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BROWDER, RICHARD C - McNairy County Independent - April 7, 1950 - Mr Richard C Browder, age 82, a resident of Route ! Guys, died on Friday, March 31, 1950. Funeral services were held at Loraine on Saturday, April 1, with burial in the Loraine Cemetery.
BROWDER, ROBERT C - McNairy County Independent - January 31, 1936 - R C Browder, 74 years old, died at the home of his son, T T Browder, near Falcon, on Friday morning, January 24, 1936. Burial was in the old Falcon cemetery. Mr Browder for many years was associated with his brother F P (Polk) Browder, in the mercantile business at Falcon, and is a member of one of the county’s oldest and most prominent families. The deceased is survived by a brother, B L Browder of Selmer, one daughter, Mrs Art Harris of Selmer, one son, T T Browder of Falcon, and numerous other relatives, and to them we extend our sympathy.
BROWDER, VERIE - McNairy County Independent - May 7, 1908 - Miss Verie Browder, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mills, died at Bemis Tuesday of malarial fever after an illness of about a month. Her body was brought to Selmer Wednesday night and buried at Prospect graveyard Thursday morning. (May 15, 1908 Article) Miss Vera Browder died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Mills, in Bemis, Tenn., Wednesday morning at 3:10 o'clock, aged 16 years, 7 months and 25 days, after a lingering illness of about six weeks with typhoid fever. Funeral service were held at the home in Bemis Wednesday evening at 3:30 o' clock by Rev. T. F. Sanders before a large numbers of friends and acquaintances. Her remains were brought to Selmer Wednesday night and carried to Prospect graveyard and buried Thursday morning, May 7th, where service were held by Rev. Curry before a large number of relatives and friends. The grave was covered with beautiful floral offerings. 1892- May 6, 1908 Prospect Cemetery.
Winfred O'Neil Browder son of William Franklin Browder and Esther Bell Sanders was born on 13 Feb 1928 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He died on 14 Feb 2010 in Falcon Cemetery, McNairy County, Tennessee. Winfred O'Neil Browder , age 82, of Selmer died on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Services will be 1:00 PM, Wed. Feb. 17, 2010 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with the Rev. Jeff Powell officiating. Interment will be in Falcon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dustin Browder, Tyler Stanley, Jake Dunaway, Ralph Eldon Dunaway, Mark Browder and William King. Born Feb. 13, 1928 in Jefferson County, Alabama, Mr. Browder joined the National Guard in 1952. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in 1953. By 1962 he had risen to Captain serving as Company Commander in Selmer. In 1965 he transferred to the Henderson unit. In 1969 he was promoted to Major. In 1973 he went into the active National Guard and left service in 1976. Winfred also worked for 16 years for Pickwick Electric Cooperative. He also served in the McNairy County Sheriff's Department from 1970 to 1972. He then served as Chief of Police for the Selmer Police Department from 1973 to 1977. In 1984 he returned to the police department for another six years until he retired. He also drove a school bus for the McNairy County School System. He later worked at the McNairy County Court House in the Office of Veteran's Affairs as the Veteran Service Office and Safety Director. Winfred became a Master Mason at Selmer Lodge #743 F & AM in 1972. He eventually rose to the rank of Commander of 36 Nights Templar in York Rite Masonry. He along with his wife, Alice, was also active in the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of Al Chymia Shrine Temple. Winfred married Alice Mae Dunaway on June 19, 1946. They were members of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He became an Elder in the church in September of 1950 and served as clerk from 1959 to 1967. Winfred is preceded in death by his parents William Franklin Browder and Esther Bell Sanders Browder as well as his son Winfred Michael "Mike" Browder. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Alice, of Selmer; one son, Roger David Browder of Selmer; five grandchildren, James Kevin and Amy Jo, both of Selmer, Scott David and Thomas Paul, both of North Pole, Alaska, and Alicia and Marie of North Port, Washington; eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by three sisters, Nancy Jones of Corinth, MS, Faye McCormick and Mae Martin, both of Selmer; two brothers, Billy Browder and John Browder, both of Selmer. Other than his parents and son, Mr. Browder was also preceded in death by siblings Mary Sue Browder, JoAnn Newman, Horace Browder, and Richard Browder.
BROWN, ALBERT HENRY “JACK” – Albert Henry “Jack” Brown, 70, of Selmer, died Saturday, July 17, 1982, at McNairy
County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday, July 19, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Woodville Cemetery. He was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Blankenship Brown and was employed by the McNairy County Highway Department. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ollie Brown; three sons, Harrison Campbell Brown of Memphis, Albert Henry Brown, Jr. of Selmer, and Rodney K. Brown of Selmer; one half-sister, Mrs. Cynthia King of Bolivar; and nine grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ARNOLD BROWN - 75, died on Mon., Jan 3, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was retired from a riverboat and a member of Pleasant Site Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, E. V. and Myrtle Willis Brown, one brother, Vernon Brown and one grandson, Terry Jason Brown. He is survived by his wife, Louise Huggins Brown, one daughter, Carolyn Yarbrough of Jackson, one son, Terry Brown of Selmer, two sisters, Dot Huckabee and Iris Boatman both of Selmer, four brothers, Jim Brown of Selmer, James Brown of Acton, Rex Brown of Oak Grove, Mo., and Don Brown of Michie, and three grandchildren.
BROWN, CLETUS – Cletus Brown, 73, of Michie, died Monday, October 4, 1982, at Community Hospital in Bolivar. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 5, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Brother Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Old Clear Creek Cemetery. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves many friends. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROWN, EVAN – Evan Brown, 83, of Selmer died September 5, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Monday afternoon with Revs. Dale Mathis and Steve Bain officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nelson Rickman, Dr. James Hoover, Jimmy Brown, Mansel Crabtree, Kenneth Chambers, and Carthel Crabtree. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons: Billy Brown, Jeff Brown, Eddie Brown, Ricky Brown, Richard Sanders, and Randy Phillips. He was the son of the late James and Roseleon Henry Brown. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a Fellowcraft Mason at Selmer Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Edith Dickey Brown; four sons, James T. Brown and Bobby Brown, both of Selmer, Evan Brown, Jr. and Kendrick Brown, both of Stantonville; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Phillips of Selmer; a sister, Herald Cochran of Adamsville; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BROWN, FRED E - McNairy County Independent - October 27, 1950 - Mr Fred E Brown, age 38, died at his home near Michie, on Friday, October 20, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Roy Hill were held at Shiloh Methodist church on Saturday , Oct 21. Burial was in the Shiloh cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: J P Barnett Jr, Guy Brown, John Hurley, Baxter Humphrey, Andrew Barlow and Eulie Pratt. Survivors include: his father, J A Brown; one son, Fred Brown Jr; five sisters, Mrs J C Phillips, Mrs J V Gattis, Mrs Ray Winningham, Mrs Alex Bethany and Mrs Rose Shelly; three brothers, Everett, Hayse and Gilbert Brown.
James Everett Brown - age 76 - Services were held Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah with Rev Bill Davis and Rev Elton Cotner officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery. He was a farmer of the New Hope community near Adamsville and was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church. (Not sure if this New Hope community is in McNairy or Hardin County.) Surviving are his widow, Mrs Byrd Cotner Brown; a daughter Mrs Ruby Scott of Adamsville; seven g-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs Ethel Gattis of Savannah, Mrs Josie Quinningham of Adamsville (not sure name is spelled right) Mrs Etta Bethany of Corinth, Mrs Rosaline Springer of Bakersfield, Ca; two brothers, Hayes Brown of Collierville and Gilbert Brown of Memphis; a step daughter, Mrs Lucille Lewis of Shiloh; a step brother, Jack Smithston
BROWN, JULIA - Mrs. Dave Brown died recently at her home in the second district, February 1930. Burial was in the old family graveyard. The deceased was most highly esteemed by all who knew her. She represents a pioneer family of the county, being the daughter of the late Pete Leonard. July 1, 1853 - Jan 23, 1930 - Buena Vista Cemetery.
Julia Brown - Mrs. Dave Brown died recently at her home, Jan 23, 1930, in the second district. Burial was in the old family graveyard. The deceased was most highly esteemed by all who knew her. She represents a pioneer family of the county, being the daughter of the late Pete Leonard. Burial Buena Vista Cemetery.
BROWN, MARY LYDIA – Mary Lydia Brown, 80, of Guys, died March 3, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial followed in Stantonville Cemetery with L.D. Willis and Malcolm George officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers. The daughter of the late Annie Kennedy Tedford and Albert Tedford, she was a member of Shiloh Church of Christ. A daughter, Juanita Brooks, preceded her in death in 1978, as did her brother, Ernest Tedford. Survivors include her husband, James Earl Brown; a son, Robert E. Brown of Ramer; four daughters, Mrs. Geneva Moore, Mrs. Dorothy Burks and Mrs. Patricia Dickerson, all of Michie and Mrs. Rebecca Doles of Corinth, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Burks, Mrs. Reatha Garrison, and Mrs. Lois Naylor, all of Stantonville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAUDIE MAE GRISWELL BROWN, 87, of Selmer died Sept. 15, 2000, at the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital due to heart failure. Mrs. Brown was an old Selmer High School cook and a hospital aide. She also worked for Brown Shoe Company and was a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Brown, one son, Curtis H. Brown, and her parents George D. and Daisy Barham Griswell. She is survived by three daughters, Betty A. Smith of Bethel Springs, Delma S. Garner of Bethel Springs, and Bess Siler of Brownsville, three sons, James R. Brown of Adamsville, Albert W. Brown of Selmer, and George C. Brown of Selmer, one sister, Merle Watkins of Enville, twenty-one grandchildren, and 43 gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs with Billy Joe Stewart officiating.
BRUMLEY, HAROLD O’NEAL - McNairy County Independent - July 20, 1951 - Harold O’Neal Brumley, age 2, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Brumley, of Route 4, Adamsville, died July 12, 1951. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Spincer, were held at Pisgah Church with burial in the cemetery there. He is survived, in addition to his parents, two brothers, James A Douglas Brumley and Larry Gene; three sisters, Margaret Ann, Maxine and Geraldine Brumley. Grandparents, Mr and Mrs W K Brumley and Mr Willie Hindman.
BRUMLEY, JAMES GILBERT - McNairy County Independent, Friday June 24, 1949 - Services for Mr. James Gilbert Brumley were held at the Good Hope Church on Friday, June 17. Bro. English was the minister in charge of the service. Burial in the Good Hope Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brumley was a resident of Bethel Springs and a farmer. He was 39. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Jones Brumley; three children, Janie, James and Jimmy Brumley and his mother Mrs. Code Brumley.
BRUMLEY, UNKNOWN- McNairy County Independent September 5, 1919 - Another Knife Killing A few days ago a man by the name of Howell stabbed a young man by the name of Brumley near Cypress. Brumley died from the wounds Monday. We have not the particulars, but from what we are creditably informed it was a cold blooded murder. Howell had not been arrested Monday, and nothing done towards enforcing the law. Have we no officers to arrest and prosecute such cases ? Since the above we hear Brumley is not dead and may live. Howell has been bound to grand jury in $ 1000 bond.
BRUMLEY, WILLIAM HERBERT – William Herbert Brumley, 70, of Bethel Springs, died Tuesday, March 22, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Moore’s School House Cemetery. He was the son of the late James Cody and Mary Surratt Brumley, and was retired from the railroad. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Nell Burkeens of Memphis and Mrs. Dottie Mattox of Corinth; and nine grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Brush, Sol – 89 – died on Thursday, September 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. He was a maintenance employee at Haywood Manufacturing Company and a member of Second Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, September 4, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Ronnie Sells and Frank Whitman. Pallbearers were Randy Hester, Tim Knight, Kevin Brush, Brian Brush, Blake McLean and Lynn Carroll. Mr. Brush was preceded in death by his wife, Cosette Phillips Brush, and his parents, James T. and Betty Lou McNatt Brush. He is survived by three daughters, Janice Ford, Kaye Moore, and Judy McLean all of Selmer, three sons, Max Brush of Boaz, Ala., Jimmy Brush of Amory, Miss., and Robby Brush of Selmer, sixteen grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. PDG
VADA MARIE BRYAN of Selmer, 89, died Sept. 12, 2001 at the home of her daughter of heart failure. Mrs. Bryan was a homemaker and a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Bryan; one sister, Edna Maddox; one brother, Kenneth Ward. She is survived by two daughters; Myrle Patrick of Ramer and Joy Pearcy of Stantonville; one son, Aubrey Bryan of Selmer; seven grandchildren; twelve gr- grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Bryan were held Sat., Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Randy Bostick officiating. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery in Selmer.
BUFORD, THOMAS EDMONDSON – Thomas Edmondson Buford, founder and first chairman of the board of First National Bank in Selmer, died, April 25, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel with Charlie Murphy officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Memphis. The son of the late Susie B. Rhea Buford and Thomas Buford, he was a native of Memphis, but had lived in Selmer since 1952. Mr. Buford was a retired jobber of the Amoco Oil Co. and Air Force veteran of World War II. He was an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Selmer, charter president of the Selmer Rotary Club, and one of the incorporators of the Selmer Golf and Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Waters Buford. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BULLMAN, TELLIE - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1951- Mrs. Tellie E Bullman, age 73 was claimed by the death angel on Dec 24, 1950. She resided in the Sweet Lips community. Services conducted by Bro Blankenship were held at the Hope Well Church on Dec 25 at 1:00 pm. Burial was in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral directors in charge of arrangements.
BURKEEN, CLETIS OBIN – Cletis Obin Burkeen, 68, of Bethel Springs, died March 31, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday afternoon with Rev. Roy Boling officiating. Burial was in Beauty Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Troy Moore, Jerry Gage, Clifford Rippie, Tommy Prather, Paul Simpson, and Teddy Wayne Hysmith. He was the son of the late Henry and Luevernie Webster Burkeen and was married to Elizabeth Gage Burkeen. He was a retired farmer and a school bus driver and a member of the Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Joe Allen Burkeens of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Shelby Jean Weatherly of Bethel Springs; four sisters, Redie Herring and Gratchel Landreth, both of Adamsville, Ola Hysmith of Finger, and Collis Matlock of Dyer; five grandchildren, two great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BURKEEN, INFANT - McNairy County Independent - Nov 16, 1951 - Infant Burkeen, child of Mr and Mrs Guy Burkeen of Enville, died Nov 12, 1951 and services were held the same day in O’Neal Cemetery.
BURKEEN, WILLIAM HENRY - Mr. William Henry Burkeen, age 77, died at his home near Finger, Tenn., on Monday, July 14, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Chalk, of Morris Chapel, Tenn., were held at the Sweet Lips church on Tuesday, July 15, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Sweet Lips cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Burkeen, Finger; four sons, Gilbert, Guy, Millard and Willie J. Burkeen; and one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Sharp, Bolivar, Tenn. McNairy County Independent
DANIEL EDWARD BURKHEAD, 59, of Adamsville, died Sept. 4, 2000, at U. T. Bowld Hospital in Memphis due to cancer. He was a self-employed logger and farmer. He was also a Pentecostal. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah E. Burkhead. He is survived by three daughters, Brandi Jo Burkhead of Saltillo, Kristen Burkhead of Saltillo, and Rita Burkhead of Montgomery, AL, two step-daughters, Brenda Lee Hollaway of Adamsville and Janice Suiter of Selmer, three sons, Joey Burkhead of Saltillo, Lewis Burkhead of Jackson, and DeWayne Burkhead of Jackson, two step-sons Edward Jones of Crump and Randy Jones of Crump, his father, Daniel Webster Burkhead of Jackson, one sister, Jannie Emmerson of Jackson, two brothers, Mike Burkhead of Jackson, and David Burkhead of Jackson, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held at Mars Hill Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Sept. 5.
AUDIE MAE BURKS, age 87, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Huntsville Rehabilitation and Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 pm on Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Wood. Pallbearers were Neal Burks, Jerry Burks, Sammy Davis, James Glidwell, Dean Glidwell, and Earl Dancer. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by her husband, Earett Burks, mother, LeDonia Nichols Smith, and father, Samuel B. Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Fullwood of Harvest, Ala., and son- in-law, O'Neal Fullwood, sixteen grandchildren, and nineteen gr- grandchildren.
BURKS, BILLIE GENE - Billie Gene Burks, age 19, of the U. S. Navy, was killed instantly on the morning of July 22, 1952 in an auto accident near Corinth, Miss. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Burks, and resided at Pittsburg Landing. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Thornton and Rev Byrd, were held in the Shiloh National Park Cemetery on July 24th, at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the cemetery there. Sailors from Millington Naval Base served as pallbearers. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. Besides his parents, the deceased was survived by one sis
CLARA OVADA BURKS, 98, of Stantonville, died Aug. 24, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy due to heart failure. Mrs. Burks was a homemaker and the oldest member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Burks, one grandson, Charles Wayne Burks, two brothers, Roy Gray and Russell Gray, one sister, Novie Gray Eaves and her parents, John M. and Minnie Surratt Gray. She is survived by one son, A. J. Burks of Stantonville and one g-grandson. Funeral services were held Shackelford Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Fri. Burial followed at West Shiloh Cemetery.
BURNEY, WILLIE ATHALEE – Willie Athalee Burney, 83, of Selmer died on December 27, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Good Hope Baptist Church on Monday afternoon with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Joe T. and Sarah Hubanks Whitten and was married to Willie F. Burney. She was a housewife and a member of Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Max Ray Burney and Billy H. Burney of Selmer; a brother, Earnest (Pappy) Whitten of Savannah; two sisters, Della Nold and Vergie Garner of Bethel Springs; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and three step-grandchildren. A daughter, Barbara K. Burney preceded her mother in death. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BURNS, CHARLES HENRY - Jan 9, 1891 - August 17, 1967 - Services for Charles Henry Burns, 76, of Rt 2 , Ramer were at 3 pm Friday at Gravel Hill with Rev. Duail Corbitt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford in charge. Mr. Burns died Thursday at McNairy County General Hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Athalee Burns, of Ramer; two sons, Obra Burns of Ramer, M. E. Burns of Henderson; two daughters, Mrs. Metra McCoy and Peggy Carlin of Ramer. Two sisters Mrs. Minnie Bolding and Mrs. Maggie McCoy of Ramer. Jan 9, 1891 - August 17, 1967 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Ivory C Burns - a resident of Michie was found dead in the bed June 5, 1956. Residing with him at the family home was his daughter Mrs Kermit Glidwell. Other survivors, five sons, Jack, Atrell and Rayburns Burns of Nashville, Charlie and Cecil Burns of Michie; and daughter Mrs Leonard Farris of Michie. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Feb 6, 1948 Independent: Mrs W A Burns, age 86 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Allen McCoy Feb 2, 1948. She as a member of the Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Her grandson's served as pallbearers. Burial was Feb 3 a t 1:30 p m. She was 86 years old. (The weather during the time of Grandma' illness and death was very severe. Snow, then ice for several days.)
BURNS, MAGGIE ANN - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 27, 1949 - Mrs. Maggie Ann Burns, age 80, died at home in this county on Monday, May 23. Rev. J. E. Bolding had charge of the service which was held at the Mt. Zion church on Tuesday, May 24. Burial in the cemetery there. Pallbearers were: Alex Sisk, Ted smith, Frank Burns, T. L. Burns, Charlie Pounds, J. C. Pounds and Ermon Oswalt. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Amy Smith, one granddaughter, three grandsons, one great grandchild.
BURNS, ROBERT LEE - Robert Lee Burns, 93, a resident of Guys, died Tuesday, March 1, 1977, in the Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist church with Rev Arlin Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. A retired Rural Mail Carrier, Mr Burns was the son of William A and Louella Davis Burns. He was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Essie Pearl Weatherby Burns; three daughters, Mrs Minerva Lermon, Baltimore, Md, Mrs Vera Houston and Mrs Maxine McCarter both of Guys; one son, R Burns of Albany, Calif; one sister, Mrs Maggie burns of Ramer; one step daughter Mrs Durrell Smith of Corinth, one step son, James Nichols of Corinth, 11 children and 15 great grandchildren.
BURNS, WILLIAM ALONZO - McNairy County Independent, November 1947 - Mr. W. A. Burns, age resident of the Gravel Hill community, died at his home on Nov 25, 1947, at 8:00 am. He had been in declining health for the past year and had reached the age of 87. Mr. Burns was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist church and at one time was a Deacon in this church. Funeral services were held at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church the following day at 2:00 pm with interment in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Louella Davis Burns, two sons R L. Burns of Guys, and C. H. Burns of Ramer. Two daughters, Mrs. Maggie McCoy and Mrs. Minnie Bolding. 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive. May 19, 1860 - Nov 25, 1947 - Gravel Hill Cemetery
BURRESS, JAMES BUTLER - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 17, 1949 - Mr. James Butler Burress, retired farmer, and a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, died Friday, June 10, 1949. Rev. D. K. Richardson, assisted by Rev. Bolding, conducted appropriate services at the Gravel Hill Church on Sunday, June 12. Elders of the Mr. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church served as pallbearers. Below we reproduce the obituary read at the last rites. James Butler Burress was born May 6, 1865 in Wayne County, Tenn. In early childhood he moved with his parents to McNairy County and settled between Gravel Hill and Mt. Vernon communities. He died June 10, 1949, aged 93 years, one month and two days. In March 1880, he was married to Miss Mattie Olive. To this union was born one child Mollie Bett, who survives. Mr. Burress united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Mt. Vernon on August 6, 1884, when he was 18 years old, and lived a consistent member for over 64 years, being at the time of his death, the oldest living member. During that time he was an official of his church for 40 years, having been made a deacon in 1919 and an elder in 1931. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his passing. The community and especially, the church, will miss him. He was regularly at his place in the church services. During revivals, he would always leave the work in his crops to attend and often said, ‘My work can wait, the Lord’s work must not wait. A good man has gone to his well earned rest and reward in heaven, whose life is worthy of emulation. June 17, 1949 McNairy County Independent - Ramer Community : Many relatives and others who loved and respected Uncle Butler Burress attended his funeral at Gravel Hill Sunday afternoon. He was 93 years of age, the oldest resident of this section, and until recently was active, able to visit in nearby towns, and was a regular attendant at Church. So far as known, he was the oldest elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. Interment was in Gravel Hill Cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death many years. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEOTA BURRUSS, formerly of Lexington, died on Tues., Apr. 6, 1999 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, ALA. Of heart failure. Mrs Burruss was age 83, and was a retired nurse - LPN. Services for Mrs. Burruss took place at 2 pm on Fri., Apr. 9, at the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington, TN. Burial was held at Henderson Co. Memorial Gardens in Lexington. Mrs. Burruss is survived by her son, Jim Burruss of Huntsville, Ala., and 2 grandchildren.
BURRESS, MARGARET E. – Margaret E. Burress, 89, of Ramer, died on August 5, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday morning with Rev. Scott Fowler officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Jackson D. and Susan Hamm Burress and had worked as a clerk in Hamm General Store. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church. Survivors include nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BURTON, DAVE H. - McNairy County Independent, April 25, 1930 - Dave H. Burton, M. & O. Trainmaster, died Tuesday night from injuries received Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a railroad motor car near Union City. Mr. Burton was well known all over the Mobile & Ohio system, and had been in the railroad service for forty - five years. He was a Christian gentleman, and was held in high esteem by the officials and employees of the railroad, and no man had more friends in this section than Dave Burton. His tragic death is regretted by everyone who knew him. The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, and to them the Independent extend its heartfelt sympathy in their great bereavement.
BUSBY, HATTIE - McNairy County Independent Feb 24, 1950 - Mrs Hattie Busby, age 68, who resided at Henderson, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 14, 1950. Services, conducted by Rev Moore were held in McNairy County at the Sweet Lips Church on Wed. Feb 15 at 2:00 pm. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include: her husband, F C Busby of Henderson, five sons, Elmo, Andrew, Otis, Warren and Woodrow Busby; two daughters, Mrs Leona Weaver and Mrs Vera Davis; 32 grandchildren and two great grand children. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
BUTLER, Andrew - Brother Andrew Butler, age 87, who resided with his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Roach, died at her
home Friday, July 18, 1952. He had served as pastor of many M.E. Methodist Churches in East, Middle and West Tennessee, including Roach Chapel, Selmer, and Midget Chapel M.E. Church, Alamo, Tenn. He was a Mason, and an impressive Masonic service at the church and graveyard was held by the Masonic brothers of the Alamo Lodge. Funeral services were held at Roach Chapel M.E. Church Sunday, July 20, 1952, with Brother I. E. White and Sup. J. W. Smith officiating. Burial was in the New
Gladys M Reed Butler - age 79 of Ramer, passed away on May 14, 2006 at McNairy County Health Care Center. She was a member of Butler’s Chapel Baptist Church, provided childcare in her home for several years and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Reed, her mother Martha Reed; one daughter, Pat Wood; two sons, Danny Butler and Dennis Butler; one grandson, Chuck Butler; two brothers, Leonard Reed and J C Reed; two sisters, Uila Reed and Betty Dawson. She is survived by her husband Vernice Butler; one daughter Janice L Kiser and husband Jerry of Ramer; two sisters, Mary Emma Crabb and Eddie Jo Kelley, both of Ramer; one brother, W G Reed of Memphis; special nephew, loved as a son, Donnie Butler and wife Vickie; daughters-in-law, Betty and Janice; son-in-law Randy; 7 grandchildren and 10 g-grandchildren. Services will be held May 17, 2006 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Lancaster and Frank Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Pallbearers will be Scott Kiser, Alan Evans, Eric Butler, Jeff Collum, Chad Wood, Phillip Wood and John Butler. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer are in charge of arrangements.
Joe Daniel Butler was born October 2, 1963 in Alcorn County, MS the son of the late Edward Butler and Kathryn Jackson Butler Smith. He worked for Pittman Brothers Propane Gas Company in Corinth, MS. Joe was united in marriage to his wife June on January 3, 1997. He departed this life on October 14, 2015 in Memphis, TN at the age of 52 Years, 12 Days. Joe loved his grandkids and family with all his heart. He enjoyed working, riding his motorcycle, gardening, and being with his family and friends. He was Baptist. He is survived by his wife June Butler of Selmer, TN; a brother, Keith Butler and wife Barbara of Michie, TN; a sister, Suzie Frazier and husband Melvin of Ripley, MS; two stepsons, Shane Whittemore and Matt Whittemore of Corinth, MS; a stepdaughter, Jessica Gilliland of Corinth, MS; two granddaughters, Emma Whittemore and Madison Henry; a grandson, Austin Henry; two nephews, Daniel Crum, Paul Mullins and wife Jordan; a niece, Carly Nunley and husband Garrett; a great- nephew and great-niece, Riley and Lila Mullins and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Gladys Gilliland; his uncle, Hillard Butler; grandparents, Daniel and Etta Butler. Burial Indian Creek Cemetery.
BUTLER, LUE ETTER - Corinthian May 17, 1966 - Grave side services for Mrs. Lue Etter Wilbanks Butler of Route 2, Corinth, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Oscar Butler and the Rev. Preston Latch officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery at Chewalla, Tennessee, with Coleman Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Butler, who was 63, died at her home at 1:50 a.m. today, May 17, 1966, after a six-weeks illness. She was born in Alcorn County and was the wife of Daniel M. Butler, whom she married in 1922. She leaves her husband; her mother, Mrs. Paralee Null Swinford; four sons, Hillard Butler, Edward Butler and Pharaoh Butler, all of Corinth and Tedford Butler of Rienzi; two daughters, Mrs. Lilly Mae Spears and Mrs. Birdie Lee Peters, both of Corinth; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Ash of Potts Camp, Mississippi, Mrs. Birdie Wilbanks of Corinth and Mrs. Pearlie Gibbons of Parsons, Tennessee, and 8 grandchildren.
BUTLER, MAGGIE B. – Maggie B. Butler, 84, of Ramer, died March 28, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Butlers Chapel with Reverends Frank Bell and Doyle Petty officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Kiser, Dennis Butler, Jerry Kiser, Jacky Butler, Donnie Butler, and Mickey White. The daughter of the late Anne Mathis Rainey and Vinson Rainey, she was the widow of Earl Butler. She was a member of Butlers Chapel. Survivors include a son, Vernice Butler of Ramer; a brother, J.D. Rainey of Sheffield, Ala.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BUTLER, RUBY MAE – Ruby Mae Butler, 74, of Ramer died Friday, Jan. 23, 1987 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Saturday afternoon funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev Jetta Forsythe and Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Grandsons were pallbearers. A life-long resident of McNairy County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ida Butler and a member of Butlers Chapel Church. She leaves her husband, Fred Butler; three sons, Clifford Butler of Guys, Ray Butler of Eastview, and Donnie Butler of Chewalla; a daughter, Regina Chapuis of Memphis; a brother, Chester Butler of Arlington; three sisters, Mrs. Vinnie Everett of Chewalla, Mrs. Beatrice Smith of Pocahontas, and Mrs. Nancy West of Paris; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
VESTER LEE BUTLER, 76, died on Fri., Oct. 22, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was a factory worker and farmer and a member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery near Corinth, Miss. Officiating the services was Minister Larry Lancaster. Pallbearers were Dale Locke, Junior Wilbanks, Richard Warren, Mike King, Tim Lee, Kenny Hamm, and Brandon Butler. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Crabb and Willie J. Hamm. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his parent, Hurbert Lee and Mollie Malone Butler. He is survived by his wife, Vergie M. Butler of Ramer, two daughters, Linda Mincy of Shiloh, Reba Robertson of Stantonville, three sons, Elvis Butler of Eastview, Raymond Lee Butler and Phillip Wade Butler both of Ramer, two stepsons, Phillip and Gary Foster both of Ramer, two sisters, Mildred Warren and Joyce Holmes both of Memphis, two brothers, James "Pete" Butler of Ramer and Junior Butler of Corinth, Miss., and five grandchildren
BYRD, JIM WILLIAM – Jim William Byrd, 42, of Memphis, died Tuesday, March 1, 1983, at Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 3, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Brothers Jesse Bankhead and Arthur D’Halicourt officiating. Burial was in Eureka Cemetery. He was the son of Mrs. Ida Kirk Byrd of Pocahontas and the late Thomas Dewey Byrd. He was employed as a machinist with Memphis Engine Rebuilders. He was a veteran of Vietnam, and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marlene Byrd; a son, Ronald Byrd, both of Memphis; his mother; three sisters, Mrs. Jean Browder of Florence, Alabama, Mrs. Tammie White and Mrs. Margaret Herbek, both of Memphis; and one brother, Franklin D. Byrd of Memphis. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mrs Rheba Scott Matlock Byrd, 68, retired seamstress, wife of Carmon "Pete" Byrd, died yesterday, July 5, 1984, at her home. Services will be at 11 am tomorrow at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah with burial in Old Union Cemetery. She was a member of Morris Chapel Pentecostal Church. She also leaves three sons, Ferrell Matlock and Wallace Matlock, both of Adamsville, and Scott Matlock of Memphis; a step-daughter, Mrs Dorothy Hurley of Milan; three stepsons, Harry Lee Byrd, Carl Byrd, and Jackie Byrd, all of Counce; a sister, Mrs. Naomi Smith of Adamsville; five brothers, Floyd Scott, Will Scott, Hayes Scott, Hartle Scott, and Cleo Scott, all of Adamsville; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
BYRD, SARAH ADELINE - Mrs. Sarah Adeline Byrd, age 80 years, died at her home near Pocahontas on Sunday, July 6, 1952. Funeral services were held at Eureka on Monday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Eureka cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Survivors include one daughter, three sons, two sisters, and twenty-one grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
Byrd, Thomas Dewey, 73, retired farmer, died yesterday at McNairy County General Hospital at Selmer. Services at 3 p.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer; burial in Euraka Cemetery near Selmer. He leaves his wife Mrs Ida Byrd; two sons, Franklin Byrd and Jim W. Byrd, both of Memphis, three daughters, Mrs. Jean Browder of Tuscumbia, Ala and Mrs. Tommy White and Miss Margaret Byrd both of Memphis and a brother, Arthur Byrd of Memphis.
CALDWELL, MARY - McNairy County Independent - October 20, 1950 - Mrs Mary Caldwell, age 85, died at her residence near Pittsburg Landing, on Friday, October 13, 1950. Services were held at a Michie Church on Sunday Oct 15, with burial in Carter cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. She was a Missionary Baptist. Survivors include: five daughters, Mrs Minnie Gilton, Mrs Manda McCormack, Mrs Callie Carroll, Mrs Redia Price and Miss Alma Caldwell; three sons, Bob, Joe and Jim Caldwell
CAGLE, ROBERT CISCO – Robert Cisco Cagle, 79, of Selmer, died on August 11, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Ronnie Sells officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons. He was the son of the late Lee and Eula Sanders Cagle and was married to the late Mary Lee Cobb Cagle. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Donald J. Cagle and Lowell T. Cagle, both of Selmer, Robert H. Cagle of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Lou Joyner of Bethel Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Golda Dickey of Stantonville, Mrs. Bea Elam of Corinth; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HARRY CAIN, 80, died on Sat., Mar. 18, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired loan officer at Selmer Bank & Trust, a member of First United Methodist Church in Selmer, and a WWII Veteran. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Paul Millikin. Mr. Cain was preceded in death by a sister, Elemeda Harris. He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Cain, one daughter, Susan Christ of Dublin, Ohio, two sons, Mike Cain of Selmer and Dennis Cain of Scottsdale, AZ, one sister, O'Neill Howe of Madisonville, KY, and nine grandchildren.
MARY LOU CAIN, age 97, died Tues. Mar. 9, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Brown Shoe Company and a member of Stantonville Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 am on Wed. Mar. 10, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Rolland Pack. Pallbearers were Autry Emmons, Terry Emmons, Pete Smith, Wayne Strickland, Craig Strickland, Don Emmons, and Darrell Emmons. Miss Cain was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Johnson Cain, and Father, Thomas A. Cain. She is survived by great nieces and nephews, gr-grand nieces and nephews, and gr-gr- grand nieces and nephews.
CALLINS, NETTIE JEWELL - McNairy County Independent -May 4, 1951 - Mrs Nettie Jewell Callins, age 35, wife of T- Sgt, James Callins died at Newport Mews, Va, April 19, 1951. Her remains were returned to McNairy County for burial. After appropriate service, the body was laid to rest in the Mt Vernon Cemetery. Mrs Callins’s husband was in Okinaw at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs Joe Hill, one son Bobby Callins, her father, Mr John Donahoe, one sister Mrs Frankie L Sweat; two brothers, Carl and Spurgeon Donahoe.
CALVERY, COLUMBUS J. - no date - Columbus J. Calvery, 78, retired carpenter, died yesterday at the state hospital in Whitfield. Services will be at 3:30 today at the Acton church of Christ near here. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park here with McPeters Funeral Home in charge. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Modenia Calvery; two sons, H. V. Calvery of Michie, Tenn and J. W. Calvery of Sheffield, Ala; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Corinth, Mrs. Christine Stephenson of Sheffield and Mrs. Martha Forsythe of Marks, Miss; a brother, John Calvery of Jackson, Tenn and a sister Mrs. H. C. Farris of Corinth. Buried May 23, 1966 died May 22, 1966
CALVERY, VIOLA - McNairy County Independent - Friday, October 28, 1949 - Mrs Viola Calvery, age 66, died at the home of her daughter in the Ramer community on Tuesday, October 25, 1949. She had been in failing health for
several months. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Services were held at Pebble Hill on Wednesday, with interment in the cemetery there. She is survived by her husband, T W Calvery; one daughter, Mrs James Burress, Ramer; one son H C Calvery; brothers C H Chambers and J C Chambers; grandchild, Maury Calvery. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved.
CAMPBELL, CLARENCE BENJAMIN, 72, of Shiloh, died Friday, May 6, at McNairy County General Hospital, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 8, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. L.L. Bray officiating. Burial was in Meeks Grove Cemetery. He was the son of the late Ray and Ettie Jo Brown Campbell. He was retired from public work and was a member of Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bertha L. Campbell; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Lewis of Memphis; four step-daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Simmons, Mrs. Geneva Strickland, Mrs. Wilma Stockstill, all of Picayune, Mississippi, and Mrs. Virginia Warren of Booneville, Mississippi; two step-sons, Truman Lee Hutchinson of Indianapolis, Indiana, and James Leslie Hutchinson of Plainfield, Indiana; a sister, Mrs. Ethie Mae Stephens of Olive Branch, Mississippi; four grandchildren, and seventeen step-grandchildren
CAMPBELL, LOUISA JANE - McNairy County Independent - December 8, 1950 - Mrs Louisa Jane Campbell died Nov 30, 1950 at her home near Bethel Springs, Tenn. Aunt Louisa was 87 year, 8 months and 24 days old. She passed away sudden, although she had been unable to walk for 11 months. She sat in her chair - never complaining, and always had a smile for everybody who went to see her. She would always say, ‘I’m all right, if I could just walk on my feet.’ Another favorite expression was, ‘Don’t worry about me, the Lord will take care of me. I’m ready to go when he says come on, I’m ready for you.’ Aunt Louisa was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at New Salem. She had been a member of that church for about 70 years and attended services as long as her health permitted her to go. Aunt Louisa lived a true Christian life - the kind of life that everybody should live. She was laid to rest in the New Salem Cemetery, Saturday, Dec 2 at 2:00 pm. She leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter, Mrs Lillie King; son-in-law, Oscar King; and one sister Mrs Martha Jenkins.
CANTRELL, INFANT - McNairy County Independent the infant son of Mr and Mrs E T Cantrell died on Saturday night and was buried Sunday. Rev Weaver conducted the service at the M E Church before a large audience. It is very sad bereavement as the little boy was a most promising child about one year old, and the parents. Death date unknown.
CANTRELL, LUCINDA E - McNairy County Independent Nov 21, 1902 - Died - Mrs Noah Cantrell, age about 70, died at her home in Selmer, Nov 20, 1902 with pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among whom are E T Cantrell and Mrs J T Warren of Selmer. She was buried today at Shiloh.
CAPOOTH, LUTHER E. McNairy County Independent, May 16, 1930 - Luther E. Capooth, of Corinth, Miss., died suddenly yesterday, May 8, 1930, afternoon near the Southern Railroad Station at Germantown. He had been in ill health for several months and had only recently returned to his work as foreman of bridges construction for the Southern Railway. He had been employed by the road for more than 25 years. He attended the First Baptist Church at Corinth and was a Royal Arch Mason. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Capooth, one brother Walter Capooth, Ramer, Tenn. and a nephew, H. E. Capooth of this city. The body was sent to Corinth, Miss. last night for burial. Cole Carlin had charge of arrangements. The above from the Commercial Appeal of May 9, will be read with sorrow by the many who knew the deceased here. He was born and reared in the Chewalla community, and used to be a frequent visitor to Selmer.
PRENTIS C. CAPOOTH, 72, died on Fri., Mar., 2, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of cardiac arrest. He was a retired logger and farmer, fought in Korean War, Navy and Army, and loved fox hunting. He belonged to a fox
hunters club. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Mar., 5, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Larry Lancaster. Mr. Capooth was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bonnie Elam Capooth, and two brothers, Paul Capooth and Albert C. Capooth. He is survived by his sister, Mary Lillian White of Michie, one brother, Edgar (Junior) Capooth of Guys, one nephew, Roger Capooth and three nieces, Peggy Spencer, Betty Foster and Teretha Wallace.
CARGILL, WANDA 76, of Knoxville died Sept. 23, 2000 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville due to heart disease. Mrs. Cargill was retired from the Accounting Department at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. She was also a member of the Advent Presbyterian Church in Cordova. She is survived by her husband, Warren Cargill, one daughter, Suzanne Gagliardi of Farragut, one son, Ronnie Cargill, one sister, Onnova Regenold of Highlands, NC, one brother, J.C. Pounds of Selma, AL, two granddaughter, Cara Hollingsworth and Gina Suzanne Gagliardi, and two grandsons, Gabriel Javin Gagliardi and Mark Christian Gagliardi. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tues. with a graveside service at Pounds Cemetery in Stantonville with William Regenold, III officiating.
CARLIN, ALLEN T. - Mr. Allen T. Carlin, age 49, who resided on Route 3, Ramer, Tenn., died on Thursday, May 1, 1952. Funeral Services, conducted by Bro. Homer Moore, were held at Sulphur Springs on Friday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Sulphur Springs cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lessie Carlin; daughter Mrs. Wallis Sanders of Adamsville; and four sons, Junior, William, Johnny and Donald Carlin. McNairy County Independent
CARLSON, FRED A. – Fred A. Carlson, 60, of Ramer, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1986, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Antioch Church of Christ with Malcolm George and Donald Powell officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. A retired carpenter, he was the son of Mrs. Lucille Foster Jackson of Ramer and the late E. Carlson. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include, in addition to his mother; his wife, Mrs. Lavelle Jones Carlson; his step-father, Elmer Jackson of Ramer; a son, Richard F. Carlson of Tishomingo, Mississippi; a half-brother, Bill Jackson of Ramer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CARMAN, GEORGE J - The Rev George Jefferson Carman, retired Methodist minister and old time circuit rider in West Tennessee, died at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis Mar 10, 1941. He was 78 year old. Services were held in the Selmer Methodist church and burial in Oakhill Cemetery. McNairy County native, he was born in McNairy county just a few miles from the scene of the Battle of Shiloh. He retired from the ministry four years ago. After attending school at Purdy he was graduated from Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tenn. He entered the Cumberland Presbyterian ministry, preaching in McNairy County for about 10 years before changing to the Methodist Church. His first charge was the Methodist church in Medina, Tenn. Later he preached in Union City, Covington, Camden and Gibson, making his circuit on horseback. If the roads he had to travel were poor, his pay was poorer and most of it in the form of foods. To eke out a living while following the career he had chosen, Rev Carman taught school at odd times and also drove one of the first rural free delivery mail hacks in West Tennessee. He was a Mason and spent his leisure time fishing which was his hobby. He leaves four sons, Arnold W Carman of Memphis, Sim T Carman of Pawhuska, Okla, George L and W C Carman of Detroit, Mich. Two step sons, Arlie Hendricks of Oakland, Calif and W D Hendricks of Bethel Springs, Tenn. Two sisters, Mrs Maggie Hill of Ramer and Mrs Alice Smith of Selmer. Two brothers, Henry Carman of Falcon and Tobe Carman of Selmer.
CARMAN, LAURA LOCKMAN - McNairy County Independent - Mrs George J Carman, died at her home in Selmer April 26, 1935 and buried in Oakhill Cemetery. She belonged to an old and prominent family of the county, being the daughter of the late L A Lockman, a pioneer settler, and one of the largest land owners of the second district. She was married to Henry Hendrix on the Aug 10, 1879. Mr Hendrix was the son of the late Uncle Roddy Hendrix who came to this county in the early part of the last century. He died many years ago. On Feb 8, 1893, she united
in marriage with Rev George J Carman, who with two sons by the former marriage, W D Hendrix of Bethel Springs, and Arlie Hendrix of California, four sons by the latter marriage, Charles, George, Sim and Arnold and many other relatives survive. She was born Sept 25, 1862 and spent the greater part of her life in McNairy County. She united with the Methodist church when a girl 12 years of age.
CARMAN, MARCUS L. (TOBE) - Mr. Marcus L. (Tobe) Carman, age 81, of the Falcon community, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mildred Petty, on Friday, September 12, 1952. He was a member of the Selmer Baptist church, and had held membership in the denomination some 45 years. He was ordained a Deacon immediately after the Falcon Baptist Church was organized. Funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Rev. O. G. Lawless, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 13, and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. 'Shackelford's had charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers were: L. R. Weatherford, H. T. Jordan, Joe Kirby, Richard McCormick, Harold Carman and Carman Smith. Music at the service was furnished by the Selmer Baptist Church Choir. Mr. Carman was born in McNairy County, the son of W. L. and Caroline Carman, early settlers of the Falcon community. His father was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, and a deceased brother, Rev. G. J. Carman, was a Methodist minister. He was one of 13 children (7 boys and 6 girls), of which two survive. Mr. Carman followed the trade of blacksmithing and horseshoeing for some 50 years, in Falcon and Selmer. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. V. L. Lilly, Jr. Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mildred C. Petty, Ramer, Tenn., one son William E. Carman, Memphis; brother Henry C. Carman, Selmer; and sister, Mrs. Maggie Hill, Selmer. McNairy County Independent
CARMAN, MINNIE B - McNairy County Independent - January 13, 1950 - Mrs Minnie Bell Carman, age 72, of Jackson, Tenn, died on January 1, 1950. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan 5, conducted by Rev H S Kolb, pastor of the Selmer Baptist Church. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, M L Carman; three daughters, Mrs J H Power, Mrs Vernol L Lilley, Mrs J M Petty; one son, William E Carman and four grandchildren. One sister, Mrs Grace Lyons, also survives.
CARMAN, ROSETTA CAMELIA 1- Death of a Noble Woman - Mrs. T O Carman. Last Friday, April 26, 1918, at her home near Ramer, Mrs. Tennessee O. Carman died of pneumonia following measles. The remains were laid away in the Adamsville cemetery Saturday evening in the presence of a large concourse the service at the grave with the aid of her brother, Rev. Wilson of Mississippi, who made a most touching tribute to the worth of a loving sister. The following sketch gives the event in the life of this noble woman. Rosetta Camelia Wilson was born in Tishomingo, County, Miss. August 18, 1867, a daughter of J. P. and E. F. Wilson. Her mother died four years ago, but her father still lives. Three sisters, Margaret, Mary and Velma, had also proceeded her to the spirit world. Two brothers, Rev. R. A. Wilson and Esq. W. H. Wilson and three sisters, Bessie, Ophelia and Jessie, survive her. She received all the education the public school of her county could give her, and for several years was one of the most successful teachers in her county. In 1892 she married to Tennessee O. Carman. Five children were born to them, Leland, the oldest, is married, he has been in the mail service in Memphis for several years, but is now on his way to a training camp in South Carolina; Walstine, the second, has for a year been on one of Uncle Sam's submarines in the Panama Canal zone; Kathleen, Wendel and Thelda are the children at home. These children, taught and inspired by such a mother, are a credit to any community.
CARMAN, ROY LEE - 81 of Mobile, Ala, formerly of Memphis, retired from Memphis Light Gas and Water Division, died of renal failure, Dec 7, 1998 in Mobile, Alabama. Services were in Biloxi and burial in Biloxi National Cemetery. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biloxi. Mr Carmen, the husband of Rovina Cox Carman, also leaves a daughter, Debrena Kinchen of Tupelo, Miss; three sons, Ricky Carman of Nashville, Gary Carman and Greg Carman, both of Memphis; three stepdaughters, Barbara Roark of Bridgeport, Texas, Ann Krause of Biloxi and Polly Horton of Memphis; a stepson, Kenneth Chisholm of Mobile; a sister Shirley Barnes of Selmer; a brother Charles Carman of Memphis, two grandchildren, a step grandson and a step great grandchild. Mr Carman was a native of Selmer. He had lived in Mobile for one year.
Sim T Carman - died July 19, 1964, at his home in Washington, DC after suffering a heart attack. He was born Jan 31, 1897 in Bethel Springs, the son of the late G L and Laura Lockman Carman. He was an attorney in the Justice Dept in Washington and represented the government in Indian claims. He had made quite a name for himself and had been highly commended by his superiors and publicly awarded a monetary gift and a special award for his devotion to and faithful performances of his duties. He and his wife, Mrs Jewel Carman had just returned home (this part on folded old newspaper, part in my trying to read) after a week in West Tennessee, seeing childhood friends and classmates in Camden, Union City, Medina, Gibson, Bethel Springs and Selmer. They had lunch with his niece the former Mary Edith Hendrix and her family of Jackson, going from there to his youngest brother in Memphis. The body was flown to Pawhuska, Okla for burial after a short service in Washington. Mr and Mrs Carman had a home Pawhuska, where he practiced law before going into government work. He was a staunch Methodist, a Mason, Veteran of WWI and a member of Knights of Pythias. Besides his wife, Mrs Jewel Carman and his daughter of Washington, (no name of daughter), he is survived by four brothers, W Charles Carman of Florida, George L Carman, Arnold Carman and Arlie Carman of Memphis.
CARMAN - W R — McNairy County Independent - W R ‘Bill’ Carman, age 78 years, died at the home of his brother, Henry Carman, at Old Falcon on Easter Afternoon, March 24, 1940. He had been in failing health for some time. The deceased was the son of the late Uncle Billy Carman and was one of a family of several children. He is survived by the following siblings: M L ‘Tobe’ Carman of Selmer, Henry Carman of Falcon, Mrs D T Smith of Selmer, Mrs J H Hill of Ramer, and many other relatives. For nearly a half century he had operated a blacksmith shop in Selmer and he and his father, and brother Tobe, had served hundreds of customers. He took a lively interest in all current happening and rarely ever missed a gathering of any kind in the courthouse, including the regular term of court. At one time he was a valued employee of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company, working as a brakeman on the old Okolona division. He and his brother, the late Nat Carman, worked together and were regarded as two of the best in the service. Mr Carman made six trips from Falcon to his shop in Selmer each week, walking the distance of four miles every day, an estimated distance of 1200 miles a year. In 40 years he had walked 48,000 miles going to his work in Selmer in the early morning and returning in the afternoon. Burial was in the Old Falcon Cemetery, following funeral services in a nearby church. Rev H J Burkett read the following at the funeral service: Bill Carman was born on Jan 4, 1862 and departed this life on March 24, 1940. He was 78 years, 2 months and 20 days of age. He was the son of William and Caroline Carman. He was next to the oldest of a family of 12 children. He never being married, made his home with the youngest brother, Henry at the old home place at Falcon. He professed religion about 30 years ago and was a Cumberland Presbyterian.
CAROTHERS, JOHN WILLIAM - John William Carothers, 62, died at 2:30 yesterday morning, Feb 16, 1924, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital following an operation. He had been in bad health for several months. Mr. Carothers was born in Adamsville, Tenn., in 1862, but had been a resident of Memphis for 18 years. He was the father of J. A. and John W. Carothers Jr. and Mrs. Minnie Oliver, of this city, and E. Carothers of Silerton, Tenn., a brother of Mrs. Delia Massengill of Leapwood, Tenn. Mrs. Fannie Barnes of Finger, Tenn., and Jas. H. Carothers of Adamsville, Tenn. Funeral service will be held from the residence, 700 Court Avenue, 1 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. George Carman. Friends are invited. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. ( The above appeared in the Commercial Appeal of Sunday, February 17, 1924. The deceased was well known here, having lived for some time in Selmer. He was reared in the 11th district, and belongs to one of the oldest families in the county.)
MAX RAY CAROTHERS of Adamsville, 75, died Aug. 28, 2001, of heart failure at Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mr. Carothers was a retiree of Brown Shoe Co. and Army Veteran of World War II, and a member of VFW Post #4939. He was preceded in death by wife, Betty Wicker Carothers; and his parents, Henry and Essie Mae Sewell Carothers. He is survived by two sons, David Carothers of Adamsville and Danny Carothers of Adamsville. Graveside services for Mr. Carothers were held at Adamsville Cemetery Thurs. Aug. 30 11 a.m. with Tim Carothers officiating.
CARPER, SISSIE - McNairy County Independent - Feb 23, 1951 - Mrs Sissie Carper, age 50, died at her residence near Chewalla, Tenn, on Sunday, Feb 18, 1951. Services, conducted by Rev Butler, were held at Tuscumbia, Miss on Feb 19 with burial in the Tuscumbia cemetery. The deceased is survived by five sons, Clover, Claymar, Sam, Travis and Carbitt Carper; two daughters, Mrs Beatrice Lasiter and Mrs Blanch Thomas.
CARRIER, MICHAEL LOREN – Michael Loren Carrier, 18, of Selmer died on January 18, 1988 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Wages officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Isbell, Jerry Wilbanks, Richie Cagle, James Butler, John McCarter, and Billy Sappington. He was the son of Charles Carrier of Minoqua, WI and Christie McCarter Hall of Selmer. He was married to Cheryl Carrier of Selmer and was employed by Kings Antiques. In addition to his parents and his wife, survivors include his stepmother, Carol Carrier of Minoqua; two brothers, Tim Carrier of Minoqua and Eric Carrier of Selmer; a stepbrother, Tim Morlock of Minoqua; a sister, Melissa Carrier of Selmer; a stepsister, Tammy Morlock of Minoqua; maternal grandparents, John and Beverly McCarter of Selmer; and paternal step grandmother, Lena Carrier of Harrisburg, IL. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CARROLL, ELBERT B. – Elbert B. Carroll of Rt. 1, Michie , Tenn. died Saturday, Nov. 1968, in Magnolia Hospital after an illness of four weeks. He was 72. Services for Carroll, a practicing barber, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Coleman Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Fred Huckabee officiating. Burial was in the Michie Cemetery. Carroll is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ethel White of Memphis.
CARROLL, FRANKLIN D. - Franklin D. Carroll, age 19, son of Mr. Dewey Carroll of Michie, Tenn., lost his life in an auto accident on the morning of July 22, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Elder J. A. Thornton, were held at the Liberty Church of Christ on Thursday, July 24, 1952. Burial was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: John George, Bobby Austin, Carolis Chandler, Billy Goff, William Rushing and Robert Cochran. Besides his father, the deceased is survived by four brothers, James D., Elwood, Hoyt, and Joe Carroll; six sisters, Wanda, Martha, Linda A., Barbara Jean, Mary M., and Mrs. Joyce Cochran. McNairy County Independent
CARROLL, LESSIE – Lessie Carroll, 76, of Shiloh died on Thursday, July 31, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. A member of Lebanon Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Nettie McCormick Raines and the widow of Jack Carroll. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Lebanon Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Reverend Dale Mathis officiated. She leaves one son, O’Neal Carroll of Aberdeen, Miss.; a daughter, Ann Churchwell of Shiloh; three brothers, Bedford Raines and Willard Raines, both of Shiloh, Buford Raines of Michie; a sister, Bessie Whitaker of Shiloh; and 2 grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CARROLL, MAUDE - Miss Maude Carroll, 97, of Michie, died August 6, 1986, at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 11;30 am Thursday at Liberty Church of Christ, where she was a member. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery with Malcolm George officiating. Survivors include a brother, Dewey Carroll of Michie; six nieces: Joyce Cochran of Memphis, Mary Carroll, formerly of Michie, Wanda Tucker and Martha Tucker, both of Michie, Barbara Raines of Portage, Ind and Linda Williams of Corinth; four nephews: James D Carroll of Chattanooga, Elwood Carroll of Los Angeles, Hoyt Carroll and Joe Carroll, both of Michie. Unknown - August 6, 1986 Liberty Cemetery near Michie
CARROLL, WILLARD W - no date - Corinthian - Services were held yesterday for Willard w. Carroll of 1422 Foote St. Mr. Carroll, 46, died Friday, Aug 2, 1968, at 10 pm at the Baptist Hospital after an illness of one month. Services were held at 3 pm at the Foote Street residence. Rev Douglas Westmoreland of Jackson, Tenn, officiated. Burial was in, (August 2, 1968) Henry Cemetery. A salesman and member of the Church of Christ, Mr. Carroll is survived by his father, Elbert Carroll of Michie, his mother Mrs. Lindsey Henry of Corinth and his step father, Lindsey Henry. Also one daughter, Mrs. H. B. Darnell of Corinth. Pall bearers were H. L. Denton, Frank Taylor, George Purvis, Guy McAfee, Cleatus Kuykendall and Art Murphy. McPeters Mortuary in charge of arrangement. June 18, 1922 - August 2, 1968 Henry Cemetery, Corinth, Miss.
CARLSON, FRED A. – Fred A. Carlson, 60, of Ramer, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1986, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Antioch Church of Christ with Malcolm George and Donald Powell officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. A retired carpenter, he was the son of Mrs. Lucille Foster Jackson of Ramer and the late E. Carlson. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include, in addition to his mother; his wife, Mrs. Lavelle Jones Carlson; his step-father, Elmer Jackson of Ramer; a son, Richard F. Carlson of Tishomingo, Mississippi; a half-brother, Bill Jackson of Ramer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CLETUS C. CARTER, 90, died on Wed., May 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss of heart failure. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorraine, Ohio, a member of Antioch Church of Christ, and a Ramer Ruritan Club Charter Member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Verble Gooch Carter and a niece Mary Darby of LaFayette, Ind. Family request that memorial contributions be made to the Antioch Church of Christ of the Ramer Cemetery
CARTER, GROVER - McNairy County Independent October 25, 1918. Dr. Grover Carter Killed in France. Former Selmer Boy Dies While Serving With British Army - Dr. Grover Carter, who volunteered for service in the Medical Corp when the United States entered the war, according to a cablegram from his brother, Dr. Parvin Carter, has been killed in action in France. Grover was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant in the Medical Corps and assigned to service with the British army, and was killed while serving with them. He was the son of Mrs. J. S. Carter widow of the late Dr. J. S. Carter, who was a prominent doctor in this county for years. Grover was only 24 years old, and was reared in Selmer. February 8, 1893 - October 16, 1918 - Oak Hill Cemetery.
CARTER, JOSEPH A - McNairy County Independent - Friday, September 9, 1949 - Joseph A. Carter, age 84, who has resided at Chewalla for several years, died at his home on Sept 6, 1949. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held at the Oak Grove Cemetery the following day, with interment there. He is survived by five daughters, Misses Zophia and Samantha Carter, Mrs Martha Reed, Mrs Vergie York and Mrs Ida Wallace; and three sons, Fred, Gaines and Howard Carter.
CARTER, MAYMIE SHEA – Maymie Shea Carter, 77, of Savannah, died May 20, 1987 at Hardin County General Hospital. Services were held at 1 p.m. May 22 in Lebanon United Methodist Church in Hardin County. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery with Bill Feldt officiating. The daughter of the late John and Adell Adams Shea, she was a member of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a retired teacher and member of Lebanon Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Carter; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Sipes of Starkville, Miss.; two brothers, Ruie Shea of Selmer and Elmer Shea of Savannah; three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CARTER, T. C. - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 15, 1949 - Selmer Local: E. B. Carter, who lives on
Route 2, near Selmer, received a message on Wednesday, April 6, that his brother, T. C. Carter, of Greensboro, N.C. had passed away. Funeral services were held in the Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, Ga and interment was in the cemetery there. The deceased was a Presbyterian and a 32-degree Mason. Mr. E. B. Carter made the trip and arrived at Decatur in time for the funeral. His friends here regret to learn of the passing of his brother.
VERBLE GOOCH CARTER of Ramer, 95, died of heart failure Aug. 9, 2001 at Country Cottage in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Carter. She is survived by one niece, Mary Darby of Lafayette, IN, and three nephews, Brooks Gooch of Memphis, Howard Shelton of Germantown, and Robert Shelton of Clinton, MS. Funeral services for Mrs. Carter were held at 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Nat Evans officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Cemetery.
ANNIE REA CARTWRIGHT of Ripley, 77, died Sept. 11, 2001 at Baptist Hospital in Lauderdale of heart failure. Mrs. Cartwright was retired from Hall Tex and a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Ripley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Cartwright. She is survived by two daughters, Judith McCarthy and Betty Clark, both of Ripley; four sons, Harold Wayne Cartwright of Ripley, Everette Cartwright of Halls, Edward Cartwright of Millington, and Ted Cartwright of Alamo; one sister, Sadie Pets of Booneville, MS; three brothers, Arnold Goodrum of Memphis, Lonnie Goodrum of Pennsylvania and Clarence Goodrum of Bolivar; along with fourteen grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Cartwright were held Wed., Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Garner Funeral Home. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs
TERRY W. CARUTHERS, 53, of Farmington, MO, died on May 13, 2000 of heart failure at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was owner and operator of All State Auto Center in Farmington. Graveside services were held Tues., at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Caruthers is survived by one daughter, Cindy Herrell of Barhart, MO; one granddaughter, Charlie Herrell; and a cousin, Jerry Caruthers, of Memphis, He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Mae Caruthers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
CLIFTON H. CASE, 84, of Adamsville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2000, of cancer at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. He was a farmer, member of west Shiloh Baptist Church, and WWII Army Veteran. Services were held on Monday, May 22, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Gilchrist Cemetery near Adamsville with Bro. Jerry Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Case was the son of the late Charlie and Nettie Dunlap Case. He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred McCadden. He is survived by his wife, Velda Gray Case of Adamsville; one daughter, Carolyn Jones of Adamsville; one son, Thomas Case of Adamsville; 7 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren.
CASE, JOHN ANDREW - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mr John Andrew Case, age 74, died at his residence near Selmer on Sunday, December 18, 1949. Following services, conducted by Rev Strasbaugh, held at Mt Vinson Church, he was laid to rest in the Mt Vinson Cemetery on Dec 19. He was a Baptist. The deceased is survived by two sons, R L and G R Case.
CAUSBY, LAURA B. - Mrs. Laura B. Causby died at her home near Adamsville, December 12, 1951. She was a member of The First Christian Church at Adamsville. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. Frank S. Perry of Selmer, were held at Mars Hill Church on December 13. Burial was in the Mars Hill Cemetery, with Casey Funeral Directors of Henderson in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were as follows: Willie Burney, Lloyd Britton, James Russell Meek, Dossie Nole, Frank Herring, John Martin and Millard Milford. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Lela Herring, and two sons, Chester and Lester Causby. McNairy County Independent
CEARLEY, AARON S - McNairy County Independent -July 13, 1951 - Aaron S Cearley, age 68, passed away at his home on Houston Ave in Selmer, July 8, 1951. Funeral services were held in the Shackelford Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in Oak hill Cemetery. Several years ago, Mr Cearley suffered a stroke and since then has been in ill health. Although paralyzed, he was able to walk to town until a short time before his death. He is survived by his wife Mrs Anneva Cearley, one daughter Mrs Weldon Henderson, one son Capt Edwin Cearley, with the US Air Force in Tokyo, who was unable to come home, one brother, Oscar Cearley of Viaden, Miss. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
CEARLEY, ANNEVA – Anneva Cearley, 95, of Selmer died on December 24, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday morning with Rev. Max Walker officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Hailey, Gary Kerby, Charlie Forsythe, Billy Joe Wolfe, Jimmy Dickey, and D.D. Ferguson. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Jennie Lambert Pirtle and the widow of Aaron A. Cearley. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Elwin Cearley of St. Charles, MO; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Henderson of Selmer; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CHALK, VIDA MAE KENNEDY - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 12, 1949 - Mrs. Vida Mae Kennedy was born February 21, 1907 at Sardis, Henderson County, Tenn. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. I. G. Kennedy. She professed faith in Christ in the year of 1921 at the age of 14 years and was united with the Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Chalk moved her membership always to the church nearest to where she lived. At the time of her death she was a member of the Adamsville Baptist Church. Her Christian life and influence has always proved a blessing to her church, community and to her family. Mrs. Chalk was united in marriage to James Rual Chalk on September 14, 1924. To this union was born two fine daughters, Mary Nell and Latrice Diann. She departed this life and went to be with her Lord, August 6, 3:30 am, 1949, at the age of 42 years, 5 months and 16 days. Funeral services were held August 7, 1949, at 2 pm at the Morris Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. P. Littlefield, Rev. Harrell Townsend, Rev. A B. Harris and G. Tilman Stewart, close friend of the family, officiating. The pallbearers were: N. B.. Carman, R. A. Phillips Jr, Ovid Boling, Harold B. Caperton, Morris Thompson and W. B. Crotts. She leaves to mourn her home going, her mother and father, Mr and Mrs I. G. Kennedy, of Sardis; her husband, Mr. J. R. Chalk; two daughters, Mary Nell and Leatrice Diann Chalk; one sister Mrs. Voyd Baker and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Chalk was loved by all who knew her. She was always a faithful wife, a loving mother and loyal Christian. To know her was to have greater ideals of what the Christian life ought to be. Mrs. Chalk was laid to rest in the Morris Chapel Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge.
Aunt Donie Chambers, one of the highly respected colored women of Falcon, died at her home several days, probably December 1929, ago after a brief illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, Jim Chambers, and three children.
CHAMBERS, FANNIE McNairy County Independent - January 3, 1919 - Miss Fannie Chambers, aged 64 years, died Sunday at Ramer in the home of her niece, Mrs. George A. Prather, after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral was conducted by Elder. J. A. Houston and burial took place in the Ramer cemetery Tuesday. She was a splendid Christian lady and her death is regretted by all. (Probably death date Dec 1918, since newspaper was Jan 3, 1919. Didn't find a tombstone for her.)
Chambers, J. R. , 43, a truck driver, died last night in a truck accident near Savannah, Tenn. Services will be at 3 pm today at Falcon Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in
charge. He leaves his father, Jim Chambers of Selmer, three daughters, Mrs. William Bowen and Mrs. Judy Turner, both of Bethel Springs, and Miss Ann Chambers of Alamo; a son, Stanley Chambers of Bethel Springs; three brothers, Warren Chambers of Stantonville, Charles Chambers of Adamsville and Abb Chambers of Selmer; five sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Thomas and Mrs Audrey Richards, both of Selmer; Mrs. Mildred Wigginton and Mrs. Jo Ann Hughs, both of Michie, and Mrs. Allene Pettigrew of Adamsville. July 29, 1969.
CHAMBERS, MAI CANTRELL – Mrs. Mai Cantrell Chambers, of 800 Shiloh Road, Corinth, died at 8:30 a.m. today, June 12, 1968, at Magnolia Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at McPeters Chapel, conducted by the Rev. W.F. Appleby. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery. Mrs. Chambers was a native of Hardin County, Tenn., and was a charter member of the Lebanon Methodist Church, Shiloh, Tenn., and was a charter member of the WSCS of that church. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.I. Chambers in 1936. Survivors include two foster sons, George P. Chambers, Corinth and Virgie A. Hampton, Adelphi, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. W.F. Maxedon, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Park Owen, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., and Mrs. Guy Chambers, Corinth; and a niece and nephew.
CHAMBERS, VIRGINIA C. - Mrs. Virginia C. Chambers, widow of the late A. J. Chambers, died at the home of her son, C. H. Chambers, at Michie, Tenn., at 11:00 o'clock, Monday, February 25th, 1952. She was 92 years, 2 months and 8 days of age. Mrs. Chambers was born in Corinth, Miss., on Dec. 17, 1859. She was married to A. J. Chambers (better known as Jack Chambers) on February 16, 1882. To this union was born six children. She left surviving her, two sons, C. H. Chambers of Michie, and J. C. Chambers, of Bloomington, Texas. Other survivors include; nine grandchildren and sixteen grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death Feb 1, 1918. McNairy County Independent.
CHAMNESS, ELGIN - Former McNairian Dies In Texas. McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1930 Elgin Chamness, 76 years of age, died recently at his home in Oaris Texas. He was a native McNairian, having lived near Adamsville until he moved to Texas in 1903. Mr. Chamness was a splendid Christian gentleman, and his passing will cause genuine sorrow to his many relatives and friends throughout this section. Prof. A. H. and Emmet Chamness, prominent educators of Texas, are sons of the deceased, and to them and the surviving relatives, we offer our condolence
Elgin Chamness, 76 years of age, died recently (maybe April or May 1930) at his home in Paris Texas. He was a native McNarian, having lived near Adamsville until he moved to Texas in 1903. Mr. Chamness was a splendid Christian gentleman, and his passing will cause genuine sorrow to his many relatives and friends throughout this section. Prof. A. H. and Emmet Chamness, prominent educators of Texas, are sons of the deceased, and to them and the surviving relatives, we offer our condolence.
CAMPION, JAMES - McNairy County Independent, February 11, 1949 - Services for James Campion of Selmer, who died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9,1949, at the Catholic Club, where he stayed in Memphis, will be held at 3:00 o’clock Friday afternoon, in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Campion, who had been with the Bureau of Internal Revenue as deputy collector for five years, was the president of the National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 984. Born at Nashville, Mr Campion had lived in Selmer 15 years. He was associated with the Farm Security Administration until five years ago. He leaves his wife, Mrs Beatrice Perry Campion; two sons, James William and Joe; a daughter, Beatrice, all of Selmer; a brother Owen Campion and two sisters, Misses Mary Carey Campion, all of Nashville.
CHANDLER, BEULAH VIRGINIA – Mrs. Beulah Virginia Chandler, 68, of Paris, Tennessee, died Thursday, February 10, 1983, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 13, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial was in Henry Cemetery in Corinth.
She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ollie Watkins Faulkner, and was married to the late Edgar Otis Chandler. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Paris, the Order of the Eastern Star, Garden Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and Ladies Fellowship, all in Paris. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Norma Brogdon of Paris; one grandson and one great-grandson; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Parvin of Ramer, Mrs. Alma Kerlee of Pecos, Texas, Mrs. Lillie Latch of Memphis, and Mrs. Lois Reynolds of Texas City, Texas; and two brothers, Rudolph Faulkner of Counce and Clyde Faulkner of Guys. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CHANDLER, INEZ C. – Miss Inez Chandler, 74, of Stantonville, died Sunday, March 20, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. John Sykes officiating. She was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Helen J. Carter Chandler, and a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves two sisters, Miss Ollie Chandler and Mrs. Oma Sweat, both of Stantonville; and two brothers, Fonnie Chandler and Robert Chandler, both of Stantonville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CHANDLER, ZENNIE VERNICE, - 66, of Corinth, Miss., died on Sept. 29, 2000 due to cancer. She was retired from ITT Corinth and a Baptist. She is preceded in death by one brother, Valcor Nichols and her parents, John Nichols and Lou Ella Huggins Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Carols Chandler, one daughter, Sandra Yarber of Corinth, Miss., one son, Dwight Chandler of Gary, NC, four sisters, Leaoda Nichols of Corinth, Miss., Idotha McCormick of Phoenix, AZ, Eather Capooth of Guys and ruby Nichols of Corinth, Miss., and two grand-children. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat. at Shackelford Funeral Home with Randy Bostick officiating. Burial followed at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie.
CHANNELL, FLEETIE SMITH - Fleetie Smith Channell, age 84, died on Friday, Mar 19, 1999 at Savannah Health Care of heart failure. She was a seamstress for Clothing Mfg and lived in McNairy County all her life. Services took place at Adamsville Funeral Home and burial at Mt Vinson Cemetery. Mrs Channell was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Brook Channell. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Channell of Savannah and Robert G Channell of Chesapeake, Va; one sister Carrie Bell Swinney of Birmingham, Ala, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Shopper News
CHANNELL, FORREST - Forrest Brook Channell, 93, of Adamsville, died Jan 18, 1997 at Harbert Hills Nursing home. Services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Mt Vinson Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and custodian. Survivors include his wife, Fleetie Smith Channell of Adamsville; two sons, Robert G Channell of, Va; Jimmy Channell of Savannah; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Shopper News.
CHAPMAN, OCIE - Services for Mrs Ocie Kiser Chapman, 72, will be Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Oak hill Cemetery. Mrs Chapman died Sunday, March 29, 1981 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. She was a McNairy County native and retired school teacher. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson Chapman and was a Methodist. She was a member of the Tenn Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Otis Cunningham of Michie and Mrs Annie Browder of McNairy; two brothers, Hubert Kiser of McNairy and Cletus Kiser of Selmer.
CHERRY, EDGAR - McNairy County Independent, September 5, 1919 - Edgar Cherry, aged 76, died at his home in Savannah Tuesday of last week after failing health for several months. He was known to many of our people. He was the only son of William Cherry and inherited large properties. The old homestead on the banks where Gen. Grant made his headquarters and left on April 5, 1862, for Pittsburg Landing, when the great battle was fought, Thousands have visited the noted and beautiful residence.
CHESHIER, THOMAS RUBEN - McNairy County Independent, February 18, 1949 - Mr. Thomas Ruben Cheshier, age 85, died at his home near Bethel Springs on last Friday, February 11, 1949. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held at the New Salem Church on Sunday, Feb 13, conducted by Bro. J. C. Douglas. Interment was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The deceased is survived by four sons, John and Edgar Cheshier, of Bethel Springs and Sam and Lonnie Cheshier of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. M. E. Wilson and Mrs. Wesley Goodman of Memphis. Nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
ALFRED LEON CHILDRERS, 74, died on Thurs., Sept. 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of heart failure. He was a retired front end operator at Worsham Bro. Construction. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 4, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Danny Briley. Pallbearers were Billy Childers, Chad Melton, Arthur Silva, Eric Silva, Richard Sowell and Donald Ray Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Prather, Barry Prather, Ben Brown, John Lee Leatherwood, and Austin Brown. Mrs. Childers was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Early and Dora Mae Hardin Childers. He is survived by seven daughters, Patricia Pruitt of Jackson, Joyce Martin of Stantonville, Leona Melton of Ramer, Nelda Leatherwood of Selmer, Elizabeth Brown of Wylie, Texas, Mary Beth Null of Guys, Amy Brown of Adamsville, one son, Terry Wayne Chiders of Ramer, four sisters, Althea Robbins of Kenosha, Wis., Georgia Morgan of Michie, Dorothy Scott of Racine, Wis., and Sarah Anderson of Selmer, four brothers, Otis Childers of Red Bay, Ala, R. V. Childers of Michie, James Childers of Kenosha, Wis, and Milton Childers of Seattle, Wash, fourteen grandchildren and four gr-grandchildren.
CHILDERS, ARIZONA PLUNK 78, died on Mon., Jan. 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of kidney failure. She was an inspector for a Garment Manufacture and lived in McNairy all her life. Services took place at 1 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Childers is survived by her husband, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, three daughters, Pat Lipford, Nan Rogers, and Cathy Hamm all of Adamsville, one son, Junior Childers of Adamsville, three sisters, Omie Whitten of Memphis, Neecy Hall of Kingston Springs, and Mary McLaine of Adamsville, one brother, David Plunk of Memphis, eight grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren
CHILDERS, MARY LOU - McNairy County Independent - June 8, 1951 - Infant Mary Lou Childers, age one week, daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Childers of Leapwood, died on June 2, 1951. Services were held at Mars Hill Church of Christ and interment in the cemetery there.
MARGARET LONG CHUMNEY - 101, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Mrs. Chumney was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Chumney. She is survived by two daughters, Frankie Nichols and Hazel E. Chumney both of Adamsville, one son, B. E. Chumney of Cleveland, two sisters, Clyde Morris of Adamsville and Meta Rushing of Parson, one brother, Herbert Long of Parson, three grandchildren, six gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr- grandchildren.
EDDIE JANE CLARK, 91, of Pocahontas, died on Sept. 3, 2000 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to heart failure. Mrs. Clark was a retired production worker for Jarvis Corp. and a homemaker, She was a member of Eastview Senior Citizens and the Cypress Tank Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Hollie, her second husband, George Howard Clark, and her parents, Ed and Lizzie Kirk. She is survived by one daughter, Sadie Leatherwood off Ramer, three sons, Dale Clark of Ramer, Ernest Clark of Hornsby, and Allen Clark of
Pocahontas, one sister, Mary Essie Freeman of Evansville, IN, fifteen grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at White Oak Cemetery in Ramer.
CLARK, JENNIE ALMA - McNairy County Independent - October 13, 1950 - Mrs Jennie Alma Clark, age 80, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs Lora smith, in the Acton community, on October 10, 1950. Funeral services were held at Gravel Hill on Wednesday, Oct 11 at 2:00 pm, with burial in the Gravel Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lewis S Clark, two daughters, Mrs Leora Smith and Mrs Mattie Huggins; four sons, Orville, Dewey, Uthel and Ethel Clark; 27 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
KATHLEEN CLARK of Ramer, 60, died of heart failure on August 24, 2001 at her home. Mrs. Clark was a retired factory worker and a member of Cypress Tank Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, J. D. Martindale. She is survived by her husband, Dale Clark; one daughter, Kathy Claunch of Ramer; one son, Clinton Clark of Ramer; her mother, Jewell Kelly Martindale of Wennasoga, MS; two sisters, Marline Byrd of Memphis and Faye Austin of Guys; two brothers, Artie Martindale of Wennasoga, MS and Ray Martindale of Kossuth, MS and two grandchildren, Brad and Kelly Claunch. Funeral services for Mrs. Clark were held at 1 p.m. Sun., Aug. 26 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Malcolm George and Brian Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery in Ramer.
CLARK, LILLARD - McNairy County Independent -October 5, 1951 - Lillard Clark, age 26, a resident of Crooked Creek community died Oct 1, 1951, Monday morning in a car - train accident. Mr Clark was in a car driven by L M Johnson of Corinth. Linnie Lusk of Selmer was of Selmer was also a passenger. The other men were no seriously hurt. The three men were employed at the housing project on East Chester Street and were crossing the GM & O Railroad at the Magnolia Street crossing, when struck by a northbound passenger train. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel and burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Montez Clark and one son, Sammy Ray Clark.
MARTHA PAIRLEE CLARK, 94, of Adamsville died Sept. 16, 2000, at the Tri-County Convalescent Home due to heart failure. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Uthel Hayes Clark, her son, John Lewis Clark, and her parents, John Calvin and Donnie Wilkerson Inman. She is survived by two daughters, Geraldine Jones of Houston, TX and Martha Burford of Memphis, one son, Raven D. Clark of Adamsville, seven grandchildren, and ten g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 19, at Good Hope Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery near Adamsville. Pallbearers were David Carroll, Fred Carroll, Larry Murray, Thomas McCormick, Eldon McDaniel and Gary Surratt.
CLARK, ORVILLE E. – Orville E. Clark, 92, of Selmer, died Feb. 12, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery with Reverends Ronnie Sells and John Hutcherson officiating. A retired painter and carpenter, he was the son of the late Jennie Bell Clark and Lewis Clark. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Clark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Freddie Clark of Selmer; two sons, Sherman Clark of Crump and Raymond Clark of Lake City, Ark.; two step-sons, Felix Forsythe of Selmer and James Dewey Forsythe of Las Vegas; three daughters, Jean Prather and Tommie Clark Hines, both of Selmer and Joe Lingle of Festus, MO; a step-daughter, Ruby Forsythe of Germany; two brothers, Dewey Clark of Lawton and Ethel Clark of Memphis; a sister, Leora Smith of Corinth, Miss.; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CLAUNCH, EDGAR P - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Mr Edgar P Claunch, age 68, a resident of
Selmer, died on Thursday, Mar 2, 1950. Services, conducted by Elder Frank S Perry of Selmer Christian church, we held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Friday, Mar 3. Burial was in Bethesda cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Mrs Mattie Ray, Humboldt, Tenn; half-brother S S Claunch, Dayton Ohio; and half-sister, Miss Ferrise Cooper of North Carolina.
Clayton, Ben F. - 90 – died on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Hardin Co. General Hospital in Savannah of heart failure. He was a retired supervisor for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and a Baptist. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek in Lawton Community. Officiating the services were Ministers Lamar Ball and Jerry wood. Pallbearers were Greg Clayton, Mike Clayton, Blake Droke, Aaron Inman, Billy Ashe and Rayburn Clark. Mr. Clayton was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Browder Clayton, and father, Jack Clayton. He is survived by his wife, Alice Clayton of Selmer, two daughters, Mary Alice Droke of Adamsville and Pam Scott of Crump, one son, George Robert Clayton of Selmer, five grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. PDG
CLAYTON, MRS. ELVA – Mrs. Elva Clayton Services Monday – Mrs. Pearlie C. Clayton, 60, wife of Elva Clayton, died at her home. Services were held Monday at First Freewill Baptist Church in Adamsville. Burial was at Old Union Cemetery with Shackelford in charge. She also leaves a son, Earl Clayton of Oxley, Mo.; a brother Virgil Rister of Auton, Ill.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Hanrell of Sikeston, Mo., and Mrs. Milly Clayton of Waddell, Mo. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL, March 1966
HOYT CLAYTON, 78, of Bethel Springs died Sept. 7, 2000, at his home. He was born in McNairy County, son of the late Albert and Mae Mitchell Clayton. He graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1939. He farmed as a young man. Mr. Clayton served during WWII in the U.S. Army in Germany; he was wounded during service. After the war he returned home, and attended college in Corinth, Miss. He worked at Brown Shoe Company for 16 years, prior to coming to Henderson where he owned and operated, with his wife, Gladys Restaurant for 23 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Old Friendship Baptist Church and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Clayton f Bethel Springs, two sons, Gary Clayton, of Bethel Springs and Ricky Clayton of Henderson, two sisters, Marie Collie of Jackson and Ann Anderson of Selmer, three brothers, Billy Clayton of Bethel Springs, Gayle Clayton of Henderson, and John David Clayton of Bethel Springs, nine grandchildren, and six g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Leon Johnson Funeral Home on Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Old Friendship Cemetery with Bro. John Hutcherson and Bro. Tom Lewis officiating.
JEWELL IRENE CLAYTON, 75, died on Tues., Mar. 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a retired cook and waitress and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Nat Evans and Roy Sharp. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her husband, Snyder Clayton, her parents, Lem and Myrtle Leatherwood Kennedy and a brother, Aaron Kennedy. She is survived by one daughter, Melba Jackson of Ramer, one son, Tim Clayton of Selmer, one sister, Opal Kirk of Memphis, one brother, Gerald Kennedy of Ramer, four grandchildren, Kim Petty, Jen Weeks, Christie Clayton, and Laura Grace Clayton, four gr-grandchildren Sara Petty, Allie Petty Catlyn Petty and Jack Petty and several nieces and nephews.
CLAYTON, JOBIE W. - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 6, 1949 - Mr. Jobie Clayton, age 52, died in a local clinic on Sunday May 1. Services were held in the Shady Grove church on Tuesday, May 3, conducted by Bro. Vinson Smith. Burial was in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lola Ann Clayton of Adamsville, one son Shirley Neal Clayton and two daughters, Mrs. Nomia Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Clayton of Adamsville.
MARY LESSIE CLAYTON, 92, of Selmer died Sept. 5, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, Miss., due to heart failure. She was a retired sales lady for Park Belk Dept. Store in Memphis. She was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Clayton, one brother, Ulysses McNatt, and her parents, Willie D. and Flora Ann Baker McNatt. She is survived by one sister, Virgie Etheridge, one niece, Betty Wilkerson of Selmer, one nephew , Larry Etheridge of Selmer, and one grand-nephew, Chuck Wilkerson of Selmer Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home at 11a.m. on Sept. 8, with Roger Marion officiating. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were Emmett Hockaday, Johnny B. Dunaway, Billy Clyde Hurst, Joe Mitchell, Matt Ward, and Glen Ashe.
CLAYTON, NORA P. – Nora P. Clayton, 88, of Bethel Springs, died on September 1, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Marvin Rainey officiating. Burial was in Finger Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Alford and Flora Johnson Pitts, and the widow of Hugh Leonard Clayton. She was a member of Bethel Springs Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Willie Hugh Clayton of Bethel Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Almarie Hipps of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Mary Nell Ward of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Powell of Milledgeville, Mrs. Lizzie Rouse of Louisiana; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CLAYTON, PEARLIE – Mrs. Elva Clayton Services Monday – Mrs. Pearlie C. Clayton, 60, wife of Elva Clayton, died at her home. Services were held Monday at First Freewill Baptist Church in Adamsville. Burial was at Old Union Cemetery with Shackelford in charge. She also leaves a son, Earl Clayton of Oxley, Mo.; a brother Virgil Rister of Auton, Ill.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Hanrell of Sikeston, Mo., and Mrs. Milly Clayton of Waddell, Mo. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL, March 1966
CLAYTON, WILLIAM LEONARD - McNairy County Independent - October 20, 1950 - Mr William Leonard Clayton, age 65, a resident of Finger, Tenn, died Tuesday, October 17, 1950. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at the Friendship church and interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Nancy Ann Clayton two brothers, Edd and Manley Clayton; two sisters Mrs Otis Young and Mrs John Massengill
CLEMENT, JAMES EDWARD - 62, died on Mon. Jan. 24, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a deck worker on a riverboat and an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Olive Hill in Guys. Officiating the services was Robert Hutson. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rady Draper Clement. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Ricketts of Memphis, two sons, Jimmy Clement and Grady Lee Clement both of Memphis, and six grandchildren
CLEMMONS, ELSIE O - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 26, 1949 - Mrs. Elsie Oneda Clemmons, age 42, died at her residence near Adamsville on Tuesday, August 22, 1949. Services conducted by Rev Albert Plunk were held at New Church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24. Burial was in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by her husband, William V Clemmons, and children, Mrs. Lee Harris, Wayne, Charles Forrest, Lessie Fay, Jimmie Nell and Carolyn Clemmons, all of Adamsville. - Leapwood Community - This community was made sad when news reached here Monday Of last week of the sudden death of Mrs Elsie (Jackson) Clemons, of Adamsville, who passed away August 22, 1949 in a Corinth Hospital. Mrs. Clemons was well known here, where she had lived a greater part of her life. Her remains were laid to rest in the New Church cemetery. Those in charge of the funeral were the Rev W P Littlefield, assisted by Rev A A Plunk. She leaves her husband, eight children, parents, one brother, one sister and a host of relatives and friends. We feel that our loss is heaven’s eternal gain.
CLIFTON, LOLA KEITH, - 93, of Selmer died Sept. 27, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy due to heart failure. Mrs. Clifton was a retired restaurant operator and a member of the first Methodist Church in Selmer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Clifton, one son, Terry Clifton, and her parents, Harry Gordon and Mary Ella West Keith. She is survived by two daughters, Loraine Robinson of Lexington and Peggy McClearen of Selmer, there sisters, Blanche Clement of Memphis, Fannie Pearl Burns of Memphis, and Mildred Hooten of Ocala, FL, two brothers, J.L. Keith of Van Nuys, CA and Greer Keith of Orshoe Lake, AR, six grand children Michael McClearen of Selmer, Paula Harris of Tupelo, Miss., Jimmy Robinson of Lexington, Nancy Clifton of Memphis, Keith Clifton, and David Clifton of Jackson, five g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri. At Shackelford Funeral Home with Paul Mullikin officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
CLIFTON, MARTIN SID - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 15, 1949 - Mr. Martin D. Clifton, age 73, of Selmer, died on Saturday, July 2. He was a retired farmer. Services conducted by Rev. Wayne Cox, were held in the Mt. Pleasant church on Sunday, July 3, with interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Florence; three sons, Otis, Arthur and Bruce Clifton; and three daughters, Mrs. Vallie Gray, Mrs. Jessie Alexander and Mrs. Maylene Moore.
CLIFTON, NINIE - Mrs. Ninie Clifton, wife of Mr. Will G. Clifton, died at her home in Selmer on Thursday, October 9, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by her former pastor, Rev. Lloyd W. Ramer, were held at Moore's Schoolhouse, on Friday, Oct. 10. Burial was in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ocie Cantrell, and Mrs. Nola Ellis; and two sons, Howard and Grady. McNairy County Independent
WILL TERRY CLIFTON, 70, died on Fri., Oct. 22, , 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired restaurant owner and operator, member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Jackson, and in the National Guard for 17 ½ years. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Mrs. Lynn McLargin. Pallbearers were Tracy Tucker, Don Kirk, Jeff Buck, Mike McClearen, Allen Beecham, and Pete Harris, Honorary Pallbearers were P. J. Maxedon and Frank Stelton. Mr. Clifton was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Clifton, his father, William Grady Clifton of Memphis, two sons, Keith Clifton and David Clifton both of Jackson, two sisters, Loraine Robinson of Lexington and Peggy McClearen of Selmer, and three grandchildren Tyler Clifton, Kyle Clifton, and Kayce Clifton
Clifton, Will Terry – 70 – died on Friday, October 22, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co., of heart failure. He was a retired restaurant owner and operator, member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Jackson, and in the National Guard for 17 ½ years. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 24, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Mrs. Lynn McLargin. Pallbearers were Tracy Tucker, Don Kirk, Jeff Buck, Mike McLearen, Allen Beecham and Pete Harris. Honorary pallbearers were P.J. Maxedon and Frank Shelton. Mr. Clifton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Clifton, his father, William Grady Clifton. He is survived by his mother, Lola Mae Keith Clifton of Memphis, two sons, Keith Clifton and David Clifton, both of Jackson, two sisters, Loraine Robinson of Lexington and Peggy McLearen of Selmer, and three grandchildren, Tyler Clifton, Kyle Clifton and Kayce Clifton. PDG
COATS, EZRA LEON – Ezra Leon Coats, 74, a retired carpenter from Selmer, died June 23, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel with Rev. Harrell Conaway officiating. He was the son of the late Virgie McIntyre Coats and Obed H. Coats and a member of North Selmer Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Goodman
Coats; two daughters, Ms Faye Coats and Mrs. Rebecca Redmon, both of Selmer; a brother, J.T. Coats of Selmer; a sisters, Mrs. Maedell Young of Phoenix, Ariz.; a step-mother, Mrs. Mamie Coats, Selmer; two half-sisters, Linda Roberson and Verna Teague, both of Selmer; one half-brother, David Coats of Selmer; and five grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
COATS, MATTIE L - McNairy County Independent - June 30, 1950 - Mrs Mattie L Coats, age 29, wife of Kenzie Coats, died on Friday, June 23, 1950 at her residence near Sikeston, Missouri. Her body was brought to this county for funeral services and burial, which were held at Mr Zion on Sunday, June 25, with services being conducted by Rev Wilson Strasbaugh. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Robb Cooksey of near Selmer and two daughters, Virginia Lee and Dorris Coats.
COATS, OBADIAH - McNairy County Independent, April 29, 1904: Obadiah Coats age 81 years, died, maybe April 23, 1904, at his home three miles west of Selmer. He was a long time resident of the section where he died. He was an Old Baptist. He was buried at Moore’s School House Cemetery. He leaves a son and daughter as his only survivors. (Unmarked grave)
COATS, SETH THOMAS - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 12, 1949 - Mr. S. T. Coats, age 65, died at his home near Selmer on Monday, August 8, 1949. Services, conducted by Rev. Howard s. Kolb, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 9, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased was a Baptist. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Lucendia Coats, five daughters, Mrs. Orlena Prescott, Thelma Ferguson, Miss Louise Coats, Marie King and Evely Moore; three sons, Aubrey, Newman and Seth Coats, Jr.
COATS, VERGIE McINTYRE – Vergie McIntyre Coats, 92, died February 13, 1987 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona after a long illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix with Rev. D.J. Geist officiating. Burial was in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. She was a native of McNairy County, born to John Thomas McIntyre and Zoe Miller McIntyre. She had resided in the Phoenix area for over 40 years with her daughter. Survivors include two sons, Ezra L. Coats and John T. Coats of Selmer; one daughter, Mrs. Mae Dell Young of Phoenix; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
COBB. CRUMP WILSON - Services for Crump Wilson Cobb, age 72, will be Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in new Salem Cemetery. Mr Cobb , a retired inventory control clerk for NAPA Auto Parts Co, died Sunday, Aug 10, 1980, at St Joseph Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Mason. He was born in Bethel Springs and later moved to Memphis. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Corrine Cobb; a daughter, Mrs Emma Jean Goodwin of Memphis; a sister, Mrs Georgie Moore of Selmer; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
ELLA MAE COBB, 58, died on Mon. Mar. 13, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Gateway Church. Graveside services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Mar. 14, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Minister Charles Castle and Caroll Crouse. Pallbearers were Rick Davidson, Tommy Sparks, John Wayne Wilson, Kenny Whiting, David Wilson, and Chris Floyd. Mrs. Cobb was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Cobb and her father, Goldie Evans. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Byrd of Eastview, two daughters, Janet Davidson of Selmer and Malisa Wilson of Bethel Springs, three sons, James Cobb and Dean Cobb both of Selmer, and Charles Cobb of Lakeland, two sisters, Joyce James of Selmer and Susie Butler of Eastview, two brothers, Frank Evans and Eddie Byrd both of Eastview, fifteen grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren.
COBB, HENRY - McNairy County Independent - November 17, 1950 - Mr Henry Cobb, a native of McNairy County and first cousin to Mr Henry Carman of Selmer, died at a hospital in Monroesville, Ala on Nov 4, 1950. He was 88 and father of present Monroe County, Ala, Commissioner R H Cobb of Beatrice, Ala. Funeral services were held at Brown-Service Funeral Chapel in Tuscombia, Ala. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Henry Cobb, a son R H Cobb and a daughter Mrs Charles King.
COBB, ORA LEE – Ora Lee Cobb, 76, of Bethel Springs, died on July 21, 1987 in McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held on July 23 at New Salem Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery with Rev. James Henry Moore officiating. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Suetta King Forsyth and the wife of James Daniel Cobb. In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, David A. Cobb of Benton Harbor, Mich. and James W. Cobb of Bethel Springs; five daughters, Mrs. Bernice Faulkner and Mrs. Etta Mae Faulkner, both of Dyersburg, Annie York of College Grove, Mrs. Alice Brown of Waterlviet, Mich., and Mrs. Pauline Head of Bolivar; 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HEROLD R. COCHRAN of Adamsville, 83, died of heart failure Aug. 24, 2001 at Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mrs. Cochran was a retired sales clerk and a member of Adamsville Church of Christ and AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby M. Cochran, her parents, James S. and Roseleon Henry Brown, one sister Hazel Hoover, two brothers, Evan Brown and Orland Brown. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Ashe of Savannah, and one grandson, James Lee Ashe Funeral services for Mrs. Cochran were held at 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 26 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Dr. Don Coleman officiating. Pallbearers were James M. Hoover, Bobby Neal Brown, Evan Brown, Jr., Buddy Brown, Jimmy Dale Brown, and Kendrick Brown. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville.
COCHRAN, WILLIAM GREEN - McNairy County Independent, Friday January 21, 1949 Mr. William Green Cochran, age 89, of Adamsville died at his home on January 15, 1949. Mr. Cochran had spent many years in Adamsville and farmed until his health forced retirement. He was a Methodist. Services conducted by Rev. W. P. Littlefield, were held at Adamsville last Sunday, January 16, with interment in the Adamsville cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one son, Will Cochran of Adamsville, one daughter Mrs. Novalla Gray of Michie, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
COKE, ALBERT NEALY – Albert Nealy Coke, 42, of Selmer, died Monday, November 15, 1982, at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, afternoon, November 17, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, with Brother Marvin Rainey officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. He was a construction worker, employed as a heavy equipment operator, and was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Linda Coke; one daughter, Miss Judy Coke; one son, Neal Wayne Coke, all of Selmer; his mother, Mrs. J.H. Coke of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jan Key of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Dorris Honea of Alexandria, Louisiana; and his uncle, Roy Coke of Stantonville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
COKE, WILLIAM VARDELL - Mr. William Vardell Coke of Chewalla, passed away at the Corinth Hospital on November 14, 1952. He was 41 years of age. Services were held at Chewalla Baptist Church on Sunday, November 16, with Rev. M. E. Hines officiating. Interment was in Indian Creek cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Aline Coke; three daughters, Thelma Mae, Mary Lillian, and Louise; one son, Randolph; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Coke; two brothers, J. H. and R. L. Coke; and one sister, Mrs. Pauline Hanna. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. McNairy County Independent
COLE, DAISY BELLE - Mrs. Daisy Belle Cole, a well-known, beloved Christian woman and citizen of McNairy County,
died at her home in Selmer Sunday, March 9th, 1952. Funeral services Wednesday, March 12 at Willis Chapel C.M.E. Church. She will be greatly missed by both her colored and white friends. Those called home by the sudden death of Mrs. Daisy Cole were; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walls, Mr. and Mrs. Carlon McCullar, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boldin, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ruffin, Mrs. Mable Purnell, and Mr. Billy Cole, from Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Elnora Douglass, Mrs. Edna Roberts and son, Victor, of St. Louis, Mo.; Sgt Edd Cole of Camp McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Evans and Robert Montgomery, of Memphis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon of Paducah, Ky. McNairy County Independent
COLE, JAMES MADISON - Mr. J. M. Cole, age 91, a resident of Stantonville, died at his home on Wednesday, May 14, 1952. He was the son of the late Jack and Betty McKenzie Cole. His grandfather, Sanders McKenzie, was a pioneer settler in this county, coming from Virginia, and settling near the McKenzie cemetery, which is a short distance from Stantonville. Mr. Cole farmed all his life, until his retirement a year or so ago. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Elder J. A. Thornton of Corinth, Miss., were held at Clear Creek on Thursday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Clear Creek cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Cole; one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Hoover; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
COLE, NORA LEE - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949 - Nora Lee Cole, daughter of Daisy Cole, of Selmer, and the late Ed Cole, an invalid for nine years, died at the home of her mother last Monday, April 18. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Prospect Cemetery, with S. B. Moore, undertaker, in charge.
COLE, WINNIE - Winnie Cole aged 64 years, died at her home in Selmer, Monday, Oct 6, 1919 and was buried in Prospect cemetery Tuesday at 4:00 p. m. A large course of colored people attended her funeral. A number of the best families sent flowers to her home. She was rather a remarkable colored woman, being rather aristocratic and dignified. She had shown kindness to many of the white families in time of sickness. She had been very frail for years, and for several weeks was simply lingering, at the end of much suffering as a nervous wreck. She leaves Ed Cole as her only child. 1854-1919 Old Prospect Cemetery in Selmer
COLEMAN, ELIZABETH - McNairy County Independent - June 19, 1905 - Mrs Elizabeth Coleman, age 78 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs T M Gooch, Tuesday, June 13, 1950. She had been feeble for years and her last sickness was 14 days. She leaves surviving here an only daughter Mrs Gooch, with home she had made her home for years. She has a large number of relatives. Her maiden name was McNatt and her first husband was H H Hawkins, who died soon after the war in Purdy, after which she married Isaac Coleman, who died a number of years ago. She was a woman of strong characteristics and respected by all, being familiarly known as ‘Aunt Betty.’ To the bereft daughter and grand children, we extend our condolences.
COLEMAN, FRANK JR - Died Aug 17, 1986. A search ended in tragedy Sunday night when a 33 year old Adamsville man was found shot near his home. McNairy County Sheriff identified the victim as Frank Coleman, Jr, an Adamsville carpenter. Lee said the county medical examiner has ruled death to be from a self-inflected gunshot wound. He was found 1/4 mile from his home in a wooded area by his pastor, Bro Billy Joe Stewart of Good Hope Baptist church, where Coleman was a member. Family and friends began a search for Coleman when his wife returned home and became worried about her husband. Coleman was found about 10 pm. Services were held at 1 pm, Tuesday in Good Hope Baptist church with Bro Stewart officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Bridges Coleman, a daughter, Miss Nancy Angel Coleman; his foster parents Mr and Mrs W M Tull of Bethel Springs; and three foster sisters, Miss Margaret Tull of Memphis; Mrs Randy Lambert of Selmer and Mrs Roger Moore of Bethel Springs.
COLEMAN, GRADY ELMER - McNairy County Independent - November 17, 1950 - Mr Grady Elmer Coleman, age 45
died at Memphis on Nov 7, 1950. His remains were brought back to McNairy County for burial. Funeral services, conducted by Rev J J Douglas, were held at the Falcon Church on Nov 9, with burial in the cemetery there. Mr Coleman is survived by his wife, Mrs Rosa Lee Coleman; mother, Mrs Donnie Coleman; two brothers Rady and Clifford Coleman and one sister, Mrs Howard Willis, one step-daughter, Mrs Paul Moore.
COLEMAN, J. D. A. 1 - Death removed from our midst on the morning of January 13, 1930, one of its oldest citizens in the person of J. D. A. Coleman, a retired railroad man, and a representative of a prominent McNairy county family. He had been in failing health for a long time, and his death was not a surprise to those familiar with his condition. He died in his apartment on the second floor of the old Prather store building. He came to Selmer from Falcon in 1891, and was the first station agent of the railroad here, a position he held for a great many years, retiring on a pension by the company long and efficiently and most faithfully. During the years he was with the company here and at Falcon, he made friends of all who came in contact with him. He was kind and courteous in his dealing with the public, and held the esteem and the full confidence of his employers. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank and its first president. In the latter seventies he came to Falcon from the country west of there, and entered the school of the late M. R. Abernathy, being a student at Falcon as long as his old teacher remained there. The school was taught in the old building on the hill east of town. He took up telegraphy, and went into the depot with Jo Williams the station agent there, fifty years ago, he being the son of the late Rev. W. J. Williams. When the county seat came to Selmer from Purdy, Mr. Coleman came to Falcon and has been in Selmer all the time since. Tuesday afternoon his remains were laid to rest in the Falcon cemetery, Rev. J. B. Maxedon conducting the funeral. Surviving him are brothers and sisters and many other relatives. -
COLEMAN, POLLY TEAGUE - Polly Teague Coleman of Corinth, MS, 56, died Sun., Sept. 28, 2003 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Polly was a native of Ramer, a graduate of Ramer High School, and attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class, where she served as secretary and treasurer. She was a Mississippi Licensed Funeral Director and an associate of McPeters Funeral Directors until May of 2003. She was the former owner, manager and nail technician of Headquarter Salon, and formerly a licensed real estate agent in the states of Tennessee and Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Tee Teague and Vivian Blasingame Teague; two sisters, Mary Ellen Walston and Bobbie Sue Demp; and two nephews, Jimmy Moore and Denny Demp. She is survived by her husband, Bert M. Coleman, Jr. of Corinth, MS; two
RADY COLEMAN of Selmer, 95, died on Oct. 13, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Court Avenue Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Railroad Bridge Gang. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Coleman; his parents, Robert and Donia Williams Coleman; a son, Challis Coleman; s sister Bertha Willis; and a brother, Grady Coleman. He is survived by a daughter, Donna Elizabeth Coleman of Selmer; two sons, James Robert Coleman and Larry Wayne Coleman; a brother, Clifford Coleman of Selmer; a friend, Johnny B. Dunaway of Selmer; seven grandchildren and twenty g-grandchildren. Services were held t 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 17th at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Ben Luttrell officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer.
COLEMAN, TINE - McNairy County Independent February 14, 1930 - After months of suffering Mrs. Tine Coleman passed away January 31,1930, at the home of her niece, Mrs. W. E. Kirkman. She was a estimable Christian woman, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Surviving her, beside other relatives, are two nephew, J. C. and J. E., Barnes and a niece, Mrs. Kirkman, who lives here. The funeral was conducted at Sulphur Springs by Rev. J. W. Wallace, of Selmer, and the body laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.
HESTER CUNNINGHAM (GOO-GOO) COLN, age 80, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in
Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from the Corinth Hosiery Mill, a homemaker, and Baptist Church member in Strickland, Miss. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 12, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery near Michie. Officiating the service was Minister Harold Burcham. Pallbearers were Jackie Glisson, Jerry Glisson, Ken Tucker, Steve Gibens, Jason Avery, Jeff Palmer, and Mamie Coln. Mrs. Coln was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Davis Cunningham, father, James Wesley Cunningham, husband, Charles Ellison Coln, one brother, Cecil Cunningham, and one granddaughter, Phyllis Austin. She is survived by four daughters, Joe Glisson of Tupelo, Miss., Jane Austin of Southaven, Miss., Jean Givens, of Ripley, Miss., and Shelia Tucker of Horn Lake, Miss., one son, James Charles Coln of Memphis, two sisters, Inis Cunningham and Joyce Pratt both of Memphis, one brother, James, W. Cunningham of Memphis, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
COLN, JOSEPH L - McNairy County Independent - Nov 23, 1951 - Joseph L Coln, age 75, died at his home near Michie on Nov 17, 1951. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Acton. Funeral services were held at the New Hope Church and burial was in the cemetery there. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Rosa Ella Coln; three daughters, Mrs Mabel Emmons, Mrs Gertie Huggins and Mrs Inez Morland; and two sons, Gates and Robert Coln.
COLN, MAGGIE - The Daily Corinthian - Miss Maggie Coln, 91, of Corinth, Miss, died Tuesday, Sept 2, 1986 at her home at 1704 Hamilton Circle in Corinth after a short illness. Services were held Thursday afternoon at Acton Church of Christ with G. W. Childs and Bill Newcomb officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery. A self employed baby-sitter, Miss Coln was the daughter of the late John A. and Zina (Sina) Manuel Coln and was a member of the East Corinth Church of Christ. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Alma Beene, both of Corinth; and a nephew, John B. Wallace of Bryant, Ark. Unknown - Sept 2, 1986 Liberty Cemetery near Michie.
COMBS, ARCH H - McNairy County Independent Feb 24, 1950 - Mr Arch H Combs, age 74, former resident of Stantonville and Selmer died at Memphis on Feb 20, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Lloyd Ramer, were held at the Selmer Methodist church on Feb 21. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr combs was born at Adamsville but had spent most of his life in Stantonville and Selmer. During the last three years he had made his home at Memphis and part of this time he worked at the Wm Len Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Mollie Combs of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs C R Hoover and Miss Edna Combs of Memphis; one son, J G Combs of Selmer; a brother, Lee Combs of Abilene Texas. Pallbearers at the funeral were: Active - Alton Scott, W E Hendrix, Lee Basinger, Henry Latta, W E Sewell and Sid Burks. Honorary: Oscar Wyatt, O V Erwin, Dr E G Sanders, R M Houston, Jim Houston, A B Robinson, Flake Humphrey, Oscar Wooten and Dr E M Smith
COMBS, CELIA ANN - McNairy County Independent - Feb 16, 1951 - Mrs Celia Ann Combs, age 70, died at her home in the Good Hope community on February 13, 1951. She was a member of the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Services conducted by Rev A B Harris were held in the Good Hope Church on February 14, 1951. Burial was in the Combs Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs C E Treece; two sons Henry Fletcher of Pascagoula, Miss, and Lucian Fletcher of Adamsville; three sisters, Mrs Mary Browder, Mrs Alma Murray and Mrs Gertie McCullar; three brothers, John Henry, Andrew and Buford Helton.
COMBS, CHARLES AUGUSTUS - McNairy County Independent - December 9, 1904: Charles Augustus Combs, age 58 years, died after a lingering illness at his home in Adamsville, Nov 28, 1904, and was buried the next day in Adamsville Cemetery. Rev W J Williams holding the services at the grave. Mr Combs was a leading citizen of the county and universally respected. He leaves a wife, and one son just in manhood and one daughter Mrs O C Wilson.
COMBS, PETER - McNairy County Independent March 11, 1904: Peter Combs, a leading farmer in the 8th district, died unexpectedly last week, having been sick only a few days. (Cemetery unknown, unmarked grave.)
Richard C. (Dick) Combs, 85, died June 6, 1987 in St. Luke Hospital in Houston. Services were held on June 9, at Forest Park Londale Funeral Chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery, in Houston, with Rev. J.D. O’Donnell officiating. Mr. Combs, a former resident of McNairy County had lived in Texas for many years. He was a member of the Almeda United Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Frances Prather Combs; a daughter, Ann Kimzey, and a granddaughter, Stephanie Kimzey, all of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Grace Garner, also of Houston; and a brother, Haynie Combs of Lafayette, LA. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
COMER, CORNELIUS FRANK - McNairy County Independent - June 16, 1950 - Mr Cornelius Frank Comber, age 70, died … obit lost. Died June 10, 1950, burial Mars Hill Cemetery.
Dubert A. Comer was born February 5, 1936 in Jackson, TN the son of the late Alexander and Hazel Ruth Rickman Comer. Tiny, as he was known to most everyone had lived in Leesville, LA for over 20 years. He was a truck driver, hauling gravel and concrete. He enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the birds, listening to his dog bark and loved honey buns. Mr. Comer departed this life on October 29, 2015 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 8 Months, 24 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Gail Comer of LA; grandson, Carl Comer of Memphis, TN; four sisters, Maggie Webb of Michigan, Jo Rickman of Selmer, TN, Linda Hurley of Ramer, TN, Sue Pickens of Stantonville, TN; two brothers, Bill Comer of Michie, TN, Harold Comer of Adamsville, TN; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Comer was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Comer; two infant sons; a step daughter; four sisters, Ruth Bishop, Louise Bishop, Brenda Kay Comer, Delores Ann Comer; five brothers, Ray Comer, Lee, Charles R., George Edward, and twin brother Hubert Comer. Burial Mars Hill Cemetery
CONAWAY, JOHN C - McNairy County Independent - May 19, 1950 - Services for Mr John C Conaway were held at Chewalla on May 12, 1950. He was 43. Bro Butler was the minister in charge. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, near Chewalla. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Eunice Barnes Conaway, father San Conaway and son Nathan Conaway. Chewalla Community: Mr John Conaway was drowned near Wilson Dam Sunday May 7. His body was found Thursday night at midnight, and funeral and interment was in Oak Grove cemetery Friday.
EUNICE BARNES CONAWAY, 90, of Chewalla, TN, died on Fri., Sept. 24, 2004 at East Texas Medical Center. Mrs. Conaway was a retired machine operator, member of the First Baptist Church in Sheffield, AL, White Shine and Eastern Star. Mrs. Conaway was preceded in death by her husband, John Cecil Conaway, and her parents, J. C. And Tabitha Burrow Barnes. She is survived by one son, John Conaway and his wife Nancy of Canton, TX, one grandson, John C. Conaway of Little Rock, AR, and one brother, J. C. Barnes of Memphis, TN. Graveside services were held on Tues., Sept. 28th at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla with Maurice Pinkston officiating. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
ALMA GLADYS COOK, 79, died on Sun., Apr. 9, 2000, at her home of cancer. She is the daughter of the late John Ellis and Annie Ilene Maness Cook. She attended Chester County Schools and graduated at CCHS in 1938. She had lived in Memphis most of her adult life and retired as a payroll clerk from Ronco Foods, Inc. She was a member of Berclair Church of Christ. Graveside committal services took place on Wed., Apr. 12, at 2 p.m. with burial in the Unity Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister David Looney. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by one brother, Lyman Cook in 1998. She is survived by one brother, Murray Cook of Finger, three sisters, Ruby Nell Goldsby of Lucy, Louise Hodges of Truman, Ark., and Fay Underhill of Memphis.
Ernest A. Cook, 76, of Bethel Springs, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1986 at Regional Hospital in Jackson after a short illness. Sunday afternoon graveside services were held at Lakehill Memorial gardens with Rev. Evert Huffard
officiating. Pallbearers were Ronald Cook, John Cook, Jim Cook, Steve Cook, Larry Withers, and O'Neal McCormack. A retired construction engineer he was the son of the late Thomas Frank and Martha C. Richards Cook, and was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Cox Cook; three sons, Ernest Cook, Jr. of Bethel Springs, Roy S. Cook of Milan, Fla., and William L. Cook of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Mrs. William E. Adams of Cleveland, Tenn.; three brothers, Floyd Cook of Spring Place, Ga., Herdest Cook and Millard Cook, both of Rossville, Ga.; three sisters, Miss Vesta Cook and Mrs. Estelle McGee, both of Rossville, Tenn., and Mrs. Clara Scott of Dalton, Ga.; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
James Taft Cooksey, 90,retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, died Friday, November 1, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Cooksey, the widower of Pattie Lee Smith Cooksey and Mary Mills Bowen Cooksey, leaves a son, Larry Cooksey of Collierville; a stepson, Kenneth Bowen of Savannah; four sisters, Alma Dee Phillips of Ramer, Dora Mae Mills of Corinth, Miss., Mable Faries of Chattanooga and Mary Overton of Southaven, Miss., two grandchildren, a step grandchild and four great-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent to Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Edition: First
Mrs. Mary Mills Cooksey, 60, of Ramer, died Wednesday, August 18, 1982, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 19, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, with Rev. Gary Crowell officiating. Burial was in Pebble Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruby Wardlow Mills. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and was retired from Brown Shoe Company. She leaves her husband, Taft Cooksey, of Ramer; one son, Kenneth Bowen of Houston, Texas; one step-son, Larry Cooksey of Memphis; one brother, Wilford Mills of Selmer; two half-brothers, Larry Mills, and Johnny Mills, both of Corinth; one half-sister, Ms. Linda Mills of Chicago, Illinois; and one granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Bowen. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Thomas Edgar Copeland, 90, of Adamsville, died Friday April 22, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at First United Methodist Church of Adamsville, with Rev. Bill Granberry officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements. He was the son of the late James M. and Celia J. Pyron Copeland, and was married to the late Edna C. Copeland, a retired farmer, he was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Methodist Church. He leaves a son, James C. Copeland of Wilmington, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Jimmy Jerrolds of Adamsville, Tommy Sharp of Leland, North Carolina, Jeffrey Copeland and Stacy Copeland of Wilmington; and a brother, W.A. Copeland of Adamsville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GRACE G. COSTELLO, age 56, died on Fri. Mar. 26, 1999, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital in Jackson. She was a native of Adamsville for the last seven years. She was the daughter of Dorcie and Lora Galligher, was of Catholic faith, and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Daniel V. Costello of Adamsville, one son, Alan Yarber of Adamsville, and one daughter, Erin McCain of Adamsville; and two grandchildren. There will be no services, and Mrs. Castello will be cremated at Arlington Crematory in Jackson.
Peggy Dunaway Courson, 50, of Memphis, died Feb. 23, 1987 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was a lab technician for Mid-South Blood Center and a member of Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Bertha Dillon Brown of Selmer; and her step-father, Earl Brown of Selmer. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanford Dunaway. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Ezra Cecil Cox died Thursday, March 3, 1967, at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Shackelford Funeral Home, with burial in Stantonville Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. May Dell Cox; a daughter, Mrs. Eloise Case of Stantonville; three sons, Dr. Elmo Cox of Leland, and Jerry Cox and Terrell Cox, both of Bethel Springs; a sister, Miss Varner Cox of Selmer; and a brother, Lester Cox of Adamsville.
COX, HUBERT - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Mr Hubert Cox, formerly of McNairy County, died at his home in Dexter, Mo, on July 29, 1950. He leaves his wife and five children; Parvin and George Cox of Dexter; W T Cox of St Louis, Mrs Nina Rynebott of Parma, Mo, Mrs Helen Crow of Dexter; also his mother, Mrs Mattie Moore of Selmer, one brother and two sisters - Loyd Cox of Selmer, Mrs C L Atkins of Jackson and Mrs Albert Campbell of Whiteville.
COX, LOIS - Mrs Lois Cox, 55, widow of Carlie Cox died July 20, 1968 at the McNairy County General Hospital where she had been a patient for three days. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. She leaves a son, Guy W. Cox of Selmer, five daughters, Mrs Johnnie Marie Moore of Corinth, Mrs Joyce Grantham of Tipton, Mrs Ruby Mae Bright and Miss Kathy Cox, of Selmer; Mrs Lois Carline of Chicago; three brothers, Neil King of Pocahontas, Jerry King and Payton King of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs Nell Goodrum of Pocahontas, Mrs Frankie King and Mrs Texie Lee Taylor both of Selmer.
Cox, Mae Horton – 81 – died on Saturday, August 7, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired Sherman’s Department Store Manager and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Joe Davidson, Bobby Murphy, Ben Horton, Stanley Chambers, and Tyler Mayo. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Cox, her parents, Levi and Icie Mae Lipford Horton, and one son, Jimmy Cox. She is survived by one son, Joe Mayo of Knoxville, two sisters, Lillie Mae King of Nashville, and Ann Horton of Selmer, two brothers, LeRoy Horton of Selmer and Howard Lee Horton of Bethel Springs, three grandchildren, Tony Cox, Matthew Mayo and Tyler Mayo, and one great-grandson, Blake Cox. PDG
May Dell Cox, 72, of Bethel Springs died on December 26, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Graveside services were held on Sunday afternoon at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens with Rev. F.T. Huckabee officiating. She was the daughter of the late Monroe and Pearl Dillon Johnson and the widow of Cecil Cox. She was the owner of May Dell’s Café in Bethel Springs. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Donald Cox and Terrell Cox, both of Bethel Springs; a step-son, Elmo Cox of Leland, Miss.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Eloise Case of West Shiloh. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mrs. Rosie Arlie Cox, 86, of Selmer, died Friday, July 16, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 18, at Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Little Hatchie Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Susan Holifield Hodges, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, James Robert Cox; four daughters, Mrs. Susan Greer of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Tressie Fortune of Winter Haven, Florida, Mrs. Patty L. Whitman of Selmer, and Mrs. Marilyn Priest of Memphis; four sons, James Jerald Cox of Selmer, Robert Shelby Cox of Bethel Springs, Chester Cox of Jetta, Saudi Arabia, and Claudie Cox of Burnsville, Mississippi; one sister, Miss Arkie Hodges of Pinson; twenty-six grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
William Hardy Cox - died Monday morning, October 8, 1961, at his home near Mt Gilead community following a long illness. He was 93. Services were held Tuesday at Mt Gilead Baptist Church and burial in the church cemetery
with Shackelford in charge. Mr Cox was a Baptist and a lifelong resident of the community. He leaves three sons, Grady Cox of Selmer, Aubrey Cox of Collierville and Raymond Cox of Bethel Springs; four daughters, Mrs Minnie Wilks and Mrs Ioma Mullins both of Selmer, Mrs Mary Lou Russom of Cordova and Mrs Mildred Russom of Bethel Springs; two brothers, John R Cox of Bolivar and R L Cox of Hornsby.
Leonard Crabb - age 84 - Funeral services for Leonard Crabb are set for today at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer with Virgil Howell and Rodney Whittemore officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. He died Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer. A member of Butler’s Chapel Baptist Church and the VFW, he was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jason Crabb and Angie Jenkins; three sisters, Lavaca Henson, Ollie Reed and Fannie Wooten; two brothers, Leland Crabb and Lester Crabb. Survivors include his wife, Mary Emma Crabb; sons, Billy Crabb of Iuka, Glen Grab and his wife Earlene of Chewalla, Terry Crabb of Chewalla and Jimmy Crabb of Ramer; daughters, Carolyn Fowler and her husband David of Guys, Gail Youngblood and her husband Donald of Chewalla, Martha Pinkley and her husband Dale of Michie, Dorothy Jean Vaughn and her husband Reece of Chewalla, Bonnie Akers and her husband of Pearl, Becky Wright and her husband James of Bruce. Two brothers, L G Crabb and Carl Crabb, both of Chewalla; 14 grandchildren, seven g-grandchildren; seven step g-grandchildren, 1 step g-g-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
CROCKER INFANT - McNairy County Independent Dec 2, 1904: The infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Crocker died Tuesday and buried Wednesday. He was two days old. Buried Oak Hill Cemetery.)
R C Crouse, Jr - age 43 - of Selmer died Dec 13, 1969 in a shooting mishap. Authorities said Crouse died of self- inflicted gunshot wounds at his home. Funeral services were Sunday at Mt Gilead Baptist Church and burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Home of Savannah had charge. Surviving are his widow, Mrs Mary Crouse of Selmer; three sons, Roger Dale Crouse and Jackie Lee Crouse all of Selmer ( says three sons, only lists two); two brothers, Dutch Crouse and Holland Crouse, both of Hornsby and a sister Mrs Gertrude Baker of Hornsby.
Henry Francis Nor fall Crowe son of Gabriel Sigfried Crowe and Mary F. A. Nance was born on 22 Mar 1885 in McNairy County, Tennessee. He died on 08 Dec 1964 and is buried in Adamsville City Cemetery. MCNAIRY COUNTY HISTORY, by Leslie Houston Gabriel Crowe was the father of Henry Crowe, who was a long time assistant publisher of the Adamsville Enterprise, later founded the Adamsville News, which a few years later became the McNairy County Appeal, and after a few more changes in name, ownership and format, was merged with the McNairy County Independent and became a part of the present Independent Appeal and the Adamsville News. He was a veteran of the old handset days and in addition to working at Adamsville, he was employed at various times at Selmer, Florence, Alabama, and with the Commercial Appeal in Memphis. Henry Francis Norfall Crowe and Clara Almeda Scott were married on 22 Oct 1915.
J. R. CROWE, 82, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Sat., Sept. 18, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Crowe was a retired carpenter, a World War II Veteran and member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Crowe survived by three daughters, Doris Ganus of Counce, Rhonda Holmes of Pinson, and Evelyn Sweat of Selmer, TN; one son, David Crowe of Bethel Springs; one sister, Ruth Matlock of Bethel Springs; three brothers, Robert Crowe of Humboldt, TN, Everett (Mick) Crowe of Bethel Springs, and Vernon Crowe of Holland, MI; six grandchildren and six g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 20th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens.
Jimmy Edward Crowe, 21, died Feb. 7, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital as a result of a gunshot wound. Services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Buena Vista Cemetery with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. The Bethel Springs man was a timber worker. Survivors
include his mother, Shirley Hicks Crowe of Selmer and his father, Jimmy Crowe of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Jessica Colene Crowe of Bethel Springs; a brother, Ricky Lynn Crowe of Bethel Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Lisa Deaton and Miss Patricia Crowe, both of Selmer; and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Essie Mae Smith. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Leonard H. Crum, 69, of Adamsville, died Feb. 10, 1987 at his residence. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Shackelford Funeral Home‘s Adamsville Chapel. Burial was in Helbert Cemetery with Reverends L.W. Todd and Tony Headrick officiating. Pallbearers were J.R. Meek, J.E. Boyd, Bobby Spears, Jerry Milford, Joe Arendall, and Glen Phillips. The son of the late Lela Milford Crum and Hazy Crum, he was a retired construction worker. He was a member of the Mt. Sharon Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez Phillips Crum of Adamsville; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Miller and a grandson, Mark Miller, both of Scottsboro, Alabama. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
BRODIE OVID CUNNINGHAM, of Morris Chapel, Tenn, age 77, died Sunday, Apr. 11, 1999. at his residence in Morris Chapel, Tenn., of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cunningham was manager of Pickwick State Park Campground, a member of the Republican Party, a County Elections Official, of Pentecostal beliefs, and had been employed at Pickwick State Park since it opened. Services took place Tues., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Morris Chapel Cemetery in Morris Chapel, TN. Mr. Cunningham leaves behind his wife. Francis Bryant Cunningham, and his daughter Brenda S. Campbell of Pickwick Dam, and son James Paul Cunningham of Pickwick Dam. Mr. Cunningham had two grandchildren, Stacy Cunningham and Ashley Campbell.
Mr. Herbert Cunningham, 75, Michie, Tenn., died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 12, 1975, after a long illness at the McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were to be today at Michie Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Michie Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie May Cunningham, Michie, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Berry, of Michie, Tenn., and Mrs. Durell Burks of Selmer, Tenn.; a brother, Edward Cunningham of Memphis, Tenn.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Effie Phelps, Michie, Tenn., and Mrs. Bessie White; 3 grandchildren.
CURRY, Mrs. Rosa – Services for Mrs. Rosa Lee Curry of Memphis were held at 2:30 Wednesday in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Curry died at 4:30 Tuesday at her home. She was 77. Born near Bethel Springs, Mrs. Curry lived in Memphis almost 49 years. She was the widow of E.F. Curry, an inspector for Memphis Railway Co., now Memphis Transit Co., who died in 1943. A member of First Baptist Church, Mrs. Curry belonged to the Training Union and the Women’s Missionary Society there. She was a former teacher of the Young People’s Class of the Baptist Young People’s Union of the church. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Ella Barker of Memphis and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Hendrix of Bethel Springs and Mrs. Florence Fulghum of Selmer. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL, June 1960
CURTIS, CHARLOTTE INEZ – Mrs. Charlotte Inez Curtis, 85, of Memphis, died Monday, April 18, 1983, at Oakville Health Care Center in Memphis. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m., April 21, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Falcon Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Tennessee Barnes Wolfe, and the widow of the late O.F. Curtis. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Rosie Lee Bullington and Mrs. Franklin Parker, both of Memphis; a son, John R. Curtis of Joiner, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Moore of Michie and Mrs. Charlotte Brewer of Marked Tree, Arkansas; a grandson, Robert Bryan Parker of Memphis; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; six half-sisters, Mrs. Viola Bricker of Counce, Mrs. Moline Hockaday, Mrs. George Cheshier, Mrs. Mary Ruth Dickey, all of Selmer; Mrs. Margarette Holland of Morrow, Georgia, and Mrs. Virginia Henry of Jackson; and two half-brothers, Coran Wolfe of Hickory Flatt, Mississippi, and Youree Wolfe of Wynn, Arkansas. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Elmus Herbert ‘Doc’ Curtis - services were conducted by Shackelford Funeral Home last Sunday afternoon and burial
in Halls Cemetery in Lauderdale County. Mr Curtis who was 73, died Saturday, April 18, 1970. Born in Missouri, he moved with his parents to Halls, Tenn at an early age. He began his career as a licensed pharmacist at Halls about 50 years ago. He moved to Selmer in 1947, when he and his sons bought the Selmer Rexall Drug Store. He was active in this business until poor health forced his retirement a few years back. He was active in civic affairs and was a Baptist. He leaves two sons, John A Curtis of Selmer and Billy T Curtis of Iuka, Miss and seven grandchildren.
CURTIS, GERALDINE PARSONS - Mrs Geraldine Parsons Curtis, 58, of Counce, died suddenly Monday night, December 27, 1982, at her home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 29, at Maley funeral Home in Covington, Tenn. Burial was in Munford Cemetery in Covington. She was the daughter of Mrs. Martha parsons of Memphis and the late W. P. Parsons. She was born and raised in McNairy County and was a member of the Baptist church. She leaves her mother, her husband, Edward Curtis; one son, Norris Edward Curtis of Covington; one grandson; five sisters, Mrs. Reathel Rowland of Hornsby, Mrs Geneva Newman of Bethel Springs, Mrs Louise Rowland of Moscow, Mrs Lona Ree Simpson of Bethel Springs, and Mrs Evelyn Brigman of Memphis; one brother, Clovis, ‘Buddy’ Parsons of Clinton, Miss; one half sister, Mrs Doshie Phifer of Tishomingo, Miss; two half brothers, Charlie Parsons of Memphis and Jack Parsons of Covington.
CURTIS, JAMES ALBERT – James Albert Curtis, 45, of Winchester, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 19, 1982 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 23, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was a native of McNairy County, was employed as a salesman. He was the son of Mrs. Vera Curtis of Belleville, Illinois, and the late Montie Curtis. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Gwendolyn Curtis Winchester; one daughter, Mrs. Pamela Howell of Lapier, Michigan; two sons, Christopher Curtis and Robert Curtis, both of Winchester; a granddaughter; his mother, and one sister, Ms. Ann Norman. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CURTIS, JAMES THOMAS - McNairy County Independent - September 30, 1949 - Mr James Thomas Curtis, age 78, died on Sept 26, 1949. He had been residing on Route 1, Michie, Tenn. Services were held at the Shiloh Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept 27, with interment in the Shiloh Cemetery. He was a Methodist. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs Nancy Wilson Curtis, three daughters, Mrs Beulah Pratt, Mrs Gertrude Shaw, and Mrs Nona Tyler; and one son Robert Curtis.
Curtis, Jessie R. - 78 – died Friday, April 24, 1998 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Curtis was owner and operator of Curtis Grocery Store. He was a deacon at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Eastview, Tn., and also served in the Army. Mr. Curtis is survived by his second wife, Josey Nell Wrenn Curtis, step-daughter, Judy Deming from Jackson, Tn., 5 step-sons, Ben Pearson from Memphis, Tn., Terry Pearson of Ramer, Tn., Roger Pearson of Coatsville, Pa., Tim Pearson of Rienzi, Ms., Ricky Pearson of Selmer, Tn., sister Mildred Curtis Kiddy of Guys, Tn., brothers John Curtis and Gene Curtis of Ramer, Tn., and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Morgan Curtis and Andrew Curtis, his first wife, Ola Dee Curtis, one brother, Granville Curtis. Funeral services were Saturday, April at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Interment was at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastview, Tn. PDG
Jeanette D’Amore, 80, Savannah, died April 21, 2004, at Harbert Hills Nursing Home. Services were held May at Huggins Cemetery, Eastview. She leaves a brother, Virgil B. Armstrong.
DALLAS, CLYDE ENGLISH – Mrs. Clyde English Dallas, 87, of Adamsville, died Saturday, April 2, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at the First Pentecostal Church of Adamsville with Rev. John Morris officiating. Burial was in Mud Creek Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge of arrangements. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Fletcher and Julia Varnell English, and a member of
the Methodist Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. A.G. Harris of Adamsville; a son, George H. Dallas of Memphis; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT (Death date may have error, may be 1983.)
DALLAS, LONNIE LEE – Lonnie Lee Dallas, 84, of Finger, died on November 29, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Finger on Tuesday afternoon with burial in Finger Cemetery. He was the son of the late Willy and Sallie Pettigrew Dallas and was married to Mrs. Amy Droke Dallas. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Finger Baptist Church, where he was a charter member and deacon. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Mr. Duel Dallas of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Wilma) Woodward of Chelsea, Michigan and Mrs. Charles (Maxine) Howell of Finger; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Sims of Portage, Ind., and Mrs. Elva Russom of Benton, KY; a nephew, Mr. Kermit Dallas of Memphis; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
EATHER PERLE DANCER died Dec. 24, 1999, at Plano Medical Center in Plano, TX, of heart failure. She was retired dietitian for McNairy County General Hospital and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Selmer - Past Grand Worthy Marton of the Eastern Star - Member of the Pilot Club and the McNairy County Book Club. Services were held Tues., Dec. 28, at First United Methodist Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Dancer was preceded in death by her husband Artie B. Dancer. She was survived by two children her step- daughter Rebecca Goodrich and Lee Summit, MP, and son Dudley Dancer, Ph.D. of Richardson, TX, two grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren.
DANCER, H. P. - H. P. Dancer, one of the pioneer citizens of the county, died at his home near Ramer, April 24, 1923. He was buried in the Ramer cemetery the following afternoon in the presence of a large congregation. Elder J. A. Houston conducted the funeral. Mr. Dancer was a unique character in many respects, plain spoken of speech, old fashioned in his habits and manners and a representatives of the old school. He kept informed on current topics, and was always ready and willing to discuss matters and men and to express his opinion. He leaves surviving him three children, Frank and John Dancer, and Miss Lottie Gooch. His wife died sometime ago. The deceased had been in declining health for a long times. He was a devout member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church identified for a long time with Mt. Vernon, now the Ramer church. –Henry Parker Dancer August 10, 1847- April 24, 1923 Ramer Cemetery.
Mattie Dancer - Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Hanna Dancer, 82, were held Saturday at Stantonville Church of Christ with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge. She died early Dec 26, 1969 at the McNairy County General Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Arbie Carson of Stantonville and Mrs Ruby Cole; two sisters (balance was torn off.)
JAMES EDWARD "JIMMY" DANIEL, 64, of Selmer died Aug. 25, 2000, at his home due to cancer. Mr. Daniel was the Regional Representative for the Governor's Office for the State of Tennessee. He was a member of Selmer First Baptist church and a part of the army and Tennessee National Guard. He served as Field Representative for Don Sundquist and as a Maintenance Supervisor and Engineer for South Central Bell for 25 years. Mr. Daniel's civic activities included, former McNairy county Chamber of Commerce President two separate times, former Chamber Chairman, former McNairy County Airport Authority, former Selmer Rotary Club President, former McNairy County Developmental Center Chairman, former Selmer City Alderman, former United Way Co-Chairman, former West Star Board, former Boy Scout Leader, present Tennessee Tom Bigbee Authority Board Member, Statesman of the Year for the 7thCongressional District-June 17, 2000, and former State Young Republican Chairman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bedford Eugene and Jessie Ardell Blankenshp Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Williams Daniel, one daughter, Melanie Daniel Pafford of Chicago, IL, two son, James Michael "Mike" Daniel, of Union City and William Andrew "Drew" Daniel of Cordova, and one sister, Imogene Daniel Harvey of Livingston. Funeral
services were held at 3 p.m. Sun. at Lakeview Baptist church with Rev. Max Walker, Governor Don Sundquist, John T. Williams, Dr. Milton Sewell and Jam Harrison officiating, Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were John McAdams, Joey Hargrove, John Everett Williams, Jimmy Exum, Jerry Woodall and R. C. Stegall. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Jimmy Daniel Memorial Scholarship Fund.
DARBY, EMILY SUSAN - Mrs. Emily Susan Darby, age 86, a resident of Kenton, Tenn., died on Monday, March 24, 1952. Her remains were brought to McNairy County, and funeral service was held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on March 25. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased was a Methodist. She is survived by two sons, W. C. and H. C. Broadway. McNairy County Independent
DARBY, MAGGIE - McNairy County Independent - May 8, 1919 - Sudden Death of Aged - Mrs. B. F. Darby, aged 67 years died Saturday morning at her home in Gravel Hill. She was taken suddenly ill Friday night, and as thought, an affection of the heart, caused her sudden death. She was in her usual good health Friday. She was the wife of Dr. B. F. Darby, one of the best known citizens of the county. The deceased was the second wife of Dr. Darby, being married to him fifteen years ago in Alabama. She leaves five grown children by a former husband, four of whom were here at her funeral, which was conducted by Rev. J. B. Maxedon at the Gravel Hill cemetery Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large host of friends. The deceased was a Christian with noble traits of kindness and beloved by all. She was the staff of the venerable doctor, now in his 89th year, and very feeble, and his loss together with a severe spell of sickness from which he has not recovered, have affected his mind, and his friends are fearful his days are few. The condolences of the Independent go to the family. 1851-1919 Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Clarence P Davis - age 71 - retired merchant engineer, died Wednesday, Feb 11, 1970 at McNairy County General Hospital in Selmer. Services were Feb 13th at Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens, near Selmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs Sara S Davis
DAVIS, ELIZA Mrs Eliza Davis, who has been sick for a long time, has gone to her Heavenly reward. Mrs Davis, the relict of the late J P, a veteran Mobile & Ohio construction foreman, has been a loving mother, and her death has caused much sadness and sorrow to all who knew and loved Mrs Davis. Her remains sleep beside her husband in the old Falcon Cemetery. Sept 10, 1865 - June 21, 1936
GAILYA PUSSER DAVIS, 70, of Collierville, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at her home in Byhalia, MS. The wife of William H. "Bill" Davis, who survives. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and worked part time at the family business, Davis Grading Co., in Collierville. She was born on Dec. 2, 1933 in Finger, TN, daughter of the late Carl and Helen Harris Pusser. She had made her home in the Byhalia/Collierville area for over 30 years and was a Baptist in belief. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 30th at Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel with Dennis Callahan and David Cooper officiating. Burial was in West Memorial Baptist Cemetery in Saulsbury. In addition to her husband, whom she married Feb. 11, 1965, survivors include one son and his wife, William H. "Little Bill" and Patricia Davis and one granddaughter, Emily Lynn Davis, all of Collierville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Howard and Buford Hayes Pusser. The family requests that memorials be directed to West Memorial Baptist Church.
DAVIS, HENRIETTA - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Mrs Henrietta Davis, age 88, died at Adamsville on Tuesday, April 11, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Rev J H Kennedy, were held at Lebanon on Wednesday, April 12, with burial in the Lebanon cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Elza Griffin of Corinth and five grandchildren.
JESSIE McCANN DAVIS, age 81, died on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at the West Tennessee Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in McNairy Count and was married to Arl Davis in 1933. They had made their home in the Oak Grove Community of Chester County, where Mrs. Davis worked as a garment Inspector for Salant and Salant inn Henderson for almost 30 years. She was a member of the Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and took an active role in the Oak Grove community. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 28, at the Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson. Burial was held at Mr. Carmel Cemetery. Services were officiated by Rev. Bobby Barnes. Mrs. Davies is preceded in death by her parents, the late Author "Whig" and Celie Weaver McCann, one daughter, Louise Davis, and one son, Joe Michael Davis. She is survived by her husband, Arl Davis of Henderson, one daughter Louise Davis, one son, Charles Howard Davis of Henderson, two sisters, Ava Kauffman of Memphis and Georgia Huey of Birmingham, AL, one brother, Author (Pat) McCann of Milan, four grandchildren, Michael Davis of Houston TX, Jeffrey Davis of Memphis Joel Coady of Nashville, and Bert Coady of Luray, and five g-grandchildren.
JOHN CLYDE DAVIS, 90, died Sept. 10, 2000, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a retired farmer. He was also a Baptist. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Gooch Davis, and one son, Rowland Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Martha Wilkerson of Memphis, four grandchildren, Dianne Baldwin and husband, Phil, of Corinth, Miss., Sherry Caldwell and husband, Bobby, of Byhalia, Miss., Martha Durbin and husband, Tim of Michie, and Sondra Warren of Lebanon, seven g-grandchildren, Regina Stephens and husband, Terry, Jay Durbin and wife, Jamie Russell Senn, Bess, Josh , Jon and Amanda Warren, two gg-grandchildren, Stephanie Settlemires and Courtney Settlemires. He is also survived by his extended family, Pat and Helen Montgomery, Jeff, Carolyn, Angie, Ashley, and Ryan Montgomery, Danny, Jeannie, Casey and Christy Montgomery. Grave side services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Davis Family Cemetery with Bro. Doyle Petty officiating. Visitation will be Wed., night from 5 until 9 at the Memorial Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss.
DAVIS, KENNIE S. – Kennie S. Davis, 96, of Selmer, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Homer Farris officiating. Burial was in Michie Cemetery. A retired farmer, he was the son of the late John V. Wright and Martha Pinkston Davis. He was a member of the Acton Church of Christ. His wife, Mrs. Myrtle Curtis Davis, preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Knox Davis of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Smith of Selmer; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DAVIS, MARTHA E - - McNairy County Independent June 28, 1918 - Mrs. Dr. T. S. Davis, of Bethel Springs, died in a Jackson hospital Tuesday, June 25, 1918, after an operation for appendicitis. This good woman was beloved by all who know her. She was a sister of C. Supt. Grantham. Born Jan 7, 1877 - died June 25, 1918. Buried at Woodville Cemetery in Chester Co.
ROGER DALE DAVIS, 54, of Selmer, TN, died on Sat., Sept. 25, 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Mr. Davis was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Selmer. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Theresa Davis, one son, Ricky Dale Davis of Selmer, three sisters, Helen Kennedy of Berwyn, IL, Rita Cosby of Selmer, and Ruby Britt of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 28th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, TN.
DEAN, BENJAMIN EARDICE – Benjamin Eardice Dean, 80, of Adamsville, died Thursday, May 26, 1983, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late John E. and Lucy Whitehead Dean, and was a retired farmer and merchant. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jewell Elizabeth Dean; a daughter, Helen Tacker of Adamsville; two sons, Kenneth Dean of
Rockford, Illinois and Wayne Dean of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Droke of Stantonville and Mrs. Lutie McGuire of Lexington, Alabama; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MARTY ALLEN DEAN - 36, of Adamsville died Oct. 21, 2000 at the Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson due to heart failure. Mr. Dean was the manager of Payless Shoe Store in Orlando, FL. He is survived by his father, Donald Dean of Adamsville, his mother, Juanita Martin Dean of Adamsville, one sister, Anita Roddick of Las Vegas, NV, and one brother, Terry Dean of Oklahoma. Graveside services were held at Mars Hill Cemetery on Mon. at 11 a.m.
DEATON, JAMES E - McNairy County Independent - April 7, 1950 - Mr James E Deaton, age 70, of Bethel Springs, died on Sunday, April 2, 1950. He was a Baptist. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Springs Fist Baptist Church on Monday, April 3, with burial in Mt Carmel Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs James Deaton and one daughter, Mrs H E Barnette.
DEBERRY, LOUIS E. JR. 1 (EDDIE) - Corinthian - Two men are killed in head on collision. Two area residents were killed and one injured in a two car collision during the early morning hours, Saturday, July 18, 1970. The accident occurred at 2:45 am Saturday on a bridge in Tuscumbia Bottom, approximately four miles west of Corinth. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol investigation, the cars collided when the DeBerry car, a 1970 Chevrolet, going east, attempted to pass a trailer truck on the bridge. Mitchell, going west was driving a 1960 Chevrolet. Dead on arrival at Magnolia hospital were Louis E. ‘Eddie’ DeBerry, Jr., 23, OF Rt 1 Michie, Tenn., and Paul H. Mitchell, 19, of Rt 3, Pocahontas, Tenn. DeBerry was a foreman at ITT Telecommunications where he had been employed for five years. He was a Michie High School graduate. Funeral services for DeBerry were held Sunday at 4:30 pm at the Michie Baptist Church where he was a member. Officiating was the Rev. Wylie Flanagan of Corinth. Interment was in the Michie City Cemetery (Michie Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery) with McPeters Mortuary in charge of arrangement. In addition to his parents, Mr and Mrs L. E. DeBerry, Sr., of Michie, he leaves his grandmother, Mrs. D. F. Pendley also of the Tennessee address.
DEBERRY, MILTON M - May 1968 - Corinthian - Milton M DeBerry of Route 2, Corinth, died suddenly at 11:15 pm yesterday at his home. He had been in failing health five years. Services will be at 2 pm Saturday in Michie Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Wiley Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with McPeters Mortuary in charge. DeBerry, 61, was born in Hardin County, Tenn and married the former Margaret Bowers in Alcorn County, Jan 15, 1956. He was a member of the American Legion and a World War II veteran. He leaves his wife, a daughter Trema Ann DeBerry of Corinth, five brothers, Morris DeBerry, Wallace DeBerry, and Robert DeBerry, all of Memphis, A W DeBerry of Shiloh, Tenn and Edwin DeBerry of Michie, Tenn; three sisters, Mrs. E. E. Bolding of Johnson City, Tenn; Mrs. David Wardlow of Memphis and Mrs. Ted Bowen of Guys, Tenn. Paul bearers will be Guy McAfee, Cecil Lipford, R. B. Tankersley, John Bowers, Richard Blevins and H. L. Denton
DEMING, JOHN WILEY - McNairy County Independent - March 3, 1950 - Mr John Wiley Deming, age 85, died at his home near Pocahontas on Monday, February 27, 1950. Funeral services were held at Pocahontas on Feb 28. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Survivors include: Mrs Orlen Parmely of Pocahontas, Mrs Martha Kirk, Selmer, Mrs R L Wilmeth, Pocahontas, Mrs J A DeVault, Okolona, Miss and eight grandchildren.
DENNIE, ELSIE - McNairy County Independent - January 13, 1950 - The funeral of Mrs W N Dennie, 68, of Pattonville, Texas, was held Sunday at Deport. Mrs Dennie, who died at home Saturday afternoon was formerly Miss Elsie Chamness, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E C Chamness. She was born in Clarendon, Ark, March 28, 1881. She came to Pattonville in 1903 and was married there the following year. Besides her husband, she leaves four children, Willie, Joe Travis, Jack and Mrs John Cason; and a brother A H Chamness of Paris. Mrs Dennie was raised at Adamsville, Tenn