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Tom Eanes, she departed this life Dec 19, 1977, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, after a long illness. She was married to the late Billy Lee Surratt who preceded her in death. She attended the public school of Hardin County. She was converted at an early age and joined the Morning View Baptist Church, Saltillo and was baptized by the Rev S B Moore. Survivors to cherish her memory: one daughter Carolyn Yvonne Surratt; her mother, Audrey Mae Eanes of Saltillo; father, Tom Eanes of Dayton, Ohio; six sisters, Gail Eanes and Diana Walker of Selmer, Demetrice, Cheryl, Sylvia and Denise, all of Saltillo; five brothers, Donald, Victor, Tracy, Kirk and Dwayne, all of Saltillo; grandmother Bessie Eanes of Morris Chapel; four uncles, seven aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. Flower bearers: Teresa Williams, Andrea Knight, Cynthia Knight, Lois Borner. Pallbearers: Arnold T Knight, Arbie D Baxter, Robert E Brown, O’neal Atkins, James E Borner. Interment - Sandhill Cemetery.
Smith, Cordie - the daughter of Mrs Ester Lee Atkins, deceased this life Monday, Oct 23, 1978. She was born May 12, 1907, in McNairy County and attended the public schools of McNairy County. She was married tot he late Lewis Surratt. To this union was born seven children - three deceased and five of whom are yet living. (This is the way it was written.) She was added to the Cypress Creek Church of Christ where she remained a member until death. Cordie was a very quiet and loveable person and loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Mrs Allie Faye Horton, Mrs Shirley Lusk and Mrs Naomi Watts; two sons, Joe Neal Surratt (all of Chicago) and Lee Brown of Selmer; two sister, Mrs Annie Ree Surratt of Selmer and Mrs Flossie Fisher of Chicago; five brothers Harlin, Elmer, Ed and Mal Atkins, all of Selmer, Harrison Damron of Corinth and Edward Atkins of Mexico (six brothers are listed); 28 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Jonathan Nichols, Arbie D Baxter, Gary Wynn, Clinton Hudson, Nelson Brown, Talmadge Surratt. Flower bearers: Teresa Williams, Sherron Baxter, Charlotte Atkins, Novena Amos, Diane Walker, Lois Borner, Sylvia Damron. Interment - Sand Hill.
Surratt, Billy Lee - age 30, of Selmer was fatally injured in a tractor accident on Wednesday, July 23, 1975. The accident happened near Milledgeville, Tenn, where he was working on right of way clearance for Pickwick Electric Cooperative. Surratt had been a valued employee of Pickwick Electric for over eleven years and on the day of the accident was driving a tractor and bush hog assembly on steeply graded land. There were no eyewitnesses to the accident but a reconstruction indicates that the tractor over-turned and then returned to an upright position. Surratt apparently fell or jumped from the tractor at this time. When the tractor rolled back on its wheels it was still in gear and apparently run over Surratt’s body. He was killed instantly. Surratt leaves his wife, Betty E Surratt; a daughter Carolyn Yvonne; his parents, Mr and Mrs Willard Surratt; sister, Lois Burns, Frances Martin, Cathy Surratt, Claud Della Stackens, Pamelia Surratt, Ruthie Surratt; brothers, W J Surratt, John Surratt, Jerry Surratt, Randall Surratt and Jeffery Surratt.
Surratt, Georgia Cleo Atkins - on May 14, 2001, the life of Mrs Georgia Cleo Surratt came quietly to a close at the Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was born in Selmer
to the late Jasper Atkins and Henrietta, on Oct 30, 1917. All her life she lived in McNairy County. There is where she also took on the responsibility her eight children after the death of her husband, and she did an excellent job. Reflecting on her life, it may be recalled that her living included acceptance of Christ at an early age, and she became a member of the Cypress Creek Church of Christ. Her dedication to the church remained constant to the end, at Forrest Hills Church of Christ. She was a good mother, a good neighbor and friend to mankind. Until she became ill she loved to quilt and crochet. She was known to all as ‘MaMa.’ She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Ruby Ratcliff, Mary Nell Brown, Rebecca Baxter, Joyce (Arnold T) Knight, Linda (JW) Miller, Talmadge (Peggy) Surratt and Kenneth (Faye) Surratt; one son-in-law, Bobby West of Milwaukee, WI; a surrogate daughter, Ellen (Greg) King; a sister, three brothers, 31 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. One daughter, Irene Damron preceded her in death. Interment - Prospect Cemetery.
Surratt, Dottie - was born on June 20, 1928 to the late Ernest and Robenous Westbrook Moore. She departed this life on Nov 27, 2006 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. During her early years she attended McNairy County Schools. Mrs Surratt united with Cypress Creek First Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. She later married Arthur Floyd Surratt, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Gus Stackens and a brother, Charlie D Moore, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, a brother, Larry (Rebecca) Stackens; a stepdaughter, Barbara Jean Atkins; a step grandson, William Atkins Jr; a niece Rhonda (Michael) Monroe; four nephews, Charlie D Moore Jr, Robert Moore, Johnny I Moore and Tierre Stackens; she also leaves a close nephew, John D Surratt, along with a very close friend and relative Elisabeth Morris; two great nephews, Izaiah Monroe and Tytrez Stackens; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Johnny Moore, Reggie Nichols, Gary Neal Nichols, Nicholas Atkins, Jeffery Franklin, Elmer Barnes Jr. Interment - Mr Zion Cemetery.
Surratt, John D - July 12,1929 - Dec 3, 1970 - no obituary. Flower bearers: Mrs Roxie
Wilson, Miss Irene Spencer, Mrs Lilly Spencer, Mrs Bess Morris, Mrs Ludora Stricklin, Mrs
Mary Joe Westbrooks. Pallbearers: Mr Bobby Robert, Mr William H Westbrooks, Mr Larry
Stackens, Mr Sam Robinson, Mr Charlie Atkins, Mrs Robert Lee Jameison, Mr Clinton Hudson,
Mr W T Yarbrough. Interment - Mt Zion Cemetery.
Surratt, Lovie - 1906 - 1976. No obituary. Pallbearers: Charlie Atkins, Larry Stackens, Clinton Hudson, O’Neal Atkins, Arbie D Baxter. Flower bearers: Irene Spencer, Alma Robert, Luedora Stricklin, Bess Morris, Mable Roberts.
Surratt, Ovella - son of the late Doley and Della Wade Surratt, was born in McNairy County April 16, 1917. He attended public schools in McNairy County. At an early age he became a member of the Church of Christ. In warm and glowing memories, he leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Annie R Surratt; his son and family, Kenneth, Fay and GiGi of Selmer; one brother Willard Surratt of Selmer; one sister Annie Lee Bosman of Corinth; seven step-children from his marriage to Georgia Cleo Atkins Surratt: Irene Damron, Rebecca Baxter, Mary Nell Brown, Linda Miller, Ruby Ratcliff,
Joyce Knight and Talmadge Surratt all of Selmer. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews and many friends who will always cherish his every memory. Pallbearers: Rodney Brown, Johnny Brown, Robert Earl Brown, William Earl Brown, Gary Wynn, Gilbert Atkins, Sidney Atkins, George Atkins. Flower bearers: Teresa Barnes, Sharon Baxter, Rosie Baxter, Sylvia Samron, Shelia Brown, Cynthia Knight. (Death date not given, funeral date Sept 27, 1978.) Interment - Sand Hill Cemetery.
Surratt, Willard Doley - was born to the late Doley and Della Surratt. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Sandhill Community. He was united in holy matrimony to Amy Lois Brown. To this union 12 children were born and raised. He worked at the lumberyard in Corinth, MS and Celebrity Chevrolet in Selmer. He was also a dispatcher and was a great farmer. His friends called him TN Wagon Wheel. He got baptized at the Church of Christ in Selmer, Tenn. Willard loved his family and grandchildren. A favorite past time he enjoyed was his tractor and cars. On Tuesday Jan 11, 2005 at the Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN, he departed his life. He was preceded in death by one child, Billy Lee Surratt. He leaves to cherish his loving faithful wife, Amie Surratt, Lois Burns (Charles) of Guys, W J Surratt, Jerry Surratt both of Selmer, Frances Askew of Paducah, KY, John Surratt of Selmer, Claudella Stackens (Jerry) of Selmer, Pam McClarin (Melvin) of Selmer, Ruth Amos (Larry) of Selmer, Jerry Surratt of Selmer, Randall Surratt of Selmer, Cathy Jackson (Bobby) of Corinth, MS, Carolyn Surratt of Selmer and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Interment: Sand Hill Cemetery.
Wade, Florence Damron - was born Feb 16, 1910 in McNairy County to Mr and Mrs Jeffrey Damron. She departed this life Dec 8, 1984 at the Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, MS after a long illness. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Ramer Methodist Church. She was married to Therman Wade, who preceded her in death. She was also married to L Z Osborn of Corinth, MS. Survivors include a foster daughter, Mrs Paulette Ratfliff of Champaign, Ill; a stepson, C T Wade of Corinth; a brother, Ted Damron of Purdy; a step granddaughter, Mrs Edna Mae Mann of Guys, TN; 2 step grandsons, Charles T Wade of Chicago, Ill and Napolean Wade of Champaign, Ill; a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Pallbearers: John Mann, S Prather, Henry Phillips, Robert Hurst, Jerry Surratt, Claude Robinson. Flower girls: Ms Ruthis Amos, Ms Claudealla Stackens, Ms Mae Sue Kirk, Ms Gail Damron, Ms Pam McClarin, Ms Lois Marie Burns. Interment: Sand Hill Cemetery.
Weeks, Geneva - daughter of the late Willie Joyce and Robert Barlow and the granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Willie Walker, was born Feb 10, 1948, in Prentiss County, MS. She attended school at the Old McNairy County High School in Selmer. She was employed for Aqua Glass in Adamsville, TN for nine years until her illness. Her memory will always be cherished because of the love and kindness she showed toward everyone she met. She departed this life Dec 17, 1989 at the Jackson Madison County Hospital. She leaves to mourn her death a very loving and devoted friend Mr Earl T Johnson and one sister Miss Jeanette Hurst, both of Selmer. One uncle and two aunts, Mr and Mrs A G Walker and Irene Walker; one aunt Elonore Ramer and her loving and devoted cousins William
Lashon Damron and Gail Damron; one step daughter, Miss Denise Grimes of Jackson, TN; and a host of nieces, cousins and friends. Pallbearers: Terry Surratt, Randall Surratt, Donnie Prather, Rodney Brown, Arbie D Baxter, Joe Nathan Nichols. Flower maidens: Teresa Barnes, Patricia Davis, Ruthie Amos, Claudella Stackens, Pam McClearin, Lerora Davis.
Wade, Nathaniel B - was born May 24, 1904 in Ramer, Tenn to the union of Mr Lazarus and Mrs Ada Wade. He received his education in the public school in Tennessee. He confessed a hope in Christ early in life and united with the Sand Hill Methodist Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Miss Rosie Floyd. Mr Wade retired as a school bus driver for McNairy County. He was known in McNairy County and the state of Tennessee as a great hunter. His knowledge of tracking, training and trading hunting dogs was sought after and used by sportsmen across the United States. His love of the sport was evident in that he never charged those whose many dogs were trained by him. He had been visiting his daughters in East St Louis, Ill since Thanksgiving 1990. He departed this life on Jan 26, 1991 in East St Louis, Ill. He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters, Dovie Luster of Selmer, Mrs Alma Sylvester and Mrs Tommie Turner both of East St Louis, Ill; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Ellastean Smith of Hayti, Missouri and Ms Maggie Armstrong of Corinth; brother-in-law Ernest Smith; sister-in-law, Mrs Zelma Wade of Helena, Ark; son-in-law, Clinton (Monk) Luster; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Turman and Joe Wade, and sisters, Elzie Milton and Eleanor Freeman. Pallbearers: Donald Borner, George Borner, Marvin Jackson, Robert Sylvester Jr, Tim Sylvester. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Sylvester Sr, James E Rowsey, Simpson Carlos Sylvester. Interment: Bethel Springs Cemetery
Wade, Rosie - age 83 passed on July 8, 1984 at her daughter Alma’s home in St Louis, Illinois. Mrs Wade who was a life long resident of Bethel Springs was born Nov 25, 1900 in McNairy County. She lived in St Louis, MO, for a short time with her parents, Robert and Isabelle Floyd, who preceded her in death. Thirteen brothers and sisters, and one son preceded her in death. She joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church in her early years and later moved her membership to the New Bethel United Methodist Church. She remained an active member until illness curtailed her attendance. Those left to cherish her memory are: a loving husband, Nathaniel Wade (Neth); two daughters and one stepdaughters, Mdms Rosie Lee Floyd Sylvester, Tommie Jean Wade Turner of East St Louis, Ill, and Dovie Luster of Selmer; one sister Mrs Lillie Woods of Chicago; five grandchildren, Robert Sylvester, Carlos Sylvester, Deborah Jean Sylvester, Duanttte Rose Turner and Lisa Sylvester all of East St Louis, Ill; seven step-grandchildren, Mae Ellen Jackson, Dorothy Hughes, Annie Faye Moten, Earnest Mae Luster, Willie Ann Hughes, Linda Miller and Sonny Luster of Bethel Springs and Chicago; seven great grandchildren, six nephews, seven nieces, one brother-in-law, five sisters-in-law, two sons-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. (Note: Alma is not as a daughter.) Pallbearers: Henry Dowell, Marvin Howard, James E Rowsey, Grady Robinson, Jerry
Wayne Wilson, Billy H Woods. Ushers: Betty Barnes, Mildred Gilbert, Lottie Wade, Muriel
Wade, Hope Wade, Seabie Smith. Interment - Bethel Springs Cemetery.
Walker, Aaron Golden - born Dec 1, 1930, was one of two children of the late Willie Walker and Jane Rosetta Damron Walker of Selmer. He departed this life Dec 2, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by three sons, Aaron Walker Jr, Norman Walker and Robert Walker; one sister, Willie Joyce Barlow; and one niece, Geneva Weeks. He was educated in the McNairy County School System. He retired from the US Air Force as a cook. He was also production manager for Aqua Glass in Adamsville. After leaving Aqua Glass he started cooking in many of the local restaurants in Selmer until he became unable due to health issues. He professed a hope in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a faithful member of the Cypress Creek First where he served on the deacon board. He leaves to cherish his memories: His beloved and devoted wife, Laura Irene Spencer Walker; one son, Allen Walker; four daughters, Ivy (Victor) Walker-Ajayi, Cherrau Walker, Orlreatta Jean and Kimberly (Adrian) Mathis; twelve grandchildren: Marlon, Tracy, Kristy, Allen, Beri, Aaron, Amber, Al’etsha, Jesikka, Kris, Allie and Jordan; seven great grandchildren: Ebony, Mykail, Mary, Bobby, Mia, Asia and Rashard; a niece, Jeanette Hurst; a cousin, Gail Damerson; two god-daughters, Pamela Walker and Tarcha Dilsworth; and a host of relatives, in- laws, and many acquaintances that will cherish his memories for years to come. Pallbearers: Arbie D Baxter, Mike Knight, Wilbert Ivory, Rod Sanders, H J Surratt, Kelvin Sanders. Flower bearers: Tarcha Dilsworth, LaShay Knight, Norma Westbrooks, Louise Nichols, Cassaundra Atkins, Shelly Wynn. Interment: Mt Zion Cemetery.
Walker, Billy Frank - On Aug 29, 1956, Billy Frank Walker was born to Lura M Burns and the late Frank L Walker in Savannah, TN. Sept 5, 2009, God’s designed angel came and took the spirit of Billy Walker. He received his education in the McNairy County School System. After school, he met and married Laura Sue Kirksey on Sept 4, 1976. For years, he worked with his father in the car care business. He was the owner and operator of Walker’s Car Wash after his father’s death. He was also employed by Connector Casting, Inc in Selmer. In his free time he enjoyed drag racing. Those preceding him in death are his father; a brother Colin Darrell Walker; and a sister Gloria Faye Weatherspoon. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted mother; a loving wife; two daughters, Laura and Kimberly Walker; a granddaughter, Temperance Walker; a grandson, Joshua Malena; a sister Linda (James) Nolen of Omaha; a brother, Colby Darnell Walker of Jackson, TN; four aunts, Betty L Burns Wade, Velma Wyke, Mary Louise Rowsey and Letha Surratt; an uncle Elbert Walker; 12 nieces, 8 nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers: Dennis Crooms, Gerald Floyd, Hosea Sheffield, O B Stackens, Tyrone Goodlow, Timmy Goodlow. Interment: Prospect Cemetery.
Walker, Jane Damron - daughter of the late Jeff and Harriett Damron, was born in the Sand Hill community, Sept 11, 1913 and departed this life on the February 27 at the Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. She was married to Mr Willie Walker for 52 years and to this union two children was born. Her husband and daughter, Willie Joyce, preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of Sand Hill Church. Survivors to mourn her passing: one son, Aaron G Walker of Selmer; six granddaughters:
Jeanette Hurst of Purdy, Geneva Weeks of Selmer, Orllatta, Ivy, Churran, Kimmie James of Selmer; grandsons: Aaron, Bobby Norman and Allen Walker all of California; five great grandchildren; a girl she raised, Gail Damron; and a great-great nephew, William Leshane Damron; one sister, Ms Florence Wade of Corinth; brother, Ted Damron of Purdy; a host of nieces, nephews and other relative and many friends. Pallbearers: O’Neal Atkins, J W Walker, George Roberts, Arbie Baxter, Clinton Hudson, Charlie Atkins. Honorary pallbearers: Linnie Lusk, Lovell Walker, Carvie Tate, Isiah Jackson, David Prather, Rev Bryant Walker. Flower girls: Pam McClarin, Claudella Stackens, Ruth Amos, Rene Atkins, Cathy Surratt, Sheron Damron. Interment: Sand Hill Cemetery.
Walker, Kenny - age 17, was born Oct 4, 1968, departed this life suddenly, August 30, 1986 at the Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss, following an accident. He was a member of Prospect CME Church in Selmer, a senior at McNairy Central High School, a member of the basketball team and the tract team. Kenny was loved by all those who knew him. He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, Mrs Dorothy Mae Walker; three brothers, Fredrick, Todd and Jonathan; father, Talmadge Surratt; grandparents, Mr and Mrs Leroy Walker of Selmer; a great-great grandmother, Mrs Alberta Brasher of Bath Springs; step-mother, Peggy Surratt; half sister, Tara Surratt; half brothers, Issac Surratt and Talmadge Surratt, III; grandmother Georgia Surratt, all of Selmer; half sisters Shelia Davenport and Lunette Brown both of Paducah, KY; and Breginia Knuckles of Cleveland, Ohio; four aunts, Mrs Doris Baily of Chicago, (cannot read other aunts); three uncles, Neal Lynn and James Walker of Selmer; a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: basketball boys. Interment - Prospect CME Church Cemetery.
Walker, Willie - no obituary. Funeral March 11, 1975. Burial - Sand Hill Cemetery.
Wanton, Cordelia - was born Feb 1, 1918, in Selmer, the daughter of the late Fairview Ramer White and George Bundy. She was united in marriage to Aubrey Wanton who preceded her in death. Mrs Wanton departed this life on July 5, 2010, at her home at the age of 92 years, 5 months and four days. She is survived by one niece, Earnie Joy Patton of Corinth; one granddaughter, Michelle C Roach of Hopkins, SC; two great nieces, Barbara Waller of Selmer and Deborah (Edwin) Walker of Corinth, MS; 6 great nephews, Thomas Strubbs of Savannah, Christiper Amos and Zachery Amos, Antonio Amos of Selmer, Johnny Edward (Janice) Patton and Rufus (Angel) Patton of Corinth; one daughter-in-law Katherine Y Roach of Columbus, SC; and one great grandson, George Elliott Roach of Hopkins, SC and a host of family and friends.
Westbrooks, Annie - was born June 13, 1917 to the union of the late Luke and Vera Wade of McNairy County, Tenn. She departed this life on Feb 11, 2014 at her home. Annie attended school in McNairy County. She was married to the late James Lusk and to this union three children were born, William Lee Lusk, Vera Lusk Stewart and Gene Allen Lusk, all three preceded her in death. Annie later married the late Walter Westbrooks. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, John Henry and Andrew Wade; and a sister, Lucille Vincent. She was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church and later joined Cypress Creek First Baptist Church. She was the oldest member of Cypress Creek at the time of her death. For many
years Annie was a cook at the Dixie Cade and Clock Cage and also did domestic work in many homes. She was an example of a hard working woman for the community. Annie leaves to cherish her sweet memories, four daughters, Nellie Brookins, Patricia Barnes, Mildred (Thomas) Nichols and Norma Westbrooks; 26 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be missed for the strong love she had for her family. Pallbearers: Manuel Knight, Dwayne Knight, Darwin Turner, Malcom Knight, Alton Wade and Norvell Turner. Flower bearers were LaShay Knight, Ava Cookie Wade, Seletha Massengill and Angie Knight. Interment in Mt Zion Cemetery.
Westbrooks, Carvie Junior - was born to Beatrice Westbrooks and the late Savoy Westbrooks on May 9, 1938 and after a long illness departed this life July 12, 1986 at the HCA Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN. He attended the public school of McNairy County. He was a member of Roach’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he served faithfully. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife, Ruthie Mae Westbrooks of Selmer; two sons, Donald and Anthony of Selmer; step-son Eugene Lowery of Selmer; two step-daughters, Teresa Crowder of Savannah, TN and Yolanda Kiser of Jackson, TN; his mother, Beatrice Westbrooks and grandmother Mrs Ellie Wallace, both of Selmer; two sisters Mrs Nola Yarbrough of Selmer and Mrs Billie M Blevins of Chicago Heights, IL; one brother, O E Westbrooks of Chicago; six uncles, eight aunts, six sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, two nieces and other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers: Aaron Walker, Arbie D Baxter, Charlie Atkins, Amos Hughes, O’Neal Atkins, George Barnes. Flower girls: Mary Jo Westbrooks, Patricia Westbrooks, Irene Walker, Lola F Moore, Tammy Murphy. Interment: Mt Zion Cemetery
Westbrooks, Nellie V - was born Feb 12, 1914 to the late Rosie Lee and Charlie (Doc) Young. She departed this life in the McNairy County General Hospital May 28, 1984, after a long illness. At an early age she united with the Prospect CME Church in Selmer. She was married to Alex Westbrooks and two sons were born, one now deceased, Eddie Lee. Survivors to cherish her memory are a devoted husband; one son, William H Westbrooks; three grandsons, Tony, Steve, Chuck; two great-granddaughters, Casendra C and Latoya, all of Selmer; one brother Vernon Lee Young; one sister Ms Clara May Young; two aunts, Ms Teria Lipford of Selmer and Ms Ozelia Steele of Louisville, KY; two uncles, Z T Amos and Hansel Amos of Selmer; one sister-in-law, Beatrice Westbrooks; a host of relatives and many friends; one daughter-in-law, Mrs Mary Jo Westbrooks; a granddaughter-in-law, Elise. Pallbearers: Bobby S Westbrooks, Arbie Baxter, Willie Vooper Amos, Darrell Spencer, Clinton Hudson, William Westbrooks. Flower girls: Katie Roberts, Lillie Spencer, Ella Warren, Irene Walker, Mattie Wade. Interment - Prospect Cemetery.
Williams, Geraldine- no obituary - Funeral January 20, 1980.
Wilson, Fredrick L Jr - was born Aug 28, 1987 and died March 3. 1989. Survivors include: mother, Laura A Atkins; father, Frederick Wilson Sr; grandparents O’Neal and Christine Atkins, Willie and Betty Wilson; aunts, Willie Sue Mickens (Jeff) Germany, Gloria Ann Thomas, Jacqueline Surratt (Edward), Jan Lynn Wilson, of Henderson; Diane Johnson (Randy),
Saltillo, Renee Atkins, Selmer, Brenda K Siner (Henry) of Savannah, Charles R Atkins, Lonnie L Atkins both of Selmer, Ray Neal Atkins (Kim) Savannah, Jacqueline River, god mother. Pallbearers: Jack Arnold, Chris Amos, Thrible Burton, James Warren. Flower girls: Gail Damron, Jackie Rivers, Ann Howell, Sandra Walker. Interment - Sand Hill Cemetery.
Wilson, Jerry Wayne - the fruitful life of Jerry Wayne Wilson came to a close December 2, 1986. He was born in Bethel Springs, the oldest child of four children born to Herman Wilson and Mrs Roxie Harvell Wilson. He received his elementary education at the Bethel Rosenwald School and graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1966. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and served briefly in the US Armed Services with an honorable discharge. He was united in marriage June 20, 1970 to Ms Shelia McMillian of Memphis, Tenn and from this union two sons were born. At an early age, he realized the need for divine guidance and was united with the United Methodist Church in Bethel Springs where his membership remained until his death. Professionally, Jerry was a member of Masonic Lodge #151 of Selmer, TN, Zarah Temple of Jackson, TN and NAACP of the McNairy County Chapter. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shelia Wilson; his three sons and two daughters; his mother Roxie Wilson; three sisters, Marilyn Hope Wade of Guys, TN, Elizabeth Hudson of Flint, Michigan and Gwendolyn Donnice Wilson of Knoxville; two brothers-in-law; two uncles; four aunts; and a host of many relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Ernest Cox, Kelvin Sanders, Gregory Coats, Henry Edward Moten, Tyrone Williams, William Hess. Honorary pallbearers: Grady Robinson, Joe Hudson, Will Lewis, Marcus Baldridghe. Flower bearers: Vivian Sanders, Seletha Woods, Kitty Lyn Robinson, Yoland Williams.
Wyke, Frederick Duran - was born to Easter and Arthur Wyke, Jr, in Guys, TN, March 6, 1969 and departed this life Sunday, July 5, 1987 at his home. At an early age Frederick professed a hope in Christ and joined the Adams Chapel CME Church in Guys. He graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1987. Frederick set many track records. He was the first McNairy County athlete to capture a state championship, he won the 300 meter intermediate hurdles in the TSSAA Class A-AA state track meet. He was employed at the Big Star Grocery in Selmer. Frederick had enlisted in the US Air Force. Survivors are his parents of Ramer, TN; two brothers, Kevin and Quincy Wyke; one sister, Sonya Wyke, all of Ramer; two grandmothers, Mrs Ida Mae Miller of Ramer and Mrs Velma Wyke of Guys; one grandfather, Arthur Wyke Sr oof Columbus, Ohio; a host of other relatives. Pallbearers and flower girls: school friends. Honorary pallbearers: Prof W E Ledbetter, Kirk Stewart, Travis McCormick, Jim Glover, Ronnie Teague, Glen Stewart, David Hurst. Interment: Adams Chapel Cemetery, Guys, Tenn.
Wyke, James (Jimmy) - age 57 died June 26, 1993 at McNairy County General Hospital. He was a retired railroad worker and a McNairy County Constable. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Wyke: twelve children, James, Michael, Earl Donald, Deborah Kay, Allen Lamar, Fredrick Todd, Richard O’Neal, Darrell Gene, Aleix Arnell, Jeffery Wayne, David Randolph, Shannon Lee, William Elmer; two sisters, Louise Dilworth of Corinth, Nancy Miller of Selmer;
five brothers, Billy and Lloyd Wyke of Columbus, Ohio, Harry D Knight of Jackson, TN, Eural Lee Wyke of Corinth, Arthur Wyke of Guys and ten grandchildren. Burial at Adams Chapel Cemetery in Guys.
Wyke, William (Willie) Elmer - was born Oct 12, 1978 to the union of the late James (Jimmy) Wyke and Carrie Wyke. He departed this life Mar 20, 2001 at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer. Willie lived in McNairy County and graduated from McNairy Central High School. He was in the Hall of Fame, Mr MCHSD, Who’s Who, Class Favorite and State Cross Country Finals. Willie was a member of the Berea Church of Christ in Guys, Tenn. Willie leaves to cherish his memory: his mother Carrie Wyke; a sister, Deborah; and ten brothers; James (Julia), Earl (Novena), Allen, Richard, Frederick, Darrell, Aleix (Lori), Jeffery, David and Shannon. He also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Pallbearers: Shannon Wyke, Allen Wyke, Byron Wyke, David Wyke, Michael Wyke, DuJuan Wyke, James M Wyke Jr, Qunicey Wyke, Michael Stackens, Tyrone Luster, Jason Luster. Interment: Adams Chapel Cemetery, Guys, Tenn.
Wynn, Hattie Mae - was born in Booneville, Miss on April 8, 1916 to the late Mr Charlie Gardner and Mrs Marie Gardner. She later moved with her family to McNairy County, Selmer, Tenn, where she made her home until her death on July 13, 1984 at Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tenn, after a short illness. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Willis Chapel, CME Church and later united with her husband at Roaches’ Chapel United Methodist Church. Not only her church, she served many churches and a musician and choir director. She received her formative education in Booneville, Miss and Selmer, TN school systems and graduated from Allen-White High School in Whiteville, Tenn. She held a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and had done post graduate work on her Doctorial Degree, and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was the originator of “Mrs Wynn’s Religious Services” (for the sick and shuts) that aired on the local Radio Station WDTM in Selmer each Sunday morning. She was a veteran teacher, having served the McNairy County School System as an elementary teacher and high school instructor for more than 40 years, until her retirement in 1981. She served under seven school superintendents. She was the widow of the late Delmar R Wynn who preceded her in death some years ago. Those who shared and cherished the beautiful memories of a well spent life are: a devoted mother, Mrs Marie Gardner of Selmer; one sister Mrs Augusta Jackson of Gary, Ind; two brothers, Rev Alvin Gardner of Palo Alto, Calif and Hershel Gardner of San Jose, Calif; one aunt, Mrs Arleta Turner of Baldwyn, Miss; one uncle, James Newberry of Baldwyn, Miss; ten sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; five ‘devoted’ friends, Rev & Mrs George Brunes Sr, Mrs Cordelia Wanton, Mrs Betty Barnes, all of Selmer, and Mrs Anna M Walker of St Petersburg, Fla; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment - Prospect Annex.
Wynn, William Gary - was born July 4, 1951 to William Elmer Wynn and Ruby Pearl Ratcliff. He departed this life on March 23, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Chicago, Ill, on his
mother’s birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother, Georgia Surratt and stepbrother, Henry Moten. He leaves behind to mourn his death, his daughters, Loretta Wynn of Selmer, Tammie (Eric) Kirk of Guys, Serena Pearl Wright of Goodyear, AZ; his sons, Gary Bernard Wynn of Jackson, TN, William Gary Wynn Jr of Selmer; nine grandchildren, Corrisa Trice, Brandon Wynn, Mia Wynn and Mariah Wynn all of Selmer, Shamika Kirk, Deonta Kirk, Kalaya Wynn, Alexis Wynn and Kylin Wynn all of Guys, TN; his great grandchild, Deontae Omar Wynn of Selmer; his tree sisters, Felesha (David) Tall of Selmer, Lisa Jones of Jackson, Ayana Wynn of Baton Rough, LA; his brother Ahmad Wynn of Pontiac, MI; a special friend, Diane Stone of Chicago Height, IL; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment - Mt Zion Cemetery.
Young, Clara Mae - daughter of the late Charlie ‘Doc’ and Rosie Lee Ames Young, was born Aug 13, 1918 and departed this life May 30, 1984 at the McNairy County General Hospital after short illness. She was the mother of the late Bobby Lee Roberts. At an early age she united with the Prospect CME at Selmer. Survivors to cherish her memory include: two grandsons, Marvin Darnell Roberts, USMC, Okinawa, Japan and Melvin Dwayne Roberts, USMC, Quantico, VA; two granddaughters, Ms Beverly Rosetta Roberts of Memphis, and Ms Tina Cassietta Roberts of Selmer; one brother, Vernon Lee Young of Selmer; two aunts, Mrs Terri Lipford of Selmer and Ms Ozella Steele of Louisville, Ky; two uncles, Z T and Hansel Amos of Selmer; one daughter- in-law, Mrs Mable Roberts of Selmer; one brother-in-law, Alex Westbrooks, also of Selmer; a host of other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers: Horshea Sanders, Kendall Moore, James Bailey, Clinton Hudson, Arbie D Baxter, G W Atkins. Flower bearers: Ms Jessie Walker, Ms Willie Mae Walker, Ms Lue Dora Stricklin, Ms Laura Walker, Ms Letha Surratt, Ms Extra Massey. Interment - Prospect Cemetery.