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followed at Pebble Hill Cemetery.
MILLS, SAMUEL ELBERT - Sunday, July 21, 1968 - Samuel Elbert Mills, 79, retired
farmer, died yesterday, July 27, 1968, at his home here. Services will be at 4 pm
today at the Michie, Tenn., Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Michie Cemetery
with Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, Tenn, in charge. He leaves his wife,
Mrs. Dora Mills; a son, Samuel E. Mills, Jr., of Salem, Ill; a daughter, Mrs. R.
C. Johnson of Savannah, Tenn; two brothers, Millard Mills of Michie and Roscoe
Mills of Corinth, and a sister, Mrs. Mackie Hardin of Lansing, Mich.
MILLS, WILFORD DWAYNE – Wilford Dwayne Mills, 32, of Selmer, died Wednesday, June
22, 1983, at his home, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday,
June 24, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Whitman
officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. He was a pharmacist, owner
of Mills Drug Store in Selmer. Mr. Mills was a member of the Second Baptist Church
of Selmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Mills of Selmer; his mother, Mrs. Mary I.
Smith Mills of Selmer; his father, Herbert W. Mills of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs.
Janie Henry, Mrs. Regina Lambert, and Mrs. Lisa Burkeen, all of Selmer; and a
brother, Anthony Mills of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MILSAPS, GEORGE THOMAS – George Thomas Milsaps, 70, of Bethel Springs, died
Friday, November 19, 1982 at Royal Care Nursing Home in Jackson. Funeral services
were held Saturday, November 20, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of
Selmer with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek
Cemetery. He was the son of the late George Thomas and Nellie McGuire Milsaps. He
was a farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He leaves one sister, Mrs.
Riley Whitley of Bethel Springs. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MILSTEAD, BERTHA - McNairy County Independent, October 17, 1919 - After a few
days of intense suffering, Miss Bertha Milstead died Sunday at 10:00 o'clock
a.m. Bertha's death was a shock even to her near chums, who didn't hear of her
death until she was buried. Her body was laid to rest Monday in the Neathery
cemetery, Bro. J. A. Houston held services. Bertha was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. D. C. Milstead and about 12 years of age, and until the illness which caused
her death, was the picture of health, lovely to look upon and possessed of all
virtues which make sweet and precious girls. She was intelligent and loved by all,
and was a great factor in the happiness in this well - ordered home. We extend our
sympathy to the family. Though a great length of time will be required to heal
the hearts which sorrow and affliction have broken, this should be a warding to
her many young friends. Neathery Cemetery unmarked
MILSTEAD, THOMAS EVERETT - McNairy County Independent - July 27, 1951 - Mr Thomas
Everett Milstead passed away July 22, 1951 at his home near Hunter’s Store
Community. He was 51 years of age and funeral services were held at Hornsby
Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; three step sons, O’Neal
Jernigan, Quinnie Jernigan and Austin Jernigan of Selmer; his mother Mrs Samantha
Milstead of Bolivar; two sisters, Mrs Margie Hodge and Mrs Homer Maxwell of
Bolivar. Mr Milstead lived most of his life in hardeman county. Pallbearers were:
Hebron Lacefield, Beuard Plunk, Arlie Plunk, Pearl Nixon, Charlie King and Dee
Kiser, all of Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements.
MILSTEAD, W J - McNairy County Independent - March 24, 1950 - Mr Joe Milstead,
age 91 years, a former McNairian, died at Bolivar, March 19, 1950. Mr Milstead
will be remembered by some of the older readers of the Independent, particularly
those who went to school to him when he taught at the old Kirk School House, some
65 years ago. Mr Milstead was born Oct 27, 1858, in this county and moved with his
parents, while very young, to Hardeman County, later returning to teach school in
this county. Funeral services were held at Walnut Grove Church on Monday, March
20, with burial in the cemetery there. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge
of the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, on son, Everett Milstead of
Selmer; (two daughters or sisters? ) Mrs Margie Hodge of Hornsby, and Mrs Bessie
Maxwell of Bolivar.
SELMER
Mrs. Essye Lee Minton, 81, widow of W.G Minton, died yesterday at her home 1973.
Services at 2 p.m. Today at Shackelford funer home here, burial in McCalip Chapel
Cemetery near here. She leaves three brothers, Earl Stewart of Harpersville, Ala,
Carl Stewart of Middleton and Frank Stewart of Memphis, and a sister, Miss Eve
Stewart ot Bolivar.
MITCHELL, BRUCE - McNairy County Shopper - Bruce Mitchell, 58, of Bethel Springs,
died on December 18, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long
illness. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev R M
Dickson and Rev Charlie Murphy officiating. Burial was in Mt Gilead
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Loyd Henry, Ernest Crowe, Larry Lynch, Sonny Norwood,
Charles Isbell and Billy Stuart. He was the son of the late Farmer Franklin and
Beuna Fish Mitchell and was married to Mrs. Lequita Joy Mitchell. He was a veteran
of the Air Force where he retired after 27 years a Chief Master Sergeant. He was
a retired postal employee and was the post master at LaGrange for one year. He
served two terms as mayor and alderman of Bethel Springs and was a member of Purdy
Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Dennis
Bruce Mitchell of Bethel Springs, Larry Edward Mitchell of Adamsville; five
daughters, Brenda Joy Mitchell of Memphis, Bernice Jersche of Cirencester,
England, Linda Joyce Nelson of Saudi Arabia, Lois Virginia Mitchell and Sandra
Gayle Mitchell both of Bethel Springs; a brother Franklin Mitchell of Bethel
Springs and six grandchildren.
Mitchell, Cleo Fulghum – 75 - died on August 11, 1998 of heart failure at Baptist
Hospital East in Memphis, Tn. She was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company of
Selmer, Tn., and participated in the Eastern Star organization. She was preceded
in death by her husband, James S. Mitchell, her son James Warren Mitchell, and
her parents, Phernette Cox Fulghum and John Fulghum. She is survived by one
daughter, Alice Wasson of Memphis, Tn., one sister, Ruby Whitten of Henderson,
Tn., three grandchildren, Jeff Wasson, David Wasson, and Matthew Mitchell, and two
great-grandchildren, Chris Wasson and Natalie Wasson. Services were conducted for
Mrs. Mitchell, on Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist
Church. Burial took place at Mt. Gilead Cemetery near Bethel Springs, Tn. David
Green officiated. PDG
Mrs. Inex Gertrude Mitchell, 81, widow of John Mitchell, died yesterday in Baptist
Hospital at Memphis. Services at 2:30 p..m. Today at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church;
burial in the church cemetery. Shackelford funeral Home. She leaves three sons,
A.J. Mitchell and Wade Mitchell, both of Bethel Spring, and Howard Mitchell of
Memphis; a half-brother, Bryon Hooper of Memphis, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Norma
Stidman and Mrs. Jean Surratt, both of Memphis. Only date found 1973.
MITCHELL, J. E. - McNairy County Independent - January 17, 1919 - J. E. Mitchell
Commits Suicide. Tuesday morning J. E. Mitchell, aged about 55 years left his home
an about 12 o'clock was found hanging by a rope to a tree in the woods near his
home. The deceased had been mentally unbalanced for some time, and about four
weeks ago was released from the Insane Hospital after being an inmate several
months. He has been a leading citizen and farmer in the west part of the county,
owning a fine farm and well to do. He leaves a second wife, the daughter
of D. Baker. By a former wife he has several children and by his present wife
several young children. He was a brother of Bruce Mitchell and son of Dr. J. W.
Mitchell and a member of the large and leading Mitchell family. Nov 26, 1857 –
Jan 14, 1919 Buena Vista Cemetery
MITCHELL, LEQUITA JOY GLOVER – Lequita Joy Glover Mitchell, 55, of Bethel Springs
died on December 23, 1987 at McNairy County General Hospital after a long
illness. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday
afternoon with Rev. R.M. Dickson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Gilead
Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Jennie Glover and the widow
of Farmer Bruce Mitchell. She was a housewife and a member of Purdy Presbyterian
Church. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Bruce Mitchell of Bethel Springs and
Larry Edward Mitchell of Adamsville; four daughters, Brenda Joy Mitchell of
Memphis, Loyce Virginia Mitchell and Sandra Gaye Mitchell, both of Bethel Springs,
and Linda Joyce Nelson of Saudi Arabia; two brothers, Lamar Glover and William
Glover, both of Adamsville; two sisters, Durrell Moffett of Adamsville and Laverne
Agee of Paragould, Ark.; and four grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MITCHELL, MAGGIE - McNairy County Independent - Sept 1, 1944 - Mrs E W Mitchell
passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lacy Hamm, Aug 27, 1944, at Artesia,
Miss, Sunday after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at the home of her
son Bruce Mitchell, Monday afternoon. Elders Baily and McMillan conducting the
services. Mrs Mitchell was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J T Houston, a
member of one of the oldest families in the county. She was laid to rest in the
family cemetery near the Houston home place, where she was born and reared. She
was a consistent member of the Christian Church. A large concourse of relatives
and friends attended the funeral and the porfusion of beautiful floral offerings
was a tribute of love and affection for a devoted wife, mother and friend. She is
survived by two daughters, Mesdames M A Shelton of Memphis and Lacy Hamm of
Artesia; a son, Bruce Mitchell of Ramer; a sister Mrs J L Meeks and a brother, J A
Houston of Selmer. She also leaves five grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
MITCHELL, MARY ANN - McNairy County Independent - July 31, 1974 - A tragic
accident last Saturday night cost the lives of Mrs Herman Mitchell of Memphis and
her three year old son Adam. Mrs Mitchell, the former Mary Ann McComic of Selmer,
and her young son, were in a car driven by Mr. Mitchell, returning from a visit in
Mississippi. About 9:30 while crossing Arkabutla Reservoir on a narrow bridge
near Coldwater, Miss, their car was sideswiped by a hit and run driver. The
Mitchell car was knocked off the bridge into the reservoir which was reported to
be about 35 feet deep. In the darkness, Mr Mitchell managed to get one door open
but was unable to get Mrs Mitchell and Adam out of the car. The bodies were
recovered about six hours later. In addition to her husband, Mrs Mitchell leaves
her mother, Mrs Lucille McComic of Selmer, a son Roger Mitchell and daughter Dee
Ann Mitchell of Memphis; a brother, John Ramer McComic of Memphis, and a half
brother, Richard McComic and a half sister, Reba McComic, of Memphis. Burial was
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mattie Moore Mitchell of Bethel Springs, 86, died March 9, 2004 at Pine Meadows
Nursing Home in Bolivar. Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt.
Gilead Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.C. and Birdie
Cox Kiestler; one sister, Dovie McNeil; and three brothers, Lester Kiestler,
Elbert Kiestler and Wayne Kiestler. She is survived by her husband, A.J. Mitchell;
three daughters, Sandra Dale Daily, Dottie Darnall and Shirley Wyatt, all of
Memphis. She had four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Mt.
Gilead Baptist Church, with Ministers David Green and Mike Holloway officiating.
Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Shackelford
Funeral Directors of Selmer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Gilead
Baptist Church.
Mattie Moore Mitchell of Bethel Springs, 86,died March 9, 2004 at Pine Meadows
Nursing Home in Bolivar. Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt.
Gilead Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.C. and Birdie
Cox Kiestler; one sister, Dovie McNeil;and three brothers, Lester Kiestler, Elbert
Kiestler and Wayne Kiestler. She is survived by her husband, A.J. Mitchell; three
daughters, Sandra Dale Daily,Dottie Darnall and Shirley Wyatt, all of Memphis. She
had four grandchildren,five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Mt. Gilead Baptist
Church, with Ministers David Green and Mike Holloway officiating. Burial followed
at Mt.Gilead Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Shackelford Funeral Directors of
Selmer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
MITCHELL, PAUL - Corinthian - July 18, 1970 Two area residents were killed and
one injured in a two-car collision during the early morning hours Saturday. Dead
on arrival at Magnolia Hospital were Louis E. (Eddie) DeBerry, Jr., 23 of Rt. 1,
Michie, Tenn., and Paul H. Mitchell, 19, of Rt. 3, Pocahontas, Tenn. Mitchell, a
graduate of Gift School, was a former employee of Corinth Upholstery Co. The
accident occurred at 2:45 a.m., Saturday on a bridge in Tuscumbia Bottom,
approximately four miles west of Corinth. According to the Mississippi Highway
Patrol investigation, the cars collided when the DeBerry car, a 1970 Chevrolet,
going east, attempted to pass a trailer truck on the bridge. Mitchell, going west,
was driving a 1960 Chevrolet. Sunday services were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at
the Tuscumbia Baptist Church for Paul Mitchell. He was a member of that
church. Officiating were the Revs. Jimmy Vanderford and Pete Wooley. Interment was
in the Tuscumbia Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. He
leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Audray Mitchell of the Pocahontas address; two
brothers, Charles Mitchell of Chesterton, Ind., and Audray Lee of Pocahontas;
three sisters, Mrs. W.C. Henson of Corinth, Mrs. A. Zack Hastings of Chesterton,
and Mrs. Leon Chapman, Jr. of Pocahontas.
MITCHELL, ROSE GEE – Rose Gee Mitchell, 87, of Bethel Springs, died February 28,
1988 at Somerville Health Care Center following a long illness. Services were
held Monday afternoon at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Harry Pendergrass,
minister of the Bolivar Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill
Cemetery with Jimmy Thornton, Steve Sasser, Danny Cheshier, Bertie Moore, Fred
Dukes, and Gaylord Majors serving as pallbearers. The widow of Richard M. (Dick)
Mitchell, she was born in Hardeman County and had lived in McNairy County since
the age of 17 except for three years spent in Memphis. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late
John Basil and Nannie Laura Demming Gee. Survivors include two sisters, Bonnie
Neill of Toone and Bernice (Coy) Siler of Bolivar; two brothers, William
Winchester Gee of Bemis and Ernest Gee of Hamilton, Ala. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
MITCHELL, SALLY - McNairy County Independent - Feb 9, 1951 - Mrs Sally Mitchell,
age 89, died at her old home-place in the Masseyville Community on February 6,
1951. She was the wife of the late P M Mitchell. They were early settlers of the
Masseyville Community. Funeral services conducted by the Rev Wayne Cox were held
at the funeral Home Chapel in Henderson on Feb 7. Burial was in Cave Springs
Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Dick, Bill and Ed Mitchell; three
daughters, Mrs Lockie Morton, Mrs Zonie Lockman and Mrs May Clayton.
Mitchell W.K. Services for W.K. Mitchell, 43, were at 3 p.m. Today at Shackelford
Funeral Home. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Faye Mitchell; a son, Steve Mitchell;
two daughters, Mrs. Ginger Mitchell Goodrum and Miss Kelly Mitchell aall of
Selmer; a sister, Mrs. Albert Hudson of McKenzie; his mother, Mrs. Mattie Cox and
his step father, Dan Cox both of Selmer and a grandson.
MITCHELL, WILLIE - McNairy County Independent - August 25, 1950 - Mr Willie
Mitchell, age 68, who resided in the Mt Gilead community, died on Friday, Aug 18,
1950. Funeral services conducted by Rev Jernigan, were held at the Mt Gilead
church on Saturday, Aug 19 at 2:30 pm. He was a Baptist. Shackelford Funeral
Directors were in charge. Pallbearers were: John Mitchell, W K, Franklin, Virgil,
Joseph and Andrew Mitchell. The deceased was laid to rest in the Mt Gilead
cemetery. Mr Mitchell is survived by five brothers, Marshall, Neely, Robert,
Earnest and L F Mitchell and one sister Mrs Jernigan.
MOFFETT, DREWEY O. – Drewey O. Moffett, 84, of Stantonville, died Saturday,
December 25, 1982, at McNairy County, General Hospital. Funeral services were held
Monday, December 27, at Pisgah United Methodist Church with the Revs. James M.
Pate and Judy Wolfgang officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with
Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer in charge. He was the son of the late W.W. and
Mary Milligan Moffett. He was a retired farmer and a member of Pisgah Methodist
Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Cora M. Moffett; one daughter, Mrs. Helen
Richerson of Memphis; two sons, Warren Moffett and Earl Moffett, both of
Stantonville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Virginia Ruth Moffett, 89, of Bacliff, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September
13, 2005, at Danforth Garden in Texas City, Texas. She was born May 11, 1916 in
Adamsville, Tennessee to Hugh & Roxie Scott. She was preceded in death by seven
sisters and brothers. Survivors include her son, Richard Layne Moffett & wife,
Gloria Jean; two grandchildren, James Lee Moffett & Bobby Layne Moffett; children
she helped raise, Donna Brown, Debbie Ramos, & Dorothy Garcia; a sister, Millinea
Stanfill of Savannah, Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren, Bobby Layne II,
Trinity Ann Moffett, and Richard J. Moffett. Funeral services will be held in the
Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas on Friday, September 16, 2005,
at 10 am. Interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. A.
MONROE, DOVIE - McNairy County Independent - Nov 2, 1951 - Mrs Dove Monroe, age
87, died on Oct 29, 1951, at her home near Pocahontas, Tenn. She was a
Methodist.Funeral Services conducted by Rev T D McAlister, were held at Eureka
Church and burial in Eureka Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Mr W R
Monro, 3 daughters, Mrs Pearl Martin, Mrs Annie smith and Mrs Nicie Hodge and one
son, Willie Monroe. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of funeral
arrangements.
MONROE, MORGAN M. - Mr. Morgan M. Monroe, age 61, died Thursday morning, July 17,
1952, at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Monroe was carried there Friday of
the week before. Morgan Monroe enlisted in the Army May 14, 1918, and served with
the A.E.F. from July 6, 1918, until June 12, 1919. He married Isola Rowsey January
8, 1922. She preceded him in death January 21, 1952. Mr. Monroe's character was
excellent. His fund of stories, surprising answers and comments will long be a
legend among all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Forrest G.
Bailey at Guys Christian Church, with Shackelford Duneral Directors in charge of
arrangements. Interment was at New Hope. the deceased us survived by one
daughter, Mrs Hugh Osborne, Guys; two grandchildren; one brother, Willie Monroe,
Bolivar; three sisters, Mrs Pearl Michael, Selmer, Mrs Annie Smith, Claremore,
Okla and Mrs Nicie Hodges, Middleton. McNairy County Independent.
MOORE, ALLEN - McNairy County Independent - June 22, 1951 - Mr Allen Moore, a
well known beloved Christian and citizen of McNairy county died June 17,
1951. Funeral services were held at Willis chapel C. M. E. Church with Rev I E
White of Memphis and pastor of Roach Chapel M. E. Church in Selmer
officiating. Lusk and Robertson in charge. Interment in Prospect Cemetery.
Allie B Moore - age 60 - died Friday July 26, 1968 near his home, apparently of a
heart attack Services were held last Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home, with
burial in Falcon cemetery. He leaves his mother, Mrs Myrtle Moore of Selmer; a
son Jerry Allen Moore of Jackson; three brothers, Hurshal Moore of Selmer, Cecil
Moore of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and J D Moore of Memphis; five sisters, Mrs Valley C
Peach of Nashville, Mrs Marie Presley of Ripley, Miss and Mrs Louise Horton, Mrs
Maverine Kennedy and Mrs Katie Pearl Shelton, all of Selmer.
ALLIE GRACE MOORE, 87, of Selmer, died Sept. 9, 2000, at Methodist
Healthcare McNairy Hospital due to heart failure. She was a retired Heel Presser
with Brown Shoe Co. in Selmer. She was employed there for 26 years. She was a
member of Selmer First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,
William and Isla Odessa Dodd Rhodes, her husband, Hurshal H. Moore, and one
sister, Katherine Norris. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Barr of Selmer and
one sister, Mary Heeth of Marietta, GA. Funeral services were held at
Shackelford Funeral Home on Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Lake Hill
Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs with Frank Whitman and Robert Jetton officiating.
BENTON M MOORE - a native of Bethel Springs and resident of Citronella, Ala died
May 10, 1969, in a hospital there. Services were held May 12 from the First
Methodist Church of Citronelle with burial in the Methodist Cemetery. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs Eddie Lou Moore of Citronelle; one daughter, Mrs Edna
Mitchell of Warner Robbins, Ga; one son Edgar Benton Moore of Anderson, Ind; one
sister Mrs Jewell Kiser of Martin ; three brothers, Thompson Moore, Bay Moore and
John T Moore all of Bethel Springs and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Bertha Lee Moore of Selmer, 88, died August 1, 2002 at Tri-County
Convalescent Home. Mrs. Moore was retired from the Brown Shoe Company. She was
Baptist in belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maude
Crangle Willis; her husband, Earl Moore; one son, Bobby Moore; one sister, Pearl
Sweat; and one brother, Charlie Willis. She is survived by three sons, Terry Moore
of Selmer, and Gary Moore and Charlie Moore, both of Jackson; two daughters, Janet
Rinehart and Dot McClain, both of Selmer; two brothers, A.C. Willis of Newport
News, Va. and Howard Willis of Ramer; and two sisters, Mary Henson of Whiteville
and Jerry Cain of Stantonville. She had nine grandchildren and fifteen great-
grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Chuck Castle officiating. Burial
followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
BESSIE M. MOORE, 97, died on Sun., Oct. 17, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church - AARP Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 20, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel
Springs. Pallbearers were Ray Moore, Kenneth Moore, Troy Moore, Howard
Parker, Bob Westmoreland, and Darryl Moore. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by
a daughter, Kathryn Spooner Barnett, her husband, Blount C. Moore, and her
parents, John E. and Anna Novinger Sibole. She is survived by four grand
children, Nancy Rand of Santee, Calif., John Spooner of Fowlerville, Mi.,
Harold Spooner of Hanan, S.C., and Robert Spooner of New Bern, NC, 11 g-
granddaughters, 5 r-grandsons, 12 g-g-granddaughters, 14 g-g-grandsons, 2 g-g-g-
grandsons, and nieces and nephews.
Moore, Beverly G. - -43 – died of cancer on August 13, 1998 at Baptist Hospital
East of Memphis, Tn. She attended Central Baptist Church and was employed with
THDA – Tennessee Housing. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15,
1998 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial took place at Beauty Hill Cemetery in
Bethel Springs, Tn. Officiating ministers were John Bailes and James Smith. She is
survived by her parents, Leonard and Lynne Brooks Hill, her husband, Troy Moore,
one daughter, Stacy Leigh Moore, one son, Jeffrey Dee Moore, one sister, Sheri
Austin, and three brothers, Joey Hill, Ricky hill and Doyle Hill, all of Bethel
Springs, Tn. PDG
BLUFORD MOORE, 85, died on Mon., Oct. 25, 1999, at McNairy Healthcare
Center in Selmer of an aneurysm. He was a retired farmer. Services took place at 1
p.m. on Tuesday. Oct. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at
Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his
parents, Bluford and Maggie Moore. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth
Moore of Bethel Springs, one daughter Carolyn Young of Bethel Springs, two
sons, Dennis and Nelson Moore both of Selmer, four grandchildren and two g-
grandchildren.
MOORE, BOY - McNairy County Independent - May 29, 1908 - A Sad Accident - The 12
year old son of Geo. Moore, living five miles west of Selmer, fell Tuesday on his
face in the mud while crossing a little swampy place, and when found an hour
afterward was dead. He was subject to epileptic fits and one struck him just as he
was crossing on a rail the wet place. He was seldom allowed to be alone, but on
this occasion had left the house with his little bow and arrow to shoot a bird
near the house and was not missed until the dinner hour. While always an invalid,
the boy was the pet of the household, and the parents are sadly stricken.
(Couldn't find first name or death date.)
MOORE, CHESTER CLARENCE - only date 1977 - Chester Clarence Moore, 76, a resident
of Pocahontas, Tenn died Thursday, Dec 1, 1977, at the McNairy County General
Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in th chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer with Porter King officiating. Burial was in the
McCalips Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr Moore was the son of Thomas P and
Elizabeth Johnson Moore, he was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ and a
Mason. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Lillie Thelma Moore of Pocahontas, one
daughter, Mrs Paul Wilbanks of Pocahontas, three sons, George Thomas Moore of
Hornsby, James Travis Moore and Roy Moore, both of Selmer; 17 grandchildren and
six great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Herbert Moore, Julian Moore, Maynard
Moore, Wayne Moore, Donald Moore and Jerry Moore.
Clara Moore, 89, of Selmer, died of heart failure on May 9 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. Mrs. Moore was a member of Sulphur Springs Methodist
Church and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Maude
Brady, and her husband, James Edward Moore.She is survived by a host of nieces and
nephews. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer.
MOORE, DELLA (died March 25, 1952) Several from this community attended the
funeral of Mrs. Della Moore at Sheffield, Ala. Her remains were brought to
Gilchrist for burial, and services were held in the Gilchrist Presbyterian
Church. McNairy County Independent
Dustin Shain Moore of Selmer, 24, died December 24, 2002 at Methodist Le Bonheur
McNairy Hospital. Mr. Moore was a construction worker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He graduated with honors from Army basic training. He was a member of the
Tennessee Army National Guard, Savannah Armory. He enjoyed bodybuilding. He is
survived by his parents, Stan Moore and Judy Steele Moore, both of Stantonville;
his wife, Sabrina Moore; two sons, Dustin Kane Moore and Logan Skylar Moore, both
of Selmer; and two sisters, Ginger Erwin of Morris Chapel and Pepper Moore of
Adamsville. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Adamsville, with Darrell Moffett officiating.
Burial followed at McKenzie Cemetery in Stantonville.
Dustin Shain Moore of Selmer, 24, died December 24, 2002 at Methodist Le Bonheur
McNairy Hospital. Mr. Moore was a construction worker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He graduated with honors from Army basic training. He was a member of the
Tennessee Army National Guard,Savannah Armory. He enjoyed bodybuilding. He is
survived by his parents, Stan Moore and Judy Steele Moore, both of Stantonville;
his wife, Sabrina Moore; two sons, Dustin Kane Moore and Logan Skylar Moore, both
of Selmer; and two sisters, Ginger Erwin of Morris Chapel and Pepper Moore of
Adamsville. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2002 at
Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Adamsville, with Darrell Moffett officiating.
Burial followed at McKenzie Cemetery in Stantonville.
ELAINE “PUDGE” MOORE, 52, of Finger died on Aug. 2, 2000 at her home due to
cancer. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Bethel Springs
and was employed as a Customer Service representative for General Electric in
Selmer. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Moore, two sons, Brandon Moore of
Jackson and Justin Moore of Finger, one sister, Emma “Sis” Henson of Guys, and
four brothers, Don Smith of Selmer, Dale Smith of Adamsville, Mac Smith of Selmer,
and Danny Smith of Adamsville. Funeral services were held on Fri., at Shackelford
Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial followed at the Finger Cemetery in Finger.
ELAINE “PUDGE” MOORE, 52, of Finger died on Aug. 2, 2000 at her home due to
cancer. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Bethel Springs
and was employed as a Customer Service representative for General Electric in
Selmer. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Moore, two sons, Brandon Moore of
Jackson and Justin Moore of Finger, one sister, Emma “Sis” Henson of Guys, and
four brothers, Don Smith of Selmer, Dale Smith of Adamsville, Mac Smith of Selmer,
and Danny Smith of Adamsville. Funeral services were held on Fri., at Shackelford
Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial followed at the Finger Cemetery in Finger
MOORE, FLORENCE ANN ROBINSON – Mrs. Florence Ann Robinson Moore, 80, of Selmer,
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 the Revs.Paul Brown and Ken McCoy
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, and her nephews served as
pallbearers. She was the daughter of the late Pitts and Etta Bell Maxedon, and
the widow of the late Noah Robinson and the late George Moore. She was a member of
Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Ruth
Brumley of Selmer; and one brother, Jobe Maxedon of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
MOORE, GARY NEIL - Gary Neil Moore, 24, of Selmer, died suddenly Wednesday,
December 29, 1982, and was pronounced dead on arrival at McNairy County General
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, December 31, in the Chapel of
Shackelford Funeral Home, with Rev Ken McCoy officiating. Burial was in new Salem
Cemetery. He was employed as a laborer, and was a member of Court Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was the son of Mrs. Gertrude Moore and the late
Daniel Moore of Selmer. He leaves his mother; one daughter Tiffany Lynn Moore of
Selmer; one son James David Moore of Pocahontas; two sisters Mrs Sandra Kay Miller
of Shiloh and Miss Jo Carol Eddleman of Memphis; two brothers Johnny Eddleman of
Memphis and Robert Allen Moore of Corinth.
MOORE, GEORGE W - McNairy County Independent - Nov 23, 1951 - Mr George W Moore,
age 64, retired school teacher and former member of McNairy County Quarterly
Court, died at St Joseph Hospital in Memphis, Nov 15, 1951. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev Albert Plunk, were held at Mars Hill Church and interment in the
Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr Moore was born and reared in McNairy County and was a
Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs Rosa Moore, two sons, George Thomas Moore and
Rayford Moore, four daughters, Mrs Gladys Barnes, Mrs Jewell Perkins, Mrs Vada
Ritter and Mrs Icie Bishop; four brothers, Lanie Moore, Lester Moore, Dee Moore,
Leroy Moore and one sister Mrs Emma Forsythe.
MOORE, GEORGIA LAIN COBB - Georgia Lain Cobb Moore, 68 of Selmer, died April 24,
1991 at her residence. Services were held at Selmer’s Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel and burial in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. The daughter of the late Laura Lain
Cobb and George Cobb, she was retired from Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of
First United Methodist church in Selmer. Survivors include her husband, Loyce
Moore; a son, Harold Moore of Selmer; a daughter, Debbie Ellis of Bethel Springs
and two grandchildren. Community Shopper.
HEVEN NATHAN MOORE, 77, died on Wed., Oct. 13, 1999, at Cordova
Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Memphis of heart failure. He was a retired owner
of Dixie Office Machines in Memphis, a member of Popular Avenue Baptist
Church, and a veteran of the Army, serving in World War II. Grave side services
were held at 3 p.m. on Fri., Oct., 15, 1999, at Mt. Gilead in Bethel Springs.
Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Cull. Pallbearers were Benny Moore,
Kent Moore, Aaron Cull, Andy Griffin, Nathan Griffin, and Doyle Moore. Mr.
Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Will N. and Violet Russom Moore, two
sisters, Mary L. Wooten and Cornetta Layton, and two brothers, Jack Moore and
Frank Moore. He is survived by his wife Marjorie Wilder Moore, one daughter, Joyce
Griffin of Memphis, one son, Gary Moore of Memphis, four sisters, Lockie Newman
of Hornsby, Johnnie Cull of Bethel Springs, and Willie Mae Brown and Rosetta
Ferguson both of Selmer, two brothers, William Cletus Moore of Selmer and
Doyle More of Bethel Springs, four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren
MOORE, HOLLIS – Hollis Moore, 44, of Selmer, died May 21, 1988 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel
Sunday afternoon with burial at Pebble Hill Cemetery, with Malcolm George
officiating. Pallbearers were Ronnie Mulder, Rick Mulder, Neal Phillips, Larry
Moore, Herb Burks, and Phillip Gammill. He was the son of William Odell Moore and
the late Bernice Rickman Moore, and attended the Church of Christ. Survivors
include two brothers, Gene Moore of Selmer and Roosevelt Moore of Guys; two
sisters, Fay Phillips of Hazel Green, Ala and Rhonda Greene of
California. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MOORE, INFANT - McNairy County Independent - Sept 14, 1951 - The infant daughter
of Mr and Mrs Bernard Moore of Selmer was laid to rest in the Pebble Hill cemetery
Sept 1, 1951
MOORE, J B - J. B. Moore, 70, of Memphis, retired automobile mechanic, died
Thursday, July 29, 1993, at Memphis Veterans Medical Center after a long illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with
burial at Memory Hill Gardens. He was a WW II Army and Army Air Force veteran. Mr.
Moore, the husband of Norma Moore, also leaves two daughters, Shari Moore of
Memphis and Sandra Wires of Bartlett; four sisters, Clarice Ray of Memphis, Peggy
Stanfield of Ramer, Tenn., Emma Lee Benton of Marion, Ark., and Linda Poindexter
of Corinth, Miss., and two grandchildren. From The Commercial Appeal - July 30,
1993. Submitted by Shari D Moore.
MOORE, J. F. - Independent, January 31, 1908 - J. F. Moore, aged 71 years,
living in the 2d district died Tuesday of pneumonia. He was the father of our
towns-woman, Mrs. J. H. Scott and an old and highly respected citizen of the
county. Jan 7, 1836 - Jan 28, 1908. Mr Gilead Cemetery.
James Clifford Moore, 87 of Spring Hill, Florida died Friday, April 19, 2002, Oak
Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. The husband of Olive Crawford Moore, who
survives, he was a retired crane operator for a steel mill in Michigan. The son of
the late James E. and Lily Reaves Moore, he was born in McNairy County in 1914 and
lived in Michigan for thirty-three years before moving to Florida to live for
twenty-three years. Mr. Moore was a member of Rose Creek Methodist Church.
Services were 1 p.m. Monday at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar
with Bob Moore, Minister of the Middleton Methodist Church, officiating. Burial
was in Reaves Cemetery near Middleton. In addition to his wife of fifty-eight
years, Mr. Moore is survived by two sisters; Ruth Moore of Selmer and Carlene
Jordan of Memphis. Memorial tributes may be sent to the Reaves Methodist Church.
James Clifford Moore, 87 of Spring Hill,Florida died Friday, April 19th at Oak
Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. The husband of Olive Crawford Moore, who
survives, he was a retired crane operator for a steel mill in Michigan. The son of
the late James E. and Lily Reaves Moore, he was born in McNairy County in 1914 and
lived in Michigan for thirty-three years before moving to Florida to live for
twenty-three years. Mr. Moore was a member of Rose Creek Methodist Church.
Services were 1 p.m.Monday at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar with
Bob Moore, Minister of the Middleton Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in
Reaves Cemetery near Middleton. In addition to his wife of fifty-eight years, Mr.
Moore is survived by two sisters; Ruth Moore of Selmer and Carlene Jordan of
Memphis. Memorial tributes may be sent to the Reaves Methodist Church.
Jimmy Moore of Selmer, 61, died April 7, 2004 at Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Moore was a truck driver for JR Trucking in Perkinston, MS.
He was a member of Thrift Haven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
father, James Orland Moore; and his mother, Thelda Faye Hopkins Moore. He is
survived by a companion, Diane Fisher of Counce; two daughters, Kellie Ann Boggs
of Bethel Springs and Susan Michelle Walker of Finger; two sons, Jamie Moore in
Silsbee, Texas and Nicky Moore of Selmer; and two sisters, Zilphia Blanton and
Carolyn Harris, both of Selmer. He had nine grandchildren. Services were held at 3
p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister
Scott Kenis officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer.
Jimmy Moore of Selmer, 61, died April 7, 2004 at Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Moore was a truck driverfor JR Trucking in Perkinston, MS.
He was a member of Thrift Haven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
father, James Orland Moore; and his mother, Thelda Faye Hopkins Moore. He is
survived by a companion, Diane Fisher of Counce; two daughters, Kellie Ann Boggs
of Bethel Springs and Susan Michelle Walker of Finger; two sons, Jamie Moore in
Silsbee, Texas and Nicky Moore of Selmer; and two sisters, Zilphia Blanton and
Carolyn Harris, both of Selmer. He had nine grandchildren. Services were held at 3
p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister
Scott Kenis officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Site Cemetery in Selmer.
MOORE, JOE DANIEL – Joe Daniel Moore, 71, of Selmer, died Monday, October 11,
1982, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
October 13, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home with Rev. Ken McCoy
officiating. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery. He was the son of the late Gilbert
W. and Viola B. Fowles Moore. Mr. Moore, or “Dan’l” as he was known to his many
friends, was a retired grocery merchant, and was a member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Moore; one daughter, Mrs.
Sandra Kay Miller of Shiloh; two sons, Robert Allen Moore of Corinth and Gary Neal
Moore of Selmer; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Loyce Moore and Howard
Moore, both of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MOORE, JOE VANCE - 62, died on Sun., Jan.16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Hospital of cancer. He retired Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, after 21years with the
state as the West Tennessee Supervisor - State of Tennessee Department of
Agriculture, Food and Drug Division and a member of First Christian Church in
Selmer. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer.
Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was
Ministers James Adkins and Keith Pence. Pallbearers were Houston Thrasher, Troy
Moore, Jimmy Parrish, matt Barnes, Bobby Parry, and Vance Parry. Honorary
pallbearers were Ronnie Wade, Keith Pence, Herman Smith, Joe McCool, and Eddie
Watson. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Vance Moore. He is
survived by his wife, Anita Hurst Moore, his mother Wilma Varnell Moore of Selmer,
one daughter, Lisa Weatherford of Rock Springs, WY, one sister Terry Jean Moore
Parry of Selmer, and grandchildren, Jay Weatherford, Jeremy Franks, and Leah
Weatherford Franks
MOORE, JOHN ROSS - John Ross Moore, 42, of Selmer, died Feb. 3, 1987 at Jackson-
Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 1
p.m. Feb. 5 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in
Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Pallbearers were Danny Joe
Ingle, Glen Gray, Lee Henry, Lloyd Henry, Johnny Tackett, and Benny Shelton. The
son of the late Mary Etta Yarbrough Moore and Otis Moore, he was a repairman for
Henry Furniture Company. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Ingle Moore of
Selmer; two sons, Johnny Moore of Counce and Rickey Moore of Selmer; two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Moore and Miss Melissa Moore, both of Selmer; five brothers,
Jesse Moore of Jackson, Glen Moore of Pocahontas, Jerry Moore of Booneville,
Miss., Tommy Moore of Selmer and James Moore of California; a sister, Mrs. Edna
Murry of Bethel Springs; and a granddaughter, April Dawn Moore. McNAIRY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
MOORE, KENNETH M. – Kenneth M. Moore, 50, of Henderson, died March 26, 1987 from
injuries sustained in a car accident in Adamsville. He was pronounced dead on
arrival at McNairy County General Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in New Church Cemetery with
Rev. Foy Huckabee officiating. Active pallbearers were Jimmy Lambert, Wilford
Mills, Jackie Miller, Charles Cox, D.K. Sewell, and Bobby Brooks. Honorary
pallbearers were Fred Thomas, Bo Whitley, Floyd Mary, Wayne Moore, Donnie Moore,
and Allie Allison. He was a brick layer and son of the late Elbert Moore. He was
an Air Force veteran from the Korean War. Survivors include his mother, Mrs.
Hazel Cook Moore of Selmer; his wife, Mrs. Brenda Rankin Moore of Henderson; a
son, Kenny Moore of Henderson; a daughter, Sherrye Moore of Henderson; and a
brother, Don Moore of Selmer. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Kevin Dee Moore, age 3, son of Mr and Mrs R D Moore of Selmer, died Thursday, Aug
11, 1966 in Memphis. Services were held on Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home
with burial in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. He also leaves his grandparents Mr and
Mrs Virgil L Moore of Huntingdon and Mr and Mrs C A Moore of Selmer.
MOORE, LEATA FISHER - 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in
Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middlet
Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer.
Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were
Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her
parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her
husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son,
Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight
grandchildren.
MOORE, LILLIE THELMA - 96, of Selmer died Sept. 25, 2000 at McNairy County Health
Care due to a stroke. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of
Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Clarence Moore, six
sister, four brothers, and her parents, George A. and Rachel Ann Price Moore. She
is survived by one daughter, Virginia Wilbanks of Pocahontas, three sons, George
T. Moore or Hornsby, Travis Moore and Roy Moore of Selmer, one sister, Arlene King
of Selmer, Seventeen grandchildren, twenty-seven g-grandchildren and three g-g-
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed. at Shackelford Funeral
Home with David Powell officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel
Cemetery
Lillie Thelma Moore, 96, of Selmer died September 25, 2000 at McNairy County
Health Care due to a stroke. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Antioch
Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Clarence Moore,
six sisters, four brothers, and her parents, George A. and Rachel Ann Price Moore.
She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Wilbanks of Pocahontas, three sons,
George T. Moore of Hornsby, Travis Moore and Roy Moore of Selmer, one sister,
Arlene King of Selmer, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren,
four step-great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home with
David Powell officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel.
MILDRED EARL MOORE, 75, of Selmer died on Aug. 1, 2000 at his home due to a
stroke. Mr. Moore was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and a Army Veteran
of World War II. He was retired from Fort Pillow State Prison where he was a
transportation officer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Blanchard
and Beulah Nix Moore, one sister, Otis McCann and two brothers, Cecil Moore and
Mitchell Moore. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Willis Moore, two daughters,
Janet Rinehart of Selmer and Dot McClain of Selmer, four sons, Terry Moore of
Selmer, Gary Moore of Jackson, Bobby Moore of Selmer, and Charlie Moore of Bethel
Springs. Funeral services were held on Thur., at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral
Home and burial followed at the Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs.
MOORE, MARY A - McNairy County Independent, February 4, 1908 - Mrs. Mary A. Moore
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Kizer at Prescott, Ark., January 18,
1908, aged 86 years. She had been in poor health for some time, but was not
confined to her bed, was up all morning, before she died and talked to her
daughter to the last. She was born in Kemper county, Miss., married Clinton Moore
of McNairy county, who died twenty six years ago, where they lived until 1875.
Moved to this, Nevada County, Ark., and lived here until her death at the age of
86 years. She leaves two sons and three daughters, 16 grand children and 13 great-
grandchildren. She was a consistent member of the Christian church from her youth.
All of her children and most of her grand children are members of the same church.
which shows her influence over her family. She and her husband were well known in
McNairy county where they still have many relatives and friends. Written by her
grandson, Wm. C. Moore, Prescott, Ark. McNairy County
MOORE, MARY JEWELL – Mary Jewell Moore, 82, of Bethel Springs, died May 25, 1987
at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends William
Gardner and Charles Duke officiating. The daughter of the late Amos Elmer Wilson
and Lenora Bell Brown Wilson, she was a retired Brown Shoe Co. employee and member
of Bethel Springs Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include a son, Wayne Moore
of Bethel Springs; and four sisters, Mrs. Irene Cobb and Mrs. Amy Hester, both of
Finger, Mrs. Minnie P. Johnson of Bethel Springs and Mrs. Eva Lou Gardner of
Kansas City, Mo. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MOORE, MATTIE - Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Moore, who passed away, July 28,
1966, at Jackson Madison County Hospital, were held at Shackelford Funeral Home
Chapel, with Rev R. G. Elliott, past of the First Baptist church in Selmer,
officiating. Mrs Moore resided in McNairy County the greater part of her life,
moving to Jackson, 16 years ago to live with her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Atkings. She
is survived by one other daughters, Mrs Illar Campbell of Columbus, Ohio, one son,
Lloyd Cox of Selmer, 21 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren
Maylene Clifton Moore of Selmer, 81, died December 17, 2002 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital in Jackson. Mrs. Moore was retired from ITT. She was
Baptized at age 32 in The Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Sig and Florence Clifton; and her husband, Woodrow Moore. She is survived
by three sons, Larry Moore and Craig Moore, both of Selmer, and Stan Moore of
Stantonville; and a sister, Jessie Alexander of Cooter, Mo. She had six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Corinth, MS, with
Malcolm George officiating. Burial followed at Pebble Hill.
Maylene Clifton Moore of Selmer, 81, died December 17, 2002 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital in Jackson. Mrs. Moore was retired from ITT. She was
Baptized at age 32 in The Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Sig and Florence Clifton; and her husband, Woodrow Moore. She is survived
by three sons, Larry Moore and Craig Moore, both of Selmer, and Stan Moore of
Stantonville; and a sister, Jessie Alexander of Cooter, Mo. She had six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 18,2002 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Corinth, MS, with
Malcolm George officiating.Burial followed at Pebble Hill.
MILDRED EARL MOORE, 75, of Selmer died on Aug. 1, 2000 at his home due to a
stroke. Mr. Moore was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and a Army Veteran
of World War II. He was retired from Fort Pillow State Prison where he was a
transportation officer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Blanchard
and Beulah Nix Moore, one sister, Otis McCann and two brothers, Cecil Moore and
Mitchell Moore. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Willis Moore, two daughters,
Janet Rinehart of Selmer and Dot McClain of Selmer, four sons, Terry Moore of
Selmer, Gary Moore of Jackson, Bobby Moore of Selmer, and Charlie Moore of Bethel
Springs. Funeral services were held on Thur., at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral
Home and burial followed at the Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs.
Mrs. Mildred I. Moore of Bethel Springs, 76, died March 4, 2002 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker. She attended First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Flora Bell Russom Moore.
She is survived by one son, William D. (Sonny) Moore of Selmer; four daughters,
Barbara Kiser of Selmer, Lillian Tigner of Hornsby, and Kathy Ellis and Betty
Reeves, both of Bethel Springs; and one brother, Vester Moore of Selmer. She had
ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on
March 6, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors, with Ministers Pat Kough and
Harold King officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Garden.
Mildred I. Moore of Bethel Springs, 76, died March 4, 2002 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker. She attended First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Flora Bell Russom Moore.
She is survived by one son, William D. (Sonny) Moore of Selmer; four daughters,
Barbara Kiser of Selmer, Lillian Tigner of Hornsby, and Kathy Ellis and Betty
Reeves, both of Bethel Springs; and one brother, Vester Moore of Selmer. She had
ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on
March 6, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors, with Ministers Pat Kough and
Harold King officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Garden.
MOORE, RANDOLPH S.- McNairy County Independent February 14, 1941 - Randolph S
Moore, resident of Floydada, Texas and brother of Mrs. W M Brown of Selmer passed
away. He was born in McNairy County and moved to Texas in 1907.
ROBERT ANTHONY MOORE, 49, of Selmer died Oct. 17, 2000 at the Methodist
LeBonheur Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. Moore worked in industrial
Maintenance for ITT. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Moore
of Selmer, two sisters, Dot McClain of Selmer and Janet Rinehart of Selmer, and
three brothers, Gary Moore of Jackson, Terry Moore of Selmer, and Charlie Moore of
Bethel Springs. Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. on Thurs., at Shackelford
Funeral Home. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
MOORE, ROBERT KEITH – Robert Keith Moore, 33, of Selmer died on September 27, 1987
at his residence. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel
on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Bob Elliott officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill
Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Alton Hunter, Steve Smith, Robert McCullar,
Leslie Hunt, Bobby Johnson, and Ray Goodrum. He was the son of the late J. Howard
Moore and Mrs. Nancy Jones Moore of Selmer. He was employed as a disc jockey. In
addition to his mother, he leaves a daughter, Kristy Hysmith of
McNairy. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ROGER D. MOORE, 38, of Memphis, formerly of Eastview Community in Ramer, died Apr.
1, 2000, of cancer. He leaves his father James M. Moore of Memphis, his mother,
Mary W. Moore of the Eastview Community, and his grandmother, Mrs. Sue Wade of
Jackson. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Apr. 4th at Memorial Park Funeral
Home with burial in the Mausoleum.
MOORE, ROSETTIE - McNairy County Independent -Dec 14, 1951 - Mrs Rosettie Moore,
age 66, died at her home near Adamsville on Dec 9, 1951. She was a
Methodist. Funeral services, conducted by Bro Albert A Plunk, were held at Mars
Hill Church and burial in the Mars Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors in
charge.
MOORE, THOMAS PAINE - In Memoriam. - On December 23, 1929, the death angel called
away from the sense of his earthly labors our friend and neighbor, Thomas Paine
Moore. He was born June 3 1857, in the second district of McNairy county, where
he spent the greater part of his life. He was married to Elizabeth Caroline
Johnson in October 1888. To this union were born ten children, one dying infancy,
and Lenah who died in 1925. The eight living are Mrs. J. T. McMahan, Miss Pearl
Moore, W. P Moore, J O Moore, E L Moore, H T Moore, J P Moore, and C C Moore.
All reside in this county except J. O. and C.C., who resides in Hardeman. He was a
kind father and devoted husband and a good neighbor. He was always ready to help
those in need. Burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
MOORE, VIOLA L – Viola L. Moore, 68, of Ramer, died March 1, 1987 at St. Francis
Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery with
David Powell officiating. Nephews served as pallbearers. Daughter of the late
Naomi Butler Callins and John Callins, she was a member of Antioch Church of
Christ. Survivors include her husband, Grady Moore of Ramer; three daughters,
Betty Sims and Martha Etheridge, both of Memphis and Linda Stewart of
Stantonville; three brothers, Joe Callins of Marked Tree, Ark., Erby Callins of
Guys, and Charlie Callins of Memphis; six sisters, Florence Crotts and Emma Nell
Pipes, both of Savannah, Johnnie Burns and Melba Dixon, both of Corinth, Miss.,
Lessie Pauley of Jackson, and Jean Derryberry of Memphis; six grandchildren, and
two great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MOORE, WILL ANDREW - McNairy County Independent - Friday, April 15, 1949 - Mr.
Will Andrew Moore, age 76, died at his home in the Good Hope community on March
30. He was a member of the Baptist church and a retired farmer. Services,
conducted by Rev. W. P. Littlefield, were held at the Good Hope Church on
Thursday, March 31, with interment in the cemetery there. The deceased id survived
by his wife Susana Moore; three sons, Andrew, Warren and Joe Moore; two
daughters, Mrs. Redea Kiddy and Mrs. Bedea Barnes.
William Arlie Moore age 60, carpenter, died Friday night, May 9, 1969, at McNairy
County General Hospital of injuries he received when he was struck by an
automobile on Hwy 64 in Selmer. Services were at Shackelford Funeral Home with
burial in Lake Hill Memory Gardens. He leaves a son William Larry Moore of
Selmer; four daughters, Mrs Inetha Choate of Southaven, Miss; Mrs Juanita Ackley
of Albany, Ga, Mrs Dona Kay Kiser of Selmer, Miss Brenda Moore of Memphis; his
mother Mrs Nora H Moore of Selmer; two brothers, Herman Moore of Marianna, Fla and
R D Moore of Selmer; two sisters, Mrs Grace Evans of Selmer and Mrs Essie Gilbert
of Memphis.
WILLIAM ODELL MOORE, 89, died on Wed., Oct. 27, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy Hospital in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farmer and a member of
Stantonville Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie.
Officiating the services was Minister Malcolm George. Pallbearers were Jeremy
Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, Brad Trentham, Bill Moore, Jimmy Whitehurst, Dwight
Moore. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Moore, his parents,
Val T. and Maggie Farris Moore, and two sons, Fredrick and Hollis Moore. He is
survived by two daughters, Faye Phillips of Hazel Green, Ala., and Rhonda
Addingston of California, one son, Franklin Moore of Guys, five sisters, Ruth
Crabtree of Atlanta, GA, Mary Weatherford of Fort Worth, Texas, Jerry Moore of
North Port, Texas, Celia Hopkins of Guys, and Bonnie Cooper of Jackson, one
brother, Wilson Moore of Michie, four grandchildren, seven gr-grandchildren, and
one g-g-grandchild.
WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in
McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3
p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was
held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death
by her father, Lee Purvis. She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of
Kosciusko, Miss., her mother Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie
Nicole Keith Webb of McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister,
Betty Kuhn of Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three
brothers, Farley Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of
Roann, Ind., and one grandchild, William Moses Webb.
MORGAN, ELDON H. - The Daily Corinthian - Michie, Tenn – funeral services for
Eldon H. Morgan, 77, are set for 2 pm today at the Corinthian Chapel with Minister
Ralph Lambert officiating and burial at Coln Cemetery in Acton, Tenn. Mr. Morgan
died Friday, May 14, 2004, at his residence. Born Feb 15, 1927 in Action, Tenn, he
was a member of Liberty Church of Christ and a World War II veteran. Serving in
the 349th Infantry Regiment, he was awarded the Army Occupation Medal and the
Victory Medal.
Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents, John Roland and Lula Knight
Morgan; three half-brothers, Vernon Clark, Roy Clark and Tommy Morgan; three half
sisters, Ruby Curtis, Jewell Curtis and Lela Phelps; a niece, Barbara Morgan and a
nephew Eddie Sellers. Survivors include one brother John R. Morgan of Acton,
Tenn; two sisters Ellie Mae Jones or Corinth and Beatrice Sellers of Lebanon,
Ohio; nieces and nephews: J R Morgan and Brenda Morgan of Acton, Tenn; Joyce James
of Counce, Tenn; Betty Greer, Kathy McCalister and Lonnie Jones of Corinth; Jerry
Kliesch of Lebanon, Ohio and David Jones of Elkmont, Ala and many step- nieces and
step- nephews. Honorary pallbearers: J. R. Morgan, Lonnie Jones, Barry Bowen and
Tommy McCalister. Feb 15, 1927 - May 14, 2004 Coln Cemetery
MORGAN, OMY - McNairy County Independent - Friday, July 28, 1939 - Mrs. Benton
Morgan Dies Friday Morning, July 21 - Mrs. Benton Morgan, of Liberty, near Michie,
died Friday morning July 21. She was 37 years old. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her
husband, Benton Morgan, four children, Lois, Oris, Irene, and Bobbie; her parents
Mr. And Mrs. D. G. Lambert; three brothers, Sam Grady and James Lambert; five
sisters , Mrs. Tom rushing, Mrs. Lee Lambert, Mrs. Mark Parker, Mrs. Birdie
Austin, Miss Metra Lambert. Mrs. Morgan was buried at Liberty
cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge.
MORPHIS, CHARLIE A. - Mr. Charlie Morphis, a veteran schoolteacher of McNairy
County who retired a few years ago, died at his home in the New Bethel community
on Saturday, May 24, 1952. He was 80 years old. Funeral services, conducted by
Bro. Jesse Douglas, were held at the Falcon church on Sunday afternoon, May 25, at
3:00 o'clock. Burial was in the Falcon cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors
had charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by several nieces and
nephews. McNairy County Independent
MORPHIS, Mrs. F. J. - Mrs. F. J. Morphis died on the March 9, 1930. She was born
in 1850 and was a christian woman. She was buried in the Kirk cemetery, Rev. J.
G. Gooch conducting the funeral. Mollie E Morphis, Oct 2, 1852- Mar 9, 1930 Kirk
Cemetery – her husband Fleet J. Morphis died one year later March 9, 1931
JAMES MORRIS of Henderson, TN, 57, died on Oct. 12, 2004 at his home. He was born
in Chester County, the son of the late Ilie William and Mary Lee Spencer Morris.
He attended school in Chester County. Mr. Morris worked in construction. He was
preceded in death by an uncle, Buford Spencer. He is survived by his wife, Joyce
Steed Morris of Henderson; three daughters, Diedra Morris, Amanda Morris, and
Heather Morris, all of Olive Branch, MS; two step-children, Malinda McKay of
Nevera Beach, FL, and Kirk Ghehright of Baton, Rouge, LA; five sisters, Faye
Willis of Henderson, Irene Waldrop of Olive Branch, Joyce Vandiver of Finger, TN,
Janice Scott of Scotts Hill, and Mary Bruntz of Sardis; three brothers, Larry
Morris of Henderson, Jerry Ray Morris of Henderson, and Billy Neal Morris of
McNairy; and aunt, Francis Climer of Reagan; and eight grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 14th at Leon Johnson Funeral Home with
Bro. Donald Jones officiating, Burial followed at Cabo Cemetery.
MORRIS, V. H - McNairy County Independent - May 9, 1924 - Old Newspaper Man Dead -
V. H. Morris, known to many of the people in Selmer, died at Helena, Ark., two
weeks ago, after a protracted illness. Several years ago he worked on the
Independent for Col. J. W. Purviance. His quite and easy manner made for him many
friends here, all of whom will learn with sorrow of his death. The death of Mr.
Morris at Helena, recalls with sadness, the death of another of the newspaper
fraternity, who was born and reared here, and learned the printing business here,
and who also died in Helana. This was Charlie Clay Stone, a most splendid young
man, whose remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery many years ago. He was
the son of W. H. and Mrs. Stone.
MORROW, L H - McNairy County Independent - March 10, 1950 - Lowrie H Morrow, an
aged resident of the Hurley community, passed away at his home Friday night, March
3, 1950. Services were held at the home on account of the illness of Mrs Morrow,
with interment in Indian Creek cemetery. Survivors include: his wife Mary Morrow;
three sons, Clyde, Jessie, Devrow all of Ramer; four daughters, Mrs Frank Crocker
of Calvert City, Ky, Mrs Harman Carter of Hillsboro, Ala, Mrs Verble Johnson and
Mrs Arlie Stanfield of Ramer, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Others
listed: Mrs Lucian Derryberry, a granddaughter and Martha Ann Derryberry, a great
granddaughter.
MORROW, MARY F. - Mrs. Mary F. Morrow, age 84, a resident of the Chewalla
community, died at her home on Monday, Sept. 22, 1952. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. James A. Thornton, was held
at Indian Creek Cemetery. Burial was also there, with Shackelford Funeral
Directors in charge of the arrangements. The deceased is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Frank Crocker, Benton, Ky., Mrs. Herman Carter, Hillsboro, Ala.,
Mrs. Verble Johnson, Chewalla, and Mrs. Arlie Stanfield; and three sons, W. D.,
Clyde and Jess Morrow. McNairy County Independent
CLYDE LONG MORRIS, 95, died on Sat., May 6, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church in
Adamsville and Senior Citizens of Adamsville. Services took place at 11 a.m.
on Tues., May 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Pine Hill
Memory Gardens in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman.
Pallbearers were Jimmy John Long, Eddie Morris, Dee Morris, Tommy Morris, Kenny
Walker, and Bill Taylor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband
Thomas Lester Morris, her parents, W.J. and Mollie M. Thomas Long, and a daughter
Judith Ann Morris. She is survived by two daughters Rose Crunk and Ida Walker both
of Savannah, one son, Tommy Morris of Adamsville, one sister, Media Rushing of
Parson, one brother, Herbert Batty Long of Parsons, five grandchildren, four gr-
grandchildren, and three step-gr-grandchildren
MOSS, L V - 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare
Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of
Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla.
Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers
were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee
Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents,
James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by
one daughter, Tammy Moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of
Pocahontas.
MOSS, ROBIN BRADLEY - 21, of Adamsville, died on July 22, 2000 on Highway 78 in
Shelby County due to an automobile accident. Mr. Moss graduated from Adamsville
High School in 1997, where he was a four year letterman in football. He is
survived by his parents, Teresa Holsing of Adamsville and Vernon Moss of Beech
Bluff, and two brothers, Keith Moss and Kevin Moss both of Jackson. Funeral
services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford
Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer.
MOTLEY, DELLA V - McNairy County Independent - April 13, 1951 - Mrs Delia V
Motley, age 68, died at her residence in the Bethesda community on April 2,
1951. She was a Methodist. Services was held in the Bethesda Church and interment
in the Bethesda Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Mr R F
Motley. Shackelford Funeral Home in charge.
MULDER, DENSON F - McNairy County Independent - Jan 19, 1951 - Mr Denson F Mulder,
age 79, died near his home near Stantonville Jan 5, 1951. Funeral services
conducted by Bro Albert Plunk were held at the Mt Vinson Church on Jan 6 with
burial in the Mt Vinson cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge or
arrangements. The deceased is survived by one son, Willie Mulder; one daughter,
Mrs Homer Carothers, six grandchildren and eight great grand children.
Bennie W. Mullen of Bethel Springs, 91, died January 22, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. Mullen was a farmer. He attended Selmer First Baptist Church, where he worked
as a custodian for twenty-four years. He was preceded in death by his parents,
John M. and Mattie Bell Mullen; and his wife, Alberta Mullen. He is survived by
three sons, Robert Mullen and Fred Mullen, both of Bethel Springs, and Leon Mullen
of Jackson. He had fifteen grand-children, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January
24, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Matt Tomlin officiating.
Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs.
MULLINS, - The friends of Mrs. A. O. Wooten sympathize with her over the loss of
her father, Mr. Mullins. He died at his home near Essary Springs on the evening of
October 15, 1923. Mrs. Wooten had been with him for some time before his death.
The deceased was a man of rugged character, a mason, a consistent Christian and a
good citizen. His death will be deeply mourned by his relatives and friends.
MULLINS, GEORGE WASHINGTON - McNairy County Independent - May 19, 1950 - George
Washington Mullins, age 66, who resided on route 1, Selmer, died on Wednesday, May
10, 1850. Services conducted by Bro Homer Moore, where held in the Sulphur
springs Church on May 11, at 2:00 pm. Interment was in the Sulphur Springer
Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Myrtle Mullins, two
daughters, Linda Kay Mullins and Mrs Alpha King; twp sons, Albert and Greer
Mullins. Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of arrangements.
Gladys M. Mullins, 88, of Selmer died November 28, 2000 at the Methodist
Healthcare McNairy due to heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Lakeview
Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Mullins, one
daughter, Maybrice Mullins, and her parents, Mose and Margaret Williams Matlock.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Henry of Selmer, three grandchildren,
Maybrice Henry of Huntington Beach, Ca., Samuel Henry of Byhalia, Ms., and Leigh
Gentry of Pa., seven great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral
services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Home with
Ronnie Sells officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer
Gladys M. Mullins, 88, of Selmer died November 28, 2000 at the Methodist
Healthcare McNairy due to heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Lakeview
Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Mullins, one
daughter, Maybrice Mullins, and her parents, Mose and Margaret Williams Matlock.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Henry of Selmer, three grandchildren,
Maybrice Henry of Huntington Beach, Ca., Samuel Henry of Byhalia, Ms., and Leigh
Gentry of Wyomissing Hills, Pa., seven great grandchildren, and one great-great
grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at Shackelford
Funeral Home with Ronnie Sells officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs
Cemetery in Selmer.
Linnie Mullins - age 81 - of Henderson, a retired farmer and livestock dealer -
services were held Feb 13<sup>th</sup> at Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Casey Funeral Home in charge. Mr
Mullins died Wednesday Feb 11, 1970 at Maple Hill Nursing Home after a long
illness. He leaves a son, Howard Mullins of Selmer; a daughter, Mrs W O Ward of
Henderson; stepmother, Mrs Mattie Mullins of Henderson; four brothers, Ora and
Dewell Mullins both of Memphis, Everett and Hunley Mullins both of Cottage Grove;
a half brother Roy Mullins of Henderson and a sister Mrs Jerry Smith of Henderson.
MULLINS, MABRICE IRENE - McNairy County Independent - Friday, November 18, 1949 -
Miss Mabrice Irene Mullins, age 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Mullins of Sulphur
Springs community, was claimed by the Grim Reaper on last Saturday, November 12.
She attended Selmer High School and had been ill for the past two months. Funeral
services, conducted by Bro Howard S. Kold, pastor of the Selmer Baptist Church,
were held at Sulphur Springs Church on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm.
Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers and
flower girls were classmates from the Selmer School. She is survived by her
parents; grandparents, Mr Geo Mullins of the Lawton community and Mr and Mrs Mose
Matlock of Selmer; one sister, Miss Maglene Mullins.
MULLINS, MARTIN NELSON - McNairy County Independent - May 18, 1951 - Mr Martin
Nelson Mullins, age 71, died at his home in the Chewalla Community on Tuesday May
8, 1951. Funeral services were held at Chewalla the following day with burial in
the Indian Creek Cemetery. Rev Bertie Moore had charge of the service Mr Mullins
was as member of the Olive Hill Baptist Church. The deceased is survived by two
sons, W A Mullins and Andy Mullins; four daughters, Mrs Louis, Mrs Amy Box, Miss
Ada Mullins and Mrs Alean Syrgley.
MULLINS, TIM - 41, with pending investigation on date of death and pending
homicide investigation on cause of death. He was born in McNairy County and grew
up in Chester County, son of Bobby and Nelda Henson Mullins. He graduated from
Chester County High School in 1976. He worked at Kolpak for a number of years and
had been self employed for the past 8 to 10 years in the trucking business. He
died Jan 3, 2000. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13,
2000, Woodville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Elder Elmer
Weaver. Mr. Mullins is survived by his mother and father, Nelda Henson Mullins
and Bobby Mullins both of Bethel Springs, two sons, Glenn Mullins and Joey Mullins
both of Bethel Springs, grandparents, Faye Ruth Mullins of Bethel Springs and the
late Howard Mullins and Lucy Henson of Woodville and the late Aubrey Henson, and
one sister, Pam Sage of Oxford, Miss.
Mrs. Wanda F. Mullins, beloved wife and mother, 58, of Ramer, died November 20,
2001, of heart failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Mullins was
a member of the Ramer Baptist Church. She was also a former bookkeeper for the
McNairy County Schools Food Service. She leaves behind a husband of 40 years,
Ronald Mullins; one son, Randy Mullins and wife Nicole of Guys; two adoring
grandchildren, Craig and Jacob Mullins; mother, Frances Cheshier of Ramer; one
brother, Ricky Matlock and wife Linda of Ramer; sister-in-law, LaQuita Ingle;
nieces, Rita, Renee, and Robin; and nephew, Lance Ingle and wife Angela. Mrs.
Mullins was preceded in death by her father, R.C. Matlock, and a brother, Robert
Ingle. Wanda was a special person and will be missed by many. Funeral services for
Mrs. Mullins were held Friday, November 23 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in
Selmer with Tim Tutor officiating. Burial followed at Huggins Cemetery.
Wanda F. Mullins, beloved wife and mother,58, of Ramer, died November 20 of heart
failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Mullins was a member of the
Ramer Baptist Church. She was also a former bookkeeper for the McNairy County
Schools Food Service. She leaves behind a husband of 40 years, Ronald Mullins; one
son, Randy Mullins and wife Nicole of Guys; two adoring grandchildren, Craig and
Jacob Mullins; mother,Frances Cheshier of Ramer; one brother, Ricky Matlock and
wife Linda of Ramer; sister-in-law, LaQuita Ingle; nieces, Rita, Renee, and Robin;
and nephew, Lance Ingle and wife Angela. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her
father, R. C. Matlock, and a brother, Robert Ingle. Wanda was a special person and
will be missed by many. Funeral services for Mrs. Mullins were held Friday,
November 23 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Tim Tutor officiating.
Burial followed at Huggins Cemetery.
ELIZABETH MAXINE OLIVER MUNTZ, age 69, died Wed. Mar 24, 1999, at the Methodist
Hospital Central in Memphis following an extended illness. She attended the
Hickory Withe Full Gospel Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat. Mar. 27,
at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville. Burial was held at the Hood Cemetery
in the Warren Community of Fayette County. Casket bearers were Brandon Callahan,
Chris Weakley, Kenny Cook, Jerry Hughes, Jim Walton and Mike Walton. In addition
to her husband, Mrs. Muntz is survived by one daughter, Bettye Gail Culver of
Arlington, two sister, Lucy Cook of Lees Summit, Missouri, Marie Dobson of
Hollysprings, Mississippi, three brothers, Thomas Olive of Selmer, Ray Oliver
of Dallas, TX, Roy Oliver of Woodstock, GA and three grandchildren. The family
request that Memorials be made to the Fayette County Chapter of the American
Cancer Society.
MURRAY, MANCEL M - 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare
McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter
and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on
Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford
Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the
services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray,
Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples, and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was
preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two
brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and
two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion
Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel
Springs, two grand- children, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-
grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray.
MURRY, DONALD ELGIE - McNairy County Independent - March 2, 1951 - Little Donald
Elgie Murray, age 5 days, infant son of Mr and Mrs Elgie Murray of Bethel Springs,
died Feb 28, 1951 at his home. Funeral services, conducted by Rev R M Dickson,
were held at Bethesda Presbyterian Church on March 1, burial was in the cemetery
there.
MURRY, MAYNARD HOWARD – Maynard Howard Murry, 71, of Bethel Springs, died Sunday,
June 26, 1983, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon, June 28, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of
Selmer with Dr. Wayne McFadden officiating. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery. He
was the son of the late Mrs. Lillie Wilson Murry of Bethel Springs and the late
Allie M. Murry. Mr. Murry retired from the county Agriculture Stabilization
Conservation Service, ASCS, was a member of Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church,
Eastern Star, and a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ethelyn Murry; three
daughters, Mrs. Bernice Trangmar of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mrs. Betty Sue Redmon
and Mrs. Gail McCullar, both of Bethel Springs; a son, Joe Maynard Murry of Bethel
Springs; his mother; a sister, Mrs. Eunice Mae Henry of Bethel Springs; nine
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
MURRY, RICHARD - McNairy County Independent, February, 28 1908 - Richard Murry
died at his home near Bethel Springs Tuesday, aged about 70 years. He had been in
bad health for some with pulmonary trouble. He was buried Wednesday at Chapel
Hill. He leaves a wife and several grown children. He belonged to the old and
respected Murry family, one of the old first settlers of the county.
MUSE, LOUISE E. - McNairy County Independent - Friday Feb 25, 1949 - Of interest
to some in this county is the death of Mrs. Louise Muse, which occurred at
Masseyville, on Feb 22. She was 75 and a member of the Church of Christ. Services,
conducted by Paul Ayers, minister of the Selmer Church of Christ, were held at
Cave Springs on Wednesday with interment in the cemetery there. She is survived by
her husband Edward Muse and son Kennie Kerby, both of Bethel Springs.
MUSTO, JOHN JOSEPH – John Joseph Musto, 79, of Stantonville died on November 13,
1987 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Services
were held on Monday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Savannah and on
Wednesday afternoon at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Hogenkamp. Burial was in
Gethsemane Cemetery in Lima, Ohio. He was the son of the late Orbano and Carmella
Diaz Musto and was married to Mrs. Catherine Repp Musto. He was a retired
machinist with Talley Corp. in California. In addition to his wife, survivors
include three daughters, Mrs. Betty Kruger of Newberry Park, CA, Mrs. Carmy Weaver
of Columbia City, IN, and Mrs. Mary Lou Thomas of Stantonville; two brothers,
Raymond Musto and Reynold Musto, both of Lima, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Frost and
Mrs. Millie Bruno, both of Wapakoneta, OH; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Jody Adams Napier, 30, of Adamsville died January 7, 2001 at the Med in Memphis
due to injuries from a plane crash. He was self employed with Cable T.V.
Construction and a member of the First Methodist Church in Adamsville. He is
survived by his wife, Nickie Berryman Napier, three daughters, Brooke Napier of
Adamsville, Toni Napier of Adamsville, Karly (Mojo) Napier of Adamsville, his
parents, James and Barbara Adams Napier of Michie, two sisters, Shelly Avery of
Bartlett and Christy Napier of Adamsville. Mr. Napier and his wife were also
expecting another child. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at First
Methodist Church in Adamsville with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Memorial Garden in Adamsville. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the
college fund for the children at Community South Bank in Adamsville.
Jody Adams Napier, 30, of Adamsville died January 7, 2001 at the Med in Memphis
due to injuries from a plane crash. He was self employed with Cable T.V.
Construction and a member of the First Methodist Church in Adamsville. He is
survived by his wife, Nickie BerrymanNapier, three daughters, Brooke Napier of
Adamsville, Toni Napier of Adamsville, Karly (Mojo) Napier of Adamsville, his
parents, James and Barbara Adams Napier of Michie, two sisters, Shelly Avery of
Bartlett and Christy Napier of Adamsville. Mr. Napier and his wife were also
expecting another child.Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at First
Methodist Church inAdamsville with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Memorial Garden in Adamsville. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the
college fund for the children at Community South Bank in Adamsville.
NEELY, KILMER - The unexpected death of Kilmer, formerly a popular citizen of
Selmer occurred at his home at Gibson Thursday night, Feb. 21, .1918. From the
Humboldt Couier Chronicle of Feb 22: “Mr. Kilmer Neely died at the home of his
father, Mr. J W T Neely, at Gibson at 10 o' clock last night, after a brief
illness of pneumonia. Kilmer Neely was well - known in Humboldt and throughout
the county, and had a host of friends, especially among the younger people, who
will learn of his death with the deepest sorrow. Deceased was a soldier in the
United States army, a member of Company D 105th U. S.,Greenville, S. C. He came
home on a furlough about two weeks ago and was taken sick of pneumonia the day he
arrived home. He was very ill from the first, but hopes were entertained for his
recovery until shortly before his death, when he began sinking and died Thursday,
Feb. 21.
Mr. Neely was 30 years old today and unmarried. He was a member of the Masons had
he lived a few days longer. Funeral services will be held at Gibson this
afternoon, by Rev. E. F. Adams, the former pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev.
Ashley, the present pastor , after which the remains will be buried in the Gibson
cemetery. Deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. T.
Neely, one brother, Fred Neely and two sisters, Mrs. H. D. Mason, of Jackson,
and Miss Hassie Neely of Gibson. Kilmer was a fine, clean, worthy young man and
was generally beloved for his many splendid traits of character. His death will
bring much sorrow not only to his relatives and those closely associated with him
but to many friends and acquaintances everywhere.
NETHERY, WALTER - (Died Apr. 25, 1952) Funeral services for Walter Nethery, age
about 79, were held in the Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon,
Apr. 27. Rev. Bolding, a long-time friend assisted by the pastor of Trinity
Methodist church in Corinth, conducted the services in the presence of a large
assemblage. Mr. Nethery had been in failing health for some time, but his death
was sudden and unexpected. He was married to Miss Lula Roberts almost 60 years
ago, and they lived in this and nearby communities through the years, loved and
esteemed by neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Methodist church. He is
survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. Arthur Smith, and
four brothers, Emmet, Oscar, and Hillary, who live in Alabama, and Tidwell, of
Bethel Springs, besides numerous other relatives. Burial was in Ramer cemetery,
Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. McNairy County Independent
MYRTLE M. NEW, age 78, died on Thurs. Mar 11, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in
Memphis of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 11am on
Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moores
Schoolhouse Cem. In Selmer. Mrs. New was survived by two sons, James New of
Byhalia, Miss., and Jerry new of Memphis.
NEWELL, VANNIE - McNairy County Independent - Sept 21, 1951 - Mr Vannie Newell,
age 76, a resident of Adamsville died Sept 15, 1951. He was a Missionary Baptist.
Services conducted by Rev A B Harris at Mars Hill and burial in Mars Hill
cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Donnie Newell; son, Hartle Newell and
John Newell and one daughter, Mrs
NEWTON, ARTIE L WILLIAMS - Dallas Morning News - July 5, 1923 - Mrs Artie L
Newton, 41 years old, died at her home, 808 Second Ave, Wednesday. Mrs Newton came
to Texas in 1888 with her parents from Tenn. Her father, the late Rev J J
Williams, was a Presbyterian minister, who had served in different sections of
Texas. She is survived by her husband, C S Newton and her mother, Mrs May (Mary) E
Williams. Funeral services will be held at the Exposition Presbyterian Church,
South Dallas at 2 o’clock Thursday. Burial will be at Midlothian. The Rev W H
Baker will officiate. Active pallbearers are P L, Edward and Robert Williams,
Clay, S K and T O Newton and honorary pallbearers will be J R Wright, S J Smith, C
A Posch, W M Baldwin, J W Bullen, W a Currens, B L Harris and J F Witt.
NICHOLS, AZALEE - McNairy County Independent, November 2008 - Funeral services
for Azalee Nichols 91 set for Nov 25, 2008 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of
Selmer with Bro George Kyle officiating. Burial in the Gravel Hill
Cemetery. Miss Nichols died November 23, 2008 at McNairy Regional Hospital at
the age of 91 years 10 months and 4 days. She was a first grade teacher in the
McNairy County School System, having taught at Chewalla, Michie, Gravel Hill, and
Needmore. She was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, the McNairy County
Retired Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and the
Tennessee Education Association. Miss Nichols enjoyed visiting with family and
friends, sewing, and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Era Wilds Nichols; and two
brothers, Hershell Nichols and Charles Nichols. She is survived by three sisters:
Ona Allen of Nashville, TN, Martha Kennedy of Selmer, and Mary Sims of Guys, TN;
special niece Ellen Horton and husband James of Guys, TN; and several other
extended family members and friends. Pallbearers : Lee Wren, Keith Emmons, Roy
Gray, Russell Coln, Ken Davis and Hubert Barnes. Shackelford Funeral Directors in
charge. .
NICHOLS, DOLPHUS P - McNairy County Independent - Sept 14, 1951 - Mr Dolphis P
Nichols, age 69, a resident of Bethel Springs community, died Aug 31, 1951.
Services were held in the Sulphur Springs Church and burial in the cemetery
there. He was a Methodist. The deceased is survived by four sisters, Mrs J M
Causey, Mrs Jim Barnes, Mrs Duke Ferguson and Mrs L D Locke and one brother, W R
Nichols.
NICHOLS, THOMAS - McNairy County Independent October 18, 1918 - Thos. Nichols,
aged 27 years, died Sunday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Nichols,
near Sulphur Springs. He was stricken two weeks ago with influenza which developed
into pneumonia. His remains were laid to rest in the Sulphur Springs cemetery
Monday afternoon, Rev. J. B. Maxedon conducting the funeral. He was as exemplary
young man and was a devout member of the Methodist church, and during his illness
expressed his readiness to answer the call to higher life. Oct 27, 1891 – Oct 13,
1918 Sulphur Springs Cemetery, unmarked grave.
NICKLES, W. R. - Mr. William R. Nickles, age 73, died at his home in Bethel
Springs, on Monday, April 28, 1952. Judge Nickles presided over the McNairy County
Quarterly Court for 12 years, and taught in public schools for some 23 years. He
had also served as Mayor of Bethel Springs for two years. He was a Mason and a
member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. R. M. Dickson
and Rev. Parker, were held at the Falcon Church on Wednesday, April 30. Burial was
in the Falcon cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Nickles;
five daughters, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Jeraldine Gann, Mrs. Annie Irons, Mrs.
Mary Ruth Bivens and Mrs. Maxine McKibbon; four sons, Wm. C., Gilbert, Ray and J.
T. Nickles; sixteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren,; and four
sisters, Mrs. Monroe Causey, Mrs. Larkin Lott, Mrs. Duke Ferguson, and Mrs. Zettie
Barnes. McNairy County Independent
<b>Nickles, Wilbourn Cody</b> BETHEL SPRINGS Wilbourn Cody Nickles, 68,
retired railroad clerk, died Friday 1973 in Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn,
Mich. Serices at 1 p.m. Today at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer;
burial in Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery. He leaves two sons; Billy Nickles
of Taylor, Mich., and Jim Nickles of Royal Oak, Mich. Five sisters; Mrs. Bessie
Williams of Memphis, Mrs. Annie Carroll of Bethel Springs, Mrs. Mary Blevins
of Dyersburg, Mrs. Geraldine Ishmal of Nashville and Mrs. Maxine McKibbons
of Atlanta; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Nickles of Bethel Springs and three brothers;
Gilbert Nickle of San Antonio Texas, Ray Nickles of Bethel Springs and
J.T. Nickles of California.
KAMELA LAYNE NIXON, an infant stillborn only July 19, 2000 at Magnolia Regional
healthcare. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jason D. Nixon; paternal
grandfather, Bobby Nixon; paternal g-grandparents, Pearl and Pauline Nixon; and
paternal gr-grandparents, Elmer and Lillie Mae Partridge. She is survived by her
parents, Vonny and Monica Foust Nixon of Selmer; two sisters, Christie Cotner of
Selmer and Jessica Nixon of Selmer;one brother, Corey D. Nixon of Selmer; maternal
grandmother, Nancy Osborn of Selmer; paternal grandmother and step-father, Jean
and Monroe Guy of Middleton; maternal grandfather, Troy Foust of Ramer and his
wife, Jeanell; maternal grandparents, Kirby and Pam Edwards of Red Banks, Miss;
maternal g-grandparents, James and Frances Brumbley of Savannah, and maternal gg-
grandmother, Beulah Sparks of Middleton. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.
Fri., July 21, at Wyatt
Cemetery in Hornsby.
NIXON, ACIE PEARL – Acie Pearl Nixon, 73, a retired farmer from Selmer, died Aug.
7, 1986 in McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Services were
held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Selmer. Burial was
in Oak Hill Cemetery with Malcom George and E.M. Pinckley officiating. The son of
the late Mary Naughton and Dolph Nixon, he was a member of Fourth Street Church of
Christ. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Nixon of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs.
Lizzie King, Mrs. Maggie Knight and Mrs. Launa Blakeley, all of Selmer; three
grandsons, Ronny, Donny, and Vonny Nixon, all of Selmer; and two great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
NIXON, ANNA JANE - Mrs. Anna Jane Nixon, age 68, died at the John Gaston Hospital
in Memphis on Tuesday, July 29, 1952. Funeral services, conducted by Elder J. A.
Thornton, were held at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 30,
1952. Burial was in the cemetery there. The deceased was a member of the Church
of Christ. She is survived by three sons, Woodrow, Clestus, and Elbert Nixon; and
four daughters, Mrs. Lena Butler, Mrs. Georgia Wilmeth, and Mrs. Mamie Bendall.
Shackelford Funeral Directors had charge of arrangements. McNairy County
Independent
ANNIE LOU NIXON, 77, died on Fri., June 5, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy
of heart failure. She retired from brown Shoe Company in the packing department
and was a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., May 7, at
Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in
Hornsby. Officiating the services was Minister Roger Hatch. Mrs. Nixon was
preceded in death by her husband Casey Nixon and her parents, Dexter and Josephine
Baker King. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Rowland of Hornsby, two sons,
James "Butch" Nixon and Greg Nixon both of Selmer, two sisters, Sue Cox Arlington
and Dovie Baker of Hot Sprinks Ark., two brothers, Jimmy King of Arlington and
Charles King of Memphis, four grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren.
Dewey Lark Nixon - age 75 - died Saturday, Oct 26, 1958 at McNairy County General
Hospital after a brief illness. Services were held on Monday at Adamsville
Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Mt Vinson cemetery. Shackelford Funeral
Home was in charge. He leaves his wife, Mrs Velvie Nixon of Adamsville; two sons,
James L Nixon and Virgil Nixon of Adamsville; three daughters, Mrs Fleetie
Humphries, Mrs Martha Coleman of Adamsville and Mrs Clara Nell Bailey of Morris
Chapel; a brother George Nixon of Stantonville and a sister Mrs Viola Nix of
Adamsville.
Essie Kirk Nixon, age 87 of Selmer. Services will be Friday December
6<sup>th</sup> at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Nixon departed this life on December 4, 2002 at
the home of her son in Ramer. Services will be held at Shackelford Funeral
Directors in Selmer with Malcom George and Randy Mead officiating. Interment will
follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Young, Andy
Young, Luke Rogers, John Clayton, Richie Bodiford, and Steve Nixon. Honorary
pallbearers will be Christian Nixon and Tommy Klizer. Mrs. Nixon was born on
August 18, 1915 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Joseph and
Emma Ray Kirk. She was united in marriage to Stanford Odell Nixon on December 2,
1934. Mr. Nixon preceded her in death on January 30, 1965. Mrs. Nixon was a
homemaker and a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer. She is
survived by two daughters, Bernice Nixon Bodiford of Selmer and Betty Ann Young
and husband Bobby of McKenzie, a son, Danny Odell Nixon and wife Janice of Ramer;
a brother, Joe Kirk Willoughby, Ohio; nine grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Nixon was also
preceded in death by two sons, Rayburn Nixon and Joe Nixon. “She was the first one
there and the last one to leave.”
Nixon, Joe – 49 – died at Vanderbilt Medical Center on July 26, 1998 of cancer. He
was a manufacturing engineer with Reitter and Schefenocker and a part of the
Church of Christ denomination. Services were set for 3;00 p.m. on Wednesday, July
29 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Malcolm George and Bob Gibson officiating.
Burial will take place at Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Bethel Springs, Tn. Mr.
Nixon was preceded in death by his father, Stanford Odell Nixon and one brother,
Rayburn Nixon. He is survived by two sisters, Bernice Bodiford of Selmer, Tn., and
Betty Ann Young of McKenzie, Tn., one brother, Danny Nixon of Ramer, Tn., and his
mother, Essie Kirk Nixon of Selmer, Tn. PDG
NIXON, JOHN A. - Mr. John A. Nixon, age 63, died near his home on Route 2,
Pocahontas, on Monday, May 26, 1952. He was a member of the Church of
Christ. Funeral services, conducted by Bro. Homer Moore, were held at Sulphur
Springs church on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was in the
Sulphur Springs cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lou Nixon; one daughter,
Mrs. Vessie Lee May; grandchild, Robert Lee May; and brother, Dolph Nixon. McNairy
County Independent
NIXON, KAMELA LAYNE - was stillborn on July 19, 2000 at Magnolia Regional
Healthcare. She is preceded in death by one brother, Jason D. Nixon, paternal
grandfather, Robby Nixon, paternal gr-grandparents, Pearl and Pauline Nixon, and
paternal gr-grandparents, Elmer and Lillie Mae Partridge. She is survived by her
parents, Vonny and Monica Foust Nixon of Selmer, two sisters, Christie Cotner of
Selmer and Jessica Nixon of Selmer and one brother, Corey D. Nixon of Selmer,
maternal grandmother, Nancy Obsborn of Selmer, paternal grandmother and step-
grandfather, Jean and Monroe Guy of Middleton, maternal grandfather, Troy Foust of
Ramer, maternal grandparents, Kirby and Pam Edwards of Red Banks, Miss, maternal
gr-grandparents, James and Frances Brumley of Savannah and Materlan, gg-
grandmother Beulah Sparks of Middleton. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on
Fri. at Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby.
KAMELA LAYNE NIXON, an infant stillborn only July 19, 2000 at Magnolia Regional
healthcare. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jason D. Nixon; paternal
grandfather, Bobby Nixon; paternal g-grandparents, Pearl and Pauline Nixon; and
paternal gr-grandparents, Elmer and Lillie Mae Partridge. She is survived by her
parents, Vonny and Monica Foust Nixon ofSelmer; two sisters, Christie Cotner of
Selmer and Jessica Nixon of Selmer; one brother, Corey D. Nixon of Selmer;
maternal grandmother, Nancy Osborn of Selmer; paternal grandmother and step-
father, Jean and Monroe Guy of Middleton; maternal grandfather, Troy Foust of
Ramer and his wife, Jeanell; maternal grandparents, Kirby and Pam Edwards of Red
Banks, Miss; maternal g-grandparents, James and Frances Brumbley of Savannah, and
maternal gg-grandmother, Beulah Sparks of Middleton.Funeral services were held at
3 p.m. Fri., July 21, at Wyatt
Cemetery in Hornsby.
Nixon, Pauline – 76 of Selmer, died August 3, 1996 at Jackson Madison County
General Hospital. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Shackelford Funeral
Home chapel with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The
daughter of the late Roxie Ann Kennedy Meeks and Harvey Meeks, she was a retired
machine operator for Brown Shoe Company and a member of Fourth Street Church of
Christ. Survivors include one half-sister, Lillian Kirk of Ramer; three grandsons;
and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearl
Nixon and one son, Bobby Nixon. PDG
NOLD, HENRY CLAY - McNairy County Independent - Friday, September 2, 1949 - Mr
Henry Clay Nold, age 77, died at his residence near Bethel Springs, on Friday,
August 26. Funeral services, conducted by Bro McAlister, were held in the Rose
Hill church that afternoon, with interment in the cemetery there. The deceased is
survived by his wife, Mrs Lonie Nold; one daughter, Lessie Plunk; and four sons,
John M., Dossie, Willie and Lester Nold. Shackelford Funeral Home had charge of
arrangements.
NOLD, JOHN N - McNairy County Independent - November 17, 1950 - The funeral
services for John Nealus Nold was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Beauty
Hill. Rev Cleo Jelly of Scotts Hill was the minister in charge, assisted by the
Rev C B Turnbow. John Nealus was born March 21, 1902 and died Nov 9, 1950; age 48
years, 7 months and 18 days. He was married to Miss Alice Malone on Dec 7, 1924.
He accept the Lord in 1937. He leaves four children: J C Nold of the U. S. Service
in Maryland; Mrs Mildred Wilson of Detroit, Mich; Kenneth and Leslie Neal, who are
at home; four grandchildren; one sister Mrs Lester Plunk; three brothers, Dossie
Willie and Lester Nold of this county. There are also a host of other relatives
and friends to mourn his passing.
Charlie Olen Norris - age 66 - services were held Dec 24, 1968, at Shackelford
Home. Burial was in Ramer cemetery. Mr Norris was pronounced dead on arrival at
McNairy County General Hospital Dec 22, 1968. He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Etta Mae Norris; two sons, Charlie W Norris and Bobby Gene Norris, both of
Jackson; a sister, Mrs Mary Hazel Calvin of Jackson; three brothers Jim Norris of
Selmer, Luther Norris of Ramer and Jake Norris of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs Eula
Rodgers of Memphis and Mrs Maude McCullar of Corinth; seven grandchildren and five
g-grandchildren.
MILDRED ALBERTA WYATT NORRIS, 90, of Selmer, died Aug. 19, 2000, at Cordova Rehab
Center due to heart failure. Mrs. Norris was a member of the Selmer First Baptist
Church and was occupied as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her first
husband, Eugene Hall Wyatt and her second husband, Jim Norris. She is survived by
one son, Ken Wyatt of Cordova, two step-sons, Jimmy Allen Norris of Nashville and
Kenneth Norris of Ft. Worth, TX, one step-sister, Dorothy Childs of Jackson, two
brothers, Wilkins Jaggars of Selmer and Raymond Jaggars of Ramer, one half-
brother, Owen Jaggars of Selmer, two grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funereal Home on Mon. at 10 a.m. Burial
followed at Ramer City Cemetery in Ramer.
NORTH, CARLOS E - McNairy County Shopper - Carlos E North, 88 of Selmer died, May
11, 1987, at McNairy County General Hospital after a long illness. Services were
held at 2 Pm Tuesday in Shackelford Funeral Home Selmer chapel. Burial followed in
New Hope Cemetery with Rev Mike Bell officiating. A member of New Hope Baptist
Church [New Hope is a Methodist Church], he was the son of the late Martha E Babb
North and John Wesley North and the husband of the late Dola Bowen North.
Survivors include three sons, Burchel H North of Portland, Ore, Charles Zelford
North of Ambay Wash. And Billy J north of Tremont, Miss; two daughters Mrs Jean
Petty of Ramer and Mrs Geneva Helwig of Memphis; 22 grandchildren, 25 great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Mr. Donald Ray North of Selmer, 58, died December 18, 2001, at Methodist
LeBonheur Hospital in Jackson. Mr. North was an antique dealer, retired truck
driver and warehouse manager for Malone & Hyde in Jackson. He was a member of
Locke Road Baptist Church and was in the Army Reserve for six years. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Fred North and Clara Wigginton North. He is
survived by his wife, Ann North of Selmer; one daughter, Jennifer North of Selmer;
two brothers, James Kelly North of Ramer, and Joe North of Jackson; and one
sister, Annitta Carter of Macon, Ga. Funeral services for Mr. North were held on
Thursday, December 20 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Harold King
and James Howell officiating. Burial followed at Hunter Cemetery near Selmer.
NORTH, EFFIE – Mrs. Effie North, 78, of Guys, died Saturday, June 25, 1983, at
McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held
Monday, June 27, in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, with burial
following in Henry Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Grant and Della
Florence Billings Walker, and was married to the late Kelly F. North, who died in
1968. She was a member of the Acton Church of Christ. She leaves three sisters,
Mrs. Bea Knight of Ramer, Mrs. Emmie Grant of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and Mrs.
Mamie Ingle of Selmer; a brother Henry Dee Walker of Jackson; three grandchildren,
and four great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
NORWOOD, LLOYD GLENN - Mr. Lloyd Glenn Norwood, age 53, a resident of the
Pittsburg Landing community, died on Sunday, Dec. 30, 1951. Funeral services,
conducted by Bro. Tommie Jackson, were held at the Mars Hill Church, with burial
in the cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hannah Norwood;
three daughters, Mrs. C. D. Cude, and Misses Jannie Marie and Dorothy Norwood; one
son, Glen Maurice Norwood; and two brothers, J.C. and Oce Norwood; and one sister,
Mrs. Maggie Harris. McNairy County Independent
NORWOOD, ROY H. - McNairy County Independent , January 1989 - Roy H. Norwood, 76,
of Ramer, died January 27, 1989 at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis after a short
illness. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday afternoon
with Terry Kinnaman officiating. Burial was in Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. He was
the son of the late Scott and Nora Austin Norwood and was married to Trudie
Garrison Norwood. He was a retired farmer. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by two sons, Jerry Norwood and James Norwood, both of Ramer: two
daughters, Billy young of Memphis and Opal Bobbitt of Collierville; a brother Bill
Joe Norwood of San Clemente, CA; two sisters, Lucy young of Detroit, MI and Roxie
Wilson of Nashville; 10 grandchildren and six great grand children.
NOWLIN, VIRGINIA ESTELLA - McNairy County Independent -May 4, 1951 - Mrs Virginia
Estella Nowlin, age 76, a resident of the West Shiloh community, died April 22,
1951. Services were conducted at the Crump Methodist church and interment in the
cemetery there. She is survived by two sons, G R and Garlin Nowlin; two
daughters, Mrs Hayse Surratt and Mrs Lester Sims. Five sisters, Mrs R L Pickett,
Mrs Lessie combs, Mrs Sallie Hockaday, Mrs Icie Anderson, Mrs Bell Cook and one
brother, Jim Combs.
Nubern Ray, Sr - services were held at Mt Gilead Baptist Church Monday with
Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mr Ray died at St Joseph Hospital in Memphis,
early Saturday, Dec 20, 1969. He was a long time employee of the Malco Theatre,
Inc, which he served as an engineer. He was born in McNairy County but moved to
Memphis in 1914. He was a veteran of WWI and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was a
member of Al Chymia Shrine Temple. He leaves a son Nubern Ray, Jr of Annabell, Va
and a sister Mrs Mattie Evans of Henderson. Burial at Mt Gilead Cemetery.
NULL, JOHN D - McNairy County Independent March 13, 1908 - John D. Null died
Friday and was buried Saturday, Rev. J. H. Curry conducting the burial services
assisted by Rev. J. H. Maxedon. Mr. Null was 56 years and three months. He was
stricken with pneumonia about one week ago. Being physically unable to withstand
the disease his condition from the first was considered dangerous. Mr. Null was
once in business at Falcon and afterward at Selmer, for several years he has been
retired and lived a life of recluse. He disposed of his estate amounting to about
$4,000 by will made in his last sickness. He was never married and therefore left
no kindred nearer than two half sisters and a niece. He divided his property
among them after directing his executors to use $1,000 in erecting a monument and
caring for his grave. Albert Gillespie and U. S. Alexander are named as executors.
October 17, 1852- Mar 6, 1908 Oak Hill Cemetery.
O'NEAL, CATHERINE - Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of
arrangements. Mrs O’neal is survived by three daughters, Mrs M E Lee of Selmer,
Mrs Lon Canaday of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs H J Dickey of Clarksade, Miss. Seven
granddaughters, Miss Vera O’Neal, Selmer; Mrs R L Oakman, Clarksdale, Miss; Mrs
Chas Riggs, Mrs Gattis Hall and Mrs Gene Randoll of Kennettt, Mo; Mrs Nelson Henry
of Leatherville, Ark and Mrs E L Ray Lumpkin of Raft, California; three grandsons:
F Neal O’Neal, Selmer, Glenn Canaday, Bristol, Tenn and Van Riggs, Jr of St Louis,
Mo; and eight great grandchildren.
Died Oct 16, 1949, buried O'Neal Cemetery.
GORDON O’NEAL - age 73, of Bethel Springs died Sunday, Dec 22, 1969, at Memphis
Veterans Hospital. Services were at 2:30 pm Dec 24 at the Shackelford Funeral
Home with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. He was the son of the late Baltas H and
Mary E O’Neal. Hr was a member of the Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs
Ruby O’Neal; three sisters, Mrs Hassie Bolton, Miss Eva O’Neal and Mrs Grace
Etheridge, all of Bethel Springs.
O’NEAL, HOMER JR - McNairy County Independent - July 11, 1919 - On Friday, July
25, 1919, at Mars Hill, the funeral of my son, Private Homer O' Neal Jr., CO I,
11th Infantry, 5th Division, who was reported killed November 7, 1918, near
Brandeville, France, will be preached by Elder N. V. Parker and J. A. Miller. The
services will continue over Saturday and Sunday. Submitted by B. H. O'
Neal. August 27, 1893 – Nov 9, 1918 Mars Hill Cemetery .
O’NEAL, J H - McNairy County Independent - May 23, 1919 - J. H. O' Neal, 77
years old, died at his home in the 16th district Friday. He has been in delicate
health for a number of years. For many years he was one of the leading business
men and farmers of the county, and was held in high esteem by all. After an
acquaintance of half a century, we can truthfully say that James Henry O' Neal was
an upright, honorable man, and the type of citizen that is hard to replace. Peace
to his ashes. Apr 3, 1842 – May 16, 1919 O’Neal Cemetery.
O’NEAL, MARY EXIE – Miss Mary Exie O’Neal, 76, of Finger died Wednesday, March 30,
1982, after a long illness, at McNairy County General Hospital. Funeral services
were held in the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer Friday, April 1,
with Bro. Walker Whittle officiating. Burial was in O’Neal Cemetery. She was the
daughter of the late Homer and Sally Rankin O’Neal and was a member of Enville
Church of Christ. She leaves two brothers, Roy O’Neal of Finger and J.H. O’Neal of
Enville. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
ROY Q. O'NEAL, 79, died on Tues., Apr. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County
Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. Hew was a farmer, historian and a poet. He
served as singer and song leader at Enville Church of Christ for many years. Wrote
many poems about nature, travel, religion, and was the author of two books;
"Walking Down Memories Lane" and "Selected Gems of Wit and Wisdom" He was a member
of the American Legion Post 0098 at Milledgeville, Adamsville Senior Citizen
Center, and Tennessee Historical Society. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on
Thurs., Apr. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at O'Neal
Cemetery in Enville. Officiating the services were Ministers E. Claude Gardner
and J. Walker Whittle. Pallbearers were Harold Maness, Dewayne Hawkins, Lonnie
Green, Bob Plunk, Ronald Maness, and D. B. Weatherington. Mr. O'Neal was
preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Sallie Rankin O'Neal, two sister, Exie
O'Neal and Ethel Plunk, and two brothers, J. H. O'Neal and Eckard O'Neal. He is
survived by seven nieces and five nephews
OLIVE, J A - McNairy County Independent, December 1923 - J. A . Olive, son of R.
J. Olive and wife, died Dec 16, 1923 at his home near Gravel Hill. He was married
Dec 5, 1909 to Miss Maggie Burns and to this union was born a child, little Hazel,
now age 10 years. He professed faith in Christ a number of years ago and joined
the Gravel Hill Baptist church and lived a very worthy life, such as commended him
to the complete confidence of his church. They called him to and elected him
deacon in 1922.. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, a loving wife and sweet
little girl, father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters with a number of
relatives and a host of friends. After 10 days suffering with pneumonia and
appendicitis, J. A. Oliver, one of our most useful and highly respected citizens
died Sunday afternoon at the age of 35 years. A large crowd is seldom ever seen at
a burial than was here Monday to pay their last respects. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Hammons and J. A. Houston in a creditable way. Dec 17, 1887 –
Dec 16, 1923 Gravel Hill Cemetery.
OLIVE, W. J. - McNairy County Independent - June 20, 1930 - Sudden Death - W. J.
Olive W. J. Olive, aged 82, was found dead in his garden in the late evening of
June 11, 1930. He had gone to do a little work in keeping with his custom, and
failing to return, his body was found. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Mr. Olive had lived in Selmer for more than a quarter of a century, and was one of
the town's most prominent and beloved citizens. In the early nineties he was
sheriff of the county. In the war of the sixties he was a gallant Confederate
soldier. For many years he had lived a retired life, and made daily visits to town
where he always received a hearty welcome. One of the beautiful traits of his
character was manifest in the tender and loving care he constantly gave to his
aged and invalid companion. With only one son, Arthur H. Oliver, and numerous
other relatives survive him. The body of this good man was laid to rest in the
Gravel Hill cemetery, the funeral service being conducted by Rev. A. L.
Dickerson. The deceased was a devoted member of the Baptist church.
OLIVE, WILLIAM ARCH - McNairy County Independent - December 8, 1950 - Funeral
services were conducted at the Olive Hill Baptist Church for William Arch Olive,
age 55, Wed afternoon, Nov 29 at 2:00 pm. Mr Olive died Monday afternoon, Nov 27,
1950, about 5:00 o’clock of a heart attack. He had chopped wood until 4:00
o’clock. He had known about his heart condition for about 2 years and in the
spring had been told by his physician to stay in bed. Mr and Mrs Olive had reared
five daughters and three sons, one of whom was lost in the Armed Services in
1944. Two sons are of high school age, one is afflicted most severely with
arthritis. Like so many gallant souls sacrificed on the altar of duty, Mr Olive
felt that he could not rest. However, his son Murray Newell had carried the burden
of the home and farm chores for sometime. He was a deacon of the Olive Hill
Baptist Church and a life long resident of the community in which he was
born. Survivors include: his wide, Mrs Susie Newell Olive; Murry Newell Olive, in
school in Ramer; W A Olive, Jr; Mrs Willie Rowsey of Corinth; Mrs Vance Baker of
Memphis, Mrs Howard Gurley of Memphis, soon to make her home in Liberty Texas; Mrs
Rayford Jarnigan of Olive Hill; two sisters, Mrs C V Leatherwood and Mrs Virgie
Huggins of Corinth and ten grandchildren.
OSBORN, PATTIE V. – Pattie V. Osborn, 71, of Ramer, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1986, at
Madison County General Hospital in Jackson after a short illness. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer
with burial in White Oak Cemetery. The daughter of the late William F. and Mary
Lukker Bright, she was a member of Antioch Church of Christ. She is survived by
her husband, David Osborn; two sons, Marvin Osborn of Ramer and Johnny Osborn of
Selmer; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Sweatman of Bethel Springs and Mrs. Nella
Steadman of Ramer; two brothers, Lloyd Bright and Johnny Bright, both of Ramer;
two sisters, Mrs. Lutie Null of Guys, Mrs. Julia Jackson of Ramer; a half-sister,
Mrs. Dora Bass of Walnut, Miss.; nine grandchildren and one great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
OVERTON, MARY EMMA COOKSEY - Southaven - Mary Emma Cooksey Overton, 84, passed
away Monday, May 17, 2010 in Blytheville, AR. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 20 at Forest Hill South with visitation from 12 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in
Forest Hill South Cemetery. Mrs. Overton worked for 39 years as a waitress at
Coletta's Restaurant in Memphis and she attended DeSoto Hills Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Overton; a child that passed away at
birth, Mary Ann Sanders; her parents, Henery and Sena Mitchell Cooksey; two
sisters, Myrtle Moore and Mable Faires; also two brothers, Floyd and Taft Cooksey.
She leaves two sisters, Dora Mae Miller of Corinth, MS and Alma Dee Phillips of
Ramer, TN; she also leaves several nieces and nephews. Forest Hill South Funeral
Home 901-346-3250 Commercial Appeal May 19, 2010
OWEN, JOHN NEWTON - Mr. John Newton Owen, age 76, who resided near McNairy, in
this county, died at his home on Sunday, June 29, 1952. He was a prominent
merchant all of his adult life. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Tobe Cox, were
held at the Mt. Carmel church on Monday, June 30th. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel
cemetery, with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The
deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Owen, and one daughter, Miss
Bessie Owen. McNairy County Independent
OWEN, WILLIAM HUGH – William Hugh Owen, 88, of Bethel Springs, died Wednesday,
June 22, 1983, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Memphis. Funeral services were held
Friday, June 24, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. B.C. Wilcutt officiating,
and his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Burial was in the church cemetery. He
was the son of the late Ruben and Philia Kirkpatrick Owen. Mr. Owen was a retired
farmer, veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Margaret Owen; five daughters, Mrs. Willie Tull of Bruse, Illinois,
Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Bolivar, Mrs. Jo Ellen Young of Memphis, Mrs. Edna Pearson
of Decatur, Illinois, and Mrs. Dorothy Blanton of Selmer; a son, James Billy Owen
of Memphis; a half-sister, Mrs. Flousia Plunk of Finger; a brother, Albert Owen of
Finger; two half-brothers, Bee Hendrix of Bethel Springs and Curry Hendrix of east
Tennessee; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and two great-
great-grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
OWENS, ANNIE MAE – Mrs. Annie Mae Owens, 76, died Tuesday, March 10, 1987 at the
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, Miss. after an extended illness. She was
a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Services were held Thursday,
March 12, in the chapel of Salts Funeral Home in Booneville with Bro. Pete McCoy,
Bro. Leland Owens, and Bro. Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove
Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hansel Owens of Booneville; two
daughters, Mrs. Christine Passmore of Lake City, Ark. And Mrs. Nadine Wagner of
Brooklyn, Ark.; two sons, Clifton Owens, Carmon Owens, Bill Owens, Junior Owens,
David Owens, Joseph Owens, Larry Owens, and Butch Owens, all of Booneville, Alvin
Owens of Corinth, Miss., and Gene Owens of Selmer; three sisters, Mrs Mattie Adams
of Marked Tree, Ark., Mrs. Vivian Cardin, Mrs. Hester Eneminger, both of Chicago;
one brother, Jack Veteto of Jonesboro, Ark.; 52 grandchildren, 48 great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
OWENS, OVAN HANSEL – Ovan Hansel Owens, father of Gene Owens of Selmer, died, June
14. 1987, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo following an extended
illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. June 16 in Salts Funeral Home Chapel in
Booneville, MS with Brothers Pete McCoy, Roy Marshall, and Leland Owens
officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Booneville. He
was an 83 year-old retired Booneville farmer and member of the Pentecostal
Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Christine Passmore of Lake City,
Ark. And Mrs. Nadine Wagner of Brookland, Ark.; 10 sons, Gene Owens of Selmer,
Marlin Owens, Alvin Owens, Carmon Owens, Bill Owens, Junior Owens, David Owens,
Joseph Owens, Larry Owens, and Butch Owens, all of Booneville; a sister, Miss
Hattie Lee Owens of Booneville; a brother, Frank Owens of Booneville; 52
grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-
grandchildren. McNAIRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT