Thursday, June 7, 1990
Joseph Robert "Bud" Blankenship died Monday, June 4, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 58. He was a native of Chester County, the son of Grace Snodgrass Blankenship and the late Edd Blankenship. He was a member of Saltillo Baptist Church, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was retired as a river boat mate for ACBL Towing. He had formerly worked for Brown Shoe Company. Services were Tuesday, June 5, at 5 p.m. at Saltillo Baptist Church with J.T. Drace officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Teresa Irons of Stantonville; a son, Bobby Joe Blankenship of Jackson, his mother, Mrs. Grace Blankenship of Saltillo; three sisters, Mrs. Sue Oakley and Mrs. Ann Vanhoose of Saltillo and Mrs. Betty McCoy of Madison, Ill.; two brothers, Ray Blankenship of Blytheville, Ark., and Mike Blankenship of Saltillo, and two grandchildren.
Thursday, June 7, 1990
Lula Mae Irvin Harris, 76, died Tuesday, May 29, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Obion County, the daughter of the late Robert Irvin and Sarah Janes Irvin. She was married to James C. Harris who preceded her in death in 1988. She was a member of Savannah Church of Christ and worked as a seamstress for Brown Shoe Company. The funeral was Friday, June 1, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jim Chamblee and David Baker officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Kelly of Jamestown, N.Y., and Mrs. Faye Spears of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Grace, Scott of Summerville, S.C.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 7, 1990
M. C. Stricklin died Friday, June 1, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis at the age of 61. He was a native of Hardin County and was a farmer in the Big Ivy Cornmunity. He was married to the former Maymie Baugus, who survives. He was a member of the Big Ivy Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an ASCS Committeman, past president of the Hardin County Farm Bureau, and a past member of the county school board. Services were held Saturday, June 2 at 5 p.m. at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with C. M. Robbins and Don Coleman officiating. Burial followed in the Sunny Hill Cemetery. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Mrs. Becky Rose of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Tera O'Neal of Enville, and Joyce Ann Stricklin of Savannah; a brother, J. B. Stricklin of Savannah, and two grandchildren, Melanie and Derek Rose. He was the son of the late Jack and Molly Franks Stricklin.
Thursday, June 7, 1990
W.T. "BILL" MILLIGAN
William Thomas "Bill" Milligan died Thursday, May 31, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 59. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jack Milligan. He was married to the former Mattie Ruth Humphrey who survives. Mr. Milligan was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church, and he worked as a farmer and a logger. Services were Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Claude Prince and Hulon Terry officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. Other than his wife Mrs. Mattie Ruth Milligan of Michie, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Byrd and Mrs. Janice Smith of Counce; four sons, Tommy and Billy Milligan of Shiloh, James Milligan of Counce and Randy Milligan of Michie; a sister, Mrs., Jane Terry of Michie; and nine grandchildren.
Thursday, June 7, 1990
BILLY JOE McWHORTER
Billy Joe McWhorter, 59, died Thursday, May 31, at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in Heard County, Ga., the son of the late D.F. and Naomi Marlow McWhorter. He was married to the former Jimmie Banks who survives. Mr. McWhorter was an assistant utilities superintendent with Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Company, and a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Navy. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 102, and Muscle Shoals Beagle Club. The funeral was Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Lee Roy Patterson and Wayne Kelly officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Other than his wife, Jimmie, he is survived by six daughters, Ronda Morgan of Byhalia, Miss., Patty Maness of Henderson, Donna Harris and Belinda Brooks of Memphis, and Pam Higgins and Lisa Gray, both of Savannah; one son Dwayne McWhorter of Mansfield, La.; three sisters, Betty Keaton and Ann Hardin of Franklin, Ga., and Wauwena Walker of Carrollton, Ga.; and eight grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990:
CLARK HINTON
Clark L. Hinton of Blytheville, Ark., died Saturday, June 2, a Blytheville Nursing Center at the age of 74. He was raised in Wayne County and lived in Blytheville for the past 40 years. He was married to the former Clura Reaves who survives, and he was a member of Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Blytheville. The funeral was Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Centenary Cemetery in Wayne County. Other than his wife Clura Reaves Hinton of Blytheville, he leaves a daughter, Ms. Geraldine Goff of Southaven, Miss.; four sons, Waylon and James Hinton of Blytheville, Wayford Hinton of Tulsa, Okla., and Charles Hinton of Sturgis, Mich.; five sisters, Mrs. Cora McGee and Mrs. Lois Beavers of Lutts, Mrs. Ora McFall of Ethridge, Mrs. Flora McFall of Savannah and Mrs. Dona Morris of Waterloo, Ala.; one brother, Lawson Hinton of Lutts; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
D.C. Horton, 92 died Tuesday, June 5, at Chester County Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Cypress Inn, the son of the late James C. and Nancy Scott Horton. He was married to the former Lillian George who preceded him in death in 1984. Mr. Horton served with the U.S. Army during World War I. He farmed and did mechanic work as a young man and later worked, as a pilot on a river boat. He was also a watch repairman, and was a member of Clarks Creek Primitive Baptist Church near Henderson. Services were Wednesday, June 6, at 3 p.m. at Leon Johnson and Son Funeral Home with Elder Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery near Selmer. Survivors, are two daughters Mrs. Faye Carroll of Henderson and Mrs. Geneva Evans, of Florence Ala., one son, Billy Wayne Horton of Fort Washington Md.; nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
Bertha Mae Willis Howell died Saturday June 9, at her residence in Saltillo at the age of 73. She was born in Henderson County, the daughter of the late Alais Jehu and Nora Stanfill Willis. She was married to Ben E. Howell who preceded her in death in 1971. She was of Methodist belief and was, a retired employee of HIS Saltillo. The funeral was Sunday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Neal Hinson officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sally Smith and Ann Dennis Gass of Saltillo; two sons, Don Howell of Saltillo and Michael Howell of Lebanon; a sister, Mrs. Irene Christopher of Henderson; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
Charles Jordan Eanes of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Hookers Bend, died Tuesday; June 5, at the age of 65. He was married to Onedia Eanes who survives. Mr. Jordan served for 21 years with the U.S. Army, retiring in 1963. He then served for 26 years with the Army Map Service, during which time he received several outstanding performance and achievement awards, and he became a lieutenant in 1987. Services were Sunday, June 10, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church in Morris Chapel with burial in Cawthon Cemetery. Other than his wife, Onedia Eanes of Washington, he leaves two sons, David Eanes of Washington and Michael Eanes of Fresno, Calif.; two step-sons, Gilbert Gray of California and Lennis Gray of Morris Chapel; three brothers Jessie Luton, Sammie Holt and Ollie Godfrey and Hookers Bend, and Luther Eanes, of Washington, and three grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
Geraldine Victoria Atkins Lovell of Columbia died Friday, June 8, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 74. A native of Jasper, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Albert Atkins and Gladys Roberts Atkins Korman. She was married to Anderson Lovell who preceded he in death. Mrs. Lovell was a member of Graymere Church of Christ, and she worked for several years at the Tennessee Knitting Mills and retired with 30 years service at the Dupont Company. The funeral was Sunday, June 10, at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, officiated by John R. Vaughan, minister of Graymere Church of Christ. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James A. (Betty) Blocker Sr., of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Joel (Louise) McMinn of LaGrange, Ga., a brother, Tommy Atkins of Houston, Texas; two grandson and four great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
James Tucker died Friday, June 8, in Counce at the age of 85. A Hardin County native, he was the, son of the late John and Mary Wood Tucker. He was married to the former Ada Sanders who preceded him in death in 1976. Mr. Tucker was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church and he worked as a farmer. worked as a farmer. Services were Sunday, June 10, at 2, p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church with L.L. Bray officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Freeman of Savannah, Mrs. Lesby Wood of Counce and Mrs. Rachel Porterfield of Corinth, Miss.; a sister, Patie Hopkins, of Savannah; three brothers, Charlie Tucker of Crump, Carl Tucker of Acton and Martin Tucker of Savannah; 10 grand-children, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Thursday, June 14, 1990
Charles Burns Wilson Jr., a lifelong resident of Hardin County, died Monday, June 4, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 72. He was born in Hardin County, the son of Mary Coleman Wilson and the late Charles B. Wilson, Sr. He was married to the former Freeda Stanfield who survives. Mr. Wilson was a farmer and livestock dealer. The funeral was Wednesday, June 6, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with John Field officiating. Burial was in Russell's Chapel Cemetery. Other than his wife Freeda, he is survived by two sons, Bill Wilson of Crump and Gary Wilson of Savannah; his mother, Mrs. Mary Coleman Wilson of Savannah; one sister, Mrs. Geneva Reynolds of Savannah; and three grandchildren. He had one son, Don, who preceded him in death.
Thursday, June 21, 1990:
Anna Belle Johnson Biffle, 91 died Wednesday, June 13, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Dr. Nathaniel T. Johnson and Betty Collins Johnson. She was married to Jacob Elijah Biffle who preceded her in death in 1944. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, and was a former employee of the Victory Beauty Salon and Hardin County General Hospital. Services were Friday, June 15, at I p.m. at John Montague (Grigg) Cemetery with burial in Grigg Cemetery with John Pippin Officiating. She leaves three step-sons, Everett Biffle of Alabama, Olin Biffle of Waynesboro and Harold Biffle of Maryland; a half-sister, Mrs. Nona L. Turman of Savannah; one niece and one nephew.
Thursday, June 21, 1990
Hattie Perkins Hinton died Sunday, June 17, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville at the age of 82. A Hardin County native she was the daughter of the late General Hence and Rachel Delaney Thrasher. She was married to Raymond Hinton who preceded her in death in 1987. A lifelong resident of Hardin County, Mrs. Hinton was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company and a member of East End Methodist Church. The funeral was Tuesday, June 19, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with David Kingsley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Don and Joe Perkins of Nashville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Martha Ferguson of Lewisburg; four sisters, Mrs. Vilda Phillips, Mrs. Mae Smith, Mrs. Reba Bradley and Mrs. Alene Coats, all of Adamsville; a brother, J. C. Thrasher of Savannah; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 21, 1990
Carrie Elizabeth Hughes, 77, died Sunday, June 17, at Hardin County General Hospital. Born in Hardin County, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Etta Tanner Pinson. She was married to Lee Hughes who preceded her in death in 1983. Services were Tuesday. June 19, at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with burial in Graham Cemetery. David Kingsley officiated. She leaves a son, Jack Pinson of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Paulk, Mrs. Frances Hill and Mrs. Bessie Austin, all of Savannah; three brothers, James and Joe Pinson, all of Savannah; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 21, 1990
Dr. James Rooley of Nashville died Sunday, June 17, at the age of 74. He was born in Livingston, Mont., and served in the Army Air Corps, 1942-1947. He received his doctor degree in chemistry at the University of Indiana in 1951, and was employed with DuPont from 1951 to 1978. Memorial services were scheduled for Thursday, June 21, at Cashmore Funeral Home in Laurel, Mont. He is survived by his wife, Grace Kethcart Rooley of Nashville; a daughter Patti Rooley Stricklin of Savannah; a son, Mick Rooley of Nashville; one sister and two brothers of Laurel; and six grandchildren
Thursday, June 21, 1990
William Floyd "Bill" Wilkerson, 77, died Saturday, June 16, At Hardin County General Hospital emergency room. A native of Hardin County, he is the son of the late Bob and Jenny Wilkerson. He was married to the former Zora Guinn who preceded him in death in 1988. Mr. Wilkerson was a retired carpenter and had lived in Hardin County all his life. The funeral was Monday, June 18, at 3 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Randy Isbell and James Clarke officiating. Burial was in Graham Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Clarke of Savannah; four sons, Billy C. and Wayne R. Wilkerson both of Savannah, James "Duck" Wilkerson of Memphis and Sammy E. Wilkerson of Whiteville; five sisters, Mrs. Jenny Thrasher, Miss Martha Jane Wilkerson, Miss Ester Lee Wilkerson, Mrs. Ada Harrison and Mrs. Rhoda Brewington, all of Savannah, one brother, John Robert Wilkerson of Savannah; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
Thursday, June 21, 1990
William Griffin "Doc" Young died Wednesday, June 13, at his residence in Waterloo, Ala., at the age of 77. Born in Lauderdale County, Al., he was the son of the late Colonel Carl and Ethel Ann Bevis Young. He was a member of Wright Methodist Church, was an Army veteran of World War II, and was employed as a construction worker for Ballew and Roberts Construction Company. Services were Friday, June 15, at 3 p.m. at Wright Methodist Church with Jerry Herston officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery. He leaves six sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Smith of Haiti, Mo., Mrs. Goldie Atkinson of Florence, Ala., Mrs. Opal Creekmore of Athens, Ala., and Mrs. Bertie May Robertson, Mrs. Estelle Richardson and Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson of Waterloo; two brothers, James Calvin and A.D. Young of Waterloo.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Sula Mae Cossey died Sunday, June 24, at her home at the age of 91. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Jim and Fannie Young Lynch. She was married to Arthur Cossey who preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Cossey was a homemaker and a member of White's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Services were Tuesday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Virgil Gean officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lucille Austin, Mrs. Edith Bevis and Mrs. Evelyn Conaway of Savannah, Mrs. Bernice Mae White of Waterloo, Ala., and Mrs. G.V. (Jane) Aumack of Bristol, Ind.; a son, Berlon A. Cossey of Savannah; 24 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Charles Colon Cozart, 65, died Tuesday, June 19, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was born in Crockett County, the son of Vivian Maureen Williams Cozart and the late Wesley Herman Cozart. He was married to the former Shirley Guinn who survives. Mr. Cozart was a retired truck driver and the owner of the Beverage Center in Crump. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11, and a member of the American Legion in Savannah and the VFW Post in Alamo. He was a member of First Baptist Church. The funeral was Friday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Crump Cemetery, Crump. David Kingsley officiated. Other than his wife Shirley, he is survived by three daughters, Tamera Ann Cozart of Alamo, and Allisha McCasland and Lori Ann Boswell of Savannah; four sons, Terry Cozart and Derek Boswell of Crump, Tommy Cozart of Franklin and Dale Boswell of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Vivian Maureen Williams Cozart of Alamo; a brother, James Roland Cozart of Brownsville; and six grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Maud L. Frazier, 69, of Florence, Ala., died Tuesday June 19, at ECM Hospital in Florence following a brief illness. She was a native of Waterloo, Ala., she was married to Edward Thurston Frazier who survives. Mrs. Frazier was a member of Free Holiness Church, and was a saleswoman for the Avon Company for a number of years. Services were Friday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m. at Elkins Chapel in Florence with R.W. Moore officiating. Burial was in Lutts Cemetery in Wayne County. Other than her husband, Edward Thurston Frazier of Waterloo, she leaves a daughter, Jauneze Gist of Irmo, S.C.; four sons, David "Gene" and Johnny R. Frazier of Florence, Charles E. Frazier of Baton Rouge, La., and Calvin Ray Frazier of Russellville, Ala.; a step-brother, Larry Samples of Memphis; a half-brother, Carl H. Mangum II of Jackson, Miss.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Alline Ray Harrison died Saturday, June 23, at her residence in Counce at the age of 63. She was born in Corinth, Miss., the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian Huff Parsons. She was married to Charles Gilbert Harrison who preceded her in death in 1985. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. The funeral was Monday, June 25, at I p.m. at, Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Pisgah Cemetery. L.L Bray officiated. She is survived by her half-brother, Adolph Meteer of Corinth; and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Lillie Adams Hunt, 79, of Savannah died Monday, June 25, at St Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Prescott Ark., and was the daughter of Wilson and Forest Myers Adams. She was married to Jesse Winter Hunt who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Hunt had lived in Savannah since June 1949, and was a licensed practical nurse, having worked at Hardin County General and Tri-County Nursing Home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah. Services were Thursday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial in Memory Gardens. Dr. Robert C. Hensley and John Pippin officiating. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lula Beth Jones of Memphis; a son, Steven Craig Hunt of Palataka, Fla.; a granddaughter, Andrea Hunt; and a sister and two brothers.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Archie Dean Lard died Saturday, June 23, at Lawrenceburg Health Care Center in Lawrenceburg at the age of 83. A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., he was the son of the late Charles Oscar and Lucy McClure Hunt Lard. He was married to the former Ella Bonee who preceded him in death in 1978. Mr. Lard was of the Baptist belief, and worked as a farmer, and was a retired night watchman. He had resided in Waterloo, Ala., Savannah and Adamsville. The funeral was Monday, June 25, at 5 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Lauren Locke officiating. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Young of Adamsville and Mrs. Mary Katherine Riley of Scottsboro, Ala.; two sons, Larry Dean Lard of Henderson and Charles Thomas Lard of Adamsville; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Couch and Miss Effie Lard of Savannah, Mrs. Lula Mae Pickens of Counce, Mrs. Thelma Jeter of Clifton and Mrs. Martha Green of Georgia; three brothers, Grady Lard Sr. of Savannah, Vernon Lard of Waterloo, Ala., and Clifford Lard of Silver Springs, Md.; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Murell Warren Stanfield died Monday, June 25, at the age of 77. He was a native of Hardin County, and was the son of Stella Meadors Stanfield and Will Alexander Stanfield. He was married to the former Willie Kate Phillips who preceded him in death in 1972. Mr. Stanfield was a farmer, worked for Tennessee Eastman Corporation, Hassell Lumber Company, and was a merchant. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Services were Wednesday, June 27, at I p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Jim Chamblee, Artie Rivers and Dwight Massengill officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. Survivors include three children, Peggy Stricklin, Leon Stanfield and Becky Shelby, all of Savannah; four sisters, Maxine Bowling, Mary Rich, Freeda Wilson and Martha Fondren, all of Savannah; three brothers, Willie Glen and Wallace Stanfield of Savannah and Jack Stanfield of Calumet City, Ill.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Marcus Wayne Vandiver died Saturday, June 23 in the Counce community at the age of 58. A native of Alcorn County, Miss. he was the son of W.E. and Roxie Jones Vandiver. He was married to the former Oneida Battle who preceded him in death in 1982. Mr. Vandiver was a disabled carpenter and a veteran of the Korean War. Funeral services were Sunday, June 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Alcorn County, Miss. Rev. Dan Emerson officiated. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Roxie Jones Vandiver of Corinth; four sisters, Mrs. Loula Essary of Corinth, Mrs. Lena Harmon and Mrs. Retha White of Memphis, and Mrs. Louise Davidson of Ripley, Miss.; five brothers, Otis Vandiver of Sommerville, Robert Vandiver of New Albany, Miss., John Vandiver of Savannah and Leon and Paul Vandiver, both of Corinth; and two step-daughters, Sue Martin and Janie Garrison.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Clarence Granville Williams died Saturday, June 23, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 69. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of the late John L. and Lillie Rose Williams. He was married to the former Chrystell Parker who survives. Mr. Williams was a member of Savannah Church of Christ and worked in the timber industry for many years. The funeral was Monday, June 25, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Other than his wife, Mrs. Chrystell Williams of Savannah; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Hoback of Memphis and Mrs. Jane Riddell of Savannah; a son, Danny Williams of Savannah; and five grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Frances Alline Porter, 49, died Friday, June 15, at Hardin County General Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Savannah and was the daughter of the late Grady Bud Ross and the late Alline Dixon Ross. She was educated in the public school systems of Savannah at Dunbar School, was a member of St. John Baptist Church, and was employed at Angelica Uniform Group. The funeral was Tuesday, June 19, with burial in Savannah Cemetery. She is survived by three children, Johnny Edward Porter and Jebby Evevon Porter of Savannah and Jolonda Jill Jackson of Adamsville; one son-in-law, Donald Jackson of Adamsville; two sisters, Katerine Yarbro of Linden and Mary F. Bailey of Henderson; one brother, Grady Ross of Savannah and two grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Jacquline Brewer Rich died Tuesday, June 19, at Botsford General Hospital in Detroit, Mich., at the age of 58. She was born in Mishawaka, Ind., the daughter of Earlene Gatlin Brewer and the late Neil Brewer. She was married to Harvey Rich, who survives. Services were at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Shackelford Chapel with Paul Briley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Other than her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jeanie McInerney of Inkster, Mich., and Mrs. Sandra Devers of Romulus, Mich.; two sons, Allen Howard Covington of Alabama and Gary Rich of Detroit, Mich.; her mother, Mrs. Earlene Brewer of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Shagenaw of Phoenix Ariz., and Mrs. Patricia Mitchell of Savannah; three brothers, Max Brewer of Howell, Mich., and Larry and Joe Brewer of Savannah; and 10 grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Huey Gestel White Singleton died Monday, June 18, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 79. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late H.F. and Etta Sweenia White. She was married to Elvis Ivy Singleton who preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Singleton was a homemaker and a member of Old Union Baptist Church. The funeral was Wednesday, June 20, at 3 p.m. at Old Union Baptist Church, officiated by Billy Barnes. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Genell Talley of Savannah, Mildred Faye Briley of Springfield, and Mrs. Gene Heath of Adamsville; two sons, Huey C. Singleton of Lone Star, Texas, and Dale L. Singleton of Memphis; a sister, Wren Irons of Adamsville; two brothers, Homer and Aaron White of Adamsville; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Bascom Morris died Tuesday, June 19, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 72. He was born in Chester County, the son of the late Robert E. Lee and Curley Dee Smith Morris. He was married to the former Gwendolyn Jenkins who preceded him in death in April 1989. Mr. Bascom was a retired Navy veteran and a retired Civil Service pharmacy employee. Services were Thursday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Bill Boley officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Susie Skellion of Nashville and Mrs. Martha Brown of Sardis; and one brother, D.E. Morris of Enville.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Esther Tankersley O'Neal, 96, died Wednesday, June 20, at Hardin County General Hospital. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of the late William and Katrina Vanhoose, Tankersley. She was married to Teabow O'Neal who preceded her in death. Mrs. O'Neal was a homemaker and attended the Pentecostal and Pyburn Union churches. The funeral was Friday, Junel 22, at 9 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Father Maurice officiating. Burial was in Pyburn Cemetery. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Velma O'Donnell of Savannah; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 28, 1990
Marshall Ray Peerey died Tuesday, June 19, at the V.A. Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 77. He was a Hardin County native, the son of the late Con and Frances Crowell Peerey. He was married to the former Cava Massengill who survives. Mr. Peerey was a farmer, a member of First Presbyterian Church, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Services were Thursday, June 21, at 4 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Massengill officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. Other than his wife, Mrs. Cava Massengill Peerey of Adamsville, he leaves a daughter, Miss Jenny Peerey of Adamsville; and two brothers, James J. Peerey of Memphis and Lawrence Peerey of Savannah.
Thursday, July 5, 1990.
Edward Eugene Chenault, 58, died Monday, July 2, at his home, Route 2, Michie. He was born in Union City, the son of James Robert Chenault. He was married to the former Martha Carson who survives. Mr. Chenault was a punch press operator in the machine shop business, and was a member of the Holiness Pentecostal Church. The funeral was Thursday, July 5, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. Other than his wife, Martha Carson Chenault of Michie, he leaves a son, Anthony Eugene Chenault of Michie; five sisters and two brothers.
Thursday, July 5, 1990.
Bondell Franks died Wednesday, June 27, in Tupelo, Miss, at the age of 65. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Charlie and Alice White Franks. He was married to the former Frances Austin who survives. Mr. Franks lived most of his life in Hardin County, but moved to Plantersville, Miss., over five years ago. He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a truck driver. Services were Friday, June 29, at 11a.m. in the chapel at Shackelford Funeral Directors with burial in White's Creek Cemetery. Dwayne Arp officiated. Other than, his wife, Frances, he is survived by one son, Roger Dale Franks of Tupelo; two stepsons, Terry and Eddie Bryant, both of Savannah; his mother, Mrs. Alice Franks of Savannah; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Matlock of Morris Chapel, Mrs. Margie Briley, Mrs. Grace Shelby, Mrs. May Harris and Miss Clyte Franks, all of Savannah; one brother, Ed Franks of Savannah; one brother, Ed Franks of Savannah; two grandsons and three step grandchildren.
Thursday, July 5, 1990.
Hundley Mabry, 90, died Monday, July 2, at Hardin County Nursing Home following a long illness. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of William Odell Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Barnes Mabry. He was married to the former Ida Falls who survives. Mr. Mabry was a meter installer for T.V.E.C. and was a member of East End Methodist Church. He lived in Hardin County all his life and he enjoyed vegetable gardening. The funeral was Wednesday, July 4, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Savannah Cemetery. Bill Bell officiated. Other than his wife Ida Falls Mabry of Savannah, he leaves a daughter, Juanita Mabry Thompson of Savannah; a sister, Kittye Hinton of Savannah; a brother, Eugene Mabry of Booneville, Miss.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
*July 19, 1999:Correction
In an obituary appearing in the edition of July 5, a name was misspelled. Hundley Mabry was listed as Hudley Mabry. We regret the error and are happy to correct it.
Thursday, July 5, 1990.
Louella L. Phelps of Orlando, Fla., died Sunday, June 17, at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a short illness. A former resident of Savannah, she was born in Savannah, the daughter of the late William R. Lewis and Minnie B. Hinton. She was retired from jewelry sales and was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah. She was a past Matron of Order of the Eastern Star, Amboy, Ill., and a member of Savannah Senior Citizens Club, National Association of Federal Retired Employees, AARP, and Savannah Eastern Star No. 371. Memorial services were held June 19 at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Orlando with Dr. Roy Harthern officiating, and on June 20 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis with Rev. John Pippin officiating. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Beverly E. Kahn of Orlando; two sisters, Mrs. Ozella L. Osborne of Hyattsville, Md., and Mrs. Willie B. Feddon of Alexandria, Va., two brothers, Leonard Lewis of Corinth, Miss., and W.R. Lewis of Savannah; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Thursday, July 12, 1990. (Picture)
Implement Dealer
Funeral services for retire businessman and civic figure Ralph Adkisson Barker, 83, we held late last week. Mr. Barker, whose career in farming implement sale spanned more than a half-century, died Wednesday, July 4, a Maury County Regional Hospital in Columbia. Services were Friday, July 6, a 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Hilton Royster and Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Mr. Barker farmed, and began selling and trading mules in 1936 out of a small barn near downtown Savannah. The mule business grew rapidly and he moved to a larger barn that still stands on the Barker Implement Co. property on Water Street. He switched his interest to farm tractors after World War II, and became an International dealer in about 1947. Over the next 25 years he was consistently recognized as a top salesman on the district, state and national levels. He was recognized as the top tractor salesman in the nation for three different brands. In 1949 he was the number one International tractor salesman in the nation. After adding the Ford line, he set annual sales records five times and in 1969 was the top Ford tractor salesman in North America. He was recognized as the top U.S. tractor salesman by Massey-Ferguson for eight consecutive years. He had a serious stroke 18 years ago but continued to go to the dealership every day, finally completely retiring only 16 months ago. The Water Street location closed when son Joe took over the John Deere dealership on Pickwick Road. Mr. Barker was a member of Savannah Church of Christ, a former Lions Club member, and a former city commissioner for several terms totaling more than 10 years. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late George Anderson and Ida Adkisson Barker. He was married to the former Lois Hurst who survives. Other than his wife Lois, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Fariss and Mrs. Helen Alexander of Savannah and Ms. Lois Ann Barker of Nashville; three sons, Rick Barker of Columbia, Joe Barker of Savannah and Jack Barker of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hinton of Savannah and Mrs. Ruby Rinks of Pensacola, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Willie Mae Hinton, and a brother, George Barker.
Thursday, July 12, 1990.
Levelle Ross of Waynesboro died Saturday, June 30, at Hillview Health Care Center in Columbia at the age of 75, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Waynesboro, the son of Lemuel and Mary Hicks Ross. He was married to the former Elizabeth Harvell who survives. Mr. Ross was a Methodist and a member of the Savannah VFW Lodge. He retired from Shull Truck Line as a truck driver after 32 years. Services were Tuesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with Rev. J. R. Grimes of Bolivar officiating. Burial was in Ross Cemetery in Waynesboro. Other than his wife, Elizabeth Harvell Ross of Waynesboro, he is survived by a sister, Edith Richardson of Newport and a host of nieces and nephews.
Thursday, July 12, 1990.
Dawn Siler, 17, died Sunday, July 8, at Elvis Presley Center in Memphis from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was an employee of Brown Shoe Company, a member of Acteen. Miss Siler was a graduate of Gibson County High School where she was a flutist with the band for four years, a member of the rifle and flag auxiliary, and was a cheerleader for three years. The funeral was Tuesday, July 10, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Randy Latch officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens in McNairy County. She is survived by her mother, Bernice Lard, Siler of Savannah; her father and step-mother, Nelson and Donna Siler of Dyer, one sister, Michelle Knox of Dyer; her maternal grandmother, Inez Lard of Savannah; and her paternal grandmother, Alice Siler of Bethel Springs.
Thursday, July 12, 1990.
Penni Michelle Kilburn Marlar died Friday, July 6, at Bolivar Community Hospital at the age of 20. She was born in Savannah, the daughter of Miley and Willie Ellen Frazier Kilburn. She was married to Frankie L. Marlar who survives. Mrs. Marlar resided in Crump and worked as a homemaker. Services were Sunday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Bobby Pickens officiating. Burial was in Lutts Cemetery. She leaves her husband, Frankie Marlar of Crump; a stepdaughter, Miss Autumn Marlar of Lubbock, Texas; two step-sons, Jason and Matthew Marlar of Lubbock, her mother, Mrs. Willie Ellen Kilburn of Crump; her father, Miley Kilburn Jr. of Adamsville; a sister, Ms. Lisa Kilburn of Savannah; three brothers, Freddie and Danny Kilburn of Adamsville and Tim Kilburn of Savannah; a grand-mother, Mrs. Josie Frazier of Florence and Savannah; three nephews and two nieces.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Hazel Franks Appenzellar died Saturday, July 14, at her residence in Huntsville, Ala., at the age of 50. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of Maggie Stricklin Franks and the late Leslie Franks. She was married to Merle F. Appenzellar who survives. She was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Huntsville and worked as a housewife. She had resided in Huntsville since 1974. Services were Sunday, July 15, at 5 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Savannah with Bobby Pickens and Lance Faylon officiating. Burial was in Sunny Hill Cemetery. She leaves her husband Merle Appenzellar Sr. of Huntsville; two sons, Merle F. and David L. Appenzellar of Huntsville; her mother, Mrs. Maggie Franks of Savannah; three, sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Ray and Mrs. Louise Franks of Savannah and Mm Margaret Sue Orr of Memphis.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Clyde Austin died Sunday, July 15, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 72. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Linville and Daisy Hollins Austin. He was married to the former Bessie Pinson who survives. Mr. Austin was a retired farmer and construction worker. He was also a member of Graham United Methodist Church. The funeral was Tuesday, July 17, at 3 pm. at Shackelford Chapel with Doug Hagler and Chris LaPack officiating. Burial was in Graham Cemetery. Other than his wife Bessie, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Freeda Barrier, Mrs. Carolyn Cornelius and Mrs. Helen Walker, all of Savannah; one son, Jerry Wayne Austin of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Harrison of Shiloh and Mrs. Mary Wilding of Knoxville; two brothers, Henry Austin of Corinth, Miss., and Clarence "Bud" Austin of Savannah; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Monty Glen Bromley, 67, died Monday, July 16, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Walter and Mittie Bromley. He was married to the former Lourilla Miller who preceded him in death. Later, he was married to the former Ginny Wright who survives. Mr. Bromley was a retired produce wholesaler, a member of Woodmen of the World, an Army veteran of World War 11, and a member of Savannah Church of Christ. He sang baritone for the Deep South Quartet and other gospel groups for approximately 25 years. Services were Wednesday, July 18, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Jim Chamblee and Bob Shackelford officiating. Burial was in Mt Hermon Cemetery. Other than his wife Ginny, he is survived by two sons, Albert and Eddie Bromley of Savannah; two step-sons, Dale Jinks of Brownsville and Danny Jinks of Memphis; two sisters, Wanette Hosea of Savannah and Ruby Turnbow of Hayti, Mo.; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Omiegean Virginia Gray died Friday, July 13, at her home in Savannah at the age of 71. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of the late John and Mattie Mangrum Gibbs. She was married to Hobart Hassell Gray who preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Gray was a homemaker and attended Turkey Creek Union Church. The funeral was Sunday, July 15, at 1:30 pm. at Shackelford Chapel with Daniel Hicks officiating. Burial was in Neill Cemetery. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Goff of Sandwich, Ill.; two sons, Larry Funderburk of Hendersonville and Jimmy Gray of Savannah; and five grandchildren.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Bonnie French Jones of Memphis died Thursday, July 5, at Rosewood Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born in Sugar-Tree and was a former resident of Corinth Miss., where she retired from Weaver Pants Company. Mrs. Jones was married to Ruford Jones who preceded her in death and she was a member of East Corinth Church of Christ. The funeral was Saturday, July 7, at McPeters Chapel in Corinth at 2 p.m. with Minister Gene Thornton officiating. Burial was in Henry Cemetery. Mrs. Jones is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lovie Thorne of Savannah, and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Millard Russell Osborn, 73 of Iuka, Miss., died Wednesday, July 11, at ECM Hospital in Florence, Ala., after a short illness. He was a native of Tishomingo County, Miss., and was the son of the late Johnathon and Minnie Barnes Osborn. He was a retired truck driver. Services were Friday, 13, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jerry Osborn of Collierville; five daughters, Sylvia Honeycutt of Adamsville, Glenda Aqurrie of Chicago, Ill., Brenda Geannola of Corinth, Miss., Miss. Doris Lambert of Burnsville, Miss., and Mildred Aday of Iuka, Miss.; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
James Hardin Rich of Iron City died Wednesday, July 11, at Wayne County Hospital at the age of 86. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of Phillip and Cynthia Scott Rich. He was married to the former Itlie Caroline Wilson who survives. Mr. Rich was a farmer and member of Fairview Church of Christ. The funeral was Saturday, July 14, at 1 p.m. at Fairview Church of Christ with burial in Railroad Cemetery. Cyrus Quillen officiated. Other than his wife, Mrs. Itlie Wilson Rich of Iron city, he is survived by two daughters, Ruth Holt of Akron, Ohio, and Joyce Kravacka of Clarksville; eight sons, Hoyt, Paul, Mayford, Philip and Wesley Rich of Akron, Ohio, Milton Rich of Killen, Ala., Bernard Rich of Zip City, Ala., and Truman Rich of Iron City; two sisters, Frankie Wilbanks of Lutts and Ethel Wilkerson of Savannah; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A son, William Hardin Rich Jr., preceded him in death.
Thursday, July 19, 1990.
Beulah Mae Shelby Williams died Monday, July 16, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 96. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late James and Martha Kilburn Shelby. She was married to Wheeler Williams who preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of Graham United Methodist Church, and in earlier years, of the home demonstration club. Services were Wednesday, July 18, at 5 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Doug Hagler, Benny Taylor and Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Wilkes of Savannah, Mrs. Lesby Dickson of Tavarres, Fla., and, Mrs. Ruby Howard of Memphis; four sons, Elmer, Guy, Nelson and Billy Williams of Savannah; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, Edward and L.C., preceded her in death.
Thursday, July 26, 1990.
Jackie Ray Byrd, 23, of Counce died Monday, July 23, at Hardin County General Hospital as the result of an automobile accident He was born in Huntsville, Ala., and was the son of Carmon "Pete" Byrd and Nannie Florence Corbin. He lived most of his life in the Counce and Huntsville areas. He worked as carpenter and road construction laborer, and attended Pickwick United Methodist Church. He graduated from Hardin County Central High School where he played football and won many trophies. He also liked golf. Services were Wednesday, July 25, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in White Sulfur Cemetery. Glenn Miller officiated. He leaves his father, Carmon "Pete" Byrd of Counce; two half sisters, Mrs. Sarah Ann Congo of Brownsboro, Ala., and Mrs. Cathy Lyon of Princeton, Ala.; five half-brothers, Tommy Certain of Orange County, Calif., Johnny and Danny Certain of Brownsboro, and Carl H. and Harry Lee Byrd both of Counce; his step-mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Byrd of Counce; two step-sisters, Mrs. Mary Jo Ellis of McKenzie and Mrs. Rochelle Hall of Selmer; five step-brothers, Ronnie Tennyson of Bolivar, Loyd Dean Tennyson of Memphis, Wilborn and Charlie Tennyson of Savannah, and Monty Tennyson of Murfreesboro.
Thursday, July 26, 1990.
Millard Columbus Harville, 82, died Sunday, July 22, at Hardin County General Hospital. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Levin Isaac and Ella Blagburn Harville. He was married to the former Pauline Morrow who survives. Mr. Harville was a plumber by trade and an elder of the Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Ways (sic), and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Services were held Tuesday, July 24, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Bill Wood officiating. Burial was in Neill Cemetery. Other than his wife Pauline, he is survived by one son, Ronnie Harville of Tullahoma; three sisters, Stella Crotts and Minnie Williams of Savannah and Mary Johnson of Reform, Ala.; two brothers Marvin and Elmer Harville of Savannah; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Thursday, July 26, 1990.
Bryan Clay Smith of Jackson died Wednesday, July 18, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson at the age of 21. He was born in Lawton, Okla., and was the son of Margaret Lee and Rex Smith. He was employed as an automobile mechanic. The funeral was held Friday, July 20, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Tim Burgess officiating. Burial was in Crump Cemetery. He is survived by his mothers, Mrs. Margaret Lee of Glendale, Ariz.; his father, former Crump resident Rex Smith who now sides in Jackson; his step-mother, Mrs. Debbie Snuggs Smith of Jackson; one sister, Ms. Lanie Smith of Jackson; one step-brother, Edward R. "Randy" Guice II of Jackson; one uncle, David Smith of Crump; his grandparents, Louie Smith of Crump and Martha Sue Smith of Savannah; and his great-grandmother Clara Norman of Savannah.
Thursday, July 26, 1990.
Mamie Garrison Winningham died Tuesday, July 17, at Hillhaven Nursing Home in Memphis at the age of 85. She was a Hardin County native, the daughter of the, late Ulysses B. and Portie Strawn Garrison. She was married to Charlie Winningham who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Winningham was a homemaker and a member of the Adamsville Church of Christ. Services were Thursday, July 19, at 11a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Bobby Tillman officiating. Burial was in Crump Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jo Bagwell of Memphis; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Marshall Maroni Russom, 81, died July 25 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a native of McNairy County, son of William Franklin and Emma Dora McIntyre Russom. He was married to Artie Mae Smith and later to Julie Franks. Both preceded him in death. He was a member of River Heights Pentecostal Church and had worked for Hassell Lumber Company and Hardin County Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at the River Heights Pentecostal Church in Crump with Billy White and Larry Stanfill officiating. Burial was in Lebabon Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Jean Hughes of Crump and Mrs. Mary Lou Wilson of Counce; a son, Marshall Edward Russom of Kennett, Mo.; two grandchildren, Norma Holder and Regina Beaty, two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Stephanie Beaty, and two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Hurst and Mrs. Emma Lou Naylor, both of Henderson.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Alma Obed Morris Thompson died July 24 at Decatur County Hospital in Parsons at the age of 86. She was a native Hardin Countian, daughter of Bertis W. and Martha Jane Austin Morris. She was a member of Saltillo Church of Christ and helped operate Thompson's Store for over 30 years. She was married to Richard Floyd Thompson, who preceded her in death in 1971. Funeral services were conducted by Bill Boley Wednesday, July 25, at 5 p.m. at the Saltillo Church of Christ. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Emma Lou Shutt of Memphis; two sons, Richard Lanois Thompson of Lilbourn, Mo. and Bernard Wayne Thompson of Saltillo; one sister, Mrs. Earline Lancaster of Parsons; two brothers, Foy Morris of Saltillo and Bertis Morris of Decaturville and one half brother, Jessis Lee Thompson of Lexington; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Carrie Moore Phillips, 90, died July 28 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a native Hardin Countian, daughter of William and Amanda Allen Moore. She was married to Thomas Houston Phillips, who preceded her in death in 1965. She was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and operated Phillips General Merchandise with her husband for 30 years. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 30, at 3 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church with James C. Cooper officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hassell of Jackson; three grandchildren, Phil and Tommy Hassell and Brenda Tomlin; and six great-grandchildren, Michell, Kim, Adam and Libby Hassell, Gary Mooney and Bradley Tonilin.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Richard Fielding Hurst, 74, retired group service manager for West Coast of Florida for Sears, Roebuck and Co., died Tuesday, July 24, at his home at Pickwick Dam after a long illness. He was a World War II and Korean War Army veteran, a member of Park Avenue Masonic Lodge in Memphis, Scottish Rite Bodies, Al Chymia, Shrine and Pickwick Shrine Club. Graveside Masonic services were held Friday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at the White Sulphur Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his wife, Freda A. Hurst, a son, Richard S. Hurst of Graham, Wash., and a sister, Mrs. Geneva Qualls of South Lyon, Mich.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Terry Otis Baker, 17, died, July 27, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a native of Kentucky, son of Paul and Daisy Agnes Upton Baker. He was a lock operator for the U.S. Corps of Engineers most of his life and worked as a service station attendant after retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 29, at 1:30 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with John Pippin officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Taylor Baker of Savannah; one daughter and one son, Mrs. Gale Baker Shaw and Bobby R. Baker of Shiloh; four grandchildren, Terry Ray Baker of Savannah, Cherie Jan Baker of Memphis, Mrs. Debbie Shaw Smith of Counce and Miss Sandy Shaw of Shiloh; five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wesley T. Baker of Cadiz, Ky.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Roy Wilburn Plunk died July 28 at Laurelwood Nursing Home in Jackson at the age of 81. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of Oscar Franklin and Martha E. Lomax Plunk. He worked as a carpenter, was a World War 11 Army veteran and a member of the Protestant Old Union Church. Funeral services were Monday, July 30, at 1p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with Billy Gene Barnes officiating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virgle Qualls Plunk of Adamsville; one son, Anthony Plunk of Crump, one grandchild, Whitney Ashton Plunk of Crump; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Nona Garner of Adamsville and Rev. Willard Plunk of Anderson, Ind.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Jerry Lynn Guyton, 21, died July 18 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a construction worker, backhoe operator and carpenter. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late James Guyton and Mrs. Mary Davis Miller of Counce. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with C.M. Robbins officiating. Burial was in Railroad Cemetery in Wayne County. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Davis Miller of Counce; one brother, Boyd L. Guyton of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Miss Meredith Guyton of Counce; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Betty Saxton of Savannah; step father, Robert Miller of Counce; one half sister, Mrs. Joan West of Iron City, one half brother, James Ricky Guyton; and two step brothers, Robert and Joseph Miller of Collierville.
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Mary Wayne Jones, retired school teacher, died July 29 at the Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was 75. A native Hardin Countian, she was the daughter of William Franklin and Martha Cresap Wayne. She was married to Paul Jones, who preceded her in death in 1955. She was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church and was a school teacher for the Hardin County Public Schools. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, at 1 p.m. at the Center Hill Baptist Church with Claude Prince and Chester Wayne Harrison officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. She leaves two sons, Richard W. and Robert L. Jones, both of Michie, and six grandchildren.
Thursday, August 9, 1990
George Osby Spry, 87, died Aug. 2 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of John and Nila Thompson Spry. He was a painter, farmer, carpenter, tree trimmer and worked on construction. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Wayne Kelley officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Eliza Anderson Spry of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Deal of Pegram, Mrs. Patricia Wilkerson and Mrs. Arlene Harville, both of Savannah; five sons, Lee Spry of Savannah, John Spry of Ashland City, Marshall Spry of Linden, Richard Spry of Shiloh, and Joe Spry of Lafitte, La.; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Marie Casteel and Elvin Rose, both of Savannah; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Thursday, August 9, 1990
Catherine Stewart Groin Fontz, 76, died Aug. 1 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was a native of Maryland, daughter of William and Frederika Burggraf Stewart. She had resided in Hardin County for the past 16 years, having been a former resident of Baltimore, Md. She was a former employee of Breck Pretzel Company. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 3, at Shackelford Chapel with James Edward Banks officiating. Burial was in Lehnert Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jean Lehnert of Savannah; a son, Michael Groin,of Baltimore; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Thursday, August 16, 1990
Keshia Michelle Fariss of Savannah died Saturday, Aug. 11 at, LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis at the age of 15, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Jackson and was the daughter of Alan and Diane Wray Fariss. Keshia was a sophomore at Hardin County High School where she was a member of the student council. She was also a member of East End United Methodist Church and the Sub-Debs. Services were Monday, Aug. 13, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Bill Herren, John Bell and Tom Vann officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Other than her parents, Alan and Diane Fariss, she is survived by a sister, Tracy Fariss; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wray, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Fariss, all of Savannah.
Thursday, August 16, 1990
O.O. "Cotton" McMurray, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 9, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was a native of Franklin County, Ala., the son of the late Millard H. and Mattie Lawler McMurray. He was married to the former Betty Blankenship who survives. Mr. McMurray was an Army veteran, a truck driver for TVA, and a member of the Teamsters Local Union in Sheffield, Ala. The funeral was Saturday, Aug. 11, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Keith Wood officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Blankenship McMurray of Morris Chapel; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Kimbrew of Huntersville, Ala., and Mrs. Elaine Rogers of Russellville, Ala.; two sons Dr. Freddie McMurray of Decatur, Ala., and Hugh McMurray of Birmingham, Ala.; four sisters, Mrs. Opal Sturdivant and Mrs. Bill Rogers of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Louise Hurst of Decatur, Ala., and Mrs. Marie Stephenson of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Leonard H. McMurray of Spruce Pine, Ala.; and four grandchildren.
Thursday, August 16, 1990
Mary Katherine Ellis, 25, died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of Ted Richard and Clarice Brown Ellis. She had worked at Parris Manufacturing Company before moving to Paducah in May of this year. The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Nick White officiating. Burial was in Sunny Hill Cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, Mary Helen Franks, Brenda Becham and Cathy Lynn Parson, all of Savannah; and one brother, Billy Joe Ellis, also of Savannah.
Thursday, August 16, 1990
W. F. "Pete" Shutt died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis at the age of 55. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of Kinnie L. and Montie Collins Shutt. He was married to the former Nancy Haggard who survives. Mr. Shutt was employed with Shelby County Health Department as manager of maintenance and operations since 1972, was an Army veteran, and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were Friday, Aug. 10, t 2 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Charles Smith officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery. Other than, his wife Mrs. Nancy Haggard Shutt of Memphis, he is survived by one son, Gregg Shutt of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Montie Collins Shutt of Saltillo; one brother, Charlie L. Shutt of Memphis; and one grandson.
Thursday, September 6, 1990
Minnie Elise Smith "Granny" Barnes of Counce died Monday, Sept. 3, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis at the age of 75. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of Ed Smith and Veda Roberts Smith Parrish. A homemaker, she was a life-long resident of Counce and a member of Counce First Baptist Church. She was married to Ed Barnes who preceded her, in death in 1956. Mrs. Barnes enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, dominoes, cooking, and dogs. Services were Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in White Sulphur Cemetery. Dan Emerson and Dr. Bill Hopson officiated. She leaves two daughters, Barbara Williams of Bennettsville, S.C., and Judy Philbin of Iuka, Miss.; two sons, Lowell D. Barnes of Corinth, Miss., and Ronald Barnes of Counce; two half-sisters, Doris Wilbanks of Tunica, Miss., and Elizabeth Edwards of Clarksville; four grandsons, two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Two sons, Jessie and Kenneth Barnes, preceded her in death.
Thursday, September 6, 1990
James L.C. Cooksey, 67, died Sunday, Sept 1, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis. He was born in Hardin County, the son of James C. and Evelyn Matlock Cooksey. He was married to the former Mary Ann Henley who survives. Mr. Cooksey served in the Army during World War II, and was a garment cutter for Garan before becoming disabled in 1963. A lifelong resident of the Adamsville area, he was a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church and the Amalgamated Garment Workers Union. He liked fishing and gardening. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept 5, at 11 a.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home with burial in Pine Hill Memory Gardens. Gerald Davis and William Bates of Jackson officiated. Other than his wife Mary Ann Henley Cooksey of Adamsville, he is survived by three sons, Ronnie Cooksey of Jackson, Larry Wayne Cooksey of Morris Chapel and Richard Steve Cooksey of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Ocie Lee Seay of Carlisle, Ill., and Mrs. Burcena Churchwell of Savannah; and four grandchildren.
Thursday, September 6, 1990
William I. "Ike" "Johnson 86, of Savannah died Saturday, Sept. 7, at Hardin County General Hospital after a long illness. A native of Cullman, Ala., he was the son of the late William Thomas and Lela Johnson. Mr. Johnson was married to the former Lena Guinn who survives. He was a turbine welder for TVA for approximately 20 years, and then later worked independently as a welder. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Savannah. The funeral was Sunday, Sept. 2, at Shackelford Chapel with Thomas Vann officiating. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery. Other than his wife, Lena, he is survived by one son, Tommy Lewis Johnson of Savannah; one brother, William Thomas Johnson of Chattanooga; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and one niece.
Thursday, September 6, 1990
Earlon Benton Milligan died Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 61. He was born in Cherokee, Ala., the son of Egbert Benton and Goldie Stanford Milligan. He was a former machinist for the shoe manufacturing industry and an Army veteran. In recent years, Mr. Milligan attended New Life Pentecostal Church, while attending the First Baptist Church during his younger years. Services were Thursday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Gerald Davis and W.H. DeBerry officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. He is survived by his parents, Egbert Benton and Goldie Stanford Milligan of Savannah; two daughters, Diane Hardin of Savannah and Rebecca Yates of Munford; and four grandchildren.
Thursday, September 6, 1990
Lee Cook Hardin of Memphis died Sunday, Sept. 2, at St. Frances Nursing Home in Memphis at the age of 73. He was born in Olive Hill, the son of Stansbury Lee and Birdie Harbour Hardin. He was a commissioned Naval officer during World War II, and was regional manager of Ecolab cleaning supply business from 1949 to 1983. He lived in Memphis from 1939 to 1957 and then in St. Paul, Minn., until moving back to Memphis in 1985. Mr. Hardin was married to the former Jean Thurmond who survives, and was a member of McCalister Plymouth United Church. He liked to play golf, making things in his workshop, and growing flowers and tomatoes. Services were Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Olive Hill Cemetery. Jim Chamblee officiated. In addition to his wife, Clara Imogene Thurmond Hardin of Memphis, he leaves a brother, Rob Hardin of Savannah; one niece and three nephews.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
J.B. Austin died Friday, Sept. 7, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 63. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Lester N. and Lettie Mae Benson Austin. He was married to the former Estelle Evans who survives. Mr. Austin was a truck driver for the Hardin County Highway Department and was also a farmer. Services were held Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Hayden Childs officiating. Burial was in the Holland's Creek Cemetery. Other than his wife Estelle, he is survived by one son, Glen R. Austin of Memphis; six sisters, Eda Austin, Rubene Sweat, Margie Benson, Mary Ellen Austin and Dollie Mae Austin, all of Savannah, and Aleda Shelby of Lutts; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
"Gerrie" Jackson Bullard died Thursday, Sept. 6, at her home in Pickwick Dam at the age of 55. She was born in Juliet, Ga., the daughter of Mrs. Minnie Bostick Jackson and the late Thomas Elmo Jackson. She was married to Dennis Bullard who survives. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Counce First Baptist Church, and a member of the PTO and Sbiloh-Pickwick Lions Club. The funeral was Sunday, Sept. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Randy Mobley officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Salem Cemetery in Tishomingo County, Miss. She leaves, other than her husband Dennis, one daughter, Miss Lani Bullard of Pickwick Dam; one son, Major Thomas Bullard of Eglin AFB, Fla.; her mother, Mrs. Minnie Bostick Jackson of Juliet, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Smith of Juliet and Mrs. Ruth Davis of Gordon, Ga.; two brothers, Walker Jackson of Juliet and Phillip Jackson of Asheville, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
D.R. "Chuck" Coats died Saturday, Sept. 8, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 68. He was a native of Adamsville, the son of the late Thomas Reed and Gracie Younger Coats. He was married to the former Catherine Drake who survives. Mr. Coats was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and he worked as an electrician for General Electric in Selmer. Services were Monday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. Lauren Locke and Lance Foster officiated. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Catherine Coats of Savannah; a daughter, Mrs. Janet Franks of Olvie Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Easley of Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Hazel Palmer of Adamsville and Mrs. Gail Smith of Memphis; three brothers, Earnest Coat of Adamsville, Henry Coats of Memphis, and Russell Coats of Savannah; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
Lee Cook Hardin died Sunday, Sept 2, at St Francis Nursing Home in Memphis at the age of' 73. He was born in Olive Hill the son of the late Stansbury Lee and Birdie Harbour Hardin. He was married to the former Jean Thurmond who survives. Mr. Hardin was a regional manager for the Ecolab Company which specializes in cleaning supplies. He was also a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy from 1936-1939 and again during World War II. He was a member of the McAlister Plymouth United Church. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept 5, at Shackelford Chapel at 1 p.m. with burial in Olive Hill Cemetery. Jim Chamblee officiated. Other than his wife Jean, he is survived by one brother, Rob Hardin of Savannah; and one niece and three nephews.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
Doni Lee Hopper Jones died Tuesday, Sept 4, at Hardin County General Hospital age of 88. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of late Tran and Letha Smith Hopper. She was married to Robert Jones who preceded her in death in 1951. She was a member of the Christian Tabernacle Church and worked as a housewife. Services were Thursday, Sept 6, at 1 p.m. at Christian Tabernacle Church with Billy Watkins officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Ruby DeShazier, Mrs. Gladys Franks, Mrs. Dovie Franks, Mrs. Dorothy Frazier and Mrs. Betty Jo Harris, all of Savannah; six sons, James, Jimmy, Robert Earl, Billy, Bobby and Kenneth Jones, all of Savannah; a half-sister, Mrs Mergie Hoover of Corinth, Miss.; a half-brother, Ed Hooper of Mobile Ala.; 48 grandchildren,70 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, September 13, 1990
Nannie Viola Stricklin Lynch of Savannah died Monday, Sept 10, at Harbert Hills Nursing Home at the age of 89. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of Avery Pickens and Betty Austin. She was married to Marion Stricklin who died in 1971, and she later married Wm. Lynch who preceded her in death in 1975. She lived in Franklin County for 13 years, and the rest of her life in Hardin County. She was a homemaker and a member White's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept 12, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford
Chapel with burial in Stricklin Cemetery. Thomas Vann and E.T. McCoy officiated. She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Baugus of Savannah, Annie Laura Markham,of Lynchburg, Va., and Virginia Curtis of Winchester, three sons, Leonard F. Stricklin of Akron, Ohio, Thomas Stricklin of Savannah and Johnny Stricklin of Olive Hill; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Robert Carl "Bob" Clay of Dearborn Heights, Mich., died Friday, Sept 7, in Dearborn at the age of 71. He was born in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of Ben and Lillie Griffith Clay. He was married to the former Reba Melton who survives. Mr. Clay served in World War II, was a member of the VFW in Taylor, Mich. He was a factory worker and a Baptist. He moved to Michigan in 1949. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Other than his wife Reba of Dearborn, he is survived by a sister, Carolyn Wingate of Lincoln Park, Mich.; two brothers, Herbert Clay of Savannah and James Willard Clay of Newport, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Elton Demcy Benson, 67, died Monday, Sept. 17, at Ridgewood Health Care Center in Milan. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late Henry and Alma Benson. He was married to the former Hazel Ward who survives. Mr. Benson was a self employed carpenter.Services were Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. at Holland's Creek Methodist Church with Jim Young and L.V. Brown officiating. Burial was in Holland's Creek Cemetery. Other than his wife, Hazel, he is survived by one daughter, Patsy Dennis of Florence, Ala.; two sons, Billy and Johnny Benson of Savannah; one sister, Lou Thelma Miller of South Bend, Ind.; one brother, Rene Benson of Savannah; and seven grandchildren.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Curtis Walter Clenney, 96, died Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Jackson Clinic in Henderson. Born in Decatur County, he was the son of the late Joe W. and Margaret Eason Clenney. He was married to the former Cordie Stanford who preceded him in death. Mr. Clenney was a retired farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and the Milledgeville United Methodist Church. Services were Saturday, Sept 15, at 1 p.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, in Milledgeville with burial in Milledgeville Cemetery. Mike Dill officiated. He leaves one son, Arlie Clenney of Enville; one sister, Beulah Clenney of Memphis; one brother, E.H. Clenney of Enville; one grandson and one step-grandson.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Ruth Sisk Dowdy died Thursday, Sept. 13, at St. Thomas Medical Complex in Nashville at the age of 68. She was a native of Hopkins County, Ky., the daughter of the late Edward and Neva Wooten Sisk. She was married to J. James Dowdy who survives. Mrs. Dowdy was a retired public school teacher and a member of the Clifton United Methodist Church where she was involved in the United Methodist Women organization. The funeral was Saturday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. at Clifton United Methodist Church in Clifton with Ellis E. Felts officiating. Burial was in Clifton Cemetery. Other than her husband, James, she is survived by two daughters, Miss Beverly Dowdy of Nashville and Mrs. Carl (Janet) Daugherty of Fairview, three sisters, Mrs. Nevalyn Adams, Mrs. Nell Ramsey and Mrs. Edna Kirkwood, all of Madisonville, Ky.; two brothers, Harold Sisk of Madisonville and A.W. Sisk of Owensboro, Ky.; and two grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-law.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Illie Coy Garey died Sunday, Sept. 16, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 91. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Albert and Roxie Marshall Garey. He was married to the former Ruby Winningham who preceded him in death. Mr. Garey was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Hooker's Bend community. Services were Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with John Pippin officiating. Burial was in Crump Cemetery. He leaves one brother, Howard Garey of Morris Chapel; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
Mary Etta Baxter Tidwell, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at Hardin County General Hospital. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Shaw Baxter. She was married to Johnny Bannister Tidwell who preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Tidwell was a homemaker and of the Methodist belief. The funeral was Tuesday, Sept 18, at 5 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Artie Rivers, David Kingsley and Bill Herren officiating. Burial was in Piney Grove Cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Etta Hosea, Mrs., Gladys Hosea and Mrs. Thelma Jerrolds of Savannah, Mrs. Lucille Beckham of Osceola, Ind., and, Mrs. Agnes Hopper of Pampa, Texas; two sons, J.R. Tidwell of Savannah and Charles "Chuck" Tidwell of Durham, N.C.; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, September 20, 1990
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Monte E. Shomaker, retired Chairman of the Board of Brown Shoe Company and an honorary Director of Brown Group, Inc., died Sept 13 in St Louis. He was 85. Mr. Shomaker was well known as a leader in the shoe industry and the St Louis business community. He was the architect of the modem Brown Shoe Company factory system, which became the industry's largest and best under his leadership in the 1950's and 1960's, and continues to do so today. Mr. Shomaker led Brown Shoe Company into its leadership position in technically advanced manufacturing processes through his emphasis on research and development of modem systems. His nephew, Richard W. Shomaker, currently serves as President of Brown Shoe Company. Mr. Shomaker served as President of the National Shoe Manufacturing Association and on the Boards of Directors of Mercantile Trust Company of St. Louis, Curlee Clothing Company, Falstaff Brewing Corporation, the United Fund of Greater St. Louis, Deaconness Hospital, Metropolitan St. Louis YMCA, and the Missouri Public Expenditures Survey. He was also a member of the Presidents Council of St. Louis University, and of Civic Progress. His knowledge of the shoe industry was the result of more than 50 years as an active participant in footwear manufacturing. He joined Brown Shoe Company in 1919 at the Murphysboro, Illinois plant working part-time during his high school years. He played professional baseball, working for Brown Shoe Company in the off season, from 1925 until 1929, when he became Foreman of the Cutting Department of the Brookfield, Mo., plant. He was named Superintendent of the Caruthersville, Mo., plant in 1936, a position he later held at the Dyer, Tenn. plant. In 1943, he became an Assistant General Superintendent-Manufacturing Division, moving to the company's general offices in St. Louis. Within two year, he was named General Superintendent. Mr. Shomaker was appointed Director of Manufacturing in 1948, Vice President of Manufacturing in 1951, and Executive Vice President 10 years later. He assumed the Presidency of the Brown Shoe Company in 1963 and was elected Chairman of the Board in 1967. He was succeeded as President in 1968 and as Chief Executive Officer the following year by W. L. Hadley Griffin. In 1972, Brown Shoe Company was restructured and became a member company of the new corporation, Brown Group; Inc. Mr. Shomaker continued to serve as a Director. Mr. Shomaker received the Two/Ten footwear industry association's prestigious T. Kenyon Holly Memorial Award for Philanthropic Service and has been recognized by the Two Ten National Associates, Inc. Mr. Shomaker is survived by a son. Monte Shoemake Jr., of Carlisle, Penn., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Joan Sharp Bain of Nashville died Thursday, Sept. 27, at Parkview Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 51. She was born in McNairy County the daughter Of Wilma McIntyre Sharp the hate Lester Sharp. She was married to Douglas Bain who survives. Mrs. Bain was a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ and she worked as a housewife. Services were Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford chapel in Savannah with Joel Plunkett and Jack Byars officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Other than her husband, Douglas Bain of Nashville, she leaves three sons Shawn and Kevin Bain of Goodlettsville and Brian Bain of Franklin; her mother, Mrs. Wilma Sharp of Adamsville; a sister, Mrs. Charlottte DeBerry of Savannah; and three grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Willa Kate Tucker Berry died Friday, Sept. 28, at her home at the age of 53. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of Martin Lee and Nancy Covey Tucker. She was married to Billy Gordon Berry who survives. Mrs. Berry was a member of Southside Baptist Church, and had worked for Ideal Flower Shoppe and Myra's Frame Shop. She had lived in Hardin County most of her life. The funeral was Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p. m. in Shackelford Chapel with Benny Taylor and Lamar 0. Ball officiating. Burial was in Pyburn Cemetery. Other than her husband Billy, she is survived by two sons, Rickey and, Ronnie Berry of Savannah; her parents, Martin Lee and Mrs. Nancy C. Tucker of Savannah; a brother, Marcus Lester Tucker of Savannah; two half-brothers, Bobby and Jerry Tucker of Savannah; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
J. W. "Bill" Bridges, 90, died Friday, Sept. 28, at his home in Sardis. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of the late John Riley and Martha Adams Bridges. He was married to the former Minnie V. Pearson who survives. He was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a farmer. Services were Sunday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Saltillo Church of Christ with Bill Boley and David Thompson officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bridges of Sardis; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Wells of Sardis and Mrs. Mary Lou Hopper of Brentwood; two sons, Vandell and Paul Bridges of Adamsville; three sisters, Mrs. Bertie Oldham and Mrs. Lucille Martin of Sardis and Mrs. Tommie Barrett of New Edinburg, Ark.; a brother Deull Bridges of Sardis; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Johnnie Clinton Copeland, 68, of Savannah died Monday, Oct. 1, at VA Medical Center in Memphis. A Hardin County native, he was the son of Joseph Elihue and Mamie Inez Alexander Copeland. He lived most of his life in Hardin County, and some in Adamsville. He was married to the former Willene Little who survives. Mr. Copeland was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the American Legion, and he worked as a farmer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in New Harmony Cemetery. Dwight Massengill officiated. He, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willene Little Copeland of Savannah, a son, John Copeland of Washington, Ind.; three sisters, Evelyn Baugus, Clyde Cromwell and Agnes (Seb) Shelby, all of Savannah; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
William Robert "Billy" Harris of Adamsville died Sept. 20, at the VA Medical Center in Memphis after a long illness at the age of 61. He was the son of the late Robert and Alfie Beckham Harris, and he was married to the former Betty Jarrett who survives. Mr. Harris was a retired auto body repairman, a veteran of the Air Force, and a member of the American Legion and Good Hope Baptist Church. Services were Sunday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with burial in Ledbetter Cemetery. Billy Joe Stewart and Van Sant officiated. Other than his wife Betty Jarrett Harris of Adamsville, he leaves a daughter, Sandy Tucker of Highland, Ind.; a son, David Harris of Homewood, Ill.; a sister, Christine Pounders of Hood River, Ore.; a brother, Sonny, Harris of Dallesport, Wash.; and three grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Sybil Aline Dickerson Hindman died Thursday, Sept. 27, at Park Rest Nursing Horne in Savannah at the of 80. She was a native of McNairy County, the daughter of the late William F. and Lou Wade Dickerson. She was married to Haskell E. Hindman who preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a housewife. The funeral was Friday, Sept. 28 at 1: p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Clyde Woods and Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Martha Booker of Savannah and Mrs. Nancy Davis of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Maidie Mills of Memphis; and five grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Helen Lancaster, 60, of Counce died in Palm Springs, Calif., where she has been undergoing treatment for cancer. Memorial services were held in Palm Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 26. She leaves her husband, Chick Lancaster; two daughters, Mrs. Glenda Gentry and Mrs. Judy Huddleston of Van Austyne, Texas; one son, Jim Lancaster of Bellflower, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Jerry Don Tuberville, 33, of Crump died Sunday, Sept. 29 at the home of his parents. A native of Tisomingo, Miss., he was he was the son of Mildred Smith Tuberville and Garvin W. Tuberville. He was married to the former Derenda Jo Johnson who survives. Mr. Tuberville worked as a carpenter. Services were Monday, Oct. 1, at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Mike Deal officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Other than his wife Mrs. Derenda Jo Tuberville of Crump, he leaves a daughter and a son, Tabitha and Jerrid of Rector, Ark.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garvin Tuberville of Crump; a sister, Mrs. Linda Davis of Crump; two brothers, Joe Tuberville of Crump and Jimmy Tuberville of Milledgeville; and a stepdaughter, Daniele Johnson of Memphis.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Boyd LeCroy of Savannah died Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 84. He was a native of Gunnersville, Ala., the son of the late William and Millie Lucus LeCroy. He was married to the former Opal E. Hough who survives. Mr. LeCroy was a member of Philadelphia Southern Baptist Church and was a Baptist minister, having served in Murry, Lewis, Wayne, Hardin and Lincoln counties, and in northern Mississippi. He served as a Mason and was active in the Civil Defense. The funeral was Saturday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Baptist Church with Steve Bain, Dr. Buck Morton and Harold King officiating. Burial was in Philadelphia Church Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Opal LeCroy of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Olive Hill, Mrs. Dianah West of Galatin, and Mrs. Jane Davis of Radford, Va.; a son, lack LeCroy of Savannah; a sister, Esther Johnson of Cleveland; a brother, Willie D. LeCroy of Albertsville, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Eddie Rinks of Savannah died Sunday, Sept. 30, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 61. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Roscoe and India Mae Mitchell Rinks. He was married to the former Earline White who survives. Mr. Rinks was a member of Peoples Tabernacle Church, an Army veteran pf the Korean War, a member of the VFW, and worked as a tie inspector. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Neill Cemetery. Alvis Barnett and Jim Austill officiated. Other than his wife, Mrs. Earline Rinks of Savannah, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lisa West of Savannah and Mrs. Devea Alexander of Adamsville; two sons, Bruce and Jeff Rinks of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Martin of Savannah and Mrs. Jean Vinson of Selmer; and eight grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Edith Gale "Edie" Seaton, 42, died Saturday, Sept. 29, at her home in Savannah. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of Garmon and Annie Mae Austin Seaton. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago, Ill., and attended college in California. She liked the outdoors, boating, snow and water skiing, sailing, bicycling and photography. She worked as computer analyst for the city of Englewood and was a private contractor. She was a Missionary Baptist. Graveside services were Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. at Holland's Creek Cemetery. She leaves her, parents, Garmon and Annie Mae Austin of Savannah; six sisters, Margaret Haberman of San Dimas, Calif., Mrs. Reba Jane Vickery of Chicago, Ill., Ms. Betty Champlin of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Ms. Marie Deberry and Mrs. Gladys Kirk of Savannah, and Mrs. Renda Hobbs of Bensenville, Ill.; three brothers, Delbert Seaton of Abilene, Texas, and Elton and Larry Seaton of Chicago; and paternal grandmother, Mr. Clara Bachuss of Savannah.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
William Edward "Will Ed" White of Counce died Sunday, Oct 30, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., at the age of 65. A Hardin County native, he was the son of Hurley and Alma Roberts White. He was Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. A life-long resident of Counce, he was a member of Counce First Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Police and Shiloh-Pickwick Lions Club and was active in Boy Scout leadership. Mr. White worked for the Corps of Engineers as assistant lock master then worked almost 14 years as security guard for Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Company. He was married to the former Martha Wheeler who survives. Mr. White was president of the Pickwick Cemetery Association (White Sulfur), chairman of deacons and choir leader, a member of the church building and grounds committee for 28 Years, and he was a Volunteer Fireman and a First Responder. He liked gardening as a hobby and was always busy doing for others. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years. The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. at Counce First Bptist Church with burial in White Sulfur Cemetery. Dan Emerson officiated. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha Wheeler White of Counce; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Gail Matlock of Ramer; a son, Timothy Edward Whitt of Counce, his mother, Mrs. Alma R. White of Savannah, a brother, James "Mutt" White of Counce; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Virginia Vise Williams of Counce died Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis at the age of 62. She was born in Talledaga, Ala., the daughter of the late James Evans and Mary Lou McKenzie Vise. She was married to John Edgar Williams who survives. Mrs. Williams was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and worked as a homemaker and quilt maker. Services were Friday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jim Roberts officiating. Burial was in White Sulfur Cemetery. Other than her husband, John Edward Williams of Counce, leaves two sons, Johnnie Rob Williams of Counce and George Michael Williams of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Louise Williams of Savannah; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, October 11, 1990
Arzie Welch Long of Counce died Wednesday, Oct. 3, at St Francis Hospital in Memphis. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of Seldon and Lena Woods Welch. She was married to John Hubert Long who survives. Mrs. Long taught school before getting married and after marriage she became a homemaker. She was a member of Counce First Baptist Church. Services were Friday, Oct 5, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Dan Emerson and Hickman Ewing Jr. officiating. Burial was in White Sulfur Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John Hubert Long of Counce; five daughters, Mrs. Anna Joyce Godwin of Pickwick Dam, Mrs. Fran Wolner of Silver Springs, Md., Mrs. Wil Webb of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Dickerson and Miss Jan Long of Memphis; two sons, James H. Long of Memphis and Bobby Joe Long of Counce; seven sisters, Mrs. Reubena Johnson and Mrs. Ruth Faulkner of Counce, Mrs. Gweneth Tuberville and Mrs. Irene Locke of Iuka, Miss., Mrs. Helen Lane of Huntingdon, Mrs. Ilean Rice of Florida and Mrs. Ora Maude Foster of Ocean Springs, Miss.; three brothers, Seldon Welch Jr. and J. J. "Tom" Welch of Counce and Oliver Welch of Lenoir City; and nine grandchildren.
Thursday, October 11, 1990
Effie Jane Ward Sargent of Savannah died Sunday, Oct. 7, at Jackson Regional Hospital at the age of 64. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of Byron Ward and Mary Jane Shubert. She was married to David Sargent who survives, and worked as a restaurant cook for 20 years. Mrs. Sargent was a member of Wesley's Chapel Methodist Church. The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Savannah Cemetery. Tony Staggs and Doug Hagler officiated. Other than her husband David Sargent of Savannah, she leaves two daughters, Kathy Sargent and Janie Mae Robertson of Savannah; a son, David Sargent, Jr. of Savannah; three sisters, Ollie Brown, Nellie Henson and Lillie Price of Savannah; two brothers, Roosevelt and Wesley Ward, both of Savannah; and four grandchildren.
Thursday, October 11, 1990
Grady Lee Stricklin of Savannah died Thursday, Oct. 4, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 60. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of Beulah Franks Stricklin and the late Burt Stricklin. He was married to the former Carrie Brown who preceded him in death in 1976. In 1978, he married the former Mary Rose Yeager who survives. Mr. Stricklin was a member of Abrams Chapel Methodist Church and he worked for the county highway department. Services were Saturday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Roy Candler and C. M. Robbins officiating. Burial was in Lutts Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Rose Stricklin of Savannah; his mother, Mrs. Beulah Stricklin of Savannah; a daughter, Mrs. Cathy Lou Clement of Savannah; two step-daughters, Lesa Littrell of Columbia and Starla Cummings of Savannah; three step-sons, Tony, Terry and Gary Weaver of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Alline Brown and Mrs. Louise Brown of Savannah; a brother, Clifford Stricklin of Savannah; two grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 11, 1990
Elmer K. "Tuck" Tucker of Gulfport Miss., died Friday, Oct. 5, at Gulfport at the age of 42. He was the son of former Savannah residents, the late Elmer Lois and Ola Tucker. Mr. Tucker was locksmith, a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport and he was a 32nd degree Mason. He was the nephew of Mildred Gallaher, Frances Stroud and Kenneth Tucker of Savannah. The funeral was Sunday, Oct 7 at 2 p.m. at Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Survivors include his wife Paulette Tucker; two daughters, Angela Dyar of Purvis, Miss., and Karen Tucker of Gulfport; and one grandchild.
Thursday, October 11, 1990
Sherma Crotts Wells, 75, died Thursday, Oct. 4, at her daughters home in Birmingham, Ala. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Luther Edward and Daisy Estelle Mitchell. She was married to Clyde Owen Wells who survives. Mrs. Wells was a homemaker and attended Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church. Services were Sunday, Oct 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Tommy Jack Worley and Dillard Adams officiating. Burial was in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. Other than her husband Clyde, she is survived by two daughters, Alicia Gann and Glenda Hughes of Birmingham; one son, Larry Wells of Talladega, Ala.; four sisters, Edith Holcombe of Savannah, Mabel Jo Richardson of Memphis, Opal Smith of Ft Pierce, Fla., and Maxine Qualls of Jackson; one brother, Robert Crotts of Allen, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She has a sister, Freida Kerby, and a brother, Luther Mitchell Crotts, who preceded her in death.
Thursday, October 18, 1990
Shermon Brumley, 77, a native Hardin Countian, died Sept 27. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at St. Mark's Baptist Church. He is survived by four daughters, Margaret Wallace and Jacqueline Brumley of Savannah, Regeina Baxter of Selmer and Irma Jean Weatherspoon of Waynesboro; three sons, Shermon L. Brumley Jr. of Gulfport, Miss., Sammy Brumley of Owensboro, Ky. and James E. Wallace of Selmer; 33 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren.
Thursday, October 18, 1990
Walter M. Cunningham, 90, died Oct. 9 at his home in the Morris Chapel community. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of Jim and Ida Rinks Cunningham. He was a farmer and a member of the Milledgeville Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Milledgeville Pentecostal Church with Jimmy Kelly, Dennie Moffett and J.R. Chalk officiating. Burial was in Morris Chapel Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Zula Mae Moore Cunningham of Morris Chapel; one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Mary Ruth Hughes Cartwright, W.C. and Bobby Cunningham, all of Morris Chapel; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Higgins of Adamsville and Mrs. Lillie Wilson of Morris Chapel, and two brothers, Brodie Cunningham of Morris Chapel and Cube Cunningham of Michie.
Thursday, October 18, 1990
D. E. "Dave" Jones died Oct 13 at Park Rest Nursing Home at the age of 88. He was a native of Alabama, son of John Calvin and Nannie Cox Jones. He was married to Lois Harmon, who preceded him in death in 1961 and was later married to Marie McFall, who survives. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ and had resided in Hardin County for 63 years. He was a security guard at Aqua Glass, worked in the timber industry and for the Savannah Sanitation Department. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15 at 1 p. m. in Shackelford Chapel with Lance Foster, Lowell Pugh and Virgil Hale officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Jones of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. Beatric Bruce an Mrs. Betty Collins of Tupelo, Miss. and Mrs. Ann Parson of Savannah; two sons, Veron Joe Jones of Fulton, Ky. and Louie Jones of Savannah; two step daughters, Mrs. Shelba Turnbow of Crump and Mrs. Sheila Neumann of Savannah, and two step sons, James McFall and Mike Taylor, both of Savannah. Also, 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Briley of Savannah; a half sister, Mrs. Faye Tinnon of Granite City, and a half brother, Will Jones of Selmer.
Thursday, October 18, 1990
Yeiser Shelby, retired farmer, died Oct. 14 at the Jackson-Madison County Specialty Hospital in Jackson. He was 91. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of William and Matilda Rainey Shelby. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Billy Barnes officiating. Burial was in Pyburn Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice Bailey Shelby of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Flossie Tidwell of Scott City, Mo.; two step sons, Paul Brasfield and John McClain, both of Savannah; and a step daughter, Mrs. Ellawean Hoffmann of Dayton, Ohio.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
Henderson McDowell, pastor of Love Tabernacle Church of God in Christ died Sunday, Oct. 21. At press time funeral arrangements were incomplete. For information call 925-1586.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
John A. Bogdan of Stanbury Park, Utah, died at his home of an accidental gunshot wound Oct. 20. He was 49. He formerly lived in this area and worked at Yellow Creek during early construction. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the aircraft carrier, The Lexington, and was retired with 21 years service. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Eureka (Utah) Methodist Church with burial in Utah. He was married in 1965 to the former Judy Gail Glover, who survives, along with a daughter, Michelle Bogdan Martin and a son, John J. Bogdan, both of Salt lake City, Utah. Other survivors are his mother-in-in-law and father-in-law, Essie and Leo Young of Pickwick Dam, his father, Luby Bogdan and three sisters of Eureka, Utah.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
William Hayse Brown, 93, died Oct. 22 at Park Rest Nursing Home. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of James Alec and Eliza Brown. He was a construction worker, and a veteran of World War II. He was married to the former Annie Glover, who preceded him in death. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Church Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter and one son, Patsy Dickey and James Edward Brown, both of Savannah; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
Johnny Lockard, 89, died Oct. 20 at St Francis Hospital in Memphis. He was a native Wayne Countian, a carpenter, and resided at Route 1, Arbyrd, Mo. Funeral services were held at Howard Funeral Home in Leachville, Ark. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at McGlamery Cemetery in Wayne County. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Lockard of Arbyrd, Mo.; two daughters, Marie Tripp of Troy, Mich. and Lucille Talley of Adamsville; one son, Joe Lockard of Savannah, 16 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
George "Sonny" Newell, 50, died at his residence in Marianna, Fla. Oct. 18. He was a native of McNairy County, son of Burris N. and Alva Harris Newell. He was a truck driver for Cumberland Valley Amusement Co. and a member of the International-Independent Showmen's Association. Services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 21 at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville with Eddie Cupples officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ann Webb Newell of Counce; four daughters, Susan Janese and Lynn "Totie" Newell, both of Counce, Donna N. Montgomery of Lebanon and Lisa N. Gray of Ramer; four grandchildren, Christopher Newell of Counce, Chaz Montgomery of Lebanon, Amanda and J. D. Gray of Ramer; two sisters, Ruby N. Dickey and Shelby Poole, both of Adamsville; and two brothers, Roger Newell of Memphis and Bob Newell of Adamsville.
Thursday, October 25, 1990
Rayola 'Brown Roberts of Iuka, Miss. died Oct. 16 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham at the age of 61. She was a native Mississippian, daughter of Ada Kennedy Brown and the late Sid Brown. She was a past resident of Chicago Ill. and a former employee of Continental Can Co. in Chicago. Services were, Friday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the 'Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Miss. With Edward Thigpen officiating, burial was in Antioch Cemetery near Burnsville, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Arlon Roberts, of Iuka, Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Smith of Weinfield, Ill.; a son, Charles Roberts of Palmetto, Fla.; her mother, Mrs. Ada Brown of Iuka, Miss.; two brothers, Haymond E. and Audie R. Brown, both of Iuka, Miss.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Icie Kerr Allen died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hardin County Nursing Home at the age of 90 years, 11months. Born in Hardin County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Sylvester and Lucy Seaton Kerr. She was married to Horace Manley Allen who preceded her in death in 1964. A member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Allen belonged to the Eastern Star and the home demonstration club, and she was a retired public school teacher. The funeral was Monday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Don Coleman officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Bradley of Pensacola, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Annie Laura Lackey Bain of Savannah died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 83. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Joe E. and Plona Jane Falls Lackey. She was married to Maloey Kenneth Bain who survives. Mrs. Bain was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and she worked as a homemaker. Services were Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Mike Moore and Artie Rivers officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. She leaves her husband, Maloey Kenneth Bain of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. Patsy Blackwelder and Mrs. Mackie Nell Simmons of Savannah and Mrs. Georgia Godwin of Morris Chapel; a son, Kenneth Bain of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Porter and Mrs. Josey Mae DeBerry of Savannah and Mrs. Emma Venable of Jackson; two brothers, George and Kendrick Lackey of Savannah; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Burgess Wyley Bowling of Olive Hill died Tuesday, Oct. 30 at his residence at the age of 73. He was born in Hardin County the son of Joseph M. and Rebecca Williams Bowling. H was married to the former Evelyn Simmons who survives. A deacon in Olive Hill Baptist Church, Mr. Bowling was an Army veteran of World War II. He lived all his life in Hardin County and worked as a farmer and for the state highway department. The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. at Olive Hill Baptist Church with burial in Olive Hill Cemetery. Lauren Locke officiated. He leaves his wife, Evelyn Simmons Bowling of Olive Hill; two sons, Larry Bowling of Olive Hill and Garry Bowling of Florence, Ala.; three sisters, Ethel Alexandria of Columbia, Pearl Davis of Adamsville and Francis Willis of Alexandria Va.; three brothers, Taylor and Frank Bowling of Savannah and Joe Bowling Jr. of Fortville, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Claude Schofield Bridges Jr. of Savannah died Saturday, Oct 27, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 53. A native of Nashville, he was the son of Claude Schofield and Edith Irene Ellison Bridges Sr. He was married to the former Mary Ellen Murphy who survives. Mr. Bridges was an electrical engineer for Tennessee Valley Authority, a member of the Air National Guard from 1955 to 1963, and a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Savannah. He was an Honorable Kentucky Colonel, a Scout Master for over 20 years for the Boy Scouts, and Institute of Radio Engineers, Vanderbilt graduate. Services were Monday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Savannah with John Pippin officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Murphy Bridges of Savannah; four sons, Jeff Bridges of Nashville, Claude Bridges III of Athens, Phillip Bridges, of Springfield and Matthew Bridges of Mobile, Ala.; his mother, Edith Bridges of Nashville; a sister, Louise Stanford of Dale, Ind.; a brother, Raymond Bridges of Lexington, Ky.; and four grandchildren.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Nancy Lee Brewington (McMillen) of Savannah died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 33 after a short illness. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of Elmer and Vinia White Brewington. She was a housewife and lived all her life in Savannah. Services were Wednesday, Oct 31, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial at Camp Ground Cemetery. Randy Isbell officiated. She leaves Ronnie McMillen of Savannah; two sisters, Brenda Davis of Savannah and Billie Myers of Shiloh; four children, Donna Brewington and Joshua, Leland and Linda Davis, all of Savannah; two step-children, Bridgett and Brandy McMillen of Savannah.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
William Hayse Brown, 83, died Monday, Oct. 22, at Park Rest Nursing Home. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late James Alec and Eliza Flanigan Brown. He was married to the former Annie Glover who preceded him in death in 1969. Mr. Brown was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a retired construction worker, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW in Savannah. The funeral was Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Dickey of Savannah; a son, James Edward Brown of Savannah; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
William Floyd Brown of Savannah died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Park Rest Nursing Home at the age of 79. He was a Hardin County native, the son of the late Thomas and Rhoda Franks Brown. He was married to the former Allene Stricklin who survives. Mr. Brown was a member of Abrams Chapel United Methodist Church, was an Army veteran of World War II, and worked as a truck driver in the logging industry. The funeral was Thursday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Roy Candler and Covey Robbins officiating. Burial was in Germany Branch Cemetery. Other than his wife, Mrs. Allene Brown of Savannah; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Stricklin and Mrs. Ruie Harville of Savannah, Mrs. Mollie Stricklin of Collinwood and Mrs. Ruthie Michael of Mishawaka, Ind.; four brothers, Hardin, L.V. and Randal Brown of Savannah and James Brown of Elkhart, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Audie Brown.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Sue Ann Grace of Shiloh died Friday, Oct. 26, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 43 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John Chester and Kathryn Frances DeKnight Vaught. She was married to Charles Grace who survives. Mrs. Grace lived in Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky., before moving to Shiloh. She was disabled and was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Graveside services were Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at Cromwell Cemetery with Gil Floyd officiating. She is survived by her husband, Charles Grace of Shiloh; a sister, Katy Przybysz of Savannah; a brother, Jay Vaught of Shiloh; her parents, Kathryn Vaught and John Vaught of Shiloh; four nieces, three nephews and four step-children.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
James Alvin Hardy of Savannah died Friday, Oct. 26, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis at the age of 82.He was born in, Athens, Ala., the son of Alvin and Betty Mitchell Hardy. He was married to, the former Myrtle Hollins who survives. Mr. Hardy was a tow boat engineer for 20 years, an Army veteran of World War II and he was of the Church of Christ belief. The funeral was Monday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in the Holland's Creek Cemetery. Gerald Davis officiated. Other than his wife Myrtle Hollins Hardy of Savannah, he leaves a daughter, Dorothy White of Savannah; two son, Billy and Jimmy Hardy of Savannah; his mother, Betty Hardy of Athens, Ala.; a sister, Margie Bowling of Cleveland, Ohio, two brothers, Herman Hardy of Athens and William "Bill" Hardy of Talledega, Ala., five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
Correction
In last week's obituary of James Alvin Hardy, incorrect information was given to The Courier. His age was listed as 82, but he was 72.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Father Julian Legere, S.T., a missionary servant of the Most Holy Trinity, died of cancer in New Jersey where he was being treated. Father Julian served as pastor of St. Mary's Church in Savannah and Our Lady of the Lake Church in Pickwick, from 1984 until May 1990 when he was involved in an auto accident while on his back to St. Mary's. He was ordained in 1956, and, during his priesthood, taught for 12 years at Father Judge Mission Seminary. He worked at the Mission Procure office of the Missionary Servants in Silver Springs, Md., until 1984 when he became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Dublin, Ga. The Mass of Resurrection was offered on Monday, Oct. 29, by his fellow Missionary Servant priests and brothers in Holy Trinity, Ala. Father Julian is survived by two sisters, Sr. Mary Aloysius Legere and Mrs. Harry Emmel and one brother, Edgar Legere.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Jenny Lucille Stanford, 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Bowling Green Manor Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late R.C. and Eliza Hughes. She was married to Earl Stanford who preceded her in death. Mrs. Stanford was of the Methodist belief and worked as a housewife and in the garment industry. Services were Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Milledgeville Methodist Church with Mike Deal officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Golliher of Toledo, Ohio; a son, Bobby Joe Hardin of Bowling Green; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Scott of Milledgeville and Mrs. Cora Alexander of Cooter, Mo.: two half-sisters, Mrs. Tommie Lenski and Mrs. Lula Rice of Southbend, Ind.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 1, 1990
Pastor's Service Spanned Four Decades (picture)
Henderson McDowell, pastor of Love Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Savannah, and Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ in Chattanooga, died Oct. 21 in Chattanooga. Elder McDowell was born July 4, 1911 in Huntsville, Ala. where he was reared and educated. He later moved to Nashville where he worked as a cook at Vanderbilt hospital and began his Christian ministry. On Sept. 8. 1947, he married the Late Mary Mack McDowell, the founder of Love Tabernacle, and became pastor of the church. McDowell served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority until his retirement. He served both the Savannah and Chattanooga churches while working with TVA for many years, commuting on alternate weeks. During his ministry, Elder McDowell served in various positions. He was superintendent of the Chattanooga and Savannah district, supervising those churches; was appointed to the executive board by Bishop Audley King; was administrative assistant to Bishop H. Jenkins Bell; and was Preciding Prelate of the Tennessee Second Jurisdiction, serving until his death. Later in his life he married Maybelle Harris who was also a worker in the early days of the church. In addition too his wife, he leaves one daughter, Judy Sparks; a son-in-law, Sammy Sparks Sr., and two grandchildren, Sammy Jr. and Karen. Next week would have marked the pastor's 43rd anniversary with the local church. The, congregation will observe the anniversary, as it has annually through his years of service.
Correction: Thursday, November 8, 1990
In last week's obituary of Henderson McDowell, he was said to be Presiding Prelate of the Tennessee Second Jurisdiction, but he was administrative assistant to Bishop H. Jenkins Bell who is the Presiding Prelate. The Courier regrets the error.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Correction
Incomplete information was provided for last week's obituary of Dorris Coats. He is also survived by a daughter, Kathy Campbell of Antioch, Ill., and a granddaughter, Heather Welch of Pompano Beach, Fla.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Josie Mae Lackey DeBerry died Saturday, Nov. 3, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 79. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Plona Falls Lackey. She was married to W.H. DeBerry who survives. Mrs. DeBerry was a homemaker and a member of New Life Pentecostal Church of Savannah. Services were Monday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at New Life Pentecostal Church with Gerald Davis officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Other than her husband, W.H., she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Gate Crossno of Pegram; one son, Donnie Wheeler DeBerry of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Venable of Jackson and Mrs. Jennie Porter of Savannah; two brothers, George and Kendrick Lackey, both of Savannah; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Henry Thomas Hobbs, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 3, at Hardin County General Hospital. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of the late Isaac Henry and Phoebe Joanna Hunt Hobbs. He was married to the former Ruby Nell White who survives. Mr. Hobbs worked as a commercial fisherman and was a member of Russell's Chapel Methodist Church. The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at Russell's Chapel Methodist Church with Marty Potts officiating. Burial was in Russell's Chapel Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Ruby Nell Hobbs of Savannah; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Marie Barnett, Mrs. Kathy Patricia Copeland and Mrs. Carolyn Sue Smith of Savannah; three sons, Henry Joe Hobbs of Clifton and James Robert and Larry Wallace Hobbs of Savannah; and 10 grandchildren.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Dalton Eugene Jones died Saturday, Nov. 3, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 58. He was born in Tuscumbia, Ala., the son of the late Dewey Lester and Birdie Mae Greer Jones. He was married to the former Donna Spears who survives. Mr. Jones was a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a communications specialist. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sargents Association. For the last 17 years, he was employed as an appliance repairman for the Appliances and Parts Company in Savannah. Services were Monday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Lamar 0. Ball officiating. Burial was in Crump Cemetery. Other than his wife, Donna, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Marie Wright of Leesburf, Fla.; and two brothers Roger Jones of Southhaven, Miss., and Dewey Jones of Lithia Springs, Ga.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Kin Stricklin died Saturday, Nov. 3, at Harbert Hills Nursing Home at the age of 86. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late Aleck and Sally Wilkerson Stricklin. He was married to the former Pearl Wilkerson who preceded him in death in 1976. Mr. Stricklin was a retired farmer and a member of Turkey Creek Union Church. Services were Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4:30 p.m. at Turkey Creek Union Church with Covey Robbins, Danny Hicks and Homer Ray officiating. Burial was in the Wilkerson Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Fairley and R.C. Stricklin of Savannah; one brother, Ras Stricklin of Savannah; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Jerry Wayne Wisdom, 29, died Friday, Nov. 3, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of Joe and Hazel Wisdom. He was married to the former Mitsy Wilkerson who survives. He was a timber cutter and was a lifelong resident of Hardin County. The funeral was Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, with Jerry Hubert officiating. Burial was in Holland's Creek Cemetery. Other than his wife Mitsy, he is survived by one son, Jimmy Dewayne Wisdom of Savannah; four sisters, Gladys Allen, Penny Cossey and Becky Stephenson of Savannah and Kathy Williams of Tuscumbia, Ala., one brother, Deryl Wisdom of Tuscumbia; his parents, Joe and Hazel Wisdom of Savannah; and his maternal grandmother, Ruth Benson of Savannah.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
Eddie Hopkins, 43, died Friday, Oct. 26, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville following a lengthy illness. A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Harvey Hopkins and Inez McAlister Hopkins of Fayetteville. Mr. Hopkins was a former manager of the Pickwick Landing State Park Inn and Restaurant, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services were Conducted Monday morning, Oct. 29, in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home in Fayetteville with Rev. Jay Earheart-Brown officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife. Pebble Bryan Hopkins; two sons, Bryan Hopkins and Brad Hopkins all of Counce; and two sisters, Bettye Quick and Violet Harry, both of Fayetteville.
Thursday, November 8, 1990
John W. Blasingim Jr. of Oregon, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, at the age of 65. He was married to the former Bonnie Davis who survives. Mr. Blasingim was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Echo Meadows Church of Christ. He retired in 1982 after 33 years with the Libbey-Owens-Ford Company. Services were Friday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with Bobby Pinckley officiating. Burial was in Highland (County Line) Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Bonnie Davis Blasingim of Oregon, Ohio; a stepson Bill Holt of Perrysburg, Ohio; five sisters, Elva Battles of Clifton, Ina Briley and Una Briley of Savannah, Vera Pulley of Ridgely, and Velma Sims of Gadsden, Ala.; three brothers, Barney Blasingim of Bath Springs, Marvin Blasingim of Waynesboro and Wilburn Blasingim of Lawrenceburg; and two granddaughters.
Thursday, November 15, 1990
Delia McDonald Pevahouse died Friday, Nov. 9, at Wayne County General Hospital at the age of 93. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late Jim and Rachel Bridges McDonald. She was married to Allen Pevahouse who survives. Mrs. Pevahouse was a homemaker and a member of Clifton Pentecostal Church. Services were Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Clifton Pentecostal Church with Marty Potts, and Billy Wright officiating. Burial was in Clifton Cemetery. Other than her husband Allen, she is survived by three daughters, Inez Kiddy, Peggy Alley and Wanda Pevahouse, all of Clifton; six sons, Junior Pevahouse of Adamsville; Pete Pevahouse of Savannah, and Bobby, Malcolm, Franklin and Tommy Pevahouse, all of Clifton; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Pearl Dicus and Mrs. Lorene Dicus of Clifton; one brother, H.T. McDonald of Clifton; 35 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 15, 1990
Charles Jerrolds of San Francisco, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 12, at Springdale Memorial Hospital at the age of 27. Born in Hammond, Ind., he was the son of Charley Raymond and Carolyn Sue Gamblin Jerrolds. He was a zoo keeper for the San Francisco Municipal Zoo, and a member of Graham United Methodist Church in Savannah. The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Kester officiating. Burial was in Fitzgerald Cemetery, in Springdale. Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale was in charge of services. Survivors include his father, Charley R. Jorrolds of Savannah; his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shumate of Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, David M. Jerrolds of Fayetteville; one sister, Pam Taylor of Rifle, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pickens and Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Jerrolds, all of Savannah; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mable Gambling of Salisbury, Mo; and a step-grandmother, Mrs. Emma Shumate of Ark.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
John McDougal Broyles died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at his home in Savannah at the age of 68. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late J. H. and Eunice McDougal Broyles. He was married to the former Charlie Lou Barker who survives. Mr. Broyles was a retired pharmacist and an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association, and the Hardin County Rescue Squad. He was a former Hardin County magistrate, a special deputy with the Hardin County Sheriffs Department, and the Hardin County coroner for many years. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Savannah. Services were Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Thomas Vann and James Beatty officiating. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery. Other than his wife Charlie Lou, he is survived by one daughter, Susan Broyles of Nashville; one son, John Daniel Broyles of Memphis; one sister, Sarah Engels of Nashville: and one brother, Jim Broyles of Atlanta, Ga.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
James Ephriam Counce, 76, died Monday, Nov. 19, at his residence in Savannah after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hardin County, the son of James E. and Emma Duncan Counce. He was married to the former Mildred Walker who survives. Mr. Counce, who lived in Hardin County most of his life, was a farmer and a Hardin County trustee for three terms. He was a member of the board of supervisors, Hardin County Soil Conservation District, and director of the Hardin County Farm Bureau and of the Hardin County Farmers Coop. He was a member of Barnhill Methodist Church. Mr. Counce liked cattle trading, gardening and football. The funeral was Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 1 p. m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Memory Gardens. David Kingsley officiating. Other than his wife, Mrs. Mildred Walker Counce, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Canale of Memphis; tow sons, Mark and Robert Counce of Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. Marietta Johnson of Memphis; a brother, Elmer Counce of Martin; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
Florence Hill James died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Park Rest Nursing Home at the age of 94. She was born in Jefferson County, Ala., the daughter of the late John Edmond and Ida Newell Hill. She was married to Virginius H. James who preceded her in death. Mrs. James was a retired home companion for the sick and elderly. She was also a member of Saltillo Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Services were Friday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home With John Soria officiating. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. She had a son, Thomas H. James.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
Scaine Caster Morris of Burnsville, Miss., died Thursday, Nov. 15, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., at the age of 80. A native of Tishomingo County, Miss., he was the son of the late Sam and Arvie Wright Morris. He was married to the former Mamie McMeans who survives. Mr. Morris worked as a farmer and was a member of Fairview Church. The funeral was Saturday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. at Fairview Church in Burnsville with Paul White officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mamie Morris of Burnsville; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Franks of Burnsville; five sisters, Mrs. Zell Lambert of Iuka, Miss., Mrs. Dee Forsythe of Michie, Mrs. Lou Scrimpture of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Memphis Cummings of Burnsville and Mrs. Maggie Bates of Washington; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
Fannie Belle Webb Tucker, 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of the late Joe and Amanda Webb. She was married to Martin Tucker who survives. Mrs. Tucker was owner and operator of Tucker Grocery and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services were Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11 a. m. at Shackelford Chapel with Benny Taylor officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Other than her husband, Martin, she is survived by two sons, Jerry Lynn and Bobby Joe Tucker of Savannah; one stepson, Marcus Lester Tucker of Savannah; five sisters, Janey White and Mae Bratcher, both of Savannah, Ora Tucker of Plant City, Fla., Earlene Harris of Crump, and Kathleen Hargett of Tuscumbia, Ala.; one brother, Joe Webb of Crump; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and three step-great- grandchildren.
Thursday, November 22, 1990
William Michael Turner Jr., infant son of William Michael and Ellen Turner of Memphis, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Baptist East Hospital. He was born Nov.11. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 15, at Memphis Funeral Home with graveside services and burial at Savannah Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 16. Other than his parents, survivors include one sister, Margaret Ellen "Margo"; one brother, John Ross; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Turner of Savannah, and Mr. and Mrs. John Holshouser of Memphis, a great-grandmother, Mrs. Ross Turner of Olive Hill.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Betty Gant of Adamsville died Sunday, Nov. 13, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a lengthy illness at the age of 49. She was the daughter of the late Vaude and Pauline Boleyn Hardin. She was married to Tommy Gant who survives. Mrs. Gant was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were Monday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery. J.R. Chalk officiated. She leaves her husband, Tommy Gant; one son, Ricky L. Davis of Memphis; two sisters, Brenda Morris of Sparta, Ill., and Judy DeShazier of Savannah; three brothers, Dearl Hardin of Counce, Brodie Hardin of Memphis and Mackie Hardin of Nashville; and two grandchildren. A brother, Joe Neal Hardin, preceded her in death.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Hazel Jenkins, 76, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at McNairy County General Hospital after a short illness. She lived in Adamsville and was the daughter of the late Jim and Sophia Wardlow Woods. She was married to Thomas Henry Jenkins who preceded her in death. Mrs. Jenkins was a housewife and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church with burial in Center Hill Cemetery. Frank Whitman officiated. She leaves two sons, F. R. and Freddie Jenkins of Selmer; four sisters, Velma Singleton, Mrs. Kensteen (Tina) Strawn and Louise Woods of Counce, and Mildred Harvey of Saltillo; two brothers, Cecil Woods of Counce and Kenneth Woods, of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Bessie Lee Ferrell Brandon died Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 78. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Ken and Ada Humphreys Ferrell. She was married to C. C. Brandon Sr. who preceded her in death in 1939. Mrs. Brandon was a retired school and hospital cook, and was a member of the Havannah Methodist Church. Services were Friday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m., at Shackelford Chapel with Herbert Haggard officiating. Burial was in Havannah Cemetery. She is survived by one son, C. C. Brandon Jr. of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Etta Motes and Mrs. Hattie Hardin, both of Savannah, and Mrs. Cora Hood of Caruthersville, Mo.; four brothers, William Ferrell of Qulin, Mo., Robert and Hobert Ferrell of Savannah, and Riley Ferrell of Bolivar.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Ella Christine Luke Dodd of Savannah died Saturday, Nov. 10, at Jackson General Hospital at the age of 69. She was born in Sunflower County, Miss., and lived in Greenville, Miss., at an early age and moved to Sheffield, Ala., in 1955. Later she moved to Savannah. She was married, to Thomas W. Dodd who preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Dodd attended Hopewell Baptist Church where she helped with the nursery. The funeral was Saturday, Nov. 17, at Boone-Wells Funeral Home in Greenville, with burial in Leland-Stoneville Cemetery, west of Leland, Miss. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Collins of Washington, D.C.; three sons, Earl Dodd of Adamsville, and Robert and James Dodd of Savannah; three brothers, Lester Luke of Indianola, Miss., Curtis Luke of Austin, Texas, and Carpenter Luke of Houston, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Elsie Burgania Jackson Lawson, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at her residence in Selmer after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and was married to Thomas Bate Lawson who preceded her in death. Mrs. Lawson was a housewife and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Dancer of Selmer, Vivian Adaire Browder of Savannah and Elsie Bernice Hite of Michie; two sisters, Beatrice Roberts of Selmer, and Mary Etta Wilmeth of Burnsville, Miss.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Thursday, November 29, 1990
Lois Carter Wright died, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa., at the age of 82. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Clemmie Ruth Carter. She was married to Ed Wright who preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Wright was employed as a licensed practical nurse and was a member of the Church of Christ. The funeral was Saturday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Jane Fatzinger of Ridley Park; one son, Ray Wright of Germantown; one brother, Raymond Carter of Sardis; four f grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 6, 1990
William George Buckley died Friday, Nov. 30, at the Regional Hospital in Jackson at the age of 77. A native of Murray, Ky., he was the son of the late Frank and Nancy Elizabeth Gibbons Buckley. He was married to the former Carrie Evans who preceded him in death in 1982. Mr. Buckley was an employee of the Tennessee Highway Department, and lived most of his life in Hardin County. Services were Monday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Phil M. Gillham officiating. Burial was in Morris Chapel Cemetery. He leaves two half-sisters, Mrs. Maybell Wilbanks of Saltillo and Mrs. Sina Lou Cavage of Adamsville; one half-brother, Clifton Myers of Adamsville; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His son Jack Buckley Jr. preceded him in death in 1978.
Thursday, December 6, 1990
Mary Louise Cagle Northcutt died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 77. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of John Lewis and Lizzie Baxter Cagle. She was retired from Sears Roebuck and Company in St. Louis, Mo., and was a member of First Baptist Church. She was married to Raymond Northcutt who preceded her in death in 1986. The funeral was Friday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Hugh Callens officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Claudine Parks of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, Alger Wade of Union City, Calif. and Charles Wade of Florriant, Mo.; one sister, Lois Hall of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Lowell Cagle of Savannah, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 6, 1990
Charlie Pauline Riley Stacey died Sunday, Dec. 2, at Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons at the age of 72. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bessie Smith Riley. She was married to Arthur Stacey who survives. Mrs. Stacey was a homemaker. Services were Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church near Clifton with burial in Praters Chapel Cemetery, also near Clifton. Ellis Felts officiated. Other than her husband Arthur, she is survived by four daughters, Jo Laskowski of St. Clair Shores, Mich., Faye Johnson of Huntersville, N.C., Jean St. John of Roseville, Mich. and Lynn Carden of Waynesboro, Miss.; one son, Charles Briley of Mt. Clements, Mich.; three sisters, Bonnie Pevahouse of Linden, Ruth Starnes of Clifton, and Nellie Franks of Savannah; one brother, Willie "Bill" Riley of St. Louis; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 6, 1990
George Eugene Story died Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 74. A native of McNairy County, he was the son of Robert Lee and Essie Mae Brown Story. He was a farmer and a member of South Shiloh Pentecostal Church. He was married to the former Ruby Hartley who preceded him in death in 1980. The funeral was at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at South Shiloh Pentecostal Church with Eugene Peal officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery. He leaves two step-sons, Johnny Hartley of Savannah and Jimmy Hartley pf Shiloh; one brother, Rubel Story of Selmer seven step-grandchildren an three nephews.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Willis Arnold Chafin, 81, of Hardin County died Monday, Dec. 10, at Hardin County General Hospital following an auto accident. He was born in Cullman County, Ala., and was the son of Charlie Byrd and Pearl Dollar Chafin. He was married to the former Lourie Creel who preceded him in death in 1979. Mr. Chafin served in the Army in World War II. A Baptist and a farmer, he had lived in the Walnut Grove area for about 13 years. He liked singing and was a good singer himself. The funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church with burial in New Prospect Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Delaine Chafin of Waterloo, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Marlow and Mrs. Ruth Creel of Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, Cohen B. Chafin of Warrior, Ala.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Mary Nona Franks died Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 107. A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of Tom and Charity Tilley. She was married to Luther Franks who preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Franks was a housewife and worked on the farm. She was a member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Services were Friday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Benton Brown officiating. Burial was in Lutts Cemetery. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frankie Brown of Savannah and Mrs. Charity Potts of Pulaski; two sons, Loyd Franks of Olive Hill and Marshall Franks of Savannah; one sister, Charity Hubbard of Savannah; two brothers, Leonard Tilley of Savannah and Elmer Tilley of Missouri; 27 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Lester Lee Turnbo of Savannah died Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala., at the age of 74. He was born in Perry County, the son of Andrew and Jimmy Stegall Turnbo. He was married to the former Mamie Hazel Love who survives. Mr. Turnbo was a truck driver, and was a member of the United Auto Works, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the First Church of God. He was a World War II Army veteran. Services were Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with James Covington and Ellis Feldts officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Other than his wife, Mamie Hazel Love Tumbo of Savannah, he leaves two sons, Gene Lee Turnbo of Florence and Dennis Love Tumbo of Savannah; three sisters, Erma Dean Riley and Mary Katherine Mathis of Waynesboro and Bernice Cromwell of Savannah; and three grandchildren.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Mary Lynn Horton of Wayne County died Sunday, Dec. 2, at Humana Hospital in Florence, Ala., at the age of 53. A native of Lutts, she was the daughter of Ellis and Geneva Gean Stricklin. She was married to Archie Wendell Horton, who survives, and she was a disabled factory worker for Angelica Corp. and a member of Piney Grove Freewill Church. The funeral was Monday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Collinwood with burial in Cromwell Crossroads Cemetery. John E. Banks and Daniel Robertson officiated. Other than her husband, Archie Wendell Horton of Collinwood, she leaves five sisters, Joan Ford of Savannah, Bera Dodd of Killen, Ala., June Morris of South Bend, Ind., and Wanda Robertson and Brenda Leslie of Florence; three brothers, Bobby, Mack and Joey Stricklin of Savannah; a step-mother, Beatice Stricklin of Savannah; a great-grandmother, Hattie Gean of Savannah; 11 nieces and nephews and one great-nephew.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Rose Katherine Kelley, 74, died Friday, Dec. 7, at Humana Hospital in Muscle Shoals, Ala. She was born in Devils Lake, N.D., and was married to Cecil Barney Kelley who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Tabernacle. Services were Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Billy Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Murphy's Chapel Cemet6ry, in Lauderdale County Ala. She is survived by three daughters, Goldie Elizabeth Eaton of Flint, Mich., Lillian Eaton of Clio, Mich., and Rose Mary Vandiver of Mt. Hope, Ala.; three sons, Charles Harvey and Cecil Henry Kelley Jr., both of Savannah; two sisters, Lillian Muchler of Van Nuys, Calif., and Twilla Sparrow of Texas; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 20, 1990
Correction
Insufficient information was given to The Courier for last week's obituary of Rose Kelley. Her son Robert Dean Kelley of Mt. Morris, Mich., was omitted from the list of survivors.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
James Kennith Pennington of Counce died Saturday, Dec. 8, at the age of 40 following an automobile accident. He was born in London, Ky., and was the son of the late Vincent and Lucy Inman Pennington. He lived most of his life in Hammond, Ind. He was employed with Anchor Glass, Inc. The funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. He leaves three sons, David John and Tracy Lee Pennington of Killen, Texas, and Tommy Ray Pennington of Counce; five sisters, Marry (Mrs. Murry) Lunsford, Miss Cora Mae Depew, and Mrs. Shirley Potter of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Dorothy Stevenson of Clarksville and Mrs. Judy Koonce of Cleveland; one brother Charles Pennington of Kathleen, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Bobby Joe Pennington, preceded him in death in 1976.
Thursday, December 13, 1990
Clarence McKinley Scott died Sunday, Dec. 9, at his home in Savannah at the age of 94. He was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., the son of the late Daniel Egan and Odella Lindsey Scott. He was married to the former Effie Franks who preceded him in death in 1983. Mr. Scott was a retired farmer and he also worked in timber. He was a member of Savannah Church of Christ. The funeral was Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Lowell Pugh and Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Survivors include four daughters, Miss Rheba Scott and Mrs. Nell Garey, both of Savannah, Mrs. Ann Vincent of Nashville and Mrs. Vera Gray of Vienna, Va.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Pauline Scott, preceded him in death.
Thursday, December 20, 1990
Maude Marie Bridges Hopper died Friday, Dec. 14, at Lexington Methodist Hospital in Lexington at the age of 94. She was born in Hardin County and was the daughter of James Calvin and Frances Ella Lambert Bridges. She was married to Tillman Hopper, who preceded, her in death in 1952. Mrs. Hopper was a homemaker and of the Primitive Baptist belief. The funeral was Sunday, Dec. 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Randy Hart officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lucy Alexander of Olive Branch, Miss.; two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, December 20, 1990
Bobbie Harrison Reed died Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Hammond, Ind., at the age of 69. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of Mary and Rush Harrison. She was married to Morris Reed who preceded her in death. Services were at Burns Kish Funeral Home in Munster, Ind. She is survived by her children, Betty Dragon, and John and Richard Reed of Hammond, Sherrie Glass of Seattle, Wash., Nancy Reed of San Diego, Calif., and Donna Mannedang of Memphis; and five brothers and sisters.
Thursday, December 20, 1990
Albert Houston, Daniel of Toone, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, Dec. 15, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 82. He was born in Mercer and was married to the former Sarah Vinson who survives. Mr. Daniel had been a minister since 1953, and had served as pastor in Hardin County for a number of years at Turkey Creek and Mt. Hermon Baptist churches. He had also pastored churches in Hardeman, Lauderdale, Decatur and Lawrence counties. He was a member of Cloverport Baptist Church and of the Hardeman County Ministerial Association. Services were Monday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford's Chapel with burial in Vernon Cemetery. Jack Carver, H. K Sorrell and Lauren Locke officiated. Other than his wife, Sarah Vinson Daniel of Toone, he is survived by a son, Charles Auva Daniel of Memphis; three sisters, Annabelle Vernon and Carman Bishop of Mercer, and Naomi Vernon of Gary, Ind.; two brothers, Dossie Aaron Daniel of Jackson and John Ben Daniel of Bolivar; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 20, 1990
Pearl DeLozier Sipes, 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Jack Reece and Leona Phillips DeLozier. She was married to Jack C. Sipes who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sipes was a member, of the Temple Baptist Church and was a former at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Don Coleman officiating. Burial was In Savannah Cemetery. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Jackie Swett of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Glen Walker of Savan-*employee of Brown Shoe Company. Services were Friday, Dec. 14, nah; one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. (*sentence appears out of order but as written in paper)
Thursday, December 20, 1990
CLYDE BLOUNT (picture)
Hardin County Highway Commissioner Clyde Edward Blount died Monday, Dec. 17, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 56 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Blount was serving a second term as highway commissioner after succeeding his father in the office. He had been involved in road construction all his adult life. A native and lifelong resident of Hardin County, he was the son of Jones and the late Beulah Harrison Blount. He was married to the former Mary Joyce Hamilton who survives. He was a member of Region IV Tennessee County Highway Association, the Tennessee National Guard, Little League, Minor League and Babe Ruth League. He was a member and an elder at Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Don Coleman, Jim Chamblee and Bill Wood officiated. Other than his wife, he leaves two daughters, Gina Blount Doran of Savannah and Jana Blount of Huntsville, Ala.; two sons, Donald and Daryl of Savannah; one sister, Virginia Blount McFall of Corinth, Miss., three brothers, Bruce and Paul Blount of Savannah and Dean Blount of Saltillo; his father, and seven grandchildren.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Otis Richard Bishop of Milledgeville died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Madison County General Hospital at the age of 83. He was born in McNairy County, the son of the late Richard and Ida Frances Reddin Bishop. He was married to the former Vida Meek, who survives. Much of his life was spent in the Los Angeles, Calif. area where he worked for North American Aviation. Mr. Bishop was a member of the Tri-County Ruritan Club, the Adamsville Masonic Lodge and Milledgeville United Methodist Church. The funeral was Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 1 p.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church with burial in Milledgeville Cemetery. Mike Deal and Orville King officiated. Other than his wife, Mrs. Vida Meek Bishop of Milledgeville, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Bassie Grooms of Enville and Mrs. Bertha Hollin of Selmer; and other relatives and many friends.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Nettie Evelyn Bratcher of Collinwood died Saturday, Dec. 15, at Wayne County Hospital. A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Elihue and Ocie Bell Wilbanks Watson. She was married to Walter Bratcher who preceded her in death. Mrs. Bratcher was a housewife and a member of Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral was Monday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with burial at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Junior Roper officiated. She leaves a daughter, Betty Lou Brown of Savannah; four sons, James Edward Bratcher of Collinwood, John Bratcher of Savannah, and William Earl and Jerry Bratcher of Waynesboro; two sisters, Ima Beckham of Collinwood and Janie Griggs of Waynesboro; one brother, Roy Watson of Toledo, Ohio; 25 grandchildren: four step- grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Two sons, J. W. and Bobby Bratcher, preceded her in death.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Elvin Lee Rose of Savannah died Saturday, Dec. 22, at the V. A. Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 72. He was a native of Hardin County, the son of Allen P. and Nila Thompson Rose. He was married to the former Virgie Stricklin who survives. Mr. Rose was a sawmill owner and a farmer, and a World War II Army veteran. He attended People's Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Services were Monday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with James Roberts officiating. Burial, was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Other than his wife, Mrs. Virgie Stricklin Rose of Savannah, he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Roberta Fielder, Mrs. Opal Jerrolds, Mrs. Virginia Qualls, Mrs. Jackie Smith and Mrs. Janie Shands all of Savannah; five sons, Bobby, Jerry, Jimmy, Larry and Ronnie Rose, all of Savannah; one sister, Mrs. Marie Casteel of Savannah; 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Carter Gibson Cannon, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Robert L. and Mary Etta Harrison Cannon. He was of the Methodist belief and worked as an auto mechanic. Services were Friday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with David Kingsley officiating. Burial was in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include, two sons, James L. Cannon of Powaky, Calif., and Donald B. Cannon of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Lee Etta Rayfield of Sylacauga, Ala., Mrs. Jewel Warhurst of Oceola, Ark., and Mrs. Mary Lou Latimer of Milton; three brothers, Granville, Pete and Ed Cannon of Savannah; and five grandchildren.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
William Andrew Coffman of Counce died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala., at the age of 84. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of Jim and Lucy Woods Coffman. Mr. Coffman was a farmer and a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. He was marred to the former Elza McMeans who survives. The funeral was Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church in Counce with L. L. Bray and Claude Prince fficiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. Other than his wife, Mrs. Elza McMeans Coffman of Counce, he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Bernice Campbell and Mrs. Inez Campbell of Counce, Mrs. Mary Bailey of Southaven, Miss., Mrs. Diane Bailey of Enid, Miss., and Mrs. Joyce Crum of Glen, Miss.; two sons, Billy and Ray Coffman of Counce; one sister, Mrs. Leatha Carroll of Counce; one brother, Alton Coffman of Hornsby; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Charlene Pickard Finnie Laxton of Covington, formerly of Savannah, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mary Faulk Sims of Munford and the late Russell Pickard. She was a retired employee of Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. Memorial services were held Thursday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Munford First Assembly of God Church. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Other than, her mother, she leaves a son, James Holmes
Wright of Wright City, Mo.; a daughter, Mary Jo Bishop of Covington; two sisters, Beth Rose of Millington and Doris Stack of California; two brothers, John Archer Jr. of Arkansas and Roger Archer of California; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, December 27, 1990
Lillie Florence Johnson Newman, 93 died Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hardin County General Hospital. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of Houston and Etta Rhone Johnson. She was marred to Gilbert L. Newman who preceded her in death in 1958. Mrs. Newman was homemaker and a member of Milledgeville Pentecostal Church. Services were Monday, Dec. 24, a 1 p.m. at Milledgeville Pentecostal Church with Jimmy Kelly and Gilbert Conaway officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roxie Lee McCullough of Morris Chapel and Mrs. Verdell Pickens of Elkhart Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Holland of Jackson and Mrs. Mary Rinks of Savannah; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Thursday, January 3, 1991
Myrtle Clement Baugus died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Hardin Home Nursing Home at the age of 83. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Thomas Isom and Ellen Gifford Clement. She was married to Clarence Baugus, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Baugus was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services were Friday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Benny Taylor officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Tucker of Savannah; one step-daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Cutberth of Memphis, three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one step-great-granddaughter.
Thursday, January 3, 1991
Johnny Marion Qualls, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Hardin County General Hospital. Born in Hardin County, he was the son of the late John M. and Mary Elizabeth Tune Qualls. He was married to the former Ruby Austin, who survives. Mr. Qualls was of the Methodist belief. He worked as a farmer and a carpenter, and was a life-long resident of Hardin County. The funeral was Saturday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Virgil Gean officiating. Burial was in Holland's Creek Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ruby Qualls of Savannah; two daughters, Mrs. Melvinia B. Reed of Thompsons Station and Mrs. Jo Anne Lutrell of Savannah; two sons, James Robert Qualls of Fomble, Pa., and Benny Loyd Qualls of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Ollie Baskins of Florence, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 10, 1991
Otis Andrew Russell died Friday, Jan. 4, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 88. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Jeff and Edna Haggard Russell. He was married, to the former Clura Alexander who preceded him in death in 1974. In 1976, Mr. Russell married the former Lillie Ricketts who survives. He was a retired farmer and employee of the Hassell Lumber Company, and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Abe Silliman officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. Other than his wife Lillie, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frances Banks of Savannah; two sons, Robert Russell of Savannah and Willie Gene Russell of Decaturville; three stepdaughters, Rotha Nell Vickery of Chicago, Ill., Lockie Belle Dodson of Milan and Betty Jean Baxter of Olive Hill; two stepsons, Hollis McDonald of Enville and Lavern McDonald of Savannah; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ima Lee Russell, two sons, James W. and Ted A. Russell, and one sister, Irene Bryant.
Thursday, January 10, 1991
Candice Jean Houston died Saturday, Dec. 29, at the University of Minnesota Hospital after a long illness. She was the 11-year-old daughter of former Savannah residents, Thomas and Alison Drake Houston, who now live in Olive Branch, Miss. Candice was a. member of Broadway Baptist Church. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. at forest Hill Funeral Home South in Memphis. Other than her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Tabitha and Crystal Michelle Houston; her grandmothers, Jean Drake of Savannah and C. Evelyn Houston, of Memphis; and her great-grandmother, Florence C. Houston of Altoona, Pa.
Thursday, January 10, 1991
Lanta Mae Middleton died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Hardin County Nursing Home, at the age of 91. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of Perry and Cordellie Arnold Franks. She was married to William Dick Middleton who preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Middleton was a housewife and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Services were Friday, Jan. 4, at 3 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with L.V. Brown officiating. Burial was in the Jowers Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy and Mrs. Jessie Cummings of Savannah, Mrs. Willie Sutton of Homestead, Fla., and Mrs. Fannie Davis of Barron Springs, Mich.; three sons, Rase, Ramson and R.C. Middleton, all of Savannah; 47 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren Linda Faye Eckeridge also lived with Mrs. Middleton until leaving after marriage.
Thursday, January 10, 1991
Joe Omby McKnight, 57, died Monday, Jan. 7, at Hardin County General Hospital. Born in Hardin County, he was the son Hannah Reynolds McKnight and the late Omby McKnight. He was married to the former Marguerite Harmon who survives. Mr. McKnight was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company, a member of the Tennessee National Guard and a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral was Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bill Wood officiating. Burial was in Neill Cemetery. Other than his wife, Marguerite, he is survived by one son, Joey Donald McKnight of Union City; his mother, Mrs. Hannah McKnight of Savannah; two sisters, Agnes McKnight of Oak Ridge and Patricia Vanhoose of Savannah; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Joseph Daniel Hunt, 74, died Jan. 8 at Ruleville Hospital in Ruleville, Miss. He was a native of Indiana, son of Harvey and Clara Brokamp Hunt. He was a home builder, an army veteran of World War II, 32nd Mason, former Petroleum Club member and a member of the Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at White Sulphur Cemetery, Pickwick Dam, with Bill Wood officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Julie Cross of Collierville and Mrs. Marsha Jameson of Memphis; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Conrey of Memphis.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
William Edwin (Eddie) Evans, 61, died Jan. 5 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. He was a road construction motor grader operator. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel, Selmer, with Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Old Clear Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Melba Jones Evans of Selmer, two sons, Tom Evans of Adamsville and Burk Evans of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; three daughters, Terrie Adkins and Hollie Knight of Selmer and Elizabeth Hurst of Dyer; ten grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Evans of Byhalia, Miss.; one sister, Peggy Powell of Lansing, Ill. and his mother, Mrs. Hester Templeton Evans of Selmer. He was preceded in death by his father, William Elzey Evans.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Dexter Hamilton Tune, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 10, at Park Rest Nursing Home. A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., he was the son of John J. and Polly Ann Scott Tune. Mr. Tune was a farmer and a member of the Bumpous Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He was married to the former Hilda Austin who preceded him in death in 1960. Later, in 1969, he married the former Katherine Alexander, who preceded him in death in 1980. The funeral was Sunday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with J. B. Harper and Virgil Gean officiating. Burial was in the Holland Creek Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vernell White of Brookeville, Ill., and Mrs. Earline Holcombe of Waterloo, Ala.; one son, Reuben Tune of Mishawaka, Ind.; two step-sons, Billy Morgan Alexander and Bruce Alexander of Savannah; four grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Pauline Almetia Talley died Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 79. She was born in Hardin County, the daughter of Will and Ethel Mae Clifton Talley. She worked as a seamstress for garment factories and was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church. Services were Friday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with David Kingsley officiating. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery. Survivors include one foster brother, Bill Talley of Savannah.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Flora Geraldine "Gerry" Sharik Biro, 61, died Jan. 10 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. She was a native of Pennsylvania, daughter of Myrian St Clair Sharik and the late John Sharik. She was a member of the Old Union Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Billy Barnes officiating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Steve Biro of Adamsville; four daughters, Frances Jane Biro of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Stephanie Jo Gleason Baum of Adamsville, Mrs. Barbara Lynn Stubbs of Lakeside, Mont. and Sonja Biro of Orange, Calif.; two sons, Steve J. and Scott J. Biro of Mariposa, Calif.; five grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Myrian Halford of McKeesport, Penn. and two sisters, Mrs. Jacqueline Phillips of Orlando, Fla. and Mrs. Carole Ethridge of McKeesport, Penn.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Irma Frances Casey, a resident of Pilot Oak, Ky. and formerly of Hardin County, died Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Baptist Hospital in Union City. She was 81 years old, and a member of the World Wide Church of God in Paducah, Ky. She was a native of Hardin County and lived near the Crump community many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Kimsey and Dezia Blackwood Bearden, and two husbands, Fletcher Gattis and Exie Casey. Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Jackson Funeral Home in Dukedom with Rev. Arnold Clauson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Pilot Oak, Ky. near her home. She is survived by two sons, Fletcher Gattis Jr. of South Fulton and James Robert Gattis of Pilot Oak, Ky.; three daughters, Mary Frances Cox and Joyce Gattis of Pilot Oak, Ky. and Martha Ann Smith of Murphysboro, Ill.; a step daughter, Nanney Ruth Tripodi of Bridgeport, Conn.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Una Deatherage of Corinth, Miss. and a brother, Robert Olus Bearden of Annapolis, Ill.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Ona Roberts Milligan died Jan. 9 at South Fulton Medical Center in East Point, Ga. at the age of 107 years. She was a native Hardin Countian, daughter of John and Belle Hoover Roberts. She was married to Joe Milligan, who preceded her in death in 1955. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a former member of the Counce Home Demonstration Club. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dona Cooksey of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Zura Hinton of Huntingdon; five sons, Mancil A. Milligan of Counce, James R. Milligan of Memphis, G. C. Milligan of Savannah, Wilford Milligan of Milledgeville and John E. Milligan of Milan; and 17 grandchildren.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Emily Lee Young Reynolds, 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. She was a native Hardin Countian, daughter of Leonard Young and the late Lillie Young. She was a member of Campground United Methodist Church and had worked for Brown Shoe Company for more than 40 years. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. at the Campground United Methodist church with Rev. David Kingsley officiating. Burial was in Campground Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, J. R. Reynolds of Savannah; two sons, Keith Reynolds of Bells and Joel Reynolds of Savannah; two grandchildren, Megan and Marcy Reynolds; her father, Leonard Young; two sisters, and one brother, Mrs. Reba Neill, Mrs. Debra Northcutt and Floyd Young, all of Savannah.
Thursday, January 17, 1991
Jess Franklin Scott, 81, died Jan. 15 at his residence on Route 1, Savannah. He was a native of Alabama, son of Emesley and Lula Fielder Scott. He was a farmer and worked in the sawmill business. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Jan. 16, at 3 p.m. at Bumpus Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Jimmy McGee officiating assisted by J.B. Harper. Burial was in Bumpus Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Della Steely Scott of Savannah; threedaughters, Marie Williams and Jessie Nell Franks of Savannah, and Elizabeth Inez Lard of Waterloo, Ala., two sons, O.V. Scott of Lutts and Roy Lynn Scott of Savannah; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; two sisters and two bothers, Thelma White and Leonard Scott of Waterloo, Ala., Carrie Steely an Cecil Scott of Savannah.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Price Reed, 89, died Jan. 18 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, and was married to Altie Kiddy, who preceded him in death July 26, 1977. He was a farmer and logger and worked for Savannah Street Department for 15 years. He was of Freewill Baptist belief. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church. Howell Gossett and C.M. Robbins officiated the services and burial was in Memory Gardens. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maysel Baker of Crump and Mrs. Artie Mae Hubbard of Hohenwald; three sons, R.D. and John H. Reed of Savannah and Albert Reed of Concord, Ark.; 15 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; and one half brother, Joe Reed of Missouri.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Lucille Canaday Tenry, 77, died Jan. 14 at Memphis Health Care Center in Memphis after a long illness. She was a native of Chester County, daughter of Victor and Lucy Lee Canaday, and was married to Harold Tenry, who preceded her in death in 1985. She was a resident of Enville, member of the Enville Ruritan Club, Home Demonstration Club, Enville United Methodist Church, and the Chester County Farm Bureau. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Bonson and Rev. Doyle Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sue Holmes of Hernando, Miss.; two grandchildren, Jean Crowell of Enville and Peggy Whitehorn of Adamsville; one brother, Lee Canaday of Enville; and two sisters, Mildred Tenry of Enville and Pauline McCombs o Memphis.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
William A. Copeland, 87, died Jan. 18 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a resident of Adamsville, a retired farmer and a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Jim Monroe and Celia Pyron Copeland. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in Pine Hill Memory Gardens with Frank Kemper officiating. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Octavie Meek Copeland of Adamsville; two sons, Leonard Copeland of Adamsville and Billy Copeland of Chattanooga; three grandchildren, Eddie Copeland, Carol Smith and Lisa Marley; and two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Smith.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
James William Jones, 82, died Jan. 21 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of James W. and Delia Barnes Jones. He was married to Muriel Phillips, who preceded him in death in 1970. He later married Claris Stanfill, who survives. He was a member of River Heights Pentecostal Church, and worked as a farmer and in road construction. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Larry Stanfill officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Claris Jones of Adamsville; three sons, Calvin and Raymond Jones of Crump and Charles Jones of Stantonville; one step son, Joe Wilkins of Vandalia, Ill.; one step daughter, Mrs. Bertha White of Henderson; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five step grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Betty Gladys King, 82, died Jan. 14 at Wayne County General Hospital. She was a native Tennessean, daughter of Calvin Marion and Betty McCrory Mason. She was married to Robert J. King, who preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel in Waynesboro with burial in Memorial Gardens of Wayne County. She is survived by a sister, Marie Griggs of Waynesboro; nieces and nephews.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Goldie Stanford Milligan died Jan. 16 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was 81. A native of Mississippi, she was the daughter of John and Etta Berryman Stanford, and was a nurse's aide and a member of the New Life Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Gerald Davis officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. Surviving are her husband, Egbert B. Milligan; and three grandchildren, Diane Hardin of Savannah, Becky Yates of Munford and Mike Curtis of Lockport, Ill.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
R. B. Myers, retired farmer, died Jan 16 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was 83. He was a native Hardin Countian, son of Jim Brittan and Julia Myers. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Hardin Home Nursing Home with John Bell officiating. Burial was in West Shiloh Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Myers, and many friends of Hardin Home Nursing Home.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Dorothy Falls Chambers of Savannah died Monday, Jan. 28, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis at the age of 74. A native of Hardin County where she lived all her life, she was the daughter of Jon J. and Alvia Spencer Falls. She was married to Sam W. Chambers who preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Chambers was a member of East End United Methodist Church and worked as a beautician for over 30 years. She liked cooking and sewing. The funeral was Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Savannah Cemetery. Jon W. Bell officiated. Survivors include one son, Larry J. Chambers of Savannah; a brother, Jon J. Falls of Memphis; five grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Ellis K Neill, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 24, at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Walker and Flora Hudson Neill. He was married to the former Clam Mae McFalls who preceded him in death in 1983. Later, he married the former Ann Rhea who survives. Mr. Neill was a retired sole fitter for Brown Shoe Company and was also a farmer. He was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. at, Shackelford Chapel with Abe Silliman Jr. officiating. Burial was in Neill Cemetery. Other than his wife, Ann, he is survived by three sons, Eugene, Morgan and Russell Neill, all of Savannah; three step-sons, David and Danny Smith and Don Todd, all of Savannah; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one step- great-grandchild. He had one, son, Douglas, who preceded him in death.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Grady Dillworth Shelby died Friday, Jan. 25, at Park Rest Nursing Home at the age of 87. He was a Hardin County native, the son of the late Nathan and Lela Alexander Shelby. He was married to Erma Cagle who preceded him in death in 1984. He married the former Lola Love Alexander who survives. Mr. Shelby was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in which he served as a deacon for 37 years, and. he worked as a farmer. Services were Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church with Dwight Massengill officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lola Shelby of Savannah; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Blackwelder and Mrs. Mildred Love of Savannah, Mrs. Margaret Rickman of Adamsville and Mrs. Irma Jean Clement of Moline, Ill.; two sons, Guy and J.C. Shelby of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Rosella Allison of Savannah; three brothers, Charles and Warren Shelby of Savannah and Hardy Shelby of Bells; seven step-daughters; six step-sons; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 23 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
Jerry Wayne Steely died Thursday, Jan. 24, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 48. He was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., and was the son of Vera Handley Steely and the late E. A. Steely. He was married to the former Betty McFall who survives. Mr. Steely was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Virgil Gean and Nick White officiating. Burial was in the Centenary Cemetery. Other than his wife, Betty, he is survived by one daughter, Cindy Briley of Savannah; two sons, Phillip and Greg Steely of Savannah; his mother, Vera Handley Steely of Savannah; two sisters, Jackie McFall of Savannah and Glenda Beard of Florence, Ala.; two brothers, Gene and Terry Steely of Savannah; one grandson and one step-grandson.
Thursday, January 31, 1991
David G. Walker of Jonesboro, Ark., died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis at the age of 53. He was married to the former Mealeta Cable and he was a retired IRS Agent. He was a member of the Church of Christ. The funeral was Friday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at Mitchell Chapel in Paragould, Ark., with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. E. Winston Burton and Terry Ziegenhorn officiated. Memorials were requested to be sent to The Children's Home of Paragould, Crowley's Ridge Academy, or Help & Hope Inc. of Jonesboro, a support group for families of the mentally ill. Other than his wife, he leaves two daughters, Miss Deborah Walker of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Denise South of Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, Scot Walker of Jonesboro and Myron W. Walker of Training Command in Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Barbara Davis of Savannah; one brother, Dr. Robert Walker of Ellettsville; one granddaughter.
Thursday, February 7, 1991
John Riley Pipes died Friday, Feb. 1, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 83. Born in Obion County, he was the son of the late Tom and Lilie Hanes Pipes. He was married to the former Ethel Mae Smith who preceded him in death in 1976. Mr. Pipes was a self-employed farmer. Services were Sunday, Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Tonv Staggs and David Lee officiating. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Lilie Mae Franks of Milan, and Icie Price and Joyce Legans, both of Savannah; two sons, Robert Earl Pipes of Olive Hill and John Leamon Pipes of Bracore, Texas; one sister, Alma Baugus of Savannah; one brother, Frank Pipes of Olive Hill; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Josephine Franks, and two sons, William H. and Joseph Pipes, preceded their father in death.
Thursday, February 7, 1991
Ruth Ellar Parrish Sharp died Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 72. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Florine Vandiver Caperton. She was married to James Tommy Sharp who survives. Mrs. Sharp was a member of Foursquare Church and she worked as a homemaker. Services were Thursday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. at Foursquare Church in Savannah with Herbert Haggard and Jack Fox officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. She leaves her husband, J.T. Sharp of Savannah; four daughters, Mrs. Claudette Morris, Mrs. Aleene Baugus, Mrs. Joyce Morris and Mrs. Kathy Davison, all of Savannah; two sons, Tommy J. and Donald Sharp, both of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Blankenship of Baker, La., and Mrs. Bessie Alford of Jackson, La.; two brothers, Hommer and L. L. Parrish of Jackson, La.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Sharp, and a daughter, Lelan Sharp.
Thursday, February 7, 1991
Charles "Charlie" Oliver Hudson died Saturday, Feb. 2, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 81. He was born in Hardin County, the son of Charles and Jane Conaway Hudson Sr. Mr. Hudson was retired from Reynolds Metals Company in Chicago, Ill., and was a grocery store owner before that. He was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. He was married to the former Ollie Smith who preceded him in death in 1976. Services were Monday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Jimmy Davis and Nick White officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Anne McCarty of Savannah; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Paulk of Savannah; and one granddaughter, Lisa McCarty of Savannah,
Thursday, February 7, 1991
Audrey Creasy Milligan died Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Methodist Hospital in Lexington at the age of 86. A native of Decatur County, she was the daughter of the late Albert 'Thomas and Margaret Austin Creasy. She was married to Ezekiel Milligan who preceded her in death in 1980. She was of the Baptist belief and worked as a homemaker. The funeral was Thursday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at the Boyd Funeral Home in Soctts(sic) Hill with Ronnie Gary officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Scotts Hill. She leaves her son, Hershel Creasy of Decaturville; a sister, Mrs. Kim Barber of Adamsville; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Thursday, February 7, 1991
Willie Alic Smith died Monday, Feb. 4, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 83. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late Christopher Columbus Smith and Sarah Noble Smith, He wish married to the former Reba Clayton who survives. Mr. Smith was a member of Christ Temple Assembly of God Church, was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, and belonged to the American Legion. He worked as a farmer. Services were Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. at Christ Temple Assembly of God with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Dennis Moffett, Jimmy Kelley and John Soria officiated. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Reba Smith of Saltillo; two sons, Jimmy and Bobby Smith of Saltillo; a step-daughter, Miss Sarah Colene Clayton of Saltillo; a sister, Mrs. Mary Bingham of Saltillo; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Incorrect information was given for last week's obituary of Willie Alic Smith. He is a member of Morris Chapel Pentecostal Church.
Thursday, February 7, 1991
Bobby Joe "Bob" Shaw Sr. died Monday, Feb. 4, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 52. Born in Alcorn, Miss., he resided in Hardin County and the Shiloh area all his life. He was the son of Edwin L. and Edna Mae Shutts Shaw. He was married to the former Gale Baker who survives, and he lettered in basketball at UT Martin where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Mr. Shaw is the former operator of Ed Shaw's Restaurant, and owner and operator of B&G Mini-Mart convenience store. He was also a collector of Civil War artifacts. The funeral was Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Savannah Cemetery. George Weaver officiating. Other than his wife, Gale Baker Shaw of Shiloh, he leaves two daughters, Debra Gale Shaw Smith of Counce and Sandra Lynn Shaw of Shiloh; his mother, Edna Mae Shaw of Shiloh; one brother, Eddie Shaw of Shiloh; a son-in-law Randy "Bud" Smith; one niece, one nephew and three grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Homer Franklin Scott died in Waterloo, Ala., at the age of 86. He was a native of Lauderdale County, the son of the late Thomas and Mary Ella Crider Scott. He was married to the former Bessie Hodges who preceded him in death in 1988. Mr. Scott was a member of Bumpus Creek Freewill Baptist Church and he worked as a farmer. Services were Monday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at Bumpus Creek Freewill Baptist Church with J. B. Harper and Virgil Gean officiating. Burial was in Scott Cemetery. He leaves five daughters, Mrs. Mary Sue Curry, Mrs. Betty Atkinson, Mrs. Lavelle Lard and Mrs. Joyce White of Waterloo, and Mrs. Marie Cox of Savannah; three sons, Charles Edward Scott of South Bend, Ind., Ray Scott of Waterloo and Pete Scott of Savannah; a sister, Linnie Massell of Florence, Ala.; a half-sister, Mrs. Oda Jones of Florence; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Johnnie Tidwell Caperton died Sunday, Feb. 10 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. She was a native of McNairy County, the daughter of the late John Jefferson and Artie Catherine Littlefield Tidwell. She was married to Harold B. Caperton who survives. Mrs. Caperton, along with her husband, operated the J&H Variety Store in Adamsville for 24 years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Adamsville and the Adamsville Order of the Eastern Star. Services were Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. at Adamsville First Baptist Church with Frank Kemper and Jerald Smith officiating. Burial was in Adamsville Cemetery. Other than her husband, Harold, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Beverly Collins of Chesterfield, Mo., Mrs. Sue Kennedy o f Savannah and Mrs. Nancy Hodge of Adamsville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Vaughn of Adamsville; one brother, James W. Tidwell of LaBelle, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991.
Ruth Ellar Parrish Sharp died Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 72. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Florine Vandiver Parrish. She was married to James Tommy Sharp who survives. Mrs. Sharp was a member of Foursquare Church and she worked as a homemaker. Services were Thursday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. at Foursquare Church in Savannah with Herbert Haggard and Jack Fox officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. She leaves her husband, J.T. Sharp of Savannah; four daughters, Mrs. Claudette Morris, Mrs. Aleene Baugus, Mrs. Joyce Morris and Mrs. Kathy Davison, all of Savannah; two sons, Tommy J. and Donald Sharp, both of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Blankenship of Baker, La., and Mrs. Bessie Alford of Jackson, La.; two brothers, Hommer and L. L. Parrish of Jackson, La.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Sharp, and a daughter, Lelan Sharp.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Alton C. Holt died Thursday, Feb. 7, at Wayne County General Hospital at the age of 68. He was born in Wayne County, the son of the late Thomas and Jennie Mayo Holt. He was married to the former Jewell Tinin who survives. Mr. Holt was an Army veteran of World War II, belonged to Riverside Methodist Church, was a member of the Clifton Masonic Lodge No. 173, and worked as an auto mechanic. Services were Saturday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with James Clarke and Ellis Felts officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jewell Holt of Clifton; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sussie Holt of Clifton; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Phillips of Clifton; an uncle, Albert Holt of Waynesboro; and two grandsons.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Elvin Jake Pickens died Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 68. A Hardin County native, he is the son of Sam and Dee Henson Pickens. He was married to the former Jo Gray who survives. Mr. Pickens was employed as a heavy equipment operator in the road construction industry. He was also a member of the Teamsters Local No. 179 in Joliet, Ill. Services were Friday, Feb. 8, at l pm. at Double Springs Baptist Church with Chester Hayes officiating. Burial was in Jerrolds Cemetery. Other than his wife Jo, he is survived by three sons, Elvin Wayne Pickens of Elwood, Ill., Ronnie Joe Pickens of Joliet, Ill., and Billy David Pickens of Adamsville; four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Smith of Monterey, Mrs. Lucille Williams of South Fulton, Mrs. Betty Tolbert of Malden, Mo., and Mrs. Ruth Webb of Cookeville; one brother, Jim Pickens of Savannah; one half-sister, Onita Franks of Savannah; two half-brothers, Loyd Pickens and Sam Pickens Jr., both of Savannah, his step-mother, Mrs. Mackie Pickens of Savannah; and six grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Terry Ray Austin died Saturday, Feb. 9, in Reagan at the age of 44. He was born in Henderson, the son of Martha Perkins Austin and the late Dewey Franklin Austin. He was married to the former Flora Ann McBride who survives. Mr. Austin was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, belonged to Modem Woodmen, and worked for United Technologies. He was also a school bus driver. The funeral was Monday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at the Sardis Senior Citizens Center in Sardis, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Joe Woods officiated. Other than his wife, Mrs. Flora Ann Austin of Reagan, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Amanda Kay Browder of Morgantown, Ky., and Miss Andrea Renee Austin of Henderson; a son, Terry Bradford Austin of Reagan, his mother, Mrs. Martha Austin of Reagan; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lynn Turnbow of Sardis; and three grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
A. C. "Preacher" Hardin, 59, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Bolivar Community Hospital. A Hardin County native, he is the son of Juanita Austin Hardin and the late Edgar C. Hardin Sr. He was a member of East End United Methodist Church and he worked as an auto mechanic. The funeral was Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Bill Herren officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Juanita Hardin of Savannah; five sisters, Mrs. Ann Phillips of Hixon, Mrs. Gerneil Cary of Puryear, Mrs. Sarah, Covington and Mrs. Rita Erwin of White House, and Mrs. Kay Rutherford of Donelson; two brothers, Edgar Hardin Jr. of Somerville and James Richard "Dick" Hardin of Newport News, Va.; and an aunt, Mrs. Bernice Neighbors of Savannah.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
J.D. Shelby, 58, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A Hardin County native, he was the son of Daisy McCullum Shelby and the late Burt Shelby. He was married to the former Patsy Callens who survives. Mr. Shelby worked as a heavy equipment operator in road construction and as a river boat pilot. He was a. U.S. Navy veteran and belonged to the American Legion. Services were, Friday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Jimmy Horton officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Patsy Shelby of Savannah; a daughter, Mrs. Melissa Nichols of Montgomery, Ala.; two sons, Phillip, and Michael Shelby of Savannah; his mother, Mrs. Daisy McCullum Shelby of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Emma Nell McCasland of Savannah; a brother, Hollis Shelby of Collierville; and fourth grandchildren.
Thursday, February 14, 1991
Kenneth Lewis Webb died Friday, Feb. 8, at the V. A. Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 51. He was born in Hamilton County, the son of Audie L. and Mary Ruth Hughes Webb. Mr. Webb was a laborer, a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Services were Sunday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Don Coleman officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruth Webb of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Jo Ann Hawley and Mrs. Melanie Webb of Savannah and Mrs. Peggy Jane Cutlip of Akron, Ohio; three nephews and one niece.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Sue Hailey Doty died Tuesday, March 5, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis at the age of 80. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Dr. R.D. Hailey and Mrs. Nena Hardin Hailey. She was a member, of the First Christian Church, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and she was the owner of the Savannah Motel. Services were Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Thomas Vann officiating. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Davis of Savannah; three grandchildren, Mrs. Rob Liddon, John Hardin Davis and William Michael Davis; and three great-grandchildren.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
James W. "Jim" Hardin, 47, a former major league baseball player, was one of three people killed in the crash of a light plane Saturday night, March 9, in Florida. Hardin and his friends had been on a fishing trip when the accident occurred. The plane was in route to West Palm Beach after takeoff at Key West. Born in Morris Chapel, Hardin was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hardin of Memphis. He grew up in Memphis and was a standout athlete in high school. He had many relatives in the McNairy-Hardin County area, and visited them often as a youngster. In 1961, he signed a contract with the New York Mets. The following summer, he pitched for Adamsville independent team. He made it to the big leagues in 1967 with the Baltimore Orioles. In his first season, Hardin posted a mark of 8-3 as a starter. The following year his record was 18-13, with an E.R.A. of 2.51. Hardin participated in three championships and in 1970 the Orioles won the World Series from Cincinnati. These were the glory days of' Jim Palmer and Dave McNaly. By then the strain wad showing on Hardin's arm. Manager Earl Weaver made him the middle relief pitcher. From 1967-71 he pitched for the Orioles, closing out his career the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves in 1972. His major league mark was 43 wins and 32 losses, as most of his career was spent as a relief pitcher. Following his baseball career he was employed by the Xerox Corp.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Miranda Carol Hardin died Wednesday' March 6, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis at the age of 16. She was born in McNairy County and was the daughter of Max Earl and Carolyn Skinner Hardin of Cordova. She was a student at Germantown High School and attended Hardin County High School before moving to Memphis. The funeral was Saturday, March 9, in Shackelford Chapel at 1:30 p.m. with David Phillips and Howard Rogers officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Survivors include her parents, Max and Carolyn Hardin of Cordova; a brother, Kerry Allan Hardin of Cordova; grandparents Millie Hardin Linville, Adley Linville and Shirley Skinner, all of Savannah; four aunts, Judy Warrington, Denise Tacker and Janice Henry of Savannah, and Syble Skinner of Memphis; and two uncles, Jerry Hardin and David Skinner of Savannah.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Gladys McCollum Polk of Adamsville died Monday, March 11, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 88. A native of Hardin County, she was the daughter of Finley and Eda Wilson McCollum. She was married to Nathan P. Polk Jr. who preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Polk had lived in Adamsville for seven years, but lived most of her life in Hardin County. She was a member of Russell Chapel United Methodist Church and she was a homemaker. Services were Wednesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Billy Joe Stewart officiated. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Burbon Haggard of Savannah; two sons, Holly and James K. Polk of Adamsville; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Shelby of Savannah; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Lillian Mills Hunt died Wednesday, March 6, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 84. A Dyer County native, she was the daughter of John and Hattie Shaw Mills. She was married to Laden Hunt who preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker and she attended Piney Grove Church of Christ. Services were Saturday, Match 9, in Shackelford Chapel at 3 p.m. with Jack Snelling and Gerald Davis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. She leaves five daughters, Myrtle Baxter and Bertha Melson of Savannah, Bonnie Braswell and Opal Baxter of Olive Hill, and Betty Killough of Jackson; three sons, Hubert and Bobby Joe Hunt of Savannah and Charles Hunt of Detroit, Mich.; a half-sister, Pauline Jones of Dyersburg; a half-brother, Paul Parker of Dyersburg, 36 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Thursday, March 14, 1991
Ora Mae Richards Stephens died Tuesday March 5, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 80. She was born in Grimsley, the daughter of the late Daniel and Amanda Hogue Richards. She was married to Ealis Stephens who survives. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Church of Nazarene. She worked as a housewife and had resided in Savannah since 1949. The funeral was Thursday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Carroll Smith officiated. Other than her husband, Rev. Ealis Stephens of Savannah, she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Doris Pledge, Mrs. Lois Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Robinson, Mrs. Donnie Alexander and, Mrs. Nancy Linam, all of Savannah; two sons, Willis Stephens of Adamsville and Bruce Stephens of Adamsville; two brothers, Leonard Richards of Dayton, Ohio, and Albert Richards of Cookeville; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
Thursday, March 21, 1991
Nelda Jane Blackwelder Tyler died Sunday, March 17, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 45. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of Burnace and Pluma Turner Blackwelder. She was married to Dwight Tyler who survives. Mrs. Tyler was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was employed by Aqua-Glass Corporation in Adamsville as an accounts payable clerk. Services were Tuesday, March 19, at 3 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dale Sewell officiated. She leaves her husband, Dwight Tyler of Savannah; two sons, Toddy and Craig Tyler of Savannah; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burnace Blackwelder of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Joan Stanfield and Mrs. Carol Cagle of Savannah; a brother, Dennis Blackwelder of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, April 4, 1991
Stephen Lynn Barnes, 31of Selmer died Thursday, March 28. at Regional Medical Center in Memphis due to injuries sustained from the tornado which struck the area. He was married to the former Helen Waller, and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was employed as sales clerk with K&M Auto Parts. The funeral was Saturday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with burial in Mt. Gilcad Cemetery. Billy Joe Stcwart, Anthony Rowland and Jerry Cull officiated. Survivors include his wife, Helen Waller Barnes of Selmer: his mother and step-father. Joan and Earl Wilbanks of Selmer: two step-sisters, Tina Pickens of Adamsville and Anna Terry of Enville: his maternal grandmother, Ruby L. Barnes of Selmer: and his step-grandmother, Virginia Wilkcrson of Savannah. A sister, Shelia Sowell, preceded him in death.
Thursday, April 4, 1991
Effie Mayfield Cotner, 84, died Thursday, March 28, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, the daughter of the late John "Bud" and Malockey Young Mayfield. She was married to Andy Cotner who preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Cotner was a member of Shiloh Church of Christ and she was also a member of the Shiloh Home Demonstration Club. Services were Saturday, March 30, at 1p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Bobby Tillman officiating. Burial was in Crump Cemetery. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Tucker of Lowell, Ind.: two sons, John B. Cotner of Shiloh and Bobby Cotner of Cullman, Ala.: 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, April 4, 1991
J. D. Couch died Monday, March 25, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 84. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Carlos G. and Rhoda Bundurant Couch. He was married to the former Delcie Pipes who preceded him in death in 1987. Mr. Couch was a retired farmer and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ. Services were Wednesday, March 27, at 1 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Robertson of Sardis, Mrs. Annie Siebert of Riverdale, Ga., and Mrs Corene Salama of Savannah; two sons. Roy Couch of St. Joseph, Mo., and Chester Couch of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Lola Hightower and Mrs. Marie Coursey of Savannah and Mrs. Sarah Finn of Nashville; one brother, Thomas Couch of Savannah; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Thursday, April 4, 1991
Bobbie Joyce Cromwell died Saturday, March 30, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 59. She was born in McNairy County, the daughter of Edward D. and Belva Lee Phillips Brush. She was married to Gilbert "Gib" P. Cromwell who preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Cromwell was a beautician and a member of South Shiloh Pentecostal Church. The funeral was Monday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at South Shiloh Pentecostal Church with Eugene Peale officiating. Burial was in Cromwell Cemetery. She leaves a step-daughter. Mary Jo White of Shiloh; a stepson, Sonny Cromwell of Shiloh; two sisters, Mrs. Brenda Griffin of Shiloh and Mrs Betty Harville of Adamsville: two brothers, Tommy Brush of Adamsville and Kenneth Brush of Milledgeville; four step-grandchildren: four niece and two nephews.
Thursday, April 4, 1991
Lily Edith Meeks Stanfill, 80, died Friday, March 29, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Tishomingo County, Miss., the daughter of the late Otis and Lily Bassell Meeks. She was married to William O. Stanfill who survives. Mrs. Stanfill was a homemaker and a member of Crump Pentecostal Church. Services were held Sunday March 31, at 1:30 p.m. a Shackelford Chapel with Bill Davis and Phil Gillham officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Enville. Other than her husband, sh leaves a daughter, Mrs. Betty Holloway of Adamsville; three sons, Charles Stanfill of Crump, Jimmy Stanfill of Cullman, Ala. and Tommy Stanfill of Savannah; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, April 18, 1991
Ethel Price Hatley died Tuesday, April 9, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 92. A Hardin County native, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Drew Frazier Price. She was married to Arthur Hatley who preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Hatley was a homemaker and a Methodist. The funeral was Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Don Harold Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Willodean Vider of San Leon, Texas; one son, Wilford Hatley of Lexington; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, May 9, 1991
James Elijah "J. E." Turner died Friday, May 3, at Jackson Madison County Hospital at the age of 71. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late John and Callie Bowen Turner. He was married to the former Lois Bonee. Mr. Turner was a member of Robertson's Chapel United Methodist Church, but regularly attended at New Harmony Baptist Church. He was a farmer and an Army veteran. Services were Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church with Claude Hamilton and Dwight Massengill officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. Other than his wife Lois, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Cathy Howard of Savannah; two sons, Tony and Milton 'turner of Savannah; five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Heathcock of Pekin, Ind., Mrs. Elsie Patterson of Henderson, Mrs. Marie Ramsey of Moro, Ark., Mrs. Elnora Jackson of Michie and Mrs. Betty Knight of Clarksville; a brother, Owen Turner of Savannah; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Thursday, May 30, 1991
Yancy Garland "Shorty" Cummins died Saturday, May 25, at Wayne County Hospital at the age of 89. He was born in Wayne County, the son of the late Newt Cummins and Sarah Emmaline Banks. He was married to the former Lydia Victoria Watkins who preceded him in death. Mr. Cummins was a sawyer for a lumber company and he attended Collinwood Freewill Baptist Church. Services were Monday, May 27, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Collinwood with burial in Memorial Gardens of Collinwood. Ricky Nelson officiated. He leaves four daughters, Mable Daniel of Collinwood, Grace West of Cypress Inn, Shirley Smoke of Iron City and Nadine Pigg of Murphy, N.C.; two sons, Howard Cummins of Palmetto, Fla., and Glynn Cummins of Savannah; three sisters, Lillie Keeton and Clarice McFall and Ruth Heard of Collinwood; two brothers, Allen and Jim Cummins of Collinwood; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Thursday, May 30, 1991
Bernis Oakley died Thursday, May 23, at the regional hospital in Jackson at the age of 78. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late John J. and Virgin Reynolds Oakley. He was married to the former Opal Blackwelder, and he was a teacher with the Hardin County School System for over 35 years. Mr. Oakley was also a farmer. Services were Saturday, May 25, at 3 p.m. at Mt. View Church of Christ near Savannah with Paul Briley officiating. Burial was in Shady Hill Cemetery near Savannah. Other than his wife Opal, he is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Durbin, Linda Stricklin and Annie Murphy, all of Savannah; one son, E. B. "Tub" Oakley of Pulaski, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Thursday, June 6, 1991
Sarah Elizabeth Callens died Thursday, May 30, at her home in Pickwick at the age of 68. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of the late Odell G. and Florence Cossey Duncan. She was married to Ralph Eugene Callens Sr. who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Callens was owner and operator of Callens Restaurant and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were Saturday, June 1, at 9 a.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Malcolm George officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens near Savannah. Mrs. Callens is survived by two sons, Paul D. Callens and Ralph E. Callens Jr., both of Pickwick Dam; four sisters, Geneva Wood of' Savannah, Wilma Speight of Cleveland, Mary C. Robinson of Ashville, N.C., and Virginia Pope.
Thursday, June 20, 1991
Ward Boroughs, Jr. died Wednesday, June 12, at his home, two days before his 62nd birthday. A Hardin County native, he was the son of the late Ward Boroughs, Sr. and Anna Smith Boroughs. He was married to the former Linda Joyce White who survives. Mr. Boroughs was employed in the timber industry and was a member, of the National Guard. Services were Thursday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Alverene Northcutt officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Other than his wife Joyce, he is survived by three daughters, Donna Rainey, Jeanie Majors and Susie Sowell, all of Savannah; one sister, Kathrine Ricketts of Savannah; two brothers, Mont Boroughs of Clifton and J. E. Boroughs of Savannah; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
Thursday, July 4, 1991
Amber Faye Baker was dead at birth Wednesday, June 26, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was the daughter of Angela and Kevin Baker of Savannah. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Fairview Cemetery with Jack Fox officiating. Other than her parents, she leaves her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Morris and R.C. and Virginia Middleton. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Baker.
Thursday, July 11, 1991
Joseph Thomas Hurley, 73, died Friday, June 29, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was a veteran of World War 11 and was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Services were in Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Miss., with burial in White Sulphur Cemetery on Tuesday, July 2. Rev. Jon Bell officiated. He leaves his wife, Reba June Hurley; five daughters, Ms. Donna Childers and Ms. Adrienne Hurley of Pickwick Dam, Ms. Becky Smith and Ms. Delores Steele of Counce, and Ms. Joyce Smith of Savannah; two sons, Tommy and Mike Hurley of Counce; a sister, Ms. Edith Bailey of Ft. Payne, Ala.; a brother, Charles Hurley of Cartersville, Ga.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Thursday, July 11, 1991
John Ancil Spencer of Savannah died Wednesday, July 3, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 67. He was born in Hardin County, the, son of the late Charlie Brown and Mae Belle McMahan Spencer. He was married to the former Frances Crowell. Mr. Spencer was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church, was a Mason, and an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a service station manager and as an employee for Yeats Appliance Dolly Manufacturing Company. He had resided in Savannah since 1985, and was a former resident of Orange County and Southern California for 33 years, and of Hayti, Mo., for seven years. Services were Sunday, July 7, at 3 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church with Dwight Massengill officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery.
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Thursday, July 18, 1991
John Ancil Spencer died Wednesday, July 3, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 67. He was a native of Hardin County, the son of the late Charlie Brown and Mae Belle McMahan Spencer. He was married to the former Frances Crowell who survives. Mr. Spencer was a member of New Harmony Baptist church, was a Mason, and an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a service station manager and as an employee for Yeats Appliance Dolly Manufacturing Company. He had resided in Savannah since 1985, being a former resident of Orange County and Southern California for 33 years, and of Hayti, Mo., for about seven years. Services were Sunday, July 7, at 3 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist church with Dwight Massengill officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. France Spencer of Savannah; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Thomas of Ceres, Calif.; two sons, John Allen Spencer of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Bobby Joe Spencer of Porte Alegro, Brazil; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Mae Sharpe and Mrs. Margaret Dismore of Gideon, Mo., and Mrs. Dorothy White, of Richardson, Texas; two brothers, Emery Spencer of Portageville, Mo., and Clyde Spencer of Flint, Mo.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and. two step-grandchildren.
Thursday, August 8, 1991
George W. Northcutt of South Bend, Ind., died Friday, July 26, in St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend at the age of 71. He was born in Waterloo, Ala., and lived in Mishawaka, Ind., 45 years after coming from Tennessee. Mr. Northcutt retired in 1975 from Uniroyal Plastics Co. after 29 years in the production department. He was a member of Victory Chapel General Baptist Church in Osceola, Ind., and was a member of VFW Post 360, having served in World War II. He and the former Eevon Stricklin were married in Union City. Services were Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at Victory Chapel General Baptist Church with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Other than his wife, Eevon, he leaves a son, Rex G. Northcutt of Granger, Ind.; a sister, Norma Scott of Mishawaka; and two grandchildren.
Thursday, September 12, 1991
Gus H. Whitlow of Savannah died Thursday, Sept. 5, at his residence at the age of 71. A native of Hardin County, he was the son of Dr. Otis and Mamie Callens Whitlow. He was a vocational instructor for the Crump Area Vocational Technical School, a past member of the Hardin County Beer Board, a member of the Savannah Masonic Lodge F&AM, and a member of East End United Methodist Church. Mr. Whitlow was a World War II Army veteran. He was married to the former Sarah Killen who survives. Services were Friday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel with Jon Bell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Other than his wife, Mrs. Sarah Killen Whitlow of Savannah, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Mamie Callens Whitlow of Savannah; three sons, Ronny, David and Kenny Whitlow of Savannah; a sister, Martha Hall of North Little Rock, Ark.; and two brothers, Murry C. and Barney E. Whitlow, both of Savannah.
Thursday, September 26, 1991
Retired USAF Tech Sgt. Russell F. Hitchcock died Friday, Sept. 20, at his home in Savannah at the age of 73. He was born in Lauderdale County and was the son of William Jefferson and Savannah Scott Hitchcock. He served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 22 years, and worked at the state park and various other casual jobs. He was married to the former Myrtle Harrison. Services were Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1:30 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Gordon Breeding officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Other than his wife, he is survived by a sister, Mary Elizabeth Hitchcock of Savannah; and a brother, Jones W. Hitchcock of Ozark, Ark.
Thursday, October 24, 1991
Arlie Lee Harwell died Thursday, Oct. 17, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah at the age of' 84. He was born in Chester County, the son of Walter and Maggie Smith Harwell. He was married to the former Vera Cleo Bridges who preceded him in death in 1966. Mr. Harwell was a retired farmer and a member of Hurricane Primitive Baptist Church. Services were Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Milledgeville Cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Geneve Maness of Milledgeville and Mrs. Kathryn Smith of Reagan; one son, Max Lee Harwell of Sardis; two sisters, Clara Blackstock and Cloe Harwell of' Enville, one brother, Graper Harwell of Enville: four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Thursday, October 24, 1991
Robbie Lee Jerrolds Whitlow died Friday, Oct. 18, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis at the age of 77. She was a native of Hardin County, the daughter of William Oscar and Minnie Kelley Jerrolds. Mrs. Whitlow was a homemaker, helped in the family general store, and was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. She was married to Murray Whitlow who survives. Services were Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Chester Hayes officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Other than her husband, Murray Whitlow, of Savannah, she leaves a son, Pat Whitlow of Savannah; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Whitlow, Mrs. Mattie Jo Moore and Mrs. Mary A. McFall, all of Savannah; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Hunley, Tom and Bill Jerrolds, preceded her in death.
Thursday, October 31, 1991
John Lee Jerrolds Jr. died Sunday, Oct. 27, at Hardin County General Hospital at the age of 72. He was born in Hardin County, the son of John Lee and Nell Spencer Jerrolds Sr. He was a retail merchant and a farmer and attended East End Methodist Church. He was married to the former Ruth Elkins who survives. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 9:30 p.m. in Shackelford Chapel with Jon Bell officiating. Burial was in Jerrolds Cemetery. Other than his wife, Mrs. Ruth Elkins Jerrolds of Savannah, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Judy Lee Alexander and Mrs. Jonny Ruth Jeffolds of Savannah; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jo Cromwell of Shiloh and Mrs. Deltrice Marshall of Savannah; two brothers, James Spencer Jeffolds of Savannah and William "Bill" Kermit Jerrolds of Jackson; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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