Record book
McNairy County, Tennessee
Obituaries
L-M-N-O
by McNairy Country Archives
many thanks to for their contributions
Peggy Gould
Nova Lemons
Patsy Rich
Obituaries were mostly taken from scrapbooks
and newspapers. Many times the obits in
newspapers gave the month and day date but
failed to put the year.
There was no proof reading so there are
errors.
LIPFORD, TROY – Troy Lipford, 82, of Memphis, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1986, at
Eastwood Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Friday afternoon at Shackelford
Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. George Hill officiating. Burial was in Beauty
Hill Cemetery. A native of McNairy County, he was the son of the late Frank and
Harriett Gage Lipford and was a retired Nunnis Petroleum employee. Survivors
include a brother, Roy Lipford of Bethel Springs, and a half-brother, Charles
Wayne Lipford of Bethel Springs; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frances Austin of Selmer,
and Mrs. Linda Gilbert of Finger; and his step-mother, Mrs. Dorcus Lipford of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LACEFIELD, EUGENE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, August 5, 1949 - Rose
Creek Community News - We are sorry to heat that Eugene Lacefield, who has lived
here most of his life, died Monday Night, July 25, 1949. while visiting in
Missouri.
Lacefield, Hebron F. - 87 – of Selmer, died November 17, 1997 of heart failure at
McNairy County General Health Care Center in Selmer. He was a retired supervisor
at the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a member of Fourth Street Church
of Christ. Services were held at 12:30 Tuesday at Shackelford Chapel with Malcolm
George officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lacefield was preceded
in death by his wife, Hassie Nixon Lacefield. He is survived by one sister,
Estelle Russell of Pocahontas, one brother, Malcolm Lacefield of Pocahontas, two
granddaughters who cared for him, Vicki and Venita Allison of Southaven, and four
great-grandchildren. PDG
VERNA MAE LACEFIELD, 78, of Ramer, died Aug. 1, 2000 at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital due to heart failure. Mrs. Lacefield was a member of Antioch
Church of Christ and was a retired Levi Strauss-Inspector and homemaker. She is
preceded in death by her parents, Milford Paul and Ottie Mae Kennedy Meeks. She
is survived by her husband, Edward Lacefield, one daughter, Olivia Stanfield of
Ramer, two sons, Richard Lacefield of Selmer and Michael Lacefield of Ramer, three
sisters, Rachel Kirk of Selmer, Shirley McBride of Selmer, and Mary Sylvester of
Ramer, five grandchildren eight g-grandchildren and one gg-grandchild. Funeral
services were held on Fri., at 233 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial
followed at White Oak Cemetery in Selmer.
VERNA MAE LACEFIELD, 78, of Ramer, died Aug. 1, 2000 at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital due to heart failure. Mrs. Lacefield was a member of Antioch
Church of Christ and was a retired Levi Strauss-Inspector and homemaker. She is
preceded in death by her parents, Milford Paul and Ottie Mae Kennedy Meeks. She
is survived by her husband, Edward Lacefield, one daughter, Olivia Stanfield of
Ramer, two sons, Richard Lacefield of Selmer and Michael Lacefield of Ramer, three
sisters, Rachel Kirk of Selmer, Shirley McBride of Selmer, and Mary Sylvester of
Ramer, five grandchildren eight g-grandchildren and one gg-grandchild. Funeral
services were held on Fri., at 233 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial
followed at White Oak Cemetery in Selmer.
LAIN, ASA - McNairy County Independent, January 3, 1919 - Asa Lain, aged 36 years
died of influenza at his home near Bethesda, December 24th and his remains were
buried in the Bethesda cemetery the following afternoon, Rev. Wm. Throne
conducting the funeral. He leaves a wife and four young children and a number of
grown brothers and sisters. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved. Dec
11, 1882 - Dec 23, 1918 Bethesda Cemetery
LAIN, FENIS MONROE - McNairy County Independent - Jan 19, 1951 - Mr Fenis Monroe
Lain, age 73, died at his residence near Selmer on Wednesday, Jan 10,
1951. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Jan
11 and interment in the New Salem cemetery. The deceased is survived by three
brothers: B D T Lain, J A Lain, J B Lain; and four sisters: Mrs A L Coleman, Mrs
Bit McCullar, Mrs Lily Stanford and Mrs A E Kernodle.
LAIN, JAMES ALBERT - McNairy County Independent - June 22, 1951 - Mr James Albert
Lain, age 69, died at a Memphis hospital June 15, 1951. According to members of
the family, Mr Lain suffered from cancer. Funeral services, conduct by Bro Brooks
Jones, were held at Shackelford Funeral Directors. Burial in Oak Hill
cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Lula Lain; one daughter, Mrs
Oprha Fortune; 3 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs Ila Coleman, Mrs Lillie Stanford,
Mrs A E Kernodle and Mrs Bet McCullar; two brothers, O T Lain and J B Lain
LAMBERT, CHARLES L. - Mr. Charles L. Lambert, age 65, who resided on Route 5,
Corinth, Miss., died at his home on Wednesday, June 18, 1952. He was a member of
the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at Liberty church on Thursday,
June 19, at 1:30 p.m., and burial was in the Liberty cemetery, with Shackelford
Funeral Directors in charge. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tilda
Lambert; and one son, Glenn Lambert. McNairy County Independent
LAMBERT, CHARLIE - Feb 13, 1966 - Services for Charlie Barry Lambert, 85, of
Michie, were held at 1 pm, Tuesday, Feb 15, at Liberty church. Burial was in
Liberty cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Lambert died Sunday,
Feb 13, 1966, at his home. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired
farmer. He was lifelong resident of McNairy County, son of the late John and Molly
Adcock Lambert. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Cettie Lambert, Michie; a
daughter, Miss Mary Lambert of Michie; two sons, Jodie Lambert and Willie Lambert,
both of Michie; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Tilton of Corinth, a brother Sherman Lambert
of Michie.
LAMBERT, FLAVIL GENTRY – Flavil Gentry Lambert, 46, of Michie, died Thursday,
November 11, 1982, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday morning,
November 13, at Liberty Church of Christ, with burial following in the church
cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. He
was employed as a factory worker, and was a member of the Church of Christ. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Nell Lambert; two daughters, Miss Joy Annette Lambert
and Miss Inetha Nell Lambert, all of Michie; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs.
James F. Lambert of Michie; and two brothers, Ray Lambert of Michie and Steve
Lambert of Corinth. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LAMBERT, GRADY DAVID – Grady David Lambert, 67, of Memphis, died Friday, October
22, 1982, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Saturday,
October 23, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home, with burial in Liberty
Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Gilbert Lambert, Rogers Jacobs, Travis
Austin, Kenneth Lambert, Ralph Lambert, and Grove Younger. He was the son of the
late Daniel G. and Mattie Jilton Lambert, and a native of McNairy County who made
his home in Memphis. He was a member of Mountain Terrace Church of Christ. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Jewell Lambert; one daughter, Miss Sherry Lambert of
Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Metra Dun, Mrs. Bertie Austin, and Mrs. Beulah Parker
of Michie, and Miss Bess Lambert of Corinth; and one brother, James Lambert of
Corinth. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LAMBERT, HERBERT – Herbert Lambert, 64, Michie, died Monday, October 4, 1982, at
McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 6,
in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Brother Malcolm George
officiating. His nephews served as pallbearers. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery. He
was the son of the late Robert Lambert. He was a retired farmer and a member of
the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Lambert of Michie; two
daughters, Mrs. Janice Rhodes of Corinth and Mrs. Elizabeth Burney of Acton; four
sons, Donald F. Lambert, Douglas R. Lambert, Darrell Lambert, and Rodney Dale
Lambert, all of Michie; his mother, Mrs. Elvin Browder of Selmer; sixteen
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Ervin of Selmer; and one brother, Millard
Lambert of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LAMBERT, JEWEL - Memphis, Tenn - Services for Jewel May Lambert, 70, will be held
today at I pm at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tenn. Lambert died
Saturday Sept 18, 1988 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East after a short illness.
She was formerly of Michie, Tenn. And a member of the Mt Terrace Church of
Christ. She was the widow of Grady Lambert. Burial will being the Liberty Cemetery
in McNairy County, Tenn. Officiating minister will be Larry Culbreath. Survivors
include one daughter Diann Lambert of Memphis.
Mattie Lee Lambert - widow of D G Lambert, died at her home Monday Nov 23, 1964.
Services will be at the Church of Christ Tuesday. Burial will be in the (Liberty)
church cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer has charge. Mrs Lambert
was a lifelong resident of Michie and a member of the Church of Christ. She
leaves three sons, Sam Lambert of Michie, Grady Lambert of Memphis and James
Lambert of Corinth; five daughters, Mrs Sallie Rushing and Mrs Metao Dunn, both of
Memphis, Miss Bess Lambert, Mrs Beulah Parker and Mrs Bird Bertie Austin, all of
Michie; a brother, Marshall Jilton of Corinth; two sisters, Mrs Julie Bingham of
Corinth and Mrs Dee Knight of Chewalla.
LAMBERT, MICHAEL DOUGLAS - Michael Douglas Lambert, 21, of Michie, was dead on
arrival at McNairy County General Hospital on January 17, 1988 due to injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held on Wednesday
afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Bell
officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery. He was the son of Douglas and Mary
Rickman Lambert of Michie and was married to Shelia Knight Lambert. He was
employed at Greer Egg Farm and was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. In
addition to his parents and wife, survivors include two brothers, Ronnie Lambert
and Marcus Lambert, both of Michie; a sister, Angela Lambert of Michie;
grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice Lambert of Michie and Mrs. Christine Rickman of
Corinth; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Elvin Browder of Michie. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
LAMBERT, MILLARD – Millard Lambert, 71, of Selmer, died July 11, 1987 at the
McNairy County General Hospital Emergency Room. A farmer in McNairy County, he was
the son of Mrs. Elvin Coln Browder and the late Robert Browder. Services were held
on Sunday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Coln
Cemetery. Bro. Bill Wages officiated the services. Besides his mother, he leaves
his wife, Orgie Mae Watkins Lambert; two son, Bobby Lambert of Robinsonville,
Miss. And Millard Milton Lambert of Selmer; one sister, Myrtle Irvin of Selmer;
and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Donna Gayle Gray, Dayes,
Miss., Bobby Lambert, Jr., Eudora, Miss., Genevia Mae Whitaker, Madison, Charles
A. Lambert and Rachel Elizabeth Gray. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Selmer – Funeral services for Tracy Lambert, 43, will be held on Thursday, August
23, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be in Sulphur
Springs Cemetery. Mr. Lambert, owner of Tracy’s Auto Sales, died Monday, August
20, 2001, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy, in Selmer, TN. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Dottie Ferguson Lambert; and grandparents, Con and Eler Ferguson
and W.R. and Wilma Lambert. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Miller Lambert; one
son, Dustin A. Lambert of Bethel Springs, TN; his father, Malcolm and stepmother,
Marie Lambert of Selmer, TN; one sister, Liz Gray of River Ridge, LA; a step-
sister, Kathy Lewis of Selmer, TN; three brothers, Randy Lambert, Tony Lambert and
Keith Lambert, all of Selmer, TN; one step-brother, Ron Long of Locust Gap, PA.
Nola Mae Lancaster, 95, of Selmer, died of heart failure on May 21, 2001, at
Methodist Healthcare-McNairy in Selmer. Mrs. Lancaster was a homemaker. She was a
member of First United Methodist Church in Selmer since 1925, a Charter member of
Steven Foster Music Club, a member of Argonaut Book Club and McNairy County
Historical Society, a Bible study leader for Martha Circle, a former member and
teacher of the Crusader Sunday School Class, and a former member of Retired
Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Lancaster,
and her parents, R. N. and Minnie Valentine Moore Hester. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Tommye Webb and her husband, Bill, of Selmer, and three grand-
daughters, Becky Peebles of Mayfield, Ky., Molly Meisenheimer of Memphis, and Amy
McFerrin of Tupelo, Miss. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May
23 at Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery
in Selmer. Serving as pallbearers were her three grandson-in-laws, Jack Peebles,
Ed Meisenheimer, and Jack McFerrin and her six grandchildren, Drew Meisenheimer,
Tyler Meisenheimer, John B. Peebles, Kendall Peebles, Anna Grace McFerrin and
Maggie McFerrin.
LANDRETH, ERCIE MAY COOK – Ercie May Cook Landreth, 91, of Adamsville, died on
November 25, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral
services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday morning with Rev.
Matt Tomlin officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were
nephews, Aaron Inman, Clarence Cook, Millard Landreth, Kermit Landreth, and Louis
Landreth. She was the daughter of the late Archibald Bryant and Martha Jane Dollar
Cook and was married to Thomas Odell Landreth. She was a housewife and a member of
the Leapwood Home Demonstration Club. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist
Church. In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Noel Landreth; two
grandson, David Landreth and Patrick Landreth; and two great-grandsons, Bailey
Landreth and Wes Landreth. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
NOEL PERSHIN LANDRETH, age 77, died on Wed., Apr. 14, 1999 at Jackson Madison
county General Hospital of respiratory failure. He was a retired director of
Employee and Customer Relations for Pickwick Electric Co-Op. He also attended
First Baptist church in Selmer, where he served as Deacon; Executive Board - West
TN Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; past president, McNairy County chamber of
Commerce; past president, Selmer Rotary and Lions Clubs; U.S. Army Veteran of
World War Ii, European Theater. Mr. Landreth was also very active in industrial
recruiting for McNairy County. He was instrumental in bringing General Electric
into McNairy Co. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Apr. 16 at Shackelford
Chapel with Dr. Bob Elliott, Rev. Max Walker, and Dr. Matt Tomlin officiating.
Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sleeper, Ken
Patrick, Todd Sleeper, Joe Franks, Beck Curtis, John Patrick. Honorary Bearers
were Steve Smith, Bill Roberts, Harold Robison, Clayton Ott, Carl Dudley, Maurice
Hamm, Kenneth Chambers, Bob Hanna, Vernon Jenkins, Richard Mitchell and al the
members of his Sunday School class. Mr. Landreth is survived by his wife
Rosemary Patrick Landreth. He is also survived by two sons, N. David Landreth of
Selmer and T. Patrick Landreth also of Selmer. He had 2 grandchildren, Bailey and
Wes Landreth of Selmer. Also surviving is one brother-in-law, Harold Patrick of
Corinth, Miss. Mr. Landreth is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Odell and
Ercie Mae Cook Landreth.
REBECCA ANN ELIZABETH LANDRETH - Mrs Rebecca Ann Elizabeth Landreth, age 83, a
resident of the Leapwood Community, died at her home on Oct 25, 1955. She was a
B aptist. Funeral services were held at Mars Hill and burial in the Mars Hill
cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. She is deceased by three
sons: Other Landreth of Selmer, Paul and Thomas Odell Landreth; five grandchildren
and five g-grandchildren. Noel Pershing Landreth, office manager for Pickwick
Electric Cooperative in Selmer, was a grandson of the deceased.
LANDRETH, ROBERT JAMES - Mr. Robert James Landreth, age 80, who resided near
Selmer, died Tuesday, January 15, 1952. Services, conducted by Rev. Albert Plunk,
were held at the Mars Hill church on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Burial was in the Mars
Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Oma R. Griffin; two
grandchildren, L. J. Griffin and Imogene English; one brother Eddie Landreth; and
one sister, Mrs. Ida Cagle. McNairy County Independent
LANDRETH, TROY DEE - Troy Dee Landreth, 67, of Adamsville, died Saturday, October
9, 1982, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Funeral services were held
Sunday, October 10, at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Rev. H.A. Cox
officiating. Burial was in Pine Hill Memory Gardens, with Shackelford Funeral Home
of Savannah in charge of arrangements. He was the son of the late Ovie J. and
Estle Rickman Landreth. He was a farmer and a life-long resident of McNairy
County. He leaves four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Amerson of Saltillo, Mrs. Frances Gray
and Miss Beadie Landreth of Adamsville, Mrs. Myrtle Hurley of Milan, and Mrs. Jean
Meek of Finger; and two brothers, Hobart Landreth and Bud Landreth, both of
Adamsville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LANGFORD, JOE S. - McNairy County Independent February 14, 1941 - Card of
thanks: For kindness during the death of my brother Joe S Langford. Signed Mrs.
Maggie Simpson and children. Jan 22, 1874 - Feb 6, 1941 Oak Hill Cemetery
LATTA, EUPHA SPRINGER - Corinth, Miss. (Probably Memphis paper) Mrs. Eupha
Springer Latta, 87, wife of W. O. Latta, died at 11 am yesterday, Nov 30, 1975, at
Magnolia Hospital after a long illness. Services at 1 pm tomorrow at Coleman
Funeral Home, burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery (McNairy County, Tenn.) She also
leaves a son, Joe Latta of Melbourne, Fla; two daughters Mrs. Ruth Fite of
Houston, Texas and Mrs Joe Aardweg of Crystal Lake, Ill; two brothers, Carl
Springer of Memphis and John Springer of Bonham, Texas. (Daily Corinthian ) Mrs.
Eupha Springer Latta, 87, East Fourth St, Corinth, Miss, wife of W. O. Latta, died
at 11 am, Sunday, November 30, 1975 at the Magnolia Hospital following an extended
illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her services will be a
1pm, Tuesday, December 2, at the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev John Causey
officiating. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery (McNairy County, Tenn) with
Coleman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Gives survivors again - 2 grand
children and 4 great grand children.
LATTA, HUGH – Services for Hugh Basil Latta, salesman for Alcorn Wholesale Co.,
will be at 4 p.m. today at McPeters Chapel with the Rev. Wylie Flanagan of
Greenwood and the Rev. P.A. Michel of Corinth officiating. Burial will be in
Gravel Hill Cemetery with McPeters Mortuary in charge. Mr. Latta, who was 56, died
Tuesday, March 8, 1966, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis after an illness of six and
half months. He was born in McNairy County, and lived at 1509 Madison here. He
was a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ruth Lusk Latta of Corinth, and a son,
Hugh L. Latta of Atlanta, Ga.
LATTA, HUGH BASIL - Corinthian - Services for Hugh Basil Latta, salesman for
Alcorn Wholesale Co., will be at 4 pm today at McPeters Chapel with Rev. Wylie
Flanagan of Greenwood and the Rev. P. A. Michel of Corinth officiating. Burial
will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery (McNairy County, Tenn) with McPeters Mortuary in
charge. Mr. Latta who was 56, died Tuesday, March 8, 1966, at Baptist Hospital in
Memphis after an illness of six and one-half months. He was born in McNairy
County, Tenn., and lived at 1509 Madison here. He was a Baptist. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Ruth Lusk Latta, of Corinth and a son Hugh L. Latta of Atlanta, Ga.
LATTA, QUINTINA AGNES - McNairy County Independent, Friday, January 14, 1949 -
Mrs. D. R. Latta - On December 25, 1948, Mrs. D R Latta passed to her reward,
while making her home with her daughter, Mrs. W T Gooch, at Michie, Tenn. She was
better known to all as ‘Aunt Quinnie.’ Aunt Quinnie was reared in this community
and spent most of her life here. (Gravel Hill) She was the daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. J S McCoy, old settlers of this community and county. She was 87
years old and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving here are: (sons)
Orland of Corinth, Earl of Selmer, Henry of Ramer and one daughter Mrs. W T Gooch
of Michie; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One brother J W McCoy
and a number of nephews and nieces also survive. The funeral was held on Sunday
afternoon by Bro Holder of Corinth, Miss. Her body was laid to rest in the family
burial ground, Gravel Hill cemetery. 1861- Dec 25, 1948 - Gravel Hill Cemetery
LATTA, RUTH - Daily Corinthian - December 2?, 1974 - Mrs. Ruth Latta, 67, 1509
Madison St, Corinth, died Friday, December 27, 1974, at 4 pm in the Tishomingo
County Hospital, Iuka, following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church and the Corinth Pilot Club. Services for Mrs. Latta were held at
the First Baptist Church with Rev. John M. Causey officiating. Burial was in
Gravel Hill Cemetery (McNairy County, Tenn) with Burns-Denton Mortuary in charge
of arrangements. Surviving are: her step-mothers, Mrs. A. A. Lusk, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; a son, Hugh L. Latta, Atlanta, Ga; and a sister Mrs. Bill Bates,
Oklahoma City. Pallbearers were: Leigh Berry, Roy Dodd, Larry Harris, Joe
Aardweg, Larry Cox and Charlie Lipford.
LATTA, WILLIAM ORLAND - Daily Corinthian - Funeral services for Mr. William Orland
Latta, 91 of 303 E fourth St, Corinth, have been set for 10 am today at the
Coleman Funeral Chapel with Rev John M Causey officiation. Burial was to follow
in the Gravel Hill Cemetery (McNairy County, Tenn) Mr. Latta died at 2pm
Saturday, April 29, 1978, at Magnolia Hospital after an extended illness. He was a
retired carpenter and a member of First Baptist church. Surviving a son, Joe
Latta, Corinth, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fite, Houston, Tx, Mrs. Joe Ardweg,
Montgomery, Al; two brothers, Henry Latta, Eastview, Tn, Earl Latta, Selmer,
Tn. Two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
LAUGHLIN, MARGARET J. - Mrs. M. J. Laughlin died, January 12, 1918, at the home
of her brother, D. M. Baker, last Friday, and was buried at Bethesda
cemetery. Services by her pastor. She was a most devoted Christian and member of
the Bethesda Presbyterian church. She was about 70 years old, and death was the
result of the weakness of old age. We extend our sincere condolences to the
sorrowing relatives. Sept 28, 1848 - Jan 12, 1918 Bethesda Cemetery
LAWSON, ALBERT R - McNairy County Independent - March 30, 1951 - taken from
Columbus, Ga, Enquirer: Albert R Lawson, 67, who had lived at Smith’s Station, Ala
for 29 years died March 20, 1951. He had been sick a month. Mr Lawson, widely
known dairyman and farmer in Lee and Russell counties, was born in Ramer, Tenn,
Dec 8, 1883, a son of the late J S and Mary Hamm Lawson. He moved Smith’s station
form North Carolina. He was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving him are
his wife, Mrs Mildred Lawson; a son Dr Albert Lawson of Nashville, Tenn; a
daughter Mrs Caroline Lawson Ivey; a brother John Lawson of Ramer, Tenn; a sister
Mrs C L Majors of Ramer. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery of Columbus, Ga.
LAWSON, ESSIE VAUGHN – Essie Vaughn Howell Lawson, 67, of Selmer, died on October
15, 1976 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Services were held at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant
Grove Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Pearl Vaughn and was
married to Robert Lawson. She was a housewife and a Baptist. In addition to her
husband, survivors include four son, Sam Howell, Leroy Howell, and Leslie Howell,
all of Selmer, and Ervin Howell of Bethel Springs; three daughters, Betty Tackett
of Hornsby, Rethel Miller of Jackson, and Gail Lowrance of Bethel Springs; five
sisters, Velma Mae Cascarella of Sacramento, Martha Russell, Dean Newberry, and Jo
Ann Wakefield, all of Florence, AL, and Johnnie Richards of Bartlett. Two sons,
Ansel and Roger Howell and two sisters, Bulah Mitchell and Thelma Savage, preceded
her in death. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Essie Vaughn Howell Lawson, age 67, of Selmer died Thursday, Oct 15, 1987, at
Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, after a short illness. Services were held Saturday,
Oct 17 at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, south
of Selmer. She was a Baptist. Mrs Lawson, the wife of Robert Lawson, also leaves
three daughters, Mrs Betty Tackett of Hornsby, Mrs Rethel Miller of Jackson and
Mrs Gail Lowrance of Bethel Springs; four sons, Sam Howell, Leroy Howell and
Leslie Howell, all of Selmer and Ervin Howell of Bethel Springs’ five sisters, Mrs
Martha Russell, Mrs Dean Newberry, Mrs Jo Ann Wakefield, all of Florence, Ala; Mrs
Velma Mae Cascarella of Sacramento, Ca and Mrs Johnnie Richard of Bartlett, 22
grandchildren and 14 g-grandchildren
LAWSON, JEWELL V - Services for Jewell V Lawson, 71, will be held Thursday at the
Memphis Memorial Park. She died Monday at the Methodist Central Hospital in
Memphis. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Corinth, Miss. Entombment
will be at the Memphis Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, J L Lawson
of Corinth; four brothers, L E Smith of Helena, Mont., Billy Smith of Michie,
Branson Smith of Tuscon, Ariz. McPeter’s Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements
LAWSON, OLIVIA W. – Olivia W. Lawson, 65, of Ramer died Saturday, Nov. 22, 1986 at
McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in
the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Reverends Jim Dickson and
Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. She was the
daughter of the late Amos and Ida Long Martin and was the widow of Harmon P.
Lawson and was a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons,
Robert Lawson of Selmer and Ernest Lawson of Ramer; five daughters, Mrs. Nettie
Gastall of Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Ernestine Sahli of Salem, Oreg., Mrs. Patsy Martin
of Ramer, Mrs. Nancy Lambert, and Mrs. Sherry Henry, both of Michie; nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LAWSON, REED C. - McNairy County Independent, May 20, 1949 - Mr. Reed C. Lawson,
age 88, died at his home in this county on Sunday, May 15. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. English, were held at Falcon Baptist Church on Monday, May 16,
with burial in the cemetery there. Survivors include five daughters: Mrs. Lessie
Taylor, Selmer; Mrs. Herman Children, Burnsville, Miss; Mrs. Flora Callahan,
Washington State, Miss Dottie Lawson and Miss Ruby Lawson of Steele Mo, and one
son, Bill Lawson, also of Steele, MO
LAWSON, ROBERT - McNairy County Independent - Nov 9, 1951 - Ramer News - The
many friends of Mr Robert Lawson will regret to learn of his death, which occurred
Saturday. Mr Lawson, age 85, was born and reared in the Mt Vernon neighborhood and
was a member of the Mt Vernon Church. He entered the service of the N.C. & St L.
R.R. in 1887 and in 1912 went with the B. & N. W. Which later became a part of G.
M. & O. and remained until he retired in 1937. Mr and Mrs Lawson went to
Hollywood, Calif, five years ago to care for their son’s orphaned children and
remained until July of this year, when they came back to Jackson to make their
home with another son. Had he been living until the last of this month they
would have observed their sixth wedding anniversary. He leaves his wife, two
sons, Ralph Lawson of Jackson and Robert S Lawson of North Hollywood, a daughter,
Mrs Myrtle Logan of North Hollywood; five grandchildren; three brothers, Joe
Lawson of Oakland, Ben Lawson and Will Lawson of Ramer and one sister Mrs R B Hamm
of Ramer. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson.
LEATHERWOOD, ANNIE- McNairy County Independent -October 26 1951 - Ramer Community
News - Miss Annie Leatherwod died at home Oct 23, 1951, after a long illness. She
is survived by three brothers, Elmer Leatherwood, with whom she lived; and Marion
Leatherwood of Ramer and Charlie Leatherwood of Ramer and five sisters, Miss Janie
Leatherwood, Mrs Edgar Martin, Mrs Ed Melton of Ramer, Mrs Ambrose Reed of
Chewalla, and Mrs Lillie King of Memphis. She was a member of the Church of
Christ. Funeral willbe held at Antioch Church and burial in White Oak Cemetery.
LEATHERWOOD, CHARLIE V. - Mr. Charlie V. Leatherwood, age 74, who resided on Route
3, Pocahontas, died on Tuesday, January 8, 1952. He was a Baptist. Services
conducted by Bro. Prince, were held at Oak Hill, Miss., on Jan. 9, and burial was
in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dixon
Leatherwood; one daughter, Mrs. Netley Pickens; four sons, Hosie, Josh, Hillie and
"Boy" Leatherwood; and one stepson, Willie Shannon. McNairy County Independent
LEATHERWOOD, JULIA - The many friends of Mrs. Julia Leatherwood, widow of the
late J. V. Leatherwood, will be grieved to learn of her sudden death, presumably
of heart disease. She was found dead in bed Tuesday morning, January 28, 1930, by
her brother, J. W. Wardlow, of Ripley, Mississippi, with whom she made her
home. Although she was known to have a weak heart she had suffered no acute
attacks and her death came as a great shock to the family. She was sixty - eight
years of age and had been a member of the Christian church for many years. She is
survived by four children and several brothers and sisters, of whom a daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Reeder, a sister, Mrs. S. K. Fowlkes, and a brother V. B. Wardlow,
lives here. Sept 23, 1865 - Jan 28, 1930 - Holly Cemetery at Wenasoga, Alcorn Co,
Miss.
LEATHERWOOD, M. JANIE - Miss Mary Janie Leatherwood, age 49, who resided on route
2, Ramer, died at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1952. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. J. A. Thornton, were held
at the Antioch Church of Christ on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Burial was in White Oak
cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The
deceased is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Larcenia Melton, Ramer, Mrs. Ellen
Reed, Chewalla, Mrs. Lillie King, Memphis, Mrs. Violet Martin, Ramer; and two
brothers, E. R. Leatherwood, Ramer, and Marion Leatherwood, Ramer McNairy
County Independent
TONY DALE LEATHERWOOD, 46, of Selmer, TN, died on Sept. 14, 2004 at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Leatherwood's occupation was at Hardin County
Stockyard and was an avid trader and member of Michie Church of God. Mr.
Leatherwood is survived by his wife Neldsa Leatherwood of Selmer; his parents,
Johnny and Maybell Null Leatherwood of Ramer; one brother, Rickey Leatherwood of
Ramer; one sister, Debra Mayfield of Collierville, TN. Funeral services were held
at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 16th at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer
with Joe McLemore and Danny Briley officiating. Burial followed at Indian Creek
Cemetery
LEATHERWOOD, SALLIE - McNairy County Independent - June 22, 1951 - Mrs Sallie
Leatherwood, age 60, wife of Clarence V Leatherwood, died at her residence in
Corinth, June 11,1951. Services, conducted by Rev Glenn Smith, were held at the
Tate Street Baptist Church. Burial was in the Holy Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge of arrangements and the following served as pallbearers:
Baker Reeder, James Olive, Thetus Olive, Beech Olive, Willy Rowsey and Henderson
Cooksey. The deceased is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs Harry
Steen, Mrs O E Spence Jr and Mrs John Begood; one son, A L Leatherwood; one sister
Mrs S D Huggins and several grandchildren.
LEE, INFANT - McNairy County Independent - Jan 13, 1950 -. Infant Brent Lee, age 5
days old, son of Mr and Mrs Hayes P. Lee of Michie, died on Jan 4, 1950. Besides
his parents he is survived by one sister Patsy Hayes Lee Interment in the Pebble
Hill cemetery.
LEA, MAGGIE WESSON - McNairy County Independent Feb 24, 1950 - Selmer community -
News reached friends here of the death of Mrs Maggie Wesson Lea, at her home in
Shreveport, LA. In her youth she was married to the late William Lea and for a
long time made her home in Selmer. She is survived by three children, Mrs William
Robin of New Orleans, Miss Minnie Lea and Will Tom Lea of Houston, Texas. Also
three grandchildren.
LEE, RACHEL REBECCA - McNairy County Independent -Dec 7, 1951 - Mrs Rachel
Rebecca Lee, age 85, died at Western State Hospital Dec 1, 1951. Funeral services
conducted by Bro Frank S Perry, were held at the Sweet Lips Church and burial in
the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs Ada Surratt
and Mrs Ella Shelton and one son Enloe Lee.
LEA, WILLIAM - McNairy County Independent - Friday, October 28, 1949 - Mr William
Lea, called ‘Bill’ by everybody that knew him, died while returning from a
hospital on last Tuesday, Oct 25, 1949. While listed as a retired farmer, Mr Lea
continued to raise strawberries, watermelons, grapes, apples, potatoes and many
other truck crops. He put in quite a lot of time in developing and selling rose
bushes. Mr Lea was a member of the Selmer Christian Church and was well like by
everybody. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Frank Peery, were held in the chapel
of Shackelford Funeral Home on Wednesday with interment in Oak Hill
cemetery. Pallbearers were: Geo Bassham, Leslie Moore, Wilbur Wright, Allen
Wooten, Shy Browder, and Ralph Huggins. Mr Lea is survived by a son, W T Lea of
Houston, Texas; two daughters, Miss Minnie M Lea, and Mrs John W Robin of La; and
a sister Mrs Minnie Downing of Mena. Ark.
GLENN H. LEFLER, 75, died on Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County of heart failure. He was retired from U.S. Navy and a member of
Landmark Pentecostal Church, U.S. Navy for twenty-two years. Mechanic for Blue
Angels, and an employee of Aqua Glass for seven years. Services took place at 11
a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 2, at Landmark Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at
Shiloh National Cemetery in Shiloh. Officiating the services was Minister Brenda
Scott. Mr. Lefter was preceded in death by hi parents, Lee and Elizabeth Lefter.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Frost Lefter, two daughters, Glenda Kluttz
of Salisbury, NC and Barbara Graham of Stantonville, one step-daughter, Brenda
Henderson of Lexington, KY, one step-son, Ronnie Frost of Tupelo, Miss, one
sister, Laverne Smatla of Jacksonville, FL and six grand children
Hubert Leonard of Bethel Springs, 85, died November 1, 2003 at McNairy County
Health Care Center. Mr. Leonard was a retired farmer and shoe cutter. He was a
member of Mitchell’s Chapel Baptist Church and a former member of the Civilian
Conservation Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cody and Cora
Roten Leonard; and his wife, Marie Leonard. He is survived by a daughter, Jackie
Finley and husband Mike of Selmer, a sister, Lillie McIntyre of Washington, ILL.;
and a grandson, Derek Finley of Memphis. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 4, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Nelson Siler
and Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in
Selmer.
Hubert Leonard of Bethel Springs, 85, died November 1, 2003 at McNairy County
Health Care Center. Mr. Leonard was a retired farmer and shoe cutter. He was a
member of Mitchell’s Chapel Baptist Church and a former member of the Civilian
Conservation Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cody and Cora
Roten Leonard; and his wife,Marie Leonard. He is survived by a daughter, Jackie
Finley and husband Mike of Selmer, a sister, Lillie McIntyre of Washington, ILL.;
and a grandson, Derek Finley of Memphis. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 4, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Nelson Siler
and Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in
Selmer.
Leonard, J.T. - 56 – of Selmer, Tenn. Died on Thursday, April 22, 1999 at Jackson
Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. Mr. Leonard was a
factory worker, a Baptist and an avid baseball player. Services took place at 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, April 24, in Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was minister John Pennington.
Pallbearers were Anthony Brooks, Kenneth McGee, Larry Kiser, Doug King, Randy
Leonard, and Dale W. Blackweld. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his father,
Troy Leonard, and his mother, Lessie B. McGee Leonard. He is survived by his
brother Harold Leonard of Selmer and his nieces and nephews. PDG
LEONARD, JOHN R. – John R. Leonard, 65, of Selmer, died June 15, 1987 at his home
after a short illness. The World War II veteran was a retired payroll clerk with
Western Mental Hospital in Bolivar. He was a Methodist and the son of Bruce
Leonard of Selmer and the late Florence Blakely. He was married to the late
Shirley Leonard. Services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on
Wednesday morning with Rev. Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill
Memorial Gardens. In addition to his father, survivors include step-mother, Jewel
Leonard of Selmer; two step-sons, Ernie Budlong, Jr. of Bethel Springs and Jim
Paul Ambrose of New York; two brother, R.B. Leonard and W.T. Leonard, both of
Selmer; seven sisters, Patie McCallister of Charleston, W. Va., Lyda Myatt of
Noxapater, Miss., Elizabeth King, Shirley Mullins, Brenda Horton, Betty Walker and
Debbie Lowry, all of Selmer; and five step-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Marie Leonard of Bethel Springs, 76, died Thursday, December 5, 2002 at her
residence. Mrs. Leonard was retired from Brown Shoe Company, after 44 years of
service. She was a member of Mitchell’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Alex and Minnie Saxton McNeil. She is survived by her
husband, Hubert Leonard of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Jackie Finley and husband
Mike of Selmer; a grandson, Derek Finley of Memphis; a brother, Varnell McNeil of
Bethel Springs; a half-brother, Wilbert McNeil of Bethel Springs; and a half-
sister, Shirley Hurst of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
December 7, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Preston Siler and Nelson
Siler officiating. Burial followed at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer.
LEONARD, ROBERT BRUCE, SR. – Robert Bruce Leonard, Sr., 100 of Selmer, died
September 27, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held
on at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Joe Stewart
officiating. Burial was in Falcon Cemetery. A native of McNairy County, he was
the son of the late James and Mary Lou Hughes Leonard. He was married to Jewel
Hockaday in 1940 and served as Deputy Sheriff of McNairy County approximately 35
years. Active in politics, he was a member of the Republican Executive Committee
for almost 40 years. He was a member of the Rose Creek Methodist Church where he
was a former song leader. In addition to his wife, survivors include seven
daughters, Patie McCallister of Charleston, West Va., Lyda Myatt of Noxapater,
Miss., Debbie Lowry of Jackson, Elizabeth King, Shirley Mullins, Brenda Horton,
and Betty Walker, all of Selmer; two sons, R.B. Leonard and W.T. Leonard, both of
Selmer; a sister, Eva Harris of Lemon Grove, CA; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LEONARD, SHIRLEY DUNAWAY – Shirley Dunaway Leonard, 64, of Selmer died Saturday,
Jan. 24, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held
Monday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev.
Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers were Billy Mullins, R.B. Leonard, W.T. Leonard, Frances
Wilson, Billy Wilbanks, and J.J. Jordan. A veteran of the Navy, she was a retired
Western State Licensed Nurse. She was the daughter of the late Shelby and Jessie
Howell Dunaway. She is survived by her husband, John Robert Leonard of Selmer;
two sons, John Ernest Budlong, Jr. of Bethel Springs and Jim Paul Ambrose of New
York, New York; a sister, Mrs. Leota Burrus of Lexington; and by five
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LEWIS, JESSIE PEARL - Mrs Jessie Pearl Lewis, widow of Albert Lewis died July 23,
1968 at the McNairy County general Hospital. Burial was in Falcon Cemetery.
LEWIS, LASSYE FULTON – Services for Lassye Fulton Lewis, 81, were held at the
Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer on Monday afternoon, March 23 with David
Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. She died on March 21,
1987 at Wayne County Nursing Home in Waynesboro after a long illness. A member of
Chewalla Baptist Church, she was from Ramer and was the daughter of the late
Robert and Minnie Lee Sweat Fulton. She was the widow of Albert Orr Lewis.
Survivors include a son, Glen Lewis of Ramer; five daughters, Johnnie Biggert of
Santa Anna, Calif., Rebecca Smith of Las Vegas, Nev., Patricia Smith of
Clarksville, Vivian Mendenhall of Rialto, Calif., and Brenda Whitaker of Killen,
Ala.; a brother, Hugh Fulton of Chewalla; and two sisters, Ava Fulton of Ramer and
Avelene Harris of Corinth; nine grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LEWIS, RAYMOND ANCIL - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 1, 1949. Mr.
Raymond Ancil Lewis lost his life early last week, Mar 24, 1949, when he jumped
from a burning hotel building in Waverly, Tenn, Humphreys County. Services were
held in the chapel Shackelford Funeral Home Friday, March 25, conducted by Rev.
Joe Summers and interment and the Shiloh National Cemetery. Pallbearers were
members of the local national guard unit. The deceased was a member of the Church
of Christ. He is survived by his wife Mrs Lucille Smithson Lewis, of Memphis; one
son, Raymond Thomas Lewis and his mother, Mrs. Loula Finley.
LEWIS, WILEY M. - McNairy County Independent February 14, 1941 - Rev Wiley M
Lewis, son of the late Samuel and Matichie Lewis was born in McNairy County May 5,
1852. He married Miss Nancy E Laughlin in McNairy County in 1876. To this union
nine children were born, only three survive: Mrs. Nora Dalton, Mr. Larvel Lewis
and Mrs. Nirgie Peterson. Eleven grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Victoria Graham,
one brother-in-law, Dr Laney Moore of Bethel Springs. He professed Christ at the
Buena Vista Church and lived a faithful life unto the end. He was a minister of
the gospel in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In the fall of 1885 he moved
with his family to Oregon County, Missouri. His good wife preceded him in death
10 years ago. The last 8 years of his life was spent in the home of Rev A R
Sanders. He died on February 1, 1941. 88 years, 8 months and 26 days.
LINDSEY, NINA FLORINE – Nina Florine Lindsey, 67, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi
died Tuesday, Nov. 1986, at Biloxi, Mississippi. Friday afternoon services were
held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in Lake Hill
Memorial Gardens. A supervisor at E.H. Moore Company in Ocean Springs, she was a
daughter of Mrs. Nora Clayton of Selmer and was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James Odis Lindsey; a
daughter, Mrs. Lanora D. Demoran of Biloxi, Ms.; a brother, Willie Hugh Clayton of
Bethel Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nell Ward of Memphis and Mrs. Almarie Hipps
of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LIPFORD, CHARLES A - McNairy County Independent - June 9, 1950, Mr Charles A
Lipford who died in Memphis on April 21, 1950 and was buried in Calvary Cemetery
in Memphis, was a native of McNairy County. He was born in 1865, the third of the
eleven sons of John Henry and Mary Jane Lipford of Bethel Springs. All of Charles’
primary schooling was at Liberty community, except for one term of two months when
he attended the Old Walker Schoolhouse located between the Jeff Walker and Jeff
Hill farms. During that time, his brother, the late R A N Lipford, was the
teacher. He and his brothers Frank and Will also attended school at Old Purdy,
where Mr M R Abernathy was teacher. Mr Lipford taught his first school term in the
summer of 1889 at the Joplin Schoolhouse. He also taught several terms at Liberty
and at Moley’s Schoolhouse. Mr Lipford moved to Memphis in April 1893.. Before
going into the confectionary business with his brothers he was cashier for the
Memphis Street Railway company for many years. He married Miss Teresa Manely in
November 1911. She died in 1920. Mr Lipford never tired of talking about his wife
Teresa or of old friends in McNairy County. As long as he was able, he always
attended and took part in the singing conventions in McNairy County and Decoration
Days at Liberty, Rose Hill and Selmer. Mr Lipford never met a stranger and will be
missed by all who came in contact with im. He leaves one brother, P A (Pat)
Lipford of Memphis, three nieces, three nephews, one great nephew and one great
neice.
LIPFORD, CHARLES C. - Mr. C. C. (Charlie) Lipford age 66, died at his home West of
Adamsville on Saturday, June 14, 1952 after a long illness. He had served his
district in the McNairy County Court for many years, before ill health forced
retirement. He had also farmed for many years. Mr. Lipford was a Mason, and an
impressive Masonic service at the graveside was held by brother Masons of the
Adamsville Lodge. Funeral services were held at Good Hope on Sunday, June 15, and
burial was in the Good Hope cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge
of arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. C. C. Lipford; three
daughters, Mrs. Gilcie Carroll, of Stantonville, Mrs. Earnest Holt, and Mrs.
Garland Carroll; 2 half-brothers, Taylor, Gilbert, and Abe Lipford; one half-
sister, Mrs. Clarence Chandler; seven grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
LIPFORD, D F (Frank) - 1 - The many friends of D. F. ( Frank ) Lipford when they
received the news of his tragic death at the hands of a highway man near midnight
at his store in North Memphis, December 15, 1923, were horribly shocked. He was
shot to death and his bullet ridden body was found soon after behind a counter in
his store. Scattered about the floor were pieces of torn money and checks and
silver. How much money was obtained by the robber has not been ascertained. Police
and detective are working on the case, but so far have been unable to unravel this
mysterious and brutal murder. The deceased was 60 years of age and had been a
resident of Memphis for thirty years where he had prospered in business. He was a
son of John H. and Mary Lipford and was reared on the old home place near Bethel
Springs. He remained on the farm until he attained his majority.
For several years he was a student of the late M. R. Abernathy at the old Purdy
school, and taught successfully in the public schools of the county for many
years. Frank Lipford was a clean and honorable man, and a most exemplary citizen.
His dealings were straight forward and he had many friends. He loved his people
and his native county and was always happy when opportunity afforded a visit to
the scenes of his earlier days. His devotion to his parents during their life time
and to his brothers was a most beautiful trait of his character. He was firm, he
was gentle, he was courageous, he was generous. He was a vigorous mined man, a
safe and a wise counselor. He played life's game fair, he believed in and
practiced the Golden Rule. He is survived by his brothers R. A. N., C. A. , W.
F. , Pat Jim, Jobe and George, and numerous other relatives in this county and
elsewhere. All the brothers, except Jobe were here. Jobe is in Arizona and his
physical condition would not permit the long trip.
Funeral services were held in Memphis and in Jackson en route and were concluded
at the ( unable to read ).....mortal remains of Frank Lipford were laid to rest.
There the funeral services were concluded by Father Reid. The largest crowd
perhaps that ever gathered at Rose Hill composed of the old friends of the
deceased was a splendid testimonial to life and character attesting by their
presence the high esteem in which they held him in life. Gooch was the undertaker
in charge with John Swain, C. C. Plunk, Thad Spencer, W. K. and Terry Abernathy
and Harmon Hodges as active pall bearers. 1863 - 1923 Rose Hill Cemetery
LIPFORD, EUGENE, ALEXANDER - Eugene Alexander Lipford, 79, died on Thursday, June
10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a
retired respiratory therapeutist and medic, a member of New Bethel Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, a Mason, Lodge 741 Dixie Eastern Star 115 Shriner, Pickwick
Club Al Chymia of Memphis, Comandry 35, and a Veteran of WWII. Services took place
at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Dale
Watson. Mr. Lipford was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Taylor and Mary
Etta Armstrong Lipford. He is survived by his wife, Opal Brown Lipford, one
daughter, Mary Ann Teague of Vicksburg, Miss., one brother Wayne Lipford of Ramer,
and two grandsons. Submitted by Shari D Moore.
LIPFORD, JAMES ALFRED- McNairy County Independent, Friday, April, 22, 1949- James
Alfred Lipford Brought Home for Final Rites. Pvt James Alfred Lipford, age 20, son
of Mr. And Mrs. C. C. Lipford of Adamsville, who was killed in Luxemburg on
January 26, 1945, was laid to rest in the Good Hope cemetery on Friday, April
1. Rev. Alvin West was in charge of the service. Pallbearers were: Bobby
Littlefield, James R. Meek, Tad Tacker, J. L. Plunk, Bobby Cochran and Tom
Harris. Pvt Lipford was in the Third Army, under Gen Geo. S. Patton, and was
returned form the U. S. Military Cemetery at Fort Belgium. He is survived by his
parents, Mr and Mrs. C. C. Lipford and three sisters, Mrs. Gilcie Carroll,
Stantonville; Mrs. Earnest Holton (Holt) Lutts, Tenn; Mrs Garland Carroll,
Adamsville, Tenn. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of the local
arrangements.
LIPFORD, ROBERT WAYNE - Robert Wayne Lipford 64, of Ramer, died Dec. 9, 2000, at
the Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Jackson due to heart failure. He was retired
from Tenneco Paper Co. He was also a member of Eastview Baptist Church and the
Masonic Lodge #338 Adamsville. He was an Eastern Star and an Army Veteran. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Robert Taylor Lipford and Mary Aetta Armstrong
Lipford, one sister, Effie Langlinais, and one brother, Eugene Lipford. He is
survived by his wife, Jayne Kennedy Lipford, one daughter, Yvette Martindale of
Ramer, one son, Keith Lipford of Selmer, and five grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 11 a.m. on Mon. at Eastview Baptist Church with Danny Rachel officiating.
Burial followed at Eastview Baptist Church Cemetery. Submitted by Shari D Moore.
ROY EUGENE "BUD" LIPFORD, 63, of Adamsville, died May 26, 2000, at Jackson-Madison
Co. General Hospital of heart failure. Mr. Lipford was disabled. He was a
member of the Baptist Church. Services were held 3:30 p.m. Sun., May 29, at
Shackelford Chapel, Adamsville, with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery. The minister
officiating was Pat Kough. Mr. Lipford was proceeded in death by his father
William Carl Lipford. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Lucille Moore Lipford of
Adamsville, his wife, Patricia Ellis Lipford, 4 sisters; Betty Hester of Finger,
Mary Sisk of Bethel, Jimmie Gray and Fran Coley, both of Memphis; 4 brothers,
Allen Lipford and Danny Lipford, both of Adamsville, Gary Lipford of Selmer, and
Sam Lipford of Memphis, He had 5 grandchildren
Roy Rubin “Pat” Lipford of Bethel Springs, 89, died April 1, 2003 at McNairy
Regional Hospital. Mr. Lipford worked for the Forestry Division for the State of
Tennessee. He attended Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Frank Lipford and Harriet Gage Lipford; his wife, Mary C. Jones; a
son, Raymond Lee Lipford of Humboldt, a step-son, Kenneth Scott of Memphis; a
step-daughter, Jean Mullins of Henderson; a daughter-in-law, Clair Lipford of
Humboldt; a half-brother, Charles Lipford of Bethel Springs; two half-sisters,
Linda Gilbert and Frances Austin, both of Selmer; several grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-
grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Shackelford Chapel, with Darrell Moffett officiating.
Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs.
LIPFORD, TROY – Troy Lipford, 82, of Memphis, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1986, at
Eastwood Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Friday afternoon at Shackelford
Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. George Hill officiating. Burial was in Beauty
Hill Cemetery. A native of McNairy County, he was the son of the late Frank and
Harriett Gage Lipford and was a retired Nunnis Petroleum employee. Survivors
include a brother, Roy Lipford of Bethel Springs, and a half-brother, Charles
Wayne Lipford of Bethel Springs; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frances Austin of Selmer,
and Mrs. Linda Gilbert of Finger; and his step-mother, Mrs. Dorcus Lipford of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LITTLEFIELD, C. A. -1 - McNairy County Independent. August 26, 1910 -C. A.
Littlefield, of Adamsville, meets a tragic death. Last Saturday Clarence A.
Littlefield, of Adamsville, was run over and killed by a train and his body
horribly mangled at or near Stafford, Texas. His remains were shipped here,
arriving Monday night, and were immediately taken to Adamsville, where they were
interred Tuesday. He left his family consisting of his wife and seven children, at
Adamsville about two weeks ago, accepting a position on an orange farm in South
Texas. No member of his family or any one here knows how he met his death only
that he was killed by a locomotive, as stated in the certificate on the casket
box.
The inference is that he was stealing a ride. Clarence was the youngest brother of
the Littlefield boys. He had in the past been rather reckless and turbulent when
drinking, and had been a source of much sorrow to his kindred. We do not know that
any of this contributed to his untimely and tragic death, but probably did to his
roving disposition. It is well known that he was a big hearted, industrious man
while at his best. All regret his sad and untimely death. He was about 40 years
old, and the family he has left need the advice and assistance of friends.
(September 2, 1910) Correction as the Death of C. A. Littlefield. In the meager
account last week of the tragic death of Clarence Littlefield, we were mistaken as
the facts as they have to us since. He was crossing in front of a freight engine
standing still and escaping steam. Just as he crossed and stopped on the track
the main engine struck him, and mangled his body. W. R. Morgan, of Baldwyn, Miss.
was with him at the time. He was sober and had been for several months. He had
gone to Stafford on business and had started home when he was stricken down. The
inference that he might have been stealing a ride was not true, and we regret that
we did not have the facts before last issue and published them as they
were. August 27, 1873 - August 20, 1910 Adamsville Cemetery
LITTLEFIELD, ELIZABETH J. -1- McNairy County Independent February 14, 1930.
Mrs. James L. Littlefield died at her home in Adamsville on the evening of
February 9, 1930. The funeral was held in the Baptist church in the presence of
one of the largest crowds that ever assembled there for a funeral occasion. The
church was filled and many were unable to gain admittance, rarely do so many
relatives attend a funeral as was witnessed at this one. Rev. Richardson, her
pastor, preached an impressive funeral sermon, after which the body was laid to
rest in the near by cemetery. Six fine young fellows, her grandsons were the
pallbearers. R. B. Gooch was the undertaker in charge. The deceased had been in
ill health for a long time and an attack of pneumonia hastened her taking away.
She was born on the 14th day of March, 1857, and married James L. Littlefield on
the 6th day of December 1877. To this union eleven children were born, seven sons
and four daughters, ten of whom survive. All of the children are grown and
married. It was only a short time ago that the oldest sister, Mrs. J. W. Hickman,
died. Beside her husband the following children survive, John Luther, Hartel,
Edgar, Neal, Henry, Nathier and Charlie and Mesdames Mark Perkins, John J. Tidwell
and W. M. Messer. Adamsville had been the home of Mrs. Littlefield for more than
forty years, and every one there and elsewhere who knew her loved her for the many
traits of christian character which she possessed. - Mar 14, 1857 - Feb 9, 1930
Adamsville Cemetery
Elizabeth Littlefield - Mrs. James L. Littlefield died at her home in Adamsville
on the evening of February 9, 1930. On the following afternoon the funeral was
held in the Baptist church in the presence of one of the largest crowds that ever
assembled there for a funeral occasion. The church was filled and many were unable
to gain admittance. Rarely do so many relatives attend a funeral as was witnessed
at this one. The attendance of so many relatives and friends was a beautiful
tribute to the love and esteem in which this good woman was held. Rev. Richardson,
her pastor, preached an impressive funeral sermon, after which the body was laid
to rest in the nearby cemetery. Six fine young fellows, her grandsons were the
pall - bearers. R. B. Gooch was the undertaker in charge. The deceased had been
in ill health for a long time and an attack of pneumonia hastened her taking away.
She was born on the 14th day of March, 1857, and married James L. Littlefield on
the 6th day of December 1877. To this union eleven children were born, seven sons
and four daughters, ten of whom survive. All of the children are grown and
married. It was only a short time ago that the oldest sister, Mrs. J. W. Hickman,
died. Beside her husband the following children survive, John Luther, Hartel,
Edgar, Neal, Henry, Nathier and Charlie and Mesdames Mark Perkins, John J. Tidwell
and W. M. Messer. Adamsville had been the home of Mrs. Littlefield for more than
forty years, and every one there and elsewhere who knew her loved her for the many
traits of Christian character which she possessed.
Inez Scott Littlefield born in Adamsville, Tennessee on Sep. 29, 1918 and departed
on Apr. 3, 2006 and resided in Kilbourne, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Scott
Littlefield, age 87, of Kilbourne, Louisiana will be held at 10AM on Thursday,
April 6, 2006 at the Kilbourne United Methodist Church in Kilbourne, Louisiana.
Reverends Byron Putnam and Joe Solomon will officiate. Burial will follow in the
Kilbourne Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak
Grove, Louisiana. Mrs. Littlefield died April 3, 2006 at her daughters home in
Bastrop, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Fletcher Scott and
Willie F. Jones Scott. She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Philip
Littlefield of Kilbourne; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert Philip "Bud"
Littlefield and Janie Littlefield
of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Patricia and Dwain Tharpe of
Crowville, Louisiana; daugter and son-in-law, Terry Jane and Marvin Conrad of
Bastrop, Texas; cousin, Lois Thompson of Lake Village, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren
and 9 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are: Leonard Best, Michael Best, Howard
Harris, Bill Langston, Blaine Littlefield, John Dean Malone, John Stanley, John A.
Tullos, Sonny Connell and Scottie Connell.
JAMES PHILLIP LITTLEFIELD, 91, a businessman, died Saturday. (June 2006) Services
are 10 am Thursday at Kilbourne Methodist Church. James Phillip Littlefield, 91,
of Kilbourne, La, died Saturday in Bastrop, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He was
preceded in death by his soul mate and wife of more than seventy years, Inez Scott
Littlefield on April 3, 2006. Services for Mr. Littlefield will be 10 am Thursday,
in the Kilbourne United Methodist Church with the Revs. Linda Shephard and Byron
Putnam officiating. Burial will follow at the Kilbourne Cemetery under the
direction of Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove, La. A well-respected, retired West
Carroll Parish businessman, Mr. Littlefield was born July 7, 1914 in Adamsville,
Tn, to his parents, the late Neil Bolton and Zella Lucretia Phillips Littlefield.
At age 18, his family moved from western Tennessee to the northeastern Louisiana
town of Kilbourne in hopes of escaping the throes of the Great Depression. Soon
thereafter he met Inez Scott and they were married in 1935, a union that would
last over seven decades. In the late 1930s, he purchased a service station along
Highway 17 and remained in business for more than thirty-five years, operating
under the Sinclair, City Service, Esso, and Exxon brand names. After a May 1977
tornado devastated most of the businesses and churches in Kilbourne, his station
remained standing and served as a command center for relief efforts. The great-
great grandson of Revolutionary War soldier William Littlefield II, Mr.
Littlefield was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. At age 27, he left
his loving wife and three young children for basic training in California and
service in the Pacific Theater. He served in the signal corps attached to the U.S.
8th Army and was awarded three battle stars for his service in the Battles of
Leyte, Luzon, and New Guinea. He was joyfully reunited with his family on
Christmas Eave 1945. Mr. Littlefield took special pride in that, through diligent
attention to serving his customers, he was able to provide each of his three
children with a college education. Even Mrs. Littlefield, in 1962, was able to
complete a degree in elementary education. In addition to his business, Mr.
Littlefield was a former Kilbourne town marshal and West Carroll Parish reserve
deputy sheriff for more than two decades. He also served as a member of the first
Kilbourne City Council. He was active in the Kilbourne United Methodist Church for
decades, serving as chairman of the board, steward, lay leader, and as teacher for
the Adult Men's Sunday School class. He was a Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge,
having received his 50-year membership pin. Mr. Littlefield also was a significant
source/contributor to the recently published, "A History of Early Kilbourne,
Louisiana." He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard Troy
Littlefield and Hubert Roy Littlefield of Adamsville, Tn; Clarence Gerald
Littlefield of Oak Grove, La; and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Littlefield Holley.
Survivors include his three children: daughter Mary Pat Littlefield Tharpe and
husband Dwain, of Crowville, La; son, Dr.Robert Phillip "Bud" Littlefield and wife
Janie of Dallas, Tx; and daughter Terry Jane Littlefield Conrad and husband Marvin
of Bastrop, Tx. Seven grandchildren: Steven and Connie Tharpe of San Antonio, Tx;
Michael and Michelle Tharpe of Kansas City, Mo; Cherie and Mark Anyan of West
Monroe, La; Jamie Lynne and Danny Stoud of Fort Worth, Tx; Mark and Jennifer
Littlefield of Austin, Tx; Ben and Chystal Littlefield of Dallas, Tx; and Kelly
Shea and Steven Bender of Bastrop, Tx. Nine great-grandchildren: Kirstie and Abby
Anyan; Michaela Tharpe; Katie, John Phillip and Taylor Stroud; Grace Littlefield;
and Noah and Will Bender. He is also survived by a sister, Mamie Lorie Littlefield
Organ of Shreveport, La; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be
Leonard Best, Michael Best, Bill Langston, Blaine Littlefield, John Dean Malone,
John Stanley, John A. Tullos,
LITTLEFIELD, JIMMIE OTIS – Jimmie Otis Littlefield, 59, of Adamsville,
died November 30, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a short
illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. R.J.
Elliot and Rev. Joe Jernigan officiating. Burial was in Adamsville
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Duren, Tommy Ross, Rod Provience, Layford
Messer, Kenneth Chambers, and Billy Joe Glover. He was the son of the late W.P.
Littlefield and Mrs. Orpha Fariss Littlefield of Adamsville. He was married to
Camillia Hughes Littlefield. He was employed as a Speech and Hearing teacher and
was a member of both the McNairy County Teachers Association and the Tennessee
Teachers Association. A teacher for 38 years, he was a member of the B.O.D. West
Tennessee Speech and Hearing Center, and a life member of the National Education
Association. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and past president of Shriners-Al Chymia
Temple-Pickwick Shrine. In addition to his mother and his wife, survivors include
a brother, Rev. Joe D. Littlefield of Memphis and a sister, Mrs. Jane O. Hughes of
Camden. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Funeral services for Miss KITTYE VERA LITTLEFIELD, 95, will be Tues., Apr. 18, at
1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Adamsville. Miss Littlefield, a lifetime
resident of Adamsville, died Apr. 15, 2000 at Tri-Co. Convalescent Home,
Adamsville. Burial will be in Adamsville Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in
charge. She had been a long time member of First Baptist Church in Adamsville.
She was the daughter of the late John L. and Ollie Littlefield. She leaves one
brother, Mr. Hugh Wayne Littlefield of Selmer; five nieces, Anita Lou Newman of
Savannah, Mary Ann Handy of Adamsville, Martha Bingham of Saltillo, Margaret
Gardner of Jackson and Olivia Sibley of Nashville, one nephew, Greg Littlefield of
Selmer, and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Mr. Morus Littlefield. She was a graduate of Adamsville High
School and also a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in
Home Economics. She was a retired Home Economics Teacher of 31 years and retired
house Management Supervisor of Farmers Home Administration for 8 years. She was
Past Grand Matron, Order of The Eastern Star in Tennessee, a past president of
Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, past president of West Tennessee Gavel Club,
the Adamsville Alumni Association, McNairy County Retired Teachers Association and
a Charter Member of the Adamsville Lioness Club and Estral Committee of General
Grand Chapter of Eastern Star.
LITTLEFIELD, LEONARD TROY – Leonard Troy Littlefield, 76, of Adamsville, died
March 26, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services
were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Adamsville First Christian Church, where he was a
member. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery with Rev. Joe Cobb
officiating. Pallbearers were Paul C. Carroll, Tim Seaton, Terry Thrasher, Charles
Raines, Jeff Gibson, and Todd Gean. The son of the late Zella Phillips Littlefield
and Neil Littlefield, he was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Mamie Surratt Littlefield; a son, Jerry Littlefield of Louisville, KY; a
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Littlefield Harville of Adamsville; three brothers,
Phillip Littlefield of Kilbourne, LA, Gerald Littlefield of Oak Grove, LA, and
Hubert Littlefield of Adamsville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Holley of Monroe, LA and
Mamie Organ of Shreveport, LA; five grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LITTLEFIELD, LUTHER RICE - McNairy County Independent, March 1903.- Luther Rice
"Luke" Littlefield was born on December 25, 1826 near Spartanburg, South Carolina.
He was the son of William Littlefield, Jr., a soldier of the Revolutionary War,
and his second wife, Sarah Turner. Luther married Nancy Artimesia Woolverton,
daughter of James Matthew Woolverton and Agatha Williams; granddaughter of Andrew
Woolverton.. Luther and Nancy Littlefield lived most of their married life in
McNairy County, Tennessee, on a farm about 3 miles northwest of Adamsville. Nancy
lived another 23 years after her husband, passing away January 24, 1926 at the age
of 96. Luther Rice Littlefield and his wife Nancy are both buried in the
Adamsville Cemetery. The death angel came March 25, 1903, and claimed for its
victim a husband, father, and friend. Luther Rice Littlefield, of Adamsville,
Tenn. He was born Dec. 25, 1826,--at the good old age of 76 years and three months
he died. He married Miss Nancy A. Wolvertton in Tippah Co., Miss., Dec. 28 1849,
at the age of 22, and for fifty-four years they walked side by side in the road of
life. His wife, now feeble and blind is left sitting by his empty chair waiting
for the angel to return and take her home to her faithful friend. The year he
married he professed faith in Christ, and thus begun his married responsibilities
in the cause of Christ. In 1849, Eld. Levin Savage, of happy memory, baptized him
in Tippah Co., Miss., and for nearly fifty four years brother Littlefield lived a
consciences land mark Baptist, devoted to the cause of truth and righteousness. He
reared a family of eleven children, some of whom have filled places of public
trust, and his family is one of the most honored in the county. He moved to
Tennessee in 1850 where by labor and economy he succeeded in earning a splendid
living and leaves considerable property to his children, all of whom are married
and have families
LITTLEJOHN, CHARLES EDWARD – Charles Edward Littlejohn, 80, of Guys, died Sunday,
Oct. 12, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital. Tuesday afternoon services were
held at Pleasant Site Baptist Chrch with Reverends Foy Huckabee and J.T. Drace
officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Site Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr.
Littlejohn was the son of the late Samuel Stanton and Maggie E. Young
Littlejohn. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ora Mae Gardner Littlejohn; two sons,
James Ross Littlejohn of Guys and Charles Thomas Littlejohn of Selmer; a daughter,
Mrs. Ernestine Jaggars of Ramer; one brother, Herman Littlejohn of Bells; and
seven grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAGGIE MARTIN LITTLEJOHN, 80, of Guys, died on Nov. 5, 2004 at McNairy Regional
Hospital in Selmer, TN. She was a member of Eastview Pentecostal Church. Ms.
Littlejohn was preceded in death by her parents, James "Bud" and Fannie
Killingsworth Martin. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Littlejohn. She
also leaves behind four sons, Willard Littlejohn of Lake Matthews, CA, Deleas
Littlejohn of Hobart, IN, Kenneth Littlejohn of Bowling Green, KY, and Robert
Littlejohn of Guys, TN, nine grandchildren, and seven g-grandchildren. Services
for Ms. Littlejohn were at 11 a.m. on Tue., Nov. 9th at Shackelford Funeral Home
Directors Acton Chapel with Larry Cooksey and Sam Littlejohn officiating, Burial
followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shiloh, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of
Selmer were in charge of the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, LEMMIE HURLEY - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 22, 1949 -
Mrs Lemmie Hurley Livingston, age 88, well known to residents in Southeast
McNairy County, died at her home near Michie on July 12. Services, conducted by
Rev Barron, were held in the Shiloh church on Wednesday, July 13, at 3:00
pm. Interment was in the Shiloh cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in
charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons Arbie Livingston of Michie,
and Thomas Livingston of Mexico.
GENEVA CAMMILLE LOCKARD, 38, died on Sun., May 30, 1999, at Helen Keller Hospital
in Sheffield, Ala., of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was a
housewife and attended the church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 5
pm on Wed., June 2, at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was
Randy Mead. Ms. Lockard was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Tidwell. She is
survived by her mother, Helen Patch of Sidney, Mont., aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetic Association.
LOCKE, BEULAH - McNairy County Independent - Friday Feb 25, 1949 - Miss Beulah
Locke, age 68, died at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis on Feb 18, as a result of
severe burns sustained several days before at her home here. She was a member of
the Methodist church. The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Carman Smith of
Selmer. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Lloyd Ramer, were held in
the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb 19. Interment was in Oak
Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were as follows: Chas Ammons, Irby Basinger, Lester
Moore, Oscar McCullar, Allen Wooten, Joel Parker, Leslie Moore and Alton Scott.
Birdie Mae Melton Locke of Ramer, 93, died July 24, 2003 at Magnolia Regional
Hospital in Corinth, MS. Mrs. Locke was a retired grocery store owner. She was a
member of Antioch Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Edgar and Larcenia Leatherwood Melton; her husband, Erbie Locke; and a son,
Herbert Lee Locke. She is survived by two sons, Dale Locke and Erbie (Junior)
Locke, both of Ramer; and a daughter, Grace Collins of Ramer. She had seven
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m.on
Saturday, July 26, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Richard
Doyle officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery
Funeral services for Dot Locke, 65, of Ramer were held on Wednesday, December 31,
2003 at Ramer Baptist Church, with Bro. Eric Jones officiating. Burial followed in
Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. She was a member of Ramer Ruritan Club and the American Cancer
Society Support Group. Mrs. Locke, the wife of Dale Locke, also leaves two
daughters, Jan O. Sanford of Covington and Renee Gray of Jackson; two sisters,
Jean D. Harbeck of Sioux City, Iowa, and Patricia Smith of Selmer; a brother
Morris Teague of Corinth, Miss., and three grandchildren.
Dorothy Ann Teague Locke - Funeral services for Dot Locke, 65, of Ramer were held
on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at Ramer Baptist Church, with Bro. Eric Jones
officiating. Burial followed in Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge of arrangements.She was a member of Ramer Ruritan Club
and the American Cancer Society Support Group. Mrs. Locke, the wife of Dale Locke,
also leaves two daughters, Jan O.Sanford of Covington and Renee Gray of Jackson;
two sisters, Jean D. Harbeck of Sioux City, Iowa, and Patricia Smith of Selmer; a
brother Morris Teague of Corinth, Miss., and three grandchildren.
Erbie Locke, Jr - Funeral services for Erbie Lemuel Locke, Jr., 76, of Ramer,
were held Wednesday, April 13, 2005, with Bart Warren and David Powell
officiating. Burial was at Antioch Cemetery in Ramer. Mr.Locke died Sunday, April
10, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of
Antioch Church of Christ, the Ramer Ruritan Club and the Air Force Sergeants
Association. Mr. Locke retired as a Senior Service Master Sergeant with the U.S.
Air Force after 26 years of service. Senior Master Sergeant Locke received many
awards while in the USAF, including Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf
Cluster; Meritorious Service Medal;Vietnam Service Medal; Republic Vietnam Service
Medal; Master Instructor and Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with 3 Oak Leaf
Clusters. Mr. Locke was preceded in death by his parents, Erbie L. and Birdie Mae
Melton Locke, and one brother, Herbert Locke. Survivors include his wife, Peggy
Howell Locke; one son, Doug Locke of Corinth; two daughters, Kathy Pearson and
husband Wes of Fullerton, CA, and Donna Horton and husband Jimmie of Burk Burnett,
TX; three step-sons, all of Ramer: Wayne Melton and wife Leona, Richard Melton and
wife Eva, and David Melton and wife Renea; three step-daughter: Cathee Caldwell
and husband Joe of Corinth, Linda Knighton and husband Jackie of Ramer, and Anita
Ingham and husband Bruce, also of Ramer; one brother, Dale Locke of Ramer; one
sister, Grace Collins and husband Vernon of Ramer; eleven grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Antioch Church of Christ.
Funeral services for Erbie Lemuel Locke, Jr., 76, of Ramer, were held Wednesday,
April 13, 2005, with Bart Warren and David Powell officiating. Burial was at
Antioch Cemetery in Ramer. Mr. Locke died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at the Magnolia
Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was a member of Antioch Church of Christ,
the Ramer Ruritan Club and the Air Force Sergeants Association. Mr. Locke retired
as a Senior Service Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of
service. Senior Master Sergeant Locke received many awards while in the USAF,
including Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Meritorious Service
Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic Vietnam Service Medal; Master Instructor
and Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Locke was
preceded in death by his parents, Erbie L. and Birdie Mae Melton Locke, and one
brother, Herbert Locke. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Howell Locke; one son,
Doug Locke of Corinth; two daughters, Kathy Pearson and husband Wes of Fullerton,
CA, and Donna Horton and husband Jimmie of Burkburnett, TX; three step-sons, all
of Ramer: Wayne Melton and wife Leona, Richard Melton and wife Eva, and David
Melton and wife Renea; three step-daughter: Cathee Caldwell and husband Joe of
Corinth, Linda Knighton and husband Jackie of Ramer, and Anita Ingham and husband
Bruce, also of Ramer; one brother, Dale Locke of Ramer; one sister, Grace Collins
and husband Vernon of Ramer; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Church of Christ.
ERNEST MARIE LOCKE, 72, died on Sat., Nov. 27, 1999, at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital of heart failure. She was retired machine operator at Brown Shoe
Company, and she was a Baptist. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Nov. 30,
at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in
Bethel Springs. Mrs. Locke was preceded in death by two brothers, Preston
Hurst and Quinton Hurst. She is survived by her husband, J. T. Locke of Selmer,
one daughter, Barbara Robinson of Selmer, one son, Albert Locke of Selmer, four
sisters, Minnie Mitchell of Henderson, KY, Jean Cummings of Charlotte, NC, Carolyn
Ada of GA, and Nell Hurst of Bethel Springs, two brothers, Williard Hurst and
Edward Hurst of Bethel Springs, three grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Bearden Locke, 81, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
October 6, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville. Burial will follow
in Mt. Vinson cemetery, Stantonville, TN. Mrs. Locke, a retired supervisor with
Levi-Strauss died October 4, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany,
Mississippi. She was a member of Hickory Flat Methodist Church. Survivors are her
daughters, Martha Lee Hutcheson of New Albany, MS, Brenda Bearden of Washington,
DC; step daughters Martha Bess Ashe, Betty Horton, Ruby Jean Mathis, Jimmie Crowe
all of Selmer and Brenda Derryberry and Kay Massengill both of Ramer; sons,
Charles Bearden of Nashville, TN, Lyman Bearden of Adamsville, TN; stepson, Dwight
Locke of Selmer, TN; sisters, Mattie Robertson of Savannah, TN, Cynthia Mae
McDuffey, Kay Waldon both of Selmer, TN, Louise Ganster, Dorothy Faye Harville,
Peggy Larue all of Adamsville, TN; seven grandchildren, fourteen step-
grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mrs.
Locke was preceded in death by her first husband, Dwight L. Bearden, second
husband, Estell Locke; parents, Henry Alexander and Kate Allison Landreth; step
daughter, Peggy Kyle; sisters, Mary Moore, Gearldine Rickman and Marie Taylor and
brothers, Jap Landreth and Frank Landreth.
Fannie Bearden Locke - ADAMSVILLE – Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Bearden
Locke, 81, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 6, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral
Directors of Adamsville. Burial will follow in Mt. Vinson cemetery, Stantonville,
TN. Mrs. Locke, a retired supervisor with Levi-Strauss died October 4, 2004 at
Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Mississippi. She was a member of Hickory
Flat Methodist Church. Survivors are her daughters, Martha Lee Hutcheson of New
Albany, MS, Brenda Bearden of Washington, DC; step daughters Martha Bess Ashe,
Betty Horton, Ruby Jean Mathis, Jimmie Crowe all of Selmer and Brenda Derryberry
and Kay Massengill both of Ramer; sons, Charles Bearden of Nashville, TN, Lyman
Bearden of Adamsville, TN; stepson, Dwight Locke of Selmer, TN; sisters, Mattie
Robertson of Savannah, TN, Cynthia Mae McDuffey, Kay Waldon both of Selmer, TN,
Louise Ganster, Dorothy Faye Harville, Peggy Larue all of Adamsville, TN; seven
grandchildren, fourteen step-grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and
twelve great grandchildren. Mrs. Locke was preceded in death by her first husband,
Dwight L. Bearden, second husband, Estell Locke; parents, Henry Alexander and Kate
Allison Landreth; step daughter, Peggy Kyle; sisters, Mary Moore, Gearldine
Rickman and Marie Taylor and brothers, Jap Landreth and Frank Landreth.
Mrs. Hattie Agnes Locke , 75, widow of Beal Columbus Locke, died yesterday, Feb
12, 1971, at McNairy County General Hospital at Selmer. Services will be at 2
pm today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in McCalips Chapel
Cemetery near Selmer. She leaves four sons, Carl Locke of Pocahontas, Arlie Locke
of Bethel Springs, J.T. Locke of Selmer and Bobby G. Locke of Savannah; and six
daughters, Mrs. Lula Sanders of Hornsby, Mrs. Graple Isbell, and Mrs. Dorothy
Isbell, both of Washington Ill., Mrs. Agnes McGee of Selmer, Mrs. Lila Fern Qualls
of Stantonville, and Mrs. James Kirkman of Ripley, Miss.
Herbert Lee Locke of Ramer, 71, died September 11, 2002 at Methodist Le Bonheur-
McNairy Hospital. Mr. Locke was a real estate broker. He was preceded in death by
his father, Erbie Locke. He is survived by his mother, Birdie Melton Locke of
Ramer; his wife, Dorothy Locke; a daughter, Brenda Locke of Ramer; a son, Anthony
Locke of Franklin; a sister, Grace Collins of Ramer; and two brothers, Erbie Lock,
Jr. and Dale Locke, both of Ramer. He had two grandchildren. Services were held at
4 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer,
with Minister Malcom George officiating. Burial followed at Arlington National
Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association.
John Robert Locke - was born Jan 7, 1946 in McNairy County, the son of the late J
C and Adella Sweat Locke. Mr Locke was a carpenter and member of the Ramer
Baptist Church. He departed this life March 4, 2009 in Jackson, Tn at the age of
63 years, 1 month and 25 days. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Locke of
Savannah; a son Bradley Lock of Miss; two sisters, Linda Ray of Memphis and Sue
Teague of Ramer; two brothers, Barry Locke and Wayne Locke, both of Ramer.
Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by a sister, Darlene Cooksey
LOCKE, LARKIN DEE - Mr. Larkin Dee Lock, age 69, died Monday, September 1st, 1952,
at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Milam,
were held at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. Burial was in the cemetery
there, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The deceased
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Lock, of Cordova; one daughter, Mrs. Wona Mae
Smith of Truman, Ark.; and one son, Marlett Locke, also of Cordova. McNairy
County Independent
Tildon Locke, age 90, of Selmer, passed away on August 28, 2005, at his residence.
He was co-owner of Locke Brothers Lumber Company, owner of Pappy John’s Original
Barbecue, former McNairy County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, and a
member of the Sanctified Church of Christ. Mr. Locke was preceded in death by his
wife, Sue Goolsby Locke; and his parents, Ernest and Dovie Kirk Locke. He is
survived by one daughter, Betty Howell of Selmer; one son, Kenneth Locke of
Selmer; two sisters, Sue Hill and Vergie Redmon of Selmer; two grandchildren,
Angie Donahoe and Sonya Burton; two step grandchildren, Teresa Bradley and Andy
Willis; three great grandchildren, Harrison Donahoe, Abigale Burton and Sam
Burton; and four step great grandchildren, Chip Bradley, Max Bradley, Charlie
Willis and Jay Willis. Services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, in the
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Darryl Vaught officiating. Burial followed in
McCalips Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in
charge of the arrangements.
Tildon Locke, age 90, of Selmer, passed away on August 28, 2005, at his residence.
He was co-owner of Locke Brothers Lumber Company, owner of Pappy John’s Original
Barbecue, former McNairy County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, and a
member of the Sanctified Church of Christ. Mr. Locke was preceded in death by his
wife, Sue Goolsby Locke; and his parents, Ernest and Dovie Kirk Locke. He is
survived by one daughter, Betty Howell of Selmer; one son, Kenneth Locke of
Selmer; two sisters, Sue Hill and Vergie Redmon of Selmer; two grandchildren,
Angie Donahoe and Sonya Burton; two step grandchildren, Teresa Bradley and Andy
Willis; three great grandchildren, Harrison Donahoe, Abigale Burton and Sam
Burton; and four step great grandchildren, Chip Bradley, Max Bradley, Charlie
Willis and Jay Willis. Services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, in the
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Darryl Vaught officiating. Burial followed in
McCalips Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in
charge of the arrangements.
Vernon Locke of Ramer, 85, died August 7, 2003 at Baptist Hospital Desoto. Mr.
Locke was a retired farmer. He attended Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He
was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by a son, Loyd Locke of Middleton; and
three daughters, Janice Evans of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mary Everett of Memphis
and Barbara Olmo of Jacksonville, Fla. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
August 9, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Louis Narowetz
officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer.
Vernon Locke of Ramer, 85, died August 7, 2003 at Baptist Hospital Desoto.Mr.
Locke was a retired farmer. He attended Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He
was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by a son, Loyd Locke of Middleton; and
three daughters, Janice Evans of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mary Everett of Memphis
and Barbara Olmo of Jacksonville, Fla. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
August 9, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Louis Narowetz
officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer
Ann Jeanette Hunter Lockman - died Sept 1, 1880 - The tombstone says Sept 1, the
newspaper article says Sept 4. On Saturday, Sept 4th about 11 am, Mrs Lockman
left the sitting room with her two daughters to prepare dinner. Leaving the
house she went to the front gate where to avoid notice, she left her bonnet and by
rapid steps she soon reached the river (or creek), on the bank of which stood a
fence that one could scarcely walked between it and the water. She climbed the
fence and walk five or six paves up the river to where there was a stump in the
water about two or three feet from the edge and getting on the stump she jumped
into the river. It being about six feet deep, she soon perished beneath the
water. Her daughter missing her began immediately searching for her. She found
the bonnet and followed the tracks to the river. She called for help and her
father with Mr Hendrix and Mr Talley soon reached the fatal spot. They found
the body about 15 feet. Mrs Lockman was 42 years old the day of her sad fate.
She was devoted to her children of whom she leaves seven to mourn her loss. As a
wife, she was kind and gentle, always sharing her husband's grief. Buried at Mt
Pleasant Cemetery.
LOCKMAN, EVA MARIE - McNairy County Independent Appeal - Friday, Nov 25, 1949 -
Mrs Eva Marie Lockman, wife of the late F L Lockman, did at a hospital in
Memphis on Saturday, Nov 19, 1949. Her husband preceded her in death about eight
months ago. Details of her death and funeral arrangements are not known, but the
Independent has been informed that funeral services were held at the National
Funeral Home in Memphis on Monday, Nov 21. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery in
Selmer. She leaves a son, Troy Lockman of Selmer and a grandson, Durwood Lockman
of Louisiana. The Independent extends sympathy to the family.
LOCKMAN, FINLEY LEE - McNairy County Independent - April 1, 1949. Mr Lockman died
at 3:15 am March 22, 1949. Servbices were held at the National Funeral Home in
memphis and his remains were brought to Selmer for interment in beautiful Oak hill
Cemetery. Mr. Lockman was a member of the Selmer Methodist Church. He was born in
this County, leaving in 1904 for Memphis, where he lived until 1909. He returned
to McNairy County and was in business here until 1916, returning again to
Memphis. He went to work for the Memphis Street Railway Company and remained in
their employ until his death. While he was a conductor on the Florida line, his
good nature and cheerful greetings made him popular among South Memphis street
railway patrons. He leaves his wife Mrs. Eva Johnson Lockman whom he married in
1905. His son Troy Lockman and grandson Durwood Lockman both of Selmer
Lawson A Lockman - age 82 - died at his home in the 2nd district, last Sunday
morning, Nov 4, 1906. He died while eating a light breakfast. He was well know
in the county as a stock and land trader and money lender. He owns a large amount
of real estate in the county and Selmer. He was a member of the M E Church South
and a Mason of long standing. He was buried Monday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
He leaves a wife and a number of grown children and grandchildren. He was born
in North Carolina on Jan 19, 1825 and at the age of 14 together with his parents
moved into McNairy County, locating within one mile of where he resided until his
death. He professed faith and united with what was at that time Mr Pleaqsant M
E Church, since removed to Prices' Chapel, where his membership remained. He was
married about the year 1850 to Miss Jennette Hunter, who a few years later died,
and he afterward married Mrs Sarah Sharp. She also preceded him to the grave and
he married Mrs Edmonia Reaves who survives him. (This information was taken from
two long write ups about Lawson Lockman's death.)
Rev. W. S. Lockman, aged 50 died suddenly at his home in the city of Memphis, on
the morning of March 11, 1930. He was buried in Oakhill cemetery here on the
following afternoon after impressive funeral service at the Methodist church
conducted by Rev. O. A. Marrs, Pastor of Southside Church, Memphis, J. M. Pickens,
Jackson and G. J. Carman of Memphis. The deceased was born in this county, coming
to Selmer with his parents when a boy. His father was the late W. M. Lockman,
until his health failed him about a year ago he was an active member of the
Methodist ministry, and pastor of different churches in West Tennessee. He is
survived by his wife and three children. His mother, Mrs. Jennie Lockman, one
brother, F. L. Lockman, and two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Foust and Mrs. Artie Wilson,
and many other relatives in the county.
LOCKMAN, W. S. - Rev. W. S. Lockman, aged 50 died suddenly at his home in the city
of Memphis, on the morning of March 11, 1930. He was buried in Oak Hill cemetery
here on the following afternoon after impressive funeral service at the Methodist
church conducted by Rev. O. A. Marrs, Pastor of Southside Church, Memphis, J. M.
Pickens, Jackson and G. J. Carman of Memphis. The deceased was born in this
county, coming to Selmer with his parents when a boy. His father was the late W.
M. Lockman, until his health failed him about a year ago he was an active member
of the Methodist ministry, and pastor of different churches in West Tennessee. He
is survived by his wife and three children. His mother, Mrs. Jennie Lockman, one
brother, F. L. Lockman, and two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Foust and Mrs. Artie Wilson,
and many other relatives in the county. Oak Hill Cemetery - unmarked
LOCKMAN, WILLIAM M - McNairy County Independent October 25, 1918 - Wm. M. Lockman,
aged 70 ½ years, died at his home October 12, 1918.. He had for a long time been
afflicted with asthma. He was better a little more than a week ago and rode to
town. He was shortly afterward taken seriously ill, and after much suffering from
breathing passed away. He was buried in Oak hill cemetery with Rev. Newman and
Wallace holding services at the grave. Mr. Lockman leaves a widow and a number
of grown sons and daughters and grand - children. He was one of the highly
respected Lockman family of this county with a large relationship. He had lived in
Selmer for a number of years. He was one of the oldest Masons in the county, and
a life long member of the M. E. Church South. He was a man who always stood for
the right, and his life was as blameless as could be hoped of frail mortality. We
extend to the stricken family our sincere condolences. March 27, 1848 - October
21, 1918 Oak Hill Cemetery
LOCKMAN, WOODSON, A. – Woodson A. Lockman, 68, a retired plumber from Bethel
Springs, died June 18, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long
illness. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel with Reverends Frank Whitman and Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Burks, Rebon Robinson, Milford
Shelton, George Lewis, Steve Crabtree, and Lynn Connelly. The son of the late
Arizona Mitchell Lockman and W.R. Lockman, he was a member of the Second Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Crabtree Lockman; two sons,
Woodson (Tony) Lockman and Tim Lockman, both of Memphis; a sister, Anelle Lewis of
Bells; and two grandsons, Tima Lockman and Trae Lockman, both of Memphis.
McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LOFTIN, SARAH - McNairy County Independent - Friday, March 3, 1949 - Old
16th. This community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Sarah Loftin,
which occurred at her home in Lexington Friday night. She had been ill for some
time, but her death came as a shock. Her body was laid to rest in the Sweet Lips
cemetery Sunday. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband, Rev. W. A. Loftin;
five children, nineteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren , two sisters,
one brother and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted
by Bro Kennedy with Morgan’s in charge of arrangement. We extend our sympathy to
all the bereaved
VERDA LEE WHITEN LOFTON, 80, died on Thurs., May 4, 2000, at Chester county
Nursing Home of complications from a stroke in 1997. She was born in the Woodville
Community of McNairy county daughter of the late Arlie Lafayette and Ollie Henson
Whitten. She attended schools in McNairy County. She was married to Elmo Lofton in
1939. She worked at Salant & Salant and later Edwards Bag Co. in Jackson.
Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 6, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Bro. Ben
Flatt. Mrs. Lofton was preceded in death by one son, Larry Garland Lofton. She is
survived by two sons, Taze Lofton and Leon Lofton both of Henderson, one daughter,
Nona Seaton of Henderson, three brothers, Joe Whitten of Oakland, Virgil Whitten
of Cordova, and Coy Whitten of Selmer, one sister, Arlene Crowe of Bethel Springs,
eight grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren.
LOHMAN, MERLE AUGUST - McNairy County Shopper Dec 1991 - Merle August Lohman, 75,
Bethel Springs, Tenn, retired auto salesman died Nov 29, 1991, at Jackson Madison
Co. Gen Hospital. Services were held Dec 1 at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer
with burial in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. He leaves his wife Opal Lohman; a
daughter Judy Truex of Jackson, a son Terry Lohman of Adamsville and three
grandchildren.
LONG, ANNIE LAURIE - Miss Annie Laurie Long died in her home Sept 18, 1921, after
a long illness of typhoid fever. She was born Oct 17, 1902 and professed faith in
Christ in 1914 and was baptized in the Baptist Church. She lived a devoted
Christian life till death. She was faithful to God, a devoted daughter and a
loveable sister. She was 18 years and 11 months old. Funeral services were held
here Sunday morning y Rev H A Todd, pastor of the Baptist Church and her remains
were carried to Martin for interment. She was the daughter of Mrs H C Long.
LONG, David Deon – Body of Drowning Victim Recovered Near Savannah – The body of
David Deon Long was recovered from the Tennessee River Wednesday. The 16-year old
schoolboy drowned in a boating accident, April 2, 1961, between Crumps Landing and
Savannah. The body was found by fishermen under the Savannah Bridge and
Shackelford Funeral Home removed it from the water. Services were held at McNairy
Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. Thursday and burial was in McNairy Cemetery. He
leaves his mother, Mrs. Edith Long of Bethel Springs; a brother, Robert Long of
Bethel Springs, and a sister, Miss Ann Long of Jackson. TENNESSEE VALLEY
APPEAL
LONG, KATHRYNE ANN - 60, of Selmer died Sept. 27, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Hospital due to heart failure. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Arbie and Lula Ann Gray Harvell, two sisters, Ann Taylor and
Charlene Harvell, and two brothers, Bill Harvell and Ed Harvell. She is survived
by her husband, J. T. Long of Selmer, two daughters, carol Harris and Debbie
Wolford of Selmer, two step-daughters, Karen Long of Bolivar and Charlotte Hodge
of Middleton, two sons, David Ayres and Tom Goodman of Selmer, one step-son, Tommy
Long of Bolivar, three sister, Tommie Jo Sanders of Selmer, Vera Battles of Selmer
and Betty Battles of Chicago IL, one brother, James Harvell of Selmer, and sixteen
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri. at the Bethel Springs
Church of
God with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel
Springs.
LONG, WILLIAM JASPER – William Jasper Long, 69, of Jackson, died Thursday,
September 9, 1982, at Maple Wood Health Center in Jackson. Funeral services were
held Friday, September 9, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Gene
Barnes and Rev. R.M. Dickson officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory
Gardens. He was the son of the late Rube M. and Hexie A. Smith Long. He was
retired Postmaster at Bethel Springs. He was a veteran of World War II, a Shriner,
a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Tennessee State Bar Association, and member
of the Methodist Church. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Nita Long Yarbrough of
Kenton, Kentucky; two sons, Jasper Noel Long and William R. Long, both of Jackson;
and five grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
CLAUDE LOTT, 86, died on Sat. Apr. 15, 2000, at his home. He was born in McNairy
County, son of the late Albert and Emily Deaton Lott. He graduated Bethel Springs
School in 1934. He was married to Linnie Sanders in 1935. They made their home in
McNairy County where he farmed until 1961 when they moved to Chester County. Mr.
Lott was also a carpenter and Deputy Sheriff for several years. He served several
terms on the Chester of. Board of Commissioners and was a member of the Haltoms
Chapel Methodist Church and was very instrumental in the founding and construction
of the Montezuma Community Center. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Apr.
17, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Montezuma Cemetery in
Stantonville. (Montezuma Cemetery is not in Stantonville, it is in Chester
County.) Officiating the services were Bro. Glenn Scott and Rev. Troy Frye.
Mr. Lott is survived by his wife, Linnie Lott of Henderson, two daughters, Frances
Davidson and Edith Sills both of Henderson, four sons, Edward Lott of Jackson,
Larry Lott of Montgomery, Ala., Wayne Lot and Mike Lott both of Henderson, five
brothers, Willard Lott of Knoxville, A.B. Lott of Jackson, Robert Lott, Jimmy Lott
and Joe Lott all of Finger, thirteen grandchildren, Richard Lott, Emily Woods,
Carol Cochren, Scott Lott, Mark Lott, David Lott, Lisa Whaley, Josh Lott, Ken
Davidson, Glynn Lott, Allyson Monroe, Chad Lott, and Richard Sills, and seventeen
gr-grandchildren.
LOWRANCE, JESSIE NUTION, JR. – Jessie Nution Lowrance, Jr., 42, of Rome, Ga., died
April 27, 1987 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel
with Reverends F.T. Huckabee and Frank Bell officiating. Burial was in Reeves
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Swanson, Henry Barton, Jimmy Ingle, Wayne
Kennedy, T.R. Foster, and Jerry Campbell. The son of Elois and Jessie Lowrance,
Sr. of Ramer, he was a baker for ITT Continental Baking Co. of Rome. He was an
Army veteran from 1962-65. Survivors, other than his parents, include two
brothers, Rickey Lowrance and O’Neal Lowrance, both of Byhalia, Miss.; and two
sisters, Mrs. Wanda Moore of Southaven, MS, and Mrs. Judy French of
Memphis. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LOTT, MARY JANE - McNairy County Independent - May 18, 1951 - Mrs Mary Jane Lott,
age 91, a resident of Adamsville, died on Friday, May 11, 1951. She was a
Baptist. Services were held at Center Hill on May 12 and burial was in the
cemetery there. The deceased leaves to mourn her passing, one daughter, mrs R O
Robison, five sons, Charlie E Lott, W L Lott, A B Lott, M K Lott and O H Lott. 23
grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
LOTT, MARY LOGAN - McNairy County Independent - Nov 23, 1951 - Miss Mary Logan
Lott, age 69, who resided near Enville, Tenn, died Nov 16, 1951. Services
conducted by Rev A l Bishop were held at Enville and burial in the O’Neal
Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Millard Lott and Harmond Lott; two
sisters, Jennie McCoy and Mrs Winnie Burrow.
LOTT, MUSETTE INGRAM - McNairy County Independent - June 30, 1950 - Mrs Musette
Ingram Lott, passed away at her home in Bethel Springs on June 14, 1950. She was
the daughter of the late Samuel J and Cynthia Adaline Ingram. Funeral services
conducted by Rev Dickson and Rev Smith were held at the New Salem Cumberland
Presbyterian Church on Jun 15 at 2:30 pm. Burial was in the cemetery there, with
Casey Funeral home of Henderson in charge. Pallbearers were Milbourn Walker, John
Cheshier, Donald Wood, Ernest Harris, Kinney Kerby, Wayne Bolton, Curry Hendrix
and Johnny Walker. Mrs Lott was born and reared in McNairy County. She believed
in the Primitive Baptist Church, but never united with any church. She was married
to C E Lott on Feb 21, 1906. In the going away of this good woman, she leaves her
husband, two sons, Fred Ingram and Ward Franklin Lott. Three grandchildren, Joy
Nell, Fred Ingram, Jr and Johnny Ward Lott, all of Memphis. Two brothers, John
Ingram of Leapwood and Earl Ingram of Tulia Texas; two sisters Mrs Sula Locke and
Mrs Bettie Smith of Selmer.
WARD FRANK LOTT, 83, died on Thurs., Apr. 6, 2000, at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired Maintenance
Supervisor for Memphis Supply Depot, a member of Masonic Purdy Lodge #132 for 50
years. Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church, and Highland Heights Presbyterian
Church for over 40 years. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 8,
at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at New Salem Cemetery in
Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Bob Henry, Earl Phelps,
Paul Mullikin, and James Quillin. Pallbearers were John Morgan, Jason Martin,
Rich Ennis, Rob Ennis, Robbie Brooks, and Ben Prewitt. Honorary pallbearers were
Ken Ennis, Richard Ennis, Howard Morgan, James martin, Wayne Bolton, Bill Webb,
Ralph Robinson, and Hank Hogue. Mr. Lott was preceded in death by his parents,
Charles and Musette Ingram Lott, a son, Dr. John Lott, and a brother, Fred Lott.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Cheshier Lott of Bethel Springs. Family has
requested in Lieu of flowers send memorials to the churches of your choice.
LOTT, WARREN – Warren Lott, 66, a member of the McNairy County Election Comm for
the past 14 years, died Feb. 22, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a
long illness. Services were at Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel and burial
was in Mars Hill Cemetery with Jerry Smith and Herman Wolfe officiating.
Pallbearers were Eddie Landreth, J.H. Lott, Harold Maness, Wade McBride, Phillip
Landreth, Anthony Landreth. Honorary pallbearers were Rebon Robinson and M.E.
Etheridge. Son of the late Bessie Robison Lott and William L. Lott, he was a
bulldozer operator, World War II veteran, and member of Mars Hill Church of
Christ. He was treasurer, and past president, of the McNairy County Republican
Party and past chairman of the election commission. He was past member and
chairman of the Leapwood Community Center Committee. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Ouidamai Landreth Lott; two son, Dennis Lott of Germantown and Johnny Lott of
Missoula, Montana; a daughter, Laura Beth Lott; a sister, Mrs. Elvie Loving of
Adamsville; and 3 grandchildren, John Lott, Peggy Lott, and Paul Lott. MCNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LOWRANCE, JESSIE NUTION, JR. – Jessie Nution Lowrance, Jr., 42, of Rome, Ga., died
April 27, 1987 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home
Selmer Chapel with Reverends F.T. Huckabee and Frank Bell officiating. Burial was
in Reeves Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Swanson, Henry Barton, Jimmy Ingle,
Wayne Kennedy, T.R. Foster, and Jerry Campbell. The son of Elois and Jessie
Lowrance, Sr. of Ramer, he was a baker for ITT Continental Baking Co. of Rome. He
was an Army veteran from 1962-65. Survivors, other than his parents, include two
brothers, Rickey Lowrance and O’Neal Lowrance, both of Byhalia, Miss.; and two
sisters, Mrs. Wanda Moore of Southaven, MS, and Mrs. Judy French of
Memphis. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LOWRANCE, JOHN CALVIN- John Calvin Lowrance, 60, of Dallas, Texas, died Wednesday,
October 20, 1982 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas after a long illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford
Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in McCalips Chapel
Cemetery. He was the son of Mrs. Mamie Lowrance of Selmer and the late Clarence
Lowrance. He was employed as a chef. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn McClain
of Savannah; three sons, Roger Lowrance of Memphis, Danny Lowrance and John M.
Lowrance of Savannah; his mother; seven sisters, Mrs. Verble Baker of Marked Tree,
Arkansas, Mrs. Essie Stanfield of Ramer, Mrs. Daisy Goodrum, Mrs. Alcie Austin of
Ramer, Mrs. Alma Kirkman of Knoxville, Mrs. Fern Hodge of Michie, and Mrs. Vernese
Majors of Bolivar; one brother, John L. Lowrance of Richmond, California; and
eight grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
WANDA FAYE LUCAS, 55, of Corinth, Miss., died on July 11, 2000 due to respiratory
failure. Mrs. Lucus was an employed as an Area Representative Open Door Student
Exchange and Homemaker. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer.
She is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mamie Bell Lehew and one
sister, Quanita Warren. She is survived by her husband, Edward John Lucas, Sr. of
Corinth, Miss., two daughters, Anecia Renee Holt of Memphis and Kevie Kate Bell
Lucas of Corinth Miss., three sons, Edward John Lucas, Jr. of Sylvester. Val,
Daniel Joseph Lucas of Middleton, and Jeremy Edward Holt of Benton, Several
hundred international students from all around the world affiliated with the Open
Door Student Exchange, one brother, Don Lehew of Tullahoma, and three
grandchildren, Melana, Dana, and Dusty. Funeral services were held at St. Jude
Catholic Church in Selmer, and at Memorial Mass Trinity Lutheran Church in
Tullahoma. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tullahoma.
JOE PAT LUCKEY, 50, of Adamsville died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville
on Aug., 19, 2000, due to a brain tumor. Mr. Luckey owned Joe Pat Luckey Material
Handling Co. and was a member of West Tennessee Antique Car Club. He is preceded
in death by his father, David Frank Luckey, and one brother, Mike Luckey. He is
survived by his wife, Peggy Box Luckey, one daughter Rebecca Luckey of Nashville,
two step- daughters, Rhonda Smith and husband, Daren of Stantonville, and Monica
Laster and husband, Brad, of Adamsville, one son, Lawrence Luckey of Jackson, his
mother, Elizabeth McGwire Luckey of Jackson, one sister, Betty Lou Townsend of
Nashville, one brother, David Luckey of Memphis, and two grandchildren, Benji
Smith and Bayli Smith, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
at Shackelford Funeral Home on Tues., at 3 p.m. Burial followed at Adamsville
Cemetery in Adamsville with Billy Joe Stewart and Roger Hill officiating.
LUKER, LEONIE T. - Services for Mrs. Leonie T. Luker, who died at her home on
Route 1, Corinth, Miss., July 15, 1952 were held at the Baptist Shiloh Church at
3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 1952. Burial was in the cemetery there, with
Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Luker, who was 51,
was a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, L. R. Luker; two
daughters, Mrs. Anna Turner, Rogers Springs, Tenn., and Mrs. Katherine Goodman,
Rienzi, Miss.; and three sons, Casey, Chalmers and Horace Luker, all of Route 1,
Corinth, Miss. McNairy County Independent
LUMLEY, JAKE - February 8, 1918, McNairy County Independent - The remains of Jake
Lumley. well known in this community and who lived near Michie, Tenn. will be
buried here today. Jacob G Lumley, Pvt, August 24, 1838 - Feb 4, 1918 MS INF.
CSA buried at Gravel Hill cemetery.
Robert Lewis Lumpkin of Ramer, 75, died Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Magnolia
Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Mr. Lumpkin was a mechanic for Levi Strauss
and a McNairy County school bus driver for over thirty years. He was a Korean
conflict Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Willie
E. Browder Lumpkin. He is survived by his wife, Rozell Meek Lumpkin; a son, Dennis
Lumpkin of Ramer; a daughter, April Lee and husband Michael of Ramer; and a
grandson, Robert Peyton Lee. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 16,
2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with burial in Falcon Cemetery
there.
LUNCEFORD, EMMETT MARVIN - Mr. Emmett Marvin Lunceford, age 65, a resident of
Selmer, died at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis on Thursday, October 9, 1952. He
was a Methodist. Funeral Services, conducted by Rev. J. B. Underwood, were held
in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on Friday, October 10, and burial was in
Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nell Lunceford, of
Selmer; one son, Emmett Lunceford, of Memphis; and one daughter, Mrs. Sara Watts,
of Memphis. McNairy County Independent
LUSK, HARLIE HUGGINS – Mrs. Harlie Huggins Lusk, 87, died Thursday July 8, 1982,
at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held
Saturday, July 10, at Smith and Kernke Funeral Chapel, with interment at the
Resthaven Cemetery there. She was born in McNairy County and was a member of the
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. She was Postmistress in McNairy
County. Married in 1922 to the late Alexander A. Lusk, she and her husband moved
to Oklahoma City in June, 1936, and opened the Lusk Tailor Shop there. After Mrs.
Lusk’s death in 1958, she continued to operate the shop for 20 years. She is
survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Alyce Bates and three grandsons, Phil and
Rodney Bates of Oklahoma City and Hugh Lusk Latta of Atlanta, Georgia; two
nephews, J.P Hamm of Humboldt and Willard Hamm of Selmer; and a niece, Katherine
Hill of Ramer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LUTRELL, ACE - February 1, 1918, McNairy County Independent - Ace Lutrell, aged
about 35 years, died Sunday at the home of his sister - in - law, Mrs. Ophelia
Lutrell, of pneumonia. He had spent the past two years in Missouri, returning
about a month ago. he was raised on Crooked Creek, and a son of R. J.
Lutrell. He is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters. He was
buried at Prospect cemetery Monday. 1874 – Jan 27, 1918 Prospect Cemetery
LUTTRELL, ROY J - of the Lawton Community departed this life Feb 14, 1980. He was
born Oct 8, 1898 and was a life long resident of McNairy County. He was the son of
Robert Webb Luttrell and Maude Ophelia Kirby. Two brothers, Robert and Hugh
preceded him death many years ago. His ancestors were among the early pioneers in
this area, helping to establish McNairy County and to build the first county seat
at Purdy. Some of the great grandparents were John Raines Churchwell, B Smallwood,
Robert J Luttrell, and W W Kirby. Mr Luttrell and Belva Cox were married in 1923
and they were the parents of two daughters, Martha Moore Hammons of Bolivar and
Mary Elizabeth Browder of Selmer. He also leaves two grandsons, Richard Warren
Moore and Stephen Ross Browder and one great grandson, Andrew Warren Moore. He was
a member of the Clear Creek Baptist Church, a 3rd Degree Mason of the Adamsville
Lodge, a member of the Eastern Star Lodge #330 Adamsville, and a 32nd degree
Scottishrite of Corinth, Miss. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Chapel,
Feb 16, with Bro Lamar Ball and Bro Randy Bynum officiating. Pallbearers were
Jessie Curtis, G e Tidwell Jr, Lyle P Varnell, Larry Pickens, Nelson Ward and
Grady Green. Honorary were: Willard Cox, H D Crabtree, Kenneth Springer, T H
Browder, James Jerrolds of Savannah and Hester Baker of Bolivar. Burial was in the
Ancestral Cemetery of Prospect near union Grove Church.
LYLES, WILLIAM EARL – Rev. William Earl Lyles, 80, of Bethel Springs, died
Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, February 23, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy,
with the Revs. W.A. Farmer, B.C. Wilcutt, and J.W. DeBell officiating. Burial was
in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Rev. Lyles was raised an orphan in the Children’s Home,
and has given 50 years of service as a minister of many Baptist Churches, most
recently Mr. Zion. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary M. Lyles; three daughters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Wolfe of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Marjorie Norman of Camden, and Mrs.
Marilyn Harris of Byhalia, Mississippi; one son, Donald Louis Lyles of
Tallahassee, Florida; eleven grandchildren, and nine great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
LYNCH, LEROY - McNairy County Independent - Dec 24, 1919 - Leroy Lynch, age 25
years, died in Little Rock last Tuesday from an operator appendicitis and his
remains were buried at Corinth, Friday. Mr Lynch was a railway trainman and last
July was married to Miss Gladys Browder, lovely young daughter of B L Browder, one
of Selmer’s leading business men. Leroy was a fine boy and we join with all our
people in extending condolence to the young widow and other relatives. A number
from Selmer attended the funeral at Corinth.
MADDEN, MARY RUTH AMMONS - McNairy County Independent - March 21, 1919 - Mrs.
Mary Ruth Ammons Madden, aged 20 years, died at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in
Memphis. She was taken there about ten days ago and immediately operated on for
appendicitis. Other complications set in, coupled with her weakened condition.
Coming so soon after the death of Mrs. Shearon Haynes, and both being young
mothers, brought a gloom to our entire community. The deceased was the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Y. Ammons, granddaughter of H. C. Gooch, great
granddaughter of Mrs. Edith Warren. She was married to Lieut. Arthur A. Madden
more than a year ago. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Newsom and Houston at
the Methodist Church and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The baby was born Feb 10,
1919 and died Feb 13, 1919, it is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Both graves
unmarked.
MAHAFFEY, MARY ALICE - Mrs. Mary Alice Mahaffey, age 83, a resident of the
Chewalla community, died on Friday, June 6th, 1952. She was a member of the Holly
Baptist Church. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Bertie Moore, were held at
Indian Creek church on Saturday, June 7, and burial was in the cemetery there. The
deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lillie Carter, of Chewalla. McNairy
County Independent
MAJORS, MABLE N. – Mable N. Majors, 79, of Adamsville, died on December 27, 1987
at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at First
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Jonathan Watson
officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews. She was
the daughter of the late John and Dessie Sharp Nichols and was married to Leland
Majors. She was a retired bank teller at the Bank of Adamsville where she was
employed for 26 years, and a member of First Presbyterian Church. In addition to
her husband, survivors include two sons, Gerald Majors and Billy Majors, both of
Adamsville; three brother, Ephriam Nichols and Rayford Nichols, both of
Adamsville, Duron Nichols of Selmer; two sisters, Audrey Surratt and Maggie
Browder, both of Adamsville; four grandchildren, Renee Majors, Clint Majors, Kevin
Majors, and Kara Majors. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAJORS, MARGARET LAWSON - Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Lawson Majors, 78,
widow of Cordie Lee Majors will be held at 11; am Saturday at the Mount Vernon
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev A D Salisbury officiating. Burial will
be in Mount Vernon cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge.
Mrs Majors died Wednesday night, April 25, 1973, at her home here. She was the
county historian for McNairy County and a very active member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, Charles Majors of Mountain View,
Calif and Dr William Majors of Tullahoma; and a granddaughter, Marsha Majors of
Tullahoma.
MAJORS, ROBERT B - McNairy County Independent - May 25, 1951 - Mr R B Majors, died
suddenly of a heart attack near his home west of Adamsville, May 25, 1951. He was
86 years old. Funeral services conducted by Bro W L Gilmore of Selmer, were held
at the Adamsville Presbyterian Church and burial in Adamsville cemetery.
Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were:
Robert G Majors, James Williams, Charles L Majors, William R Mayors, James
Patterson and Edward Horner. The deceased is survived by three daughters: Mrs
Hattie Williams, Miss Vallie Majors and Miss Mary Lou Majors; and four sons: C L
Majors, Carl F Majors, Leland Majors and Gilcie Majors and several grandchildren.
MALONE, HELEN INETHA – Helen Inetha Malone, 64, of Columbia, died on October 18,
1987, at Maury County General Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. Services
were held on Tuesday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. F.T.
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. She was the daughter of
the late Peter Thomas and Margaret Evans Henson and the widow of James A.
Malone. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include three sons, Olen
Davis, Herbert Davis, and Danny Joe Davis, all of Selmer; a daughter, Mrs. Janie
Whitehead of Columbia; two brothers, Hollis Henson and Payne Henson, both of
Selmer; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Mullen of Selmer; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-
grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Helen Inetha Malone - age 64, of Selmer, died Oct 18, 1987, at Maury County Gen
Hospital after a long illness. Services were held Oct 20 at Shackelford Funeral
Home with burial in the Mt Gilead Cemetery. She was a Baptist. She leaves a
daughter, Mrs Janie Whitehead of Columbia; three sons, Olen Davis, Herbert Davis
and Danny Joe Davis, a sister Mrs Sadie Mullin and two brothers, Hollis Henson and
Payne Henson, all of Selmer, and three grandchildren.
MALONE, JOHN E – John E. Malone, 91, of Adamsville, died on October 5, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at First
Methodist Church in Adamsville with Rev. Don Lawrence officiating. Burial was in
Adamsville Cemetery. He was the son of the late John H. Malone and Minnie Newell
Malone and was married to Willie B. Malone. He was the former Postmaster of
Adamsville, and was employed there for 30 years. He was a former principal and
teacher and charter member of the Adamsville Lions Club. He was a veteran of WWI,
serving as a sergeant in the Army, a member of Shriners Al Chyma Temple in
Memphis, Grandmaster of Tennessee Free and Accepted Masons in 1963, and taught the
men’s Sunday School class for 45 years at First Methodist Church in Adamsville.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Loudine Varnell of
Adamsville, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
JOHNITA REED MALONE, 57, died Aug. 9, 2001 of cancer at her home in Beavercreek,
Ohio. She was the wife of Raymond Earl Malone formerly of Bethel Springs. She is
survived by her husband, Raymond Malone of Beavercreek, Ohio; three daughters,
Yvonne Ledford of Oklahoma City, Ramona Norman of Rawlette, TX, and Roxanne
Albright of Waxhaw, NC; along with five grandchildren. After a funeral service in
Ohio, burial took place at Beaville, Kansas where her parents lived and are
buried.
MALONE, LEVI - McNairy County Independent - January 13, 1950 - Mr Levi Malone, age
77, of Bethel Springs, died on Jan 9, 1950. Funeral services, conducted by Bro
Dixon, were held at the Walnut, Miss. Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan 10. Burial
was in the Harmony Cemetery near Walnut. He was a Missionary Baptist. The deceased
is survived by four daughters, Mrs Frank Lipford, Mrs J N Nolds, Mrs J L Croskey
and Mrs Wwindell Robinson; and two sons, Mack and Marcus Malone.
GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General Hospital
in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member of Temple Baptist
Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford Chapel
in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. Mr. Maness is
survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his parents, Raywood and
Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby Paige Maness of Counce, one
son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, Martha Genine Taylor Beard
of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie Sue Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson,
Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray
Manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard Maness of Finger, and his
grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah.
George W Maness - McNairy County Independent - Friday Aug 14, 1942 - died at his
home in Wheeler last Wednesday nigh. He had been in failing health for several
months. Mr Maness would have reached his 73<sup>rd</sup> birthday within a few
days. He was born and reared at Bethel Springs, McNairy County and went to
Prentiss Co, Miss over 40 years ago and has been in various lines of business. He
lived in Booneville, then at Blackland and for 33 year years in Wheeler. He was a
member of Wheeler Baptist Church. He was married to Miss Myrtle Epting nearly
forty years ago and nine children were born to the union, seven of whom survive.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Gordon Maness of Leighton, Ala and George
Holland Maness of Sheffield, Ala; five daughters, Mrs Vance Collum and Mrs Otto
Graham of Meridan, Mrs Inez Graham of Newton, Kansas, Mrs William Rowan of
Baldwyn, Mrs Bill Strange of Frankstown. He has a brother in Oklahoma and a
sister Mrs Martha Deaton of Henderson, Tenn. Funeral services were held Friday
morning in the Wheeler Baptist Church with pastor Rev Bynum Basden in charge.
Buried at Osborne Cemetery. Active pall bearers were R B Loveless, Sale Martin,
Bob Putt, George Oakley, Joe Copeland and Clyde Hill. Honorary pall bearers were
Tice Keeton, Wilmer Keeton, Donald Franks, W O Collum, W W Strange, Dr W H
Sutherland, Dr R H Christian, Ernest Martin, Luke Crawford, Emps Keeton, E T
Keeton, C C Huffman.
HOWARD MANESS, 82, died on Sun., Apr., 9, 2000, at his residence of heart failure.
He was a farmer, a school bus driver with McNairy County Schools, and worked with
General Electric in Selmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel
Springs, Master Mason - Purdy Lodge #132, order of the Eastern Star, Bethel
Springs Senior Citizens , and Civilians Conservation Corps. Services took place
at 4:30 p.m. on Tues., Apr. 11, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was
held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. Officiating the services were Howard Kitter,
Bertie Moor, and Jay Whirley. Pallbearers were Joe Dan Maness, Jerry Wayne Maness,
Frank Howell, Buel "Snookum" Maness, Jay Whirley, John Thomas, Troy Plunk, and
Buddy Causey. Mr. Maness was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen
Carothers Maness and his parents, Henry and Almedia Moore Maness. He is survived
by nieces, Marie Sanders, Oma Dell Maness, Jean Ferguson, Juanita Hickman, Annie
Brumley, Peggy Joe Ellsworth, Dotty Wolf, Doris Cox, and Beverly Sowell, nephews,
James Maness, Glenn Maness, Leon Maness, Ralph Maness Snookum Maness, Terry
Maness, Jack Howell, Frank Howell, Buddy Causey, Dewayne Causey, and Darell
Hickman, extended family Bobbie Foust of Bethel Springs, Cheryl Robinson Tomas of
Stantonville, Amanda Robinson Whirley of Bethel Springs, Lynn Robinson Plunk of
Selmer, Jacey and Jim Whilery , and Tucker Plunk.
MANESS, JOYCE – Joyce Maness, 55, of Bethel Springs, died May 17, 1987 at McNairy
County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial was in Mt.
Gilead Cemetery with Reverends B.C. Wilcutt and Roger Hatch officiating. The
daughter of the late Olive Moore Henson and William Abner Henson, she was married
to Glenn Maness, who survives. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Glenda
Shelton of Bethel Springs and Mrs. Debbie Mulder of Selmer; two brothers, W.C.
Henson of Bethel Springs and Dennis Henson of Guys; four sisters, Mrs. Ann
Mitchell of Selmer, Ms. Marie Rankins, Mrs. Lila Gage, and Mrs. Kay Gage, all of
Bethel Springs; and a grandson, Ryan Shelton of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Maness, Mary Ellen Carothers – 78 – died on Monday, August 9, 1999, at Jackson
Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired machine
operator at Brown Shoe Company for 20 years, order of the Eastern Star, and Bethel
Springs Senior Citizens. She was “Memi” to all who knew and loved her. Services
took place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating
the services were Ministers Howard Kitter, Bertie Moore, and John Howard
Hutcherson. Pallbearers were Jay Whirley, John Whirley, Trey Plunk, John Thomas,
Bob Graham, and Rick Halcomb. Mrs. Maness was preceded in death by her parents,
Ernest and Ethel Kernodle Carothers. She is survived by her husband, Howard
Maness, two sisters, Katherine Clayton of Bethel Springs, Ernestine South of
Ypsilanti, Mi. Special extended family members were Bobbie Foust of Bethel
Springs, Cheryl Robinson Thomas of Stantonville, Amanda Robinson Whirley of Bethel
Springs, Lynn Robinson Plunk of Selmer, Jacey and Jill Whirley and Tucker Plunk.
PDG
MANESS, MARY - McNairy County Independent - December 8, 1950 - Mrs Mary Maness,
age 60, died on November 29, 1950 following an attack of pneumonia. Funeral
services, conducted by Frank S Perry, minister of the First Christian Church, were
held at the local funeral parlor Thursday, Nov 30 at 1:00 pm. Burial was in the
Falcon Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The deceased is
survived by her husband, G R Maness, two daughters, Mrs Inez Hutcherson, Mrs
Louise Burns; and a brother Bliss Hair, all of Selmer and one sister, Mrs Julia
Caruthers of Leapwood.
MANESS, ZORA LEE - - McNairy County Independent - June 23, 1950 - Mrs Zora Lee
Maness was born October 23, 1880, near Enville and died June 13, 1950 at Memorial
Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services conducted by Rev David Canady and Reb
Harold Townsend were held at the Enville Methodist church on June 15, 1950 at 2:00
pm. Burial was in the Enville Cemetery with Shackelford funeral Directors in
charge. Pall bearers were: Travis Canaday, Lee Canaday, Wherry Tenry, Elbert
Williams, Vaude Sewell and Earl Johnson. Mrs Maness spent her entire life in the
neighborhood in which she was born. She was married to Fielding Maness, March 22,
1902. To this union was born three children, Verda, Thelma and Ural, all of
Enville. She has four grandchildren: Bobby Ray Maness, Mrs Virginia Colbert
Maness, Gail and Ralph Colbert. At the age of twelve, Mrs Maness became a member
of the Methodist church. Her greatest pleasure in life was in rendering service to
her church, her God and her loved ones. Mrs Maness was a good Christian woman, a
kind mother and a friend to all.
MANN, ROBERT ALLEN – Robert Allen Mann, two-year-old son of Jimmy Mann and Glenna
Hickman Mann, died Feb. 17, 1987 at Haywood County General Hospital in
Brownsville. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Shackelford Funeral Home
Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens with Rev. Frank Whitman
officiating. Survivors include a sister, Joy Mann; maternal grandparents, Ray and
Joan Hickman of Selmer; maternal great-grandparents, Arnold and Johnnie Mae Plunk
of Selmer; maternal great-great-grandparents, Faye and Burness Hickman of Bethel
Springs; maternal great-great-great-grandmother, Flossie Plunk of Bethel Springs;
paternal grandmother, Imo Gene Mann, paternal grandfather, Robert Mann; paternal
great-grandfather, William Hust, all of Dyersburg; and paternal great-
grandparents, Lester and Rebecca Mann of Dyersburg. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MARIK, DOUGLAS JAMES - 35, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Marco Spring Company
of a fire accident. He was a machine setup operator at Marco Spring Co., a family
owned business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Selmer, Moose
Lodge, and worked for Marco and Narco Spring Co. For 17 years. Services took
place at 11 a.m. on Fri, Jan. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was
Minister David Comperry. Active pallbearers wee Tim Taylor, Tommy Harrison, Steve
Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Jerry Wright, Joey Wilkinson, Rusty Harvey, and Tuan
Nauyen. Mr. Marik was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marie Marik and
maternal grandfather, Robert E. Moore. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie
Marik of Haornsby, his parents, Norman and Dorothy Moore Marik of Memphis, three
brothers, Mike Markid of Memphis, Greg Marik of Germantown, and Todd Marik of
Knoxville, paternal grandfather, James Marik of Tallmadge, Ohio, and maternal
grandmother, Eleanore Moore of Stow, Ohio.
Martha Knight Marlar, age 68. Funeral services for Martha Knight Marlar will be
March 29 at McPeters Chapel. Interment will be in Henry Cemetery (Corinth). She
died Monday, March 24, 1996 at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. A retired lab
and x-ray technician with 35 years experience, she worked as an insurance and
medical records manager in Corinth and Memphis. She was a past member of the St
Stephens Methodist Church and Grimes Memorial Methodist Church in Memphis. She
served as organist, pianist and choir member of both churches. She was a past
secretary of the Shelby County and Alcorn County Singing Conventions. She was
devoted in service to the Lord. She was the daughter of the late George Lee and
Esther Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M Marlar and two
brothers, Lawrence and Purvis Knight of Corinth. Survivors include a son, Larry M
Marlar of Memphis; two sisters-in-law, Nellie Knight and Bernestine Knight, both
of Corinth; and a brother -in-law, H M Marlar of Burnsville
MARLAR, ODELL - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Mr Odell Marlar, age
65, resident of Michie, died on Mar 3, 1950. Services, conducted by Elder Thorton
of Corinth, Miss, were held at Oak Hill, Miss, with burial in the cemetery there.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs Ada Austin Marlar; one daughter Mrs Beatrice
Burks, and one brother E M Marlar. Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of
arrangements.
MARLER, HUGH – Hugh Marler, 98, of Michie, died on December 30, 1987 at Tri-County
Convalescent Home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Dale Mathis officiating.
Burial was in Michie Cemetery. He was the son of the late John and Rebecca Marler
and was married to the late Reamer Marler. He was a retired farmer and a member of
Lebanon Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, John H. Marler of Michie; four
daughters, Irene Asbill of Michie, Ruth Cunningham of Pickwick Dam, Imorene Taylor
and Rachel Moore, both of Selmer; a brother, Guy Marker of Memphis; five
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MARSHALL, EUGENIA - Independent Appeal May 12, 1983 - Bethel Springs - We
are saddened by the death of little Eugenia Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Marshall. She was struck by an automobile in front of a relative’s house
Thursday. Services were held at the Middleton Street Church of Christ,
Jackson. Burial in the New Bethel Cemetery at Bethel Springs May 9, 1983. Her
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charlie M Harvell of Bethel Springs and Mr. and Mrs.
Tommie Lee Marshall of Jackson. We extend to them our deepest sympathy. July 26,
1980 – May 5, 1983 - New Bethel Cemetery in Bethel Springs
MARTIN, ARLES V. – Arles V. Martin, 69, of Canberra, Australia, a native of
McNairy County, died April 19, 1983, in an Australian hospital after an illness of
several months. Funeral services were held April 20, in Australia, with burial
there. He was the son of the late Frank Duckett and Maudie Farrell Martin. He
graduated from Adamsville High School, and served in the Air Force during World
War II. While in the service, he met his wife, an Australian girl, and he
emigrated to Australia in 1946. Mr. Martin was a retired weather forecaster, and
was a Presbyterian. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marie Martin of Canberra; one son,
Dennis Martin, also of Canberra; and one sister, Mrs. Amelia Dickey of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MARTIN, FLORA BAKER - Flora Baker Martin 80, died Tuesday at Tri County
Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Services will be 2 pm today at Shackelford
Funeral Home with burial at Mt Vernon Cemetery near Ramer. She was a member of
Mifflin Baptist Church. Mrs Martin, the widow of Frank Martin, leaves a daughter
Helen Pickens of Stantonville, a son James Baker of Bethel Springs, a stepdaughter
Geraldine Cole of Waynesboro, a sister Mary Faulkner of Humboldt, seven
grandchildren. Died Feb 4, 1992.
MARTIN, JAMES EDGAR - Mcnairy County Independent, February 11, 1949 - Services for
Mr. James E. Martin, who died at his home near Crump, Tenn, on Feb 3, were held at
the Crump church on February 4. Bro Plunk was in charge. Mr. Martin was a Freewill
Baptist. He is survived by two brothers, Marlin and Kennie Martin of Adamsville;
and three sisters Mrs. Renie Smith, Mrs. Ella Thomas and Mrs. Nancy Huffman, also
of Adamsville.
MARTIN, JAMES M. - Mr. James M. Martin, age 24, died from injuries received in an
automobile accident at Hammond, Ind., on August 24th, 1952. His remains were
brought to McNairy County. Funeral services were held at the Lebanon Methodist
Church on Aug. 26, with Rev. Moore officiating. Burial was in the Shady Grove
cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge. The deceased is survived
by his mother, Mrs. Fannie Martin; half-brother's, Albert, Earnest, Ethel and
Eber; and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Littlejohn and Mrs. James Slaughter McNairy
County Independent
JERRY RICHARD MARTIN, 63, died on Fri., Oct., 1, 1999, at Methodist healthcare
McNairy County of a heart attack. He was self employed in landscaping, and a
Veteran of the Korean War. Services took place at 11 a.m. On Tues., Oct.
5, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. The burial process was cremation.
Officiating the memorial service was Minister Bill Martin. Mr. Martin was preceded
in death by his parents, Ernest L. and Catherine Stafford Martin. He is
survived by three daughters, Telleah Martin, Sherry Monroe, and Ellon Potter
all of Selmer, two sons, Tayo Martin of Selmer and Avery Huckahee of Ramer, one
sister, Mary Ellen Munson of Kileen, Texas, three brothers, Floyd Leon
Martin of Fairborn, Ohio, Raymond Martin of Southeaven, Miss., and Bill Martin
of Germantown, nine grandchildren, and seven gr- grandchildren.
MARTIN, JOE GLEN - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 8, 1949. - Infant
Joe Glen Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Ted Martin of Bethel Springs, was born Tuesday,
March 29, at 7:40 pm at the Humphrey-Phillips Clinic, but was destined for only a
short stay with his parents. Joe Glen died 40 minutes after birth, unable to take
in enough oxygen to sustain life, possibly because of collapsed lungs. He was laid
to rest in the family lot at the Mars Hill Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements. Elder O. A. Young, of the Mars Hill Church of Christ,
was in charge of the burial services, since Elder Paul Ayers, Minister of the
Selmer Church of Christ, was delayed and did not arrive in time for the service.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, James Martin and one sister,
Patsy Martin; Grandmother Mrs. Millie Lofton and grandfather W. A. Martin of
Finger.
MARTIN, JOHN W - McNairy County Independent - May 5, 1950 - Dr John W Martin, age
87, died at the home of his son, Edd Martin, at Bemis, Tenn on Monday, April 24,
1950. Dr Martin was well known in the Adamsville area, where he practiced
medicine for several years. Later he moved to Crump, Tenn, where he owned and
operated the Crump Mercantile Store. He was active in civic and business affairs,
and a stockholder and former president of the Bank of Adamsville. The editor of
the Independent remembers Dr Martin as ‘Uncle Johnny.’ He was related by marriage
and his home was always a favorite summer vacation spot for us. His first wife,
Aunt Becky, passed on several years ago. Dr Martin later married Mrs Florence
Epps, who preceded him in death some three years. In recent years he has made his
home with his son, Edd in Bemis. Funeral services were held in the Crump Methodist
Church on Wed, April 26, with interment in the Crump cemetery. Rev W H Davis,
Methodist minister of Bemis, was in charge of the service, assisted by Bro W T
Jackson, pastor of the Adamsville and Crump Methodist Churches.
MARTIN, LILLIAN L. – Lillian L. Martin, 85, of Adamsville died on January 19, 1988
at Regional Hospital in Jackson. Services were held on Thursday morning at Mt.
Shearson Church with Rev. Layford Wilson officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill
Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Will W. and Bessie Wilson Lucas and
was married to M.C. Martin. She was a housewife and a member of Mt. Shearon
Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Will
Wilson Martin of Adamsville; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and Mrs.
Bessie Kate Stanfill, both of Houston; six grandchildren, and nine great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MARTIN, LOUISE - McNairy County Independent - Jan 27, 1950 - Miss Louise Martin,
daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Martin of Brickeys, Ark, lost her life in an
explosion and fire when she attempted to kindle a fire with tractor fuel, on
Tuesday, Jan 17. Her mother and two other children were seriously burned. They
are receiving treatment in a Memphis Hospital. Services were held at the Antioch
Church of Christ near Ramer on January 18th. Burial was in the Ramer cemetery
with Shackelford funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Besides her parents,
she is survived by four sisters, Ruth May, Mary Evelyn, and four brothers, Roy
Lee, Billy Gene, J B, and James alvie Martin. (From Ramer Community: Mr Martin was
visiting a sister, Mrs Clyde Thorne, near Ramer, and only by heroic efforts of Mrs
martin were the other children, seven in number saved. She was burned when she
re-entered the building to rescue a little daughter who slept upstairs. She and
the two children who are in the hospital are expected to recover.
MARTIN, MAGGIE ALICE - McNairy County Independent, June 6, 1930 - Mrs. Clifford
Martin, daughter of Grover Pettigrew and wife, of Cyclone, died at the home of her
parents last week, May 29, 1930, and was buried in the old Gilchrist cemetery,
Rev. F. L. Watt of Selmer conducted the funeral. The deceased was twenty - two
years of age, and had been in declining health for a long time. She was a lovable
young woman, and had many friends who with her many friends will join in
expressions of deep sympathy to her bereaved parents and others members of the
family.
Infant PAYTON DATH MARTIN, 4 months, of Stantonville, died June 1, 2000 at
Methodist Healthcare in McNairy due to heart failure. Services were held at 130
p.m. on Sun. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with burial at Mt. Gilead Cemetery
in Bethel Springs. Payton Dath Martin is survived by his parents Dath and Amy
Wagoner Martin of Stantonville. He is survived by 1 sister, Jordan Martin and 1
brother, Easton Martin. Maternal grandparents Billy and Joyce Wagoner of Bethel
Springs, Paternal grandparents Hugh and Alice Martin of Stantonville; Paternal gr-
grandparents Marie Rankins of Bethel Springs, Blondell Walker of Stantonville, and
Esthelee Slaughter of Selmer.
MARTIN, RANDY PHILLIPS - McNairy County Independent -October 5, 1951 - Randy
Phillips Martin, 4 day old son of Mr and mrs Reubin Martin of Memphis died Sept
27, 1951. Services and burial was at mars Hill cemetery. Besides his parents he
leaves one sister, Connie Martin; grandparents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Martin and Mr
and Mrs J G Ferrell all of Leapwood.
MARTIN, RETA BURROW – Reta Burrow Martin, 73, of Adamsville died Wednesday, Dec.
3, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held Friday afternoon in
the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville with Rev. Neal Henson
officiating. Burial was in O’Neal Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.T. Pyron, Dubert
Pyron, Lee Canaday, Larry Gilbert, Roy O’Neal, and Guy King. A retired employee
of Garan, she was the daughter of the late Rube and Winnie Lott Burrow and the
widow of Ira Martin. She was a member of the Enville United Methodist Church. She
leaves a brother, Roy Burrow of Enville; a sister, Mrs. Reba Nash of Adamsville; a
niece, Frankie Finley of Enville; and a great-niece, Denisha Finley of
Enville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
THOMAS ANDREW MARTIN, age 69, died Thurs., May 6, 1999 at Jackson Madison County
Skilled Nursing Center of heart failure. Mr. Martin was a retired farmer and of
the Baptist Faith. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 8 at Shackleford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Martin is
survived by his sister, Gertrude Bendall of Ramer, and his brother, Franklin
Martin of Selmer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Andrew and
Willie Mae Long Martin.
Zelma Ruth Martin of Selmer, 72, died November 8 of heart failure at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital. Mrs.Martin was a retiree of Brown Shoe Company
and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Jerry R. Martin, and her parents, Andrew Jackson and Alice Mae Foster King. She is
survived by three daughters, Ellen Potter, Sherry Monroe, and Telleah Martin, all
of Selmer; two sons, Avery Huckabee of Ramer and Toyo Martin of Pocahontas; one
sister, Ethelda Sisk of Selmer; along with nine grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Martin were held on Saturday,November
10 at 1 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer with Greg Worthy officiating.
Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARTINDALE, JAMES L. – James L. Martindale, 58, of Gadsden, died Wednesday, June
25, 1986 at Veteran’s Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. W.B.
Frazier, pastor of Gospel Tabernacle in Corinth, Miss., officiating. Burial was in
Pebble Hill Cemetery. A retired Alton Box Company employee, he was the son of the
late Sidney Martindale and Mrs. Mattie George Martindale of Corinth. He was a
veteran of World War II. In addition to his mother, he leaves his wife, Mrs.
Katherine Jolly Martindale of Gadsden; three daughters, Mrs. Sarah Jackson of
Smyrna, Mrs. Barbara Mackin of Trenton, and Mrs. Donna Joyner of Paris; a brother,
Thomas J. Martindale of Adamsville; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Jean Patey of Corinth,
Mrs. Mildred Adcox of Huntingdon, Mrs. Carolyn Cupples of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs.
Ruby Goodwin of Nashville; and eight grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
WYATT, MRS. WARNER - Mrs. Warner Wyatt died at her home on Main Street at 7 o'
clock Sunday night, February 2, 1930. She had been sick for a long time and her
death was not unexpected. While an invalid for a long time, she bore her suffering
patiently and without complaint. She was 73 years of age, and leaves surviving
her, a husband and many others relatives. She has a brother, J. S. Simmons, of
New York, who was unable to attend the funeral. Rev. J. B. Maxedon and A. L.
Dickerson conducted the funeral at the Methodist church on Monday afternoon and
burial was held in Oak Hill cemetery. Mary L. Wyatt Aug 10, 1851 – Feb 2, 1930 Oak
Hill Cemetery.
MAYME MASON, 86, died on Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, at Whitfield Nursing Home. She
was born Sept. 5, 1913, in Ramer to Charlie and Della Diming. She was a
homemaker and a member of Meeks Street Church of Christ. Services took place at 2
p.m. on Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, at Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was
held at Hinkle Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Mike Eaton. Mrs.
Mason is survived by three step-daughters, Geneva Spears and Retha Cosby both
of Corinth, Miss., and Edna Smith of Saranac, Mich., two step-sons, William
Mason of Corinth, Miss., and George Mason of Byhalia, Miss., a number of step-
grandchildren.
MASSENGILL, CORDIE - McNairy County Independent - Sept 21, 1951 - Cordie
Massengill of Enville died in a Jackson hospital July 13, 1951. Funeral services
and burial were in the O’Neal Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife
Vonnie Massengill; three sons, Cratyus of Brownsville, Kenneth of Enville and
Erlie of Calif; three daughters, Mrrs Ollie Moore of finger, Mrs Opal Goodman and
Mrs Murel Harvel of Enville; three sisters, Mrs Cain Douglas, Mrs Jimmie white and
Mrs Arlie Mitchell; two brothers, Jimmie and Homer Massengill and several
grandchildren.
MASSENGILL, JOHN BURL - McNairy County Shopper - John Burl Massengill, 85, of
Kenton, died on December 21, 1987 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after
a short illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Home Chapel in
Adamsville on Wednesday afternoon with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. He was the
son of the late Robert Goss and Jennie Jackson Massengill and was married to the
late Belia Musette Clayton Massengill. He was a member of Kenton church of Christ
and a retired farmer and pipeline construction worker. Survivors include a son,
Farris Massengill of Memphis; two daughters Mrs Demova Baucom of Kenton, Mrs
Louise English of Dyers; a brother R J Massengill of Adamsville; two sisters, Mrs
Cava Peery of Adamsville and Mrs. Clevia Martin of Timble; five grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.
MASSENGILL, LEVA DANCER – Leva Dancer Massengill, 94, of Stantonville, died
Thursday, June 26, 1986 at McNairy County General Hospital. Friday morning
services were held in Shackelford Funeral Home chapel in Selmer with Danny Eubanks
officiating. Burial was in Stantonville Cemetery. A retired sales clerk, she was
the daughter of the late James Henry and Amanda Caroll Dancer and the widow of
Dault Massengill. She leaves a brother, Jonah F. Dancer of Stantonville; several
nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
R.J. MASSENGILL, 93, of Adamsville, died Aug. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy due to heart failure. Mr. Massengill was a retired Correctional Officer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gross and Jennie Jackson
Massengill. He is survived by two sister, Cleva Martin and Cava Peerey, and serval
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wed., at Shackelford
Funereal Home in Adamsville, with ministers, Frank Whitman and Kon Coleman
officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery.
MASSENGILL, ROY STINSON- Roy Stinson Massengill, 53, of Adamsville died on April2
3, 1988 at McNairy County General Hospital due to injuries resulting from an
automobile accident. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on
Sunday afternoon with Billy Stewart and W.D. McCollum officiating. Burial was in
Mars Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late James L. Massengill and Mrs. Artie
May Martin Burkeen of Adamsville. He was a farmer and a timber cutter and a member
of Good Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, survivors include two
daughters, Anita Wilburn of Adamsville and Angela Lynn Looney of Collierville;
five brothers, Earl Massengill of Selmer, Billy Neal Massengill of Whitehouse,
Wayne Massengill of Adamsville, Scott Massengill of Byhalis, MS, and Jerry
Massengill of Collierville; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MASSENGILL, VERA LEE - 93 - Savannah died on July 18, 2000 at the Tri-County
Convalescent Home in Adamsville due to heart failure. She was born and reared in
Chester County near Enville, daughter of the late William David “Bud” and Nelia
Etta Bishop Massengill.
She grew up in the Sweetlips Community, attended school in Chester County and
worked on the family farm, at Milan Arsnal until 1945, the Henderson Clinic from
1953 until 1965, at LeBonheur Hospital from 1965 until 1974, retiring in 1974 and
at that time moving to Savannah to live with her sister Imo Massengill. Imo died
in 1993 and then Ms. Massengill made her home at
Tri-County Nursing Home in Adamsville. She is preceded in death by two brothers,
David Massengill and Alvin Massengill and two sisters, Mary Gatley and Imo
Massengill. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Sparks of Henderson. Funeral
services were held at Casey Funeral Home on Thurs. July 20. Burial followed at
Sweetlips Cemetery with Bro. Danny Duke officiating
MASSENGILL, WILLIAM J - McNairy County Independent - Friday, November 4, 1949 -
Mr William Jasper Massengill, passed away on October 24, 1949.He was 85 years, 3
months and 6 days of age. He came from an old pioneer family and lived all his
life in McNairy County. He married Cordelia Carothers, January 20, 1891. To this
union eight children were born, five girls and three boys. He leaves his
wife, three daughters, Mrs E M Kirk of Stantonville, Miss Erie Massengill and Miss
Juanita Massengill of Leapwood. One son, Clint Massengill, of Leapwood; five
grandchildren and three great grand children. He united with the Better Hope
Primitive Baptist church on July 23, 1939, and was a devoted and faithful member
until his death. Pall Bearers were: Mancel Kirk, Charles Langdon, Leondis Horton,
Farris Massengill, John Massengill, and Elmo Clayton. Flower girls were burnell
Langdon, Audie Horton, Bernice Webb, Louise English, Demetra Barham and Reba
Ussery. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements
MASSIA, GEORGE W - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - Mr George W
Massia, age 58 of Adamsville, died at his home on Saturday, December 17,
1949. Death came as a shock, for Mr Massia was in apparent good health. Funeral
services were held at the Adamsville Baptist church on Sunday, Dec 18, with burial
in the Morris Chapel cemetery. Rev A B Harris conducted the services. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Lena Massia; four sons, Coy, Jerry, John and Gilbert
Massia; and one daughter, Mrs. Joel Bridges.
MATEJKA, GARY DEWAYNE – Gary Dewayne Matejka, 51, of Adamsville, died Feb. 25,
1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in
Good Hope Cemetery. He was a retired Army veteran and was attending Crump