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Officiating the services was Minister Malcom George. Pallbearers were Jay Redmon, Kevin Redmon, Chad Gary, Adam Hicks, Carey Stephens and Don Mitchell. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Leonard Stephens, her parents, John C. and Maude Hutcherson Mitchell, and two brothers, O. V. Mitchell and Hal Mitchell. She is survived by five daughters, betty Rogers of Atlanta, Ga., Katy Redmon and Patsy Stephens both of Selmer, and Brenda Stephens and Peggy Richardson both of Savannah, two sons, Bobby Stephens of Selmer and Eddie Stephens of St. Petersburg, Fla., three brothers, John L. Mitchell of Henderson, F. C. (Ted) Mitchell of Sacramento, Calif, and George Wayne Mitchell of Jackson, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Services for GERALDINE DOLES, 67, took place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2000 >>>>>>>>>>> MAYME MASON, 86, died on Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, at Whitfield Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 5, 1913, in Ramer to Charlie and Della Diming. She was a homemaker and a member of Meeks Street Church of Christ. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, at Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Hinkle Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Mike Eaton. Mrs. Mason is survived by three step-daughters, Geneva Spears and Retha Cosby both of Corinth, Miss., and Edna Smith of Saranac, Mich., two step-sons, William Mason of Corinth, Miss., and George Mason of Byhalia, Miss., a number of step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> DAN D. WARD, 68, died on Sat., Jan. 1, 2000, at his residence of heart failure. He was owner and operator of Exkell Inc. dealing in garment manufacturing machinery. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Veterans of Foreign Wars member, past president of first Lions Club in Morgantown, Ky., former Commissioner and Mayor of Adamsville, Mason and Shriner, and member of Adamsville First United Methodist Church. He was Plant Manager for Kellwood Manufacturing for 10 years, then at Harwood Mfg. For 2 years. He then formed his own company. He graduated from Livingston High School and attended Tennessee Tech. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 4, 2000, at Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Sofia Wolfbeiss ward of Adamsville, one daughter, Dede Ward Casteel, two sister, Malise Beerman of Lakeland, Fla., and Juanita Webb of Nashville, two brother, A. R. Ward, Jr., of Bowie, Md., and Dr. James Ward of Rome, Ga., and three grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> B. J. SPETH, 53, an Alabama-Coushatta Indian, died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. She was a graduate of Big Sandy High School in Dallardville, Texas, and Massey Business College in Nacagoches, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. B.J. And her husband, Jim, owned and operated Jim's Best Stop in Selmer and Jon's Pier Restaurant at Pickwick. She is survived by her husband, Jim Speth of Selmer, two sons, Jimmy Speth of Knoxville and Jason and his wife, Shannon Speth of Selmer, and her father, E. O. Burden of Atoka, Okla. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Abbey, sister, Monnie Mae Langley of Houston, Texas, Zolene Welch, Livingston, Texas, (Indian Reservation), her maternal grandfather, the late Alabam-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Chief Abbey. Grandparent were the late Bursie Ah-boo Battise and John Ahwoo Battise, step-grandson, Austin McCarter of Selmer and a host of relatives in Texas and Louisiana Indian Reservations. Services were held Fri., Dec. 31, 1999, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at McNairy County Memorial Cemetery in Selmer. ( I don't know which spelling is correct, Alabama-Coushatta or Alabam-Coushatta -- it was spelled both way in the paper?) >>>>>>>>>>>> (There is a photo if anyone is interest in have I can e-mail - Barbara crazylady@gci.net) MAUDE MAE DOYLE, 98, died on Sat., Jan. 1, 2000, at Chester County Nursing Home in Henderson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bethel Springs, Adamsville Senior Citizens and Senior Ladies Sunday School Class. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 4, at Central Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Burial was held at Lanes Chapel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister James Smith. Pallbearers were Steve Harrison, Kenny Gene Doyle, Matthew Moore, David Doyle, Jim Doyle, and Tommy Doyle. Honorary bearers were Jermy Doyle and Jed Doyle. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Doyle, two sons, Frank Doyle and Richard Doyle, one grandchild, one gr-grandchild, and her parents James Jackson and Dora Zena Chappell Creel. She is survived by one daughter. Dorothy Moore of Bartlett, four sons, Raymon Doyle and Cecil Doyle both of Bethel Springs, Kenneth Doyle of Pocahontas and Glenn Doyle of Selmer, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-six gr-grandchildren, and ten gr-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> DORA STEWART, 94, died on Tues, Dec. 28, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thur., Dec. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Alton Farley, Steve Howell, Jimmy Rickman, Fred Sowell, Jamie M. Rickman, and Larry Sowell. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Stewart, and her parents David and Elizabeth Littlejohn Sowell. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Rickman of Stantonville and Bernice Martin of Corinth, Miss., one son, Tony Gene Stewart of Adamsville, one brother, Lawrence Sowell of Michie, five grandchildren, and nine gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> end Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 12, 2000 ALLINE SMITH, 64, died on Tues., Jan. 4, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 7, at Bethel Springs United Pentecostal Church. Officiating the services were ministers, Rev. Don. Johnson, Rev. Jeff Young, Sr., and Rev. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Eber Smith, her brother, Roy Z. Smith, her sister, Thelba Villar, and one grandchild, Alan Aubert Loyacana. She is survived by her mother, Rosie Bell Miller Pace of Selmer, her husband, Donald Lee Smith of Selmer, five sons, Roger Dale Aubert and wife Renee of Popularville, Miss, Robert David Aubert and wife Lisa of Ramer, Ronald Den Aubert and wife Ann of West Union, SC., Donald Lee Smith, Jr. of Corinth, Miss., and David Michael Smith and wife Linda of London, KY, three daughters, Conchita Faye Peyton and husband Ray of Bartlett, Latricia Ann Hubanks and husband, Ron of Selmer, and Donna Suzanne Smith Essary and husband Chris of Corinth, Miss. One brother, J. D. Smith of Counce, fifteen grandchildren, Scotty Peyton, Miranda Foster, Nicole Aubert, Crystal Aubert, Audra Aubert, Erin Aubert, Nathan Aubert, Alex Aubert, Tina Berard, Kasey Berard, Elena Aubert Loyacana, Christopher Aubert Loyacana, Michelle Aubert, Brianna Essary, and Brandon Essary. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> DREW SYLER YORK, 79, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Magnolia Medical Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Pocahontas. Officiating the services was Ministers John Coleman and Richard Doyle. Mrs. York was preceded in death by parents, Ambus and Ellen Leatherwood Reed, one son, Travis York, one grandson, Paul York, and one gr-granddaughter, Allison Gafford. She is survived by her husband, T. L. York, three daughters, Peggy Baldwin and Sue Fiveash both of Ramer and Cathy Beck of Oklahoma City, Okla., four sons, Martin York of Chewalla, Bruce York of Nashville, J. T. York and George York both of Ramer, three sisters, Izola Foust of Selmer, and Jewell Carper and Bernese Butler both of Ramer, one brother, Malcolm Reed of Southhaven, Miss., nineteen grandchildren, and nineteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> TIM MULLINS, 41, with pending investigation on date of death and pending homicide investigation on cause of death. He was born in McNairy County and grew up in Chester County, son of bobby and Nelda Henson Mullins. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1976. He worked at Kolpak for a number of years and had been self employed for the past 8 to 10 years in the trucking business. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, Wooddville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Mullins is survived by his mother and father, Nelda Henson Mullins and Bobby Mullins both of Bethel Springs, two sons, Glenn Mullins and Joey Mullins both of Bethel Springs, grandparents, Faye Ruth Mullins of Bethel Springs and the late Howard Mullins and Lucy Henson of Woodville and the late Aubrey Henson, and one sister, Pam Sage of Oxford, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>> LORAINE MEADOWS, 84, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, daughter of the late Guy and Minnie Tedford Bishop. She attended schools in Chester County, and graduated in 1932. She attended Freed Hardeman University. She was married to Doyle Meadows Oct. 11, 1940. They made their home in Finger. Mrs. Meadows taught school in McNairy County. She had lived in Finger all her life. Mrs. Meadow died in 1996. Mrs. Meadows was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Finger where she was the pianist for the church for 69 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan, 13, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery. Officiating the services were Bro. Tony Moss and Bro. John Hitz. Mrs. Meadows is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Jones of Finger, one granddaughter, Diane Marie Jones of Finger, and two cousins, Faye Kent of Enville and Inetha Latimer of Grinnell, Iowa. >>>>>>>>>>> DOUGLAS JAMES MARIK, 35, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Marco Spring Company of a fire accident. He was a machine setup operator at Marco Spring Co., a family owned business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Selmer, Moose Lodge, and worked for Marco and Narco Spring Co. For 17 years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri, Jan. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister David Comperry. Active pallbearers wee Tim Taylor, Tommy Harrison, Steve Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Jerry Wright, Joey Wilkinson, Rusty Harvey, and Tuan Nauyen. Mr. Marik was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marie Marik and maternal grandfather, Robert E. Moore. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Marik of Haornsby, his parents, Norman and Dorothy Moore Marik of Memphis, three brothers, Mike Markid of Memphis, Greg Marik of Germantown, and Todd Marik of Knoxville, paternal grandfather, James Marik of Tallmadge, Ohio, and maternal grandmother, Eleanore Moore of Stow, Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>>>> GRADY TROY WHITE, 94, died on Tues., Jan 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Mike Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Danny Elam, David Dierks, Jason King, Billy Surratt, and Donald Surratt. >>>>>>>>>> MAVOUREEN SMITH, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a machine operator at ITT Automotive Plant, a member of World of Truth Pentecostal Church, and Senior Citizens Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Ministers Larry Cooksey and Jearl Hunley. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Smith, her parents, John Allen and Winnie Pearl McMahan McCoy, one son, Roy Allen Smith, and a daughter, Mattie Pearl Smith. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Smith of Ramer and one grandson, Shawn Smith of Ramer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOE VANCE MOORE, 62, died on Sun., Jan.16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of cancer. He retired Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, after 21 years with the state as the West Tennessee Supervisor - State of Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Division and a member of First Christian Church in Selmer. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers James Adkins and Keith Pence. Pallbearers were Houston Thrasher, Troy Moore, Jimmy Parrish, matt Barnes, Bobby Parry, and Vance parry. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Wade, Keith Pence, Herman Smith, Joe McCool, and Eddie Watson. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Vance Moore. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hurst Moore, his mother Wilma Varnell Moore of Selmer, one daughter, Lisa Weatherford of Rock Springs, WY, one sister Terry Jean Moore Parry of Selmer, and grandchildren, Jay Weatherford, Jeremy Franks, and Leah Weatherford Franks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>End EULA EDITH McVAY, 90, died on Fri., Jan. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Howard Kitter. Pallbearers were Johnny Gray, Bobby Johnson, Trey Alberson, Andrew Alberson, Michael McVay, and Derrick Winters. Mrs. McVay was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. McVay and her parents, William Andrew and Elsie Barnes McCann. She is survived by one daughter, Lynda Alberson of Southaven, Miss., five sons, William Albert McVay, Carl T. McVay, Jr. and Norman McVay all of Bethel Springs, Larry D. McVay of Bartlett, and A. C. McVay of Selmer, two sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and Mildred Smith of McNairy, two brothers, Earl McCann of Newbern and Marion McCann of Bradford, fourteen grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMER JACKSON, 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian Jackson. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Jackson, his parents, James Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and one son, Fred Carlson. He is survived by one son Billy Wayne Jackson of Ramer, two sisters, Cleo Martin of Chatsworth, GA, and Donnie King of Riverdale, GA, one brother, J. B. Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LUDIE FRANCES SWEAT, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and the oldest charter member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sweat and her parents, John and Mary Etta Barnes King. She is survived by four daughter, Nancy Tull, Mary McCullar, Judy Tacker, and Brenda Robbins all of Selmer, one son, Johnny E. Sweat of Pawcatuck, Conn., twelve grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AGNES D. SPIVEY, 95, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at her home in Bethel Springs of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of the new Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and graduate of Winthrop College in South Carolina. Services took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church, Eatonton, GA. Burial was held at Pine Grove, Eatonton, GA. Officiating the services was minister Earl Phelps. Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Green Spivery and her parents william Patrick and Lou Anna Norris Dickson. She is survived by one brother Dr. Bonneau H. Dickson of Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions if any to be made to the Myrtis & R.M. Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. >>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Jan. 26, 2000 WILBOURN E. SWEAT, 64, died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was co-owner of Sweat's Antiques in Crump and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 24, at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Castle. Pallbearers were Larry Ernest, billy Sweat, Garland Evans, Ross Evans, Steve Sweat, Lucky Sweat, Jerome Sweat, and Calvin Sweat. Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Vela Evans Sweat, a sister, Velma Ernest and a brother, Elmer "Capper" Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sweat of Adamsville, one daughter, Vickie Wolfe and husband Don of Adamsville, one son, tony Sweat and wife Dana of Crump, one sister, Earline Harris of Selmer, one brother Arden Sweat of Savannah, and seven grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, Gabriel, Caleb, Shiloh, Deidre, and Leslie. >>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS M. PATRICK, 97, died on Fri., Jan 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were James Kientz, Robert Lee, Donnie Gibbs, Jimmy Dickey, Don Smith, and Kenneth Hawkins. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Patrick and her parents, Jessie and Viola Bowman Maxwell. She is survived by one daughter, Larece Hathcock of Corinth, Miss., one grandchild, Dennis Hathcock and one gr-grandchild, Elizabeth Evans. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> L. V. MOSS, 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents, James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of Pocahontas. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MANCEL M. MURRAY, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray, Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel Springs, two grandchildren, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray. >>>>>>>>>>>>> LEATA FISHER MOORE, 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son, Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY FRANCIS "Frog" DANIELS McKNIGHT, a resident of the Burrowtown Community in Fayette County, died at 6:355 p.m. Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at her residence on Burrowtown Road. She was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 25th at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Aubrey Neal of Millington, officiating. Interment was in the Burrow Cemetery. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McKnight was born May 23, 1936, in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Homer Daniels, Sr. and Dollie Byars Daniels. She attended Fayette County schools and was married June 6, 1953, to Thomas R. McKnight, retired employee of the State of Tennessee Highway Department, who survives. Mrs. McKnight was a lifelong resident of the Burrowtown Community and was a homemaker throughout her live. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gallaway and enjoyed flower gardening and needle work. Mrs. McKnight was known for the love of her family and received much enjoyment in carrying for her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McKnight is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffin of Selmer, Tammy Chism of Arlington, her son, Thomas Ray McKnight of Arlington, her sister, Doris McCulley of Mason, two brothers, Homer Daniels, Jr. of Arlington, Ricky Daniels of Brunswick and five grandchildren. Casketbearers were Dwayne Cox, Homer Daniels, III, Shane Daniels, Ben Matheny, Bobby Matheny, Jackie Matheny and Randy Yarbro. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 2, 2000 TAMATHA DENISE HUDSON, died Jan. 25, 2000. Funeral services were held Sun., Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. Her parents are Joy Nichols and Johnny Hudson. Grandparents are Loraine Borner, Marynell Hudson, Darrell Spencer all of Selmer. Her step-grandmother is Annie Spencer, and late grandmother, Sammie Spencer, late grandfather Clinton Hudson, and a host of family members. >>>>>>>>>>>. SHIRLEY KAY SKINNER, 62, died on Wed. Jan. 26, 2000, at Jackson Madison General Hospital. She was born in McNairy Co. Daughter of the late Clydus and Gertie Stennitt Harwell. She attended schools in Hardin Co., graduating from Morris Chapel High School in 1955. She was married to Raymond J. Skinner in 1955. Mr. Skinner died in 1989. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 28, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Rev. Loyd Blankenship. Mrs.. Skinner was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Jay Skinner, Jr. She is survived by fours daughters, Carolyn Dewry of Oakland, Syble Skinner, Janice Henry, and Denise Tacker all of Savannah, one son, David Skinner of Savannah, three sisters, Sonja Lewis and Patricia Gaddy both of Milledgeville and Glenda Cherry of Memphis,, two brothers, Bill Harwell of Lexington and John Harwell of Middleton, Six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARY V. McCORMACK SCALISE, 80, died Jan. 22, 2000, in Ypsilanti, Michigan of heart failure. She was a retired nursing assistant. She was born in McNairy Co., but made Ypsilanti her home for many years. Mrs. Scalise was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Scalise, her parents, Granville McCormack and Artie Ann Barnes McCormack, one brother, Thomas McCormack. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Scalise and wife, Sandy of Milan, Mich., and Kenneth Scalise of Ypsilanti, one brother, James Monk McCormack of Selmer, six grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives. Services were Jan. 25, with burial in the Washpenong Cemetery in Ypsilanti. >>>>>>>>>>>> JIM GLIDEWELL, 92, died on Fri., Jan. 28, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of pneumonia. He was retired from McNairy County Highway Dept. and farming. He attended Stantonville Methodist Church and was an Army Veteran. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Danny Adkisson. Pallbearers were the grandsons, Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Jones, Eric Glidewell, Lucas Glidewell, Mack Glidewell, Garth Glidewell, and Dustin Chambers. Mr. Glidewell was preceded in death by his wife, Patie Marie Smith Glidewell and his parents, John Henry and Rebecca Boshart Glidewell. He is survived by one daughter, Betty Jean Jones of Selmer, two sons, Dean Glidewell of Adamsville and James Glidewell of Crump, on brother, Harvie Glidewell of Memphis, eight grandchildren, eighteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> OCIE "Granny Ocie" LAURA ANN ROBINSON HUDSON, 85, died on Mon. Jan. 25, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at Adamsville Senior Citizens Center, worked at RSVP, known as Granny Ocie at Mrs. Sims reading class at Adamsville Elem. School. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 27, at Adamsville First Baptist church. Burial was held at Enville Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in heath by her husband, A. E. Hudson, her parents, Cicero and Drucilla Kirk Robinson, a daughter, Charlotte Brown, and a granddaughter, Laura Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Smit of Stantonville and Brenda Barham of Tuscaloosa, Ala., two sons, Joe Hudson of Brentwood and Van Hudson of Beaumont, Texas, thirteen grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> AVA HOCKADAY EVANS, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 30, 2000, at her home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Grove Methodist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Prospect Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband Buford W. Evans, and her parents John Lee and Etta Willis Hockaday. She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Evans, Lewis Evans, and J. W. Evans all of Selmer, two sisters, Cora Ashe and Florence Gann both of Selmer, and one grandson, Jeff Evans. >>>>>>>>> ROBERT EARL PIPES, 63, died on Sat., Jan. 29, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis of a heart attack. He was a truck driver, a member of the Holy Baptist church, an Army Veteran, and lived in Hardin County all of his life. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Mountain View Cemetery in Hardin County. Mr. Pipes is survived by his wife, Roberta Smith Pipes of Olive Hill, two daughters, Cathy Gray of Adamsville and Bobbie Turberville of Crump, two sons, Michael Pipes and Jimmy Pipes both of Savannah, two sisters, Joyce Legeans of Morris Chapel and Icie Orr of Savannah, one brother, John Leamon Pipes of Brazoria, Texas, eight grandchildren, two gr- grandchildren, and four step- grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 16, 2000 ROBBIE JEAN STANSELL McCOY, 68, passed away Jan. 27, 2000, after a long illness at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville. She was a cross-county truck driver before her illness. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and her brother William (Bill) who passed away the day before her on the 26th. Robbie is survived by threes sons; Russell Billy Sherron of Savannah, Aubrey McElroy of Johnson City, and Anthony McElroy of Longview, Texas, two daughters, Dottie Sherron King of Selmer and Rosie Sherron Salvucci of Lawton. She has one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. In addition , one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas. She has ten grandchildren and three gr-grandchildren. Grave side services for Robbie was held on Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. with burial at Old Estes Cemetery in Chester County. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILLIAM (Bill) STANSELL. Catholic funeral rights were conducted on Fri,., Jan. 28, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Clemente Mission for William (Bill) Stansell, 73 of Bakersfield, Calif., who passed away on Jan. 26, 2000, after a long illness. Msgr. Ralph Belloumini officiated. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Bill was a long time resident of Kern County, but was originally from Chester and McNairy Counties, with relatives still living in this area. He owned and operated Bakersfield Flower Shop and Wedding Chapel for 37 years. He was a member of the Hillcrest Lions Club, Bakersfield Elks Lodge, and of The Bakersfield Country Club. Bill was survived by his wife Velia of Bakersfield, two sons, Billy Stansell of Stoneyford, CA, Rodney Stansell of Minnesota, and two daughters, Joyce Ferdinand of Benicia, CA, and Sherry Barfield of Houston, Texas. He has one sister, Robbie Jean Stansell McCoy of Adamsville, one half sister Evelyn Nelson of Longview, Texas, and one half brother, Aaron Nelson of Henderson. He had several grandchildren and gr-grandchildren also of California. Bill was preceded in death parents William Stansell and Loadie Stansell Nelson, a brother Tommy, and grand daughter Shirley. Also, the day after he passed away his sister Robbie of Adamsville passed away. >>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE VELMA PLUNK, 93, died on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Shelby One Convalescent Home in Memphis of heart failure. She as a homemaker and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Ron Bixler. Pallbearers were Freddie Rowland, Keith Plunk, Scott Gilmer, Eddie Jenkins, Jarvis Russom, and Kenneth Tacker, Honorary bearers were Chad Barton, Johnnie Plunk, and Floyd Russom. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Plunk, two daughters, Nellie Francis Plunk, Mary Jo Cartwright, three sons Edward Plunk, Larry Plunk, and Austin Plunk, and two granddaughters, Marsha Pearson and Margie McCormick. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Beck of Selmer, one son, Bill Plunk of Memphis, ten grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JAMES L. PLUNK, 46, died on Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at his home of cancer. He was a truck driver for Damron Truck Company. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Richard Stanfield. Pallbearers were Jeff Plunk, Phillip Plunk, Tim Plunk, Keith Perrigo, Jeff Russell, Bo Frazier, Jerry Harvell, and Jimmy Owens. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Lee Burkeens Plunk. He is survived by one daughter, Angie Frazier of Selmer, one sister, Linda Garner of Bethel Springs, on brother, Charles Plunk of Bethel Springs, and one grandchild, Bethany Frazier. >>>>>>>>>>>> THEADORE ROOSEVELT GROOMS, 97, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in Selmer of a kidney infection. He was a farmer, a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and a past member of Chester County Farm Bureau. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, 2000, at Milledgeville United Methodist Church in Milledgeville. Burial was held at Milledgeville Cemetery. Mr. Grooms was preceded in death by his wife, Bassie Bishop Grooms. He is survived by two sons, Lynn Grooms of Enville and Bobby Grooms of Colierville, one brother, Ben Grooms of Reagan, four grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> MARY LOIS PIKE, 65, DIED ON Thurs., Feb. 10, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss. of cancer. She was a self- employed beautician and a Baptist. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at Shackelford Chapel in action. Burial was held at Old Union Cemetery in Crump. Officiating the services was Minister Bill Wages. Mrs. Pike was preceded in death by her parents, Callie S. and Minnie Flatt Reid. She is survived by one daughter, Selena Lopez of Huntsville, Ala., two sons, Barry Nicholson and Benny Nicholson both of Huntsville, Ala., five sisters, Irene Prince of Harvest, Ala., Mae Allen of Toledo Bend, TX, Marjorie Crain and Imalie Lucas both of Corinth, Miss., and Ruth Duncan of Irondale, Ala., and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> JERRY LYNN HOLLOMON, 59, died on Tues., Feb. 8, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was a retired Electronics Technician for the U.S. Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and a Communicant St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 11, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Farther Carl Hood and James Adkins. Mr. Hollomon was preceded in death by his father, Homer D. Hollomon. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jean Valentine Hollomon, one daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hollomon of Centerville, VA, two sons, Christopher Dean Hollomon of Selmer and Timothy Brian Hollomon of Manassas, VA, one sister, Gloria Dean Etheridge of Memphis and three grandchildren ?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HATTIE ETHEL STRICKLEN GRISSOM, 79, died Wed., Feb. 9, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Mississippi of congestive heart failure. She was a retired employee of Kellwood Mfg. Co. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Marcus Stricklen and Blanch Davis Stricklen. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 12, at Pryor Funeral Home. Burial was held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Officiating the serices was Rev. David Hamilton. Pallbearers were Mark Honeycutt, Steve Honeycutt, Gregg Honeycutt, Joel Wayne Honeycutt, Bryan Grissom, Jerry Grissom, Mark Grissom, J.R. Longest. Mrs. Grissom is survived by two daughters, Judy Holloway of Calhoun city, Miss, and Melda Lynn Laue of Remlop, Ala., three sons, James Honeycutt, Of Adamsville, Jerry Dun Honeycutt,of Jackson, Miss, and Wayne Grissom of Fulton, Miss, two sisters, Loal Stidham of Muscle Shoals, Ala, and Stella King of Enterprise, Ala., eight grandchildren and twenty- two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA MARIE RICKMAN, 66, died on Mon., Feb. 7, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General hospital in Jackson of respiratory failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Graveside services took place 1 p.m. at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Danny Robbins, Gary Robbins, Marty Robbins, Little Jimmy Robbins, Kevin White, and Craig Ber Burglar. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Robbins, Jimmie Robbins, David Burns, Roger Robbins, and Darrell Rickman. Mrs. Rickman was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper D. and Gertrude Hutcherson Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Rickman, two daughters, Joyce Joralemon of Memphis and Brenda Poag of Brighton, one sister, Katie White of Festus, MO, two brothers, Jimmy D. Robbins of Florissant, MO, and Jerry Robbins of Festus, MO, five grandchildren, Rebecca Newberry of Memphis, Wendy Roach of Michie, Candy Flier, Darrel Rickman and Stephen Rickman all of St. Louis and four gr- grandchildren, Alexander Roach of Michie, Alyic Flier, Ashely Flier, and Amelia Rickman all of St. Louis, MO. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JOHNNIE CUTHON RAST, 75, died on Sun., Feb. 13, 2000, at his residence. He was a member of Waldron Street Christian church, and avid outdoorsman, married for 45 years, worked at Worsham Bros., Century Electric and TVA Yellow Creek. Services took place at 4 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at New Hope Methodist church Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Ted Avent. Mr. Rast was preceded in death by his father, Fed A. Rast, his mother, Lizzie Rutherford Rast, and two sisters, Virginia Rast and Doris Whirley Burchfield. He is survived by his wfie of 45 years. Bonitha Rast of Corinth, MS, three daughter, Theresa Calhoun Dolaway of Dallas, TX, Shirie Lollis Felks of Rienzi, MS, and Connie Vatalaro of Corinth MS, three sisters, Shirley Voyles and Nell South Heavner both of Corinth, Miss, and Dimple Caldwell of Kossuth, MS, to grandchildren, Heather Lollis and Megan Felks, two step-grandchildren, Wesley Felks and Monica Felks, and one step-grandchild, Madeline Felks. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 EARL McCANN, 85, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare of Dyersburg. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church. Graveside services took place 10 a.m. on Tues, Feb. 22, with burial at Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Mr. McCann was preceded in death by his wife, Ottist Pauline Moore McCann, two sisters, Eula McVay and Verle Kirk and one brother, Williard McCann. He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ramsey of Newbern, four sons, Thoms Fred McCann of Star, Miss., Carlton E. McCann and Anthony E. McCann both of Dyersburg, and Ray McCann of Newbern, two sisters, Willie Gray and Mildred Smith both of Selmer, one brother, Marion McCann of Bradford, nineteen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren, and one gr-gr- grandchild. >>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GLADYS McLEMORE CASTILE, 80, died on Sun. Feb. 20, 2000, at Hardin County general Hospital of heart failure. She was a housewife. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Maley Chapel. Burial was held at Covington memorial gardens. Mrs. Castile was preceded in death by husband, Alvie Castile, her father, Jackson Monroe McLemore, and mother, Lulu Elizabeth Burns McLemore. She is survived by three sons, David P. Castile, Sr. of Adamsville, William F. Castile of Kellen, Ala, and Marvin C. Castile of Morris Chapel, one daughter, Sue Koonce of Covington, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 WILMA JEAN MOORE, 38, died on Sun., Feb. 20, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare in McKenzie of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Leapwood. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her father, Lee Purvis. She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Moore of Kosciusko, Miss., her mother Virgie Purvis of Adamsville, two daughters, Jamie Nicole Keith Webb of McKenzie and Joanie Gail Moore of Adamsville two sister, Betty Kuhn of Brookheaven, Miss., and Debbie Siders of Adamsville, three brothers, Farley Purvis and Danny Purvis both of Adamsville, and David Purvis of Roann, Ind., and one grandchild, William Moses Webb. >>>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 FAVIL ALLEN MEEK, 56, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at his residence of cancer. He was the postmaster for Finger, a member of the Adamsville Church of Christ, Adamsville Lions Club, scoreboard operator for the Adamsville High School Basketball team, worked at Adamsville Post Office for 20 years, Darden Post Office for 2 years, and Finger Post Office for 10 years. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 18, at Adamsville Church of Christ. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services were Ministers Mark Massey, Bobby Tillman, Clyde Slimp, and Van Vansandt. Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, Martha Case Meek, one daughter, Nikke Shilling and husband, Jim of Memphis, one son, Casey Meek of Jackson, his parents, Favil and Racine Meek of Adamsville, two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Selmer and brothers, Nathan Meek of Selmer and Dickie Meek of Adamsville, and one grandchild, Abigail Shilling of Memphis. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of West Tennessee, American Cancer Society, or Adamsville Church of Christ Library Fund. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 FLORENCE ROSETTA WEST, 49, died on Sat., Feb. 12, 2000, at her home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of McCalip's Chapel Baptist Church. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 16, with burial at Mosses Creek Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Bell. Ms. West was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Marion (Doc) and Verda Lou May King. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth West, one daughter, Brandy Michelle West of Hornsby, two sons, James Allen West of Selmer and Phillip Wade West of Hornsby, three sisters, Jeffery Dillon of Selmer, Ruthie Clark of Ramer, and Kathie King of Bolivar, one brother, James Alford King of Selmer, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Matthew and Cheyenne. >>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 ELVIS BRODIE SMITH, 93, died on Mon. Feb. 14, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was born and reared in Cave Springs Community of Chester County, son of the late Alonza Farline and Gainey Hurst Smith. He attended schools at Hickory Corner and Cave Springs and in 1925 was married to Romie Patterson of the same community. As a young man he operated a Saw Mill and worked in the Timber. In 1943 he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. In Memphis, where he worked until he retired in 1963. He was an avid fisherman and a deacon at Little Hatchie primitive Baptist church, and was an organizer and faithful member. He was also treasurer for many years. Services took place at 1 p.m on Wed., Feb. 16, at Little Hatchie Church. Burial was held at Little Hatchie Cemetery. Officiating the services was Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Smith is survived by wife, Romie Sidney Patterson Smith, a son, Hughie Elvis Smith of Shiloh, one grandson, Rick Sullivan, and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>.. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GARY WAYNE MANESS, 26, died on Mon. Feb. 17, 2000, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar of an auto accident. He was a carpenter and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Cave Springs in Chester County. Mr. Maness is survived by his wife, LeAnn Moore Maness of Counce, his parents, Raywood and Jean Davis Manes of Counce, one daughter, Shelby Paige Maness of Counce, one son, Garrett Neal Maness of Counce, six sisters, Martha Genine Taylor Beard of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Nell Thomas, Connie Sue Lyons, Sandra Kay Patterson, Linda Fay Ross, and Patricia Pusser all of Henderson, on brother, Stevie Ray manes of Ramer, his grandfather, Willard Maness of Finger, and his grandmother, Leona Franks of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 EDWIN LAWRENCE WAGSTER, 70, died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, at his home. He was an installer for Western Electric Telephone Company, a Baptist, and a Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Wagster is survived by his wife, Helen Wagster, one daughter, Carol Ann Roberts of Friendship, three step-daughters, Melanie Lipford of Humboldt, and Margie Link and Mary Otain both of Peru, Ill., two sons, Gerald Wayne Wagster of Paris and Edwin Larry Wagster of Buchanan, five step-sons, Barry Gene Autry and Bret (Bubba) Autry of Huntingdon, and Sonny Kaszynaki, Tom Kaszynaki, and Mike Kaszynaki all of Peru, Ill, two sisters, Inez Everett and Mildred Chandler both of Newbern, two brothers, Troy Wagster of Newbern and Wilson Sawyer of Paris, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 CHARLES BENNIE DUNAWAY, 62, died on Sat., Feb. 19, 2000, at Tenn. Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant and retired from Memphis Defense Depot Engineer. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 21, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Dunaway and Johnny Wayne Dunaway, a sister, Jean Ruth Huggins, and two brothers, Billy Dunaway and James Scott Dunaway. He is survived by his wife, Nettie Dunaway of Selmer, one step- daughter, Sheila Hammers of Memphis, two sons, Raymond Dale Dunaway of Lawrenceburg and James Arthur Dunaway of Kissimee, Fla., two step-sons, James Edward Johnson and Steven Clark both of Memphis, four sister, Alice Mae Browder, Mary Sue King, and Katie Basinger all of Selmer, and Betty Franks of Savannah, three brothers Ralph Dunaway, Troy Dunaway, and Wilburn Dunaway all of Selmer, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 ROBERT E. GARDNER, JR., 83, died on Wed., Feb., 16, 2000, in Jackson. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the new Home Baptist Church in Rosalie, Ala. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Green Haven Memorial Gardens at Henagar, Ala. Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Lena (Bannert) Gardner of Shiloh, two sons, Tim E. Gardner of Shiloh, Larry Gardner of Savannah, four daughters, Rosetta Rogers of Whitwell, Hazel Sanders, Joyce McCarver, and Vonzie Patton all of Corpus Christi, Texas, three brothers, Arthur Gardner of Chattanooga, David Gardner of Herkimer, NY, and J. B. Gardner of Weatherford, Texas, one sister Effie Mae Nettie if Herkimer, NY, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>... Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 DONALD DWAYNE McGEE, 61, died on San., Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital of Lymphoma. He was born in Gibson County, and grew up in Alamo, son of the late Walter Woodrow and Lillian Ruth Blankenship McGee. He attended schools at Alamo. He had been a truck driver most of his working career. He had driven for Hwy. 45 Trucking Co. Since 1992. He was married to Susan Alexander in 1992, they lived in the Oak Grove Community for the past 1 and 1/2 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 22, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the services was bro. John Beachy. Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Alexander McGee of Henderson, two sons, Dwayne McGee of Maury City and Adam McGee of Henderson, two daughters, Debbie Burnett of Alamo and Tina McGee of Jackson, two step-daughters, Brandy Bruntz of Enville and Amanda Bruntz of Henderson, two sisters, Nancy Jackson and Martha Jane Harper both of Alamo, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 GEORGE ALBERT FOUST, 79, died on Tues, Feb. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of cancer. He was a farmer, a member of Mason Selmer Lodge #743, McNairy County Executive of World War II, and a member of Butler's Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Foust was preceded in death by his wife, Odelle Foust, one daughter, Elaine Foust, two brothers, Lewis Foust and Mancel Foust, and his parents, Louie and Alice Kelly Foust. He is survived by his wife, Izola Foust, two daughters, Patsy White of Cordova and Kathy Kellum of Destin, Fla, two sons, George E. Foust of Germantown and Jimmy Foust of Oakdale, GA, two sister, Jean Johnson and Mary Hawkins both of Selmer, six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., February 23, 2000 JAMES DAVID SWANNER, JR, 49, died on Wed., Feb. 16, 2000, at VA Hospital in Memphis off cancer. He was a diesel mechanic for Selmer truck and trailer and a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Mr. Swanner was preceded by his parents, James David and Gertrude Swanner, Jr. He is survived by is wife, Dianna Swanner, one sister, Shirley K. Tunnell of Memphis, and two brothers, Ronald Swanner and Dwight B. Swanner both of Memphis.