Record book
McNairy County, Tennessee
Obituaries
A-B-C-D
by McNairy Country Archives
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Obituaries were mostly taken from scrapbooks and newspapers. Many times
the obits in newspapers gave the month and day date but failed to put the year.
There was no proof reading so there are errors.
ABERNATHY, HORACE G. - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 8, 1949. Services for Horace Greely Abernathy were held at Adamsville Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. last Sunday, April 3, 1949. Mr. Abernathy, who was 80, died April 1, 1949 at 5:00 p.m. He had been in failing heath for the past two years. Interment was in the Adamsville Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mr. Abernathy was born in McNairy County, and had spent most of his life in and around Adamsville. His wife, the former Miss Estelle Harbert, died four years ago. He was a member of the Adamsville Christian Church, and his pastor, Bro. Alexander, had charge of the service. He is survived by two sons, Allen and J.D. Abernathy, of Adamsville; four daughters, Mrs Troy Barnes of Nashville, Mrs. Naomi Martineau of Lynchburg, Va, Mrs Joseph A. frank of Alexandria, Va, and Mrs Albin Walker, of Adamsville. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved.
ABERNATHY, JAMES SMITH - James Smith Abernathy, age 76, died at his home in Adamsville on Saturday (Fen 8, 1941). He was a retired business man, having been in his lifetime, rural mail carrier, planter and financier. He is survived by three brothers: J Knox Abernathy of Memphis, H G Abernathy of Adamsville and William Abernathy of Orlando Florida. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Mud Creek Church and burial in Mud Creek Cemetery.
ABERNATHY, KNOX - McNairy County Independent - May 23, 1919 - A Very Sad Death - Knox, the 11 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Abernathy of Action, last week accidentally stuck a splinter in his foot, and within a short time the slight wound became infected with tetanus, and despite all that the efforts of the best medical skill obtainable could do, death relieved the little fellow's suffering Sunday. His body was buried Monday at Shiloh, Elder J. A. Houston conducting the funeral. The death of this bright little boy has caused much sorrow, not only in the home, but in the entire community, and to the heartbroken family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
ABERNATHY, LUCILLE - Mrs Lucille Abernathy, wife of Will Terry Abernathy Oct 3, 1951, after an extended illness. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, conducted by Bro Franks S Perry, and interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Abernathy, 36 years of age, was the daughter of Mrs N Q Purser Sr and the late M Purser. She was born and reared in Dayton, Tenn. She received her higher education at Milligan College and Tennessee Tech. She taught at Rhea County Schools for seven years and taught school in Selmer until her health
began to fail. Besides her mother and husband, she leaves a daughter Mary Jane Abernathy and a son Terry Abernathy; three sisters, Mrs William West of Elizabethton, Tenn, Mrs Donald Reed of Dayton, Tenn, Mrs Russell Downs of West Palm Beach, Fl. Two brothers Crawford R Purser of Guntersville, Ala and N Q Pruser Jr of Dayton.
ABERNATHY, WILL TERRY – Will Terry Abernathy, 76, of Selmer, died on December 29, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday morning with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam McCullar, Joe Hailey, Pat Lee, Gary Kerby, and Jimmy Whittington. He was the son of the late Terry and Addie Darby Abernathy, and was married to the late Lucille Purser Abernathy. He was a veteran of the Army and served during World War II. He attended the University of Tennessee and the University of Tennessee College of Law, was a practicing attorney for 40 years and served as District Attorney General for sixteen years. He was on the Board of Governors with the State Bar Association and was Chairman of the Board and Men’s Sunday School Class at First Christian Church where he was a member. Survivors include a son, Terry Abernathy of Selmer; a daughter, Mary Jane Wilds of Selmer; a sister, Mary Bess Abernathy of Selmer; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ABERNATHY, WISDOM - McNairy County Independent - August 1, 1919 - Funeral of Wisdom Abernathy - The last offices of relatives and friends were here Friday in laying to rest the mortal remains of Wisdom Abernathy, whose tragic death happened last Wednesday. The funeral services were held at the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. H. Bigger, where he passed to the beyond. Elder J. A. Houston, assisted by Rev. E. H. Gooch and Rev. R. A. N. Wilson, conducted the services which were solemn, and witnessed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, a beautiful casket, with a great profusion of elaborately designed floral offerings, seemed to harmonize with the classic face as it like marble lay cold and clam. A long cortege of cars followed the coffin to Oak Hill cemetery where his body was laid in the bosom of mother earth, until the call of the trumpet for the dead to arise. The aged mother is consoled alone in the thought that GOD doeth all things well. The entire family has the sympathy of the whole community. Sept 7, 1890 – July 23, 1919 Oak Hill Cemetery
ADA, LILLIE MAE – Mrs. Lillie Mae Ada, 83, of Finger, died Monday, April 18, 1983, at Chester County Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 20, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Neal Henson officiating. Burial was in New Church Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Will and Perthenia Wilson Forsythe, and the widow of the late Matt France Ada. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Allen of Henderson, Mrs. Frances Baker of Selmer, Mrs. Ann Sparks of Dalles, Oregon, Mrs. Mary Ruth Granfield of Sacramento, California, and Mrs. Clara Mae Hicks of Jackson; three sons, William Ada of Bethel Springs, Robert Ada of Henderson, and Mickey Ada of California; four brothers, Estil Forsythe, Wilson Forsythe, and Lonnie Forsythe, all of Selmer, and Clyde Forsythe of Lubbock, Texas; twenty-two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ADA, MARTHA LULA - January 1966 - no day given - Mrs Martha Lula Ada, 86, widow of Jansie Ada, died Thursday at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Site Cemetery. She leaves a son, M. T. Ada of Michie, two daughters, Mrs. Lola Mills of Michie and Mrs. Diola Barnes of Selmer; and a sister, Mrs. Amy Higgins of Memphis.
ADAMS, ESTELLE - McNairy County Independent - May 11, 1951 - Mrs Estelle Adams, age 78, a resident of the Finger community, died on May 2, 1951. She had made her home with Mrs Frank Plunk for several years. Mrs Adams was a Baptist. Funeral services were conducted by Bro F S Perry of Selmer at the Finger church of Christ. Burial was in the Finger Cemetery with Shackelford funeral Directors in charge. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Survivors include two brothers, Will and Edd Joyner and several nieces and nephews.
ADAMS, FRANKLIN PIERCE - McNairy County Independent February 14, 1941 - Franklin Pierce Adams, 88, retired businessman, died at his home in Adamsville on Saturday. He assisted in the organization of the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Adamsville and was its first president, retiring in 1931. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Born in Alabama, coming to McNairy County 45 years ago. His wife Lutie Adams survives him. Burial in Adamsville Cemetery.
ADKINS, BABY McNairy County Independent - February 28, 1908 - Mr. J. Z. Adkins lost his two - year old baby on the 10th.
AIKIN, HERSILLA HARRIS - McNairy County Independent - April 7, 1950 - Mrs Hersilla Harris Aikin passed away at her home in Bethel Springs on Wednesday evening, March 29, 1950, and was buried at New Salem the following afternoon. She was 74, the daughter of Henry C Harris. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a teacher in her Sunday School, and devoted much of her time to her church. She loved her neighbors and helped them every day she could. The example she set will long be remembered by those who knew her. She is survived by her husband Robert L Aikin; one step son, Henry Aiken, one sister Mrs W C Beard, four brothers, Lige Harris, John Harris, Murry Harris. (Not sure this is right, the paper was wrinkled)
ALEXANDER, ALPHA CORNELIA – Mrs. Alpha Cornelia Adkins Alexander, 68, of Savannah, died Wednesday, June 23, 1982. Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Savannah, with burial in Mt. Vinson Cemetery. She was born February 13, 1914, in McNairy County, the daughter of the late Doc and Rushie Smith Adkins. Mrs. Alexander was the widow of the late Harvey Alexander. She was a member of the Crump Baptist Church, and was a past Matron of the Adamsville Eastern Star. She was, before retirement, a phone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She leaves one brother, Jesse Vinson of Memphis; two nephews and one niece. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ALEXANDER, J P - J P Alexander, age 19, was instantly killed when an automobile in which he rode turned over on the highway near Finger at an early hour October 17, 1926. His neck was broken. Young Alexander is the only son of Dave Alexander, a well known citizen, who lives 15 miles northeast of Selmer. Vannie Loftin, who was driving the car, says he was going fast and lost control. He was not hurt. The car was badly wrecked. (Buried at Finger Cemetery.)
ALEXANDER, JENNIE - McNairy County Independent Feb 19, 1904: Mrs Jennie Alexander died at her home in Adamsville, Sunday, Feb 14, 1904. She was the wife of J. L. Alexander. She had been in declining health since December. She leaves a husband and one son, Charlie. She was a life-long member of the Christian Church and a devout Christian. Article says she was buried at Adamsville but she is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery,
ALEXANDER, JESSE LAFAYETTE - McNairy County Independent - Feb 3 - 1950 - Jesse Lafayette Alexander well know business man of Selmer and an Elder of the Selmer Christian Church, died at Campbell’s clinic in Memphis, Jan 28, 1950. He was 90 years old on Sept 12, 1949. Uncle Fayette, as he was called had been in bad health since suffering s stroke many months ago, but was able to be up and about the past few months until he suffered a fall at the home of his brother, Joe Alexander on Jan 21. Funeral services were held at the Selmer Christian Church on Sunday, January 29, at 2:00 pm, conducted by Bro Franks S Perry. Mr J C Houston, life-long friend of the deceased paid a beautiful tribute to his memory. His body was laid to rest in the family plot at Selmer’s Oak Hill cemetery. He was born Sept 12, 1849, near Adamsville, the 5th child of the late Winslow Sidney and Louisa Merrill Alexander, who moved to this county from North Carolina. Some 67 years ago, Uncle Fayette, united with the Christian Church in Adamsville, later moving his membership to the local congregation here in Selmer. He was reared on the farm and upon reaching young manhood went into the mercantile business at Adamsville. He was married to Jennie Williams
on Apr 14, 1881 and to this union was born one son, Charlie who died following an automobile accident in 1934. Mrs Alexander died Feb 14, 1904. In 1910 Mr Alexander came to Selmer and established the Selmer Hardware Company. He was also active in banking circle and was for awhile president of the First National Bank. He had extensive farming interests. Upon retiring some 22 years ago, he sold his hardware business to Mr L R Weatherford, the present owner. Mr Alexander leaves two brothers, M L and J H Alexander, both of Selmer and several nieces and nephews.
ALEXANDER, LEE - McNairy County Independent - June 29, 1951 - Lee Alexander, age 82, who had been in failing health for several weeks, died at his home in Selmer, June 22, 1951. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a retired businessman and early political leader who helped to organize the movement to make Selmer the county seat of McNairy County. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev W L Gilmore and Bro Frank S Perry conducting the services. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Leslie Moore, L R Weatherford, Joe Hamilton, Charles Ammons, Paul McAlpin, George Bassham, Irby Basinger. Honorary pallbearers were: A H Olive, S W Gooch, J E Gooch, John Swaim, Dave Robinson, O D Wyatt, F Y Ammons, Robert Warren, Lee Basinger and Lafayette Lott. Mr Alexander was born at Adamsville, the son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Alexander, pioneer settlers of McNairy County. Before retiring a few years ago, he operated farm lands and business interests. He leaves his wife, Mrs Mary Alexander; three daughters, Mrs Roland D Smith, Mrs Melissa Ester and Miss Martha Nell Alexander; a brother, Joseph Alexander; four stepsons, Jack, Oscar, Dolphia and Robert McCullar.
ALEXANDER, LOIS E WICKER - Died November 28, 2004. Funeral services for Mrs. Lois E. Alexander, 94, will be held November 30, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah. Burial Milledgeville Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, a former pressor for HIS factory, died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, Tn. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Jane Prince of Southaven, Ms, Mary Ruth Miller of Saltillo, Tn, and Margaret Lois Walker Enderle of Cordova. Tn; sons, Bobby Gene Alexander of Scotts Hill, Buddy Frank Alexander of Sardis, Johnny Mac Alexander of Milledgeville, one grandson she raised, Mark Shostrand of Henderson, Tn; 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dewey Alexander; parents, Henry and Nola McDaniel Wicker; daughters, Eva Lou Alexander and Neva Sue Alexander; sons, Thomas Roy Alexander and Billy Wayne Alexander; son-in-law Thomas T. Miller; two sisters and two brothers. (Submitted by Duane Helweg)
ALEXANDER, LOU DELLA – Lou Della Alexander, 78, of Adamsville died Sunday, August 3, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. The widow of Fred Earl Alexander, she was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Alfred and Carrie Murray Inman. Services were held at Good Hope Baptist Church with burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Reverends Billy Joe Stewart and R.W. Moore officiated. She leaves four sons: Ernest Roy Alexander and Joe Alexander, both of Adamsville, Billy Alexander of Selmer; James Robert Alexander of Weaver, Alabama; three daughters, Ruth Alexander and Ruby Alexander, both of Adamsville; Reba Reed of Sheffield, Alabama; a sister, Lizzie Lipford of Adamsville; 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ALEXANDER, ROSCO CANALING - Death of A Noble Young Man -January 4, 1918, McNairy County Independent - Rosco Canaling Alexander, aged 21 years 5 months and 6 days, died in a Memphis hospital Saturday, December 29, 1917. Thursday he was suddenly taken with what was pronounced appendicitis, on Friday he was taken to Memphis for an operation. His father, M. L. Alexander, and Dr. J. R. Smith attended him. He came through the operation in two hours, and expressed the belief that he would soon recover. The doctor and surgeons found the appendix entirely disconnected and decaying with the poison attending such a condition. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. R. Ralston, of Bethel Springs, assisted by Rev. J. A. Houston of Selmer. Eulogies were made by J. W. Purveyance and Louis Adams. The largest audience ever seen at a funeral was present, even with the chancel and pulpit altar were packed with many most beautiful offerings. The interment was had at Oak Hill cemetery while the snow covered the ground and was still falling. The deceased was the only son of Lee Alexander. He was a deacon in the
Presbyterian church and a leader in Sunday School and other activities of not only the Presbyterian church but of the town. He was a most exemplary boy and young man. He was a member of the Selmer High School, which he would have finished this year, and was intending to attend a theological university and take the ministry as his life work. The stricken father and two sisters have the deepest sympathy of us all. July 23, 1896 - Dec 29, 1917 - Oak Hill Cemetery.
CARRIE DEAN ALLEN, 67, died on Sat., May 13, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. She was retired from Salem Nursing Home and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., May 16, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Johnny Burns. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Ward Bassham. She is survived by her husband, Travis Allen, two sons, Mark Allen and Peyton Allen both of Ramer, one sister, Dorothy Gurkin of Peoria, Ill, three brothers, Christ Bassham of Ill., Nelson Bassham of Salem, AR, and Wally Bassham of Moko, AR, and one grandchild. Meghan Elizabeth Allen.
ALLEN, GREGORY PAUL – Gregory Paul Allen, 24, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Wednesday, March 16, 1983, at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Allen of Chewalla and was an architect. He leaves his parents; a sister, Mrs. Mona Seavers of Chewalla; two brothers, Jeff Allen of Carbondale, Illinois and Collin Allen of Chewalla; and his grandfather, Eugene Reed of Chewalla. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
TRAVIS L. ALLEN, 73 of Ramer died on Aug. 28, 2000 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss., due to respiratory failure. Mr. Allen was a member of unity Baptist Church in Ramer and Masonic Lodge in Pasadena, TX. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during WWII. He was a steam fitter for the Oil Industry. He is survived by two sons, Mark Allen of Ramer and Peyton Allen of Ramer, one half brother, Michael Allen of Garland, TX, one grandchild, Meghan Elizabeth Allen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Bassham Allen. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thurs, at Shackelford Funeral Home with Minister Johnny Burns officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery
ALLISON, CAD - McNairy County Independent, dated March 21, 1930 - Cad Allison, an old citizen of the 9th district, died Wednesday. His wife died a few days ago. He at one time resided in the 7th district living where Ed Wagoner now lives. His wife was the daughter of the late Jacob Wagoner.
Cad Allison, an old citizen of the 9th, died Wednesday, March 20, 1930. His wife died a few days ago. He at one time resided in the 7th district living where Ed Wagoner now lives. His wife was the daughter of the late Jacob Wagoner.<b> </b>John Allison, of Waurika, Oklahoma, came to attend the bed side of his brother, C. J. Allison, who died Wednesday. An unusual occurrence was that it had been just a week since his wife died.
AMERSON, LARRY CRANSTON - 61, died Sept. 29, 2000, at his residence in Fort Worth, TX, due to respiratory arrest. He was a Korean Veteran - Navy, and a disabled concrete finisher. He is preceded in death by his companion, Barbara Jean Thomas, one sister, Murel Plunk, and 3 brothers; Orval, Raymond, and Hurley Amerson. He is survived by 2 daughters; Mrs. Teresa Hipps, and Mrs. Tina Fleming, both of Fort Worth, 1 son Mr. Michael Amerson, of Watauga, TX 3 sisters; Mrs. Hazel Robinson of Selmer, Mrs. Verdine Werner of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Maurie Plunk of Olive Branch, MS, 9 grandchildren, and 1 gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Mars Hill in Adamsville. Pallbearers were Andrew Phipps, Doyle Fleming, Michael Amerson, Gary Barnes, Ricky Plunk, Travis Rhea, and Kenneth Amerson.
Ammons, Evelyn – 83 – died on August 16, 1998 of cancer at Kennington Point of Memphis. She was a homemaker
who attended First Baptist Church of Selmer. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on August 18, 1998 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Oak Hill in Selmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guilford Ammons. She is survived by one son, Jim Ammons of Germantown, Tn., her daughter-in-law, Ann Ammons, and two grandchildren, Brian Ammons and Theresa Ammons. PDG
AMMONS, FINLEY - Finley Young Ammons, 89, retired hotel owner, died last Tuesday night, Aug. 31, 1965, at his home in Selmer. Services were at 3 p.m. Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home. He leaves two sons, Charles Ammons and Hazen Ammons, both of Selmer.
J. H. Ammons, a citizen of Selmer for forty years, and of the county for more than fifty years, died at his home on Pharr avenue on the night of March 14, 1930, following a long illness. He was born in Hardeman county on December 22, 1844, a son of William Henry Ammons, a pioneer settler, and came to this county soon after the Civil war. In that he was a soldier under Gen. Forest. The deceased located in Selmer about 1890, building the house at the corner of Pharr avenue and Fourth street. He was the operator of the first livery stable here, it being located where the old Boss Perkins barn was, and was a man of remarkable energy. He was a loyal friend and a good neighbor. In 1868 he married Sarah Francis Kernodle, and to this union several children were born, three of whom, Bedford, Finlay and Fletcher, together with their mother survived. A brother, B. F. Ammons, was most attentive to him and to his aged mother, they having lived alone for many years. The funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. J. B. Maxedon. Burial in Oakhill cemetery.
AMMONS, James H. - J. H. Ammons, a citizen of Selmer for forty years, and of the county for more than fifty years, died at his home on Pharr Avenue the night of March 14, 1930, following a long illness. He was born in Hardeman County on December 22, 1844, son of William Henry Ammons, a pioneer settler, and came to this county soon after the Civil war. In that was he was a soldier under Gen. Forest. The deceased located in Selmer about 1890, building the house at the corner of Pharr Avenue and Fourth Street. He was the operator of the first livery stable here, it being located where the old Boss Perkins barn was, and was a man of remarkable energy. He was a loyal friend and a good neighbor. In 1868 he married Sarah Francis Kernodle, and to this union several children were born, three of whom, Bedford, Finley and Fletcher, together with their mother survived. A brother, B. F. Ammons, was most attentive to him and to his aged mother, they having lived alone for many years. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. J. B. Maxedon. Burial in Oak hill Cemetery.
Ammons ,Oma Lee Wyatt – 89 – of Selmer, died November 18, 1997 of heart failure at McNairy County General hospital. She was a former teacher and homemaker and a member of First Methodist Church in Selmer. Services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Chapel with Paul Mulliken officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ammons was preceded in death by her husband, Hazen G. Ammons and her parents, John Wyatt and Etta Howell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. PDG
AMMONS, D. TROY - McNairy County Independent - May 2, 1919 - Troy Ammons Answers Summons - D. Troy Ammons, age 40 years, died Friday at his home in Jackson, from an illness which was brought about by the influenza which attacked him last winter. He was reared in Bethel Springs, and twenty years ago began his railroad career as a telegrapher for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co., and for the past thirteen years has been a train dispatcher located at Jackson. He was a high - mined, honorable gentleman, popular with officials and employees, and his passing is a distinct lose to that band of men who have to do with the operation of the trains of a great railway system, and the train dispatchers with scarcely an exception, are as fine a set of men as one could find. Troy had reached almost the top in his profession. He is survived by his widow, two children, an aged mother, a brother, Jon. B. Ammons of Bethel Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Etta Huddleston, of Aberdeen, Miss., to whom we extend our condolence.
ANDERSON, ALBERT A - McNairy County Independent - January 19, 1908 - Capt. Albert A. Anderson of Henderson was almost instantly killed Saturday by being caught in his gin and his arm torn from the shoulder. The shock was so terrible that he died about four hours after the accident. His death will be greatly deplored by a large circle of acquaintances. He has been public life many years. He was door keeper of the United States Congress during Speaker Crisp's. He has held the position of Marshall of the Supreme Courts at Jackson, warden of the state penitentiary and sheriff of Chester county for three successive terms. He was a most cheerful, pleasant, affable, sincere and upright in all his dealings. His personal integrity was above question. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church.
ANDERSON, ALMA LORENNE - Mrs. Alma Lorenne Anderson, age 58, wife of C. G. Anderson, of Bethel Springs, died at a hospital in Nashville on Tuesday, October 21, 1952. A son, Lt. Geo. F. Anderson, lost his life in Korea, on Nov. 25, 1951. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. O. G. Lawless, were held in the Selmer Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, and burial was in the Shiloh cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. N. E. Hardin, of Memphis; four grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. R. L. Nelson, Mrs. L (some missing)
ANDERSON, EUNICE MARIE RUSHING – A former Corinth woman was killed Sunday night, Oct. 12, 1969, in a two-car crash near Aberdeen, Miss. Mrs. Eunice Marie Anderson, 22, of State College, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.Q. Rushing of 1518 Buchanan St., Corinth, was among three persons killed in the 8:30 p.m. accident. Mrs. Anderson was the only passenger in the car driven by her husband, Lynn Ray Anderson. Joe Willie Robinson, 34, and Eddie B. Simpson, 48, both of West Point, occupants of the other car were killed in the collision which occurred about two miles south of Prairie on Highway 45 Alternate. A spokesman from the Highway Patrol said the investigations are continuing and the cause of the accident has not been determined. The victims were taken to Ivy Memorial Hospital in West Point. Anderson remains in the hospital with head and leg injuries, possible internal injuries and multiple cuts and bruises. Mrs. Anderson was formerly employed at Magnolia Hospital until she moved to Starkville where her husband is enrolled in college. She was a registered nurse at West Point Hospital. A 1964 graduate of Corinth High School, she attended nursing school at Northeast Mississippi Junior College. Funeral services will be conducted at Michie Primitive Baptist Church Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Elder Wylie Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the Michie Cemetery. The body will remain at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tenn. until time of services. Survivors other than her husband and parents include a brother, Richard Rushing of Corinth; a sister, Mrs. Don Harrison of Corinth.
ANDERSON, GEORGE F - McNairy County Independent -Dec 14, 1951 - Second Lt George F Anderson, son of Mrs and Mrs Claude G Anderson of Bethel Springs, died in Korea on Nov 25, 1951. Anderson was 28 years old and served 3.5 years in the Air Force during WWII. He Feb 1951, he was called back into service and went to Korea. He was a pilot and had completed 34 missions over enemy territory. He had been assigned to ground duty for 60 days and died as the result of injuries received in a jeep accident. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson have been officially notified that the body of their son, 1st Lt. George F. Anderson will arrive in Selmer on Thursday, August 7 (1952). Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Selmer on Sunday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. P. O. Freeman of Thayer, Mo., will have charge, assisted by Rev. A. T. Willis, of Tulsa, Okla., and Rev. O. G. Lawless, Selmer. Interment will be in Shiloh National Park Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home will have charge of body. Lt. Anderson was born April 3, 1923, and died Nov. 25, 1951. He was converted ANDERSON, GEORGE F. - He was converted at the age of 12 years, and united with the Missionary Baptist Church in Lepanto, Ark. He went into the service of his country in February 1943, training as a pilot. He received his commission April 15, 1945, which he retained at the end of World War II. In February 1951, he was re-called to active duty and was sent to Korea. He had been there only 3 months when he was killed in a jeep accident. He leaves his companion, Genevieve S. Anderson, Aleta Lee, 2 1/2 year old daughter, Hawley Jane, 3 month old daughter; one sister, Mrs. N. E. Hardin, 3916 Johnson, Memphis; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson, Route 1, Bethel Springs, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn his passing. McNairy County Independent
Anderson, Sr., John Howard - died Thursday, October 7, 1999 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Selmer to T.L. And Blanch Brown Anderson. He graduated from Selmer High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the USS Louisville CA 28, Okinawa Campaign,, Loader Quad 40 MMAA. After the war, he began working in industrial sales, most recently in industrial equipment sales for Murphy Tractor Co. of Booneville. He was an active member of the First Christian Church of Selmer and Elks Lodge BPOE 2573. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Services were held Saturday, October at First Christian Church in Selmer, with Bro. James “Jim” Adkins officiating. Burial was in Selmer City Cemetery. McPeters Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy Nelms Anderson; one daughter, Rhonda Eve Anderson of Houston, Texas; one son, John Howard Anderson, Jr., and his wife Stacy; two sisters, Blanche Elaine Carrington of Bradenton, Fla., and Alice Ella White of Jackson; three brothers, Jack Anderson of Hattiesburg, Rob T. Anderson of Freeport, Fla., and Frank Anderson of Selmer; two grandchildren, Jonathan Shaye Anderson and Christopher Robert Anderson, both of Corinth. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvin Anderson. Pallbearers were Phil Anderson, Randy Anderson, Bill Anderson, Marc Anderson, Jimmy Latch, Bill Page, Paul Anderson and Alton Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Broadway, Harvey Cartwright, Dewey Broadway, and Herbie Rogers. Memorials may be made to: First Christian Church of Selmer, 113 N. 34St., Selmer, Ten. 38375. PDG
JOHN ANDERSON SR., 72, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Selmer to T. L. and Blanch Brown Anderson. He graduated from Selmer High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the USS Louisville CA 28, Okinawa Campaign, 6th Div-1st Loader Quad 40 MMAA. After the war, he began working in industrial sales, most recently in industrial equipment sales for Murphy Tractor Co. of Booneville. He was an active member of the First Christian Church of Selmer and Elks Lodge BPOE 2573. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 9th at First Christian Church in Selmer, with Bro. James "Jim" Adkins officiating. Burial was in Selmer City Cemetery. McPeters Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy Nelms Anderson; one daughter, Rhonda eve Anderson of Houston, Texas, one son, John Howard Anderson Jr., and his wife, Stacy; two sisters, Blanch Elaine Carrington of Bradenton, FL, and Alice Ella White of Jackson; three brothers, Jack Anderson of Hattiesburg, Rob T. Anderson of Freeport, FL, and Frank Anderson of Selmer; two grandchildren, Johnathan Shaye Anderson and Christopher Robert Anderson, both of Corinth. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Melvin Anderson. Pallbearers were Phil Anderson, Randy Anderson, Bill Anderson, Marc Anderson, Jimmy Latch, Bill Page, Paul Anderson, and Alton Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Broadway, Harvey Cartwright, Willie Cartwright, Dewey Broadway, and Herbie Rogers.
ANDERSON, LOGAN - McNairy County Independent, October 31, 1902 - Logan Anderson, died on the Oct 27, 1902 at Bolivar and was buried at McNairy on the 28th. Mr. Anderson was an old and respected citizen of the county. He was the father of G. L. Anderson of Selmer. His mind and health had entirely failed him for several months, and the end came as stated. We extend to his sorrowing relatives and friends our condolence in their sad bereavement. Sept 17, 1840 - October 28, 1902 Mt Zion Cemetery in McNairy Community
Miss Verda Anderson, a member of an early settling family in the area, died at 2 am Tuesday at McNairy County General Hospital She was 81. Services will be at 2pm Thursday at the First Christian Church of Selmer. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Miss Anderson's grandfather, the late P.H. Thrasher, a sawmill operator, purchased land here in the 1880's He then donated 50 acres to a corporation which laid out a town site and sold lots at public auction to build a courthouse and jail. The McNairy County seat then was moved to the new town of Selmer. In selecting a name for the new town, Mr. Thrasher asked that it be named for his former hometown, Selma, Ala. But in transmitting the request through the post Office Department, an error was made in spelling and the town became known officially as Selmer. Miss Anderson's parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. George L. Anderson. She was a charter member of the First Christian Church. She leaves a brother, T.L. Anderson of
Selmer, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Orlando Fla. Died No 19, 1968.
ANDERSON, WILLIAM TAYLOR - McNairy County Independent - Wm Taylor Anderson, one of the early settlers of McNairy County, Tenn was born in Sullivan County, Tenn on May 24, 1804. While a boy his father, Thomas Anderson, moved to Bedford County, Tenn and settled on Duck River, near Wartrace. He had a large family and was very poor. At the age of 18 years, Wm Taylor Anderson left his father’s roof and crossed the Cumberland Mountains on foot in search of a new home in the rich and wild valley of the Mississippi. Thus he found his Uncle Samuel Anderson, who had settled near old Mount Penson Madison County, Tenn. Here he lived for nearly 12 months, working hard in clearing up the forest at the rate of $50 per year. In the later part of the 1822 he moved up in McNairy county and worked with Jas Wisdom, who had made a settlement on Tar Creek., eleven miles north of Purdy. While living here he married Miss Mahala Wisdom and formed a partnership with the brother, William S Wisdom in the distillery business on a small scale, as neither of them had any capital except their energy and labor; out of this they made some money. A short time after his marriage with Miss Wisdom, they moved one mile nearer Purdy on the Purdy and Miflin road, to the now old homestead of Wm T Anderson. Died April 8, 1870 in Madison Co, Tenn.
APPLETON, ALMA FULGHUM - McNairy County Independent - February 10, 1950 - Funeral services for Mrs Alma Fulghum Appleton was held at the Baptist Church in Byhalia, Miss on Tuesday morning with Rev Wilton Whitten conducting. Mrs Appleton died Monday, Feb 6, 1950 at 2:45 o’clock at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was 48 years of age. She had suffered with asthma most of her life and had been in failing health over a year. She was a native of Bethel Springs, Tenn and daughter of the late A Gainey Fulghum. She was a graduate of Selmer High School and taught school eight years in McNairy County. She was married to Homer B Appleton June 30, 1929. Burial was in the Byhalia cemetery with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She leaves her husband, her mother Mrs Florence Fulghum of Michie, Tenn; two daughters, Bonita, 10 and Betty Sue, 14 of Byhalia; one brother John W Fulghum of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs W B Johnson of Selmer, Mrs Clara Hurley of Michie and Mrs Taft Higginbottom of Memphis.
ARMSTRONG, DAVID PRINCETON - McNairy County Independent, Dec 16, 1938 -D P Armstrong, After a long illness, death relieved the suffering of D. P. (Dee) Armstrong at his home in the New Hope settlement on Dec 11, 1938, a few miles south of Gravel Hill, last Monday. Burial was the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Armstrong, 83 years old, was a highly respected and well to do farmer in the New Hope community where he had lived practically all his life, and his death will be a great loss to that section of the county. Besides his wife, the deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Erskin Whittemore, Mrs. Carl Presley of New Hope; Call and James Armstrong of Corinth, and P Armstrong, Virgil Bell Armstrong and George Armstrong of New Hope. April 20, 1855 - Dec 11, 1938 - Huggins Cemetery.
ARMSTRONG, GILBERT McNairy County Independent, Friday Aug 6, 1937 - Gilbert Armstrong dies of paralysis. Stricken with infantile paralysis last Sunday, Gilbert Armstrong died in Memphis, Tuesday, Aug 2, 1937, and his body was brought to Selmer by the Gooch Funeral Home and burial was in Gravel Hill cemetery Thursday morning. Gilbert was a most exemplary young man, 28 years old. He finished high school in Selmer several years ago, and taught schools in McNairy County until his removal to Memphis a few months ago, where he was associated with his brother, George Armstrong, in the insurance business. Besides his aged father, Dee Armstrong, living near Guys, the deceased is survived by five brothers and other relatives. A school teacher and recently an insurance salesman in Memphis, he died at 7:15 Tuesday morning at Isolation Hospital, a victim of infantile paralysis. Stricken a week ago Monday, Mr. Armstrong consulted a physician Tuesday and made several attempts to work during the week, going to the offices of the Industrial Life and Health Insurance Company in the Randolph Building Saturday to make the week's report. He awakened at his home, 1204 South Parkway East, where he lived with a brother George Armstrong, Tuesday morning to find his legs paralyzed, and was removed to the hospital. Sept 12, 1909 - Aug 2, 1937 Huggins Cemetery.
Armstrong, Jessie W. - 85 – of Selmer, died January 31, 1998 of heart failure at Jackson General Hospital, Specialty Unit. She was a hairstylist since 1934 and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services were held at 11 a.m. February 2 at Shackelford Chapel with Max Walker officiating. Burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Armstrong, Bill Wright, Ray Ervin, Kenneth Hawkins, Jim Blackburn and Billy Joe Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Armstrong. She is survived by one son, Ernie Armstrong of Jackson, two half-brothers, Grady Gooch of Selmer and Ted Gooch of Germantown, and one grandchild. PDG
ARMSTRONG, JOHN D - McNairy County Independent - March 11, 1932 - John D Armstrong, one of the old and substantial citizens of the 5th district, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Wiley South, on March 7, 1932. He was 78 years of age. He was married to Mary Ann Forsythe in 1870. Surviving him are his widow, three children, Mrs W F Graham, of Memphis, Mrs W O south and Mrs Agnes Bozley of the New Hope Community, and three grandchildren; Owen and Alton Graham of Memphis and Miss Ottie; and may other relatives. Mr Armstrong was a devoted member of the Methodist church, belonging to and being one of the oldest members of the New Hope congregation. He was a devoted husband and father and a loyal friend. Funeral services were held at New Hope, conducted by Rev J B Maxedon.
ARMSTRONG, MAGGIE V - McNairy County Independent - September 30, 1949 - Mrs Maggie V Armstrong, age 68, of the Gravel Hill community died on Sept 25, 1949. She was a Baptist. Funeral services were held at the Primitive Baptist Church at Gravel Hill on Tuesday, September 27, at 2:00 pm. Interment was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. She is survived by her husband, Mr V E Armstrong; six daughters, Mrs R T Lipford, Mrs G B Moore, Mrs Melvin Chapman, Mrs W E Tarrant, Mrs Floyd Finch and Mrs Ted Harris; and three sons, W A, J O and R E Armstrong.
ARMSTRONG, MARY ANN - McNairy county Independent - December 14, 1950 - Mary Ann (Forsythe) Armstrong passed away Nov 20, 1950 at 10 pm after an illness of three days. She was 92 years, five months and 22 days old. She united with the Methodist church at an early age and was a faithful member as long as health permitted. Her husband preceded her in death 18 years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs Lula Graham of Memphis, Mrs Minnie South of Guys, and Mrs Agnes Bazely of Mobile, Ala. Three grandchildren and three great grand children, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at New Hope Methodist church, Friday, Dec 1, 1950 at 2 pm by the pastor Rev Livingston and assisted by Rev J E Bolding Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery. Her grandsons and great-grandson served as pall bearers. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.
ARMSTRONG, RALPH – Ralph Armstrong of Selmer, died suddenly late Tuesday afternoon of an accidental gunshot wound. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time. August 1982 McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM ODUS - McNairy County Independent - December 1, 1950 - Mr W O Armstrong, age 77, long time reader of The Independent, and retired farmer, died at his home in Selmer on Sunday, Nov 26, 1950. Mr Armstrong was a Missionary Baptist. Funeral Services, conducted by his former pastor, Bro Braxton Sams and Rev W E Bailey were held at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church on Monday, Nov 27 at 2:30 pm. Burial was in the Gravel Hill cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Tilla Latta Armstrong; three sons, Dewey, Lexie and Ralph Armstrong; five daughters, Mrs Bertha Earey, Mrs Alma Hamm, Mrs Eunice Jones, Mrs Leo? (J T) Sims and Mrs Kate Samples; and two sisters, Mrs R L Burns and Mrs Dora Wyatt.
ASHE, ALBERT WHIT – Albert Whit Ashe, 87, of Selmer on January 6, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital.
Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday afternoon with Rev. Dale Mathis and Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herbert Ashe, Estell Ashe, Ethel Ashe, Uthel Ashe, Robert Ashe, and Jerry Ashe. He was the son of the late Duncan and Nancy LaRue Ashe and was married to Mrs. Nora Dee Hockaday Ashe. He was a retired school teacher and farmer and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Albert Dee Ashe and Wilburn Gene Ashe, both of Selmer; four grandchildren, Albert David, Ron, Richard, and Cynthia; three great-grandchildren, Page, Robin, and Whit. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Ashe, Cassie – 70 – of Selmer, died February 15, 1996 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with George Reed officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. The daughter of the late Zola McGarity Barnes and Arthur Barnes, she was a retired fitting room vamper at Brown Shoe Company and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Ashe, two sons, Gerald Ashe of Selmer, Steve Ashe of Corinth, Ms., three sisters, Faye Tillman of Bell City, Mo., Rubinia Armour of Arab, Al., Jewell Dickey of Selmer and nine grandchildren. PDG
ASHE, DUNCAN M. - Funeral services for Duncan M. Ashe, 81, were held Tuesday at the Union Grove Methodist church with A. D. Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr Ashe died Dec 12, 1974, at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. He was retired school teacher and a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are a son, Herbert Ashe, of Selmer; two daughters, Mrs Francine Russell of Bethel Springs and Mrs Pauline McDaniel of Stantonville; a brother Whit Ashe of Selmer; two sister, Mrs Edna Younger of Adamsville and Mrs Freddie Gann of Finger; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
ASHE, ROBBIN BETH – Robbin Beth Ashe, 17 year-old senior at Adamsville High School, died March 2, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after, what officials say, was a sudden brain hemorrhage. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shawn Parker, Todd Jones, Dale Shaw, Mark Moore, Johnny Mask, Stacey Deaton, Kevin Hunt, and Jeremy Wigginton. Survivors include her parents, Doris Garrison Ashe and Robert L. Ashe of Stantonville; her fiancé, Jeff Brown of Selmer; a brother, Greg Ashe of Stantonville; and three sisters, Mrs. Stephanie Brown of Corinth, Miss., Mrs. Kim Forsythe of Stantonville, and Mrs. Sheeley Turnbow of Morris Chapel. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ATKINS, ADALPHUS SCOTT - Adalphus Scott Atkins was born in McNairy County, Tenn on Aug 28, 1854 and departed this life in Arkadelphia Ark, April 21, 1900. He was one of the most reputable citizens. His face was always cheerful reflecting the sunshine in his heart. He was attentive to business and was recognized as one of the best photographic artists in the state. He had a fine studio and had built up a splendid business. He professed religion in childhood and connected himself with the Methodist Church in whose communion he remained until he was translated to the kingdom above. He gave his children unstained means for education and unstained love and wise fatherly care. He did not leave them rich in this world’s goods, but he did leave them rich in an unsullied name and a blessed example. May they all meet at home. J R Moore.
ATKINS, CHARLIE AARON – Charlie Aaron Atkins, 37, formerly of McNairy County, died July 19, 1986 in Chicago after a long illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. July 23, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Selmer. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Townsend, Jackie Lee Armstrong, Joe Neal Surratt, Percy Ross, Lammy Watts, Rodney Brown, Thomas Newsom, and Vernord Brown. He was the son of the Mail and Ada Atkins, who survive. He graduated from McNairy County High School and served two years in the U.S. Army. He later moved to Chicago, where he was employed with Bailey Manufacturing until his health began to fail. Other survivors include his wife, Doretha Atkins of Chicago; a son, Charlie Atkins, Jr. of Chicago; two sisters, Charlotte Atkins of Chicago, and Cassandra Atkins Clark of Selmer; a brother, William Atkins of Chicago; and his grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Hughes
of Chicago. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ATKINS, NANCY DONNELL - Mrs Nancy Atkins was born in Guilford County, NC on June 1, 1817. In 1835, she with her parents William and Mattie Donnell, moved to McNairy County, Tenn, where on January 26, 1841, she was married to Peyton Atkins, with whom she lived happily and toiled earnestly and successfully for more than 50 years, when on Apr 2, 1891, it pleased God to take her hence. She was brought up under the strictest order of the Old School Presbyterian faith, but was not a member of a church until 1858, when she was converted and joined the M E Church south. She was the mother of nine children, all of whom are still living. They are all leading religious lives and are devout members of the Church of their mother’s choice. One of her sons, Rev P C Atkins, is a member of our Indian Mission conference; and one of her daughters, Mattie E Babb, is the wife and helpful companion of Rev D W Babb or North Mississippi conference. W F Walker
ATKINS, P C - (Corinthian Newspaper 1931) Information was received here this morning of the death of Rev P C Atkins, Wednesday night at the home of his son, Dr Will Atkins, at Holdenville, Okla. Mr Atkins was 84 years of age and left this section in 1879. Since that time he has visited his relatives here at intervals and only two weeks ago was here and at Savannah where he visited relatives. He was widely related through this immediate section and portions of southern West Tennessee (born in McNairy County) . He married a sister of Eugene Babb, was an uncle of Guy and Gobe Chambers of this city an also related to C H Mitchell. He is survived by two sons, J P Atkins of Sapulpa, Okla and Dr Will Atkins of Holdenville, Okla and two daughters, Mrs Ada Calloway of Steigler, Okla and Mrs Artie Foster of Poteau, Okla. Besides these he has two brothers, J P Atkins of Savannah, Tenn and Tol C Atkins who is a resident of Oklahoma and a sister, Mrs Sam Chambers of this city who is making her home in Savannah. The burial is to take place at Muskogee, Friday afternoon. C H Mitchell, Eugene Babb and R L Smith are leaving this afternoon to attend the burial.
ATKINS, PEYTON - Brother Peyton Atkins was born Sept 17, 1814; was married to Nancy Donnell, January 26, 1841. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South about 38 years ago, and not only professed Christianity, but lived the life of the righteous until his sudden death which occurred on May 8, 1898 at his home in McNairy county, Tenn. Just the day previous to his death he was enjoying reasonable health for a man of his age, having passed the meridian of his 84th year. On attempting to drive a dog from the room he fell helpless upon the floor from the force of a stroke of paralysis in which state he continued until noon next day when the spirit dropped this robe of flesh and rose to the world on high. His faithful companion in life preceded him to the home of the blessed seven years ago, and the whole family of children, nine in all, are all living and on the way. What a happy meeting in the sweet by and by, if they but prove faithful unto the end! Oh joy supremely great for a whole family to be safely gathered in the home on high no made with hands. Bro Atkins was one of the best men of our land. He served his day and generation with fidelity. Peace be to his memory and the blessings of his God be upon the family. Thos S Stratton.
ATKINSON, JOHN - John Dewey Atkinson, age 71, retired employee of International Shoe Company, died Wednesday. August 5, 1974 at his home. Services were at Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar and burial in Hatchie Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs Janie Atkinson, a son J. D. Atkinson of Memphis, two daughters, Mrs Helen Edmon and Mrs Geneva Vandiver both of Hornsby; a brother Thurman Atkinson of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs Nannie Jernigan of Elberton, Ga, Mrs Mattie King of Selmer and Mrs Mayo McDaniel of Troy.
ATKINSON, JOSEPH T. - McNairy County Independent Feb 14, 1941 - Mr. Joseph T Atkinson, age 64, died Feb 1, 1941 in his home in Arbyard, MO. He moved to Missouri 8 years ago. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rebecca Atkinson; one daughter Jennie Sue, one sister, Mrs. Susie Morphis of Pocahontas, Tenn.
AUSTIN, ALCIE MAE - 80, of Ramer, died Sept. 30, 2000, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. She was retired from repairs at Levi-Strauss. She is preceded in death by six sisters, and three brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Kay Glidewell and Eva Mae Melton, both of Ramer, two sons, Ray Ritenour, of Counce, and Gary Austin, of Shiloh, two sisters, Fern Hodge of Michie, and Vernease Majors, of Bolivar, seven grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chas Richard, Scott Roach, Clinton Melton, D.J. Norton, Frank Stanfield, Ernie Stanfield, Roger Lowrance, and Dean Hodge. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, with burial at McCalips Chapel.
DANIEL JARED AUSTIN, 20, of Guys died on Aug. 29, 2000 due to a gunshot wound. Mr. Austin was a college student at the University of Memphis and Jackson State Community College. He was also a summer employee of Kimberly Clark in Corinth, Miss. He is preceded in death by his paternal step grandfather, Dr. Montie E. Smith, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Gail Mitchell Austin of Counce, his father and step mother, Danny and Vanita Austin of Guys, one brother, John Austin of Guys, and paternal grandmothers, Jimmy Busby Smith of Selmer, paternal grandfather and step-paternal grandmother, Eual and Betty Austin of Memphis, and Lillie Ann Mitchell of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thurs, at Shackelford Funeral Home with Randy Mead and Ken Story officiating. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery.
AUSTIN, HARLON RAY – Harlon Ray Austin, 40, of Ramer, passed away Saturday, October 2, 1982, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday, October 4, at Olive Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Potter, Taft Nethery, and Wayne McKee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge of funeral arrangements. He was a farmer, and a member of Olive Hill Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha Louise Austin; a daughter, Tammy Rene Austin; a son, Phillip Dale Austin, all of Ramer; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Faye Hill of Corinth; two brothers, Marvin Austin, Jr. and Thomas Earl Austin, both of Ramer; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Austin, and his grandfather, Walter Clarence Austin, all of Ramer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
AUSTIN, INEZ GOFF – Inez Goff Austin, 73, of Saltillo died Monday, Dec. 8, 1986 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Saltillo Church of Christ, with Bill Boley, burial was in the Corinth Cemetery in Decatur County, Tennessee. The daughter of the late Joseph W. and Elizabeth McBride Goff, on September 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to James Curtis Austin who survives. She was a member of Saltillo Church of Christ. In addition to her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dawn Austin Ford, Mrs. Renee Seeley and Miss Kerry Austin, all of Memphis; a son, Mike Austin of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Jim and Jill Austin; a sister, Mrs. Fauda Mae Dickson of Saltillo; a brother, Lynn Goff of Saltillo; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Judy Austin. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
AUSTIN, LILLIE MAE – Mrs. Lillie Mae Austin, 66, of Ramer, died Friday, December 24, 1982, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Funeral services were held Monday, December 27, at Olive Hill Baptist Church with Bro. T.E. Nethery officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John and Carrie Haynes McLaughlin. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves her husband, Marvin Austin, Sr. of Ramer; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Hill of Corinth; two sons, Marvin Austin, Jr. and Tommy Austin both of Ramer; one sister, Mrs. Oma Austin of Ramer; one brother, Dalton McLaughlin of Scottsboro, Alabama; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BABB, MARTHA ELIZABETH ATKINS - Christian Advocate - On March 27, 1918, the earthly pilgrimage of Mrs Martha Elizabeth Babb came to an end, and with its ending a beautiful and loving ministry to the world was closed. Sister Babb, who was the daughter of Peyton and Nancy Atkins was born in McNairy County, Tenn, January 12, 1845. In early womanhood she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South of which Church she was a devoted member until her translation to the Church triumphant. On December 17, 1867, she was married to Rev D
W Babb, who is now one of the veteran itinerants of the North Mississippi conference. But Bro Babb is not more a veteran itinerant than was his sainted wife, for she traveled with him for nearly fifty years.
BAILEY, ALF - McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1930 - Alf Bailey, a good colored man who lived in Selmer for many years until he moved to Humboldt a few years ago, died at the latter place last week. He was a hard - working man and had many white friends here who will regret to hear of his death.
BAILEY, MACKIE PERRY – Mackie Perry Bailey, of Savannah, died January 19, 1988 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at Church of Christ in Savannah with Rev. Bobby Clifford officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Savannah. S.B. Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a step-son, Jay Bailey of Rossford, Ohio; a brother, Willie Perry of St. Louis; two nieces, Mrs. Annie C. Cherry of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Julia Dodd of St. Louis; and a nephew, Tobe F. Lowery of Detroit. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT (Not sure this man from McNairy County.)
Baily, Alf a good colored man who lived in Selmer for many years until he moved to Humboldt a few years ago, died at the latter place last week (Maybe April 1930) . He was a hard - working man and had many white friends here who will regret to hear of his death.
Deward Rudolph Barker, cashier and executive officer of Home Banking Company of Finger, died Friday morning, July 24, 1964 after a short illness. He was 54. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with interment in Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr Barber was born in McNairy County and had lived in Finger 17 years. He was a trustee of Pickwick Electric Coop, treasurer of McNairy County of Commerce and a member of Tennessee Bankers Association. Before joining the bank he operated a cotton gin and a general store. He was a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs Adelaide Barker; a son Paul Barber; five daughters, Mrs Lael Gray of Stantonville, Mrs Rebecca Fillinger of Multon, Ala, Miss Hope Barber, Miss Linda Barber, all of Finger (said five daughters, gave only four names) two brothers, W T Barber of Whitehaven and David Barber of Memphis; four sisters, Mrs Frank Plunk of Bethel Springs, Mrs J R Swaim of Memphis, Mrs Lela Farrow and Miss Ester Barber both of Nashville; his mother, Mrs Ella Barber of Memphis and three grandchildren. Active pallbearers were: James McKenzie, Bill Cone, Bobby Sewell, Noah A Robinson, Ovie Jamerson, A J Naylor. Honorary pallbearers, J C Kent, Bob Parnell, Lester Hamm, J O Boling, Gilcie Carroll, Noel Landreth, Willie A Dillon and Gene Burks.
BAKER, HUBERT CLYDE - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Mr Hubert Clyde Baker, age 48, died suddenly at his home near Michie on Thursday, July 27, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Parker, were held at the Pebble Hill Church on July 29, with burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Homer, Heard, Earl Julius and Gene Mills and J R Michie. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Lula May Baker, one son, Gerald Ray Baker; daughters, Mary Rickman, Patsy Ann and Brenda Jane Baker of Michie; three brothers, Walter, Marlin and Elbert Baker; mother, Mrs McClain and one grandchild.
BAKER, LILLIE - McNairy County Independent - May 9, 1924 -Accident Proves Fatal -The entire community was shocked Saturday, April 26, when they learned of the accident which Miss Lillie Baker had suffered. She was carried to Corinth and on to Memphis to the Baptist Memorial Hospital. Our people hoped that medical skill and careful nursing would restore her, but while she seemed to rally somewhat after a day or two, a change came, and it was realized that she was beyond recovery. The end came Sunday evening. She met death bravely and calmly, expressing to her brother her faith and readiness to go. She was the only one of the children of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Baker left in their home, and a devoted helpful daughter, doing all in her power to shift the burdens and cares in the home from their aged shoulders and place them upon her own. The funeral services in Bethesda church were
conducted by Rev. Forsythe and Ralston. Sept 29, 1891 - March 4, 1924 Bethesda Cemetery
BAKER, LURA VERDIE - McNairy County Independent - Feb 16, 1951 - Mrs Lura Verdie Baker, age 60, died at her residence near Eastview on Feb 10, 1951. She was a Missionary Baptist. Funeral Services, conducted by Rev W E Bailey, were held at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church with interment in the Falcon Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her husband, John Thomas Baker; seven daughters, Mrs Irene Monroe, Mrs Pauline Seaton, Mrs Allen McMahan, Mrs Winnie Fish, Mrs Alcie Moore, Mrs Mable Prather and Mrs Martha Ridgeway; five sons, Grady, James, John, Thomas and Everett Baker; and 30 grandchildren.
MARLIN JUNIOR BAKER of Adamsville, 78, died Sept. 10, 2001 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS of a heart attack. Mr. Baker was a maintenance supervisor for Piccadilly Cafertia and a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Jean Brown of Adamsville and Anita Sue Farris of Memphis; two sons, James Edward Baker and Andrew Ray Baker, both of Ft. Worth, TX; seven sisters, Vergie Harville, Earline Foster and Chole Rose, all of Michie, Jessie Neill and Jane Austin, both of Savannah, Ann Johnson of Luka, MS and Fran Nelms of Naples, FL: three brothers, Joe Baker of Thomson, GA, Paul Baker of Jacksonville, FL, and David Baker of Michie; along with five grandchildren, six gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Memorial services for Mr. Baker were held at Shackelford Acton Chapel in Acton with cremation after the service.
BAKER, MARY E. – Mary E. Baker, 81, of Memphis, formerly of McNairy County, died recently (December 23, 1987) in Memphis. Funeral services were held at Park Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Henry D. Baker; three sons, Bob Murry, Bill Moss, Joe Moss; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BAKER, MYRTLE MAE – Mrs. Myrtle Mae Baker, 63, wife of Marlin Baker, died Saturday, June 17, 1967, at her home after a long illness. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Michie Church of God of Prophecy. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford in charge. She also leaves five sons, Marlin Baker, Jr. of Collinsville, Ill., Thomas Baker of Ypsilanti, Mich., Lexie Baker of Thompson, Ga., Paul Baker of Memphis, and David Baker of Michie; seven daughters, Mrs. Virgie Mae Harvell of Peotone, Ill., Mrs. Earline Foster and Miss Ann Baker, both of Michie, Mrs. Jane Austin and Mrs. Jessie Neal, both of Savannah, Mrs. Frances Tice of Memphis, and Mrs. Ruth Bell of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Arnie Huggins of Guys and Mrs. Daphine Huckabee of Selmer; and seven brothers, Elmer Weatherford of Fort Worth, Texas, Lonnie Weatherford of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and George Weatherford, J.E. Weatherford, J.P. Weatherford, O.K. Weatherford, and Glacel F. Weatherford, all of Selmer.
BAKER, MYRTLE - Myrtle Baker, 90, of Bethel Springs died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1986 at Bolivar Health Care Center in Bolivar after a long illness. Services were held Thursday morning in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. B.C. Willcutt officiating. Burial was in Wyatt Cemetery. The daughter of the late John and Adelaide Phillips Newsom, she was a member of the Hornsby Baptist Church. She was the widow of L.M. Baker. She leaves two sons, Wayne Baker of Santa Marie, Calif., and Bobby Baker of Carrollton, Ga.; four daughters, Mrs. Vernie Wilson of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Clara Naylor of Toone, Mrs. Dorothy Ferrante of Memphis, and Mrs. Maydene Cox of Olive Branch, Mississippi; a half-sister, Mrs. Augusta Donaldson of Hornsby; twenty-five grandchildren, forty great- grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pall bearers were Emmanuel Bedwell, Bob Conrad, Rick Cox, Tony Cox, James Naylor and Paul Wilson. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Baker, Norman – 61 – died on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at his home of cancer. He was a truck driver for McNairy County Farmers Co-op, a member of Selmer First Baptist Church, 20 years Tennessee Army National Guard, Selmer
Jaycees, was employed at Brown Shoe Company for approx. 20 years as a Maintenance Engineer, later an engineer at Kolpak, and plant manager at Jakel in Ramer. Services took place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Hatchie Cemetery in Hornsby. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were Jackie Suggs, George Donaldson, Jack Cheshier, Steve King, Jerry Mitchell, and Jimmy Dickey. Honorary bearers ere Milburn Walker, Joe Hurt, and Kenneth Sweat. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his mother, Essie King Baker, and father, Woodrow Baker. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Teague Baker, two daughters, Tammy Graham and Elana Baker both of Selmer, one son, Craig Baker of Selmer, two sisters, Olene Ervin and Myra Lowe both of Selmer, and three grandchildren, Charlie, Anna and John Norman. PDG
BAKER, PAT- McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- Pat Baker Claimed by Grim Reaper Last Friday. Pat Baker, for a long time prominently connected with business and civic affairs of Selmer and McNairy County, passed away at his home here last Friday, April 15. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Heston Milligan and Rev. Lloyd Ramer, were held at the Selmer Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 17. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Active pallbearers were Robert Johnson, Paul McAlpin, Vance Moore, Joel Parker, Edgar Hodges, Joe Hamilton, George Scott and E. K. Harris. Honorary pallbearers were J. R. Swaim, Faytee Alexander, Dr. T. R. Barr, John e. Hodges, Luther Weatherford, Leslie Moore, Vernon Robinson, Oscar McCullar, Grady Green and Jack Whitaker. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs. Ora Baker and one daughter Mrs. John Capps of Greenville, Miss. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved.
BALDWIN, EVILEE RAMER - 84, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek in Ramer. Officiating the services was Ministers Robert Hutson and Richard Doyle. Pallbearers were Henry Rutledge, Allen Rutledge, Jackie Scott, Billy Ramer, Leon Rutledge, and Robert Skinner. Honorary bearers were Dennis Skinner, Jesse Kesterson, Billy Rutledge, George York, Jim Harrison and Herbert Ramer. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Erby Roscoe Baldwin, her parents, Tom and Lois Mullins Ramer, and one son, Lamar Baldwin. She is survived by one brother, J.C. Barnes of Memphis, two grandchildren, Greg Baldwin and Karla Burns, and three gr-grandchildren, Daniel Baldwin, Samantha Burns, and Rachel Burns.
BALDY, GEORGE - Died in California - George Baldy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baldy, of Henderson, died in California on the 17th day of May 1923, and his remains were brought to Henderson on the 25th, where they were laid to rest in the cemetery there. Elder J. A. Houston, a relatives, conducted the funeral services. The deceased was a most exemplary young man, and had just started upon a business career in his far away adopted state. His mother was a former McNairian, being the daughter of the late R. P. Meeks. A message came to his parents announcing the serious illness of their son on the 17th. His father immediately started for his bedside, but death came to the son the same day. Without knowing of his death, his father continued on the journey and accompanied the remains of his son back to the old home. Deep sympathy for the bereaved is offered.
BARBER, JAMES FRANKLIN - McNairy County Independent - Feb 17, 1950 James Franklin Barber, age 71, resident of Stantonville, died at the Community Hospital in Corinth, Saturday, February 11, 1950. Services, conducted by Rev P E Claybrook, were held in the West Shiloh Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the Mt Vinson Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs Maye Barber, three daughters, Mrs Minnie Pipkin, Mrs Clemmie Volner, and Mrs Della Carroll; four sons, J R Barber, M F Barber, F L Barber, and D G Barber, 23 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs Maggie Lucy.
BARHAM, JAMES HARRISON – James Harrison Barham, 55, of Collierville, died on September 27, 1987 at the Med in Memphis after being involved in an accident. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Glen Miller officiating. Burial was in New Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe
Pollard, James Rickman, Stacy Meeks, Bobby Meeks, J.D. Byrd, and Jimmy Skaggs. He was the son of the late Kennie H. and Less Browder Barham. He was employed as a contractor. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Lacy of Adamsville, Tina White of Ackoma, OK; four sisters, Pauline Stewart of Biggersville, Miss., Mildred Gutschenritter and Ethel Mae Barham, both of Vienna, VA, and Dean Mathis of Texas; four grandchildren, Mandi Lacy, Katie Lacy, Jill White, and Tiffany White. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Myrtle D. Barham, 79, of Adamsville, died July 16, 1992. Services were held at 3 pm Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home chapel in Adamsville with Eddie Cupples officiating. Burial followed in Bethlehem Cemetery. The daughter of the late Lela Surratt Scott and Millge Odus Scott, she was a homemaker and a member of Love & Truth Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one son, James Robert Barham of Adamsville; two grandchildren, Barry Allen Barham and Harold Wayne Barham; and two great-grandchildren, Jenny J. Barham and Craig Allen Barham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren H. Barham.
BARHAM, NORA - McNairy County Independent - August 25, 1950 - A number of relatives and friends gathered at Sweet Lips cemetery on last Friday afternoon to pay the last tribute to one of our oldest citizen, Mrs Nora Barham, who had been in failing health for some time. Mrs Barham spent most of her life around and in the Rocky Knob community. She passed away at the home of her son, Kennie Barham, near Corinth, Miss, where she had been for a few days her age is not known to this writer but it is believed she was between 90 and 100 years old. She is survived by two sons Kennie Barham and Arthur Barham and a number of grandchildren. A host of friends also mourn her passing. Mrs Barham will be missed by all who knew her
Warren Hubert Barham<b> </b>son of Joel Barham and Susie Anner Plunk was born on 07 Dec 1906 in Tennessee. He died on 16 Mar 1977 in Bethlehem Cemetery, Hardin County, Tennessee. Services for Warren Hubert Barham, 70, retired farmer of Adamsville, were held Friday at Adamsville Funeral Home. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Mr. Barham died March 16 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Barham, of Adamsville; a son, James R. Barham of Adamsville; a half-sister, Mrs. Kenneth Hughes of Missouri; a brother, Floyd Barham of Ramer, and 2 grandsons. Living in McNairy County, Tennessee in 1930
Estella Barlow, a highly respected colored woman of this community, and wife of Quincy Barlow, died at her home this week. She is survived by her husband and eight little children. Jan 1930
SAMUEL C. BARLOW, 84, died on Mon. Mar. 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer of congestive heart failure. He worked at Brown Shoe for four years, Western Station in Crump for seven years, and a trucker for most of his life. He was a member of Crump United Methodist Church and helped with elections for years in the Crump area. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Mar. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Crump Cemetery in Crump. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Jones Barlow. He is survived by three daughters, Peggy Winborn and Sammie Wright both of Crump and Carolyn Hicks of Brownsville, one son, Kenneth Barlow of Crump, three sisters, Elizabeth Mills of Memphis, Dot Moore of Midland, Texas, and Dale Kennedy of Terrytown, LA, three brothers, Don Barlow and Bob Barlow both of Crump and Tommy Barlow of Adamsville, fifteen grandchildren and sixteen g-grandchildren.
BARNES, DANIEL WEBSTER - McNairy County Independent, Friday June 24, 1949 - Belated death of (Webb) Daniel Webster Barnes, who passed away February 6, 1946 and who was laid to rest beside his wife’s grave, in the 200 - year-old McKenzie graveyard, two miles north of the old village of Stantonville, McNairy County. Webb had lived all his long life of 74 years in the neighborhood of Stantonville, never being more than 15 miles from the place he lived and died. He married Fannie McKenzie on February, 1900, who was the daughter of the late Andrew McKenzie, of
fifty years ago. She was the youngest of a large McKenzie family and all have passed away. Webb was one of 6 boys, no girls. Robert Barnes and Sarah Jane Smallwood Barnes, all of the family except the writer have passed away. (Note: This last sentence did not make sense,.) Sent in by T. D. Barnes, Sr, Memphis, Tenn. (Note: The 200 - year-old cemetery may be an original typo. That would have made this cemetery started in 1749. The oldest grave in Albert Brown’s Cemetery Documentation is 1842.)
BARNES, FAYE - McNairy County Independent - February 10, 1950 - Mrs Troy Barnes died at her home in Nashville on Thursday, February 2, 1950. The daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H G Abernathy, she was born and reared in Adamsville and made her home here until moving to Nashville some twelve years ago. Funeral services, conducted by Bro W T Jackson, was held in the Adamsville Baptist Church on the following day, with interment in the Adamsville cemetery. She was a Methodist. She is survived by her husband Troy Barnes of Nashville, two brothers, Allen and J D Abernathy of Adamsville; three sisters, Mrs Albin Walker, Mrs Joe Franks and Mrs Naomi Martineau, the latter two of Washington, D C.
BARNES, JAMES L - McNairy County Independent April 11, 1919 - James L. Barnes, aged 78 years died at his home on Lick Creek, three miles from Adamsville, Monday, April 7,1919. He was taken down with an afflictions of the kidneys only a week before his death. He was buried at Mars Hill Tuesday. He leaves a widow and two sons and one daughter, and is a brother of our fellow - townsman, C. W. Barnes. Perhaps no man ever lived to that age about whom it could be said he never had an enemy and was the enemy of no man. 1841-April 7, 1919 Mars Hill Cemetery
BARNES, MAY V - McNairy County Independent - June 8, 1951 - Mrs May Veedie Barnes, age 71, died at her home in the Leapwood community, May 31, 1951. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Mars Hill Church with interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by two sons, J T and J D Barnes.
BARNES, REBECCA A. - Mrs. Rebecca A. Barnes, age 75, a resident of the Good Hope community, died on Friday, June 27, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. R. M. Dickson, were held at the Good Hope Church on June 28. Burial was in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mrs. Barnes held membership at the Presbyterian Church at old Purdy. She is survived by her husband, W. T. Barnes, one son, J. F. Garner; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
BARNES, ROSIE – Mrs. Rosie Jones Barnes, 85, of Adamsville, died Feb. 9, 1987 at Tri-County Convalescent Home. Services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial followed in Meeks Grove Cemetery with Reverends Carl Creasy and J.N. Austelle officiating. She was the daughter of the late Bessie Killingsworth Jones and Kit Jones, and the widow of Samuel Barnes. Survivors include five sons, Gilbert Barnes or Adamsville, Roy Barnes of St. Louis, Ray Barnes of Savannah, Russell Barnes of Stantonville, and Billy Barnes of Memphis; four daughters, Etta Mae Smith of St. Louis, Allie Bell Hubanks of Selmer, Helen Brown and Linda Sue Stoneum, both of Memphis; a brother, Zelford Jones of Adamsville; a sister, Altie Mays of Trenton; three half-sisters, Mary Ruth Mace of Adamsville, Lessie Jones of Nashville, and Ethma Jones of Dyersburg; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
RUBY LEE BARNES, 81, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Good Hope Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Bobby Bray, Billy Joe Surratt, and Tommy Vandiver. Pallbearers were Wayne Hutcherson, Danny Dodd, Wayne Whitten, Gerald Dodd, Larry Hubanks, and Dale Milford. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Whitten, Freddie Scott, David Milford, Drew Rowland, T.E. Sowell, and Danny Milford. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Barnes, her parents, Bratcher and Jennie Stansell Hubanks, a grandson, Steve Barnes, a granddaughter, Sheila
Rowland, and a brother, W. B. Hubanks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Earl Wilbanks of Selmer, one sister, Tommie Dodd of Henderson, two step-grandchildren, Anna Terry and Tina Pickens both of Enville, and one step-gr-grandson, Dewayne Pickens of Enville.
Tammy Barnes - services for Tammy Marie Barnes, five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James S Barnes, were Monday at Clear Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. She died Friday night, Aug 2, 1968, at McNairy County General Hospital. Survivors, other than her parents, are a sister, Thelma C Barnes, her grandmother, Mrs Media C Campbell, both of Selmer.
BARNES, TROY E - McNairy County Independent - May 25, 1951 - Troy E Barnes, age 53 of Adamsville and Nashville died of a heart attack at the Hotel Peabody, Memphis May 17, 1951. He was looking after business in Memphis and his passing was quite sudden. Funeral services were held at Adamsville Baptist church and he was laid to rest beside his wife in the Adamsville Cemetery. Mrs Barnes preceded him in death a few months ago. He was an executive of one of the State’s Insurance Company, a member of the Elks, veteran of WWI and held membership in Adamsville Methodist Church. Survivors are: one sister, Mrs Clarence V Hughes; two nieces, Mrs J L Carothers and Miss Rhunell Hughes.
Barnes, Wilburn E. - 64 – died on Monday, September 13, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was a bus driver for MATA, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union #213, and 32 Degree Mason of Memphis Normal Chapter. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Joan Hannah Barnes of Nesbit, Miss., one daughter, Michelle Barnes Lacy of Nesbit, Miss., one son, Jeffrey Barnes of Nesbit, Miss., one sister, Pearl Wilson of Selmer, three brothers, James Warren Barnes, George Barnes, and Hubert Barnes all of Selmer and three grandchildren. PDG
WILBURN E. BARNES, 64, died on Mon., Sept. 13, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was a bus driver for MATA, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union #213, and 32nd Degree Mason of Memphis Normal Chapter. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 15, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Joan Hannah Barnes , one daughter, Michelle Barnes Lacy, and one son, Jeffrey Barnes all of Nesbit, Miss, one sister Pearl Wilson of Selmer, three brothers, James Warren Barnes, George Barnes, and Hubert Barnes all of Selmer and three grandchildren.
William Herbert BARNETT, 80, retired farmer, died Friday at Hardin County Hospital in Savannah. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tomorrow at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah; burial in Shiloh Cemetery. He leaves three sons, John Barnett of Jackson, and Gordon Barnett of Owensboro, Ky; two daughters Mrs. Betty Heltmeyer of Washington and Mrs Loraine Harber of Torrance, Calif.; four brothers, Cecil Barnett of Bartlett, Oliver Barnett of Knoxville, Edward Barnett of Memphis and J.R. Barnett of Shiloh and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wallace of Jackson
BARNETT, WINNIE GAZELLE – Mrs. Winnie Gazelle Barnett, 83, of Adamsville, died Wednesday, June 15, 1983, at Tri-County Convalescent Home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with the Rev. Lindell Mitchell officiating. She was the daughter of the late William and Maude Carothers Younger, and was married to the late Gilus Harrison Barnett. She was a member of the Hickory Flatt Methodist Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Maynell Layton, and a half-sister, Mrs. Arlene Comer, both of Adamsville, and three grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BARNHILL, DOCIA - McNairy county Independent - July 27, 1951 - Funeral services for Mrs Docia Barnhill, age 92,
were held at the First Christian Church and her remains were laid beside her husband at Oakhill Cemetery. She died at her home in Shreveport, La, July 22, 1951. She was raised in the Chewalla Community and the widow of J T Barnhill. They lived at their country home near Chewalla until about 1893 when they moved to Selmer. After his death in 1909 she moved to Shreveport, La. She was a member of the Christian Church. She leaves surviving her, a son Virgil Barnhill of Sand Fernando, Calif and a daughter Mrs Lessie B Lea of Shreveport, La. The body was accompanied here by her son and daughter and Miss Minnie Lea.
LONNY DAVID BARRIER, age 51, died on Monday, May 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of Cancer and heart failure. He was a towboat captain for Pillsbury Co., was a member of the American Pilots Association, and attended New Life Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs, May 13, at Shackleford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Mr. Barrier is survived by his wife, Shela Phillps Barrier of Savannah, two daughter, Rhonda Barrier Smith of Ramer and Alicia Barrier Ivey of Savannah, one son Chuck Barrier of Savannah, a sister, Linda Struder of Jackson, his mother Ruby Gammill Barrier of Savannah and his grandmother, Lottie Hayes Gammill of Savannah.
JOINT SERVICES HELD FOR BARRON FAMILY Joint services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barron and their two sons Steve 8, and Burt 3. The Barrons were former residents of Selmer. They were killed instantly Saturday when a twin passenger plane crashed into their car while attempting an emergency landing on a freeway. A neighbor child died in the crash and a passenger on the plane was also killed. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Barron was a 1954 graduate of Selmer High School and a 1958 graduate of Lambuth College. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Barron and two Brothers, Jerry and Edd Barron
JOINT SERVICES HELD FOR BARRON FAMILY Joint services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barron and their two sons Steve 8, and Burt 3. The Barrons were former residents of Selmer. They were killed instantly Saturday when a twin passenger plane crashed into their car while attempting an emergency landing on a freeway. A neighbor child died in the crash and a passenger on the plane was also killed. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Barron was a 1954 graduate of Selmer High School and a 1958 graduate of Lambuth College. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Barron and two Brothers, Jerry and Edd Barron
1970 JOINT SERVICES HELD FOR BARON FAMILY Joint services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Mo. For Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barron and their two sons Steve 8, and Burt 3. The Barrons were former residents of Selmer. They were killed instantly Saturday when a twin passenger plane crashed into their car while attempting an emergency landing on a freeway. A neighbor child died in the crash and a passenger on the plane was also killed. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Barron was a 1954 graduate of Selmer High School and a 1958 graduate of Lambuth College. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Barron and two Brothers, Jerry and Edd Barron
JOINT SERVICES HELD FOR BARRON FAMILY Joint services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barron and their two sons Steve 8, and Burt 3. The Barrons were former residents of Selmer. They were killed instantly Saturday when a twin passenger plane crashed into their car while attempting an emergency landing on a freeway. A neighbor child died in the crash and a passenger on the plane was also killed. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Barron was a 1954 graduate of Selmer High School and a 1958 graduate of Lambuth College. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Barron and two Brothers, Jerry and Edd Barron
HELEN V. DICKERSON BARRY, age 93, died on Mon., Apr. 26, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 28 at the Shackleford Chapel in Acton, Tenn. Burial was held at the Liberty Cemetery in Michie, Tenn. Officiating the services was Minister Ralph Lambert. Pallbearers were her nephews. Mrs. Barry was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Hines and Howard Barry, sister, Mentie Johnston, brother, Victor Dickerson, and parents Joseph and Cora Henson Dickerson. She is survived by her sister, Violet Knight of Ramer, and several nieces and nephews.
BASHAM, DREW - McNairy County Independent, July 29, 1904 Died: Drew Basham died Wednesday at his home near Bethel Springs and was buried near Selmer Thursday. He is well known as the Blind Pensioner. Ever since the war he has advanced $72 dollars a month and for a few years back $100. He has drawn of $30,000 in pensions. He died with but little more than a poor man. Seldom was he able at the end of quarter was he able to pay his debt. He was the victim of ever shark of the county and always had a crowd of parasites bleeding him. He lost his eye sight in the services of the 6th Tennessee Cavalry. (Unknown cemetery, grave unmarked.)
BASS, BEN B - McNairy County Independent - March 17, 1950 - Mr Ben B Bass, of Alcorn County died at the home of his daughter, Mrs C F Rinehart at Guys, Tenn, on Monday night, March 11, 1950 at 8: o’clock. Mr Bass had almost reached the age of 86 years, lacking only a month and a few days. He was buried at Pleasant Hill. Mr Bass moved to Guys in 1928 and went into the gin business with C F Rinehart, bringing with him a son, C D Bass and family. He was a member of the Methodist church from his youth , having serving as an official at Pleasant Hill for many years. He is survived by two sons, Fate and C D Bass, three daughters, Mrs Alma Cobb, Mrs Edna Caldwell and Mrs Lottie Rinehart; one sister, Mrs Ella Spears; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and countless number of friends. Pallbearers were: Leroy, Burl and Bobby Caldwell, Wayne Bass, C F Rinehart Jr, and Lansel Boshart. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge
Bassham, George Wilson , 63, assistant cashier of Selmer Bank & Trust Co,. Died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital at Tucson, Ariz. Services will be at 2 pm today at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs Jimmie Bassham, a son, Dr. Rodney Bassham of Selmer, a sister, Mrs. Haley Scott of Columbia; a half-sister Mrs. Don White of Linton, KY and a half-brother, Joe Dave Robinson of Selmer.
BATEMAN, FLORA B - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Mrs Flora Bateman, age 71, died on Saturday, March 4, 1950. She resided at Selmer. Funeral services were held at Parsons, Tenn in the Parsons Baptist Church, conducted by Rev A S Nunley and Bartholomew. Interment was in the Parsons cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. The deceased is survived by her husband, J M Bateman; three sons, Hallie, Jamie and Lynn Bateman; three daughters, Mrs S W Craig, Mrs W H Lipford, Mrs W C Sweat; one brother H Jennings, and one sister, Mrs Sam Evans.
Grace Moore Bateman, 89, of Selmer died Friday, November 17, 2000 of respiratory failure. She was a retired teacher of the McNairy County School System where she taught for 44 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Selmer. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth “Coonie” Sharp. She is survived two grandchildren, Wendy Rickman and Michael Sharp of Selmer, caregiver Miss Sherry Floyd of Selmer, one brother, R.D. Moore of Selmer and one sister, Essie Gilbert of Houston, Tx. Also surviving are three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with burial following at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville.
Grace Moore Bateman, 89, of Selmer died Friday, November 17, 2000 of respiratory failure. She was a retired teacher of the McNairy County School System where she taught for 44 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Selmer. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth “Coonie” Sharp. She is survived two
grandchildren, Wendy Rickman and Michael Sharp of Selmer, care giver Miss Sherry Floyd of Selmer, one brother, R.D. Moore of Selmer and one sister, Essie Gilbert of Houston, Tx. Also surviving are three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with burial following at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville.
WILLIAM HARVEY BATTLES of Selmer, 60, died Aug. 28, 2001, of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Battles was an automobile mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Reed and Verdia Feazell Battles; two brothers, Lee Roy Battles and Bobby Joe Battles; one step--sister, Mae H. Tucker; his step--mother, Margaret Taylor; and two step-brothers, Donald Bishop and Kenny Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn “Pat” King Battles; three sisters, Nellie Jones of Bethel Springs, Betty Smith of Selmer, and Mary Sue Matlock of Selmer; one step--sister; Judy Mathis of Corinth, MS; two brothers, Deward Battles of Corinth, MS and Billy Joe Battles of Parson; and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Battles were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 30 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at Center Hill Cemetery in Counce. Active pallbearers were Jerry King, Billy King, Rex Browder, Tony Knight, Johnny King, Michael King, Steve King, and Brian King.
BAUCUM, MINNIE LEE KERNODLE – Minnie Lee Kernodle Baucum, 75, of Selmer, died February 2, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Memorial service was held at New Salem Church on Thursday morning with Rev. Loring C. Warner officiating. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Albine and Mary Myrtle Robinson Kernodle and was the widow of Dossie R. Baucum. She was a retired Brown Shoe employee. Survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Loreda Tull, Mrs. Martha Nell Crowe, and Betty Sue Johnson, all of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Maggie May, Mrs. Mae Ola Whitten, both of Selmer, and Mrs. Alice Chandler of Memphis; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Daphine Gilbert and a brother, John David Kernodle. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the church. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BAYSINGER, W P - McNairy County Independent - April 3, 1908 - W. P. Baysinger, aged 84 years the 29th of last February, died at his home on Oxford Creek last Friday evening while sitting in his chair. He was born in Lincoln County, Tenn. and came to McNairy with his parents in 1837 and had resided here during the 71 years intervening. He has been a member of the C. P. Church for about 35 years, and was a man of the highest order of moral convictions. He left two sons J. W. and W. D. Baysinger, and five daughters, Mrs. Isaac Brooks, Mrs. D. M. Baker, Mrs. E. H. Garrett, Mrs. J. G. Anderson and Mrs. Sallie Holcomb. The latter since the death of her husband has made as did J. W. Baysinger, her home with him. He was selected at the unveiling of the monument of the old setters of the county a few years ago, to draw the curtain as being then the oldest inhabitant of the county. He died as he lived, with peace for all mankind, and his memory will long be fresh in the hearts of all the old people. He was laid to rest Sunday beside his wife in the Falcon cemetery. Rev. J. H. Curry and Job Maxedon conducting the services. A large concourse in attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends.
RUTH McCOOL BEAIRD, age 68, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at her daughter's home, Glenda Jones, in Selmer, of cancer. She was a retired insurance agent - Mortimer Funeral Home in Greenville, and Baptist belief. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs. Feb. 11, 1999, with an entombment service at Greencrest Mausoleum. Mrs. Beaird was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Dickerson McCool, father, Earl McCool, and two brothers, Alvin McCool and Eddie McCool. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Daniel and husband Joel of Anniston, Ala., Glenda Jones and husband Doug of Selmer, and Brenda Stogner and husband Tim of Saltillo., Miss., six sisters, Helen Moore of Duncan, Miss., Eleanore Moore of Jackson, Miss., Irma Smith of Clarksdale, Miss., Betty Crocker of Jackson., Miss., Julia McCool of Clinton, Miss., and Janice Heffner of Coldwater, Miss., one brother, Fred McCool of Greenville, Miss., four grandchildren, and one great- granddaughter.
BEARD, MARY ARMENTIA - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1951- Mrs Mary Armentia Beard, age 66 years old
died on Friday Dec 22, 1950. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and resided at Bethel Springs. Funeral services, conducted by Rev R M Dickson, were held at the Bethel Springs Methodist church on Christmas Day. Burial was in the New Salem cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The deceased is survived by her husband Charlie Beard; two sons, Frank and Clay Beard; four brothers, John Lige Art and Murray Harris.
BEARD, WILLIAM CARL - McNairy County Independent - Sept 29, 1950 - Mr William Car Beard, age 64, died on Monday, Sept 18, 1950. He resided on Route 3, Bethel Springs. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Dickson of Bethel Springs, were held at the Bethesda Church on Sept 19, 1950. Burial was in the cemetery there with Shackelford funeral Directors in charge. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs Zula Beard; three daughters, Mrs Dorothy Clark, and Misses Mary Sue and Betty Beard; and three sons; J R, Thomas F, and Raymond F Beard.
BEAVERS, ANDERSON MATT- McNairy County Independent -Dec 7, 1951 - Mr Anderson Matt Beavers, age 30, a resident of Memphis was killed instantly on Saturday Dec 1, 1951, when struck by an automobile on Hwy 45 about 5 miles north of Bethel Springs. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr Beavers, according to reports had run out of gasoline on the highway and had put gasoline in the tank but was still standing on the edge of the highway when hit. He is a Navy veteran with 3.5 years in the Pacific Theater. He is survived by his wife Mrs Anderson Beavers; three children, Anderson Jr, Patricia Ann and Peggy; parents Mr and Mrs R F Beavers of Bethel Springs; four brothers, Henry Beavers, Leroy Beavers, Jim Beavers and McKinley Beavers, of Memphis and Selmer; two sisters, Mrs Carrie Elizabeth Howell and Mrs Myrtle V Farley.
MARY LESSIE JOHNSON BEAVERS, 74, died on Fri., Oct. 8, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of a stroke. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Spring Church of God of Prophecy. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun. Oct. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Center Ridge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Todd McDonald and Jerry Bertram. Mrs. Beavers was preceded in death by her husband. James Beavers and her parents, Will and Ollie Burkeen Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Rogers of Bethel Springs and Brenda Brown of Selmer, three sisters, Janie Davis of Middleton, Dewrell Wiggins of Bethel Springs, and Margaret Long of Hopkinsville, Ky., six grandchildren, and eight g- grandchildren.
BECK, W. H. - McNairy County Independent - March 20, 1908 - W. H. Beck died at his home at Guys Tuesday. He after supper, spoke of not feeling well and lay down on the bed, asking his wife to read to him from a volume he had been reading from, when his wife discovered him gasp and was instantly dead. He was aged 66 years, was a Confederate soldier and long a teacher of the county. He leaves a wife and two children. His wife is the daughter of Esq. R. S. Houston, and a sister a wife of Judge J. C. Houston. He was buried at Guys cemetery Rev. W. O. Wagoner officiating. Nov 11, 1847 - March 17, 1908.
BELL, CLAUDE - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918 - Claude Bell, aged 25 years died Wednesday night at his home west of Selmer, after a short illness of influenza. He was a hard working man and leaves a wife and child. He was a member of the W. O. W. April 23, 1893 - Oct 18, 1918 - Moore Schoolhouse Cemetery.
BELL, CLEOPATRA B - McNairy County Independent, April 8 1904: Mrs. T. N. Bell died this morning at 3 o clock, April 8, 1904, after a illness of several months. She was a most estimable lady and her loss irreparable to the family will be keenly felt. She leaves a husband and two sons nearly at manhood. She was a prominent member of the M. E. Church and died in the full faith of Christian hope. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. T. R. Hornbuckle. Interment tomorrow at Selmer Cemetery. (Oak Hill Cemetery - unmarked grave)
BELL, JOB DR - McNairy County Independent Feb 12, 1904: Dr Job Bell died at his home in Henderson, Feb 25, 1904 and was buried in the family grave yard in the 2nd district this afternoon. (Mt Gilead Cemetery) Dr. Bell was known to almost everyone in McNairy County. He was born here and lived here so long. He was over 80 years old.
BELL, LESSIE WHITE 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 Thursday 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.
BELL, MARILYN - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- Little Miss Marilyn Bell, age 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs Loyd C Bell of Adamsville, died at her home on Saturday, April 16. Services, conducted by Rev. L. V Jones and J. S. Hawkins, were held at the Curtis Hill Church with burial in the Moore Schoolhouse cemetery. Pallbearers were: Percy Williams, Eugene Bell, Farris Williams and Herman Williams. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her parents and one brother, Allen Bell; also one sister, Carolyn Sue Bell; grandparents, Mr and Mrs E. S. Williams and Mr and Mrs W. E. Bell.
BELL, ROBERT ISAAC - McNairy County Independent - R I Bell, passed away at a Corinth Hospital, Oct 18, 1952, after having suffered a stroke some three weeks before. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bell, old and well known residents of this community. He was married to Miss Alma Wallace, daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Wallace. To this union one child was born, who died in infancy. Mr Bell was reared on a farm and later engaged in railroading. After many years in his chosen work, he and Mrs Bell retired to a farm near Rollo, Mo, and were also owners of a widely know café, in the town of Rollo. Mr Bell was devoted to his family and friends and as his health failed, he desired to be near the old home and remaining members of their families and purchased a home in Corinth, where they have since lived. Besides his wife, he leaves numerous relatives to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at McPeters Chapel and the body was carried to Union City for burial in the Eastview Cemetery.
Bendall, Gertrude – 74 – died on Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis of respiratory failure. She was a retired production operator at I.T.T. and a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Bethel Springs. Service took place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Jeff Young. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Mrs. Bendall was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Willie Mae Long Martin, three sisters, Dorothy Ray, Evie Ray, and Mary Martin, and two brothers Thomas Martin and James Martin. She is survived by two daughters, Johnnie Spencer of Brookston, Ind., and Billie Stewart of Memphis, three sons, Bobby Bendall of Ramer, Tommy Clark and Jerry Clark both of Peru, Ind., one brother, Franklin Martin of Stantonville, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. PDG
BENEFIELD, PEARL – Pearl Benefield, 70, of Selmer, died on October 16, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held on Monday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Lay Cemetery in Etheridge. She was the daughter of the late John and Ginny Baker Guinn and was married to Dolphas Benefield. She was a retired Kelvinator employee. In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Perry Duvall of Troy, MI; a daughter, Janet Griffin of Albion, MI; a brother, Earl Cade of Cade, MO; a sister, Edith Williams of Charleston, MO; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter, Doris Shambeau, preceded her in death. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BENNETT, VIRGIL LEE - McNairy County Independent - January 13, 1950 - Virgil Lee Bennett, age 73, resident of Chewalla, Tenn, died on Tuesday, January 3, 1950. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. J A Thorton, were held at the Chewalla Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan 5 at 2:00 pm. Burial was in the Indian Creek Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Julia McGuinn Bennett; one daughter, Mrs Sadie Tisdale; and three sons, Jesse, Rupert, and Bonnie; ten grand children and four great grand children.
BENNY, AUGUSTA BLANKENSHIP – Mrs. Augusta Blankenship, 75, died at her home in the Shiloh Community Saturday, July 13, 1968. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Methodist Church, with burial in Corinth National Military Cemetery. The casket will be opened at the graveside around 2:30 Tuesday. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Daley, Berkley, Calif., and Mrs. Kathryn Becktel, Portsmouth, R.I.; a son, John Benny, Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Jack Blankenship, Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Jesse B. Edwards, San Diego, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
EMMA LEE BENTON, 78, of Marion, AR, and formerly of McNairy County, passed away on June 8, 2005, in Lepanto, AR. She was an Accountant of Union Planters Bank and a member of New Hope Methodist Church. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her parents, Dink and Erma Armstrong Moore; two brothers, J. B. Moore and Jr. Moore; and one sister, Mary Ray. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Benton; two daughters, Sheila Williams of Marion, AR and Debbra Marlett of Allegany, NY; one son, Buster Benton of Marion, AR; two sisters, Linda Poindexter of Bethel Springs, TN and Peggy Stanfield of Ramer, TN; a caregiver, Josie Long; eleven grandchildren and seven gr- grandchildren. Services were on Sat., June 11th, at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. (Sheryl Moore)
BERRIER, VIRGINIA TENNESSEE ‘TENNIE’ - Texas Newspaper - Mrs I A Berrier died at her home May 5, 1928, after an illness of a few hours duration. Mrs Berrier, was born April 8, 1859 at Ramer, Tenn, where she grew to womanhood and was married to W L Williams Nov, 17, 1874 (MR says Nov 16). They moved to Texas and located near Waxahachie, Jan 3, 1889, where they lived for a number of years. After the death of Mr Williams, Jan 22, 1892, she was married to I A Berrier of Maypearl five years later where the family made their home during the remainder of their life. Mr Berrier having died July 5, 1927. To Mr and Mrs Williams were born ten living children as follows: E W, P L and E E Williams of Waxahachie, also Mrs J S Elliott of Waxahachie; Mrs H F Jeanes, Mrs S T Stevenson, Mr I J Berrier of Maypearl; R H Williams of Houston; Mrs G C Ingle and Mrs M L Hair of Grandview. Also one adopted son Rev Tom T George of Dallas. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church in Maypearl, the Presbyterian church being too small to accommodate the large number of mourners. Interment was in Maypearl cemetery
BERRY, ELIZABETH - McNairy County Independent - Friday, July 29, 1949 - Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Berry, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. Williams, at Bethel Springs, on July 21, 1949, were held Saturday afternoon, July 23, in the Bethel Springs Methodist Church. Rev. R. M. Dickson and Shelby Mainers were the ministers in charge. She was 68 years old. Mrs. Berry was a member of the Methodist Church at Bethel Springs. She was a great church worker and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was affectionately known among relatives as ‘Sister.’ She was loved by all who knew her. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. A. William of Bethel Springs and Mrs. W. A. Miller of Bay St. Louis, Miss; three brothers, E B Foreman, New Orleans, La., W M and E S Foreman of Port Arthur, Texas. Burial was in Salem Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Pallbearers were Sardie Henry, Hobert Ellis, John P Hendrix, Earnest Harris, Edward Gault and Jack Harris.
BERRYMAN, BILLY - October 19, 1923 McNairy County Independent - Uncle Billie Berryman, age 80 years old died at the home of his son, Dolph Berryman, near Guys on Wednesday of this week and was buried at the Simpson graveyard. He was a familiar figure in Selmer and Falcon many years ago, and caught more big fish out of Cypress
than any man whoever cast a line. He was an honest, plain old man and had a host of friends.
BERRYMAN, DOLPH - Mr. James Dolph Berryman, age 75, died Thursday, July 3, 1952. Information furnished The Independent by Shackelford Funeral Home did not state where the deceased lived. Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon on July 4, at 2:30 p.m., and burial was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, one son, three daughters, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
J. B. BERRYMAN, age 84, of Essary Springs, died Thursday, Apr. 22, 1999, at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. Mr. Berryman was a retired production worker with the Bolivar Tannery, where he had worked for 24 years. He was born on May 21, 1914, in Alcorn County, Miss, and moved to Essary Springs at age seven. He also worked with Southern Railway, TVA, 12 years at Union Wholesale and drove a taxi. Mr. Berryman served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Essary Springs Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat. Apr 24, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar. Officiating the service were Marvin Rainey and George Younger. Burial was held in Essary Springs Cemetery with Richard, Wayne, and Mitch Berryman, Dewey, Deon, and Ronnice Mercer serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Anthony, Josh, and Stephen Berryman. Mr. Berryman is preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Lula Taylor Berryman. His is survived by his wife, Zora Kinney Berryman. In addition to his wife, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1948, Mr. Berryman is survived by three sons, Jimmie Wayne Berryman, Dennis James Berryman both of Ramer, and Michael Todd Berryman of Bethel Springs; six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Heart Association.
Bias, Council Lawyer – 91 – died on Thursday, August 19, 1999, at his residence in Adamsville of heart failure. He was a retired farmer, school teacher, and county highway department employee. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #338 Adamsville, East McNairy West Hardin County Foxhunters Club and the last surviving member of the 1928 Purdy High School State Championship Basketball Team. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, August 21, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery near Leapwood. Pallbearers were Robert Bias, Jr., Larry S. Bias, Shawn Bias, Steve Whitten, Doyle Treece and David Morris. Mr. Bias was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Curtis and Mary Prince Murry Bias and three sisters, Mary Violet Wagoner, Nola Curry and Nell Putnam. He is survived by his wife, Ervie Treece Bias, two daughters, Gaylia Robinson of Selmer and Deborah Coffman of Adamsville, three sons, Bobby Bias of Adamsville, Larry Bias of Bartlett, and Danny Bias of Selmer, seven grandchildren, Robert C. Bias, Jr., Larry S Bias, Paula Whitten, Shawn Bias, Jennifer Morris, Brandi Bias, and Chasteti Plunk, two great-grandchildren, Colton Harris and Myles Dylon Whitten, and one niece, Johnnie Blackman. PDG
BICKINGS, DAVE JAHUE – Dave Jahue Bickings, 66, of Finger, died Tuesday, May 10, 1983, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 12, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Maggie Jones Cemetery. He was the son of the late Charles and Irene Curry Bickings, a farmer, and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by a nephew and nieces. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BISHOP, LLOYD ERVIN – Lloyd Ervin Bishop, 78, of Enville, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Leon Johnson and Son Funeral Home in Henderson with Rev. Mike Deal officiating. Burial was in O’Neal Cemetery near Enville. He was born in McNairy County, the son of the late Jim and Mary Alice Davis Bishop. He farmed as a young man and taught school in McNairy County for several years. He later worked as a guard at the State Prison in Nashville and at Ft. Pillow. He retired in 1975 and was a member of Enville Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Baker Bishop of Enville; two sons, Charles Bishop of Enville and James Bishop of Clarksville; two step-sons, Charles Walker of South Fulton, Robert Glynn Walker of Vallejo, California; a sister, Miss Sula Bishop of Enville; four grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BISHOP, LORETTA - McNairy County Independent - July 13, 1951 - Mrs Loretta Bishop was born Mar 19, 1874 and departed this life July 7, 1951. Age 77 years, 3 months, 18 days. She was the oldest daughter of T C and Dee Robison. She was married to Allen D Bishop in 1901. Mr Bishop died in 1932. There were no children born to this union, but they reared Geneva Robison, now Mrs James B Malone. Early in life she became a member of the Church of Christ, and was a devoted Christian. She is survived by two brothers, J A Robison of Bethel Springs, R I Robison of Finger; three sisters, Mrs H K Maness of Selmer, with whom she made her home, Mrs H L Davis of Bethany, Okla and Mrs W L Lott of Leapwood. Funeral services were held at Milledgeville, conducted by Bro Claud Hall of Henderson, interment in the Milledgeville Cemetery.
BISHOP, MANLEY - McNairy County Independent - Feb 9, 1951 - Mr Manley Bishop, age 78, died on Feb 5, 1951. Following services held at the Gravel Hill Baptist church, conducted by Bro J E Bolding, his body was laid to rest in the Gravel Hill cemetery. He was a Missionary Baptist. The deceased is survived by his wife, one brother and two half brothers.
RAY DENCIL BIVENS, age 77, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Jackson General of heart attack or lung clot. He was an operating room technician at Jackson General from 1954 to 1984, a member of Millegeville united Methodist, Masonic Lodge #45 in Jackson, American Legion, and Army Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Highland memorial Gardens in Jackson. Mr. Bivens is survived by his wife, Virginia Williams Bishop Bivens of Milledgeville, one daughter, Angela Bivens of Atlanta, GA, one son, Timothy R. Bivens of Kokomo, Ind., two step- sons, Neal Bishop of Florence, Ala., and Doyle Bishop of Memphis, and three step-grandchildren.
BLACKWOOD, JOHN HENRY - McNairy County Independent - Friday March 18, 1949 - Florence, Ala, March 14 - John Henry Blackwood, prominent resident of this city, met tragic death on February 23, when he fell from a boat into the Tennessee River and drowned. He was on patrol duty on a fleet of boats when the accident occurred. He was employed by the Tennessee Sand and Gravel Co of Sheffield, Ala, having been with this company 20 years. Born in Wayne County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Isaac Blackwood and Frances Cody Blackwood, whose ancestors were pioneer settlers of McNairy County. He has resided in Florence for many years. At an early age, he was married to Flora Goff of Scotts Hill, Tenn. To this union was born 8 children- all surviving him - three sons, James of Ocala, Fla; Paul of Florence, Ala; and Loyd of Oak Ridge, Tenn, five daughters: Mrs. Era Barkley of Florence, Ala; Mrs. Ruth Marlin of Oak Ridge, Tenn; Mrs. Billie Betts, Tuscumbia, Ala; Mrs. Nadine Baird of Birmingham, Ala. Three brothers: A. J. Blackwood, England, Ark; A. W. Blackwood and J. T. Blackwood Sr of Guys, McNairy County, Tenn;. Three sisters: Mrs. Allie Scott and Mrs. Mary Sipes of Adamsville, McNairy County, Tenn; and Mrs. Dessie Beardin of Hickman, Ky. Several grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Early in life the deceased was ordained a Methodist minister, preaching in different sections of Tennessee and Alabama. The body was found and recovered Friday morning, March 11 at 8 am by two of his sons, Lloyd and Paul and his brother A. W. Blackwood. The sons had dragged the river and searched constantly for their father’s body day and night since the accident. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Blackburn of Florence in the chapel of Brown’s funeral Home in Florence, Saturday, March 12. He was 68.
BLAKELY, CHARLES LEE - McNairy County Independent - May 11, 1951 - Mr Charles Lee Blakely, age 75, who resided in the Falcon community died April 30, 1951. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Bro F S Perry, were held at Falcon with interment in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. Pallbearers were: Reo Dickey, James Barnes, Earl Blakely, Wilburn Barnes, Hubert Barnes and Warren Blakely. He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Blakely; four daughters, Mrs Beatrice Gooch, Mrs Vallie Dickey,
Mrs Nola Allison and Mrs Mary Lou Thacker and two sons, Pal and James Blakely.
Blakely, Ophie S – 93, died December 29, 1996. Services will be at Shackelford Funeral Home. Mrs. Blakely died Sunday at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Blakely. She is survived by two daughters and a son, Jo _____ . Grace Kiser and Douglas _____, all of Selmer, a sister, ______Rickman of Cordova and brother J.B. Sweat of Selmer. PDG
BLAKNEY, ARZIE – Mrs. Arzie Blakney, 66, of Selmer, died Tuesday, April 5, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 7, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Brother Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were E.M. Pinkley, Don Huggins, Thurman Tull, Charles Etheridge, and Buel Gooch. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Eula Mayhall Layton, and was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ. She leaves her husband, O.T. Blakney; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Ashe of Selmer and Mrs. Jean Morgan of Manchester, Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alice Meek of Adamsville; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAYNELL LAYTON BLAKNEY, 78, of Adamsville, died of heart failure on July 27, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Bartlett. She was a retired Licensed practical Nurse at Hardin County General Hospital and attended Adamsville Church of Christ. Services were held on Sat. at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer and burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edford Layton; her second husband, O.T. Blakney; and her parents, Gillis Harrison and Gazelle younger Barnett. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Layton of Jackson, Kathryn Layton and Betty Hines, both of Bartlett; two step-daughters, Jean Eley of Manchester and Linda Ashe of Selmer; three grandchildren Melissa Hines, Jessica Hines, and Garret Hines, all of Bartlett; three step-grandchildren and two step-gr-grandchildren.
MAYNELL LAYTON BLAKNEY, 78, of Adamsville, died of heart failure on July 27, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Bartlett. She was a retired Licensed practical Nurse at Hardin County General Hospital and attended Adamsville Church of Christ. Services were held on Sat. at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer and burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edford Layton; her second husband, O.T. Blakney; and her parents, Gillis Harrison and Gazelle younger Barnett. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Layton of Jackson, Kathryn Layton and Betty Hines, both of Bartlett; two step-daughters, Jean Eley of Manchester and Linda Ashe of Selmer; three grandchildren Melissa Hines, Jessica Hines, and Garret Hines, all of Bartlett; three step-grandchildren and two step-gr-grandchildren
MAYNELL LAYTON BLAKNEY, 78, of Adamsville, died of heart failure on July 27, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Bartlett. She was a retired Licensed practical Nurse at Hardin County General Hospital and attended Adamsville Church of Christ. Services were held on Sat. at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer and burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edford Layton; her second husband, O.T. Blakney; and her parents, Gillis Harrison and Gazelle younger Barnett. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Layton of Jackson, Kathryn Layton and Betty Hines, both of Bartlett; two step-daughters, Jean Eley of Manchester and Linda Ashe of Selmer; three grandchildren Melissa Hines, Jessica Hines, and Garret Hines, all of Bartlett; three step-grandchildren and two step-gr-grandchildren.
BLANKENSHIP, CECIL - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- Cecil Blankenship, age 29, died at his home on Wednesday, April 13. Services were held at the Antioch Church of Christ conducted by Elder J. E. Williams, on Thursday, April 14. Burial was in the McAlpin cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs F. L. Blankenship; one brother Jesse L Blankenship and five sisters, Mrs. Sadie Deming, Mrs. Trudie Horton, Mrs. Rubie Young, Mrs. Virginia Fortune and Mrs. Evelyn Boyette.
BLANKENSHIP, JULIA BELL - Mrs. Julia Bell Blankenship, age 85, died at her home near Ramer, on Monday, March 10, 1952. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by J. A. Thornton, were held at the Antioch Church on Tuesday afternoon, with burial in the McAlpin cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her husband, J. E. Blankenship. McNairy County Independent
Ruby Lee Blankenship - 81 - of Ramer, died Oct 20, 1995 at her residence. Services were held Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Porter King and James Arthur Horton officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. The daughter of the late Lucinda Dean Horton and Benjamin Morgan Horton, she was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include one son Bobby Blankenship of Guys; two daughters, Linda Martin and Donna Reynolds of Ramer; nine grandchildren and nine g-grandchildren.
BLANTON, EULA MAE – Mrs. Eula Mae Blanton, 80, of Michie, died Monday, February 21, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. Sam Pace officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Arvie Lee Wright McDaniel, and the widow of the late Charlie Lee Blanton. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves one son, Jack Blanton of Michie; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five half-sisters, Mrs. Zella Mae Lambert of Burnsville, Mississippi, Mrs. Magalene Morris of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Lou Scrimpshier of Huntsville, Alabama, Mrs. Dee Forsythe of Michie, and Mrs. Memphia Cummings of Burnsville; and one half-brother, Sean Morris of Iuka, Mississippi. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mrs. Jessie Mae Blanton, 87, grandmother of Congressman Ray Blanton, died Saturday in the Tri County Nursing Home in Adamsville. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Senior Citizens Club. Funeral Services will be held at t 3 p.m. Today at the Adamsville United Methodist Church with burial in the Adamsville Cemetery directed by Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Blanton of Adamsville and J.C. Blanton of Savannah; and a daughter, Mrs. Ann Snelson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
BLANTON, TIMOTHY ALLEN – Timothy Allen Blanton, 29, of Nashville died on December 1, 1987. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at Adamsville United Methodist Church with Don H. Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. He was the son of Gene Blanton of Nashville and Mrs. Wayne Blaylock Blanton of Adamsville. He was a former resident of Adamsville and graduated from Adamsville High School in 1976. He was a member of Adamsville United Methodist Church and was employed as Sales Manager for Bob Frensley Ford of Nashville. In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Mrs. Cindy B. Marlow of Nashville; a brother, Kenneth Blanton of Nashville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Blaylock of Fayetteville; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ova Blanton, of Adamsville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BLASINGAME, JAMES W - McNairy County Independent September 5, 1919. On Monday morning, Sept 3, 1919, James W. Blasingame passed to his reward, without warning to family or friends. His remains were laid to rest in Ramer cemetery Thursday afternoon about 3:00 o'clock, the writer, assisted by Rev. James Hanner, conducted the funeral of relatives and friends the writer has ever seen at a funeral, and every heart seemed to thorn at the solemnity the occasion. Brother Blasingame was born in Lawrence County on Nov. 11, 1847. He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and united with New Hope Missionary Baptist church near Pocahontas. He was married to Miss Matilda Pipkin Feb 22, 1871. At the time Cypress Creek Baptist church ( near Ramer ) was organized he was present and was one of those who constituted the organization. He remained a member of this church in full fellowship until God was pleased to call him to his reward. He is said to have been a good, kind husband and loving father, and much devoted to his family. Brother Blasingame leaves a wife and seven children, and many friends to mourn his loss. In his death we feel that, the church has lost a stay, the community one of its best citizens, and the
family a husband and father whose place can never be filled. Brother Blasingame, like all of us, was not perfect here, but he has gone to that home where there are no imperfections. May his beloved and bereaved wife and children ever follow the same loving Savior in which he trusted, and when they come to cross over the river be greeted by him who went before them, surrounded by angels to welcome them home. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the relatives. Nov 11, 1847 – Sept 3, 1919 Ramer Cemetery.
BLASINGAME, SARAH MAY - The Ramer community suffered a distinct loss in the passing of Mrs Granville A Blasingame on last Sunday. Although she had been in failing health several months, her death was sudden and a shock to family and friends. Intending to attend church services, she was ready and stepped out on the porch when stricken and was found there semi-conscious. A doctor was called but she passed away shortly after noon. Mrs Blasingame was almost 64 years of age. She was born and reared in this community, the daughter of James S and Mary Hamm Lawson. She was a consecrated Christian and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church 52 years. A charter member of the Missionary Society, she never missed a meeting unless prevented by illness. She was a kind, loving mother and friend and charitable in thought and deed. Surviving Mrs Blasingame are a husband; a son, John Bryan Blasingame; a daughter Mrs John W Burns, of Whitehaven; one sister, Mrs C L Majors of Ramer; two brothers, A R Lawson of Smith’s Station, Ala; John A Lawson of Ramer; three granddaughters; Jeanette, Sandra and Linda Burns besides other close relatives. The funeral held from the Ramer church, was conducted by her pastor, Rev D K Richardson, assisted by Rev Paul Brown of Marshall, Texas. The love and esteem of friends was manifest by their presence and profusion of beautiful flowers. Burial was in the Mt Vernon Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.
BOATMAN, THOMAS - McNairy County Independent - April 3, 1908 - Thomas Boatman was born May 18, 1837, in McNairy county. He was reared in the vicinity of Pleasant Grove. He enlisted in the Confederate army in 1861, in which he remained a faithful soldier until the latter part of the war. In the battle of Atlanta he received a wound that necessitated the amputation of his right leg. His general deportment was such that he made friends wherever he went, who cared for him in his affliction and conveyed as an industrious and economizing man. He lived with and helped care for his mother until her death. Through he was never married he was attentive and care for those who were near and dear to him. He had a rare character for assisted in the erection of church house and the support of the Gospel. His remains were interred in the Sulphur Springs cemetery March 25th. The funeral service were conducted by the writer in the presence of a weeping host of relatives and friends. He leaves two brothers and three sisters and a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. J. W. Wallace.
BODIFORD, M.L. – M.L. Bodiford, 64, of Memphis, a native of McNairy County, died Saturday, July 5, 1986 at St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Monday morning in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Henry Cemetery. A retired supervisor of Shirlo Company, he was the son of the late Jack and Claudia Trainum Bodiford and was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Memphis, Ark. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Janis Little and Mrs. Teresa Rains, both of West Memphis, and Mrs. Barbara Whillock of Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers, Marlin Bodiford of New Albany, Miss., and Mack Bodiford of Corinth, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs. Modean Butler of Corinth, Miss., Mrs. Mable Smith of Whiteville, and Mrs. Leigh Ricks of Memphis; and six grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BOLDING, DORA MAE KNIGHT - Mrs. Dora Mae Bolding, 92, widow of Alvie Bolding, died Saturday at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. Services will be at 1 pm today at New Hope Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer has charge. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pebble Sears of Memphis and Mrs. Martha Malone of Michie. Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sept 18, 1894 - Jan 10, 1987 New Hope Cemetery.
BOLDING, JAMES C - J C Bolding died at his home in the 9th district on January 23, 1934, from a paralytic stroke suffered one day last week. His remains were laid to rest in the old New Hope cemetery the following afternoon. A large gathering of old friends and relatives assembled at the old church as a tribute to the memory of the good man. Jim Bolding as he was known to hundreds was a loyal friend, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the people of the county.
BOLDING, J. E. - Services for Rev. James Elbert Bolding, retired Baptist minister, were at 3 pm, Thursday, January 17 at Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. The Rev. Bolding died Wednesday at his home, Jan 16. 1965, after a long illness. He had served as a minister for 40 years. He was 73. He was a lifelong resident of McNairy county, son of the late Jim Bolding and Elzetta Farris Bolding. He leaves his widow Mrs. Minnie Bolding; three daughters Mrs. Loraine Wardlow of Ramer, Mrs. Lois Eaker of Tuscumbia, Ala, Mrs. Myrlene Dixon of Memphis; two sons Gordon Bolding of Cape Kennedy, Fla and Jimmy F. Bolding of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Mamie South of Booneville, Miss; three brothers Alvie Bolding of Michie, Julius Bolding of Corinth and Euther Bolding of Johnson City; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Feb 27, 1892 - Jan 16, 1965 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
BOLDING, JIMMIE - Community News - Jimmie Frank Bolding, 62, of Westmont, Ill, died Sept 30, 1991, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Hines, Ill. Services were held at 11 am, Saturday at Gravel hill Baptist church, where he was a member. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Garrett officiating. The son of the late Minnie Burns Bolding and James Bolding, he was a U.S. Korean Conflict veteran and a security director. Survivors include his wife, Dana Whorley Bolding; two daughters, Victoria Chen of Columbus, Ohio and Sandra Fisher of Maywood, Ill. Three sisters, Loraine Wardlow of Ramer; Lois Eaker of Tuscombia, Ala and Myrlene Dixon of Memphis, and three grandchildren. A brother, Gordon Bolding preceded him death.
BOLDING, JULIUS YOUNG - Services for Julius Young Bolding, 68, of Farmington, were held August 10, at 3 pm in the Primitive Baptist Church in Michie. He died August 8, 1965, at his home. Burial was in the Michie Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Bolding, a Hardin County native (?) Was a farmer in the Farmington area. He was married to Mattie Jordan in 1919. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Douglas Bolding of Mobile Ala, and James Bolding of Memphis, two daughters Miriam Faye Bowmar of Orlando, Fla, and Peggy Johnsey of Huntsville, Ala; two brothers Alvie Bolding of Michie, Tenn and Euther Bolding of Johnson City, Tenn; one sister Mamie Bolding (South) of Booneville, Miss, and eleven grandchildren.
JOSEPH L. BOLECHL, 79, died on Mon., Mar. 27. 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer, TN, of heart failure. He was retired from Delta Wire Company in Chicago, IL. He was Catholic. Services was held Today Wed., at 1 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial will be held at Family Cemetery, Finger, TN. Officiating the services will be Father Carl Hood. Mr. Bloechl was preceded in death by one son, Mike Bloechl of Finger. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Laura E. Bloechl, Crystal M. Guy, and Kathy Bloechl, and one gr-grandchild, Charles Dillon Guy.
VERDA LEE BOLEN, 87, died on Sun., Apr. 16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 4 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 18, with burial in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Bolen was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Bolen. She is survived by two sisters, Zelma Ruth Martin and Ethelda Sisk both of Selmer.
CHARLES R. BOLES, age 60, died on Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis of Cancer. He was a Baptist, and worked with the Memphis Group as a disabled shipping clerk. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri. Apr. 2 in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial was held at the
Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Mr. Boles was survived by his wife Dot Martin of Heth, Ark., his daughter Janet Hammond of Kansas City, one son, Richard W. Boles of Fairmont, Okla., 3 sisters, Shirley Berry of Jonesboro, Ark., Mary Sue Conner of Selmer, Betty Randolph of Clarksville, 2 brothers, Walter and Robert Boles, both of Heth, Ark. He had 5 grandchildren.
ANTHONY WAYNE BOLEYN age 19, Services were held at 3 p.m., Apr. 14, 1999 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington, TN, with Rev. Tommy Crocker officiating. Burial in the Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville, TN. Anthony died Friday at Carroll County Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a student and employed at Maurice's, The Pizza Place in Lexington, and Risner's Steak House in the summer of 1996.He was beginning his third year of college at U.T. Martin, majoring in International Business. He graduated from Scott's Hill High School in 1997, and was living in Sardis. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Joe and Becky Boleyn of Selmer, mother and stepfather Pam and Ralph Page of Sardis, brother, Danny Ray Boleyn and stepsisters, Suzanne Chamber Replogle and Lisa Chambers Bright all of Selmer, grandparents, James and Geraldine Boleyn of Selmer and Wayne and the late Lucille Martin of Sardis, step-grandparents, A.C. Whitsett of Florence, AL and a number of other relatives. Pallbearers to serve, Anthony Crowe, David Pair, Mark Wyatt, Jeremy McPeake, Nathan Richie, and Ross Wyatt. Honorary Pallbearers are Chas Gogel and Raymond White. Death Date not given.
BOLEYN, OBRIA MAE – Mrs. Obria Mae Boleyn, 68, of Stantonville, died Wednesday, November 17, 1982, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 18, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with the Revs. Stevens and Brown officiating. Burial was in Pebble Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Daisy Robbins Reid, and was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves her husband, Thomas O. Boleyn; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Brown of Selmer; and one grandson. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BOOKER, CHARLIE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 5, 1949 - Mr. Charlie Booker, age 74, passed away at his home Friday, July 29, 1949. Services were held the following day at 2:30 o’clock, at Pisgah Methodist Church near Childer’s Hill, Tenn, where he was a member since early in life and remained until death. Bro Barron, pastor of the Methodist Church there, was in charge. Mr Booker was a kind and loving companion, father and grandfather, who was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Booker, a son Egbert Booker, and a grandson Roy Booker, a great grandson Larry Wayne Booker, all of Finger. A sister, Mrs. Daisy Carroll, of Hamburg, and a number of nieces and nephews
BOONE, ELDIA BAKER - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1950 - Mrs Elda Baker Boone, wife of Jerry Boone, died at a hospital in Jackson on Monday night, Dec 27, 1949. She was 19. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Wayne Cox, were held at the Hornsby Baptist Church on Dec 29, with interment in the Little Hatchie cemetery near Hornsby. Besides her husband, she is survived by her father, Leonard Baker, mother Mrs Mary Baker and half brother Sammy Baker.
BOONE, J. M. - McNairy County Independent - May 2, 1924 - Death of J. M. Boone - The many friends of J. M. Boone in this county will learn in profound sorrow of his death, which occurred recently at his home in Corinth, Miss. Many years ago he came frequently to the county, being a most pleasant man. His practice was extensive, and all his time was given to the profession. He was district counsel for the Illinois central and Mobile & Ohio railroad, and an attorney for the Southern. Beside his general practice he gave attention to many other matters and was one of the foremost citizens of the state.
Borden, Rosa Goodrum – 86 – died on Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a retired cook for Rose Creek School and member of the Piney Grove Church of God. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. On Friday, September 24, 1999 at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mrs. Borden was preceded in death by her husband, E.A. (Amos) Borden. She is survived by six daughters, Arvene Washington and Loraine Wolfe both of Selmer, Mary Halda of St. Charles, Iowa, Elsie Horsman of Bolingbrook, Ill., Nola Mendenhall of Lakeland and Ludie Marie Hogan of Berwyn, Ill., three sons, Paul Amos Borden and J.C. Borden both of Selmer and Lynus (Buddy) Borden of Bolivar, two sisters, Sadie Davis of Wheeler, Miss., and Annie Rea Cartwright of Ripley, three brothers, Clarence Goodrum of Bolivar, Lonnie Goodrum of Oil City, Pa., and Arnold Goodrum of Memphis, twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. PDG
JESSICA LEIGH MYER-BORSETH of Fort Sheridan, IL, formerly of Guys, 9, died Aug. 15, 2001 of injuries received from a playground accident at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL Miss Borseth was an Elementary School student that was born on May 30, 1992 in Waukegan, IL. She had been a resident of Ft. Sheridan for two months. She had formerly resided in Guys. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Cecil Myers, Jr. She is survived by her parents, Daniel and Amy Borseth of Ft. Sheridan, IL; one brother, Robbie Myers of Ft. Sheridan, IL; maternal grandmother, Mary Myers of Guys; paternal grandparents, Jack and Patricia Borseth of Glenmont, OH; three g- grandmothers, Willie Webb Myers of Corinth, MS, Marie Palmertree of South Haven, MS, and Rae Jessie of Phoenix, AX Funeral services for Miss Borseth were held at 10 a.m. Mon., Aug. 20 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Dr. Paul Mullikin officiating. Burial followed at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS.
DOREEN JUNE BORUTA, 71, of Selmer, died on June 1, 2000 of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and with the Jehovah's Witnesses in Adamsville. Memorial services were held at 730 p.m. Sunday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Adamsville. She was buried in Hope McNairy County memorial Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Boruta was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Boruta, Sr. She is survived by one son, Charles "Chuck" Boruta, Jr. of Bethel Springs; one sister, Norma McCann of Toronto, Canada; one brother, Jim Comak of Toronto, Canada; and two grandchildren.
BOSHART, A R - McNairy County Independent - October 14, 1949 - Mr Alexander R Boshart, age 83, one of the charter members of the Stantonville Methodist Church , died at the home of his daughter, Mrs W R Phillips, of Stantonville, on Thursday, October 6, after a long illness. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Bennie Barron, were held at the Stantonville Methodist Church on Oct 7 with interment in Mt Vinson cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Ray Vaughn, Jim Glidewell, Alec White, Grady White, Jim Murdaugh, Cason Nichols and Earl Wardlow. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Mollie Boshart and one daughter Mrs W R Phillips. Four grandchildren, Mrs Mary Willie Murdaugh, Mrs Jewell Miller, Mrs Ruth Nichols and Miss Naomi Phillips, also survive.
ESER D. BOWEN, 95, died on Feb. 28, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed. Mar. 1, at Magnolia Funeral Home. Officiating the services was Charlie Browning, his son-in-law. Pallbearers were Jimmy Bowen, Joe Bowen, Ronnie Bowen, Ricky Bowen, Tod Bowen, Jeffery Browning, Michael York, Lane Dean, and Jeffrey Vatalaro. Mr. Bowen was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Martin Bowen, his mother, Lina Jane Bowen, wife of 60 years, Zelma Mae Crowe Bowen, brothers, G.B. Bowen and wife, Willard, Eber Bowen and wife, Lessie, sisters, Myrtle Coln and husband Rob, Mamie Bowen, Leora Farris and husband Alvis, Dola North and husband Carlous. He is survived by two sons, Delbert C. Bowen and wife Marie of Guys and Ernest Darris Bowen and wife Sadie of Corinth, Miss, three daughters, Bonitha Rast of Corinth, Miss., Brenda Browning and husband Charlie of Corinth, Miss., and Betty Callis of Bartlett, sixteen grandchildren, James Wayne "Jimmy" Bowen and wife Michelle, Vicki McAfee and husband O'Neal, L. Joe Bowen
and wife Deborah, Debbie Bowen, Ronald "Ronnie" Bowen and wife Sarah, Rickey Bowen, Theresa Dolaway and husband William, Shirie Lollis and husband Roger, Connie Valtalaro and husband Jeffrey, Cheryl Dean and husband Lane, Todd Bowen and wife Amy, Jeffery Browning, Stephanie Browning and fiancé Joe Booker, Cindi Devine, Angel "Angie" Armstrong and husband Chip, Michael York and wife Alicia, twenty- four g-grandchildren, four step-gr- grandchildren, five step-g-g-grandchildren, one brother, Tedford "Ted" Bowen and wife Ruth of Guys, one sister, Pauline Rast of Corinth, Miss.
BOWERS, ARRIE – Arrie Bowers, 84, of Selmer, died on January 19, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at Forrest Hill Church of Christ with Rev. Boyd G. Watson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. S.B. Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She was a member of Forrest Hill Church of Christ. Survivors include a foster daughter, Willie D. Whitsoll of Madisonville, Ky.; seven step-children, Beatrice McDonald, Faye Jameison, Bobbie Jameison, Darlene Prather, Mae Ella Moore, Terry Dancer, all of Selmer, and Willie Dean Moody of Bath Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BOWERS, CECIL AUDREY – Cecil Audrey Bowers, 66, of Michie, died Monday, August 23, 1982, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 23, at the First Baptist Church of Michie with Rev. L.A. Bray and Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Michie Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge of funeral arrangements. He was the son of the late John Roy and Mamie Marie Suggs Bowers. He was a retired farmer, and a member of Michie Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Belvia Bowers; one son, Sammy Bowers, both of Michie; and two grandchildren, John Bowers and Cheryl Bowers. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
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.
BOYD, ERVIN FRANKLIN – Ervin Franklin Boyd, 74, of Adamsville, died Wednesday, December 22, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 23, at First Baptist Church of Adamsville with burial after in Mars Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of funeral arrangements. He was the son of the late Joe and Cobra Pulley Boyd. Mr. Boyd, a Baptist, was a retired farmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elma Boyd; one daughter, Mrs. Joan Northcutt of Selmer; four sons, O’Neal Boyd of Clinton, Kentucky, Curtis Boyd, Billy Joe Boyd, and J.S. Boyd, all of Adamsville; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Salamon of Blytheville, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BOYD, HETTIE LOUDENE – Mrs. Hettie Loudene Boyd, 49, of Adamsville, died Wednesday, February 2, 1983, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Friday, February 4, at the First Baptist Church of Adamsville, with burial following in Mars Hill Cemetery. She was injured in a car wreck recently by the Tennessee River Bridge near Savannah, and had been hospitalized since. She was a member of Adamsville Baptist Church, and was employed as a garment seamstress by Hickory Flatt Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Boyd was the widow of Curtis Boyd. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Massengill of Ramer; two sisters, Mrs. Juan Teague and Mrs. Marie Hamm, both of Ramer; and a brother Neal Massengill of Ramer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BRADEN, WILLIE FULTON - Willie Fulton Braden, 32 of Henderson, Tenn., died at the Baptist Hospital at 1:40 o'
clock yesterday morning, (January 193 following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Braden traveled this territory for several years as a salesman. Funeral service will be held at Henderson. The body will be forwarded by Spencer - Sturia this morning. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Barden, Henderson; two brothers, E. W. Braden of Memphis and Earl Braden, of Henderson and a sister, Mrs. T. H. Smith . The father and mother W. B. Braden and Annie McKinney were born and reared in Purdy, the former the oldest son of the late W. H. Braden and his mother the daughter of the late Judge James F. McKinney, his parents were married in Purdy.
BRADFORD, MATTIE JANE - McNairy County Independent - Mrs Mattie Jane Bradford, age 69, wife of M N Bradford of Selmer, well known and loved by all who knew her, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 1950. She had been in failing health for several months. She was a Baptist. Funeral services, conducted by Revs Huey and Kolb, were held at Beth page, near Kenton, Tenn on Sunday, Sept 10. Burial was in the Beth page cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs Jewell Hamilton and one son, Neely Bradford and one granddaughter, Martha Jewell Bradford.
BRADLEY, LESTER W. - Mr. Lester W. Bradley, age 79, died at his home in Milledgeville, Tenn., on August 6, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Cleo Kelly and Barnie Holland, were held at the Milledgeville Methodist Church on Thursday, August 7, 1952, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Milledgeville cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Bradley; three sons, C. H. and C. B. Bradley, of Holland Mo., and Joe Bradley, of California. McNairy County Independent
DOROTHY A. BRADY of Michie, 74, died of heart failure on August 26, 2001 at McNairy County Health Care Center in Selmer. Mrs. Brady was a retired factory and restaurant worker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Raymond Byrd; her second husband, George G. Brady; her parents, Hiram and Mable Gertrude Bryant Stutts; and one sister, Edna Bowen. She is survived by two daughters, Faye Fowler of Selmer and Treva Gurley of Selmer; two sons, Terry Byrd and Jams Byrd both of Michie; one brother Jimmie Stutts of Michie, six grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Brady were held at 1 p.m. Tues., Aug. 28 at Shackelford Chapel in Acton with Greg Worthy officiating. Burial followed at Carter Cemetery at Michie.
ERIN SHELTON BRANSON, 94, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Florence Comprehensive Care Center in Florence, Ala., of heart failure. She was a retired teacher of Adamsville High School. She was also a member of the Adamsville First Baptist Church, McNairy County Retired Teachers Association, Order of the Eastern Star, and Pat Worthy Matron. Services took place at 11 am on Sat., June 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Salem Cemetery in Trenton Tenn. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Branson, parents, James Alexander and Martha Cox Shelton, two sisters, Sadye Shea and Cristine Shelton, five brothers, Mike, Caleb, Alex, Albert and Thetus Shelton. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Turner of Florence, Ala., one son, Thomas Branson of Muscle Shoals, Ala. One brother, Robert L Shelton of Memphis, seven grandchildren, and give g-grandchildren.
BREWER, LUNDYA ANN – Lundya Ann Brewer, 88, of Adamsville, died June 13, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the widow of Walter Brewer. Services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville on Monday morning with Rev. Joe Cobb officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. She leaves a son, Walter Charles Brewer of St. Peters, MO; a daughter, Juliaette McFerrin of Memphis; and three grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
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.
BRIGHT, INFANT - McNairy County Independent - May 25, 1951 - Infant Bright, 3 day old son of Mr and Mrs W L: Bright of Route 3, Ramer, died May 23, 1951. The infant, one of twins, was laid to rest by the family in White Oak Cemetery. Besides his parents, the infant is survived by two sisters, Barbara Ann and Wanda; two brothers, Jerry Warren Bright and twin brother, unnamed when this information was received.
Bright, Johnny Howard – 73 – of Ramer, died October 31, 1996 at his residence. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral home Chapel with Nat Evans officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Dillon, James McCall, Billy Bright, C.B. Williams, Mike Autry, James Norwood, Jerry Norwood and F.D. Dillon. The son of the late Ezzie Luken Bright and William Bright, he was a railroad employee, sawmill worker and farmer and a Mason of Selmer Lodge #743. Survivors include his wife, Zelma Matlock Bright, one son, Garry Bright of Ramer, one sister, Julie Jackson of Ramer, one grandchild, Michelle sides of Henderson. He was preceded in death by one son, Joe Bright. PDG
BILLY CHARLES BRINKS, 68, died on Sat., Sept. 4, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County Hospital of heart failure. He was an auto mechanic at Rogers Shell Station and a member of V.F.W. Korean War. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery. Mrs. Brinks is survived by his wife, Evelyn Brinks, one daughter. Peggy Baird of Ramer, two-step daughters, Martha Ann Stoots of Jackson and Bobbie Marie Lawson of Little Rock, Ark, two-step sons, James Loper of Memphis and Bo Loper of Mobile, Ala., one sister Betty brown of Mobile, Ala. and nine grandchildren.
BRINT, FRANK - McNairy County Independent - Feb 9, 1951 - Mr Frank Brint, age 72, died suddenly at his residence on Route 1, Selmer on Feb 4, 1951. According to reports, Mr Brint was in town last Friday, and apparently in good health. His death was a shock to all his friends. Mr Brint was a Methodist, a Mason, a former Woodman of the World and a former member of the McNairy County Board of Education. At the time of his death, he was a deputy sheriff. Mr Brint’s ancestors were early settlers of McNairy and Hardeman Counties. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Homer Moore and assisted by Mr Buel T Kiser, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Feb 5. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Hugh Kirkpatrick, J T Locke, Ezra Locke, Roy Goolsby, Tildon Locke and Hughy Talley. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Ludella Brint; two sons, Henry L and Warren F Brint; sister, Mrs J S Lineberry; two brothers, Mason and Otis Brint; and grandchildren, Henry, Martha and Phyllis Brint.
TONY GLYNN BRITT, 51, died on Thurs., June 3, 1999, at Decedent's residence of heart failure. He was a car dealer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at First United Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mr. Britt is survived by his wife, Nancy Britt of Lexington, one daughter, Candace Anderson of Lexington, three brothers, Charles Britt of Selmer, Fate Britt of Jackson, and William Britt of Selmer, one sister, Faye Olson of Seattle, Wash., and two grandchildren.
MARY LOU BRITTON, age 63, died on Wed., Feb. 10, 1999, at Dr. Chase's Clinic in Ramer of a heart attack. She was a homemaker and a member of Chewalla Baptist Church. Mrs. Britton was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Lewis Youngblood, father, Roy Youngblood, and one daughter, Mary Christine. She s survived by her husband, L. C. Britton, four sons, Alford Holloway, Carroll Britton, and Clay Britton all of Ramer, and Carmon Britton of Michie, and one sister, Betty Sue Milford of Stantonville, three brother, R. J. Youngblood, Lewis Youngblood, and Joe Youngblood all of Ramer, nine grandchildren, and one great- grandchild.
ROBERT L. BRITTON, 72, of Guys, died June 4, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer, of heart failure. Mr. Britton was retired U. S. Army, FAA, and Jehovah's Witness. Services were held 2 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford chapel Selmer, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Mr. Britton was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Nanny Bell Davis Britton, and his wife Ida Redding Britton. He is survived by 2 daughters, Gwen Lambert of Michie and Sarah Miller of Corinth, MS, 3 sons, Nick Britton of Guys, James and Dwayne Britton, both of Jackson, 3 sisters, Margaret Forsythe of Guys, Faye Everette of Burbanks, CA, and Sylvia Eaker of Florence AL, 2 brothers Jim "J.H." Britton of Poplar Bluff, MO and L.C. Britton of Chewalla, 4 grandchildren, and 4 gr-grandchildren.
BROADWAY, AUDRA ETHEL – Mrs. Audra Ethel Broadway, 86, of Selmer, died Wednesday, September 8, 1982, at Tri- County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Funeral services were held Friday, September 10, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Whitman officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Broadway, Kenneth Broadway, Billy Broadway, Jerry Wilkes, James C. Wilson, and James Baiter. She was the daughter of the late James H. and Frances E. King Richards, and the widow of the late William Claude Broadway, and a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Stella Browder of Selmer and Mrs. Claire Wilkes of Metropolis, Illinois; two sons, Vernon Broadway and Robert Broadway, both of Selmer; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROADWAY, HENRY C. - Mr. Henry Clarence Broadway, age 56, who resided at Kenton, Tenn, died on April 21, 1952. His body was brought to McNairy County, and funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22, conducted by Bro. Parker, of Booneville, Miss. The deceased was a Baptist. Burial was in the Falcon cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vergie Broadway; and four sons, Dewey, Lee, Clyde and W. G. Broadway. McNairy County Independent
STEVEN "STEVIE" BROADWELL, 45 of Enville, dies May 23, 2000, of complications from a stroke at Jackson General Hospital. He was born and reared in Hardin County, Adamsville, son of Coleta Wilkins Broadwell and the later Johnny Broadwell. He attended schools in Adamsville and graduated Adamsville High School in 1972. He attended Jackson Sate for 1 1/2 years and went into the commercial building business and worked as superintendent for R.C.C.I. in Memphis, retiring in 1996 due to poor health. He was married to Vicki Lynn Barker in 1983. Services were held at Casey Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 25, at 3 p.m. Interment was at Cabo Cemetery in Chester County, with Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Mr. Broadwell is survived by his mother, Coleta Wilkins Broadwell of Adamsville; his wife Vicki Lynn Barker Broadwell of Enville; two brothers, Glan H. Gray of Savannah and Jerry Taylor of Adamsville; and one sister Patty Lowrey of Booneville, MS.
Brock, Buford – 82 – died January 3, 2007 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Brock was a retiree of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Postal Service. He was born in Berkley, Kentucky, the son of the late Clyde and Eva Walker Brock. He grew up in Finger and graduated Bethel Springs High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and served an enlistment overseas until 1945. He re-enlisted later in 1945 and served through the Korean War for a total of 21 years. He was married to Gerald Melton in 1945 and they lived in various places while he served in the Air Force. He went to work for the Post Office in Washington, D.C. in 1966 and transferred to Knoxville Post Office until he retired in 1985. He was married to Junell Plunk Redmon in 1985 and they made their home near Finger since that time. He was a member of the Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Junell Plunk Redmon Brock of Finger, two sons, Larry Brock of Maynardville, Tn., and Ron Brock and wife Vicki of Knoxville, Tn., four step children, Dennis Redmon of Finger, Barry Redmon, Revonda Ryan and Charlotte Campbell, all of Memphis, a sister, Fauntella Cook of Finger, three grandchildren and ten step grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and eleven step great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Maggie Jones United Methodist Church with Rev. Jon Hitz, Rev. Keith Brown, and Rev. Robert Sylvester officiating and burial will follow in Maggie Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Casey Funeral Home after 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday morning until Mr. Brock is moved to the church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. PDG
HUGH BROCK, 73, of Hornsby died on Aug. 8, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to cancer. Mr. Brock was a former employee of Piper Industry in Collierville and Ford Motor Company in Memphis. He also served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Julia Abell Rutherford Brock, two sisters, Edna Stanford and Bertie Gentry, and three brothers, Martin Brock, Troy Brock, and Marcus Brock. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lee Dillon Brock and two sisters, Mildred Jordan of Walnut, Miss, and Dolie Boyd of Walnut, Miss. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Fri. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. The Minister was Bob Cottle.
HUGH BROCK, 73, of Hornsby died on Aug. 8, 2000, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to cancer. Mr. Brock was a former employee of Piper Industry in Collierville and Ford Motor Company in Memphis. He also served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Julia Abell Rutherford Brock, two sisters, Edna Stanford and Bertie Gentry, and three brothers, Martin Brock, Troy Brock, and Marcus Brock. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lee Dillon Brock and two sisters, Mildred Jordan of Walnut, Miss, and Dolie Boyd of Walnut, Miss. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Fri. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. The Minister was Bob Cottle.
BROOKOVER, FRANK - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 29, 1949 - Mr. Frank Brookover, age 74, died at his home on Route 1, Selmer on Wednesday, April 20, 1949. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Services, conducted by Bro. Jimmie Mills, were held at the Shiloh Church of Christ on Thursday, April 21, with interment in the Shiloh Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Brookover.
BROOKS, CATHERINE - McNairy County Independent, April 8 1904: Aunt Catherine Brooks, colored, one of the few old time, ‘Southern Mamies’ died this morning. She was the life companion of Si Brooks. No burial site listed.
BROOKS, DALPHUS DILLON – Dalphus Dillon Brooks, 86, of Selmer, died March 1, 1987 at the Care Inn in Bolivar. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery with Rev. Charles Murphy officiating. The son of the late Cindy Walker Brooks and H.S. Brooks, he was a retired carpenter. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROOKS, GLEETUS D – Gleetus D. Brooks, 90, of Selmer, died Feb. 25, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery with Bro. Donald Jones and Rev. R.M. Dickson officiating. The son of the late Lucinda Walker Brooks and H.C. Brooks, he was a retired farmer. He was married to the late Elsie B. Sanders Brooks. Survivors include two sons, Charles Brooks and Grafton Brooks, both of Selmer; a brother, Dolphus D. Brooks of Bolivar; one grandson, Charles Steven Brooks; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Chad Brooks and Miss Tabitha Brooks. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GRAFTON BROOKS, 72, died on Tues., May 9, 2000, at Methodist healthcare McNairy in Selmer of emphysema. He was a retired logger and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thur., May 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Thomas Davis. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Gleetus and Elsie Beatrice Sanders brooks and a brother, Bobby Brooks. He is survived by one brother, Charles Brooks of Selmer, a nephew, Steve Brooks, and great nieces and nephews, Chad Brooks, Michelle Wells, and David Brooks
BROOKS, JOE - McNairy County Independent - April 25, 1924 - Joe Brooks Death - Joe Brooks, one of the oldest and best citizens of the county, died last week at the home near Michie. He was the brother - in - law of Mrs. N. A. Erwin of Selmer, having married her sister, fifty - nine years ago. He was an old ex - Confederate soldier and was in the bloody battle of Shiloh. He is survived by four children J. T. Brooks, Mrs. Nora Whitaker, Mrs. James Pratt and Tobe Whitaker. Elder S. Parham conducted the funeral service. The deceased was a member of the Christian church and had been for a great many years. Nov 26, 1840 – April 16, 1924 Clear Creek Cemetery
JOSEPH EDWARD BROOKS of Ramer, 72, died Aug. 28, 2001, of heart failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer. Mr. Brooks was a painter and construction laborer, and Army Veteran in which he served in Korea and was awarded the Purple Heart and a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenon Brooks and Minnie Ligon Brooks Dodd. He is survived by his two daughter, Beverly Mullins of Jackson and Barbara Brooks of Nashville; one brother, Tom Brooks of Terre Haute, IN; one half-brother, Emmitt Dodd of Jackson; two step- brothers, Lloyd Dodd of Henderson and James Dodd of Ohio; his special friend, Thelma Martin, along with her children, grandchildren and gr-grandchildren, and one grandson, Christopher Mullins of Jackson. Funeral services for Mr. Brooks were held Fri., Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. at Casey Funeral Home Chapel in Henderson with Rev. Billy Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Chester County Memory Gardens.
BROOKS, MATTIE - Mrs. Mattie Brooks, age 85, died at Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, June 29, 1952. Her remains were brought back to McNairy County for burial. Following services, which were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. J. B. Underwood, she was laid to rest in the Falcon cemetery. Shackelford's had charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Brooks was the oldest daughter of the late Rev. F. M. Cude, one of the early settlers of McNairy County. She made her home with a niece, Mrs. Clayton Abbott, at Chicago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rubert Brooks, Hickman, Ky., and Mrs. Daisy Potts, Washington, D. C.; three nieces, Mrs. A. P. Robinson, Selmer, Mrs. Scott Davis, Memphis, and Mrs. Abbott, Chicago; and a nephew, Henry Cude, of Bethel Springs. McNairy County Independent
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
BROOKS, ROSE MIDDLETON – Rose Middleton Brooks, 92, of Selmer died Friday, Jan. 23, 1987, at McNairy County General Hospital. Sunday afternoon services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. Max Walker officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. A life- long resident of McNairy County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mollie Fowler Middleton and was the widow of Marvin Brooks. She was preceded in death by a son, Dillo Brooks. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She leaves several nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROOKS, TROY M - McNairy County Independent - Sept 7, 1951 - Mr Troy M Brooks, retired salesman and banker died at his home Sept 1, 1951. He was the son of the late John and Nancy Carter Brooks. He was born in McNairy
County and lived here nearly all his life. For 40 years he was a member of the Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church and a teacher of the Crusader Sunday School Class for about 25 years. He was elected president of first Nation Bank in 1933 and served in that capacity until the consolidation with the Selmer Bank & Trust. Active pallbearers were: B T Kiser, J Troy Smith, R Carter Smith, L R Weatherford, Bill Barksdale, Alton B Scott. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church and D T Hamilton, M E Smith, Louis Adams, Jack Rinehart, J E Hodges, Oscar Wyatt, A O Wooten, W W Thompson, R O Horner, J R King, O V Erwin. He leaves his wife, the former Miss Effie Prather, two aunts, Mrs Mary Hipps of Bethel Springs and Mrs Lou Bowers of Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
DANIEL LEE BROWDER, 75, died on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital West in Memphis of cancer. He was a retired receiving clerk with Brown Shoe, a farmer, and was a member of Adamsville First Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Apr. 4, at Adamsville Presbyterian Church in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Pallbearers were Rod Trovience, Jimmy Dan South, Jimmy (Coon) Plunk, Joe Nichols, Billy Browder and Eddie Browder. Mr. Browder was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonzo Franklin and Mary Dora Baker Browder, a sister Elsie Kirk, and three brothers, Frank Browder, Herman Browder, and Clarence Browder. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Nichols Browder, two daughter, Margaret Browder Venable of Chattanooga and Danna Browder of Memphis, one sister, Ruth South of Michie, and two grandchildren Nick and Maggie Venable.
BROWDER, DELIA – Delia Browder, 91, of Selmer, died April 22, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday in Clear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Lamar Ball officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, R.J. Browder of Columbus, Ga; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROWDER, EDWARD LEE - McNairy County Independent - July 20, 1951 - Edward lee (Billy) Browder, a Memphis druggist for 20 years, died July 17, 1951 at the Methodist Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage at his home. Services were held in Memphis and burial was in Calvary cemetery in Memphis. Mr Browder was 42 years old. He was born and reared in Selmer and entered U T School Of Pharmacy in 1929. For the past few years he operated the Browder Pharmacy at 3275 Jackson Ave. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Bill Browder of Selmer. He leaves his wife Mrs Florence Sennett Browder, a son William Lee Browder and a sister Mrs Kate B Hopper of Selmer
Milfred O’Neal Browder, AIFD, AAF, age 55. Services will be held Wednesday at McPeters Funeral Home Chapel with Revs William Axley and Sammie Clements officiating. Burial will be in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Michie. He died Monday, Oct 7, 1991 at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was a designer and owner of Browder’s Florist which he established in 1966. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Michie and a graduate of Michie Hugh School, Draughtons Business College. He was preceded in death by his father O’Neal Browder. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Riddell Browder; his mother, Mary B Browder; one son, Tony O’Neal Browder and one daughter, Teri Lynn Browder. All survivors are residents of Corinth. Pallbearers will be Freddie Gray, David Baker, Terry Harvell, Alton Harvell, Robert McCool and Bobby Stewart.
BROWDER, RANDALL STEVE - McNairy County Independent - March 16, 1951 - Funeral service were held at Clear Creek Baptist Church, Friday, mar 9, 1951, at 2 pm for Randall Steve Browder. Randall Steve was born March 5, 1951 and departed from this life March 8, 1951, having a short stay of three days on this earth. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs F A Browder, one sister, Nancy Ellen and a host of relatives and friends who mourn the passing of this precious little jewel, who was just a bud picked from earth to bloom in heaven. Interment was in Clear Creek cemetery with Rev Lamar O Ball officiating.