Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 16, 2000 ROBBIE JEAN STANSELL McCOY, 68, passed away Jan. 27, 2000, after a long illness at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. She was a cross-county truck driver before her illness. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and her brother William (Bill) who passed away the day before her on the 26th. Robbie is survived by threes sons; Russell Billy Sherron of Savannah, Aubrey McElroy of Johnson City, and Anthony McElroy of Longview, Texas, two daughters, Dottie Sherron King of Selmer and Rosie Sherron Salvucci of Lawton. She has one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. In addition , one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas. She has ten grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Grave side services for Robbie was held on Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. with burial at Old Estes Cemetery in Chester County. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM (Bill) STANSELL. Catholic funeral rights were conducted on Fri,., Jan. 28, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Clemente Mission for William (Bill) Stansell, 73 of Bakersfield, Calif., who passed away on Jan. 26, 2000, after a long illness. Msgr. Ralph Belloumini officiated. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Bill was a long time resident of Kern County, but was originally from Chester and McNairy Counties, with relatives still living in this area. He owned and operated Bakersfield Flower Shop and Wedding Chapel for 37 years. He was a member of the Hillcrest Lions Club, Bakersfield Elks Lodge, and of The Bakersfield Country Club. Bill was survived by his wife Velia of Bakersfield, two sons, Billy Stansell of Stoneyford, CA, Rodney Stansell of Minnesota, and two daughters, Joyce Ferdinand of Benicia, CA, and Sherry Barfield of Houston, Texas. He has one sister, Robbie Jean Stansell McCoy of Adamsville, one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas, and one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. He had several grandchildren and gr-grandchildren also of California. Bill was preceded in death parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and grand daughter Shirley. Also, the day after he passed away his sister Robbie of Adamsville passed away. >>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE VELMA PLUNK, 93, died on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Shelby One Convalescent Home in Memphis of heart failure. She as a homemaker and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Ron Bixler. Pallbearers were Freddie Rowland, Keith Plunk, Scott Gilmer, Eddie Jenkins, Jarvis Russom, and Kenneth Tacker, Honorary bearers were Chad Barton, Johnnie Plunk, and Floyd Russom. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Plunk, two daughters, Nellie Francis Plunk, Mary Jo Cartwright, three sons Edward Plunk, Larry Plunk, and Austin Plunk, and two granddaughters, Marsha Pearson and Margie McCormick. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Beck of Selmer, one son, Bill Plunk of Memphis, ten grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a truck driver for Damron Truck Company. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Richard Stanfield. Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry Harvell, and Jimmy Owens. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Lee Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by one daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel Springs, on brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, Bethany Frazier. >>>>>>>>>>>> THEADORE ROOSEVELT GROOMS, 97, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer of a kidney infection. He was a farmer, a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and a past member of Chester County Farm Bureau. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Milledgeville United Methodist Church in Milledgeville. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Mr. Grooms was preceded in death by his wife, Bassie Bishop Grooms. He is survived by two sons, Lynn Grooms of Enville and Bobby Grooms of Colierville, one brother, Ben Grooms of Reagan, four grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> MARY LOIS PIKE, 65, DIED ON Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss. of cancer. She was a self-employed beautician and a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in action. Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery in Crump. Officiating the services was Minister Bill Wages. Mrs. Pike was preceded in death by her parents, Callie S. and Minnie Flatt Reid. She is survived by one daughter, Selena Lopez of Huntsville, Ala., two sons, Barry Nicholson and Benny Nicholson both of Huntsville, Ala., five sisters, Irene Prince of Harvest, Ala., Mae Allen of Toledo Bend, TX, Marjorie Crain and Imalie Lucas both of Corinth, Miss., and Ruth Duncan of Irondale, Ala., and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and a Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Farther Carl Hood and James Adkins. Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA, one sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis and three grandchildren ?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HATTIE ETHEL STRICKLEN GRISSOM, 79, died Wed., Feb. 9, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Mississippi of congestive heart failure. She was a retired employee of Kellwood Mfg. Co. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Marcus Stricklen and Blanch Davis Stricklen. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Pryor Funeral Home. Burial was held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Officiating the serices was Rev. David Hamilton. Pallbearers were Mark Honeycutt, Steve Honeycutt, Gregg Honeycutt, Joel Wayne Honeycutt, Bryan Grissom, Jerry Grissom, Mark Grissom, J.R. Longest. Mrs. Grissom is survived by two daughters, Judy Holloway of Calhoun city, Miss, and Melda Lynn Laue of Remlop, Ala., three sons, James Honeycutt, Of Adamsville, Jerry Dun Honeycutt,of Jackson, Miss, and Wayne Grissom of Fulton, Miss, two sisters, Loal Stidham of Muscle Shoals, Ala, and Stella King of Enterprise, Ala., eight grandchildren and twenty- two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA MARIE RICKMAN, 66, died on Mon., Feb. 7, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General hospital in Jackson of respiratory failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Graveside services took place 1 p.m. at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Danny Robbins, Gary Robbins, Marty Robbins, Little Jimmy Robbins, Kevin White, and Craig Ber Burglar. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Robbins, Jimmie Robbins, David Burns, Roger Robbins, and Darrell Rickman. Mrs. Rickman was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper D. and Gertrude Hutcherson Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Rickman, two daughters, Joyce Joralemon of Memphis and Brenda Poag of Brighton, one sister, Katie White of Festus, MO, two brothers, Jimmy D. Robbins of Florissant, MO, and Jerry Robbins of Festus, MO, five grandchildren, Rebecca Newberry of Memphis, Wendy Roach of Michie, Candy Flier, Darrel Rickman and Stephen Rickman all of St. Louis and four gr- grandchildren, Alexander Roach of Michie, Alyic Flier, Ashely Flier, and Amelia Rickman all of St. Louis, MO. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHNNIE CUTHON RAST, 75, died on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at his residence. He was a member of Waldron Street Christian church, and avid outdoorsman, married for 45 years, worked at Worsham Bros., Century Electric and TVA Yellow Creek. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at New Hope Methodist church Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Ted Avent. Mr. Rast was preceded in death by his father, Fed A. Rast, his mother, Lizzie Rutherford Rast, and two sisters, Virginia Rast and Doris Whirley Burchfield. He is survived by his wfie of 45 years. Bonitha Rast of Corinth, MS, three daughter, Theresa Calhoun Dolaway of Dallas, TX, Shirie Lollis Felks of Rienzi, MS, and Connie Vatalaro of Corinth MS, three sisters, Shirley Voyles and Nell South Heavner both of Corinth, Miss, and Dimple Caldwell of Kossuth, MS, to grandchildren, Heather Lollis and Megan Felks, two step-grandchildren, Wesley Felks and Monica Felks, and one step-grandchild, Madeline Felks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great day Barbara [email protected]