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Nancy Derryberry - age 96 - the oldest woman in the county, being 96 years old and 2 months of age, died at the home of her son, near Ramer on June 4, 1927 and her remains rest in the old Indian Creek burying ground on Sunday afternoon. Elder J A Houston preaching the sermon. A large gathering of the old friends, neighbors and relatives of this good old mother was a beautiful testimony of the love and affection they had for her. Aunt Nancy, as many knew the deceased, was the oldest daughter of the late John N Barnhill, a pioneer settler in the old Chewalla community and she had spent a long useful life in that locality. She is survived by the following children: Mrs Cynthia Ledbetter of Chewalla, Mrs Tom Hurley of Collierville, John C Derryberry of Chewalla, and A D and Mansel Derryberry of Ramer. Numerous grandchildren and g-grandchildren.
DERRYBERRY, B. W. T. - McNairy County Independent - B. W. T. Derryberry, aged 70 years, died at his home in Adamsville Saturday night, Feb 3, 1918, and was buried at the Chewalla cemetery Monday. He leaves a wife and one son. He formerly lived in Selmer, and afterward moved to the Tennessee river, but for a few years past lived in Adamsville. The old citizen will be remembered as a most worthy Christian gentleman. We can attest his good character by a long acquaintance. We extend sympathy to the family. Buried at Indian Creek.
Derryberry, Brooks L. - 85 – of Ramer, died Saturday, November 8, 1997 from complications from diabetes at Tri- County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. He was a member of Antioch Church of Christ and a charter member of the Ramer, Tn. Ruritan Club. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla with Brian Jackson and Nat Evans officiating. Pallbearers were Terry Teague, Derrick Winters, Stephen Berryman, Anthony Berryman, Van Carter and Kenny Moore. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Martin Derryberry, two step-daughters, Peggy Berryman and Kathie Berryman, both of Ramer, one step-son, Tim Baker of Ramer, one sister, Ruby Jewell Moore of Selmer, six step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie D. Derryberry and Mamie Pearl Darby Derryberry. PDG
DERRYBERRY, CHARLES (Pete) – Charles (Pete) Derryberry, 58, of Memphis, died on August 7, 1987 at Metro Airport in Memphis. Funeral services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Callins, James H. Davis, Charles Callins, Olan Callins, Tim Icenberger, and Gary Barnes. He was the son of the late Clyde and Icie King Derryberry and a veteran of the army. He was employed as a saw filer and mechanic. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Callins Derryberry; a son, Larry Derryberry of Southaven, Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Tammy Keenum of Southaven; two brothers, Raymond Derryberry of Southaven and Terry Derryberry of Ramer; two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Marie Barnes of Smyrna and Mrs. Jeanette Icenberger of Southaven; three grandchildren, Charles Wayne Derryberry, John Robert Keenum, and Christopher Blake Keenum. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DERRYBERRY, GENERAL SCOTT - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1951- Mr General Scott Derryberry, age 81, died at his home in the Chewalla community on Tuesday Jan 2, 1951. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Bertie Moore, were held at the Chewalla Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan 4. Burial was in the Indian Creek Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Florence Derryberry; one sister, Mrs J B Jones of Corinth, Miss; and two brothers Mark and Hilliard Derryberry of Chewalla.
DERRYBERRY, GRADY M - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Mr Grady M Derryberry, age 37, of Ramer, died in the Community Hospital in Corinth on March 4, 1950 following a long illness. He was a Baptist. Services, conducted by Bro Armour, were held at the Indian Creek Church on March 5, with interment in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs
Avalene Derryberry; two sons, Billy and Jesse Derryberry, and one daughter, Carolyn Derryberry. (From the Ramer Community:) Several from Ramer attended the funeral of Grady Derryberry Sunday afternoon. Services conducted by Rev M E Hines were held at the grave site in Indian Creek cemetery. Mr Derryberry died after several months illness. He is survived by his wife and three children, his parents Mr and Mrs Hillard Derryberry and three brothers, all of the Hurley community and one sister of Alcorn County, Miss.
DERRYBERRY, HILLIARD - Mr. Hilliard Derryberry, age 79, a resident of Route 1, Ramer, Tenn., died on Sunday, May 18, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Marvin E. Hines, were held at the Indian Creek Church on May 19, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. Burial was in the cemetery there. The deceased was a member of the Chewalla Baptist Church. Survivors include; his wife, Mrs. Flora Derryberry; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Turner; three sons, Lawrence, Clyde and Troy Derryberry; 19 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
DERRYBERRY, MICHAEL A. - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 2, 1949 - Little Michael Andrew Derryberry, age one month, son of Mr. And Mrs. James Benton Derryberry, of Louisville, Ky, was claimed by the Grim Reaper on May 28th, 1949. Little Michael Andrew is a grandson of Mr. And Mrs. May Derryberry of Bethel Springs. His body was brought back to McNairy County on Monday, May 30, and funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackleford Funeral Home. Rev. Benny Barron was in charge. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, Selmer. The deceased is also survived by two brothers Wm Wayne and James Derryberry and grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Billings.
DERRYBERRY, VIRGIL MAY # 1 - McNairy County Independent - March 16, 1951 - Virgil May Derryberry, age 61, died while in his car at Bethel Springs on Monday, March 12, 1951. A heart attack was given as the cause of his death. Mr Derryberry resides at Bethel Springs and for the past several years had worked as a barber at Howell’s Barber shop in Selmer. A few weeks ago, Mr Derryberry was ordered to quit work and take things easy on account of a bad heart. He gave up his barbering about a month ago. He had hundreds of friends all over the country who join with his family in mourning his passing. Mr Derryberry was a veteran of WWI, having served for nine months in France. He was a member of the American Legion and the Fox Hunters Assoc. Funeral services conducted by Bro R M Dickson, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 13. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Jessie Wilson Derry, one daughter Mrs Ella Strawn; three sons, Grady, Flynn and James Derryberry and one step-son, Joe W Smith and ten grandchildren.
DERRYBERTY, CHARLES (Pete) – Charles (Pete) Derryberry, 58, of Memphis, died on August 7, 1987 at Metro Airport in Memphis. Funeral services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Callins, James H. Davis, Charles Callins, Olan Callins, Tim Icenberger, and Gary Barnes. He was the son of the late Clyde and Icie King Derryberry and a veteran of the army. He was employed as a saw filer and mechanic. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Callins Derryberry; a son, Larry Derryberry of Southaven, Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Tammy Keenum of Southaven; two brothers, Raymond Derryberry of Southaven and Terry Derryberry of Ramer; two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Marie Barnes of Smyrna and Mrs. Jeanette Icenberger of Southaven; three grandchildren, Charles Wayne Derryberry, John Robert Keenum, and Christopher Blake Keenum. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DEVAULT, MARVIN - Saturday night about 8:30, Feb 9, 1924, Marvin DeVault, a young man of Bethel Springs, was literally cut in two by a north bound freight train, just in front of the depot in Selmer. He had come to Selmer only a few minutes before on the south bound passenger train from Bethel Springs. He attempted to catch this freight train, and in so doing his body was thrown under the train, the wheels of many of the cars passing over his body. The deceased was the son of W. H. DeVault, who with his mother and other relatives survive him. He was 23 years old. The remains were laid to rest in the Bethel Springs cemetery Sunday afternoon. The pall bearers were Henry Cude, John Motley, Palmer Rhodes, J. D. Moore, Dennie McCaskill, Earl Hipps, —ert Sweat and Hurbert Ellis.
LEROY J. DICK, 94, died on Mon., Nov. 15, 1999, at Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. He was a supervisor at Milline Frot Chemical Company in St. Louis, MO, and a Catholic. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Nov., 18, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Father Carl Hood. Mr. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dick and his parents, George A. and Maybelle Watson Dick. He is survived by nieces and nephews.
ETHEL BROWDER DICKERSON, 98, died on Thurs., Mar. 9, 2000, at Methodist McNairy Healthcare Center in Selmer of cancer. She was a housewife and homemaker. Mrs. Dickerson was born on Nov. 19, 1902, to William and Bessie Wood Browder. She was a lifelong resident of McNairy County and a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening and most importantly caring for the sick. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Mar. 10, at Shackelford Acton Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Rev. George Reed and Rev. Robert Jetton. Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in death by husband, Oscar McAfee in 1960, her second husband, Charlie Dickerson, and a gr-granddaughter, Lisa Rae Cunningham. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and David Cunningham of Michie, one son (says son but must be grandson), David Cunningham, Jr and his wife, Janice of Michie, and one gr-granddaughter, Jodi Cunningham of Jackson.
Mattie Lou Dickerson - age 72 - died at her home in the Liberty community on Saturday, March 26, 1955. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services conducted by Bro Freeman were held at Liberty and burial was in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Surviving are one son, Wade Dickerson of Corinth; three daughters, Mrs Heard Mills of Corinth, Mrs Mack Jordan of Michie and Mrs Haskell Hindman of Pittsburg Landing; one brother Charles Wade of Corinth; one sister Mrs Janie Thomas; nine grandchildren and three g-grandchildren.
William F Dickerson - Funeral services were held Thursday at Liberty Church of Christ for Mr Dickerson, 76 year old farmer, who died last Wednesday, February 16, 1955 at 9 am at his home near Acton, Tenn. Owen Freeman, minister of the West Corinth Church of Christ, conducted the final rites with burial following in the Liberty cemetery. He was a member of the Church of Christ and had been ill for about five years, prior to his death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Mattie Lou Wade Dickerson; a son Wade Dickerson of Acton; three daughters, Mrs Mack Jordan of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn, Mrs Haskell Hindman of Childers Hill, Mrs Herd Mills of Acton; two brothers, J E Dickerson of R L Dickerson both of Corinth; six sisters, Miss Bell Dickers of near Corinth, Mrs Dora Thomas of Bolivar, Tenn, Mrs Theron Thoms of Michie, Mrs Montrose Carroll of Michie, Mrs Roy Parker of Corinth and Mrs Quincey Atkins of Corinth, nine grandchildren and three g-grandchildren. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of all arrangements,
DICKEY, ARTHUR – Arthur Dickey, 78, a former resident of Finger, passed away Friday, February 4, 1983, at the Ivy Hall Nursing Home, at Elizabethton, Tennessee. Funeral services and burial were in Elizabethton. He was born in McNairy County, the son of Freelin and Mary Dickey. Arthur was a patient at Western State for many years before he was transferred to the nursing home. He leaves one brother, Jack Dickey of San Antonio, Texas. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DICKEY, DORA JANE – Mrs. Dora Jane Dickey, 90, of Morton, Illinois, died Friday, December 10, 1982, at Morton Terrace Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, December 13, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Brother Dan Eubanks officiating. Burial was in Finger Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late William and Melinda Moss Vandiver, and the widow of the late Isaac Samuel Dickey. Mrs. Dickey was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves five sons, Marvin Dickey of Trenton, Harl Dickey, Adell Dickey, and Herman
Dickey of Peoria, Illinois, and S.D. Dickey of Bridgeston, Missouri; two brothers, Herbert Vandiver of Memphis and Grady Vandiver of Los Angeles, California; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
George Washington Dickey - age 81 - Funeral services were held Sunday at Mt Gilead Baptist Church with burial in Mt Gilead Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer had charge. Mr Dickey died Friday Dec 12, 1969 at Maple Hill Nursing Home in Selmer after a long illness. Surviving are his seven sons: Tommy Lee Dickey, Ensco Dickey and George W Dickey Jr, all of Bethel Springs, Oliver and Willard Dickey both of Selmer, Gentral Dickey of Somerville (state seven sons but lists only six); seven daughters, Mrs Leatha Featherstone of Nashville, Mrs Wavie Gibson of Pocahontas, Mrs Ethel Marbry of Millington, Mrs Beatrice Crouse of Hornsby, Mrs Shirley McCormick and Mrs Willie Mae Graves, both of Rogers Springs, and Mrs Virgie McDaniels of Memphis.
DICKEY, HAZEL - 81, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Levi Strauss Company in Ramer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Pallbearers were David Dickey, Dustin Dickey, Brian Dickey, Cecil Dickey, Chris Doles, Ken Burkett, Jamie Woodruff, and Eric Fowler. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Dickey, her parents, Edgar and Larcina Leatherwood Melton, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Dickey. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Dickey Baker of Ramer, seven sons, Kenneth Dickey, Dwight Dickey, Danny Dickey, Larry Dickey, Terry Dickey, Jerry Dickey, and Perry Dickey all of Ramer, one sister, birdie Mae Locke of Ramer, thirteen grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren.
James Grady Dickey, age 39, was shot to death in Memphis on Monday. Vester Moore, special officer for the Juvenile Court was being questioned in connection with the shooting. Dickey, formerly of Stantonville, had lived for the past several years in Memphis. Burial in Mt Zion Cemetery. This was in a January 1970 paper and no day specified in the article.
Marshall T Dickey, age 72, of Ramer, retired Missouri Pacific Railroad employee, died Wednesday, October 14, 1987, at St Francis Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Friday, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in Falcon Cemetery there. He leaves his wife, Mrs Sylvia Lumpkin Dickey; two daughters, Mrs Janet Thomas of Memphis and Mrs Pam Clark of Ramer; a son Doug Dickey of Cookville; a sister, Mrs Ruby Johnson of Ramer; three brothers, Cecil Dickey of Adamsville, Rev Doulph Dickey of Trenton and Matthew Dickey of Henderson, seven grandchildren and a g-grandson
DICKEY, MARSHALL T. – Marshall T. Dickey, 72, of Ramer, died on October 14, 1987 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Falcon Cemetery. His brother, Rev. Daulph Dickey officiated. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mozelle Hockaday Dickey and was married to Sylvia Lumpkin Dickey. He was a retired car man for Missouri Pacific Railroad and a member of Unity Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Doug Dickey of Cookeville; two daughters, Janet Thomas of Memphis and Pam Clark of Ramer; three brothers, Cecil Dickey of Adamsville, Rev. Daulph Dickey of Trenton, and Matthew Dickey of Henderson; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Johnson of Ramer; seven grandchildren, Toady Smart, Michelle Krupey, Allen Dickey, Drew Dickey, Alisha Willis, Sunny Clark, and April Lumpkin; and one great-grandson, Nicholas Krupey. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
PATSY JEAN DICKEY, 63, of Ramer, TN, died on Sat. Nov. 6, 2004 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center. She was self employed. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Lee Bodiford. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Dickey of Ramer, TN, her father and step-mother, Malcolm and Virginia Bodiford of Corinth, MS, one
daughter, Patty Lynn Fowler and husband Eric, of Ramer, three sisters, Nelda Devers, Pamela Essary, and Rosemary Suggs, all of Corinth, one brother, Elton Bodiford of Ramer, and three grandchildren, Andrew Fowler, Landon Fowler, and Peyton Fowler. Services for Mrs. Dickey were at 1 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 8th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Frank Whitman officiating, Burial was a Antioch Cemetery in Ramer. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.....
WILFORD DICKEY, 88, died on Wed., Mar. 8, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Savannah. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery. Mr. Dickey was preceded in death by his wife, Golda Mae Dickey. He is survived by one son, Gene Dickey of McKinney, Texas, three sisters, Doris Michael of Jackson, Maxine English of Corinth, Miss., and Sadie Frands of Selmer, one brother, Henry Dickey of Knoxville, three grandchildren, Gene Dickey, Jr., Kevin Dickey and David Dickey, and four gr-grandchildren.
DICKEY, WILLIE D. – Willie D. Dickey, 94, of Guys, died Friday, January 14, 1983, at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 16, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Brother Doyle Petty officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late Jim and Sarah Dickey, a retired farmer, and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Shelton of Ramer, and Mrs. Myrtle Bennett of Selmer; two sons, Mancil Dickey of Guys and A.C. Dickey of Ramer; twenty-five grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
J. C. DICKS of Guys, 85, died Sept. 17, 2001 at VA Medical Center in Memphis of cancer. Mr. Dicks was a carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Coln Dicks and his father, John William Dicks. He is survived by three daughters, Jeanette Barnes of Guys, Shirley A. Jarnigan and Linda Jo Griggs, both of Selmer; two sons, Jimmy Carroll Dicks of Rienzi, MS and Butch Dicks of Selmer; along with 11 grandchildren, 24 g-grandchildren, and three g-g-grandchildren. Services were held Thurs., Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview.
DICUS, LELAND M. 1 - Corinthian - Leland M. Dicus traveling salesman and resident of Michie, Tenn., died suddenly at Corinth Hospital on Sunday Dec 24, 1961 at 11:40 am. Mr. Dicus was 52 years of age. Funeral services were held at the Primitive Baptist Church in Michie on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Elder Wylie F. Flanagan of Corinth and the pastor, Elder E. D. McCutcheon of Greenwood, Miss. Burial was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mr. Dicus was born October 27, 1909, in Clifton, Tenn., the son of Oscar Malone and Willie Speer Dicus, and the grandson of the late Mrs. Ann Keaton. He was married to Miss Martha Gooch on December 23, 1945, and to this union was born one daughter, Dianne Lelane, age 13, who with his wife survives. Other survivors include his parents, a brother, W. G. Dicus of Corinth, a brother-in-law, J. L. Ricketts of Nashville, Tenn., a niece, Patsy Dicus of Corinth, and nephews B. J. Ricketts of Jacksonville, Fla, Frank R. Ricketts of Wilkes-Barer, Pa, Samuel Wm Ricketts of Nashville, and a host of other relatives to mourn his passing. Mr. Dicus was a veteran of World War II, released after 4 years of service, 14 months of which was spent overseas. He saw active duty in the European Theatre and held four battle stars. After his release from the Army he was employed by J. C. Edenton Company for 10 years, later by Ragland Potter of Jackson, Tenn, and since 1957 had been in specialty work exclusively. At the time of his death he was employed as Firestone Sales Representative under the supervision of King-Norman Wholesale, Inc., of Corinth, Miss. Pall bearers were Burleigh Russell, Bill Norman, R. C. Hinton, all of Corinth, Sidney......(rest of article is missing.
BILLY QUA DILLARD, SR., age 59, died Tues. Mar 30, 1999, at the Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of a heart attack. He was a member of the Lexington Moose Lodge, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 3 at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Entombment was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens in Lexington. Mr. Dillard is survived by four daughters; Belinda Ann
Yager of Wichita, Kansas; Renee' Ruth of Sardis, Bonnie Ruth of Savannah, and Dana Nails of Henderson, his son Billy Qua Dillard, Jr. of Lexington. He is also survived by his three sisters; Opal Combs of Roseville, Calif; Syble Steurer of Selmer, and a half-sister Mary Ellen Dillard of Pulaski. He had 12 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren.
DILLARD, STEPHEN PAUL - McNairy County Independent - Feb 9, 1951 - Stephen Paul Dillard, age 67, died at his home near Ramer on Feb 4, 1951. Services conducted by Rev Tobe Cox, were held at the Walnut Grove Church on Feb 6. Burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. He was a Missionary Baptist. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs Geneva Dillard; three brothers, Tom, Frank and Ben Dillard; three sisters, Misses Betty and Cleo Dillard and Mrs Jimmy King.
DILLON, BABY - McNairy County Independent - June 5, 1908 - District No 2 - On Sunday morning, May 17, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Dillon awoke to find their six weeks old infant dead in bed, having died during the night. The cause of its death is not known, but it is believed that it died with the bold hives. It was buried at Buena Vista on Monday, May 18.
DILLON, BOBBY L - McNairy County Independent - May 11, 1951 - Bobby L Dillon, age 5 years, son of Mr and Mrs Bob Dillon, died May 7, 1951. The family resided near Ramer. Funeral services conducted by Rev Mainers were held at Sulphur Springs with burial in the cemetery there. In addition to his parents, the deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs Ethel Lawrence and Mrs Nova Nelson and three brothers, Sam, Bell and F D Dillon.
Dillon, Bobby, L. - 5 - son of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dillon, died May 7, 1951. The family resided near Ramer. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Mainers were held at Sulphur Springs with burial in the cemetery there. In addition to his parents, the deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Lawrence and Mrs. Nova Nelson, and three brothers, Sam, Bell and F.D. Dillon. PDG
DILLON, GRETCHEN - Services for Mrs Gretchen Dillon, 75 will be Friday at Leon Johnson & Son Funeral Home in Henderson, and burial in Finger Cemetery. Mrs Dillion widow of Willie Arter Dillon died July 11, 1985 at her home. She was born in Finger, daughter of the late John and Ora Brown Harris, and was married in 1928 to Mr Dillon, who died in 1974. At one time they had lived 12 years in Baton Rouge, La but had operated a store and farm in finger many years. She was a member of the Finger Methodist church. Mrs Dillon was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs Rosemary Vester, in 1982. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Anna Lee Hunley of Adamsville; four grandchildren: Thomas Morgan Vester of Roanoke, Va; William Arter Vester of Paris, Ky; and Miss Mary Harris Vester and Miss Elizabeth Vester, both of Knoxville; and a great granddaughter, Miss Rosemary Vester of Knoxville.
JOHN ALLEN DILLON - of 4405 W 29 St, Little Rock, Ark, died Oct 22, 1955, at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Feb 20, 1893 in McNairy Co, Tenn. Mr Dillon lived in Selmer for 41 years, where three daughters and one son were born to he and Mrs Dillon. They are Arbie Callie Ila Byrd and Joyce Spencer, all of Little Rock. The son died the day of birth. Mr Dillon is also survived by a step son, Leslie Toler of Memphis; four grandchildren; four sisters, Sarah Moore of Corinth, Miss, Mrs Nora Kizer and Mrs Daisey Hicks of Newbern, Tenn and Mrs Ruby Wright of Carlisle, Ark; and cousins, Mary and Lee McDaniel of Selmer. Funeral services were conducted at the Griffin and Leggett Funeral Home in Little Rock by Rev Driggers of the 1st Church of God, the church that Mr Dillon attended and Rev Roy Branscum of S Highland Baptist Church of Little Rock. Burial services were in Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. Mr Dillon spent his annual vacations in Selmer with his many relatives and friends.
DILLON, JOHN E - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1951- Mr John E Dillon, age 70, died on Wednesday, Dec 27, 1950. According to reports, Mr Dillon was receiving hospital care and possibly undergoing surgery at the time of his death. Funeral services conducted by Bro R M Dickson, of Bethel Springs, were held at Moore’s School House and
laid to rest at the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements, and the following served as pallbearers: R B Leonard, John Hodges, L R Weatherford, Hugh Kirkpatrick, Ervin C Hester, P L Tacker, Dewitt Hamilton and B Y Howell. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs Lettie Dillon; two sons, John E Dillon, Jr and S B Dillon; seven sisters: Mrs T E Wilson, Mrs R B Cheshier, Mr A L Moore, Mrs Robert Shelton, Mrs J H (unreadable), Mrs Cordie Fryer and Mrs Tull and two brothers (pages torn and unreadable), grandchildren and great grandchildren.
DILLON, JOHN FRANK - Death of Another old Citizen - John Frank Dillon - John Frank Dillon aged 70 years 11 months and ten days died at the home of his son Carl on Saturday Nov. 1, 1919, of pneumonia. He was sick only a few days. He was buried at Buena Vista cemetery Sunday afternoon. Rev. Newsom and Maxedon officiating. Frank Dillon as he was familiarly called, was a big hearted, industrious man. He had made his home with his son Carl for the last three years. The following children survive him, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Emma Shelton, Mrs. Zana Cheshire, Mrs. Lola Wilson, John E. Dillon, Mrs. Pearl Hester, Mrs. Minnie Hester, Carl B. Dillon, Grover C. Dillon, Mrs. Ora Tull, Miss Cordia Dillon. Nov 15, 1848 – Nov 1, 1919 Buena Vista Cemetery
DILLON, LULA BELL – Lula Bell Dillon, 89, of Bethel Springs died on December 31 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, January 1, 1988 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. F.T. Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late W.A. and Julie Gooch Ferguson and the widow of Jim Terry Dillon. She was a housewife and a member of Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lena Pearl McGee of Bethel Springs; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ernestine Dunaway of Bethel Springs; a grandson, Nathan McGee of Bethel Springs; and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
RACHEL HURST DILLION, 77, died on Monday, May 8, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, the Air Force Auxiliary Association, the Wally Bynam Travel Club (Airstream), and a graduate of Draughons Business College in Memphis. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thur., May 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by her parents, William Kennie and Lockie Lee King Hurst and a son. Michael Ernest Dillion. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Dillion and a host of friends
DILLON, W. A. - Funeral services for W. A. Dillon were held on Wednesday, Dec 4, 1974 at Finger Methodist church. Dillon was 65 years of age at the time of his death. Burial was in Finger Cemetery with Morgan Funeral Home of Henderson in charge. Dillon was president of the Home Banking Co of Finger; a director of Pickwick Electric Cooperative and a member of the Board of Stewards of the Finger Methodist Church. He was married to the former Mary Gretchen Harris of Finger, who survives him. Dillon worked as a merchant in Bethel Springs after his marriage until he moved to Baton Rouge, La, where he worked with the Railway Express Agency for 12 years. He then returned to Finger and resumed his farming operations. In addition to his widow, he leaves a daughter, Mrs Rose Mary Vester of Knoxville; three sisters, Mrs E M Cochran of Corinth, Mrs C L Holloway of Baton Rouge, and Mrs Dallas Wilson of Bethel Springs; and four grandchildren
DIXON, IVY MAE - McNairy County Independent - Apr 21, 1950 - Little Miss Ivy Mae Dixon, 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Dixon, of Pocahontas, died Friday, April 14, 1950. Services were held at Tishomingo, Miss on Saturday, April 15, with burial in the cemetery there. She is survived, besides her parents by one sister, Joyce Dixon.
DIXON, MATT - Mr. Matt Dixon, died at his home near Pocahontas on Friday, March 28, 1952. He was a Baptist. The funeral service was held at Tuscumbia, Miss., on Sunday, March 30th, conducted by Bro. Marlin Grubbs. Burial was
in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Null, Mrs. Dressie Mullins, and Miss Lessie Dixon; 22 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
T. F. Dixon died at his home here on February 4, 1930, at the age of 95 years. Buried at Good Hope Cemetery.
DIXON, T. F. - T. F. Dixon died at his home on February 4, 1930, at the age of 95 years. Buried at Good Hope Cemetery. May 8, 1845 - Feb 4, 1930 Good Hope Cemetery
DIXON, SALLIE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, March 3, 1949 -On Feb 19, 1949, the Death Angel visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lassiter and claimed our darling mother and grandmother, Mrs. W. L. Dixon, and took her to dwell safely in the arms of Jesus and to meet her loved ones. We thank God for the many years he gave her to us, which was 82 years. Sons and Grandchildren.
CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS" DODDS, age 21, died Fri. Apr. 2, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born May 4, 1977, in Tupelo and was a lifelong resident of Prentiss County. He was a 1995 graduate of Thrasher High School, where he was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, the Beta Club, and the Society of Who's Who of American High School students. A construction worker, he was employed by Pearson Construction Company of Belmont. He was a member of Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, playing pool, and swimming. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Mon. Apr. 5, 1999, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Bowling officiating. Burial was at Martin Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Cathy Eaton Dodds of Booneville; sister, Traci Cooper and her husband Jeff of Michie; a nephew, Zachary Cooper; grandparents, Floyd and Emogene Dodds of Booneville, Junior and Mauveline Kesler of Wheeler, and Edward Eaton of Jumpertown; a host of uncles and aunts. Pallbearers were Terry Gilley, Jerry Gilley, Chris Davis, Darrel Gilley, Fred Tyler, and James Miles, Honorary Pallbearers were his fellow members of the 1995 graduating class of Thrasher High School.
DODDS, MARY CHESTER – Miss Mary Chester Dodds, 79, of Bethel Springs, died Thursday, February 10, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 12, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, with the Revs. R.M. Dickson and Louis J. Narowetz officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. She was retired from teaching in McNairy County school system, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Dodds was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Maggie Yancey Dodds. She leaves one sister, Miss Bessie Dodds of Bethel Springs; and two brothers, Raymond Dodds of Millington and Nelson Dodds of Spring City, Tennessee. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DODSON, GRADY WAYNE - McNairy County Independent - June 2, 1950 - Little Grady Wayne Dodson, 13 day old son of Mr and Mrs Bailey Dodson of Route 2, Selmer, did on Thursday, May 25, 1950. Funeral services were held at the Pisgah Church with burial in the cemetery there. Grady Wayne is survived, besides his parents, by six brothers and two sisters.
DOLES, ARTHUR L. (BABE) – Arthur L. (Babe) Doles, 73, of Memphis, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1987 at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Milton Harper, Eddie Harper, Jim Bowden, Keith Sullivan, Randy Buchannan, and Alfred Hunter. A sawmill worker and a block setter, he was the son of the late George Harmon and Lindy M. Clark Doles, and was a member of the
Church of Christ. He leaves a son, John Doles of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Harper of Nesbit, Ms, and Mrs. Betty Mayes of Memphis; a brother, Frank Foster of Chewalla; twelve grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DOLES, BOBBY INGRAM - McNairy County Independent - March 16, 1951 - Bobby Ingram Doles, age 19, died at his home near Corinth, Miss on Tuesday, March 6, 1951. Services, conducted by Rev A D Gurley, were held at the Tate Street Pentecostal Church in Corinth on March 9, with burial in the Henry Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Geneva Doles; parents, Mr and Mrs R A Doles; two sisters, Mrs Maggie Patterson and Miss Maurie Doles
DOLES, JOHN - McNairy County Independent - April 23, 1923 - An Old Landmark Gone - John Doles, 82 years old, who has lived for over half a century in the 18th district, died April 15, 1923, at his home. His death was brought about by infirmities incident to old age. His remains were laid to rest on the top of one of the high hills of the 18th district, the grave being dug at a spot he selected himself 30 years ago. The funeral service was conducted by his old friend, Rev. L. V. Kirk, Monday afternoon. The deceased is survived by his age wife and three sons and three daughters to whom we extend our sympathy. Jan 10, 1842 – Apr 15, 1923 Buried near entrance of Bill Hill Pond State Park.
DOLES, LOGAN - McNairy County Independent June 28, 1918. Logan Doles, of the 18th, who was among the number of soldiers sent to Camp Pike last month, died Saturday of pneumonia and his remains were forwarded to Cypress Monday for interment, Thus he had made the supreme sacrifice, and all honor is due those boys who die in order that liberty shall not perish from the earth. We all extent condolences to the sorrowing relatives. Sept 15, 1894 – June 22, 1918 Kirk Cemetery
DONAHOE, MARY ELLEN - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- Mrs. Mary Ellen Donahoe, age 82 died at her home on Rt 1, Bethel Springs, last Sunday, April 17. Services conducted by Rev Tobe Cox were held at the Mt Gilead church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with burial in the cemetery there. Pall bearers were Jess Bledsoe, Otis Foster, Devoid Russom, J. H. Foster, Leo Swift and Wade Whitten. She is survived by two sons, W. E. Donahoe of Bethel Springs; Jess Donahoe, Harrisburg, Ark. Four daughters, Amie Wagoner, Bethel Springs; Lizzie Foster, Hornsby, Ella Wilbanks, Hornsby, Myrtle Russom, Hornsby.
DONAHOE, ROBERT EARL - McNairy County Independent Appeal - Friday, Dec 2, 1949 - Robert Earl Donahoe, age seven months, young son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Donahoe died at his home on Thursday, Nov 24. He was laid to rest in the Mt Pleasant cemetery, following appropriate services in the church there, conducted by Bro Homer Moore. Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Dee Donahoe.
DONALDSON, GEORGE - McNairy County Independent - Dec 22, 1950 - George Donaldson, age 92, a resident of the Mud Creek community, died at a Memphis hospital on Friday, Dec 15, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Dillon and Harris, were held at the Mud Creek Church on Saturday afternoon, Dec 16. Burial was in the Mud Creek Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Mr Donaldson is survived by two sons, Aubrey Donaldson and Bill Donaldson. Four daughters: Miss Gladys Donaldson, Miss Nell Donaldson, Mrs Geo Seaton and Mrs Essie Gean and 13 grandchildren.
DOUGLAS, ALICE E. 1 - former McNairy County, Tennessee resident died June 30, 1955 - Tyler, Texas.- Funeral services will be held in Tyler Thursday for Mrs. Alice E. Douglas, 102, widow of Major J.P. Douglas, founder of the Cotton Belt Railroad System. Mrs. Douglas, Tyler's oldest resident, died Tuesday at her home after a long illness. Last rites will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in Lloyd James Chapel. Burial will be in Tyler's Oakwood Cemetery.
Officiating ministers will be Dr. Robert Hill and the Rev. Cecil W. Johnson, both of Tyler. Mrs. Douglas was honored by the Cotton Belt System in 1952 when President H.J. McKenzie presented her a diamond pin representing the only 75-year service award given on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the railroad. Her husband was first president of the Tyler Tap Railway, which evolved into the Cotton Belt system. Tyler citizens honored Mrs. Douglas in 1948 as Tyler's oldest mother. She lived in Tyler 94 years, coming here from White House plantation in McNairy County, Tenn. She remembered her own personal slave of pre-Civil War days and recalled that her father owned 20 slaves in Tennessee. Survivors include a son, Earl C. Douglas of Houston; two daughters, Miss Lucia Douglas and Miss Alice Douglas, both of Tyler; two grandsons, E.C. Douglas Jr. of Houston and Buford Douglas of Chicago, Ill and three great-grandchildren.
MAUDE MAE DOYLE, 98, died on Sat., Jan. 1, 2000, at Chester County Nursing Home in Henderson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bethel Springs, Adamsville Senior Citizens and Senior Ladies Sunday School Class. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 4, at Central Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Burial was held at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister James Smith. Pallbearers were Steve Harrison, Kenny Gene Doyle, Matthew Moore, David Doyle, Jim Doyle, and Tommy Doyle. Honorary bearers were Jermy Doyle and Jed Doyle. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Doyle, two sons, Frank Doyle and Richard Doyle, one grandchild, one gr-grandchild, and her parents James Jackson and Dora Zena Chappell Creel. She is survived by one daughter. Dorothy Moore of Bartlett, four sons, Raymon Doyle and Cecil Doyle both of Bethel Springs, Kenneth Doyle of Pocahontas and Glenn Doyle of Selmer, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-six gr-grandchildren, and ten gr-gr-grandchildren.
DRINKARD, ROBERT FRANKLIN – Robert Franklin Drinkard, 57, former chief of police at Bethel Springs, died Monday, Sept. 15, 1986 at his home in Bethel Springs after a long illness. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Amos Coley, Benny Coley, Billy Coley, Joe Coley, William Bowen, and Howard L. Horton. Born in Chester County, he spent most of his life in McNairy County. He was constable of first district, chief of the McNairy County Constable Association, member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church. He was the son of the late Carl and Maggie Davidson Drinkard. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Smallwood Drinkard; two sons, James Porter Drinkard and Randy Franklin Drinkard, both of Bethel Springs; a brother, C.L. Drinkard of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Carpenter of Laurel, Mississippi and Mrs. Nancy Whitley of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DRISKELL, FANNIE - McNairy County Independent -October 5, 1951 - Mrs Fannie Driskell, age 73, who resided near the Acton community, died at her home Sept 27, 1951. She was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Acton Church of Christ and burial was in the Coln Cemetery. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs Vera Briley and one son Noel Driskell and one brother, Will Parker.
DROKE, DAVID OTIS - David Otis Droke, 58, died Tuesday at Jackson Madison County Hospital, no date given but August 1974. Services were held at Old Union Church and burial in the church cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs Della Stinnett Droke; three sons, Buford Droke of Memphis, Terry Droke of Jackson and Steve Droke of Morris Chapel; a daughters, Mrs. Linda Goodrich of Chicago; three brothers, Kin Droke of Adamsville, Bob Droke of Morris Chapel and Troy Droke of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs Lola Rodgers and Mrs Iva Harris of Adamsville.
DROKE, JOHN L - McNairy County Independent - November 24, 1950 - John L Droke, age 76, a resident of Stantonville, died at his home Friday, Nov 17, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Albert Plunk, were held at the Stantonville Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov 18, with interment at Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors
in charge. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs Maggie Droke; one son, Aubrey Droke, one brother, Oscar Droke; two half brothers, Alley and Dewey Droke; and three half sisters, Mrs Gracie Phillips, Mrs Icie Miller and Mrs Rosie Walker.
DROKE, MARY FRANCES - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 10, 1949 - Mrs. Mary Frances F Droke, age 72, wife of Oscar Droke, former Adamsville business man, now residing at Corinth, Miss, died on May 31, 1949. Services were held at the Adamsville Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 1, conducted by Bro C. W. Norwood, of Corinth, Miss. Burial was in the Adamsville cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by one brother, R. H. Mills of Adamsville.
DROKE, SAMUEL F. - Samuel F. Droke, age 76, died on Thursday, May 8, 1952 of a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Royce Burross, at Henderson, Tenn. Mr. Droke was a member of the Baptist Church. He was born and reared near Adamsville, but lived near Finger for several years. He was a loving husband and father. He leaves his wife, Minnie B. Comer Droke; four daughters, Mrs. Clifford Barnes, Bethel Springs, Mrs. Lonnie Dallas, Finger, Mrs. Royce Burross, of Henderson; three sons, Lester Droke, of Brunswick, Jim Droke of Bethel Springs and Aaron Droke of Jackson; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on May 9, at the Finger Methodist Church, with Rev. Wayne Cox of Memphis officiating. Burial was in the Finger cemetery, with Morgan Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers were: Albert Owens, L. E. Talbert, R. A. Clayton, O. B. Ruth, Alton Crowe, and Jerome Hall. McNairy County Independent
DOUGLAS RAY DUDGEON, 60, died on cancer September 20, 2000 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his father Floyd M. Dudgeon of this area, and by two sons, Douglas Todd Dudgeon and Bradley Scott Dudgeon, and three grandsons, all of St. Louis, MO. A memorial service was held at Noon in St. Louis, MO on Sept 23.
HENDRIX, WILLIAM DUKE - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 27, 1949 - Mr. William Duke Hendrix, age 68, died at his residence at Bethel Springs on Sunday, May 22. He was a retired merchant and well known in this county. He was a Mason and Woodman of the World. Services, conducted by Revs. Barron and Bagby, were held in the Bethel Springs Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon, May 24, with burial in Oak Hill cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were: Active - Arlie Vernon and Slater Robinson, Buford Hendrix, Earl Hendrix and Mason Brent. Honorary - Ted O. Wells, Earl Plunk, M. N. Thompson, G. F. Brown, A. Williams, Troy Williams, Frank Deaton, John Cheshier, Joe Walker, Edward Gault, Ted Martin, Harrison Tull, Dennie McCaskill, Curry Hendrix and I. Deaton. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry S. Hampson, Jackson, Tenn and Mrs. Wendell Deaton, Memphis; grandchildren, Frank Hendrix Hampson, Josephine Dee Hampson and William Jerry Deaton.
Dumas, Martha Sue McGee – 67 – died Friday, April 9, 1999 of cancer at her home in Memphis. She was a homemaker and childcare provider. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11 at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at the Hunter Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were Dee Crossnine, Joe Elam, Josh Dumas, R.J. Dumas, Roberto Garibay, and David Beaty. Ms. Dumas is the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle Lee King McGee. Ms. Dumas is survived by her daughters, Diane Freeman of Memphis, Becky Crossnine of Memphis, Frances Hall of Memphis, Robin Dumas of Victoria Miss., Joyce Butler of Olive Branch, Miss., and her son, Robert “Butch” Dumas of Southaven, Miss., as well as her sisters Bessie Lee Taylor of Memphis, Margie Rhea Russell of Selmer, Jane Russell of Pocahontas and Vestie Lou Locke of Middleton. Ms. Dumas leaves 10 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren behind. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. PDG
Billy Hugh Dunaway, 59, Selmer, retired employee of Midtown Furniture Co., died Dec. 15 (year not states) at Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Center after a long illness. Services were held Dec. 18 at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in the Falcon Cemetery. He was a Presbyterian and an Army veteran. He leaves a
daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ehrett of Bolivar; his father, L.T. Dunaway of Selmer; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Browder and Mrs. Mary Sue King, both of Selmer, Mrs. Betty Ann Ray and Miss Katie Dunaway, both of Savannah and Mrs. Jean Higgins of Logansport, Ind.; four brothers, Ralph Dunaway, Charles Dunaway, and Troy Dunaway, all of Selmer, and Wilburn Dunaway of Logansport.
Charles Bennie Dunaway, 62, retired Army sergeant and engineer for the Memphis Defense Depot, died of heart failure Saturday at Tennessee Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson. Services were Monday at Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with burial in Falcon Cemetery. Mr. Dunaway, the husband of Nettie Dunaway, also leaves two sons, Raymond Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimmee, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Shelia Hammers, and two stepsons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark, all of Memphis; four sisters, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger, all of Selmer, and Betty Franks of Savannah; three brothers, Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, and Wilburn Dunaway, all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. Only date known Feb 2000.
CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Saturday., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie Dunaway of Selmer, one step- daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., two step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four sisters, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of Selmer, and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren.
DUNAWAY, CHARLES MARSHALL - Mr. Charles Marshall Dunaway, age 51, was killed instantly last Monday, July 28, 1952 when a tractor which he was driving overturned on him. He was employed by the State Highway Department, and was on his job in Hardeman County when the fatal accident occurred. Mr. Dunaway was born in McNairy County, and had made his home near Selmer for the past few years. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home here, Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. Burial was in the Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alsie Dunaway; one son, Bryan Dunaway; a daughter, Miss Joan Dunaway; three sisters, Mrs. Neely Carlin, Mrs. Victor Gilchrist and Mrs. Dewey Basham; and three brothers, Shelby Dunaway, Hayse Dunaway and Webster Dunaway. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved. McNairy County Independent
DUNAWAY, GRACE – Mrs. Grace Dunaway, 85, of Selmer, died Monday, February 14, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 15, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Falcon Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Burgina Jones Coleman, and the widow of the late Arch Dunaway, who died in 1974. She was a member of the New Bethel Presbyterian Church. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Nona Goodrum of Selmer; two sons, Ruble Dunaway and Johnnie Dunaway, both of Selmer; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Dunaway, John R. “Sarg” - 74 – services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 1998 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral home with Rev. Bryan Oakes officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington City Cemetery with full Military Honors. Mr. Dunaway died Tuesday at his residence in Lexington. Mr. Dunaway was born in Selmer, Tennessee on May 24, 1924 to the late John Harvey and Lena Mae McNatt Dunaway. A U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Mr. Dunaway received a Purple Heart among several other medals. He married Wilma Jean Austin Dunaway on July 20, 1959. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol before working for several years as a Court Security Officer at the
Federal Courthouse in Jackson. He enjoyed attending his grandsons' local baseball games and was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the FOP, and the American Association of State Troopers. Mr. Dunaway is survived his wife of 39 years, Mrs. Jean Dunaway, two sons, John Paul Dunaway and wife Beverly, and Andy Dunaway and wife Regina, one daughter ,Karen Clenney and husband Mike, one sister, Barbara Martin, and three grandsons, Shane Paul Dunaway, Jordan Ray Dunaway and Ty Michael Clenney. Pallbearers to serve are Jimmy Rogers, Johnny Hayes, Brent Booth, Mark Stanford, Mickey Melton and Clayborn Hayes. PDG
Joyce Y. Dunaway was born March 24, 1938 in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Eulie and Johnnie Lumpkin Whitaker. On June 21, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ralph L. Dunaway, who survives. Mrs. Dunaway was Baptist in faith. She was a van driver for Southwest Human Resources and had worked for Brown Shoe Company for 20 years. She departed this life on August 22, 2006 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Mrs. Dunaway is survived by her husband, Ralph L. Dunaway of Selmer; a daughter, Cindy A. Jester and husband Brant of Selmer; two sons, Ralph E. Dunaway and wife Teresa of Selmer, and Randy L. Dunaway and wife Julie of Bethel Springs, Tennessee; one sister, Rejetta Ferguson and husband J.W. of Selmer; three brothers, Allen L. Whitaker and wife Linda of Franklin, Tennessee, David Whitaker and wife Vicky of Cumming, Georgia, Eddie Whitaker and wife Donna of Jackson, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dunaway was preceded in death by a brother, Benny R. Whitaker.
Lessie T. "Biggie" Dunaway, 90, retired farmer, died Saturday (in Sept 1992) at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 3 pm today at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Falcon Cemetery near here. Mr. Dunaway, the widower of Amy Scott Dunaway, leaves five daughters, Betty Franks and Katie Basinger, both of Savannah, Alice Browder and Mary Sue King, both of Selmer, and Jean Huggins of Royal Center, Ind.; four sons, Ralph Dunaway, Charles Dunaway, Wilburn Dunaway and Troy Dunaway, and a brother Johnnie Dunaway, all of Selmer; 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
DUNAWAY, LUCINDA - McNairy County Independent, Friday January 21, 1949 - Miss Lucinda Tennessee Dunaway, age 89, of the New Bethel community died at her home on Monday, January 10, 1949. She had lived a long and useful life and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held the following day at Falcon conducted by Bro W. L. Stewart. Her great nephews were pallbearers. Interment was in the Falcon cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Miss Dunaway lived with Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Dunaway at the old homestead at New Bethel. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. 1860 - Jan 10, 1949 Falcon.
MAGGIE RUTH DUNAWAY, 87, died on Sept. 23, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Dunaway attended Rose Creek United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dunaway was preceded in death by her husband James Marshall Dunaway, parents Forebes M. And Mary E. Russom Hicks, brothers Albert Hicks and Oliver Hicks, sisters Gladys Cooper, Grace McGee, and Lora Roten. She is survived by three sons, James Eugene and wife Joyce Dunaway, Jerry Wayne and wife Barbara Dunaway, and Teddy and wife Dorothy Dunaway, all of Selmer, TN; three daughters, Patricia Ann Lovelace of Whiteville, Brenda McCann and friend Tim of Corinth, and Reba Faye and husband George Spelling of Muscle Shoals, AL; nineteen grandchildren and 28 g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 25th at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at the Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, TN.
Ralph L. Dunaway, 71, of Selmer, passed away on September 5, 2006, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired grader operator at McNairy County Highway Development and was a Baptist in belief. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Y. Dunaway; his parents, L.T. and Amy Scott Dunaway; one sister, Jean Ruth Huggins; and two brothers, Billy and Charles B. Dunaway. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy A. Jester, and husband Brant, of Selmer; two sons, Ralph E. Dunaway and wife, Teresa, of Selmer, and Randy L. Dunaway and wife Julie of Bethel Springs; four sisters, Mary Sue King, Alice Browder, Betty Franks, and Katie Basinger of Selmer;
two brothers, Wilburn Dunaway of Adamsville, and Troy Dunaway; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were at 1 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2006, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with John Hutcherson officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were Derek Moore, Justin Dunaway, Jake Dunaway, Blake Dunaway, Corey Plunk, C.J. Vandiver, Blake Vandiver, and Corey Leonard.
DUNLAP, FRANCES MARTIN – Frances Martin Dunlap, 71, of Selmer, died June 18, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Roach’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery with Rev. T.E. White officiating. Survivors include a brother, Roy Lee Martin of Milwaukee, Wis.; three nieces, Mrs. Pearlee Beckwith of Selmer, Ms. Joan Bankhead of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Magdalene Sanders of Bethel Springs; five nephews, Hubert Martin, Billy Martin, Robert Martin, Ernest Martin of Milwaukee, and Roy Lee Martin, Jr. of Portmont, Vir.; two step-children, Ms Lucille Dunlap and James Dunlap, both of Detroit. S.B. Moore Funeral Home in Selmer was in charge of arrangements. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DUNNING, MABLE - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Mrs Mable Gilbert Dunning, age 39, died in St Louis, Mo, on Monday, July 24, 1950. Her remains were brought to Ramer for burial. Following services, conducted by Revs Wayne Cox and Otto Dillon, at the Ramer Baptist church, she was laid to rest in the Ramer Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of the local arrangements. She was a Baptist. Surviving are her husband, E A Dunning; three daughters, Mrs Mildred Williams, Billie Jean and Shelba Gilbert; one son William Gilbert; mother, Mrs B H Sanders of Ft Pillow, Tenn; and two brothers Arnold and Cletus Gilbert, also of Ft Pillow.
DURBIN, BENNIE RAY - McNairy County Independent - Friday, November 4, 1949 - Little Bennie Ray Durbin, age 7 months, son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Durbin was laid to rest in the Gravel Hill cemetery on Tuesday, Nov 1. Services were conducted by Bro bill Bailey, pastor of the Baptist church there. He died on October 31. The cause of his death was not given. Survivors besides his parents include one sister, Brenda Joyce Durbin.
GERTHIE MANESS DYER, 78, died on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of Leukemia. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Thurs., Sept 2, at Broad Street Church of Christ in Lexington. Burial was held at Lexington Cemetery. Ms. Dyer is survived by three daughters, Patsy Beecham of Bethel Springs, Bobbie Jo Lindsey of Lexington and Lillian Williams of Huron, Six sons, Bill Dyer, Robert Dryer, Sr., and Ronnie Dyer all of Lexington, Jerry Dyer of Huron, Jim Dyer of Bethel Springs, and Terry Dyer of Jackson, one sister, Hessie Russell, eighteen grandchildren and eleven g-grandchildren.