Record book
McNairy County, Tennessee
Obituaries
H-U-K
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.
Mrs. Clyde Scott Hale, 80, died Sept. 1, 1978. She was a native Hardin Countian,
daughter of Winfield and Sarah Scott. She was married to Denos W. Hale, who
preceded her in death. Mrs. Hale was a lifelong resident of Hardin County, in the
Crump and Adamsville communities, and was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 3 at 3 pm at the Christian Assembly
Pentecostal Church with Rev. W. D. McCollum officiating assisted by Rev. Neal
Hinson. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Hubert V. Harris and Mrs. Shelby R. Young of Adamsville; two grandsons, Larry Neal
Young and Danny Harris; and one great-grandson, Wesley Harris.
HOWARD HALL, 87, died on Wed., Mar. 22, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare Hospital in
Selmer, TN, of heart failure. He was a retired mechanic and from the Brown Shoe
Company in Selmer. He was a member of the Finger Baptist Church. Services took
place at 1:00 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 24, at Casey funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held
at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services were Rev. John Howard Hutcherson
and Rev. Daryl Azbill. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his wife Myra Jo Isbell
Whitten Hall, one daughter, Dianne Hatmaker of Orlando, FL and one stepdaughter,
Nyta Walls of Oak Ridge. He is survived by his sister, Maxine Simpson of Selmer
and two grandchildren.
HAM, LEONARD L. – Leonard L. Ham, 79, of Ramer, died March 24, 1987 at McNairy
County General Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired electrician and a
veteran of World War II. Services were held on Monday morning in the Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery with Jim
Dickinson and Gilbert Tigner officiating. The son of the late Asa and Della
Robinson Ham, he was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mary Phillips Ham and one brother, Herman Ham of Memphis. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
CHRISTOPHER SEAN CATRON-HAMBRICK, age 9, died Sun. April 4, 1999, at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy Co. In an auto accident. He was a member the Bethel Springs
1st Baptist Church Kids Club and attended school at the Bethel Springs Elementary
School. Services will take place at 3 p.m. Wed., April 7, 1999 at the
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Christian Fellowship
Cemetery in Finger, TN. Pallbearers are Michael Perry, Wayne Catron, Christopher
Hambrick, Steven Hambrick, Joseph Jones, and William Milburn. Honorary bearers are
Rick Spears and Donnie Atkins. Christopher is survived by his mother and father,
Michael and Sonja Hambrick of Finger, TN. He is also survived by his brothers,
Christopher Hambrick of Goodlettsville, Steven Hambrick of Smyrna and Michael
Perry and Wayne Catron, both of Finger. His grandparents are Sheila Watts of
Selmer, Marie Brown of Nashville and Kenneth Hambrick of Franklin, TN
WILLIAM TALMAGE "DINKIE" HAMILTON, 79, of Michie died on Aug. 14, 2000 at his home
due to heart failure. Mr. Hamilton was a Baptist and a heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Walter and Florence McAfee
Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, Opal Jackson Hamilton, two daughters, Rhonda
Wilson of Michie and Patricia Beavers of Michie, three sons, Travis Hamilton of
Collierville, Dewey Hamilton of Oakland, and Donald Spence of Michie, two sisters,
Mable Phillips of Michie and Lewell Lott of Adamsville, on brother, R. C. Hamilton
of Blytheville, AR, and nine grandchildren and nine g-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held on Wed. at 330 p.m. at Shackelford Funereal Home in Acton with
Ralph Lambert officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery
Hamilton, Alice Rebecca - 91 – of Selmer, died April 7, 1998 at McNairy County,
General Hospital. She was a retired store clerk and a member of Court Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Miss Hamilton is preceded in death by her parents,
Mozell Warren Hamilton and William Hamilton. Funeral services for Miss Hamilton
were held Wednesday, April 8, 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with
James Adkins officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Bearers
were Roy Gene Dillon. O.V. Ervin, Gene Harris, Don Moore and Loyd Henry. PDG
HAMILTON, CORA - McNairy County Independent February 18, 1949 - Mrs. Cora
Hamilton, age 73, passed away quietly at the Humphery-Phillips Clinic in Selmer on
last Thursday, Feb 10. She had been in bad health for the past few years,
suffering from high blood pressure. A stroke of paralysis is reported as being the
cause of her death. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of the presbyterian church, and
in a recent chat with the editor of the Independent, told him she was ‘ready to
go.’ Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Heston Milligan, in the chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Clifton, Mrs Mitchell Forsythe and Mrs. Green
Lambert; two sons, F. E. Hamilton of Alabama and Wade Hamilton of Washington.
HAMILTON, FRANK - McNairy County Independent, December 20, 1918 - Sad and Sudden
Death Frank Hamilton JR., aged 11 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Hamilton, died
suddenly Sunday afternoon. He had a severe spell of coughing from tonsillitis and
fell back in his chair and died suddenly, while his mother alone was with him. The
little fellow was never healthy, always being frail and weakly, but was an
unusually bright child and was the pet of the household. His body was buried
Monday in the Adamsville cemetery, Rev. Varnell conducting the funeral. The
tender sympathy of the many friends of the family go out them in their
bereavement. 1909 - 1918 Adamsville Cemetery.
HAMILTON, J. E. - McNairy County Independent, January 7, 1949 - Mr. J. E.
Hamilton, prominent in business and civic affairs of Selmer, died January 5,
1949. He was 72. Mr. Hamilton was born in Adamsville, Tenn, and spent the earlier
years of his life in that community. Coming to Selmer some 45 years ago, he
started the Hamilton’s Barber Shop, which later branched out and in addition
operated a pressing shop and dry cleaning business. Back in those dayss Mr.
Hamilton was referred to as a tonsorial artist. He retired from barbering several
years ago, but still assisted when needed in the office of Hamilton’s Cleaners and
engaged other barbers to operate Hamilton’s Barber Shop. Mr. Hamilton was a
member of the Presbyterian Church and a Mason. Services were held at the
Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lee Ope Ward, and Rev. H. H. Milligan, in
charge. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Burial
was in Oak Hill cemetery. Active pall bearers were: E G Harris, L R Weatherford, R
B Gooch, Earl Scott, M W Bigger, M E Smith, Allen Wooten and J R Swaim. Honorary
pallbearers were: Joe Alexander, C L Haynes, Finley Ammons, Logan Whittington, P L
Basinger, A H Olive, Bert Maxedon, O A Wooten and C A Scott. The deceased is
survived by his wife Mrs. Bertie Hamilton; two daughters, Mrs. S. L. Haynes of
Jackson, Miss; and Miss Edris Hamilton of Selmer; four sons, Dewitt, Joe and James
of Selmer and Marvin Hamilton of Obion, Tenn. 2 brothers, Ira Hamilton of
Gracemont, Okla and Otis Hamilton of Shoffield, Ala. 3 sisters Mrs. Annie Foster
of Adamsville, Mrs. Minnie Hopkins of Boswell, Okla and Mrs. Bessie Carroll of
California.
MADELYN HAMILTON Martha Madelyn Hamilton, age 80, died Feb. 5, 1999, in Berkley
Heights NJ. She was the widow of Milford Hugh Hamilton, Sr. Funeral services were
held Feb. 8, 1999, in the Memorial Chapel of the Paul Ippolito Funeral Home.
Internment was in Hollywood Memorial Park. Mrs. Hamilton was the
daughter of William Oscar Wallace and Willie Maude Wallace of Ramer, and grew up
in the Ramer community. She is survived by daughters Linda Pufal of Berkley
Heights, Patricia Jane Palma of Milburn, N.J., Marilyn Dalfino of Nutley, N.J.
Martha Joe Weiss of Ithaca, N.Y., Mary Ann Huibregtse of Florida, one son, Steven
Gary Geyer of Pequannock, N.J., one step-son, High Hamilton, Jr., of Florida,
three sisters, Ruth Patrick of Ramer, Frances Branstetter and Mildred Selle
of Selmer. Preceding in death were sisters, Blanche Ayres, Lucy Mae
Wallace, Cynthia Jones and brothers, Henry Wallace and Jim Wallace.
Mary Pauline Hamilton - age 59 - wife of Joe G Hamilton. Services were conducted
Friday at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Selmer and burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
She died early Wednesday night, Dec 17, 1970 (not sure day is right) at McNairy
County General Hospital after a short illness. Mrs Hamilton was a native of Texas
but had made her home in Selmer for the last 33 years. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Selmer. In addition to her husband, she leaves one
daughter, Miss Judy Hamilton of Selmer; her mother Mrs Ora Baker of Tyler, Texas;
two brothers, John W Baker of Tyler and Rev Daniel Baker of Houston, Texas; a
sister Mrs Judith Hopper of Tyler Texas. The service was conducted by her pastor
the Rev John Wintermute. Pallbearers were Jerry Smith, Julius Hurst, Ezra Barnes,
W E ‘Bill’ Smith, Loyd Carroll and Glen Whitlow. Mrs Faye Ross was organist.
HAMILTON, WILLIAM - McNairy County Independent - January 3, 1919 - Death of Sgt.
Wm. Hamilton in Chateau - Thierry Battle - CO. B, 9th Infantry, A. E. F Nov.
25, 1918 - My dear Mrs. Hamilton, I have received your letter dated October 22. I
am glad to give you all the information I can regarding the death of your son,
which occurred during the time the 9th Infantry held back the Germans when they
attempted to drive through for Paris, at Chateau - Thierry. Company B was
stationed in the woods, and just before turning in for the night, a heavy
bombardment leveled at our sector was commenced by the Germans artillery. It was
during this barrage that your son met his unfortunate death. William's death came
instantly and without pain, and I know it will be a source of genuine pride to you
to know that he met his death as a brave and loyal soldier of our great country.
HAMILTON, WILLIAM - William was thought very highly of throughout the company and
the regiment and his death caused deep sorrow and regret among all his friends and
acquaintance. He was at all times a good soldier, always performing his duties in
a courageous and prompt manner. I am forwarding your letter to the proper
authorities who will give you the information you desired regarding the burial
place of your son. Yours truly - 1st. Sgt. F. B. Welter. William Hamilton Dec
7, 1893 - June 21, 1918 - Oak Hill Cemetery.
WILLIAM TALMAGE "DINKIE" HAMILTON, 79, of Michie died on Aug. 14, 2000 at his home
due to heart failure. Mr. Hamilton was a Baptist and a heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Walter and Florence McAfee
Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, Opal Jackson Hamilton, two daughters, Rhonda
Wilson of Michie and Patricia Beavers of Michie, three sons, Travis Hamilton of
Collierville, Dewey Hamilton of Oakland, and Donald Spence of Michie, two sisters,
Mable Phillips of Michie and Lewell Lott of Adamsville, on brother, R. C. Hamilton
of Blytheville, AR, and nine grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held on Wed. at 330 p.m. at Shackelford Funereal Home in Acton with
Ralph Lambert officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery.
HAMM, MARTHA SUSAN - McNairy County Independent - February 7, 1919 - After a short
illness and much suffering, God saw fit to relieve Mrs. W. D. Hamm, and called her
spirit home Saturday evening. Her remains were laid to rest Sunday afternoon in
the Gravel Hill cemetery, Rev. Hardwick conducting the funeral service. (NWK note:
Martha Susan McCoy married (1) Julius F Smith (2) Thomas Latta ( 3)William Dennis
Hamm. She is buried as Martha Susan Latta Dec 1846- May 3, 1919 in the Gravel
Hill Cemetery.
HAMM, BENARD D. - McNairy County Independent Appeal, January 6, 1922 Soldier
Funeral -The remains of Bernard D. Hamm, son of Jeff Hamm, Gravel Hill, was buried
in the cemetery at Gravel Hill Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd
of relatives and friends. The deceased was a young man who was killed in action on
the Western Front on the 5th day November, 1918. He enlisted at Corinth, Miss., In
July, 1918, and was soon sent across. He was a worthy young man, and made a good
soldier. He was killed only a few days before the signing of the Armistice, and
his remains were brought to the United States only a few days ago and were
accompanied to Selmer from Louisville by Private Conrade Collier, of West
Frankfort, Ill. The funeral services were in charge of J. R. Gooch. Tom Hunter
conducted the reading and prayer service, after appropriate songs had been sung by
the congregation. W. K. Abernathy paid a brief and eloquent tribute to the young
soldier and his comrades in arms, after which the remains were borne by a company
of soldier to the cemetery. There the flag on behalf of the war department was
presented to the father by Laney Reeder in a few well chosen words. The deceased
is survived by his father, two brothers and three sisters, all of whom and the
numerous other relatives and friends, the Independent joins in expressions of
sympathy. Dec 29, 1893 - Nov 5, 1918 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
HAMM, CLARICE BLANCHE – Clarice Blanche Hamm, 83, of Selmer, died August 8, 1986
at McNairy County General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late F.A. and
Tennessee Prather Jones. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Gravel Hill
Primitive Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial was in Gravel Hill
Cemetery with Elder Wiley Flanigan officiating. Pallbearers were James Douglas
Hamm, James E. Bond, Richard M. Cody, Donald Malvern Jones, John Louis Jones, and
Garland Jones. Survivors include two sons, Maurice Frank Hamm and William Olen
Hamm, both of Selmer; two brothers, Bryan Jones and Wilford Jones, both of Selmer;
a daughters, Mrs. Ruth Barnes of Selmer; and three grandchildren, Mrs. Laura Lynn
Bond of Earl, Ark., Mrs. Gina Cody of Jackson, and James Douglas Hamm of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HAMM, EDNA - McNairy County Independent (possibly Gravel Hill news) - Oct 29, 1966
- The many friends and neighbors of Mrs. Edna Hamm regretted to learn of her heart
attack. She was rushed to Mcnairy County General Hospital on Friday, Oct 28 and
passed away early Saturday morning. She was the daughter of the late P. J. And
Ella Huggins and had lived in and near Gravel Hill most of her life. She at one
time operated a millinery shop with the late Mrs. Lee Huggins of Gravel Hill. The
large congregation and beautiful floral offering gave testimony of her life as a
neighbor and citizen of the community. Funeral services were conducted by Elders
E. D. McCutcheon and Wiley Flanagan at the Primitive Baptist Church in Gravel Hill
with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.
HAMM, EUGENE ROBERT – Services for Eugene Robert Hamm, 87, of Ramer, were held
Monday afternoon, March 23 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Dr.
Ray Dobbins officiating. Burial was in Ramer City Cemetery. He died on March 22,
1987 at Magnolia Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired merchant and a
member of Ramer First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were
grandson: Ron Ross, Skip Dickinson of Memphis, Hobson Dickinson, Willie Joe Hamm,
James May, Nelson Hamm, and Robert Dickinson. The son of the late John R. and
Margaret Mae Huggins Hamm, he was a member of the first graduating class of Ramer
High School and the class Valedictorian. He was the third generation to operate
A.B. Hamm, Co. which was established 1873-1975 and was the largest store of its
type in the mid-south. He served on the state welfare board and the jury
commission. Survivors include his wife, Ila McAlpin Hamm; a son, Joe Hamm of
Ramer; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Dickinson of Memphis; seven grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HAMM, ILA McALPIN – Ila McAlpin Hamm, 86, of Ramer, died on October 18, 1987 at
Bright Glade Convalescent Home in Memphis after a long illness. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray
Dobbins officiating. Pallbearers were Hobson Dickinson, Robert Eugene Dickinson,
Ronald G. Ross, Nelson Eugene Hamm, and Tom McAlpin. She was the daughter of the
late William Lee and Mary Elizabeth Blasingame McAlpin, and the widow of Eugene R.
Hamm. She was a housewife and a member of Ramer First Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the last member of the first
graduating class of Ramer High School. She was employed as a secretary to Terry
Abernathy, when he served as superintendent of McNairy County Schools and worked
with Steamboat Inspection Agency which later became the U.S. Coast Guard from 1923
to 1925. Survivors include a son, Joe Hamm of Ramer; a daughter, Mrs. Louis
Dickinson of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Idean McAlpin Hill of Fort Myers, FL; seven
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HAMM, JAMES H - McNairy county Independent - July 27, 1951 - James H Hamm, age 76,
died at his home in Guys July 21, 1951 after four years of illness. The funeral
was held at the Guys Christian Church with Bro A L Bishop, Bro Emmett Ramer and
Bro Lloyd Ramer conducting the services. Survivors are Lewis Ramer Hamm, Mrs O H
Beck, and Clyde Hamm; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers
were: Albert Houston, Howard Houston, Murray Houston, Lacy Hamm, Halle Hamm, Jim
Hamm. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. He was buried in Houston
Cemetery. The grave is unmarked.
HAMM, JOHN BURGESS – John Burgess Hamm, 87, of Ramer, died Thursday, June 26, 1986
at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
Saturday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Dr.
Ron Bell and Rev. James Dickson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. A
retired farmer, he was the son of the late John Houston and Elizabeth Hurley
Hamm. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ethel McMahan Hamm of Ramer; two sons, Archie Hamm
of Nashville and Randolph Hamm of Ramer; six grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild. Pallbearers were Steve Hamm, Keith Hamm, Kyle Hamm, Kreg Hamm, Troy
Suggs, and Wayne Barnes. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HAMM, JOHN ROBERT - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 6, 1949 - John Robert
Hamm was born at Chewalla, Tenn., November 29, 1874 and passed to his eternal
reward April 27, 1949, aged 74 years, four months and 28 days. He lived in Ramer
practically all his life. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. May Hamm; three
children, Eugene and Lester Hamm of Ramer; and Mrs. J. E. Towne of Jackson,
Tenn. Four grandchildren, Bobby, Linda, Joe and Betty Hamm, all of Ramer. Two
sisters, Mrs. Flora Key and Mrs. Laura Shea of Ramer. Services were conducted by
Rev. John E. Gardner, of Bethel College, assisted by Rev. D. K. Richardson, and
Rev.E. R. Ramer. In order to accommodate the large audience of friends and
relatives, services were held in the Ramer High School Auditorium. Burial was in
the Mt. Vernon cemetery. Active pallbearers were his nephews, Phillip Huggins,
Kelsey Lawson, Charles Lawson, George Huggins, and friends, L. D. Barnes, Thetus
Shelton and R. C. Johnson. Honorary pallbearers: McNairy County School Board,
Professors L. G. Vaughn and S. T. Haddon and Doctors, A. D. Towne, J. T. Davis and
E. M. Smith.
HAMM, LOUISE – Mrs. Louise Hamm, 73, of Selmer, died Thursday, March 3, 1983, at
McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held
Friday, March 4, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Ken McCoy
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Wayne
Robinson, Richard Neal Moore, Jerry Teague, Farris Holmes, Troy Suggs, and Charles
Strain. She was a native of Selmer, the daughter of the late William Flake and
Lillie E. Moore Humphrey. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She
leaves her husband, Willard Hamm, and her brother, Dr. T.N. Humphrey, both of
Selmer.
PAUL HAMM, 61, died on Thurs., Mar. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General
Hospital in Jackson of blood clot from aneurysm and head contusion. He worked at
Volunteer Bridge Construction, Inc. and was a member of Landmark Pentecostal
Church, Adamsville Masonic Lodge, 3rd Degree Mason and U.S. Army. Services took
place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Mar. 1, at Landmark Pentecostal church. Burial was held
at Mud Creek Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Brenda
Scott. Pallbearers were Jerry Hamm, Jackie Hamm, David Hamm, Bryan Smith, Kenny
Hamm, and Jim Hatch. Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee
and Arkie Delphia Johnson Hamm. His is survived by his wife, Wanda Montogmery
Hamm, one daughter, Tanya Hamm Hatch of Adamsville, three sons, Jerry Neal Hamm,
of Lexington, Jackie Paul Hamm of Stantonville, and Willie David Hamm of
Adamsville, three sisters, Mayrene Fisher of Peoria, Ill., Maxine Edgin of Scotts
Hill, and Brenda Gail Jones of Erin, three brothers, Herbert Lee Hamm of
Sevierville, Jeff Hamm of Reagan, and Kenneth Ray Hamm of Lexington, eight
grandchildren, and two g-grandchildren
VELMA MAY BARNES HAMM, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at McNairyCounty
Healthcare Center of Heart Failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist in faith.
Services took place at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer.
Burial was held at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Ramer. Officiating the services was
Minister Dale Watson. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her husband, John B.
Hamm, and parents, J.C. and Zetty Nichols Barnes. She is survived by one
daughter, Evelyn Bennett of Corinth, Miss., one son, Charles Hamm of Bowling
Green, Ken., eight grandchildren, and sixteen g-grandchildren.
MARVIN QUINN HAND, 86, of Escondido, CA, died on Sept. 13, 2004. He was born and
reared in Chester County, graduated Chester County High School in 1936. He was the
son of the late William Zed and Amanda Ann Plunk Hand. Mr. Hand moved to
California in 1942 to work for Howard Hughes on the Spruce Goose, a wooden flying
cargo carrier. He then worked as a mechanist for Rockwell International. Mr. Hand
was a builder and property developer in San Diego and Victorville area. He was an
avid supporter of the McNairy County Historical Society. He was a member of the
Hesperia Leisure League. He sang with the Leisure League Boys and was a stand up
comedian. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Rainey Hand, two sons, Ervin
Hand and Ray Hand, and one daughter, Linda hand. Mr. Hand is survived by one son,
Roy Hand of San Diego, CA, seven grandchildren, ten g-grandchildren, and one g-g-grandch
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 23rd at the Casey Funeral
Home Chapel with John Talbott and Kevin Hand officiating. Burial followed at the
Henderson City Cemetery Marvin wasn’t born in McNairy County, but had McNairy
heritage and wrote several articles, etc.
DARBY, MILDRED HANNAH - McNairy County Independent, December 5, 1902. We regret
to hear of the death of Mrs. B. F. Darby at her home this wee k near Ramer. We
have none of the particulars, but know she was a woman of sterling worth, and our
sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Also: McNairy County Independent,
February 6, 1903 – The home of B. F. Darby has been saddened by the death of his
devoted wife. She was born in South Carolina 65 years ago, was the daughter of W.
R. Prather, one of the staunch farmers of McNairy county. She became a member of
the Pleasant Grove Methodist church at the age of fourteen and lived a member
thereof till death. She become the wife of B. F. Darby at the age of sixteen. Her
husband and seven children survive her. Mrs. Darby was esteemed for her noble
Christian traits and will ever be remembered by her neighbors, to whom she so
often ministered in time of sickness, sadness and death. Her husband can not soon
forget her devoted life, her sweet smile and her lovely Christian character .Her
children will ever think of her as the best woman who has ever yet lived, and the
counsel of her sweet life will ever be a strength in overcoming the evil
temptations of life. Such a life, such a character will not, can not, die. Though
her body lies in the silent churchyard at old Pleasant Grove, the life she lived,
the examples she set, the character she built, stand as perpetual reminders to her
husband, children, grand-children and her innumerable host of friends that she
still lives, and in their fond remembrances will never die; but will ever think
there is no death. The stars go down on a farther shore and in heaven's brightest
jewel crown and will shine forever more. One of the Children. - 1835 - 1902 -
Pleasant Grove Cemetery .
HANNA, RUSSELL WILLIAM – Russell William Hanna, 70, of Enville, died May 24, 1987
at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were
held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Milledgeville Methodist Church. Burial followed in
Milledgeville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam O’Neal, Roger Hanna, Bobby Durbin,
Ward Johnson, John Kent, and Earl Davidson. The son of the late Thomas O. Hanna
and Hattie Bell Martin Hanna, he was employed by the Enville Gin Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma Pearson Hanna; a daughter, Mrs. Betty
Jewell Harville of Enville; three sisters, Mrs. Morene Neisler and Mrs. Mattie
Hart, both of Enville, and Mrs. Betty Ruth Stanfield of Morris Chapel; two
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HARBEN, ROY E – Roy E. Harben, 77, of Guys, died on January 2, 1988 at Magnolia
Hospital in Corinth after a short illness. Services were held on Monday afternoon
at Olive Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Petty officiating. Burial was in
Henry Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons. He was the son of the late Dr. Wiley
L. and Anna Minor Harben and was married to Mrs. Amy Martin Harben. He was a
retired merchant and a member of Olive Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his
wife, survivors include three sons, Martin Lee Harben, Roy Marland Harben, and
Robert Wiley Harben, all of Guys; two daughters, Mary Ann Blankenship of
Louisville, KY and Barbara Gray of Guys; a sister, Lucille Malizola of Chicago;
fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
DOROTHY ALEXANDER HARDIN died on Oct. 17, 2004 at Baptist East Hospital in
Memphis, TN. Mrs. Hardin was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer, TN. She
was the past President of St. Bernards Auxiliary in Jonesboro, preceded by many
hours of volunteer work in Memphis Hospitals. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by
her brother, Johnny L. Alexander. Mrs. Hardin leaves behind her husband of 18
years, Larry M. Hardin of Selmer, TN. She also leaves behind two brothers, I. T.
Alexander of Corinth, MS and J. R. Alexander of Denton, TX along with seven nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 21st at McPeters
Funeral Home in Corinth, MS. Dr. Bruce Tippit of the First Baptist Church in
Jonesboro, AK, will be officiating. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery in Corinth,
MS.
HARDIN, EMMA LATHELLA – Emma LaThella Hardin, 91, of Adamsville, died April 22,
1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
at 1 p.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home Adamsville Chapel. Burial was in
Mars Hill Cemetery with Rev. Don Lawrence officiating. She was the daughter of
the late Ada Owens Finley and James M. Finley, and the widow of Herman R. Hardin.
Survivors include four sons, D.J. Hardin of Rockford, Ill., James Hardin of
Kennett, Mo., Billie S. Hardin of Adamsville, and Delbert Ray Hardin of Trenton,
Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Bobbye R. Hardin of Covina, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Edna
Shaw of Metrice, La. and Mrs. Lois Frederick of Savannah; 14 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HARDIN, JOE NEAL – Joe Neal Hardin Services Sunday – Services for Joe Neal Hardin,
22, a truck driver who was shot to death Friday, March 19, 1966, after an argument
near Jacks Creek, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Adamsville Baptist Church. Burial
was in Mars Hill Cemetery with Shackelford in charge. He leaves his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Vaude Hardin of Enville; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Jane Davis of Memphis,
Mrs. Brenda Kay Morris of Adamsville, and Miss Judy Hardin of Enville; and three
brothers, Jerry Hardin of Memphis, Brodie Hardin with the Army in Germany, and
Mackie Hardin of Enville. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL
MARY JANE BROWN HARDIN, 90, died on Sat., May 22, 1999 at Methodist-McNairy
Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ church for 81
years. Services took place on Sun., May 23, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Memorial
Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her parents,
James Franklin Brown, Jr., and Eliza Idella Willis Brown, three brothers, earl
brown, Cecil Brown, Jr. and Raymond brown, three sisters, Alma Hardin, Mildred
Daniels and Maggie Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Claude
Thomas Hardin of Corinth, Miss., her son and daughter-in-law, Nelson and Bobbie
Hardin of Selmer, a grandson, Thomas (Tommy) Hardin, two gr-grandchildren, Andy
and Laura Hardin, two brothers, Alton and Wilson Brown, both of Memphis, thirteen
nieces and eleven nephews, and numerous grand, gr-grand, gr-gr-grand-nieces and
nephews.
HARDIN, PEARL EVALEE- 85, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of
Faith Baptist Church in Henderson. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan.
17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial
Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Raymond Hardin. She was preceded in
death by her parents. J.P. and Tab King McIntyre. She is survived by her husband,
Odell Hardin of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Annie G. Hubanks of Bethel Springs,
two sons, J.W. Hardin of Bethel Springs and Raymond Hardin of Finger, six
grandchildren, six g- grandhchldren
HARDIN, WILLIAM L. - Mr. William L. Hardin, age 75, a resident of the Masseyville
community, died on Saturday, March 1, 1952. Services, conducted by Bro. Homer
Moore, were held at Mt. Pleasant church, with burial in the cemetery there, on
March 2. Survivors include: niece, Mrs. Thelma Wilson; two nephews, Marvin and
Odell Hardin, and another niece, Miss Letha Hickman. McNairy County Independent
HARRIS, ARTHUR - McNairy County Independent - August 25, 1950 - Funeral services
for Arthur A Harris, retired GM & O employee, who died at his home in Jackson,
Tenn, Aug 11, 1950, were held at 10:00 am at the Griffin Funeral Home. Rev Wayne
Cox, of Joiner, Ark, officiated. Burial was in Ridgecrest cemetery. Born in
McNairy County, he was the son of the late W H and Paralee Harris. He lived in
Jackson the past 45 years, working for the G M & O, until retiring seven years
ago. He was a member of the Railroad Conductors of American and attended the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he was a member of the Comrade class. He
leaves his wife, a son, Richard Harris of Jackson; four daughters, Mrs Reid
Weaver, Mrs Harl Massey and Miss Lillian Harris of Jackson and Mrs thos R Wingo of
Trenton; two sisters, Mrs J C Houston of Selmer and Mrs N A Tucker of Henderson,
Tenn.
HARRIS, EDWARD B. – Edward B. Harris, 74, of Adamsville died on October 25, 1987
at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth after a short illness. Funeral services were held
on Tuesday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with in Adamsville with
Rev. Eddie Cupples officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery. He was the son
of the late Julius A. and Etter Plunk Harris and was married to LaJean Arnold
Harris. He was a Pentecostal and a retired employee of General Motors in Flint,
MI, where he was a press operator for 20 years. He was a member of U.A.W. #659 in
Flint and served in the Army during WWII. In addition to his wife, survivors
include a son, Eddie Harris of Flint; three step-sons, Timmy Ryan and David Ryan,
both of Flint, and Daniel Ryan of Adamsville; two brothers, Everette S. Harris of
Adamsville and Millard Harris of Selmer; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Weeks of
Adamsville and Mrs. Exie Brown of Corinth; two grandchildren and 7 step-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HARRIS, FOUNT - McNairy County Independent, January 14, 1949 - Funeral services
for Mr. J. Fount Harris, age 66, were held Tuesday afternoon, January 4 at the
London Funeral Home, Lewisburg, Tenn. Burial was on the Harris property at a site
chosen as a burial place by his mother a week before her death in 1906. This
adjoins the Welch Cemetery. Mr. Harris died December 31, 1948, a life time
resident of the community and the son of James Patterson and Sarah Dillehay
Harris. His survivors include his widow Mrs. Zillah Whitsell Harris, a daughter
Mrs. John R Sharp of Guys, Tenn, a son Captain William Patterson Harris and one
brother J. Lewis Harris of Farmington.
Harris, George Everett – 85 – died on Monday, January 18, 1999, at McNairy County
Health Care Center of heart failure. He was retired and a member of Pleasant Site
Baptist Church. Services took place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview.
Officiating the services was Minister Lauren Locke. Pallbearers were Jamie Moore,
Keith Moore, Ronnie Moore, Brian Harris, Floyd Harris, and Bobby Milford. Mr.
Harris was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Wilson Harris, father Lige
Harris, wife, Ruby McHughes Harris, three sons, E.G. Harris, Jimmy Dale Harris,
and George Paul Harris. He is survived by two daughter, Neal Grimsley of Memphis
and Wilma Jean Holley of Selmer, one son, William Harris of Selmer, daughter-in-
law Faye Harris of Selmer, eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
PDG
HARRIS, J. J. - McNairy County Independent - July 25, 1930 - J. J. Harris
Dead J. J. Harris, aged 79, a prominent and life - long citizen of this county,
died at his home three miles north of Adamsville on July 18, after an illness of
several months. He was one of a family of six brothers, two half brothers, and
three half sisters, all children of Arthur Harris, deceased, a well known citizen
of the north part of McNairy county many years ago. W. H. Harris of Finger is the
only full brother surviving. The deceased is also survived by his wife, to whom he
has been married 58 years, and three children, Gus and Jim Harris of Adamsville,
and Prince Harris of Memphis. The half brothers and sisters surviving are, Tom
and Robert Harris of Finger, Mrs. Emma Writing of Humboldt and Mrs. Mattie Dillon
of Bethel Springs. Funeral services and interment at the old Mt. Carmel cemetery,
two miles south of Finger, where his parents, three brothers and many other
relatives are buried. 1851 - July 18, 1930 Mt Carmel Cemetery.
JESS HARRIS, 90, died on Sat., Dec. 4, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of
heart failure. He was a retired from the City of Selmer Street Department, a
member of Pleasant Site Baptist Church, and a Woodman of the World Organization
member of 30 years. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 7, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pleasant Site Cemetery in
Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Johnny Burns. Mr. Harris was
preceded in death by his parents, Lidge E. and Susan Wilson Harris. He is
survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Gardner Harris and nieces and nephews.
HARRIS, JOHN L. - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 29, 1949 - John
Claude Harris, age 48, son of John L. Harris of Selmer, and the late Mrs. Harris,
died suddenly on Wednesday, April 20, at his home in Detroit, Mich. He was a
member of the Methodist church and a Mason. Last rites were held in Detroit last
Saturday, April 23, with interment in the Michigan Memorial cemetery. Elder
McDonald was in charge of the service. His brother Masons assisted in the lat
rites and burial. Claude had a host of friends in this county, though he has lived
in Michigan for 26 years. Members of the family who were able to attend the
funeral service were: Mr. and Mrs Joe Harris an E. K. Harris. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Peal Alexander Harris, three sisters, Mrs. H. J. Maxedon, Mrs. W.
C. Johnson of Selmer and Mrs. Ray Reed of Henderson; and four brothers, E. K. Of
Selmer and Jack, Joe and Ernest Harris of Bethel Springs
HARRIS, LULA LONG - McNairy County Independent - January 6, 1950 - Mrs Lula Long
Harris, wife of the late Harmon Harris, died at her home on Saturday evening, Dec
31, 1949. She was 81. Services, conducted by Bro Ensley of Henderson, were held at
Refuge Church with burial in the cemetery there. She was a member of the Church
of Christ Casy funeral directors of Henderson had charge of arrangements. The
deceased is survived by nine children, as follows: R A Harris, W R Harris, Mrs
Velma Gee, Mrs Siler of Bethel Springs, Mrs Archer, Mrs Lola Stout, Mrs Elbert
Stout, and H C Harris, all of McNairy community and Mrs P K Kerby of
Memphis. (Last names may not be right, paper torn.)
HARRIS, MARY ELIZABETH - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 1, 1949 - Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 65, of Memphis, died on Monday, June 27, 1949. She as a
Missionary Baptist. Bro English of Selmer conducted the funeral service at the
Cave Springs community on Tuesday, June 28th. Interment was in the cemetery
there. The deceased is survived by her husband Thomas G. Harris, daughters, Ruby
Gee and Roxie Jackson; sisters Mrs. Rosie Smith and Rinda Robinson; brothers
Johnie Smith and Monroe Smith. She made her home with Mrs. Juanita King, in
Memphis.
MARY OPAL HARRIS of Selmer, 82, died Aug. 30, 2001, of heart failure at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Harris was a retiree of Brown Shoe
Co. and a member of Finger First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Harris. She is survived by two sons, Billy Harris of Selmer and
Bobby Harris of Crump, along with five grandchildren, seven gr-grandchildren, and
one step--granddaughter. Funeral services for Mrs. Harris were held on Sat.,
Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Bro. Raymond
Hardin officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel
Springs.
Mrs. Minnie Florence Harris, 83, widow of Elijah Harris, died yesterday in McNairy
County General Hospital. (November 1972) Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at
Shackelford Funeral Home here with burial in Lake Hill Cemetery near Bethel
Springs. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hayes Dunaway of Selmer; a sister, Mrs Zona
Forsythe of Selmer, and three brothers, Spencer Richards and Montie Richards, both
of Selmer, and Dee Richards of Gates.
HARRIS, ORA BROWN - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 15, 1949 - Mrs. Ora
Brown Harris Claimed By Death At Jackson. Mrs. Ora Brown Harris died at her home
in Jackson, Tenn, on July 10. She was 54, and until her removal to Jackson,
several months age, she had made her home in Adamsville. Her passing was a shock
to friends in this county. Her body was brought to McNairy County for burial.
Services were held at the Adamsville Baptist Church conducted by Rev. R. W.
Council and assisted by Rev. Dan Overall of Hayse Avenue Methodist Church in
Jackson. Interment was in the Adamsville cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Hunley and Mrs. Gretchen Dillon;
granddaughter, Rosemary Dillon; brothers, C. V., Ila, O. R. And W. C. Brown;
sisters Mrs. L. D. McKenzie and Mrs. G. C. Gilchrist. Flower girls at the service
were: Mrs. Talmadge Sharp, Mrs. Raiford Nichols, Miss Peggy Ann Finney, Mrs.
Gladys Finger and Mrs Brewer Dean Shelton. Honorary pallbearers: John E. Malone,
Evan Crowe, John R. Swaim, Edd Brumley, E. M. Cochran and W. D. Wilson. Active
pallbearers: Aaron Gilchrist, James Gilchrist, Warren Moore, Jo. O. Massey, Tom
Moore, James Pettigrew, G. A. Shelton and R. A. Lowrance.
PEARL MOORE HARRIS, 80, of Henderson, died Sun. Morning, Sept. 19, 2004 at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Harris was born and reared in
McNairy County, the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Lessie Mae Clayton Moore.
She attended McNairy County Schools and in 1941 married H. C. Harris. They made
their home in the Refuge Community all their married life. Mrs. Harris worked at
Harmon International at Bolivar until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of
the Refuge Church of Christ. Mr. Harris died in 1982. She is survived by two
daughters, Annette Eason of Finger, TN and Betty Holmes of Bartlett, TN; two sons,
Guy Ray Harris of Bethel Springs, TN and Tommy Harris of Finger. She is also
survived by two sisters, Lillian Davis of Henderson, TN and Georgia Orr of Bethel
Springs, TN; eleven grandchildren, fifteen g-grandchildren, and three gg-
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues, Sept. 21st at the
Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Terry Edwards officiating and burial at Refuge
Cemetery
WILLIAM G. "BILL" HARRIS, 38, died on Tues, Nov. 2, 1999, at Bolivar Community
Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a brake press operator at Dover
Elevator Co. In Middleton, a member and deacon of Antioch Church of Christ,
Eastview Ruritan Club, Eastview Volunteer Fireman, owned and operated Harris
Taxidermy and member of Tennessee Taxidermy Association. Services took place at
2:30 p.m. on Thurs, Nov. 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at hope Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his father, Thurman Harris, his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Guston Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Lipford. He is survived by
his wife, Gail Richardson Harris, his mother and stepfather, Martha and Johnny
Riley of Corinth, Miss., his step-mother, Vierna Harris of Rienzi, Miss.,
two daughters, Emily Harris and Olivia Harris both of Ramer, one son, Adam
Harris of Ramer, one sister Cathy Woods of Corinth, Miss., one half-sister Velda
Harris of Corinth, Miss, one brother, Scott Harris of Kossuth, Miss., and two
step-brothers, Johnny E. Riley of Elizabeth City, NC, and Stephen Spain of Rienzi,
Miss.
HARRISON, BABY - McNairy County Independent - Feb 3 - 1950 - The community of near
Shiloh was shocked to hear of the sudden death of the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs
Bill Harrison. She was 10 months old and their only child. Besides her parents,
she leaves her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Carl Harrison of Pittsburg Landing and Mr
and Mrs Frank Flatt of near Acton, Tenn. She was laid to rest in the Shiloh
cemetery under a mound of beautiful flowers.
HARVELL, CHARLINE – Miss Charline Harvell, 48, of Selmer, died Friday, September
24, 1982, at her home. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 26, in the
Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the
daughter of Mrs. Lula K. Gray Harvell of Selmer and the late William A.
Harvell. She leaves her mother; five sisters, Mrs. Vera Butler of Memphis, Mrs.
Ann Taylor of Charleston, South Carolina, Mrs. Betty Battles of Cicero, Illinois,
and Mrs. Kathy Ayers and Mrs. Tommy Sanders, both of Selmer; two brothers, William
Harvell of Memphis and James Harvell of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HARVILLE, BRANDY NICOLE – Brandy Nicole Harville, infant daughter of Steven and
Telisa Brown Harville, died Thursday, July 8, 1982, at her home in Adamsville at
the age of one month and eighteen days. Funeral services were held Friday, July
9, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah with Rev. Les F.
MacDiarmid officiating. Burial was in Mt. Herman Cemetery. She leaves her
parents; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown of Osceola, Indiana;
her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Harville of Savannah; her paternal great-
grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Franks, all of Savannah. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ULYSS HATCH, 92, died on Wed., June 2, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of heart
failure. He was born and reared in the Woodville Community of Chester County, son
the late Noah Henry and Rosa Rowland Hatch. He attended schools in Woodville, and
was married to Frances Beshires in 1936, they made their home in Hardeman County
and Chester County, moving to their present home and farm in the Woodville
Community in 1961, where they farmed. He retired about 15 years ago. Mr. Hatch
was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist church in Hardeman County. Services took
place at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 5, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held
at Silerton Cemetery in Silerton. Officiating the services was Rev. Roger Hatch.
Pallbearers were Jacky Rowland, Emerson Henson, Bobby Fry, Jacky Fry, Larry
Lowrance, and Ted DeVery. Mr. Hatch is survived by his wife, (Lou) Frances
Beshires Hatch, two sons, David Eugene Hatch of Selmer and bobby Hatch of
Masseyville, one daughter, Emma Hopper of Enville, one half-brother, Floyd Hatch
of Selmer, one sister, Mayo Whitten, two half-sisters, Louise May of Selmer and
Faye White of Ohio, nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren.
HATCH, WILL - McNairy County Independent - March 20, 1908 - Last Monday Mr. Will
Hatch, a man of excellent standing and a prominent farmer residing just over in
Hardeman Co., but well known through the western side of McNairy, was killed
instantly by a falling limb at his home and was buried on Tuesday, March 10th, at
Piney Grove. A large concourse of friends attended the funeral.
DEEDIE A. HATFIELD, 90, died on Fri., Mar. 24, 2000, at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel
Springs Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun. Mar. 26, at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Hatfield was preceded in death by her husband, William Hatfield and her
parents, James A. and Jane Sutton Hill. She is survived by three daughter, Faye
Hill of Jackson, Maye Wolverton of Batesville, Ark., and Janie Hutcherson of
Bethel Springs, nine grandchildren, twenty gr-grandchildren, two gr-gr-
grandchildren.
HATHCOCK, DOROTHY CARLIN HENDREN - 71, of Chattanooga died Sept. 29, 2000, at
her home due to heart failure. She was a member of Willow Park Baptist Church,
West Tennessee Iris Society, Memphis Herb Society, and Gideons Women's Auxiliary
and former president. She is preceded in death by her husbands ; Kenneth Hendren
of 27 years, and John P. Hathcock of 24 years. She is survived by 2 daughter;
Brenda Hendren Martinez of Orlando, FL and Tess Hendren Haygood of Alpharetta, GA,
1 son; Kenneth Carlin Hendren of
Chattanooga, 1 sister, Sherrell Lynn Carlin of Selmer, 2 brothers, Ernest Carlin
and Jim Kirby Carlin, both of Selmer, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Mon. at Forest Hill East, with burial at
Memorial Park
HATHCOCK, MABEL HOPKINS – Mabel Hopkins Hathcock, 66, of Michie, died Wednesday,
July 15, 1987 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Mrs. Hathcock, retired employee of
Garan Co., was the daughter of the late Omer and Cleo Sanders Hopkins. Services
were held Friday, July 17, 1987 at Coleman Funeral Home in Corinth. Brother
Laythan Bray officiated, burial was in Carter Cemetery in Michie. Mrs. Hathcock,
widow of Frank Hathcock, leaves four daughters, Mrs. Frankie Richard of Morgan
City, LA, Mrs. Kathy Scott of Hohenwald, Mrs. Bonnie Smith and Miss Debra Hathcock
of Michie. She also leaves a son, Robert L. Hathcock of Phoenix, Arizona; two
sisters, Mrs. Geneva Harris and Mrs. Opal Dickey of Selmer; a brother, Louis
Hopkins of Portland; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Hawkins, Joan – 52 – of Selmer, died February 17, 1995 at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Whitman and Rev. Herman Harbin officiating. Burial was
in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Hawkins, Keith Hawkins, Jeremy
Poindexter, Luke Wooten, Rodney Poindexter and Andrew Wardlow. The daughter of the
late Eliza Ruth Carroll Poindexter and Roland Poindexter, she was a homemaker and
a member of Second Baptist Church of Selmer. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy
Hawkins, Sr., one son, Jimmy (Jimbo) Hawkins Jr., of Selmer, one daughter, Shelia
Chenault of Selmer, three brothers, Jerry Poindexter, Reggie Poindexter, Ricky Joe
Poindexter, all of Selmer, one sister, Diane Wooten of Corinth, Ms., four
grandchildren. PDG
HAWKINS, LONNIE - Ventura County (Calif.) Star Free Press, November 18, 1983 -
Services for Lonnie Hawkins, 83, Fillmore (CA), will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the
Chapel of Skillen-Snyder Mortuary, Fillmore, with the Rev. Joseph Ferrante
officiating. Burial to be in Bardsdale Cemetery (near Fillmore CA). Mr. Hawkins
died Friday in a Santa Paula (CA) hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb.
24, 1900, in Selmer, McNairy Co Tenn., and was a 38-year Ventura County resident.
He retired, having worked as an assembler for Bermite Co. for 15 years. He is
survived by sons, Guy of Fillmore and Preston of Texas; daughter Ruby Lee Curlin
of Lancaster (CA); 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Lonnie
Hawkins was the husband of Lovie L. Mize and the son of Samuel Hawkins (1860-1947)
and his first wife, Emily "Emma" Jane Crow (1864-1927), of McNairy Co., TN.
HAWKINS, MAY BELL - McNairy County Independent Appeal - Friday, Dec 9, 1949 - Mrs
May Bell Hawkins, age 61, died Saturday, Dec 3, 1949. She resided at Finger and
was a Missionary Baptist. Funeral services, conducted by Rev C B Turnbow, were
held at good Hope on Sunday December 4, at 2:oo pm. Burial was in the Good Hope
Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. She is
survived by one daughter Mrs Lola Mae Smith; three sons, Willie, Jimmy and J B
Baggett; 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
HAYNES, GEORGE - McNairy County Independent, January 9, 1949 - The V B Wardlow
family was called to Sheffield Monday by the death of Mrs. Wardlow’s brother,
George Haynes. Mr. Haynes, about 68, never married. He was an employee of the
Southern Railway for years and lived in Sheffield. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Haynes of Chewalla, old settlers in the county. Surviving him are three
brothers, Tobe and R L of Texas and James of Sheffield. Three sisters, Mrs. Jeff
Smith of Texas and Mrs. Wardlow and Mrs. Arthur Capooth. The funeral was
conducted by Rev Martin Hines of Ramer at the Chewalla Baptist Church, Tuesday
afternoon. His body was laid to rest in the family burying ground, Indian Creek
cemetery. Sympathy is extended the bereaved family. Nov 18, 1881 - Jan 3, 1949
Indian Creek Cemetery.
Jospehine Wesson Haynes: McNairy County Independant Appeal dated Jan 2, 1920: A
Good Woman Dies: It is with genuine sadness that we announce the death of Mrs
James Haynes, who died last week< Dec 22, 1919, at the old homestead near
Chewalla. She was m ore than 70 years of age and one of t he best and most
beloved women in the county. "Jim" Haynes, her husband, has always been one of
the leading citizens of this county, and is now 80 years old. This couple reared a
family of children who are splendid citizens. The writer when a little boy at old
Purdy remembers the daughter of this couple, Miss Mattie, who went to school to
the writer's father. To the bereaved husband and children we offer our heartfelt
sympathy and sincerely trust they will emulate the life and character of this
sainted woman, for by so doing the family will be reunited in the eternal city to
enjoy the blissful and never ending companionship of mother, father and brothers
and sisters.
HAYNES, JOSEPHINE - McNairy County Independent Appeal dated Jan 2, 1920 - A Good
Woman Dies It is with genuine sadness that we announce the death of Mrs James
Haynes, who died last week, Dec 22, 1919, at the old homestead near Chewalla.
She was more than 70 years of age and one of the best and most beloved women in
the county. "Jim" Haynes, her husband, has always been one of the leading citizens
of this county, and is now 80 years old. This couple reared a family of children
who are splendid citizens. The writer when a little boy at old Purdy remembers the
daughter of this couple, Miss Mattie, who went to school to the writer’s father.
HAYNES, LESSIE BRASFIELD - McNairy County Independent - March 21, 1919 - A Very
Sad Death - Mrs. Lessie Brasfield Haynes, wife of Shearon L. Haynes, died of
uremic poisoning Sunday, March 16, 1919, at 4 p. m. She was stricken last
Wednesday and medical aid could not check the poisonous disease. She suffered
intensely but bore it with patience. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brasfield,
of Martin, were at her bedside from Thursday until the end came. Mrs. Haynes
became a mother about ten days before the uremic attack, but had gotten along
finely. The deceased and Shearon Haynes were married July 21, 1914. Two children
were born. She was 21 years of age. She was a member of the Methodist church, but
at the age of 15 years was baptized into the Christian church.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock,
a very large crowd of relatives and friends attending the services which were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. W. Newsom, assisted by Rev. Butler and Wallace.
The floral offerings bespoke the kindness and love of her friends. The stricken
husband has the most sincere sympathy of all in leaving him alone with two babies
to tenderly care for. He is blessed however with his own parents and the parents
of his sainted wife, who as far as love and attentive care can allay his grief,
will be lavished upon him. The Independent extends its most sincere condolence. to
the bereaved families. Feb 21, 1898 – Mar 16, 1919 Oak Hill Cemetery
Haynes, Nellie Hamilton – 92 – of Selmer, died May 3, 1995 at Memphis Jewish home.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in Selmer First United Methodist Church.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The daughter of the late Berdie Wilson Hamilton
James Edward Hamilton, she was a homemaker and a member of First Methodist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Edris Meadows of Henderson, three grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sharon Lee
Haynes. The family request that any memorials be sent to Memphis Jewish Home. PDG
HAYRE, ALMA WEAVER - McNairy County Independent - December 8, 1950 - Mrs Alma
Weaver Hayre, age 49, wife of Mr W H Hayre, of Finger, died on Sunday, Dec 3,
1950. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Ayers, was held at the Finger Christian
Church, with burial in the Finger cemetery. Mrs Hayre was a member of the Church
of Christ. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by two sons, Billy Lee
and Hayse Hayre; one daughter Netha M Young of Memphis; parents Mr and Mrs L A
Weaver of Finger; one brother Albert Weaver of Finger, and one sister Mrs Mary
Weaver Young of McKenzie. Billy Lee is in the army, stationed in Texas.
QUENTIN HAYES HAYRE, 79, of Finger died July 16, 2000 at Methodist LeBonheur
hospital in Jackson due to pneumonia. Mr. Hayre was born and reared in Finger,
son of the late William and Alma Weaver Hayre. He attended schools in Finger and
graduated from Bethel Spring High School in 1939. He entered the Army and served
in the Army Air Force during WWII and was discharged in 1945. He was married to
Stela Lynch of Montezuma. He was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Selmer and
later retired from Rockwell Manufacturing in Jackson in 19798. He is survived
by one daughter, Betty Evans of Finger, one brother, Bill Hayre of Memphis, one
sister, Netha young, and One grandson, Jonathan Shane Evans of finger. Funeral
services were held at Casey Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Finger Cemetery
with Dr. B.J. Naylor and John Talbott officiating.
SUE WOODWARD HAYS, age 72, died on Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur
Healthcare in Jackson, Tenn. of respiratory failure. Mrs. Hays was a member of
Fourth Street Church of Christ, and a Selmer Senior Citizens member. Mrs. Hays
was retired from Nesbitt's cleaners of Houston, Texas. Services took place at the
Shackelford Chapel at 1 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 23. Burial was held at the Mars Hill
Cem. In Adamsville. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and
Randy Mead. Mrs. Hays was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence V. Woodward
and Sally Smith Woodward. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn McFadden of
Webster, Texas, and Sandra Berry of Shafter, Calif., and two sons, Robert Hill of
Tomball, Texas, and Gary Hays of Selmer, two sister, Maxine Dickey of Selmer, and
Barbara Blankenship of Henderson, as well as two brothers, Guy Woodward of
Henderson, and Billy Woodward of Jackson. Mrs. Hays had 11 grandchildren and 7
gr-grandchildren.
CLARENCE (POP) HELTON, age 67, died Mon., Apr. 12, 1999 at North Mississippi
Medical Center in Tupelo of heart failure. He was a mechanic. He was in the U.S.
Army and was in the Korean War. He was also a member of 101st Airborne Division.
Services took place at 3 p.m. Tues., Apr. 13 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were
held by Tony Moss. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Mr.
Helton is survived by one daughter, Theresa Ferraro of Hamilton, Miss., and three
brothers Gary Helton, and Hamilton, Miss, Johnny Helton of Meridian, Miss. and
Bobby Helton of Columbus, Miss. He is also survived by one sister, Essie Mae
Burkeens of Covington, and two brothers, Evertt Ray Helton of Coldwater, Miss, and
Fred Helton of Finger. Mr. Helton is preceded in death by a son, Richard E.
Helton and one brother, Jessie Helton. He had 20 grandchildren and two g-
grandchildren.
HENDRIX, CURRY LEE - Services for Curry Lee Hendrix, 72, retired principal, was
held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Dr R M Dickerson
officiation. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr Hendrix died Wednesday, Sept 17,
1975, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a short illness. He was a teacher
and a principal at Bethel Springs School for 43 years, a member of the McNairy
County Court and a Methodist. He leaves his widow, Mrs Minnie Marie Hendrix; a
son Curry Lockman Hendrix, both of Bethel Springs; two brothers E B Hendrix of
Bethel Springs and I E Hendrix of Denver, Tenn; two half brothers, Albert Owens of
Finger and Hugh Owens of Bethel Springs; a sister, Mrs Flossie Plunk of Finger and
two grandchildren.
HENDRIX, GREEN LEE JR - McNairy County Independent - September 8, 1933 - Old
Citizen answers call. Green Lee Hendrix, of Stantonville, died at his home on the
morning of September 6, 1933. He was nearing his 90th birthday when the summons
came. Mr. Hendrix had been in feeble health for some time, and his death has
caused much sorrow to those who knew him throughout the long years of the past. He
belonged to a pioneer family of the county, and was one of its most highly
respected citizens. For a long time he had been a member of the Primitive Baptist
Church. In the 60's he was a gallant Confederate soldier, participating in that
conflict. He was in that frightful battle of Franklin and was wounded there and in
a battle in Mississippi. At the time of his death he was on the Confederate
pension roll, being of the small remnant of soldiers wearing the gray in that war.
The survivors are reduced to less than ten. Mr. Hendrix was a brother of Mrs. Josh
Dixon, who is nearing her 100th birthday, and who lives at the old homestead in
the Chewalla community. Besides this sister many other relatives survive. The
remains of the good old man were laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the Ledbetter
cemetery, in Hardin county. We of the Independent extend sympathy to the grief
stricken relatives.
Hendrix, Jimmy Kerby – 48 – died on September 25, 1998 of respiratory failure at
the Baptist hospital in Memphis, Tn. E was a dental technician with Hoover and
Deaton Dentistry Clinic, served as a Committeeman on the Republican Party of
McNairy County, and was formerly on the Executive Committee for the Republican
Party statewide. Services were held on Monday, September 28, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at
Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial took place at Mars Hill, and Billy Joe Stewart
officiated the services. Serving as pallbearers were Jay Dickey, Bob Gray, H.J.
Maxedon, Tommy Morris, O.H. Freeland, and Joe David Bridges. Honorary bearers were
Ray Surratt, James Opal Gray, and Rebon Robinson. Mr Hendrix is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Becky Hendrix of Adamsville, and his grandmother, Mrs. Lexia Kerby of
Adamsville. PDG
HENDRIX, JOHN LEE - October 12, 1965 - John Lee Hendrix, retired farmer and public
official died at his home near Ramer, October 12, 1965. He was 89. Services were
in Shackelford Funeral Chapel Thursday and burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Hendrix was a life long resident of McNairy County and served for 12 years as Tax
Assessor. He had extensive farming interests which he managed after retirement
from public office. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and leaves
his wife, Mrs Lula Hendrix of Ramer; two sons, Morphis Hendrix and Moman Hendrix
both of Selmer; three daughters, Mrs. Lee Hendrix of Selmer, Mrs. A L Leatherwood
of Memphis, and Miss Lille Mar Hendrix of Huntsville, Ala; and one brother, W R
Hendrix of Bethel Springs, 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
HENDRIX, LULA - McNairy Independent - Jan 1966 - Services for Mrs. Lula L.
Hendrix, 89, were held at 3:30 pm, Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home with the
Rev. Robert Rush officiating. Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park near
Corinth. Mrs. Hendrix died Friday, Jan 21, 1966, at her home here. She was a
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a lifelong resident of McNairy
County. Her parents were the late Crump Lain and Amanda Wilson Lain. Mrs. Hendrix
leaves two sons, Morphis Hendrix of Ramer, Moman Hendrix of Selmer; three
daughters Mrs. Lee Jaggars of Selmer, Mrs. A. l. Leatherwood of Memphis and Miss
Lille Mae Hendrix of Huntsville, Ala. Her husband, John Lee Hendrix died October
1965.
Moman Lee Hendrix, age 73, of Selmer, retired pipe fitter, died Monday, Oct 12,
1987, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services
were held Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery
near Adamsville. He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Hendrix, the
husband of Bonnie Hendrix, also leaves three daughters, Mrs Teresa Ann Plante and
Mrs Wanda Faye Chapman, both of Selmer, and Mrs Pamela Louise Leuron of Acworth,
Ga; three sons, Lee Royce Hendrix of Memphis, Robert Harold Hendrix of Bernie Mo
and Bobby Lee Hendrix of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs Adrine Jaggars of Selmer, Mrs
Hazel Leatherwood of Corinth and Miss Lillie Mae Hendrix of Huntsville, Ala; a
brother Morphis Hendrix of Ramer, and 13 grandchildren.
HENDRIX, PATRICIA NELL - Infant Patricia Nell Hendrix, still born daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Hendrix, was laid to rest in the Beauty Hill cemetery on Sunday,
May 25, 1952. The family had charge of funeral arrangements. McNairy County
Independent
HENDRIX, SALLIE - Mrs. Sallie Hendrix died at the old home place in the New Salem
community January 1, 1930 and her remain laid to rest the following afternoon in
Buena Vista cemetery. Rev. J. E. Gault conducted the funeral in the presence of a
large gathering. She was the widow of the late James Hendrix and both represented
old and prominent families of the county. She was the daughter of W. H. D.
Maxedon. Three of her brothers, J. B. , P. J. and J. E. Maxedon, reside here.
Several children survive. Jan 16, 1852 - Jan 1, 1930 Buena Vista Cemetery
HENDRIX, WILLIAM RICHARD - McNairy County Independent Nov 2, 1967 - William
Richard Hendrix, 86, died Saturday, October 28, 1967, at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital. Services were held a 2 pm Monday at Beauty Hill Pentecostal
Church with burial in the church cemetery. He leaves three sons, Reuben Hendrix of
Blythesville, Ark, Vernon Hendrix of Nashville and Frances Hendrix of Bethel
Springs.
HENLEY, Margie Ann – Margie Ann Henley, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Henley was killed at 11:30 Saturday morning when she walked into the path of an
automobile near the home of her uncle, Linus Turnbow in the Mud Creek
community. Tennessee Highway Patrolman officers said the car was driven by
Gordon Frank Hart, 35, of Memphis. No charges were placed against him since the
officers said the accident was unavoidable. Services for the child were held at 2
Monday afternoon at the Adamsville Methodist Church. The Rev. Clarence Hare
officiated. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in
charge. She leaves her parents and two brothers, Jerry and Wayne
Henley. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL, June 1960
ELVA HENRY, age 75, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at the Tri County Convalescent
Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a retired Monogrammer, Tennessee
Uniform Company. She was a member of the Frayser Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Ms. Henry was
preceded in heath by her mother and father Brodie and Bertha Barnes Henry. She is
survived by her brother Joe Robert Henry of Bethel Springs, and also her nieces
and nephews.
HENRY, JOHN ROBERT - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Mr John Robert
Henry, age 74, died at his home in McNairy on Tuesday, August 15, 1950. He was
the father of Mr Sam Henry, Selmer resident who for many years was Circuit Court
Clerk of McNairy County. Rev Loyd Ramer, pastor of the Selmer Methodist church,
conducted the services at Liberty Church on Wednesday, August 16, at 2:00 pm. He
was laid to rest in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in
charge of arrangements. Mr Henry is survived by his wife, Mrs Nora Henry, seven
sons: Eber, Samuel, Brodie, Vivian, Linsey, Howard and Bluford Henry; five
daughters: Mrs Tom Scott, Mrs Clarence Booth, Mrs Arnold Stout, Mrs Willie Grimm,
Mrs R D Johnson; 39 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Several brothers also
survive. Eight grandsons served as pallbearers: James, Wayne, Edward Ernest,
Robert, Paul and Ray Henry and Mr Grimm.
HENRY, KATHERINE - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 22, 1949 - Mrs.
Katherine Henry, 97, lifetime resident of Mcnairy County, passed away at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. M. H. Loftin, July 20, 1949. Services held at the Liberty
Methodist Church. Burial in the Liberty cemetery. She was a member of the Liberty
Church. She has talked to her friends many times about her early recollections of
the Civil War. She leaves four generations of survivors: five sons: S. L. Henry
of Bethel Springs, C. H. and J. R. Henry of McNairy, Miles Henry of Selmer, and
Joel Henry of Germantown; three daughters, Mrs. Loftin and Mrs. Jane Owen, both
of McNairy, and Mrs. Martha Ann Hull of Muncie, Indiana; two brothers, Sherman
Plunk of Pontotoc, Miss and George Plunk of Kennett, Mo; two sisters, Mrs. Bud
Bullman of Henderson and Mrs. Ben Stegall of Tula, Texas; 46 grandchildren, 55
great grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. The Independent extends
sympathy to the bereaved.
HENRY, LORA McCARTER – Mrs. Lora McCarter Henry, 83, of Corinth, died July 10,
1987 at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was the daughter of the late
Ridley and Ada Farris McCarter and was married to the late Robert E. Henry. She
was a member of the Church of Christ and was active with the Freed-Hardeman
Associates and the Acton Home Demonstration Club. Funeral services were held at
the Foote Street Church of Christ on July 12 with burial in the Henry Cemetery.
Rev. Charles Curtis and Rev. Lennis Nowell officiated the services. Survivors
include two sons, James Henry of Corinth and Wayne Henry of Guys; two daughters,
Josephine Adkison and Peggy Cunningham, both of Nashville; two sisters, Grace Hill
of Mobile, Alabama and Gladys Reardon of Corinth; and five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild, Kalea Elizabeth Henry, Kay Newton, Hope Henry, Clyde Adkison,
Robert Henry, and R. Wayne Herny II. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HENRY, WARREN - McNairy County Independent - Feb 17, 1950 - Funeral services for
Warren Henry was held at Liberty Church, McNairy County at 1:30 o’clock Monday,
February 6th. (Died Feb 5, 1950.) He was 73 years old. He died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs Douglas hardwick. He leaves four children, two sons and two
daughters, all of Mississippi, five brothers and four sisters. He was a Missionary
Baptist. Bro Roberts had charge of the services. McPeters Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
JASON HAROLD HENSLEY, 30, of Ramer, died of heart failure on July 24, 2000, at
Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a mechanic at Chism ATV Shop and
attended Antioch Church of Christ. Services were held on Wed. at 4:30 p.m. at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer, with
Nat Evans officiating. Mr. Hensley was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Mike Hensley and his maternal grandparents, Isaac and Ilene Parmely.
He is survived by his parents, Russell and Carolyn Parmely Hensley of Ramer, his
wife, Belinda Dickey Hensley; one daughter, Amelia Ann Howell of Ramer; one son,
Marcus Hensley of Ramer; one sister, Paige Hensley of Ramer; one brother, Nathan
Hensley of Ramer; his paternal grandmother, Blan Hensley of Ramer; and one nephew,
Brandon Matthew Hensley of Pocahontas.
JASON HAROLD HENSLEY, 30, of Ramer, died of heart failure on July 24, 2000, at
Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a mechanic at Chism ATV Shop and
attended Antioch Church of Christ. Services were held on Wed. at 4:30 p.m. at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer, with
Nat Evans officiating. Mr. Hensley was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Mike Hensley and his maternal grandparents, Isaac and Ilene Parmely.
He is survived by his parents, Russell and Carolyn Parmely Hensley of Ramer, p his
wife, Belinda Dickey Hensley; one daughter, Amelia Ann Howell of Ramer; one son,
Marcus Hensley of Ramer; one sister, Paige Hensley of Ramer; one brother, Nathan
Hensley of Ramer; his paternal grandmother, Blan Hensley of Ramer; and one nephew,
Brandon Matthew Hensley of Pocahontas.
JASON HAROLD HENSLEY, 30, of Ramer, died of heart failure on July 24, 2000, at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a mechanic at Chism ATV Shop and
attended Antioch Church of Christ. Services were held on Wed. at 4:30 p.m. at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer,
withNat Evans officiating. Mr. Hensley was preceded in death by his
paternal grandfather, Mike Hensley and his maternal grandparents, Isaac and Ilene
Parmely. He is survived by his parents, Russell and Carolyn Parmely Hensley of
Ramer, his wife, Belinda Dickey Hensley; one daughter, Amelia Ann Howell of
Ramer; one son, Marcus Hensley of Ramer; one sister, Paige Hensley of Ramer; one
brother, Nathan Hensley of Ramer; his paternal grandmother, Blan Hensley of Ramer;
and one nephew, Brandon Matthew Hensley of Pocahontas.
MIKE HENSLEY, age 77, died Sat., Apr. 10, 1999, of heart failure at Methodist
Health Care in Somerville, TN. Mr. Hensley was a retired sawmiller, and a member
of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church, and loved building outdoor furniture as a
hobby. Mr. Hensley is the son of the late Harm and Bertha Reagan Hensley. Mr.
Hensley leaves behind his wife, Blan McCalister Hensley, his daughters Annie Ruth
Smith of Ramer, Neoma Pearson of Selmer, Lavonne Monroe of Selmer, and his sons,
Herschel Hensley of Guys, and Russell Hensley of Ramer. Mr. Hensley also leave
his 11 grandchildren and 15 gr- grandchildren.
HENSON, GRANVILLE ARLON – Granville Arlon Henson, 76, of Rolla, Missouri, died
March 1, 1987 in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Phelps
County, Missouri. Mr. Henson was born September 24, 1912 in Selmer and was a
resident of Selmer for many years. He was united in marriage to the former Alta
Baker on June 5, 1943. He was a retired employee of the Pillsbury Flour Mill
located in St. Louis, Missouri and he moved to the Rolla area upon retirement
living there for the past six years. Mr. Henson was a member of the Missionary
Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Alta of Rolla; daughters, Maggie Nelson
of Rolla, Roberta Decker of Fenton, Missouri, Tommye Coburn of Jackson; one
sister, Delphia Henson of Bethel Springs; two half-brothers, Buford Barnes of
Selmer and Virgil Henson of Memphis; one half-sister, Sara Armour of Memphis; one
grandson, Robert Neal Nelson of Rolla, Missouri; and one granddaughter, Vonna Lynn
Julius of Jackson. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Henson, Jewell Murry – 91 – died June 4, 1998 at McNairy county General Hospital.
She was a homemaker from Selmer, Tn., and a member of 1<sup>st</sup> Presbyterian
in Selmer. Graveside services were held on Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. at
Bethesda Cemetery. Phil Jones officiated. Pallbearers were John shepherd, Tom
Alger, David Jones, Bob Jones and Phil Jones. She was preceded in death by he
parents, Mary Jenkins Murry and Robert Murry, and her husband, Leonard Henson. She
is survived by three daughters, Duanne Jones Plunk of Parsons, Tn., Barbara Alger
of Pensacola, Fl., and Catherine Shepherd of Germantown, Tn., 7 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. PDG
Margaret Susie Henson - passed away Monday morning, Dec 8, 1969 at the McNairy
County Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Leonard, Hollis and Payne all of
Selmer; three daughters, Mrs Sadie Mullens of Selmer, Mrs Lessie Murray of Bethel
Springs and Mrs Helen Malone of Hammond, Ind; 32 grandchildren, 42 g-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Burial at Mt Gilead.
HENSON, MARTHA L. - Mrs. Martha L. Henson, age 79, who resided near Stantonville,
Tenn., died Saturday, January 12, 1952. She was a member of the Church of
Christ. Funeral services were held at the Stantonville Methodist Church on Sunday,
Jan. 13, with ministers Bro. Sumners and Bro. Mainers in charge. Burial was in the
Pebble Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by her son, J. E. Henson, and
daughter, Miss Nettie Henson; five grandchildren and 9 great-
grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
HERRING, CASSIE – Cassie Herring, 89, of Adamsville, died January 27, 1988 at
Regional Hospital in Jackson after a long illness. Services were held at Mars Hill
Church of Christ on Friday afternoon with Rev. John Hollingsworth and Rev. Bobby
Tillman officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of
the late Henry and Sarah Moore Matlock, and the widow of Frank Herring. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Oceola, Ark.; six grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and nieces and nephews. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HESTER, DANIEL W - McNairy County Independent - August 13, 1913 - Another old
soldier passes away. The People of Bethel and surrounding country were made sad on
last Saturday morning, August 7, 1949, when the death angel visited the home of
Daniel W Hester and claimed for its own Mr Hester, the beloved companion of Mrs
Edie Hester, breaking up a home and leaving a vacant chair that never can be
filled. We can truly say a good man is gone. He was 72 years of age. A wife, four
sons and one daughter survive him. He was a Federal soldier, served in the 6th
Tenn. Cavalry, Co. He spent 40 years of his life in the service of the Lord. He
was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Old age should be sweet and
fair serene. In finishing his life, he went down into the shadow without a
fear. His remains were laid to rest at Buena Vista cemetery. Many were the tear
dimmed eyes when eight of his old soldier friends carried the casket to its final
resting place, and stood with bowed heads to hear the last words said over their
beloved comrade
HESTER, E W - Mcnairy County Independent - News has just reached the Independent
of the death of E W Hester, age 80, of Jacksonville, Florida on November 26,
1952. He was born and reared in McNairy County but moved away from here many
years ago. He is a brother of Mrs Bell Graham, a longtime resident of Selmer and
J T Hester of Chattanooga. Mrs Hester is also survived by his wife and two
daughters, Azalee Glenn of Jacksonville and Bernice Ashley,
HESTER, EDE E. - McNairy County Independent - January 3, 1919 - Mrs. D. W.
Hester, aged 71 years, died at her home in Bethel Springs, Monday night December
30, 1918, of pneumonia. She was a sister of Rev. J. B. Maxedon, and a member of
the old, highly respected family. She was laid to rest in Buena Vista cemetery
Wednesday, Rev. Newsom conducting the service. She leaves in addition to her
husband, four sons and one daughter, all grown. She was a noble Christian woman.
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Sept 17, 1848 – Dec 30, 1918 Buena
Vista Cemetery.
HESTER, ERVIN C - Ervin C Hester, 81, died Aug 3, 1990, and services will be at
Shackelford Funeral Home and burial in Lake Hill Memory Garden. Mr Hester was
McNairy County Road Supt from 1946 to 1960. He was a retired owner and operator of
Cypress Supply, a heavy equipment company in Selmer. He was married to the late
Mollie Blanche Hester.
HESTER, JOHN - Tragic Death of Former McNairy County Boy. - News of the tragic
death of John Hester, former McNairian, near Chattanooga, has been received here
with genuine sorrow. He was drowned in Chattanooga Creek on April 9, 1930. He was
born and reared near Bethel Springs and is the youngest member of the family. He
removed to Chattanooga several years ago. Three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Robinson of
Bethel Springs, Mrs. Della Murry of Oklahoma, and Mrs. J. B. Graham, of Selmer,
and five brothers, F. M. Hester of Bethel Springs, W. G. Hester, of
Chattanooga, E. W. Hester of Jacksonville, Fla., J. T. Hester of South
Pittsburg, Tenn., and J. H. Hester of Mississippi. Sympathy is tendered the family
by the Independent
HESTER, MINNIE MOORE - Mrs. Minnie Moore Hester, wife of the late R. N. Hester of
Selmer, died at her home in East Selmer on Wednesday, December 10, 1952. She was
78 years old, and resided with her daughter, Mrs. Jewell Lancaster. She was a
member of the Selmer Christian Church. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor,
Jack G. Taylor, and assisted by Rev. J. B. Underwood, minister, First Methodist
Church, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home Thursday afternoon,
Dec. 11, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral
Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Irby Basinger, Leslie
Moore, Will Terry Abernathy, Will Tom Abernathy, Allen Wooten, Alton Scott, Dewitt
Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers were named as follows: M. W. Bigger, Bill
Barksdale, T. N. Wright, B. Y. Howell, Earl Latta, Dr. T. R. Barr, M. E. Smith, J.
Louis Adams, Millard Lee, and Arlie Robinson.
Mrs. Hester's husband, the late R. N. Hester, died Dec. 8, 1947. Her father was
Barton P. Moore and her mother, the former Mary Tull. He soldiered in the
Confederate Army, and was in the battle of Shiloh. In early life, Mrs. Hester was
a schoolteacher in McNairy County schools. The deceased is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Jewell Lancaster; one granddaughter, Mrs. Tommie Jean Webb, of
Metropolis, Ill., and one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Jean Webb; one sister, Mrs.
W. C. Moore, Prescott, Ark.; one brother, Dr. Lanie Moore, Bethel Springs,
Tennessee. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The editor of the Independent
and the many friends of this good woman extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved
family. McNairy County Independent
Hester, William C. “Buddy” - 69 – of Selmer died Saturday, November 8, 1997 of
heart failure. He was a retired Die Cast Foreman with Harmon automotive and a WWII
Army veteran. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shackelford Chapel. Burial
was in New Salem Cemetery in Bethel Sprigs. His nephews acted as pallbearers. Mr.
Hester is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Hester, one daughter, Elizabeth Camille
Hester of Henderson, four sons, Ronald C. Hester, David W. Hester and Michael
Hester, all of Henderson, and Gary L. Hester of Jackson, one sister, Marguerite
Forsythe of Memphis, four grandchildren and one step-grandchild. PDG
HEWITT, ANN - March 8, 1918, McNairy County Independent - Gravel Hill Community
- Miss Ann Hewitt of this place died last night. She had been afflicted for 3 or 4
years, not being able to walk in that time. Her remains was interred in Gravel
Hill cemetery this evening. Rev. Chambers of Selmer conducting the funeral
services. Perlina Ann Hewitt - Nov 15, 1836 - March 7, 1918 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
HEWITT, BOB - McNairy County Shopper - Robert Benton ‘Bob’ Hewitt, 88, of Selmer,
died April 16, 1983, at his home. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home with Revs Dual Corbitt and Billy Stewart
officiating. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late T. R. And
Cyrena Huggins Hewitt, a retired farmer and a member of Gravel Hill Baptist
Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Pauline Hewitt of Selmer, 2 daughters, Mrs. Ruby
Baily of Canadian, Texas, Mrs. Cordell Greer of Birch Tree, Missouri; 2 step
daughters, Miss Sue Wiggins of Southaven, Miss. Mrs. Linda O’Leary of Houston,
Texas; 4 sons, Buford Hewitt, Audrith Hewitt of Selmer, L B Hewitt of Memphis,
Weldon Hewitt of Louisville, Kentucky; 2 step sons, James Austin Wiggins of
Houston, Texas and Jerry Wiggins of Jacksonville, Florida; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mable
English of Guys, Mrs. Blanch McCullar of Selmer, Mrs Alma Brown of Selmer, and Mrs
Alice Fullwood of Stantonville, one brother, Lawrence Hewitt of Boise, Idaho; 16
grandchildren and 15 great grand children.
Hickman, Virginia Belle – 85 – of Selmer, died January 25, 1998 at McNairy County
General Hospital of heart failure. She was an R.N. For 25 years, a former motel
owner, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Selmer and the Ladies
Auxiliary at the McNairy County General Hospital. A memorial service was held at
1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Methodist Church with burial in Lake Hill Gardens.
Mrs. Hickman is survived by her husband Harry Hickman, one step-daughter, Dianne
Mason of Falls Church, Va., one son, Ralph Hickman of Cordova, one sister, Ruth
Kingery of Roanoke, Va., and two grandchildren. PDG
HICKS, ALGIA DOICE – Algia Doice Hicks, 58, of Selmer, died suddenly Monday,
October 11, 1982, in an accident where he was employed in bridge
construction. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 13, in the Chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Moore’s School House Cemetery. He was the
son of Mrs. Ethel Hicks of Selmer and the late James Dee Hicks. He was a carpenter
and concrete finisher employed in bridge construction, and was a member of the
Piney Grove Church of God. Mr. Hicks was a thirty-second degree Mason and a
member of the Scottish Rite. He leaves his mother; his wife, Mrs. Lovell Hicks;
three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Elmore of Alamo, Mrs. Barbara Gray of Selmer, and
Mrs. Kathy Licklider of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren; four sisters,
Mrs. Helen Faye Autry of Huntingdon, Mrs. Margie Knapp of Selmer, Mrs. Addie
Blanche of Corinth, and Mrs. Linda Sue Gray of Selmer; and two brothers, James
Vernon Hicks of Memphis and Wendell Hicks of Selmer. MCNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Hicks, Alice Lee – 77 – of Selmer, died November 25, 1995 at McNairy county
General Hospital. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel with Bob Tant and Stewart Dyer officiating. Burial was in Falcon
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thurman Moore, James N. Wolfe, Ray Freeman, John Droke,
Milborne Shelton and Roy Gene Dillon. The daughter of the late Pronetie Ammons Ray
and Leedy A. Ray, she was retired from Brown Shoe Company and a member of Court
Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann
Hamm of Selmer, Erleen Basham of Huntland, two brothers, Glenn Ray of Selmer,
Billy L. Ray of South Carolina, five sisters, Lena May Teague, Louise Massey and
Annie Rea Scarbrough of Jackson, Alice Walker of Georgia, Evelyn Ray of
Pennsylvania, four grandsons, and three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in
death by one brother, John Nelson Ray. PDG
ARLENE JONES HICKS, 80, of Selmer, died Aug. 16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Hospital in Selmer due to heart failure. Mrs. Hicks was a retired retail
Grocery Bookkeeper. She was a hospital volunteer, a homebound Meals on Wheels
volunteer, Red Cross Blood Bank volunteer, a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, State president from 1979 to 1980, and a part of VFW Auxiliary #9423 in
rolling Prairie, IN. She is survived by her husband, Joseph N. Hicks of Selmer,
and one sister, Lula Milkey of Smith Center, KA. Funeral services were held at 930
a.m. on Mon., Aug. 21, with a grave side service at New Carlisle Cemetery in New
Carlisle, IN.
HICKS, ETHEL SMITH – Ethel Smith Hicks, 82, of Selmer, died on November 17, 1987
at her residence after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday afternoon with Rev. F.T. Huckabee
officiating. Burial was in Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery. She was the daughter of
the late Robert Lee and Margaret Hurst Smith and the widow of James Dee Hicks. She
was a housewife and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and attended Rose Creek
Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Vernon Hicks of Memphis and
Wendell Hicks of Selmer; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Autry of Huntingdon, Mrs.
Margie Knepp of Bolivar, Mrs. Addie Patrick of Selmer, and Mrs. Linda Gray of
Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie King and Mrs. Erbie Mullins, both of Selmer;
a half-sister, Mrs. Jo Edna Howell of Hornsby; a half-brother, Billy Smith of
Myrtle Beach, SC; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-
granddaughter. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HICKS, FRANKETTA - Mrs. Franketta Hicks, age 85, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. A. C. Moore, Selmer, Tenn., on Tuesday, July 29, 1952. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. Bishop, were held at the Sulphur Springs Methodist
church. Burial was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer
were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
A. C. Moore and Mrs. Lydia Forsythe; five sons, R. D., Troy, Ruben, Marshall and
Franklin. McNairy County Independent
HIGGENBOTTOM, MARY JOSEPHINE - Mrs. Mary Josephine Higginbottom, age 83, died at
her home 3 miles West of Selmer on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 1952. She was
born in McNairy County, May 15, 1868, and lived her entire life in the Moore
Community. She was the widow of Sam L. Higginbottom, who preceded her in death by
twenty-one years. Mrs. Higginbottom was a member of the Church of Christ for more
than sixty years, and was regular in her attendance until her health failed about
two years ago. To mourn her passing, she leaves five sons and four daughters,
Arlie, Charles and Sam, of Selmer, Taft and Parker of Memphis, Mrs. E. C. Fortune
of Tremont, Miss., Mrs. L. B. Dunaway and Mary Higginbottom of Selmer, and Mrs. A.
L. Lane of Memphis.
She also leaves one brother, Dr. J. L. Moore, of Bethel Springs, Tenn., and three
sisters, Mrs. R. N. Hester of Selmer, Mrs. W. C. Moore of Prescott, Ark., and Mrs.
W. D. Yates of Ripley, Miss. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also
survive. A host of other relatives and friends also mourn her passing. Services
were held at Moore's Church of Christ Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Bro. N. B.
Hardeman of Henderson officiated. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. McNairy County Independent
HIGGINBOTTOM, LESS - McNairy County Independent - May 5, 1950 - Mr Less
Higginbottom, age 47, a resident of the Moore’s School House community died at
Battle Creek, Michigan on Sunday, April 30, as a result of injuries sustained
earlier in an automobile accident there. He body was brought back to McNairy
County for burial. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 3, conducted by Rev Wayne Cox. Interment was in the
Moore School House community cemetery. Mr Higginbottom was making his home with
his sister, Mrs Reeder Wood, up until he went to Michigan, some three weeks
ago. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs Lillie Henton, Mrs Reeder Wood, Mrs Mort
Gadberry and Mrs F E Russell; and four brothers, Jess bluford, John and Curt
Higginbottom.
Higginbottom, Vio Tull – 91 – died on Sunday, September 26, 1999, at Jackson
Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was retired from Brown Shoe
Company and was a homemaker. She was a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ.
Sharon Vaught, a nurse at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, gave special
care to Mrs. Higginbottom during her final days. Services took place at 4:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were
Ministers Malcolm George and Jay Johnson. Mrs. Higginbottom was preceded in death
by her husband, Sam Higginbottom and her parents Frank and Meadie McIntire Tull.
She is survived by one daughter, Jo Dorris Phillips of Cedar Park, Texas, one son,
Wayne Higginbottom of Selmer, one brother, Thurman Tull of Bethel Springs, six
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. PDG
Benjamin M. Hill, Jr. was born October 24, 1936 in Alcorn County, MS the son of
the late Benjamin Sr. and Annie Burcham Hill. Mr. Hill was a member of the
Cypress Tank Church of Christ. He was a carpenter by trade. Mr. Hill enjoyed
visiting with his family. He liked raising his chickens and he enjoyed fishing and
gardening. Mr. Hill proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Hill
departed this life on October 6, 2015 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 78
Years, 11 Months, 12 Days. He is survived by his wife Sue Newcomb Hill of Ramer,
TN; a daughter, Tina Yarbrough and husband Michael of Memphis, TN; a son, Tim Hill
and wife Diane of Ramer, TN; a sister, Bertha Dickey of Corinth, MS; four
grandchildren, Alex Hill, Morgan Kinchen, Erin Hill, and Trae Kinchen; three step-
children, Allen, Steven and Gail McCoy; as well as a host of step grandchildren
and step great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hill was preceded
in death by his first wife, Shirley Everett Hill on August 16, 1990; a daughter,
Tammy Kinchen; and three sisters, Vennie Hill, Emma Newcomb, Eva Massey; and five
brothers, Harvey, Walter, Andrew, W.L. and Carvil Hill.
HILL, CLIFFORD G. – Clifford G. Hill, 84, of Selmer, died Feb. 7, 1987 at McNairy
County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday
at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery with
Rev. H.A. Cox officiating. He was the son of the late Callie Massengill Hill and
John Hill, and his wife was the late Pearl McCormack Hill. A retired farmer and
city of Selmer employee, he was caretaker of Oak Hill Cemetery for 14 years and a
deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Adamsville. Survivors include three sons,
Velmer Hill and Cratis Hill, both of Selmer and Floyd Hill of Adamsville; a
daughter, Mrs. Bertha Treece of Selmer; two brothers, Calvin Hill of Adamsville
and Guy Hill of Bethel Springs; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HILL, ELIZABETH - McNairy County Independent, Nov 25, 1904: Died, Monday Nov 21,
1904, Miss Lizzie Hill, aged 43. She had been afflicted with consumption for
several months and her death was not unexpected. She was the daughter of Mrs M E
Phillips with whom she resided. She was born a mute and educated and graduated at
the Knoxville school and taught there several terms. A large crowd attended her
funeral Tuesday at the C P Church. Rev W J Williams conducted the services and
burial in the Selmer cemetery. (Oak Hill Cemetery)
HILL, GILBERT GUY – Gilbert Guy Hill, 74, of Bethel Springs, died on March 5, 1988
at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Monday afternoon with Jim Selby
officiating. Burial was in Estes Cemetery. He was the son of the late John and
Callie Massengill Hill and was married to Maggie Johnson Hill. He was a retired
farmer and a member of Bethel Springs Church of Christ. Survivors include his
wife, Maggie Johnson Hill; four sons, Roy Dewayne Hill of Abilene, TX, John Elbert
Hill of Bolivar, Homer Lee Hill of Selmer, and Billy Joe Hill of Jackson; a
brother, Calvin Hill of Adamsville; nine grandchildren and 10 great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HILL, JAMES ANDREW - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Mr James Andrew
Hill, age 86, a resident of the Beauty Hill community for many years, died on
Sunday, April 6, 1950, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Buford Barnes in Bethel
Springs. Funeral services were held at the Rose Hill church on April 10, with
burial in the Rose hill Cemetery. He was Presbyterian. Besides his wife, Mrs James
A Hill, he is survived by two sons, E F and Willie Hill; five daughters, Mrs
Maggie Garner, Minnie Wolverton, Leaner Barnes, Beulah Pounds, and Deddle Murray;
twenty-one grandchildren. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. Under Beauty Hill Community: This community was saddened by the
sudden death of an old friend and neighbor, ‘Uncle Jim’ Hill, who passed away last
Sunday morning. Uncle Jim had lived in this community as far back as the writer
can remember. He was 86 years old.
HILL, JAMES DAY - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- James Ray
Hill, 18, son of Mr and Mrs. Jim Hill, of Bethel Springs, died on Tuesday, April
12 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Services were held the following day at
the Bethel Springs Baptist Church with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. The
deceased is survived, besides his parents, by two sisters, Mrs Marie Jenkins and
Mrs Jewell Mitchell; three brothers, A. J., Bobbie Joe and Roger Hill. Rev. A. C.
Baker was the minister in charge of the service, and Shackelford Funeral Directors
were in charge of arrangements.
Hill, James Grady – 74 of Selmer, died May 17, 1998 of heart failure at McNairy
County General Hospital. He was a retired factory worker and a veteran of WWII.
Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Shackelford Chapel with Jessie
Petty officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Ramer. Pallbearers were
Bill Wilbanks, Joe Replogle, Buddy Hill, Troy Suggs, Jeff Wilbanks, and Kevin
Replogle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Mae Robinson Hill and
Hyram Newton Hill. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy McClain of Ramer, two
sons, David Hill of Little Rock, Ar., six grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren. PDG
MATTHEW EDWIN HILL of Nashville, 17, died Sept. 21, 2001 in Nashville from
injuries sustained in a care accident. Mr. Hill was a student of the Class
of 2002 at Montgomery Bell Academy. He was active in the youth program at First
Presbyterian Church in Nashville and as an Eagle Scout. He was preceded in death
by his grandfather, James Ruble Dunaway. He is survived by his parents, Dr. and
Mrs. David and Carolyn Hill and one brother, Reid Hill, all of Nashville, his
grandparents, George Edwin and Mildred D. Hill of Milan, and Barbara Dunaway of
Selmer; his uncles and aunts; Horner and Betty Doss of Selmer, Dr. and Mrs. George
A. Meg G. Hill of Brentwood, and John W. and Carol Ann Kinney of Clarksville, his
cousins, Melinda Doss of Knoxville, Ryan, Lindsey, and Rachel Hill of Brentwood,
and Claire, Hill and Anna Kinney of Clarksville. Funeral services for Mr. Hill
were held Sun., Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville.
Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer.
HILL, NEWTON - McNairy County Independent - May 5, 1950 - Mr Newton Hill, age 76,
a resident of Ramer, died on Wednesday, May 3, 1950. He was a member of Mr Vernon
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Rev D
K Richardson, were held at the Mt Vernon church on May 4, at 2:00 pm. He was
buried in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral directors in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Tigner and
two sons, Charlie and Grady Hill, all of Ramer.
HILL, RUFUS - McNairy County Independent - April 4, 1919 - In Memory of Rufus H.
Hill - On Sunday night, March 23, Rufus H. Hill departed this life at his home in
the 8th district. He was 79 years old. I have know " Uncle " Rufus forty - eight
years , having first met him in the Odd Fellow Hall when I took my first degree in
that order. He impressed me as being a strong, upright character. He was brave,
honest and truthful, the three principals which it take to make strong human
characters. James 1: 26, 27: ‘If any man among you seem to be religious, and
bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is
vain.’ Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this: To visit the
fatherless and widow in their affliction and keep himself unspotted from the
world.
He certainly bridled his tongue. I once heard a prominent lawyer say that Rufus
Hill was the only witness he ever heard that gave evidence that was against
himself rather than not tell the truth. He has been a father to the fatherless,
never having any children of his own, but has raised several orphan children. He
has kept himself unspotted from the world. Revelations 20 : 12; And I saw the
dead, small and great, stand before God and the books were opened and another book
was opened which is the book of life and the dead were judged out of those things
which were written in the books, according to their works. He was buried by the
Masonic order, whose service are appropriates and sensible. Submitted by P. H.
Thrasher. Jan 17, 1839 – Mar 23, 1919 Beaty Cemetery.
RUTH ALTIE TEAGUE HILL, 71, died on Thurs., Apr 27, 2000, at Jackson Madison
County General Hospital of stroke. She was retired from I.T.T. and was a member
of Crump Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 4:30 p.m. at Beauty Hill
Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs.
Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Bill Davis Mrs. Hill was
preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lela Ross Teague. She is survived
by three daughter, Linda Plunk of Adamsville, Patsy Hill and Patricia Griswell
both of Selmer, three sons, Neal Hill of Lewisburg, Ricky Hill of Unionville, and
Roy Hill of Selmer, three sisters, Ruby Rainey of Millington, Edith Plunk of
Alamo, and Zula (Boots) Dunn of Humboldt, four brothers, J.C. Teague and Billy
Teague both of Medina, and James Teague and Kenneth Teague both of Humboldt,
seventeen grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren.
HILL, WILFORD QUAY - Corinthian - May 1969 - The body of Wilford Quay Hill, of
Michie, Tennessee, barber, was found by a hunter and his dogs in a wooded area
about six miles southeast of Corinth off Salem Rd. Hill had been missing since
March 12, 1969, when he mysteriously disappeared wearing his barber’s smock. He
was last seen in Corinth on that day at 9:30 am driving his 1963 blue and white
Buick. Glasses and shoes found on the body were identified by Hill’s wife as
those belonging to her husband. The body was found clothed in a barber’s smock and
had apparently been dead since March 12. Buried at Michie Primitive Baptist
Church Cemetery.
NORMA JEAN HILLARD, 48, of Bethel Springs, died on Aug 8, 2000, at the
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, due to cancer. Mrs. Hillard was a member of
Bethel Springs Church of Christ and was occupied as a homemaker. She is preceded
in death by her father, Calvin Brown. She is survived by her husband, Mike
Hillard, one daughter, Donna Bell of Bethel Springs, one brother, Larry Brown of
Bethel Springs, and her mother, Pauline Sullivan Brown of Bethel Springs.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thur. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial
followed at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs.
HINDMON, OTIS – Otis Hindmon, 73, of Marseilles, IL died on May 1, 1988 at
Community Hospital in Ottawa. Services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Ottawa
Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Carls officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial
Park. He was born in Selmer in 1914, the son of the late Minnie and Cora Payton
Hindmon and was married to Syble Hopkins Hindmon. He was a retired employee of the
Sheridan Correctional Center. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son,
Rodney Hindmon of Aurora, IL; two daughters, Mrs. Dominic (Judy) Cristelli of
Chicago Heights, IL and Mrs. William (Lisa) Thomas of Ottawa; two brothers, James
Hindmon of Flint, MI, and J.B. Hindmon of Coloma, MI; and two sisters, Mrs.
Raymond (Bulah) Jordan and Mrs. Eula Brown, both of Caruthersville, MO. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HINES, COLLIS ANN - McNairy County Independent - Friday, September 9, 1949 - Miss
Collis Ann Hines, age 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Hines of Bethel Springs,
died of leukemia on Friday, September 2. Funeral services conducted by Revs. R.
M. Dickson and A. C. Baker were held in the Bethel Springs Methodist Church at
2:00 pm on September 3, 1949. Interment was in Selmer’s beautiful Oak Hill
cemetery. Besides her parents, Collis Ann is survived by two brothers, Jack
Hines, Jr and Roy Von Hines.
HINES, JAMES ARLIE - Mr. James Arlie Hines, age 54, a resident of the Hines Store
community, died on Tuesday, October 21, 1952. He was a Baptist. Funeral services,
conducted by C. L. Garrison, were held at the home at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 22, and
burial was in Hunter's cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Cox Hines; one daughter, Mrs. Paul
Bodiford; one brother, Virgil Hines; two sisters, Mrs. Dee Taylor, Mrs. J. G.
Bishop; father, Bruce Hines; six grandchildren. Mr. Hines operated a cotton gin
with his brother, and farmed. McN
HINES, MARY ADELINE - Mrs. Mary Adeline Hines, age 86, died at her home in Bethel
Springs, Tenn., on August 17, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. W. S.
Mainers, were held at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, and burial was in the
cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. She was a
Methodist. The deceased is survived by four sons, Chester C., Memphis, Fred, Jack
and Ab, all of Bethel Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Hurst, Bethel Springs,
and Mrs. Lucille Donahoe, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Icie Schwartz. Key West,
Fla. McNairy County Independent
Hines, Virgil Lee – 87 – of Selmer, died January 25, 1998 of heart failure at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was the owner and operator of the
Hines Gin Company and a member of Hunters Chapel Church. Services were held at 1
p.m Tuesday at Shackelford Chapel with Bob Coddle and George Ellenwood
officiating. Burial was in Hunters Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lonnie Dillon, Danny
Swindle, Brian Jones, T.L. Atkinson, Grover Atkinson, and Cletis Guest. Mr. Hines
is survived by his wife, Lula Lacefield Hines, one son, Preston Lee Hines of
Selmer, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents Margaret Caldona Hunter Hines and George Washington Bruce Hines.
PDG
HIPPS, AMELIA HARRIET - Mrs. Amelia Harriet Hipps, aged 65 years, died at her home
at Bethel Springs, Sunday night, March 10, 1918, and was buried at Chapel Hill
cemetery Tuesday. She was the mother of ten living children, all being present
at the funeral, Mrs. Hipps was a daughter of David and Margaret McCullar, and
therefore a member of well known McCullar family, and was a good woman devoted to
her family and friends. May 9, 1850 – Mar 10, 1918 Unmarked Chapel Hill
LELA ALMARIE HIPPS of Bethel Springs, 80, died August 23, 2001 of heart failure at
her home. Mrs. Hipps was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Springs Church of
Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hipps, her parents,
Hugh and Nora Pitts Clayton, one sister, Florine Lindsey, and one brother, Tillman
Clayton. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Mitchell of Selmer, two
sons, Don Hipps and James Hipps both of Bethel Springs, one sister, Mary Nell Ward
of Memphis, one brother, Willie Hugh Clayton of Bethel Springs, five
grandchildren, Lecia Shea, Cherelle Sweeney, Amber Hill, Jeremy Mitchell, and
Philip Mitchell, four g-grandchildren, Jessica Kemp, Montana Pettigrew, Ty Sweeney
and Darby Sweeney, and three step-g-grandchildren, Angela Shea, Jennifer Shea and
Michael Shea. Funeral services for Mrs. Hipps were held Sat., Aug. 25 at 11 a.m.
at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Dr. Jim Selbe officiating. Pallbearers were
Leonard Hill, Chris Sweeney, Philip Mitchell, Jeremy Mitchell, Wayne Turner, and
Larry Clayton. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs.
LELA B. HIPPS, 80, died on Dec. 26, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in
Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive
Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 21, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pounds Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the
services was Rev. Elmer Weaver. Mrs. Hipps was preceded in death by her husband
Thomas Hipps and her parents John and Alice Moore. She is survived by five
children Dorothy Dunaway, Johnnie Sweat, Jerry Hipps and Larry Hipps all of
Adamsville, and Nell Wiggins of Selmer. One sister Maggie Plunk of Memphis, TN and
eight grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren.
HIPPS, OSCAR L. - On January 23rd, 1952, Oscar L. Hipps and wife were crossing a
street in Detroit, when an on-rushing car struck and dragged them about 30 feet.
Oscar was killed almost instantly, and his wife remained unconscious for several
hours. He was 59 years old, the youngest son of T. A. and Harriet Hipps, whose
lives were spent almost entirely in McNairy County. (A niece) McNairy County
Independent
HOCKADAY, DAUGHTER - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918. Mr. and Mrs.
John Lee Hockday, who lives near Rock Springs, have the sympathy of friends in the
death of their daughter, who died Sunday night of influenza. July 10, 1913 – Oct
14, 1918 Prospect Cemetery.
HOCKADAY, FLORENCE - Mrs. E. H. (Florence) Hockday died suddenly at her home four
miles east of Selmer on the afternoon of December 21, 1929. A few hours before she
was stricken with apoplexy, rending her at once unconscious, and from which she
never revived. She was doing her household duties when she was seen to stagger and
falling into the arms of her aged father - in - law and mother - in - law she was
laid upon the bed. Grady Abernathy, her youngest brother who has been carrying
the rural mail by her home of his sister for more than twenty years, in keeping
with his every day custom, went into the room, and there found his sister. He
came hurriedly to town, and there found her husband, and medical aid was hastily
summoned, and everything was done that it was humanly possible to do. Death came
at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The deceased was in robust health and there was no
intimation of the impending dissolution. Her death was a great shock to the
community and cast a pall over the coming Christmas season, to which she had
always looked forward with so much happy and joyful anticipation. On the
following afternoon funeral service were held in the home in Selmer where once she
lived with her father and mother, the late M. R. and Rachel Abernathy, and in
which both had died, the former in December 1899, and the latter in July, 1925.
Elder N. B. Hardeman delivered a most appropriate and comforting funeral sermon.
Col. J. W. Purviance, who had known her since childhood, paid a beautiful and
touching tribute to her memory. Old time songs were sung. Following the service
in the home, the remains were taken to Oak Hill cemetery, and carrying out her
expressed desire, she was laid to rest beside those of her father and mother, her
brother, Terry and Wisdom, and little nephew. Mrs. Hockaday was born in Savannah
on the 23d of December, 1872. She was the third child, was educated in the school
taught by her father. She was one of the popular and efficient public school
teachers, and an accomplished musician, having taught music for a long time. In
her early life she united with the Christian Church under the preaching of the
late Rufus P. Meeks, and was a consistent Christian to the day of her untimely
taking away. In 1907 she married E. H. Hockaday, and after that lived with him and
his parents in the old home near number 15, and in that she spent the latter years
of her life. There she was happy in the companionship of her husband and his
father and mother, to all of whom she was most devoted. She survived by four
brothers, W. K., O. S., J. W., and H. G. Abernathy, and three sisters, Mesdames J.
H. Bigger, C. B. Steadman and J. E. Lett. Marker say Florence Abernathy, wife of
E. H. Hockaday - Dec 23, 1872-1 Dec 21, 1929 Oak Hill Cemetery
GEORGE M. HOCKADAY of Selmer, 69, died of cancer Aug. 8, 2001 at his home. Mr.
Hockaday was the owner of G & R Automobile Salvage. He was a member of Sulphur
Springs Methodist Church, a Mason at Selmer Lodge #743, a former Scottish Rite,
and a veteran of the U.S. Army-Korean War. He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Teresa Jo Hockaday; one son, Robert Hockaday; and his parents, Bonna M.
and Vera Garrett Hockaday. He is survived by his wife, Sue Gresham Hockaday; two
daughters, Brenda Kilburn and Leigh Ann Keen of Selmer; one son, Mike Hockaday of
Selmer; three sisters, Rose Marie Alonzo of Bloomingdale, IL, Faye Hollingsworth
of Ramer, and Sue Huckabee of Cordova; four brothers, James E. Hockaday of
Lebanon, Emmett Hockaday of Selmer, John Ross Hockaday of Shelbyville, and William
Hockaday of Bethel Springs; one half-brother, Carthel Hockaday; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Hockaday were held at 3 p.m. on
Fri., Aug. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Bro. Zolon Clayton
officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Active pallbearers
were Mark Alonzo, Philip Hollingsworth, Jeff Hockaday, Bill Hockaday, Todd
Hockaday, Bryan Huckabee, Johnny Huckabee and Doug Hollingsworth.
HOCKADAY, O.D. – O.D. Hockaday, 88, of Selmer, died Friday, April 15, 1983, at
McNairy County General Hospital, after a sudden illness. Funeral services were
held Sunday, April 17, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in McKenzie Cemetery. He was the son of the late
Obie G. and Molly C. Foster Huckabee. Mr. Hockaday, a retired trucker, was married
to the late Mrs. Emmie Romine Hockaday. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Jewell
Leonard of Selmer, Mrs. Wanda Squires of Whiteville, and Mrs. Lena Parker of
Marked Tree, Arkansas; two sons, Joel Hockaday of Dyer, Arkansas, and O.D.
Hockaday, Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two brothers, E.G. Hockaday of Huntsville,
Alabama, and Sam Hockaday of Corinth; a sister, Ms. Dell Rose Hockaday of Selmer;
sixteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
HOCKADAY, ROBERT W. - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 27, 1949 - Mr.
Robert W. Hockaday, age 97, a life-long resident of McNairy county, died at his
home on May 19. He was a retired farmer. Services, conducted by Rev. Howard S.
Kolb, were held at the Falcon church on Friday, May 20, with burial in the Falcon
cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Will and Boss Hockaday of Selmer, Henry
Hockaday of Kennett, Mo, and Emmitt Hockaday also of Kennett, Missouri. Five
daughters, Mrs. Leona Farris, Fulton, Ky; Mrs. Daisy Brooks, Miami, Fla; Mrs.
Lillie Coker, Whettle, Calif; Mrs. Kate Kendrick, Selmer and Miss Allie
Hockaday. 23 grandchildren, 37 great grand children and 20 great great
grandchildren. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
HOGAN, TAYLOR ANN - McNairy County Independent - Friday, November 11, 1949 - Mrs
Taylor Ann Hogan, age 73, long time resident of the Gravel Hill community, died on
Nov 4, 1949. Services conducted by Rev Hardwick, were held at the Gravel Hill
Primitive Baptist church on Nov 5. The deceased is survived by a son, George
Hogan, of Ramer, and a daughter, Mrs Edna Earl David of Memphis. Gravel Hill news
says she is survived by son Cayce Hogan and Mrs Forest Davis; and two brothers,
Albert and Willie Robertson.
Holland, Donald Franklin – 51 – died on September 7, 1998 of a heart attack at
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Ms. Mr. Holland was a dental technician.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1998 at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial took place at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were
Robert Wolfe, Joe Chupp, Montie Dickey, Shane Dodd, David Chupp and Dan Holland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank M. Holland. He is survived by his
son, Brian Holland, of Savannah, one sister, Janice Chupp of Stantonville, two
brothers, David Daniel Holland of Collierville, and John F. Holland of Franklin,
Ga., and his mother, Margaret Wolfe Holland of Stantonville. PDG
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.
HOLLAND, GRACIE SULA – Mrs. Gracie Sula Holland, 90, a native of Bethel Springs,
May 1, 1983. Funeral services were held at Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church with
the Revs. W.M. Greer, M.H. Housford, and Robert T. Miller officiating. Burial was
in the church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of funeral
arrangements. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Viola Bulliner
Plunk, and the widow of the late Eber C. Holland. Mrs. Holland was a member of the
Pentecostal Church. She leaves nine sons, Rev. Loyce Holland of Crawfordsville,
Indiana, Carlos Holland of Hohenwald, Cleo Holland of Jackson, Leslie Holland of
Bethel Springs, Elmo Holland of Stantonville, Melvin Holland of Parsons, Charles
Holland of Union City, Perry E. Holland of Bethel Springs, and David Holland of
Savannah; three sisters, Ruby Miller of Bethel Springs, Maggie Daniels of West
Point, Mississippi, Jewell Wilbanks, of Booneville, Mississippi; three brothers,
O.L. Plunk of Bethel Springs, Elvis Plunk of Memphis, and Everette Plunk of Bay
Springs, Mississippi; 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and five great-
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HOLLAND, LILBURN COLEMAN – Lilburn Coleman Holland, 84, of Savannah died on May
28, 1988 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Services were held Monday
afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Savannah with J.W. Hanna and
Herbert Holland officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He was the son
of the late James A. and Flora Crowder Holland and was married to Velrea Meek
Holland. He was a retired farmer. In addition to his wife, survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Karen Skinner of Adger, AL and Mrs. Yvonne Evans of Jackson; five
son, James Holland of Bath Springs, Jere Holland of Sardis, Keith Holland of
Milledgeville, Denny Holland of Enville, and Tony Holland of Jacks Creek; a
sister, Mrs. Edna Grooms of Milledgeville; a half-brother, Rev. James Herbert
Holland of Florence, AL; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Margaret Hellen Wolfe Holland of Stantonville, 79, died October 30, at her home of
heart failure. Mrs. Holland was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Frank M. Holland;her parents, John Henry, Jr. and Rebecca Ann Ferguson
Wolfe; one son, Donald Holland; five sisters, Inez Curtis, Viola Bricker, Molene
Hockaday, Georgia Chesier, and Virginia Henry; and five brothers, Robert Wolfe,
Carnell Wolfe, Coran Wolfe, Aubrey Wolfe and Youree Wolfe. She is survived by one
daughter,Janice Chupp of Snellville, Ga.; two sons, David Holland of Collierville
and John Holland of Franklin, Ga.; one sister, Mary Ruth Dickey of Selmer; and
four grandchildren, Joseph Chupp, Brian Holland, Dan Holland and Amanda
Holland.Funeral services for Mrs. Holland were held on Saturday, November 3, at 1
p.m.at Shackelford Chapel with Randy Mead officiating. Burial followed at Falcon
Cemetery in Selmer.
Mrs. Margaret Hellen Wolfe Holland of Stantonville, 79, died October 30, 2001, at
her home of heart failure. Mrs. Holland was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Frank M. Holland; her parents, John Henry, Jr. and Rebecca Ann
Ferguson Wolfe; one son, Donald Holland; five sisters, Inez Curtis, Viola Bricker,
Molene Hockaday, Georgia Chesier, and Virginia Henry; and five brothers, Robert
Wolfe, Carnell Wolfe, Coran Wolfe, Aubrey Wolfe and Youree Wolfe. She is survived
by one daughter, Janice Chupp of Snellville, Ga.; two sons, David Holland of
Collierville and John Holland of Franklin, Ga.; one sister, Mary Ruth Dickey of
Selmer; and four grandchildren, Joseph Chupp, Brian Holland, Dan Holland and
Amanda Holland. Funeral services for Mrs. Holland were held on Saturday, November
3, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Randy Mead officiating. Burial followed at
Falcon Cemetery in Selmer.
HOLLAND, NARVIS LOUIS REV - 88, of Alpine Drive died Wednesday in his home.
Survivors include his wife Freida; three daughters, Betty R. Mendenhall of South
Bend and Kay M Bennett and Barbara S. Davenport, both of Crawfordsville, Ind., two
sons, Joe A. of Birmingham, Alas, and Tommy D., both of Lafayette Ind., and seven
brothers, Carlos of Hohenwalds,
Tenn., Cleo of Jackson, Tenn., Leslie of Bethel Springs, Tenn, Melvin of Parsons,
Tenn, Charles of Unions City, Tenn, and Perry and David, both of Savannah, Tenn,
Services will be at 7 p.m. Mon. In United Pentecostal Church where friends may
call from 2 p.m. until time of services. Guisinger
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Dates not given
DOROTHY LOIS HOLLIN - 77, of Jackson died Sept. 13, 2000, at Gibson County
Hospital due to emphysema. Mrs. Hollin was a retired machine operator for Garan
Manufacturing. She was a member of Milledgeville Methodist Church. She is preceded
in death by her husband, William Carl Hollin and her parents, Richard Albert and
Annie Ethel Blankenship Bridges. She is survived by two sons, Bill "Butch" Hollin
of Jackson and Richard Hollin and wife, Donna, of Jackson, one brother, Ray
Bridges of Milledgeville, and one granddaughter, Amanda Hollin of Memphis.
Funeral services were held at Milledgeville Methodist Church on Thursday, Sept.
14, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery.
Roberts, Hollin – 91 – died of heart failure on Friday, July 17, 1998 at McNairy
County Healthcare in Selmer, He was a foreman for the State of Tennessee Highway
Department, a WWII veteran, and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial took place in Bethesda. The officiating ministers were John H.
Hutcherson and Frank Whitman. Pallbearers were Butch Scott, Chris Scott, Robbie
Roberts, Phillip Roberts, Larry Roberts and Greg Marik. Mr. Roberts was preceded
in death by one son, Alvine D. Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice
Roberts of Selmer, two daughters, Mary Ruth Scott of Henderson, Tn., and Rachel
Mahoney Greely of Colorado, three sons, Bobby Roberts, Wayne Roberts and Larry
Roberts, all of Selmer, one sister, Clyde Parham of Selmer, one brother, Mr.
Purney of St. Louis, Mo. 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. PDG
HOLLINGSWORTH, NELLIE – Mrs. Nellie Mae Hollingsworth, 74, of Selmer, died Monday,
April 2, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, August 4, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, with burial in
Pine Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Susie
Boswell McClain, and the widow of the late John L. Hollingsworth. She was a member
of the Methodist Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Dora Mae Reed of
Danville, Illinois and Mrs. Carlene D. Davis of Lynn Haven, Florida; two sons,
James Ray Hollingsworth of Ramer and Roy Vernon Hollingsworth of Memphis; two
sisters, Mrs. Jewell Buckley of Sikeston, Missouri and Mrs. Inez Brown of East
Prairie, Missouri; one brother, Joe McClain of Sikeston, Missouri; eighteen
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ROY V. HOLLINGSWORTH of Millington, 72, died Sept. 10, 2001 at Memphis V.A.
Hospital of heart failure. Mr. Hollingsworth was C.O. / 02 retired Army. Born
in McNairy County, he was a twenty-three year Army Veteran and a Purple Heart
(Korean War) recipient. He served in Japan, Germany, and Vietnam. He was also a
heart transplant survivor of 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Liane Phuhl
Hollingsworth; one son, James Roy Hollingsworth of Memphis; two sisters, Dora Reed
of Danville, IL, and Delores Davis of Tallahasse, FL; a brother, James Ray
Hollingsworth of Ramer; and one granddaughter, Jamie L. Hollingsworth of Memphis.
Funeral services for Mr. Hollingsworth were held Fri., Sept. 14 at 11 a.m.
Millington Chapel at Munford Funeral Home. Burial followed at West Tennessee
Veterans Cemetery in Memphis.
JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of
cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam
Veteran and a Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial
was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the
services was Farther Carl Hood and James Adkins. Mr. Hollomon was preceded in
death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jean
Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of Centerville, VA, two
sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy Brian Hollomon of
Manassas, VA, one sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis and three
grandchildren
HOLLOWAY, NELLIE DILLON – Mrs. Nellie Dillon Holloway died Sunday, June 20, 1982,
at Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Graveside funeral services
were held Thursday, June 24, at Haltom Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Gene Barnes
officiating. She was the widow of the late Claude Holloway. She leaves one
sister, Mrs. Rosa Cochran of Corinth, and two grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
A funeral service for Mrs. Anna Ophelia Holman, 82, was held Tuesday morning at
the Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. C.K. Gortner of Laurel, Ind., former
pastor of the church and the Rev. John L. Sennett officiated. Burial was in Maple
cemetery. Mrs. Holman was born at Adamsville, Tenn. on February 23, 1881, the
daughter of the late Enos and Sally Gillham. She attended schools in Tennessee and
on October 17, 1900, was married to James Claude Holman, who died on November 27,
1953. The family moved to Lubock, Tex. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. James
C. Holman of Abilene, Tex. and G.L. Holman of Arvin, Calif.; six daughters Miss
Fae Holman of Pinon, Ariz., Mrs. Sue Harris of Fulton, Mo., Mrs. Ethel Westmark of
LaGrande, Ore., Misses Ruth and Alva Holman and Mrs. Lura Murphree, all of
Lubbock, Tex.; three sisters, fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, April 12, 1963
James Claude Holman, well known Pemiscot county farmer, died last Friday, November
27, 1953, at Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital at the age of 75 years. Mr. Holman
was born May 21, 1878 at Adamsville, Tenn., and attended the schools there. On
October 17, 1900, he was married to Miss Anna Gillham in Adamsville and the family
moved to this county seventeen years ago. He was a member of the Christian church
and was serving as an elder of the local church at the time of his death. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by the Rev.
J.L. Sennett and the Rev. Curtis F. Cook. Burial was in Maple Cemetery with H.S.
Smith Funeral Home service. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Holman of Route
2, Steele; two sons, Gillham Holman of Arvin, Calif. and James Holman of
Hillsboro, Texas; six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Westmark, Valley City, N.D., Mrs.
Mattie Sue Harris, Poplar Bluff, Miss Fay Holman, Mary, Ky., Mrs. Lura Murpree,
Misses Alva and Ruth Holman, all of Deering; one brother, E.F. Holman of Gideon,
Mo. and 13 grandchildren.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, December 4, 1953
DIXIE LEE HOLT, 91, of Selmer, died on July 11, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Center in Selmer due to heart failure. Mrs. Holt was a retired
Elementary School Teacher for McNairy County, who had taught 35 years. She was a
member of First Baptist church in Selmer, the Retired Teachers association, and
the McNairy County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a Volunteer at
McConnico Library. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Holt, one
brother, James Lipford, and her parents, Charlie and Cilia Younger Lipford. She is
survived by two daughters, Mary Ruth Mills of Michie and Linda Stewart of Oxford,
Miss., one son, Ernest Ray Holt of Collierville, two sister, Bessie Carroll of
Stantonville and Louise Carroll of Adamsville, eight grandchildren, and sixteen
gr-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home on
Thurs., at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel.
Pallbearers included Randall Holt, David Holt, Rob Bateman, Kevin Mills, Nelson
Mills, Tom Leatherwood, and Timothy Hasty.
Obit in McNairy County Independent: In the death of William Benton 'Will'
Hooker, his death occurring in a Booneville Hospital on April 5, 1939, a
distinquished citizen of McNairy county passed away. He lived at Guys and and
been in failing health for several y ears. The deceased was a most interesting
character, breezy?, a good mixer and possessed a wonderful personality. He was a
member of the County Court at one time, and served for many years with honor. The
deceased was a large land owner and a most successful farmer and stock raiser. He
married Miss Lou Wardlow, the daughter of James Wardlow of the Guys community.
To this union several children were born, two of whom survive, Clara and Viola.
On the afternoon of April 6, 1939, he was laid to rest in the old Holly Graveyard
in Alcorn County , Miss.
HOOPER, JERRY M - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1950 - Jerry M Hooper, age
63, died at his home in the Friendship community near Henderson, Dec 30, 1949. He
was born in Hardeman Co. but lived most of his life in Chester Co. Funeral
services, conducted by Rev. Wayne Cox, were held at Piney Grove Baptist Church,
with interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs
W T Hooper of Memphis; wife Mrs Jerry Hooper, one son Wayne, one daughter Miss
Evelyn Hooper of Pinson; six brothers: George of Texas, Aubrey of Toone, Tenn,
Vernon and Virgil of Memphis, Tenn, Columbus and T C of Hornsby, Tenn; four
sisters: Mrs Oma Howell of Turrell, Ark, Mrs Florence Howell of Martin, Mrs Ethel
Jordan of Bethel Springs, Mrs Alberta Lee of Bono, Ark; and one grandson, Kenneth
Wayne Hooper of Pinson, Tenn.
HOOPER, JOHN D - McNairy County Independent - Sept 29, 1950 - Rev John D Hopper,
age 58, died on Saturday, Sept 16, 1950. He had been a minister of the Church of
God for about 24 years. Funeral services, conducted by Revs L V Jones and Hampton
were held at the Salem Presbyterian Church in Gadsden, Tenn on Monday Sept 18. Rev
Hopper resided in the Moore School House community in this county. Burial was in
the cemetery at Salem, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Lydia Hopper; two
daughters, Mrs Grant Ballard and Mrs Jack Creamer; one son, Johnny Harold; three
brothers, Finnie, Elgen and Jim Hopper.
HOOPER, WINDOL - On Sunday morning, Sept. 14, 1919,the writer preached the funeral
of Bro. Windol Hooper, at Mt. Gilead church, a large crowd attending the service.
In the afternoon the W. O. W. unveiled the monument erected to the memory of this
worthy comrade. The ceremony was a very solemn and impressive one. Bro. Windol
Hooper was the only son of Bro. L. O. and Mrs. Hooper. He was born in McNairy
county July 9, 1892, he married Miss Lockie Mitchell March 24, 1914, professed
faith in Christ and united with Mt. Gilead Baptist church in August, 1918 and
departed this life Nov. 2, 1918. He leaves a wife and two small children, a
father, two sisters, with many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Bro.
Hooper was a fine specimen of young manhood, beloved by all who knew him.
May his many unsaved friends prepare for death as he did, and receive as abundant
entrance into that blessed home where parting never comes. We extend our
heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved widow their children, his father and sisters,
with his many friends. May God grant them all a part in that glad reunion at
the coming of our gracious Lord. His Personal Friend, J. G. Gooch. July 9, 1892
– Nov 2, 1918 Mt Gilead Cemetery.
HOOVER, MARY HAZEL – Mary Hazel Hoover, 67, of Adamsville, died March 31, 1987 at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home Adamsville Chapel. Burial was
in Mars Hill Cemetery with Rev. Lewis Screws officiating. Pallbearers were Bob
Cochran, Glen D. Phillips, Evan Brown, Jr., Elmo Brooks, J.M. Chapman, and Artille
Freeman. The daughter of the late Roseleon Henry Brown and Jimmy Brown, she was
the widow of Austin Hoover. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors
include a son, Dr. James M. Hoover of Adamsville; a brother, Evan Brown, Sr. of
Selmer; a sister, Mrs. Herald Cochran of Adamsville; and two grandsons, Matt
Hoover and John Hoover. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HOOVER, SWAN - McNairy County Independent - February 7, 1919 - Death of Sweet
Christian Girl Causes Much Sorrow. After a week of intense suffering caused by
peritonitis, Miss Swan Hoover died Sunday at mid -night at the home of her
parents in Selmer. Her body was taken Monday and laid to rest in the Shiloh
cemetery. Memorial services were held by the Selmer High School marching to the
residence to view the remains. Rev. J. B. Maxedon held religious services at
Shiloh Cchurch, and Prof. Robinson, principal of the Selmer High School, made a
most forceful and appropriate address on the character of his former pupil. Miss
Swan was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Hoover, and was 18 years of age, and
up until the illness which caused her death, was the very picture of health,
lovely to look upon, and possessed of all the noble virtues which make sweet and
precious girls.
She was intelligent and industrious as well as comely, and was a great factor in
the happiness of this well ordered home. We extend our sympathy to the family,
through a great length of time will be required to heal the hearts which sorrow
and affliction have broken, but the assurance of meeting this sweet girl again in
that place where sickness nor death and separation can never enter should be of
much consolation to them as the years roll on. Nov 12, 1900 – Feb 23, 1919 Shiloh
Cemetery.
HOPKINS, HUBERT A. - Corinthian - Hubert A. Hopkins, Corinth automobile dealer for
25 years died yesterday (May 2, 1966) shortly before noon after suffering a heart
attack. Mr. Hopkins who was 46, was pronounced dead when he was carried to
Magnolia Hospital. Services were to be held at 3 pm today at West Corinth Baptist
Church with the Rev. Dewey Wallace and the Rev. Phillip Heard officiating. Burial
was to be in Forrest Memorial Park with McPeters Mortuary in charge. Mr. Hopkins,
who lived with his mother, Mrs. James F. Hopkins, at 908 West Eighth Street in
Corinth, was born in McNairy County, Tenn. He was a World War II veteran. He also
leaves two brothers, Howard Hopkins and Hugh Hopkins, both of Corinth.
HOPKINS, MARY ELLA - Mrs. Mary Ella Hopkins, age 75, born Dec. 2, 1876, departed
this life Dec. 23, 1951. She was the daughter of Mr. Jim and Mary Patmon. She was
married to Robert Henderson Hopkins in 1894. To this union was born eleven
children, 7 boys and 4 girls. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and
was a member of the Pleasant Site Baptist Church for a number of years. The
Independent carried a story about Mrs. Hopkins' death last week, but we will re-
state that funeral services were held at Pleasant Site Church, and burial was in
the cemetery there. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bernice
Sawyer, Mrs. Audrey Roach, Mrs. Faye Moore and Mrs. Loraine McClain, four sons,
George, Arlie, Bennie and Willie Hopkins; two stepchildren, Ella B. and Lena Mae
Hopkins; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her
grandsons, R. H. Sawyer, Irby Ray Sawyer, Rudolph, Kenneth, Elbert Lee, R. F. and
Buddy Hopkins and Bobby Roach. The flower girls were granddaughters. The children
say, "She was a faithful mother." McNairy County Independent
HOPKINS, MOLLIE ANN MONROE - McNairy County Independent - October 30, 1914 - Mrs.
Mollie Ann Monroe Hopkins, widow of T.B. Hopkins, died at her home near New Hope
Oct. 25, 1914, aged 65 years, 7 months and 12 days and was laid to rest at Spring
Hill Cemetery Oct. 26, Rev..J W. Wallace conducting the funeral services in the
presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. She joined the
Missionary Baptist Church in early life, but after her marriage on Aug. 14, 1866,
she joined the M.E. Church South with her husband, and lived a consistent member
of same until her death. she was the mother of sixteen children, eight of whom
survive her and were present at her funeral, and eight of whom are buried beside
her and her husband, who preceded her two years.
HOPPER, KATE BROWDER – Services for Mrs. Kate Browder Hopper were conducted Monday
afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was
the daughter of the late Bill and Clevie Sanders Browder. She was 75. Mrs. Hopper
died in a Memphis hospital Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1980. She was a native of Selmer
and a graduate of Selmer High School. She taught in the McNairy County School
system for many years, teaching in Guys, Selmer, Rose Creek, New Delight, and
Michie. She was married to the late W.B. Hopper, long time Tennessee Highway
Division supervisor and was a Methodist. She leaves two aunts, Mrs. Nola Smith of
Selmer, and Mrs. Gladys Cartwright of Booneville; and a nephew, Billy Browder, of
Cordova, Tenn.
HOPPER, KATE BROWDER - Services for Mrs. Kate Browder Hopper were conducted Monday
afternoon in Shackelford Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was
the daughter of the late Bill and Clevie Sanders Browder. She was 75. Mrs. Hopper
died in a Memphis hospital Wednesday, February 12, (1980.) She was a native of
Selmer and a graduate of Selmer High School. She taught in the McNairy County
School system for many years, teaching at Guys, Selmer, Rose Creek, New Delight
and Michie. She was married to the late w. B. Hopper, long time Tennessee Highway
Division supervisor and was a Methodist. She leaves two aunts, Mrs. Nola Smith of
Selmer, Mrs. Gladys Cartwright of Booneville, and a nephew Billy Browder of
Cardova, Tenn.
HORNBUCKLE, BYRON - McNairy County Independent March 18, 1904: Byron Hornbuckle,
age 38, died at his home two miles southwest of Selmer, last Saturday, maybe March
12, 1904. He had been an invalid for several years from dyspepsia and other
complications. He was buried Sunday in the Selmer Cemetery. (Cemetery unknown)
RAY HORNBUCKLE, 56, of Memphis died Sept. 21, 2000, at his home due to heart
failure. Mr. Hornbuckle was a recently retired American Contract Bridge League in
Memphis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Sanders and Emma Crowe
Hornbuckle. He is survived by one brother, Olen Hornbuckle of Selmer and one step
niece, Deborah Jane Bratton of Southaven, MS. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sept. 25, with a grave side service at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
HORNER, EUGENIA - Dec 1965, no day given - A second person involved in a two-car
collision south of Jackson Friday died at 9:25 am Monday in Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital from injuries received in the accident. Mrs. Eugenia Horner was
the second victim. Joint services for Mrs. Horner, who was 24, and her 2 year old
daughter, Amanda Kathleen, who was killed instantly were at 2 pm Tuesday at
Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Charles W. Horner, 24, who was driving his
family from their home in Chicago Heights to visit his parents in Corinth was in
fair condition. A second daughter 5 year old Penny Elaine was released on
Monday. Burial Michie Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.
HORNER, JAMES HILLARD - Services for James Hillard Horner, 66, were held Sunday at
the Michie, Tenn Church of God of Prophecy. Mr Horner died Fri, Nov 7, at
Magnolia Hospital after an extended illness. He was a member of Corinth Church of
God of Prophecy, a WWII Veteran and an electrician with the Alcorn County Power
Association. Survivors include his wife, Connie Road Horner of Corinth; 3
daughters, Peggy Sue Kirk of Jackson, TN, Kathy Ducke of Corinth and Donna Bell of
Tupelo; one son, Perry Lynn Horner of Cleveland, Tenn; eight sisters, Mildred
King, Wanda Luther and Carolyn Dodds, all of Corinth, Helen Palmer of Camden,
Tenn, Herbie Joucve Evans of Cleveland, Tenn, Pheba Harvell of Manteno, Ill,
Bonnie Crisp of Georgetown, Tenn and Mary Magdelen Trout of Gallatin, Tenn; two
brothers, Bobby Horner of Michie and Windell Horner of Nashville, Tenn; and seven
grandchildren. No year given.
ADA E. HOSTETLER, 42, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at Jackson General Hospital.
Ms. Hostetler had been disabled all her life. She was born in Wayne County, OH.
She attended a handicap school for a few years and made her home with her mother
all her life. Ms. Hostetler is survived by her parents Emanuel Y. Hostetler of
Henderson, Kattie J. Shetler Hostetler of Finger, six brothers, Daniel Hostetler
of Finger, Yost Hostetler of Finger, Nathan Hostetler of Wooster, OH, Ruben
Hostetler of Bethel Springs, Matthew Hostetler of Finger, Tim Hostetler of Apple
Creek, OH, three sisters Martha Heathcock of Finger, Viola Mitchell of Finger,
Ella Beachy of Finger, and 22 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10
a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 30th at Finger Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Simon
Mast officiating. Burial followed at the church's cemetery.
HOUSTON, CLYDE T. - McNairy County Independent, May 20, 1949. - Mr. Clyde T
Houston, age 38, was found dead near Ramer on Thursday May 12. (In a house near
Wolfe Branch. He had just returned from St Louis where he had lived for several
years.) Details of the cause are not known. He has been employed the past few
years as a truck driver. He is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. D. E.
Houston of Ramer; one brother Mansel Houston of Ramer; and three sisters, Mrs. Mae
Ingle of Ramer; Mrs. Lida Watkins of St Louis, Mo. And Mrs. Elcie Collins of
California. Funeral services were held at the Ramer Baptist Church on Friday, May
13, conducted by Rev. M. E. Hines. Interment was in the Ramer cemetery, with
Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
HOUSTON, CYRENA - McNairy County Independent - Friday, September 9, 1949 - Ramer
Community - Mrs Cyrene Houston passed away Sept 1,1949 at the home of her son, D.
E. Houston, after a long illness. She was 86 years of age. Mrs Houston was the
daughter of the late A. W. and Mrs Smith, and spent her entire life in the
community where she was born. Her husband, M. B. Houston, passed away several
years ago. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the funeral
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. K. Richardson. Besides her son, Mrs. Houston
is survived by two brothers, L. B. Smith of Ramer, S. L. Smith of Dyersburg; two
sisters, Mrs. W. F. Dancer of Ramer, Mrs L S Bell of Memphis; three half sisters,
Mrs Omar Teague, Mrs Toy Teague of Ramer; Mrs Arnold Sanders of Ft Pillow. She
leaves four grandchildren, several great grandchildren and other
relatives. Friends and relatives were here for the funeral from Memphis, St
Louis, Ft Pillow and nearby towns. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements
DARCUS ELIZABETH HOUSTON, 86, died on Thurs., Nov. 25, 1999, at McNairy County
Healthcare Center in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of
Bethel Springs Church of God of Prophecy. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat.,
Nov. 27, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in
Selmer, Officiating the services was Minister Todd McDonald. Mrs. Houston was
preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Lee Houston and her parents, John Henry
and Joella Owens Coley. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth McClain of
Selmer and one son, Kenneth Houston of Selmer, two grandchildren, Sheila Miller
and Wayne Houstons and three g- grandchildren
Houston, Glenn O'Neal – age 38 – died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. He was a truck driver for a construction
company and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Finger. Services took place
at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial
was held at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was
Minister Raymond Hardin. Mr. Houston is survived by his father, Mansel O'Neal
Houston of Selmer, mother Annette Henry Smith and step-father, William Roy Smith
of Selmer, two half sisters, Theresa Houston and Christie Lee Houston, both of
Savannah, one step sister, Regina Pearson of Henderson, grandmother, Esterlee
Houston of Selmer, and step-grandmother, Vivian Smith of Henderson. PDG
JAMES REID HOUSTON, 72, died on July 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in
Corinth, Miss, due to heart failure. Mr. Houston was a retired machine operator
for World Color Painting, Inc. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Michie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mentie Dickerson
Houston. He is survived by his wife, Emma Houston, one daughter, Cindy Reeves, on
son, Rickey Houston, one sister, Shirley Stovall and two grandchildren, Dylan and
Bethany Reeves. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Wed., at Shackelford Funeral Home
and burial followed at the Liberty Cemetery in Michie.
James T Houston - age 68 - died on Tuesday morning, Nov 22, 1910 at 1 o'clock, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs E W Mitchell at Corinth, Miss. He had been in
failing health for several months from a nervous breakdown and other complications
of dropsical nature. His remains were brought to Guys and laid beside his wife,
parents and other members of his family in the private cemetery at the old
homestead near Guys on Wednesday. Reb Rufus Meeks held the services. Mr Houston
served during the entire civil war and no true or braver man wore the gray.
Reared on a farm his life was given to agricultural pursuits. He accumulated by
industry as a farmer quite a fortune, owning large bodies of the best lands in
this county. He spent the past two years in Selmer, visiting his farming
interests. He was a friend of any worthy man, white or black, and his neighbors
and tenants were his devoted friend. He was 68 year old and leaves two sons, J A
Houston, G R Houston; two daughters, Mrs E W Mitchell and Mrs James Meeks to whom
he was greatly attached. ( Two obits do not mention the child Martha 'Mattie' that
married John Chenault and died 1947. However this child is in the 1880 census as
being a child to J T Houston - the one that married Chenault may belong to another
father. She is buried at Gravel Hill)
Mancel Leander Houston, age 50, services were held on Thursday, Dec 19, at
Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial was in the Ramer cemetery. Mr Houston died in
St Louis, Mo, Oct 15, 1968. Surviving are his widow, Pauline Houston of St Louis;
seven sons, Mansel O’Neal Houston and Tommy Houston of Selmer, William, Milton,
Johnny, Ronnie and Jackie Houston, all of Bunker, Mo; three daughters, Mrs
Patricia Whitten of Selmer, Miss Kathy Houston and Miss Shirley Houston of Bunker;
three sisters, Mrs May Ingle of Ramer, Mrs Lydia Watkins of St Louis, Mo and Mrs
Elsie Collins of St Louis.
Maurice Wilson Houston died, May 15, 1983. He was 79. Services were at
Adamsville’s First United Methodist Church and burial was in Adamsville
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mr. Houston was born in Guys,
Tenn., the son of the late Robert M. and Daisy Houston. In his lifetime he was
engaged in a number of occupations, including farming, assistant mail carrier,
working at the Dupont plant in Millington, during the war, and for many years was
associated with Meadowbrook Dairy Company in Memphis. While living in Memphis, he
was an active member of the Decatur Street Christian Church and served as an elder
and adult class teacher. After retirement he moved to Adamsville where he was
active in the First United Methodist Church and in local civic affairs. He served
as secretary-treasurer of the Adamsville Lions Club for eight years and was a
charter member of the Adamsville Senior Citizens Club and rarely ever missed a
meeting of that organization. He leaves his wife, the former Miss Pauline Brumley
of Adamsville; one sister, Miss Elizabeth Houston of Memphis; three brothers, John
R. Houston of Knoxville, Leslie Houston of Selmer, and J. Percy Houston of
Memphis. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HOUSTON, ROBERT SAMUEL – Robert Samuel Houston, 82, of Selmer, died June 15, 1987
at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. The retired U.S. Corps
of Engineers employee was a member of Selmer First Christian Church and the son of
the late John S. and Lucretia Hamm Houston. Services were held at the Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Houston Cemetery with
Walter Stearman officiating. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Bradley Houston;
two brothers, Howard and Charles Houston, both of Lake Forrest, MO; a niece, Ann
Hadel of Lake Forrest, MO. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FREDERICK ERNEST HOWARD, age 83, died on Monday, May 24, 1999 in DeMotte, Ind. He
was a maintenance worker at the Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village, Ill.
for 13 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army in service during WWII, and was
affiliated with the Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 am. On Thursday,
May 27, at Jackson Funeral Services. Burial was held at DeMotte Cemetery in
DeMotte, Inc. Services were officiated by Rev. Bob Tobey. Mr. Howard is
preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Ernest and Alta Leavett Howard, a son-
in- law, Gary E. Myers, one daughter, Shirley M. Dobson, one sister Florence M.
Sanson, and a granddaughter, Tarona "Tonnie" Myers. He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Howard, two sons, James E.(Iris) Howard of Grand Rapids, MI, and Timothy
R. Howard of DeMotte, Ind., four daughters, Sarah M. Ullrich of Chicago Heights,
Ill., Marry O. (Jim) Polletta of Bargersville, Ind., Rebecca F. Gamble of
Lafayette, Ind., and Leona June(Steve) Ireland of Astoria, Ill., 21 grandchildren
and 15 g-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to St. Anthony Hospice.
ROBERT "ROOSEVELT" HOWARD, 88, of Savannah, died on May 18,2000, of a heart attack
at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. He was owner and operator of Howard
Sawmill for 40 years and a former member of Hardin County Commission and the
Hardin County School Board. Services took place Sat. May 20, at 3 p.m., at
Pyburn Union Church. Burial was held at Pyburn Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sullivan Howard. He is survived by
two daughters, Wanda Howard Ward of Selmer, and Sue Howard Rickman of Savannah;
three sisters, Zilphie Messner of Corinth, Miss., Mae O'Neal of Savannah, and Mary
Gale Harmon of Savannah; three brothers, Edd Howard of Savannah, Homer "Boots"
Howard of Savannah, and Raymond Howard of Shiloh, and one grandchild.
HOWELL, BILLY DONALD - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 1, 1949. Billy
Donald Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Howell of Cypress Tank community, died
suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, March 26, 1949. He was 17 years
old. Survivors include, besides his parents, three brothers, Lee, Kyle and Nile;
four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Moore, Nola Moore, Jennetta and Johnnie Howell. Funeral
services, conducted by Rev. Armour were held at Wooten's cemetery on Sunday, March
27.
HOWELL, CARRIE ELIZABETH – Carrie Elizabeth Howell, 76, of Henderson died on May
16, 1988 at Oakville Health Care Center in Memphis after a long illness. Services
were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday morning with burial at
Rose Hill. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Sanders Beavers
and the widow of Elmer Howell. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Williams of Germantown; a brother, Henry Beavers
of Selmer; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Farley of Town Creek, AL; two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Lee Howell, one of the oldest citizens of the county, and one of its sturdiest and
best liked, died a tragic death at the home of his daughter, Mrs Will Hockaday,
on the morning of August 28, 1924. He was buried the following day at old Shiloh
burying grounds. Elder J A Houston conducting the funeral. The deceased was 90
years of age, and had spend his life in Hardin and McNairy Counties. He was a