McNairy County Obituary Index file name mcn-obit29.txt Submitted by: researchers AND other researchers USE YOUR BROWSER BACK BUTTON TO RETURN ---------------------------------------------------------- In keeping with the USGenWeb Policy. These files are placed here for the purpose of research only They are not to be copied or sold without the written consent of the contributor. This page and the obituary pages this index references are placed on line by: Mary Hudson mahud@fidnet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- From: "Steven Tharpe" Date: Monday, February 04, 2002 8:32 AM A grandson of James Luther Littlefield passed away this weekend in Louisiana. Thought this might be of interest to some: Clarence Gerald Littlefield was born September 8, 1926 in Adamsville, TN and died February 2, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Survivors include his son: Blaine Littlefield of Oak Grove; daughter-in-law: Sharon Littlefield of Oak Grove; daughter: Brenda Abernathy of Oak Grove; son-in-law: Jesse Abernathy of Oak Grove; brother: Phillip Littlefield of Kilbourne, LA; sister- in-law: Inez Scott Littlefield of Kilbourne, LA; sister: Mamie Littlefield Organ of Shreveport, LA; brother-in-law: Fred Organ of Shreveport, LA; special friend: Christine Westbrook of Bastrop; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Era Myrtle Littlefield. Pallbearers will be Jeff Abernathy, Jeremy Abernathy, Tracy Bearden, Michael Best, Adam Williams, Jimmy Holley. Visitation will be at the church until service time. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 4, 2002 at Trinity Baptist Church in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Gayle Riles officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove, LA. ---------------------------------- Death of Will Smith [printed newspaper September 4, 1926] Will Smith, one of the prominent business men of Adamsville, and a substantial citizen of that community, died in a Memphis hospital last Sunday afternoon, August 29, 1926, from the effects of an operation for appen……. ??? Was taken there Saturday but his condition was regarded as critical from the beginning. Little hope was held out for his recovery. Mr. Smith was in the prime of life, and took an active interest in the upbuilding of his town and community. He was the son of the Late John Smith, who was a brother of the late Dr. Jas. L. Smith of Selmer. He is survived by his wife and several children, to whom we extend condolence. DR. JAS. L. SMITH PASSES TO HIS REWARD. June 14, 1918 Beloved Physician and Splendid Citizen dies Monday, June 10. Dr. Jas. L. Smith died at his home Monday at one o'clock p.m. His death was not unexpected. For several weeks he has been considered liable to die any hour. The Doctor was 68 years old last September. He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters; Two of his sons, Dr. ? R. and Dr. Ernest M. are leading young physicians. Few men in the county are better known than Dr. "Jim" Smith. He was actively engaged in the practice of medicine for nearly forty years and until he could stand the travel no longer. He perhaps has done more charity practice than any other doctor in his day. He never asked "can you pay me" when he was called, even from a warm bed to the saddle on a cold, rainy night. Dr. Smith professed religion and joined the Baptist church at McNairy in 1872. During his last days he expressed himself as ready for the great change. Funeral services were held at the home by Dr. G. M. Savage, of Jackson, assisted by Rev. J. B. Maxedon. The remarks of the Rev. Savage were forceful and beautifully said. Interment was had in the Falcon cemetery, where a little daughter was the first to inhabit the city of the dead. The large concourse at the home attested the respect and affection they had for the deceased. The floral offerings were large. A cortege of some twenty autos carried friends to the cemetery, where the service was concluded by Dr. Savage. Our sincere sympathies are extend to the bereaved family. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement, and for their beautiful floral offerings. MRS. J. L. SMITH AND CHILDREN. LOOKING BACK From the McNairy County Independent, Friday, April 30, 1926 School News. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., June 19, 2002 MOLLY BURNS of Bethel Springs, 8, died on June 16, 2002, Methodist LeBonheur McNairy in Selmer. Molly was a student. She attended Woodville Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Mr. Sanford and Mrs. Vonda Burns of Bethel Springs; three brothers, Hunter Allen Burns, Kyle Garrett Burns, and Mark Evan Burns, all of Bethel Springs; paternal grandparents, James and Elizabeth Burns of Michie; paternal gr-grandparent, Mackie Burns of Michie; and maternal grandparent Jessie Murray of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 4 p.m. on Mon., June 17 at Bethel Springs Elementary School in Bethel Springs. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Molly Burns Memorial at BancorpSouth in Selmer. ……………………………….. MATTHEW LEE PLANTE died Fri., June 14, 2002. He was 21 years old. He had served in the United States Army for the past two years, and was assigned to Fort Stewart, GA. He died in a motorcycle accident in Daytona Beach, FL while on a weekend pass. He is survived by his parents, James (Jim) Plante and Teresa (Tracy) Plante; his sister, LCPL Wendy Plante, USMC; his fiancιe, Heather Androkowicz of Michigan; his grandmother, Bonnie Hendrix of Selmer; and his grandfather, CSM (Ret.) Leo Plante of Fayetteville, NC; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services are planned for this coming weekend. Call Shackelford Funeral Home's obituary line for details. ……………………………….. J. W. STANFORD of Adamsville, 74, died June 14, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Stanford was born in Chester County, son of the late Arthur and Daisy Ramey Stanford. Mr. Stanford attended school in the Hardin graveyard community. He was married to Imogene Guyon in 1945, they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Stanford has lived close to Milledgeville all of his life. He worked for Walley Construction Co. until 1979. He was a member of the Milledgeville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vergie Benson and Dellia Tacker; and three brothers, Harley Stanford, Earl Stanford, and Mearl Stanford. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Guyon Stanford of Adamsville, three daughters, Elaine Wallace of Bath Springs, Cheryl Parrott of Milledgeville, and Donella Phillips of Adamsville; and one sister, Hazel Butler of Savannah. He had eleven grandchildren, and seventeen gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on June 16 at Leon Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Larry Blankenship officiating. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery. ……………………………….. JANE RUSSELL of Pocahontas, 73, died June 15, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Russell was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Russell Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kay Dysart of Arlington and Mrs. Shirley Yancey of Bartlett; and two sisters, Mrs. Vestie Lou Locke of Middleton and Mrs. Maggie Russell of Selmer. She had two grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., June 17, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Oak Grove in Pocahontas. ……………………………… PATRICIA LYNNE BORDEN of Finger, 40, died June 9, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson. Mrs. Borden was a homemaker. She attended Church of God. She is survived by her parents, Larry Douglas and Margaret Pruitt Johnson of Bethel Springs; her husband, James Floyd Borden, a daughter, Crystal Franklin of Finger; a son, James Douglas Borden of Finger; and a brother, William D. Johnson of Finger. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., June 12 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at Curtis Hill Cemetery. ………………………… NETTIE LOU WILLIAMS of Corinth, MS, 68, died June 8, 2002 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was a factory worker for many years, a dedicated Christian and a wonderful mother and friend to all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Leslie and Louvada Lenoir; her husband, Frankie Williams; a daughter, Brenda Leslie; a sister, Ester Leslie; three brothers, McCarley, Troy and James Leslie, and a niece, Rolanda Leslie. She is survived by a son, Douglas W. Leslie of Corinth, MS; three daughters, Debra L. Walker of Corinth, MS, Sherron Leslie of Decatur, GA and Phyllis Williams of Zion, IL; a brother, Terry Leslie of Mobile, AL; and a sister, Billie Jean Leslie of Detroit, MI. She had three gr-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and thirteen grandchildren: Tony Walker, Tammie Prather, Sharon, Shemiah, Quentin, Quinnterro, Tywon, Tuwon, Deona, Shantarian and Tyrone Williams, Krystal Leslie and Quentin Jones. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., June 13 at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Eddie Wayne Payne officiating. Burial followed at Rienzi Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ………………………………….. MONTENIA NABORS of Corinth, MS 40, died June 10, 2002 at Rest Haven Nursing in Ripley. Montenia attended Kossuth High school. She worked in the deli at Kroger for five years. She was preceded in death by her father, George Nabors, Sr.; and her grandparents, Ressie and Willie Ed Earnest. She is survived by her mother, Grace Earnest Sherrell; a daughter, Temika Nabors; two sisters, Rosie Nabors and Alice Nabors; a sister-in-law, Valerie Fields; five brothers, Derrick Fields, George Nabors Jr., Bobby Johnson, George Nabors III, and Chris Rogers; and uncle, Frank Earnest; two aunts, Birdie Patton and Icie Gardner; and three nephews, Damian, Jonathan, and Bobby Fields. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., June 14 at Mt. Pleasant MB Church, with Rev. Leroy Harris officiating. Burial followed at Rienzi Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ……………………………. WONDELL "RAY" LUTTRELL of Corinth, MS, 57, died June 10, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced later by Patterson Memorial Chapel. ………………………………….. LINDA GAIL BLAGG KINDBERG of Selmer, living in St. Cloud, FL, 54, died Tues., June 11, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Kindberg was co-owner of a cleaning business. She was preceded in death by her father, James Blagg. She is survived by her mothers, Ivalee Henry Blagg of Jackson; herstep-father, Frank Kubica of Jackson; a sister, Aneathea Blagg of Bethel Springs; a brother, Keith Blagg and wife Nancy of Minneapolis, MN; a nephew, Jason Blagg of Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., June 17 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery. …………………………………… FRED KIRK of Memphis, 64, died Thurs., June 13, 2002 at Methodist Hospital Central. Mr. Kirk was a mechanic with an auto dealership. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ross and Mary Lillian Meeks Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anne Gray Kirk; a daughter, Kathy Helton of Memphis; two step-daughters, Kim Wade of Cordova and Kelli Glover of Walnut, MS; two sons, Dale Kirk of Memphis and Ricky F. Kirk of Alamo; five sisters, Leilla Ervin, Lucille King, Marie Lambert, and Naomi Roberts, all of Selmer, and Betty Rickman of Ramer; and a brother, Carl Kirk of Ramer. He had four grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., June 15 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Brian Jackson officiating. Burial followed at White Oak Cemetery. ……………………. ALMA SMITH PIERCEY of Selmer, living in Jackson, 84, died Mon., June 10, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Piercey was a retired hairdresser. She was a member of Eastern Star and attended Blytheville, AR First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Nettie Morrow House; two husbands, William (Bill) Smith and George (Gwinn) Piercey; two brothers, Troy House and Sammy House; and a step-son Gary Piercey. She is survived by a daughter, Norma Smith Kiser of Selmer; two step-daughters, Teresa Piercey of Texas and Ava Watkina of Jackson; a son, Donney Smith of Olive Hill; a step-son, Tommy Piercey of Medina; two sisters, Thelma Brown of West Memphis, AR and Clarice Abbott of Selmer; and three brothers, Floyd House of Memphis, Herchel House of West Memphis, AR and Bobby House of Middleton. She had five grandchildren, six gr-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-gr-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., June 13 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, with Minister Philip Meek officiating. Burial followed at Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., June 26, 2002 WILLIAM JAY "BILL" BARCLAY, a resident of Oakland and a racing car enthusiast, died at 8:54 a.m. on Wed., June 19, 2002 at his residence on Wilbourne Road near Oakland. He was 50 years of age and died following an illness of one year. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Fri., June 21, at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville, with Rev. Carl Meyers, Pastor of the Oakland Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery near Bethel Springs. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barclay served in the United States Air Force in earlier years and had also been a member of the Tennessee National Guard. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was an Ordained Deacon of the Baptist Church. Mr. Barclay was married on Sept. 30, 2001 to the former Theresa Doyle Pardue of Oakland, who survives. Mr. Barclay served as an engineer and a construction manager in Little Rock, AR for wireless communication tower erections. He was employed by Communications Management Specialties and the SBA Network Service before his illness. He was a resident of Bethel Springs as a young person and was a resident of Little Rock before moving to Fayette County. Mr. Barclay enjoyed golf and was known for his love of automobile racing. He was a familiar figure in area car races, driving his vehicle, number 101. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sonja Dixon and husband, Greg of Walnut, MS; one step-daughter, Erica Pardue of Oakland; one step-son, Joshua Pardue of Oakland; his mother, Gladys Barclay of Bethel Springs; two sisters, Shirley Ferguson of Adamsville and Rachel Marlow of Cordova; one brother, Roy Barclay of Bethel Springs; two granddaughters, Savannah and Dani Paige Dixon of Walnut, MS. Casketbearers were James Brumley, Daryl Ingle, Jimmy Drewery, Eric Hamm, Jerry Jenkins, Kenny Johnson, Tracy Martin and Wayne Morgan. The family requests that memorials be sent to the building fund of Moore's Schoolhouse Baptist Church at Bethel Springs. ................... LULA SHELBY McCREARY of Adamsville, 88, died June 23, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. McCreary was a restaurant owner and operator. She was a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Bookridge Box; and her husband, Pete McCreary. She is survived by a daughter, Charlene Everett of Adamsville; a son, Charles Killough of Corinth, MS; a sister, Lee Shepherd of Nashville; five grandchildren, Kenneth Treece, Linda Corbin, Charlotte McDaniel, Becky Sircy and Lisa Killough; seven gr- grandchildren, Brad Surratt, Chris Surratt, Candy Stephenson, Allison Keltner, Miranda Keltner, Taylor Sircy, and Justin McDaniel; and three gr-gr-grandchildren, Lilly Surratt, Adam Surratt and Creed Stephenson. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., June 25 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville, with Minister Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. ............. WILMA BARNES of Selmer, lived in Fayetteville, GA, 78, died Thurs., June 20, 2002 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Barnes; and a son James Randall Barnes. She is survived by a son, Dennis Barnes of Atlanta, GA; and two daughters, Gail Jeanes of Fayetteville, GA and Wanda Barnes Whitsitt of Memphis, She had eight grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Tues., June 25 at Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla. Shackelford's of Selmer was in charge of arrangements. ................. GRAPLE VIRES of Adamsville, 67, died June 17, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Vires was retired as a nurse at Tri-County Convalescent Home. She was proceeded in death by her husband, R. C. Vires She is survived by a sister, Annie Beavers of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., June 20 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Eddie Walker officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ................ DOROTHY J. RYON of Adamsville, 71, died June 23, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Ryon was a retired LPN at Cherylen Manor in Wheat Ridge, CO. She was a Baptist in faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Headley and Willie Kay Robinson Jernigan; and her husband Robert Ryon. She is survived by a son, Robert W. Hobbs of Lakewood, CO; a brother Lee Jernigan of Orlando, FL; and two sisters Katherine Pace of Moscow and Billie Plunk of Memphis. She had three grandchildren, Stacy Hobbs, Jason Hobbs and Audra Hobbs. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., June 27 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. ................. LENA RIXIE KIRK, 91, of Pocahontas, died June 23 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The widow of Joe E. Kirk, who died in 1992, she was a homemaker. She was born on Aug. 22, 1910, in Rosebud, IL, daughter of the late Fred and Roma Farris Rixie and lived here most of her life. Mrs. Kirk was a member of the Pocahontas Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Services were held at 11 a.m. on June 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar, with Timmy Wilbanks and Dwight Cook officiating. Burial followed at Center Hill Cemetery near Olive Branch, MS Survivors include six daughters, Sarah Ruth Looney of Collierville, Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Selmer, Sadie Allison of Byhalia, MS, Annie Marie Allison of Olive Branck, MS, Ruby West of Memphis, and Mary Joe Baker of Ramer; a son, Joe Ed Kirk of Olive Branch, MS: two sisters, Annie Henderson of Middleton and Nellie Bell of Bolivar; 25grandchildren, and 32 gr-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Clifford Kirk. The family requests memorials be sent to the National Kidney Foundation. ................ PRIVATE MATTHEW LEE PLANTE of Selmer, 21, died Fri., June 14, 2002 in Daytona Beach, FL. Matthew was a Private E1 in the United States Army, having served for the past two years, and was assigned to Fort Stewart, GA. He was a Tennessee Red Cross certified Lifeguard. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. He died in a motorcycle accident while on a weekend pass. He is survived by his parents, James (Jim) Plante of Selmer and Teresa (Tracy) Plante of Selmer; his sister, LCPL Wendy Plante, USMC of Monterey, CA; his fiancιe, Heather Androkowicz of Michigan; his grandmother, Bonnie Hendrix of Selmer; and his grandfather, CSM (Ret.) Leo Plante of Fayetteville, NC; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 22 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Max Walker officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ............ JESSE LEE THOMPSON of Guys, 45, died June 18, 2002 at Hardin County General Hospital. Mr. Thompson was an R.N. at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. He was a U.S. Marine. He was Baptist in faith. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Lucille Branum of Mark Tree AR; his parents, William and Mary Smith Branum of Iuka, MS; his wife, Dorothy Thorne Thompson; two sons, James Thompson and Jeremy Thompson, both of Guys; a step-son, Michael Thorne of Guys; a brother, Albert Thompson; and two sisters, Mary Lou Gerbarz of Round Lake Beach, IL and Betty Faye Tholl of Chicago, IL. He had one grandchild, Felicity Thorne. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., June 21, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Blake Carroll, John Ross Reeves, and Bobby McCord officiating. Burial followed at Trinity Cemetery. ------------------ Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 10, 2002 BESSIE CARROLL of Stantonville, 90, died June 30, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Carroll taught school at Mt. Vinson and Stantonville before becoming Postmistress of the Stantonville Post Office. She was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church, where she was active as a teacher and choir member for more than 50 years. Past Worthy Matron of Adamsville Eastern Star Chapter and a Red Cross volunteer during WWII. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Celia Younger Lipford; her husband, Gilcie William Carroll; one brother, James Lipford; and one sister, Dixie Holt. She is survived by a son, Charles William Carroll of Stantonville; two daughters, Sandy Gaines of Pickwick Dam and Patricia Replogle of Collierville; a sister, Louise Carroll of Adamsville; and five grandchildren, Carol Replogle Watkins, Cheryl Replogle Jarrett, Mark Replogle, Miki Carroll and John Carroll. She also had nine gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., July 3 at Shackelford Chapel with Minister Jerry Woods officiating. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Shiloh Baptist Church or the church of your choice. ………………………….. GERTIE WELLS, age 87, died of congestive heart failure June 18, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in Selmer. Mrs. Wells was born and raised near Tuscaloosa, AL; lived in West Helena, Ark. 55 years; and moved to Adamsville in 1992 to be near her daughter. Mrs. Wells' family was in the logging and cotton-farm business; she also worked for Helena Garment Co. 25 years where she was president of the local ILGWU. An avid Democrat and political activist, she was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the National Commission on Aging, represented Phillips Co., Ark. at the Arkansas Constitutional Convention, and was District Committee Woman for the Arkansas Democratic Party for many years. She became a charter member of Second Baptist Church in West Helena, AR in 1954 where she was a teacher ad active in mission work until she moved to McNairy County. An avid bowler with numerous trophies, she continued to participate in the Senior Olympic Games until age 84, representing the Adamsville Senior Citizens Center. She was a foster grandparent for the Savannah Head Start and volunteered at the Buford Pusser Museum for several years. Mrs. Wells was married to Harvey Sprouse and Henry Wells; both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry Wells, and son Leon Sprouse and wife, Gerry, in a plane crash in 1979. Mrs. Wells was age three when her mother died. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lydia Maddox and Thelma Taylor, and her father, John L. Gilliam, all of Alabama. Surviving children are Patsy Beasley of Helena, Ark.; Henrietta Brown and husband, Bill of Adamsville; Bill Wells and wife, Amy, of Holly Springs, MS; and Reba Wheeler and husband, Warren of Prairieville, LA; twelve grandchildren, twenty-six gr-grandchildren. She is also survived by half-brothers and sisters - Elzy Gilliam, J. C. Gilliam, Cora Haygood, Eulene Nuckolls, and Wilma Townsen, all of Alabama. Locally, Mrs. Wells was "Grandma Gertie" to Barry Brown; Karen L. (Brown) Bingham, Summer and Autumn; Stephan and Heather Brown, Emily, Olivia, and Colton; Jeff L. Brown, Kaitlyn, Shelby and Colby. A memorial service was held at Second Baptist Church in West Helena, Ark. on June 20. Another service was held June 21 at Haygood Methodist Church in Berry, AL (near Tuscaloosa); this was the church she attended with family and was saved and baptized as a young girl. Mrs. Wells was laid to rest in the Haygood Church Cemetery, beside her mother. O Lord, My God, How Great Thou Art! ……………………………….. ZENOLA PRATHER of Ramer, 69, died June 29, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Prather was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Bee Wade and Hattie Damron; and her husband, Tom Henry Prather. She is survived by two sons, Tom Melvin Prather and Donald Prather; five daughters, Shirley Trice, Vernedia Moor, Deborah Coleman, Mattie Prather, and Phyllis White; a brother, Harry Wade; two sisters, Vilene Windom and Kathy Burley; and a host of grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., July 3 at Wade Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. David Curry officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. …………………….. MABLE CHRISTINE EAVES ASHE of Michie, 72, died July 5, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Ashe was a homemaker and beautician. She attended Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Maggie Farris Eaves; and her husband, Edward Howard Ashe. She is survived by a daughter, Teressa McAfee of Michie; three sons, Michael W. Ashe and Eddie Farris Ashe, both of Michie, and Danny Keith Ashe of Fairbanks, AK; and two sisters, Peggy M. Binkley and W8llie P. Wheeler, both of Michie. She had ten grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 7 at Shackelford Chapel in Acton, with Minister Robert Jetton officiating. Burial followed at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. …………………………… VELVIE DILLON of Selmer, 85, died July 8, 2002 at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS. Mrs. Dillon was a homemaker. She attended Selmer First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest John and Dovie Lou Kirk Locke; and by Verble Dillon, Vestie Goolsby, Lessie Mullins and Ezra Locke. She is survived by her husband, Willard Arnold Dillon; a daughter, Doris Standard of Pope, MS; two sisters, Bertie S. Hill and Vergie L. Redmon, both of Selmer; a brother, Tildon Locke of Selmer; and two grandchildren, Brenda DeBois of Pope, MS and Randy Stanfield of Batesville, MS. She also had six gr-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Max Walker officiating. Burial will followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmer First Baptist Church Building Fund or Parkinson's Research Foundation. …………………… M. MEVOLYN STEWART FRANCOUER of Savannah, 85, died July 3, 2002 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Francouer was a retired nurse and former restaurant owner and operator. She was a member of Savannah Church of Christ and attended Savannah Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Lidia Pearl Morton Stewart; an infant daughter, Betty Ann; a sister, Edna Marie Henson; a brother, Fulton Stewart; and a grandchild, Scott Jacobs. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Loyless of Rockwall, TX; a sister, Josey Victory of Savannah; five brothers, William Clinton Stewart of Detroit, MI, Glenn J. Stewart and Robert Deroy Stewart, both of Savannah, Arnold G. Stewart of Morris Chapel, and Nelson R. Stewart of Selmer; and five grandchildren, Jovanna Thompson, Julie Douglas, Jacqueline Harris, Kimberly Rose, and Nick Loyless. She also had ten gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 6, at Shackelford Chapel, with Minister Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 3, 2002 Funeral services for BETTY LARUE HORTON, 72, are set for June 29, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, with Leon Enzor and Bro. Hugh Callens officiating. Mrs. Horton died June 28, 2002 at her residence. She was born and raised in Morton, and attended Adamsville High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, quilting, and embroidery and attended West Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brodie and Effie Larue. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, James W. Horton; her son, Brett Horton of Corinth, MS; her sister Jo South and her husband Jimmy of Michie; brothers-in-law Lee Horton and his wife Audie of Corinth, MS, Willard Horton of Corinth, MS and Eldon Horton and his wife Shirley of Memphis. Pallbearers are Kerry South, Troy Gilmore, Charles Lee, Leon Barnes, Jimmy Dickey, and Lanny Lambert. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the American Cancer Society. ............. JEFFERY D. KISER of Selmer, 42, died on Mon., June 24, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mr. Kiser was a logger and timber cutter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Katherine Ingle Kiser. He is survived by a son, Joseph Kiser of Hornsby; and two brothers, John R. Kiser of Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of Selmer. He had one grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., June 26 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. ............. KATHERINE INGLE KISER of Selmer, 63, died on Mon., June 24, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Kiser was a retired quality control inspector at ITT. She attended Lakeview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James William and Margaret Agnes Crangle Ingle; two sisters, Dorothy Ingle and Vassie Stovall; and two brothers, Paul Ingle and W. T. Ingle; and son, Jeffrey D. Kiser. She is survived by two sons, John R. Kiser of Bethel Springs and Richard (Buck) Kiser of Selmer; three brothers John D. Ingle and Thomas E. Ingle, both of Selmer, and James H. Ingle of Bethel Springs, and five sisters, Marie Powell of Greenville, MS, Mary L. Tibbs, Sue Barnes and Edna Broadway, all of Selmer, and Shirley A. Killough of Corinth, MS. She had two grandsons, Joseph D. Kiser and Jonathan Blake Kiser; and one gr-granddaughter, Hannah J. Kiser. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., June 26 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. ............. BILLY L. SMITH of Michie, 80, died June 27, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Smith was a bricklayer. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Michie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Smith and Leora Clark Smith; two sisters, Genall Hurley and Jewell Lawson; and two brothers, Hollis Smith and L. E. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Marie Smith; a daughter, Janice Baker and husband Kenneth of Michie; and two brothers, Branson Smith of Arizona and Ralph Smith of Cleveland, MS. He had one granddaughter, Jennifer Harvell of Michie, one grandson, Greg Baker of Michie, and one gr-grandson, Cade Harvell of Michie. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri., June 28 at Trinity Baptist Church, with Minister Blake Carroll officiating. Burial followed at Michie Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc. were in charge of arrangements. ............... MILDRED PETERSON KENDRICK of Selmer, 85, died June 29, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Kendrick was a homemaker. She loved to play golf and was involved with a garden club and Eastern Star. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Roy Kendrick. She is survived by three daughters, Carol Bodiford of Selmer, Connie Jones of Stantonville and Kay DeBey of San Antonio, TX; and a brother, Aubry J. Koon of Memphis. She had fourteen grandchildren and seventeen gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 5 p.m. on Mon., July 1 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Forest Crest Cemetery in Birmingham, AL. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association. .......... FRED J. TULL of Corinth, MS, 94, died June 28, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare. Mr. Tull was retired from TN D.O.T. & Tull Bros., Inc. He belonged to Purdy Lodge #132, F&AM, 32 Degree Scottish Rite and Eastern Star. He was preceded in death by Nell Lott Tull, his second wife, and Bertha Ray Tull, his first wife. He is survived by three sons, Ray Tull and Sam Tull, Sr., both of Corinth, MS and Jimmy Lott of Collierville; and a brother, Ward Tull of Brooksville, FL. He had six grandchildren, ten gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr-grandchild. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., June 30 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Alan Damron and Grant Clark officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. .......... BOBBY EUGENE SANDERS of Henderson, 74, died of heart failure on June 23, 2002 at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Sanders was a logger and timber cutter. He was a Veteran of the Korean conflict. He was born and reared in McNairy County (Rose Creek Community), son of the late Tate and Opha Cox Sanders. He attended schools in McNairy County and in 1953 was married to Billie Frances Weaver, and they made their home in Chester County, where Mr. Sanders worked. Mrs. Sanders died in 1993. He was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Sanders. He is survied by five sons, William Sanders of Toone, Tommy Sanders, Teddy Sanders, and David Sanders, all of Henderson, and Jerry Sanders of Medon; two daughters, Tammy Sanders of Toone and Wanda Sanders of Knoxville; three brothers, Joe Sanders of Dyersburg, Alb Sanders of Mason, and Wendell Sanders all of Friendship; and four sisters, Helen Newman of Hornsby, Blondell Benson of Covington, Rachel Tankersley of West Memphis, AR and Imogene Benard of Jackson. He had six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 4 p.m. on Wed., June 26 at Casey Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Rick Seaton officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery. ............. JAMES HENRY GENTRY of Adamsville, 74, died June 29, 2002 at Savannah Healthcare Center. Mr. Gentry was a mechanic. He was a member of Cabo Baptist Church in Enville. He is survived by four daughters, Patricia Austin of Dresden, Dora Baker of Booneville, MS, and Janie Collins and Barbara Snow, both of Waverly; a sister, Patsy Stricklin of Adamsville; and a brother, Alford Inman of Adamsville. He had fifteen grandchildren and twenty gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., July 2 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville, with Minister J. H. Patterson officiating. Burial followed at Good Hope Cemetery in Adamsville. ---------------- Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 17 2002 Funeral services for VADA RACHEL HOOPER, 80, were held at 11 a.m. on Mon., July 15, 2002 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Rev. J. H. Patterson officiating, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, McNairy. Mrs. Hooper a retired Elementary School Teacher died at 12:20 a.m., July 13, 2002 at her daughter's home. Mrs. Hooper was born Jan. 7, 1922 in Finger, the daughter of Jasper Layfette and Lillie Francis Plunk Boyd. She was a teacher at McNairy School and later at Bethel Springs Elementary School. She taught a total of thirty-one years before retiring in 1976. Mrs. Hooper accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at a young age and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy. She played the piano in her church for 63 years. She also served as Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, and other positions during her active years. Mrs. Hooper was married to the late Clarence Hooper for forty-two years. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Hooper Graves; son-in-law, Rickie Graves; grandson, Randal Graves; brothers, John Olin Boyd of McNairy and Harold Boyd of Tupelo, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Hooper, a brother, Herman Boyd of N.M; and a sister, Wilma Elizabeth Boyd. Pallbearers: Charles Michael Boyd, George Boyd, Charles Weeks, Richard Steed, Eric Plunk, and Aubrey Harris. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Cancer Fund. …………………………. PATIE MILLS TACKER of St. Louis, MO, formerly of McNairy County, 87, died July 9, 2002 at St. Louis University Hospital. Mrs. Tacker was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Mills and Maude Weeks Mills; and her husband, Cratus E. Tacker. She is survived by a daughter, Freeda Ann McDaniel and husband Carol of St. Louis, MO; a son, Freddie Tacker and wife Lisa of Cape Code, Mass.; a brothers, Bonnie Mills of Selmer; four grandchildren, Mike McDaniel, Kelli McDaniel, DeAnna Tacker and Christine Tacker; one niece and one nephew. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 13 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ………………………………………… FRED DOUGLAS McCANN of Corinth, MS, 91 died Tues., July 2, 2002 at Alcorn Co. Rehab & Health Center. Mr. McCann was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church. He was a Radio and TV Technician, and after retirement he worked in Home Care for Jimmy Bennett Apothecary for approximately 30 years. He loved his family & friends and enjoyed camping and fishing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertie Oleta McCann; his father, Truman Pleasant McCann; his mother, Ila Womble McCann; two brothers, Albert McCann and R. B. McCann; and two sisters, Jewell McCann Maxwell and Mary McCann. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Josie Wall McCann of Corinth, MS; a son, Sammy Fred McCann of Corinth, MS; a step-daughter Sylvia Griffin and husband James of Stantonville; seven step-grandchildren … (sorry - there is a white strip across the next lines of text)… husband Larry of Selmer, Nancy Mills and husband Luther of Corinth, MS, Shirley Byrd and husband Buddy of Columbus, MS, and Sandra Barkley and husband Allen of Lakeland; as well as other relatives and a host of friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed., July 3 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, with Rev. Stephen Howell officiating. Burial followed at Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery. …………………………………………………… JENNIE MAE MOORE HOUSE of Savannah, 89, died July 10, 2002 at Tri-County Nursing Home in Adamsville. Mrs. House was a machine operator for Savannah Mfg. for 15 years. She was a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church and lived all her life in Hardin County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy House. She is survived by a daughter, Bobbie Boyd of Adamsville; and a sister, Mable Stewart of Gleason. She had one grandchild and one gr-grandchild. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Fri., July 12 at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial followed at Neill Cemetery in Hardin County. …………………………………… SAMUEL ROBERT CHAMBERS of Selmer, 17, died July 13, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur-McNairy Hospital. Samuel was an eleventh grade student at McNairy Central High School, where he was on the MCHS Golf Team. He attended Selmer First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his grandparents, Kenneth and Nancy Chambers and Robert P. and Patricia Hanna, all of Selmer; his parents, Samuel Charles Chambers of Selmer and Nina Hanna Cooksey of Jackson; step-father, William Cooksey IV of Jackson; step-mother, Tina Marie Chambers of Selmer; a sister, Staci Black of Selmer; and a brother, William Cooksey, V of Jackson. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., July 16 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Dr. Paul Mullikin officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Memorial contributions may be made to the church of your choice. ………………………………… AZNIVE WARDLOW of Selmer, 81, died July 14, 2002 at McNairy County Health Care Center. Mrs. Wardlow was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She attended New Hope Church of Christ in Glen, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Rahel Barsounian. She is survived by a nephew, Daniel Gray of Glen, MS; three gr-nieces, Senda Gray of Glen, MS, Sandy Browder of Michie, and Tammy Droke of Jackson; a gr-nephew, Daniel Gray, Jr. of Glen, MS; and a friend, Chole Horton of Selmer. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Tues., July 16 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Paul Watson officiating. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. ………………………………… VIRGINIA RUTH DAVIS of Adamsville, 68, died July 14, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Miss Davis was a homemaker. She attended Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church and McNairy County Developmental Center. She was preceded in death by her father, William Alfred Davis; and two brothers, William Jamie Davis, and Richard Earl Davis She is survived by her mother, Fay Ella Christopher Davis of Adamsville; and six sisters, Dorothy Tedford, Marylene Kopp, and Peggy Lard, all of Adamsville, Margaret Scott of Selmer, Betty Duck of Morris Chapel, and Shelby Kennedy of Ramer. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., July 16 at Mt. Vinson United Methodist Church, with Minister Glen Scott officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Vinson Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ………………………………….. LESSIE LEE HALE FAULKNER of Guys, 88, died July 8, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Faulkner was a homemaker. She was a member of Guys Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Hale and Martha Griffin Hale; a son, Raymond Lee Faulkner; and a daughter-in-law, Wanda Gene Faulkner. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Faulkner, Sr.; a daughter, Martha Anderson and husband Arthur Ray Anderson of Ramer; a son, Clyde Faulkner, Jr of Guys; a sister, Euima Taylor of Washington, D. C.; and two brothers, Edward Hale of Corinth, MS and G. W. Hale of Washington, D. C. She had seven grandchildren, seven gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., July 11 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Wayne Isbell officiating. Burial followed at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 24, 2002 SANDRA KAY LEATHERWOOD of Ramer, 37, died July 12, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare. Mrs. Leatherwood worked at Action Apparel, a garment factory. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Doris Lipford Hopper. She is survived by her husband, Rickey Leatherwood; two sons, Derrick Leatherwood and Dustin Leatherwood, both of Ramer; a sister Judy Aston of Lexington; four brothers, Billy Hopper of Henderson, Neal Hopper and Donnie Hopper, both of Lexington, and Ronnie Hopper of Ramer; a grandmother, Lula Mae Moore of Adamsville; and in-laws, Johnny and Maybell Leatherwood, both of Ramer. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 13 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Larry Cooksey and Kenny Marcum officiating. Burial followed at Indian Creek Cemetery in Chewalla........ LARRY WAYNE PRICE of Selmer, 58, died July 15, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur McNairy Hospital. Mr. Price was a construction foreman. He was a member of World Wide Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Grady Price and Mary Ellen Norcross Price; a brother, Steven Price; two sisters, Dean Carter and Dorothy L. Milan; and a grandson, Jaggur Price-Bray. He is survived by two sons, Jonathon Price of Prineville, OR and Robert Price of Henderson; four daughters, Lisa Gray of Jackson, Dianne Blackwell of Henderson, Amanda Schaefer and Ginger Price, both of Medon; a brother, William Ray Price of Michie; a sister, Susan Price of Michie; and a special friend, Carol Moore of Selmer. He had thirteen grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., July 18 at New Hope Methodist Church, with Minister Brian Rainey officiating. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery in Michie. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc. was in charge of arrangements............... FANNIE PEARL JOHNSON-SHUMPERT of Corinth, MS, 75, died July 18, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Fannie attended school in Kossuth, MS. She had a love for gardening and working with flowers. She loved her family, friends and her church. She was a member of St. Luke M. B. Church. She joined Mount Pleasant M. B. Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of the missionary Society Board and Secretary for the Sick Committee of the church. She was married to the late John A. Shumpert for 47 years. She worked for ten years at the Corinth Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lean Johnson and Clara Johnson; her husband, John A. Shumpert; a daughter, Lynette Shumpert; two sons, Edward and James R. Shumpert; a grandson, Jerome Irons; three brothers, Travis, Willie, and Prince Johnson; and four sisters, Eloise Barnett, Bertha Turner, Luella Dilworth and Gracie Dickey. She is survived by seven daughters, Patricia Morrison of Ramer, Mary Irons and husband Nathan of Michie, Nancy Wilson of Gary, IN, Brenda Thurman of Mariet, OH, Nonie Ross and husband Derrick of Killeen, TX, and Elaine Stovall and husband Oliver and Linda Bean and husband Allie, all of Corinth, MS; four sons, Thomas A. Shumpert and wife Grace of Gary, IN, Dennie K. Shumpert and wife Lynn of SC, and Kenneth L. Shumpert and wife Mayron and John A. Shumpert, all of Fredericksburg, VA. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Mon., July 22 at Mount Pleasant M. B. Baptist Church, with Rev. Frederick C. Patterson officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery in Kossuth, MS. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements..................... JAMES LEONARD TEDFORD of Stantonville, 80, died July 19, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Tedford was a farmer. He was a member of Mt. Vinson United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ether and Odar Young Tedford. He was survived by his wife, Lorine Tedford; a son, Terry Tedford of Savannah; a daughter, Phyllis Meek of Adamsville; a brother, Raymond Tedford of Selmer; and four sisters, Wilma Barber of Stantonville, and Dorothy Jean Ingle, Shirley Rickman and Rebecca Roten, all of Selmer. He had four grandchildren, Terrell Tedford, Brian Tedford, Melissa Ernest, and Lauren Meek. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 21 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Glenn Scott officiating. Burial followed at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville.......... DIXIE LEE RAY of Selmer, 91, died July 18, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Ray was retired from Brown Shoe Company. She attended New Bethel Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Lillie Leonard Taylor; her husband, Jesse Ray; two nephews, James Taylor and Jeff Taylor; four nieces, Glenda Armstrong, Janice Browder, Bess Cook, and Kate Grammer. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 20 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Charles Hall officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer................ VIRGINIA LOUISE CHANDLER of Stantonville, 91, died July 18, 2002 at Northbrook Nursing Home. Mrs. Chandler was retired from Dillon Manufacturing Company. She attended West Shiloh Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Boone and Lucy Jones Fullwood; her husband, Fonnie Chandler; and a grandson, Jay Mitchell Williams. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Clair Bohne and husband Donald of Atlanta, GA and Linda Williams and husband Johnny of Jackson; and two brothers, Jack Fullwood and Wallace Fullwood, both of Michie. She had four grandchildren, Linda Bohne of Atlanta, GA, Paige Hartung and husband Chuck of Chattanooga, Clay Williams and wife Kim of Jackson, and Lee Miller and husband Justin of Brownsville. She had two gr-grandchildren, Morgan Holmes and Johnny Williams II, both of Jackson, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 20 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Chuck Williams officiating. Burial followed at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville.......... NELL KEEN of Selmer, 79, died July 16, 2002 at McNairy County Health Care Center. Mrs. Keen was a homemaker. She was Baptist in belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Pearson and Vassie Birmingham; and two brothers, Ray Pearson and Truman Pearson. She is survived by a son, Jim Keen of Selmer; a daughter, Virginia Hicks of Selmer; a brother, R. D. Pearson of Stantonville; and four sisters, Thelma Hanna of Adamsville, Velma Hart of Lexington, Jewell McCombs of Savannah, and Sue Whitten of Bethel Springs. She had four grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren............... J. W. FOX of Savannah, 63, died July 18, 2002 at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Fox was a forklift operator. He worked for Aqua Glass Mfg. for 12 years. He was born in Hardin County and was Baptist in belief. He was a member of Savannah Moose Lodge. He is survived by a special friend, Barbara Savage of Savannah; his mother, Beulah Fox of Savannah; a step-son, Mickey Wilkerson of Lutts; a step-daughter, Myra Willoughby of Savannah; three sisters, Marie Willingham, Mary Lynn Brown, and Ruby Brow, all of Savannah; three brothers, Floyd Fox of Savannah, Raymond Fox of Elkhart, IN, and Milford Fox of Bristol, IN. He had one step- grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 20 at Holland's Creek Methodist Church near Savannah. Burial followed at Holland's Creek Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah was in charge of arrangements................... LILLIE MAE RICHARD of Selmer, 52, died Sat., July 20, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Ms. Richard was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father Ethel Martin. She is survived by her mother, Lucy Martin of Adamsville; a son, Jack Davis of Selmer; a daughter, Syndi Floyd of Selmer; two brothers, Eddie Jr. Martin of Selmer and Ricky Martin of Michie; and three sisters, Louise Murrell and Jewel Tanner, both of Selmer, and Annie Baldwin of Pocahontas. She had two grandchildren, Alek Floyd and Alece Floyd, four nieces and six nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., July 23 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shiloh.................. DEBRA ROSSERTA YOUNG of Rienzi, MS, 46, died July 20, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Debra loved fixing her flowers, her home - but mostly she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Young. She is survived by her grandfather, Rush Williams of Rienzi, MS; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Louis E. Williams of Rienzi, MS; a daughter, Vicki Beene of Rienzi, MS; a son-in-law, Rickey Beene of Rienzi, MS; a brother, Louis Anthony Williams of Rienzi, MS; and five sisters, Virginia Peake and Mary Ragin, both of Rienzi, MS, Brenda Tucker of Walnut, MS and Renae Boyd and Darlene Porter, both of Corinth, MS. Other family includes three brothers-in-law, Daryll Peake and John Ragin, both of Rienzi, MS and Jerry Porter of Corinth, MS. He had two grandchildren, Kelvin and Damarious Beene of Rienzi, MS. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., July 23 at Hopewell M. B. Church, with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Rienzi Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., July 31, 2002 WILLIAM DILL of Bethel Springs, 74, died July 24, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson. Mr. Dill was a cook in the Merchant Marines. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 27 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Johnny Sparks officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer............... BILLY MAX GRAY of Selmer, 68, died July 27, 2002 at Hardin County Nursing Home in Savannah. Mr. Gray was a carpenter and painter. He was a member of Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. E. (Bunk) and Pearl Plunk Gray; and two brothers, Bobby Gray and A. P. Gray. He is survived by five daughters, Belinda Arrowood of Mt. Juliet, Lesley Brown of Bethel Springs, Patti Russell of Jackson, and Pam Irvin and Lisa Matthew, both of Savannah. He is also survived by a special friend, Lorene Puckett of Selmer. He had seven grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sun., July 28 at Shackelford Chapel of Adamsville, with Minister Bro. Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville............ METTIE CAROL MOORE of Selmer, 60, died July 24, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson. Mettie was a homemaker. She attended Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Bradford Kirk and Ester Lee McCann Kirk; her husband, Cecile Moore; and a sister, Judy Kirk. She is survived by a son, Russell Raymond Williams of Savannah; three brothers, Jimmy Kirk of Lexa, AR, Jerry Kirk of Somerville and Rickey Kirk of Jackson; and four sisters, Maxine Hallum of Collierville, Janie Heavner of Little Rock, AR, Vicki Bowen of Ft. Meyers, FL, and Patsy Martin of Selmer. She had five grandchildren. Graveside Memorial Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 28, 2002 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McNairy, with Minister Randy Mead officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.............. LULA IRENE LEDLOW of Michie, 74, died July 22, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur McNairy Hospital. Mrs. Ledlow was a garment worker. She attended Michie First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Belvin and Earl Hughes Robinson; her husband, Dewey Ledlow; and one child, Jackie Ledlow. She is survived by two sons, David Ledlow of Tupelo, MS and Daniel Ledlow of Michie; six daughters, Mary Ervin of Ramer, and Nellie Ledlow, Ann Farris, Cynthia Carroll, Voncele Baldini, and Rebecca Ledlow, all of Michie; one sister, Katie Lou Dobbs of Corinth, MS; and one half-brother, Delton Robinson of Booneville, MS. She had fifteen grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Wed., July 24 at Shackelford Chapel in Acton, with Minister Brian Rainey officiating. Burial followed at Lebanon Cemetery............... BETTY GAGE SMITH of Byhalia, MS formerly of Bethel Springs, 67, died Thurs., July 18, 2002 at her home. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Sat., July 20 at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS, with burial at Byhalia Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, widow of Acie Smith, leaves three sons, Johnny Smith and Tommy Smith of Nesbit, MS and Dickey Smith of Byhalia, MS a sister, Peggy Davis of Selmer, six grandsons and two gr-grandchildren.................... JAMES L. YOUNG of Booneville, MS, 77, died July 27, 2002 at Baptist Hospital in Booneville. Mr. Young was retired from Glen Smith Construction Co. after 38 years of service. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He served as Church Treasurer and was a Deacon. He was concerned about the upkeep of the church and cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Primuel and Lenora Young; and two brothers, Clyde Young and Charlie M. Young. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Young; three sons, Charles Justice and wife Dinnia, James Robinson and wife Geniene, and Robert Young and wife Debra; two daughters, Joann Norris and husband Ralph and Annie Justice; two brothers Herbert Young and wife Evelyn of Obien, and Robert Young of Cleveland, Ohio; four sisters, Annie Miller, Hattie Williams and husband Glen, Fannie McGee, and Redie Bell Miller (R.J.), all of Booneville, MS. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at Wolf Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. L. A. Springfield officiating. Burial will follow at Wolf Creek Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements............... EFFIE PEARL SWEAT of Selmer, 89, died Sat., July 27, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Sweat was a homemaker. She was a member of Jasper Baptist Church in Fairfield, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Maudine Crangle Willis. She is survived by her husband, James Sweat; a son, Jimmy Wayne Sweat of Fairfield, IL; three sisters, Jeri Cain of Stantonville, Mary Henson of Whiteville, and Bertha Moore of Selmer; two brothers, A. C. Willis of Newport News, VA and Howard Willis of Ramer; four grandchildren, Sabbrinna, Jamie Chrissy and Lucas; and four gr-grandchildren, Nicholas, Dakota, Brittney and Brianna. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues., July 30 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer................. NELIA BELLE WICKER of Adamsville, 94, died July 29, 2002 at Tri- County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. Mrs. Wicker was former owner of the Texaco Station in Adamsville. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Adamsville and a member of Easter Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Wicker; a daughter, Betty Jo Carothers; and three brothers, Bass McDaniel, Reed McDaniel, and Glenn McDaniel. She had two grandchildren, and two gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 9 a.m. today at First Methodist Church in Adamsville. Burial will follow at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah is in charge of arrangements. ............ TERRY NEAL KING of Selmer, 52, died July 24, 2002 at his residence. Mr. King was an auto mechanic at Larry Lynch Auto Repair. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lora Mae Estes King; and a sister Edna Mae King. He is survived by his father, Warren L. King of Selmer; his wife, Jackie King; two step-sons, Anthony W. Rowland and Timothy A. Rowland, both of Selmer; and six sisters, Joan Wilbanks, Barbara Ann Moore, Diane Weatherly, Joyce Marie Thomas, Norma Sue Glover, and Carlette Hamm, all of Selmer. He had one grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Sat., July 27 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Selmer. .............. DONNA LEE ROWLAND of Bethel Springs, 28, died of cancer on Sun., July 28, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur in Selmer. She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Rowland; and her paternal grandmother, Reathel Rowland. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jeanette Rowland of Bethel Springs; a sister, Mrs. Tammy Carroll of Bethel Springs; two nephews, Lance Carroll and Caleb Carroll, both of Bethel Springs; a niece, Sara Grace Carroll of Bethel Springs; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Carolyn and Joseph Cooper of Bethel Springs; maternal grandfather, David Byrd of Covington; and paternal grandfather, Mr. Jessie Rowland of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon., July 29 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Lake Hill in Bethel Springs. ............... GLENN WRIGHT TULL of Selmer, 76 died July 22, 2002 in Selmer. Mr. Tull was a retired welder - Pipeline Construction. He is preceded in death by his parents, Buford Tull and Effie Cox Tull; and his first wife, Iris Tull. He is survived by his second wife, Recie Tull; three sons, Ronald Tull of Danielsville, GA, and Andrew Tull and Keith Tull, both of Athens, GA; a step-son, Keith Brown of Henderson; two step-daughters, Jackie Prather of Selmer and Sandra Huckabee of Collierville; a brother, Clyde Tull of Selmer; and two sisters, Ina Cooper of Columbus, KY and Rosland Weaver of Finger. He had three grandchildren, Jeremy Tull of Danielsville, GA and Ryan Tull and Geoffrey Tull of Athens, GA. His step-grandchildren include Mike Prather, Vicki Cox, Leigh Ann Everett, David Huckabee, Molly Scott, Desiree Brown, Denee Brown and Zachary Brown. He also had seven step-gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed., July 24 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc., with Minister Max Cooper officiating. Burial followed at the Chest County Memory Gardens in Henderson. ........ FRAULINE W. PERKINS of Selmer, 85, died July 28, 2002 at Tippah County General Hospital in Ripley, MS. Mrs. Perkins was a homemaker. She was a member of 4th Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter B. and Ophelia Tuten Watson; and her husband, Earcell Perkins. She is survived by two sons, Dr. William O. Perkins of Memphis and Dr. Robert Larry Perkins of Huntsville, AL. She had four grandchildren, William Ryan Perkins, Amber Kristina Perkins Bailey, Lauren Perkins, and Corey Perkins. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Tues., July 30 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Randy Mead officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memory Gardens. ............... THOMAS JOSEPHY BOYD HURLEY of Pocahontas, an infant, died July 5, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur McNairy Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Rockie Hurley of Middleton and Tiffiny Martin of Pocahontas; paternal grandparents, Jeff Bizzell of Middleton and Bonnie Hurley of Middleton; maternal grandparents, Tayo Martin of Pocahontas and Sheila Martin of Pocahontas; and a maternal gr- grandmother, Billie Majors of Bolivar. A graveside service was held in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer at 1 p.m. on Sat. July 6 with Minister Michael Petterson officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Aug. 14 2002 Pg. 6A HARRIS JOHNSON of Selmer, 80, died Aug. 6, 2002 at Methodist LeBonheur McNairy Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a parts manager. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a charter member of Selmer Golf and Country Club. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clarence Johnson and Mary Harris Johnson. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Johnson; a daughter, Gina Johnson of Selmer; and a sister, Mary Jo Hurst of Selmer. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 8 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Ministers Ray Burks and Max Walker officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. ............. DEBORAH J. CARDEN of Selmer, 46, died Aug. 5, 2002 at Jackson- Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Carden was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Jean Carden; and a brother, Marcus Hughes. She is survived by her parents, James Howard Hughes of AL and Stella Marie Monoco Hughes of Plante City, FL; her husband, Sidney Paul Carden; a son, Aubrey Carden of Selmer; a daughter, Jessica Murphy of Selmer; two brothers, Jimmy Hughes of SC and Mike Hughes of AL; and two sisters, Margaret Hughes and Clara Nelms, both of Plante City, FL. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 8 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Tim Tutor officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Baptist Church Cemetery in Ramer. ................ RUBY JEWEL OLIVER of Stantonville, 86, died Aug. 5, 2002 at Jackson- Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Rube Elliott and Dora Lee Clifton Orr; her husband, William Coy Oliver; a daughter Marjorie Lorene Kartavich; a brother, Raymond Orr; and a grandchild, Jackie Kartavich. She is survived by a daughter, Sara Underwood of Stantonville; and a sister, Pearl Kellum of Stantonville. She had four grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 7 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, with Minister Ray Burks officiating. Burial followed at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. ................ JOHN HENRY JOHNSON, JR. of Bethel Springs, 83, died Aug. 7, 2002 at McNairy County Health Care Center. Mr. Johnson was a retired guard at Milan Arsenal Plant. He was a Mason and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of Sanford Hill Baptist Church in Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Irene Maxedon Johnson; and a nephew, Paul Ralph Johnson. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty Johnson and Nell Johnson, both of Bethel Springs; two nieces, Patsy Pearson of Ramer and Cindy Smith of Savannah; and two nephews, Jeff Johnson and David Joe Johnson both of Bethel Springs. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 10 at Shackelford Chapel, with Bro. Frank Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Buena Vista Cemetery in Bethel Springs. The family asks that any memorials be made to the Buena Vista Cemetery Association c/o Leo Tull, 724 Circle Hill Dr., Selmer, TN 38375. .............. ANDREW LEE HUGHEY of Corinth, MS, 64, died Aug. 6, 2002 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Mr. Hughey was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a graduate of Easom High School. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Cincinnati, OH, Tyrone Hydraulics in Corinth, MS and C & D Jarnagin Company in Corinth, MS. He was an avid fisherman and a past member of Phillips and Johnson Elks Lodge #1617. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvie Hughey; and a niece, Christi Hughey. He is survived by his mother, Earline Hughey; a foster son, Greg Jacob; a daughter, Elizabeth Lynn Gardner and husband Willie; a special friend, Barbara Annette Wade; five sisters, Flora Hughey; Mary Hughey, Dorothy Crayton, Nellie Jones and husband Marvin, and Lila Wade; and five brothers, Winford Hughey, Alvie Charles Hughey and wife Dorothy, Jimmy Hughey and wife Beverly, James Hughey and wife Demetria, and Kenneth Hughey and wife Phildred. He had four grandchildren; Branden Harris, Taron Harris, Lemarius Harris and Branaysha QuantanΎ Harris. He had one gr-grandchild. Other family includes two uncles, L. Z. Elliott and Tommy Hughey; two aunts, Rachel Tye and Gertrude Geanes; one gr-aunt, Ethel LeSure; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 11 at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. Lamar Walker officiating. Burial followed at Forrest Hill Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ............... BETTY RUTH TAYLOR of Ramer, 72, died Aug. 6, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Taylor was a retired sewing machine operator. She enjoyed gardening and researching her family history. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ella Mae Stanfield Coke; her husband, James Moody Taylor; and a sister Catherine Taylor. She is survived by two sons, James Marlin Taylor of Ramer and Billy Taylor of Selmer; a sister, Peggy Howell of Selmer; and a brother, Edward Coke of Selmer. She had two grandchildren and one gr- grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 8 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Brian Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Ramer Cemetery. ............. JOHN WILLIAM BLAIR from Guys, 55, died Thurs., Aug. 8, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Blair was a member of Adams Chapel C.M.E Church were he was a Deacon. He was a Mason and an alumni of McNairy County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nevada Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Pollard Blair; and three sons, Cediric J. Blair of Atlanta, GA, and Jeffrey and Courtney Blair both of Corinth, MS. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 12 at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. McGee officiating. Burial followed at St. Rest Cemetery in Guys. Grayson's Funeral Home of Corinth was in charge of arrangments.