Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Jan. 26, 2000 ARIZONA PLUNK CHILDERS, 78, died on Mon., Jan. 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of kidney failure. She was an inspector for a Garment Manufacture and lived in McNairy all her life. Services took place at 1 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Childers is survived by her husband, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, three daughters, Pat Lipford, Nan Rogers, and Cathy Hamm all of Adamsville, one son, Junior Childers of Adamsville, three sisters, Omie Whitten of Memphis, Neecy Hall of Kingston Springs, and Mary McLaine of Adamsville, one brother, David Plunk of Memphis, eight grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LESSIE WHITE BELL, 99, died on Sun., Jan. 16, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was self-employed as cleaning service. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. Officiating the services were Ministers Ruben Damron and Clifford Wynn. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Bell, her parents, Jim and Annie Watson Nichols, a son, Nathaniel Nichols, a brother Herman Nichols, and a sister, Della Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Cornella Mae Nichols of Adamsville, a sister-in-law, Anna Russell, and nine great- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILBOURN E. SWEAT, 64, died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was co-owner of Sweat's Antiques in Crump and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 24, at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Castle. Pallbearers were Larry Ernest, billy Sweat, Garland Evans, Ross Evans, Steve Sweat, Lucky Sweat, Jerome Sweat, and Calvin Sweat. Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Vela Evans Sweat, a sister, Velma Ernest and a brother, Elmer "Capper" Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sweat of Adamsville, one daughter, Vickie Wolfe and husband Don of Adamsville, one son, tony Sweat and wife Dana of Crump, one sister, Earline Harris of Selmer, one brother Arden Sweat of Savannah, and seven grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, Gabriel, Caleb, Shiloh, Deidre, and Leslie. >>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS M. PATRICK, 97, died on Fri., Jan 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were James Kientz, Robert Lee, Donnie Gibbs, Jimmy Dickey, Don Smith, and Kenneth Hawkins. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Patrick and her parents, Jessie and Viola Bowman Maxwell. She is survived by one daughter, Larece Hathcock of Corinth, Miss., one grandchild, Dennis Hathcock and one gr-grandchild, Elizabeth Evans. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> L. V. MOSS, 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents, James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of Pocahontas. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MANCEL M. MURRAY, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray, Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel Springs, two grandchildren, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HAZEL DICKEY, 81, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Levi Strauss Company in Ramer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Pallbearers were David Dickey, Dustin Dickey, Brian Dickey, Cecil Dickey, Chris Doles, Ken Burkett, Jamie Woodruff, and Eric Fowler. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Dickey, her parents, Edgar and Larcina Leatherwood Melton, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Dickey. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Dickey Baker of Ramer, seven sons, Kenneth Dickey, Dwight Dickey, Danny Dickey, Larry Dickey, Terry Dickey, Jerry Dickey, and Perry Dickey all of Ramer, one sister, birdie Mae Locke of Ramer, thirteen grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEATA FISHER MOORE, 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son, Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD CLEMENT, 62, died on Mon. Jan. 24, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a deck worker on a riverboat and an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Olive Hill in Guys. Officiating the services was Robert Hutson. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grady Draper Clement. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Ricketts of Memphis, two sons, Jimmy Clement and Grady Lee Clement both of Memphis, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARY FRANCIS "Frog" DANIELS McKNIGHT, a resident of the Burrowtown Community in Fayette County, died at 6:355 p.m. Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at her residence on Burrowtown Road. She was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 25th at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Aubrey Neal of Millington, officiating. Interment was in the Burrow Cemetery. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McKnight was born May 23, 1936, in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Homer Daniels, Sr. and Dollie Byars Daniels. She attended Fayette County schools and was married June 6, 1953, to Thomas R. McKnight, retired employee of the State of Tennessee Highway Department, who survives. Mrs. McKnight was a lifelong resident of the Burrowtown Community and was a homemaker throughout her live. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gallaway and enjoyed flower gardening and needle work. Mrs. McKnight was known for the love of her family and received much enjoyment in carrying for her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McKnight is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffin of Selmer, Tammy Chism of Arlington, her son, Thomas Ray McKnight of Arlington, her sister, Doris McCulley of Mason, two brothers, Homer Daniels, Jr. of Arlington, Ricky Daniels of Brunswick and five grandchildren. Casketbearers were Dwayne Cox, Homer Daniels, III, Shane Daniels, Ben Matheny, Bobby Matheny, Jackie Matheny and Randy Yarbro. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]