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gallant Confederate soldier , and during all of his long and eventful life stood
for the things that were upstanding and right. He is survived by his daughter,
Mrs Will Hockaday, with whom he has made his home for a long time and four other
children, John, Tom, and B F Howell and Mrs Bell Hill. Having passed his 90th
birthday, the deceased was familiar with the early history of the counties and
sections in which he had lived for nearly a century. Lee Howell belonged to
that old swchool of strong men who stood for the right because it was right to do
that. He was a good neighbor, a devoted friend, and for many years had been a
faithfyl and consistent member of the Christian church.
LeRoy Howell of Selmer, 53, died October 12, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Howell was
a bartender. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enloe and Essie Vaughn
Howell; a sister, Betty Tackett; and three brothers, Ansel Howell, Ervin Howell
and Roger Howell. He is survived by a companion with whom he lived, Katie
Wintermute; two daughters, Katheryn Renee Stevens of Selmer and Joyce Lucille
“Sissy” Thompson of Ramer; two sisters, Gale Lowrance of Bethel Springs and Rethel
Miller of Jackson; and two brothers, Leslie “Bug” Howell and Sam Howell, both of
Selmer. He had three grandsons and one granddaughter. Services were held at 3 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister
John Wintermute officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in
Selmer.
HOWELL, NILE GLEN - Nile Glenn Howell was born on September 13, 1927, grew up
in the Wolf Pen area in south McNairy County. He passed away February 1, 2009, in
Memphis, TN. He was the son of John and Effie Howell who precede him in death.
Nile married his lovely bride, Martha Wardlow Howell, 58 years ago. Their union
was blessed with a daughter, Pam Best of Oakland, Tenn and two sons, Tony Howell
of Oakland, Tenn and Kevin Howell of Middleton, Tenn and a daughter-in-law, Jody
Howell of Oakland. He leaves two grandchildren, Michelle Best Spencer and Brook
Howell and two great grandchildren Christopher and Brook Howell. Nile also leaves
behind two brothers, Lee Howell and Kyle Howell and four sisters, Nola Whitby,
Agnes Moore, Jenny Mayfield and Johnnie Osborne. Nile was a member of the Church
of Christ. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a retired fireman. He also
farmed and was a bee-keeper. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, February 4
at the Middleton Methodist Church. Funeral services were at Forest Hill on Homes
Rd, Memphis, Tenn on Friday, February 6, 2009 and he was buried at Forest Hill
Cemetery. Sept 13, 1927 - Feb 1, 2009 Forest Hills in Memphis .
HOWELL, RAYMOND EARL – Raymond Earl Howell, 59, of Hornsby, died Aug. 5, 1986 at
William F. Bowld Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Services were held at
1 p.m. Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home chapel in Selmer with Reverends
Orville McMahan and Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Wyatt Cemetery. He was
a Korean War veteran and retired factory worker and farmer. The son of the late
Mary Katherine Sanders and William Arthur Howell, he was president of the Hornsby
Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife, Jo Edna Smith Howell; three daughters,
Mrs. Brenda Watson of Whiteville, Mrs. Gail Pyle of Ft. Lewis, Wash., and Mrs.
Patricia Baker of Hornsby; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Hodge and Mrs. Glenna
Frazier, both of Hornsby, and Mrs. Doris Lowrance of Covington; and five
grandchildren. Son, Jimmy Dale Howell preceded him death. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Richard Monroe Howell - age 97, retired farmer, died yesterday morning, April 11,
1965, at Weakly County Nursing Home at Dresden after a heart attack. Service will
be at Mt Gilead Baptist Church with Morgan Funeral Home in charge. He leaves five
sons, a daughter, a brother and a sister.
VIRGINIA PIERCE HOWELL, 62, died on Sat., Oct. 16, 1999, at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy County Hospital. She was a retired teacher with McNairy
County School System with 25 years of service. She was a member of Hornsby United
Methodist Church, the Hatchie Chapter of the DAR, Delta Kappa Gamma, a national
honor society for teachers, Nations Education Assoc., Tennessee Education
Assoc., McNairy County Education Assoc., and the McNairy and Hardeman County
Historical Societies and various Genealogy Societies. Services took place at 3:30
p.m. on Mon, Oct. 18, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby. Officiating the services were Ministers Nelson
Roberts and Jerry Wilson. Pallbearers were Jimmy Lynn Pierce, Jimmy Waddell,
Michael Kirk, James McCrory, David Howell, Mike Vandiver, Mide Exum, and Mike
Waddell. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her parents Joe Vernon and
Virginia Lois McCalip Pierce. She is survived by her husband, Lester Howell of
Hornsby, three daughters, Gloria Howell of Martin, Cheryl Holt and her husband,
Mike, of Lawrenceburg, and Lynn Howell f Memphis, one son, Danny Howell and
his wife, Tammy, of Decatur, Ala., one sister Bettye Kirk of Hornsby, one
brother, Kelsie Pierce, of Lenioir City, and two grandchildren, Matthew and
Zachary Howell of Decatur, Ala,. Family requests that any memorials be made to
the Selmer Middle School Library Fund or the American Cancer Society or the
Hardeman County Library Genealogy Room.
HOWELL, WILLIAM GREY - Mr. William Grey Howell, age 83, a resident of the Chewalla
community, died at the Community Hospital in Corinth on Tuesday, March 11,
1952. Funeral services were held at the Indian Creek church, and burial was in the
cemetery there. Mr. Howell was a member of the Chewalla Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Howell; three daughters, Mrs. Everett Butler, Mrs.
Henry Davis, and Miss Maude Howell; six sons, Clarence, C. C., L. S., Henis, John
R. and Eugene Howell. McNairy County Independent
HUCKABEE, ESSIE PEARL – Essie Pearl Huckabee, 87, of Ramer, died May 19, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday in
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Moore’s School House
Cemetery with Rev. F.T. Huckabee officiating. The daughter of the late Ludie
Holly Moore and Willie Moore, she was the widow of Twillie Bill Huckabee. She was
a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, William Robert
Huckabee of Selmer; a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Ruth Matlock of Selmer; a brother,
Clarence Moore of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Grace Dunlap of Memphis; 12
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Roy T Huckabee - preached up until the day he died, April 19, 1995, conducting
more than 1,000 funerals and almost as many weddings during his 62 years on the
pulpit. ‘He never turned anybody down,’ said his 47 year old son, Bradley
Huckabee, who lived nearby. ‘Whenever somebody called him - he was there. Rev
Huckabee conducted his last funeral at 4 pm Friday in Selmer. He returned home
about 6 pm and talked to his son at 7 pm. But that night, he died of heart
failure at home. He was 78. His wife, Dalphine Weatherford Huckabee, had died 11
years earlier on the same date. Services will be today at Shackelford Funeral
Home of Selmer with burial in Falcon Cemetery near here. He was born in 1916 and
started preaching in 1932 at age 16. He did his first funeral at age 17, and when
he died, his ledger indicted he had conducted 1,456 funerals and 955 weddings,
said his daughter
Gordon Huckabee, age 62 of Selmer, retired construction worker and employee of
Brown Shoe Co, died Monday, Oct 12, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital, after
a long illness. Services were held on Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home with
burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was a Baptist. Huckabee, the husband of Eva
Whitley Huckabee, also leaves a son, Johnny Huckabee of Memphis; a sister, Mrs
Maxine Brown of Selmer; three brothers, Mack Huckabee of Lexington, Vernon
Huckabee of Selmer and Gale Huckabee of Scott City, Mo and two grandchildren.
HUDSON, JAMES SPENCER – James Spencer Hudson, 63, of Adamsville, died at his home
on Saturday, June 18, 1983. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19, at the
First United Methodist Church of Adamsville, with the Rev. David Olhausen
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Don Lawrence. Burial was in the Adamsville
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Savannah was in charge of funeral
arrangements. He was born March 20, 1920, in Chester County, the son of James and
Jennie Bell Hudson. He was married to the former Lorraine Varnell on October 12,
1940. Mr. Hudson was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2352. He worked for Davids
Construction Company, Decatur, Alabama, and the Monsanto Chemical plant. He
formerly lived in the Pinson community, but had made his home in Adamsville since
1938. He leaves his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra H. Henderson and Miss Tonia
Hudson, both of Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers, Gene Hudson and William G. Hudson,
both of Baltimore, Maryland; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Catherine Mays of
Pinson, Mrs. Nancy Boughter of Baltimore, and Mrs. Peggy Norris, also of
Baltimore.
OCIE "Granny Ocie" LAURA ANN ROBINSON HUDSON, 85, died on Mon. Jan. 25, 2000, at
Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. in Selmer of heart failure. She was a
homemaker, a volunteer at Adamsville Senior Citizens Center, worked at RSVP,
known as Granny Ocie at Mrs. Sims reading class at Adamsville Elem. School.
Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 27, at Adamsville First Baptist
church. Burial was held at Enville Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville. Officiating
the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in heath by
her husband, A. E. Hudson, her parents, Cicero and Drucilla Kirk Robinson, a
daughter, Charlotte Brown, and a granddaughter, Laura Smith. She is
survived by two daughters, Ann Smith of Stantonville and Brenda Barham of
Tuscaloosa, Ala., two sons, Joe Hudson of Brentwood and Van Hudson of
Beaumont, Texas, thirteen grandchildren, and eight g-grandchildren.
HUDSON, SANDER L. – Sander L. Hudson, 35, of Flint, Michigan died Monday, Nov. 22,
1986. Services were held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
of Bolivar, with Rev. S.B. Moore officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery in
Bolivar. An employee of G.M. Fisher Body Division, he was the son of Oral and
Pearl Hudson of Selmer and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and a
veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maccen Hudson; two sons, Leslie Hudson
of Flint and Charles Marcelle Gunter of Mt. Airy, N.C.; seven brothers, Clinton
and Willie of Selmer, Omer of Jackson, Homer of Memphis, Robert, Curtis, and Joe
Murley, all of Flint, Michigan; three sisters, Mrs. Tee Willie Cobb of Dayton,
Ohio, Mrs. Cora Lee Turner, and Mrs. Ora Pearl Hannah both of Flint,
Michigan. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
TAMATHA DENISE HUDSON, died Jan. 25, 2000. Funeral services were held Sun.,
Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. Her parents are Joy Nichols and Johnny Hudson. Grandparents are
Loraine Borner, Marynell Hudson, Darrell Spencer all of Selmer. Her step-
grandmother is Annie Spencer, and late grandmother, Sammie Spencer, late
grandfather Clinton Hudson, and a host of family members.
HUGGINS, CHILD - March 8, 1918, McNairy County Independent. Gravel Hill
Community: One of Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Huggins boys was buried here Saturday. (A C
Huggins, Jr.) He was 8 or 9 years old. The Huggins families lived at Sheffield,
ALA. and the cause of the death of the children is supposed to be due to drinking
of impure water. Others of the families are seriously ill. 1909-1918 Gravel
Hill Cemetery.
HUGGINS, ARNIE - McNairy County Independent - October 13, 1950 - Mrs Arnie Nell
Huggins passed away October 2, 1950. She was the daughter of William Judge and
Nancy Hunter Neill, who emigrated from Newberry County, SC about the year 1846 and
settled near the town of Ramer was later founded. Christened Mary Arbelia, she
was born August 13, 1857, one of six children. She grew to womanhood on a farm,
attending school as the opportunity afforded. She united with the Pleasant Grove
Methodist church when a young girl and remained a member until the Church
disbanded some years ago. On Jan 9, 1870, she was married to Phillip J Huggins,
who died March 15, 1897.
McNairy County Independent - October 6, 1950 - Mrs Arnie Huggins, age 93, died at
Webb Williamson Hospital at Jackson on Monday, October 2, 1950. Mrs Huggins spent
many happy weeks in Selmer in recent years, in the home of her son, Ralph Huggins,
popular Selmer druggist and his family and she was well known here. She also lived
quite a lot of her latter years with her daughter Mrs J R Hamm at Ramer. At the
time of her last illness, she was residing with another daughter, Mrs Hattie
Lawson at Henderson, Tenn. When her condition became grave on October 1, she was
carried to the hospital in Jackson, where the end came. Services were held at the
Cumberland presbyterian Church at Ramer, Tenn, conducted by Rev Emmett Ramer.
Burial was in the Ramer cemetery with her grandsons as pallbearers. Shackelford
Funeral Directors were in charge.
HUGGINS, BILLY GENE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 1, 1949. The
three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Huggins, little Billy Gene, passed
away on March 23. Services, were Gravel Hill Church with interment in the cemetery
there. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Robert Earl
Huggins. Unmarked grave?
HUGGINS, CLAYTON - June 30, 1967 - Clayton H Huggins, 73, died Friday, June 30, at
Magnolia Hospital at Corinth. Services were held Sunday at 2 pm at New Hope
Methodist church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford in charge.
He leaves a son, Cazie Huggins of Savannah; four daughters, Mrs. Gretchen Hinton
and Mrs. Jo Ann Joyce both of Corinth, and Mrs. Zelphia Phillips and Mrs. Doris
Bowza , both of Memphis; two brothers, Robert Lee Huggins of Selmer and Willie
Huggins of Corinth, and a sister Mrs. Louella South of Arkansas.
HUGGINS, ELLA - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 29, 1949 - Funeral
services for Mrs. Ella Huggins were held at the Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist
Church on Saturday, April 23, 1949. She died at home in the Gravel Hill community
on Thursday, April 21, following a lingering illness. She was 80 and a Primitive
Baptist. Revs. J. W. Hardwick and J. E. Bolding was in charge. Burial was in the
Gravel Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edna N. Hamm
of Ramer, and Mrs. A. A. Lusk of Oklahoma City, Okla; and two sons, Arthur Huggins
of Memphis and Edgar Huggins of Corinth, Miss. Shackelford Funeral Directors had
charge of arrangement. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved
IDA MAE HUGGINS, 86, died on Sat., Nov. 27, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home
in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a housewife, a former cook at Clock Truck
Stop in Selmer, and a member of Adamsville Church of God of Prophecy. Services
took place at 3 p.m. on Mon. Nov. 29, at Adamsville Church of God of Prophecy.
Burial was held at Michie Church of God of Prophecy. Minister was Loyd Davis. Mrs.
Huggins was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pearl Jones Killingsworth,
her husband, Arthur Lee Huggins, and a son, Joe Dan Huggins. She is survived by
five daughters, Nettie Robertson and Wanda Huggins Ferguson both of Adamsville,
Mary McLemore of Michie, Nona Kiddy of Savannah, and Aquilla Killingsworth of
Florenein, LA, two sons, J. W. Huggins of Leeds, Ala., and Milton Huggins of
Stantonville, two sisters, Effie Byrd of Pickwick and Lucy Martin of Adamsville,
one brother, Will Killingsworth of Savannah, twenty-nine grandchildren, forty-
three gr-grandchildren, and thirteen g-g- grandchildren.
HUGGINS, JAMES BRYANT - McNairy County Independent - James Bryant Huggins, age 84,
died at his home in the Gravel Hill community on Tuesday, Jan 22, 1952. It is with
deep regret that we herald this news, for Mr Huggins was our friend, and
faithfully reported the community news to the Independent for about 50 years. He
gave up the job several months ago, because of failing health. Funeral services
were geld at the Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist With Rev W E Baily in
charge. Burial was in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge
of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Claude Springer, Dewey Armstrong, Marvin
Teague, Cecil Prince, Elmo Dixon and Hubert Smith. These men are Deacons in the
Gravel hill Baptist church. The deceased is survived by: his wife, Mrs Mary Ellen
Huggins, three daughters, Mrs Vada Weatherford, Mrs Ben Pickering, Mrs Martha
Coln; two sons, Roy and Alvis Huggins, 12 grandchildren, one sister Mrs Zula
Raspberry of Windom, Texas. He was born Oct 31, 1867 in a two story log house
near Gravel Hill. He was the 8th child of 12 born to James M and Elizabeth
Springer Huggins. Mrs Zula Raspberry is the only survivor of this large family. Mr
Huggins was married to Mary Ellen Prince in 1895. Mr Huggins farmed the land on
which he was born until he retired a few years ago. He was progressive in his
farming operations, practicing diversified farming and soil erosion control, and
was one of the first farmers in McNairy County to build terraces and sow cover
crops. Mr Huggins got his education in a one-room log school building near
Gravel Hill. The subjects taught were the ‘Three R’s. He served as a member of the
Quarterly Court fo 18 years. He was a promoter of good roads and schools.
HUGGINS, JAMES MONROE - Independent Appeal, 1994 - The old Huggins Cemetery at
Gravel Hill was the scene recently (summer 1994) of a grave marker for James
Monroe Huggins, a veteran of the Civil War. Huggins enlisted as a private in
Company A, 19th Newsom’s Tennessee Calvary of the Confederate Army on Dec 1,
1863. He saw action at Brice’s Crossroads on Tishomingo Creek and at the Battle
of Harrisburg. Huggins along with John B. Michie, Lee J Howell, Will Hogan, Jeff
Walker, H C Chambers, T G Springer, G B McKenzie, T H Prather, J S Prather,
Frederick Wagoner, S S Littlejohn, W J Littlejohn were part of the Nathan Bedford
Forest Calvary. It has been said ‘they listened intently to Forrest’s final
farewell when he cut into pieces the precious Confederate flag.’ Pieces of the
flag were given to each solder who fought in the final months of the campaign on
sheer blood and guts.
A gentle rain fell on the grave of James Monroe Huggins and the other settlers as
taps were heard on the surrounding hillsides. The dedication read ‘Not for fame or
fortune. Not for place of rank. Not lured by ambition, but in simple obedience to
duty as they understood it: This man suffered all. Sacrificed all. Dared all and
died.’ A Confederate flag was place on the grave. Members of the Huggins family
present: Jack and Fae Boutotte of Centerville, Texas; Samuel R Burroughs of
Buffalo, Texas; Don Huggins, Paul and Ellen Huggins Schumacher of McNairy County,
Alta Huggins Pickering, Martha Huggins Coln, Kerry Sue Coln Street. June 9,
1832 - Sept 17, 1883 Huggins Family Cemetery
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Mary Arbelia ‘Arnie’ Huggins, age 93 - died at Webb Williamson Hospital at
Jackson on Monday, October 2, 1950. Mrs Huggins spent many happy weeks in Selmer
in recent years, in the home of her son , Ralph Huggins, popular Selmer druggist
and his family and she was well known here. She also lived quite a lot of her
latter years with her daughter Mrs J R Hamm at Ramer. At the time of he r last
illness, she was residing with another daughter, Mrs Hattie Lawson at Henderson ,
Tenn. When her condition became grave on October 1, s he was carried to t he
hospital in Jackson, where the end came. Service s were held at the Cumberland
presbyterian Church at Ramer, Tenn, conducted by Rev Emmett Ramer. Burial was in
the Ramer cemetery with her grandsons as pallbearers. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge.
Besides her children mentioned above, the deceased is survived by 15 grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren. Also under Selmer Community : The people of Selmer
were saddened this week by the news of the passing of Mrs Arnie Huggins, widow of
the late P J Huggins. The aged woman had often visited in the home of her son,
R N Huggins and was well know here. The Independent joins her many Selmer friends
in extending sympathy to her loved ones. The next week in the independent: Mrs
Arnie Nell Huggins passed away October 2, 1 950 . She was the daughter of William
Judge and Nancy Hunter Neill, who emigrated from Newberry County, SC about t he
yea r 1846 and settled near the town of Ramer was la t e r founded. Christened
Mary Arbelia, she was born August 13, 1857, one of six children. She grew to
womanhood on a farm, attending school as the opportunity afforded . She united
with the Pleasant Grove Methodist church when a young girl and remained a member
until the Church disbanded some years ago . On Jan 9, 1870, she was married to
Phillip J Huggins, who died March 15, 1897. To this union four children were born
: May, now Mrs J R Hamm; Leo, who died in 1932; Hattie, now Mrs Lawson of
Henderson , Tenn; and Ralph, a Selmer druggist. She is survived by 1 5
grandchildren and 14 great grand children. Mrs Huggins was remarkable for one of
her years. Although in f ailing health, she was able to be up and a round the
house until two days before her death. She read the papers daily, listed to the
radio and kept informed on current events and was deeply concerned over the
present world crisis. She remembered many incidents connected wi th t he Civil
War, particularly the Battle of Shiloh and the frequent visits of Union'
soldiers, whom her mother placed with generous meals.
HUGGINS, PHILLIP J “BUDDY” - Daily Corinthian:"Buddy" Huggins, Former Resident
Passed Away Funeral Held Today at Gravel Hill Baptist church. Sorrowing friends
and relatives assembled at the Gravel Hill Baptist church this afternoon to pay
last tribute of respect to Phillip J. (Buddy) Huggins, who passed away at his home
on the Selmer Highway Oct 4, 1941. He had only been ill a little more than a week
when the end came. Services was conducted by Rev. J. W. Hardwick of Booneville,
assisted by Rev. J. E. Bolding of Gravel Hill. Burial was in the Gravel Hill
cemetery in the family plot. A native of McNairy county, born February 14,
1863, within a half miles of the place were he died. "Buddy" Huggins was an
exemplary character, quiet and unassuming and generous to a fault. He united with
the Primitive Baptist church in 1903 at Concord Church at Gravel Hill and served
as a deacon of that church for more than 20 years.
Mr. Huggins resided in the Gravel Hill community all of his life with the
exception of about 10 years when he lived in Corinth, following his trade of
building contractor before retiring and moving back to the place of his birth.
On October 11, 1885, he was married to Miss Ella English, who survives. Other
survivors include a brother, R. R. B. Huggins of Snyder, Texas, two daughters,
Mrs. A. M. Hamm of Gravel Hill and Mrs. A. A. Lusk of Oklahoma City, Okla, two
sons, A. B. Huggins of Memphis and Edgar J. Huggins, member of the mechanical
staff of the Daily Corinthian of Corinth. He is also survived by five
grandchildren. Feb 4, 1864- October 5, 1941 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
HUGGINS, PRINCE - McNairy County Independent, November 1, 1918 Prince, the
sweet little, year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Huggins at Gravel Hill, died
Monday after an illness of influenza, followed by pneumonia which proved fatal to
the little fellow. In the death of a baby we are made to think of the beautiful
and comforting words of the Master, " Suffer little children to come unto me and
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Haven. Sept 30, 1917 – Oct 28, 1918
Gravel Hill Cemetery.
HUGGINS, RANDOLPH - McNairy County Independent, dated August 15, 1918, From
Gravel Hill: Randolph Huggins, who was nearing his 77th birthday, died at his
home here last Friday evening after a two week's illness. His remains were laid
to rest in the Gravel Hill cemetery Saturday. Rev. Blanchard conducting the
funeral service. A large crowd of relatives and friends paid their last respects
to one who had long lived an honorable, upright christian life. His example is
worthy of our emulation. His oldest daughter, Mrs. F. M. Springer, came to see
him just one week before his death, and had the pleasure of ministering to his
wants as best she could in his last days. Sept 4, 1841 – August 9, 1918 Gravel
Hill Cemetery.
Huggins, Wendell B., Tech Sergeant - 69 - died on Thursday, October 1, 1998, at
Methodist Healthcare-McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was retired from the
Air Force, a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, the Veteran of Foreign
Wars, the Air Force Sergeant Association, the royal order of the Moose Lodge #132,
and the Honored Veteran – Vietnam and Korean War. Service took place at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 1998 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Shiloh National Military Park in Shiloh, Tn. Officiating the service was Rev. Max
Walker. Mr. Huggins is survived by his wife, Opal Jones Huggins, his daughters,
Gail Randall of Memphis, and Lila Pardue of Corinth, Ms., his sons, Kenneth
Mullins of Selmer and Lee Mullins of Muscle Shoals, Al., his step grandchildren,
Kim Randall Doucette, Jennifer Pardue Tice, Chris Pardue, and Daniel Bryce Richie,
his four step-great-grandchildren and his mother Alta Huggins Pickering of Selmer.
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HUGHES, FRANKLIN - McNairy County Independent Appeal - Friday, Dec 2, 1949 -
Playing With shotgun Proved Fatal for Franklin Hughes. Details are scanty on the
accidental shooting of young Franklin Hughes, age 16, of Henderson, Tenn.
According to reports, young Hughes was scuffing over a 12-gage shotgun with
another boy when it went off, killing him almost instantly. Services, conducted
bu Rev W P Littlefield, were held in the Old Union Church the next day after his
death, Nov 23, 1949 at 2:00 pm. Interment was in the cemetery there. He is
survived by his parents Mr and Mrs C C Hughes, three brothers, Alvin Hughes, C C
Hughes, Jr and J C Hughes; and five sisters, Opal, Bobbie Sue, Dorothy Ann,
Barbara Gail and Glenda Ruth.
ARTHUR W. HULL, 62, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare in
Madison County of a stroke. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Moose
Lodge. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., June 4, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at National Cemetery in Corinth, Miss. Officiating the
services was Minister Carl Hood. Mr. Hull is survived by his wife, Alma Reddel
Hull, three daughters, Leigh Ann Hull, Diane Hull, Suzan Hull, mother, Helen Fritt
of Campaign, Ill., two sisters, Lillian Hull and Penny Hull and two grandchildren.
HUMPHRIES, T. M. - McNairy County Independent - June 27, 1930 - The death of
Thomas Monroe Humphres removed from this community one of the most familiar
characters. He was born in Prentiss county, Miss., seventy - seven years ago. He
located for business at Falcon in 1890, and moved to Selmer in 1898. For 28 years
he successfully operated a grocery store here. He joined the Baptist church in
1904, being one of the most substantial member till his death. Interment was in
Oak Hill cemetery, following impressive funeral service led by Rev. T. R. Hammons,
of Tyronza, Ark. former pastor here. Prof. W. G. Robinson, of Jackson, also
delivered a touching funeral oration, telling of his former association with the
deceased and family. Pall bearers were A. C. Wooten, H. G. Abernathy, Frank Smith,
W. A. Barksdale and Marvin Brooks. Deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Charlie Moore, of Booneville ,Miss., who also attended the funeral service and one
brother, Bill Humphery, of San Angelo, Texas. One son, W. F. Humphrey, young
business man of Selmer, also survives. 1853 - 1930 Oak Hill Cemetery. June 22,
1930.
HUMPHREY, WILLIAM A. - Mr. Wm. A. (Billy) Humphrey, age 81, died at his home near
the Gilchrist community on Wednesday, June 25, 1952. Funeral services, conducted
by Rev. A. C. Byrd, were held at the Stantonville Methodist church on June 26, at
2:00 p.m. Burial was in the Pebble Hill cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral
Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by two sons, W. D.
Humphrey, of Adamsville, and R. G. Humphrey, of Medina; and one daughter, Mrs. T.
K. Sanders, of Stantonville. McNairy County Independent
HUMPHRIES, QUINTON THOMAS – Quinton Thomas Humphries of Michie was dead on arrival
at McNairy County General Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1986. Funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with
Rev. J.T. Drace officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Site Cemetery. He was a dry
wall plaster worker. He was the son of the late General W. and Rita Smith
Humphries and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors are a daughter, Wanda Anne
Humphries; a brother, Ercelle Humphries of Nesbitt, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs.
Helen Lee of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Ruth Guard of Buffalo, New York, and Mrs. Barbara
Sides of Nesbitt, Miss. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
HUNDLEY, JAMES O. – Services for James O. “Jim” Hundley, 83, of Selmer, were held
Thursday afternoon, June 16, 1983, at George A. Smith and Sons’ South Chapel in
Jackson with Drs. Matthew Tomlin and Max Walker officiating. Burial was in
Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons,
Thomas G. Hurst, Ronald E. Barger, Wendell O. Maness, Jimmy Taylor, Kerry Jones,
and Jack Moore. Mr. Hundley, a retired Western Auto salesman, died early
Wednesday morning at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. He was
born in Madison County and worked there as a dairy farm employee until moving to
Selmer about 30 years ago., where he was employed at Western Auto Store. He was a
veteran of World War I, serving in the Army, and was a member of First Baptist
Church of Selmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Hazel Garey Hundley; two daughters,
Mrs. June Taylor of Selmer and Mrs. Hope Hudson of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Eddie
Mae Taylor of Jackson; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JAMES JOHN HUNN, age 58, died Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Hospital
in Corinth of cancer. He attended St. James Catholic Church in Corinth. He was
also in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired Chrysler Motor Division, a Police
Officer, Truck Driver and owner of Pat's Restaurant in Michie, Tenn. Services
took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs. At Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held
at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Norman Cornelius, Frank Carroll,
Don Greer, Joe Austin, Robert Lovett, Jerry Wiggington. Honorary Pallbearers were
Don Wilson and Ray Lambert. Mr. Hunn was survived by his wife Patsy Bryant Hunn,
two daughters Lori Ledlow and Doreen "Bunny" Flatt of Michie, a son, Steven Hunn
off Perryville, MI, his parents, John and Pauline Hunn of Madison Heights, MO, his
sister Marrian Leon of Auburn Hills, MI and brothers, Jack and Bob Hunn of
Sterling Heights, MI. He had five grandchildren.
ADRIAN HUNT, 84, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County of heart failure. She was a retired McNairy County School teacher, a member
of First Baptist Association, and Ladies Auxiliary at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County Hospital. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 8, at Shackelford
Chapel. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating
the services was Minister max Walker. Mrs. Hunt is survived was preceded in death
by her parents, Charles Gage and Willie Mae Turner Gage. She is survived by her
husband, Leslie Hunt of Stantonville, one son, Charles Hunt of Titusville, FL, one
sister Mary Ann Teague of Memphis, one brother, Robert Gage of Decaturville, six
grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren
CARL EDWARD HUNT, 64, died on Sun, May 7, 2000 at Jackson Madison County General
Hospital in Jackson of Cancer. He was retired truck driver for Turner Tomato
Company He was a former employee of Memorial Bible Company in Nashville and a
Seventh Day Adventist. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., May 10, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held Cave Springs Cemetery in Henderson.
Officiating the services was Minister John Johnston. Mr. Hunt was preceded in
death by his father, Robert Hunt and a brother, Willis Hunt. He is survived by his
wife. Shirley Faye Mitchell Hunt, four daughter, Celia Ann Clifton of Smyrna. Lora
Jean Dove of Hermitage, Sona Lee Weimer of Nashville, and Frances Carlene Humphrey
of Stantonville, one step- son, Steve Brooks of Selmer, his mother Weona Plunk of
Selmer, one sister, Frances Murray of Dyersburg, two brothers, Robert C. Hunt of
San Antonio, Texas and Acie Lee Plunk of Selmer, eleven grandchildren and eleven
gr-grandchildren.
HUNT, MYRTLE V. – Myrtle V. Hunt, 76, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 22,
1982, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois. She was a resident of Cottage
Hills, Illinois. She was formerly a cook in the Bethalto School District. She was
born in McNairy County. Her parents were William and Prudence Smith. Her husband,
Earnest C. Hunt, preceded her in death April 10, 1978. They were married November
14, 1924 in McNairy County. Survivors include 3 daughters, Louise Myers and
Margaret Pelhank, both of Cottage Hills, Ill., Joyce Hueneger of Moro, Illinois;
one son, Earnest, Jr. of Moro; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Norbon Smith of Stantonville, and Troy Smith of Memphis. Services were
held Thursday, December 23, at the Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto, Illinois with
Rev. Don Tindle officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memory Garden. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Patsy Anna Hair Hunt, 72 Adamsville, retired secretary Adamsville High School,
died May 7, 2004, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hospital. Services were held May
10<sup>th</sup> at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with burial in the Adamsville
Cemetery. She leaves her husband, Billy Hunt; sister, Jo Ann Harrison and brother,
Sam Hair.
THANNIE MAE HUNT - of Adamsville, 85, died of heart failure Aug. 9, 2001 at
Methodist Healthcare-McNairy Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Hunt was a retired
beautician at Thannie Mae’s Beauty Shop and a member of Adamsville First Methodist
Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norvie E. “Jack” Hunt, her
parents, Nathaniel and Clara Bell Barnes Nichols, one son, Jerry Lane Hunt, one
brother, Thetus Nichols; and one sister, Vadin Nichols. She is survived by one
son, Don Hunt and his wife Yvonne of Adamsville, and two grandsons, Kris E. Hunt
of Memphis and Kevin D. Hunt of Denver, CO. Funeral services for Mrs. Hunt were
held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Steve
Callicoatt officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Adamsville.
HUNTER, J. D. - McNairy County Independent - June 23, 1923 - Aged Citizen Dies -
Saturday morning May 26, 1923, McNairy County Independent: J. D. Hunter, one of
the oldest citizens of the county passed away at his home in the lower second
district. He had been in falling health for a number of years. The deceased was a
younger brother of the late Capt. H. A. Hunter, and was one of the solid and
substantial citizens of his section. He had reared a large family, and is survived
by his children, Mrs. Clay Gibson, Mrs. Bruce Hines, Mrs. Lem Smith, Tom Forrest,
Sim, Jim and Frank Hunter, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Hunter. The deceased was an ex
- confederate soldier. Funeral services were conducted at the home, and his body
laid to rest in the old burying ground on the place where he had lived for so long
a time. And so it is that these old people are fast departing this life. Rev. J.
B. Maxedon and Brown conducted the funeral services. James David Hunter Feb 18,
1838 – May 26, 1923 1838 - 1923 Hunter Cemetery.
HUNTER, MARCUS ANDREW - McNairy County Independent - March 17, 1950 - Mr Marcus
Andrew Hunter, age 82, died at his residence in Finger on Saturday, March 11,
1950. He was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services were held at
Pisgah Church on Sunday, March 12, with burial in the cemetery there. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Mary A Hunter; two sons, Ulysses and Alvin Hunter; two
step sons, Sol and B Colston; one brother will Hunter and one sister, Dona Ward.
HUNTER, MARY ADDIE - Mrs. Mary Addie Hunter, age 85, died at her residence in the
Finger community on Friday, February 8, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Bro.
Moody of Henderson, were held at the New Trinity Church on Feb. 9, at 2:00 p.m.
Burial was in the Pisgah cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Hunter was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Cora Hunter; four sons, Sol Colston, Vee Colston, Ules and
Alvin Hunter; 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The McNairy County
Independent.
HUNTER, MARY VIRGINIA - Miss Mary Virginia Hunter, age 32 years, passed away at
her home near Selmer on Thursday night, Nov. 27, 1952. Funeral services were held
at Sanctified Church at McCalip's on Saturday, November 29, with Rev. C. L.
Garrison and J. D. McAlister, officiating. Burial was in the Hunter cemetery, with
Shackelford Directors in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: John Robert
Hunter, Robert Coleman, Marshal Hunter, Vester Smith, Virgil Hines, and Carman
Gibson. She had been ill with rheumatic fever for several weeks. Miss Hunter was a
graduate of Selmer High School and West Tennessee Business College. She was
employed by the Government for about 11 years. She spent 4 1/2 years at Camp
Forest in Tullahoma, 2 years in Chattanooga, and about 5 years in Thayer Veterans
Hospital in Nashville. Friends and relatives say, "her high and noble Christian
character will be like the twilight that mellows into the sunrise of an ever-
ending consolation to her host of friends and loved ones." McNairy County
Independent
HURLEY, DORSEY B. - Mr. Dorsey B. Hurley, of Michie, died Nov. 2, 1952, in a
Corinth hospital. He was 76 years old. He suffered a broken hip and pneumonia
developed. Funeral services were held at the Shiloh Methodist Church on Nov. 3,
with Rev. Jack Lucas officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh cemetery. The deceased
is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. P. Barnett, Sr., of Shiloh, and several nieces
and nephews. McNairy County Independent
HURLEY, NANCY VALENTINE - Nancy Valentine Hurley, died at the home of her
grandfather, G.W. Hurley, on Jan. 9, 1906. Little Vallie, as we called her, was
the image of her mother, who preceded her to realms above on March 10, 1905.
Little Vallie was in the care of her grandmother for about two months, and the
writer learned to love her. She was almost eleven months old. (Burial White Oak
Cemetery)
HURLEY, OLLIE GENEALL – Mrs. Ollie Genell Hurley, 53, of Memphis, died Wednesday,
February 16, 1983 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. Funeral services were
held Saturday, February 19, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer,
with Rev. Acie T. Ford officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery. She was a
member of Broadmore Baptist Church in Memphis, and was the daughter of Mrs. Leora
Clark Smith of Memphis, and the late Everette Smith. She leaves her mother; her
husband, Tom Hurley of Memphis; one son, Nelson Dewayne Petty of Memphis; one
sister, Jewell Lawson of Tucson, Arizona; four brothers, L.E. Smith of Helena,
Montana, Billy Smith of Michie, Branson Smith of Tucson, Arizona, and Ralph Smith
of Cleveland, Mississippi; and two granddaughters. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
T J Hurley - age 78 - the many friends and acquaintances of T J Hurley will learn
with soirrow of his death at his home in Chewalla this week, on Sept 27, 1923
He was 78 years old and had lived in Chewalla practically all his life. His
father, Jack Hurley, as he was familiarly called, was one of the pioneers of the
section, and reared a large family, all worthy and an honor to any parents. Mr
Hurley was twin brother to G W Hurley who died at Chewalla about a year ago. They
were devoted to each other and their resemblance was so striking that one was
frequently taken for the other. Mr Hurley was one of the oldest merchants of the
Baptist Church, an ex-Confederate soldier and for a number of years a Justice of
the Peace. He is survived by one son, G W Hurley of Memphis, and two daughters,
Mrs Birdie Shelton of Memphis and Mrs Luther Martindale of Chewalla. We join his
children and host of friends and and relatives for their sorrow. Buried at
Indian Creek
HURST, C. S. - McNairy County Independent, October 17, 1919 He was about 78 years
of age. He had in early life led a rather eventful career, but later was a good
citizen.
DESMOND F. HURST, age 75 died Tues., Apr. 13, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County of pneumonia. He was retired from brown Shoe & General Electric. He
attended the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church. He was also in the U. S.
Army in WWII and a VFW of Cornith MS Post. Services took place at 1 p.m. Thurs.
Apr. 15 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were held by Cecil Woodruff and Paul
Weaver. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Hurst is
survived by his wife, Mary Jo Johnson Hurst. He is also survived by three sisters
Mildred Weaver of Henderson, Marie Causey of Bernie, MO, Larue Moore of Selmer,
and two brothers, Thurman Hurst of Bethel Springs, and Parker Hurst of Bethel
Springs. He is also survived by some nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his parents, Elijah Froman and Wilma Manes Hurst, and by one brother, Elijah
Eston Hurst.
HURST, E D - McNairy County Independent April 21, 1916 - Death of an old federal
soldier - E D Hurst, age 78 years, and 9 months, died April 1. 1916 at the home of
his daughter, Mrs S E Cooksey near Michie. He left in addition to Mrs Cooksey, two
grown sons. Mr Hurst has been in failing health for several years and was stricken
on Sunday with paralysis and remained unconcious until Wednesday. Deceased was a
brother of D R Hurst of Falcon. He was a member of Co B 6tth Tennessee Cavalry
and a pensioner. He was well known to all the old citizens and a man of upright
character, and belong to the Primitive Baptist church and had preached while
living in Middle Tennessee. He was buried in Spring Hill cemetery. Rev Brashier
conducted the funeral services.
Hurst, Edith - 78 – died on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired waitress from Dobbs House,
Inc., of Memphis. She was a member of Selmer First Presbyterian Church and loved
volunteering her time to help others. Services took place at the Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer on Thursday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. Burial was held at Oak Hill,
Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger.
Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan,
Chris Milligan and Kevin Milligan. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by her
father, John Young and by her mother Cora David Young. She is survived by her
husband, Norvin Hurst, her brother, William Young of Chicago, Ill., and survived
by her daughters, Nancy Milligan of Matthews., N.C., and Charlotte Harris of
Memphis, and her grandchildren, Scott Milligan, Mike Graham, Chris Milligan, and
Kevin Milligan, as well as her great-grandchildren, Charlie Graham, Grady
Milligan, Anna Graham, Troy Milligan and John Graham. PDG
HURST, EULA EMMA – Eula Emma Hurst, 65, of Bethel Springs, died Friday, July 4,
1986 at McNairy County Hospital after a long illness. Sunday afternoon services
were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. J.H. Patterson officiating. Burial
was in McNairy Cemetery. A retired Nurse’s Aide at McNairy County General
Hospital, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Maude Harris Smith. She
was the widow of Fred Hurst and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is
survived by a brother, Harvey Smith of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
HURST, JOHN H. - McNairy County Independent - February 28, 1919 - John H. Hurst,
42 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Hurst of Selmer, died Saturday at Waco,
Texas, and the remains were buried there. His aged parents have the sympathy of
their many friends in the death of their son.
Mamie Elizabeth Hines Hurst - 72 - Services were Feb 17 at Shackelford Funeral
Home in Selmer with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. She died Feb 14, 1970 at
McNairy County General Hospital. She leaves a son, J A Hurst of Hollywood, Fla;
two daughter Mrs Frances Wall and Mrs Angel Dye both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; two
brothers, Albert Hines of Bethel Springs and Jack Hines of Selmer; a sister, Mrs
Icie Schwarta of Pensacola, Fla
HURST, MARGARET JANE - McNairy County Independent July 7, 1950 - Margaret Jane
Wilson was born July 7, 1873. She was married to Carroll Hurst and was the mother
of 13 children and 29 great grand children. She was a member of the Church of
Christ for fifty years. She died July 3, 1950 at the age of 76 years, 11 months
and 26 days. Funeral services were conducted at Woodville and burial was in the
cemetery there. Paul Ayers of Selmer conducted the service. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge.
Hurst, Norvin – 82 – died on Friday, June 11, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County of heart failure. He was a retired Plant Manager at Carrier Ready Mix and a
Presbyterian. Services took place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 1999 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Pallbearers were Carroll
Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan, Chris Milligan, Kevin
Milligan and Bobby Kinchen. Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his wife, Edith
Young Hurst, parents, Benny and Artie McCullar Hurst, and three brothers, Robert
Hurst, Bill Hurst, and Marvin Hurst. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy
Milligan of Matthews, N.C., and Charlotte Harris of Memphis, four grandchildren,
Scott Milligan, Mike Graham, Chris Milligan, and Kevin Milligan, and five great-
grandchildren, Charlie Graham, Grady Milligan, Anna Graham, Troy Milligan and John
Graham. Memorial contributions can be made to the 1<sup>st</sup> Presbyterian
Church of Selmer. PDG
ODELL HURST, 85, died on Wed., Dec. 8, 1999, DOA at Bolivar General Hospital in
Bolivar of heart failure. Hew was a pipeline construction foreman and a Baptist.\
A grave service took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 10, at Lake Hill Memory Gardens
in Bethel Springs where burial took place. Officiating the service was Minister
Frank Whitman. Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Joyce Hurst of Selmer, two
sons, Thomas Hurst of Kossuth, Miss., and Lindell Hurst of Eufala, Okla., three
sister, Mazell Riley and Venice Mae Hurst both of Bethel Springs and Thelma Cooper
of Kenton, one brother, Elmer Hurst of Corinth, Miss, two grandchildren, and five
gr- grandchildren.
HURST, OLIVER - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918.- Oliver Hurst,
son of Carroll Hurst, died last week at camp Gordon of influenza and his remains
were shipped to Bethel Springs Monday for burial. This young man who has made such
a great sacrifice, had only been in the army two months.
HURST, THEODORE - Independent Appeal June 18, 1987 - Mr. Theodore Hurst of Purdy
passed away at the rest home of the veteran hospital of Memphis, Friday
night. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Stephenson and Shaw of Jackson in charge.
HURST, TOM JEFF - Mr. Thomas Jefferson Hurst, widely known over McNairy County,
suffered a heart attack on last Thursday, January 10th, 1952, and died a short
time later with a second attack. He was 74. Funeral services, conducted by Bro.
Frank S. Perry, were held at the Christian Church on Sunday, Jan. 13, and burial
was in the Bethesda cemetery. Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna
(Murray) Hurst; four daughters, Mrs. Grady Utley, Mrs. K. T. Brown, Mrs. Fred
Gooch, and Mrs. Hardin McClain; five sons, B. P., A. E., W. C., Hugh A., and T. J.
Hurst; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, Quinn and W. T. Hurst; and Mrs. Rosie
Hurst. McNairy County Independent
William Jenny Hurst, age 94, of Selmer, retired employee of Gulf Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, died Wednesday, Oct 14, 1987 at Jackson Madison County general Hospital.
Services were held Friday at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Lake Hill
Cemetery. He leaves a daughter, Mrs Rachel Dillon of Selmer, and two
grandchildren.
HURST, WILLIAM K. – William K. Hurst, 94, of Selmer, died on October 14, 1987 at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held on Friday
morning at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Murphy officiating.
Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were David Hurst, Norvin
Hurst, Allie Hurst, Rod Barnes, Billy Joe Wolfe, and Billy Clyde Hurst. He was the
son of the late Robert N. and Rosaline Hurst and the widower of Lockie Lee King
Hurst. He was a retired employee of the GM&O Railroad and a member of the First
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rachel Dillon of Selmer;
two grandchildren, David Hurst and Suzanne Schroeder, both of Selmer; and a great-
grandchild, Leanne Schroeder of Selmer. A son, Julius S. Hurst, preceded him in
death in 1983.
HURST, WILLIAM SENET - McNairy County Independent, Friday January 21, 1949 - Mr.
William Senet Hurst, age 80, died at his home in Selmer on Friday, January 14,
1949. Funeral services conducted by Rev Tobe Cox were held at Woodville, Tenn with
interment in the Woodville cemetery. Mr. Hurst is survived by two sons, John and
Jim Hurst of Selmer and one daughter Genevia Dillard, seven grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. Jan 9, 1869 – Jan 14, 1949 Woodville Cemetery in Chester Co.
HURT, HELEN BAKER - 67, Mrs. Hurt died Tues., Sept. 26, 2000 at Jackson Madison
Co. General Hospital. Mrs. Hurt was born on April 28, 1933 in Mason Hall, the
daughter of the late Chesley Baker and Edith Roden Baker. Mrs. Hurt was a member
of First Baptist Church of Selmer and taught the Vota Vita Sunday School Class for
many years. She was the director of Human Resources and Public Relations of
Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital for over 30 years. Mr. Hurt served as
liaison for the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital Chaplains Assoc. and the
Hospital's Ladies Auxiliary. She served on the Blood Procurement Committee for
Lifeline of Jackson for the McNairy Hospital and was a member of the Leadership
McNairy Co. class of 1994. Mrs. Hurt is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joe
Hurt, Jr. of Selmer, two sons, Mike Hurt and wife Yvonne of Jackson and Keith Hurt
and wife Stephanie of Clarksdale, Miss, one daughter Donna Atkinson and husband
Rex of Selmer, two brothers, Jimmy Baker of Lexington and Marshal Baker of
Dyersburg and four grandchildren, Michael Hurt, Laura Grace Hurt, Grant Smallwood
and Justin Atkinson.
HUTCHERSON, PEARL - McNairy County Independent - Friday, September 2, 1949 - Old
16th Community - This community was made sad when news was spread that Mrs Pearl
Hutcherson had passed away at her home on Friday night, August 26. Her death was
very unexpected and came as a shock to her many friends. She leaves to mourn her
passing, a husband, eight children and seven grandchildren, three sisters, two
brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
conducted at Sweet Lips on Sunday afternoon, August 28, 1949 by Rev David Canaday
and Jimmy Kennedy. Morgan Funeral Directors were in charge of burial
arrangements. (Mrs Hutcherson may not have resided in McNairy County but maybe
Chester County.)
Hysmith, Anna Lee – 85 - of Bethel Springs. Services will be Monday, May 3, 2004
at 3:00 p.m. at the Maggie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a
member, with Reverends Tony Moss and Keith Brown officiating. Interment will
follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of Rev. Albert A. Plunk and
Ollie P. Amerson Plunk and the widow of Albert D. Hysmith who preceded her in
death on December 13, 1997. Mrs. Hysmith departed this life on Friday, April 30,
2004 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She is survived by one
daughter, Karen Hysmith Redmon of Selmer, five sisters, Frankie P. Winningham of
Jackson, Dorothy Adcock and Dale Lusk, both of Memphis, June Brock of Finger and
Hermie Plunk of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs.Hysmith was preceded in death by a
daughter Phyllis Hysmith and four brothers, Jessie, Curtis, Prince and Petway
Plunk. PDG
HYSMITH, PHYLLIS - McNairy County Independent, January 7, 1949 - Card of
Thanks We wish to express our thanks to our many, many friends for their kind
words of sympathy and the many floral offerings during the sudden illness and
death of our darling little girl, Phyllis Hysmith. Mr. and Mrs. Albert D Hysmith
and Karen Hysmith. 1939- 1948. Mars Hill Cemetery.
HYSMITH, TOMMYE LEE - McNairy County Shopper Dec 1991 - Mrs. Tommye Lee Hysmith,
65, of Memphis, formerly of Bethel Springs, died Nov 27, 1991, at Baptist Memorial
Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Nov 29 at Shackelford Funeral Home in
Selmer with burial in Maggie Jones Cemetery near Finger. She was a member of the
Mars Hill Church of Christ. She leaves 2 daughters, Mary Jean Nelms of Memphis
and Martha Jane Qualls of Bartlett; 2 sisters, Emma Droke of Adamsville and Daisy
Reed of Southhaven, Miss; 1 brother, Richard Ray Barham of Bethel Springs.
IJAMES, CATHERINE - Corinthian, Jan 7, 1937 - On the eve of a new year death comes
to Mrs Lucretia Catherine Hurley Ijams last night, Dec 31, 1936, ending a life
chapter of 91 years and 13 days. Mrs Ijams was one of the oldest of Corinth
residents, a member of the pioneer families in West Tennessee, and a beloved
character to many relatives and friends of McNairy and Alcorn counties. She was
the oldest of eleven children. Her father, Jack Hurley, a merchant and
plantation owner, owned a portion of the estate which now comprises Shiloh
National Military Park, on which the Battle of Shiloh was fought, and which was
later acquired by the government for the park. She later lived with her parents
at the old Hurley plantation home near Chewalla, Tenn, which now stands as one of
the oldest remaining homesteads in this section a land mark for many older
residents. She was married January 23, 1862 (in McNairy County) to Benton Clay
Ijams whose death occurred about sixty years ago. Mrs Ijams was a Civil War bride
living at her father’s home during the time her husband was fighting with the
Confederate armies, and upon his return they made their home near Chewalla, where
he operated a store. Mrs Ijams and her children moved to Corinth about 55 years
ago, and she became a member of the First Baptist church here. At the time of her
death she was the oldest member of the church. During the long period of her
feeble health, Mrs Ijams continued the neighborly friendliness toward her
acquaintances which had distinguished her during her life, and her happy outlook
obtained in her relatives with members of her family and those who attended her
until the end. Mrs Ijams is survived by her children, Mrs Rebecca Elizabeth Farr
of Bassfield and Miss Benton Clay Ijams of Corinth. Six brothers and sisters
surviving her included: Mrs Nicie Hamm, of Ramer; Lee Hurly, Chewalla; Mrs Josie
Paysinger, Pocahontas, Mrs Eliza Hamm, Ramer; Mrs J W T Derryberry, Memphis, and
Mrs Will Springer of West Corinth. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild
and a large number of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be at 3
o’clock this afternoon at her residence on East Waldron Street, with rites
conducted by Dr T Young, minister of the First Baptist Church, and music by
members of the choir of that church. Pall bearers will be: active deacons, Pat H
Shea, Dr Henry D—, Bob Ridings, G P Crowell, H - Stone, Herbert Ijams, Robert
Morse, Sam D Bramlitt, Orma R Smith. Honorary: J W Zachery Davis, M H McRae, Dr M
C Key, – Hamm, E M Alexander, M P —, Hilman Mathis, Homar –, Charles Googe, Henry
Lindsey, Lee Rubel, T A Thompson. Interment will be at Henry Cemetery, with
McPeters funeral Directors in charge.
Ingle, Buell – 62 - died on Monday, September 21, 1998 at McNairy County General
Hospital of respiratory failure. Mr. Ingle was a carpenter from Ramer. Services
took place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery at Bethel Springs. Officiating
ministers were Danny Rachel and Ron Bixler. Pallbearers were William Teague,
Dwight Garner, Jeff Wood, Jimmy Moore, Larry Weaver and Ronald Mullins. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Grady S. Ingle and Mae D. Houston Ingle. Mr.
Ingle is survived by his wife, Florence Linda Gage Ingle, two sons, Stacey Ingle
and Daryl Ingle, both of Selmer, three sisters, Maylene Fowler of Guys, Mavurene
Martin of Ramer, and Jo Anne Davis of Selmer, three brothers, Jimmy Ingle, Tommy
Ingle, and William Dale Ingle, all of Ramer, and five grandchildren. PDG
INGLE, GRADY SYLVESTER – Grady Sylvester Ingle, 84, of Ramer died Dec 9, 1986.
Funeral services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was
in Ramer Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons. A retired barber, he was the
son of the late Tom and Ida Mitchell Ingle. A son, Buford Ingle, preceded his
father in death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia M. Ingle; five son, Buel
Ingle, Jimmy Ingle, Ray Ingle, Tommy Ingle, and William Ingle, all of Ramer; four
stepsons, Meuriel Evans of Jackson, Earl Evans of Hornsby, Carl Evans, Jr. of
Brighton, and Allen P. Evans of Columbus, MS; five daughters, Mrs. Vadene Stewart
of Selmer, Mrs. Maverine Martin, Mrs. Louise Maxedon and Mrs. JoAnn Davis, all of
Ramer, Mrs. Malene Fowler of Guys; two step-daughters, Mrs. Frances Barker of
Paris and Mrs. Freda King of Memphis; a brother, J.R. Ingle of Chewalla; twenty-
three grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-
grandchildren; twenty-five step-grandchildren and fourteen step-great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
INGLE, LAFAYETTE L - Lafayette L Ingle of 513 North Dunlap, a retired blacksmith
died April 7, 1963, at 2:15pm at Shelby county Hospital. He was 91. Born in
McNairy County, he had lived here for 12 years. He was a Baptist. He leaves four
sons: John Ingle of 1434 Madison, Billy Ingle of Colliersville, Preston Ingle of
Selmer, Luther Ingle of Kansas City Mo; six daughters, Mrs Mattie Weeks of Selmer,
Mrs Ella Mae Woods of Harrisburg, Ark, Mrs Ida Sheffield of 572 Camilla, Mrs Fay
Reid of Detriot, Mich, Mrs Sarah Griffin of Mountain View, Calif, Mrs Pearl
lipford o the North Dunlap Address and 38 grandchildren.
INGLE, SARAH RONA – Sara Rona Ingle, 87, of Bethel Springs, died Wednesday, June
22, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday,
June 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with the Revs. Doyle
Johnson and David Bragg officiating, and her grandchildren serving as
pallbearers. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. She was the daughter of the
late Ambers and Mandy J. Russom Moore. Mrs. Ingle was a Civil War widow, married
to the late Adam Franklin Ingle, who passed away in 1927. She was a member of the
Pentecostal Church of God of America. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Nell Wilson
of Selmer and Mrs. Faye Hickman of Bethel Springs; one step-daughter, Mrs. Louivie
Moore of Bethel Springs; one brother, Arlie Dee Moore of Bethel Springs; nine
grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and about twenty great-great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
NELLIE LOUISE INMAN of Adamsville, 59, died August 20, 2001 of heart failure on at
Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Miss Inman was a member of Adamsville
First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Martin
and Mae Allison Inman. She is survived by one sister, Patsy Stricklin of
Adamsville and two brothers, Alfred Inman of Adamsville and James Gentry of
Adamsville. Funeral services for Miss Inman were held Wed., Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.
at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Randy Carroll officiating. Burial
followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville.
INMAN, WILL HOUGH - McNairy County Independent - Sept 29, 1950 - Mr Willie Hough
Inman, age 42, died at his home near Selmer on Thursday, Sept 14, 1950. Services,
conducted by Rev W P Littlefield, of Adamsville, were held at Good Hope Church on
Sept 15 at 2:00 pm. Burial was in the cemetery there with Shackelford Funeral
Directors in charge. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Thelma Inman;
father, W Q Inman; brother, J Lester Inman and sister Miss Imogene Inman.
CHARLES EDWARD IRONS, 52, of Michie, TN passed away on Nov. 1, 2004 at Hardin
County Hospital in Savannah, TN. He was an established businessman and known
throughout the community. He enjoyed riding his horses, collecting antique cars,
and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his
father, Golden. Mr. Irons also leaves behind his wife, Frances, his mother, Ethel
Irons, one son, Charles Allen Irons, four sisters, Carolyn Wilson, Mae Gillard,
Geneva Scurry, and Sarah Irons, and three brothers, Larry Irons, Robert Irons,
Jr., and Clarence Irons. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 5th at Saulter
Chapel CME Church with Bro. Will Luster officiating. Burial followed at St. Rest
Cemetery.
ISBELL, CAMIE - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Mrs Camie Isbell,
age 65, a resident of Route 4 Henderson, died at her home on April 10, 1905. She
was a Baptist. Services conducted by Rev Tobe Cox, were held at the Woodville
community church on Tuesday, April 11, with burial in the cemetery
there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. Survivors include two sons,
Clyde and Coy Isbell; two daughters Mrs Mattie Arnold and Mrs Lou Roland.
ISBELL, LOTTIE MAE – Mrs. Lottie Mae Isbell, 78, of Bethel Springs, died
Wednesday, May 11, 1983, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral
services were held Friday, May 13, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with
Elder Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. She was
the daughter of the late Tom and Florence Boch Chalfin, and a member of the
Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, Virgil Isbell; three daughters,
Mrs. Doris Jean Moore of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Mrs. June Evelyn Hurst of Bethel
Springs, and Mrs. Billy Joe Elgin of Jackson, Mississippi; three sons, Virgil
Garland Isbell of Henderson, Tomas Allen Isbell of Henderson, Thomas Allen Isbell
of Nashville, and Wayne Vincent Isbell of Bethel Springs; fifteen grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ISBELL, NELLIE EARL – Mrs. Nellie Earl Isbell, 78, of Bethel Springs, died Monday,
May 23, 1983, of an apparent heart attack at his home. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, May 25, at the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Brothers E.M.
Pinckley and R.M. Dickson officiating. Burial was in Buena Vista Cemetery. She was
the daughter of the late Tom and Lola Dillon Wilson, and was married to the late
Ed Isbell, who passed away in 1963. She was a member of the Bethel Springs
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She leaves a son, Charles Isbell; and a daughter,
Mrs. Doretta Murry, both of Bethel Springs; six grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ISBELL, NOMAN O. - McNairy County Independent, May 20, 1949 - Mr. Noman O.
Isbell, age 36, who resided at Bethel Springs, died from self-inflicted gunshot
wounds on Tuesday, May 17. He was a farmer. Services, conducted by Revs. E. B
Barron and Smith, were held at the Bethel Springs Methodist Church on Wednesday,
May 18. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thurman and Earnest
Tull, H. C. and Warren Isbell, John and S. E. Higginbottom, John and James
Hendrix. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs. Leona Wallace Isbell; mother
Mrs. Charles Isbell. Six sisters, Mrs. Dora Higginbottom, Mrs. Lula Isbell Mrs.
Beulah Wilson, Mrs. Maude Henry, Miss Gladys Isbell and Miss Pearl Isbell and six
brothers, Mansel, Edd, Irvin, Harvey, Chester and J. R. Isbell, all of this
county.
ISBELL, VERA GARNER – Vera Garner Isbell, 76, of Hill Haven Nursing Home in
Bolivar, died Sunday, April 5, 1987 after a short illness. Services were held
Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with
Reverends Charles Duke and Aaron Moss officiating. Burial was in Curtis Hill
Cemetery. The daughter of the late Claude and Pate Kirby Garner, she was the
widow of Hoyte Elmo Isbell and a member of the Center Ridge United Pentecostal
Church. Survivors include a son, Bill Isbell of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Mrs.
Pat Seagraves of Dalhart, Texas; a brother, Hilder Garner of Mishawalka, Ind.; a
sister, Mrs. Nina Emerson of Henderson; six grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ISBELL, WILLIAM D - McNairy County Independent - April 7, 1950 - Mr Wm D Isbell,
who resided in the Woodville community died on Saturday, April 1. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev Wayne Cox, were held at the Mt Gilead Church with burial at
Woodville cemetery. Grandsons of Mr Isbell served as pallbearers. He is survived
by several children.
ISOM, FRANKIE - Mrs Frankie Isom, age 77, of 444 John Beers Rd, Stevensville,
Michigan, died at 2:30 am today in Memorial hospital. Mrs Isom was born in Bethel
Springs, Tenn on June 23, 1893 and moved to this area in 1953, coming from
Arkansas. Survivors include a son, Robin of Stevensville, a step daughter, Mrs J.
A. (Mary Belle) Palmer of Wynne, Ark; two grandsons; and two brothers, Kacl and
Bruce Tull of Bethel Springs, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1
pm in the Kerlikowske and Starks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Run
Cemetery, Scottsdale. (The News-Palladium - Benton Harbor, Michigan, Tuesday, Apr
13, 1971
IVY, BETTIE ROGERS - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1950 - Conway, Ark. My
mother, Bettie Rogers Ivy, the wife of the late Joe C Ivy, passed away on Dec 9,
1949 at 3:30 pm. She had been ill for 12 weeks. Survivors include eight children:
Claud of Wallace, Idaho; Rogers of Warner Robins, Ga; Joe L of N Little Rock, Ark;
Erwin and Roy of Quitman; Mrs R B Emory of Rose Bud; Miss Bessie; and Eva Ivy
McAnear of Conway; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was the
youngest daughter of John Quincey and Sophronia Rogers. She was born in McNairy
County, Tenn. She had lived at Quitman, Ark for 59 years. Had Mrs Ivy lived until
Dec 25, she would have been 81 years old. Funeral was at Center Point by T W
Hays. She was a member of Quitman Baptist church. Pall bearers were: Rollie
Plant, Harold Crider, Horner Hale, Dorance Harris, Loran Harris, Mark Moore.
JACKSON, ELMER- 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, at his home of heart failure.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took
place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian
Jackson. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Foster
Jackson, his parents, James Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and one son, Fred
Carlson. He is survived by one son Billy Wayne Jackson of Ramer, two sisters, Cleo
Martin of Chatsworth, GA, and Donnie King of Riverdale, GA, one brother, J. B.
Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren
JACKSON, J A - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mr and Mrs J A
Jackson of Morris Chapel died on Christmas Eve, the result of a fire and explosion
caused when Mr Jackson attempted to start a fire with fuel oil. Mrs Jackson lost
her life at the fire and Mr Jackson died at the hospital. Services were held at
the Morris chapel Methodist church and burial in the cemetery there. The survivors
are: one daughter Mrs Francis Russell; one son, Price Jackson; and two
grandchildren, James Michael Russell and Phyllis Ann Jackson.
JACKSON, J A - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mr and Mrs J A
Jackson of Morris Chapel died on Christmas Eve, the result of a fire and explosion
caused when Mr Jackson attempted to start a fire with fuel oil. Mrs Jackson lost
her life at the fire and Mr Jackson died at the hospital. Services were held at
the Morris chapel Methodist church and burial in the cemetery there. The survivors
are: one daughter Mrs Francis Russell; one son, Price Jackson; and two
grandchildren, James Michael Russell and Phyllis Ann Jackson.
JACOBS, LOIS LAWSON – Lois Lawson Jacobs, 75, of Pocahontas, died on July 15, 1987
at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were
held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday afternoon with Revs. Malcom
George and James Jones officiating. Burial was in Middleton Cemetery. The
daughter of the late Albert Polk and Maggie Hawkins Lawson, she was a retired
depot agent for the railroad and a member of Pocahontas Church of Christ. She was
the widow of Adron D. Jacobs. Survivors include a son, Douglas C. Jacobs of
Pocahontas; a sister, Mrs. Altie Lawson Pettigrew of Pocahontas; four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JACOBS, MATTIE ROSEANN – Mattie Roseann Jacobs, 90, of Pocahontas, died Friday,
January 21, 1986, of a sudden illness at Jacobs Boardinghouse in Pocahontas.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 23, in the Chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home of Selmer, with Brother Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in
Eureka Cemetery. She was a member of the Pocahontas Church of Christ. She leaves
one son, W.E. Jacobs of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
William Wilkens Jaggars of Ramer, 88, died November 11 of heart failure at
Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital. Rev. Jaggars was a retired minister of
Eastview Baptist Church. He attended New Orleans Baptist Seminary and Union
University. He was a member of the 1932 state basketball champion team (M.V.P.) at
Ramer High School. He was also a member of Civilian Conservation Corps and a
preacher for West Shiloh Baptist Mission at Childers Hill, Big Sandy Baptist
Church in Big Sandy, Beaver Baptist Church near Munford, Center Hill Baptist
Church in Counce, and Eastview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents, William Vincent and Mary Elizabeth Osborn Jaggers; his first wife, Grace
Meeks Jaggars; one son, Don Jaggars; one granddaughter, Loretta Jaggars; two
sisters, Blanche Armstrong,and Mildred Wyatt Norris; and one brother, Lee Jaggars.
He is survived by his wife, Dora Qualls Jaggars; one daughter, Janis Brewer of Big
Sandy; three sons, Wansfell Jaggars of Ramer, Ronald Jaggars of Grenada, Miss.,
Travis Jaggars of Appomattox, Va., one half-sister, Dorothy Childs of Jackson; one
half-brother,Owen Jaggars of Selmer; one brother, Raymond Jaggars of Ramer; along
with 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Rev.
Jaggars were held Wednesday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at Eastview Baptist Church
with Danny Rachel and Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed at Eastview
Baptist Church Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of
arrangements.
JAMES, JESSE T – Jesse T. James, 86, of Marked Tree, Ark., died Thursday, July 3,
1986 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5
in Marked Tree. The son of the late John Frank and Nancy Randolph James, he was
born in Jasper, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ada Woods James; a son,
Edward James of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Laura Privett of Coloma, Mi., Mary
Frances Tull of Bethel Springs, and Virginia Boyd of Campbell, Mo.; 16
grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JAMES, WILLIAM DEWEY - McNairy County Independent - March 17, 1950 - William Dewey
James, 51, met almost instant death Monday night, March 5, 1950, when a converted
Army truck he was driving left the highway two miles east of Corinth in the
Farmington community, plunged down an embankment and pinned him underneath. The
facilities of a wrecker were required to remove the wrecked machine off the
body. The accident is said to have happened at 8:50 o’clock p.m. Funeral services
were held at Guys Christian Church on Friday, March 10th and burial was in the
Holly cemetery. McPeters Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs James was
a native of Texas, but had resided in this area on Corinth Route 3, for a number
of years. He is said to have been enroute to his home when the fatal accident
occurred. He was a member of the Christian Church and was engaged in farm
operation. On December 16, 1920, he was married to Miss Pearl Williams who
survives. Other survivors are: six sons, Freeman James of Canada; Clifford James
of Tupelo, Miss; Donald James of Route 3 Corinth, Charles James of Guys, Warner
and Jimmy James of Route 3 Corinth. Three daughters, Mrs Verneal Turner Rt; Mrs
Helen Sellers of Madison, Ark; Lottie Fay James of Route 3. Two sisters, Mrs Flora
White of Chewalla and Mrs Cage Davis of Memphis; and his parents Mr and Mrs
Henderson James of Chewalla, Tenn. Active pallbearers were friends of the
deceased.
Jarnagin, Mary Ethel – 84 – of Selmer, died November 5, 1997 of respiratory
failure at McNairy County Health Care Center in Selmer. She was a homemaker and
the last living charter member of Fourth St. Church of Christ in Selmer. Services
were held at 3 pm. Sunday at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery
with Malcolm George and Randy Meade officiating. Active pallbearers were Chuck
Jarnagin, David Jarnagin, Barry Jarnagin, Don Jarnagin, Nathan Jarnagin, and Steve
Jarnagin. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Jarnagin, Paul Jarnagin, and Charles
Jarnagin. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Hoyte Jarnagin, one daughter,
Carolyn Unger of Bartlett, Il., two sons, William (Bill) Jarnagin of Camden and
Charles (Bob) Jarnagin of Selmer, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Clay Carman and Fannie Ethel
Carman. PDG
JARNIGAN, ALABAMA - McNairy County Independent -October 19, 1951 - Mrs Alabama
Jarnigan, age 84, who resided in the Eastview community, died at a Jackson
hospital Oct 13, 1951. Rev Buck conducted the funeral services at the Met Vernon
Church and burial in the cemetery there. The grandsons served as pallbearers.
Survivors include four sons, L E Jarnigan, W F Jarnigan, J C Jarnigan and J D
Jarnigan, 18 grandchildren and 22 g-grandchildren.
Mr. Hoyte Jarnagin, 81, died of heart failure on March 9, 2002 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital in Jackson. Mr. Jarnagin was a self-employed barber and
owner/operator of Hoyte’s Barber Shop in Selmer for 53 years. He was a Mason and a
World War II Navy Veteran. He attended Mt. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in Ramer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethel Carman Jarnagin; his
parents, Mr. Luther and Timey Carman Jarnagin; one sister, Mrs. Annie Lou
Robertson; and two brothers, Mr. Josh Jarnagin and Mr. Rayford Jarnagin. He is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Unger of Bartlett, Ill.; two sons, Mr. Bob
Jarnagin of Hornsby and Mr. Bill Jarnagin of Camden; one sister, Mrs. Nelda Sue
Halbert of Signal Hill, Calif.; and two brothers, Mr. Charles David Jarnagin of
Selmer and Mr. Paul Jarnagin of Union City. He had four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Oak Hill in Selmer.
Lewis Jarnigan Jr - services were conducted at First Baptist Church in Selmer and
burial was in Mt Gilead Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home handling
arrangements. Leaving his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis E Jarnigan of Bethel Springs,
2 sisters, Mrs Lindolyn Evans of Memphis and Miss Marsha Jane Jarnigan of Bethel
Springs; his grandparents Mr and Mrs Homer Jarnigan of Bethel Springs, Mrs Effie
Mitchell of Bethel Springs. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer
and a senior at McNairy central High School. One of the most popular young
students in the area. He was a member of the golf team at MCHS, Who’s Who, runner
up to the Most Handsome and had completed registration for entry in Union this
fall. A head on crash too his lives of two McNairy County men early Saturday on
Hwy 45 between Finder and Henderson. Louis Jernigan, Jr, driver of one of the
cars, died April 12, 1970 after being admitted to the McNairy County Hospital.
(Jerry L Robison was the other driver.)
JARRAD, JOSHUA JONATHAN – Joshua Jonathan Jarrad, 6, died Wednesday, May 25, 1983,
in Henderson. Funeral services were held Friday, May 27, at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church with Rev. S.W. DeBell officiating, assisted by Rev. John Lowe. Burial was
in McNairy Cemetery. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He leaves
his mother, Mrs. Emily Jarrad of Finger; his father, Dennis Jarrad of Finger; his
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Finger; and his paternal
grandparents, Mrs. Doris Parmenter of Owosso, Michigan and Mr. Laverne Jarrad,
also of Michigan. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JARRETT, NEVA WHITE – Mrs. Neva White Jarrett, 89, of Adamsville, died Saturday,
May 28, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Monday, May 30, at the First Methodist Church of Adamsville with Rev. Bill
Granberry officiating. Burial was in Morris Chapel Cemetery. She was the daughter
of the late Neal S. and Mary J. Littlefield White. Mrs. Jarrett was a member of
the Methodist Church, and was also active in the Senior Citizens. She leaves her
husband, John Silas Jarrett; two daughters, Mrs. Artie Surratt of Adamsville and
Mrs. Virginia Johnson of Memphis; a son, James M. Jarrett of Ripley, Tennessee;
five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JEANES, ALICE T - Texas Newspaper - Services were conducted at Weiland Funeral
Chapel in Dallas for Mrs Alice T Jeans, 60 who died Friday, Sept 6, 1946, in a
Dallas hospital after a short illness. Born at Ramer, Tenn, she moved to Texas at
the age of 11 and made her home in Ellis Co before moving to Dallas with her late
husband Henry F Jeans, about 10 years ago. She was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church. Burial in Midlothion Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas. She is
survived by four daughters: Mrs W A Hamilton, Miss Artie Lee Jeans of Dallas; Mrs
N L Blair, Mrs W G Griffith pf Maypearl; Three sons, E E Jeans of Ft Worth; W C
Jeanes, and H F Jeanes of Dallas. Three sisters: Mrs S t Stevenson, Mrs I J
Berrier of Maypearl; Mrs M L Hair Jr of Grandview. Three brothers: P L Williams
and R H Williams of Houston and Ed Williams of Maypearl Six grandchildren.
JEANS, SALLIE - Independent, February 28, 1908 - Mrs. J. N. Jeans, aged 73 years,
died on Feb 22, 1908, at her home one mile south of Selmer. She had been
afflicted with partial paralysis for several years and a final attack Thursday
night resulted in death. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. S. H. McCullar by her
former husband Robert Redden. She was the relict of J. N. Jeans who died several
years ago. She was buried Sunday in the Falcon grave yard. Rev. J. H. Curry
officiated before a large concourse whose presence attested the high esteem in
which she was held. 1935 - Feb 22, 1908 Falcon Cemetery.
EVANS, JENNIE - McNairy County Independent - Nov 30, 1951 - Mrs Jennie Evans, age
73, who resides in Hughes Ark, with her daughter, died Nov 27, 1951. She was a
Presbyterian. Her remains were brought to McNairy County for burial. Funeral
services were held at Bethesda Church and burial in the cemetery
there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The deceased is survived by
six daughters, Mrs Minnie Lee Moreland, Mrs Earl Pounds, Mrs Daisy Chambers, Mrs
Lular Kirkpatrick, Mrs Lucille Gray, and three sons, Arthur Evans, Frank Evans and
Dee Evans.
Annie Louise Jernigan of Selmer, 72, died December 12, 2002 at Pine Meadows
Nursing Home. Mrs. Jernigan worked for Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of
Sanctified Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and
Nellie King Goodrum; and a daughter, Mary Sue Jernigan. She is survived by her
husband, James O’Neal Jernigan; and three sons, Jerry Jernigan, Ronald Jernigan
and James O’Neal Jernigan, Jr., all of Selmer. She had five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 14,
2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Darryle Vaught officiating. Burial
followed at Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby.
Robert Finley Jernigan 84, retired farmer, died yesterday at Brint Nursing Home in
Bolivar. Services at 2p.m. Tomorrow at Hornsby Baptist Church; burial in Wyatt
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Bolivar, he leaves three sons, Robert
Jernigan, Sherman Jernigan and Heman Jernigan, all of Selmer; a daughter, Mrs.
Willie Lee McMahan of Pocahontas; three brothers, Henry Jernigan and Irby
Jernigan, both of Hornsby and U.A. Jernigan of Mississippi, and two sisters , Mrs.
Cora Brint of Bolivar and Mrs. Atha Essary of Jackson.
Sherman “Bigboy” Jernigan of Ramer, 78, died March 27, 2004 at Tri-County
Convalescent Home. Mr. Jernigan was a truck driver for East-West Motor Freight. He
was a member of Selmer Moose Lodge. He was an Army Korean War Veteran. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Robert Finley Jernigan and Irene Webb Jernigan;
a sister, Willie Lee McMahan; and two brothers, Robert Jernigan and Herman
Jernigan (his twin). He is survived by four nieces, Marilon Wilson of Ramer, Jane
Ray and Martha McMahan, both of Pocahontas, and Judy McMahan of Selmer. A
graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2004 at Wyatt Cemetery
in Hornsby, with Bro. Orville McMahan officiating. Arrangements were made by
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc.
JOHN GREGORY JEWELL, JR., 22, died on Wed., May 19, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy
Hospital of smoke inhalation. He was employed by Judd Construction Company and
was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on
Sat., May 22, 1999, at Eastview Baptist Church. Burial was held at Eastview
Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastivew. Officiating the services were Ministers
Danny Rachel and Clint Overton. Pallbearers were Johy Mayatte, John Knopf, Brady
Staggs, Steve Judd, Troy Murphy, and Steve Todd. Mr. Jewell is survived by
his mother, Patricia McAuley Smith, step-father, Jerry Lee Smith, both of Selmer,
a sister, Tonya Richardson of Jackson, a step-brother, Shawn Smith of Selmer, his
grandparents Troy and Janice McAuley of Charlotte, NC, and Edith Jewell of
Asheville, NC.
Johnson, B – 72 – died on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at his home of an apparent
homicide. He was a retired farmer. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday,
March 27, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Buena Vista
Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman.
Pallbearers were Greg Lambert, Terrell Cox, W.L. Dowty, Joe Davidson, Gary
Robinson, and Neal Burks. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, John
Henry Johnson, Sr., and his mother, Irene Maxedon Johnson. He is survived by two
daughters, Patsy Sue Pearson of Ramer and Cindy McClearen of Adamsville, one son,
Jeff Johnson of Bethel Springs, one brother, J.H. Johnson of Henderson, and four
grandchildren. PDG
BOBBY GEAN JOHNSON, age 61, died on Thursday, May 27, 1999 at Hardin County
General Hospital in Savannah, pending autopsy. He was a logger and worked on
bridge construction, was a former Deacon at Strickland Baptist Church in Glen,
Miss., of which he was still a member, and attended New Life Church. Services
took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun, May 30, at Old Union Church in Hardin County.
Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Johnson is
survived by his wife. Evelyn Melson Johnson of Morris Chapel, two daughters, Wanda
Johnson and Glenda Johnson, both of Adamsville, two step-daughters, Rose Provencio
of Savannah, and Patricia White of Adamsville, a foster son, Thomas Petty of
Milledgeville, three sisters, Sammie Smith of Michie, Lola Hopkins and Lucille
Scruggs, both of Humboldt, five brothers, Henry Johnson of Corinth, Miss., Billy
Johnson of Glen, Miss, Donald Johnson of Naples, FL, Jimmy Johnson of Humboldt,
and Larry Johnson of Tomah, Wisc., one half-sister, Estalle Stutts of Corinth,
three grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, CARL F. – Carl F. Johnson, 79, of Bethel Springs, died on March 8, 1988
at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville after a long illness. Services were
held at Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy on Thursday afternoon with Charles
Duke officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was the son of the late
Cicero and Mary Barnes Johnson and was married to the late Mary Lou Wilson
Johnson. He was a retired farmer and a member of Curtis Hill Church of God of
Prophecy. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Carlene Isbell of Bethel Springs
and Joye Ann Holland of Savannah; five grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JOHNSON, ELLIS GUY - McNairy County Independent -Dec 14, 1951 - Little Ellis guy
Johnson, age 2, son of Mr and Mrs Guy B Johnson of the Beauty Hill community, died
at a Jackson Hospital Dec 6, 1951. Services were held at Beauty Hill Church and
burial in the cemetery there. Besides his parents the deceased is survived by one
sister, Wanda Mae Johnson, grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ruff Johnson and Mrs McGuffy
Johnson.
JOHNSON, ERNEST - McNairy County Independent - Jan 26, 1951 - Mr Ernest Johnson,
age 20, a former resident of Mcnairy County, died suddenly at Memphis on January
23, 1951. A switchman for the Frisco Railroad the past six months and formerly a
resident of Selmer, suffered a heart attak and died while working at the Yale
Yard. According to reports, Mr Johnson had reported for work and dropped dead
shortly afterwards. Cause of death is not known as we go to press. Funeral
services were held at Bethesda Church on Jan 34 with burial in the Bethesda
cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Frances Smith Johnson; parents Mr and
Mrs Asa Bell Johnson, one sister Miss Dorothy Johnson; two brothers Leland and
Kenneth Johnson and grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Murray.
Ernestine Lawson Johnson - age 67 of Nashville, passed away Sept 12, 2013. She
was born in McNairy County on Dec 16, 1945 to Harom Pourmer and Olivia Warren
Martin Lawson. She was preceded in death by per parents and her brother Robert
Lawson. She is survived by her husband James Michael Johnson; son Andrew Rogers;
brother Ernest Lawson; sisters, Nettie Lawson Hurst and Sherry Lawson Henry;
grandchildren, Karis, Ian, and Cloe Rogers. A celebration of Mrs Johnson’s life
was conducted Saturday, Sept 21 from the Chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home.
Interment followed in Spring Hill cemetery.
JOHNSON, EUGENE - Eugene Johnson, age 42, died at his home, Nov. 11, 1952 on
Highway 57 East Tuesday of last week, after a lingering illness. He was employed
by the Allen-Hoshall Co., consulting engineers, of Memphis. Mr. Johnson purchased
the Ben Johnson farm a few years ago, and moved from Corinth. He had many friends
in and around Ramer, and also in Alcorn County, where he formerly lived, all of
whom were attentive and visited him often during his illness. He is survived by
his wife, the former Miss Ruby McKee, and four sons. The funeral was held at the
Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev M. E. Hines and Rev. Don Sweet conducting
the services. Burial was in Henry Cemeteyr, McPeters in charge of
arrangement. Mcnairy County Independent
JOHNSON, FRED M. – Fred M. Johnson 81, of Bethel Springs, died April 24, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at 3 p.m.
Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Curtis Hill
Cemetery with Reverends Dennis Elliott and Charles Duke officiating. He was a
retired truck driver from the McNairy County Highway Department and retired
employee of Brown Shoe. He was the son of the late Mary Barnes Johnson and Cicero
A. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a member of Curtis Hill Church of God of
Prophecy. Survivors include his wife, Minnie P. Wilson Johnson; a son, Dorris L.
Johnson of Bethel Springs; a brother, Carl F. Johnson of Bethel Springs; four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mr. Harris Johnson of Selmer, 80, died August 6, 2002 at Methodist Le Bonheur
McNairy Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a parts manager. He was a member of Lakeview
Baptist Church, a 32<sup>nd</sup> Degree Mason, and a charter member of Selmer
Golf and Country Club. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his
parents, William Clarence Johnson and Mary Harris Johnson. He is survived by his
wife, Bonnie Johnson; a daughter, Gina Johnson of Selmer; and a sister, Mary Jo
Hurst of Selmer. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Ministers Ray Burks and Max Walker
officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
JOHNSON, IRA - Mr. Ira Johnson, age 62, a resident of the Chewalla community, died
on Wednesday, January 9th, 1952. Services, conducted by Rev. Bertie Moore, were
held at the Chewalla Baptist Church on Friday, January 11th, and burial was in the
Indian Creek cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clytee Johnson, Chewalla;
one son, Ira Johnson, Jr.; and six daughters, Christine Johnson, Mary Alice
Johnson, Mrs. Clay Gurley, Mrs. Louella Holland, Mrs. Lonnie Ramer, and Mrs. Grace
Messer. McNairy County Independent
REV JAMES P. JOHNSON, 74, of Bethel Springs died Aug. 31, 2000, at U. T. Bowld in
Memphis due to lung disease. Mr. Johnson was retired from Smith, Nephew and
Richards Medical Company. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church
International. He also served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his parents,
Felin and Vassie Melton Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Plunk
Johnson, three daughters Paulette Trammell of Overland Park, KA, Jeannette Sitzes
of Memphis, and Debbie Church of Hornlake, Miss, three sons, Leroy Johnson of
Finger, Terry Johnson of Selmer, and Richard Johnson of Murfreesboro, two sisters,
Rachel Johnson of Savannah and Arline Dowty of Jackson, two brothers, Joe Johnson,
of Paris and R. O. Johnson of Bolivar, eight grandchildren, and five
g-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun. with Wayne Chester
and Carol Crouse officiating at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
JOEL MANUEL JOHNSON, 31, died on Mon., Sept. 27, 2004 at his residence. Mr.
Johnson was an authorized contractor/technician at Jackson Energy Authority and
member of Faith Miniseries in Augusta, GA. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by
his mother, Sandra Kay Bunch Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia
Mitchell Johnson of Jackson, TN, two daughters, Amber Louise Johnson and Amanda
Brooke Johnson both of Bethel Springs, father, Doyle M. Johnson of Adamsville,
grandfather, Cecil R. Bunch of Benton Harbor, MI, and one sister, Regina Dunaway
of Selmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 2nd at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery in McKenzie, TN.
Mr. John Henry Johnson, Jr. of Bethel Springs, 83, died August 7, 2002 at McNairy
Co. Health Care Center. Mr. Johnson was a retired guard at Milan Arsenal Plant. He
was a Mason and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of Sanford Hill Baptist
Church in Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Irene
Maxedon Johnson; and a nephew, Paul Ralph Johnson. He is survived by two sisters-
in-law, Betty Johnson and Nell Johnson, both of Bethel Springs; two nieces, Patsy
Pearson of Ramer and Cindy Smith of Savannah; and two nephews, Jeff Johnson and
David Joe Johnson, both of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Shackelford Chapel, with Bro. Frank Whitman
officiating. Burial followed at Buena Vista Cemetery in Bethel Springs. The family
asks that any memorials be made to the Buena Vista Cemetery Association c/o Leo
Tull, 724 Circle Hill Dr., Selmer, TN 38375.
JOHNSON, LULA - Mrs. Lula Johnson, age 79, died at West Point, Miss., on Tuesday,
March 25, 1952. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at the Adamsville
cemetery, with burial there. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Mr.
W. L. Johnson; two sons, Wm. and Markus Hellums and nine grandchildren. McNairy
County Independent
MAUDE DILLION JOHNSON, 90, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Bolivar General
Hospital in Bolivar of heart failure. She was a psychiatric technician at Western
Mental Health and was a member of Sanctified Church of Christ.
Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat. Apr. 8, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer.
Burial was held at McCalips Chapel near Selmer. Officiating the services was
Minister Orville McMahan. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband,
Velva O. Johnson and her parents, John F. and Dora Francis King Franklin. She is
survived by one daughter, Marie Wilbanks of Bolivar, two grandchildren, Johnathan
Trent Wilbanks his wife. Marcy Wilbanks of Bolivar, one step-grandchild, Petra
Herlitz of London, England and two gr-grandchildren, Courtney Renee Wilbanks and
Megan Nichole Wilbanks both of Middleton.
Johnson, Mrs. May McGuffey 69, widow of Marion C. Johnson, died Tuesday at McNairy
County General Hospital, Services at 2 pm today at Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church
near Bethel Springs; burial in Bethesda Cemetery near here. Shackelford Funeral
Home of Selmer. She leaves a son, Daniel Johnson of Selmer' four daughters Mrs.
Eunice Nold, Mrs Anelle Wilbanks and Mrs. Christine Cox, all of Bethel Springs and
Mrs. Dorothy Coats of St. Louis; two brothers J.L. Boyd of McNairy and David Boyd
of Selmer. And a sister, Mrs. Gasell MeCann of Selmer..
Nelda Jean Johnson, 68, of Selmer died December 3, 2000 at the U.T. Bowld Hospital
in Memphis due to cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist
Church. She is preceded in death by three brothers, George Foust, Louis Foust, and
Mancel Foust, and her parents, Louis Doff and Alice Kelly Foust. She is survived
by her husband, Ora H. Johnson, two daughter, Sue Phillips of Selmer and Lisa
Coulter of Selmer, one step-daughter, Venita Gerrard of Cero Gorda, two sons,
Bobby Robinson of Adamsville and Paul Robinson of Selmer, one sister, Mary Alice
Hawkins of Selmer, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford with Ray Burks officiating.
Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens
Selmer – Services for O.H. “Pappy John” Johnson, 77, were Saturday at Shackelford
Funeral Home. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mr.
Johnson, retired owner and operator of Pappy John’s Bar-B-Que, died Friday at Tri-
County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of cancer. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Nelda Jean Foust Johnson. He is survived by a daughter, Venida Stricklin of
Clifton; four stepdaughters, Barbara Burke of Rochelle, Ill., Darlene McCasland of
Savannah and Sue Phillips and Lisa Colter, both of Selmer; three stepsons, Ron
Friend of Pennsylvania, Paul Robinson of Selmer and Bobby Robinson of Adamsville;
and a sister, Rose Mary Johnson says 2001.) of Fairfield, Ill. (No date, but
marker
JOHNSON, OLLIE W. – Ollie W. Johnson, 84, of Bethel Springs, died Wednesday, Nov.
19, 1986 at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville after a long
illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. Doyle Johnson and Rev. Foy Huckabee
officiating. Burial was in Reeves Cemetery. A retired Nurses’ Aide at Western
Mental Hospital in Bolivar, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary
Wilson Burkeen, and the widow of W.S. Johnson. She was a member of the Center
Ridge Church of God. Survivors include a son, George Johnson of Dallas, Texas;
seven daughters, Mrs. Wilma Clark of Selmer, Mrs. Waynople Pointer of Brownwood,
Texas, Mrs. Willie Joe Hurst of Bolivar, Mrs. Janie Davis of Middleton, Mary
Lessie Beavers of Hornsby, Mrs. Dewrell Wiggins of Bethel Springs, and Mrs.
Margarette Overton of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia McKee of
Bolivar; twenty-three grandchildren and numerous great-great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JOHNSON, R D - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - On Monday afternoon,
March 6, the people of Liberty and surrounding communities met at the old Liberty
cemetery to pay their last respects to the remains of a relative, friend and loved
one, R D Johnson, who passed away Sunday afternoon, at his home near Bethel
Springs. Rev N L Holland of Bethel Springs conducted the funeral and Shackelford
Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were nephews of the
deceased. He leaves his wife, the former Miss Julia Henry; four daughters,
Maggie, Annie, Mary Alice and Floella Johnson; three sons, Johnny, Thomas and
Eugene; his mother, Mrs Armentia Johnson; two brothers, F M and Buel Johnson; one
sister, Mrs Jewell Barker, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his
passing.
JOHNSON, ROSETTA - McNairy County Independent, June 27, 1930 - New Salem Mrs.
Rosetta Johnson Died -Our community has been saddened by the death of a good
woman, Mrs. Rosetta Johnson, who died June 17, 1930. She was laid to rest the
following afternoon in the New Salem cemetery. Rev. T. N. Hays of Jackson
conducted the funeral. Mrs. Johnson has been in ill health for a long time, but
she bore her suffering with patience and meekness. She was a good Christian wife
and mother, having united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church early in life.
Surviving her are her husband, John R. Johnson, four sons, Earl, Paul, J. R., of
this community and Clay of Saltillo, Tenn. Two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Williams of
Henderson, and Miss Velma Johnson. Also her mother, Mrs. Itsha Moore, one sister
and several brothers, beside numerous others relatives. Loved ones, grieve not for
your dear wife and mother for she is at rest with her Saviour. The community at
large extend sympathy and condolence to the bereaved relatives. Sept 12, 1868 -
June 17, 1930 New Salem Cemetery – marker says Johnston.
RUBY CHRISTINE JOHNSON of Ramer, 76, died Aug. 14, 2001 of a stroke at Magnolia
Regional Healthcare in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Johnson was a retired General Electric
Busway. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens of
Ramer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Johnson, and her
parents, Joe and Mozella Hockaday Dickey. She is survived by two brothers, Jimmy
Dickey of Selmer and Leland Dickey of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters, Glenda
Coburn of Memphis and Charlene Papazian of Los Angeles, CA; one son, Gerald
Johnson of Ramer; four grandchildren, Jamie McPhail, April Ernst, Remy Papazian,
and Christian Papazian; three step-grandchildren, Karen Smith, Erica horn and Mike
Coburn; and one gr-grandchild, Paul Wayne Wallace. Funeral services for Mrs.
Johnson were held at 1 p.m. Fri., Aug. 17 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Joy
Dean Foster and Doyle Petty officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery
in Ramer.
JOHNSON, THEO - McNairy County Independent - October 27, 1950 - Mrs Theo Johnson,
age 37, wife of Allen Johnson, died on Saturday, October 21, 1950. She resided at
Michie and was a Baptist. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Moore, were held at
the Shiloh Church on Oct 22 with burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford
Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her
husband; five sons. Henry, Bobby, Dean, Billy Donald and Jimmy Johnson; three
daughters, Mrs Earl Hopkins, Mrs Sammie Childers and Miss Lucille Johnson; mother
and father, Mrs Bettie Daniel and Mr Arthur Holland.
JOHNSON, TILLMAN - McNairy County Independent - June 15, 1951 - Tillman Johnson,
12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Rufe Johnson passed away June 11, 1951. Funeral
services were held at Beauty Hill Church with Rev C B Turnbow, minister, and
Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. Tillman was a very lovable boy and
will be missed by all who knew him. But our loss is Heaven’s gain.
JOHNSON, WILLIE LEE – Willie Lee Johnson, 61, of Selmer, died Saturday, Nov. 15,
1986 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held
Monday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Jones
officiating. Burial was in Beauty Hill Cemetery. A retired Brown Shoe Company
employee, he was the son of the late Pheland and Vassie Melton Johnson and was a
veteran of World War II. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Maudine Johnson; a son, Roger
Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Godfrey of Bell Glade, Fla., and Mrs. Marsha
Mills of Selmer; four brothers, Flowin Johnson and Paul Johnson, both of Memphis,
Joe Johnson of Paris, and R.C. Johnson of Savannah; two sisters, Rachel Johnson of
Savannah and Arlene Dowdy of Jackson; four grandchildren; one step-granddaughter,
and one step-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JOHNSON, WINFORD SMITH - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 5, 1949 -
Winford Smith Johnson, age 19, was killed instantly on last Thursday, July 28,
when the gravel truck he was driving collided with a piece of rad machinery on a
bridge near Brownsville, Tenn. Mr. Johnson’s home was in Bethel Springs. He is
survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs R A Johnson of Bethel springs and one brother
Rodger Johnson, also of Bethel Springs. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Moore
were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Friday, July 29. Interment
was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Selmer. The Independent extends sympathy to the
bereaved.
JOLLEY, INFANT - Infant Jolley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jolley, of Selmer,
died at Smith's Clinic on August 18, 1952, after only two hours of life. Burial
was in the Mt. Gilead cemetery, and the family had charge of arrangements. McNairy
County Independent
CHARLENE HYSMITH JONES, died Tues., Apr. 6, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of a
Cardiac Arrest. She was retired from Food Service. Services took place at the
Casey Funeral Home Chapel at 3 pm on Thursday Apr. 8, 1999. Interment was held at
Chester County Memory Gardens. The Minister was Bro. Dennis Cleek. Ms. Jones is
survived by four sons, Roger Dale "Buddy" Jones of Huron, TN, Sammy Lynn Jones of
Knoxville, John David Jones of Henderson, and Eddie Mark Jones of Jackson. She is
also survived by her three daughters, Melba Jo Johnson of Huron, Kaye Busby of
Montezuma, and Judy Cox of Henderson, one brother John D. Hysmith of Finger, and
four sisters, Emma Maness and Beulah Vandiver, both of Henderson, Bernice Williams
of Finger, and Willie Jo Morton of Springfield, Ohio. She had 22 grandchildren
and 6 g-grandchildren. Ms. Jones was born and reared in McNairy Co, Finger,
daughter of the late Fuller and Mary Velma Browder Hysmith. She attended schools
at Finger and in 1944 was married to Sam P. Jones. They made their home in
Chicago, Ill, until 1958 when they returned to Henderson. She worked at Chester
County Nursing Home for 11 years, and then worked for Morrison's Food Service, and
later Hill Food Services at Freed Hardeman University until she retired in 1990.
CLINTON ODELL JONES, 68, of Henderson died June 16, 2000, at his home due to
cancer. Mr. Jones was born and reared in the Mifflin Area of Chester County,
son of Jerry Clinton and Mary Butler Jones. He graduated from Chester County High
School in 1950 and farmed as a young man. He attended West Tennessee Business
School in Jackson in 19551. He was employed by Pump and Supple of Jackson, and
later by Duren Supply in Adamsville as a Sales Representative until he retired in
1982. He then continued to farm in the Mifflin Community. He attended Adamsville
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wilson Jones of Henderson;
three sons, Gary Jones of Adamsville, Reginald Jones of Savannah, and Kelly Jones
of Stantonville; two daughters, Vickey Simpson of Memphis and Clenette Moore of
Adamsville; one brother, Donald Jones of Memphis; four step-daughters, Mary Ann
Pritchard of Jackson, and Milspaugh of Jackson, Judy Marcom of Cordova, and Denise
Jones of Lexington; one step-son, George Marcom of Jackson; and eight
grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Casey
Funeral Home on Sat., June 17, at 5 p.m. Burial followed at the Mifflin Cemetery
with Rev. Paul Douglas and Rev. Clyde Hamilton officiating
DORIS FAYE JONES, 62, died on Sat., Mar. 11, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
County in Selmer of a brain tumor. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 2
p.m. on Sun., Mar. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear
Creek Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Rodney Whittemore.
Pallbearers were Robert Kilburn, Jimmy Kilburn, Ricky Kilburn, Brandon Kilburn,
Joey Duck, and Lonnie Forsythe. Honorary pallbearers were Alic Forsythe and Nicky
Kilburn. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Lucille
Brasher Doss and one daughter, Barbara Kay Kilburn. She is survived by two
daughters, Diane Duck and Carol Forsythe both of Bethel Springs, three sons,
Robert Kilburn of Bradford, Jimmy Kilburn of Bethel Springs, and Ricky Kilburn of
Selmer, two sister, Evelyn Pickard of Trenton and Valeria Rutherford of Humboldt,
one half- sister, Brenda Clark of Arkansas, one brother, Jerry Doss of Trenton,
twelve grandchildren, and one gr- granddaughter
JONES, ELIZABETH JANE, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Jones, age 94, a resident of the
Stantonville community, died on Friday, January 4, 1952. She was a
Methodist. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Craig were held at Stantonville
Jan. 5, and burial was in the Stantonville cemetery. The deceased is survived by
five daughters, Mrs. Flora Boshart, Mrs. Leaner Massengill, Mrs. Amos Shipman,
Mrs. Deatrus Marlor, and Mrs. Vessie Kendrick; four sons, Clarence Brown, Oscar
Jones, Kenny Jones and Willie Jones; 37 grandchildren; and one brother, Joe
Blankenship. Pallbearers at the funeral were; Archie Raines, Reedius Massengill,
Grady Jones, Erbie Massengill, Roy Jones, Horry Raines, Roy Raines and Buford
Cody. McNairy County Independent
JONES, FANNIE MAE - Mrs. Fannie Mae Jones, wife of Lee Jones, who has been an
invalid for several years, died at her home Tuesday, October 21, 1952. She was 58
years old, and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Funeral services,
conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. W. Hardwick, were held at the Falcon church, at
2:00 p.m., Oct. 22, and burial was in the Falcon cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Marvin Brooks, R. P.
Phillips, Horry Browder, Bob Maness, Montie Smith and C. L. Majors. Besides her
husband, the deceased is survived by one da
JONES, FRANKLIN ANTHONY - McNairy County Independent - October 6, 1950 - Little
Franklin Anthony Jones, age three months and 28 days, son of Mr and Mrs Conard
Jones of R 2, Selmer, died on Sept 28, 1950, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev J D Holder, was held at the Falcon Baptist
church on Sept 29 and interment in the cemetery there.; Survivors, besides his
parents are one brother, Jeffrey; grandparents, Mr and Mrs B E Jones and Mr and
Mrs Geo Robert Bridges.
JONES, JANICE SPENCE - Daily Corinthian - Funeral services fro Janice Jones, 54,
of Corinth, set for 2pm today at the Foote Street Church of Christ with Charles
Curtis and Terry Smith officiating. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery. Memorial
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs Jones died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at
Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of Foote Street Church of Christ
where she taught children’s Sunday School class. She was born Dec 15, 1948 to the
late Hugh and Earlene Spence. She graduated from Ramer High in 1966 where she was
Miss RHS. She was employed with Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors include her
husband, Harold Jones of Corinth. Two sons, Jay Jones and his wife Stephanie of
Corinth and Kirk Jones of West Palm Beach. One sister Judy Smith and her husband
Jim of Morristown, Tenn and one grandchild Sarah Grace Jones of Corinth.
Pallbearers are Matt smith, Mark Smith, Spence smith, Rodney Jones, Randy Jones,
Blake Jones, Ken Wardlow and Scott Tedford.
John Manley Jones - Services were held Dec 5 at Memorial Home Chapel in Corinth,
Miss with Rev Philip Coop and Rev Hicks officiating. Burial was in Holly
Cemetery. He died Dec 4, 1990. Pallbearers were Charles Jones, Bobby Wardlow,
Jerry Poindexter (?) – Davenport, Tim Tyson, Ricky Null. Honorary pallbearers
were — Harrison, Dave Bobo, Cecil Taylor, J C Tyson, Bill Taylor, Lar— and Johnny
Crum. (This part torn). He was a graduate of Ramer High School and Memphis State
University, he taught school at Michie for 27 years, serving as principle for nine
years and was also a veteran of WWII. Survivors include his wife, Ada Lee Dyson
Jones of Corinth, two daughters, Barbara Smith of Corinth and Kathy Cason of Amite
City, La; three brothers, O C Jones, Mancel Jon es and Robert Jones, all of
Chewalla, two sisters, Mae York; a Memphis and Cleo Faulkner of Chewalla, a half
sister (name cut off) of Corinth; and a granddaughter, Leigh Duncan of Corinth.
JONES, J. R. – J.R. Jones Rites Held Thursday – Services for John Robert Jones,
61, of Guys were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gravel Hill Methodist (Baptist)
Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Shackelford in charge. Mr. Jones
died Tuesday night, March 15, 1966, at his home. He was a Baptist and a retired
construction worker. He had resided in Guys all his life, son of the late Thomas
Lloyd Jones. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Estelee Jones; four sons, Vernon Jones
of Guys, Jimmy T. Jones of Memphis, Billy Don Jones of Ramer, and Bobby Jones of
Arlington; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Page of Guys, Mrs. Verneal Hicks of
Memphis, and Mrs. Shirley Burcham of Corinth; his mother, Mrs. Lurenda Wyatt of
Selmer; a brother, Gilbert Jones of Corinth, and two sisters, Mrs. W.N. Michael of
Selmer, and Mrs. John W. Murphy of Memphis. TENNESSEE VALLEY APPEAL
John Jones - Brief mention was made in last week's Independent of the death of
John Jones, which occurred at his home in east Selmer on Jan. 9, 1930. The
deceased was 67 years old on the 6th of last December. He was well known in the
community. He has lived in McNairy county all his life. He was an honest, upright
man, very loyal to his friends and dearly loved to mingle with them. He was a
member of the Methodist church for a long time. He married Miss Nannie Kirkman
Jan. 8, 1891. This beloved companion of his youth died 31 years ago, leaving him
with four little children, the youngest being only 11 months. He never remarried,
but brought up his little brood alone, thus filling the place of both father and
mother to them. How well he performed the undertaking we can judge, for it would
be hard to find two finer boys in our county than the two sons Marvin and Ira
Jones, or two better women than his daughters, Mrs. Ed McCullar and Mrs. Pearlie
Hines, all of whom proved their love and gratitude for him by tenderly caring for
him through his declining years. He had been failing gradually for several years,
in fact he never seemed to quite regain his usual cheerful spirits after the world
war, which took from him for a time, both his sons, necessitating the breaking up
of their little home. His grief during their absence seemed to cast a shadow over
his life, and his joy upon receiving them back alive was touching to see. They
made a home for him with them and saw that he had every attention and comfort to
the end, remembering how he had watched over and cared for them when he was strong
and they were helpless infants. He was laid to rest at old Mt. Pleasant after
appropriate funeral services were conducted by Bro. Job Maxedon in the presence of
a number of relatives and friends. A Friend.
JONES, JUDY MANESS – Judy Kay Maness Jones, 24, of Adamsville died on January 12,
1988 at her residence. Services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Cupples officiating. Burial was in Lebanon
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Landreth, Wyatt Landreth, Charlie Jones, Alan
Cruise, Charlie Garbrough, and Dennis Young. She was the daughter of Charles E.
and Hazel Russom Maness of Bethel Springs and was married to Gerald Jones. She
was a housewife and a member of Love and Truth Church. In addition to her
husband, survivors include a son, Gerald Anthony Jones, Jr. of Adamsville; two
daughters, Sharon Kay Jones and Angela Dawn Jones, both of Adamsville; two
brothers, Mark Maness of Bethel Springs and Charles Everett Maness, Jr. of
Enville; a sister, Donna Newell of Bethel Springs; and a maternal grandfather,
W.M. Russom of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mansel Leroy ‘Pete’ Jones - services for Pete Jones, age 88, are set for Chewalla
Baptist Church with the Rev Richard Doyle officiating and burial at Oak Grove
Cemetery. Mr Jones, a retired farmer and cattleman, died Monday Nov 26, 2007 at
his home. Born Feb 13, 1919, he was a member of Chewalla Baptist Church where he
was a Sunday School director, church librarian, Financial assistant and a deacon
for more than 50 years. He was recognized was a special treasure of the Church
June 2003. He was president of the McNairy County Farm Bureau, past director of
the McNairy County Coop, a charter member of the Tennessee Farmers Mutual
Insurance Co and a past board member of Farmers Home Administration. He received
the soil, water, minerals, forest and wildlife conservation award in 1975 from
Woodmen of the World Insurance Society. He served in the US Army 100<sup>th</sup>
Infantry Division during WWII as teach sergeant and was awarded a Bronze Star,
Purple Heart and numerous other medals and awards. He had a great knowledge of
history and enjoyed sharing it with others. Mr Jones was preceded in death by his
parents, Charles Luther and Mary Frances Jones; his wife Lucille Jones; a son
Raymond Jones; five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include sons Harold Jon
es and Teri of Corinth, Charles Jones and Linda of Chewalla, Dale Jones and
Melissa Jones of Burnsville; daughters, Edith Wardlow and Bobby of Ramer, Wand
Wilbanks and Benny of Counce and Karen Yager and Miles of Corinth; sisters Mae
York of Memphis and Poe Faulkner of Chewalla; grandchildren Jay, Kirk, Rodney,
Randy, Autumn and Blake Jones, Ken and Dr Bethany Wardlow, Michelle Ragan and
Scott Tedford; three g-grandchildren, Sarah Grace Jones, Peyton Jones and Jake
Wardlow; and grandchildren Brittany and Brandy Bell, Heather Stanford, Health
Wilbanks and Weston Yager. Grandson will serve as pallbearers.
JONES, MATTIE CROWE - Mrs. Mattie Crowe Jones, wife of Rev. J. E. Jones, pastor of
the Methodist church at Milburn, Kentucky, died suddenly at her home February 12,
1930. Her remains were brought back to Adamsville to the home of her brother, E.
S. Crowe. Funeral service were held in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. H.
A. Butts. A large crowd of the old friends of the deceased assembled to pay
tribute to her memory. Mrs. Jones was reared in Adamsville, the oldest daughter
of the late Gabriel S. Crowe a substantial citizens and prominent churchman in his
day. She took an active in interest in church matters and organized the W. C. T.
U. at Adamsville a quarter of a century ago. Her influence for good was felt in
every community where she went, and everyone loved her for the sweetness of her
character. Surviving her are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. John W. Hamilton and
three brothers, Evan S. Henry and Harbert and four sisters, Mrs. Cecil Curry, Mrs.
Sam H. Butlers, Mrs. Leal Ernest and Mrs. Ressie Gray.
NATHAN E. JONES, age 41, died on Sun. Apr. 4, 1999, at Jackson-MadisonCounty
General Hospital of heart disease and diabetes. He attended River Height
Foursquare Church in Crump, TN. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., Apr. 6,
1999 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Lake Hill
Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife
Tammy McCullar Jones, stepmother Margie Jones, sisters, Bonita Overman all of
Selmer, and Celinda Coln of Soddy Daisy, TN, half-sister, Sarah Hodge,
stepsister Sharon Suggs, and brother Jeff Jones all of Adamsville. He is preceded
in death by his parents Conrad F. Jones and Agnes Bridges Jones. Any memorial
contributions can be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee
Affiliate, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215.
Verble E. Dillon Jones, 91, of Selmer passed away on December 12, 2004 at McNairy
Regional Hospital. She was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
a retired short order cook and a very dedicated wife and mother. Mrs. Jones was
preceded in death by her husband, Buford Warren Jones; her parents, Alex and
Callie Gay Dillon; three brothers, Otto Dillon, Theodore Dillon and Willie Dillon;
and one grandchild, Norma Robertson. She leaves behind 2 daughters Betty Bodiford
and her husband Larry, and Martha Carlin and her husband Allen, all of Selmer; one
son, Bobby James Jones of Newport News, VA; four sisters, Bertha Brown and her
husband Earl of Selmer, Dorothy Taylor of Selmer, Ruby Michael of Kingwood, TX,
and Maggie and her husband Bill Beck of Collierville; one brother, Arnold Dillon
of Batesville, MS; grandchildren, Sherry Price, Connie Ray, Debbie Clayton, Wanda
Carlin, Barbara Forsyth, all of Selmer, Vickie Wilburn, of Adamsville, Rhonda
Marx, of Newport News, VA and Jamie Jones, also of Newport News, VA; twelve great-
grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Jones were held at
1:00 p.m. on December 15, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with
Zolon Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Directors of Selmer were in charge of all arrangements.
JONES, WARREN LEE – Services for Warren Lee Jones, 61, of Decaturville, were held
Tuesday, February 15, 1983, at Trinity Tabernacle Assembly of God in Decaturville
with the Rev. Ralph Duncan and Bertis Rouse officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery, with Brewer-Wylie Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Jones, Decatur County
Extension leader, died Sunday morning at Parkway Hospital in Jackson after a short
illness. He was born in McNairy County, the son of Lee Jones of Selmer and the
late Fannie Mae Jones, attended public schools here, and served in the Army during
World War II. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1949. Mr. Jones
taught farm courses in Selmer until 1952, when he began work with the University
of Tennessee Extension Service as an assistant County Agent. He had been an
extension agent in Decatur County for the past 31 years. He was active in civic
groups, and was a member of Trinity Tabernacle. He leaves his father; his wife,
Mrs. Mary Duanne Jones; three sons, Phillip Jones of Minot, North Dakota, David
Jones and Bob Jones, both of Parsons; a brother, Norman Jones of Jackson; and
three grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JOPING, NITHA ANN - McNairy County Independent - Friday, June 17, 1949 - Mrs.
Nitha Ann Jopling, age 90 died at her home in the Falcon community on Friday, June
10, 1949. She was laid to rest in the Prospect cemetery, following service at the
Falcon Baptist Church, conducted by Bro Bolding of Gravel Hill. She is survived by
two sons, H. D. Jopling and W. E. Jopling, both of Selmer.
JOPLING, JULIA A - McNairy County Independent, Nov 28, 1904: Mrs W D Jopling
Cremated In Her Room: The town was startled about 8 o’clock Monday morning, Nov
28, 1904, by the report that Mrs Julia Jopling was dead by burning in her room.
She had been an invalid for several months, not being able to walk across her room
until recently she could move unassisted from chair to bed. Mary Ann Kendall an
aged old Negress, was employed to wait on her. She left the deceased sitting by
the open fire place while she went to the hotel to get her breakfast. When she
returned she found the room full of smoke and fire. She found Mrs Jopling near
the window, dead. She was terribly burned on the face, hands, feet and abdomen
and had been dead about an hour. The room showed she struggled with the fire to
save herself. Her weakened condition supposedly prevented her from making an
outcry, though people were passing in the hall. It is supposed her clothes caught
on fire from the fire place, and inhaling the flames, death was sudden. She was
the widow of W D Joplin. She died November 28, 1904 and was laid to rest by her
husband at Jopling (Bethesda) Cemetery beside her husband. She was a member of
the C P Church in Selmer. Rev J B Maxedon officiated at the grave site. She
leaves one son, A H Jopling and was stepmother of Mrs J C Waggoner and Judge J B
Jopling.
JOPLING, LAWRENCE - 1 - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918 - W. W.
Jopling, of near Lawton, was notified Sunday of the death of his son, Lawrence,
who died of pneumonia at a New Jersey Army Camp. Lawrence was a fine boy, devoted
to his folks, and his death is a fearful blow to them. We extend to them our
heartfelt sympathy. His remains will arrive this week for burial in the Prospect
cemetery. (McNairy County Independent, October) Lawrence H. Joplin, son of W. W.
Joplin, one of McNairy county boys died at Camp Mills, Long Island, October 12,
1918, from an attack of pneumonia. His remains reached Selmer on Saturday
afternoon, accompanied by Private Matthew Roughgarden, of the Quartermasters Corp.
Accompanied by his father and other relatives, his body was taken to the old home,
ten miles east of Selmer.
Interment was Monday afternoon at Prospect, the family burying grounds. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. N. Ralston, of Purdy. W. K.
Abernathy, of Selmer made a short and eloquent talk, dwelling upon the service and
sacrifice of the soldier. The neighborhood church was filled to overflowing with
friends and relatives of the young soldier who had gathered to pay a tribute to
his memory. He was reared in this county and was greatly admired by his
numerous friends. There are surviving him his parents, two brother a sister and a
wife, to whom he was married shortly before entering the service. He was a member
of the Leapwood W. O. W. (August 27, 1890- October 12, 1918 - Prospect Cemetery.
JOPLING, RUTH – Ruth Jopling, 84, of Selmer died on November 14, 1987 at McNairy
County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held on Sunday
afternoon at Clear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Lamar Ball officiating. Burial
was in Clear Creek Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Davis
Smith and the widow of Bill Jopling. She was a housewife and a member of Clear
Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Guy Smith of Adamsville; and a
sister, Mrs. Dean Browder of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JOPLING, TALMAGE - McNairy County Independent, May 1, 1908 - Talmage, six year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Jopling, died Wed, April 22, 1908.
Esq. W. W. Jopling died at the home eight miles east of Selmer on the evening of
February 14, 1930 after an extended illness. The funeral services were held at the
home the next afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. M. Mills, of Bemis, W. K.
Abernethy, an old friend of the family paid a brief tribute. Burial was in old
Prospect graveyard. Mr. Jopling was the son of the late Frank Jopling and was born
at the old home place four miles south of Purdy, December 16, 1866, and married
Nitha Ann Ward in October 1888. Surviving him are his wife and two sons, William
and Hugh, and a sister Mrs. Lee Browder and a brother, V. A. Jopling. The
deceased was a jovial, sunny - natured man, and made many friends. He was elected
a justice of the peace years ago, and in health was most attentive to the duties
of the office. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church.
JOPLING, W. W. - Esq. W. W. Jopling died at the home eight miles east of Selmer
on the evening of February 14, 1930 after an extended illness. The funeral service
were held at the home the next afternoon conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. M.
Mills, of Bemis, W. K. Abernathy, an old friend of the family paid a brief
tribute. Burial was in old Prospect graveyard. Mr. Jopling was the son of the
late Frank Jopling and was born at the old home place four miles south of Purdy,
December 16, 1866, and married Nitha Ann Ward in October 1888. Surviving him are
his wife and two sons, William and Hugh, and a sister Mrs. Lee Browder and a
brother, V. A. Jopling. The deceased was a jovial, sunny - natured man, and
made many friends. He was elected a justice of the peace years ago, and in health
was most attentive to the duties of the office. The deceased was a member of the
Baptist church. Unmarked Prospect Cemetery.
JOPLING, WILLIAM D - McNairy County Independent March 4, 1904: William D. Jopling
died at his residence February 27, 1904, aged 83 years. The immediate cause of
death was kidney trouble. A cancerous growth had been wearing on him for years
which affected his vitality. His remains were buried at the Jopling graveyard,
two miles north(east) of Selmer. (Bethesda Cemetery) Rev. W. J. William preached
the funeral services and he was buried with Masonic honors. Mrs. Jopling has been
confined to her bed several weeks and will probably not recover. He was the
worthiest and oldest member of Purdy Lodge, No 132, of Free and Accepted Masons.
He was one of the oldest members of Selmer chapter of Royal Arch Masons, being one
of the charter members at Gravel Hill in the year 1868
Jordan, Jr., Ernest D. - 71 – died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998 at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy of heart disease. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt., a
Baptist and a retired Air Force – Korean & Vietnam Wars. Services took place at
1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Larry
Lancaster and Scott Walker. Pallbearers were Nathan Jordan, Todd Jordan, Jimmy
Jordan, Morris Whitley, Chris Whitley, and Phillip McMahan. Mr. Jordan was
preceded in death by his mother, Flossie Chandler Jordan, father Ernest D. Jordan,
Sr., and one brother, Charles Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Ether Whitley
Jordan, two daughters, Janice Gardner and Sherri Basinger both of Selmer, two
sons, Joey Jordan of Selmer and Larry Wayne Jordan of Savannah, one brother, Jimmy
Jordan of Jackson, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. PDG
Ether Pearl Whitley Jordan, 74, Selmer, died Oct. 10th.Services were held Oct.
12th at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with burial in the Prospect Cemetery in
Selmer. She leaves daughters, Sherri Basinger of Ramer and Janis Gardner of
Jackson; a son, Joey R. Jordan of Selmer; sisters, Judy McMahan of Selmer and
Sabra Wilbanks of Michie; brothers, Harold, Marvin, Matthew and Neal Whitley all
of Selmer
Larry Wayne Jordan of Savannah, 40, died October 24 at Vanderbilt Hospital in
Nashville of injuries received from an auto accident. Mr. Jordan was a self
employed carpenter and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest
Jordan, Jr. and his grandparents, Ernest and Flossie Jordan and J.P. and Ether
Whitley. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Whitley Jordan of Selmer;two sisters,
Janis Gardner of Selmer and Sherri Basinger of Selmer; and one brother, Joey R.
Jordan of Selmer. Funeral services for Mr. Jordan were held on Saturday, October
27 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Orville McMahan officiating.
Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer.
J. L. JOYNER - 70, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General
Hospital in Jackson of pneumonia. He was a farmer and a carpenter. Services took
place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Finger Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Billy Joe
Naylor. My. Joyner was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Joyner. He is
survived by his wife, Eula Mae Barnes Joyner, his mothers, Lueela Williams Joyner
of Finger, three daughters Virginia Mayfield and Patsy Joyner both of Jackson and
Dorothy Johnson of Scotts Hill, four brothers, Charles Joyner of Bethel Springs,
Paul Joyner of Jackson, E. O. Joyner of Finger, and Jackie Joyner of Selmer, four
grandchildren, Darrell Johnson of Lexington, Teresa Matthews of Nashville, Brandy
Joyner of Jackson, and Michael Joyner of Memphis, four grandchildren, and three
gr-grandchildren
JOYNER, MATTHEW SCOTT – Matthew Scott Joyner, infant son of Jackie and Violet
Russom Joyner of Bethel Springs, died on April 25, 1988 at McNairy County General
Hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Curtis Hill Cemetery
with Charles Duke officiating. In addition to his parents, survivors include
maternal grandparents, Mrs. Aline Russom of Bethel Springs and the late M.I.
Russom; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Joyner of Bethel
Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
EDNA LOUISE JULIAN, 65, died on Mon., Mar. 27, 2000, at her residence in
Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Hardins Graveyard
Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., Mar.
29, at Hardins Graveyard Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at Mars
Hill in Adamsville. Mrs. Julian was preceded in death by both parents,
Thomas Barnes and Mary Etta Lancaster Barnes and a brother, Thomas Barnes, Jr.
She is survived by two daughters, Janis Eaton of Rienzi, Miss., and Sherry Lipford
of Adamsville, three sons, Ricky Suitor and Randy Suitor both of Adamsville, and
Dennis Suitor of Counce, five sisters, Gertrude Taylor, Sue Lambert and Dorothy
Perkins all of Corinth, Miss, Kathryn Mills of Kossuth, Miss, and Betty Joe Harvey
of Hoxie, Ark., two brothers Bill Barnes of Rienzi, Miss, and Charles Barnes of
Corinth Miss, nineteen grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren
MICHAEL STEVEN JUMPER, 49, of Bethel Springs, TN, died on Nov. 6, 2004 at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of Jesus Name Community Church in
Walnut, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Jumper and one
brother, Billy Jumper. Mr. Jumper is survived by his wife, Mary Kaye Jumper. He
also leaved behind one daughter, Danielle Nicole Jumper of Bethel Springs, TN, two
sons, Jeremy Steven Jumper of Humboldt, TN, and Michael Brad Jumper of Milan, TN,
his mother, Mary Evelyn McMinn Mangrum of Milan, two sisters, Nancy Jones and
Teresa Ann Mangrum, both of Milan, one brother, Jerry Lee Mangrum of Milan, two
grandchildren, Brittany Jumper and Jacob Warren Jumper, and very close friend,
Jackie Blankney of Michie, TN. Services for Mrs. Jumper were at 3 p.m. on Nov. 9th
at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gary Porterfield officiating.
Nola Elizabeth Hunter, 86, widow of James A. Hunter, died yesterday, Sep 3, 1973,
in her home. Services at 3p.m. Today in Shakelford Funeral Home at Selmer; burial
in Hunter Cemetery. She leaves three sons, J.W. Hunter of Columbus, Ga. John
Robert Hunter and Alton Hunter, both of Selmer; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Dixon of
Memphis; three sister, Miss Lula Wallace and Mrs. Jewell Maness both of Selmer,
and Mrs. Ewell Basham of Chattanooga and a brother, Wilburn Wallace of Jackson.
ANNA REBECCA ZIRKLE KANAVEL, 60, died on Tues., Sept. 28, 1999, at
Jackson Madison County General Hospital of cancer. She was a
bookkeeper for Executive Air of Orlando, Fla, and a member of Maggie
Jones United Methodist Church. The burial process was cremation.
Mrs. Kanavel was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Everette
and Elizabeth Combs Zirkle. She is survived by her husband, Charles
J. Kanavel, three daughters, Anita McCaskill of Osteen, Fla., Monica
Allen and Elizabeth Ball both of Sanford, Fla, one son, Charles Glen
Kanavel of Corona, Calif., two sisters Joyce Zirkle of new Market,
VA and Moria Ousley of Miami, Fla., and seven grandchildren. The
family request that any memorial donations be made to the American
Cancer Society in Mrs. Kanavel's name.
JAMES OLEN "JIM' KELTNER, 34, of Booneville, died Aug. 24, 2000, at North
Mississippi Medical Center. Mr. Keltner was a member of Fraley's Chapel. He is
preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Walters Keltner, paternal grandfather,
Richard H. Keltner, maternal grandfather, W. O. Walters, and maternal grandmother,
Gladys Walters. He is survived by his wife, Sadonnah McFall Keltner of Booneville,
his father, Bill Keltner and wife, Rose of Gadsden, two daughters, Allison Lynn
Keltner of Booneville, and Miranda Brooke Keltner of Booneville, three brothers,
Richard Keltner and wife, Susan of Bartlett, Bo Keltner and wife, Bonita, of
Bowling Green KY, and Mike Keltner and wife, Angie, of Corinth, Miss, one sister
Suzanne Stepherson and husband Tommy of Little Rock, AR and nieces and nephews,
Corey Keltner of Knoxville, Amanda Corbin and husband Suzanne of Corinth, Miss.,
Rich Keltner and Jim Keltner of Bartlett, Brad Keltner and Betsy Keltner of
Bowling Green KY, Stephen Maness of Spring Hill, Ginger Schrader and husband, Alan
of Russellville, AR Sarah Elizabeth Stepherson of Little Rock, AR, Ashley Keltner
of Corinth, Miss., and Many McFall of Hattiesburg, Miss., her paternal
grandmother, Eva Yearwood Keltner of Jackson, father and mother-in-law, Esco and
Mary McFall of Corinth, Miss., brother-in-law, Danny McFall and wife, Linda of
Hattiesburg., Miss., and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held Magnolia Funeral Home on Sat., at 2 p.m. Burial followed at
Gravel Hill Cemetery
CLARA D. KEMP, 85, died on Thurs., June 24, 1999, at Hardin County Hospital of
heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Cordova Baptist Church. Service
took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., June 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville.
Burial was held at Bethleham Cemetery near Adamsville. Officiating the services
was Frank Kemper. Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by her husband,
Leland Kemp and her parents, Marshall and Lula Pyron Walker. She is survived by
one daughter, Jerelda Bailey of Finger, one sister, Jane Swift of Parsons, four
grandsons, four g-grandchildren, and two g-g-grandsons.
KEMP, GRACE FOSTER - 1 - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1950 - Services for
Mrs Grace Foster Kemp, wife of E H Kemp of Adamsville, were held at Adamsville
Christian Church on Saturday afternoon Dec 31, 1949, with Bro L K Alexander
conducting the service. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery in Selmer. She was
born 1898 near Ramer, the youngest child of the late J T Foster and Mary Gooch
Foster and lived her entire life in McNairy County. For several years she was
employed by Selmer merchants, two of which were Joe Ed Williams and J R Gooch and
Mrs G w McCullar. After her marriage in 1934, she moved to Adamsville and for a
few years was associated with her husband at Kemp’s store. Mrs Kemp was active
in church work and civic activities until ill health forced her into semi-
retirement several months ago. On Nov 27, she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and
little hope was held for her recovery. She died at the Corinth Community hospital
December 29, 1949.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Barbara June Kemp of Adamsville;
six sisters: Mrs Bob Powell, Mrs Ralph Huggins, Mrs Minnie Ramer, Mrs Icie
Wallace, Mrs Eber Greer, and Mrs W B Fisackerly, all of Selmer, and one brother P
J Foster of Corinth. Pallbearers were: Billy Larry Kemp, Kemp Lee Swinea, Jett
Ramer, George Huggins, W T Greer, Raymond L Sweat, Dink Gibson and Everett
Wicker. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
KEMP, LADY - McNairy County Independent, January 31, 1908 - Kemp AGED 110
years. The Lady Kemp living with her son - in - law, Tom Richard, two miles
north of Selmer. This old lady we have referred to before on account of her age,
which is unquestionably 110 years. She has been blind and bed - ridden for months
and life simply passed out of the old shell mortality.
KEMP, LEODON HASKELemp, Leodon Haskel – Leodon Haskel Kemp, 75, of Adamsville died
Monday, Dec. 8, 1986 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. Services were held
Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah with
Rev. L.L. Wilson , burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. A retired truck driver
for Shelby County Road Department, he was the son of the late Asa Baudie and
Magnolia Johnson Kemp. On April 8, 1961, he married the former Jasmer Bennett. He
leaves, other than his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Wahcile Martin of Los Angeles; two
brothers, Leland Kemp of Bethel Springs and Carlos Kemp of Memphis. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KEMP, TIMOTHY (TIMMY) MARTIN – Timothy (Timmy) Martin Kemp, 17, of Adamsville,
died on June 1, 1988. Services were held on Saturday morning at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel with Emerald Bailey and Joe Bridge officiating. Burial was in
Bethlehem Cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon R. Kemp of Adamsville
and had completed his Junior year at Adamsville High School. He had received a
Varsity letter in Football and Baseball for 1985-86 and the Presidential Physical
Fitness Award, Athletic Achievement Award for Varsity Football and Baseball for
1986-87. He was a member of the Athletic Club and Marketing Club. In addition to
his parents, survivors include two sisters, Tina Kemp of Adamsville and Cindy Kemp
of Savannah; a brother, Glendon R. Kemp, Jr. of Jackson; paternal grandmother,
Mrs. Elsie Kemp and paternal grandfather, Austin Kemp, both of Savannah; and a
nephew, Christopher Kemp. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KENDRICK, BENTON - McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1924 - Another Old Soldier
Dead. - Benton Kendrick, one of the oldest citizens in the north part of the 10th
district, died at his home early Sunday morning. April 27, 1924. He had been sick
for some time. The deceased was a strong and influential character and had spent
his life in the community in which he died. He was a soldier in the army of the
Confederacy, and some of his surviving comrades are J. R. Adams, J. R. Stovall,
Robert Michie and Matt McKenzie. He married Fannie Anderson and to that union were
born Jim and Emmett Kendrick, and Margaret, who married Will Garrison, Ida who
married Rude East, and Dora, who married Reuben Cox, the latter dying many years
ago at his home near Lawton. He was buried in the old Clear Creek burying grounds
the place where so many of the old people in that section are buried... Marker
says T. B. Kendrick. May 7, 1844 - April 27, 1924 - Old Clear Creek Cemetery.
KENDRICK, JESSIE D - McNairy County Independent - April 13, 1951 - The body of a
59 year old white man, believed to be a Brookley Field worker, was found floating
in the water at the Alabama State Docks April 5. Papers found in his clothing
identified him as Jesse D Kendrick. The body was fully clothed with shoes. He was
employed in at Brookley 1943 for three years and re-employed in 1950. His last
work day was last Thursday. A watch found on the body stopped at 8:15, but
detectives did not know if it was day or night or even the date. The remains were
brought to McNairy County and his funeral was held at Prospect Church. Pall
bearers were: Horry Hodges, M L Brooks, Sid Burks, Lloyd Carroll, L R Weatherford
and George Weatherford. Survivors include two brothers, T A Kendrick and Herby
Kendrick and one sister Mrs Mattie Younger. Shackelford Funeral Directors in
charge.
KENDRICK, NELLIE BLANCH #1 - McNairy County Independent - October 13, 1950 -
Nellie Blanch Wyatt Kendick, widow of Dr R M Kendrick, beloved citizen, invalid
for 25 years died October 10, 1950. 25 years ago last February Mrs R M Kendrick,
suffering from arthritis became a bedfast invalid. During the first 10 years of
her illness, her husband, the late Dr R M Kendrick, widely known and beloved
physician, care for her with loyal assistance of other relatives. About 2 years
before his death in 1935, her mother, Mrs Irene Wyatt, of Savannah, moved into the
home to care for her. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church conducted by
Rev Lloyd Ramer, pastor and assisted by Rev Brooks Jones, Methodist minister and
Bro Frank S Perry, pastor of the Christian Church. The following pallbearers bore
the body of our friend to its last resting place: Kenneth Chambers, Wayne
Littlefield, Bill Smith, Troy Smith, George Bassham and Raymond Mabry. Honorary
pallbearers were: L R Weatherford, Lyde Dance, Flake Humphrey, Hoover Hendrix,
Tedford Jordan and Evan Brown. She is survived by her mother, Mrs Irene Wyatt; a
brother John D Wyatt, director of the Stage and Platform Arts Dept at the Selmer
schools; a sister Mrs Bill J Cook of Detroit, Michigan; a nephew Jimmy Cook of
Detroit; two stepchildren, Mrs Hazel Valentine of Munford, Tenn and Mansel
Kendrick of Clarksdale, Miss. (Dr and Mrs R M Kendrick are buried in un-marked
graves at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.)
KENNEDY, DOLPH L. - Mr. Dolph L. Kennedy, age 73, who resided a few miles South of
Selmer, died on Wednesday, April 23, 1952. He was a member of the Antioch Church
of Christ. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on
Thursday, April 24, conducted by Elder J. A. Thornton, of Corinth. Burial was in
the Henry Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife Mrs. Nettie Kennedy,
several nieces and nephews. McNairy County Independent
KENNEDY, MILDRED CASE – Mildred Case Kennedy, 75, of Memphis, died July 16, 1987
at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. She was a real estate broker and a
Baptist. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville with Rev. Lamar Ball officiating. Burial was in
Gilchrist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Case, Eugene Case, Norvin Case,
Lawrence Pettigrew, Jeff Jones, and Charlie Jones. She was the daughter of the
late Charlie and Nettie Dunlap Case. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Word of
Atlanta, GA; a brother, Clifton Case of Adamsville; three grandchildren, Billy
Word, Emily Word, Kathryn Word. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KERBY, DAVID N - McNairy County Independent July 4, 1902: David N Kerby,
died at his home in the third district on June 21, 1902. Mr Kerby was a victim
of consumption and has been confined for several months. He was well known as an
efficient deputy Marshall. He has many relatives and friends who mourn his death.
If buried in McNairy County, unmarked grave.
KERBY, JOE B - McNairy County Independent - January 13, 1950 - Joe B Kerby, age
90, of Leapwood, died at his home on Sunday, January 8, 1950. Services were held
at the Mars Hill Church of Christ on Monday, January 9 with burial in the cemetery
there. Survivors are listed but not readable because paper torn.
Mrs. Lexie Ann Kerby of Adamsville, 95, died of heart failure on December 28,
2001, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mrs. Kerby was a homemaker,
and a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Sam Kerby. She is survived by one son, Mr. Billy Joe Kerby of Adamsville.
She had two grandchildren, Theresa and Kay Kerby, both of Nashville. Funeral
services for Mrs. Kerby were held Sunday, December 30, 2001, at 1 p.m. at
Shackelford Funeral Home chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mars Hill
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of arrangements.
Lexie Ann Kerby of Adamsville, 95, died of heart failure on December 28,2001, at
Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mrs. Kerby was a homemaker, and a
member of Mars Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Sam Kerby. She is survived by one son, Mr. Billy Joe Kerby of Adamsville. She had
two grandchildren, Theresa and Kay Kerby, both of Nashville. Funeral services for
Mrs. Kerby were held Sunday, December 30, 2001,at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral
Home chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery. Shackelford
Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of arrangements
KERBY, MARY HANNAH - Mrs. Mary Hannah Kerby, age 75, of Adamsville, died at the
Baptist Hospital in Memphis, on Friday, September 12, 1952. She was a
Methodist. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Jackson, pastor of Adamsville
Methodist Church, were held at Adamsville on Sunday, Sept. 14. Burial was in the
Adamsville cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by one son, J. F. Kerby, Columbia, Tenn.;
two grandsons, Joe Kerby, Columbia, and Wm. Fred Kerby, Waco, Texas; and two
brothers, B. A. and R. W. Williams McNairy County Independent
KERBY, MARY KATHERINE - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mrs. Mary
Katherine Kerby, age 80, passed away on Dec 15, 1949. She resided at Bethel
Springs. Funeral services, conducted by Elder Paul Ayers, were held at the Bethel
Springs Church of Christ on Friday, Dec 16, with burial in the Mars Hill
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the
arrangements. Pallbearers were grandsons: Rudolph Barber, N A Robison, O K
Weatherford, Kerby Ferrell, Murel Lockman and O A Sipes. She was a member of the
Church of Christ at Bethel Springs. She is survived by her husband, Mr Bud Kerby
and three daughters, Mrs Lula Robison, Mrs Lula Gipson and Mrs Eula Ferrell; ten
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
KERNODLE, JEFF - McNairy County Independent, May 30, 1919 - Jeff Kernodle, about
60 years of age, died at his home west of Bethel Springs Monday, of cancer, which
he suffered with for several years. He was a good citizens and a member of the
well - know Kernodle family of this county. Feb 12, 1849 – Jan 9, 1919 New Salem.
FRANK JOSEPH KESERY, 86, died on Sun., Apr. 9, 2000, at his residence near Crump
of a heart attack. He was a retired welder and custodian with Hardin County board
of Education. He was a member of World Wide Church of God. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 11, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial
was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Kersery is survived by his wife Tompie
Beckham Kesery of Crump, two-step daughter, Sara Thomas of Crump and Marie
Williams of Nashville, one son, Gerald Kesery of Milwaukee, WI, and one- step
sone, Albert Bromley of Crump, two grandchildren, and twelve step-gr-grandchildren
KEY, DR. MARCUS CHESSLEY #1 – Dr. Marcus Chessley Key, 94, died at his home here
early Thursday, April 9, 1970, after a long illness. Following a stroke in
December, 1968, he was a patient at Magnolia Hospital and Whitfield Nursing Home
in Corinth, but for the past few months he was cared for by his devoted wife and
by a faithful maid, Mrs. Dorothy Wetherly. Dr. Key was born in Alcorn County,
Miss., March 12, 1874. He received his degree in medicine in 1905 and came to
Ramer to establish a practice. He retired forty years later because of ill
health. He was a pioneer country doctor, making his rounds on horseback. There
were no good roads nor telephones and no hospital nearer than Memphis. Patients
were treated, babies delivered, and minor surgery performed in the house. Despite
these hardships, doctors were faithful to their profession, and Dr. Key was no
exception. He never refused a call if physically able to go.
On June 4, 1905, he was married to Miss Flora Hamm, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. A.B. Hamm. They reared a family of three daughters, and were a part of
community life through the years. He was a member of the Ramer Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev.
Frank Ward, at Shackelford Funeral Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery near
Corinth. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Johnsey, Raleigh, N.C.,
Mrs. Lee Belcher, Columbia, Mo., and Mrs. John Lentz, Falls Church, Va.; a niece,
Miss Laura Irwin, who lives in the home as a member of the family; seven
grandchildren; and a brother, Frank key of San Jose, Cal
KIDDY, BERTHA D. - Mrs Bertha D Kiddy, wife of Gerry Kiddy, Sr. Service were held
in Pebble Hill Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Wednesday Burial was in the in the church
cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. Mrs Kiddy was a life long
resident of Michie and a Methodist. She wrote the Pebble Hill community news for
the Independent for many years. Her newsy column will be miss by all those who
looked for it every week. She leaves two sons, Gerry D. Kiddy Jr., of
Stantonsville, Eldon Kiddy of Memphis, five daughters; Mrs Noma Freeman, Mrs
Earline Dunnway, Mrs Marie Cox, Mrs Eloise Moore all of Selmer, and Mrs Laurene
Quall of Stantonsville; three brothers, Stanford Heath of Columbus GA, Aude and
Rubel Heath of Michie, three sister Hattie Barnes, Loraine Miller and Minnie Heath
of Michie. The Independent joins the many friends of the deceased to expression of
sympathy to the bereaved family. (The Independent Appeal, Selmer TN) Submitted by
Shari D Moore.
KIDDY, GERRY - Gerry Kiddy - A Michie Man was struck by a car and killed on
Interstate 65 near Decatur, Ala. Alabama state troopers identified the victim as
79- years old Gerry D. Kiddy of Route 1, Michie. According to a trooper report,
Kiddy became disoriented late last Thursday night and began dry a vehicle.
Service were held at 1 P.M. Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was in Pebble hill Cemetery with Rev. F.T. Huckabee officiating. He was a retired
school bus driver. Survivors included two sons Gerry D. Kiddy Jr. of Stantonville
and Eldon Kiddy of Memphis; five daughters, Mrs. Nona Freeman, Mrs. Earlene
Dunaway and Mrs. Eloise Moore, all of Selmer, Mrs Marie Rinks and Mrs. Laurene
Qualls, both of Stantonville; two half-brothers, Mancel Kiddy and Delanie Kiddy,
both of Corinth, Miss.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
(Independent Appeal, Selmer TN Sept. 20, 1984) Submitted by Shari D Moore. ( No
exact death date - Sept 1984)
KIDDY, VAN GILBERT - McNairy County Independent - November 17, 1950 - Van Gilbert
Kiddy was born May 27, 1876, a son of Paul and Armanda Kiddy. He passed away at
his home near Kendrick, Miss on Nov 7, 1950. Age 74 years, 5 months and 11 days.
He leaves his wife, Mrs Minnie Kiddy; four sons: Gerry Kiddy of Michie, Mancel,
Albert and Delaney Kiddy of Corinth, Miss. One sister, Mrs Bell Butler of Clinton,
Okla. 17 grandchildren. He was converted and united with the Methodist Church in
early life. He attended church as long as his health permitted. He was thoughtful
of other, especially those in need or trouble. He spent most of his life in
McNairy county where he had many friends among the older people. Among them is a
special friend, Dr E G Sanders, of Stantonville, who was his family physician and
close friend. He was a patient, kind and loving husband and father. He told his
family he was ready to go anytime the Lord saw fit to call him. Funeral services
were conducted at Mt Vinson Curch by Rev Jessie Livingston. Burial was in the
cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
Kiestler, Lee Lester, 59, a furniture dealer, died Saturday, Jan 12, 1973, at
McNairy County Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Today at Mt. Gilead Baptist
Church with burial in the Church cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer has
charge. He leaves three sons, Davie Kiestler of Hornsby, Billy Wayne Kiestler and
Charles Douglas Kiestler, both of Memphis; four daughters, Mrs. Shelby Jean
Wilford and Mrs. Betty Sue Stewart, both of Memphis, Miss Jo Ann Kiestler of
Adamsville and Mrs. Linda Carter of Hammond, Ind; his mother, Mrs Bertie Kiestler
of Selmer; two brothers, Elvert Kiestler of Bethel Springs and Wayne Kiestler of
Selmer, and two sisters Mrs. Dovie Hannah of Hornsby and Mrs Mattie Moore Mitchell
of Bethel Springs.
Wilbur Kiestler - SAVANNAH – Services for Wilber Eugene Kiestler, 69, will be at 3
p.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial will be in the Moore’s
Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Mr.Kiestler, retired railroad track repairman and
timber worker, died Tuesday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of cancer.
He is survived by a sister,Nell Dixon of Selmer. He was preceded in death by a
sister and three brothers,Elizabeth Gray, Clarence Kiestler, George Kiestler and
Howard Kiestler.
JAMES KILLINGSWORTH, 78, died on Sept. 18, 2004 at Teche Regional Medical Center
in Morgan City, LA. Mr. Killingsworth was a member of Meek's Grove Freewill
Baptist Church. Mr. Killingsworth is the son of Jim Killingsworth and Carrie
Pounds Killingsworth Horton, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two
sons, Johnny Killingsworth of Centerville, LA and Barry Killingsworth of Dallas,
TX, two daughters, Margaret Killingsworth of Gleason, TN and Denise Rogers of
Vina, AL, one half-brother, Richard Horton of Corinth, MS, one sister, Ruby
McDaniel of Union City, two half-sisters, Bonnie Barnes of Adamsville and Melba
Helton of Stantonville, nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 22nd at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at the Mt. Vinson
Cemetery in Stantonville, TN
KILLINGSWORTH, J.P. – Joe P. Killingsworth, 54, of Adamsville, died Saturday,
April 2, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Monday, April 4, at the First Baptist Church of Adamsville with Rev. Harvey
Neighbors officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vinson Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. He was the son of the late Joe and Pearl Jones
Killingsworth, a retired farmer, and a member of Union Grove Church of God of
Prophecy. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Patricia Perkins of Whitehaven, Mrs.
Elizabeth (?) of Corinth, Mrs. Phyllis Moore of Michie, and Mrs. Lisa Bell of
Many, Louisiana; four sons, Paul Bonds and Jimmy Bonds, both of Booneville, and
Phillip Killingsworth and William Killingsworth of Many, Louisiana; three sisters,
Mrs. Ida Mae Huggins and Mrs. Lucy Martin of Adamsville, and Mrs. Effie South of
Michie; two brothers, Thomas Killingsworth of Adamsville and Will Killingsworth of
Michie; and ten grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
MYRTLE M. KILLINGSWORTH of Adamsville, 86, died Sept. 17, 2001 at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer of heart failure. Mrs. Killingsworth was a
homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John