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Vocational School in drafting and machine shop. He was a staff sergeant from 1965
to 1982 and served two tours in Vietnam, where he was decorated with medals. He
was the son of the late Thelma Post Matejka and Lewis H. Matejka. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Barbara Moore Matejka; a son, Gary Matejka, Jr. of
Adamsville; two step-sons, Rocky Lynn Black and Coleman Black, Jr., both of
Adamsville; a daughter, Tina Matejka of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sisters, Patricia
Rice of Albuquerque, N.M. and Donna Stevens of Louisiana; and one grandson, Joshua
Matejka. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ARCHIE L. MATHIS, 62, died on Tues. Oct 26, 1999, at V.A. Medical Center in
Memphis of heart failure. He was a retired truck driver for DDI Trucking in
Tupelo, Miss., and a Veteran of the Navy. A graveside service took place at 3 p.m.
on Wed., Oct. 27, at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was
Minister Zolon Clayton. Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his parents, Frank
and Goldia Owens Mathis, He is Survived by one sister, Ruth Childers of Michie
and two brothers, William Mathis of Metropolis, Ill., and Dewy Mathis of
Adamsville.
MATHIS, LIZZIE - McNairy County Independent - Sept 8, 1950 - Mrs Lizzie Mathis,
age 59, a resident of Pocahontas, Tenn died on Tuesday, Aug 29, 1950. Funeral
services, conducted by Bro Allie Baker, were held in the New Hope church on Aug 30
with burial in the Mathis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, D S Mathis;
three daughters, Villa Mathis, Myrtle Dancer, Martha King; one son, Mark Mathis;
three sisters, Mrs Hamilton< Mandy Derryberry and Ida Hamilton; two grandchildren,
Barbara King and Jimmy Dancer.
LOIS MATHIS, 83, of Walnut, MS, passed away on Nov. 2, 2004 at McNairy Regional
Hospital in Selmer, TN. Ms. Mathis was a member of Walnut Baptist Church. She was
supervisor at Blue Bell Manufacturing Co. in Walnut, MS and was the owner and
operator of Mathis Dollar Store in Walnut, MS. She was preceded in death by her
husband. , Horton Mathis, her patents, Puttman and Ardenia Maude Paseur Rowland,
one brother and three sisters. Ms. Mathis also leaves behind three daughters,
Janet Kirk and husband Bob or Ramer, Sue McFadden and husband John of Guys, Sheila
Hopper and husband Guyton of Tiplersville, MS, six children and nine gr-grandchildren.
Services for Ms. Mathis were held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 4th at McBride Funeral Home
Chapel in Ripley, MS with Bros. Jetta Forsythe and Barron Pilgrim officiating.
Burial was at New Salem Cemetery in Walnut, MS.
MATHIS, MARKIE ANDREW - Mr. Markie Andrew Mathis, age 76, a resident of Route 3,
Pocahontas, died at his home on Sunday, April 6, 1952. He was a Methodist. Funeral
services, conducted by Bro. Baker, were held at the New Hope church, and burial
was in the Mathis cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alvie Young, Mrs.
Minnie Dixon; three brothers, Watt, Stanford and Frank Mathis; and several nieces
and nephews. McNairy County Independent
MATHIS, WILLIAM E - McNairy County Independent July 14, 1950 - Wm E Mathis was
laid to rest in the Shiloh Cemetery on July 9, following an appropriate service at
the Shiloh Methodist Church. Mr mathis was 73 and died on Friday July 7, 1950.
Survivors are: his wife, Mrs Wm Mathis; three brothers, Bob, Rank and Ulysses
mathis; two sisters, Mrs Lambert and Murline Mathis.
Aubry Gene Matlock, 63, Selmer, truck driver,died Nov. 13th at McNairy County
Health Care Center. Services were held Nov. 16th at Shackelford Chapel with burial
in the Center Hill Cemetery in Counce, TN. He leaves his wife Mary Sue Matlock;
daughters, Tina J.Hardin of Augusta, Ga. and Wendy Jackson of Selmer; son Ricky
Gene Matlock of Va.; sister, Joyce Cobb of Selmer; brothers, Joe Matlock of Bethel
Springs,John Matlock of Selmer and James Matlock of Peoria, Ill.
Services for Curry Arthur Matlock, 75, were today at Morris Chapel United
Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Roy Boling, Gene Hanna, and C.L. Garrison
officiating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery. Mr. Matlock, a retired farmer, died
Monday, Dec 21, 1981, at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. He was a Hardin
County native and had driven a school bus for 17 years. He was a member of the Fox
Hunters Association and of the Morris Chapel Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Rheba Scott Matlock; three sons, , Ferrell Matlock and Wallace Matlock, both of
Adamsville, and Scottie Matlock of Memphis; a brother, Ermond Matlock of
Adamsville; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Curry Arthur Matlock and
Reba Catherine Scott were married on 01 Oct 1933 in McNairy County, Tennessee.
EFFIE LURA MATLOCK, age 95, died on Fri., May 14, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy
County, Healthcare of heart failure. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Mon., May 17, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was
held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery Near Selmer. Mrs. Matlock is survived by three
grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Matlock, and her
parents, Quinton and Ada Williams Moore. Submitted by Shari D Moore.
MATLOCK, HAZEL MARINE - McNairy County Independent - June 30, 1950 - Mrs Hazel
Marine Matlock, age 14, wife of Wilson Matlock, of Bethel Springs, was drowned in
Hatchie River on last Sunday, June 25, 1950, while wading in the river with her
husband near Ripley, Tenn. Mr Matlock was rescued by a fisherman, whose name was
not disclosed. Funeral services conducted by Rev Sipes, were held at Liberty
Church on Monday, June 27, with burial in the Liberty Cemetery. She was a member
of the Church of God. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr and
Mrs J F Duncan; two brothers, James L and Charlie Duncan and one sister, Minnie M
Duncan
J. C. MATLOCK of Dyer, 72, died of cancer on August 25, 2001 at Trenton Healthcare
in Trenton. Mr. Matlock was a farmer and construction worker. He was preceded in
death by one son that died as an infant; and his parents, Edgar and Jennie Hardin
Matlock. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Crowe Matlock of Dyer, one son, James
Matlock of Dyer, two sisters, Mildred Griswell and Myrtle Allison both of Selmer,
one brother, Wilson Matlock of Bethel Springs, and one granddaughter, Tanya
Matlock. Funeral services for Mr. Matlock were held at 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 26 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery near
Adamsville.
J. C. MATLOCK of Dyer, 72, died of cancer on August 25, 2001 at Trenton Healthcare
in Trenton. Mr. Matlock was a farmer and construction worker. He was preceded in
death by one son that died as an infant; and his parents, Edgar and Jennie Hardin
Matlock. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Crowe Matlock of Dyer, one son, James
Matlock of Dyer, two sisters, Mildred Griswell and Myrtle Allison both of Selmer,
one brother, Wilson Matlock of Bethel Springs, and one granddaughter, Tanya
Matlock. Funeral services for Mr. Matlock were held at 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 26 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery near
Adamsville.
MATLOCK, J. D. - McNairy County Independent, Friday, July 28, 1939 - J. D. Matlock
Dies From Gasoline Burns - J. D. Matlock, 22 year old son of Mrs. Ed Matlock,
living on the Maxedon place, near Selmer, died at a Corinth hospital Saturday,
July 22, 1939, from burns received last Thu night. His car had run out of gas
near the Thrasher Lake, and he went to Selmer and took a small amount of gasoline
back to the car, and pouring it into the tank, when someone struck a match nearby,
causing the gasoline to explode, and the young man was terribly burned. He was
rushed to a Corinth hospital, but the burns proved fatal, death relieving his
suffering Saturday night. Burial was in Sulphur Springs cemetery Sunday afternoon.
MATLOCK, JACK McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1930 Jack Matlock, aged 71
years, died at his home April 24, 1930. His remains were laid to rest in the old
Falcon cemetery. deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Ida Matlock,
of Franklin, ILL., and Mrs. Lou Fowlkner, of Trimble, Tenn.
JAMES EDWIN “JIM” MATLOCK of Memphis, 70, died Aug. 11, 2001 of heart failure at
Methodist Hospital South in Memphis. Mr. Matlock was the owner/operator of Jim’s
Bait Shop in Memphis. He was also an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Fern Matlock, and his parents, Loyd Matlock
and Hazel Hurley Matlock. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Matlock of Memphis;
three step-sons, Shane of Chicago, IL, Michael of Jackson, and Johnny of Tampa,
FL; one sister, Dolores Brush of Milledgeville; and one twin brother, James L.
Matlock of Memphis. Funeral services for Mr. Matlock were held at 11 a.m. Tues.,
Aug. 14 at Milledgeville Methodist Church. Burial followed at Milledgeville
Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer oversaw arrangements.
Services for James Wallace Matlock, 55, will be at 2 PM Thursday at Shackelford
Chapel in Savannah. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr.
Matlock, a painter, died January 6 at his residence in Matagorda, Texas, of an
apparent homicide. He was originally from Adamsville and formerly of Bolivar. He
is survived by a son, Richard S. Matlock, of Knoxville; and two brothers, Scotty
Matlock of Memphis, and Ferrell Matlock of Adamsville. Year unknown.
Services for Jessie Marie Howell Matlock, 72, will be at 11 a.m. today at
Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial will be in the White Sulphur Cemetery
in Pickwick Dam. Mrs. Matlock, a factory worker and restaurant worker, died Monday
at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah, Apr 16, 2001, of cancer. She is
survived by her husband, William Matlock of Counce; a daughter and two sons, Betty
Willis, Jerry Matlock and Rick Matlock, all of Counce; two sisters and a brother,
Verble Nixon of Selmer, Jewell Waddell of Tuscumbia, Ala., and Lester Howell of Hornsby,
Jesse Matlock - COUNCE - Services for Jessie Marie Howell Matlock, 72, will be at
11 a.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial will be in the White
Sulphur Cemetery in Pickwick Dam. Mrs. Matlock, a factory worker and restaurant
worker, died Monday at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of cancer. She
is survived by her husband, William Matlock of Counce; a daughter and two sons,
Betty Willis, Jerry Matlock and Rick Matlock, all of Counce; two sisters and a
brother, Verble Nixon of Selmer, Jewell Waddell of Tuscumbia, Ala., and Lester
Howell of Hornsby.
Jack Matlock, aged 71 years, died at his home April 24, 1930. His remains were
laid to rest in the old Falcon cemetery. Deceased is survived by his wife and two
daughters, Ida Matlock, of Franklin, ILL., and Mrs. Lou Fowlkner, of Trimble, Tenn
MATLOCK, ROBERT L. – Robert L. Matlock, 77, of Selmer, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1986
at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held Wednesday afternoon in the
chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was
in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. A sawmill worker, he was the son of the late Mose
and Margaret Williams Matlock. He was a member of the Church of God. He is
survived by four sons, James Robert Matlock of Peoria, Ill., Aubrey Gene Matlock,
John Ross Matlock, and Donnie Joe Matlock, all of Selmer; two daughters, Mrs.
Nancy Wilburn and Mrs. Joyce Cobb, both of Selmer; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Mullins
of Selmer; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Sheila J. Matlock of Counce, 47, died October 18, 2003 at North Mississippi
Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was a production worker for Wolverine Tube in
Booneville, MS. She was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Jones. She is
survived by her father, Hubert Jones of Ramer; her mother, Nina King Jenkins of
Counce; a son, Scottie D. Matlock of Crump; a daughter, Kimberly Matlock of
Counce; and two sisters, Glenda Smith of Pocahontas and Teresa Prather of Selmer.
She had three grandchildren, Hunter Nunn, Colton Nunn and Dalton Nunn. Services
were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel, with Paul Childers officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer.
Sheila J. Matlock of Counce, 47, died October 18, 2003 at North Mississippi
Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was a production worker for Wolverine Tube in
Booneville, MS. She was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Jones. She is
survived by her father, Hubert Jones of Ramer; her mother, Nina King Jenkins of
Counce; a son, Scottie D. Matlock of Crump; a daughter, Kimberly Matlock of
Counce; and two sisters, Glenda Smith of Pocahontas and Teresa Prather of Selmer.
She had three grandchildren, Hunter Nunn, Colton Nunn and Dalton Nunn. Services
were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday,October 21, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel, with Paul Childers officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer.
MATLOCK, TERRY LEE – Terry Lee Matlock, 26, of Selmer, died July 8, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital from injuries he received in an automobile
accident. A self-employed auto mechanic, he was the son of Ruth Huckabee and
Woodrow Matlock of Selmer. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel
on July 10, with burial in the Friendship Cemetery. Rev. Paul Thacker
officiated. Besides his parents, Matlock is survived by two brothers, Roger
Matlock and Ronnie Matlock, both of Selmer; and one adopted brother, Jimmy Forman,
also of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MATTOX, HARLEY – Harley Mattox, a former resident of Selmer, passed away at his
home at 1815 Graceland Cove in Memphis on Saturday, February 12, 1983. Mr. Mattox
and his family moved to Selmer in 1947. He was employed by Brown Shoe Company as
engineer until his retirement. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis on
Monday, February 14. He is survived by his wife, Blondell; one daughter, Joan
Price of Memphis; three sons, John Mattox of Bryson City, North Carolina, Richard
Mattox and David Mattox of Memphis; nine grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAXEDON, CLEO TULL – Cleo Tull Maxedon, 85, of Selmer, died on April 23, 1988 at
Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville after a long illness. Services were
held on Monday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with E.M. Pinkley
officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. She was the daughter of
the late Frank and Medie McIntire Tull and a Methodist. Survivors include a
daughter, Rebecca Pounders of Memphis; two brothers, John Raymond Tull and Thurman
Tull, both of Bethel Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Robinson of Bethel
Springs, Mrs. Vio Higginbottom and Mrs. Martha Jones, both of Selmer. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAXEDON, GLADYS M. – Gladys M. Maxedon, 92, of Selmer, died June 29, 1987 at her
residence after a long illness. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer with Rev. R.M. Dickson
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late
John L. and Hettie Kerby Harris and the widow of Henry J. Maxedon. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, H.J. Maxedon, Jr. of
Selmer; a brother, Jack Harris of Bethel Springs; a sister, Mary H. Johnson of
Selmer; and two grandchildren, Gregory H. Maxedon of Selmer and Julie M. Horton of
Concord, Calif. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAXEDON, MAC PITTS – Mac Pitts Maxedon, 58, of Ramer, was dead on arrival at
McNairy County General Hospital on October 14, 1987. Services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Friday afternoon with Rev. Ken McCoy and Rev.
Scott Fowler officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Jessie Robbins, James Opal Gray, Charles Russom, Odus Matlock, Willard Summers,
and Don Kiddy. He was the son of the late A.B. and Edith Hamm Maxedon and was
married to Louise Ingle Maxedon. He was employed as a carpenter contractor and
was a member of Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, survivors
include two sons, Terry Charles Smith of Selmer and Theodore Smith of Ramer; two
daughters, Toni Huggins of Selmer and Caryn Wood of Savannah; three brothers,
Julian Maxedon of Hendersonville, Bob Maxedon and Gerald Maxedon, both of Selmer;
and two sisters, Ann Sweat and Lila Koblentz, both of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
MAXEDON, RHONDA DANITA – Rhonda Danita Maxedon, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Billy Joe Maxedon of Selmer, died Saturday, May 21, 1983, at LeBonheur Children’s
Hospital in Memphis. She was 17 days old. Graveside funeral services were held
Saturday, May 21, at Mr. Vernon Cemetery with the Rev. Brent Turpin
officiating. She leaves, other than her parents, a sister, Lisa Marie; and her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxedon and Mrs. Margaret Crutcher, all of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MAXWELL, JULIA - Funeral services were held Sunday, August 17, 1952, at the Church
of Christ, for Mrs. Julia Maxwell, an old well-known Christian woman of Selmer.
She was widely known by both white and colored friends of McNairy County as being
the founder of the first Colored Church of Christ in this city. Her remains were
laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Robertson and Lusk Funeral Directors were
in charge. McNairy County Independent
MAXWELL, MRS JONES (LUCINDA) - Mrs. Jones Maxwell died March 17, 1924 at the home
of her son, Bob Maxwell, in the third district. A long time, ago she came to Purdy
with her husband and three children, Mary, Belle and Bob, and stayed there for
the purpose of sending her children to school to M. R. Abernathy. Others came
along from that section of the county and stayed in Purdy to get the advantages of
the school. Mrs. Maxwell lived in Purdy during these years, and after leaving
there went back to the old home this side of Masseyville, where she has resided
for a greater, part of the time until her death. She never forgot these good old
days and enjoyed the association of her old friends. She was happy in the service
of others and loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her three children,
Mrs. Mary Hodges, Mrs. Belle Archer and Bob Maxwell. We express in this way our
sadness over her death and sympathy for those who mourn her loss. Lucinda Maxwell
– May 25, 1852 – March 17, 1924 Refuge Cemetery
MAXWELL, M. P. - Engineer Maxwell Dies. McNairy County Independent, Feb 14, 1930
- M. P. Maxwell, aged 41 died suddenly in the Union Station in Memphis at noon
last Sunday. He had gone there on Business and succumbed to a heart attack. For
about two years he had been resident engineer in charge of the construction of the
first bond issue roads. Before coming to Selmer he was with the state highway
department under former commissioner, C. N. Bass. He is survived by his wife and
three sisters. Burial was at Winchester on Thursday.
MAY, HOWARD C - McNairy County Independent - Friday, October 28, 1949 - Funeral
services for Howard C May, age 4, were held in his parents home on Thursday,
October 20, 1949. Burial followed in the McCalips Chapel cemetery. Rev T D
McAlister was the minister in charge. Howard is survived by his parents, Mr and
Mrs R C May; four brothers, Robert, Carroll, Wm Terry, and Lee May; and one
sister, Bertha Lee May.
MAY, LONNIE DANIEL - McNairy County Independent Feb 24, 1950 - Mr L D May, age 64,
resident of Bolivar, died on Thursday, Feb 16, 1950. He was a Primitive Baptist.
Funeral services, conducted by Bro Moore, were held at the Moss Creek Church, with
interment in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. The
deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs L D May; one daughter, Mrs Verty Lou King
and three sons, George, A L and L D May
May, William Terry – 56 – died of an apparent heart attack Monday, May 4, 1998 at
his home in Hornsby. He was a former member of the Tennessee Sheriff's
Association. Mr. May is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Lowrance May, two sons,
Billy May of Gallatin and Steven May of Farmington, Il., two sisters, Bertha
Miller and Margie Griffin, both of Selmer, and three grandchildren. Funeral
services for Mr. May were held Thursday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m. at the Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer, with burial following in McCalips Chapel Cemetery near Selmer.
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DEWEY E. MAYFIELD, age 76, died on Sun., Apr. 11,1999, at Magnolia Regional Health
Center in Corinth of Cardiac Arrest. He was a retired Smith & Brennon
Construction worker in St. Louis, MO and he also worked for McNairy County School
System as Custodian at Ramer School. Services took place at 1 pm on Tues. Apr. 13
at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Holley Cemetery in Corinth, MS. Mr.
Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Erna C. McAnelly Mayfield, three
brothers, James, Milford, and Charlie Mayfield. His parents McKinley W. and Cinda
Ann Plunk Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his sister Marybell Tyson of
Corinth, Miss., one daughter Patricia Robertson of Effingham, IL, and his brother,
Winfred Mayfield of Fairhope, AL. He had 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,
several nieces, 7 nephews, great nieces and nephews and gr- gr-nieces and nephews.
DOROTHY E. MAYFIELD, 65, died on Sun., Oct. 10, 1999, at Pine Meadows Rehab and
Convalescent Center in Bolivar of heart failure. Services took place at 1 p.m. on
Tues., Oct. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Gilead
Cemetery near Selmer. Pallbearers were Mike Vales, Bobby Whitten, Wayne Morris,
and Coy Morris. Officiating the services was Minister David Green. Miss Mayfield
was preceded in death by her parents, J.A. Mayfield and Pearl Whitten Mayfield.
She is survived by two sisters, Reva M. Hurley of Memphis and Betty Mayfield of
Jackson, and two brothers, Gordon Mayfield of Texas and Jerry Mayfield of Houston,
Texas
JAMES A. MAYFIELD, age 46, died on Fri., Apr. 2, 1999, at the Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County. He was DOA of a shooting which is now under investigation. He
was a retired U.S. Navy member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon. Apr.
5, at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery
in Chewalla, Tenn. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his wife, Eve Mayfield of Ramer.
He is also survived by his daughter and sons, Crystal R. Mayfield of Clermont,
Fla., Christopher Lee Mayfield of Ramer, Matthew S. Mayfield and Justin Kyle
Mayfield both of Clermont, Fla., and Andy Dickey of Ramer. His mother, Shirley
Dean Mayfield of Ramer, and four brothers, Larry W. Mayfield of Rock Hill, Miss.,
Ronnie Mayfield of Bethel Springs, Terry D. Mayfield of Collierville, and Paul
Mayfield of Ramer. Mr. Mayfield is preceded in death by his father James E.
Mayfield.
Funeral services for Ruby Hoover McDaniel, 94, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m.
today at McPeters Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will be at
Henry Memorial Garden in Corinth. Mrs. McDaniel died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at
Country Cottage Assisted Living. A longtime Corinth resident, she was a member of
First Baptist Church and the Good News Sunday School class. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Russell M. McDaniel, and her daughter, Shirley M. Davis.
Survivors include a grandson, George R. Davis Jr. and his wife, Stephanie A., of
Huntsville, Ala.; four great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, George R. Davis Sr.
of Huntsville, Ala. Pallbearers are Tom Hendrix, Carlton Hendrix, Ray Hendrix,
Reggie Churchwell, Larry Majors and Bobby Pitts. Visitation begins at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 501 Main Street,
Corinth, Ms 38834.
McAfee, Rev. Jim N. - 67 – died Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Magnolia Regional
Health Center in Corinth, Miss., of a stroke. He was the Minister at the Michie
Church of God of Prophecy for seventeen years and has pastored churches in
Collinwood, Union City, Savannah, Adamsville, and Jackson. Services took place at
3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 1999 at Michie Church of God of Prophecy. Burial
was held at the church cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Roy
Bennett, Willie Axley, and Wayne Hall. Mr McAfee was preceded in death by his
parents, Egbert and Rosie Woods McAfee and two brothers, Guy McAfee and Troy
McAfee. He is survived by his wife, Elois Jeanette McAfee of Michie, two
daughters, Peggy Elois (Mrs. Glen) Shaw of Michie and Loretta Sue (Mrs. Tommy)
Brumley of Iuka, Miss., one son, Nathaniel O'Neal (wife Vicki) McAfee of Michie,
four sisters, Lillian Lambert, Zelma Morgan, and Maude Edwards all of Michie and
Ruth Feazell of Corinth, Miss., two brothers, John McAfee of Ramer and Jamie
McAfee of Michie, and nine grandchildren. PDG
MCAFEE, TAYLOR MRS. - McNairy County Independent, February 14, 1941- Former
McNairian Dead. Mrs. Taylor McAfee, age 51 , died suddenly at her home in McRae,
Ark. December 23, 1929. She was the oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. N.
Weatherford, and was born and reared in Hardin county where she remained until 19
years ago, when she and her husband moved to Arkansas. She leaves a husband and
five children, all of McRae, Ark. two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Holmes of
Caruthersville, Mo. and Mrs. H. S. Browder of Gravel Hill, one brother, L. R.
Weatherford, of Selmer. Given name unknown
Mrs. Taylor McAfee, age 51, died suddenly at her home in McRae, Ark. December
23,1929. She was the oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Weatherford,
and was born and reared in Hardin county where she remained until 19 years ago,
when she and her husband moved to Arkansas. She leaves a husband and five
children, all of McRae, Ark. two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Holmes of Caruthersville,
Mo., and Mrs. H. S. Browder of Gravelhill, one brother, L. R. Weatherford, of
Selmer.
MCALPIN, MANCIL - McNairy County Independent October 25, 1918 - Miss Mancil
McAlpin, the fifteen year old daughter of Mrs. Nannie McAlpin, died Monday
afternoon at her home on West Court Avenue, after a two weeks illness of
pneumonia. Her remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery Wednesday
afternoon. Mancil was an unusually bright and sweet little girl, and loved by
everybody in town. Dec 15, 1903 – Oct 22, 1918 Oak Hill Cemetery
MCALPIN, W. O. - February 15, 1918, McNairy County Independent - W. O. McAlpin,
aged about 43 years, died (February 10, 1918) at his home west of Ramer of
pneumonia, after a short illness. He was buried in the family cemetery near his
home. He was a member of the Christian church. He leaves a wife and six children.
He was a prosperous farmer and hard worker. His illness was probably brought on by
exposure after having the measles. Sept 28, 1875 - February 10, 1918 McAlpin
Cemetery
LOUIS C. McCALL, 68, died on Mon., May 1, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a
bailiff deputy at McNairy County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Mars Hill
Church of Christ, FOP member, Leapwood Volunteer Department for 13 years, past
Lions Club member president at Adamsville, Ham Radio Club member, U. S. Army for
20 years, 2 years Marines, and Chairman f Board at Leapwood Community Center.
Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville.
His body was cremated. Officiating the services was Minister James Walker. The
Eulogy was by John Berry and Frank LaVasseur. Mr. McCall was preceded in death
by his father, Pinky Hubert Mills and a step-brother, Don Mills. He is survived by
his wife, Gwen Caudle McCall, one daughter, Kassandra Humphress of Houston, three
step-daughters, Penny Gross of Tuolumme City, Calif., Gwen Hagamen of Mt. Nebo, W.
V., and Terri Howell of Porterville, Calif., three sons, Kevin McCall of Tucker,
Calif, John Berry of Penn Valley, Calif. and Jack Berry of Spokane, WA, two step-
sons, Robert Bradley of Miles City, MT and Michael Bradley of Glendale, AZ, his
mother Rachel Gunsolus of Adamsville, three step-sisters, Margaret Corver of
Spring Texas, Annette Brumley of Memphis, and Loraine Penny of San Diego, Calif.,
two step-brothers, Hurbert Mills of Jacksonville Beach. FL, and Oscar Mills of
Tacoma, WA, twenty-one grandchildren, and one gr- grandchild. Family requests
that any memorials be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Memphis.
RUFUS COLE McCALL of Adamsville, 20 months, died of drowning on Friday, Aug. 24,
2001 at his residence. Baby Rufus is survived by his parents, Scottie and Rebecca
Carroll McCall; one sister, Alaina Yvonne McCall, two brothers, Olan Pierce McCall
and Gregory Scott McCall all of Adamsville; maternal grandparents, Raymond and
Lloydean Carrol of Adamsville; paternal grandparents, Scott and Martha McCall of
Horseshoe Beach, FL, maternal gr-grandmother, Daphine Rodenberry of Adamsville,
paternal gr-grandmother, Loretta McCall of Orondo, WA and paternal gr-
grandparents, Larue and Patricia Carter of Mosella, MS Services for Baby Rufus
were held at 3 p.m. Mon., Aug. 27 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial
followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville.
DELL McCANN, 83, died on Thurs., May 20, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy hospital in
Selmer of heart failure. He was a farmer and school bus driver for McNairy County
Schools and a CC Camp member. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., May 21, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger.
Officiating the services was Minister Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Jason
Gilchrist, Johnny W. Payne, Billy Childers, Randy Wilkins, John L. James, and Jody
Gilchrist. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Marion and
Celia Weaver McCann, one son, Rex McCann, two sisters Virginia Cogdell and Beulah
Van Wart, and one brother, A. D. McCann. He is survived by his wife, Fay Plunk
McCann, three daughters, Shirley Payne of Bethel Springs, Vera Reed of Selmer, and
Amy Gilchrist of Stantonville, one son, Leonard McCann of Selmer, three sisters,
Jessie Davis of Henderson, Georgia Huey of Birmingham, Ala., and Ava Kaufman of
Memphis, one brother Pat McCann of Milan, nine grandchildren and twelve gr-
grandchildren.
EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare of
Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church.
Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial at Dyer
County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by
his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk
and one brother, Williard McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce
Ramsey of Newbern, four sons, Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E.
McCann and Anthony E. McCann both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two
sisters, Willie Gray and Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion
McCann of Bradford, nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven g-grandchildren,
and one gr-gr- grandchild.
MARION HUBERT McCANN, 88, of Bradford died Oct. 13 2000 at the Milan Hospital
due to heart failure. Mr. McCann was precede in death by one granddaughter, Brandy
Gibson, two sisters, Verl Kirk and Eula McVay, and two brothers, Earl McCann and
Willard McCann. He is survived by his wife, Dahlia Lofton McCann, five children,
Marrain Haddad of Lansing, MI, Terry McCann of Hernanso, Miss, Donna Replogle of
Medina, Charles McCann of Brandon, Miss, and Norma Reynolds of Bradford, two
sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and Mildred Smith of Bethel Springs, ten
grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 15, at 2
p.m. at the Replogle Lawrence Funeral Home in Medina.
From the McNairy County, Independent, Friday May 1 , 1942: " Mrs. Ada Farris
McCarter, native of McNairy County, but a native of Alcorn for many years, died
suddenly at the family home on the Selmer road a few miles north of Corinth,
Thursday night, Apr 16, 1942, at 9 oclock. Mrs. McCarter had been in failing
health for several years. She was married to R. S. McCarter in 1896 in McNairy
County and to this union was born six sons and five daughters. She was a member
of the Foote Street Church of Christ and funeral services were conducted from that
church Sunday afternoon by Brother Howell of Bolivar. Survivors include her
husband, R. S. McCarter, six sons, G. S. McCarter of Galveston, Texas, J. A.
McCarter of Corinth, Gilbert Harold, David and Rady McCarter, al l of Birmingham,
Ala. Five daughters, Miss Emma McCarter, Mrs. R. E. Henry, Mrs. E. W. Jobe and
Mrs. Howard Hill, all of Corinth and Mrs. Howard Ingle of Bolivar, Tn. Three
sisters, Mrs. J. M. McCarter, Mrs. Ben Galyean and Miss Willie Mae Farris of
Corinth. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Active pallbearers were her grandsons, Grady Jr, Charles and Leonard McCarter and
James Henry, also her sons-in -law, R. E. Henry, W . E . Jobe, Howard Hill and
Howard Ingle. urail In Henry Cemetery. We extend sympathy to the members of this
family.
EVELYN RAGAN McCARTER, 83, died on Thurs., Mar. 30, 2000, at Baptist memorial
Hospital East in Memphis of cerebral hemorrhage. She was a homemaker, a member of
Bellevue Baptist church in Memphis, and a member of the National Beefmaster
association. Mrs. McCarter was preceded in death by her husband James Lautis
McCarter and G. F. and Sue Johnson Ragan. She is survived by her son and
daughter-in-law, James Ragan and Connie McCarter of Lakeland, two sister,
Geraldine Pierce of New Orleans, LA, and Nadine Stover of Miami, FL, one brother,
H.E. (Son) Ragan of Corinth, Miss, an aunt Lois Glissen of Corinth, Miss, and two
grandchildren, Justin Ray McCarter and Shelly Ann McCarter.
MCCARTER, J MARION - McNairy County Independent - June 2, 1950 - J Marion
McCarter, age 71, died on Sunday, May 28, 1950 at his residence in Corinth,
Miss. Funeral services conducted by Bro J A thorton, were held at Box’ Chapel
Church near Corinth, Miss on Tuesday May 30 and burial was in the cemetery
there. Nephews of the deceases were pallbearers. Mr McCarter was a member of the
Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Lennie McCarter; two daughters,
Miss Dora Mae McCarter and Mrs O A Travis; Jemmie Surratt and Linda Ann
McCarter.???
MCCARTER, WILLIAM FRANKLIN – William Franklin McCarter, 56, of Michie, died
Wednesday, March 28, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital after a long
illness. Funeral services were held Friday, March 25, in the Chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer with James Edward Watkins officiating. Burial
was in Jacinto Cemetery in Mississippi. He was the son of the late George and
Willard Mattie Hatcher. He was a farmer and a member of the Holiness Church. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Ivy Marie McCarter; one daughter, Miss Janice Faye McCarter
of Corinth; three step-daughters, Mrs. Joyce Watkins of Corinth, Mrs. Mary Frances
Doyles of Savannah, and Mrs. Patsy Lee Christian of Michie; one son, Buster
McCarter of Corinth; three step-sons, Frankie Lane Rickman of Selmer, Bobby Henry
Rickman of Michie, and James Jerry Rickman of Corinth; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Kresch of Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Maggie Rickman of Michie; one half-brother,
Walter Wetzel of Wheatland, Illinois; and four step-grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCCARTY, HARRY HAWK – Harry Hawk McCarty, 84, of Ramer, died January 30, 1988 at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Shackelford
Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday morning with Rev. Wilkins Jaggars officiating.
Burial was in Mountainview Cemetery in Piedmont, Calif. He was a retired Southern
Pacific Railroad employee and a member of Selmer Moose Lodge. Survivors include a
daughter, Gloria Rather of Ramer; a sister, Edith Burgess of Stockton, Calif.;
five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCCASKILL, JOHN A. - McNairy County Independent, January 6, 1922 - On January
4, John A. McCaskill, affectionately called "Big John" passed away at his home
near Finger. He sustained a fall some three weeks ago, and this brought about
complications. Mr. McCaskill, while not a member of any church, was of the
Primitive Baptist belief. He was for many years a leading republican, having been
a member of the county executive committee. For six years he was a justice of the
peace. He was also a loyal member of the Masonic fraternity. Surviving the
deceased are a number of grown children., to whom we extend our sympathy. Jan 7,
1850 – Jan 4, 1922 Friendship Cemetery – Chester County
MCCLAIN, ADELL T. – Mrs. Adell T. McClain, 71, of Guys, died Saturday, September
11, 1982, at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral
services were held Sunday, September 12, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home
with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Gravel Hill Cemetery. She was
the widow of the late Louis Atlas McClain, and was a member of Guys Christian
Church. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mardell Comer of Guys, Mrs. Nancy Null of
Ramer, Mrs. Joyce Butler of Theo, Mississippi, and Mrs. May Jordan of Saltillo,
Mississippi; five sons, Junior McClain of Selmer, Archie McClain of Birmingham,
Alabama, Burnice McClain of Guys, Benny McClain of Ramer, and Tony McClain of
Selmer; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Turner of Ramer; three sisters, Mrs.
Lorene Kirk of Ramer, Mrs. Helen Lindsey of Covington, and Mrs. Lula Dildy of
Corinth; one brother, Everette Turner of Ramer; thirty grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
McClain, Carl – 76 – services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shackelford Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Site Cemetery near Selmer. Mr. McClain, a retired
farmer, died Saturday (February 10, 1996) at his home in Selmer of cancer. He was
married to Lorayne McClain of Selmer. He had four daughters, Elizabeth Thomas of
Guys, Martha Jane Glidewell and pat Dennis both of Selmer and Linda Casey of
Corinth, Ms. He had three sons, John Tyler McClain of Selmer, Robert Hershell
McClain of Adamsville, and Roger Dale McClain of Cedar Lake, In. He had three
brothers, Opal McClain, Joe Dan McClain and Will D. McClain, all of Selmer. PDG
Mrs. Emma Wilma McClain of Selmer, 91, died August 27, 2001, of heart failure at
her home. Mrs. McClain was a homemaker, an employee of Brown Shoe Company for
approximately five years and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McClain; one son, Edward Ashe; and her
parents, Marion and Nancy Jane Abercrombie Watson. She is survived by two
daughters, Evelyne Sanders of Selmer and Marie Richards of Memphis; one son, Uthel
Ashe of Selmer; one brother, Orland Watson of Selmer; eleven grandchildren;
twenty-three great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services for Mrs. McClain were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with George Reed and Robert Jetton officiating.
Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
Emma Wilma McClain of Selmer, 91, died August 27 of heart failure at her home.
Mrs. McClain was a homemaker, an employee of Brown Shoe Company for approximately
five years and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Bruce McClain; one son, Edward Ashe; and her parents, Marion
and Nancy Jane Abercrombie Watson. She is survived by two daughters, Evelyne
Sanders of Selmer and Marie Richards of Memphis; one son, Uthel Ashe of Selmer;
one brother, Orland Watson of Selmer; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great
grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs.
McClain were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29 at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer with George Reed and Robert Jetton officiating. Burial followed at Lake
Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
MCCLAIN, GROVER GLENN - McNairy County Independent, May 20, 1949 - Mr. Grover
Glenn McClain, age 38, passed away at his home in Selmer, on Friday May 13, after
a long illness. He was a Presbyterian. Services were held at the local
Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, May 15, conducted by Rev. Heston
Milligan, his pastor. Pallbearers were: Howard Hall, Joel Parker, Robert Johnson,
Julius Hurst, Pat Lee and F. M. Barron. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in
charge of the arrangements. The deceased is survived by Mrs. Sally Wilson
McClain; two sons, Billy and Wayne McClain; parents Mr. And Mrs. J. D. McClain;
and brothers, Freeman, Opal, Carl, Earl, Joe Dan, J. R. And Will D. McClain. The
Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Ima Lorayne McClain of Selmer, 80, died February 13 at her residence. Mrs.
McClain was a homemaker and worked at the Brown Shoe Factory and the flea market,
and collected glassware. She was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Ella Hopkins; her husband, Homer
Carl McClain; one son, John Tyler McClain; five brothers, Arlie Hopkins, Willie
Hopkins, Benny Hopkins, Elbert Lee Hopkins, and George Hopkins; and three sisters,
Audrey Roach, Bernice Sawyers, and Faye Moore. She is survived by four daughters,
Elizabeth Thomas of Guys, Martha Jane Glidewell and husband Windell, Linda Casey
and friend Leon Goodin, and Pat Smelser and husband Matt, all of Selmer;and two
sons, Robert Hershell McClain and wife Carol of Adamsville, and Roger Dale McClain
of Cedar Lake, Ind. She had 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-
great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1p.m. on Friday, February 15 at
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Daryl Moffett officiating.
Burial followed at Pleasant Site Cemetery.
McClain, J.R. - 68 – of Selmer, died April 5, 1995 at Jackson-Madison County
General Hospital. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Shackelford Funeral
Home Chapel with James Adkins officiating. Burial was in McNairy County Memorial
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ricky McClain, Phillip McClain, Wendell McClain, Larry
McClain, David McClain and Jimmy McClain. The son of the late Irene Willis and
John Dalton McClain, he was a retired truck driver for McNairy County Highway
Department, a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Army and a member of
Pleasant Site Baptist Church. Survivors include hi wife, Mabel Kiser McClain, two
daughters, Joan Johnson of Selmer, Jan Cooper of Bethel Springs, four brothers,
Opal McClain ,Carl McClain, Joe Dan McClain and Willie D. McClain all of Selmer,
six grandchildren and one great-grandson. PDG
McCLINTOCK, THOMAS RANDOLPH – Thomas Randolph McClintock, 64, of Michie, died on
December 1, 1987 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Services were held on Thursday
morning at Michie First Baptist Church with Rev. L.L. Bray officiating. Burial was
in Forrest Memorial Cemetery. He was the son of the late Thomas F. and Jettie M.
Randolph McClintock and was married to Mrs. Effie Mae Lamberth McClintock. He was
a farmer and a member of Michie First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World
War II and served in the Navy. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son,
Thomas Gerald McClintock of Michie; three daughters, Martha Lynn Brasfield of
Guys, Charlotte Harris of Stantonville, and Shelia Faye Davis of Michie; two
sisters, Mittie Lee Barnes and Edith Garrett, both of Corinth; and four
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Marie McComic, age 84, of La Jolla, Calif., died on April 30, 2003, in San Diego.
She was born in Selmer on September 4, 1918, the daughter of Thomas and Mona
Prather, and was a resident of Selmer for almost 40 years. She had lived in Calif.
for the past 10 years. For the prior 30 years, she had lived in Memphis and
Jackson. She was a longtime instructor at the Molers School of Cosmetology in
Memphis, and while in Selmer, was an active member of the First Baptist Church,
where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She is survived by her
husband, Richard D. McComic and her son, Barry McComic of San Diego, Calif.; and
two grandsons, Christopher and Geoffrey McComic, both of San Diego, Calif.
Graveside services are Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer, with Minister Dudley Dancer officiating
Marie McComic, age 84, of La Jolla, Calif.,died on April 30, 2003, in San Diego.
She was born in Selmer on September 4, 1918, the daughter of Thomas and Mona
Prather, and was a resident of Selmer for almost 40 years. She had lived in Calif.
for the past 10 years. For the prior 30 years, she had lived in Memphis and
Jackson. She was a longtime instructor at the Molers School of Cosmetology in
Memphis, and while in Selmer, was an active member of the First Baptist Church,
where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She is survived by her
husband, Richard D. McComic and her son, Barry McComic of San Diego, Calif.; and
two grandsons, Christopher and Geoffrey McComic, both of San Diego, Calif.
Graveside services are Wednesday,May 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Selmer, with Minister Dudley Dancer officiating.
McCORMACK, CHLORIS P. – Chloris P. McCormack, 80, of Selmer, died May 3, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 3
p.m. Monday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Malcolm George
officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery. She was a member of Fourth
Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Grant McCormack; five
step-sons, Willard Eugene Massengill and Marion Massengill, both of Adamsville,
Billy Lee Massengill of Paducah, KY, Jimmy D. Massengill of Bolivar, and Tommy
McCormack of Clarksville; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jerri Sue Frazier of
Senatobia, MS, Mrs. Frances Utsey of Biloxi, MS, and Mrs. Barbara Foote of
Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCCORMACK, GRANVILLE ROSS - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 1, 1949 -
Mr. Granville Ross McCormack, age 53, died at a hospital in Jackson on Sunday
evening, June 26, 1949. Mr. McCormack was the popular attendant of Latta Motor
Company’s service station, and his friends are legion. To the Editor of the
Independent, the passing of Mr. McCormack was a blow. We valued his friendship
and loved his honesty and sincerity. He was a Mason, and a member of the Blue
Lodge, Royal Arch Lodge, Knights Templar and Eastern Star. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. J. E. Bolding, was held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral
Home on Monday afternoon, June 27th, with burial in the Gravel Hill
Cemetery. Brother Masons had charge of the final rites at the grave. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Artie McCormack, 2 sons, Thomas and Buel McCormack;
daughter Mrs. Mary Scalise; mother Mrs. Lydia McCormack; brothers, James, Emmit
and Grant; sisters Mrs. Martha Prather, Mrs. Nettie Rains, Mrs. Hattie Prather,
Mrs. Matie Taylor, Mrs. T. P. Garrett and Mrs. Ruby Harris.
James B. “Monk” McCormack of Selmer, 78, died December 4, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. McCormack was in auto body shop repair.He was a World War II Veteran of the
U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Piedmont. He was a member of Selmer Second Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Artie Ann Barnes
McCormack; and a daughter, Vonda McCormack. He is survived by his wife, Jennie
McCormack; a daughter, Kay Brock of Corinth, MS; and a grandson, Casey Brock of
Hattiesburg, MS. Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7,
2003 at Huggins Cemetery in Eastview, with Brother Tony Polk officiating.
Arrangements were made by Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc.
James B. “Monk” McCormack of Selmer, 78, died December 4, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. McCormack was in auto body shop repair. He was a World War II Veteran of the
U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Piedmont. He was a member of Selmer Second Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Artie Ann Barnes
McCormack; and a daughter, Vonda McCormack. He is survived by his wife, Jennie
McCormack; a daughter, Kay Brock of Corinth, MS; and a grandson, Casey Brock of
Hattiesburg, MS. Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7,
2003 at Huggins Cemetery in Eastview, with Brother Tony Polk officiating.
Arrangements were made by Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc.
MCCORMACK, LINDSEY - McNairy County Independent, May 2, 1930 - Lindsey
McCormack, age 69 years, died Tuesday at his home in the old Pleasant Grove
community (April 28, 1930) after a long and painful illness. Mr. McCormack was a
prosperous farmer and was born and reared in the community where he died. He was a
member of the Methodist church and lived a consistent christian life. Since the
organization of the Selmer Bank & Trust Co., he had been on its board of
directors, he was devoted to his family and his home , and was a loyal friend, and
in his death the county has lost one of it’s best citizens. The deceased is
survived by his wife and a large family of children, among them being, Mrs. T. W.
Prather of Selmer. One of the largest crowds ever assembled at the Gravel Hill
cemetery attended the funeral of this good man. Funeral was held Wednesday morning
and conducted by Rev. J. B. Maxedon of Selmer. Sept 13, 1862 – Apr 28, 1930
Huggins Cemetery
Louise McNatt McCormack of Selmer, 83, died on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at Methodist
LeBonheur -McNairy Hospital. Mrs. McCormack was a homemaker. She attended Falcon
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert (Bob) and
Synthia McNatt; her husband, Thomas Granville McCormack; five sisters, Nola
McNatt, Lena Mae Dunaway, Maggie Houston, Modest Clark and Lucille Evans; and two
brothers, Robert (Buster) Lee McNatt and Travis P. McNatt. She is survived by two
sons, Michael (Moe) McCormack of Cleveland and Will Tom McCormack of Mabelvale,
Ark.; two daughters, Yvonne Cannon of Cleveland and Sandra Whitten of Selmer; and
one special niece, Barbara Martin of Selmer. She had eleven grandchildren and
thirteen great-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9,
2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Charles Hall officiating.
Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
to Alzheimer’s Association.
McCORMICK, GERALD D. – Gerald D. McCormick, 46, of Germantown, died Thursday,
October 21, 1982, in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 90 at Waveland,
Mississippi. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 23, at Casey Funeral
Home in Henderson with burial following in Big Springs Cemetery in Pinson. He was
the owner of McCormick and Associates in Germantown, and had done business here,
notably with the Water and Gas Department of the city of Selmer. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Ruth, McWilliams McCormick; three daughters, Melinda Kay McCormick,
Patricia Lynn McCormick, and Amy Christine McCormick, and one son, Gerald Dennis
McCormick II, all of Germantown; his mother, Mrs. Mary Murchison of Pinson; his
father, Carl McCormick and stepmother, Mrs. Ethel McCormick of Bethel Springs;
three sisters, Mrs. Ramona Wilson of Jackson, Miss Bonita Murchison of Pinson, and
Mrs. Carla Mynott of Waveland; and three brothers, Joe McCormick of Medon, Michael
McCormick of Red Banks, Mississippi, and Jack McCormick of Atlanta. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
McCormick, Margie Marie – 49 – died on Friday, July 30, 1999 at her residence of
cancer. She was a garment worker and attended Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church.
Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel
in Selmer. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery near Bethel Springs. Officiating
the services were Ministers Bro. Greg Eaton and Bro. Aaron Moss. Mrs. McCormick
was preceded in death by parents Wendell L. and Mary Jo Plunk Cartwright, one
sister, Marsha Pearson, and one son, Bradley Austin Miller, She is survived by her
husband, Leon McCormick of Adamsville, one son, Brent Miller of Selmer, two step-
sons, Kevin McCormick of Adamsville and Chris Martin of Tupelo, Miss., her
grandmother, Maggie Plunk of Memphis, and three step-grandchildren. PDG
MCCOY, MAGGIE - McNairy County Independent - Dec 14, 1965 - The many relatives and
friends of this ad adjoining communities were made sad when they learned of the
death of Miss Maggie McCoy last week ( Dec 7, 1965.). Most of her life was spent
near Gravel Hill. She was a retired school teacher and sales lady, having worked
for different merchants before retiring. She is survived by three sister; Mrs.
Ludie Lain, Corinth, Mrs. Eula Sharp, Mrs. Pearl Latta, and one brother, T. B.
McCoy; and a more devoted family of children cannot be found anywhere. Funeral
services were conducted in the Primitive Baptist Church, where she was a member
for many years, by her pastor, Elder Wylie Flanagan, with Shackelford of Selmer in
charge. Burial in Gravel Hill Selmer, Tennessee.
MCCOY, MARY RUTH - McNairy County Independent - Jan 26, 1951 - Mrs Mary ruth
McCoy, age 38, a resident of the Eastview community died on Wednesday, Jan 17,
1951. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Corinth. Services,
conducted by Revs J W hardwick and T B Thorower, were held in the Gravel Hill
(Primitive) Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan 18, with interment in the Gravel Hill
cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were: Earl Latta, Calvin Hamm, Virgil Farris, Charles Mitchell, Arden
McCoy and Harlin McCoy. The deceased is survived by her husband, T B McCoy; mother
Mrs Elizabeth Fuchs; three brothers, Raymond H, W W and Harris H Fuchs; and two
sisters, Mrs James B Newman and Mrs Thomas Haglewood.
MCCOY, MATTIE - Death of Mrs. Mattie McCoy, February 1, 1918, McNairy County
Independent - To the people of McNairy county I announce the death of my mother,
Mrs. Mattie McCoy, which took place January 26, 1918. At the time of her death
she was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Law, near Woodland,
Texas. Her son Jack is working at Clarksville at the carpenter's trade, and
Hattie, the youngest, is teaching school near Annona. Our mother had been in bad
health for several years, and she took pneumonia and was sick but a short time. It
was very hard, but God knew best. I am sending this to be printed, so her many
friends and relatives may see it, she having lived in McNairy county until 1911,
when she and her three children came to Red River county, Texas, where her sister
lives, the only one that is left. Mrs. Minnie Law. Woodland, Texas
ROBBIE JEAN STANSELL McCOY, 68, passed away Jan. 27, 2000, after a long illness
at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. She was a cross-county truck
driver before her illness. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents William
Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and her brother William
(Bill) who passed away the day before her on the 26th. Robbie is survived by
threes sons; Russell Billy Sherron of Savannah, Aubrey McElroy of Johnson City,
and Anthony McElroy of Longview, Texas, two daughters, Dottie Sherron King
of Selmer and Rosie Sherron Salvucci of Lawton. She has one half brother, Aaron
Nelson of Henderson. In addition , one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview,
Texas. She has ten grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Grave side services
for Robbie was held on Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. with burial at Old Estes Cemetery in
Chester County.
MCCOY, WILLIAM ARDEN - Corinthian - Services for William Arden ‘Mac’ McCoy, 74,
will be held Thursday, 10 am at McPeters Funeral home. Mr. McCoy died Tuesday, Aug
11, 1981, at McNairy County General Hospital. Services will be conducted by
Minister Lennis Nowell. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was retired
from the U. S. Postal Service in Corinth, a World War II veteran and a 32nd Degree
Mason. He lived at 1701 East Third Street, Corinth. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Eunice Hurley McCoy of Corinth; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Hopkins of
Corinth, Mrs. Opal Gray of Gravel Hill, Tenn and Miss Elsie McCoy of Selmer,
Tenn. Pallbearers will be George Holloway, Gordon Estes, Guy McAfee, Herman Ross,
John Callahan and Robert H Smith. Visitation will be from 12 noon today until
service time Thursday at McPeters Chapel. McPeters Funeral Directors is in charge
of arrangements.
McCOY, WILLIAM LESLIE – William Leslie McCoy, 79, a resident of Ramer, died
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1978, in McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held
Wednesday in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in the Gravel Hill
Cemetery. A member of the Primitive Baptist Church, he was the son of the late
Joseph W. and Nancy Gooch McCoy. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Linda Lou
Young of Memphis, Miss Mary Galon McCoy of Ramer; two sons, Willie Joe McCoy of
Corinth, James Tillman McCoy of Ramer; three sisters, Mrs. Arbie Prather of Ramer,
Mrs. Jewel Jobe of Corinth, and Mrs. Ella Marie Burns of Ramer; two brothers,
Allen McCoy and Harlen McCoy, both of Ramer; 4 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
MCCULLAR, A G # - McNairy County Independent - August 25, 1950 - The remains of Dr
A G McCullar, who passed away at his home, August 20, 1950, in Lewisburg Sunday,
were brought here Tuesday and laid beside his twin daughters and parents Mr and
Mrs C L McCullar. Gentry was a graduate of Ramer High School and while a student
took an active part in church and community interests. He was married to Miss
Grace Millen of Bethel Springs and after a time they went to Chicago where he
worked and studied optometry. Upon obtaining his degree, they located in
Lewisburg, where he enjoyed a splendid practice.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, prominent in church and
civic organization and highly regarded in business and social circles. He is
survived by his wife and adopted daughter, Ann; three brothers, Arthur of Del Ray,
Fla; Albert of Kentucky and Radica of Nashville; and five sisters, Mrs Lee Jones;
Mrs Thomas Jones, and Mrs Allie Moore all of Selmer; Mrs Oren Blasingame of Bethel
Springs and Mrs Alter LaRocco of Daytona Beach, Fla. The funeral was held in
Lewisburg and a grave side service at the Ramer cemetery.
MCCULLAR, ALFRED - McNairy County Independent - April 3, 1908 - Alfred McCullar,
age 63, died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lee Alexander, of
paralysis. He had been in falling health for several months, and was stricken down
the first of the week while in Selmer and was taken to his daughters, where he
lingered unconscious until Wednesday night. He was a son of Alex McCullar. He
leaves three daughters. His wife having died several years ago. He was a man of
good habits, and while peculiar in many respects had the confidence and esteem of
his acquaintances. He was buried Thursday at the family graveyard near where he
was born, one mile from Selmer. Aug 19, 1839 – April 2, 1908 McCullar Cemetery –
markers says death in
1909.
Funeral services for Billy J. McCullar of Selmer, 75, were held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Max Walker
officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery. Mr. McCullar, a retired
technician, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a
member of the Selmer First Baptist Church. He was a Ham radio operator. He was a
volunteer for McNairy County Emergency Management Agency. He was a U.S. Air Force
WWII Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermic and Blanch Hewitt
McCullar; a granddaughter, Jenna Lee McCullar; and a sister, Dorothy Wagoner.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Foot McCullar; three sons, David McCullar and
wife Gail of Bethel Springs; Danny Ray McCullar of Jackson and Eddie McCullar and
wife Laura of Nashville; two grandsons, Ashley McCullar and Trice McCullar; two
sisters, Cecil Murray of Savannah and Rena McCullar of Selmer; and a brother,
Jamie McCullar of Selmer. Memorials may be made to the Selmer First Baptist
Church.
Billy J McCullar - Funeral services for Billy J.McCullar of Selmer, 75, were held
at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with
Minister Max Walker officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery. Mr.
McCullar, a retired technician, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at McNairy Regional
Hospital. He was a member of the Selmer First Baptist Church. He was a Ham radio
operator. He was a volunteer for McNairy County Emergency Management Agency. He
was a U.S. Air Force WWII Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermic
and Blanch Hewitt McCullar; a granddaughter, Jenna Lee McCullar; and a sister,
Dorothy Wagoner. Survivors include his wife, Frances Foot McCullar; three sons,
David McCullar and wife Gail of Bethel Springs; Danny Ray McCullar of Jackson and
Eddie McCullar and wife Laura of Nashville; two grandsons, Ashley McCullar and
Trice McCullar; two sisters, Cecil Murray of Savannah and Rena McCullar of Selmer;
and a brother, Jamie McCullar of Selmer. Memorials may be made to the Selmer First
Baptist Church.
MCCULLAR, GERTIE - McNairy County Independent - Nov 2, 1951 - Mrs Gertie McCullar,
age 61, died at Western State Hospital Oct 26, 1951. Services conducted by Rec
Dickson, were held at the New Salem Church and burial in the cemetery there. She
had been a member of New Salem for many years. Survivors include two sisters: Mrs
Joe Murray, Mrs Mary Browder; three half sisters, Mrs George Nixon, Mrs Hillie
Massengill and Mrs Ada Lee Wilkerson and three half brothers, Andrew Helton,
Buford Helton and John Helton.
McCULLAR, HUGH “Mac” – Services for Hugh “Mac” McCullar, 64, of Indianapolis, a
native of Ramer were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Harry W. Moore Arlington
Chapel in Indianapolis. He died Friday, Nov. 7, 1986. He had been a postal worker
for 32 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Englewood Masonic Lodge 715,
Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, Moose Lodge 17, National Federated Craft 78,
Englewood Lodge Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 483, National Association
of Letter Carriers Local 39, Robert Lineham American Legion Post 495. He was also
a member of Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ramer. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Mary Estes McCullar; a brother, Vester I. McCullar; two sisters,
Mrs. Leota Gooch and Hazel Audette. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Iona McCullar - Selmer – Services for Iona Sansom McCullar will be held at 11:00
a.m. Wednesday, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Burial will follow in
Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McCullar died Sunday at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy.
Survivors are two daughters Mary Elizabeth Dillard & Ellen King; and a son Samuel
N. McCullar, Jr.
Iona Sansom McCullar died Jan 20, 2002, services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Burial will follow in Oak
Hill Cemetery. Ms. McCullar died Sunday at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy. Survivors
are two daughters Mary Elizabeth Dillard & Ellen King; and a son Samuel N.
McCullar, Jr.
J.B. McCullar, 70, of Somerset, Pa. died Aug. 18, 2002 at his residence. Born Feb.
7, 1932, in Sharon, the son of Elmer D. and Ollie B. (King) McCullar. He is
preceded in death by parents and by his wife, the former Betty Jean Wagner, who
died July 10, 1995. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James L. (Jean Ann) Darr
of Berlin, Pa., and Mrs. Billy Joe (Carol Ann) Tataleba of Berline, Pa.; and four
grandchildren, Christie Michelle and Bradley James Darr, Brandee Jean Ogline and
Steven Tyler Tataleba. Brother of Charles L. McCullar of McKenzie, Robert McCullar
of Martin, Mrs. Charles (Gladys) Barham of Memphis, and James McCullar of Selmer;
one nephew and five nieces; sister-in-law, Mrs. Clifford (Molly) Piel of Somerset,
and their son Clifford J. Piel and wife Lisa of Alpha, N.J. He was a member of
Calvary United Methodist Church, a 1952 graduate of McNairy High School, and a
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Also a member of American Legion Post 181,
and Somerset Country Club. He retired in 1995 as Manager of Big Drum Cone Company.
Services were conducted at the Hauger-Ziegler Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,
August 21, 2002 with a family friend, the Rev. Roger L. Forrey officiating.
Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
J.B. McCullar, 70, of Somerset, Pa. died Aug.18, 2002 at his residence. Born Feb.
7, 1932, in Sharon, the son of Elmer D.and Ollie B. (King) McCullar. He is
preceded in death by parents and by his wife, the former Betty Jean Wagner, who
died July 10, 1995. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James L. (Jean Ann) Darr
of Berlin, Pa., and Mrs. Billy Joe(Carol Ann) Tataleba of Berline, Pa.; and four
grandchildren, Christie Michelle and Bradley James Darr, Brandee Jean Ogline and
Steven Tyler Tataleba. Brother of Charles L. McCullar of McKenzie, Robert McCullar
of Martin, Mrs. Charles(Gladys) Barham of Memphis, and James McCullar of Selmer;
one nephew and five nieces; sister-in-law, Mrs. Clifford (Molly) Piel of Somerset,
and their son Clifford J. Piel and wife Lisa of Alpha, N.J. He was a member of
Calvary United Methodist Church, a 1952 graduate of McNairy High School, and a
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Also a member of American Legion Post 181,
and Somerset Country Club. He retired in 1995 as Manager of Big Drum Cone Company.
Services were conducted at the Hauger-Ziegler Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,
August 21, 2002 with a family friend, the Rev. Roger L. Forrey officiating.
Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
JOHNNY ROBERT McCULLAR, 57, died on Tues., Dec. 7, 1999, at his home of cancer. He
worked for the State of Tennessee Maintenance Department. He was a member of
Essary Springs Baptist Church and was a Vietnam Veteran. Services took place
at 3 p.m. on Fri.,, Dec. 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Chapel Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas. Officiating the services were Ministers Ronnie
sells and Harold Burcham. Mr. McCullar was preceded in death by his father
Robert Earl McCullar and a sister, Coye Foust. He is survived by his wife, Nettie
McKee McCullar, his mother Roberta Goolsby McCullar of Pocahontas, two daughters
Teresa Howell of Pocahontas and Regina Sparks of Selmer, four step-sons, Donald
Motley of Hornsby, Gary Motley of Corinth, Miss, Douglas Motley of Tishomingo,
Miss., and Ronald Motley of West Point, KY, three brothers Jerry McCullar of
Bethel Springs, James Ray McCullar of Trenton, and Jackie McCullar of Selmer,
seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-two g-grandchildren.
MCCULLAR, NEWBERN - McNairy County Independent May 24, 1918 - News of the death
of Newbern McCullar at Chekota, Okla., was received by his sister, Mrs.
Derryberry, Monday. He had been ill for a number of months. He was well favorably
known to our people.
McCULLAR, ROBERT – Robert McCullar, 71, of Huntsville, died May 3, 1988 at Humana
Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. Services were held on Thursday at McPeters
Funeral Home in Corinth with Rev. Ray Lee officiating. Burial was in Henry
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Smith, Albert Phillips, Chester Braswell, O.D.
Meek, Palmer Oglesby, and Hobort Ogle. He was a retired pipeline superintendent
for Alabama-Tennessee Gas Co., where he worked for 33 years. He was a U.S. Army
Air Corps veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Oak Park Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Surratt McCullar; two sons, Benjamin
McCullar of Birmingham and Michael McCullar of Decatur; one daughter, Angela Dawn
McCullar of Decatur; one sister, Martha Nell Alexander of Adamsville; and three
brothers, Oscar McCullar of Brandon, Fla., and Samuel N. McCullar and John D.
McCullar, both of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Roberta G. McCullar of Pocahontas, 86, died October 19 of heart failure at Tri
County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mrs.McCullar was a homemaker and a member
of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Mrs.McCullar was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert McCullar; one daughter,Coy Jane Foust; one son, Johnny McCullar; and her
parents, Benjamin and Annie Renick Goolsby. Mrs. McCullar is survived by three
sons, Jerry McCullar of Bethel Springs, James R. McCullar of Sweetwater, and Jacky
McCullar of Selmer;two sisters, Jean Locke of Selmer and Johnny Mauney of Ripley,
Miss.; along with 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and several great-
great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. McCullar were held at 1p.m. Monday,
October 22 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Frank Bell and Orville McMahan
officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery.
MCCULLAR, ZELDIA O. - Mrs. Zeldia Ophelia McCullar, 75, died at her home near
Selmer on Wednesday, November 19, 1952. Funeral services were held at Falcon
Baptist Church on Thursday, November 20, 1952, with Rev. J. E. Bolding
officiating. Burial was in the Falcon cemetery, with Shackelford Directors in
charge. Mrs. McCullar is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alcia Baisinger, Mrs.
Lottie Dillon, Mrs. L. J. Nichols, and Mrs. Hazel King; three sons, Dewey, J. B.
and Robert Earl, and a number of grandchildren. McNairy County Independent
McDANIEL, EARNESTINE HENSON – Earnestine Henson McDaniel, 60, of Stantonville,
died Feb. 11, 1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long
illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer
Chapel. Burial was in West Shiloh Cemetery with Reverends Wesley Pitts, Lynn
Eagen,, and Randy Harris officiating. Pallbearers were Owen Qualls, C.W. Hill,
Jimmy Dickey, Ray White, Orval Wilson, and Frank Qualls. She was a retired Brown
Shoe Co. employee and member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a life-long
McNairy Countian. Survivors include her husband, Edward McDaniel; her parents,
Ethel Willis Henson and Everette Henson of Selmer; a son, Eddie Neal McDaniel of
Stantonville; a brother, James Henson of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs. Alcie Mae
Case of Stantonville, Mrs. Jewel Hockaday of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Mrs. Eual Jones
of Selmer; and a grandson, Jeremy McDaniel. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
McDANIEL, KATIE M. – Katie M. McDaniel, 49, of Pocahontas, died October 18, 1987
at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial
was in Falcon Cemetery. She was the daughter of James Robert Webb of Obin and the
late Wealthy E. Watts Webb. She was married to Billy McDaniel. She was a housewife
and a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, survivors
include a son, Michael McDaniel of Pocahontas; two daughters, Joyce K. Hendrix of
Bethel Springs and Billie C. Holloway of Corinth; a brother, Franklin G. Webb of
Nashville; three grandchildren; her step-mother, Margaret Carver Webb of Memphis;
four half-brothers, Bobby Webb of Union City, Alvin Webb of Hornbeck, William
“Mack” Webb of Obin, and Leron Webb of Claysville, AL; and a step-brother, Jerry
Carver of Memphis. Her mother, a half-sister, Mary Webb, and a half-brother,
Calving Webb, preceded her in death. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
McDaniel, Mary Evelyn – 69 – of Selmer, died February 27, 1996 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Shackelford
Funeral Home chapel with Dewayne Franklin officiating. Burial was in Falcon
Cemetery. The daughter of the late Luttie M. Lawson Taylor and Lessie E. Taylor,
she was a retired Brown Shoe Company and ITT Automotive of Selmer and a member of
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert
McDaniel and Eugene McDaniel of Selmer, one daughter, Patricia Kenewell of Selmer,
two brothers, Kendrick Taylor of Selmer, Lincoln Taylor of Corinth, Ms., one
sister, Helen Haubrich of Selmer, five grandchildren, and three great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford McDaniel. PDG
RUBY HOOVER MCDANIEL , 94, formally of McNairy County, TN, died on Tues., Sept.
28, 2004 at Country Cottage Assisted Living in Corinth, MS. Mrs. McDaniel, a long
time resident of Corinth, member of the First Baptist Church and the Good News
Sunday School class. Mrs. McDaniel was preceded in death by her husband Russell M.
McDaniel and her daughter Shirley M. Davis. She is survived by one son-in-law
George R. Davis, Sr. Of Huntsville, AL, one grandson George R. Davis, Jr. And wife
Stephanie of Huntsville, and four g-grandsons.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed. Sept. 29th at McPeters Chapel with
Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Henry Memorial Garden in
Corinth, MS. In lieu of flowers send memorials to the First Baptist Church, 501
Main St., Corinth, MS 38834.
Ruby McDaniel - Funeral services for Ruby Hoover McDaniel, 94, ofCorinth, are set
for 2 p.m. today at McPeters Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial
will be at Henry Memorial Garden in Corinth. Mrs. McDaniel died Tuesday, Sept. 28,
2004 at Country Cottage Assisted Living. A long time Corinth resident, she was a
member of First Baptist Church and the Good News Sunday School class. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Russell M.McDaniel, and her daughter, Shirley M.
Davis. Survivors include a grandson, George R. Davis Jr. and his wife, Stephanie
A., of Huntsville, Ala.; four great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, George R.
Davis Sr. of Huntsville, Ala. Pallbearers are Tom Hendrix, Carlton Hendrix, Ray
Hendrix, Reggie Churchwell, Larry Majors and Bobby Pitts. Visitation begins at 1
p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 501 Main Street,
Corinth, Ms38834
McDaniel, Tommy Knox – 62 – died on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at his daughter's
home in McKenzie of cancer. He was a heavy equipment operator with T.J. & L.
Construction Company and a Baptist. Services took place at 3:00 p.m. On Friday,
October 8, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon
Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Billy Joe Stewart. Mr.
McDaniel was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Knox McDaniel, brothers and
sisters, Lutie, Estel, Parvin and Marvin, one granddaughter, Cee Cee Cook, one
step-grandson, Scotty Plunk, and his parents Monroe and Ressie Lee King McDaniel.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae McDaniel, one daughter, Pamela Cook of
McKenzie, one step-daughter, Connie Plunk of Counce, one sister, Pauline Clifton
of Selmer, two brothers, L.D. McDaniel and Billy McDaniel both of Pocahontas, and
five grandchildren, Amy, Brandon, Cody, T.J., and Shelby. PDG
JOHNNY EUGENE McDONALD, 65, of Corinth, Miss., died on Aug. 15, 2000, at the
Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. McDonald was a member of First Baptist Church
in Michie. He was a retired farmer who loved his family and enjoyed woodworking,
hunting, and
fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie P. McDonald and Minnie
Patterson McDonald, three brothers, Clayton McDonald, Leonard McDonald, and Odell
McDonald, and two sisters, Faye Blackwell and Kathy Rorie. He is survived by one
son, Ricky E. McDonald, of Corinth, Miss., three daughters, Carolyn B. Hardin and
husband, Neal, of Corinth, Miss,
Brenda Joyce Worley and husband, Michael of Corinth, and Kim Williams and husband,
Tim, of Michie, six grandchildren, Stephanie Hardin of Corinth, MS, Amanda Parker
and husband Eric, of Kossuth, Miss., Jonathan Hardin of Corinth, Tracy McDonald of
Corinth, MS, Kevin McDonald and wife, Dena, of Selmer, and Brandi McDonald of
Corinth, MS, three brothers, Ernest McDonald and wife, Lois, of Guys, Hubert
McDonald of Memphis, and Sammy McDonald and wife, Darlene of Guys, six sisters,
Melinda Smith and husband, Lawrence, of Guys, Bertha Davis of Corinth, Miss,
Jessie Hall and husband, Edward of Corinth, Jewel Coleman of Corinth, MS., Ruby
Smith of Corinth, And Joann Killingsworth and husband Lawrence, of Oklahoma, the
mother of his children Betty Irene Jones and husband Hershell of Corinth, and
numerous nephews, nieces and other relative and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held Thur., Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Magnolia funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed at Michie Cemetery in Michie with Bro. Bobby McCord officiating.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Hardin, Tracy McDonald, Kevin McDonald, Neal Hardin,
Michael Worley, and Tim Williams.
RUFUS COLE McCALL of Adamsville, 20 months, died of drowning on Fri., Aug. 24,
2001 at his residence. Baby Rufus is survived by his parents, Scottie and
Rebecca Carroll McCall; one sister, Alaina Yvonne McCall, two brothers, Olan
Pierce McCall and Gregory Scott McCall all of Adamsville; maternal grandparents,
Raymond and Lloydean Carrol of Adamsville; paternal grandparents, Scott and Martha
McCall of Horseshoe Beach, FL, maternal gr-grandmother, Daphine Rodenberry of
Adamsville, paternal gr-grandmother, Loretta McCall of Orondo, WA and paternal g-
grandparents, Larue and Patricia Carter of Mosella, MS Services for Baby Rufus
were held at 3 p.m. Mon., Aug. 27 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial
followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville.
Carl Everette McGee of Huntsville, Ala., 81 died on July 20, 2004. Mr. McGee lived
in Huntsville for the past 54 years. He was a retired conductor from Southern
Railway, member of Holmes Street United Methodist Church, and a World War II
veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers Melvin and Lawrence McGee; and
two sisters Lois McCann and Lessie B. Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Opal E.
McGee; daughter, Marcia McGee Ashford of Huntsville, Ala.; granddaughter, Mary
Amber Ashford of Huntsville, Ala.; grandson, Alex Ashford of Huntsville, Ala.; 3
brothers, Ernest McGee of Madison, Ala., Bennie McGee of Bells and Herbert McGee
of Selma, Ala.; two sisters, Doris McGee Robinson of Bartlett, and Joyce Brooks of
Selma; and number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Berryhill Funeral Home with Rev. J.B. Pendergraft
and Rev. Wendell Trotter officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens in
Huntsville, Ala.
Carl Everette McGee of Huntsville, Ala., 81 died on July 20, 2004. Mr. McGee lived
in Huntsville for the past 54 years. He was a retired conductor from Southern
Railway, member of Holmes Street United Methodist Church, and a World War II
veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers Melvin and Lawrence McGee; and
two sisters Lois McCann and Lessie B.Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Opal E.
McGee; daughter, Marcia McGee Ashford of Huntsville, Ala.; granddaughter, Mary
Amber Ashford of Huntsville,Ala.; grandson, Alex Ashford of Huntsville, Ala.; 3
brothers, Ernest McGee of Madison, Ala., Bennie McGee of Bells and Herbert McGee
of Selma, Ala.; two sisters, Doris McGee Robinson of Bartlett, and Joyce Brooks of
Selma; and number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Berryhill Funeral Home with Rev. J.B. Pendergraft
and Rev. Wendell Trotter officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens in
Huntsville, Ala.
On January 13, 2001, Mrs. McGee of Cordova died in her home of cancer at the age
of 72. She was a former Sunday school teacher at her church, Raleigh Baptist
Church, and very active in church activities. She is preceded in death by her
parents – George Hout and Minnie Pearl Braden Hout, and her husband, Thomas
Alexander McGee. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy McGee Yackel of Cordova,
her son, Richard McGee of Bartlett, and her four grandchildren, Jason Thomas
Yacke, Sarah Elizabeth Yackel, Scott Joseph Yackel, and Bethany May McGee.
Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed
at the Hunter Cemetery near Selmer. The family request memorial contributions be
made to the Raleigh Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lou Ella McGee - On January 13, Mrs. McGee of Cordova died in her home of cancer
at the age of 72. She was a former Sunday School teacher at her church, Raleigh
Baptist Church, and very active in church activities. She is preceded in death by
her parents – George Hout and Minnie Pearl Braden Hout, and her husband, Thomas
Alexander McGee. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy McGee Yackel of Cordova,
her son, Richard McGee of Bartlett, and her four grandchildren, Jason Thomas
Yacke, Sarah Elizabeth Yackel, Scott Joseph Yackel, and Bethany May McGee.
Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Shackelford Chapel. Burial followed
at the Hunter Cemetery near Selmer. The family request memorial contributions be
made to the Raleigh Baptist Church Building Fund.
MCGEE, RENNIE ANN – Mrs. Rennie Ann McGee, 86, of Michie, died Friday, January 21,
1986, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Funeral services were held Sunday, January
23, at Michie Baptist Church, with Rev. L.L. Bray officiating. Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery at the Tennessee-Mississippi state line. She was born December 12,
1896, to William A. and Louvenia Chamblee Johnson. She was married to the late
Forrest Odell McGee, and was a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Helen McAfee of Michie and Mrs. Lou V. Plunk of Columbus,
Mississippi; two brothers, Jim Johnson and Charlie Johnson, both of Canton,
Georgia; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-
grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
McGee, William Andrew – 71 – died on Saturday, November 28, 1998 at Methodist-
LeBonheur Medical Center in Jackson of congestive heart failure. He was a retired
powder coating technician for General Electric, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and a
member of the First Christian Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1:00 p.m.
on Monday, November 30, 1998, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial was
held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was
Minister James Adkins. Pallbearers were Larry Russell, Danny Russell, Roy Gene
Locke, Timmy Locke, Chris Locke, and Albert Locke. Honorary bearers were men from
church. Mr. McGee was preceded in death by one sister, Jewell Richardson, and one
brother, Alexander McGee. He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Matlock of
Jackson, Debbie Shelton of Selmer, and Teresa Nethery of Jackson, five sisters,
Bessie Lee Taylor of Memphis, Vestie Lou Locke of Middleton, Martha Sue Dumas of
Memphis, Marjorie Russell of Selmer, and Annie Jane Russell of Pocahontas, four
grandsons, William Gann II, Michael Clay Shelton, Damien Nethery, and Jacob
Shelton, and two great-grandchildren, Brittany Gann and Andrew Gann. PDG
MCHUGHES, B. - McNairy County Independent, October 31, 1919. - B. McHughes,
of Gravel Hill died Saturday night and was buried Sunday afternoon. He leaves a
wife and several small children. Brother Wallace conducted the funeral services.
W. B. McHughes Oct 17, 1862 – Oct 21, 1919 Gravel Hill Cemetery
ANNIE LEE McINTYRE, 78, of Selmer, died of heart failure on July 29, 2000, at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from ITT Automotive
Plant in Selmer and attended Pentecostal Church. Services were held on Tues. at 3
p.m. at Shackelford Chapel and burial was at Mt. Zion McNairy, TN. She is
survived by her husband Mr. J. B. McIntyre; three daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Helliman
of Jackson, Mrs. Kathleen Inez Clark and Miss Georgia Sue McIntyre, both of
Selmer; one son, Mr. Earl Lee King, of Selmer; one brother, Mr. Ernest Ervin Smith
of Bethel Springs; one grandchild and g-grandchildren.
MCINTIRE, ROBERT T. McNairy County Independent, November 14, 1902 - Robert T.
McIntire in his 93rd year, died at his home near Finger on Friday the 7th inst.
Uncle Bob, as he was familiarity called, was well known in the county, and was the
father of a large family who are now in middle life. One of his daughters is the
mother of post master Dickey. He has been feeble for a number of years, yet has
been able to be about, frequently coming to Selmer within the past year. May 28,
1814 – Nov 7, 1902 Mt Carmel Cemetery
ANNIE LEE McINTYRE, 78, of Selmer, died of heart failure on July 29, 2000, at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from ITT Automotive
Plant in Selmer and attended Pentecostal Church. Services were held on Tues. at 3
p.m. at Shackelford Chapel and burial was at Mt. Zion McNairy, TN. She is
survived by her husband Mr. J. B. McIntyre; three daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Helliman
of Jackson, Mrs. Kathleen Inez Clark and Miss Georgia Sue McIntyre, both of
Selmer; one son, Mr. Earl Lee King, of Selmer; one brother, Mr. Ernest Ervin Smith
of Bethel Springs; one grandchild and g-grandchildren.
MCINTYRE, EDWARD N - McNairy County Independent - April 14, 1950 - Edward n
McIntyre, age 75, who lived near Selmer, died on April 6, 1950. Funeral services
were held at the Moore School House with burial in the cemetery there.
Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge. Mr McIntyre was fairly well known in
this part of McNairy County, having made the race for the office of sheriff two
years ago. He is survived by six daughters, Mrs Flora Ella, Mrs Lublice, Tommie
McIntyre; Phyllis Moore, and Doris Ann McIntyre; one sister, Mrs Maude Wooley and
one brother Grover McIntyre. (Only five daughters are named.)
McIntyre, Ezre Haze, 64, retired maintenance man died yesterday, Nov 28, 1967, at
Memphis Veterans Hospital. Services will be tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Shackelford
Funeral Home in Selmer with burial in Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery. He leaves his
wife Mrs. Annie Bell McIntyre, a son W.O. McIntyre of Selmer, two daughters, Mrs.
Marie Hunter of Memphis and Mrs. Lorena Browder of Selmer; a brother Lee McIntyre
of Beloit, Wis; and three sisters, Mrs. May Gorge of Memphis,, Mrs. Annie Maye
Higginbottom of Selmer and Mrs. Alene Holmes of Lexington.
MCINTYRE, FANNIE - McNairy County Independent - August 11, 1950 - Funeral services
for Mrs Fannie McIntyre of Finger, Tenn, were held on Tuesday afternoon of last
week at 1:30 pm from the Finger Church of Christ with O S Latham conducting the
services. Burial was in Mt Carmel Cemetery with Casey Funeral Home in charge of
the funeral arrangements. Mrs McIntyre passed away in a Jackson, Tenn hospital on
Monday, August 7, 1950. She had resided in the Finger community most of her life
and was 75 years old. Mrs McIntyre was well known in McNairy and Chester counties
and has a host of friends who join the family and loved ones in mourning.
Survivors include: a son, Terrell McIntyre of Finger; a step-son, Wm S McIntyre of
St Louis, Mo; three daughters, Mrs Logan McCaskill and Mrs J R Moore, bother of
Finger and Mrs Lester Sharp of Adamsville; a step-daughter, Mrs Talley James of
Byars, Okla; a brother J D Carroll of Adamsville; two sisters, Mrs J A Brasfield
of Henderson and Mrs W H Walker of Bloomington, Ill.
MCINTYRE, J. CARROLL - Mr. J. Carroll McIntyre, age 39, of Adamsville, died on
Monday, January 14, 1952. Services were held at the Adamsville Church of Christ
where he held membership on Tuesday, January 15th, with Bro. Harold Murphy in
charge. Burial was in the Adamsville cemetery. The deceased is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Eura McIntyre; three daughters, Joe Doris, Ruby Catherine, and Barbara
Jane McIntyre; two sons, James Allen and Harry Douglas McIntyre; and three
sisters, Mrs. Lester Sharp, Mrs. Logan McCaskill and Mrs. John Robert Moore.
McNairy County Independent
MCKENZIE, IRMA - Mrs. Irma McKenzie, age 63, a resident of the Center Point
community in Chester County, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home on
Wednesday, April 23, 1952. She was the mother of our local funeral director, James
R. McKenzie, of the Shackelford Funeral Home. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the
Sardis Baptist Church. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. Collus Storey, of
Parsons, were held at Morrow Bluff, Henderson County, on Thursday, April 24.
Burial was in the Morrow Bluff cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah
were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her husband H. R.
McKenzie; two sons, James R., of Selmer, and Roy F. McKenzie, of Milledgevile; and
one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lynn Middleton. McNairy County Independent
LILLIAN LORAINE BROWN McKENZIE, 77, died on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at St. Francis
Hospital in Memphis with complications of Aneurism. She was born in Finger,
McNairy County, daughter of the late Harrison and Lillian Lewis Brown. She
attended schools in McNairy Co., Finger, and Bethel Springs, graduating in
19441. She worked at Salant and Salant Mfg. In Henderson. She was married
to James Rubel McKenzie in 1942, and they moved to California for three years and
moved back to Selmer where Mr. McKenzie worked 4 years for Shackelford Funeral
Home. They moved to Finger when Mr. McKenzie was employed by Home banking Co.
At Finger, where he became President and retired in 1985. Mrs. McKenzie worked as
a Postal Clerk for the Post Office in Finger for 30 years. She was a member of the
Ladies Club in Finger for 40 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church
Finger. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct 12, at Casey Funeral
Home chapel. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery in McNairy County. Officiating
the services were Ministers Rev. Raymond Hardin, Bro. Kenneth Kitchen, and Bro.
Don Lipford. Mrs. McKenzie was preceded ind death by her parents., Harrison and
Lillian Lewis Brown,. She is survived by one daughter and son-in- law, Barbara
and Danny reed of Finger, one sister, Christine Harris of Finger, four
grandchildren, Chris Reed, Richard Reed, Andy Reed and Suzanne Reed, all of
Finger, and four g-grandchildren, Hunter, Zachary, Ray and Tyler Reed all of
Finger.
MCKENZIE, MARY BELL - McNairy County Independent - Friday - July 15, 1949 - Mrs.
Mary Bell McKenzie, age 74, died at her home on Friday, July 1. Services,
conducted by Rev. Bagby, were held at the McKenzie cemetery on Saturday, July 2,
with interment there. She was a Methodist. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. H.
B. Glenn, of Corinth; and two sons, C. A. McKenzie of Springtown, Texas and
Gilbert McKenzie, of St. Louis. Mo.
Mrs America (Adams) McKinney died at the home of her daughter in Corinth, Miss,
Nov 4, 1907, at the age of 76. Mrs McKinney was the widow of the late Judge J F
McKinney, who died over a quarter of a century ago. She leaves several grown sons
and daughters with whom she has long made her home. She was laid to rest beside
her husband, Friday, at the Purdy Cemetery where lies the ashes of her ancestors.
She was a devout Christian and a life long member of the Methodist Church.
MARY FRANCIS "Frog" DANIELS McKNIGHT, a resident of the Burrowtown Community in
Fayette County, died at 6:355 p.m. Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at her residence on
Burrowtown Road. She was 63 years of age and died following an extended
illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 25th at the
Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Aubrey Neal of Millington,
officiating. Interment was in the Burrow Cemetery. Peebles Fayette County Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McKnight was born May 23, 1936, in
Fayette County, the daughter of the late Homer Daniels, Sr. and Dollie Byars
Daniels. She attended Fayette County schools and was married June 6, 1953, to
Thomas R. McKnight, retired employee of the State of Tennessee Highway
Department, who survives. Mrs. McKnight was a lifelong resident of the
Burrowtown Community and was a homemaker throughout her live. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church at Gallaway and enjoyed flower gardening and
needle work. Mrs. McKnight was known for the love of her family and
received much enjoyment in carrying for her grandchildren. In addition to
her husband, Mrs. McKnight is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffin of Selmer,
Tammy Chism of Arlington, her son, Thomas Ray McKnight of Arlington, her sister,
Doris McCulley of Mason, two brothers, Homer Daniels, Jr. of Arlington,
Ricky Daniels of Brunswick and five grandchildren. Casketbearers were Dwayne
Cox, Homer Daniels, III, Shane Daniels, Ben Matheny, Bobby Matheny, Jackie
Matheny and Randy Yarbro. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb.
2, 2000
Doylie McLain of Selmer, 97, died December 20, 2003 at Hardin County General
Hospital. Mr. McLain was a retired blacksmith and mechanic. He was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church in Savannah. He was a Veteran of World War II. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Zelma McLain; and a son, M.C. McLain. He is
survived by three sons, Robert McLain of Nashville, Jimmy McLain and Johnnie
McLain, both of Selmer; and four daughters, Susan Little of Savannah, Shelby
Goulas and Ann Boudreaux, both of Franklin, La., and Bonnie Miguez of Lafayette,
La. He had twenty-two grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and three great-
great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, with Minister Michael Price
officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
Doylie McLain of Selmer, 97, died December 20, 2003 at Hardin County General
Hospital. Mr. McLain was a retired blacksmith and mechanic. He was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church in Savannah. He was a Veteran of World War II. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Zelma McLain; and a son, M. C. McLain. He is
survived by three sons, Robert McLain of Nashville, Jimmy McLain and Johnnie
McLain, both of Selmer; and four daughters,Susan Little of Savannah, Shelby Goulas
and Ann Boudreaux, both of Franklin,La., and Bonnie Miguez of Lafayette, La. He
had twenty-two grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2003 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapelin Selmer, with Minister Michael Price officiating.
Burial followed at LakeHill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
Mattie McCorkle McLain - age 88 - of Savannah. Services were Friday at
Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Savannah with burial in Mt Vinson Cemetery. Mrs
McLain died April 15, 1970 in Hardin County Hospital after a short illness.
Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs Rosie Phillips and Mrs Lillie Vaughn, both of
Savannah, Mrs Sarah Killingsworth of Shiloh and Mrs Etta Duncan of Palo Alto,
Calif; five sons, Stanford and Dalton McLain of Adamsville, Doyle of Selmer,
Emmett of West Shiloh and Elihue of Savannah; 35 grandchildren, 87 g-grandchildren
and 38 gg-grandchildren.
McLAIN, S.O. “MACK” – S.O. “Mack” McLain died October 10, at McNairy County
General Hostpial. He was 84 years old. Services were held Saturday, October 11,
1986 at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Sills
officiating. Burial was in Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery. Mr. McLain worked for 30
years for the City of Adamsville before retiring. The son of the late John and
Mattie McCorkle McLain, he was born in Hardin County. His wife was the late Mazie
Tucker. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Anderson and Mrs. June Donnelly, both
of Selmer, Mrs. Frankie Pickard of Adamsville, and Mrs. Wanda Dye of El Cajon,
Calif.; five sons, Hardin McLain of Memphis, Ray McLain and Bobby McLain, both of
Nashville, Kenneth McLain of Selmer and Roger Dale McLain of Adamsville; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCLEMORE, NEWT BURLEY - Mr. Newt McLemore, age 53, who resided on Route 4,
Adamsville, died on Thursday, February 14, 1952. Funeral services were held at the
Old Union church on Feb 16, and burial was in the Old Union cemetery. The
deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby McLemore; one daughter, Loree
McLemore; one son, Ottis McLemore, who was with the U. S. Army in Germany at the
time of his father's death; sister, Mrs. Hattie Miller, and three brothers, Earn,
Edd and Alex McLemore. McNairy County Independent
MCMAHAN, FLORENCE - According to the McNairy County sheriff’s Dept, Mrs Florence
McMahan of Acton, Tenn, died of a gunshot wound Monday afternoon. She was
accidentally shot by her seven year old grandson while he was handling a .38
caliber pistol. According to Special Investigator, Frank Harris, no charges have
been filed in the shooting. Mrs McMahan was the wife of Jack McMahan and was dead
on arrival at McNairy County General Hospital Dec 2, 1974. Besides her husbands,
she is survived by two sons, James McMahan of Belle Glade, Fla and Douglas G.
McMahan of Corinth; three daughters, Mrs Martha J McMahan of Michie, Mrs Nellie
Lee Miller of Belle Grade, Fla and Mrs Hazel Faye Prather of Selmer. She also
leaves of her and step father, Mr and Mrs Lee Hubbard of Corinth; two sisters,
four brothers and 13 grandchildren.
MCMAHAN, Helen Norris – Mrs. Helen Norris McMahan, 57, of Ramer, died Sunday,
August 8, 1982. Mrs. McMahan was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis
Hospital Emergency Room in Memphis, but had been ill for some time. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, August 10, at Ramer Baptist Church, with the Revs.
Noel Edwards and Tommy Wilder officiating. Burial was in Ramer Cemetery. The
deacons of Ramer Baptist Church served as pallbearers. Shackelford Funeral Home of
Selmer was in charge of funeral arrangements. She was employed at ITT in Corinth
before her illness, and was a member of Ramer Baptist Church. She leaves her
husband, Buel McMahan of Ramer; one daughter, Mrs. Carrol Smith of Selmer; one
son, Douglas McMahan of Ramer; her mother, Mrs. Maude McCullar of Corinth; two
sisters, Mrs. Geneva Watson of Orlando, Florida, and Mrs. Opal Suggs of Corinth;
one brother, the Rev. Robert McCullar of Selmer; and three
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
James Lynn (Jamie) McMahan of Selmer, 61, died March 21, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. McMahan was retired from General Electric. He was in the U.S. Army and the
Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgy Elby and
Willie Lee Jernigan McMahan; and a brother, Glynn McMahan. He is survived by his
wife, Nola Bess Whitley (Judy) McMahan; two sons, Gary McMahan and Phillip McMahan
and wife Julie, all of Selmer; two sisters, Jane Ray of Pocahontas and Marilon
Wilson of Eastview; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Kayla. Services were held at
1 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Orville
McMahan officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer.
McMAHAN, JOHN HUGHIE – John Hughie McMahan, 87, of Selmer, died Friday, Nov. 7,
1986, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held Sunday
afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Orville McMahan
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. A retired carpenter, Mr. McMahan
was the son of the late George and Irene Majors McMahan. He is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Sue Ferguson of Selmer; a granddaughter, Mrs. Lisa Hoover of
Memphis; and nieces and nephews. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCMAHAN, MARIE DOWTY - McNairy County Shopper - Marie Dowty McMahan, 66, of
Selmer, died May 9, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at
4:30 pm Sunday in Shackelford Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Oak Hill
Cemetery with Malcom George and E M Pinckley officiating. A member of Fourth
Street Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Evelyn Stayme Nelms of Bolivar,
who survives. Her father was the late Sidney Nelms. Other survivors include three
sons, Tom Dowty of Springville, Billy Ray Dowty of Selmer and Bobby Dowty of San
Diego; a daughter Mrs Laverne Ramsey of Selmer; four brothers, William Nelms,
Robert Nelms and Frank Nelms all of Bolivar and Snyder Nelms of Walnut, Miss; two
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Stewart of Middleton and Mrs Mildred Bryan of Chattanooga;
and two grandchildren, Heath and Jennifer Ramsey.
McMahan, Otis Woodrow – 78 – died on August 15, 1998 of cancer at Tri-County
Convalescent Home. He was a farmer and sawmill owner. Services were held at 1:00
p.m. On Saturday, august 15 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial took place at
McAlips Chapel Cemetery near Selmer, Tn. Orville McMahan officiated. His nephews
served as pallbearers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fannie Minton
McMahan and Andrew J. McMahan and his wife, Myrtle Kirk McMahan. Mr. McMahan is
survived by one daughter ,Bonnie Ashe of Adamsville, one son, Wayne McMahan of
Selmer, one sister, Mary Waldron of Pocahontas, one brother, Barney McMahan of
Pocahontas, two grandchildren and one g-grandchild. PDG
MCMAHAN, VEANIE L – Veanie L. McMahan, 74, of Hornsby died on April 30, 1988 at
her residence after a short illness. Services were held on Sunday afternoon at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Bell officiating. Burial was in
Hatchie Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Grantham, Roy Moore, Billy Wayne Hunter,
Dennis McMahan, Doyle Tucker, and Kenneth King. She was the daughter of the late
George and Rachel Price King and was married to Andrew McMahan. She was a
housewife and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her husband;
survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Bill Smith of Jackson, Miss., Jean McMahan,
and Mrs. Michael Lacefield, both of Hornsby, and Mrs. Allen Richerson of Memphis;
five sisters, Mrs. Thelma Moore, Mrs. Hubern Grantham, Mrs. Marshall Hunter, and
Mrs. K.C. King, all of Selmer, and Mrs. Tishie Moore of Memphis; seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
William Andrew McMahan of Selmer, 67, died March 22, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in
Collierville. Mr. McMahan was retired from General Electric. He served on the
McNairy County Democratic Committee. He was preceded in death by his parents,
William Elmer and Icie Irene Weatherly McMahan; and his wife, Jenell McMahan. He
is survived by three sons, David McMahan, Teddy McMahan and Rex McMahan, all of
Selmer; two daughters, Brenda Cofer of Collierville and Robbie Jenette Harris of
Adamsville; and three sisters, Martha Huddleston of Kansas City, Kan., Mary Cox of
Middleton and Julia Spoonemore of Plano, Texas. She had nine grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2003
at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Frank Bell and Bro. Orville McMahan
officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer.
WYLIE NEWTON McNAIR, 84, died on Mon., May 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farm mechanic, in the U. S. Army in
World War II, and a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. Services took
place at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held
at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Tony
Moss. Mr. McNair was preceded in death by his parents, David J. and Mattie
Gracey McNair. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Davis McNair, one step-
daughter, Shannon Garner of Finger, one sister, Virginia L. McNairy of Finger, two
half-sisters, Edith Carter of Warren, AR., and Ruby Fay Shoots of Bacilf. Texas,
one brother, David J. McNair of Poteau, Okla., one niece, Barbara Fugitt of
Finger, and four nephews, Neiland McNairy, Wylie McNair, David McNair, and Curtis
McNair
McNatt, Dorothy Ann – 56 – died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at Bolivar General
Hospital of a heart attack. She was a homemaker, a member of Fairview Baptist
Church of Paris, Henry County Hospital Auxiliary, and Henry County Homemakers Club
Eastern Star. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens near
Bethel Springs. Officiating the service was Minister Bob Elliott. Pallbearers were
Jimmy Daniels, Morris Reynolds, Charlie Duncan, Wayne Whitten, Gene Bratton and
B.V. Cathey. Mrs. McNatt was preceded in death by her mother, Ailene Ruth Kendrick
Steadman, and father, Hallie Steadman. She is survived by her husband, John David
McNatt, one son, John David McNatt, Jr., of Paris, one sister, Sherry Dalby of
Memphis, and Kenneth R. Steadman of Jackson. PDG
MCNATT, FRANCES GERTRUDE – Mrs. Frances Gertrude McNatt, 70, of Selmer, died
Tuesday, March 22, 1983, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, March 23, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with the Revs.
Bob Elliott and Max Walker officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory
Gardens. She was the daughter of the late John D. and Alice Hammons Woods, and was
a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, Travis P. McNatt; a son
John D. McNatt of Paris; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Hardage of Atlanta,
Georgia and Mrs. Maxine Wachstein of Whiteville; and two brothers, William Woods
of Nashville and Travis Woods of Tupelo. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCNATT, JAMES MARION - McNairy County Independent - November 3, 1950 - Mr James
Marion McNatt, age 87, died at his home on route 1, Selmer on Wednesday, November
1, 1950. Services were held at Bethesda Church on Nov 2 conducted by Rev Wilford
Baker and Rev Dickson. Burial was in the Bethesda cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were, Active: Bill Miller,
Will Miller, James T Edward, Saul Brush and John McGee. Honorary: Roy King, John
Freeman, L A Gray, Arden younger, Leonard Brush, Alvie D Mitchell and Ervin
Pickle. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Florence McNatt; two daughters, Mrs Alma
Lumpkins of Bethel Springs and Mrs Betty Brush of Selmer.
MCNATT, LEONA FLORENCE - McNairy County Independent -May 4, 1951 - Mrs Leona
Florence McNatt, age 89, wife of the late Jim McNatt died April 23, 1951. She had
been a lifelong resident of the Bethesda community, but since her husband’s death
on Nov 1, 1950, she had made her home with her children. Funeral services were
held at Bethesda Church and burial in Bethesda Cemetery. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs Alma Lumpkins and Mrs Betty Brush, four grandchildren and 1- great-
grandchildren.
MCNATT, LOU - McNairy County Independent October 4, 1918 - Miss Lou McNatt, aged
28 years, died Friday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McNatt near
Bethesda, and her remains were laid to rest in the Bethesda cemetery. Rev. William
Thorne, of McKenzie, conducted the funeral services. Miss Lou was a most
loveable girl, a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, and greatly beloved by
all. For several months she had been afflicted with rheumatism and was recently
stricken with heart trouble which caused her death. She bore her suffering with
patience and true christian fortitude, and had often said that she was ready when
the summons came. Her pure sweet life has gained for her an entrance into that
beautiful land where sorrow and death never comes. Feb 14, 1890 – Sept 27, 1918
Bethesda – Markers says birth date 1893 – death records says 1890
McNEW, JAMES O’BRIEN – James O’Brien McNew, 59, of Ramer, died Thursday, September
23, 1982, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 25, at Antioch Church of Christ with Brother Roy Sharp
officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. His nephews served as
pallbearers, and Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer was in charge of funeral
arrangements. He was the son of Mrs. Alice McNew of Chuckey, Tennessee and the
late William C. McNew. He was retired from the United States Air Force, was a
veteran of World War II, and was a member of Antioch Church of Christ. He leaves
his mother; his wife, Mrs. Mary McNew; a daughter, Mrs. Ava Marie Kennedy of
Ramer; two sons, John McNew and James Frank McNew, both of San Jose, California;
two sisters, Billie Brown of Allentown, Pennsylvania and Marjorie Kempf of
Houston, Texas; three brothers, Bob McNew of Nashville, Monte McNew of Kingsport,
and Joe McNew of Greenville; one granddaughter and two grandsons. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MCRIMMON, JOSEPH - A Soldier Drowned - : St. Augustine, Fla., Aug 25, 1895 .-
Joseph McRimmon, Private in Capt. Pratt's battery, Fifth United States Artillery,
was drowned this evening while bathing in the surf. McRimmon enlisted in
Charleston, S.C. His parents live at Bethel Springs, Tenn.
McVAY, EULA EDITH - 90, died on Fri., Jan. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent
Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First
Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15,
at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in
Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Howard Kitter. Pallbearers were
Johnny Gray, Bobby Johnson, Trey Alberson, Andrew Alberson, Michael McVay, and
Derrick Winters Mrs. McVay was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. McVay
and her parents, William Andrew and Elsie Barnes McCann. She is survived by one
daughter, Lynda Alberson of Southaven, Miss., five sons, William Albert McVay,
Carl T. McVay, Jr. and Norman McVay all of Bethel Springs, Larry D McVay of
Bartlett, and A. C. McVay of Selmer, two sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and
Mildred Smith of McNairy, two brothers, Earl McCann of Newbern and Marion McCann
of Bradford, fourteen grandchildren, and six g-grandchildren.
MEADOWS, LORAINE - 84, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson General
Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, daughter of the late Guy and Minnie
Tedford Bishop. She attended schools in Chester County, and graduated in 1932. She
attended Freed Hardeman University. She was married to Doyle Meadows Oct. 11,
1940. They made their home in Finger. Mrs. Meadows taught school in McNairy
County. She had lived in Finger all her life. Mrs. Meadow died in 1996. Mrs.
Meadows was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Finger where she was
the pianist for the church for 69 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs.,
Jan, 13, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery.
Officiating the services were Bro. Tony Moss and Bro. John Hitz. Mrs. Meadows is
survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Jones of Finger, one granddaughter, Diane
Marie Jones of Finger, and two cousins, Faye Kent of Enville and Inetha Latimer of
Grinnell, Iowa.
MEALER, BURTON F. - Mr. Burton F. Mealer, age 36, died at the Madison County
Hospital in Jackson, Tenn., on Tues, Feb. 19, 1952. Funeral services, conducted
by Rev. W. L. Gilmore, were held in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home on
Wednesday, Feb. 20, and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Mittie Pearl Mealer; two daughters, Patsy Alice and Sandra; and
two sons, Jerry and Larry Mealer. McNairy County Independent
MEALER, GLENN HENRY - McNairy County Independent, May 13, 1949 - Glenn H. Mealer,
age 10 of Selmer, died suddenly in Memphis on May 6, 1949. Services were held in
the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, with
interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. And
Mrs. Burton F. Mealer; sister Patsy Mealer and two brothers, Jerry and Larry
Mealer. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved.
MEALER, PLEZ ISAIAH - McNairy County Independent - March 31, 1950 - Mr Plez
Isaiah Mealer, age 58, a resident of Stantonville, died on Tuesday, March 29,
1950. He was a Missionary Baptist. Funeral services were held at the Bethesda
Church near Selmer on March 29, with burial in the cemetery there. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs P A Mealer; four daughters, Mrs Mavice Baggett, Mrs Louise
Barnes, Mrs Estell Rickman, Mrs Peggy Sue Moore; and one son W M Mealer.
MEDA, HELEN – A funeral mass for Mrs. Helen Eva Meda of Hawk Point, Missouri, was
held from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawk Point on Wednesday, July 7,
1982. Burial was at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She was born
August 29, 1902, the adopted daughter of Barbara and Sebastian Zwinger of Texas.
She married John Knaus, and five children were born to them. She was married later
to John Henry Meda. Both preceded her in death. For the past two years, Mrs. Meda
had lived with her daughter-in-law, Arnelda Knaus of Hawk Point. For a time prior
to that, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Statkiewicz of
Finger. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawk Point and belonged
to the St. Mary’s Society. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Helen Knaus Gaynor of
Plains, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Lucille Knaus Statkiewicz of Finger; two daughters-
n-law, Inta Knaus of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania and Arnelda Knaus of Hawk Point;
one son-in-law, Ted Statkiewicz of Finger; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNairy County Independent
JESSIE AGTHA MEDFORD, 93, died on July 14, 2000, at Chester county Healthcare in
Henderson due to heart failure. Mrs. Medford was a retired registered nurse and
a member of Buntyn Presbyterian church in Memphis. She is preceded in death by
her husband, Walter Medford. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Hardin of
Somerville, five grandchildren, five gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tues., at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer.
MEEK, ESTELLA SHELTON - McNairy County Independent - Jan 20, 1950 - Mrs Estella
Shelton Meek, wife of Mr Lee Meek of the Mt Zion community, was born Sept 2, 1885,
and departed this life Jan 6, 1950. Early in life, at the age of nine, she moved
to the Mt Zion community with her parents, and dedicated her life to Christ, and
has since been a devoted member of the Mr Zion Methodist church. She was married
to W L Meek Nov 14, 1910. To this union were born five children. Three of them
are left to mourn her passing. Fisher and Edwin of this community and Mary sue
Evans of Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan. She is survived by two
grandchildren, Phillip Edwin Meek and Mary Anne Evans; two brothers J L Shelton of
Dallas, Texas and J A Perry of Jackson, Tenn; one sister, Mrs G H Chatten of
Dallas, Texas. Her funeral services were conducted in the Mt Zion church on Jan 7
and her body was laid to rest in the Churchyard cemetery.
FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He
was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville Church of Christ,
Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville High School
Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 years, Darden Post
Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. Services took place
at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church of Christ. Burial was held
at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were
Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde Slimp, and Van Vansandt. Mr. Meek is
survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, Nikke Shilling and
husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of Jackson, his parents, Favil
and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Selmer and brothers,
Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of Adamsville, and one grandchild, Abigail
Shilling of Memphis. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West
Tennessee, American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund.
FLAVIE IRENE PHILLIPS MEEK of Morris Chapel, 85, died Aug. 16, 2001 of
complications from a stroke at Hardin County Healthcare Center. Mrs. Meek was a
retired school teacher in Hardin and McNairy Counties for 36 years. She was a
member of Enville United Methodist Church and was active in Mt. Zion and
Milledgeville United Methodist Churches where she taught Sunday school, served on
the official board, and was a delegate many times to the annual conference of the
United Methodist Churches. She was very active in the Hardin County Retired
Teachers Association and various community clubs. She and Mr. Meek were both very
active in the McNairy County Farm Bureau and McNairy County Farmers Co-op. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lee Meek; her parents, George Thomas
Phillips and Chester Wilkins Phillips; one brother, J. B. Phillips; and four
sisters, Opal Kemp, Pauline Everett, Bessie Ratliff, and Laura White. She is
survived by one son, Phillips Meek and wife Carol of Sevierville; several nieces
and nephews; two sisters, Bonnie Phillips of Savannah and Lucille Hall of New
Albany, MS; two grandchildren Phillip Meek II and Amanda Carole Meek of
Sevierville. Funeral services for Mrs. Meek were held at 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 19 at
Enville United Methodist Church with Rev. John P. Robertson and Rev. Ladd Williams
officiating. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Hardin County.
Meek, Lala Elam – 97 - died on Thursday, October 15, 1998 at her home of heart
failure. She was a retired store clerk and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church.
Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 1998 at Shackelford
Funeral Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in
Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Mrs. Meeks was
preceded in death by her 1<sup>st</sup> husband, Kenneth Elam, her 2<sup>nd</sup>
husband, James Oscar Meek, her son, James Elmo Elam, her mother, Rebecca Jane
Pettigrew Carroll, and her father, Samuel Clinton Carroll. She is survived by her
daughter, Rebecca Elam Surratt of Stantonville, her son, Edwin (E.C.) Elam of
Stantonville, and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. PDG
MEEKS, E F - McNairy County Independent - Nov 16, 1951 - E F Meeks, age 92 years,
died in Corinth Nov 14, 1951, after a long illness in the Corinth Hospital. Mr
Meeks is a life long resident of the Guys community and a member of the Christian
Church there. He leaves two children, a daughter, Mrs Daisy Hamm of Guys and
Houston Meeks of Corinth. Funeral services are incomplete pending the arrival of a
grandson from the West Coast.
MEEKS, ELLA REBECCA HOUSTON - McNairy County Independent - Mrs. Ella Rebecca
Houston Meeks, age 80, wife of Mr James L Meeks of Selmer, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Tedford Jordan September 4, 1949. She was the daughter of the late
James T and Margaret A Houston, pioneer citizens of McNairy County, and natives of
the Houston community near Ramer. She was married November 23, 1887 to James l
Meeks. They spent all their married life at Guys until their removal to Selmer
about six years ago. Services conducted by her former pastor, Bro H. T. Mabry, Bro
Frank S. Perry and Bro G. W. Patterson were held at the Selmer Christian Church.
Interment was in the Houston Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in
charge. Members of Mrs Meeks and Mrs Jordan's Sunday School classes were seated
with the family during the service, which was well attended by friends of the
deceased. Pallbearers were nephews: Ernest Sharp, Sam Sharp, John Sharp and
Orville Sharp, Lacy and Lewis Hamm, Bruce Mitchell and John V Houston. Besides her
husband, the deceased is survived by one son, Everett Meeks of Corinth, Miss; two
daughters, Mrs Tedford Jordan of Selmer and Mrs. Eleanor Darden of Memphis and ten
grandchildren. Services conducted by her former pastor, Bro H. T. Mabry assisted
by Bro Frank S. Perry and Bro G. W. Patterson were held at the Selmer Christian
Church. Interment was in the Houston Cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors
in charge of arrangements. Members of Mrs Meeks Sunday School class and Mrs
Jordan’s Sunday School class were seated with the family during the service, which
was well attended by friends of the deceased. Pallbearers were nephews: Ernest
Sharp, Sam Sharp, John Sharp and Orville Sharp, Lacy and Lewis Hamm, Bruce
Mitchell and John V Houston. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by one
son, Everett Meeks of Corinth, Miss; two daughters, Mrs Tedford Jordan of Selmer
and Mrs. Eleanor Darden of Memphis and ten grandchildren. Sept 19, 1868 - Sept 4,
1949.
MEEKS, J. T. (TOMMIE) - McNairy County Independent - June 20, 1930 - J. T. Meeks,
aged 75 years, died some what suddenly at his home in Adamsville on June 2,
1930. He was buried the following day in the Adamsville cemetery, Rev. Pafford, of
the Methodist church, conducting the services. The deceased operated the
Adamsville Hotel, removing to Adamsville several years ago from his home north of
Adamsville. He was a highly respected citizen. Surviving him are his wife and a
daughter, Mrs. Russell Sanders.
MEEKS, JAMES EVERETT SR - Corinthian - May 29, 1969 - James Everette Meeks. Sr.
One of Corinth’s most distinguished citizens, died suddenly May 29, 1969 at
Magnolia Hospital. He was 80 years old. A retired building contractor in Corinth
for 50 years, Mr. Meeks was a native of Guys, Tenn. He was married to Vera Reams
in 1922 in Jackson , Tenn and they resided at 506 Shiloh Rd, Corinth. Mr. Meeks
was active in civic, church and community affairs, and in 1968 was honored at the
annual Charity Ball by being named Outstanding Citizen of the year. A member of
one of the pioneer families of this area, Mr. Meeks was born Oct 22, 1888 and
attended Transylvania College in Lexington, Ky. He founded and managed a
successful contracting business until his retirement in 1954.
He was a World War I veteran. The Silver Beaver Award for Boy Scout work was
presented to Mr. Meeks in 1957, and he received citations for outstanding service
to the youth of this community and the Yocona Area Council through 26 years of
service as a scouter. He served several years of several years as district
chairman of the Yocona District. In addition he served youth through his active
participation in and support of the Corinth YMCA and as a member of the board of
directors of Boy Club. A regular church school teacher for more than 26
years. Mr. Meeks was chairman of the Board of Elders and Deacons at the Waldron
Street Christian Church for 28 years. He was charter member and past president of
the Corinth Rotary Club and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera R. Meeks; Corinth, a son, Dr J E Meeks, Jr,
Florence, Ala; A daughter Mrs. Jilian Hill, Corinth; two sisters, Mrs. Tedford
Jordan, Selmer, Tenn and Mrs. Sam Darden, Knoxville, Tenn and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Friday at the Waldron Street Christian
Church, and burial will be in Henry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lon Taylor, Chad
Archie, David Palmer, J D Biggers III, Richard Heyer and George Mercier. Honorary
pallbearers are Dr T L Sweat, Dr M H McRae, Dr R B Warriner, Dr Dabnew Hurt, and
the Deacons and Elders of Waldron Street Christian Church.
MEEKS, JOHN HENDERSON - Nashville Banner of 10 Aug 1898 - Gen. John Henderson
Meeks of McNairy County died on the morning of 23 July 1898 at age 84. His death
marks the end of an era in the history of McNairy County and also of the state. He
was among the last surviving pioneers in West Tennessee. Born in 1814, he removed
with his grandfather, Maj. John Henderson, from Lincoln County, the place of his
birth, to West Tennessee in 1830. His grandfather, a brave and distinguished
soldier in the war of the Revolution, was a near neighbor to Gen. Jackson. Gen.
Meeks was elected and returned to the Tennessee legislature several times over
able and popular opponents and at a time when his party was in the minority. He
was the warmest and ablest advocate, if not the author, of Tennessee's homestead
law which protects homes for the use of the wife and children against the
improvidence of the husband and father. Gen. Meeks was a member of the
Constitutional Convention in 1870. He was married to Miss Eleanor Atkins in 1841.
She was a member of one of the most respected families in the county, and to this
marriage were born eight children -- five boys and three girls. The eldest son,
John P. served under Gen. Forrest and. . was killed in 1864. Another son, Rufus
Polk Meeks, is an able and worthy minister of the Christian Church, and another,
Marcus Henry Meeks, is a lawyer of ability and success, now practicing in Nashville.
MEEKS, JOHN THOMAS - Mr. John Thomas Meeks, age 81, died at a hospital in Memphis
on Wednesday afternoon, April 9th, 1952. He was a former resident of route 3,
Ramer, Tenn., and was a member of the Ramer Baptist Church. Funeral services were
held at the Ramer Baptist Church at 3:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Marvin E. Hines, pastor. Burial was in the Ramer cemetery. He is survived by
four daughters, Mrs. Wilford McMahan, Mrs. Ellis Shelton, Mrs. Ruby Dean, and Mrs.
R. L. Smith; 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. McNairy County
Independent
MEEKS, MILFORD PAUL - McNairy County Independent - Sept 28, 1951 - Mr Milford Paul
Meeks, age 52, a resident of Rt 2, Pocahontas, Tn died on Sept 19, 1951. He was a
member of the Church of Christ. Services were held at Antioch Church of Christ and
burial in White Oak Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Ottie Mae
Meeks; four daughters, Miss Shirley Meeks, Mrs Verna Mae Lacefield, Mrs Rachel
Kirk, Mrs Mary Dancer; one son, M P Meeks. Three brothers, Benton, Curtis and Joe
Meeks; two sisters, Lillian Kirk and Pauline Nixon.
WEEKS, RAYMOND O. – Raymond O. Weeks, MSgt. USAF Ret., died after several weeks’
illness on May 21, 1983 at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base,
Texas. He was 68. A military funeral was held and burial was at Weslaco, Texas on
Tuesday, May 24. Mr. Weeks was a member of the Church of Christ, and he was a
Mason. He was the only son of Harrison L. and Mattie Ingle Weeks. He was born in
and lived in McNairy County until he was grown, and gradudated from Selmer High
School. He entered military service and served in the European Theatre with the
Air Force during World War II. He remained in the USAF for 21 years, retiring in
1960. Following retirement from the Air Force, he was employed as Supervisor of
Food Service by the Texas Department of Education in the schools of Harlingen and
Edinburg, Texas. He retired from the school system in 1981 and lived, prior to
his death, in McAllen, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Julia Butler Weeks of
McAllen; one daughter, Mrs. Tillie Rheiner of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Ray
Weeks of Victoria, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Magdalene Goad of Selmer; and three
grandsons. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MEEKS, RUFUS A. - McNairy County Independent - July 18, 1930 - Rufus A. Meeks,
son of H. J. Meeks, was struck and instantly killed by a Southern Railway train
last Thursday night near Chewalla. His body was laid to rest in the White Oak
cemetery the following day. Bro. Homer Moore conducting the funeral
services. (Unmarked White Oak - died before July 18, 1930)
MEEKS, W. C. - McNairy County Independent January 25, 1918 - Col W C Meeks died
Jan 23, 1918, at his home in Corinth, aged 84 years. Col. Meeks was born in Middle
Tennessee, but was reared and spent most of his life in McNairy county. He removed
to Corinth several years ago and retired from the activities of life, in which he
had been strenuously engaged. Physically he was a man standing much over 6 feet
and weighing over 250 pounds, and would attract attention from strangers on
account of his portly appearance. In manner he was a Chesterfield. He loved his
friends and for his enemies he had no love. He was big brained and brilliant
minded. Our reader’s remembers several of his letters to the Independent. He
lived in late years with his recollection of old friends. He cared nothing for new
ones.
He was dearly attached to all his former friends. He was a strong believer in the
Primitive Baptist church, of which he was a member. He leaves a wife, one son O.
C. Meeks, and two daughters, Mrs. J. T. Andrews and Mrs. T. C. Gipson, all living
in Corinth. Interment was in the Henry Cemetery, Corinth, Miss. Elder J. A.
Houston of Selmer assisting in the service at the home. August 4, 1834 - Jan 23,
1918.
MELSON, CLAUDE FRANKLIN – Claude Franklin Melson, 75, of Adamsville, died
Thursday, February 17, 1983, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday
morning, February 19, in the Shackelford Chapel, with Rev L.O. Ball officiating.
Burial was in the Savannah Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral of Savannah in
charge. Mr. Melson was born December 15, 1907, in Wayne County, the son of the
late John and Jessie Farris Melson. He was married to the former Jessie Louise
Smith on January 30, 1937, He was a retired truck driver, a member of the First
Baptist Church of Adamsville, and a member of Woodman of the World. He leaves his
wife; a daughter, Mrs. Claudette McConnell of Memphis; two grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Eula Gower of Florence, Alabama; and two brothers, Jay Melson of
Lutts, Tennessee, and Johnny Melson of Savannah. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
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.
MELTON, ELLA LOU - McNairy County Independent - May 11, 1951 - Mrs Ella Lou
Melton, age 81, who resided at Finger, died May 1, 1951. She was a member of the
Finger church of Christ. Services were conducted by Bro Jimmy Kennedy were held at
Sweet Lips church and burial in the cemetery there. Survivors include five
daughters, Mrs Eula Mullins, Mrs Zadie Strain, Mrs Margie Johnson, Mrs Vassie
Johnson and Mrs Exie Cooper; two sons, Leonard and Velmer Melton and 27 grandchildren.
Melton, Mrs. Ella Lou – 81 – who resided at Finger, died May1, 1951. She was a
member of the Finger Church of Christ. Services wereconducted by Bro. Jimmy
Kennedy held at Sweet Lips Church and burial in thecemetery there. Survivors
include five daughters, Mrs. Eula Mullins, Mrs. ZadieStrain, Mrs. Margie Johnson,
Mrs. Vassie Johnson and Mrs. Exie Cooper, twosons, Leonard and Velmer Melton and
27 grandchildren. PDG
MELTON, L. C. - Mr. L. C. Melton, age 27, was killed in the tornado near
Henderson on Friday night, March 21, 1952. According to Shackelford Funeral
Directors, who handled the arrangements for the funeral, Mr Melton's remains were
found in a tree top. Services were held at Trinity Church near Henderson on
Sunday, March 23, and burial was in the cemetery there. The deceased was a member
of the Pentecostal Church and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Mary Ruth Melton; a duaghter, Helen Ruth Melton, of henderson;
parents, Mr and Mrs D. L. Melton; 3 sisters, Misses Hazel, Ruby and Gladys Melton;
and five brothers, richard, lawrence, D. C. Junior and James Melton. McNairy
County Independent.
Addie Merchant of Memphis, 84, died of heart failure on September 28, 2002 at St.
Peters Villa Nursing Home. Miss Merchant was a shipping clerk at Bell Aircraft
Parts Mfg. Co. in Memphis. She attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Carlie and Susie Dancer Prather. She is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Money of Memphis; and three grandchildren, Linda
Clemens, John Money and Amy Money. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
September 30, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed
at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer.
Addie Merchant of Memphis, 84, died of heart failure on September 28, 2002 at St.
Peters Villa Nursing Home. Miss Merchant was a shipping clerk at Bell Aircraft
Parts Mfg. Co. in Memphis. She attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents,Carlie and Susie Dancer Prather. She is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Money of Memphis; and three grandchildren, Linda
Clemens, John Money and Amy Money. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
September 30, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed
at Ramer Cemetery in Ramer.
FRANCES MESSER, 77 of Adamsville, died June 3, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Co. General Hospital, of heart failure. She was a Past matron Order of The
Eastern Star Chapter 330 of Adamsville. Services were held at 1 p.m. Mon. at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville, with burial at Adamsville cemetery.
Mrs. Messer was preceded in death by her husband, James Laiford Messer. She is
survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Ann Harrison of Savannah, and Mrs. Brenda Tedford of
Henderson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Verda Barnes of Selmer, and Mrs. Athalee Glover of
Nahunta, GA, and 2 grandchildren, Dr. Richard Alexander and Mrs. Shaney Winters,
both of Adamsville.
ARTHUR LEE MICHAEL of Savannah, 78, died August 21, 2001 from an aneurysm at
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Mr. Michael worked for Ball
Band Mfg. For 25 years. He was a member of United Pentecostal Church, A.A.R.P.
and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Lovie Spencer
Michael of Savannah, two daughters, Anna Soloman of Adamsville and Gloria Pollard
of Adamsville, one son, Robert Michael of Savannah, three sisters, Reba Thompson
of Savannah, Etta Franks of Mishawaka, IN, and Flora Freshour of Cassopolis, MI,
two brothers, James W. Michael of Mishawaka, IN and George W. Michael of Mishawaka
IN, along with 14 grandchildren, 26 gr-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild.
Funeral services for Mr. Michael were held Thurs., Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. at Landmark
Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at Crump Cemetery in Crump. Shackelford
Funeral Home of Savannah was in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL, LENA BESSIE – Mrs. Lena Bessie Michael, 86, of Selmer, died Tuesday,
October 5, 1982, at Methodist Hospital South in Memphis after a short
illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 7, 1982, at Concord Baptist
Church in Booneville, Mississippi with Rev. John H. Hutcherson officiating. Burial
was in the church cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge of
arrangements. She was the daughter of the late Elzie and Partherine Bartlett
Wallace, and the widow of the late Phillip S. Michael. Mrs. Michael was a member
of the Baptist Church. She leaves three sons, Alfred Michael of Selmer and
Gilbert Michael and Sherman Michael, both of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Roxie Cox
of Jacksonville, Florida; twenty-seven grandchildren, forty-one great-
grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Victor Wallace
of Riverside, California. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Mrs. Aneliza Pratt Michie, 84, wife of John Robert Michie died Monday in McNairy
County General Hospital at Selmer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Today at
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. She also leaves a
son, J.R. Michie, a brother, Eulie Pratt of Memphis and a sister, Mrs. Nora Ross
of Gas City Ind. Date only known 1972 or 73.)
MICHIE, D. S. Died April 21, 1891, near Terrell, Texas, Kaufman county, my father
(D. S. Michie.) He fell dead while dressing himself for a twenty mile visit to one
of his children. If I mistake not his age was 73 years, 2 months and a few days.
My father was born in Williamson county, Middle Tenn. When he was about twelve
years old, his father moved to West Tennessee, McNairy county. My father was twice
married, first to Mr. William Usseries daughter, by whom he was blessed with four
children, one passed away however when very small; the others still live. The
second time he was married to Mr. Thomas Veal's daughter. He was blessed with four
children by her, two of whom passed away some time ago. He had always lived a
consistent Christian life as far back as I can remember. He always taught his
children to be truthful and honest. If any disturbance arose in his neighborhood,
he was generally one among the number called on to assist in settling the same.
When his last wife died he broke up housekeeping and went to Texas to live with
his children where he remained till death overtook him. His place of worship was
Clear Creek church, McNairy county, Tenn., for forty or fifty years. When his seat
was vacant on the Lord's day, the brethren generally thought there was something
wrong with him. Many have been the times that he has listened to brethren R. P.
Meeks, Larimore, A. R. Kendrick and uncle Robert Michie, while they proclaimed the
gospel in its purity. He has a host of relatives and friends in Tennessee, Texas
and Arkansas. We should all keep ourselves fully prepared to meet our kindred who
have gone before, for we know not the day nor the hour when we will be called to
come away from this world to another. ---J. W. Michie., Ozone, Ark. Gospel
Advocate August 12, 1891, page 507.
MICHIE, DUE D. - McNairy County Independent April 11, 1919 - Fatal Automobile
Accident Due D. Michie, aged 65 living near Stantonville, while returning late
Saturday evening from Corinth in the car of Rufus Brown, and in which Sam Pounds
and wife and Sam McKenzie were also riding, while making a short turn near
Livington's the car was overturned owing to having tired to make the curve at such
a rapid rate the car was traveling. Mr. Michie was thrown from the car, his head
striking the gravel road, fracturing his skull and otherwise bruising him up. He
never regained consciousness and lingered until Monday at 2 p. m. when death
relived his suffering. His remains were buried Tuesday in McKenzie graveyard.
This accident was clearly a case of reckless driving by a boy who perhaps was
under the influence of liquor, as a portion of a bottle of whiskey was found in
the car and his breath bore evidence of having been drinking. The deceased was a
well - know and prominent citizen, being a son of the late Rev. R. W. Michie. He
was a devoted member of the Christian church. He was an uncle of Dr. R. M.
Kendrick, and greatly attached to him. Surviving Mr. Michie are two sons, Ephraim,
in France and Due of Memphis, and several grown daughters. We extend our
sympathies to the bereaved relatives. Sept 3, 1855 – Apr 7, 1919 McKenzie
Cemetery
MICHIE, EPHRIAM - Mr. Ephriam Michie, age 92, a long-time resident of the
Stantonville community, passed to his reward on Monday, January 14, 1952. He was a
member of the Stantonville Church of Christ. The funeral services, conducted by
Bro. Dixon, were held at his church the afternoon of his death, and burial was in
the Clear Creek cemetery. Mr. Michie is survived by nephews, John Michie, Guy,
Fred and Dee Michie; and nieces, Mrs. Roscoe Youngblood and Mrs. W. L.
Casey. McNairy County Independent
MICHIE, MARY LOU - McNairy County Independent - December 23, 1949 - News of the
passing of Mrs Mary Lou Michie of Stantonville, was a shock to the entire county.
Death came on Sunday, Dec 18, 1949, following a long illness of some six
years. She was 89 and a member of the Stantonville Church of Christ. (She would
have been 90 on January 13.) Services were held at her church on Monday, Dec 19,
conducted by Elder J A Thorton, with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. Shackelford
Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by her
husband, Ephriam Michie, brother R A Tanner and nephew Frank W Romine.
MIDDLETON, ALICE – Alice Middleton, 89, of Selmer died Saturday, April 4, 1987 at
McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Sunday afternoon services
were held in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Rev. Foy
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of
the late Martin and Mamie Hockaday Skoggan and the widow of Vestel
Middleton. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Poindexter of Selmer; a
brother, Dock Evans of Selmer; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MIDDLETON, CHARLES - Died-- Oct. 23, 1919 at his home east of Selmer, Charles
Middleton, aged about 55 years, of pneumonia, following two operations for
appendicitis. He never was married and his two aged aunts raised, and lived during
his entire life with them. He was a hard working honest man. He leaves many
friends. Dec 8, 1863 – Oct 23, 1919 Pounds Cemetery
A. K. MILFORD, 85, of Adamsville, died May 22, 2000, at Methodist healthcare
McNairy of Pneumonia. Mr. Milford was a farmer and a member of the American
Legion, WWII Veteran. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., May 25, at
Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with Minister Tim Carothers officiating. Burial
was at Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr. Milford was proceeded in death by his wife
Annie Milford, his parents Thomas henry and Corna Kerby Milford, and a sister,
Gertrude Milford. He is survived by 3 daughters; Jane Weeks, Betty Henry, and
Phyllis Dix, all of Bethel Springs; 1 son, Thomas Dale Milford of Sims, IL, 7
grandchildren, and 5 gr-grandchildren.
MILLER, DONA BROOKS - McNairy County Independent, Friday, January 28, 1949 - On
Saturday morning, January 22, at 8:15, Mrs. Dona Brooks Miller died at her home
three miles east of Bethel Springs. She was 77 years old and a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Burial in Bethesda cemetery. She leaves her husband R. S.
(Dick) Miller; three daughters, Mrs. W. C. Brush of Lancaster, Tenn, Mrs. J. D.
Moore of Selmer, and Mrs. Arlie Sweat of Selmer. Four sons: H. C. Miller of
Bristol, Tenn, Will Miller of Bethel Springs, C. L. Miller of Bethel Springs, and
Hubert Miller of Selmer. 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She also is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lou Willis of Selmer and Mrs. Mansel Lockman of San
Diego, Calif and two brothers: Dolph Brooks of Memphis and S. S. Brooks of Bethel
Springs. 1871 – 1949 Bethesda Cemetery
EARNEST RAY MILLER, 53, died on Nov. 2, 1999, of a sudden heart attack while
he was at work. He was pronounced dead at Jackson General Hospital on
arrival. He was a State Inspector for the Tennessee Highway Department, and
a member of the First Baptist Church in Finger. He was born and reared in
Adamsville, McNairy Co., son of Essie Mae Gray Miller and he late Leland Robert
Miller. He attended schools in Adamsville and graduated Adamsville High School
in 1964. In 1966, he was married to Sandra Hysmith of the Finger Community and
they made their home in the Finger Community since that time. He was employed
by Owen's Corning in Jackson for 14 years and for the past 10 years he was
employed by the TN Highway Dept. In Bethel Springs as a Road Inspector. Services
took place on Fri. Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. at the Casey Funeral Home Chapel with
interment at Finger Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Hardin was the officiating minister.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, Leland Ray Miller and one son,
Johnny Ray Miller. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sandra Hysmith Miller,
his mother Essie Mae Gray Miller of Henderson, and two sons, Jason Robert
Miller and Eric Ray Miller both of Selmer, two grandchildren, Dilan Miller and
Cody Miller.
GEORGE HARMON MILLER, age 73, died Thurs., Apr. 15, 1999 at the VA Hospital in
Memphis. Mr. Miller was a Baptist minister and a member of the Essary Springs
Baptist Church. He was also a WWII army veteran. Services took place at 2
p.m. on Sun. Apr. 18 at Essary Springs Baptist church. Burial was held at Forrest
memorial Park in Corinth, MISS. Rev. Ronnie Sells and Rev. Keith Driskell held
the service. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Mary Frances miller of Hornsby,
two sons, John George Miller of Counce and Billy Joe David Miller of Walnut,
Miss., two daughters, Metra Kay Wilbanks of Counce, and Mary Nell Sain of
Middleton, one brother, Woodrow Miller of Arizona, one sister, Beulah Brewer of
Counce, 9 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild.
Glenn S Miller - age 24 - Grave side military services for Pfc Glenn S Miller, 24,
were held at the Bethesda cemetery on Tuesday. Pfc Miller entered service on March
26, 1968, and was assigned to Vietnam on Aug 23, he was killed on Oct 16, 1968.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs Betty Jane Kelly Miller of Gallatin; his father
Horace C Miller of Erin; a sister Mrs Carolyn Gregory of Gallatin; his
grandfather, Ed Howell of Jackson. His mother was the late Mrs Willie B Miller.
H. V. "POOR BOY" MILLER, 93, of Bethel Springs, died on Fri., May 19, 2000 of
heart failure at the Bolivar General Hospital E.R. He was a retired farmer and
Methodist. Services were held on Sun., May 211, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford
Chapel of Selmer. Burial was at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs with Dr. Steven
Frye officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris
Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Miller was the son of the late
William Thomas and Florence Henson Miller. He is survived by two daughters,
Ramelle Hardin of Finger and Jewell Frye of Finger; one son, Ronald Miller of
Selmer; one sister, Opha Harris of Medina; 7 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren and
3 gr-gr-grandchildren
MILLER, HERBERT WILLIAM – Herbert William Miller, 58, of Selmer, died Saturday,
Oct. 11, 1986 at Regional Hospital in Jackson after a short illness. A truck
driver for East-West Truck Lines, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air
Force. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Michael Miller; three sons, William
Miller of Barstow, Ca., Robert Miller of San Bernardino, Ca., and Wayne Miller of
Vucipa, Ca.; five daughters, Mrs. Dorthy Aiken of Rialta, Ca., Mrs. Linda Wilson
of Ramer, Mrs. Diana Gwaltney of Yucipa, Ca., Mrs. Deborah Bachalor of Colton,
Ca., and Mrs. Carla Givens of Colton, Ca.; and 12 grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
JANE GLOVER MILLER, age 58, died Friday, Apr. 9, 1999 of cancer at Methodist
Central Hospital in Memphis, TN. Ms. Miller was retired from the Credit
Department of Sears Roebuck and Company, and she was also a Hostess at Hardee's in
Selmer. Ms. Millers was a member of Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church and the
Civil Air Patrol. Services took place at 3 pm on Sun., Apr. 11 at Adamsville
Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was held at the Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery
in Shiloh, TN. Ms. Miller was the daughter of the late Bill Glover and Eva
Barlow Glover of Adamsville. Ms. Miller also leaves behind her sister, Billie
Marie Cook of Jackson, TN and her son Robert Allen Miller of Warner-Robbins, Calif
MILLER, MATTIE M - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Mrs Mattie
Thigpen Mitchell Miller died at the home of her daughter Mrs T F Robertson, near
Guys, Thursday, March 2, 1950, after a lingering and painful illness. Her
daughter, Mrs Robertson was ill with pneumonia at the time of her death. Funeral
services were at Mt Vernon Church, Friday, March 3, with burial at the cemetery
there. Survivors include a son George Mitchell, residing at Guys; Mrs T F
Robertson, and four other daughters, whose names we are unable to get at this
writing.
MILLER, ONEIDA EVELYN – Mrs. Oneida Evelyn Miller, 54, of Selmer, died Friday,
February 4, 1983, at McNairy County, General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Sunday, February 6, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Foy
Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Woodville Cemetery. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Kay Brown of Selmer and
Miss Janice Sue Russom of Hornsby; three sons, James Ernest Russom of Hornsby,
Jerry Lynn Russom of Bethel Springs, and Johnny Allen Henderson of Selmer; her
mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jim King of Hornsby; and five brothers, James
Gorman King, Gene Pascal King, and Raymond King of Hornsby, Kirby King of Bethel
Springs, and Larry King of Cookeville, Tennessee McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MILLER, R J - McNairy County Independent - August 24, 1951 - - Mr R J Miller, age
80, died August 16, 1951. Services were held at Mt Carmel Church and burial in the
cemetery there. He had no living relatives, so far as we have been able to find
out.
MILLER, SARAH ANN – Sarah Ann Miller, 59, of Adamsville, died April 22, 1987 at
the Murfreesboro Health Care Center. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. Friday in
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel with Tim Carothers officiating. Burial was
in Mars Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Miller, Larry Miller, William
Brown, Ronnie Kiddy, Kelly Jones, and Mark Stewart. She was the daughter of the
Martha Ella Ray Foster and James H. Foster. Survivors include her husband, J.L.
Miller; two sons, James W. Miller of Jackson and Richard Lee Miller of
Murfreesboro; a daughter, Jo Ann Jones of Adamsville; two brothers, Ray Foster of
Franklin, KY and Hugh B. Foster of Lebanon; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY
COUNTY INDEPENDENT
WILLIAM ARTHUR MILLER, 53, died on Mon., Apr 24, 2000, at Hardin County General
Hospital of heart failure. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad as a welder and
was a member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Employees Lodge # SOU 2838.
Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer.
Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister
Aaron Moss. Pallbearers were Floyd Woodruff, Ed Edwards, Ronnie Lindsey, Johnny
Pickle, Chuck Morton, and Frank Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Joseph Pugh, JR
Burchan, Terry Hanny, Bobby Pickle, Ronald Page, Steve Ray, Chris Williams, Daniel
Woodruff, Todd Pegram, Aaron Tucker, Gerald Richardson, Larry Wilmeth, Ronnie
Ayes, Lavon Smith, Edwin Cleek, Lorenzo Mason. Mr. Miller is survived by his
wife, Carolyn Miller of Selmer, one son, Brent Miller of Selmer, his parents,
James Eddie Miller and Edith Miller of Bethel Springs, and two brothers, Garry
Miller and Barry Miller both of Bethel Springs.
MATTIE RUTH MILLIGAN, 67, died on Sat., Oct. 9, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in
Memphis of cancer. She was a housewife. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon.,
Oct. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in
Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Keith Driskell. Mrs. Milligan was
preceded in death by husband, William Thomas "Bill" Milligan and her father, Guy
Humphrey. She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Humphrey of Michie, two
daughters, Joyce Byrd and Janice Smith both of Counce, four sons, Tommy, Billy and
Randy Milligan all of Shiloh, and James Milligan of Michie, one brother, James Ray
Humphrey of Hendsonville, Nev., thirteen grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren
MILLS, H.W. - Homer Wilford Mills, 66, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1965, at the home
of his son, Wilford Mills, in Selmer. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
Pebble Hill Methodist Church with Shackelford in charge. He leaves two other sons,
Larry Mills and Johnny Mills, both of Corinth; three daughters, Mrs. Martha
Driggers of Muscle Shoals, Ala., Mrs. Mary Cooksey of Ramer, and Miss Linda Mills
of Corinth; his father, Millard Mills of Michie; four brothers, Earl Mills, Gene
Mills, and J.T. Mills, all of Michie, and Heard Mills of Memphis; and two sisters,
Mrs. Mae Baker and Mrs. Kate Michie, both of Michie.
MILLS, HEARD HILL - ( March 1986 - got this in a scrapbook no day
listed.) Selmer - Heard Hill Mills, 70, of Memphis, formerly of Selmer, retired
commissary employee at the Memphis Zoo, died Monday, Mar 17, 1986, at Memphis
Veterans Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2:30 pm today
at Shackelford Funeral Home with burial in Liberty Cemetery near Michie. Mr.
Mills was a World War II veteran. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Maidie Mills, two sons,
Ronald H. Mills and Howard H. Mills, both of Memphis; a sister Mrs. Kate Michie
and a brother Eugene Mills, both of Michie; and three grandchildren.
Mills, Herbert Wilford – 68 – died on Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital of cancer. He was the owner and operator of M & M Body
Shop and Used Car Dealer, a Baptist, and a member of Selmer Moose Lodge Charter
Member. Services took place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Mr. Mills
was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Mills in 1983. He is survived by three
daughters, Janie Henry of Selmer, Regina Lambert of Selmer, and Lisa Burkeen of
Selmer, a son, John Mills of Selmer, a half-sister, Linda Neuhengen of Arlington
Heights, Ill., two half-brothers, Johnny Mills of Savannah, and Larry Mills of
Corinth, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. PDG
MILLS, HOMER WILFORD - Sept 24, 1965 - Homer Wilford Mills, 66, died Friday at the
home of a son, Wilford Mills in Selmer (on Sept 24, 1965.) Services were held at
2:30 on at Pebble Hill Methodist Church with Shackelford in charge. He leaves two
others sons, Larry Mills and Johnny Mills, both of Corinth; three daughters, Mrs.
Martha Driggers of Muscle Shoals, Ala, Mrs. Mary Cooksey of Ramer and Miss Linda
Mills of Corinth; his father, Millard Mills of Michie; four brothers, Earl Mills,
Gene Mills and J. T. Mills, all of Michie and Heard Mills of Memphis; and two
sisters, Mrs. Mae Baker and Mrs Kate Michie, both of Michie.
MILLS, JAMES E – James E. Mills, 60, of Bethel Springs died April 3, 1988 at
Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday
morning at Old Clear Creek Cemetery. He was the son of James Eldridge and Effie E.
Michie Mill. He was an industrial engineer. Survivors include a brother, O.L.
Mills of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Joseph Wynn (Jody) Mills, 41, of Michie, died 12-24-2000 at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital due to an auto accident. Joseph was an employee of M & M Body
Shop in Selmer. Mr. Mills is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Mills of Michie,
his sister Mrs. Annette St. Clair of Memphis, one brother Mr. Lax Mills of Guys.
He also has one daughter Mrs.Heather Mills Rast of Iuka, MS. Funeral services
were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial
followed at Pebble Hill Cemetery.
Joseph Wynn (Jody) Mills, 41, of Michie, died 12-24-2000 at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital due to an auto accident. Joseph was an employee of M & M Body
Shop in Selmer. Mr. Mills is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Mills of Michie,
his sister Mrs. Annette St. Clair of Memphis, one brother Mr. Lax Mills of Guys.
He also has one daughter Mrs. Heather Mills Rast of Iuka, MS. Funeral services
were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial