McNairy County Tennessee obituary file name mcn-obit14.txt USE YOUR BROWSER BACK BUTTON TO RETURN ____________ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______ Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., May 3, 2000, page A8 RUBY LEE BARNES, 81, died on Fri., Apr 28, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Apr. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Good Hope Cemetery. 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. >>>>>>>>>>END 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. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end 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. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..