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Officiating the services were Ministers Bobby Bray, Billy Joe Surratt, and Tommy Vandiver. Pallbearers were Wayne Hutcherson, Danny Dodd, Wayne Whitten, Gerald Dodd, Larry Hubanks, and Dale Milford. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Whitten, Freddie Scott, David Milford, Drew Rowland, T.E. Sowell, and Danny Milford. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Barnes, her parents, Bratcher and Jennie Stansell Hubanks, a grandson, Steve Barnes, a granddaughter, Sheila Rowland, and a brother, W. B. Hubanks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Earl Wilbanks of Selmer, one sister, Tommie Dodd of Henderson, two step-grandchildren, Anna Terry and Tina Pickens both of Enville, and one step-gr-grandson, Dewayne Pickens of Enville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIE MAE THOMAS, 83, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at Methodist McNairy Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired machine operator for Levi-Strauss and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Clear Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services were Ministers Lamar Ball, Charles Castles, and Randy Bynum. Pallbearers were Jerry Harris, Anthony Harris, Stacy Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Tony Tanner, Randy Thomas, and Kevin Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, James Carl and Nora Cook Chambers and her husband, Lafayette (Fate) Thomas. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Sue Smith of West Memphis, Ark., Carolyn McFall of Savannah, and Joyce Tanner Stantonville, three sons, Jimmy Thomas, Billy Thomas, and Joe Thomas all of Selmer, four sisters, Ailene Pettigrew of Adamsville, Audrey Dowdy of Bethel Springs, and Mildred Wiggington and Jo Ann Hughes both of Michie, two brothers, Charles (Bear) Chambers of Adamsville and Abb Chambers of Counce, Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three gr-grandchildren, and four gr-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEROY GOODMAN, 63, died on Mon., Apr. 24, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. Hew was a construction worker, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Services took place at Wed., Apr. 26, at Harmony Baptist Church in Haywood County with Rev. Grover Westover and Rev. David Reeves officiating. Pallbearers were Eugene Earnest, Randy Goodman, James Austin, Terry Bruce, Thomas Pittman, and James Pittman. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Watson, Jerry morris and Terry Martin. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Juanita Goodman, and his parents, Lucy and Rosco Goodman, and two sisters, Irene and Nadeen. He is survived by two daughters, Sharron Goodman of Whiteville and Teresa Goodman Martin of Milan; and two brothers, J. T. Goodman, Johnny Goodman of Whiteville and seven sisters, Birdie Mae Martin, Dorothy Martin, Christine Watson, Earlene Potter, Girlene Hopper, all of Whiteville and Lucille Wright and Frances Wright of Bethel Springs and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONA BELL SARTIN, 89, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at McNairy County Health Center. She was a member of the red Bay Church of God of Prophecy and a Housewife. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Ebenezer Cemetery. Officiating the services was Eugene Weakley and L. B. Jones, Jr. Pallbearers were Steve Sartin, Jeff Sartin, Brian Sartin, John Scott, peter Lawrence, Destin Hutcheson. Mrs. Sartin was preceded in death by her husband, C. H. Sartin. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Loyd and Gerry Williams both of Selmer, two sons, Harold Sartin of Dyersburg and David Sartin of Chattanooga, two brothers, Lester Jackson of Miss., and Vester Jackson of Collinsville, Ala. Eight grandchildren, seventeen gr-grandchildren, and three gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. WILLIAM ARTHUR MILLER, 53, died on Mon., Apr 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital of heart failure. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad as a welder and was a member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Employees Lodge # SOU 2838. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Aaron Moss. Pallbearers were Floyd Woodruff, Ed Edwards, Ronnie Lindsey, Johnny Pickle, Chuck Morton, and Frank Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Joseph Pugh, JR Burchan, Terry Hanny, Bobby Pickle, Ronald Page, Steve Ray, Chris Williams, Daniel Woodruff, Todd Pegram, Aaron Tucker, Gerald Richardson, Larry Wilmeth, Ronnie Ayes, Lavon Smith, Edwin Cleek, Lorenzo Mason. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Carolyn Miller of Selmer, one son, Brent Miller of Selmer, his parents, James Eddie Miller and Edith Miller of Bethel Springs, and two brothers, Garry Miller and Barry Miller both of Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DONALD LEE SMITH, 52 , died on Tue., Apr 25, 2000, at Foryce, AR of a truck accident. He was a truck driver for Gary's Trucking in Medon and was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church were he was a Sunday School Teacher. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 29, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Burial was held at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Frank Bell. Pallbearers were Billy Wilson, Paul Childers, J. C. Cooper, Acie Plunk, Steve Weeks, and Jasen Weeks. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father, Chester Lee Smith, He is survived by his mother, Nora Christine Thurman Smith of Chattanooga, his wife, Barbara Wilson of Selmer, one son, Chester Smith of Chattanooga, two sisters, Sharon Crowe and Theresa Walker both of Chattanooga, Five nieces and three nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH ALTIE TEAGUE HILL, 71, died on Thurs., Apr 27, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of stroke. She was retired from I.T.T. and was a member of Crump Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 4:30 p.m. at Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Beauty Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Bro. Bill Davis Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lela Ross Teague. She is survived by three daughter, Linda Plunk of Adamsville, Patsy Hill and Patricia Griswell both of Selmer, three sons, Neal Hill of Lewisburg, Ricky Hill of Unionville, and Roy Hill of Selmer, three sisters, Ruby Rainey of Millington, Edith Plunk of Alamo, and Zula (Boots) Dunn of Humboldt, four brothers, J.C. Teague and Billy Teague both of Medina, and James Teague and Kenneth Teague both of Humboldt, seventeen grandchildren, and seven gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Appeared in the Independent Appeal newspaper Wed., May 10, 2000 VERDA LEE WHITEN LOFTON, 80, died on Thurs., May 4, 2000, at Chester county Nursing Home of complications from a stroke in 1997. She was born in the Woodville Community of McNairy county daughter of the late Arlie Lafayette and Ollie Henson Whitten. She attended schools in McNairy County. She was married to Elmo Lofton in 1939. She worked at Salant & Salant and later Edwards Bag Co. in Jackson. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., May 6, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Chester County Memory Gardens. Officiating the services was Bro. Ben Flatt. Mrs. Lofton was preceded in death by one son, Larry Garland Lofton. She is survived by two sons, Taze Lofton and Leon Lofton both of Henderson, one daughter, Nona Seaton of Henderson, three brothers, Joe Whitten of Oakland, Virgil Whitten of Cordova, and Coy Whitten of Selmer, one sister, Arlene Crowe of Bethel Springs, eight grandchildren, eleven gr-grandchildren. ...>>>>>>> EDNA H. TULL, 88, died on Fri., May 5, 2000, at McNairy county Healthcare Center of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk for Smith & Hunter Drugs. She was a member of First Christian Church and Eastern Star Dixie Chapter 115. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., May 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister James Adkins. Mrs. Tull was preceded in death by her husband Hunter Tull and her parents, French and Dora Isbell Higginbottom. She is survived by one son, Jimmy Tull of Memphis, three sisters, Julia Reedy, Lockie Mitchell, and Doll Hurst all of Selmer, one brother, S. E. Higginbottom of Selmer, and two grandchildren Chris tull of Selmer and Dr. Lesli Tull of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>. 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. >>>>>>>>>>>>. LOUIS C. McCALL, 68, died on Mon., May 1, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a bailiff deputy at McNairy County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ, FOP member, Leapwood Volunteer Department for 13 years, past Lions Club member president at Adamsville, Ham Radio Club member, U. S. Army for 20 years, 2 years Marines, and Chairman f Board at Leapwood Community Center. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. His body was cremated. Officiating the services was Minister James Walker. The Eulogy was by John Berry and Frank LaVasseur. Mr. McCall was preceded in death by his father, Pinky Hubert Mills and a step-brother, Don Mills. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Caudle McCall, one daughter, Kassandra Humphress of Houston, three step-daughters, Penny Gross of Tuolumme City, Calif., Gwen Hagamen of Mt. Nebo, W. V., and Terri Howell of Porterville, Calif., three sons, Kevin McCall of Tucker, Calif, John Berry of Penn Valley, Calif. and Jack Berry of Spokane, WA, two step-sons, Robert Bradley of Miles City, MT and Michael Bradley of Glendale, AZ, his mother Rachel Gunsolus of Adamsville, three step-sisters, Margaret Corver of Spring Texas, Annette Brumley of Memphis, and Loraine Penny of San Diego, Calif., two step-brothers, Hurbert Mills of Jacksonville Beach. FL, and Oscar Mills of Tacoma, WA, twenty-one grandchildren, and one gr- grandchild. Family requests that any memorials be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. 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. .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. CARL EDWARD HUNT, 64, died on Sun, May 7, 2000 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of Cancer. He was retired truck driver for Turner Tomato Company He was a former employee of Memorial Bible Company in Nashville and a Seventh Day Adventist. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held Cave Springs Cemetery in Henderson. Officiating the services was Minister John Johnston. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hunt and a brother, Willis Hunt. He is survived by his wife. Shirley Faye Mitchell Hunt, four daughter, Celia Ann Clifton of Smyrna. Lora Jean Dove of Hermitage, Sona Lee Weimer of Nashville, and Frances Carlene Humphrey of Stantonville, one step- son, Steve Brooks of Selmer, his mother Weona Plunk of Selmer, one sister, Frances Murray of Dyersburg, two brothers, Robert C. Hunt of San Antonio, Texas and Acie Lee Plunk of Selmer, eleven grandchildren and eleven gr-grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 17, 2000 DONALD JOHN ROOT, SR., 76, died on Wed., May 10, 2000, in San Francisco, CA He was a Jehovah Witness, an electrician, and a Marine Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., May 15, at Brown Funeral Chapel in Mayfield. Burial was held at Allcock Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Gary Crawford. Pallbearers were Gary Dunn, Dean Sullivan, Herbie Banks, John Wysocki, Wayne Beck, and Newman Henson. Mr. Root was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Vandella Maybeck Root and a son, Matt Root. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brittian Root of Ramer, four daughters, Gail Sullivan of Boaz, KY, Sara Wysocki of of Alpena, Mich., Linda Qualls of Corinth, Miss, and Dewana Banks of Paducah, KY, three sons, Donald J. Root, Jr. of Okinawa, Japan, John Root of Milan, Ill., and Donald Root III of Birmingham, Ala, two brothers, William Root, Jr. of Davenport, Iowa and Bernard Root of Cassandra, Fla., seventeen grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> SUSIE D. ROGERS, 41, died on Mon., May 8, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of respiratory failure. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pisgah Cemetery in Henderson. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her parents, Jeanette Austin of Lexington and Alfas Rowland of Enville, three daughter, Rhonda Bess and Tonya Rogers both of Counce, and Lisa Stanford of Stantonville, five sisters, Marie Flatt and Tammy Davis both of Jackson, Judy Hill of Lexington, Diane Wilson of Bolivar, and Jody Turner of Parsons, three brothers, Dale Rowland, Don Rowland, and Terry Rowland all of Lexington, and three grandchildren Brett, Logan and Kyra. >>>>>>>>>>> WYLIE NEWTON McNAIR, 84, died on Mon., May 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. He was a farm mechanic, in the U. S. Army in World War II, and a member of Maggie Jones United Methodist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 10, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Tony Moss. Mr. McNair was preceded in death by his parents, David J. and Mattie Gracey McNair. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Davis McNair, one step-daughter, Shannon Garner of Finger, one sister, Virginia L. McNairy of Finger, two half-sisters, Edith Carter of Warren, AR., and Ruby Fay Shoots of Bacilf. Texas, one brother, David J. McNair of Poteau, Okla., one niece, Barbara Fugitt of Finger, and four nephews, Neiland McNairy, Wylie McNair, David McNair, and Curtis McNair >>>>>>>>>>>> RACHEL HURST DILLION, 77, died on Monday, May 8, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, the Air Force Auxiliary Association, the Wally Bynam Travel Club (Airstream), and a graduate of Draughons Business College in Memphis. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thur., May 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by her parents, William Kennie and Lockie Lee King Hurst and a son. Michael Ernest Dillion. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Dillion and a host of friends. >>>>>>>>>>>> GRAFTON BROOKS, 72, died on Tues., May 9, 2000, at Methodist healthcare McNairy in Selmer of emphysema. He was a retired logger and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thur., May 9, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Thomas Davis. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Gleetus and Elsei Beatrice Sanders brooks and a brother, Bobby Brooks. He is survived by one brother, Charles Brooks of Selmer, a nephew, Steve Brooks, and great nieces and nephews, Chad Brooks, Michelle Wells, and David Brooks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLETUS C. CARTER, 90, died on Wed., May 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss of heart failure. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorraine, Ohio, a member of Antioch Church of Christ, and a Ramer Ruritan Club Charter Member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Verble Gooch Carter and a niece Mary Darby of LaFayette, Ind. Family request that memorial contributions be made to the Antioch Church of Christ of the Ramer Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CARRIE DEAN ALLEN, 67, died on Sat., May 13, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of heart failure. She was retired from Salem Nursing Home and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., May 16, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Johnny Burns. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Ward Bassham. She is survived by her husband, Travis Allen, two sons, Mark Allen and Peyton Allen both of Ramer, one sister, Dorothy Gurkin of Peoria, Ill, three brothers, Christ Bassham of Ill., Nelson Bassham of Salem, AR, and Wally Bassham of Moko, AR, and one grandchild. Meghan Elizabeth Allen. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 24, 2000 IRENE FREY, 81, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at National Healthcare Corp. In Milan. She was a retired teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School, homemaker, member of 4th Street Church of Christ, former member of McNairy County Election Commission, and taught school for 36 years. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer with Randy Mead officiating. Mrs. Frey was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Susan Russell Smith. She is survived by five sister, Mildred Boyd of Tupelo, MS, Nancy Seratt and Georgie Lafton of Jackson, TN, Ruby Pearl Hickman and Billy Smith of Selmer; two grandchildren, John Robert Frey and Lorie Ann Seaton; and two gr-grandchildren, Felicia Ann Plunk and Cody Wayne Seaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frey, and two sister, Mrs. Cleatis Cooper and Glatis Sewell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SILAS TAYLOR, 88, of Wallins, KY, died on Sun., May 21, 2000, at Harian App. Reg. Hospital. He was a farmer and a factory worker and member of Wallins Baptist Church. Services were held on Wed., May 24 at 1 p.m. at Chapel of Loyall Funeral Home. Burial was in Harlan County memorial Gardens in Freshmeadow, KY, with Rev. Larry Toner officiating Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Lee Taylor and the late Dora Elleen Saylor Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Niday Taylor, of Wallins, KY; five childre, Edith "Margaret" Knight and Abe Taylor of West Chicago, IL, Mary Lou Hamm, June Pratt, and Lonnie Taylor of Selmer; three brothers, Leroy Taylor of Wallins, Orel Taylor of Baxter, KY, and Harley Taylor of Straight Creek, KY; three sister, Sudie Mavilia of Harlin, Verna Quick of Corbin, KY and Mattie Riley of Pasadena CA; 23 grandchildren, 21 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Taylor. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Baptist Building fund in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>> ELVIN O'NEAL STEWART, 68, of Adamsville, died on May 18, 2000, of cancer at his home. He was with Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, retired, involved with the church of Christ, Lions Club, Leapwood Fire Department, and R.S.V.P. President. He was also past president of Leapwood Community Center, Chairman of Democratic Committee, and an Army Staff Sgt. In the Korean War. Services were held Sat., at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville with Jerry Smith and Eddie Walker officiating. Mr. Stewart was the son of the late Ross E. and Lucy A. Brewer Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Wahnell Hair Stewart; two sons, Billy Mark Stewart and Stanley Keith Stewart of Adamsville; one sister Ruby Cole of Stanton; five brothers, Bobby G. Stewart of Cordova, Tommy R. Stewart of Ashford, Nelson Stewart of Huntington, Jerrold Stewart of Memphis, and Ricky Stewart of Jackson, and three grandchildren, Melissa Gayle Stewart, Adam Keith Stewart, and Austin Zachary Stewart, all of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBERT "ROOSEVELT" HOWARD, 88, of Savannah, died on May 18,2000, of a heart attack at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. He was owner and operator of Howard Sawmill for 40 years and a former member of Hardin County Commission and the Hardin County School Board. Services took place Sat. May 20, at 3 p.m., at Pyburn Union Church. Burial was held at Pyburn Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sullivan Howard. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Howard Ward of Selmer, and Sue Howard Rickman of Savannah; three sisters, Zilphie Messner of Corinth, Miss., Mae O'Neal of Savannah, and Mary Gale Harmon of Savannah; three brothers, Edd Howard of Savannah, Homer "Boots" Howard of Savannah, and Raymond Howard of Shiloh, and one grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RETHA EDNA BROOKS, 84, of Finger, died on May 18, 2000, of liver failure at Northbrooke Healthcare in Jackson. She was a homemaker and active member of Finger Church of Christ and the Selmer Senior Citizens. She was born and reared in McNairy County, daughter of the late John Edward and Florence Bullman Lee. She attended schools of McNairy County and was married to Horace Lee Brooks, inn 1938. They made their home in McNairy County where Mr. Brooks farmed. They lived in Memphis several years and they returned to Finger Mr. brooks died in 1978. Services were held at Casey Chapel on Sat., May 20 at 1 p.m. Interment was at Rocky Knob Cemetery with Bro. Everett Huffard officiating. She was preceded in death by one sister, Etness Massengill. She is survived by four sons, Larry Prentice Brooks of Phoenix, AZ, Delmas Wayne Brooks of Hernando, MS, Winston Elvene Brooks of Bartlett, and Earlie Glen Brooks of McMinnville; two daughters, Orpha Lee Martin of Collierville and Ladonna Rhea Brooks of Raleigh, NC, two brothers, Vernon Edward Lee and Virgil Clarence Lee, both of Memphis; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MYRTIS MAY GARRISON, 85, of Adamsville, died on May 19, 2000, of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was retired from Garan Sportswear and taught Sunday School at Adamsville First Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at 4 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery with Frank Kemper officiating. Pallbearers were Willard Daniel, Russel Daniel, Jackie Daniel, Danny Daniel, Bob Gray, Sr., and Jimmy Whitehead. Mrs. Garrison was the daughter of the late William Isaac and Mary Elizabeth Martin Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Gilcie Garrison; one daughter, Anita Dickey of Adamsville; one sister, Hazel Whitehead of Florence, AL, and one grandson, David Jerry Dickey, II of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLIE FAULKNER, 86, of Ramer, died on May 21, 2000, of heart failure at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer, TN. He was a retired farmer and Baptist. Services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Faulkner Cemetery in Ramer with Donald Hudson officiating. Mr. Faulkner was the son of the late Abe Louis and Eizybell Harden Faulkner. He is survived by one sister, Doney Crabb of Ramer; one brother, R. C. Faulkner of Ramer; and several nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLIFTON H. CASE, 84, of Adamsville, died on Saturday, May 20, 2000, of cancer at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. He was a farmer, member of west Shiloh Baptist Church, and WWII Army Veteran. Services were held on Monday, May 22, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Gilchrist Cemetery near Adamsville with Bro. Jerry Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Case was the son of the late Charlie and Nettie Dunlap Case. He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred McCadden. He is survived by his wife, Velda Gray Case of Adamsville; one daughter, Carolyn Jones of Adamsville; one son, Thomas Case of Adamsville; 7 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> H. V. "POOR BOY" MILLER, 93, of Bethel Springs, died on Fri., May 19, 2000 of heart failure at the Bolivar General Hospital E.R. He was a retired farmer and Methodist. Services were held on Sun., May 211, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel of Selmer. Burial was at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs with Dr. Steven Frye officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Dixon, Tracy Dixon, Todd Dixon, Chris Jones, Charlie Jones and William Hodge. Mr. Miller was the son of the late William Thomas and Florence Henson Miller. He is survived by two daughters, Ramelle Hardin of Finger and Jewell Frye of Finger; one son, Ronald Miller of Selmer; one sister, Opha Harris of Medina; 7 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren >>>>>>>>>>>>> CLYDE T. BRICKER, 76, of Selmer, died on May 16, 2000, of cancer at the home of his son, Clyde Bricker in Marion, AR. He was a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church in Wilson, AR. Services were held at 1 p.m. Fri., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer with Edward Smith officiating. Mr. Bricker was the son of the late J. T. and Mattie Moselle Wolfe Bricker. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rolland Bricker; two daughters, Martha Shull of Brownsville and Alma Harrod of Hermitage, AR: three sons, Clyde Bricker of Marion, AR, James Bricker and Don Bricker of Adamsville; 11 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TERRY W. CARUTHER, 53, of Farmington, MO, died on May 13, 2000 of heart failure at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. He was owner and operator of All State Auto Center in Farmington. Graveside services were held Tues., at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Caruthers is survived by one daughter, Cindy Herrell of Barhart, MO; one granddaughter, Charlie Herrell; and a cousin, Jerry Caruthers, of Memphis, He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Mae Caruthers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 31, 2000 STEVEN "STEVIE" BROADWELL, 45 of Enville, dies May 23 of complications from a stroke at Jackson General Hospital. He was born and reared in Hardin County, Adamsville, son of Coleta Wilkins Broadwell and the later Johnny Broadwell. He attended schools in Adamsville and graduated Adamsville High School in 1972. He attended Jackson Sate for 1 1/2 years and went into the commercial building business and worked as superintendent for R.C.C.I. in Memphis, retiring in 1996 due to poor health. He was married to Vicki Lynn Barker in 1983. Services were held at Casey Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 25, at 3 p.m. Interment was at Cabo Cemetery in Chester County, with Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Mr. Broadwell is survived by his mother, Coleta Wilkins Broadwell of Adamsville; his wife Vicki Lynn Barker Broadwell of Enville; two brothers, Glan H. Gray of Savannah and Jerry Taylor of Adamsville; and one sister Patty Lowrey of Booneville, MS. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONIE A. TAYLOR, 91, of Ramer, died on May 23, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and a member of Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services were held Thurs., May 25, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, Selmer, with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Ramer. Mrs. Taylor was proceeded in death by her husband Wm. J. Taylor, and her parents Henry and Mary Alice Monroe King. She is survived by her sons: Robert Taylor of Selmer, Charles "Sonny" Taylor and Grady Taylor both of Ramer; 1 brother, Theodore King of Ramer, 3 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROY EUGENE "BUD" LIPFORD, 63, of Adamsville, died May 26, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. Mr. Lipford was disabled. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held 3:30 p.m. Sun., May 29, at Shackelford Chapel, Adamsville, with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery. The minister officiating was Pat Kough. Mr. Lipford was proceeded in death by his father William Carl Lipford. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Lucille Moore Lipford of Adamsville, his wife, Patricia Ellis Lipford, 4 sisters; Betty Hester of Finger, Mary Sisk of Bethel, Jimmie Gray and Fran Coley, both of Memphis; 4 brothers, Allen Lipford and Danny Lipford, both of Adamsville, Gary Lipford of Selmer, and Sam Lipford of Memphis, He had 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TOMMIE GRAVES KIRK, 73 of Stantonville, died Wed., May 24, 2000, at her home of cancer. Mrs. Kirk was a member of the Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church, a volunteer at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer, were she also worked in the Gift Shop and received her 2000 hours of volunteer service pin, member of the Stantonville Volunteer Fire Department's Quilting Club, played the annual Senior Games in Clarksville, Volunteered for numerous fundraisers and functions for the Town of Finger. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., May 26, at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with ministers Charles Linam and Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sun. May 29, at Dicey Cemetery in Weatherford, TX. She was proceeded in death by her husband Mancel Kirk of Stantonville; 2 daughters, Sheila Taylor of Stantonville, and Linda Cooley of Moss Point, MS; 1 son, Billy Ray Nicholls of Jackson, MS; 1 step-son Lennie Kirk of Finger; 4 sisters; Allie Wade, Rachel Byrd, Bonnie Ainsworth, and Fredina Ellis all of Jackson, MS; 3 brothers; John Ainsworth of Braxton, MS, Ulius Ainsworth of McKee MS, and James Ainsworth of Ft. Worth, TX. She has 4 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES DAVID ROWLAND, 52, of Bethel Springs died May 22, 2000, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of Emphysema. Mr. Rowland was a farmer. Services were held on Wed., May 24, 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel, in Selmer, with Minister Scott Kennis officiating. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife Jeanette Byrd Rowland, his parents Jessie and Reathel Parsons Rowland of Hornsby, 2 daughters: Tammy Rowland Carroll and Donna Rowland, both of Bethel Springs. He had 3 grandchildren: Lance, Caleb, and Sara Grace Carroll. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A. K. MILFORD, 85, of Adamsville, died May 22, 2000, at Methodist healthcare McNairy of Pneumonia. Mr. Milford was a farmer and a member of the American Legion -- WWII Veteran. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., May 25, at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with Minister Tim Carothers officiating. Burial was at Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr. Milford was proceeded in death by his wife Annie Milford, his parents Thomas henry and Corna Kerby Milford, and a sister, Gertrude Milford. He is survived by 3 daughters; Jane Weeks, Betty Henry, and Phyllis Dix, all of Bethel Springs; 1 son, Thomas Dale Milford of Sims, IL, 7 grandchildren, and 5 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DR. HAROLD WALLACE VINSON, 73, of Adamsville, died Sun., May 28, 2000, at 234 Old Shiloh Road in Adamsville of diabetes. Mr. Vinson was a retired Pharmacist and Physician. He served in the Army Air Force, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a pharmacist in Adamsville for many years. He obtained a M.D. degree in 1956 and began medical practice in Adamsville in 1957. He retired Feb,. 1, 1994 in Selmer. He delivered over 6,000 babies in his career. Memorial contributions may be sent to the America Diabetes Association, Memphis Affiliate. Services were held Mon., May 29, at 2 p.m at Shackelford Chapel, in Adamsville, with burial at Adamsville Cemetery. He is the son of the late Harold Pettigrew and Wilma Wright Vinson. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kaye Vinson, 1 daughter, Dianne Vinson Stevens of Bolivar, 3 sons: Harold W. Vinson, Jr. of Cordova, Terry B. Vinson of Jackson and Michael L. Vinson of Memphis, 1 brother, Billy Ray Vinson of Crump, 6 grandchildren, and 2 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. APPEARED in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Weds. July 19, 2000 JAMES REID HOUSTON, 72, died on July 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, Miss, due to heart failure. Mr. Houston was a retired machine operator for World Color Painting, Inc. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Michie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mentie Dickerson Houston. He is survived by his wife, Emma Houston, one daughter, Cindy Reeves, on son, Rickey Houston, one sister, Shirley Stovall and two grandchildren, Dylan and Bethany Reeves. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Wed., at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial followed at the Liberty Cemetery in Michie. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. DIXIE LEE HOLT, 91, of Selmer, died on July 11, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Center in Selmer due to heart failure. Mrs. Holt was a retired Elementary School Teacher for McNairy County, who had taught 35 years. She was a member of First Baptist church in Selmer, the Retired Teachers association, and the McNairy County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a Volunteer at McConnico Library. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Holt, one brother, James Lipford, and her parents, Charlie and Cilia younger Lipford. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ruth Mills of Michie and Linda Stewart of Oxford, Miss., one son, Ernest Ray Holt of Collierville, two sister, Bessie Carroll of Stantonville and Louise Carroll of Adamsville, eight grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home on Thurs., at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel. Pallbearers included Randall Holt, David Holt, Rob Bateman, Kevin Mills, Nelson Mills, Tom Leatherwood, and Timothy Hasty. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. JESSIE AGTHA MEDFORD, 93, died on July 14, 2000, at Chester county Healthcare in Henderson due to heart failure. Mrs. Medford was a retired registered nurse and a member of Buntyn Presbyterian church in Memphis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Medford. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Hardin of Somerville, five grandchildren, five gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues., at Shackelford Funeral Home. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> QUENTIN HAYES HAYRE, 79, of Finger died July 16, 2000 at Methodist LeBonheur hospital in Jackson due to pneumonia. Mr. Hayre was born and reared in Finger, son of the late William and Alma Weaver Hayre. He attended schools in Finger and graduated from Bethel Spring High School in 1939. He entered the Army and served in the Army Air Force during WWII and was discharged in 1945. He was married to Stela Lynch of Montezuma. He was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Selmer and later retired from Rockwell Manufacturing in Jackson in 19798. He is survived by one daughter, Betty Evans of Finger, one brother, Bill Hayre of Memphis, one sister, Netha young, and One grandson, Jonathan Shane Evans of finger. Funeral services were held at Casey Funeral Home. Burial followed t finger Cemetery with Dr. B.J. Naylor and John Talbott officiating. ..>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WANDA FAYE LUCAS, 55, of Corinth, Miss., died on July 11, 2000 due to respiratory failure. Mrs. Lucus was an employed as an Area Representative Open Door Student Exchange and Homemaker. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. She is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mamie Bell Lehew and one sister, Quanita Warren. She is survived by her husband, Edward John Lucas, Sr. of Corinth, Miss., two daughters, Anecia Renee Holt of Memphis and Kevie Kate Bell Lucas of Corinth Miss., three sons, Edward John Lucas, Jr. of Sylvester. Val, Daniel Joseph Lucas of Middleton, and Jeremy Edward Holt of Benton, Several hundred international students from all around the world affiliated with the Open Door Student Exchange, one brother, Don Lehew of Tullahoma, and three grandchildren, Melana, Dana, and Dusty. Funeral services were held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer, and at Memorial Mass Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tullahoma. Appeared in the Independent Appeal, Wed., June 7, 2000 MARY LILLARD RAY, 83, of Bethel Springs, died of congestive heart failure on May 30, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy. She was a retired dietitian with McNairy County General Hospital, a member of Central Baptist Church, and active in the Meals on Wheels program for many years. Services were held on Thurs. at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs, with James Smith and Andy Robertson officiating. Pallbearers were Don Fiveash, John Longworth Ron Lunsford, Wayne Moore, Scott Halter, Steve Veter, Steve Hunter, and Stan Stephen. Mrs. Ray was the daughter of the late Robert and Rhoda Moore Ray and the wife of the late Guy Wade Ray. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Whitten Ray. She is survived by two daughters, Olla F. Weir of Germantown, Lola M. Murray of Bethel Springs three sons, Joe M. Ray of Memphis, Bobby G. Ray of Finger, and Jerry W. Ray of Troy; one brother, Slater Whitten of Memphis; 13 grandchildren; and six step-gr-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist church Building Fund, Dowdy Road, Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOREEN JUNE BORUTA, 71, of Selmer, died on June 1, 2000 of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and with the Jehovah's Witnesses in Adamsville. Memorial services were held at 730 p.m. Sunday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Adamsville. She was buried in Hope McNairy County memorial Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. Boruta was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Boruta, Sr. She is survived by one son, Charles "Chuck" Boruta, Jr. of Bethel Springs; one sister, Norma McCann of Toronto, Canada; one brother, Jim Comak of Toronto, Canada; and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JIM BISHOP, 75, of Selmer, died on May 31, 2000 of emphysema at Hardin County Genera Hospital in Savannah. He was an U. S. Army WWII Veteran and an auto mechanic. Mr. Bishop was born and reared in Chester county, Plainview community, son of the late Joe Kent and Silpha Elizabeth Hollan Bishop. He attended schools in Jacks Creek and Plainview. He entered the U. S. Army in 1943 and served in the European Theater of Operations and returned in 1946. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Memphis and after that as an auto mechanic. The body was cremated and there was a private committal service on Thurs, June 1 at 6 p.m. at Cabo Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Jamie Hildebrant of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers, George Bishop of Henderson and Tommy Bishop of Milledgeville; one sister Ruby Weaver of Adamsville; and one grandchild/ He was related to Rebekah Rose Hildebrant. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KENNETH BROOKS HARRS, 63 of Memphis, died May 5, 2000 in Skagway, Alaska, of a heart attack. Mr. Harris was a manager for the Heilig Meyers Furniture Company in Savannah. Services were held 1 p.m. on Fri. at Memorial Park in Memphis. Graveside services were held at 430 at Forrest Hill Cemetery Church in Cordova, where he was a charter member. The Minister was Bob Geabhart. Bearers were Charles Harris, Houston Thrasher, Jim Harris, Brooks Harris Jr., Ben Harris, Brad Harris, and Phillip L. Hansen. Mr. Harris is the son of the late Alton Brooks and Sarah Cato Harris. He is survived by his wife Patricia Thrasher Harris, 3 sons, Kenneth Brooks Harris, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Ben Allen Harris of Anchorage, Alaska, and Bradley Thrasher Harris of Gainville, GA; a sister, Alice Jean Walls of Trenton; a brother, Charles Lee Harris of Memphis, and 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Infant PAYTON DATH MARTIN, 4 months, of Stantonville, died June 1, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in McNairy due to heart failure. Services were held at 130 p.m. on Sun. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer, with burial at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Payton Dath Martin is survived by his parents Dath and Amy Wagoner martin of Stantonville. He is survived by 1 sister, Jordan Martin and 1 brother, Easton Martin. Maternal grandparents Billy and Joyce Wagoner of Bethel Springs, Paternal grandparents Hugh and Alice Martin of Stantonville; Paternal gr-grandparents Marie Rankins of Bethel Springs, Blondell Walker of Stantonville, and Esthelee Slaughter of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANCES MESSER, 77 of Adamsville, died June 3, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. General Hospital, of heart failure. She was a Past matron Order of The Eastern Star Chapter 330 of Adamsville. Services were held at 1 p.m. Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville, with burial at Adamsville cemetery. Mrs. Messer was preceded in death by her husband, James Laiford Messer. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Ann Harrison of Savannah, and Mrs. Brenda Tedford of Henderson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Verda Barnes of Selmer, and Mrs. Athalee Glover of Nahunta, GA, and 2 grandchildren, Dr. Richard Alexander and Mrs. Shaney Winters, both of Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBERT L. BRITTON, 72, of Guys, died June 4, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer, of heart failure. Mr. Britton was retired U. S. Army, FAA, and Jehovah's Witness. Services were held 2 p.m. Tues., at Shackelford chapel Selmer, with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Mr. Britton was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Nanny Bell Davis Britton, and his wife Ida Redding Britton. He is survived by 2 daughters, Gwen Lambert of Michie and Sarah Miller of Corinth, MS, 3 sons, Nick Britton of Guys, James and Dwayne Britton, both of Jackson, 3 sisters, Margaret Forsythe of Guys, Faye Everette of Burbanks, CA, and Sylvia Eaker of Florence AL, 2 brothers Jim "J.H." Britton of Poplar Bluff, MO and L.C. Britton of Chewalla, 4 grandchildren, and 4 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> CARL WAYNE PLUNK, age 63, of Adamsville, died June 2, 2000 in Hardin County General in Savannah, of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired truck driver for Cardox Corp in Memphis for 25 years. He lived in Hardin County all his life. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force, member of VFW and Teamsters Union, and attended Solitude Freewill Baptist Church. Services were held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, at Adamsville Funeral Home with Shackelford Funeral Directors and burial at Crump Cemetery. Mr. Plunk is survived by his father, Fred Plunk of Adamsville, and his wife Daisy Kelley Plunk of Adamsville, 1 daughter, Tanya Michele Plunk of Adamsville, 1 son, Anthony Wayne Plunk of McKenzie, 2 brothers, Paul Walace Plunk of Adamsville, and Terry Plunk of Toone; and 2 grandchildren. ...>>>>>>>>>> VESTIE IRENE LOCKE GOOLSBY, 88, of Pocahontas, died on Mon, May 29, 2000 of a brain tumor at Methodist healthcare McNairy Hospital in Selmer. She was a homemaker and member of Rose Creek Sanctified Church. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., May 31 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in McNairy County, with LeRoy Rigsby and Bob Cottle officiating. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dovie L. Kirk Goolsby and the wife of the late Roy Goolsby. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lessie Mullins and Verble Dillon; 1 brother, Ezra Locke; and one gr-granddaughter, Lauren King. She is survived by three daughter, Shirlene King of Pocahontas; Darlene Cagle of Selmer and Glenda Cox of Bolivar; two sons, Wayne Goolsby of Pocahontas and Robert Goolsby of Selmer; three sisters, Velvie Dillon, Sue Hill, and Vergie Redmon, all of Selmer; one brother, Tildon Locke of Selmer; 11 grandchildren; 14 gr-grandchildren; and one step gr-grandson. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., June 28, 2000 RALPH RAY WHITE, 79, of Selmer died on June 11, 2000 at the Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital due to cancer. Mr. White is retired truck driver. He has been a Deacon at Eastview Baptist Church for five and a half years, at West Shiloh Baptist Church for thirty years, and a Church in Farmington, MI for twenty-seven years. He also served in the army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents, Iven Washington and Leatha Hopper White, and his brother Junior White, He is survived by his wife Peggy Plunk White; one daughter, Judy Belvin of Savannah; six sister, Ellen Cooksey of Michie, Oberia Sowell of Michie, Omega Sweat of Michie, Virginia Goodwin of Michie, Ruth Tucker of Decaturville, and Marie Byrd of Pontoctac, MS; seven brothers, Jake White of Michie, Charles White of Michie, J. W. White of LaPlanto, AR, Rayburn White of Decaturville, Bruce White of Durant, FL, Roger White of Fort Smith, AR, and Phillip White of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren and his grandparent, Hollie Belvin, Heather Houser, and Hillary Belvin. Funeral service were held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer at 1 p.m. Tues. Burial followed at the Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Joey Lawson, Tommy Cooksey, Mitch Goodwin, Nick Tucker, Mike Pickett, and Jimmy Sowell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> STANLEY LINTON, 38, of Henderson died on June 17, 2000 at his home. Mr. Linton was born in Chester County, son of Mrs. Lola Mae Burross Linton and the late Willie Hayes Linton. He attended schools in Chester County, and worked for Jesse Gilliam Backhoe doing construction work. He had been disabled for the past twelve years. Hew was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ. He is survived by his mother, Lola Mae Linton of Adamsville, and one brother, Johnny Linton of Henderson. Funeral service were held at Leon Johnson Funeral Home in Henderson at 11 a.m. Burial followed at the Milfork Cemetery in Henderson with Bro. Andy Maness officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CLINTON ODELL JONES, 68, of Henderson died June 16, 2000, at his home due to cancer. Mr. Jones was born and reared in the Mifflin Area of Chester County, son of Jerry Clinton and Mary Butler Jones. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1950 and farmed as a young man. He attended West Tennessee Business School in Jackson in 19551. He was employed by Pump and Supple of Jackson, and later by Duren Supply in Adamsville as a Sales Representative until he retired in 1982. He then continued to farm in the Mifflin Community. He attended Adamsville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wilson Jones of Henderson; three sons, Gary Jones of Adamsville, Reginald Jones of Savannah, and Kelly Jones of Stantonville; two daughters, Vickey Simpson of Memphis and Clenette Moore of Adamsville; one brother, Donald Jones of Memphis; four step-daughters, Mary Ann Pritchard of Jackson, and Milspaugh of Jackson, Judy Marcom of Cordova, and Denise Jones of Lexington; one step-son, George Marcom of Jackson; and eight grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Casey Funeral Home on Sat., June 17, at 5 p.m. Burial followed at the Mifflin Cemetery with Rev. Paul Douglas and Rev. Clyde Hamilton officiating. >>>>>>>> WILLIAM BLAIR SCOTT, husband of Frances Campbell, passed away June 2, 2000 after battling cancer. Born Sept. 3, 1930, in Selmer, the son of Loraine Houston and Alton Brown Scott. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Education and Master in History. He then served three years in the US Army, rising to 1st Lieutenant in the Counter-Intelligence Corps in Berlin, Germany. Following his marriage in 1954 and completion of military service he relocated to Lexington where he began work for Kentucky Insurance Agency. In 1969 he formed his own firm, Scott Company, Inc., providing general and equine lines of insurance until his retirement in 1995. He was an agent of the Underwriters at Lloyd's of London and worked to promote the interests of the Thoroughbred industry at large. Mr. Scott was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Alumnus for his alma mater, Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, Lexington and as a Deacon at Central Christian Church. He was one of the original Directors of Bank of the Bluegrass, serving from 1974 to present. He was active in Sigma Chi, Rotary and the Y's Men's Club and a member of the Keeneland Club, Thoroughbred Club of America, Lexington Country Club and the Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, and his sons William Blair Scott, Jr., Phillip Alton Scott, and David Houston Scott; daughter-in-law, Ann Holden Scott and grandson, Houston Slade Scott. Other survivors include his brother, James Alton Scott of Corinth, MS and three nieces Andrea Joyner, Sonya Counce and Melanie Heath. Funeral services were at 1030 a.m. Mon. at Central Christian Church, 205 E. Short St., with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Casket-bearers were Lee Eaton, Henry White, Robert Rahenkamp, Arch Manious, Benjamin Elkin, William Kingsley, Jr., Dewitt Hisle and James Eldon Thomas. Visitation was 630-9 p.m. at W.R. Milward Funeral Home, 159 N. Broadway. Contributions may be to the Salvation Army, 722 W. Main St. Lexington, KY 40508 or Central Christian Church PO Box 1459, Lexington KY 40588. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTHIE REDDIN, 84, of Milledgeville died on June 20, 2000 at the Hardin County General Hospital Mrs. Redding was born in Henderson County, daughter of the late Walter and Lula Hutton Holloway. She was a member of the Enville Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Erwin of Milledgeville and Peggy Wright of Try; two sons, Teddy Wayne Redding of Milledgeville and Joe Earl Reddin of Selmer; one sister, Mae Reddin of Adamsville; one half sister, Maurine Keeling of Shreveport, LA: one brother, Robert Holloway of Savannah; and four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one gr-grandchild and seven step-gr- grandchildren. Funeral services were at Leon Johnson Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on June 23. Burial followed at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bill Davis officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LOU JANE GRIFFIN WILSON, 84, died June 6, 2000, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry in Selmer due to a brain tumor. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church and served in ministry with her late husband, Rev. L. L. Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. L. L. Wilson. She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Berry of Murfreesboro and Odean Berry of Selmer; one son, Leon Wilson of Memphis; two sisters Elsie Kemp of Savannah and Doshia Wicker of Morris Chapel; one brother, henry Griffin of Michie; and seven grandchildren and seven gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer on June 24 at 3:30 p.m. Burial followed at the Hardin County Memorial Garden. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HENRY C. STEELE, 84, of Adamsville died June 23, 2000 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., due to heart failure. Mr. Steele was a watch repairman. He served in the U.S. Army during Wold War II. As staff sergeant, he received a World War II Victory medal, Good Conduct medal, American Theater Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon, Ap Theater Ribbon and one Bronze Service Star. She is preceded in death by three brothers, his wife, Lottie Verlene Sanders Steele, and his parents, Ode and Mollie McKenzie Steele. His is survived by three daughters, Nancy Henson of Adamsville, Judy Moore of Stantonville, and Sandra Moore of Stantonville; one son, Roger Keith Steele of Savannah; two sisters, Christine Grasshoffer of California and Evelyn Shirley of California; one brother, Roscoe Steele of Luka, Miss; and twelve grandchildren and fifteen gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville on Mon., at 3 p.m. Burial followed at the McKenzie Cemetery in Adamsville. Pallbearers were Clay Steele, Brad Henson, Stacy Kemp, Brian Null, Marty Bowden, and Max Erwin. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLOTTE ANN BUTLER, 51, died in her home on Wed., due to cardio respiratory arrest. Ms. Butler was born on Mon., July 26, 1948 in McNairy County to Mrs. Gladys Butler and the late Robert Owen Butler. She received her education in the Pontiac, Michigan School system. Charlotte accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined the Roach's Chapel Untied Methodist Church in Selmer. She worked as a filing clerk and enjoyed computers, cooking and eating in her spare time. She was ain a wheelchair 26 years due to Rheumatoidal Arthritis but remained independent. Ms. Butler spent her last years in the home on 8th Street, she inherited from her beloved grandmother, Charlene Roach. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory: her mother Mrs. Gladys Butler, a stepfather, Mr. O.C. Triggs of Humboldt, three uncles; Alvin D. "Ann" Robinson of Milwaukee, Wis., Bobby "Wynetta" Robinson of Purdy and Roosevelt "Betty" Robinson of Counce, two aunts, Mrs. Velma Adams and Mrs. Wilmer Lusk of Purdy. She also leaves a host of cousins and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dale Butler, her grandparents Felix and Charlene Roach and Matthew and Nancy Robinson, one aunt and one uncle. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Sat. At the Seven Day Adventist in Selmer. Burial followed at the Prospect Annex Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. TEXIE LEE TAYLOR, 81 of Selmer died on June 25, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Center in Selmer due to heart failure. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and was a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Joshua Lincoln and Texas Anna Daniel King and her husband, Paul Kendrick Taylor. She is survived by one daughter, Doris Carllin of Ramer, one son Grady Alton Taylor of Birmingham, AL, and three grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer. Burial followed at the Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel. >>>>>>>>>>> CARL WAYNE CARROLL, 66, of Virginia Beach, VA died on June 24, 2000 in Virginia Beach, VA Mr. Carroll graduated from Adamsville High School and obtained an Associate Degree from Tidewater Community College, was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 99, and the Disable American Veteran Post 20. He was a retired Senior Chief Storekeeper for the U.S. Navy and for the Virginia State Government as a storekeeper for the State Police. He is preceded in death by his patents, Edgar and Myrtle Carroll, on brother, Earl Carroll, on one sister, Willie Margaret Holloway. He is survived by his wife, Willodean "Deanie" Carroll, two daughters, Thresea Ballard of burke, VA and Susan Carroll-Ramsey of Folly beach, SC, two sons, Richard Baker of Orange Park, FL and Donald Barker, one sister, Imogene Sweat of Adamsville, and eight grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Shackelford Funeral Home and burial followed at the Adamsville Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, 1051 Kempsville Rd. Norfolk, VA 23502. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 14, 2000 BYRON KEITH TIDWELL, 36, of Adamsville, died on June 5, 2000, from an automobile accident. He was employed with Caterpillar in Corinth, MS and was a member of Adamsville 1st Presbyterian Church and Pickwick Bass Anglers. Services were held on wed. at 2 p.m. at Adamsville 1st Presbyterian Church in Adamsville. Burial was in Adamsville cemetery, with Don Coleman officiating Pallbearers wereDale Pounds, Tommy Wyatt, Danny Whitten, Bill Maness, Bradley Bumpus, and Teddy McMahan. Mr. Tidwell is survived by his mother, Carolyn Gilchrist Tidwell of Adamsville; his wife, Sharon Maness Tidwell; three daughters, Leslie Carroll, Carrie Tidwell, and Abigail Tidwell, all of Adamsville; and his grandmothers, Lois Gilchrist of Adamsville. He was preceded in death by his father G. C. Tidwell. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. WILLIAM BLAIR SCOTT, husband of Frances Campbell, passed away June 2, 2000 after battling cancer. Born Sept. 3, 1930, in Selmer, the son of Loraine Houston and Alton Brown Scott. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Education and Master in History. He then served three years in the US Army, rising to 1st Lieutenant in the Counter-Intelligence Corps in Berlin, Germany. Following his marriage in 1954 and completion of military service he relocated to Lexington where he began work for Kentucky Insurance Agency. In 1969 he formed his own firm, Scott Company, Inc., providing general and equine lines of insurance until his retirement in 1995. He was an agent of the Underwriters at Lloy'd's of London and worked to promote the interests of the Thoroughbred industry at large. Mr. Scott was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Alumnus for his alma mater, Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, Lexington and as a Deacon at Central Christian Church. He was one of the original Directors of Bank of the Bluegrass, serving from 1974 to present. He was active in Sigma Chi, Rotary and the Y's Men's Club and a member of the Keeneland Club, Thoroughbred Club of America, Lexington Country Club and the Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, and his sons William Blair Scott, Jr. Phillip Alton Scott, and David Houston Scott; daughter-in-law, Ann Holden Scott and grandson, Houston Slade Scott. Other survivors include his brother, James Alton Scott of Corinth, MS and three nieces Andrea Joyner, Sonya Counce and Melanie Heath. Funeral services were at 1030 a.m. Mon. at Central Christian Church, 205 E. Short St., with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Casket bearers were Lee Eaton, Henry White, Robert Rahenkamp, Arch Manious, Benjamin Elkin, William Kingsley, Jr., Dewitt Hisle and James Eldon Thomas. Visitation was 630-9 p.m. at W.R. Milward Funeral Home, 159 N. Broadway. Contributions may be to the Salvation Army, 722 W. Main St. Lexington, KY 40508 or Central Christian Church PO Box 1459, Lexington KY 40588. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WINNIE DAVIS, 73, of Selmer (formerly of Memphis), died on June 8, 2000, at ATC Nursing Home from complications after a stroke. She was an entrepreneur and was married to Keith Davis for 52 years. The memorial service well be at 10 a.m. on Sat., June 24, at First Unity Church on Walnut Grove. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Davis, She is survived by her son, Greg Davis of Memphis and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to First Unity Church or the Humane Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SHIRLEY JEAN COLLIER, 59, of Stantonville, died of cancer at her home on June 11, 2000. She was a retired seamstress at Tri-H Factory, member of United Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs, member of Bethel Springs Sanctuary Choir, and a song writer and poetry writer. Services were held Tues. at 430 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Savannah, with Jeffery Young and Harrell Connaway officiating. Mrs. Collier was the daughter of Ocean Taylor Rickette of Savannah. She was raised by her mother and grandparents Robert and Ada Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Loyd Collier. She is survived by two daughters, Vickie J. Altkins and Lesia F. Little, both of Stantonville; one son, roger L. Collier of Shiloh; two sister, Dessie F. Franks of Savannah and Karen A. Parrish of Memphis; and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DORA BELLE DUNNAVANT McRENOLDS, 99, of Mobile, AL (formerly of Selmer), died on June 11, 2000 of kidney failure at Gordon Oaks Retirement Community in Mobile, AL. She was a retired school teacher and member of First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women in 1922. Services were at 10 a.m. Wed. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mrs. McReynolds was the daughter of the late John and Lice Ard Dunnavant. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. McReynolds She is survived by one daughter, Alice Dunagan of Austell, GA; one son, Joe McReynolds of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren; and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist church in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. CLARENCE HAWKINS, JR, 65, of Ramer, died on June 8, 2000 of pneumonia at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. He was a retired Electronic Tec. at St. Joseph Hospital and a member of Al Chymia. Services were held on Mon. at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, with Father Carl Hood officiating. Mr. Hawkins was the son of the late Clarence Hawkins, Sr. and Beatrice Whitaker Hawkins Woods. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lambert Hawkins, of Ruth, MS; one son Jason Hawkins and Ponca City, OK; one sister Carolyn Wiles of Savannah; two brothers Forest Hawkins of Santa Clara, CA and John Hawkins of Memphis; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Hawkins. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>e Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., July 5, 2000 SUSIE ALMA WEST PHILLIPS, 95, of Adamsville died on June 28, 2000 at the Methodist healthcare in Selmer due to pneumonia. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church and held the occupation of a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walton Phillips. She is survived by two daughters, Madeline Littlefield of Stantonville and Olgie Hubbard of Adamsville, two sons, James Phillips of Adamsville and Charles Phillips of Crawfordsville, Ind., ten grandchildren, nineteen grandchildren (that's what it says???) and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Shackelford Funeral Home on Fri., June 30. Burial followed at the Ledbetter Cemetery in Hardin County. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THEODORE ROOSEVELT DAMRON, 108, of Selmer died on Wed., June 26, 2000, at the McNairy County General Hospital due to an extended illness. Mr. Damron was a native of McNairy county. He was a farmer and a member of Sand Hill Methodist church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Harriet Damron, eleven sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Damron of Selmer, two sons, Rev. G. R. Damron of Selmer, Mr. Willy Wayne Damron of Memphis, and one daughter, Alma Ed Pettis of Chicago, Ill. Funeral services were held at Grayson's Funeral Home in Corinth, Miss., on Sun. at 3 p.m. with Elder F. Gant officiating. Burial followed at the Sand Hill Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RONALD "RUNT" MASSENGILL, 38, of Adamsville died on June 28, 2000, at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Center due to heart failure. Mr. Massengill was employed with Millard Brown Sawmill. He is survived by his parents, Ben and Ruth Massengill of Linden, one sister, Diann South of Henderson, one brother, Sammy Massengill of Jackson and three nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held on Fri. at 3 p.m. at the Shackelford Funeral Chapel with John Tsironis officiating. Burial followed at the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. ESTIL R. ASHE, 81, of Selmer died on June 30, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Center due to heart failure. Mr. Ashe was a retired McNairy County Highway Department Motor Grader Operator. He is a Sixty plus year's Union Grove Methodist Church member. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Ashe. He is survived by two suns, Clyde Ashe of Corinth, Miss., and Glen Ashe of Selmer, four brothers, Eathel Ashe of Selmer, Charles Ashe of Selmer, Robert Ashe of Stantonville, and Jerry Ashe of Selmer, his mother, Cora Hockaday Ashe of Selmer, and six grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer and burial followed at the Union Grove Cemetery in Selmer. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., July 26, 2000 LEVA LANDRETH PLUNK, 82, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Adamsville, died July 22, 2000 due to heart failure. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Meril F. Plunk, one daughter, Doris Yates, one granddaughter, Cheryl Liedke, one sister, Ruthie Nolan, one brother, Herman Landreth, and her parents, Garvin and Rosa Moore Landreth. She is survived by one daughter, Racile LaBonte of San Diego, CA, one sone, Joe N. Plunk of Selmer, three sisters, Lucille McIntyre of Bethel Springs, Joyce Collier of Memphis, and Madell Wallace of Memphis, one brother, Everett Landreth, Five grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 29, 2000 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AMY S. GAGE, 74, of Bethel Springs, died on July 23, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare due to heart failure. Mrs. Gage was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Flossie Bradley Snider, her husband George Martin Gage, and one brother, Huelan Snider. She is survived by four daughters, Gale Treece of Selmer, Barbara "Sissy" Moore of Chattanooga, Brenda Rickman of Topsham, Maine, and Lila Parker of Nashville, two sons, Chris Gage of Bethel Springs and Joe Gage of Bethel Springs, one sister, Rubye Crowe of Enville and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERA LEE MASSENGILL, 93, of Savannah died on July 18, 2000 at the Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville due to heart failure. She was born and reared in Chester County near Enville, daughter of the late William David "Bud" and Nelia Etta Bishop Massengill. She grew up in the Sweetlips Community, attended school in Chester County and worked on the family farm, at Milan Arsnal until 1945, the Henderson Clinic from 1953 until 1965, at LeBonheur Hospital from 1965 until 1974, retiring in 1974 and at that time moving to Savannah to live with her sister Imo Massengill. Imo died in 1993 and then Ms. Massengill made her home at Tri-County Nursing Home in Adamsville. She is preceded in death by two brothers, David Massengill and Alvin Massengill and two sisters, Mary Gatley and Imo Massengill. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Sparks of Henderson. Funeral services were held at Casey Funeral Home on Thurs. July 20. Burial followed at Sweetlips Cemetery with Bro. Danny Duke officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> REV. NARVIS LOUIS HOLLAND, 88, of Alpine Drive died Wednesday in his home. Survivors include his wife Freida; three daughters, Betty R. Mendenhall of South Bend and Kay m Bennett and Barbara S. Davenport, both of Crawfordsville, Ind., two sons, Joe A. of Birmingham, Alas, and Tommy D., both of Lafayette Ind., and seven brothers, Carlos of Hohenwalds, Tenn., Cleo of Jackson, Tenn., Leslie of Bethel Springs, Tenn, Melvin of Parsons, Tenn, Charles of Unions City, Tenn, and Perry and David, both of Savannah, Tenn, Services will be at 7 p.m. Mon. In United Pentecostal Church where friends may call from 2 p.m. until time of services. Guisinger Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling arrangements. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BEULAH DELORES GORDON In Loving Memory of Beulah Delores Gordon October 12, 1916 to July 17, 2000 BornBeulah Delores Bevil in Chicago, Illinois to the late Col. Edward M. Bevil, Sr. and Henrietta Frasier Bevil of Rivanna, Ohio. Married to William henry Gordon, life companion to Ed Cole of Selmer, Tenn., mother of the late William H. Gordon Jr. and the late Barbara J. Greenspan. Beulah is survived by three daughters, Beverly J. Jasper of Chicago, Pamela R. Jones of Los Angeles and Gayle H. Al-Said, of Atlanta and Los Angeles, twelve grandchildren five gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She had survived her 8 brothers, and sisters. Funeral services and interment at Forest Lawn the White Chapel, Hollywood Hills, California, Sat., July 22, at 1 p.m. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBIN BRADLEY MOSS, 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. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KAMELA LAYNE NIXON, 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, gr-gr-grandmother Beulah Sparks of Middleton. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri. at Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AARON HOWARD SMITH, 71, of Adamsville, died on July 17, 2000 at Jackson Madison co. General Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. Smith was a Methodist and a veteran of WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Beecher and Ida Lou Coker Smith. He is survived by one sister, Emogene Scott of Adamsville and one nephew, Michael Scott. Funeral services were held at 130 p.m. on Wed. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial followed at Pine Hill Memorial Gardens in Adamsville. Appeared in the Independent Appeal newspaper Wed., July 12, 2000 LILLIAN FRED PLUNK, SR., 94, of Adamsville died on July 4, 2000, at the Hardin County Hospital Nursing Home due to congestive heart failure. Mr. Plunk was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma A. Plunk. He is survived by two sons, Paul Wallace Plunk of Adamsville and Terry Plunk of Toone, three grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren, and on gr-gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY BELL BARNES MAYO, 96, of Booneville, Miss, died on Thurs., July 6, 2000, at the Longwood Manor Nursing Home in Booneville. Mrs. Mayo was a housewife and a member of Little Brown Free Will Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vaudie S. Mayo, one sister, Bessie Barnes, and three brothers, Shelby Barnes, J.C. Barnes and Chrystal McCoy. She is survived by two daughters, Louise Taylor of Booneville, Miss, and Ouida Smith of Stantonville, one son, Billy Joe Mayo of Meridian, three grandchildren, seven gr-grandchildren, and ten gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 8, at the Little Brown Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Taylor and Rev. Jimmy C. Hicks officiating. Burial followed at the Little Brown Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THELMA CHRISTINE FOSTER, 82, of Ramer died on July 8, 2000, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis due to heart failure. Mrs. Foster served as a homemaker and a was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Foster. She is survived by three daughters, Erma Jean Foster LeMay of Ramer, Mary Lou Gable of St. Louis, MO, and Mattie Sue Kirk of Germantown, three sons, Buddy Foster of Pocahontas, Thomas Dewey Foster of Ramer, and Roger Dale Foster of Memphis, two sisters, Lula Bee Hines of Selmer and Geneva Whitten of Adamsville, two brothers, Forrest Lacefield of Memphis and Edward Lacefield of Ramer, eighteen grandchildren, twenty- two gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer on Monday at 1 p.m. with burial following at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DWIGHT ALBERT SWIFT, 65, of Michie died on July 7, 2000, at the Methodist Healthcare in Selmer due to heart attack. Mr. Swift graduated from Scotts Hill High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crump. He was occupied as a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife Janice Blakney Jackson Swift of Michie, three daughters, Belinda Johnson of Shiloh, Charlotte Plunk of Crump, and Dana Holt of Savannah, one step-daughter, Jana Jones of Counce, one son, Christopher Swift of Michie, two step-sons, Gregory Jackson of Counce and Timothy Jackson of Counce, one sister, Pauline Prince of Savannah, seven grandchildren, nine step- grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah on July 9, at 1:30 p..m Burial following at Shanghai Cemetery in Hardin County. >>>>>>>>> EDWARD J. DECKER, 96, of Bradenton, FL died on May 15, 2000, at the Sunbridge in Bradenton due to heart failure. Mr. Decker is a former resident of Selmer where he was a retired meat cutter. He is preceded in death by his wife, Effie Emmons Decker. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Shackelford Funeral Home on Friday at 11 a.m. with burial following at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>> COY LYNN WHITTEN, 59, of Selmer, died July 6, 2000 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson due to heart failure. Mr. Whitten worked for Dement Construction Company as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a Baptist and a member of the Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlie L. and Ollie Henson Whitten. He is survived by his wife, Martha Larue Whitten, two daughters, Debbie Hine of Jacksonville, FL and Dana Hopper of Lexington, two sons, Chris Whitten of Selmer and Greg Whitten of Rienzi, Miss., one sister, Arlene Crowe of Bethel Springs, two brothers, Joe Whitten of Oakland and Virgil Whitten of Collierville, six grandchildren and on gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLES S. WEAVER, 72, of Henderson died July 8, 2000, at the Jackson General Hospital due to cancer. Mr. Weaver was born and reared in Hickory Corner Community of Chester County, son of the late Leonard Monroe and Dewey Crouse Weaver. He attended schools in Chester County and was married to Peggy Marsh of Montezuma in 1949. He moved to Detroit, MI, in 1951 and worked for Wolverine Copper Tube Co. For 24 years and later worked for Massey Regerson, retiring in 1980 due to a work related injury. He was married to Judy Chadwell in 1976 and moved to Southgate, MI, where he resided until moving back to Tenn. In 1995. He was a wood craftsman, doing many craft show until illness forced his retirement in 1998. He is preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie Weaver and four sister, Doris Fay Weaver, Lavinia Stansell, Martha Cox, and Ruby Heflin. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Marsh Weaver of Henderson, one son, Adam Weaver of Southgate, MI, one daughter, Sheila Stansell Jackson of Macomb, MI, two brothers, Noah Weaver of Henderson and Everett Lee Weaver of Henderson, two sister, Louise Riley of Henderson and Ann Whitman of Bethel Springs, and two grandsons, Kris and Matt Jackson of Macomb, MI. Funeral services were held at Casey Funeral Home in Selmer on Tues. July 11, at 11 a.m Burial followed at Trinity Cemetery in Henderson with Rev. Anthony Rowland and Rev. Ronnie Geary officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 18, 2000 BETHA ATWOOD BOLES, 72, of Adamsville died Oct. 8, 2000, at the Baptist Hospital Central in Memphis due to heart failure. Mrs. Boles was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Moore and her husband, Joseph D. Boles. She is survived by two daughters, Debra Ruth Boles of Corinth, Miss, and Carl Boles of Memphis, four sons, Daniel Eugene Boles, of West Memphis, AR, Joseph Earl Boles of Memphis, Ronnie Lee Boles of Memphis and Don Boles of Adamsville, thirteen grandchildren and twenty five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home with Blake Carroll officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOROTHY ANN LOWRY, 75, of Ramer died Oct. 5, 2000 at her home due to cancer. Mrs. Lowry was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herlie Lowry. She is survived by one daughter, Holli Harrison of Ramer, one sister, Joy Ashworth of Casey, Miss., two brothers, John Hurley of Bartlett and Ernest Hurley of Holiday, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Hill East Chapel. Burial followed at Forest Hill East Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM JOE RUSSELL, 74, of Finger died Oct. 9, 2000 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to respiratory failure. Mr. Russell was a retired drywall finisher and a WWII European Theater Navy member of the USS Varian. He is preceded in death by one son, Tommy Joe Russell, his parents, William McKinley and Ollie Mae Weaver Russell, and his first wife, Nadine Elam Russell. He is survived by one son, Ricky Russell of Selmer, three sisters, Helen Shelton of Finger, Anna Lee Newsom of Ramer, and Shirley Faye Prater of Atoka, two brothers, Robert Russell and Sherman Russell of Bethel Springs, his former wife, Nell Russell of Selmer, five grandchildren and seven gr- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thurs. at Shackelford Funeral Home with Zolan Clayton officiating. Pallbearers were Glen Newsom, Keith Price, Jeff Russell, Chuck Prater, Keith Newsom, Jimmy Russell, Tommy Russell, and Steven Judd. Honorary pallbearers were Prim Shelton, Jr. and Christopher Casey. Burial followed at Refuge Cemetery in Finger. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHARLES MILLIGAN, 87, of Milledgeville died Oct. 9, 2000 at his home due to cancer. Mr. MILLIGAN was the State Park Superintendent from 1975-1989. He was a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church, Trustee at the Church, a member of the Milledgeville Cemetery Committee, a member of the Milledgeville Ruritan Club, and a grocery operator from 1944-1974. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Irene Weaver Milligan. He is survived by one daughter, Kay Gibbs of Adamsville, one son, Joe Milligan of Morris Chapel, one sister, Zura Hinton of Huntingdon, one brother Johnny Milligan of Milan, five grandchildren, and one gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Milledgeville United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MONTY ELLIOTT, SR, 52, of Bethel Springs died Oct. 9, 2000 at his home due to heart failure. Mr. Elliott was a retired farmer and logger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas "Jiggs" and Velma Melissa Treece Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lawley Elliott, one daughter, Melissa Davison of Bethel Springs, two sons, Bradley Joe Elliott of Adamsville and Monty Calvin Elliott, Jr. of Bethel Springs, one half sister, Tammy Mae Williams of Selmer, one brother, Garry Elliott of Enville, and one grandchild, Cory Brent Davison. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thurs. With a graveside service at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Don Lipford officiated. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HENRY JUNIOR HURST, 53, of Henderson died Oct. 10, 2000 at his home due to cancer. Mr. Hurst was a self-employed logger and a member of the House of Prayer. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Sue Hurst, one brother, Robert Lee Hurst, and his parents, James Wesley and Norine Kingsley Hurst. He is survived by his wife, Mary Magdalene Griswell Hurst, three step-sons, Tony Wayne Hurst of Selmer, James William Hurst of Bethel Springs, and Johnny Wayne Hurst of Hornsby, two sister, Nola Jean Brock of Bethel Springs and Emma Jean Wilbanks of Michie Three brothers, James Raymond Hurst of Corinth, Miss, William Columbus Hurst of Henderson, and Vernon Leon Hearst of McNairy, and two-step grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thurs. at Shackelford Funeral Home with Michael Price officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OSCAR LEROY EAKER, 68, of Selmer died Oct. 11, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. Eaker was a drywall hanger for Jeter Drywall Co. He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Jessie West Eaker. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hyatt Eaker of Selmer, four daughter, Debby Orr, Cathy Williams, Sheila Downer, and Tammy Eaker, two sons, David Eaker and Steve Eaker of Selmer, nine grandchildren, and on gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Fri. at Shackelford Funeral Home with Randy Meade officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>> OWEN B. WHITEHURST, 78, of Corinth, Miss., died Oct. 12, 2000 at the Magnolia Regional Health Center due to heart failure. Mr. Whitehurst was a retired truck driver. He was also a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Farmington Baptist Church, and a full time golfer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Fowler Whitehurst. He is survived by one son, Michael Whitehurst of Farmington, Miss., four sisters, Vella Morris of Grenda Miss., Ella Stutts of Booneville, Miss, Jean Carpenter and Ann Woods of Biloxi, Miss., three brothers, Kenneth Parnell of Corinth, Miss, Jimmy Parnell of Townsend, and Bob Parnell of St. Petersburg, FL and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sat. at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories and Burial followed at Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are to be given to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA MAXWELL KIRBY, 87, of Selmer died Oct. 16, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital due to heart failure. Mrs. Kirby was a homemaker and a member of the Refuge Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hurley Kirby and her parents, Robert and Mary Tucker Maxwell. She is survived by one step-son, Lloyd Kirby of Selmer and two step-grandchildren, Johnnie Blakey and Jackie Tull. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shackelford Funeral Home with Randy Meade officiating. Burial followed at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>END