church with Lloyd Blankenship and W. D. McCollum officiating. Burial followed at Pine Hill Memorial Gardens in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. ........... JOE DAVID RICKMAN, 42, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Nov. 3, 2004 at Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Selmer. Mr. Rickman was preceded in death by his father, Bill Rickman. He is survived by his mother, Margaret William Rickman of Selmer. Services for Mr. Rickman were at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements. ......... KATHLEEN MAVOUREEN GOOCH BLASINGAME, 89, of Selmer, TN, died on Nov. 4, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. She was the owner and operator of the former L & M Motel in Selmer. She was a member of Selmer First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, and was a member of numerous committees. She was also a member of Stephen Foster Music Club, Selmer Garden Club and Selmer Beautification Committee. She was an avid artist, home decorator and a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Blasingame, parents, Earl and Rose McCoy Gooch, son, Benny Wayne Blasingame, and brother, Buel Gooch. Mrs. Blasingame leaves behind one son, Bernard Blasingame and wife Margaret of Adamsville, TN; one half brother, Johnny Gooch of Selmer; two grandchildren, Katherine Blasingame of Nashville and Earl Benard Blasingame, Jr. of Adamsville. Services for Mrs. Blasingame were at 11 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 6th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Max Walker officiating. Pallbearers were Lois, Cima, Bill Brown, Richard Howard, Larry Taylor, George Donaldson, Jim Stackhouse, Sam Chambers and Honorary - Kenneth Chambers. Burial was at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer. .............................. LOIS MATHIS, 83, of Walnut, MS, passed away on Nov. 2, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. Ms. Mathis was a member of Walnut Baptist Church. She was supervisor at Blue Bell Manufacturing Co. in Walnut, MS and was the owner and operator of Mathis Dollar Store in Walnut, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband. , Horton Mathis, her patents, Puttman and Ardenia Maude Paseur Rowland, one brother and three sisters. Ms. Mathis also leaves behind three daughters, Janet Kirk and husband Bob or Ramer, Sue McFadden and husband John of Guys, Sheila Hopper and husband Guyton of Tiplersville, MS, six children and nine gr-grandchildren. Services for Ms. Mathis were held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 4th at McBride Funeral Home Chapel in Ripley, MS with Bros. Jetta Forsythe and Barron Pilgrim officiating. Burial was at New Salem Cemetery in Walnut, MS. .......................... CHARLES EDWARD IRONS, 52, of Michie, TN passed away on Nov. 1, 2004 at Hardin County Hospital in Savannah, TN. He was an established businessman and known throughout the community. He enjoyed riding his horses, collecting antique cars, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Golden. Mr. Irons also leaves behind his wife, Frances, his mother, Ethel Irons, one son, Charles Allen Irons, four sisters, Carolyn Wilson, Mae Gillard, Geneva Scurry, and Sarah Irons, and three brothers, Larry Irons, Robert Irons, Jr., and Clarence Irons. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 5th at Saulter Chapel CME Church with Bro. Will Luster officiating. Burial followed at St. Rest Cemetery. .................. PATSY JEAN DICKEY, 63, of Ramer, TN, died on Sat. Nov. 6, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center. She was self employed. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Lee Bodiford. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Dickey of Ramer, TN, her father and step-mother, Malcolm and Virginia Bodiford of Corinth, MS, one daughter, Patty Lynn Fowler and husband Eric, of Ramer, three sisters, Nelda Devers, Pamela Essary, and Rosemary Suggs, all of Corinth, one brother, Elton Bodiford of Ramer, and three grandchildren, Andrew Fowler, Landon Fowler, and Peyton Fowler. Services for Mrs. Dickey were at 1 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 8th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Frank Wittman officiating, Burial was a Antioch Cemetery in Ramer. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. ........................ MICHAEL STEVEN JUMPER, 49, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Nov. 6, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of Jesus Name Community Church in Walnut, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Jumper and one brother, Billy Jumper. Mr. Jumper is survived by his wife, Mary Kaye Jumper. He also leaved behind one daughter, Danielle Nicole Jumper of Bethel Springs, TN, two sons, Jeremy Steven Jumper of Humboldt, TN, and Michael Brad Jumper of Milan, TN, his mother, Mary Evelyn McMinn Mangrum of Milan, two sisters, Nancy Jones and Teresa Ann Mangrum, both of Milan, one brother, Jerry Lee Mangrum of Milan, two grandchildren, Brittany Jumper and Jacob Warren Jumper, and very close friend, Jackie Blankney of Michie, TN. Services for Mrs. Jumper were at 3 p.m. on Nov. 9th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gary Porterfield officiating, ......................... MAGGIE MARTIN LITTLEJOHN, 80, of Guys, died on Nov. 5, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN. She was a member of Eastview Pentecostal Church. Ms. Littlejohn was preceded in death by her parents, James "Bud" and Fannie Killingsworth Martin. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Littlejohn. She also leaves behind four sons, Willard Littlejohn of Lake Matthews, CA, Deleas Littlejohn of Hobart, IN, Kenneth Littlejohn of Bowling Green, KY, and Robert Littlejohn of Guys, TN, nine grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. Services for Ms. Littlejohn were at 11 a.m. on Tue., Nov. 9th at Shackelford Funeral Home Directors Acton Chapel with Larry Cooksey and Sam Littlejohn officiating, Burial followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shiloh, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. ..............end Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

Can anyone add more information to the families of Rufus Brown and his wife Elzetta? This is related to the posted story from Jerry Duncan.

Early County History by Joe Alexander A DARING PRISON BREAK On an autumn day in 1865 this story was enacted. The great war between the states had ended in April. A company of Federal soldiers was stationed in Purdy. Reconstruction had begun. Captain Samuel Lewis had been appointed Sheriff of McNairy County. Federal soldiers were guarding the jail. One was on guard at all times. Among the prisoners in the jail was a young soldier. His name was Rufus Brown, son of "Railback" Brown, who beat John V. Wright one vote for Representative of McNairy County. They accused "Railback" of voting for himself after they had agreed each would vote for the other. The name "Railback" was derived from his long back and short legs. Young Rufus Brown's wife, Elzette, was grieved very much about her husband being in jail. One day she and Permilla Swaim, better known as Aunt Puss Hair, were in the field picking cotton. Permilla said, "Elzette, we will just go up to Purdy and get Rufe out of jail." So here goes the plan. She said, "We will go to see Rufe and I will carry an extra dress and bonnet. When we get ready to leave, Rufe will walk out with me, and you will stay inside the jail." The plan worked. Rufe dressed in women's clothes but, as he could not wear women's shoes, he had to wear his boots out. Permilla being about six feet tall, her dress was long enough to cover the boots fairly well. They walked out by the guard. Their horses were hitched a little ways from the jail. They mounted the horses as quickly as they could and started to ride off at a lively gait. About that time the guards discovered the trick and began to shoot. That excited the horses. Permilla was riding a very sp! irited young horse, and at the sound of the guns, he ran down the road about two miles when he was stopped by old man Garner, a freight hauler from Crumps to Purdy. The guard said afterwards he thought at the time that was a "dam" long nose woman. As soon as Rufe got to the branch hollow below the jail, he leaped off the horse and took to the woods. That, of course left Elzette, his wife, in jail. They threatened to keep her there. She argued with them that she must get home to her baby, that it would starve unless she could get to it. They released her and she journeyed to her home a happy woman. The writer is a first cousin to both women of this story and heard both of them relate the story many times. Aunt Puss lived to the ripe old age of 91. Elzette died many years ago. Rufe and his brother, Ephriam, went to Arkansas. Rufedied in a short time and Ephram became a prominent lawyer and was County Judge at Jonesboro quite a while. A story taken from the McNairy County Independent dated Friday April 29, 1949. Jerry

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 6, 2004 WILLIAM A. GRISSOM, 90, died on Thurs., Sept. 30, 2004 at McNairy County Regional Hospital. Mr. Grissom was a retired employee from Brown Shoe Co. and owned his own business, a World War II Army Veteran and member of Selmer First United Methodist Church. Mr. Grissom was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Bessie Kiser Grissom, his first wife, Mary Leona Bridges Grissom, a brother, Paul Grissom, and a half-brother, Willard Grissom. He is survived by his wife Mary Ruth Whitaker Jones Grissom of Selmer, two daughters, Janice Evelyn Newbill and husband Ray of Brighton, TN, and Annette Whittington and husband Jimmy of Selmer; one son, Billy A. Grissom and wife Joan of Selmer; one step-son, John Paul Jones of Selmer; one brother, Dr. Deward K. Grissom of Lexington; one half-brother, Clifton Grissom of Lexington; one half-sister, Avel Grissom of Lexington; seven grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren, and five gr- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. at Selmer First United Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Pilcher and Dr. Paul Mullikin officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorials may be made to the selmer first United Methodist Church. ........................................ GAILYA PUSSER DAVIS, 70, of Collierville, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at her home in Byhalia, MS. The wife of William H. "Bill" Davis, who survives. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and worked part time at the family business, Davis Grading Co., in Collierville. She was born on Dec. 2, 1933 in Finger, TN, daughter of the late Carl and Helen Harris Pusser. She had made her home in the Byhalia/Collierville area for over 30 years and was a Baptist in belief. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 30th at Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel with Dennis Callahan and David Cooper officiating. Burial was in West Memorial Baptist Cemetery in Saulsbury. In addition to her husband, whom she married Feb. 11, 1965, survivors include one son and his wife, William H. "Little Bill" and Patricia Davis and one granddaughter, Emily Lynn Davis, all of Collierville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Howard and Buford Hayes Pusser. The family requests that memorials be directed to West Memorial Baptist Church. ................................................... JOEL MANUEL JOHNSON, 31, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Johnson was an authorized contractor/technician at Jackson Energy Authority and member of Faith Miniseries in Augusta, GA. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Kay Bunch Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mitchell Johnson of Jackson, TN, two daughters, Amber Louise Johnson and Amanda Brooke Johnson both of Bethel Springs, father, Doyle M. Johnson of Adamsville, grandfather, Cecil R. Bunch of Benton Harbor, MI, and one sister, Regina Dunaway of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 2nd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery in McKenzie, TN. .................................................. WILLIAM KENNY WHITAKER was born on Sept. 29, 2004 in Stantonville, TN and passed away on Oct. 1, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mr. Whitaker was preceded in death by his mother Louella Whitaker Kirkpatrick, father John Herman Whitaker and brother Gene Whitaker. He is survived by his wife Betty of Selmer, three sons John of Blytheville, AR, Terry of St. Louis, MO, and Bill of Stuart, FL, seven grandchildren, two brothers Robert Whitaker of Selmer and John Whitaker of St. Louis, MO, and three sisters Louise Singleton and Peggy Smith both of St. Louis, MO, and June Cope of St. Peters, MO. Mr. Whitaker was a retired truck driver from Consolidated Freight Ways. .................................................. RUBY HOOVER MCDANIEL , 94, formally of McNairy County, TN, died on Tues., Sept. 28, 2004 at Country Cottage Assisted Living in Corinth, MS. Mrs. McDaniel, a long time resident of Corinth, member of the First Baptist Church and the Good News Sunday School class. Mrs. McDaniel was preceded in death by her husband Russell M. McDaniel and her daughter Shirley M. Davis. She is survived by one son-in-law George R. Davis, Sr. Of Huntsville, AL, one grandson George R. Davis, Jr. And wife Stephanie of Huntsville, and four gr-grandsons. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed. Sept. 29th at McPeters Chapel with Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Henry Memorial Garden in Corinth, MS. In lieu of flowers send memorials to the First Baptist Church, 501 Main St., Corinth, MS 38834. .................................................. ADA E. HOSTETLER, 42, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital. Ms. Hostetler had been disabled all her life. She was born in Wayne County, OH. She attended a handicap school for a few years and made her home with her mother all her life. Ms. Hostetler is survived by her parents Emanuel Y. Hostetler of Henderson, Kattie J. Shetler Hostetler of Finger, six brothers, Daniel Hostetler of Finger, Yost Hostetler of Finger, Nathan Hostetler of Wooster, OH, Ruben Hostetler of Bethel Springs, Matthew Hostetler of Finger, Tim Hostetler of Apple Creek, OH, three sisters Martha Heathcock of Finger, Viola Mitchell of Finger, Ella Beachy of Finger, and 22 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 30th at Finger Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Simon Mast officiating. Burial followed at the church's cemetery. .................................................. GARY LEE PRINCE, 48, died on Tues., Sept. 28, 2004 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Mr. Prince was a truck mechanic and a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam conflict. Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his father Daniel Boone Prince, one brother Daniel Alan Prince, one aunt Cleo Cooper and grandparents. He is survived by his mother Laura Jane Preece Prince of Selmer, aunts Faye Hanshaw of Louisa, KY Dorothy Spillman of Columbus, OH, and Nellie Taylor of Calcutta, OH, and one uncle John Prince of Lockbourn, OH. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Sun., Oct. 3rd at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, KY. Burial followed at Yatesville Memorial Cemetery also in Louisa. .................................................. END Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 29, 2004 MARVIN QUINN HAND, 86, of Escondido, CA, died on Sept. 13, 2004. He was born and reared in Chester County, graduated Chester County High School in 1936. He was the son of the late William Zed and Amanda Ann Plunk Hand. Mr. Hand moved to California in 1942 to work for Howard Hughes on the Spruce Goose, a wooden flying cargo carrier. He then worked as a mechanist for Rockwell International. Mr. Hand was a builder and property developer in San Diego and Victorville area. He was an avid supporter of the McNairy County Historical Society. He was a member of the Hesperia Leisure League. He sang with the Leisure League Boys and was a stand up comedian. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Rainey Hand, two sons, Ervin Hand and Ray Hand, and one daughter, Linda hand. Mr. Hand is survived by one son, Roy Hand of San Diego, CA, seven grandchildren, ten gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 23rd at the Casey Funeral Home Chapel with John Talbott and Kevin Hand officiating. Burial followed at the Henderson City Cemetery. ........................... EUNICE BARNES CONAWAY, 90, of Chewalla, TN, died on Fri., Sept. 24, 2004 at East Texas Medical Center. Mrs. Conaway was a retired machine operator, member of the First Baptist Church in Sheffield, AL, White Shine and Eastern Star. Mrs. Conaway was preceded in death by her husband, John Cecil Conaway, and her parents, J. C. And Tabitha Burrow Barnes. She is survived by one son, John Conaway and his wife Nancy of Canton, TX, one grandson, John C. Conaway of Little Rock, AR, and one brother, J. C. Barnes of Memphis, TN. Graveside services were held on Tues., Sept. 28th at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla with Maurice Pinkston officiating. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ............................ MAGGIE RUTH DUNAWAY, 87, died on Sept. 23, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Dunaway attended Rose Creek United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dunaway was preceded in death by her husband James Marshall Dunaway, parents Forebes M. And Mary E. Russom Hicks, brothers Albert Hicks and Oliver Hicks, sisters Gladys Cooper, Grace McGee, and Lora Roten. She is survived by three sons, James Eugene and wife Joyce Dunaway, Jerry Wayne and wife Barbara Dunaway, and Teddy and wife Dorothy Dunaway, all of Selmer, TN; three daughters, Patricia Ann Lovelace of Whiteville, Brenda McCann and friend Tim of Corinth, and Reba Faye and husband George Spelling of Muscle Shoals, AL; nineteen grandchildren and 28 gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 25th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at the Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, TN. ................................................................... ROGER DALE DAVIS, 54, of Selmer, TN, died on Sat., Sept. 25, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Mr. Davis was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Selmer. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Theresa Davis, one son, Ricky Dale Davis of Selmer, three sisters, Helen Kennedy of Berwyn, IL, Rita Cosby of Selmer, and Ruby Britt of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. ................................................................... LOCKE MAE WILLIAMS, 91, died on Sept. 23, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs. Williams was a retired factory worker for Brown Shoe Company. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Williams, her parents, Dee Williams and Alga Sweat Williams, sisters Vestie Dancer, and Laverne Knight, brothers Raymond Kiser, R. A. Kiser and Wilford Kiser. She is survived by one daughter, Artie Forsythe of Selmer, four sisters, Vallie Helton, Flaye Moore, Maylene Nold, and Ruby Whitaker all of Selmer, three brothers, Alford Kiser, Dennie Kiser, and L. D. Kiser all of Selmer, three grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren, and seven gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 25th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, TN. ................................................................... JAMES KILLINGSWORTH, 78, died on Sept. 18, 2004 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, LA. Mr. Killingsworth was a member of Meek's Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Killingsworth is the son of Jim Killingsworth and Carrie Pounds Killingsworth Horton, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two sons, Johnny Killingsworth of Centerville, LA and Barry Killingsworth of Dallas, TX, two daughters, Margaret Killingsworth of Gleason, TN and Denise Rogers of Vina, AL, one half-brother, Richard Horton of Corinth, MS, one sister, Ruby McDaniel of Union City, two half-sisters, Bonnie Barnes of Adamsville and Melba Helton of Stantonville, nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 22nd at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville, TN. ...................................................................END Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Sept. 22, 2004 FREDRICK GORDON YARBROUGH, 63, of Eastview, TN, died Thurs., Sept. 2, 2004 at McNairy County Regional Hospital. Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his wife Pam Yarbrough, his mother Georgia Yarbrough, and two stepsons. He was a retied employee of the McNairy County Courthouse. As was his request, there was no visitation or funeral. Anyone wishing to honor his memory, he requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society .................................................. JOHNNY FRANK WATSON, 82, of Selmer TN, died on Sept. 17, 2004 at McNairy County Health Care Center. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and member of Pleasant Site Baptist Church. Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Nell Watson, his parents, Henry Frank and Cora George Watson, and one daughter, Jackie Nell Watson. He is survived by two daughters, Johnnie Marie King of Selmer, and Mary Frances Tucker of Lexington, TN; one son, Larry Neal Watson of Stantonville, TN; two sisters, Alene Whitaker and Priscilla Hockaday both of Selmer; two brothers, Henry and Floyd Watson both of Michie; six grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 18th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Ministers Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. ...................................................................... DOYLE TREECE,64, of Selmer, TN, died on Sept. 15, 2004 at his home. Mr. Treece was an electrical contractor and member of Solitude Freewill Baptist Church, the Sunday School Superintendent and Chairman of Home Missions. Mr. Treece was preceded in death by is father Clyde Treece. He is survived by his wife Linda James Treece; his mother, Inez Harris Treece of Selmer; three daughters, Rhoda Foley, Leah Stephens, and Kelly Treece all of Memphis, TN; one step-daughter, Shannon Cass of Michie, TN; one step-son, Royce Wilson of Florida, one sister, Jelva Treece Brooks of Memphis; four brothers, Douglas Treece and wife Gwelda, Darwin Treece, Darrel Treece and wife Marie, and Hoyt Treece all of Selmer; six grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 17th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Marvin Morrow and Vernon Gunnels officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery. Family request memorial contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. ...................................................................... TONY DALE LEATHERWOOD, 46, of Selmer, TN, died on Sept. 14, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Leatherwood's occupation was at Hardin County Stockyard and was an avid trader and member of Michie Church of God. Mr. Leatherwood is survived by his wife Neldsa Leatherwood of Selmer; his parents, Johnny and Maybell Null Leatherwood of Ramer; one brother, Rickey Leatherwood of Ramer; one sister, Debra Mayfield of Collierville, TN. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 16th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Joe McLemore and Danny Briley officiating. Burial followed at Indian Creek Cemetery. ...................................................................... PEARL MOORE HARRIS, 80, of Henderson, died Sun. Morning, Sept. 19, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Harris was born and reared in McNairy County, the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Lessie Mae Clayton Moore. She attended McNairy County Schools and in 1941 married H. C. Harris. They made their home in the Refuge Community all their married life. Mrs. Harris worked at Harmon International at Bolivar until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of the Refuge Church of Christ. Mr. Harris died in 1982. She is survived by two daughters, Annette Eason of Finger, TN and Betty Holmes of Bartlett, TN; two sons, Guy Ray Harris of Bethel Springs, TN and Tommy Harris of Finger. She is also survived by two sisters, Lillian Davis of Henderson, TN and Georgia Orr of Bethel Springs, TN; eleven grandchildren, fifteen gr-grandchildren, and three gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 21st at the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Terry Edwards officiating and burial at Refuge Cemetery. ...................................................................... J. R. CROWE, 82, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Sat., Sept. 18, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Crowe was a retired carpenter, a World War II Veteran and member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Crowe survived by three daughters, Doris Ganus of Counce, Rhonda Holmes of Pinson, and Evelyn Sweat of Selmer, TN; one son, David Crowe of Bethel Springs; one sister, Ruth Matlock of Bethel Springs; three brothers, Robert Crowe of Humboldt, TN, Everett (Mick) Crowe of Bethel Springs, and Vernon Crowe of Holland, MI; six grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 20th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. ...................................................................... ROY LAMAR KELLEY, 56, of Whiteville, died Wed., Sept. 15, 2004 in Memphis, TN. The husband of Mary Ann Ray Kelley, who survives; was employed for 10 years as pipe foreman with B & R Construction in Millington. Mr. Kelley was born Apr. 15, 1948 in Hardeman County, son of Mary Elizabeth Buckner Kelley of New Albany, MS and the late Albert Sommers "Pete" Kelley and lived in Whiteville all of his life. He was a member of Whiteville First Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, whom he married Nov. 12, 1966, and his mother, survivors include one daughter and her husband, Rita and Larry Hooper of Toone; one son, Roy Scott Kelley of Whiteville; three sisters, Betty Ann Cartwright of Mountain View, AR, Mary Evelyn Doyle of Whiteville, and Lois Hursh of Bethel Springs, TN; two brothers, Albert Kelley of Somerville and Larry Kelley of Mathiston, MS; five grandchildren, Robert, Becky, and Rachel Hooper, Chris and Nick Kelley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas "Doug" Kelley. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18th at Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel with Don Hammons and Bill Sorrell officiating. Burial was in Melrose Cemetery at Whiteville. The family requests that memorials be directed to Whiteville First Baptist Church. ....................................... ROBERT WAYNE BLAYLOCK, 40, of Counce, died on Tues., Sept. 14, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Blaylock was a carpenter. Mr. Blaylock was preceded in death by his wife April Blaylock. He is survived by his mother, Jeannie Tarrant and stepfather Bobby Tarrant of Gautier, MS, his father Robert Earl Blaylock of Chicago, IL; one daughter, Marissa Dawn Blaylock of Memphis; one step-daughter, Ashley Star Casteel of Savannah; one son, Robert Charles Blaylock of Adamsville, TN; one sister, Angelia Everitt of Gautier; one brother, Robby Blaylock of Chicago, IL; one half-brother, John Tarrant of Counce. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 17th at the Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Memory Gardens in Hardin County, TN.. ......................................................................end Have a nice day! Barbara Have a nice day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 15, 2004 CHARLES "CHUCK" BENSON EARNHART, 86, died on Sept. 1, 2004 at his residence in Hohenwald, TN. Mr. Earnhart was owner of Earnhart Realty. He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Lottie Whiteside Earnhart, his first wife, Janice Earnhart, and sister, Lillian Kennedy. Mr. Earnhart is survived by his wife Ellen Hartman Earnhart of Hohenwald, four sons, Mickey Foerster of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Robert Foerster of Singers Glen, VA, Jeff Foerster of Hohenwald, and Hans Foerster of Detroit, MI, five daughters, Susan Jerigan of Springfield, Ruth Wright of Hohenwald, Ellen Boeke of Clifton, Heidi Merryman of Adamsville, TN, and Julie Mayberry of Hohenwald, one brother, Bill Earnhart of Encinitas, CA, one sister, Doris Horner of Hendersonville, NC, fourteen grandchildren, and nine gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sept. 5th at 2 p.m. by McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald with Bill Homer officiating. Burial followed in the Swiss Cemetery located in Hohenwald, TN. ................................... JAMES CLIFFORD KING was born on Dec. 26, 1923, in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late James Parvin and Althie Mullens King. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. Mr. King was retired from Harmon Industries where he worked as a forklift operator. He was a member of Rose Creek Sanctified Church. Mr. King passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2004, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 80 years. Other than his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Louise King and a brother, Paul Estel King. Mr. King his survived by a daughter, Kay Weeks of Pocahontas, TN, a son, Leon King of Selmer, TN, four grandchildren, Jason Weeks of Pocahontas, Kristie Barnes of Bethel Springs, TN, Clint King and Justin King both of Selmer, and two sisters, Maycile King and Billie Dillon both of Selmer. Funeral services were held on Fri., Sept. 10th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Darryle Vaught officiating, Burial followed at the Hunter Cemetery in Selmer, TN. ............................................................ ELMER L. WADE, 85, died on Sept. 8, 2004 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Wade was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of the Ladder Day Saints and CCO Camp. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Kizzie Bell Nichols Wade, one daughter, Jackie Beutow, one sister, and one brother. He is survived by his wife Anna Arndell Wade of Savannah, one son, John D. Wade of Los Angeles, CA, one daughter, Sharon Lesher of Savannah, one brother, Herman Wade of Sturgis, KY, nine grandchildren, twelve gr-grandchildren, and five gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sept. 11th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Savannah with Bishop Ron Johnson, Clay Hunter, James White, Sister Nelwyne Bush, and Joe Plunk officiating, Burial followed at the Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville, TN. ............................................................ Teresa Franklin, 48, died on Sept. 6, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Franklin was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and The Order of The Eastern Star. Mrs. Franklin was preceded by her mother, Freda Ratliff Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Franklin, her father, A. G. Bryant of Michie, TN, one sons, Jamie Franklin of Michie, one daughter, Miranda Walker and husband Christ of Corinth, MS, two brothers, Clinton (Fuzz) Bryant and wife Kathy of Michie, and Jeff Bryant and wife Sherry of Counce, two sisters, Stella Brown and husband Terry of Nashville, TN, and Becky Bryant of Savannah, two grandchildren, Will Phillips and Luke Walker both of Counce. She also leaves some very special family and friends. Also Patricia McElhenny of Selmer, TN, Ricky Bryant and Linda Bryant both of Michie and Bill Phillips of Corinth, MS. Funeral services were held on Thurs., Sept. 9th at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Acton with Blake Carroll, John Ross Reaves, and Mike Moore officiating, Burial followed at the Carter Cemetery in Michie, TN. ............................................................end Have a nice day! Barbara

Hi, Can you send the information again on the Purdy Calendars? Thanks, Pamela Hurley Mansfield Pam and others We started a Ruritan Club in Purdy, the old county seat, Hopefully to restore some of its historical backgorund. One of the money making projects for Ruritans is calendars, but just with one cover sheet. We decided to make our a historical calendar and a picture on each month. It is call Purdy Historical and Community Calendar. There are not many picutre left of old Purdy, maybe about four more ethan we used (13). These are for 2005 and to mail is $11.00. Hopefully we will get them for Christmas. If you want one send $11.00 (to be mailed) to Purdy Ruritan, % Nancy Kennedy 1358 Hwy 142, Selmer, Tn 38375. Thanks

In a visit to the NC Archives a few days ago, I found the following death notice in "The People's Press" newspaper of Salem, North Carolina, in the January 13, 1855 issue: "DIED... At the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. Burton, near Denmark, Tennessee, on the 10th inst., of Pneumonia, Reuben Dick; formerly a respected citizen of Guilford County." For some reason, the Guilford County papers did not carry this item, after a search of both indexes and microfilm for those. Reuben was born in Guilford, grew up there, and was in Guilford into the 1840's. His widow Lucretia appears in the 1860 census of McNairy County with some of their children, and that is where she died and was buried. I do not know of any marriage between one of Reuben's daughters and a J. Burton, and I'd like to find out if someone has information on that. I'd also like to find out if someone knows where Reuben Dick is buried near Denmark. In addition, I have no clue as to why the notice appeared in a Forsyth County NC newspaper. Can anyone assist with any of these questions? I've tried to contact some of the people with whom I had corresponded about Reuben in past years, and their e-mail addresses are invalid. Thank you for any help you can give! Katherine Dick Benbow Historian for the Charles Benbow Family researching Benbow, Carver; also Troy, Balfour, Long, Miller, Bruner, Viele http://www.charlesbenbowfamily.homestead.com researching Dick, Fries; also Yates/Yeats, Madison, Snell, Alden http://www.dickfamily.homestead.com County Coordinator, Guilford County, North Carolina, USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncguilfo/index.html

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: <TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 9:00 AM Subject: TNMCNAIR-D Digest V04 #48

For those researching the Henry family, I thought this was interesting: -Newspaper Article: McNairy County Independent (Friday, 18 May 1934) Celebration of Memorial Days. Liberty-19th District. The annual memorial and Mother's Day was observed at old Liberty, northeast of Bethel Springs, on Sunday, May 13. The event is an annual one, and many people attend each year. The old church building is torn down but the exercises were held in the beautiful grove just to the south of the old church site. Not far away is the old burying ground laid out before the days of the Civil War. There are many old graves in the plot of ground. We noticed on the gravestones the name of John Plunk, born in 1800, and Elizabeth, his wife, in 1796. Then there are the names of Rev. John Wesley Plunk and wife; E. J. Plunk, the former born in 1842, and dying in 1920; the latter born in 1844, and dying in 1921. We notice the grave of a daughter of John and Elizabeth Plunk. She was born February 10, 1833. Wm Henry, a pioneer, sleeps in the cemetery. He was born in 180! 0 and died about 40 years ago. An interesting bit of history clings to the old graveyard. In it rest the remains of five Union soldiers, Alex, Miles and J. W. Plunk, Lee Tacker and Newt Rose, and five Confederate soldiers, Robert Walker, Noah Hill, Jim Yarborough, Rev. John Henry and John R. Barham. The latter was the father of J. E. and C. L. Barham, prominent citizens of the north part of the county. This old soldier was in the battle of Shiloh. It will be observed that in another old cemetery, Rosehill, just a short distance to the south lie the remains of an old Revolutionary soldier. Jerry D. Duncan

I hate to say this, but I am anold woman and forgetful. Has anyone ordered a calender in the last month except Mary McKenzie. I thought I remembered seeing an envelope and now I can't find it. Maybe I am seeing things, but I don't want to lose an order. They are being printed now. Hopefully we will get them before Christmas. Nancy _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

Jerry, I wish you success in your quest. I began a cemetery survey in McNairy Co., way back in the 1970's which I never completed. There are MANY field stones (Rocks without inscriptions) in some cemeteries. If James is not listed in one of the surveys, then he may be under one of those "fieldstones". For you sake I hope I'm wrong and someone can identify his burial place for you, but memories fade and unless a real marker was placed at his grave, his burial location may be "lost" to time. Dave Johnston ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry D. Duncan" <jerddunk@smt-net.com> To: <TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:29 PM Subject: James Brickeen(s) > I'm trying to locate the burial place of James Brickeen (Burkeen), born about 1806 in North Carolina. I have always been told he died around Dec 1874 in Stantonville, McNairy County Tennessee. I have a copy of Albert Brown's "Index to McNairy County Tennessee Cemeteries" and a copy of R. Harold Cox's "Cemetery Inscriptions and Notes, Vol. 1" but cannot find him or his wife Nancy listed. Hope someone knows. > Thanks Jerry >

I'm trying to locate the burial place of James Brickeen (Burkeen), born about 1806 in North Carolina. I have always been told he died around Dec 1874 in Stantonville, McNairy County Tennessee. I have a copy of Albert Brown's "Index to McNairy County Tennessee Cemeteries" and a copy of R. Harold Cox's "Cemetery Inscriptions and Notes, Vol. 1" but cannot find him or his wife Nancy listed. Hope someone knows. Thanks Jerry