Services for Mrs. Neatie Carolyn TUCKER 90 of Dresden were held Monday Dec 17 at Bowlin Funeral Home with Rev Roy AUVENSHINE officiating. Burial was in the Old Union Cemetery near McKenzie. Mrs TUCKER was the Widow of Neal Kirkland TUCKER.  She died Sat. Dec 15, at her home on Byrd St. after a long illness. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Surviving are her son Horace Hulon TUCKER of Paris, a dau Mrs.Leona BRADBERRY of Dresden,and a grandson Sammy BRADBERRY of Dresden and 3 great grandchildren.

News was recieved here recently of the death of Mr Jeter TUCKER who died on Monday Oct 11,in Michigan following a lenthy illness.Funeralsevivices were held on Thursday Oct 14 in the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Chapel followed by interment in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Russell BAKER attended the service and visited with relatives during a short stay in Lansing.

 Mrs.Irene Tucker 78,widow of Noer TUCKER of Dresden died May 10,at Weakley Co Nursing home near Dresden. Services were held 1 pm  May 12,at the Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with Rev Charlie DEWITT officiating. Burial was in Mack's GroveCemetery near Palmerville. Born Sept 1,1904 in Weakley County, she was daughter of the late Thomas T. WRIGHT and Victoria BOWLIN WRIGHT. She was a housewife and member of Mack's Grove Baptist Church. Survivors  include a son Elmo TUCKER of Lansing, Mich ,2 brothers Cecil and Junior WRIGHT both of Palmersville.2 sisters Mrs Julia SUMMERS of Martin,and Mrs Alma BIRCHAM of Dresden, four grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild.

Larry Max RAMBO 53 of Mesa AZ. died Jan 13,1986 at his home in Mesa AZ. He was born in Public Wells ,Weakley Co TN on Aug 29,1933 to James RAMBO and Helen MCGEHEE RAMBO of Public Wells and Sharon ,TN. He spent 2 tours in the Navy during the Korean conflict and after discharge became an AZ State Highway Patrolman. He was still in this capacity when he died after 23 years. He was survived by his father James RAMBO of Lake of the Ozarks MO. and mother Helen MCGEHEE SIMCIK of Apache Junction AZ. A sister Monya of Fla, and Patricia of AZ , brother Mike of Mich. He leaves 2 children. Funeral services were Wed Jan 15 at Bunkers Desert View Chapel Mesa Az. with Dr.Leroy LAWSON ,Pastor of Central Christian Church officiating. Internmet followed at AZ Veterans Cemetery in Pheonx AZ. A Highway Patrol Motorcade of 100 officers accompanied the body to the Cemetery. A large group of several hundred mourners were gathered there. Rest in Peace Dear Brother.

Weakley Counties most widely and respected gospel singer Lloyd Hilton ORRELL 75 died Sat at Volunteer General Hosital in Martin after suffrering an apparent heart attack at his home in Dresden. Services were held Tues 11 am at Bowlin Funeral Home with Reverends Paul OLSON, Wayne PERKINS, and Ben BOWLIN officiating.Burial follwed at Sunset Cemetery. Born Aug 14, 1907 in Weakley Co. , He was the son of William H. ORRELL and Odor (Oda) Catherine TUCKER ORRELL.He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Mich and was for many years a prominent gospel music promoter. In 1928 he married Wilma PARHAM of Dresden and later moved to Detroit where he worked in the auto industry. In 1930's he was elected president of Detroit Gospel Music Assoc. In 1957 he retired from automotive industry and devoted full time to gospel singing and promting. His greatest honor came when President Jimmy CARTER invited him to attend a gospel singing at the White House in Sept 9,1979. He was also nominated to the Gospel Hall of Fame. Lloyd and his wife retired to Dresden where he devoted much time to charities.Surviving are his wife, son Larry ORRELL of Nashville, brother Claude ORRELL of Martin, 4 grandchildren.

These are my Gr-Grandparents....
This is Pascal Goodwin Tucker born Nov 7,1824 in Palmersville to Daniel Tucker and Pruey Mizell Tucker, Married 3 times . Wife surviving him follows

Friday June 24th ,1904, Dresden  TUCKER Town and Country Column. Uncle Bill THOMPSON tells us that old Uncle Goodwin TUCKER of number 25 (Palmersville) died Sunday at the ripe old age of 79. Death was due to old age.The deceased was the father of 23 children. He was the oldest man in Weakley Co. who was born and reared here.The burial took place Monday at Blooming Grove burying grounds, attended by a large concourse of sorrowing family and friends. Mr TUCKER was familiarly known to everybody in the neighborhood; he was a man of deep piety and strictly honest,and was respected and honored by the entire community in which he lived.

Mrs. M. J. TUCKER (aunt Duck) passed away Thursday evening at her daughters home on K Street in Martin., the result of a stroke. She was 92 years of age and the widow of the Late Pascal Goodwin TUCKER. She is survived by 7 daughters , Mrs Inez PARKER of Dresden, Mrs Sam SIMMONS of Detroit Mich , Mrs.W. H. ORRELL  of Detroit, Mrs. Florence MCGEHEE of Martin, Mrs Casie MANSFIELD of Martin, Mrs Minta MELTON of Dresden, Mrs Kate OSTEEN of Palmersville, 2 sons, Henry TUCKER of Greenfield, and Newman TUCKER of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral services were held Sat morning at Blooming Grove by Elders A. B. ROSS and Commdore BRANN with interment in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Winsett funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by
By Patricia Helen Simcik Shepherd
Daughter of Helen Louise McGehee

This is my husbands grandparents Walter and Nora Cox family, long time residents of Weakley Co.  They were all but forgotten until we started researching his family.  I thought this would be a tribute to them to have these posted.  There are not many of the family left as the articles show a demise of them.  Thanks Susan Cox

Roy COX 25 of near Palmersville, succumbed to a lung trouble on Thursday of last week at his home following a lingering illness.  The deceased was a deserving young farmer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, of near Palmersville.  Funeral services were conducted Friday from Olive Branch by Revs. Cayce Pentecost and Alton Farmer.  Surviving are his companion and one son.
 

Death has again visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox and claimed as it victim another son, Carman, who was born Dec. (, 1913, died Feb. 26, 1939, age 25 years, 2months, 17 days.  He had been asufferer for some time with that dreadful disease, T.B., but bore his suffering with patience and fortitude, hopeful to the end of getting well.  Everything that loving hands could do was done, but death could not be stayed.  Several times during his sickness he expressed his faith in God and gave assurance of the hope of a better life in the great beyond, saying that he was not afraid to die, but dreaded the sting of death.  He was a hard working, industrious and a noble young man, and it seems so hard for him to be struck down in young manhood, but his life's work was finished and he is now resting from  his labors and sleeping that long, peaceful sleep that has its awakening in that in that celestial city of the redeemed.  He leaves father, mother, one sister, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his going.  Precious is his memory!  Funeral services were held at Olive Branch by Rev. Raines of Cottage Grove and W.A. Farmer of Gleason. 
Burial in nearby cemetery.

Death has again visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox and claimed as its victim their eldest son. J.C., who was born April 2 1909, dying July 5, 1939; aged 30 years two months three days.  He professed his faith in Christ several years ago during a revival meeting at Jolly Springs and has since lived a faithful Christian life.  He was a quiet, energetic young man, obedient to his parents, staying close at home and helping support his father's family. He was  a victim  of that great plague T.B. of the throat and lungs.  Precious are the memories of his noble traits of character and the quiet live lived, and happy in the thought that he has paid the and is now resting from his labors and the sadness and disappointments of this life and that perfect day that is prepared for the redeemed of God, and then ask, "OH death, where is thy sting? Oh, grave, where is thy victory?  Funeral services were held at Olive Branch by Revs. E.B. Raines and W.A.
Farmer, burial at the near by cemetery.

One of the most heart rending, pathetic scenes I ever witnessed was at the home of Walter cox on last Saturday, when the lifeless forms of his daughter, Mary, and his dearly devoted wife, Nora, were carried away for burial.  It seems that the hand of destiny has been heavily laid on Walter for a long time.  In the past four years he has lost five of his family and himself is in very poor health, but he still carries on, and with the help of the Lord and his many friends who have so faithfully stood by him, he will be able to go on and finish his life's work. Mary, daughter of Walter and Nora Cox, was born April 28, 1922: died Feb. 7, 1941 age 18 years, 9 months, 9 days.  She was a victim of T.B., but bore her afflictions with patience and fortitude.  She was a sweet, Christian girl, of noble traits of character and her friends were many. Nora, daughter of Marion and Ada Jones, was born Dec. 24, 1886, died Feb 7, 1941 age 54 years, 1 month, 13 days.  She was married to Walter Cox, Nov. 26, 1905.  To this union were born eight children: six sons--J.C., Roy, Henry, Carmen, Raymond and McBride, two daughters, Edith and Mary, all of them have preceded her in death except Raymond and McBride.  Mary died just a few hours before her mother.  Nora was converted in early life and united with the Jolly Spring Baptist church, later moving her membership to Olive Branch Methodist church, where she lived a consecrated Christian until death.  She leaves a heart-broken and devoted companion, two sons, one sister, a host of near relatives and friends to mourn her going. Many have been the long, sleepless night she watched over and cared for her loved ones.  For the past six years she has cared for her aged parents in their last sickness and death.  Then T.B. invaded her home and claimed for victims four of her children.  She never complained, met ever one with a smile and struggled on with her great sorrow and grief.  She had been a constant attendant at the bedside of her daughter, Mary , who had been bedfast since last June, and did everything that a loving mother could do to ease her pain and comfort her, until her health just recently gave way and death could not be stayed.  Our deepest sympathy goes out to Walter and the loved ones in this great loss and sad bereavement.  Burial at Olive Branch, with services conducted by Revs. Farris of Cottage Grove, J.F.Powers of Como and W.A. Farmer of Mason Hall. 

Raymond, son of Walter and Nora Cox, was born April 21, 1917, died Aug. 14 1942; aged 25 years, three, months, 23 days.  He was  married to Miss Virginia Wimberly Oct. 27, 1940, who was much devoted to him, giving him comfort and cheer and ever at his bed side administering to hes every need.  He professed faith in Christ in 1939 and united with the Baptist church at New Boston, where he lived a faithful christian member until death.   He was an upright, industrious, hard working young man, a good manager and provided well for his family.  He was a victim of that great white plague, T.B. that has already claimed three of his brothers and one sister in the last six years.  Funeral services held at Olive Branch by Rev. W.A.
Farmer of Mason Hall.  Burial in nearby cemetery.

Long Illness Fatal to Mr. Cox Walter Douglas Cox, born May 1 1881 departed this life, July 1, 1946 at the age of 65 year and two months.  He professed faith in Christ at the age of 15 years at Eagle Hill Schoolhouse and was of the Methodist belief, but never united with any church.  Mr. Cox was married to Miss Nora Jones, November 1905.  To this union were born eight children, 2 daughters: Edith and Mary: and six sons, J.C., Roy, Carmon, Raymond, McBride and Paul, all of which, except McBride together with his wife have preceded him in death, 6 of them in the past 10 years.  Surely he was a man of much sorrow and trouble but bore it all with patience and fortitude, always cheerful even unto death.  He has been afflicted for sometime with that dreaded disease, TB, that proved so fateful to all his family.  He was making his home with his sister, Mrs. Erin Powers, at Como,  who had done everything that kind loving hands could do for his comfort.  He had many friends and made his word his bond.  Funeral services were conducted at Olive Branch Tuesday by Rev. W.A. Farmer of Whiteville, Tenn.  Ridgeway and Milligen of Dover in charge. 

Tom Coats, age 70 years, died at his home here Tuesday, June 16th. Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, June 17th, conducted by Rev. O.A. Gardner, assisted by Eld.J.C. Ross in the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing relavites and friends.  Interment was made in Patterson cemetery. Mr. Coats was one of our most prominent citizens.  He has been a resident of Greenfield for many years, prominent in business circles, had served as city councilman for a number of years, member of school board and was very active in the affairs of the city.  For years he had been engaged in the timber business, but of late had been devoting his time to farming.  His sudden death was a shock to the community and all extent sympathy. He is survived by his wife, one son, E. M. Coats, one daughter, Mrs.T.W. Cannon, besides a host of other relatives and friends Funeral arrangements in charge of the Greenfield Undertaking Co.

Submitted by Jerry Cannon
 

Funeral services for Mrs. Elna MORRIS SANDEFER were held Thursday afternoon at the Doug Murphy Chapel with Rev. Bob Brooks and Rev. Billy NEWBY officiating.  Burial was in East Side Cemetery with Doug Murphy Funeral Home in charge. She was 57. Mrs. SANDEFER was killed in an automobile accident Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 60 near Charleston, Missouri. She leaves her husband, J.P. SANDEFER; two sons, Ronald SANDEFER of Paducah, Ky., and Richard SANDEFER of Sikeston, Missouri; three brothers, Doyle MORRIS and Opal MORRIS of Dresden; Virgil MORRIS of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nell WESTBROOK of Dresden and Mrs. Sula ROPER of Ridgely, Tenn. Pallbearers were Joe WALKER, H.A. MAXEY, J.B. TUCK, Deward SANDEFER, Jimmy WESTBROOK and Stanley MCMINN.

A Martin, Tenn., woman was killed instantly after she jumped from her car in  apparent belief it was on fire.  She ran into the path of an oncoming car after she parked car on shoulder, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on Highway 60 and 62,  five miles east of Charleston.  It was found that a radiator hose had broken. She was alone. Killed was Mrs. Elna Pearl Sandefer, 57, who officers said slowed the car when she saw smoke coming from her 1966 Ford.  A westbound 1966 Ford, driven by Fred Penn, 66, Wyatt, struck her.  Penn was not injured, the state patrol said. Mrs. Sandefer was born in Dresden, Tenn, Oct. 7, 1912.  Surviving are her husband, J.P. Sandefer, two sons, Ronald Wayne Sandefer, Paducah, and Richard Sandefer, Sikeston.  The body will be removed to the Doug Murphy Funeral Home in Martin.

After an illness of nigh onto 3 months, George W. BRADBURY, 85, passed to
his eternal reward on Thursday of last week at his home, northeast of Dresden.

George BRADBURY was one of the best men we ever knew.  Despite age, failing
eyesight and general feebleness incident to the weight of years, he did not give up.  Not so many weeks since we saw him driving his team homeward as the evening shadows gathered.  He was cheerful, genial and ever ready to succor those in distress.  He was a devout Christian gentleman and loved by a wide circle of friends who will miss his cordial greetings.Surviving are his faithful companion, who by the way, has returned to her former home at Caruthersville, Mo., and 6 children - 3 boys and 3 girls. Clarence, Bruce and Otis, Mrs. Bev SCOTT, McKenzie; Mrs. Claude CREWS, Palmersville; and Miss Jennie at home.The funeral was conducted at the Bradbury Cemetery, Friday by Elders J.L. THOMAS and BURDETT, with interment there.

Mrs. Mary (Molly) Orrell HARRISON, 78, died at her home in Greenfield Sunday morning at 6 o'clock following a long illness.  For many years she had been blind.  She was a patient sufferer. Mrs. Harrison was twice married, first to William (Will) STROUD, who preceded her in death in 1906, and last to General HARRISON who preceded her in 1939.During early life she united with the Christian Church.  During 1915 she united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was a devoted member until death.  She dearly loved her church.She is survived by four sons;  Paul Stroud, Jackson; Philip STROUD, Chicago;Clifford HARRISON, Greenfield; and Cletus HARRISON, Lansing, Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Ollie HARRISON and Mrs. Lockie JENKINS, both of Greenfield. She is also survived by six step-sons; Willie HARRISON, Lansing, Michigan; Andrew, Jerden, and Homer HARRISON, Greenfield; and Jesse and Frank HARRISON, Chicago; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joe JAMES, Greenfield; Mrs. Audie COLLIER, Chicago; three brothers, Tommy ORRELL, Martin; Willie ORRELL, Detroit; and Earett ORRELL, Dresden; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie ESTES, Lake City, Fla., and Mrs. Florence MORRIS, Dresden; also six step-brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Primitive Baptist Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock by Elders Harvey SMITH, James THETFORD and Cayce PENTECOST, with burial at the Bradbury cemetery near Dresden.Williams-Perry Company was in charge of the arrangements.  Pallbearers were grandsons; James STROUD, Gerald HARRISON, James HARRISON, Thomas HARRISON, Doyle HARRISON, and Dennis HARRISON.

Mrs. Mary (Molly) Orrell HARRISON, 78, died at her home in Greenfield Sunday morning at 6 o'clock following a long illness.  For many years she had been blind.  She was a patient sufferer. Mrs. Harrison was twice married, first to William (Will) STROUD, who preceded her in death in 1906, and last to General HARRISON who preceded her in 1939. During early life she united with the Christian Church.  During 1915 she united with the Primitive Baptist Church and was a devoted member until death.  She dearly loved her church.She is survived by four sons;  Paul Stroud, Jackson; Philip STROUD, Chicago; Clifford HARRISON, Greenfield; and Cletus HARRISON, Lansing, Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Ollie HARRISON and Mrs. Lockie JENKINS, both of Greenfield. She is also survived by six step-sons; Willie HARRISON, Lansing, Michigan; Andrew, Jerden, and Homer HARRISON, Greenfield; and Jesse and Frank HARRISON, Chicago; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joe JAMES, Greenfield; Mrs. Audie COLLIER, Chicago; three brothers, Tommy ORRELL, Martin; Willie ORRELL, Detroit; and Earett ORRELL, Dresden; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie ESTES, Lake City, Fla., and Mrs. Florence MORRIS, Dresden; also six step-brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Primitive Baptist Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock by Elders Harvey SMITH, James THETFORD and Cayce PENTECOST, with burial at the Bradbury cemetery near Dresden. Williams-Perry Company was in charge of the arrangements.  Pallbearers were grandsons; James STROUD, Gerald HARRISON, James HARRISON, Thomas HARRISON, Doyle HARRISON, and Dennis HARRISON.

 Mrs. J. A. HARRIS died suddenly of a heart attack at her home 312 Oxford St., Martin, Saturday, September 18.  Mrs. HARRIS, who was born in Weakley County, 20th District, was 75 years old. She is survived by her husband, J. A. HARRIS, two daughters, Mrs. Hallie CRUTCHFIELD, Martin, and Mrs. Sudie COOPER, Dresden; three sons, Herbert and Loie HARRIS, Dresden, and Johnnie HARRIS, Martin.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Emma BURTON, Palmersville, and Mrs. George SHERON, Dukedom, two brothers, Will J. WALKER, Evansville, Ind., and Rip WALKEr, Dresden; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  For about 35 years, Mrs. HARRIS was a member of Concord Primitive Baptist Church.  Funeral services were held at New Hope Church Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Edward HARPER officiating.  Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, Winstead-Murphy in charge.  Mrs. HARRIS' nephews served as pallbearers.
 

 J. A. (Jim) HARRIS, age 87, past away at the home of his granddaughter at 312 Oxford St. in Martin June 26.  He moved to Martin from Lathem about six years ago, where he was a very prominent citizen. Services were held Thursday, June 28 at 2 o'clock at the New Hope Church.  Burial was in the church cemetery, with Doug Murphy funeral Home in charge. He leaves three sons, Johnnie and Loie, both of Martin; Herbert HARRIS of Westerville, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Hallie CRUTCHFIELD, Martin; Mrs. Walter COOPER, Dresden; one sister, Mrs. Martha Ann WHITT, Creedmore, N.C.  The grandsons served as pallbearers.  He also leaves nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 
 

    Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) COOPER, 79, died at her home in Dresden Thursday night, March 20, after suffering a stroke Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the McClain Chapel Church, with Rev. A. M. WILSON officiating.  Grandsons acting as pallbearers. Survivors include two sons, Walter and Fred of Dresden; 5 daughters, Mrs. Lula FISHER, of Detroit; Mrs. Ruby INSCO, Mrs. Beulah WESTBROOK of Dresden; Mrs. Lela MYRICK of New Albany, Miss., and Mrs. Rosa TUCK of Martin; two brothers, Tom and Clevland MYRICK; two sisters, Mrs. Martha GOODMAN and Mrs. Myrtle DINWIDDIE, all of Kennett, Mo.  She also leaves 29 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.  Her husband E. S. COOPER, preceded her in death in 1940. Doug Murphy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 
 

Epherm Sandford COOPER was born in Gibson county, June 28, 1871; departed this life Nov. 20, 1941, making his stay on earth 70 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was married to Nancy Elizabeth MYRICK on Feb. 25, 1892.  This union was blessed with 11 children - six boys and five daughters, but two of the boys passed on several years ago.  Frank died while away fighting for his country and Ed died from being hurt in car wreck.  He leaves his companion, with whom had lived for nearly 50 years.  Mr. COOPER leaves 9 children, namely:  Jasper, Fred, Walter, Rosa, Beulah, Ruby, Lula, and Lela, of New Albany, Miss., and Albert of Trenton. He also leaves 28 grand children and seven great-grand children, and three brothers, John, James and Gentry, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his going.  He had been a member of McClain Chapel church for 20 years and was ever faithful to any and all duties that he could perform. Mr. COOPER was a man who always tried to look on the bright side of life and could always be depended on to do what ever he agreed to do.  He made his word his bond.  "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; from henceforth, yea, sayeth the spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." May we so live that when to us death shall come, that we may be prepared to enter that home where no good-byes will be said, but where we can ever dwell with the redeemed in the home where Jesus said, "Let not your hearts be troubled; ye believe in God, believe in me; for in my Father's house are many mansions," where there will be no more pain or suffering and God will wipe away all tears from our eyes and death will be no more.  Services were held at McClain's Chapel on Saturday by Rev. J. L. THOMAS and Rev. Bryant BISHOP.  Interment in nearby cemetery, with Winstead & Murphy directing.

Mrs. Ada Bertha ORRELL died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack IVIE in Paris.  She was 82. Services were held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Bowlin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. O.A. GARDNER with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Mrs. ORRELL was the widow of Earett ORRELL, who died in 1957.  She was a Methodist.  She leaves one daughter, 3 sisters, Mrs. Bess FORD, Dresden; Mrs. Ida RHODES and Mrs. Beulah SIMS both of Gleason; and one brother, John
BRADBURY, Union City; and two great-grandchildren.

Coal oil claimed another victim this week when Ben W. FORD, 35-year-old farmer, was burned to death Tuesday morning as he attempted to light a fire at his home in Fancy Community near Dresden. Relatives said he was using kerosene to start a fire in a heating stove. The stove exploded, killing him and setting fire to the house.  His wife, six children and his mother barely escaped with their lives, fleeing out into near-freezing weather in their night clothes.  The home was destroyed. Funeral services for Mr. FORD were held at the Dresden Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. Letie CLEMENT and J.L. Thomas officiated.  Burial was in Sunset Cemetery, Dresden, with Bowlin and Riggs Mortuary in charge. He leaves his wife and six children:  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben FORD of Dresden; three sisters, Mrs. John INSCOE of Dresden; Mrs. Buddy JONES and Mrs. Arlin WALKER, both of Detroit, and two brothers, Gay NEIL of Peoria, Ill., and Harold FORD of Dresden.

Gilbert Benjamin BRADBURY died last Thursday at his home in Paris.  He was 60.  Funeral services were conducted Friday at Walker's Chapel with the Rev. Bill BOWDEN, the Rev. L.F. GASSAWAY and the Rev. Cayce PENTECOST officiating. Burial was at Walker's Chapel Cemetery with Bowlin and Riggs in charge of arrangements. A retired railroad worker, Mr. BRADBURY was a member of the West PariS Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Minnie Raney BRADBURY; three sons, Bennie W. and Rob Rhea BRADBURY of Paris, and Bobby Gean BRADBURY of Nashville; three brothers, Lee and Alpheus BRADBURY of Dresden and Roscoe BRADBURY of Lansing, Mich, and a sister Mrs. Casey ESKRIDGE of Lansing, Michigan.

James A. BRADBURY died Saturday morning, June 10, at his home on the Dresden Highway.  He was 79.  Mr. BRADBURY was born August 21, 1881, the son of Brad BRADBURY and Caroline Porch BRADBURY.  He was a partner in City Dry Cleaners and was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mis. Mollie Carlton BRADBURY; two sons, J.R. BRADBURY and Harold BRADBURY of Dresden; one daughter, Mrs. Warner STEPHENSON of Memphis; one brother, Herbert BRADBURY of Jackson; and one sister, Mrs. Evie ABBOTT of St. Louis. Services were held Sunday at the Dresden Church of Christ with Bill ROSS and John UNDERWOOD officiating.  Burial was in Sunset Cemetery with Bowlin Mortuary of Dresden in charge. Pallbearers were Lloyd REAVIS Jr., Tom REAGAN, Bill BUCKLEY, L.D. GLISSON, A.J. DUNLAP and T.R. ALEXANDER.

Mr. J.W. BRADBURY, 81, passed away Sunday at his home near Dresden.  The aged man had been feeble for about a year and seriously sick for some days prior to his death, which was due to a kidney ailment. The deceased, a most popular citizen, is survived by his companion and ten children: Daniel, Richard, Stephen, Jodie, Rufus, Mrs. Maude DARNELL, Mrs. Eva SCOTT, Mrs. Catherine WHITE, Mrs. Eula WATSON, and Mrs. Lera DAVIS. Burial was Tuesday at the Bradbury Cemetery, with services by Rev. REEVES. Winstead, Jones and Bowlin Bros. were in charge.

Josie E. WYATT was born Jan. 21, 1882; died June 12, 1925; age 43 years, four months, and 21 days.  She was married to George W. FORD Dec 25, 1901.  To this union was born six children - two dying in infancy.  She united with the Christian Church some twenty years ago and lived a Christian life until death.  She leaves a husband, four children, mother and one brother, besides a host of relatives and friends, to mourn her death.  The husband loses a devoted wife, the children a fond mother, but weep not for her.  She cannot come back to you, but you can go to her.  Services were held at Lebanon Church of Christ on Sunday by Rev. J.L. THOMAS

Lucy Petty VINSON BRADBURY

Lucy PETTY was born July 1, 1866, died April 11, 1941, making her stay on earth 74 years, 9 months, and 10 days. She was married to John VINSON, October 29, 1882.  To this union was born four children: Mrs. Jim DARNELL, Dresden; Mrs. Walter DODSON, Ft Worth, Tx, and Johnnie VINSON of Memphis.  Mr. VINSON passed away April 3, 1892.  In June of 1893 she was married to Mr. William BRADBURY, who departed this life in 1914.  They were blessed with six children: Lee, Dresden; Roscoe, Lansing, Mich., Gilbert, Paris; Mrs. Casie ESKRIDGE, Lansing, Mich., and Alpheus, Dresden.  There are three step-children; Mrs. Georgia POWERS, Nashville; Mrs. Bruce WEATHERFORD, Dresden; and Grant BRADBURY, Clarksville.  She has twenty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Willie CLARK of Paducah, Ky., and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the General Baptist Church at Siloam and lived a consecrated member until death.  She also was a good neighbor and friend. Funeral services were conducted Saturday from Siloam Baptist Church by per pastor, Elder A.D. SURRATT and Elder J.L. THOMAS.  Burial was in the Bradbury Cemetery under the direction of Bowlin and Riggs.

The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Ford, residing three miles northeast of Dresden, and took from their home, Lula, their beloved daughter.  She was born April 24, 1885, died July 15, 1909; age twenty-three years, two months and twenty-one days.  She was sick but a few days.  She was a member of the M.E. Church; professed faith in Christ when quite young, and lived a faithful member until death.  She leaves a mother, father, five sisters and three brothers to mourn their loss.

Weep not, dear ones, for Lula has gone to rest, and our loss is Heaven's gain.  Lula was a most lovable character, possessing a sweet and sunny disposition, and was admired and loved by all who knew her.  She was indeed a sweet girl.She was a constant reader of her Bible, and seemed to love everybody and treat them as near right as she could.  She will be greatly missed by everybody, especially those in her home, for there is a vacant place that can never be filled.  Oh, how we do miss her, but don't grieve, dear parents, brothers and sisters, for Lula has gone to rest where there is no sorrow, trouble or pain.  She is through with the troubles and trials of this world. She is not dead, but sleeping, she cannot come back to use, but we can go to her, if we live as she did. During her illness everything that physicians, kind friends and loving hands could do was done.  Though her suffering was great, she bore it all without a murmur.  Lula was kind and obliging, ever ready to assist those in need.  As a sister and a daughter she was loving and affectionate, ready to do anything that would make home pleasant.  But alas!  she is gone and left her gray haired father and mother in a dark home with no one to comfort them.  Oh, how lonesome!  But Lula is with us no more; her work is done, she has nothing to do with what goes on in this world.  No more will she hear the words of love nor will the load of care of the bitter cut of sorrow come to her again; she is at rest.  Flowers will grow from her grave to give forth fragrance to the living world; song birds may sing their sweetest lays and the closing shade of evening as it falls into night will be intervened by the lost notes of the evening songster as it sings the drowsy day to rest.  The rain and sunshine of summer will fall upon it, and the snows and bitter blasts of winter will howl around it, yet all this disturbs her not - she is in the hands of Him without knowledge not a sparrow falls and unto whom a thousand days are but as yesterday when it is gone.

THADIOUS NATHANIEL MORRIS

Services for Thadious Nathaniel MORRIS were held Wednesday afternoon at the Lebanon Church of Christ.  Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery with Bowlin Mortuary in charge of arrangements.  James SHOCKLEY of Mayfield, Ky., was the officiating minister. Pallbearers were Jimmy WESTBROOK, Ronnie SANDEFER, Richard SANDEFER, Ned MORRIS, Randall FOSTER and Pat BARKLEY.  Mr. MORRIS died at 8 o'clock Monday morning at his home on Star Route near Dresden.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lebanon Church of Christ.  He was 83. He leaves his wife, Florence Orrell MORRIS; three sons, H. Opal MORRIS, Doyle MORRIS and Virgil MORRIS, all of Dresden; three daughters, Mrs. J.P. SANDEFER, martin; Mrs. Sula ROPER, Paducah, Ky., and Mrs. Mary Nell WESTBROOK of Dresden; one brother, Elvis MORRIS of Sharon; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Anna Morris BRADBURY, widow of the late John W. BRADBURY, died at her home near Dresden last Tuesday.  She was 86. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at West Union Church with the Rev. Cayce Pentecost officiating.  Burial followed at Bradbury Cemetery with Bowlin and Riggs in charge. Surviving are three sons; Jodie of GALESBURG, Mich., Steven and Brodie BRADBURY of Dresden; five daughters, Mrs. Maude DARNELL and Mrs. Eula WATSON of Dresden, Mrs. Eva SCOTT of McKenzie, Mrs. Lera DAVID of Chicago, and Mrs. Gertherine WHITE of Lansing, Mich.

Jewel Marie Morris JONES, oldest daughter of Thadious and Florence MORRIS, was born Aug 18, 1906; died April 7, 1937; age 30 years, eight months, 20 days.  She was married to Buddy JONES April 12, 1926.  To this union was born one sweet little girl, Geneva, who with her father, is left to mourn their loss. Jewel became a Christian at the age of 20 and continued in the faith until the end of life.  She leaves, besides her husband and little girl, a father, mother, three brothers, three sisters, and a host of friends, for she had a smile and pleasant word for all with whom she came in contact. An angel form walks o'er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved things away, And we then call them dead. - One Who Loved Her

Mrs. Tom HATHCOAT died Saturday at the family residence one mile north of Sharon, after a painful illness of many weeks, the result of a paralytic stroke. She was 72 years of age and is survived by her husband, ten children, and four step-children.  The remains were laid to rest Sunday at the BRADBURY family cemetery, east of Dresden, with services by Rev. J.L. THOMAS.  Mrs. HATHCOAT was a sister of Mr. George BRADBURY and was born and reared east of Dresden.