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Killingsworth; a daughter, Betty South; three sons, Donald Ray Killingsworth,
James Earl Killingsworth, and Kenneth Killingsworth; one sister, Beatrice Martin;
four brothers, Earnest Stone, Herbert Stone, Sidney Stone and M. C. Stone; her
parents Chester Lee and Lammie Gray Stone. She is survived by four daughters,
Jessie Moffett of Stantonville, Annie Butler and Judy Bingham of Corinth, MS, and
Bonnie Merryman of Adamsville; one son, Tommy Killingsworth of Shiloh; one sister,
Nancy Waller of Corinth, MS; along with 18 grandchildren and 24 gr-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Killingsworth were held Wed., Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.
at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in
Stantonville.
WILLIAM LEE "WILL" KILLINGSWORTH, 80, died on Sat., Mar. 11, 2000, at Alcorn
County Care Inn in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a mechanic. Services
took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Mar. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Mr. Killingsworth was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Pearl Jones
Killingsworth, his wife, Sarah McClain Killingsworth, three brothers, J.P.
Killingsworth, Thomas Killingsworth, and Jim Killingsworth, and one sister, Ida
Mae Huggins. He is survived by four daughters Rosalene Glidewell of Shiloh,
Florine Taylor of Corinth, Miss., Mary McKee of Bartlett, and Mattie Pearl Fare of
Michie, two sons, Larry Killingsworth, and William Jackie both of Shiloh, two
sisters Lucy Martin of Selmer and Effie Byrd of Counce, twenty-four grandchildren
and eleven gr-grandchildren.
Alline Leatherwood King, 74, of Selmer, TN, died on January 3, 2001 at Jackson
Madison County General Hospital due to an aneurysm. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Selmer Second Baptist Church. Mrs. King is preceded in death by her
husband Alva E. King, her parents, William Marion and Myrtle Parmely Leatherwood,
and a son, Montie King. She is survived by her brother, I. H. Leatherwood of
Ripley, MS, two daughters, Marilyn Battles and Mary Huggins both of Selmer, TN,
her sons, William Everett King, Eugene King, Steve E. King, and Johnny T. King all
of Selmer, Charlie King and Jerry King both of Bethel Springs, and Billy Joe King
of Morris Chapel, TN, and her 19 grandchildren and twenty-five great-
grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.
at Shackelford Funeral Home with Frank Whitman officiating followed with burial
services at White Oak Cemetery in Ramer, TN.
King, Alva E. - 75 – died on Monday, Dec. 21, 1998 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
of pneumonia. He retired from the Tennessee Highway Dept. after 38 years, and was
a member of Selmer Second Baptist Church, participated in the flea market at Crump
as a hobby, and his nickname was Trader Haney. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at White
Oak Cemetery in Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman.
Pallbearers were grandsons. Mr. King was preceded in death by his father, John F.
King, mother, Lizzie Kirk King and one son, Montie Earl King. He is survived by
his wife, Alline Leatherwood King, two daughters, Marilyn Battles and Mary Huggins
both of Selmer, seven sons, William Everett King, Eugene King, Steve E.. King,
Johnny T. King all of Selmer, Charlie King and Jerry King both of Bethel Springs,
and Billy Joe King of Morris Chapel, two sisters, Ettie Clark of Ramer and Mary
Freeman of Evansville, Ind., twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-
grandchildren. PDG
KING, ANNIE LEE – Mrs. Annie Lee King, 75, of Selmer, died Friday, February 4,
1983, at McNairy County General Hospital after an illness of several
weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 6, in the Chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home with Rev. Max Walker officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. King, a civic and social leader in Selmer for many years, was the daughter of
the late Jim Will and Sarah A. Hope Gray. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Selmer, and belonged to the Argonaut Book Club. Mrs. King was employed
at Chamber’s Style Shop in Selmer for many years. She leaves her husband, Grady
King; one sister, Mrs. P.L. Basinger of Kingsport; nieces and nephews. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Bernard Donald King, 83 of Ramer, died Feb 7, 2004, at Baptist Hospital East in
Memphis. He was a retired farmer. Services were held Feb. 9<sup>th</sup> at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with burial in the Indian Creek Cemetery in Ramer. He
leaves daughters, Carol A. Britton and Pamela Joyce Faulkner both of Ramer; sons,
Ernest King of Howe, TX. and Donald King of White Wright, TX.
Bessie Lee King - age 68 - Services were held at Hornsby at McCalips Chapel
Sanctified Church of Christ, near the Rose Creek community. Burial was in the
church cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs King, who was 68,
died at McNairy County General Hospital Feb 10, 1970. She leaves a son, Vernon
King of Hornsby; two daughters Mrs Bernice Hicks of Hornsby and Mrs Vance Dillon
of Selmer; two brothers, Charles N Futhey of Middleton, Mo and Thurman Futhey of
Bethalton, Ill; two sisters, Mrs Ethel Hamby of Lawrenceville, Ill and Mrs Velma
Richards of Alton, Ill
KING, BRINDA - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1950 - Little Brinda King, age
5 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs S E King, of McCalips’s Chapel community, died on
Thursday, Dec 29, 1949 at her home. Funeral services were conducted by Bro Moore,
were held at the McCalip’s Chapel church the following day at 2:00 pm. Burial was
in the cemetery there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements. Besides her parents, the deceased is survived by eleven brothers
and sisters
Charles Edward King of Selmer, 78, died March 7, 2003 at his residence. Mr. King
was retired from Locke Brothers Lumber Company in Selmer. He was a World War II
Army Veteran. He attended Piney Grove Church of God. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Peyton McKinley and Zettie Mae Goodrum King; and two sisters,
Ernestine Moore and Morine Haddock. He is survived by his wife, Alice King of
Selmer; a son, Charles Wayne King of Selmer; two daughters, Cathy Sue Hansen of
Ridgecrest, Calif. and Carol Jane Willey of Selmer; a sister, Nadyne Swaffer of
Little Rock, Ark.; and three brothers, Alfred King of Bethel Springs, Milfred King
of Selmer and Kenneth King of McKenzie. He had five grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2003 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Donald Goodrum and Bro. George
Ellenwood officiating. Burial followed at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer.
Clara Mae King of Gardendale, Ala., 94, died November 8, 2003. Mrs. King was a
member of the Gardendale Mt. Vernon UMC and the Mable Chambers Circle. She was a
member of the Emily Denny Division of the Engineers Auxiliary. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 64 years, Jesse McKinnley King. She is survived by a
brother, Emmett Taylor of Ramer; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were
held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Gardendale Chapel. Burial followed
in Ramer Cemetery in Ramer.
KING, CLARENCE DEWEY - McNairy County Independent, Friday June 24, 1949 - Mr.
Clarence Dewey King, age 58, died at home, near Selmer, June 17, 1949. Services
conducted by Rev. Howard S. Kolb, were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral
Home on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. The
deceased was a veteran of World War I, and served 12 months overseas in France and
German. For the past several years he has been engaged in farming. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Coats King, daughter Nelleta Katherine King; and
four brothers, Loyce, O. L. And Rube King of Selmer, and J. F. King of
Caruthersville, Mo. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Douglas Ray King of Corinth, MS, 60, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at North
Mississippi Medical Center. Mr. King was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed his
family and writing songs. He was preceded in death by his father, Velda Lee King;
and his mother, Inoma McCorkle King. He is survived by two sons, Sean King and
wife Suzanne of Oxford, MS and Shane King of Corinth, MS and his fiancée Mary
Margarett Butler of New Albany, MS; a sister, Deborah Alexander and husband Billy
of Selmer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He had one
grandchild, Chance Hayze King of Oxford, MS. Services were held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Magnolia Chapel of Memories, with the Rev. Smiley
Mills officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer.
Douglas Vernon King - six year old son of Mr and Mrs Vernon King, died of mumps,
Friday night , June 23, 1967, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson.
Services will be at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial will be in Moore’s School
House Cemetery. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Mrs Bessie King of
Hornsby and C F King of Pocahontas, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs Nora Weaver
of Selmer.
King, Dovie Whitten – 92 – died on Saturday, August 14, 1999, at the residence of
her son Ralph Kind of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of Ramer
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a member of the church quilting circle.
Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the
services was Minister Bro. Dale Watson. Pallbearers were Steve King, Greg King,
David King, Doug King, Randall Deaton and J.B. Rackley. Mrs. King was preceded in
death by her husband, Elmer King, her parents, Oscar and Sarah Laughlin Whitten,
one son, Harvey King, three brothers, Claude, Clyde and Olford, and one sister,
Lucille. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Barbara King of Council Bluff,
Iowa, Ralph (wife Jean) King of Selmer, eight grandchildren, Steve King, Greg
King, David King, Doug King, Becky Rackley, Debbie Masker, Mickala Sisk, and
Sherry Deaton, and fifteen great-grandchildren. PDG
Flossie Mae King, age 89 of Selmer, died December 10, 2000, at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy, due to heart failure. She was a homemaker and sanctified
Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel Elby King, her
parents Bob and Margaret Hurst Smith, and 6 children; George Alton King, Johnny
Hayes King, Roger Dale King, Rachel Ann King, Brenda Sue King and an infant baby
boy. She is survived by 7 daughters; Lottie Faye Taylor of Pocahontas, Coy Jean
Jeter of Jackson, Shirley Dean Roland of Memphis, Willie Sue Fortune of Selmer, Jo
Dorris Sadler of LaFayette, In., Kathy Dye of Selmer, and Patricia Ann Exum of
Nashville, 3 sons; Milford King of Collierville, James Ray King of Selmer, and
Kenneth King of Olive Branch, one half-sister, Jo Edna Howell of Hornsby, one
half-brother, Bill Smith of South Carolina, 32 grandchildren, 44 great-
grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with Bob Cottle officiating. Burial
followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer.
KING, FRANKLIN - McNairy County Independent - Nov 23, 1951 - Franklin King, son of
Felix and Louise King of Akron, Ohio, was killed in an accident Nov 7, 1951 in
Akron. The family at one time made their home in Selmer.
King, Gary Nelson – 42 - died on Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at his home of cancer. He
was a tow boat deck hand. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13,
1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse
Cemetery near Selmer. Officiating the service was Minister Charles Terry.
Pallbearers were Steven Kinser, Dale Monroe, Ronnie Odom, Ernest Rorie, Joe
Williams and Ernie King. Mr. King was preceded in death by his father, Warren D.
King. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany King of Stantonville, and Tara King
of Pickwick Dam, one son, Greg King of Stantonville, mother Elaine Hicks King of
Burnsville, Miss., five sisters, Janet Williams of Selmer, Diane Kirk of
Pocahontas, Rhonda Kiestler of Bethel Springs, and Nancy Odom and Lisa Ray both of
Burnsville, Miss., two brothers, Roger King and Dwight King both of Selmer and two
grandchildren, Dillon King and Makayla _____. PDG
KING, HAZEL CATHERINE – Hazel Catherine King, 73, of Selmer, died October 2, 1987
at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Funeral services were
held on Sunday afternoon with Rev. F.T. Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Wood, Mark Riley, Tony Icaza, David
Manley, and Don McAdams. She was the daughter of the late Con Guinn and Nannie
Cherry Guinn and the widow of James L. King, Sr. She was a member of Second
Baptist Church, a schoolteacher, and a housewife. Survivors include a son, James
L. King, Jr. of Selmer; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Norton of Cordova, Mrs.
Martha Johnson of Collierville, and Ms Joy King of Bolivar; two brothers, Joe Neal
Guinn of Memphis and Cherry Guinn of Silver Springs, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Opal
McAdams and Mrs. Emma Lou Jenkins, both of Memphis; and three
granddaughters. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Icie Louise King of Selmer, 77, died January 19, 2004 at McNairy Regional
Hospital. Mrs. King was a production worker and homemaker. She was a member of
Rose Creek Sanctified Church. She is survived by her husband, James C. King; a
daughter, Kay Weeks of Pocahontas; and a son, Leon King of Selmer. She had four
grandchildren. Services are at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Darryle Vaught officiating. Burial
is in Hunter Cemetery in Selmer.
J.D. King, 80, of Selmer, passed away on July 23, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital. He was a World War II veteran, a member of New Hope Baptist
Church and the Selmer Moose Lodge. Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents,
Tide and Eupha Price King, and his wife, Dorothy Kiser King. He is survived by two
daughters, Brenda King of Selmer and Barbara White of Bolivar; two step-daughters,
Linda Howell and Shirley Moore, both of Selmer; two sons, Perry Butler of Selmer
and Ricky Brumley of New Tazewell Tenn.; four step-sons, Robert Junior Edwards of
Nashville, Jerry Edwards, Steve Edwards and Jeff Edwards, all of Selmer; two
sisters, Inas Jones of Selmer and Rosetta Mills of Middleton, Tenn.; one brother,
Arnold King of Corinth, Miss.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, in the Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel with James Howell officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery in
Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the
arrangements.
KING, J. M. - McNairy County Independent, January 10, 1919 - Dr. J. M. King, of
Chewalla while standing near the railroad track at Cypress Tank to get on the east
- bound train for his home Saturday night, was struck by the train, receiving a
blow on his head causing instant death. His remains were brought to Selmer Sunday
afternoon, and remained in the home of his daughter, wife to .. (missing in
original ) . Buried at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery in the west part of the county
and laid beside his wife and several children. The funeral was conducted by Rev.
J. W. Wallace. Dr. King has long been an active practitioner and was considered by
his many patients a very successful doctor. He was prominently identified with the
Masonic order. He leaves a frail widow and a little daughter, several grown
children by his first wife, and a number of brothers and sister, to whom we, after
long years of friendship for Dr. King, extend our sympathy. Jan 1852 – Jan 4,
1919 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery – Marker shows birth 1850 – death records Jan 1852.
James Carl King, 53, residing on Mott Street in Lakeville, In., passed away at
12:00 noon on Monday, November 27, 2000 at his home from natural causes. Mr. King
was born on October 24, 1947 in Selmer and has lived in Lakeville since 1988. He
worked as a welder for Mishawaka Steel Fabricating for 10 years. Survivors include
one daughter, Tina M. King of Lakeville, one son, Daniel Carl King of Bremen, his
mother, Lemmie O. (Brown) King of Selmer, six grandchildren, five sisters, Lola
Boyle and Nancy Goff, both of Mishawaka, Linda Miller, Judy King, and Betty King,
all of Bethel Springs, and three brothers, Ricky King and Junior King, both of
Selmer, and Thomas King of LaPorte, In. His father, Virgil Carl King, preceded him
in death. Funeral services were held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2000
at the Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan Street, Lakeville, IN. Rev. Kim
Landrum, pastor of Faith Christian Chapel in Lakeville, officiated. Contributions
in memory of James Carl King may be donated to Palmer Funeral Home to help defray
cost of services.
JAMES CLIFFORD KING was born on Dec. 26, 1923, in McNairy County, TN, the son of
the late James Parvin and Althie Mullens King. He served in the United States Army
and was honorably discharged in 1947. Mr. King was retired from Harmon Industries
where he worked as a forklift operator. He was a member of Rose Creek Sanctified
Church. Mr. King passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2004, at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital at the age of 80 years.
Other than his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Louise
King and a brother, Paul Estel King. Mr. King his survived by a daughter, Kay
Weeks of Pocahontas, TN, a son, Leon King of Selmer, TN, four grandchildren, Jason
Weeks of Pocahontas, Kristie Barnes of Bethel Springs, TN, Clint King and Justin
King both of Selmer, and two sisters, Maycile King and Billie Dillon both of
Selmer. Funeral services were held on Fri., Sept. 10th at 1 p.m. at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel with Darryle Vaught officiating, Burial followed at the Hunter
Cemetery in Selmer, TN.
King, Jr., James Lowell – 54 – died on Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at St. Francis
Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., of cancer. He was employed at the City of Memphis
Animal Shelter and Shoe Cobbler and a member of Rosemark Pentecostal Church in
Memphis. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 1998 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
Officiating the services was Minister David Manley, and the pallbearers were Danny
McAdams, Barry Johnson, Bobby Peel, Kevin Yancy, Larry Ellison and Kenny Bomar.
Mr. King was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel K. Guinn King, and his father,
James L. King, Sr. He is survived by his two daughters, Amy Bomar of Memphis and
Brigetta McVay Ellison of Union City, his sisters, Barbara Peel of Cordova, Martha
Johnson of Collierville, and Joy King of Memphis and one grandchild. PDG
KING, JAMES NEAL – James Neal King, 77, of Pocahontas, died Tuesday, February 1,
1983, at Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Thursday,
February 3, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with Rev. Foy
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. The son of the late Josh
and Texanna Daniel King, he was a retired farmer and a Veteran of World War
II. Mr. King was a Baptist. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frankie King of Selmer and
Mrs. Texie Lee Taylor of Ramer; and a brother, Jerry King of Selmer. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KING, JAMES WELBORN - 70, of Selmer died Spt. 26, 2000 at the Jackson Madison
County General Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. King is retired from Brown Shoe
Company and a member of Piney Grove Church of God. He is preceded in death by his
parents D. M. and Mittie Atkinson Kings, and one sister, Vestie McDaniel. He is
survived by his wife, Elizabeth Leonard King, two daughters, Patricia Moore and
Janice Wilson of Selmer, one son, James Ernie King of Selmer, one sister, Delcie
Goodrum of Eupora, Miss., two brother, Eldridge King of Selmer and Preston King of
Pocahontas, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on
Thurs. with George Allen Wood and Pat Kough officiating. Burial followed at
McCalips Chapel Cemetery.
JERRY WAYNE KING, 46, died on Mon., Nov. 15, 1999, at his home of heart
failure. He was a timber worker and a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on
Sat., Nov. 20, Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery
in Selmer. Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Marion and
Verda Lou May King, two sisters,, Gail Taylor-Davis and Shirley Kirk, and one
brother, Lonnie King. He is survived by one son, Robert Joshua Moore of
Selmer, one brother James King of Selmer, and four sisters, Jeffery Ann Dillion so
Selmer, Ruthie Nell Clark of Ramer, Florence West of Hornsby, and Katie King of
Bolivar.
KING, JIMMIE DARYL – Jimmie Daryl King, 51, of Selmer, died Wednesday, Aug. 27,
1986 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was dead on arrival at McNairy County
General Hospital. Thursday afternoon, Aug. 28, services were held in the chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Smith officiating. Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery. He was the owner of Rags to Riches Clothing Store in Corinth,
Miss., and the son of Mrs. Leona Lain King of Selmer and the late J.W. (Sam)
King. He was a member of the First Christian Church. In addition to his mother,
he is survived by a son, Daryl King of Medina; a daughter, Mrs. Vickie Stiles of
Nashville; and one grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KING, JIMMY DEWAYNE - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Little Jimmy
Dewayne, age 2, died at his home in the Gravel Hill community on Wednesday, Aust
16, 1950. Funeral services were conducted by Bro Baily, were held in the Gravel
Hill Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug 17. Burial was in Adamsville
Cemetery. Little Jimmy is survived by his mother Mrs Burlean King; three half-
sisters, Jo Ann, Johnnie Fay and Ione Roberts; and one half brother Thomas Buel
Roberts.
Johnny Hays King - May 14 Hays King, farmer of Selmer, died Friday night, May
13, 1960, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis from injuries received Feb 19 in a
traffic accident near Moscow, Tenn, He had not retained consciousness since the
accident .. He was 24. Services will be held at 2 Sunday afternoon at eh
Sanctified Church of Christ at McCalip's Chapel community near Selmer. Burial
will be in McCalip's Chapel Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in
charge. Mr. King leaves his wife, three sons, Ricky M. King, Randel Q. King and
Ronnie W. King all of Selmer; his parents Mr. and Mrs. S.E. King of Selmer; four
brothers, Milford King, James Roy King and George Alton King, all of Memphis and
Kenneth D. king of Selmer; seven sisters, Mrs. Lottie Fay Taylor of Humboldt,
Tenn., Mrs. Coy Jernigan, Miss Willie Sue King, Miss Jo Doris King, Miss Cathy
King, Miss Patricia Ann King, all of Selmer and Mrs. Shirley Roland of Memphis...
Joshua Lincoln King - who had been living with his son, William F King of Weona,
Ark, died Saturday morning, Oct 15, 1964, at the west Memphis Nursing Home after a
long illness. He was 79. Services were held at Falcon Baptist Church and burial
in Falcon Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mr King was born and
lived in McNairy most of his life. He leaves two other sons, Thurmond Smith King
of Memphis and Charles Edward King of McCermick, Ark; two daughters, Mrs Eunice
Lee Walker and Mrs Tommy Loraine Moore both of Selmer; two brothers, Dewey King of
Graysville, Ala and Hughie King of Bethel Springs; two sister Mrs Ethel Russom and
Mrs Florence McIntyre; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild
KING, JULIUS FRANKLIN - McNairy County Independent - June 8, 1951 - Mr Julius
Franklin King, age 75, died at his home at Caruthersville, Mo June 4,
1951. Following funeral services held at Caruthersville, his remains were brought
to Oak Hill Cemetery for burial. June 15 paper: the deceased is survived by his
wife Mrs Rachel Wolfe King; two daughters, Mrs Kinnie Hurst of Selmer and Mrs J E
Magee of Memphis; six grandchildren: Julius S Hurst, Rachel Hurst Dillon, Cord
Thomas Miller, Julius R Miller, King Miller and James Henry Alley; two brothers, J
R Miller and O L King of selmer; two sisters Mrs will Wolfe of Selmer and Mrs Emma
Hester of Bethel Springs. The following served as pallbearers: Julius Hurst, King
Miller, Cord T Miller, Grady King, James King and Ervin Hester.
KING, LARONA BELL - McNairy County Independent - Jan 5, 1951- Mrs Larona Bell
King, age 72, died Saturday, Dec 20, 1950. She was a Methodist and resided in the
New Bethel Community. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Shackelford
funeral Home on Monday Jan 1, 1951 and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer. Grandchildren served as pallbearers. She is survived by her husband Billy
King; two daughters, Mrs McDaniel and Mrs Ray; four sons, Neil, Arthur, Lester and
Lona. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
KING, LONNIE MARION – Lonnie Marion King, 45, of Ramer, was dead on arrival at
McNairy County General Hospital Wednesday, April 1, 1987. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with
Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Falcon Cemetery. A mechanic, King
was the son of Mrs. Verda Mae King of Chewalla and the late Robert M. King. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Smith King; two daughters, Ms Pamela King of
Nashville and Ms Lisa Diane King of Bethel Springs; two step-daughters, Miss
Tammie Lynn Smith and Miss Wanda Gayle Smith, both of Ramer; two brothers, Jerry
Wayne King of Selmer and James Alford King of Wilmington, NC; six sisters, Mrs.
Jeffery Dillon, Mrs. Ruthie Clark, and Mrs. Gale Taylor, all of Selmer, Mrs.
Shirley Kirk of Henderson, Mrs. Florence West of Hornsby, and Mrs. Katie Holloway
of Chewalla; three grandchildren, Brandi King, Jessica King, and Brandon
King. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LORA MAE KING, 72, died on Mon. Apr. 3, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
Hospital in Selmer of cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of Hunters Chapel
Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed.,. Apr. 3, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the
services were Ministers Darren Howell and Jimmy Howell. Mrs. King was preceded
in death by her parents Thomas L. and Esby L. Isbell Estes, a daughter, Edna Mae
King, a sister Celia Akers, two brothers, George Estes and Cecil Estes. She is
survived by six daughters, Joan Wilbanks of Pocahontas, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane
Weatherly, Joyce Thomas, Norma Glover, and Carlette Hamm all of Selmer, one
brother, Madison Estes of Selmer, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen gr-
grandchildren.
KING, MARIE MARGARET – Mrs. Marie Margaret King, 64, of Memphis, died Tuesday,
June 14, 1983, at Baptist Hospital Central in Memphis. Funeral services were held
Thursday, June 16, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, with Rev.
Frank Whitman officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter
of Arthur and Ruth Cook Jarvis, and was formerly employed by Goldsmith’s. She was
married to John N. King, a former McNairy Countian. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. She leaves her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Calvin and
Mrs. Johnnie Hart, both of Memphis; a sister, Josephine Patterson of Strutt,
Arkansas; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Marjorie Louise Ellsworth King of Bethel Springs, 76, died November 20, 2003 at
McNairy County Healthcare. Mrs. King was a bus driver. She was Baptist in belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Will & Doll Watson Wolfe. She is
survived by a daughter, Louise Hill of Selmer; three sons, Hoover Ellsworth and
Steve Ellsworth, both of Bethel Springs and Donald Ellsworth of Selmer; and three
brothers, Hoover Wolfe of Selmer, Bobby Wolfe of Atlanta, Ga. and Curry Wolfe of
Little Rock Ark. She had ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services
were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral
Directors of Selmer, Inc., with Minister Roy Bennett officiating. Burial followed
in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
King, Mary Louise – 73 – died on Friday, July 23, 1999 at McNairy County
Healthcare Center in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of
Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July
25, 1999 at Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. Burial was held at Gilchrist Cemetery
in the Gilchrist Community. Officiating the services was Minister Nickey Harris.
Pallbearers were David Smith, Hookey Martin, Al Ward, Terry Case, Allan Barnes,
and Robert Jarrett. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Charles King,
and her parents, Granville and Rosetta Smith Ward. She is survived by one son,
Danny King of Adamsville, and one grandson, Joey King of Ramer. PDG
Mary Maxine King of Selmer, 71, died January 18, 2004 at McNairy Regional
Hospital. Mrs. King worked in quality control at Jetrick Apparel. She was a member
of Curtis Hill Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her
parents, James N. and Lavern E. Neatherly Goodrum; and a brother, Melvin Goodrum.
She is survived by her husband, Milfred King; a daughter, Sherri Taylor of Selmer;
a son, Greg King of Selmer; a sister, Bonnie Reed of Hornsby; and three brothers,
Donald Goodrum and James O. Goodrum, both of Selmer, and Doyle Goodrum of Houston,
Mo. She had six grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January
20, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Alvin Jones and
Jeffery Rice officiating. Burial followed at Curtis Hill Cemetery in Bethel
Springs.
Mary Sue Dunaway King was born July 14, 1933 in McNairy County, TN to the daughter
of the late L.T. and Amy Scott Dunaway. Ms. King was a member of the Second
Baptist Church of Selmer, TN. She started working at Brown Shoe Company in 1955
and worked there for many years before retiring. She loved gardening, her flowers,
and spending time with her family around the Holidays. Ms. King departed this life
on February 7, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 6 Months, 24
Days. She is survived by two sons, William King Sr. and wife Shirley of Michie,
TN, Tim King of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren, William King Jr. of Michie, TN,
Hope Ferguson of Paris, TN and Michael Pickens of Bethel Springs, TN; four great
grandchildren, Randy King of Michie, TN, Brittany Smith of Michie, TN, Delila
Ferguson of Paris, TN, and Mason Fergusonof Paris, TN; three sisters, Katie
Basinger of Selmer, TN, Alice Browder of Selmer, TN, and Betty
Franks and husband Ottie of Savannah, TN; two brothers, Wilburn Dunaway of
Adamsville, TN, and Troy Dunaway and wife Marilyn of Selmer, TN; and a host of
nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. King is preceded in death by a
sister, Jean Ruth Dunaway;
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KING, NANCY ANN - Mrs. Nancy Ann King, age 68, died at her home near Ramer on
Friday, February 22, 1952. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral
services, conducted by Bro. J. A. Thornton of Corinth, were held at the Hurley
Schoolhouse on Sunday, February 24, and burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery.
The deceased is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Vera Price, Miss Leona King,
Mrs. Jessie Mullins, Mrs. Essie Turner, Mrs. Maud A. Lutz, Mrs. Inez Frantz and
Mrs. Anne Jo King; two sons, Arthur and James King; nineteen grandchildren and one
great-grand child. McNairy County Independent
Patsy F. King of Selmer, 56, died January 23, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. King was
owner and operator of Pat’s Flower Shop. She was a member of the Order of Eastern
Star and Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, and served on the McNairy County
Developmental Center, Human Rights Committee. She was preceded in death by her
father, James Ancil “Buck” Ferguson. She is survived by her mother, Roberta Smith
Ferguson of Selmer; her husband, Lonnie King; a daughter, Stephanie Goodrum and
her husband Scottie of Selmer; a son, Jason King and his wife Belinda of Selmer; a
brother, Oneal Ferguson of Selmer; three sisters, Jo Ann Garrison of Stantonville,
Shirley King of Selmer and Lisa Lipford of Lexington; and a grandson, Brent King
of Selmer. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at
Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, with Zolon Clayton and Glenn Scott officiating.
Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral
Directors of Selmer, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society and Gideons
KING, RICKEY MICHAEL - Rickey Michael King, 26, of Baytown, Texas, a native of
Selmer, died suddenly Wednesday, December 29, 1982, at his home in Texas. Grave
side funeral services were held Tuesday, January 4, 1983, at McCalips Chapel
Cemetery, with Rev Foy Huckabee officiating. He was employed in construction work
as a carpenter. He was the son of Mrs Shirley Taylor of Selmer and the late Johnny
H King. He leaves his mother; one son Jessie Hayse King; three sisters, Mrs
Rhonda Hanks, Miss Penny King and Miss Patty King; one brother Randall King; his
maternal grandmother Mrs Virginia Cardwell and his paternal grandmother Mrs
Flossie King, all of Selmer.
KING, RICKIE C. – Rickie C. King, 34, of Selmer, died Wednesday, March 2, 1983, at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of injuries suffered the previous weekend
in a three-wheeled motorcycle accident at Pickwick. Funeral services were held
Thursday, March 4, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Brother Dan
Eubanks officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was the son of Mrs.
Maxine King of Bethel Springs and the late Roy C. King. He was a member of the
Moose Lodge, and was employed as a stock room clerk at Brown Shoe Company. He was
a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Billie King; a
daughter, Miss Angela King; a son, Ritchie King, all of Selmer; his mother; a
sister, Mrs. Betty Ann Plunk of Jackson; and a brother Robert L. King of Bethel
Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KING, RUBY LEE - Ruby Lee King 78 of Ramer, died November 25, 1992 at Jackson
Specialty Hospital in Jackson after a long illness. Services were held at 2:00
pm Friday at Shackelford Funeral Home with Danny Eubanks officiating. Burial
followed in Indian creek Cemetery. The daughter of the late Lilly Everett Wooten
and William Perry Wooten, she was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of
Christ. Survivors include three sons, Dale King of Memphis, Kenneth King and
Prentice ‘Hopper’ King, both of Ramer. Two daughters Ester Riley of Ramer and Dot
Williams of Jackson. 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband Rupert King and one brother Cecil Wooten.
Mr. Terry Neal King of Selmer, 52, died July 24, 2002 at his residence. Mr. King
was an auto mechanic at Larry Lynch Auto Repair. He was a member of Lakeview
Baptist Church in Selmer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lora Mae Estes
King; and a sister, Edna Mae King. He is survived by his father, Warren L. King of
Selmer; his wife, Jackie King; two stepsons, Anthony W. Rowland and Timothy A.
Rowland, both of Selmer; and six sisters, Joan Wilbanks, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane
Weatherly, Joyce Marie Thomas, Norma Sue Glover, and Carlette Hamm, all of Selmer.
He had one grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Aaron Moss officiating.
Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer.
Terry Neal King of Selmer, 52, died July 24,2002 at his residence. Mr. King was an
auto mechanic at Larry Lynch Auto Repair. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist
Church in Selmer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lora Mae Estes King; and
a sister, Edna Mae King. He is survived by his father, Warren L. King of Selmer;
his wife, Jackie King; two stepsons, Anthony W. Rowland and Timothy A. Rowland,
both of Selmer; and six sisters, Joan Wilbanks, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane
Weatherly, Joyce Marie Thomas, Norma Sue Glover, and Carlette Hamm, all of Selmer.
He had one grandchild.Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Aaron Moss officiating.
Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer.
King, Vernon A. - 76 – died on Sunday, June 20, 1999 at his home of heart failure.
He was a retired timber cutter and logger. He was a Baptist, and Army Veteran of
World War II and a prisoner of war for 13 months during WWII. Services took place
at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Hunter Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents,
Hershel D. and Emma King. He is survived by his wife, Maycile King, one daughter,
Ann North of Selmer, one son, Joe E. King of Selmer, two sisters, Martha Mercer of
Dyer and Verlean Harris of Trenton, two grandchildren, Jennifer North and Pam
King. PDG
KING, VICK MRS - McNairy County Independent, Friday, May 27, 1949 - Mrs. Vick
King, age 91 years and five months, passed away in this county on April 28,
1949. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Homer Moore, was held at Mt Pleasant,
with burial in the cemetery there. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include three sons, Dim, Tide and Connie King; and two daughters, Mrs.
Earl Howell and Mrs. Bell Hobbs. Not sure, it could be her name is Victoria,
widow of J F King. They are both buried in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Her tombstone
says 1860-1950.)
Viola King of Selmer, 93, died July 12, 2003 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs.
King was a homemaker. She was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert B. King. She is survived by three
sons, John King and James King, both of Selmer, and Bill King of Adamsville; and
three daughters, Margaret Whitley and Mary Mathis, both of Selmer, and Nina
Jenkins of Counce. She had fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren,
five great-great-grandchildren and six great-great-great-grandchildren. Services
were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of
Selmer with Ministers Malcom George and Randy Mead officiating. Burial followed at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
Viola King of Selmer, 93, died July 12, 2003 at McNairy Regional Hospital. Mrs.
King was a homemaker. She was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert B. King. She is survived by three
sons, John King and James King, both of Selmer, and Bill King of Adamsville; and
three daughters, Margaret Whitley and Mary Mathis, both of Selmer, and Nina
Jenkins of Counce. She had fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren,
five great-great-grandchildren and six great-great-great-grandchildren. Services
were held at 3 p.m. on Monday,July 14, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of
Selmer with Ministers Malcom George and Randy Mead officiating. Burial followed at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer.
Warren Dwight King, age 55 of Pocahontas, died December 5, 2000 at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy from cancer. He was disabled and a Baptist. He is preceded in
death by his father, Warren D. King, and 3 brothers; Dennis King, Richard King,
and Gary King. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Hicks King of Burnsville, Ms.,
one daughter, Melissa King of Selmer, one son, Jason King of Jackson, 5 sisters;
Janet Williams of Selmer, Diane Kirk of Pocahontas, Nancy Odom of Burnsville, Ms.,
Lisa Rorie of Burnsville, Ms., and Rhonda Keistler of Bethel Springs, one brother,
Roger King of Selmer, and one grandchild, Kirsten Robinson. Services were held at
1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with George Ellenwood
officiating. Burial followed at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer.
Warren L. King of Selmer, 83, died October 3, 2003 at Tri-County Convalescent Home
in Adamsville. Mr. King was a sawmill worker, retired from Price’s Sawmill. He was
a World War II Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Pearl
King Smith; his wife, Lora Mae King; a son, Terry Neal King; and a daughter, Edna
Mae King. He is survived by six daughters, Joan Wilbanks of Savannah; Barbara Ann
Moore, Diane Weatherly, Joyce Marie Thomas, Norma Sue Glover and Carlette Hamm,
all of Selmer; a sister, Jo Edna Howell of Hornsby; and a brother, Billy Smith of
Garden City, S.C. He had thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel, with Minister Harry Stanley officiating. Burial followed at Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer.
WAYNE KING, SR., 64, of Hornsby, died Apr. 3, 1999 at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital. The husband of Lucy Jane Hodge King, who survives, he was a
retired maintenance technician at the Armira Corporation until it closed. He was
born on August 12, 1934, in McNairy County, son of the late Olen Lee and Lois
Leonard King and lived all of his adult life in the Hornsby area. He served in
the Army from 1958-60 in Germany and was a member of Hornsby Baptist Church.
Services were 3 pm Apr. 5 at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar with
Rev Mickey Cossar, Rev. Tim West and Rev. Skippy Rowland officiating. Burial was
in Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby with Barry Hodge, Ronald King, Todd Kiestler,
Jimmy Williams, Wayne Colburn, Richard Hodge, Bobby Hodge and Terry Hodge serving
as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Dennis McMahan, Billy
Johnson, George Moore, Philip Hodge, Pete Newman and Grady Hemiman. In addition
to his wife, whom he married on August 12, 1955, Mr. King is survived by two
daughters, Karen Cox of Hornsby and Cindy Pulse of Middleton; three sons, Morris
King, Jr. of Bolivar Jeff King of Jackson and Aubrey King of Selmer a
granddaughter whom they raised, LaCosta King Diggs of Mercer; one sister, Linda
West of Hornsby, one brother, Roger King of Hornsby fourteen grandchildren and one
g-grandson. The family requests memorials be sent to Hatchie Baptist Church
Building Fund.
KING, William “Doc’ - Mr. William “Doc” King of Ramer, 74, died December 17, 2001,
at Country Cottage in Corinth, Miss. Mr. King was a combustion engineer and steel
fitter. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran of the United States Navy and
a member of Antioch Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Minnie McAlpin King, and his wife, Norma Gene Smith King. He is survived by his
father, Theodore King of Selmer, and one niece, Deborah Smith. Funeral services
for Mr. King were held Wednesday, December 19 at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel
in Selmer with Brian Jackson and Nat Evans officiating. Burial followed at Mt.
Vernon cemetery in Ramer.
William “Doc” King of Ramer, 74, died December 17 at Country Cottage in Corinth,
Miss. Mr. King was a combustion engineer and steel fitter. He was a World War II
and Korean War veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Antioch Church of
Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie McAlpin King, and his wife,
Norma Gene Smith King. He is survived by his father, Theodore King of Selmer, and
one niece, Deborah Smith.Funeral services for Mr. King were held Wednesday,
December 19 at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Brian Jackson and
Nat Evans officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Ramer.
KINGSLEY, DOSSIE FREELAND – Dossie Freeland Kingsley, 56, of Selmer, died
Saturday, Sept. 13, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long
illness. Services were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral
Home with Rev. Jim Dickson officiating. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery in
Silerton. An employee of Ford Motor Company in Lorain, Ohio, he was a veteran of
the Korean War. He was the son of the late Raymond and Lilly Bell Brasher
Kingsley. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Scott Kingsley; two sons, Ronnie
Kingsley and Bruce Kingsley, both of Selmer; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mary Jane Kinney, 62, of Springfield, Ill. died June 2, 2003 at her home. A native
of Selmer, she was a retired motor fuel technician with the Illinois Department of
Revenue. She had lived in Springfield for 28 years. Ms. Kinney was a Baptist in
belief. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. on June 7, 2003 at Melrose Cemetery in
Whiteville, with Max Walker officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar
were in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include two sons and their wives,
Robert J. and Laura Kinney, and William L. and Jennifer Kinney, all of
Springfield, Ill.; her former husband, James R. Kinney; three brothers, Horner
Doss of Selmer and Jimmie and Larry Doss, both of Knoxville; and five
grandchildren, ?bbie, Alyssa, Katie, Hillary and Jon. She was preceded in death by
a son, James Roland Kinney. The family requests memorials be directed to the SIDS
Foundation.
Mary Jane Kinney, 62, of Springfield, Ill. died June 2, 2003 at her home. A native
of Selmer, she was a retired motor fuel technician with the Illinois Department of
Revenue. She had lived in Springfield for 28 years. Ms.Kinney was a Baptist in
belief. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. on June 7,2003 at Melrose Cemetery in
Whiteville, with Max Walker officiating.Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar
were in charge of local arrangements.Survivors include two sons and their wives,
Robert J. and Laura Kinney, and William L. and Jennifer Kinney, all of
Springfield, Ill.; her former husband,James R. Kinney; three brothers, Horner Doss
of Selmer and Jimmie and Larry Doss, both of Knoxville; and five grandchildren,
?bbie, Alyssa, Katie, Hillary and Jon. She was preceded in death by a son, James
Roland Kinney. The family requests memorials be directed to the SIDS Foundation
KINSER, I.S. (Charlie) – I.S. (Charlie) Kinser, 66, of Stantonville died on
January 17, 1988 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Shearon Presbyterian Church with Rev. Donnie Acton and
Rev. Charles Murphy officiating. Burial was in Stantonville Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Hookie Martin, Steve Sweat, David McCullar, Randy Flatt, Niki Harris, and Ray
Milford. He was the son of the late W.T. and Ione Wayman Kinser and was married
to Mabel Killingsworth Kinser. He was manager of Gulf Service Station and a
veteran of WWII in the Air Force. He was a Mason, a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star #330 and American Legion Post #97. He was a member of Mt. Shearon
Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters,
Sandra Maness of Reagan, Shelia Goodwin of Colleyville, TX, and Garnet Kinser of
Stantonville; a brother, Nathan Kinser of Occidental, CA; a sister, Mrs. John
Wirsching of Pasadena; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son,
Benny Charles Kinser. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KIRBY, HURLEY – Hurley Kirby, 93, of Bethel Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1986,
at Bolivar Community Hospital after a long illness. Monday afternoon services were
held at Refuge Church of Christ with Billy Joe Hurley officiating. Burial was in
the church cemetery. Pallbeares were Howard Maness, Leo Tull, Johnny Garner, Haven
Garner, Will Garner, and Waldo Garner. A retired farmer, he was the son of the
late Johnny and Arizona Maness Kirby. He was a member of the Refuge Church of
Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha Maxwell Kirby; a son, Lloyd Kirby of
Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Lillard (Sis) Siebert of Memphis; two grandchildren, Jacky
Ray Tull of Southaven, Ms., and Johnnie Mai Blakely of Memphis; seven great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ADDIE M. KIRK, age 88 died Wed. Mar. 24, 1999 at Jackson Madison Co. General
Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services took place
at 3 pm on Fr. Mar. 26, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Lake Hill Springs Memory Gardens in Bethel. Pallbearers were Lonzo Taylor, James
Ray Tedford, Lenzie Kirk, Lyndon Kiser, Steven Lott, and Joey Lott. Ms. Kirk was
preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Kirk, and one son, James Arnold Kirk.
She is survived by four daughters, Bertha Mae Garner, Sarah Lambert, Evelyn
McDaniel and Peggy Edwards all of Bethel Springs, one son, W. L. Kirk of
Henderson, two half-sisters, Mary Nell Hurst of Memphis and Carolyn Marby of
Bethel Springs, eleven grandchildren and sixteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-
grandchildren.
KIRK, ARNEL A. – Arnel A. Kirk, 85, of Bethel Springs died on May 19, 1988.
Services were held Saturday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with
Revs. H.A. Cox and Herman Bryant officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial
Gardens. He was the son of the late John A. and Nann Styles Kirk and was married
to Addie Miller Kirk. He was a retired farmer and attended the Church of Christ.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, W.L. Kirk of Henderson and
James A. Kirk of McNairy; four daughters, Bertha Garner, Evelyn McDaniel, Sarah
Lambert, all of Bethel Springs, and Peggy Edwards of Selmer; a brother, Noner Kirk
of Ypshlanti, Mich.; a sister, Mamie Wilson of Bethel Springs; 11 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Kirk, Elsie Browder – 93 – died on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at Tri-County
Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member
of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. o Saturday,
March 27, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill
Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Don
Coleman. Pallbearers were Charles Patterson, James Patterson, Scott Patterson,
Eddie Browder, Mansel Kirk, and Jimmy Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Emmitt
Hockaday, Jerry Patterson, C.O. Patterson, and Toots Browder. Mrs. Kirk was
preceded in death by her husband, Francis Montie Kirk, one daughter, Frances
Patterson, father A.F. Browder, mother Mary Baker Browder, and three brothers,
Richard Browder, Herman Browder and Frank Browder. She is survived by her son-in-
law, Orphus Patterson of Bartlett, one sister, Ruth South of Michie, one brother,
Daniel Browder of Adamsville, and two grandsons, Charles Patterson of Memphis and
James Patterson of Odessa, Fla. PDG
Mr. Gene Kirk, of Pocahontas, died at Hardeman County General Hospital on January
16, 2001 of heart failure at the age of 72. Mr. Kirk was retired from Martin
Manufacturing and was a member of the Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by
his parents, Troy and Viola Wren Kirk. He is survived by his three daughters,
Regina Burch of Cordova, Eugenia Parmely of Pocahontas, and Georgina Harbin of
Martenez, Ga., four sisters, Geneva Ayers of Savannah, Gean Newell of Jackson,
Nell Parks of Corinth, and Virginia Kirk of Selmer, along with six grandchildren.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer with ministers Nat Evans and George Younger speaking. Burial followed at
White Oak in Pocahontas
Joe E. Kirk. Joe E Kirk, , 91, of Willoughby, will be at 1 PM on Thursday,
October 29, 2015 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Mr. Kirk passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at The Ohio Veterans Home near
Sandusky. Born July 30, 1924 in Pocahontas, TN, he has lived in Willoughby for the
past 65 years. He was a World War II United States Army veteran and was a member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1500 in Willoughby and the Amalgamated
Transit Union National Local 1700. Mr. Kirk was employed as a bus mechanic for
Greyhound Bus Lines, retiring in 1986 after 35 years of service. Survivors are his
daughters, Betty (Denny) York, Diane (Alan) Perz, Peggy (James) Apicello and Linda
(Mark) Roberts; grandchildren, Michelle (David) Owen, Julie Brown, Jody (Skaidre)
Brown, Sarah Hosa, Shanon (Ken) Pierce, Carrie Hosa, Michael (Jaime) Perz, Jessica
(Jerry) Styers, Rick (Gennie) Brooks and Rhianon Norton; great-grandchildren, Liam
Owen, Nicholas and Elise Vichinsky, Eion, Grace and Christopher Brown, Chloe,
Madison and Holly Pierce, Collin and Gabriel Perz, Iris, Libbey, Walter and Parker
Styers, Payton and Paige Brooks, Savannah Hyson, Gatlyn Riss, Sarah and Evan Owen.
He also leaves a former grandson-in-law, Kevin Vichinsky. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Mary Ann in 1999. His great-granddaughter, Joely Ann Styers, parents,
Joseph and Emma (Ray) Kirk and eight siblings are also deceased
Lillian Kirk of Ramer, 89, died October 19 of heart failure at Methodist
Healthcare-McNairy Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Kirk was a homemaker and a member of
Cypress Tank Church of Christ. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband,
Ross Kirk; one daughter, Ruth Kirk; a great grandson, Jason Crabb; one step-
grandson, Tracy Lambert; and her parents,Harvey and Rachel Wilmeth Meeks. She is
survived by five daughters, Marie Lambert, Lucille King, Naomi Roberts, and Leilla
Ervin, all of Selmer and Betty Rickman of Ramer; two sons, Fred Kirk of Memphis
and Carl Kirk of Ramer; along with 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Kirk were held at 3
p.m.on Monday, October 22 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Brian Jackson
officiating. Burial followed at White Oak Cemetery in Ramer.
Mrs. Madie Dee Kirk, 85, widow of Napolion Kirk, died Thursday at McNairy County
Hospital, Services at 10 a.m. Today at First Baptist Church; burial in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home Here. She leaves a son, Gaulon Kirk of
Memphis; seven daughters. Mrs. Beatrice Tackett, Mrs. Elmer Robinson and Mrs.
Dorothy Kennedy all of Selmer, Mrs. Willie Meek of Adamsville, Mrs. Inez Young of
Memphis, Mrs. Mary Demastus of Columbia and Mrs. Rachel Hope James of Leachville,
Ark.,a brother, William Howell of Selmer. (Died in March 1974 - no day found.)
KIRK, MARION CLIFFORD – Marion Clifford Kirk, 51, of Selmer, died at his home
early Tuesday morning, June 28, 1983, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon, June 29, in the Chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home of Selmer with Brothers Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in
Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Mr. Kirk, a veteran of the Korean conflict, was a self-
employed mechanic. He leaves a son, Clifford Steve Kirk of Rossville, Tennessee;
and his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert M. Kirk of Ramer. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KIRK, MARTHA ADELAIDE – Mrs. Martha Adelaide Kirk, 83, of Selmer, died Monday,
January 17, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, January 19, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Ramer Cemetery. She was the daughter of the
late John W. and Lou Shelton Deming, and a member of the Baptist Church. She
leaves one son, Edward D. Kirk of Pocahontas; one grandson, Robert Kirk of Onono,
Maine; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jenetta Hinson of Scottsboro, Alabama; and three
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KIRK, MONTIE – Montie Kirk, 81, of Arlington died on December 24, 1987 at St.
Joseph Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Louis Narowetz
officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. He was the son of the late
Andrew and Ella Clayton Kirk and was married to Mrs. Elsie Browder Kirk. He was an
Elder and member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. He was a retired farmer. In
addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frances Patterson of
Arlington; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
KIRK, R.C. – R.C. Kirk, 62, of Guys, died July 7, 1987 at McNairy County General
Hospital. He was a member of the Adams Chapel C.M.E. Church. Services were held
at St. Rest Baptist Church on Friday afternoon. Burial was in Adams Chapel
Cemetery with Rev. S.B. Moore officiating. He leaves his wife, Maeceil Kirk; one
son, Eric Bernard Kirk of Guys; two daughters, Ethel Mae Pollard of Corinth, and
Gloria Ann Stafford of Biggersville, Miss.; three brothers, Cleotes Kirk of
Atlanta, Ga., Clemmie Leroy Kirk of Corinth, and Floyd Kirk of Guys; and seven
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Ray Kirk of Selmer, 74, died October 15, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Kirk was a
retail store owner. He was a member of Bethel Springs Church of God. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Lunie and Maggie Kirk. He is survived by his
wife, Graple Kirk; a son, Jerry Kirk of Selmer; a daughter, Phyllis Smith of
Brentwood; and three sisters, Willie Mae Weaver of Hornsby, Opal Taylor of Selmer
and Gail Russom of Ramer. He had two grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with
Minister Floyd Jones officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in
Bethel Springs.
Ray Kirk of Selmer, 74, died October 15, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Kirk was a
retail store owner. He was a member of Bethel Springs Church of God. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Lunie and Maggie Kirk. He is survived by his
wife, Graple Kirk; a son, Jerry Kirk of Selmer; a daughter, Phyllis Smith of
Brentwood; and three sisters, Willie Mae Weaver of Hornsby, Opal Taylor of Selmer
and Gail Russom of Ramer. He had two grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with
Minister Floyd Jones officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in
Bethel Springs
Robert (Bob) Daniel Kirk of Bethel Springs,81, died July 16, 2003 at his
residence. Mr. Kirk was a retired farmer. He was Baptist in belief. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Edward Garfield and Ada Bell Steadman Kirk; his
wife, Thelma Kirk; and two sons, Jerry Neal Kirk and Phillip Earl Kirk. He is
survived by two daughters, Rose Marie Moore of Charleston, S.C., Betty Ann McClain
of Selmer and Sue Montgomery of Bethel Springs; four sons, Charles Daniel Kirk,
David Allen Kirk, Richard Lynn Kirk and Joel Ray Kirk, all of Bethel Springs; and
a sister, Lora Pearl Blakley of Ramer. He had fifteen grandchildren and sixteen
great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Garden.
Robert (Bob) Daniel Kirk of Bethel Springs, 81, died July 16, 2003 at his
residence. Mr. Kirk was a retired farmer. He was Baptist in belief. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Edward Garfield and Ada Bell Steadman Kirk; his
wife, Thelma Kirk; and two sons, Jerry Neal Kirk and Phillip Earl Kirk. He is
survived by two daughters, Rose Marie Moore of Charleston, S.C., Betty Ann McClain
of Selmer and Sue Montgomery of Bethel Springs; four sons, Charles Daniel Kirk,
David Allen Kirk, Richard Lynn Kirk and Joel Ray Kirk, all of Bethel Springs; and
a sister, Lora Pearl Blakley of Ramer. He had fifteen grandchildren and sixteen
great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Garden.
Kirk, Shelby Junior – 66 – died on Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at St. Francis
Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo., of a head injury. He was a former employee of
General Motors in St. Louis. Services took place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August
6, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel
Cemetery near Selmer Mr. Kirk is survived by two daughters, Connie Bettie and
Laura Martin both of Jackson, one son, Michael Kirk of Martin, three sisters,
Willie Mae Weaver of Hornsby, Opal Taylor or Selmer, and Gail Russom of Eastview,
one brother, Ray Kirk of Selmer and one grandchild, Sierra Kirk of Martin. PDG
Kirk, Shirley Marie King – 53 – died on Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, at Jackson
General Hospital of heart failure. She was born in McNairy County and is the
daughter of the late Robert Marion and Verda Lou May King. She attended Selmer Jr.
High in McNairy County. Burial was cremation. There was no local service.
Interment was at Mosses Creek Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Kirk was preceded
in death by one sister, Shirley Lynn Quinn. She is survived by her husband, Gilmon
'Sonny' Kirk, two sons, Glen Willcutt of Obion and Teddy Wayne Willcutt of Union
City, three daughters, Ginger Marie Wills, Sandy Willcutt, and Vickie Kay
Willcutt, all of Troy, two brothers, Gary Wayne King and James, Alfred King both
of Selmer, five sisters, Ruthy Clark and Gail Davis both of Selmer, Katie King of
Bolivar, Florence West of Hornsby, and Jeffery Ann Dillon of Jackson. PDG
TOMMIE GRAVES KIRK, 73 of Stantonville, died Wed., May 24, 2000, at her home of
cancer. Mrs. Kirk was a member of the Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church, a
volunteer at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer, were she also worked
in the Gift Shop and received her 2000 hours of volunteer service pin, member of
the Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department's Quilting Club, played the annual
Senior Games in Clarksville, Volunteered for numerous fundraisers and functions
for the Town of Finger. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 26, at
Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with ministers Charles Linam and Billy Joe
Stewart officiating. Grave side services were held at 2 p.m. Sun. May 29, at Dicey
Cemetery in Weatherford, TX. She was proceeded in death by her husband
Mancel Kirk of Stantonville; 2 daughters, Sheila Taylor of Stantonville, and Linda
Cooley of Moss Point, MS; 1 son, Billy Ray Nicholls of Jackson, MS; 1 step-son
Lennie Kirk of Finger; 4 sisters; Allie Wade, Rachel Byrd, Bonnie Ainsworth, and
Fredina Ellis all of Jackson, MS; 3 brothers; John Ainsworth of Braxton, MS, Ulius
Ainsworth of McKee MS, and James Ainsworth of Ft. Worth, TX. She has 4
grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren.
Kirk, Troy Benjamin – 94 – of Ramer, died at McNairy County General Hospital on
August 18, 1998 of cancer. He was a retired farmer and sawmill worker and attended
Antioch Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Hannah
Tackett Kirk and William Jasper Newton Kirk, and his wife, Viola Wrenn Kirk. He is
survived by four daughters, Geneva Ayers of Savannah, Tn., Virginia “Susie”
Stewart of Selmer, Tn., Nell Parks of Corinth, Ms., and Ruby Jean Newell of
Jackson, Tn., one son, Eugene Kirk of Michie, Tn., one sister, Ruby Isom of
Florence, Al., seventeen grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild. Services were held for Mr. Kirk at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
August 21, 1998 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at White Oak
Cemetery near Ramer, Tn. Officiating ministers were Malcolm George and Nat Evans.
Serving as pallbearers were grandsons of Mr. Kirk. PDG
KIRK, VIRGIE D. – Miss Virgie D. Kirk, 82, of Pocahontas, died March 10, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Eureka Cemetery with Rev.
Max Walker officiating. The daughter of the late Mary Boyette Kirk and Columbus
Kirk, she was a member of Kirk’s Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother,
Vernie Dallas Kirk of Pocahontas; two nieces, Johnnie Marie Michael and Inez
Hawkins; six nephews, Lawrence Kirk, Bill Kirk, Bob Kirk, Clarence Kirk, Leonard
Kirk, and Finus Kirk; several great-nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
KIRK, WILLIAM ROSS – William Ross Kirk, 84, of Ramer, died Thursday, March 31,
1982, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Saturday, April 2, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm
George officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery. He was the son of the late
W.J.N. and Sarah Tackett Kirk, a retired farmer, and a member of the Church of
Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lillian Kirk of Ramer; five daughters, Mrs.
Marie Long of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Betty Rickman, Mrs. Lucille King, Mrs.
Naomi Roberts, and Mrs. Leilla Ervin, all of Selmer; two sons, Fred Kirk of
Memphis and Carl Kirk of Selmer; two sisters, Miss Bessie kirk and Mrs. Ruby Isom,
both of Corinth; four brothers, Tony Kirk of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Leroy Kirk of
Selmer, and Troy Kirk and Tolbert Kirk of Ramer; fifteen grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JACKIE WAYNE “PETE” KIRKMAN, 61, of Counce died Aug. 5, 2000 due to an apparent
heart attack at the Hardin County General Hospital. Mr. Kirkman was a farmer and
sawmill worker. He is survived by two daughters, Vickie Crouch of Senatobia, Miss,
and Susan Layrock of Carthage, TX, one son, Shane Kirkman of Adamsville, his
mother, Earsie Turnbow Kirkman of Crump, two sisters, Claudette Henley of Crump
and Bobbie Sue Hardin of Selmer, one brother, John Kirkman of Selmer, and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Mon., Aug. 8, at 3 p.m. at
Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery
in Hardin County.
JACKIE WAYNE “PETE” KIRKMAN, 61, of Counce died Aug. 5, 2000 due to an apparent
heart attack at the Hardin County General Hospital. Mr. Kirkman was a farmer and
sawmill worker. He is survived by two daughters, Vickie Crouch of Senatobia, Miss,
and Susan Layrock of Carthage, TX, one son, Shane Kirkman of Adamsville, his
mother, Earsie Turnbow Kirkman of Crump, two sisters, Claudette Henley of Crump
and Bobbie Sue Hardin of Selmer, one brother, John Kirkman of Selmer, and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Mon., Aug. 8, at 3 p.m. at
Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery in
Hardin County.
KIRKPATRICK, MARY BELL - McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949 -
Miss Mary Bell Kirkpatrick, age 75 died at her residence in McNairy on Sunday,
April 17. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held at the
Finger Christian Church on Tuesday, April 19, with interment in the Mt. Carman
cemetery.(Mt Carmel?) She is survived by one brother, J. T. Kirkpatrick of McNairy
KIRKPATRICK, PARLEE – Mrs. Parlee Kirkpatrick, 81, of Selmer, died Saturday,
February 19, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Monday, February 21, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Brother
Malcolm George officiating. She was the daughter of the late John E. and Harriett
Davis Barham, and the widow of the late Hardy Kirkpatrick. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. She leaves one son, Herman Kirkpatrick of Seattle, Washington;
and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Kirkpatrick of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Carrie Asylee Kiser of Ramer, 94, died August 2, 2003 at McNairy County Regional
Hospital. Mrs. Kiser was a homemaker. She attended Butler’s Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pauline Griswell; and three sons, Burley,
Jack, and Earl Wayne Kiser. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edna Mae Hill
of Selmer and Mrs. Madelene Hart of Houston, Texas; and three sons, Mr. Jerry D.
Kiser of Ramer, Mr. Edward Ray Kiser of Lexington and Mr. W.H. Kiser of Bethel
Springs. She had twenty-three grandchildren. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on
Monday, August 4, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial following at Falcon
Cemetery in Selmer.
KISER, CLEDIS C. ‘CE’ - Cledis E. ‘CE’ Kiser, 83, died June 18, 1990 and services
will be Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lake Hill Memory
Gardens. Mr Kizer, a retired director of plant production and safety for American
Enka in Morristown, died Monday at Baptist Central in Memphis. He was married tot
he late Susie Walker Kizer. They had five children, Larry Kizer of Selmer, Peggy
Gibson and Norma Samsel, both of Morristown, Betty Hopkins of Hot Springs, Ark,
and Brenda Elledge of Ware Shoals, SC.
KISER, CORA MAE - McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1924 - In Memory of One Who
Has Fallen Asleep - On last Friday evening about 2 o'clock the death angle stole
from our community one of our most beloved little girls, Cora Mae Kiser, age 11
years 6 months and 29 days, has spent a short but beautiful so journey in our
midst. Her bright, beautiful smile and kind, loving ways won her many friends
She leaves a father and mother, four brothers and three sisters, and a host of
relatives and friends to mourn her loss. To the loved ones we would say; you have
the sympathy of many friends, but there is one greater than friends; lean on His
strong arm for comfort; be reconciled to His will; live to meet little Cora, and
in the end, " God shall wipe all tears away " Cecil A. Fesmire. Sept 26, 1912 –
Apr 24, 1924 Bethel Springs Cemetery.
KISER, DOROTHY LEE - McNairy County Independent - Feb 23, 1951 - Dorothy Lee
Kiser, age 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Kiser, of McNairy community, was
killed Wednesday morning Feb 21, 1951, while attempting to get under or across a
power line on her way to the school bus. According to reports, efforts to revive
Dorothy were futile. A sister, Mary Sue Kiser, went around the fallen wire.
Funeral services, conducted by Reb Tobe Cox, were held Thursday. She is survived
by another sister, Mrs Cordie May Wilson and a brother Harlie Kiser, both of
McNairy. She is a niece of Prf B T Kiser, principal of the Selmer School.
Earl Wayne Kiser - TRENTON – Services for Earl Wayne Kiser, 75, will beat 3 p.m.
today at Shelton Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Kiser,
retired from the City of Trenton, died Tuesday at Gibson County General Hospital
in Trenton of respiratory failure. He is survived by his wife, Lessie Lucille
Kiser of Trenton; his mother, Carrie Kiser of Selmer;two daughters and two sons,
Deloris Hicks of Kenton, Dianne Horner of Dyer,Jerry Kiser of Big Sandy and Gary
Kiser of Trenton; two sisters, Edna Hill of Selmer and Madeline Hart of Houston;
and three brothers, W.H. Kiser of Bethel Springs, Edward Ray Kiser of Lexington
and Jerry D. Kiser of Chewalla
Kiser, Early Prize – 79 a resident of Selmer, died Saturday, March 31, 1979 in the
Madison County General Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were
held Sunday in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee and
Rev. Wayne Brooks officiating. Burial was in the Falcon Cemetery, He was the son
of the late Newton Jasper and Melinda Jane White Kiser and a member of the
Methodist church. He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wolfe, Mrs.
Virginia Barnes, Mrs. Dorothy King, Mrs. Mabel Washburn, Mrs. Wilma Kiddy, Mrs.
Kay Tacker, all of Selmer and Mrs. Ann Pearson, Corinth; three sons, Ray Kiser,
Larry Kiser, both of Selmer, John Kiser, Pocahontas; one sister, Mrs. Minnie
Sweat, Selmer; two brothers, P.T. Kiser, Selmer, Mert Kiser, Trenton; 26
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. PDG
Exie Ree Kiser of Mason Hall, 84, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at Baptist Hospital
in Union City. She was born in Selmer. She was a homemaker and a member of New
Concord Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nora Lee Dillon
Kiser and Marlie T. Kiser; and two sisters, Verna Webster and Pearl Kizer. She is
survived by three sisters, Maedell Dean and Rachel Webb, both of Mason Hall, and
Johnnie James of Kenton; two brothers, Wendell Kiser of Mason Hall and Ralph Kizer
of Union City; a host of nieces and nephews; and a host of great-nieces and great-
nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. on April 24, 2003 at Johnson Funeral Home
Chapel, with the Reverend Louis Webb and the Reverend Johnny Weatherspoon
officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.
Exie Ree Kiser of Mason Hall, 84, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at Baptist Hospital
in Union City. She was born in Selmer. She was a homemaker and a member of New
Concord Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nora Lee Dillon
Kiser and Marlie T. Kiser; and two sisters, Verna Webster and Pearl Kizer. She is
survived by three sisters, Maedell Dean and Rachel Webb, both of Mason Hall, and
Johnnie James of Kenton; two brothers,Wendell Kiser of Mason Hall and Ralph Kizer
of Union City; a host of nieces and nephews; and a host of great-nieces and great-
nephews. Services were held at 1p.m. on April 24, 2003 at Johnson Funeral Home
Chapel, with the Reverend Louis Webb and the Reverend Johnny Weatherspoon
officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern
KISER, HARLIE HUBERT – Harlie Hubert Kiser, 83, of Bethel Springs, died Sunday,
May 8, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, May 10, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with
Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in McNairy Cemetery. He was the son of
the late Will Franklin and Fannie Wilson Kiser. He was a retired farmer, and a
member of the Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church. He leaves a daughter, Mrs.
Cordie Wilson, and a son, Harlie William Kiser, both of Bethel Springs; two
sisters, Mrs. Otis Cunningham of Michie and Mrs. Annie Browder of Bethel Springs;
one brother, Cledis Kiser of Selmer; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KISER HARLIE WILLIAM – Harlie William Kiser, 64, born and raised in McNairy
County, died July 27, 1986 in the Veteran’s Hospital in Memphis after a long
illness. Services were held in Leon Johnson & Son Funeral Home chapel with Rev.
Max Patterson of Henderson officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery in
Finger. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kiser of McNairy and the
husband of the late Opal Wilson Kiser of Bethel Springs. Mr. Kiser was a veteran
of World War II, having served in France and Germany. He was a farmer and factory
worker. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Henry of McNairy and Mrs.
Dorothy Loudermilk of Adamsville; a son, George Kiser of Bethel Springs; five
step-daughters, Mrs. Louis Farris and Mrs. Dean Sanders, both of Selmer, Mrs. Sue
Hurst of Jackson, Mrs. Jervell Nix of Chicago, and Mrs. Shirley Roseman of
Kilmichial, Miss.; one sister, Cordie Wilson of McNairy; six grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KISER, J D - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Mr J D Kiser, age 40,
died at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis on Saturday night, July 22, 1950. Besides
his wife and four children, he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Davie Kiser
of Selmer; three brothers, Lester, Hugh and Ken Kiser; Mrs Toy McDaniel and Mrs
Clarence Williams. Funeral services were conducted by Bro J E bolding and Bro W R
Dillon. He was laid to rest in the Falcon cemetery on July 24. The family looked
after arrangements according to his request.
Kiser, Jack Lester – 70 – died on Sunday, September 26, 1999, at his home of heart
failure. He retired from the City of Selmer Street and Sanitation Department and
served in the U.S. Army for two years. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at Mt. Zion Church in McNairy Community, Burial was
held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Mr. Kiser was preceded in death by
his wife, Joyce McNeil Kiser. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Lyles Kiser of
Selmer, two sons, Jack Lyndon Kiser of Bethel Springs and Roger Steven Kiser of
Selmer, two sisters, Edna Mae Hill of Selmer and Madeline Hart of Houston Texas,
four brothers William Henry (Dub) Kiser of Bethel Springs, Jerry Dean Kiser of
Chewalla, Earl Wayne Kiser of Trenton, and Ray Kiser of Lexington, four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. PDG
Mr. Jeffrey D. Kiser of Selmer, 42, died on Monday, June 24, 2002 at Methodist Le
Bonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mr. Kiser was a logger and timber cutter. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Katherine Ingle Kiser. He is
survived by a son, Joseph Kiser of Hornsby; and two brothers, John R. Kiser of
Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of Selmer. He had one grandchild. Services
were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors
of Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer.
Jeffrey D. Kiser of Selmer, 42, died on Monday, June 24, 2002 at Methodist Le
Bonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mr. Kiser was a logger and timber cutter. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Katherine Ingle Kiser. He is
survived by a son, Joseph Kiser of Hornsby; and two brothers, John R. Kiser of
Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of Selmer. He had one grandchild. Services
were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June26, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of
Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer.
Kiser, Jerry M. - 52 – died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at Baptist Hospital in
Lauderdale County of cancer. He was a plumber. Services took place at 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at the gravesite. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Roy Hardin. Mr. Kiser
was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Evie Williams Kiser, and his father,
William Henry Kiser. He is survived by one sister, Callie Delancey of Brighton,
and two brothers, Rev. Roy Hardin of Kennesaw, Ga. And John w. Kiser of
Brookfield, Il. PDG
Larry Joe Kizer, 50, of Milan, died September 30, 2000, at the Jackson Madison
County General Hospital, due to heart failure. He was a Baptist. He is survived by
his parents, Mr. Jasper Newton Kizer of Milan, and Mrs. Mamie Lucille Kizer of
Leoma, and 2 brothers, Mr. James Richard Kizer of Milan, and Mr. Johnny Dwayne
Kizer of Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday
at Shackelford Funeral Home, with burial at Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Katherine Ingle Kiser of Selmer, 63, died Monday, June 24, 2002 at Methodist
Le Bonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Kiser was a retired quality control inspector at
ITT. She attended Lakeview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents, James William and Margaret Agnes Crangle Ingle; two sisters, Dorothy
Ingle and Vassie Stovall; and two brothers, Paul Ingle and W. T. Ingle. She is
survived by two sons, John R. Kiser of Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of
Selmer; three brothers, John D. Ingle and Thomas E. Ingle, both of Selmer, and
James H. Ingle of Bethel Springs; and five sisters, Marie Powell of Greenville,
MS., Mary L. Tibbs, Sue Barnes and Edna Broadway, all of Selmer, and Shirley A.
Killough of Corinth, MS. She had two grandsons, Joseph D. Kiser and Jonathan Blake
Kiser; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah J. Kiser. Services were held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with
Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in
Selmer.
Katherine Ingle Kiser of Selmer, 63, died Monday, June 24, 2002 at Methodist Le
Bonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Kiser was a retired quality controlin spector at
ITT. She attended Lakeview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents, James William and Margaret Agnes Crangle Ingle; two sisters, Dorothy
Ingle and Vassie Stovall; and two brothers, Paul Ingle and W.T. Ingle. She is
survived by two sons, John R. Kiser of Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of
Selmer; three brothers, John D. Ingle and Thomas E.Ingle, both of Selmer, and
James H. Ingle of Bethel Springs; and five sisters, Marie Powell of Greenville,
MS., Mary L. Tibbs, Sue Barnes and Edna Broadway,all of Selmer, and Shirley A.
Killough of Corinth, MS. She had two grandsons, Joseph D. Kiser and Jonathan Blake
Kiser; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah J.Kiser. Services were held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with
Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in
Selmer
Kiser, Ocie West – 69 – wife of Earl Kiser, died Sunday, December 25, 1992 in
McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at
Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Falcon Cemetery. She also leaves seven
daughters Mrs. Nellie Wolfe, Mrs. Virginia Barnes, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mrs. Mabel
Washburn, Mrs. Wilma Kiddy, Mrs. Ann Blakely and Mrs. Kay Tacker, all of Selmer;
three sons, Roy Kiser and Larry Kiser, both of Selmer and John Robert Kiser of
Pinson; five brothers, Emmet Sweat and Tom D. Sweat, both of Ramer, Elmer Sweat of
Selmer, Clyde Sweat of Cordova and three sisters, Mrs. Effie Blakeley of Selmer,
Mrs. Velma Moore of Martin and Mrs. Bertha Rickman of Germantown. PDG
KISER, R.A. – R.A. Kiser, 67, of Selmer, died Sunday, July 6, 1986 at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Tomlin
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. A retired mechanic and shop foreman
with Latta Motor Co., he was the son of the late Elmer Dee and Olga Kiser, a
veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Georgia Washam Kiser of Selmer; a son, Herbert Kiser; five
brothers, Raymond Kiser, Dennie Kiser, L.D. Kiser, all of Selmer, Wilford Kiser
and Alford Kiser, both of Bethel Springs; seven sisters, Mrs. Lockie Williams,
Mrs. Vestie Dancer, Mrs. Flaye Moore, Mrs. Laverne Knight, Mrs. Vallie Helton,
Mrs. Ruby Whitaker, and Mrs. Maylene Nold, all of Selmer; and two
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
KIZER, LARRY JOE - 50, of Milan, died Sept. 30, 2000, at the Jackson MadisonCounty
General Hospital, due to heart failure. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his
parents, Jasper Newton Kizer of Milan, and Mamie Lucille Kizer of Leoma, and two
brothers, James Richard Kizer of Milan, and Johnny Dwayne Kizer of Pleasant
Prairie, Wis. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral
Home, with burial at Sulphur Springs.
Knight, Arlie Genry, 67, trucker, died Thursday - Services at 1 p.m. today at at
Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer; burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery near Bolivar.
He leaves a son Eugene Knight of Selmer; two daughters, Mrs. David Foster and Mrs.
James West, both of Hornsby; Two brothers, Herbert Knight of Ramer and Amos Knight
of Memphis and four sisters, Mrs. Decie Hunter and Mrs. Docie Smith, both of
Selmer, Mrs. Carra Epps of Memphis and Mrs. Amy Simpson of El Monte, Calif.
KNIGHT, ELIJAH -1 - Corinth Herald June 28, 1906 Elijah Knight obituary - Elijah
Knight was born and reared in McNairy County, Tennessee, and in 1861, when the
call for volunteers was made, he was one of the first to offer his body and life
as a target for the enemy. He served under Major Sharp, of Corinth, for a long
time, and then under others during that great struggle of the sixties. Major
Sharp told the writer recently that Elijah was the first to open fire on the enemy
in the Corinth engagement, and on the 29th of May, 1906, death came and called for
its victim, the old soldier. Just after the close of the war he joined the M.E.
Church and settled 25 years ago, near Acton, Tennessee, where he lived, and his
neighbors were proud of him.
He was a good companion, a loving father and loyal to his country, and will be
greatly missed. He peaceably passed away to his eternal home and, no doubt, safely
landed on the sunny banks of sweet deliverance; free from battles, free from all
the turmoil that man has to encounter here. No more will we hear him tell of the
bloody October battle of Corinth; no more will we hear him tell of the frightful
scenes at Brice’s Crossroads and the fearful battle of Harrisburg; no more will we
hear him tell of his clothes being riddled with bullets three times during one
battle; no more will we hear him tell of living a certain length of time on just
brown sugar; no more will we hear him tell of paying $25.00 for one hog’s head and
having to eat it without salt. He is done telling the old frightful war stories.
After all that loving hands and good medical aid could do, he calmly passed away
and was laid to rest in the White House Cemetery near Acton, by the side of his
mother, who 19 years ago preceded him, and was, no doubt, one of the first to meet
him at the Pearly Gates of the New Jerusalem. Cheer up, loved ones, and be
prepared to meet him where parting is no more. Rev. Simson, of Corinth, conducted
the funeral services. Farewell Elijah, until we meet again. His brother, W. M.
Knight (This article was submitted by Steve Knight, probably to the Daily
Corinthian.) 1844- May 29, 1906 Whitehouse Cemetery unmarked.
EUGENE KNIGHT, SAWMILLER – Eugene Knight, 67, Selmer, sawmill owner and operator,
died May 3, 2004, at McNairy Regional Hospital. Services were held May
5<sup>th</sup> at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with burial in the Lake Hill
Memorial Gardens, Bethel Springs. He leaves his wife Madine Knight; daughter, Lisa
Whitten; sons, Anthony and Tim Knight; sisters, Lucille Foster and Nancy West.
Eugene Knight, 67, Selmer, sawmill owner and operator, died May 3rd at McNairy
Regional Hospital. Services were held May 5th at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with
burial in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens, Bethel Springs. He leaves his wife
Madine Knight;daughter, Lisa Whitten; sons, Anthony and Tim Knight; sisters,
Lucille Foster and Nancy West.
KNIGHT, HOLLIE ETHEL - died Nov 1974, no date - Mrs Hollie Ethel Knight, age 87,
of Corinth, Miss, formerly of Michie, widow of J. L. Knight died Wednesday at her
home. Services were at Harper Road Christian Church and burial in Forrest Memorial
Park there. She leaves a son, Milton Knight of Corinth, two brothers, Ernest Gray
of Jackson and W. B. Gray of Michie, two sisters, Mrs Lillie Gray of Corinth and
Mrs Gayle Loyd of Jackson.
KNIGHT, J. C. - The Daily Corinthian - Funeral services for J. C. Knight Jr,
will be held at 2 pm today, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Lewis,
Malcolm George and Mike Green officiating. Burial in Forrest Memorial Park. He
died August 10, 1996. He was retired from Ringier America and a member of Foote
Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lola Rencher Knight; two
sons, and daughters-in-law, John and Darlene Knight and James and Rose Knight of
Corinth; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Roger Trimble of Corinth and
Linda and Larry Floyd of Gravel Hill, Tenn; three sisters, Kathleen Lambert of
Counce, Luevada Jones of Chewalla, Tenn and Greneal Latch of Corinth. Seven
grandchildren: Allison Smith, Mandy Knight, Justin Knight, Jason Knight, Shawn
Trimble, Brian Trimble and Shannon Floyd. One great granddaughter, Mycacla Smith
and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers: Robert Russell, Robert Davenport,
Hal Horton, James Orr, Gene Plunk and Bobby Thrasher. Feb 26, 1922 - Aug 10, 1996
Corinth
KNIGHT, JAMES A - James Arthur Knight, 75, of Michie, died Dec 25, 1994 at McNairy
county General Hospital. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home with
Malcom George officiating. Burial in Michie Cemetery. The son of the late Mae
Deira Price Knight and Willie D Knight, he was retired from Shiloh Park Service, a
WWII veteran serving in the Army and a member of Michie First Baptist church, V F
W and D A V. Survivors include his wife, Jettie Farris Knight, one daughter,
Wanda Johnson of Paris; Ezra Knight of Jackson; two grandchildren, Shane Dickey of
Corinth, Ms and Jason Dickey of Paris.
KNIGHT, LOU DELL GILTON - Corinthian - Nov 27, 1985 - Lou Dell Gilton Knight, 96,
died Tuesday, November 26, 1985, at her daughter’s residence in Tennessee after an
extended illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the widow of John
Callie Knight Sr. Services will be at 2 pm today at Liberty Church of Christ
(McNairy County) with burial in the church cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangement. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs O C Jones of
Chewalla, Tenn; Mrs Marcus Latch of Corinth and Mrs Kathaleen Lambert of Canton,
Tenn. One son, J C Knight Jr of Corinth. Eight grandchildren and 13 great grand
children
Louverna Knight - 89 - Funeral services for Miss Louverna Knight of Corinth were
held Saturday at Antioch Chapel. Miss Knight died Thursday, February 18, 1971 in
Freestone. She was born in Corinth, Miss. Surviving is one sister, Jennie
Bingbarn of Corinth, also a host of nieces and nephews. Minister El Roy Cooper
conducted the services. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery with Lawrence Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Carl Beasley, Lloyd Knight,
Doyle Knight, Leslie Welch, Danny Webb and Arnold Moncrief.
Mary E Knight - known as ‘Sis’ - died at the home of John Morgan at Acton on the
Shiloh Pike, Monday afternoon, Jan 22, 1928. She laced only one month of being 83
years of age. Funeral and burial at White House cemetery near Acton, conducted by
David North. She was a consistent Christian and a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by nine children, Mrs Texie Ezrell and Mrs Agnes Grisby of Texas,
Mrs Jennie Bingbarn and Miss Lavina Knight of near Corinth, J C Knight and J W
Knight of Texas, W F Knight, J G Knight and J L Knight of this county. Two
brothers, James Knight and B H Knight of Texas and one sister Mrs Julia Cartwright
of Texas. She was born and reared in McNairy County where she spent her life.
Tyson undertake in charge
KNIGHT, MINNIE - Daily Corinthian - Mrs. Minnie Knight Dies - Services for Mrs.
Minnie Knight, 91, Corinth, will be held at 10:00 am Saturday at the Liberty
Church of Christ in Michie, Tenn. Mrs. Knight, a member of the Liberty Church of
Christ, died Thursday , January 10, 1980, at Magnolia Hospital following an
extended illness. She was the widow of the late Robert Lee Knight. The services
were conducted by minister Malcolm George. Burial at the Liberty
Cemetery. Survivors include a son A. T. Knight, Michie; two daughters, Mrs.
Ona Lee Fowler, Corinth and Mrs. Lola Mae Pendley, Michie. Eight grandchildren and
15 great grand children. Coleman East in charge of arrangements. Jan 2, 1889 -
Jan 10, 1980 Liberty near Michie.
Knight, Penny Mechel – 33 died Tuesday, May 5, 1998 of cancer at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. She had been a correctional officer with the McNairy
county Sheriff's Department and was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Pocahontas. Ms. Knight is survived by her parents, Sidney and Ann Vaughn Knight,
her daughter, Cassaundra Knight, her sister, Shelley Knight Irvin, and her
grandfather, Lloyd Vaughn, all of Pocahontas. Services for Ms. Knight were held
Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with burial
following in Oak Grove Cemetery in Pocahontas. Sam Howell and James Chesson
officiated. Serving as bearers were Jeff Vaughn, Andy Vaughn, Lane Teague, Kenneth
Irvin, Terry Mills, Jamie Robertson and Scottie Robertson. PDG
KNIGHT, ROBERT LEE - Daily Corinthian - Mr. Robert Knight Buried Sunday -
Michie, Tenn - Services for Mr. Robert Lee Knight, 85, were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Liberty Church of Christ. Mr. Knight died Saturday morning, December 15,
(1979) at his residence. Minister Malcolm George officiated services with burial
for the retired farmer being in the Liberty Church cemetery. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Minnie Lambert Knight, Michie; a son, A. T. Knight, Michie; two
daughters, Mrs. Lola Mae Pendley, Michie and Mrs. Ona Lee Fowler, Corinth; a
brother, Elbert Knight, Detroit, Michigan; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-
grand children. Pall bearers were Tony Pendley, Dale Pendley, Stanley Knight,
Michael Knight, Rodney Fowler and Joe Variola. Coleman Funeral Home East is in
charge of arrangements. Dec 30, 1893 - Dec 15, 1979 Liberty Cemetery near Michie.
KNIGHT, MINNIE - Daily Corinthian - Mrs. Minnie Knight Dies - Services for Mrs.
Minnie Knight, 91, Corinth, will be held at 10:00 am Saturday at the Liberty Church of
Christ in Michie, Tenn. Mrs. Knight, a member of the Liberty Church of Christ, died
Thursday , January 10, 1980, at Magnolia Hospital following an extended illness. She
was the widow of the late Robert Lee Knight. The services were conducted by minister
Malcolm George. Burial at the Liberty Cemetery. Survivors include a son A. T. Knight,
Michie; two daughters, Mrs. Ona Lee Fowler, Corinth and Mrs. Lola Mae Pendley,
Michie. Eight grandchildren and 15 great grand children. Coleman East in charge of
arrangements. Jan 2, 1889 - Jan 10, 1980 Liberty near Michie.
Knight, Penny Mechel – 33 died Tuesday, May 5, 1998 of cancer at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. She had been a correctional officer with the McNairy county
Sheriff's Department and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pocahontas. Ms.
Knight is survived by her parents, Sidney and Ann Vaughn Knight, her daughter,
Cassaundra Knight, her sister, Shelley Knight Irvin, and her grandfather, Lloyd
Vaughn, all of Pocahontas. Services for Ms. Knight were held Wednesday, May 6, 1998
at 4:00 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with burial following in Oak Grove
Cemetery in Pocahontas. Sam Howell and James Chesson officiated. Serving as bearers
were Jeff Vaughn, Andy Vaughn, Lane Teague, Kenneth Irvin, Terry Mills, Jamie
Robertson and Scottie Robertson. PDG
KNIGHT, ROBERT LEE - Daily Corinthian - Mr. Robert Knight Buried Sunday - Michie,
Tenn - Services for Mr. Robert Lee Knight, 85, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the
Liberty Church of Christ. Mr. Knight died Saturday morning, December 15, (1979) at his
residence. Minister Malcolm George officiated services with burial for the retired
farmer being in the Liberty Church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie
Lambert Knight, Michie; a son, A. T. Knight, Michie; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Mae
Pendley, Michie and Mrs. Ona Lee Fowler, Corinth; a brother, Elbert Knight, Detroit,
Michigan; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grand children. Pall bearers were
Tony Pendley, Dale Pendley, Stanley Knight, Michael Knight, Rodney Fowler and Joe
Variola. Coleman Funeral Home East is in charge of arrangements. Dec 30, 1893 - Dec
15, 1979 Liberty Cemetery near Michie.
KNIGHT, VIOLET - The Daily Corinthian. Ramer, Tenn - Funeral services for Violet
Jewell Knight, 98, are set for 1 pm today at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, Tenn with
Maurice Pinkston officiating and burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Ms Knight died
Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the
Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include E. Howell Knight of Memphis, Tenn and
Arvis E. Knight of Brighton, Tenn; daughters Marie Bullock, of Victoria and Doris
Riddle of Bartlett, Tenn; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great-
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward and Cora
Hinson Dickerson; sisters Helen Barry and Mentie Johnson and a brother Victor
Dickerson. Mar 9, 1903 - April 28, 2001 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Wiley Tomie Knight - Funeral services for Wiley Tomie Knight, who died Sunday
afternoon, Jan 23, 1944, at the home of Mrs Lula Morgan in Action, was held Monday at
Liberty cemetery, near Acton. The service was conducted by the pastor of New Hope
Church. He was 78 years, 5 months and 19 days of age at the time of his death. He
had been a member of the Methodist Church for about 10 years. His wife, Mrs Lee Onie
Coln Knight, preceded him in death 14 years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs
Lulu Morgan, with whom he made his home; four sons, John Knight of Kendrick, Miss, Kee
and Elbert Knight both of Michie and Alec Knight of Gravel Hill; three sisters, Mrs
Texie Ezell and Louvernia Bingham of Corinth (said three sister but listed only two);
three brothers, Clint Knight of Texas, Louis and Green Knight of both of Corinth; 18
grandchildren and five g-grandchildren.
Lila Koblentz - Services for Lila Fern Maxedon Koblentz, 79, will be held at 11 a.m.
today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial will follow in the Mount Vernon
Cemetery in Ramer. Mrs. Kolbentz, a homemaker, died Saturday at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Hospital of a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry
Koblentz; and three brothers, Bill Maxedon, Virgil Maxedon and Pitts Maxedon. She is
survived by a sister and three brothers, Ann Sweat, Gerald Maxedon and Bob Maxedon,
all of Selmer, and Julian Maxedon of Nashville.
ALMA KOEHN, 81 of Finger died Aug. 26, 2000, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital
due to heart failure. Miss Koehn was a homemaker and a member of Finger Christian
Fellowship She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Koehn and Lissie Koehn. She
is survived by three brothers, Vernon Koehn, John Koehn both of Ulysses, KS, and
Raymond Koehn of McPherson, KS. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., Aug.
27, at Finger Christian Fellowship. Burial followed at Finger Christian Fellowship
Cemetery.