Record book
McNairy County, Tennessee
Obituaries
E-F-G
by McNairy Country Archives
many thanks to for their contributions
Peggy Gould
Nova Lemons
Patsy Rich
Obituaries were mostly taken from scrapbooks
and newspapers. Many times the obits in
newspapers gave the month and day date but
failed to put the year.
There was no proof reading so there are
errors.
PANSY L. EADS - 58, died on Fri., Dec. 31, 1999, at her home of cancer. She was a
homemaker. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 1, at Shackelford Chapel
in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel near Selmer. Officiating the
services were Ministers Frank Bell, Orvill McMahan, and David Green. Pallbearers
were Mark Foster, Jeff Foster, Jason Foster, Shawn Preslar, Kenny Berry, and
James Howell. Honorary bearers were Billy Joe West and Stevie Gee. Mrs.
Eads was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny G. Eads. She is survived by two
daughters, Connie King of Selmer and Norma King of Toone, four sons, Robert
Ferguson, William Ferguson, Jonathan Eads, and David Eads all of Hornsby, three
brothers, Joy Foster, of Bethel Springs, Joe Allen Foster of Selmer, and Ike
Foster of Hornsby, five grandchildren and one gr-grandchild.
Eads, Troy C. - 62 – of Jackson, Tn., died April 12, 1998 at the Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. He was a member of the North Jackson Church of Christ.
Mr. Eads was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Hattie Clifton Eads and
wife, Wimpy Eads. He is survived by his son, Jimmy Dale Eads from Texas, and three
daughters Susan Mares, Sheila Eads and Sherry Rease, also of Texas, his sister,
Peggy Merchant of Ashtabula, Oh., two brothers Joe Eads of Jackson, Tn., and Roy
Eads of Selmer, Tn., and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Eads will be
held on April 15, at Shackelford Chapel – Selmer at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, with
interment following at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer, Tn. PDG
Eaker, Leonard E. - 69 – died on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998 at Jackson General Hospital
of complications of Parkinson Disease. He was born in Tupelo, Miss. and reared
near Ramer in McNairy County, son of the late Willie Wesley and Beatrice Tate
Eaker. He went to school at Ramer and entered the U.S. Navy in 1950, served aboard
the U.S. Kennedy, returning in 1954. He was married to Linnie Mae Gean of Tyronza,
Ark., they lived in Des Moines, Iowa for 34 years where he worked for AMF as a
lawn mower manufacturer for Sears Roebuck and Company. He retired in 1988 and they
returned to McNairy County, the Finger Community. Services took place at 2:00 p.m.
at the Casey Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 10, 1998. Burial was held
at Refuge Cemetery. Officiating the services was Bro. Earl Edwards. Mr. Eaker was
preceded in death by his son, Jerry Lynn Eaker in 1983, and a daughter, Sandra Ann
Eaker in 1957. He is survived by wife, Linnie Mae Gean Eaker of Finger, two
daughters, Elizabeth Gail Layman of Woodward, Iowa and Penny Marie Eaker of
Alexandria, Va., one brother, Daniel Eaker of Bethel Springs, one sister, Charlene
Briley of Savannah, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. PDG
EAKER, OSCAR C. - Shopper - December 12, 1974 - Final rites were held for Oscar
C. Eaker, age 82, of Selmer at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Lake Hill
Memory Gardens. He was a retired farmed and a member of the Baptist Church. He
leaves his widow, Mrs Jessie Eaker, a son, Leroy Eaker of Selmer, a daughter, Mrs
Louise Hickman of Bethel Springs, a sister, Mrs Lily Elam of Savannah, 8
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
EAKERS, WILL W. - Mr. Will W. Eakers, age 84, of Ramer, Tenn., died at his home on
Sunday, January 20, 1952. Bro. J. E. Bolding conducted his funeral at the
Chewalla Church on Monday, and his remains were laid to rest in the Indian Creek
cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Willie, Oscar and Hubert Eakers; two
daughters, Mrs. Ella Mae Blackshire and Mrs. Lillie Elam; and three sisters,
Fannie Derryberry, Jess Derryberry and Sallie Eakers. He was a Baptist. McNairy
County Independent
EARWOOD, FRANK - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 17, 1949 - Mr. Frank
Earwood, age 91, died at his home in Ramer on Sunday, June 12. He was a retired
farmer and a member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services conducted
by Bro Alexander of Corinth, Miss., were held at the Olive Hill church on June 13,
with burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by two nephews Luther and John Earwood, of
Miss.
WILLA MAE EATON of Michie, 88, died of kidney failure on Aug. 9, 2001 at Magnolia
Regional Healthcare. Mrs. Eaton was a retired restaurant owner. She is preceded
in death by one son, Michael Joseph Eaton. She is survived by her companion,
Vernon Cornelius; three daughters, Christine Tostada of California, Tina Hawthorne
of Clifton, and Willa Strickland of Corinth, MS, two sons, William Dungureaux of
California, and Jacho Eaton of Albany, OR, five grandchildren, and four gr-
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Eaton were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sun.,
Aug. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton with Buster Cornelius and Hulen Terry
officiating. Burial followed at Cromwell Cemetery in Shiloh. Family request that
memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
KEITH EGGENBERGER, 86, died on Thurs., Oct. 7, 1999, at his home of a kidney
disease. He was a retired electrician at the City of Memphis Hospital and a member
of rage Hills Baptist Church in Memphis. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun.,
Oct. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek Cemetery
in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Ray Burks. Mr. Eggenberger was
preceded in death by a son, Phillip Eggenberger. He is survived by his wife,
Carol Eggenberger, one daughter, Joanna Eaton of Heron, Ohio, three sons, Rev.
Jerry Eggenberger and Joel Eggenberger both of Jackson, and Kevin Eggenberger of
Bartlett, two step-sons, Kenny Harris of Selmer and Keith Harris of Colleyville,
Texas, two sisters Lorraine Greenwood of Fairbury, NE, and Marjorie Welton of
Sterling Co., two brothers, Gay Eggenberger of Lakewood, Co., and Verdon
Eggenberger of California, nine grandchildren and several g-grandchildren.
ELAM, CHARLIE R. - Mr. Charlie R. Elam died at his home in the Gilchrest
community, on Saturday, August 23rd, 1952. He was 71, and a member of the
Presbyterian church. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. W. P. Littlefield, were
held in the Gilchrist church at two p.m. Aug. 23, and burial was in the Shiloh
cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Elam; one daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Ward; and four sons, Wess, Robert, Marvin and Johnnie. Shackelford
Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge. McNairy County Independent
Steven Elam - 2 months - Funeral services for Steven Anthony Elam, son of Mr and
Mrs Gerald Elam, was at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in Gravel
Hill Cemetery. He died at McNairy County General Hospital, Monday Feb 9, 1970.
Surviving other than his parents are a brothers, Gerald Elam, Jr; three sisters,
Wanda Kay, Rebecca Faye and Sandra Jean Elam.
VELMA ELAM, 90, died on Thurs., Dec. 16, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
hospital in Selmer of a stroke. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3
p.m. on Fri., Dec. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New
Hope Cemetery in Guys. Mrs. Elam was preceded in death by her parents Otis
and Mallie Brittin Nichols and her husband Terry Elam. She is survived by one
daughter, Betty Sue Elam of Guys, one son, Marvin Elam of Guys, one sister, Willie
Mae McClain of Knoxville, six grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren.
ELAM, WILL C. - Mr. Will C. Elam, age 82, died at his home in Stantonville on
Monday, August 11, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. Nix, were held at
the Stantonville Church of Christ on Tuesday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was
in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. The
deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Elam, one son, Dr. J. O. Elam,
Miami, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, Memphis and Mrs. Inez Williams, of
Hope, Ark. Active pallbearers, at the service were: A. L. Cagle, Fred Templeton,
Louis Pounds, Cletus Smith, Ocie Burks, James Ward. McNairy County Independent.
ELDER, JOE L - McNairy County Independent Mar 8, 1946 - Joe L Elder of Texarkana,
Texas, died Wednesday, February 27, 1946, in a Texarkana hospital after an
extended illness. He was born in McNairy County and will be remembered by early
residents of Selmer. He was a cousin of Alexander brothers, and a half -brother to
the late F G (Dink) Raspberry. He was a fine Christian man. He raised his
sister’s two boys - Joe H Hammond of Dallas, Texas and Lee C Dalton Hammond of San
Antonio, Texas. They were very dear to him. He is also survived by his wife, Mrs
Francis elder, of Texarkana, and one sister , Mrs M D Huggins, of Honey Grove,
Texas. Funeral services were held at the funeral home chapel, Texarkana, Thursday
afternoon, February 28, at 2 o’clock. Interment in the Texarkana cemetery. Notice
of the above death was sent us this week by Mrs F G Raspberry, Windom, Texas, a
regular reader of The Independent. It will probably be read with interest by
friends in Selmer.
ELIFF, A. O - A Good Man Gone Home - Ananias Oliver Elliff was born in TN, Jan.,
16, 1834. He came to TX in 1882, and to Swisher Co. in 1902. He was an estimable
citizen, a devoted husband, a kind and affectionate father, a devout Christian,
and after a long and painful illness which terminated in death on Friday night
last, Aug 22, 1913, at 10:30, his patient soul went forth to God to receive the
reward of the faithful ones who love and serve the Lord. Funeral services were
conducted at the Baptist church here Sat. afternoon at 4:00 by Rev. O.W. Dean,
after which the interment was in the Tulia cemetery. There were present at his
bedside at the time of death, his aged wife, four sons, Henry, J.D., John and Dan;
six daughters, Mesdames A. D. Elkins , Maggie Hawkins, Belle Casebeer, Fannie
Stith and Misses Lela and Ethel Elliff, of San Benito. Two of his daughters,
Mesdames Susie Stratton of Taiban, ? and Mary Rodden of Newport, TX, were with him
until a few days before he died, but were called away by sickness in their
families. Mr. Eliff had been a member of the Baptist Church for more than 47
years and at the time of his death was a deacon in the Tulia congregation. He
leaves a wife, 12 children, 39 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and everyone who
knew him to mourn his departure, but not without hope do they mourn, for God's
promises are sure and steadfast, and in the "Over There", they know he has entered
into eternal rest.
ELIFF, JESSIE PRINCE – Jessie Prince Eliff, 70, a retired farmer from Adamsville,
died April 21, 1987 at his residence. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m.
Thursday in Sweet Lips Cemetery. He was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church
and the son of the late Myrtle J. Davis Eliff and Harrison McKinley Eliff.
Survivors include a brother, Leonard H. Eliff of Jackson; and four sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Harris and Mrs. Mildred A. Snider, both of Adamsville, Mrs. Willie E.
Robertson of Crump, and Mrs. Geraldine Harris Baringer of Memphis. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ELIFF, MARY E.1 - Pioneer Woman Died April First - April 1, 1937 - Mrs. Mary E.
Elliff, 88, died at her home six miles east of Tulia , TX ?last Thursday, April 1,
1937 following an illness of several weeks duration. Funeral services were
conducted from the Baptist Church in Tulia by her pastor, Rev. A. C. Huff,
assisted by Rev. J.A. Lindley, last Saturday afternoon at 3:00. Interment was made
in Rose Hill (not McNairy County, Tenn) cemetery beside the grave of her husband
who preceded her in death. She was a daughter of David and Eliza Horn and was born
in McNairy Co., TN. She was converted and joined the Baptist church at the age of
19. She was married to Ananias Oliver Elliff, November 19, 1865.
CHARLES T. (JIGGS) ELLIOTT, 74, died on Sat., May 22, 1999, at Jackson-Madison
county hospital of emphysema. He was a retired mechanic. Services took place at
3 p.m. on Monday, May 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held in
good hop cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don
Lipford. Mr. Elliot was preceded in death by his parents, William (Rob) and Cindy
Learue Elliott, one daughter, Judy Carroll, and one son, David Lynn Elliott. He
is survived by his wife, Edna Davis Elliott, one daughter, Tammy Williams of
Finger, two sons, Garry Elliott of Enville and Monty Elliott of Bethel Springs,
two sisters, Billie Moore of Parsons, and Mary Nell Christopher of Adamsville, one
brother, George Elliott of Adamsville and seven grandchildren.
ELLIS, BONNIE MANESS - Services for Mrs Bonnie Maness Ellis, 68, retired teacher
will be Friday at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mrs Ellie died Wednesday, March 30, 1977, at Baptist Hospital in
Memphis, after a long illness. She taught for 23 years in McNairy and Hardin
County. She leaves her widower, Parker Ellis of Savannah and two sisters, Mrs N.
W. Sharp and Mrs Robert H Null both of Memphis.
ELLIS, EDWIN LEE - Edwin Lee Ellis, 39 of Mt Calvary, Wisconsin, formerly of
Bethel springs, a factory worker, died Friday at Mercy Center in Oshkosh. (Date
not given but year was 1981.) Services were held Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral
home with burial in the Old Hill Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs Beverly Ellis,
a daughter, Miss Stacy Ellis, both of Mt Calvary, his parents Mr and Mrs Howard
Ellis of Bethel Springs; three sisters Miss Charlotte Ellis, Mrs Bobbie Sanders,
both of Bethel Springs, Stella Vinson of Adamsville; three brothers, Dennis Ellis
of Selmer, James Ellis of Bethel Springs and Jeff Ellis of Memphis. Also his
grandmother, Mrs Charlotte Swain of Bethel Springs.
ELLIS, ETTA - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Miss Etta N Ellis, age
75, who resided at Selmer died on April 6, 1950 after a long illness. She was a
Christian. Funeral services, conducted by Bro F S Perry, were held at the Chapel
of Shackelford Funeral Home on Friday, April 7. Burial in Oak hill Cemetery. The
deceased is survived by two brothers: L W and Frank Ellis
ELLIS, JOHN HUBERT - John Hubert Ellis died at his home in Bethel Springs last
Friday, March 31, 1939. He had lived in feeble health for several years and was
most patient in the affliction. He was born in this county 37 years ago. The
deceased was one of the best baseball players the county has produced. He was with
the Paris-Trenton team in the Kitty League and played with the Bolivar Hospital
team and with fast semi-professionals in Mississippi. He was genial and courteous
on and off the field. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services
were held at Bethel Springs and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. He
is survived by his wife, Ester Sides Elis, who is a nurse at the Turner-Gotten
Sanitarium in Memphis, and a seven year old son, Hubert, Jr. He is also survived
by his father and mother, R H Ellis and Mamie Ellis of Bethel Springs and three
sisters, Mrs Alta Hines, Ruby Ellis and Frankly Ellis of Bethel Springs, Dewey
Ellis of Hornsby and Howard Ellis of Bethel Springs, brothers. Parker Ellis of
Selmer is a brother of the deceased.
Ellis, Mary Sue – 75 – of Bethel Springs, died Jan. 8, 1991 at McNairy County
General Hospital. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday in Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel with David Coppery officiating. Burial followed in Oak hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Darcie Henry, Phillip Garner, Tony Meeks, Franklin Lott, James
Boucher, and Clifford Stanfield. The daughter of the late Suzanne Worley Ellis and
William Franklin Ellis, she was a retired school teacher. PDG
ELLIS, ORA ELVIA – Ora Eluvia Ellis, 96, of Milledgeville, died July 5, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital. She was a retired department manager for
Shainberg’s Department Store and a member of the United Methodist Church. She was
the daughter of the late Evander and Georgeann Sheffield Ellis. Services were
held at the Adamsville Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Monday, July 6, with
Herbert Holland officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. She leaves one
brother, Herschel Ellis, Memphis, and 11 nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
ELLIS, RICHARD H - Richard H Ellis, a retired farmer, died Wednesday, Aug 28,
1963, at McNairy County General Hospital. He was 86. Services will be at
Shackelford Funeral Home at 1:30 Thursday and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was
a lifelong resident of Bethel Springs. He leaves three sons, Parker Ellis of
Savannah, Tenn, Hubert Ellis of Bethel Springs, Dewey Ellis of Memphis; three
daughters, Mrs Alta Hines of Bethel Springs, Mrs Ruby Sweeny of Selmer and Mrs
Frankie Crabtree of Malton, Mo., and a half-sister, Mrs Minnie Sanders of Sherman,
Miss. (May have missed a son 'Howard.')
WILLIAM CALVIN ELLIS - age 76, who resided at Bethel Springs, died from injuries
received in an automobile accident on Sunday, Oct 23, 1955. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev George Hill was held at the Beauty Church on Oct 25 and burial
was in the Beauty Hill Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. The deceased was a member of the Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include: his wide, Mrs Jessie Smith, Bethel Springs; five daughters, Mrs
Freedie Holland, South Bend, Ind, Mrs Mae Sanders and Mrs June Hill of Bethel
Springs, Mrs Jewell Clayton of Selmer and Mrs Martha White of Humboldt. Five
sons, L Ellis of Atlanta, Ga, J H Ellis of Ocala, Ark, E P Ellis of Granite City
Ill, J P Ellis of Kansas and Ellen Ellis; 24 grandchildren, four g-grandchildren;
one brother, Dick Ellis of Bethel Springs and one sister Mrs – Sanders.
Ellis, W.D. Dies in Memphis William Dewey Ellis, 72 died at the Methodist
Hospital, Memphis Wednesday, Nov. 22
Born in McNairy County, Mr. Ellis was a retired foreman of Bulwark and Company of
Memphis. He had lived near Whiteville for a short time. He was a Baptist, Funeral
Services were Friday at 2 o'clock at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Rev.
James Smith officiated. Burial was in Wyatt Cemetery near Hornsby. He leaves his
wife Mrs. Frances McClaintock Ellis of Whiteville; a son, W.D. Ellis Jr., of
Brazil; Two Brothers Parker Ellis of Savannah and Howard Ellis of Bethel Springs;
three sisters, Mrs Alta Hines of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Ruby Sweeney of Selmer and
Mrs. Frankie Crabtree of Malten, MO.
ELLIS, WILLIAM FRANKLIN - McNairy County Independent -Dec 28, 1951 - Mr William
Franklin Ellis, age 83, died at his home in Bethel Springs, Dec 25, 1951. Funeral
services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with interment in the
Oak Hill cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mrs Josie Ellis; four daughter Mrs
Ollie Reaves, Mrs Lester L Sparks, Mrs Conana Cody and Miss Mary Sue Ellis; four
sons, Charles N Ellis, Andy Ellis, Elbert Ellis, Hobart Ellis; and one brother, L
W Ellis.
VILLA BULLINER EMERSON of Jackson, 80, died Aug. 12, 2001 of heart failure at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Emerson was a self-employed
wholesale dry goods merchant and a former owner/operator of several area grocery
stories. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Savannah. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Joe Edward Emerson; her parents Kyle M. and
Velma Newman Bulliner; one son, Larry Gaylon Emerson; and one brother, Leon
Bulliner. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Carol Emerson McMahan of Selmer;
one granddaughter, Jenifer Cherie McMahan Whitley of Selmer; and one gr-
grandchild, Lauren Alexis Whitley of Selmer. Funeral services for Mrs.
Emerson were held at 1 p.m. Tues., Aug. 14 at Casey Funeral Home Chapel in
Henderson with Pastor Wayne Wendt officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill
Memory Gardens in McNairy County.
EMMONS, H. N. 1- McNairy County Independent, October 24, 1902 - H. N. Emmons,
after a lingering sickness of several weeks, died Saturday, October 18, 1902, at
his home in Selmer. Mr. Emmons leaves a wife, five sons and one daughter, all
grown. It has been our privilege to know Mr. Emmons intimately since he moved from
his farm in the south part of the county to Selmer, some ten years ago. He was a
man of strong convictions and sturdy habits. His had a social and humorous
disposition. He looked on the comic and genial side of life. His devotion to his
family was first and to his wife and to the one above all. During his long and
wasting illness he was entirely resigned to what he believed to be the result. The
often repeated expressions of appreciation of the watchful care and attention of
the family and friends were characteristic of his big heart. The end came
peacefully with an often expressed faith in his future happiness in the land of
rest. The relatives and friends we can only console by advising them to emulate
his good qualities and magnifying his mistakes. Peace to his bones and rest to his
soul in the happy beyond is our final tribute. Feb 10, 1843 - Oct 19, 1902 White
House Cemetery.
EMMONS, MARION J - McNairy County Independent -May 4, 1951 - Mr Marion J Emmons,
age 94, died at his home in the Gravel Hill Community, April 25, 1951. Services
conducted by Bro Jim Hardwick, were held at the Gravel Hill Primitive Baptist
Church and burial in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his nephew,
Malcolm Emmons, where he made his home, and several other nieces and nephews.
MAYOR D. EMMONS, 90, of Michie died Aug. 8, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in
Corinth, Miss., due to heart failure. Mr. Emmons was a retired Chevrolet Dealer
Mechanic in Booneville, Miss. He was a member of trinity Baptist Church and the
American Legion in Booneville, Miss. He also served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Pearl Cleary Emmons, his parents,
William Henry and Daisy P. Cooksey Emmons, and two brothers, Marshall Emmons an
Aber Emmons. He is survived by two sisters, Zelma McCoy of Tullahoma and Marie
Smith of Michie, one brother, Troy Emmons of Burnsville, Miss., and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held at 130 p.m. on Sunday at Shackelford
Funeral Home. Burial followed at Michie Cemetery in Michie with Bobby McCord
officiating
EMMONS, Robert E - McNairy County Independent, June 8, 1934 - (This is not an
obit for Robert Emmons but a brief history about the family.) After we received
the sad news of the death of our old friend, Robert Emmons, of Forrest City, AR,
we met the only survivor of that once large family, Wes Emmons, a farmer living
east of Selmer. Wes told us of the death of his only brother living, so far as he
knew, and sorrowfully observed that he was the only one left, unless the youngest
child, Nick, as we knew him was living. The parents, “Uncle” Nick, and "Aunt"
Becky, died several years ago, and the memory of these good old people is
respected and revered by the many who knew them. “Uncle” Nick was one of the first
to operate a livery stable in Selmer, his celebrated livery and sale barn being
located on the site where is now seen the calaboose of the town. He was a judge
and lover of good horses, and many spanking teams and fancy rigs did he keep in
the olden times," in the better days of the Republic," as the late Hon. Chas. A.
Miller used to say. This Emmons family belonged to the pioneers, and the writer
well remembers "Uncle" Nick, and his brothers, Art Emmons and "Uncle" Wes, all of
them well known to the people of the county and particularly to those of the
southern section. Clem Lea married a daughter of Art Emmons and her name was Miss
Jane Emmons, she being the mother of Wm. Lea; R.C./O.? Lea, and Mrs. Minnie
Downing. The parents are dead and William and Minnie survive, the former living in
Selmer, the latter in AR. Many there are who remember, Clem Lea, one of the most
famous characters the county ever produced. The family of "Uncle" Nick are all
gone save Wes, and once the children living were Wes, aged now 70, Bob, Jim Fred
and Nick, and three daughters. All of the boys once lived in Selmer or in the
community. Bob was one of the most capable men in the employment of the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad Company, in the construction department. Wes was a farmer. Jim was
one of Selmer's first barbers, his shop being upstairs in the old, two-story green
building, known as the Williams Store on Main Street the building being the one in
which the now C.W. Barnes ran a saloon. This was more than forty years ago. Fred
was a popular traveling salesman, and Nixon, Jr. a railroad man. He had been gone
22 years, and no word has come from him in this more than a score of years that
are gone. This article is written to call attention to one's fast moving and of
the multiplied changes that are daily and yearly occurring. Death June 1, 1934.
ENGLISH, LEILER FARRIS – Mrs. Leiler Farris English, 89, of Michie, died Thursday,
July 15, 1982, at Care-Inn in Bolivar. Funeral services were held Saturday, July
17, at Michie Baptist Church with Rev. James Wolfe officiating. Burial was in
Carter Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge. She was the
daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Farris, and the widow of the late Hermie
English. She was a member of Michie Baptist Church. She leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Martha Lee Smith of Memphis; two sons, Olus English of Michie, and James P.
English of Bolivar; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ENGLISH, MARY SUE – Mary Sue English, 53, of Adamsville died April 1, 1988 at
Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah after a long illness. Services were
held on Monday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. She was the daughter
of the late Granville and Beulah Nixon Ferguson. She was a housewife. Survivors
include a son, Randy English of Savannah; three daughters, Marcella Huggins of
Ramer, Rebecca Floyd of Savannah, and Rosemary Boyd of Henderson; a brother,
Gerald Ferguson of Selmer; four sisters, Peggy Huggins of Michie, Betty Lou
Bratton and Shirley Estell, both of Adamsville, and Joan Simpson of Louisiana; and
10 grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MATTIE SUE ENGLISH - age 73, widow of James Aubrey English, died Monday, May 19,
1969, at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were at 2:30 pm Wednesday at
the Presbyterian Church in Adamsville. Burial was in the Adamsville cemetery with
Shackelford in charge. She leaves three sisters, Miss Pauline Farriss and Mrs
Orpha Littlefield of Adamsville and Mrs Ruth Vaughn of Ramer; two brothers, Hugh
Fariss and J B Fariss of Chattanooga.
ENGLISH, NELLIE - McNairy County Independent - May 25, 1951 - Mrs Nellie English,
age 88, died at her home near Michie on May 19, 1951. Bro Moore of Corinth
conducted the service at Michie Baptist church and burial was in Carter
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. She is survived
by one son, H E English.
ENGLISH, W H. - W. H. English, aged 69 years, died April 21, 1918, rather
suddenly at his home at Mud Creek Valley last Sunday morning. He was a prominent
farmer and citizen of that section of the county. He left surviving him one son,
J. A. English, a business man of Adamsville, and Miss Florence English, for
several years a teacher in the Selmer High School. He was laid to rest in his home
cemetery at Mud Creek Valley Church where rest many of his relatives and
friends. Sept 11, 1849 - April 21, 1918 Calvary.
ERVIN, MAUDE STOVALL – Mrs. Maude Stovall Ervin, 98, of Selmer, passed away
Thursday, September 23, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services
were held Friday, September 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with
Brother David Fulton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Bryan Gooch,
Clyde Reedy, Loren Smith, Wayne Littlefield, Bob Latta, and George Brooks. Burial
was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Sarah J.
Hendrix Stovall, and the widow of the late Oscar Veal Ervin. She was a member of
the Methodist Church. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Grubbs of Huntsville,
Alabama; one son, O.V. Ervin, Jr. of Selmer; and one sister, Mrs. Pauline Rhodes
Smith of Nacogodoches, Texas. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Dannie Neal Ervin - 44 - of Selmer, died June 10, 1991 at McNairy County General
Hospital after a long illness. Services were held Saturday in Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel with Larry Lancaster and Dennis Cooper officiating. Burial followed
in Pleasant Site Cemetery. Pallbearers were Junior Capooth, Dennis McGee, J R
Morgan, Wallace Rickman, Joe South, Bill Dillard. The son of the late Myrtle
Lambert Erwin, he was a Henco truck driver. Survivors include his father, E F
Ervin of Selmer; his wife, Cyndi Comte Ervin; a son Gary Neal Ervin; a daughter
Heather Ervin; a brother Durand Ervin, all of Selmer; a sister Linda Plunk of
Lawrenceburg and paternal grandmother, Matthew Elvin Browder of Selmer.
ERWIN, GEORGE - McNairy County Independent March 28, 1930. - George Erwin died
Tuesday at his home in Bethel Springs after a brief illness. George was one of
the colored men who grew up around old Purdy many years ago. He was honest and
industrious, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
ERWIN, MATTIE 1 - McNairy County Independent, Jan 3, 1908 Mattie Erwin Monday
morning before Christmas Mattie Erwin, colored, better known as Mattie Roberts,
was found dead in her cabin in the western suburbs of town. It is thought by the
doctors who first saw her that she had been criminally assaulted and probably
smothered to death. Suspicion pointed to her husband Sol Erwin from whom she
parted. A horse track led to and from her house, and a man's tracks led to and
from the door. It had rained and the tracks were plain. She was on the bed and her
cloths showed liberties had been taken, though no evidence of violence was about
her throat or neck to show that she was smothered or chocked. She was quite old,
perhaps 65 years, and lived alone, but had moved to where she was only a few days
before, clues are being followed which may result in a solving of the mystery. It
is barley possible that she may have died suddenly while in a criminating position
and the party fled in terror. A rug was on the footboard of the bed with mud on it
that looked like it had been placed there to keep muddy shoes from the furniture.
ERWIN, MAZIAH B. – Mrs. Maziah B. Erwin, 87, of Stantonville died Saturday, April
3, 1982, at Hardin County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday,
April 4, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Zolon Clayton
officiating. Burial was in Stantonville Cemetery. She was the daughter of the
late Bill and Parlee Thorn Burks. She was the widow of the late Lacy M. Erwin, and
belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and Methodist Church of
Stantonville. She leaves a son, Rev. O.F. Dickey of Stantonville; and several
nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
OSCAR VEAL ERWIN, JR, 78, died on Dec. 22, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County, of cancer. He was a retired accountant, a farmer, a member of the First
Christian Church of Selmer, a Mason, and a Shriner. Services took place at 11
a.m. Fri., Dec. 24, at Shackelford Chapel, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer. Mrs. Erwin was survived by his sister Sarah Erwin Grubbs of Decatur,
Alabama.
ESTES, LETTIE MARIE 1- Again the death angel has taken from our midst one of our
dear family, on Saturday afternoon about 4:20, Oct. 18, 1919, dear Lettie Marie
passed quietly through the valley of death to a brighter home where angels stood
becking her to come. Lettie was born July 27, 1915. She was the baby child of Mr.
and Mrs. F. E. Estes, who have lived most of their life in McNairy County. The
family who survive are Roy and Freeman, her brothers, and her father and mother.
She was just blooming and blossoming into young childhood. It seem hard for us to
part with her, her sweet voice cannot be heard on this earth again, but she will
remain in the memory of those who loved her. She had not passed many milestone
along the journey of life, but it was God’s will to call her home. May this be a
lesson to all of us, that life is so uncertain yet death must surely come. we
must die in order to live again. This life is only a shadow compared with that
one that lies beyond. Rev. J. A. Houston made an impressive talk at the funeral
which was conducted at Oak Hill cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest.
July 27, 1915 – Oct 18, 1919. Oak Hill Cemetery.
CHARLES ETHERIDGE of Selmer, 94, died Aug. 22, 2001 of congestive heart failure at
his home. Mr. Etheridge was a retired carpenter and cabinetmaker for George
Graham Construction. He was also an Army and Air Force veteran of World War II
and a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his
parents, General Jackson and Nancy Witt Etheridge. He is survived by his wife,
Vergie McNatt Etheridge, one daughter Betty Wilkerson of Selmer, one son, Larry
Neal Etheridge and wife Patricia of Selmer, and one grandson, Chuck Wilkerson of
Selmer. Funeral services for Mr. Etheridge were held Fri., Aug. 24 at 11
a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Malcolm George and Randy Mead
officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery at Selmer. Pallbearers were
Wilburn Gene Ashe, Jim Turner, Ernest Russell, Donnie Moore, Gene Harris and Jimmy
McBride.
ETHERIDGE, JAMES GERALD – James Gerald Etheridge, 16, of Adamsville, died
Wednesday, July 7, 1982, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital following
injuries he received in a car wreck on the previous Wednesday night, June 20, on a
bridge near Adamsville in which the driver of the car was killed
instantly. Funeral services were held Friday, July 9, at Milledgeville Pentecostal
Church with Rev. J.R. Chalk officiating, assisted by Rev. Larry Rich, with burial
in Milledgeville Cemetery. He was a student at Adamsville High School, and was
employed in the CETA program by the City of Adamsville. He leaves his mother,
Mrs. Mary Stewart of Adamsville; his father, Jimmy G. Etheridge of Decaturville;
his step-father, R.W. Stewart of Adamsville; his step-mother, Mrs. Jennie
Etheridge of Decaturville; a foster brother, Richard Stewart of Adamsville; his
maternal grandparents, Foy and Della Morris of Saltillo; and his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Artie Etheridge of Decaturville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ETHERIDGE, JULIA ANN - McNairy County Independent - March 31, 1950 - Miss Julia
Ann Etheridge, age 80, passed away at the home of Mr and Mrs P E Cheshier, near
Bethel Springs, on March 25, 1950. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dickson
Etheridge. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on March 26, by Rev
R M Dickson, minister of the Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church and Rev O S
Latham, minister of the Church of Christ. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer. Robert Casey funeral home had charge of arrangements. The following
nephews served as pallbearers: Due, George, and J B Etheridge, Terry Archer,
Raymond Stout and Charles Thomas Walker. She is survived by one brother, John
Henry Etheridge of Altus, Okla; and one sister Mrs P E Cheshier, with whom she
made her home.
M.E. ETHERIDGE, age 81, died on Thurs., April 29, 1999, at Jackson General
Hospital of cancer. He was born and reared in McNairy County, near Finger, son of
the late Montie C. and Bertha Plunk Etheridge. He attended schools in McNairy
County, and high school at Adamsville. He entered the U. S. Army in 1942, serving
in the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division, serving in the European Theater in France.
In 1942, was married to Inez Holmes. He returned to Finger in 1945 and they made
their home near Finger where they farmed, until his retirement in 1978, due to his
Parkenson's Disease. He served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher at the Mars
Hill Church of Christ. He was a member of the McNairy County Farm Bureau.
Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 1, 1999, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Officiating the services was
Bro. Hoyt Kirk. Pallbearers were Chad Humphries, Kyle Etheridge, Rick Brooks,
Danny Sorrell, Gene DePriest, and Matthew Sorrell. Mr. Etheridge is survived by
his step mother, Mrytle Etheridge of Finger, wife, Lydia Inez Holmes Etheridge of
Finger, son, Randy Etheridge (Candace) of Savannah, two daughters, Brenda DePriest
(Gene) of Linden and Norma Etheridge Humphries of Selmer, one brother, J.B.
Etheridge of Tupelo, Miss., two sisters, Coleen Davis of Pinson and Kathleen
Pritchett of Memphis, one half sister, Shelia Hoppers of Finger, four
grandchildren, Tamie Sorrell (Danny) of Jackson, Sherry Brooks (Rick) of Finger,
Chad Humphries (Allison) of Corinth, Miss., and Kyle Etheridge of Savannah, and
four g- grandchildren, Hollye Beth Brooks and Haylee Brooks both of Finger, and
Morgan Sorrell and Matthew Sorrell both of Jackson.
ETHERIDGE, MOLA – Mola Etheridge, 96, of Selmer, died September 30, 1987 at Tri-
County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Services were held at the Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel on Friday afternoon with Malcolm George and E.M. Pinkley
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derucie Henry,
L.G. Wilkes, Jack Etheridge, Don Moore, Wilburn Ashe, and Loyd Kirby. She was the
daughter of the late General Jackson and Nancy Archer Etheridge. She was a retired
schoolteacher and a member of the Fourth St. Church of Christ. Survivors include
two brothers, J.B. Etheridge and Charles Etheridge, both of Selmer. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
AVA HOCKADAY EVANS, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 30, 2000, at her home of heart
failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church.
Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the
services was Minister Robert Jetton. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her
husband Buford W. Evans, and her parents John Lee and Etta Willis Hockaday.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Evans, Lewis Evans, and J. W. Evans all
of Selmer, two sisters, Cora Ashe and Florence Gann both of Selmer, and one
grandson, Jeff Evans.
EVANS, DONA GWENDOLYN - Miss Dona Gwendolyn Evans, age 20, daughter of Mrs. Hester
Evans, was killed in an automobile accident near Corinth, Miss., on the morning of
July 22, 1952. She resided at Stantonville. Funeral services, conducted by Rev.
J. A. Livingston and Rev. A. C. Byrd, were held at the Stantonville Methodist
Church on Wednesday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Clear Creek
cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers
were as follows; Allen Garrison, Elzie Pounds, Warren Moffett, James Templeton,
Willard Smith and Archie Raines.
JAMES CURTIS EVANS, 71, died on Fri., May 28, 1999, at V.A. Medical Center in
Memphis. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company, a member of the Baptist Church,
VFW member, and a Korean War Veteran in the Army. Services took place at 3 p.m.
on Sun., May 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill
Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Jetta
Forsythe and Ronnie Sells. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, John
and Lantie Rose Evans, two sisters, Marlyn Evans and Johnnie Evans, and one
brother, J.E. Evans. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nold Evans, two sisters,
Robbie Ricketts of Olive Hill and Ruth Haggard of Clifton, and five brothers, Roy,
Rex, and Buck all of Clifton, Jack and Howard Evan of Savannah.
Evans, Lucille, M. - 80 – died on September 23, 1998 at her home in Selmer of
heart failure. She was a retired secretary for Chambers Insurance Agency, where
she worked for approximately 25 years, and was a member for First Baptist Church
in Selmer. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 1998 at
Shackelford Funeral Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in
Bethel Springs. Serving as officiating ministers were Bob Elliott and Max Walker.
Pallbearers for the services were Jim Blackburn, Kenneth Hawkins, Bill Wright,
Steve King, Bobby Brooks, and Billy Joe Wolfe. Mrs. Evans is survived by her
husband, A.J. Evans, two sons, Robert J. Evans and Travis F. (Butch) Evans, both
of Selmer, one sister, Louise McCormack of Selmer, six grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. PDG
EVANS, MAMIE HOCKADAY - Mrs Mamie Hockaday Evans, 95, widow of Will Evans, died
yesterday, July 23, 1974, at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held
at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Bethesda Cemetery. She leaves a son,
Doc Evans of Selmer and two daughters, Mrs Gladys McCoy of Ramer and Mrs Alice
Middleton of Selmer.
Evans, Melba Ruth – 66 – of Selmer, passed away February 5, 1998 at her residence.
She was a seamstress at Jetrick's Corp. in Selmer, a member of Selmer Primitive
Baptist Church, and a member of Selmer Senior Citizens. Funeral services were held
at 10:30 a.m. , February 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with Elders Cecil
Woodruff, Elmer Weaver, and Jack Leathers officiating. Burial was in Old Clear
Creek Cemetery in Stantonville. Pallbearers were John Hurst, Corey White, David
Rhodes, Steve Rhodes, Charlie Jones and Mike Jones. Mrs. Evans was preceded in
death by her husband, Eddie Evans. She is survived by three daughters, Terrie
Adkins and Hollie Knight of Selmer, and Elizabeth Hurst of Dyer, two sons, Tom
Evans of Adamsville and Burk Evans of Ft. Wayne, In., one sister, Jean Hall of
Knoxville, three brothers, Rufus E. Jones and John Lewis Jones of Selmer, and
Jimmy B. Jones of Powderley, Tx., and eleven grandchildren. PDG
VINNIE EVERETT, age 91, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health
Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel
Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 pm on Sun. Mar. 14, 1999, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer.
Officiating the services was Minister Keith King. Mrs. Everett was preceded in
death by her husband, Archie V. Everett, one daughter, Shirley Hill, and her
parents, James Albert and Ida Butler. She is survived by four daughters Virginia
Laughter, Lurline Morphis, and Gearldine Brown all of Memphis, and Dorothy
Wilbanks of Ramer, two sons, Howard Everett of Ramer, and James Travis Everett of
Memphis, one sister, Nancy West of Paris, five grandchildren, and eight gr-
grandchildren.
FARRIS, G. W. - McNairy County Independent - April 18, 1924 - Death of G. W.
Farris In the death of G. W. Farris, which occurred at the home in Trenton
recently, another of the old citizen and business men of the county of years ago,
passed away. The deceased was a native of the county, and for a long time was one
of the big merchant's carrying on a general mercantile business at Falcon twenty -
five years ago, and prospered there in business. Ill health overtook him, and for
many years he has been a sufferer. He was a high - toned Christian citizen, and
was admired by the many friends whom he left here in McNairy county. His wife and
daughter survive him, and to them and other relatives who mourn his loss. The
Independent speaks for those who know him here in expressing sympathy and
condolence. He died in Trenton and was buried there. Dec 24, 1858 - Mar 24, 1924,
Oakland Cemetery, Trenton, Tenn.
FARRIS, J. A. - Independent Appeal - April 24, 1936 - Called by Death: J. A.
known to his friends as ‘P’ Farris, died at his home south of Michie in the ninth
district on April 16, 1936. He was buried in the old Gravel Hill Cemetery on the
following afternoon. Funeral services conducted by Revs. Hardwick and DeBerry in
the Primitive Baptist Church. The deceased was one of the most prominent men in
his section of the county, one of the county’s most progressive citizen. He was
born on April 8, 1861. On August 30, 1884, he married Ellen McCollum, a daughter
of a pioneer citizen. To this union six children were born, two boys and four
girls. A daughter, who married a Pinkston, died some time ago. Surviving him are
his wife, five children, and great grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. The
deceased had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for forty years.
FARRIS, JASPER - Corinthian, Apr 17, 1936 - J A Farris, prominent retired farmer
of southeastern McNairy County, passed away last night, April 16, 1936, from a
heart attack on the Shiloh Road about ten miles north east of Corinth. Mr Farris,
known to many friends throughout this section as ‘P’ Farris was 75 years of
age. He had been ill since Sunday when he suffered a heart attack followed up by
several attacks this week, but prior to that time had apparently preserved
exceptional good health for a man of his age. Jasper Alexander Farris, born on
April 6, 1861, had made his home at his farm where his death occurred for about 60
yrs or more. A native of that section of Tenn, he was married 52 years ago to Miss
Ella McCollum of McNairy County. Surviving him in addition to his widow are his
children, E A Farris of near Corinth, Mrs B W Williams of Kendrick, Miss, Mrs
Maggie Pinkston of Tyronza, Ark, Morris Farris of Little Rock Ark and Mrs May
billing of near Corinth. Two brothers, Commadore Farris of Reinzi and Alec Farris
of near Acton, Tenn; a sister , Mrs Lena Armstrong of Grave Hill and other
relatives including grandchildren and a large number of great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Gravel Hill at 2 pm today, with Rev Jim Hardwick,
minister of the Baptist church, of which Mr Farris was a member. Pall bearers
will be the following grandchildren: Aubrey Farris, Jessie Pinkston, J P Pinkson,
L D Pinkston, Herbert Williams and Homer Williams.
FARRIS, JOHN REEDY - July 6, 1967 - John Reedy (?) Farris, died Thursday, July 6,
1967, at his home. Services were at 4 pm Friday at the Michie Primitive Baptist
Church. Burial was in Michie Cemetery with Shackelford in charge. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Bertie Farris, a son P. W. Farris, of Memphis; four sisters Mrs. Luvada
South and Mrs Minnie Pratt, both of Corinth and Mrs. Ella Smith and Mrs Ora
Harvill both of Michie, and eight brothers, Odis Farris and Floyd Farris, both of
Selmer, Troy Farris, Obie Farris and Leonard Farris, all of Michie, Elihugh Farris
of Corinth, Elgin Farris with the Air Force and Herbert Farris of Bolivar.
FARRIS, LARRY MCNEAL - Larry McNeal Farris, 67, retired physician, died at his
home following a lengthy decline due to complications arising from diabetes.
Services were Wed in Corinth, Miss. At Memorial Funeral Home with burial at Gravel
Hill Cemetery at Eastview. He grew up in McNairy County is West Tennessee and
attended Memphis State university, graduating in 1957. He entered the U.S. Marine
Corp as 2nd Lieutenant achieving rank as Captain with active duty in Okinawa, the
Phillippines and Paris Island, SC until 1962. Following service to his country,
he worked in news service and public relation with South Central Bell is east and
middle Tennessee. He entered medical school in 1970 at the University of Tenn,
Memphis College of Medicine, graduated in 1974. He practiced medicine in Lebanon
and Ripley over a 20 year period. He closed his practice in Ripley in the fall of
1995 due to health issues. Survivors include his wife, Susan Farris of Ripley,
and his two sons, Dr Jeff Hoover of Memphis and Greg Farris of Iowa City, IA and
one daughter Leigh Farris of Memphis. Apr 21, 1934 - May 14, 2001
L E Farris, for a generation and more, one of the leading business men of the
county, died at his home in Adamsville recently, and was buried there in the old
cemetery. (Oct 21, 1851 - Aug 24, 1924). Mr Farris was a native McNairian, a
member of one of the pioneer families of the county. He was reared a few miles
northwest of Adamsville, across the creek from the old Anderson Cox homestead, and
in the community that furnished so many strong characters of the county. Among
the number we recall the names of Howard, Luke Littlefield, the Mills, Hardins,
Harris, Carroll, Stanley, Wilson, Haley, Merrill and a long line of others, who
have long since, many of them, crossed the river. The deceased was a brother of
the late Alphonso Farris, and with his brother built the store house that used to
stand as the last house on the east end of the row of business houses in
Adamsville, and there he was in the mercantile business a long time. He was
scrupulously honest and fair and square in his dealing with his customers, and
with all men. For many years he had suffered from a stroke of paralysis but he
kept going, and was kind and patient in all of his suffering. His first wife was
Susanna Sewell and she died many years ago, when he married Mrs McKenzie, who
with many relatives survives him. He was a devoted member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, and by that church, and the school and other laudable
enterprises, he always stood.
FARRIS, O. W. - O W Farris, 71 died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur
Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company
and a member of Selmer Primitive Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 am on
Mon., June 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill
Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mr.
Farris was preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Florence Evelyn South
Farris. He is survived by his wife Ima Jean Moore Farris, a daughter Beverly
Elaine Lambert of Selmer, three sons, Wendell Dwight Farris of Antioch, Phillip
Gene and Anthony Myron Farris both of Selmer, and eight grandchildren. Submitted
by Shari D Moore.
CHARLIE FAULKNER, 86, of Ramer, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at
Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer, TN. He was a retired farmer and
Baptist. Services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial
was in Faulkner Cemetery in Ramer with Donald Hudson officiating. Mr. Faulkner
was the son of the late Abe Louis and Eizybell Harden Faulkner. He is survived by
one sister, Doney Crabb of Ramer; one brother, R. C. Faulkner of Ramer; and
several nieces and nephews.
FAWCETT, WILLIAM – William Fawcett, 78, father of Mrs. Edith Barclay of Hornsby,
died Feb. 13, 1987 in Loudon, Tenn. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.
17, at the Krauss Funeral Home in Birch Run, Mich. Burial was in Cook Cemetery
with Rev. Charles Robinson officiating. He retired from Combustion Engineering Co.
after 20 years of service and then was employed by Wagon master R.V.’s and Saginaw
(Mich.) Country Club until 1981. He married Jean Reid in 1932. She died in 1984.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Tom (Margery) Pate of Loudon, Mrs. Edward
(Jo Anne) Oglesby of Angleton, Texas, Mrs. Edith Barclay of Hornsby, Tenn., and
Mrs. Ruth Ellen Gay of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sons, David Fawcett of Marathon,
Fla., Gerald Fawcett of Birch Run, James J. Fawcett of Pinellas Park, Fla., John
Fawcett of Marquette, Mich., and Rollin P. Fawcett of Saginaw, Mich.; seven
sisters, Edna Street and Irene Polzin, both of Birch Run, Helen Rutter of Newport
Richey, Fla., Jennie Carmichael of Mesa, Ariz., Nora Reis and Elizabeth Street,
both of Saginaw, and Betty Popp of Indian River, Mich.; three brothers, Henry
Fawcett of Burt, Mich., Arthur Fawcett of Anadale, Vir., and Harold Fawcett of
Winfield, Pa.; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandfather. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
RUBY RUSSELL FEAZELL, 85, died on Tues. Feb. 29, 2000, at Magnolia Regional
Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Farmington Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on
Thurs, Mar., 2, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Center
Hill Cemetery in Pickwick. Mrs. Feazell was preceded in death by her husband,
Lee Feazell, her parents, Blain and Anner Burns Russell, two sisters, Daisy
Cornelius and Mary Montgomery, and three brothers, Manning Russell, Clifford
Russell, and Ernest Russell. She is survived by four daughters, Susie Parson of
Counce, Christine Griggs of Corinth, Miss., Madie Green of Monticello, Fla., and
Elizabeth Crum of Ramer, four sons, Bobby Feazell, Lum Feazell, and Athern
Feazell, all of Corinth, Miss, and Sammy Feazell, of Booneville, Miss., two
sisters, Virginia Oaks of Corinth, Miss., and Dean Barnes of Counce, one brother,
Arnold Russell of Acton, twenty-nine grandchildren and several g-grandchildren and
g-g- grandchildren.
ARVIE GLEN FERGUSON, 69, of Adamsville, died on Aug. 10, 2000, in his home due to
cancer. Mr. Ferguson was a FOP, a retired Tennessee Highway Patrolman, a member
of the America Legion Post 19, and a member of the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded
by his parents, Hughie and Sevella Davidson Ferguson. He is survived by his
wife, Martha Ferguson, two daughters, Judy Bivens of San Antonia, TX, and Marilyn
Dunaway of Selmer, two step-daughters, Debbie Hill of Memphis and Jenie Springer
of Henderson, three sons, Jimmy Ferguson, of Columbia, KY, Danny Ferguson, of
Selmer, and Tim Ferguson, of Jackson, two step-sons, Jerry Lane of Memphis and
David Ganus of Huron, one brother, Donald Ferguson of Los Vegas, NV, ten
grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and two step g-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sat. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial
followed at Little Hatchie Cemetery in Hornsby. The family requests in lieu of
flowers contributions be made to: Camp Bluebirds sponsored by Jackson Madison
County General Hospital in Jackson.
ARVIE GLEN FERGUSON, 69, of Adamsville, died on Aug. 10, 2000, in his home due to
cancer. Mr. Ferguson was a FOP, a retired Tennessee Highway Patrolman, a member
of the America Legion Post 19, and a member of the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded
by his parents, Hughie and Sevella Davidson Ferguson. He is survived by his
wife, Martha Ferguson, two daughters, Judy Bivens of San Antonia, TX, and Marilyn
Dunaway of Selmer, two step-daughters, Debbie Hill of Memphis and Jenie Springer
of Henderson, three sons, Jimmy Ferguson, of Columbia, KY, Danny Ferguson, of
Selmer, and Tim Ferguson, of Jackson, two step-sons, Jerry Lane of Memphis and
David Ganus of Huron, one brother, Donald Ferguson of Los Vegas, NV, ten
grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and two step g-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 3 p.m. Sat. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed
at Little Hatchie Cemetery in Hornsby. The family requests in lieu of flowers
contributions be made to: Camp Bluebirds sponsored by Jackson Madison County
General Hospital in Jackson.
Ferguson, Eler Elizabeth – 93 – died on Friday, December 25, 1998 at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Sulphur
Springs Methodist Church. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27,
1998, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery
in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Zolan Clayton. Pallbearers were
her grandsons. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her husband, Connie D.
Ferguson, one daughter, Dotty Mae Lambert, two sons, James Ancil Ferguson and
R.C. Ferguson, mother, Ada Williams Moore, and father Quinton Moore. She is
survived by one daughter, Louise Blakley of Selmer, two sons, Cecil Joe (Jabo)
Ferguson and J.W. Ferguson both of Selmer, a sister, Effie Lura Matlock of Selmer,
seventeen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and one great-great
grandchild. PDG
FERGUSON, FLORENCE - McNairy County Independent - April 13, 1951. Ramer community
- Friends were grieved to learn of the death of Florence Ferguson on April 3, 1951
in Corinth. She was the former Florence Blasingame of Ramer and married Joe
Ferguson. Although her health had not been good, her death was unexpected. She is
survived by her husband Joe Ferguson; a sister Mrs W L McAlpin, and other
relatives and friends in and around Ramer where she was born and reared. Burial
was in Henry Cemetery, Corinth, Miss.
FERGUSON, GEORGE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, December 30, 1949 - Mr
George Ferguson, age 63, died on Friday, December 23, 1949. Funeral services were
held at the Refuge community church, with interment in the cemetery there. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Geo Ferguson; and one son, J B Ferguson; and two
daughters, Miss Georgia Faye Ferguson and Mrs Mattie Sanders
FERGUSON, JULIA FRANCES - Mrs. Julia Frances Ferguson, age 89 years, died at her
home near Sulphur Springs, on Monday, November 3, 1952. Services were held in the
Sulphur Springs Methodist Church on Nov. 4, and burial was in the cemetery there,
with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. She is survived by
her husband, W. A. Ferguson; one son, Duke Ferguson; two daughters, Mrs. Roxie
__rner, and Mrs. Lula Dillon, all of whom live in the Sulphur Springs community;
and eight grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
FERGUSON, MARGARET ANN HILL - Ellis county, Texas - Mrs J E Ferguson, 79, died
Sunday morning, April 3, 1932, at the home of her daughter, Mrs J H
Ramer. Margaret Ann Hill was born in McNairy County, Tenn, Jan 29, 1853 to Colonel
John Hill and Nancy Young Hill. She was converted and joined the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at the age of 12. Mar 3, 1870 she married James E Ferguson. To
this union eight children were born. In 1891 (1892) the family moved to Ellis Co,
Tex where they have lived for 40 years. He husband died March 16, 1920. They are
survived by five children: Mrs J H Ramer and Ed Ferguson of Midlothian; J R of
Waxahachie; Ancil of Dallas and Harry of Amarillo. Rev J Elmer Ferguson of
Houston, a nephew that she reared from childhood was ill and could not be
present. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in
Waxahachie. Her body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in Maypearl
cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons: Ernest Ramer, Clyte T Borders, Dan, Jim
and Raleigh Ferguson, J N Berrier, Harold Ferguson and Ramer Springer.
FERGUSON, WOODROW - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918 - Woodrow, the
six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Ferguson, died Sunday night from the
affects of influenza, and was buried Monday in the Selmer cemetery. We extend our
sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their splendid little boy. Sept
29, 1913 – Oct 13, 1918 Oak Hill Cemetery, unmarked.
DEBORAH PINA MITCHELL FINDLEY, age 45, died Tues., May 4, 1999 in an auto accident
on Highway 64 West near Selmer, TN. She was a member of the Selmer Church of
Christ and the Tennessee Bar Association. She was an attorney. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 7 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at the Lake Hill Memorial Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was
Minister Grey Worthey. Pallbearers were Stacey Null, Andy Allison, Mark Allison,
Josh Gray, Bill Young, and John Keith Gray. Ms. Findley is survived by her
two sons, Robert Thomas Anderson and Adam Forrest Anderson, both of Vail, Colo.
She is also survived by her mother, Bobbie Young Latta of Selmer, her step-sister,
Whitney Latta Huggins of Bethel Springs and her brother, Marty Glen Mitchell of
Selmer. Ms. Findley was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Glen Mitchell
and her step-father, Bob Latta.
FINDLEY, G. L. - Mr. G. L. Findley, age 84, died at his residence near Enville,
Tenn., on Sunday, February 17, 1952. He was a Baptist, and funeral services were
held at the Enville Baptist church, Monday, February 18. Burial was in the Enville
cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons, J. F. and T. A. Findley; three
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
LENA FAYE BEAVER FINLEY, 52, died on Sun., Oct. 24, 1999, at her home of
cancer. She was a mobile home escort driver and helped with community fund-
raisers. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 27, at Solitude
Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville.
Officiating the services were Ministers W. D. McCollum and Dennis Renshaw. Mrs.
Finley was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Avery and Sarah Savannah
Briggs Beaver and two brothers, Woodrow Beaver and Luther Beaver. She is
survived by her husband, Jerry Finley, one daughter, Sandra Vaughn of
Henderson, two sons, Jimmy Finley of Finger and Jerry Wayne Finley of Apopka,
Fla., one step-son, Ray Finley of Sharon, six sisters, Vera Davis and Glenna
McFalls both of Spruce Pine,, NC, Lucille Willis, Janet Beers, Mary Lee Green,
and Vivian Brooks all of Burnsville, NC, four brothers Edward Beaver and Harold
Beaver both of Bakersville, NC, Herman Beaver of Michaville, NC, and Herschel
Beaver of Marion, NC, six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
FISHER, IVAN – Ivan Fisher, 82, of Michie died on may 14, 1988 at McNairy County
General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel on Monday afternoon with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Dave Mathis
officiated. Pallbearers were Gerald Fisher, Dale Fisher, Buster Churchwell, Joel
Churchwell, Don Brown, and Tommy Churchwell. He was the son of the late Steve and
Mary Wood Fisher and was married to the late Tishey Fisher. H was a retired farmer
and merchant and a member of the Lebanon Methodist Church. Survivors include four
daughters, Emogene Willis, Louise Killingsworth, Oneda Farris, and Shelby Jean
Fisher, all of Michie; a sister, Flora Churchwell of Michie; four grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FISHER, JAMES D. - Oct 15, 1899 - Nov 30, 1967 - James David Fisher, 68, of
Michie, died last Thursday, at Hardin County General Hospital. Services were held
at 2 pm Saturday at Lebanon Methodist Church. Burial was in the Lebanon cemetery
with Shackelford Funeral Home of Savannah in charge. Mr. Fisher was a member of
the Lebanon Methodist church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ollie Wilbanks Fisher,
four daughters, Mrs. Delphia Fisher, and Mrs. Lois Whitaker, both of Michie; Mrs.
Leota Moore of Middleton and Mrs. Joyce Gould of Hammond, Ind; his father Serve
Fisher, of Michie; a sister, Mrs. Flora Churchwell of Michie; two brothers, Cecil
Fisher and Ivan Fisher, both of Michie; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
FISHER, LOLA – Lola Fisher, 85, of Michie, died on March 20, 1987 at Hardin County
General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday,
March 22, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Mathis and L.L. Bray
officiating. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. She was a member of Lebanon Methodist
Church. Pallbearers were Gerald Fisher, Paul Fisher, Dale Fisher, Buster
Churchwell, Joel Churchwell, and Don Brown. She was the daughter of the late T.C.
and Caroline Estelle Carson Higgins. Survivors include her husband, Ivan Fisher;
four daughters, Mrs. Emogene Willis, Mrs. Louise Killingsworth, Mrs. Oneda Farris,
and Miss Shelby Jean Fisher, all of Michie; three brothers, Frank Higgins and
Miley Higgins, both of Fayetteville, and Robert Higgins of Petersburg, Tenn.;
three sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Geneva Marshall, and Miss Ethel Higgins, all
of Fayetteville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
SANDRA LYNN FISHER, 38, died on Friday., Aug. 27, 1999, at Somerset Place in
Chicago, Ill., of heart failure. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on
Tue. Aug. 31, at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Ms. Fisher was preceded by
her father, Jimmie Bolding. She is survived by her mother, Dana Worley Bolding of
Paris and a sister, Victoria Chen of Columbus. Ohio.
FITZGERALD, JACK DEMPSEY – Jack Dempsey Fitzgerald, 65, of Selmer, died June 27,
1987 in the Methodist Hospital in Somerville. Services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel with Rev. Shirley DeBell
officiating. Burial was in Saulsbury Cemetery. The son of the late John Dewitt
and Hattie Celments Fitzgerald, he was a Navy World War Ii veteran and foreman
with the Vesticol Chemical Company. He was a member of the Selmer First Baptist
Church. Survivors include a son, Mark Fitzgerald of Myrtle, Miss.; a daughter,
Mrs. Patty Todd of Walls, Miss.; four brothers, Hugh Fitzgerald of Garden City,
S.C., Sam Fitzgerald of Jacksonville, Fla., Joe Fitzgerald of Selmer, and Max
Fitzgerald of Bethel Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Mae Street of Millington,
and Mrs. Mattie Lee McAlister of Southhaven, Miss.; and six
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CHARLES WAYNE FLATT, 47, died on Wed., Apr. 12, 2000, at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a member of McNairy County
Historical Society, Henderson Jaycees, and Lakeview Baptist Church.
Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri.,. Apr. 14, at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Milledgeville.
Officiating the services was Minister Ray Burks. Mr. Flatt was preceded in death
by Joy Flatt. He is survived by his parents. James and Rheba Flatt of Selmer, one
daughter, Brandi Brasfield of Pinson, one son, Brad Flatt of Pinson, and two
grandchildren.
FLATT, JAMES BRANDON – James Branson Flatt, infant son of Eugina Sisk and James
Edward Flatt, both of Selmer, died Feb. 8, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General
Hospital. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Monday in Lakehill Memorial
Gardens with Rev. David Comperry officiating. Survivors include maternal
grandparents, Mrs. Brenda Kelly of Greenville, Miss. and Eugene Sisk of Selmer;
and paternal grandparent , Mrs. Velma Pendergrass of Huntingdon. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FLATT, JAMES LESTER – James Lester Flatt, 51, of Michie, died Monday, Jan. 26,
1987 at Magnolia Hospital Emergency Room in Corinth after a short
illness. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral
Home in Selmer with burial in Mt. Vinson Cemetery. An automobile mechanic at
Bradley Body Shop, he was the son of the late Frank Flatt and Mrs. Eliza Mays
Flatt of Michie, who survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Flatt.
Survivors, in addition to his mother are his wife, Mrs. Helen Marie Fletcher Flatt
of Michie; three sons, Randy Flatt of Stantonville, Gary Flatt, and Brian Flatt,
both of Michie; two daughters, Mrs. Debra Pearson of Corinth and Ms. Sherry Flatt
of Michie; two brothers, Chester Flatt and Cleston Flatt, both of Michie; five
sisters, Mrs. Hazel Robbins and Mrs. Florine Robbins, both of Michie, Mrs. Loretta
Robbins of Charleston, MO, Mrs. Gail Wilbanks of Walnut, MS, and Mrs. Novada
Harrison of Cherokee, Ala.; and three grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FLATT, LAURA - McNairy County Independent - July 13, 1951 - Mrs Laura Flatt died
July 7, 1951 at the Community Hospital in Corinth. She was a resident of the Mt
Vinson community. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Gene, where held at the Mt
Vinson Church, burial in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by her
husband, J R Flatt; four daughters: Miss Pearl Flatt, Mrs Ella Rodden, Mrs Josie
Reddell and Mrs Bee Hockaday; three sons, Ever Flatt, Eber Flatt and Eldridge
Flatt. 34 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.
FLATT, TINA - 1 - Tennessee Valley Appeal - June 22, 1960 - Mrs Tina Flatt, age
59, was instantly killed Wednesday night when she was struck by a car driven by
Mrs Everette Wicker, according to a statement by Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper
Troy Odle who investigated the accident. According to Trooper Odle, Mrs Flatt
stepped from a car driven by H A Cox on Highway 22 five miles north of
Adamsville. Mrs Wicker was driving a 1953 Mercury, and was going south. Trooper
Odle said the accident was unavoidable and no charges were being placed. Mrs.
Flatt was born in Henderson County and made her home near Adamsville since 1924.
She was a member of the Calvary Baptist church in the mud Creek community and of
the Mud Creek Home Demonstration Club. Services will be at 2:00 Friday afternoon
at the Calvary Baptist church. The Rev Tobe Cox and the Rev Herman Harbin will
officiate. She leaves her husband, Dan Flatt of Adamsville; three sons, J P Flatt
and Don Flatt of Adamsville and James Flatt of Selmer; four daughters, Mrs Cathey
Swift and Mrs Jean Webb of Memphis, Mrs Louise Bryant of Savannah and Mrs Eula
Haines of Corinth; four sisters, Mrs Pearl Hill of Adamsville, Miss Flettie
McCarmack of Carthage, Mo, Mrs Ollie Beecham of Mansfied, Tenn; and Mrs Arbie
Rainey of Inglewood, Calif; and her father W H McCormack of Henderson. Burial will
be in Lebanon Cemetery with Shackleford Funeral Directors in charge.
FLETCHALL, JAMES KEENEY – James Keeney Fletchall, 60, of Stantonville, died
Friday, February 4, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital in Selmer. Funeral
services were held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in
Selmer, with Rev. Bill Granberry officiating. Burial was in the West Shiloh
Cemetery. Mr. Fletchall was a retired machine shop foreman at the General
Electric Memphis Lamp Plant. He was a member of Macon Road Presbyterian Church in
Memphis. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Hazel Fletchall of Stantonville; one daughter,
Mrs. Pam Carter of Stantonville; two sons, James Fletchall, Jr. of Ogden, Utah and
Patrick M. Fletchall of Memphis; his father, J.D. Fletchall of Harriman; one
sister, Mrs. Yvonne Woods of Harriman; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FLETCHER, ALTA LOUISE - McNairy County Independent - July 20, 1951 - Mrs Alta
Louise Fletcher, wife of W J Fletcher, of Selmer died at her home in East Selmer
on July 17, 1951. She was 56. Mr and Mrs Fletcher came to Selmer several years
ago. Mr Fletcher was employed by the G M & O Railroad. Funeral services were held
at Shackelford Funeral Home and her remains were shipped to Murphysboro, Ill for
burial. Active pallbearers were: Slater Robinson, L R Weatherford, Frank Bass, W E
Foote, Horry Browder and Farris Wilkerson. Honorary - Carroll Walker, William
Peerey and Roy Parish. She is survived by her husband, twp brothers: Lolo Minto
and Cibbond Minto; three sisters, Mrs Edna Lemoins, Mrs Birdie Pirtie and Mrs
Etherian.
FLETCHER, LUCIAN– Lucian Fletcher, 82, of Selmer, died Friday, May 13, 1983, at
Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 15 in the
Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with burial following in Clear Creek Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Hade and Celia Helton Fletcher, a retired farmer and a
member of the Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mildred Fletcher; two
daughters, Mrs. Rheba Douglas of Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Helen Flatt of
Michie; two step-daughters, Mrs. Peggy Sweat of Savannah and Mrs. Sue Fowler of
Chicago; two sons, Bill Fletcher of Lenoir City, and Harold Fletcher of Bolivar;
two step-sons, Jimmy Gray of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Bobby Gray of Monroe,
Louisiana; twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FOWLER, LENA BELL – Mrs. Lena Bell Fowler, 69, of Michie, died Friday, February
4, 1983, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Funeral services were held Sunday,
February 6, at Liberty Church of Christ with Brothers Malcolm George and Gene
Hibbett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral
Home in charge of funeral arrangements. She was the daughter of the late Marshall
and Josie Taylor Gray, and the widow of the late Lancy Thomas Fowler. Mrs. Fowler
was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Weir
of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Faye Massengill of Corinth; five sons, Kenneth Lambert,
Jimmy Lambert, Thomas Fowler, Oliver Fowler, and Truman Fowler, all of Michie; one
sister, Mrs. Mary Lou McAfee of Corinth; one brother, John D. Gray of Michie;
thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FLOWERS, HENRY BULON – Henry Bulon Flowers, 79, of Bethel Springs, died October 3,
1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Monday afternoon with Rev. Jerry Jacobs
officiating. Burial was in Woodville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Douglas,
Ronnie Douglas, Danny Douglas, Jeff Bolin, Jessie Bolin, and Brad Sipes. He was
the son of the late Robert H. and Virginia Jernigan Flowers and was married to
Attrice Isbell Flowers. He was a retired steel worker with McClouth Steel in
Illinois and a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. In addition to his wife,
survivors include a son, Coy G. Flowers of Bethel Springs; three daughters, Mrs.
Eva Jewell Hatch of Granite City, Ill., Mrs. Pearlene Sipes, and Mrs. Ruby Bolin,
both of Bethel Springs; a brother, Herman Flowers of Memphis; 18 grandchildren and
18 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ALMA HURST FLOYD, 80, died on Mon., Apr. 10, 2000, at Gateway Medical Center. She
was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter A.M.E. Church where she served on
Stewardess board. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 16. Burial was held
at Resthaven Memorial Garden. Officiating the services was Rev. Walter W. Reid,
Jr. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Hurst and Lena Womack
Hurst and her husband, Lee l. Floyd. She is survived by a daughter, Bessie L.
Moore of Clarksville and a granddaughter, Angela Moore of Clarksville
FLOYD, HOLLAND - Holland ‘Pop’ Floyd, age 59, an employee of Jervis Co, died
August 1974, (no date given). Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home and
burial in Liberty Cemetery near Bethel Springs. He leaves his wife, Mrs Beedie
Floyd, two sons, Larry Floyd and Leland Floyd, both of Selmer; a brother Hannon
Floyd of Memphis and two sisters, Mrs Lois Crangle and Mrs Minnie Jo Locke, both
of Bethel Springs.
FLYNN, TOMMY HUGH – Tommy Hugh Flynn, 29, of Stantonville, died Tuesday, Nov. 11,
1986 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services
will be held today, Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home
with Rev. Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial will be in the Adamsville
Cemetery. He was in the landscaping business and was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth
Phillips Johnson of Stantonville. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. In
addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Sam Johnson of
Stantonville; three brothers, Robert Flynn and Richard Flynn, both of
Jacksonville, Fla., and Joseph Flynn of Stantonville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
McGaha of Trinity, N.C. and Mrs. Vickie Bruce of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and his
grandmother, Mrs. Alma Phillips of Somerville, Tennessee. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FOOTE, QUIXIE BRANSON – Quixie Branson Foote, 82, of Selmer died on April 24, 1988
at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Max Walker
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late
Elvis Nash and Maude S. Elliot Branson and the widow of Willie Edwin Foote. She
was a housewife and worked as a Nurse’s Aide at McNairy County General
Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son,
William Foote of Selmer; four daughters, Mrs. Frances McCullar and Mrs. Juanita
Kennedy, both of Selmer, Mrs. Barbara Jernigan of Huntsville, AL, and Mrs.
Patricia Sweeney of Biloxi, MS; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. A son,
James (Buddy) Foote preceded his mother in death. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FORSYTHE, CHARLIE C - McNairy County Independent - March 16, 1951 - Mr Charlie C
Forsythe, age 65, died in Memphis on Saturday, march 10, 1951. Funeral services
conducted by Bro Prince were held at Mr Pleasant, Miss on Monday March 12, with
interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs C C
Forsythe, two sons, Grove and Calvin; Theo Spear; and twelve grandchildren.
FORSYTHE, ETTA McNairy County Independent, January 7, 1949 Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank each of our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the
illness and death of our dear mother - Mrs. Etta Forsythe. Signed Willie Forsythe,
John Forsythe, Mrs. Grady Saxton, Mrs. Dan Cobb. Aug 8, 1872 - Dec 25, 1948
Sulphur Springs.
FORSYTHE, FIELDING H - McNairy County Independent - March 30, 1951 - Mr Fielding H
Forsythe, age 84, who resided near Hornsby, Tenn., died at his home on March 24,
1951. Rev Homer Moore conducted the funeral service at Powell’s Chapel and
interment in the Brint Cemetery (Hardeman County.)Mr Forsyth was a Missionary
Baptist. He is survived by one son, William T Forsythe; and one sister Mrs M J
Gipson.
FORSYTHE, FRANCIS COLN - The Daily Corinthian - Memphis, Tenn - Funeral Service
for Francis Conn Forsythe, 94, are set for 1 pm, Saturday at Memphis Funeral Home
on Poplar Ave in Memphis, Tenn. The announcement is made by Corinthian Funeral
Home. Ms. Forsythe died Tuesday Sept 7, 2004, at North Methodist Hospital in
Memphis, Tenn. She was a former resident of Gravel Hill, Community. Survivors
include three sons, John Forsythe of Rocky Mt, NC; Eugene Forsythe of Memphis,
Tenn and Charles Forsythe of Lakeland, Tenn; one daughter Rachel Anderson of
Memphis. Two brothers Billy Coln and Grady Coln , both of Memphis; two sisters
Geraldine Clark of Corinth and Lorraine Gillentine of Arlington, Tenn and a large
number of grandchildren.
FORSYTHE, NORMAN GARY - McNairy County Independent July 14, 1950 - Norman G
Forsythe, age 14, died at his residence at Gravel Hill Community on July 8,
1950. Funeral services were at the Missionary Baptist Church the following day,
with burial in the cemetery there. He is survived by his mother, Mrs Moyene
Forsythe; grandparents, Mr and Mrs M W Teague and Mr and Mrs Willie Forsythe; and
great grandmother, Mrs V R Johnson.
FORSYTHE, RALPH - Ralph Wendall Forsythe, age 34, truck driver for Whitehurst
Lumber Co was fatally shocked Wednesday, August 5, 1974. Services were held at
Shackelford Funeral home and burial in Falcon Cemetery. He leaves his parents,
Wilson Forsyth and Mrs Alcie Hodge, both of Selmer; two brothers, Donald Ray
Forsythe of Selmer and Billy Wayne Forsythe of Dresden; three sisters, Mrs Reda
Redding of Selmer, Mrs bonnie Sue Ray of Hornsby and Mrs Nellie Cook of Savannah.
FORTUNE, BABY - McNairy County Independent - August 29, 1919 - On Aug 20, 1919,
the death angel entered the home of Dr. J. E. Fortune and took from them their
precious darling baby, age one year, six months and eleven days. Little Lester
passed quietly away after a long and painful illness. We extend our sympathy to
the family, though a great length of time will be required to heal the heart which
sorrow and death have broken. But the assurance of meeting this sweet baby again
in the place where we will never more part and so more separation can ever
come. Lester was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. Services were conducted by
Elder J. A. Houston. Submitted by Hallie Fortune. James Lester Fortune Feb 9, 1918
– Aug 20, 1919 Oak Hill Cemetery, unmarked .
MARTHA CASSIE FORTUNE, age 72, died on Fri., Oct. 15, 2004 at her daughter's
residence in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Fortune was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Fortune
is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Fortune. Mrs. Fortune leaves behind
one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Murphy of Memphis, one son, Mr. Mark Fortune of
Olympia, WA, three sisters, Mrs. Tilda Ann Sims of Bartlett, TN, Mrs. Luis Mosier
of Henderson, TN, and Mrs. Edna Melton of Ramer, TN, and two brothers, Mr. Arthur
Baggett of Adamsville, TB and Mr. Donald Baggett of Las Vegas, NV.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 18th at Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel in Selmer, TN. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy, TN.
FORTUNE, TENNIE - McNairy County Independent - June 23, 1950 - Mrs Tennie
Henderson Fortune, wife of Mr Doug fortune, of the Ramer community, died on June
19, 1950. She was 68 years old. Funeral services, conducted by Elder J A
Thornton, were held at the Antioch Church of Christ on June 20, at 2;00 pm. Burial
was in the McAlpin Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs Gladys
Boatman and Mrs Gladie Clifton. One son Herman Fortune. Nine grandchildren and one
sister Mrs S A Russell.
FOSTER, BABY McNairy County Independent - June 5, 1908 - District No 2 Mr.
Joe Foster lost his two months old baby on Thursday May 21, 1908, and it was
buried at Mt. Gilead on the 22. The cause of its death was measles. Very much
sympathy is tendered to the bereaved families. Many of our people were at Sandy
Flat doing homage to the aged soldiers.
FOSTER, FLORENCE - The Ramer school and community were shocked and grieved by the
tragic death of a valued member of the faculty, Mrs. Florence Foster, a few days
before the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Foster, whose home was in Hardeman County, on
Highway 57, had alighted from a bus, and in attempting to cross the road, was
struck by a car, and so badly injured she died on the way to a Memphis hospital,
Dec. 11, 1951. She lived a consecrated Christian life, and was loved for her
gentle manner and unfailing cheerfulness, and her influence will be felt for years
to come. She is survived by her husband, W. K. Foster, who, at one time,
represented his county in the State Legislature; five children and several step-
children. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray, and other relatives at Chalybeate, Miss.,
also survive. McNairy County Independent
FOSTER, KATHLEEN DIX – Kathleen Dix Foster, 41, of Pocahontas, died Monday, Sept.
15, 1986 at her home after a long illness. Wednesday afternoon services were held
in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Danny Eubanks
officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Carlson,
Roger Foster, Dewey Foster, Steve Boyette, Mark Pierce, and James Pierce. The
daughter of David E. Sr. and Lyda Evelyn Dix, of Bolivar, she was the wife of
Jessie F. Foster, Sr. who survives. She was a member of the Gooch Church of
Christ. In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, Jessie F. Foster, Jr. of
Pocahontas; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Christine Jordon of Bethel Springs, Mrs.
Pamela Denise Smith of Adamsville, and Miss Jenny Lynn Foster of Pocahontas; two
brothers, Armand Dixe of Memphis and Emmette Dixe, Jr. of Pocahontas; two sisters,
Mrs. Linda Banks of Selmer and Mrs. Lisa Terri Walls of Pocahontas; and three
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FOSTER, LUCILLE - McNairy County Independent - June 29, 1951 - Mrs Lucille Foster,
wife of Bill Foster, of Memphis died June 24, 1951. She wage 41 and a former
McNairan. Funeral services were held at Highland Heights Baptist Church in Memphis
and burial was at Falcon Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. She leaves to mourn her
passing: her husband, one son Jimmy Dan Foster; two daughters, Mrs Harold Thompson
and Mrs Milbourne Walker, two grandson, Steve and Mike Thompson; parents, Mr and
Mrs James M Whitaker of Selmer; four brothers: Eulie Whitaker, James Whitaker Jr,
Billy Joe Whitaker, Jerry Neal Whitaker; five sisters: Mrs Marvin Jones, Mrs Marie
Carman, Mrs Ramer Hill, Mrs Frankie Mae Goff and Mrs Bernard Moore.
FOSTER, MARGARET - McNairy County Independent - March 3, 1950 - Mrs Margaret
Foster, age 95, died on Monday, Feb 27, 1950 at her home near Ramer, Tenn. Funeral
services were held at Falcon Church the following day, with burial in the cemetery
there. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of arrangements. The deceased is
survived by one daughter, Mrs F L Blankenship of Ramer and one son, Sam Foster of
Corinth, 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, and one great great
grandchild.
FOSTER, WALTER W - Walter William Foster, 59, of route 1, Ramer, died April 20,
1984, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. Services were held at 2pm at Butler’s
Chapel Baptist church. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery with Reverends Doyle Petty
and Frank Bill officiating. He was a farmer and a member of Butler’s Chapel
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Virgie Foster, two sons, Walter G Foster
and Phillip S Foster, all of Ramer’ one brother Frank Ray Foster of Corinth; one
half brother, Arthur Lee Dales of Selmer and one granddaughter, Victoria Ann
Foster. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member of Mason
Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a member of
Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on
Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was
Minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle
Foust, one daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust,
and his parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife,
Izola Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin,
Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, GA,
two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six grandchildren and
two g-grandchildren.
FOUST, ODELEE BALDWIN – Mrs. Odelee Baldwin Foust, 57, of Selmer, died Tuesday,
February 15, 1983, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, February 16, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev.
Shirley Debell officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. She was the
daughter of the late Jim and Anna E. Carper, and a member of the Baptist
Church. She leaves her husband, George A. Foust of Selmer; two daughters, Mrs.
Patsy White of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Kathy Kellum of Iuka, Mississippi; two sons,
George E. Foust of Memphis and Jimmy F. Foust of Modesto, California; three
sisters, Mrs. Ada Coats of Selmer, Mrs. Iva Whitted of Memphis, and Mrs. Erie
Hurst of Selmer; and three brothers, Roy Baldwin of Pocahontas, Roscoe Baldwin of
Ramer, and Pete Baldwin of Corinth. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FOUST, T E - McNairy County Independent - January 3, 1919 Rev. T. E. Foust died
Monday night at the home of his mother - in - law, Mrs. W. M. Lockman. He had been
declining for several months with tuberculosis and gave up his work at the last
Conference. He was a consecrated minister and a most loveable character. He
leaves a stricken wife and six children. He was laid to rest Wednesday in Oak Hill
cemetery. Our condolence goes to the family bereft of a kind husband and a loving
father.
OBITUARY OF REV. T. E. FOUST. Rev. Thomas E. Foust was born on May 21, 1867, in
Henry County, Tennessee and died December 31, 1918 at the home of Mrs. W. M.
Lockman in Selmer. Bro. Foust professed saving faith in Christ when about 13 years
old, and joined the M. E. church, South at Shiloh church, Manleyville circuit,
Paris district. He was licensed to preach by Paris District Conference in 1902,
and recommended by said Conference for admission into the Memphis Conference. He
was admitted on trail at the Conference convening at Paris in 1902. He was
ordained Deacon by Bishop W. W. Duncan at Mayfield, KY. in 1905. He was ordained
by Elder Bishop E. R. Hendrix at Greenfield, Tenn. in 1907. He married to Miss
Jessie Lockman, June 21, 1903. His devoted wife and six children now mourn their
great loss. Bro. Foust was a devoted Christian, he was pure in heart, clean in
life, and prudent in speech - letting his light shine every day. Hence he was a
living epistle of Christ and many will rise up in that day and called him
blessed. He was a loving husband and good father, commanding the respect and
obedience of his children, enduring hardness as a good soldier of JESUS CHRIST,
and was a model itinerant. He possessed conquering faith because he was able to
remove all obstacles out of the path of life, and was ever able to overcome evil
with good. He was able to come off more than conqueror over the last enemy. He
could truly say, " Thanks be to GOD who hath given us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ". It was e spiritual life of a worthy citizens of the
kingdom of heaven. While the outward man was fading day by day, the inner man was
being renewed by the indwelling spirit.
FOUST, T E 4 - On January 1, 1919, at the home of his mother-in- law, Mrs. W. M.
Lockman, funeral service were conducted by the pastor, assisted by three other
ministers, Rev. T. F. and J. B. Maxedon and J. W. Wallace, and Presiding Elder B.
J. Russell also took part in the services. His body was buried in Oak Hill
cemetery. Through dead, he yet speaks. We expect to know him over there. We
desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly attended
during the sickness and death of our little Vera Opel, and hope that afflictions
may not come to their homes. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Goodrum and children. May 18,
1867 – Dec 31, 1918 Oak Hill Cemetery.
FOWLER, LENA BELL – Mrs. Lena Bell Fowler, 69, of Michie, died Friday, February 4,
1983, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Funeral services were held Sunday,
February 6, at Liberty Church of Christ with Brothers Malcolm George and Gene
Hibbett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral
Home in charge of funeral arrangements. She was the daughter of the late Marshall
and Josie Taylor Gray, and the widow of the late Lancy Thomas Fowler. Mrs. Fowler
was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Weir
of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Faye Massengill of Corinth; five sons, Kenneth Lambert,
Jimmy Lambert, Thomas Fowler, Oliver Fowler, and Truman Fowler, all of Michie; one
sister, Mrs. Mary Lou McAfee of Corinth; one brother, John D. Gray of Michie;
thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FOWLER, TERRY FRANKLIN – Terry Franklin Fowler, 80, of Lakeland, FL died on
November 14, 1987 at his residence. Services were held on Wednesday afternoon at
Oak Hill Christian Church with Rev. Wayne Isbell officiating. Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late Lee N. and Anny M. Marler Fowler and
was married to Mrs. Ollie Malone Fowler. He was a Pentecostal and a retired
General Motors employee with Fisher Body Plant. He was preceded in death by a son,
Doyle Fowler. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Edward Fowler of
Lakeland; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Hammock of Lakeland, and Mrs. Yvonne
Hathcock of Mulberry, FL; a brother, Will Fowler of Portage, IN; two sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Bingham of Kendrick, MS and Mrs. Jocie Butler of Memphis; 14 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FOWLER, THADEUS FREED - Jan 1966- no day given - Thadeus Freed Fowler, 73, died
Monday after having a heart attack near his home. Services were held at 2 pm,
Tuesday, at Liberty Church of Christ. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery near Michie.
Teresa Franklin, 48, died on Sept. 6, 2004 at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer.
Mrs. Franklin was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and The Order of The Eastern Star.
Mrs. Franklin was preceded by her mother, Freda Ratliff Bryant. She is survived by
her husband, Gerald Franklin, her father, A. G. Bryant of Michie, TN, one sons,
Jamie Franklin of Michie, one daughter, Miranda Walker and husband Christ of
Corinth, MS, two brothers, Clinton (Fuzz) Bryant and wife Kathy of Michie, and
Jeff Bryant and wife Sherry of Counce, two sisters, Stella Brown and husband Terry
of Nashville, TN, and Becky Bryant of Savannah, two grandchildren, Will Phillips
and Luke Walker both of Counce. She also leaves some very special family and
friends. Also Patricia McElhenny of Selmer, TN, Ricky Bryant and Linda Bryant both
of Michie and Bill Phillips of Corinth, MS. Funeral services were held on Thurs.,
Sept. 9th at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Acton with Blake
Carroll, John Ross Reaves, and Mike Moore officiating, Burial followed at the
Carter Cemetery in Michie, TN.
DANNY NEAL FRANKS - 48, died Jan. 3, 2000, of injuries sustained from an auto
accident. He was from Wasilla, Ark., formally of McNairy County. Funeral
services were held Jan. 8, at Valley Funeral Chapel in Wasilla, Ark. Memorial
services were held Jan. 9, at Pleasant Site Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife, Tonya Franks of Wasilla, Ark., two sons, and one daughter, Cody Franks of
Chugiak, Ark., Danny Franks, Jr., of Wasilla, Ark., Rebecca Franks of Wasilla, Ark
(?), his mother, Sadie Franks of Selmer, one brother, and two sister, Larry Franks
of Selmer, Lynda Sharp of Leland, NC, Angela Franks of Selmer, one nephew, Stephen
Sharp of Leland, NC and two nieces, Shaina Franks and Bailee Serene Franks of
Selmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Franks
FRANKS, JOE D. – Joe D. Franks, 67, of Savannah, died on March 4, 1988 at Hardin
County General Hospital. Services were held Monday afternoon at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel in Savannah with David Kingsley officiating. Burial was in
Wesleys’s Chapel Cemetery. He was the son of the late Dan and Cora Bell Kelley
Franks and worked as a truck driver for the Hassell Oil Company and Clements
Trucking Co. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Robbie Jo Casteel of Savannah,
Mrs. Betty Lee Hardin of Clifton, Mrs. Mary Katherine Kiddy of Selmer, and Mrs.
Kayron Joyce Vance of St. Charles, Mo.; three sons, Danny W. Franks of Adamsville,
Joe D. Franks of Memphis, and Ronnie Paul Franks of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs.
Kate Moser of Waynesboro, Mrs. Ida Golden of Little Rock, Ark.; a brother, Hershel
Franks of Savannah; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
FRAZIER, MINTA ANN - McNairy County Independent -October 12, 1951 - Mrs Minta Ann
Frazier, age 74, died at her home in Corinth, Miss, Oct 7, 1951. She was a
Baptist. Funeral services were held at Pebble Hill church and burial in the
cemetery there. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs J F Wagoner, Mrs T O
Dillingham, Mrs Milford Thomas and Mrs Vernice Modden; three sons: Walter, George
and W B Frazier. 22 grandchildren and 7 g-grandchildren.
FREELAND, WILLIAM MCKINLEY – William McKinley Freeman, 84, of Memphis, died
Wednesday, June 23, 1982, at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis after a short illness.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral
Home of Selmer with Rev. J.L. Smithier officiating. Burial was in New Salem
Cemetery. He was a retired bank teller, and a member of Aldersgate United
Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eunice Freeland of Memphis. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FREEMAN, ISAAC NEWTON - McNairy County Independent - Sept 14, 1951 - Mr Isaac N
Freeman, age 56, a resident of the Cypress community died Sept 8, 1951. Services
were held at McCalip’s Chapel and burial was in the cemetery there. The deceased
was a Baptist and a Mason, affiliated with Adams Lodge No 264 in Middleton. He
is survived by his wife Mrs Sallie Freeman; three daughters, Mrs Robert Matlock,
Mrs Estell Jernigan, and Mrs Marie Morgan; three sons, Howard Freeman, Hollis
Freeman and Roy Lee Freeman. 25 grandchildren and three brothers, Charlie
Freeman, Joe Freeman and Andrew Freeman; three sisters, Mrs Callie Millsaps, Mrs
Sarah Craig, Mrs Martha Freeman.
FREEMAN, LONEY LUCILLE – Mrs. Loney Lucille Freeman, 59, of Selmer, died Sunday,
June 27, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, June 29, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee
officiating. Burial was in Falcon Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Earl
and Rachel Drewey Richardson, and a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves her
husband, Hollis Freeman; four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Jackson and Mrs. Debbie
Jones of Selmer, Mrs. Glenda Russell of Middleton, and Mrs. Pam Shorette of Rifle,
Colorado; four sons, Jimmy Dale Freeman and Terry Freeman of Selmer, Travis
Freeman of Bolivar, and Billy Joe Freeman of Michie; one sister, Mrs. Lottie
Parker of Memphis; two brothers, Russell Richardson of Corinth and S.E. Richardson
of Bethel Springs; and seven grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FREEMAN, MOLLIE MCINTIRE. - An Aged Lady Passed Away.- McNairy County
Independent, dated August 23, 1918 Mrs. F. M. Freeman, aged 71 years died
Thursday, August 15, and was buried in the Adamsville cemetery Friday afternoon in
presence of a large concourse of life - long friends. Rev King performed the
burial services. Mrs. Freeman was stricken with apoplexy Monday, and was never
conscious until shortly before death. She has for several years made her home with
her son, Sam, who together with his wife, rendered her last days as comfortable
and pleasant as possible. She has been in declining health since the death of her
husband F. M. Freeman, several years ago. She was a most devoted wife and loving
mother. Our memory goes back to her young womanhood when we first met her at a
party at her home in the fall of 1865. Mrs. Freeman was a devoted member of the
Christian church, and was much beloved by her neighbors for her generosity and
kindness to the needy. 71 years old – August 15, 1918 Adamsville Cemetery.
W. J. 'Bill' Freshour, 72, self-employed carpenter, died Wednesday (Apr 1995) of
cancer at the Regional Hospital of Jackson. Services were Friday at Shackelford
Funeral Home of Selmer with burial in Gilchrist Cemetery. Mr. Freshour leaves a
daughter, Pat Hayes of Jackson; three sons, Ronald Lee Freshour and Harrison
Freshour, both of Jackson, and Jimmy Ray Freshour of Florence, Ala.; two sisters,
Mackie Sprague of Chicago and Sue Stanfill of Adamsville, 10 grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren.
IRENE FREY, 81, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at National Healthcare
Corp. In Milan. She was a retired teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School,
homemaker, member of 4th Street Church of Christ, former member of McNairy County
Election Commission, and taught school for 36 years. Services were held at 3:30
p.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer with Randy Mead officiating. Mrs. Frey was the daughter of the late Bill
and Mary Susan Russell Smith. She is survived by five sister, Mildred Boyd of
Tupelo, MS, Nancy Seratt and Georgie Lafton of Jackson, TN, Ruby Pearl Hickman and
Billy Smith of Selmer; two grandchildren, John Robert Frey and Lorie Ann Seaton;
and two gr-grandchildren, Felicia Ann Plunk and Cody Wayne Seaton. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frey, and two sister, Mrs. Cleatis Cooper
and Glatis Sewell.
FREY, MAGGIE HELEN - Mrs. Maggie Helen Frey, age 81, died at the Jackson-Madison
County Hospital, on Monday, June 23, 1952. Her remains were shipped to Robinson
Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, Ark., for service and burial. Shackelford Funeral
Directors had charge of local arrangements. The deceased is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. J. S. Spellyards, Pine Bluff, Ark.; two sons, Horace G. Frey,
Bethel Springs, and F. G. Frey, also of Bethel Springs. McNairy County
Independent
FULBRIGHT, MARY B. - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 17, 1949 - Mrs.
Mary B. Fulbright, age 69, of the Stantonville community, died at her home June 9,
1949. She was a Baptist and a housewife. Services, conducted by Rev. Marvin E.
Hines, were conducted at the Methodist Church, Stantonville, and burial was in the
Mt Vinson Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Oscar Dickey, Julius d. Moore, Dee Combs,
Elmo Elam, Carl Brooks and Willie Thomas. The deceased is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Dee Combs of Stantonville. Mrs T B Moore of Nashville, Mrs Oscar
Dickey of Ramer; 2 sons, Bill Fullbright of Huntsville, Ala and Esco Fullbright of
Stantonville
FULGHUM, ARNOLD - Aged 38, died in a Memphis hospital on the 5th of January,
1930, after a long illness. R. B. Gooch brought the body to Selmer. Funeral
services were held at the Methodist church Monday morning, after which burial was
in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral service were conducted by Rev. J. H. Maxedon,
assisted by Rev. J. W. Wallace and Rev. W. S. Lockman, of Memphis. The
deceased was the son of the late Neely and Lula Lockman Fulghum and lived here for
a long time, where he was well liked. Beside many other relatives he is survived
by two brothers, Hubert and Charles, of Memphis and three sisters, Mesdames H. M.
Hooper, of Jackson, H. H. Kenley, of Memphis, and R. S. Reeder, of Selmer. Jan 28,
1893 - Jan 6, 1930 Oak Hill Cemetery.
FULLWOOD, RHONDA - Michie, Tenn - Rhonda Fullwood, 40, died Sunday June 19, 1994
at Magnolia Hospital. She was born in Memphis, Tenn on Jan 10, 1954 to Wilson and
Martha Bolding Malone. She was a member of Acton Church of Christ and employee of
CMC of Corinth. Funeral services are set of 3pm Tuesday at Acton Church of Christ
with Malcolm George, Mike Eaton and Jim Wolfgang officiating. Burial will be in
New Hope Cemetery. Relatives include her husband Sammy Fullwood, her sons Jeremy
Fullwood and Jarod Fullwood, all of Michie; a step daughter, Bridget Null of
Selmer; her mother, Martha Malone; her brothers, Brent Malone and Steve Malone,
all of Michie and a host of other relatives.
GADDY, BEULAH H. – Beulah H. Gaddy, 83, of Bethel Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 6,
1986, at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev.
W.E. Sharp officiating. Burial was in Maggie Jones Cemetery. The daughter of the
late John David and Elma Mills Hysmith, she was the widow of Oliver Gaddy. She was
a member of the Maggie Jones Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Avonelle Hysmith of Adamsville and Mrs. Geraldine (Geri) Boyd of
Selmer; a brother, Albert D. Hysmith of Bethel Springs; three grandchildren,
Weldon Hysmith of Las Vegas, Nev., Kathy Hysmith of Adamsville, and Craig Boyd of
Selmer; and four great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GAGE, AMY S - 74, of Bethel Springs, died on July 23, 2000 at Methodist
Healthcare due to heart failure. Mrs. Gage was preceded in death by her parents,
Ernest and Flossie Bradley Snider, her husband George Martin Gage, and one
brother, Huelan Snider. She is survived by four daughters, Gale Treece of Selmer,
Barbara “Sissy” Moore of Chattanooga, Brenda Rickman of Topsham, Maine, and Lila
Parker of Nashville, two sons, Chris Gage of Bethel Springs and Joe Gage of Bethel
Springs, one sister, Rubye Crowe of Enville and twelve grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial
followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs.
GAGE, ANNIE - McNairy County Independent - Rose Hill - Death of Mrs. Taylor
Gage Mrs. Taylor Gage died March 30,1924 at her home 3 miles northeast of
Bethel Spring in the 75th year of her life having been born in December 1851. She
was the daughter of Joseph Tacker and was born and reared in the Rose Hill
community. In 1869 she was married to Taylor Gage, and 13 children were born, all
of whom are living and are grown. They are: Jack, H. D. , C. R., W. A., Rude and
Columbus, of the county; J. N. and B. H. Gage of Los Angeles, Calf., Mrs. R. A.
Lipford of Finger, Mrs. J. L. Wilbanks, of Memphis and Mesdames W. T. Kerby, Frank
Lipford and W. L. White, of the Rose Hill community. The deceased united with the
church 40 years ago, and throughout her life, lived a consistent life. Beside
her husband and the many children who survive her, the deceased had also 88
grandchildren and 7 great - grand children. Rev. Lee and Forsythe of Bethel
Springs conducted the funeral service at the old Rose Hill church, and John R.
Swain had charge of the music, assisted by Miss Etheridge. Deaton and Etheridge
were the undertakers, and C. A. and Jim Lipford, Jude Cheshier, Earl Johnson and
Troy and George Etheridge, were the pall bearers. The remains of this good old
mother were laid to rest in Rose hill cemetery on the afternoon of April 1, 1924,
in the presence of a large crowd. Dec 27, 1851 - Mar 31, 1924 Rose Hill Cemetery.
GEORGE MARTIN GAGE, 77, died on Wed., Oct. 13, 1999, at his home. He was
bricklayer, attended Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church, a member of
Bricklayers Union, a member of P.T. Boats, Inc., in Memphis, a member of
Fleet Sailors Association, V.F.W. Member, and U.S. Navy in World War II.
Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating
the Services were Ministers Bob Henry and Ray Burks. Pallbearers were Butch
Neisler, Danny Landreth, Joe Burkeens, Jackie Roach, Mike Vandiver, and Frankie
Gilchrist. Mr. Gage was preceded in death by is parents, Christopher Columbus
and Clara Jane Jenkins Gage, and three brothers, Joe Gage, Bud Gage, and Layton
Gage. He is survived by his wife, Amy Snider Gage, four daughters, Gale Treece
of Selmer, Barbara (Sissy) Moore of Chattanooga, Brenda Rickman of Topsham,
ME., and Lila Parker of Nashville, two sons, Chris Gage and Joe Gage both of
Bethel Springs, two sisters, Betty Smith of Byhalia, Miss., and Peggy Davis
of Selmer, and twelve grandchildren.
GAGE, HENRY DAVID - McNairy County Independent, Friday, March 11, 1949 - Mr. Henry
D. Gage, age 75, died at his residence in Bethel Springs on Saturday, March 5,
1949. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Services, conducted by Rev. R.
M. Dickson and assisted by Revs. Barron and E. L. Gage, were held at the Rose Hill
church on March 7th. Interment was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge. Pallbearers were: Joe Kirby, Hubert Plunk, Buford Gage,
Joe Gage, James Wilbanks and Troy Lipford. Survivors are: wife Ola M Gage of
Bethel Springs; and three daughters, Mrs. W. T. Cothran of Memphis; Mrs. M. R.
Smith of California and Mrs. C. B. Warren, Jr. Of Henderson, Tenn.
GAGE, JOE W.- McNairy County Independent February 14, 1941.- Former McNairian
Dies - Joe W Gage, age 65, died at a hospital in Los Angles, California on Jan 28,
1941. He was in business in California for thirty years. He leaves his wife and a
brother B H Gage in Calif and six brothers and three sisters in McNairy County and
one sister in Memphis.
TIMOTHY DALE GAITHER, SR - 43, died on Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, on Center Hill Road in
Finger of smoke inhalation. He was a construction worker and a member of Maggie
Jones United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sat.,
Jan. 8, at Maggie Jones United Methodist Churchin Finger. Officiating the services
was Minister Tony Moss. Mr. Gaither was preceded in death by his father, Melvin
Gaither and one brother, Mark Gaither. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite
Mathenia Gaither, his mother, Josephine Gaither of Alton, Ill., his step-
mother, Jane Lee Gaither of Wood River, Ill., one daughter, Jessie Lee Gaither of
Finger, one son, Timothy Dale Gaither Jr., of Finger, two sisters, Joe Ann Gaither
of Bridge City, Texas and Mary Reynolds of Wood River, Ill four brothers, David
Gaither of Collinsville, Ill., Denny Gaither of Alton, Ill., Danny Gaither
of Jerseyville, Ill, and Greg Gaither of Wood River, Ill.
Mrs. Ella Gann, wife of Harold Gann of Corinth, and daughter of T. J. Hamm, of
this place, died at her home last Saturday. She was sick for several months. Her
remains were brought here for burial Sunday. Rev. Hardwick conducting the funeral.
She was forty years old. In McNairy County Independent Jan 31, 1930.
GARDNER, WILLIE B. – Willie B. Gardner, 95, died July 29, 1986 at McNairy County
General Hospital in Selmer after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p.m.,
August 2 at Reeds Chapel CME Church in Ramer with Rev. Steve Wilburn
officiating. Pallbearers were Donnie Prather, Michael Knight, Auzzie Knight, Kerry
Prather, Manuel Knight, and Arnold T. Knight. She was a native of McNairy County
and was the widow of Isral Gardner. She was the daughter of the late Bob Knight
and Lucy Bradford. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lockie Wade of Ramer; two
brothers, Tommy Knight of Corinth, Miss. And Rommie Knight of St.
Louis. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GARNER, AMIE JONES - Funeral services for Mrs. Amie Jones Garner, died Nov 14,
1952, age 73 years. Services were held at Beauty Hill church, with Rev. Turnbow
officiating. Burial was in the Beauty Hill cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral
Directors in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Garner is survived by her husband, J. C.
Garner; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lipford and Mrs. Ruby Houston; and five sons,
Onie, Branson, Marvin, Henry and Atwell Garner. She was a member of the
Pentecostal church and a resident of (part missing.) McNairy County Independent
GARNER, ANDREW J. McNairy County Independent August 15, 1918. Andrew J. Garner,
aged 71 , died at his home four miles North of Purdy Monday. He fell suddenly
while at work in a ditch and died immediately, never being conscious. His death
was caused by heart trouble, with which he had been troubled for some time. He
leaves a wife and several grown children. He was a very hard working man and a
prosperous farmer, owning a good farm on which he lived. His remains were laid
to rest in the Chapel Hill cemetery Tuesday, Rev. Ralston and Butler conducting
the services. A large attendance of his neighbors and friends attested their love
for a kind neighbor, father and husband. Nov 27, 1846 - Aug 12, 1918 Chapel Hill
Cemetery
GARNER, ARLY M - McNairy County Independent - November 24, 1950 - Arly Mae Garner
was born Feb 19, 1940. Died Nov 14, 1950. Age 10 years, 8 months and 25 days. He
was the son of Mr and Mrs Onie Garner of near Finger, Tenn. Besides his parents he
leaves one sister, Annie Ella, 3 brothers, Johnis, Dewey and Lonnie. His grand
parents John Garner and wife; and a grandmothers, Mrs Ella Barnes; besides a host
of relatives and friends. Little Arly died in a hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo, last
Thursday from a fall out of a barn loft the previous Friday afternoon. He and his
sister, Annie Ella had been with their brother Johnis Garner and family for
several weeks picking cotton near Dexter, Mo, where the accident occurred.
Funeral services were conducted at Beauty Hill Church on Thursday at 2 pm by the
Rev C B Turnbow. Burial was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors
were in charge of arrangements.
GARNER, LETTIE RANKIN – Lettie Rankin Garner, 94, of Bethel Springs, died on
January 6, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Services
were held at Cave Springs Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon with Revs. J.B.
Harper and V.H. Gean officiating. Burial was in Cave Springs
Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Johnny Warren Garner, Guy Garner, Terry
Hurst, Gail Hurst, Dwight Garner, and Michael Garner. She was the daughter of the
late Robert and Margaret Jane Muse Rankin and the widow of Arlis Garner. She was
born and reared in the Cave Springs community and lived in the Masseyville
community. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Home Free Will Baptist
Church. Survivors include four sons, Haven Garner of Finger, Will Garner and
Warren Garner, both of Henderson, and Waldo Garner of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs.
Ethel Hurst of Bethel Springs; a brother, Leonard Rankin of Finger, 13
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. MCAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GARRETT, E. H. T. - McNairy County Independent May 24, 1918 - E. H. T. Garrett,
aged about 68 years, died at his home on Adams St., in Selmer, last Friday and was
buried at Falcon cemetery Saturday, Rev. J. W. Wallace conducting the
services. Mr. Garrett was stricken with paralysis several months ago and was
confined to his bed by the stroke affecting one side as it usually does. He was
able to come to town only a few times and the last time a few days before the
second stroke which ended his life. Mr. Garrett was former constable and city
marshall, and was an efficient officer and a good citizen. He was a leading
member of the Baptist church. He leaves a widow and several grown children , Mrs.
B. L. Browder, Mrs. Joe Sanders and Mrs. Bevins being among the numbers. 1851 -
1918 Falcon.
GARRETT, JAMES - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 29, 1949 - Mr. James
Turner Garrett, age 79, died at his residence in Guys, Tenn, on Monday, April 25,
1949. Services were held in the home on Tuesday, April 26, conducted by Rev.
Bolding. Interment was in the Lewis Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Mrs.
Malenda Wing; and three brothers, Joe Garrett, John Garrett and Jesse
Garrett. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
GARRETT, TROY – Troy Garrett, 47, of Corinth, Miss., died June 27, 1987 at his
residence after a long illness. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday in
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Shiloh Baptist Church
Cemetery. He was the son of the late Archie Garrett and Mrs. Nealy Leatherwood
Pickens of Corinth, who survives. Other survivors include two brothers, Johnny
Garrett of Morrelton, Ark. And Roy Garrett of Corinth; and a sister, Viola Flake
of Corinth. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MYRTIS MAY GARRISON, 85, of Adamsville, died on May 19, 2000, of heart failure at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was retired from Garan
Sportswear and taught Sunday School at Adamsville First Baptist Church.
Services were Saturday at 4 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was
in Adamsville Cemetery with Frank Kemper officiating. Pallbearers were Willard
Daniel, Russel Daniel, Jackie Daniel, Danny Daniel, Bob Gray, Sr., and Jimmy
Whitehead. Mrs. Garrison was the daughter of the late William Isaac and Mary
Elizabeth Martin Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Gilcie Garrison; one
daughter, Anita Dickey of Adamsville; one sister, Hazel Whitehead of Florence, AL,
and one grandson, David Jerry Dickey, II of Adamsville.
Garrison, Orvil C.– 76 – of Adamsville, died May 17, 1995 at his residence.
Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in
Adamsville with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial was in mt. Vinson Cemetery.
Nephews were pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were: James Butler, Russell Daniel,
Lamar Glover, Coleman Smith, Joe Frank Phillips and Otis Henson. The son of the
late Rebecca Cody Garrison and John Garrison, he was retired from Garan Sportswear
and Adamsville Telephone Company. Survivors include his wife, Louise Hunt
Garrison, two sons, O'Neal Garrison of Stantonville, Jamie Garrison of Crump, two
daughters, Glenda Lambert of Adamsville, Linda Garrison of Nashville, one brother,
Gilcie Garrison of Adamsville, one sister, Verble Woods of Selmer, seven
grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. PDG
Garrison, Rosco – 77 – of Selmer, died May 18, 1995 at his residence. Services
were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David
Greene officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry
Garrison, O'Neal Garrison, Jamie Garrison, Paul Garrison, Clyde Garrison and Keith
Moore. The son of the late Becky Cody Garrison and John Garrison, he was a retired
factory worker of Kilgore in maintenance, and a member of Masonic Lodge in
Adamsville. Survivors include his wife, Faye Matlock Garrison, two sons, Ronnie
Garrison of Bethel Springs, Buster Garrison of Hornsby, one brother, Gilcie
Garrison of Adamsville, one sister, Verble Woods of Selmer, and three
grandchildren. PDG
Services for Roy Luther Garrison, 53, were held Friday at West Shiloh Baptist
Church. Burial was in Services for Roy Luther Garrison, 53, were held Friday at
West Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial was in the Shiloh Park Cemetery with
Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Garrison died Thursday at Veteran's
Hospital in Nashville after an apparent heart attack. He leaves his widow, Mrs.
Elizabeth Garrison; two sons, Robert Scott Garrison, Union City, Mich.; and Jeff
Garrison, LaVergne, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Roxanne Richmond, Smyrna, Tenn.,
and Mrs. Renee Garrison, LaVergne; a brother, Allen Garrison of Stantonville; a
sister, Mrs. Edna Burks, Stantonville, and one grandchild. Luther Garrison and
Roxie Elizabeth Seaton married. Date not given.
Garvin, Pauline King – 99- died on Saturday, June 12, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 1:00
p.m. on Monday, June 14, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Sulphur
Springs in Selmer. Mrs. Garvin is survived by her husband, Jess Garvin of Ramer,
two sons, Arvie King and Estle King both of Selmer, one half sister, Keenstien
Strong of Michie, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. PDG
BARNEY RAY GEAN, 80, died on Sun., May 23, 1999, at Hardin County Nursing Home of
pneumonia. He was a retired truck driver for 20+ years and owner of Jot-Em-Down
Grocery for 25+ years. He lived in the Jot-Em-Down Community of west Hardin
County since 1929, and was member of Old Union Church and Adamsville Masonic
Lodge. Gean is survived by his wife, Mildred Cook Gean.
GEE, JACK ROBERT - jack Robert Gee, age 64, of Hornsby, died in a one vehicle
accident on the Sulphur springers road Dec 2, 1974. His son, Jimmy W. Gee, age
28, also of Hornsby, was the driver of the car but was not injured. The Gee
vehicle ran off the road and plunged into the canal. Funeral services were held a
Refuge Church of Christ and burial in Refuge Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs
Lizzie L. Gee; three sons, Max Gee of Bethel Spings, Jimmy Gee of Hornsby and
Robert Gee of Montezuma; three daughters, Mrs Billie Autry, Mrs Kathy Flatt of
Bethel Springs and Mrs W. G. Reed of Memphis; four brothers; Austin Gee and
Chester Gee of Bethel Springs, Dewey Gee of Bemis, and Ernest Gee of Hamilton,
Ala; three sisters, Mrs Coy Siler and Mrs Bonnie Neal, both of Bolivar, and Mrs
Rose Mitchell of Bethel Springs.
GEORGE, J. R. - Mr. J. R. George, age 29, a resident of Memphis, died near Gravel
Hill on Monday, Sept. 29, 1952, when his car left a bridge. Details of the
accident are not known as we go to press. He was a Methodist. We understand the
funeral was held at Marked Tree, Ark., on Wednesday, Oct 1, with burial in the
cemetery there. McNairy County Independent
MAGGIE P. GEORGE, 93 died on Fri., June 4, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home
of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Pebble Hill Methodist
Church. Services took place at 130 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating
the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Pallbearers were Joe Presley, Ronnie
Price, Sam Bowers, Dwayne George, Joe Mayo, and Tyler Mayo. Mrs. George was
preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Zora Britton Presley, and husband,
Edgar George. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ruth Baker of Adamsville,
Joyce Baker of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Earlene Baker of Taylor, Mich., three sons,
Willie Goerge of Hammond, Inc., Edward George of Adamsville, and Kenneth George of
Calumet City, Ill., one sister, Louise Presley of Ripley, Miss., one brother
Howell Presley of Tellico Plains, and eleven grandchildren.
GERHART, PHILIP - McNairy County Independent - April 3, 1908 - Philip Gerhart,
known by many people of Selmer, died in Oklahoma recently, and his remains were
brought to Savannah for interment. The deceased will be remembered as the brother
of the late Mrs. Annie Thrasher and was a man of sterling worth. He married Miss
Memphis K. Paine some years ago, and she survive him, although reported,
dangerously ill at her home in Oklahoma.
GERMANY, IDA STACY – Ida Stacy Germany, 85, of Stantonville, died July 20, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel on July 21, 1987 at 1 p.m. with Revs. Malcolm George and Randy Harris
officiating. Burial was in West Shiloh Cemetery. Her grandsons served as
pallbearers. She was the daughter of the late John D. and Lillian McClellan
Patterson, the widow of John R. Germany, Sr. and a member of the Church of
Christ. Survivors include five sons, Thomas C. Germany of Roseville, Ca., James
Ewell Germany of Fayetteville, Ga., Wren G. Germany of Markham, Ill., John R.
Germany, Jr. of Cocoa Beach, Fl., and J.D. Germany of Stantonville; three
daughters, Mrs. Dixie Mitchell of Sherman, Miss., Doris Daniel of New Albany,
Miss., Mrs. Dorothy Chandler of Memphis; two brothers, Charles K. Patterson of
Detroit, Mich., John D. Patterson of Lineville, Al.; five sisters, Jane Olene
Patterson and Mrs. Inez Prickett, both of Talledega, AL, Mrs. Ruby Holcomb of
Wellington, AL, Claudie Farley of Russellville, AL, and Mrs. Cannie Sapp of
Lineville, AL; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
GERMANY, JOHN R. – John R. Germany, of Stantonville died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1986, at
McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev.
Grant Clark and Rev. Randy Harris officiating. Burial was in West Shiloh
Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Germany was the son of the late James and Ella
Norred Germany. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stacy Patterson Germany; five
sons, Thomas C. Germany of Roseville, California, Wren G. Germany of Markham,
Ill., James Ewell Germany of Fayetteville, Ga., John R. Germany, Jr. of Cocoa
Beach, Fla., and J.D. Germany of Stantonville; three daughters, Mrs. Dixie
Mitchell of Sherman, Miss., Mrs. Dorothy Chandler of Memphis, and Mrs. Doris
Daniel of New Albany, Miss.; a brother, Joe C. Germany of Talladega, Ala.; twenty-
one grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LOREN ELMER GETTEL, age 72, died on Mon. Mar 29, 1999 in the Methodist Healthcare
in Jackson of heart failure. He attended Little Chapel Pentecostal Church of
Selmer, and he was also a World War II Veteran. He was a retired mechanic with
Hively Motor Company. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs. April 1, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in
Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Leon Whitley, Tim Martin, Robert Martin, Clint
Plunk, Troy Plunk, and Mark Plunk. Mr. Gettel was survived by his wife, Velma
Smith Gettel of Bethel Springs, a daughter, Mary Thomas of Clinton, Ill., five
sons, Harold Daub of Morton, Ill, Howard Gettel of Kansas City, MO, John Gettel of
Dallas, TX, George Gettel and Jim Gettel both of Clinton, IL, one sister Doris
Shannon of Heyworth, IL. Mr. Gettel was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia
Landers. Mr. Gettel had 30 grandchildren, 18 g-grandchildren, two step-daughters
Edith Martin of Morris Chapel and Doris Hamilton of Stantonville, and 4 step-sons,
Buford Plunk of Pekin, IL, Neal Plunk, Bethel Springs, James Plunk of Finger,
and Max Plunk of Corinth, MS
Funeral services for Alice Frazier Gibbs, 55, are set for 1 pm today at River Heights
Pentecostal Church with Bro. William Kirkman, Bro. Brock Thompson, Bro. Anthony
Frazier, and Bro.
Ricky Hutson officiating.. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home
is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Gibbs died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at Jackson Madison County Genera
Hospital. Born April 19, 1951, to W.B. and Willie Frazier, she was a homemaker and
also a minister
with her husband at River Heights Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed quilting,
sewing, fishing, and spending time with her family and church family. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Leon, Buddie, and Dannie Frazier,
and one sister-in-law, Faye Frazier. Survivors include her husband of 35 years,
Bro. Jerry Gibbs of Crump; one son, Michael Gibbs and his wife, Heather of Crump;
one brother, Wallace Frazier and his wife, Kathryn of Corinth; one sister, Nell
Sanders and her husband, Gene of Corinth; her mother-in-law, Paralee Gibbs of
Crump; two sisters-in-law, Gail Frazier and Kathryn Frazier; two grandchildren,
Nathanial Gibbs and Rebekah Gibbs, both of Crump; and several nieces, nephews, and
church family members. Pallbearers are Keith Frazier, Gregory Frazier, Kendall
Frazier, Brannon Frazier, Frank Henson, and Ben Henson. Visitation will continue
at the church until service time today.
GIBBS, INFANT - McNairy County Independent - May 9, 1924 - Death of Gibbs
Child Last Thursday night, May 1, 1924, in a happy home on Pharr Avenue, the grim
reaper came, and took from Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gibbs an infant, a little boy, and
left the home sad and lonely, and without the smile and sunshine of the little
child. The undertaker came, and burial plans were made. On Saturday morning the
funeral party went its way to the scenes of other days. In a little grave, in the
old neighborhood and family cemetery at Morris Chapel, the remains of the little
child were laid to rest. Joe Ray Gibbs Apr 24, 1924 – May 1, 1924 Morris Chapel
Cemetery
GIBSON, JANIE HUNTER - McNairy County Independent Nov 2, 1967 - Mrs. Janie Hunter
Gibson, 89, widow of Clay Gibson, died last Wednesday, October 25, 1967, at
McNairy County General hospital here. Services were held at 3 pm Thursday, October
26, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She
leaves two brothers, S L Hunter and W F Hunter, both of Selmer.
GILBERT, GERALD LEE – Gerald Lee Gilbert, 63, of Ramer, died Wednesday, July 7,
1982, at Veteran’s Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Friday, July
9, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Revs. Doyle Petty and
Mike Smitty officiating. Burial was in Wren Cemetery in Chewalla. He was the son
of the late Franklin and Ethel Gooch Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a mechanic, a
member of the Baptist Church, and a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Geneva
Gilbert; two daughters, Mrs. Jan Washburn and Mrs. Dianne Mangrum, both of Selmer;
one son, Jimmy Gilbert of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Emma Boatman of
Knoxville, Mrs. Faye Prather of Selmer, and Mrs. Dale Wilkes of Indian Town,
Florida; and three grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GILCHRIST, ADDIE MAE – Addie Mae Gilchrist, 89, of Adamsville, died Feb. 12, 1987
at Tri-County Convalescent Home after a long illness. Services were held at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home Adamsville Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Vinson
Cemetery with Minister Lindell Mitchell officiating. Grandsons were
pallbearers. The daughter of the late Tish Booth Teuton and Lanny Teuton, she was
the widow of Edd Gilchrist. She was preceded in death by a son, George Edward
Gilchrist, who was killed in Korea in April 1951. Survivors include a son, John
Lanny Gilchrist of Seattle, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Lue Marie Smelser of
Adamsville, Mrs. Lucy Crabtree of Nashville, and Mrs. June Brooks of Savannah; a
sister, Mrs. Ruby Garrison of Adamsville; nine grandchildren and six great-
grandchilden. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
AMANDA MILFORD GILCHRIST of Adamsville, 93, died of heart failure Aug. 9, 2001 at
Methodist Healthcare-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Gilchrist was a homemaker and a
member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her
husband Roscoe Gilchrist; one daughter, Dorothy Pearl Gilchrist; one son, Jimmy
Doyle Gilchrist, and her parents, Alex and Molly Garner Milford. She is survived
by three daughters, Linda Sue Moore of Bethel Springs, Martha Duduley of
Stantonville, and Shirley Bruce of Stantonville; four sons, Bill Gilchrist of
Selmer, Earl Gilchrist of Stantonville, Gerald Gilchrist of Stantonville, and Joe
Gilchrist of Henderson; 30 grandchildren, 34 g-grandchildren; and eight g-g-
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Gilchrist were held at 1 p.m. on Sat.,
Aug. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Stanley Griffin officiating. Burial
followed at Gilchrist Cemetery in Adamsville.
GILCHRIST, LILLIAN LENORA – Mrs. Lillian Lenora Gilchrist, 70, of Memphis, died
Thursday, March 31, 1982, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services
were held Saturday, April 2, at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church, with burial in
Gilchrist Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of funeral
arrangements. She was the daughter of the late Newton and Mabel Vaughn McMurry,
and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a retired representative of Olan
Mills. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Lubiani of Bartlett, and Mrs. Patty
Ward of Memphis; one son, James M. Gilchrist of Memphis; and three
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Victor R. Gilchrist, retired carpenter, died Wednesday in McNairy County General
Hospital at Selmer. Services will be at 1 p.m. Today in Shackelford Funeral Home
at Selmer with burial in Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby He leaves a brother,
Virgil Gilchrist of Bethel Springs, and a half-brother, Sam Davidson of Fort
Worth, Texas.
WILLIE AARON GILCHRIST, 83, died on Wed., Nov. 3, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital
off emphysema. He was a retired engineer with Memphis Light, Gas and Water, a
member of First Baptist Church in Selmer, Mason - Adamsville Lodge - Scottish
Rite, and a former alderman for the town of Finger for nine years. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 6, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister
Max Walker. Mr. Gilchrist was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Hayre
Gilchrist, two brothers, Walstine Gilchrist and James Gilchrist, and his parents,
Grover C. and Virl Brown Gilchrist. His is survived by his wife, Mamie Young
Gilchrist, two step-daughters, Jean Ragan of Eastview and Sue Bennett of Memphis
one step-sone, Wayne Elam of Ramer, one sister, Christine Gilchrist Bridges
of Adamsville, one brother Orville Gilchrist of Adamsville, eight step-
grandchildren, and sixteen step-g-grandchildren.
Gillespie III, Albert – 51 – of Erin, died on Wednesday, January 13, 1999, at
Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind., of a sudden illness. The funeral was at
1:00 p.m. Saturday at Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mace
Jett, the Rev. Jo Westcott, and the Rev. Dan Whitfield officiating. Burial was
held at Alsobrooks Cemetery. He was born Aug. 10, 1947, in Memphis, son of Albert
Gillespie and Juanita Brooks Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was an instrument mechanic
at Tennessee Valley Authority, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a private pilot and
amateur radio operator, member of the I.P.E.W. Union and an elder of Campground
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to his mother of Olive Branch, Miss.,
survivors include his wife, Kathy Alsobrooks Gillespie, two sons, Grant
Gillespie, Erin and Jason Gillespie of Cumberland City, a brother, George
Gillespie of Fla., a sister, Juanice Gillespie of Lexington, Ky., and two
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tim Franklin, Randell French, Brooks Gooch, Fred
Lyle, Roger Depoyster, Larry Faust, Kent Bell and Mike Black. PDG
GILLESPIE, INFANT CHILD - Independent, November 21, 1902 - The infant child of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gillespie died Wednesday. It had been dangerously ill for
several days with the throat sickness which seems to be epidemic with children.
The bereaved parents have the sincere condolence of the entire community.
GILLESPIE, MARY ELIZABETH - Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillespie, age 50 years, died on
Saturday, Dec. 29, 1951. She was the daughter of Mrs. Effie Gillespie of Selmer.
Services, conducted by Bro. Lloyd W. Ramer, were held in the chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home on Sunday, December 30. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, with
Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Irby
Basinger, Troy Smith, John R. Hunter, Lester Moore, Guy Robinson and Will Tom
Abernathy. Besides her mother, the deceased is survived by five sisters, Mrs.
Sarah Posey, Mrs. Joe Lendenhall, Mrs. Estelle Dinwiddle, Mrs. Margaret Patterson
adn Miss Alberta Gillespie. McNairy County Independent.
GIVEN, AUBREY C. - Aubrey C. Given, 79, of Adamsville, died March 30, 1987 at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Adamsville Chapel with Lamar Ball
and Ed Alexander officiating. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. in Salem
Cemetery in Potts Camp, MS. The son of the late Lydia Hutchison Given and James
C. Given, he was retired from International Harvester and a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell Clemmons Given; a son, Mickey Given of Potts
Camp; a daughter, Lisa Durham of Selmer; a sister, Leila Douglas of Ripley; and
two grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
GLADISH, FANNIE B - McNairy County Independent - Friday, December 30, 1949 - Miss
Fannie Bell Gladish, age 79, who resided at Adamsville, died on Tuesday, December
20, 1949. Services conducted by Bro Albert Plunk were held at the Mt Vinson Church
on Wednesday, December 21, at 2:00 o’clock, pm. She was a Methodist. Survivors
include three brothers, W W Lee and George F Gladish; and three sisters, Mrs
Johnie Scott, Mrs Lillie Hardin and Jessie Plunk. Shackelford Funeral Directors
had charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Mt Vinson cemetery
BETTY D. GLIDEWELL - 64, died on Sat., Jan. 8, 2000, at Baptist East Hospital of
cancer. She retired from General Electric Company in Memphis in 1995 where she had
worked since 1959. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon. Jan. 10, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville.
Officiating the services were Ministers John Latimer and Eddie Walton. Mrs.
Glidewell was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lilly Flanagan Warfel.
She is survived by her husband, James Glidewell, two daughters, Debra Holderfield
and Cyndi Workman both of Memphis, one son, Jimmy Glidewell of Memphis, one
sister, Imogene Rowe of Lowelle, Ark., one brother, Leon Warfel of
Fayetteville, Ga., and five grandchildren.
Glidewell, Jim – 92- services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial will be in the Stantonville Cemetery. Mr. Glidewell, retired from
McNairy county Highway Department and farming, died Friday, January 28, 2000 at
Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of pneumonia. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Patie Marie Smith Glidewell. He is survived by a daughter and two
sons, Betty Jean Jones of Selmer, Dean Glidewell of Adamsville, and James
Glidewell of Crump, and a brother, Harvie Glidewell of Memphis. PDG
GLOVER, ANNIE LUCILLE - Mrs Annie Lucille Glover, 69, of Glen, Mississippi, died
of leukemia after a long illness on Sunday, January 2, 1983. Funeral services in
the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer. Burial was in Indian Creek
Cemetery. The daughter of the late Ira and Myrtle Scott Johnson and was a member
of New Hope Church. She leaves her husband, Cloyse Glover; four daughters, Mrs
Janette Brown of Memphis, Mrs Marie Grimes of Savannah, Mrs Corrine Mills of
Pocahontas, and Mrs Treva Heath of Memphis; three step-daughters, Mrs Reginia
Ware, Mrs Angie Deloise Glover and Mrs Dora Marie Nolan, all of Memphis; two sons,
I B Baldwin and Edison Lee Baldwin, both of Pocahontas; her step-mother Mrs Clytee
Johnson of Corinth; one sister, Mrs Artie Gurley of Chewalla; five half-sisters,
Mrs Christine Johnson of Corinth, Mrs Mary Alice Hawkins of Selmer, Mrs Lorine
Ramer of Chewalla, Mrs Estella Scott of Louisiana and Mrs Ollie Whitlow of
Memphis; one half-brother, Junior Johnson of Corinth; 19 grandchildren, 20 g-
grandchildren, 1gg-grandchild.
FAYE E. GLOVER, 78, of Selmer, died of heart failure on July 26, 2000, at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was
a cafeteria
worker with the McNairy County School System. She attended Union Grove United
Methodist Church. Services were held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs with Robert
Jetton and Paul Millikin officiating.
Pallbearers were: Jack Glover, Jim Glover, Jamie Wolfe, Scotty Wolfe, Micky Wolfe,
and Timmy Wolfe. Mrs. Glover was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Glover,
and one brother, Edward Holmes. She is the daughter of Alma Parks Holmes of Selmer
and the late William Talmadge Holmes. She is survived by one daughter, Glenda
Wolfe of Selmer; two sons, Billy Joe Glover of Selmer and Charles Glover of
Southaven, MS; two sisters, Wilma Henson and Shirley Cupples both of Selmer; two
brothers, Bobby Holmes and Farris Holmes, both of Selmer,; eight grandchildren and
nine gr-grandchildren. The family wishes Memorial Contributions be made to: Union
Grove Methodist Church
FAYE E. GLOVER, 78, of Selmer, died of heart failure on July 26, 2000, at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was
a cafeteria
worker with the McNairy County School System. She attended Union Grove United
Methodist Church. Services were held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs with Robert
Jetton and Paul Millikin officiating. Pallbearers were: Jack Glover, Jim Glover,
Jamie Wolfe, Scotty Wolfe, Micky Wolfe, and Timmy Wolfe. Mrs. Glover was preceded
in death by her husband, Monroe Glover, and one brother, Edward Holmes. She is the
daughter of Alma Parks Holmes of Selmer and the late William Talmadge Holmes. She
is survived by one daughter, Glenda Wolfe of Selmer; two sons, Billy Joe Glover of
Selmer and Charles Glover of Southaven, MS; two sisters, Wilma Henson and Shirley
Cupples both of Selmer; two brothers, Bobby Holmes and Farris Holmes, both of
Selmer,; eight grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. The family wishes Memorial
Contributions be made to Union Grove Methodist Church
GLOVER, RILEY - McNairy County Independent, Friday, March 11, 1949 - Mr. Riley
Glover, age 66, died at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis on March 2. He was a
native of Adamsville and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held at
the Mt. Vinson church on Thursday, March 3, conducted by Rec. L. J. Thompson. The
deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Riley Glover; three son, Hubert, George and
Jess Glover; three daughters Mrs Ruth Stewart of Adamsville, Mrs. Celia Patterson
of Morris Chapel and Miss Pearl Glover of Adamsville.
GOAD, ALICE - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mrs Alice Goad, age
71, wife of Frank Goad, of Adamsville, died at her home on Sunday, December 18,
1949. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Ray Pafford, were held at the Adamsville
Baptust church on Tuesday, Dec 20, with burial in the Adamsville
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers were: C H Duren, Howard Duren, Hugh McArthur, John
Malone, Henry Carothers and Chas Perkins. She is survived by her husband, Frank M
Goad, three daughters, Mrs Ima McNeil, Miss Olene Goad and Mrs Fred Counts; three
sons, Barlow, Robert and Samuel T Goad, and four grandchildren.
GOBER, NAOMI O. – Naomi O. Gober, 80, of Morris Chapel died on December 25, 1987
at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon
at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville with Rev. Earl Rich and Rev.
Marvin Morrow officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. She was the
daughter of the late Ruben P. and Grace Sitton owen and was the widow of Victor H.
Gober. She was a retired school teacher and a charter member of First Freewill
Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Vernon Gober of Adamsville; two
daughters, Ruth Thomas of Humboldt and Dorothy Cunningham of Morris Chapel; seven
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JAMES "BUTCH" GODSEY, SR., 58, died on Fri., Dec. 10, 1999, at his residence in
Memphis of heart failure. He was a retired self-employed plumber. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was
held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Mr. Godsey is survived by is wife, Shelba Godsey,
one daughter, Pamela Glover of Memphis, one son, James Godsey, Jr. of Memphis,
three sisters, Clara Ryan of Walls, Miss., Virginia bell of Memphis and Ruby
Wilburn of Selmer, one brother, Walter Godsey of Dresden, and two grandchildren.
GODSON, O J - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Mr Oswald James
Godson, age 75 of Adamsville, died on Friday, Apr 7, 1950. Funeral services,
conducted by Revs. A B Harris and M E Presley, were held at the Adamsville Baptist
Church on Saturday, April 8, with burial in the Adamsville cemetery. The deceased
is survived by three daughters: Mrs Ester G Paris, Mrs Wiona G Roberts, and Mrs
Irma G Brown; one son Oswald J Godson, Jr.
GOOCH, D. C. - D C Gooch, of N Fort Myers, Fla, formerly of Jackson and Selmer
died at 3 am, May 3, 1987 at Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, after a long
illness. The son of the late Dalton C Gooch and Nora B Gooch of Selmer, he was a
retired salesman from the American thread Co and Gooch Antique business of
Jackson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Selmer. He is
survived by his wife, Mary E. Howell Gooch; a son, Dalton C. Gooch III of N Fort
Myers; a daughter Mrs. Mary Carolyn Hedges of Cape Coral, Fla and a son, James H
Gooch of Jackson; three sisters, Alta Mae Wade of Port Charlotte, Fla Lucille
Gooch of Memphis and Martha Frances Jones of Collierville; a brother Coy Gooch of
Selmer; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
GOOCH, DERA - Mrs. W. T. Gooch, a lifelong resident of McNairy County, Tennessee,
passed away September 4, 1965, at the McNairy County General Hospital in
Selmer. She was a daughter of the late David Randolph Latta and Quinnie McCoy
Latta. She was born at Gravel Hill, Tenn on December 18, 1881, and was married to
Wiley Terry Gooch on Sept 9, 1902. In 1906 they moved to Michie, where he
established the W. T. Gooch General Merchandise, which since his death in 1951,
has been operated by members of the family. Mrs. Gooch was an active member of
the Michie Primitive Baptist Church for more than forty-five years. Survivors are
five children: Mrs. Ernest A. Sandstrum, J. Lide Gooch, Mrs. Roy Atkins, Mrs.
Leland Dicus, all of Michie, and Mrs. Charles M. Stewart of Corinth. Three
grandchildren: Carolyn Gooch of Oak Ridge, Tenn; Charles M. Stewart, Jr of
Corinth, Miss and Dianne Dicus of Michie. Three brothers, W. O. Latta of Corinth,
Earl Latta of Selmer and Henry Latta of Gravel Hill. Funeral services were held
at the Michie Primitive Baptist Church, with E. D. McCutcheon, pastor,
officiating. Burial was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Services for Mrs. W.T. Gooch, 83, of Michie were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at
Michie Primitive Baptist Church. Burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery with
Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Gooch died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1965, at
McNairy County General Hospital. She was a member of the Michie Primitive Baptist
Church. She had spend 60 years in the general merchandise business. Her husband
died 14 years ago. Her parents were the late David Latta and Quinnie McCoy
Latta. She is survived by four daughters, Zilphia Sandstrum, Mrs. Mittie Atkins
and Mrs. Martha Dicus, all of Michie, and Mrs. Victoria Stewart of Corinth; a son,
Lide Gooch of Michie; three brothers, W.O. Latta of Corinth, Earl Latta of Selmer,
and Henry Latta of Ramer; and three grandchildren. (McNairy County Independent.)
GOOCH, DERA LATTA - The relatives and friends of this and adjoining communities
were made sad to learn of the death of Mrs. Dera Gooch of Michie, on Saturday,
Sept. 4, 1965. She was married to the late W.T. Gooch more than 60 years past and
had lived in Michie most of their married life. To mourn her passing, she leaves
five children, Mrs. Zylphia Sandstrum, Mrs. Martha Dicus, Mrs. Mittie Atkins, Mrs.
Victoria Stewart, and Lyde Gooch; and three brothers, W.O. Latta, Earl Latta, and
Henry Latta; together with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted by her pastor, Elder E.D. McCutcheon, at the Michie Church
and burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in
charge. McNairy County Independent. Also: Gravel Hill community: A number of our
people attended the funeral of Mrs. Dera Gooch of Michie Monday morning. Mrs.
Gooch was reared in our community. She was loved by everyone. Interment was in the
Gravel Hill Cemetery.
GOOCH, EUGENA PEARL - Letter from G M Gooch Washington, DC. Our home is filled
with sorrow and grief at the loss of our little darling Eugena Pearle Gooch. She
took, suddenly with congestion and paralysis, about 3:30 Feb. 24, 1918 and in less
than an hour she was in the children's hospital. Her eyes closed in death March 7,
and was laid to rest in Prospect Cemetery. Her little greeting " Howdy PAPA" ,
which many times made papa forget that he was tired from the arduous tasks of the
day, and her little prattle in the home is hushed forever.
J. Ed Gooch, aged 50 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Maud Henneberry,
on Main Street here, on the evening of February 13, 1930, and was buried in Oak
Hill cemetery the following afternoon. Funeral service conducted by Rev. A. L.
Dickerson and J. W. Wallace were held in the Methodist church in the presence of a
large audience. Ed Gooch, as everybody here knew him, had many friends. He was the
second son of the late Henry Clay and Florence Gooch, and was born at Falcon,
removing with his parents to Selmer in the early nineties. His father built the
residence now owned by M. E. Lee, on Cypress Avenue. There the family lived until
its removal to the Gooch hotel a long time ago. The deceased had been an invalid
for months, but in the home of his sister he was given every attention by her and
others of his relatives. Only three of this once large family survive, they being
Mrs. Finlay Ammons, Dan B. Gooch and Mrs. Maud Henneberry
GOOCH, J. A. - Former McNairian Dies - We are in receipt of a letter from Edward
Gooch of Piave, Miss. telling of the death of his father, J. A. Gooch, who died
there on March 23, 1930, from an operation for cancer of the stomach. He was 68
years of age, and was born and reared in the southwest part of this county. He
left here in 1890. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Hines Gooch, and four
children. He was a brother of Mrs. P. J. Foster, of Selmer, W. B. Gooch, of the
first district and Monroe Gooch, of Jackson.
GOOCH, J. ED. - J. Ed Gooch, aged 50 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Maud Henneberry, on Main Street here, on February 13, 1930, and was buried in Oak
Hill cemetery the following afternoon. Funeral service conducted by Rev. A. L.
Dickerson and J. W. Wallace were held in the Methodist Church. Ed Gooch, as
everybody here knew him, had many friends. He was the second son of the late
Henry Clay and Florence Gooch, and was born at Falcon, removing with his parents
to Selmer in the early nineties. His father built the residence now owned by M.
E. Lee, on Cypress Avenue. There the family lived until its removal to the Gooch
hotel a long time ago. The deceased had been an invalid for months, but in the
home of his sister he was given every attention by her and others of his
relatives. Only three of this once large family survive, they being Mrs.
Finley Ammons, Dan B. Gooch and Mrs. Maud Henneberry. Nov 25, 1879 - Feb 13, 1930
Oak Hill Cemetery.
GOOCH, JERUSIA F - The friends and relatives of Mrs. H. C. Gooch were not
surprise that death claimed her at 1 o' clock Saturday morning, March 2,
1918. Two years ago she retired from the hotel to her private home, hoping that
quiet and rest would relieve her, but it failed to do so. During the long time
as mistress and directing spirit of the Gooch hotel, ten of thousands of guest
were made happy and comfortable by her kind ministrations. Her first thought was
her guest, and their pleasure and wants. She never had an enemy and her
acquaintances were her friends. She lacked 5 days of being 62 years old. She and
Mr. Gooch were married in 1873. She leaves her husband, Esq. W. C. Gooch, three
sons, Oliver, Dan B. and Elwin, and three daughters, Mrs. Finley Ammons, Mrs.
Maude Henneberry, and young daughter Luna Gooch.
Her aged mother, Mrs. Edith Warren, and two brothers survive her. She had been a
lifelong member of the M. E. Church, South. Funeral service were held at the
Methodist church, which was filled to over - flowing. Service were conducted by
Rev. R. W. Newsom, her pastor, assisted by Elder J. A. Houston and Rev. T. W.
Smith, Elder Houston delivering the principal eulogy. The many beautiful flowers
which filled the chancel of the church attested the love of her sympathizing
friends. In the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery beneath the ray of a warm and
genial sunshine, the mortal remains of a good noble, pure and self sacrificing
woman were laid to rest until the heaving bosom of Mother Earth in the final
summons will sleep.
Jerusia Florence Gooch - age 61 - died Mar 2, 1918, for several years she had been
afflicted with heart weakness and fainting spells. Two years ago she retired from
the hotel to her private home, hoping that quiet and rest would relieve her. She
was a devoted wife and a most affectionate mother. She lacked 5 days being 62
year old. She and Mr Gooch were married in 1873. She leaves her husband Esq H C
Gooch, three sons, Oliver, Dan B and Elwin and three daughters, Mrs Finley Ammons,
Mrs Maude Henneberry and young daughter Luna Gooch. Her aged mother, Mrs Edith
Warren and two brothers survive her. She had been a lifelong member of the M E
Church South. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.
GOOCH, JOHN R - Prominent Business Man Died Sunday At His Home - Hundred of
friends of a lifetime gathered at the chapel of the Gooch Funeral Home at Selmer
this afternoon to pay a last tribute of respect to John R. Gooch, for almost 50
years one of the outstanding business men of McNairy County. Mr. Gooch passed away
at his home in Selmer March 23, 1941, following a short illness. Funeral service
was conducted by Rev. H. J. Burkett of Selmer, assisted by Rev. Walter Warmath of
Lexington, Tenn. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The son of the late W. A. and