Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 24, 2000 IRENE FREY, 81, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at National Healthcare Corp. In Milan. She was a retired teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School, homemaker, member of 4th Street Church of Christ, former member of McNairy County Election Commission, and taught school for 36 years. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer with Randy Mead officiating. Mrs. Frey was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Susan Russell Smith. She is survived by five sister, Mildred Boyd of Tupelo, MS, Nancy Seratt and Georgie Lafton of Jackson, TN, Ruby Pearl Hickman and Billy Smith of Selmer; two grandchildren, John Robert Frey and Lorie Ann Seaton; and two gr-grandchildren, Felicia Ann Plunk and Cody Wayne Seaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frey, and two sister, Mrs. Cleatis Cooper and Glatis Sewell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SILAS TAYLOR, 88, of Wallins, KY, died on Sun., May 21, 2000, at Harian App. Reg. Hospital. He was a farmer and a factory worker and member of Wallins Baptist Church. Services were held on Wed., May 24 at 1 p.m. at Chapel of Loyall Funeral Home. Burial was in Harlan County memorial Gardens in Freshmeadow, KY, with Rev. Larry Toner officiating Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Lee Taylor and the late Dora Elleen Saylor Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Niday Taylor, of Wallins, KY; five childre, Edith "Margaret" Knight and Abe Taylor of West Chicago, IL, Mary Lou Hamm, June Pratt, and Lonnie Taylor of Selmer; three brothers, Leroy Taylor of Wallins, Orel Taylor of Baxter, KY, and Harley Taylor of Straight Creek, KY; three sister, Sudie Mavilia of Harlin, Verna Quick of Corbin, KY and Mattie Riley of Pasadena CA; 23 grandchildren, 21 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Taylor. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Baptist Building fund in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>> ELVIN O'NEAL STEWART, 68, of Adamsville, died on May 18, 2000, of cancer at his home. He was with Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, retired, involved with the church of Christ, Lions Club, Leapwood Fire Department, and R.S.V.P. President. He was also past president of Leapwood Community Center, Chairman of Democratic Committee, and an Army Staff Sgt. In the Korean War. Services were held Sat., at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville with Jerry Smith and Eddie Walker officiating. Mr. Stewart was the son of the late Ross E. and Lucy A. Brewer Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Wahnell Hair Stewart; two sons, Billy Mark Stewart and Stanley Keith Stewart of Adamsville; one sister Ruby Cole of Stanton; five brothers, Bobby G. Stewart of Cordova, Tommy R. Stewart of Ashford, Nelson Stewart of Huntington, Jerrold Stewart of Memphis, and Ricky Stewart of Jackson, and three grandchildren, Melissa Gayle Stewart, Adam Keith Stewart, and Austin Zachary Stewart, all of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBERT "ROOSEVELT" HOWARD, 88, of Savannah, died on May 18,2000, of a heart attack at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. He was owner and operator of Howard Sawmill for 40 years and a former member of Hardin County Commission and the Hardin County School Board. Services took place Sat. May 20, at 3 p.m., at Pyburn Union Church. Burial was held at Pyburn Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sullivan Howard. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Howard Ward of Selmer, and Sue Howard Rickman of Savannah; three sisters, Zilphie Messner of Corinth, Miss., Mae O'Neal of Savannah, and Mary Gale Harmon of Savannah; three brothers, Edd Howard of Savannah, Homer "Boots" Howard of Savannah, and Raymond Howard of Shiloh, and one grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RETHA EDNA BROOKS, 84, of Finger, died on May 18, 2000, of liver failure at Northbrooke Healthcare in Jackson. She was a homemaker and active member of Finger Church of Christ and the Selmer Senior Citizens. She was born and reared in McNairy County, daughter of the late John Edward and Florence Bullman Lee. She attended schools of McNairy County and was married to Horace Lee Brooks, inn 1938. They made their home in McNairy County where Mr. Brooks farmed. They lived in Memphis several years and they returned to Finger Mr. brooks died in 1978. Services were held at Casey Chapel on Sat., May 20 at 1 p.m. Interment was at Rocky Knob Cemetery with Bro. Everett Huffard officiating. She was preceded in death by one sister, Etness Massengill. She is survived by four sons, Larry Prentice Brooks of Phoenix, AZ, Delmas Wayne Brooks of Hernando, MS, Winston Elvene Brooks of Bartlett, and Earlie Glen Brooks of McMinnville; two daughters, Orpha Lee Martin of Collierville and Ladonna Rhea Brooks of Raleigh, NC, two brothers, Vernon Edward Lee and Virgil Clarence Lee, both of Memphis; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MYRTIS MAY GARRISON, 85, of Adamsville, died on May 19, 2000, of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was retired from Garan Sportswear and taught Sunday School at Adamsville First Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at 4 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery with Frank Kemper officiating. Pallbearers were Willard Daniel, Russel Daniel, Jackie Daniel, Danny Daniel, Bob Gray, Sr., and Jimmy Whitehead. Mrs. Garrison was the daughter of the late William Isaac and Mary Elizabeth Martin Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Gilcie Garrison; one daughter, Anita Dickey of Adamsville; one sister, Hazel Whitehead of Florence, AL, and one grandson, David Jerry Dickey, II of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLIE FAULKNER, 86, of Ramer, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer, TN. He was a retired farmer and Baptist. Services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Faulkner Cemetery in Ramer with Donald Hudson officiating. Mr. Faulkner was the son of the late Abe Louis and Eizybell Harden Faulkner. He is survived by one sister, Doney Crabb of Ramer; one brother, R. C. Faulkner of Ramer; and several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLIFTON H. CASE, 84, of Adamsville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2000, of cancer at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. He was a farmer, member of west Shiloh Baptist Church, and WWII Army Veteran. Services were held on Monday, May 22, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Gilchrist Cemetery near Adamsville with Bro. Jerry Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Case was the son of the late Charlie and Nettie Dunlap Case. He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred McCadden. He is survived by his wife, Velda Gray Case of Adamsville; one daughter, Carolyn Jones of Adamsville; one son, Thomas Case of Adamsville; 7 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> H. V. "POOR BOY" MILLER, 93, of Bethel Springs, died on Fri., May 19, 2000 of heart failure at the Bolivar General Hospital E.R. He was a retired farmer and Methodist. Services were held on Sun., May 211, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel of Selmer. Burial was at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs with Dr. Steven Frye officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Miller was the son of the late William Thomas and Florence Henson Miller. He is survived by two daughters, Ramelle Hardin of Finger and Jewell Frye of Finger; one son, Ronald Miller of Selmer; one sister, Opha Harris of Medina; 7 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>> CLYDE T. BRICKER, 76, of Selmer, died on May 16, 2000, of cancer at the home of his son, Clyde Bricker in Marion, AR. He was a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church in Wilson, AR. Services were held at 1 p.m. Fri., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer with Edward Smith officiating. Mr. Bricker was the son of the late J. T. and Mattie Moselle Wolfe Bricker. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rolland Bricker; two daughters, Martha Shull of Brownsville and Alma Harrod of Hermitage, AR: three sons, Clyde Bricker of Marion, AR, James Bricker and Don Bricker of Adamsville; 11 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TERRY W. CARUTHER, 53, of Farmington, MO, died on May 13, 2000 of heart failure at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was owner and operator of All State Auto Center in Farmington. Graveside services were held Tues., at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Caruthers is survived by one daughter, Cindy Herrell of Barhart, MO; one granddaughter, Charlie Herrell; and a cousin, Jerry Caruthers, of Memphis, He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Mae Caruthers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day Barbara [email protected]