McNairy County Tennessee obituary file name mcn-obit1.txt USE YOUR BROWSER BACK BUTTON TO RETURN ____________ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______ NELSON CARRINGTON RIGGS. Nelson Carrington Riggs was born in Orange county, North Carolina, December 17, 1810. His father, John Riggs, married a Miss Carrington. John Riggs was a farmer and shoemaker. He was a man at that time like most North Carolinians who came to this county----of small means. Nelson C. was the oldest child. His parents moved to Henderson county, Tenn., when he was 10 years old. He lived with his parents, together with six brothers and sisters, in Henderson County until he was in his majority, when he moved to McNairy county, and engaged. On October 7, 1833, he married a Miss Blakely, and lived with her happily in their humble home for several years,when she died. There was born unto them Marcus L. Riggs, who reached manhood, and during the war was a Confederate soldier in the 154th Tennessee Regiment; was killed in line at Franklin, Tenn. He was at that time the only grown son of Nelson C., and was an exceedingly popular and brilliant man. His lose was keenly felt by his father. After the death of his first wife he married Emily Blackshire on March 21, 1844, with whom he lived -and had born to them three children, the only one now surviving being R. B. Riggs, a young man now married and living in Purdy. His second wife died in 1853, and he married Miss Angie MeLaughlin, with whom he lived in Purdy until her death, in 1876. In February, 1878, he again married, Miss Maggie L. Pharr, with whom he lived until his death, which occurred very suddenly on the morning of May 22, 1880. At the age of 30 he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church (South.) He was a devoted Christian and Sunday school worker. Was superintendent of the Purdy Sunday-school at the time of his death. He believed in heartfelt religion, and was prominent as a public worker in all revivals. He held the office of Sheriff for many years in the county. was Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court after the war. He was an old Line Whig, with strong. feelings in his political belief. During the war he was an inactive Unionist. and after thewar an independent voter. He had, by a peculiar diligence to the question of finance, accumulated quite a respectable fortune, and was actively engaged in making money at the time of his death. He had many warm friends drawn to him by his force of character, his strict sense of honor and duty, and many other noble qualities possessed by him in an eminent degree. Nelson C. Riggs was truly a self-made man, for he had. few advantages in early life. but his example shows what a man can make of himself. when he determines to make, the beat of the advantages God has given him. He was a man of fine intellect, and rare judgment. He never did anything hastily or from impulse, but weighed every matter with careful consideration and seldom failed to meet with success. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, and was never happier than when in the sacred precincts of his home. His loss is greatly felt by many in the county, for he was a staunch friend, and a friend in need to many. He lies in the Purdy cemetery, where a white shaft marks his last resting place, and flowers strewn by loving hands bedeck the new made grave. His memory will remain long in the hearts of many of the people of McNairy county. J. W. P Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., January 19, 2000 TIM MULLINS, 41, with pending investigation on date of death and pending homicide investigation on cause of death. He was born in McNairy County and grew up in Chester County, son of bobby and Nelda Henson Mullins. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1976. He worked at Kolpak for a number of years and had been self employed for the past 8 to 10 years in the trucking business. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, Wooddville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Mullins is survived by his mother and father, Nelda Henson Mullins and Bobby Mullins both of Bethel Springs, two sons, Glenn Mullins and Joey Mullins both of Bethel Springs, grandparents, Faye Ruth Mullins of Bethel Springs and the late Howard Mullins and Lucy Henson of Woodville and the late Aubrey Henson, and one sister, Pam Sage of Oxford, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>> LORAINE MEADOWS, 84, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, daughter of the late Guy and Minnie Tedford Bishop. She attended schools in Chester County, and graduated in 1932. She attended Freed Hardeman University. She was married to Doyle Meadows Oct. 11, 1940. They made their home in Finger. Mrs. Meadows taught school in McNairy County. She had lived in Finger all her life. Mrs. Meadow died in 1996. Mrs. Meadows was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Finger where she was the pianist for the church for 69 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan, 13, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery. Officiating the services were Bro. Tony Moss and Bro. John Hitz. Mrs. Meadows is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Jones of Finger, one granddaughter, Diane Marie Jones of Finger, and two cousins, Faye Kent of Enville and Inetha Latimer of Grinnell, Iowa. >>>>>>>>>>> DOUGLAS JAMES MARIK, 35, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Marco Spring Company of a fire accident. He was a machine setup operator at Marco Spring Co., a family owned business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Selmer, Moose Lodge, and worked for Marco and Narco Spring Co. For 17 years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri, Jan. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister David Comperry. Active pallbearers wee Tim Taylor, Tommy Harrison, Steve Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Jerry Wright, Joey Wilkinson, Rusty Harvey, and Tuan Nauyen. Mr. Marik was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marie Marik and maternal grandfather, Robert E. Moore. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Marik of Haornsby, his parents, Norman and Dorothy Moore Marik of Memphis, three brothers, Mike Markid of Memphis, Greg Marik of Germantown, and Todd Marik of Knoxville, paternal grandfather, James Marik of Tallmadge, Ohio, and maternal grandmother, Eleanore Moore of Stow, Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>>>> GRADY TROY WHITE, 94, died on Tues., Jan 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Mike Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Danny Elam, David Dierks, Jason King, Billy Surratt, and Donald Surratt. >>>>>>>>>> MAVOUREEN SMITH, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a machine operator at ITT Automotive Plant, a member of World of Truth Pentecostal Church, and Senior Citizens Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Ministers Larry Cooksey and Jearl Hunley. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Smith, her parents, John Allen and Winnie Pearl McMahan McCoy, one son, Roy Allen Smith, and a daughter, Mattie Pearl Smith. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Smith of Ramer and one grandson, Shawn Smith of Ramer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOE VANCE MOORE, 62, died on Sun., Jan.16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of cancer. He retired Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, after 21 years with the state as the West Tennessee Supervisor - State of Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Division and a member of First Christian Church in Selmer. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers James Adkins and Keith Pence. Pallbearers were Houston Thrasher, Troy Moore, Jimmy Parrish, matt Barnes, Bobby Parry, and Vance parry. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Wade, Keith Pence, Herman Smith, Joe McCool, and Eddie Watson. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Vance Moore. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hurst Moore, his mother Wilma Varnell Moore of Selmer, one daughter, Lisa Weatherford of Rock Springs, WY, one sister Terry Jean Moore Parry of Selmer, and grandchildren, Jay Weatherford, Jeremy Franks, and Leah Weatherford Franks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EULA EDITH McVAY, 90, died on Fri., Jan. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Howard Kitter. Pallbearers were Johnny Gray, Bobby Johnson, Trey Alberson, Andrew Alberson, Michael McVay, and Derrick Winters. Mrs. McVay was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. McVay and her parents, William Andrew and Elsie Barnes McCann. She is survived by one daughter, Lynda Alberson of Southaven, Miss., five sons, William Albert McVay, Carl T. McVay, Jr. and Norman McVay all of Bethel Springs, Larry D. McVay of Bartlett, and A. C. McVay of Selmer, two sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and Mildred Smith of McNairy, two brothers, Earl McCann of Newbern and Marion McCann of Bradford, fourteen grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMER JACKSON, 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian Jackson. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Jackson, his parents, James Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and one son, Fred Carlson. He is survived by one son Billy Wayne Jackson of Ramer, two sisters, Cleo Martin of Chatsworth, GA, and Donnie King of Riverdale, GA, one brother, J. B. Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> EVILEE RAMER BALDWIN, 84, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek in Ramer. Officiating the services was Ministers Robert Hutson and Richard Doyle. Pallbearers were Henry Rutledge, Allen Rutledge, Jackie Scott, Billy Ramer, Leon Rutledge, and Robert Skinner. Honorary bearers were Dennis Skinner, Jesse Kesterson, Billy Rutledge, George York, Jim Harrison and Herbert Ramer. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Erby Roscoe Baldwin, her parents, Tom and Lois Mullins Ramer, and one son, Lamar Baldwin. She is survived by one brother, J.C. Barnes of Memphis, two grandchildren, Greg Baldwin and Karla Burns, and three gr-grandchildren, Daniel Baldwin, Samantha Burns, and Rachel Burns. >>>>>>>>>>>>> PEARL EVALEE HARDIN, 85, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Henderson. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Raymond Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents. J.P. and Tab King McIntyre. She is survived by her husband, Odell Hardin of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Annie G. Hubanks of Bethel Springs, two sons, J.W. Hardin of Bethel Springs and Raymond Hardin of Finger, six grandchildren, and six gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... LUDIE FRANCES SWEAT, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and the oldest charter member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sweat and her parents, John and Mary Etta Barnes King. She is survived by four daughter, Nancy Tull, Mary McCullar, Judy Tacker, and Brenda Robbins all of Selmer, one son, Johnny E. Sweat of Pawcatuck, Conn., twelve grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AGNES D. SPIVEY, 95, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at her home in Bethel Springs of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of the new Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and graduate of Winthrop College in South Carolina. Services took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church, Eatonton, GA. Burial was held at Pine Grove, Eatonton, GA. Officiating the services was minister Earl Phelps. Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Green Spivery and her parents william Patrick and Lou Anna Norris Dickson. She is survived by one brother Dr. Bonneau H. Dickson of Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions if any to be made to the Myrtis & R.M. Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. >>>>>>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Jan. 26, 2000 ARIZONA PLUNK CHILDERS, 78, died on Mon., Jan. 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of kidney failure. She was an inspector for a Garment Manufacture and lived in McNairy all her life. Services took place at 1 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Childers is survived by her husband, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, three daughters, Pat Lipford, Nan Rogers, and Cathy Hamm all of Adamsville, one son, Junior Childers of Adamsville, three sisters, Omie Whitten of Memphis, Neecy Hall of Kingston Springs, and Mary McLaine of Adamsville, one brother, David Plunk of Memphis, eight grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LESSIE WHITE BELL, 99, died on Sun., Jan. 16, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was self- employed as cleaning service. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. Officiating the services were Ministers Ruben Damron and Clifford Wynn. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Bell, her parents, Jim and Annie Watson Nichols, a son, Nathaniel Nichols, a brother Herman Nichols, and a sister, Della Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Cornella Mae Nichols of Adamsville, a sister-in-law, Anna Russell, and nine great- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILBOURN E. SWEAT, ' 64, died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was co-owner of Sweat's Antiques in Crump and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 24, at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Castle. Pallbearers were Larry Ernest, billy Sweat, Garland Evans, Ross Evans, Steve Sweat, Lucky Sweat, Jerome Sweat, and Calvin Sweat. Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Vela Evans Sweat, a sister, Velma Ernest and a brother, Elmer "Capper" Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sweat of Adamsville, one daughter, Vickie Wolfe and husband Don of Adamsville, one son, tony Sweat and wife Dana of Crump, one sister, Earline Harris of Selmer, one brother Arden Sweat of Savannah, and seven grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, Gabriel, Caleb, Shiloh, Deidre, and Leslie. >>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS M. PATRICK, 97, died on Fri., Jan 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were James Kientz, Robert Lee, Donnie Gibbs, Jimmy Dickey, Don Smith, and Kenneth Hawkins. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Patrick and her parents, Jessie and Viola Bowman Maxwell. She is survived by one daughter, Larece Hathcock of Corinth, Miss., one grandchild, Dennis Hathcock and one gr-grandchild, Elizabeth Evans. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> L. V. MOSS, 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents, James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of Pocahontas. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MANCEL M. MURRAY, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray, Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel Springs, two grandchildren, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HAZEL DICKEY, 81, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Levi Strauss Company in Ramer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Pallbearers were David Dickey, Dustin Dickey, Brian Dickey, Cecil Dickey, Chris Doles, Ken Burkett, Jamie Woodruff, and Eric Fowler. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Dickey, her parents, Edgar and Larcina Leatherwood Melton, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Dickey. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Dickey Baker of Ramer, seven sons, Kenneth Dickey, Dwight Dickey, Danny Dickey, Larry Dickey, Terry Dickey, Jerry Dickey, and Perry Dickey all of Ramer, one sister, birdie Mae Locke of Ramer, thirteen grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEATA FISHER MOORE, 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son, Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD CLEMENT, 62, died on Mon. Jan. 24, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a deck worker on a riverboat and an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Olive Hill in Guys. Officiating the services was Robert Hutson. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grady Draper Clement. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Ricketts of Memphis, two sons, Jimmy Clement and Grady Lee Clement both of Memphis, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> MARY FRANCIS "Frog" DANIELS McKNIGHT, a resident of the Burrowtown Community in Fayette County, died at 6:355 p.m. Sat., Jan. 22, 2000, at her residence on Burrowtown Road. She was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 25th at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Aubrey Neal of Millington, officiating. Interment was in the Burrow Cemetery. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. McKnight was born May 23, 1936, in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Homer Daniels, Sr. and Dollie Byars Daniels. She attended Fayette County schools and was married June 6, 1953, to Thomas R. McKnight, retired employee of the State of Tennessee Highway Department, who survives. Mrs. McKnight was a lifelong resident of the Burrowtown Community and was a homemaker throughout her live. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gallaway and enjoyed flower gardening and needle work. Mrs. McKnight was known for the love of her family and received much enjoyment in carrying for her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. McKnight is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffin of Selmer, Tammy Chism of Arlington, her son, Thomas Ray McKnight of Arlington, her sister, Doris McCulley of Mason, two brothers, Homer Daniels, Jr. of Arlington, Ricky Daniels of Brunswick and five grandchildren. Casketbearers were Dwayne Cox, Homer Daniels, III, Shane Daniels, Ben Matheny, Bobby Matheny, Jackie Matheny and Randy Yarbro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., January 19, 2000 TIM MULLINS, 41, with pending investigation on date of death and pending homicide investigation on cause of death. He was born in McNairy County and grew up in Chester County, son of bobby and Nelda Henson Mullins. He graduated from Chester County High School in 1976. He worked at Kolpak for a number of years and had been self employed for the past 8 to 10 years in the trucking business. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, Wooddville Cemetery. Officiating the services was Minister Elder Elmer Weaver. Mr. Mullins is survived by his mother and father, Nelda Henson Mullins and Bobby Mullins both of Bethel Springs, two sons, Glenn Mullins and Joey Mullins both of Bethel Springs, grandparents, Faye Ruth Mullins of Bethel Springs and the late Howard Mullins and Lucy Henson of Woodville and the late Aubrey Henson, and one sister, Pam Sage of Oxford, Miss. >>>>>>>>>>> LORAINE MEADOWS, 84, died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in McNairy County, daughter of the late Guy and Minnie Tedford Bishop. She attended schools in Chester County, and graduated in 1932. She attended Freed Hardeman University. She was married to Doyle Meadows Oct. 11, 1940. They made their home in Finger. Mrs. Meadows taught school in McNairy County. She had lived in Finger all her life. Mrs. Meadow died in 1996. Mrs. Meadows was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Finger where she was the pianist for the church for 69 years. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan, 13, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Finger Cemetery. Officiating the services were Bro. Tony Moss and Bro. John Hitz. Mrs. Meadows is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Jones of Finger, one granddaughter, Diane Marie Jones of Finger, and two cousins, Faye Kent of Enville and Inetha Latimer of Grinnell, Iowa. >>>>>>>>>>> DOUGLAS JAMES MARIK, 35, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Marco Spring Company of a fire accident. He was a machine setup operator at Marco Spring Co., a family owned business. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Selmer, Moose Lodge, and worked for Marco and Narco Spring Co. For 17 years. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri, Jan. 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister David Comperry. Active pallbearers wee Tim Taylor, Tommy Harrison, Steve Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Jerry Wright, Joey Wilkinson, Rusty Harvey, and Tuan Nauyen. Mr. Marik was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Marie Marik and maternal grandfather, Robert E. Moore. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Marik of Haornsby, his parents, Norman and Dorothy Moore Marik of Memphis, three brothers, Mike Markid of Memphis, Greg Marik of Germantown, and Todd Marik of Knoxville, paternal grandfather, James Marik of Tallmadge, Ohio, and maternal grandmother, Eleanore Moore of Stow, Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>>>> GRADY TROY WHITE, 94, died on Tues., Jan 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Woods. Pallbearers were Mike Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Danny Elam, David Dierks, Jason King, Billy Surratt, and Donald Surratt. >>>>>>>>>> MAVOUREEN SMITH, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 11, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a machine operator at ITT Automotive Plant, a member of World of Truth Pentecostal Church, and Senior Citizens Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Ministers Larry Cooksey and Jearl Hunley. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Smith, her parents, John Allen and Winnie Pearl McMahan McCoy, one son, Roy Allen Smith, and a daughter, Mattie Pearl Smith. She is survived by one son, Jerry Lee Smith of Ramer and one grandson, Shawn Smith of Ramer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JOE VANCE MOORE, 62, died on Sun., Jan.16, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital of cancer. He retired Mon., Jan. 3, 2000, after 21 years with the state as the West Tennessee Supervisor - State of Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Division and a member of First Christian Church in Selmer. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers James Adkins and Keith Pence. Pallbearers were Houston Thrasher, Troy Moore, Jimmy Parrish, matt Barnes, Bobby Parry, and Vance parry. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Wade, Keith Pence, Herman Smith, Joe McCool, and Eddie Watson. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Vance Moore. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hurst Moore, his mother Wilma Varnell Moore of Selmer, one daughter, Lisa Weatherford of Rock Springs, WY, one sister Terry Jean Moore Parry of Selmer, and grandchildren, Jay Weatherford, Jeremy Franks, and Leah Weatherford Franks. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> EULA EDITH McVAY, 90, died on Fri., Jan. 14, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Finger. Officiating the services was Minister Howard Kitter. Pallbearers were Johnny Gray, Bobby Johnson, Trey Alberson, Andrew Alberson, Michael McVay, and Derrick Winters. Mrs. McVay was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. McVay and her parents, William Andrew and Elsie Barnes McCann. She is survived by one daughter, Lynda Alberson of Southaven, Miss., five sons, William Albert McVay, Carl T. McVay, Jr. and Norman McVay all of Bethel Springs, Larry D. McVay of Bartlett, and A. C. McVay of Selmer, two sisters, Willie Gray of Selmer and Mildred Smith of McNairy, two brothers, Earl McCann of Newbern and Marion McCann of Bradford, fourteen grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELMER JACKSON, 95, died on Thurs., Jan. 13, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 15, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Brian Jackson. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Jackson, his parents, James Monroe and Nola Jones Jackson, and one son, Fred Carlson. He is survived by one son Billy Wayne Jackson of Ramer, two sisters, Cleo Martin of Chatsworth, GA, and Donnie King of Riverdale, GA, one brother, J. B. Jackson of Blue Ridge, GA, three grandchildren, and four gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> EVILEE RAMER BALDWIN, 84, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church in Chewalla. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek in Ramer. Officiating the services was Ministers Robert Hutson and Richard Doyle. Pallbearers were Henry Rutledge, Allen Rutledge, Jackie Scott, Billy Ramer, Leon Rutledge, and Robert Skinner. Honorary bearers were Dennis Skinner, Jesse Kesterson, Billy Rutledge, George York, Jim Harrison and Herbert Ramer. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Erby Roscoe Baldwin, her parents, Tom and Lois Mullins Ramer, and one son, Lamar Baldwin. She is survived by one brother, J.C. Barnes of Memphis, two grandchildren, Greg Baldwin and Karla Burns, and three gr-grandchildren, Daniel Baldwin, Samantha Burns, and Rachel Burns. >>>>>>>>>>>>> PEARL EVALEE HARDIN, 85, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Henderson. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 17, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens. Officiating the services was Minister Raymond Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents. J.P. and Tab King McIntyre. She is survived by her husband, Odell Hardin of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Annie G. Hubanks of Bethel Springs, two sons, J.W. Hardin of Bethel Springs and Raymond Hardin of Finger, six grandchildren, and six gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... LUDIE FRANCES SWEAT, 92, died on Sun., Jan. 9, 2000, at Jackson Madison County Skilled Nursing Center in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and the oldest charter member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 12, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Sweat and her parents, John and Mary Etta Barnes King. She is survived by four daughter, Nancy Tull, Mary McCullar, Judy Tacker, and Brenda Robbins all of Selmer, one son, Johnny E. Sweat of Pawcatuck, Conn., twelve grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AGNES D. SPIVEY, 95, died on Sat., Jan. 15, 2000, at her home in Bethel Springs of heart failure. She was a homemaker, member of the new Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and graduate of Winthrop College in South Carolina. Services took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church, Eatonton, GA. Burial was held at Pine Grove, Eatonton, GA. Officiating the services was minister Earl Phelps. Mrs. Spivey was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Green Spivery and her parents william Patrick and Lou Anna Norris Dickson. She is survived by one brother Dr. Bonneau H. Dickson of Atlanta, GA. Memorial contributions if any to be made to the Myrtis & R.M. Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund. >>>>>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper on Wed., Jan. 26, 2000 ARIZONA PLUNK CHILDERS, 78, died on Mon., Jan. 24, 2000, at Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of kidney failure. She was an inspector for a Garment Manufacture and lived in McNairy all her life. Services took place at 1 p.m. at Adamsville Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Mrs. Childers is survived by her husband, Herschel Childers of Adamsville, three daughters, Pat Lipford, Nan Rogers, and Cathy Hamm all of Adamsville, one son, Junior Childers of Adamsville, three sisters, Omie Whitten of Memphis, Neecy Hall of Kingston Springs, and Mary McLaine of Adamsville, one brother, David Plunk of Memphis, eight grandchildren, and five gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LESSIE WHITE BELL, 99, died on Sun., Jan. 16, 2000, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was self- employed as cleaning service. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. Officiating the services were Ministers Ruben Damron and Clifford Wynn. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Bell, her parents, Jim and Annie Watson Nichols, a son, Nathaniel Nichols, a brother Herman Nichols, and a sister, Della Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Cornella Mae Nichols of Adamsville, a sister-in-law, Anna Russell, and nine great- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WILBOURN E. SWEAT, 64, died on Sun., Jan. 23, 2000, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was co- owner of Sweat's Antiques in Crump and a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 24, at Clear Creek Baptist Church in the Lawton Community. Burial was held at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Charles Castle. Pallbearers were Larry Ernest, billy Sweat, Garland Evans, Ross Evans, Steve Sweat, Lucky Sweat, Jerome Sweat, and Calvin Sweat. Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Vela Evans Sweat, a sister, Velma Ernest and a brother, Elmer "Capper" Sweat. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sweat of Adamsville, one daughter, Vickie Wolfe and husband Don of Adamsville, one son, tony Sweat and wife Dana of Crump, one sister, Earline Harris of Selmer, one brother Arden Sweat of Savannah, and seven grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, Gabriel, Caleb, Shiloh, Deidre, and Leslie. >>>>>>>>>>>> GLADYS M. PATRICK, 97, died on Fri., Jan 21, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 23, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Max Walker. Pallbearers were James Kientz, Robert Lee, Donnie Gibbs, Jimmy Dickey, Don Smith, and Kenneth Hawkins. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Patrick and her parents, Jessie and Viola Bowman Maxwell. She is survived by one daughter, Larece Hathcock of Corinth, Miss., one grandchild, Dennis Hathcock and one gr-grandchild, Elizabeth Evans. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> L. V. MOSS, 75, died on Thurs., Jan. 20, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 22, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla. Officiating the services were Ministers Frank Bell and Doyle Petty. Pallbearers were Mike Butler, Jeff Suggs, Jackie Suggs, Mike King, Joe Morphis, and Lee Howell. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moss, her parents, James E. and Bertha Barnes Butler, and a daughter, Tonya Moss. She is survived by one daughter, Tammy moss of Pocahontas and one brother, James E. Butler of Pocahontas. >>>>>>>>>>>>> MANCEL M. MURRAY, 76, died on Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County in Selmer of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 20, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Ministers Paul Johnson. Pallbearers were Leon Murray, Eddy Murray, Steve Miller, Charles Isbell, William Cupples and James Matlock. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Zettie Johnson Murray, two brothers, Virgil Murray and Russel Murray, and two sister, Vera Maness and Agnes Cupples. He is survived by his wife, Marion Plunk Murray, one daughter, Cherly A. Plunk and son-in-law Dewey W. Gray of Bethel Springs, two grandchildren, Jeremy Gray and Brandi Gray, and two gr-grandchildren, Triston Gray and Dylan Gray. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HAZEL DICKEY, 81, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Levi Strauss Company in Ramer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Nat Evans. Pallbearers were David Dickey, Dustin Dickey, Brian Dickey, Cecil Dickey, Chris Doles, Ken Burkett, Jamie Woodruff, and Eric Fowler. Mrs. Dickey was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Dickey, her parents, Edgar and Larcina Leatherwood Melton, and one granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Dickey. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Dickey Baker of Ramer, seven sons, Kenneth Dickey, Dwight Dickey, Danny Dickey, Larry Dickey, Terry Dickey, Jerry Dickey, and Perry Dickey all of Ramer, one sister, birdie Mae Locke of Ramer, thirteen grandchildren and twelve gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LEATA FISHER MOORE, 77, died on Mon., Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis of diabetes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 19, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services were Ministers Bertie Moor and Robert Tyson. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, James David and Johnnie Myrtle Hitchcock Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Walter Moore, on daughter, Jan Moore Meyers of Palmer, Alaska, one son, Guy Moore of Middleton, one sister, Lois Whitaker of Michie, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD CLEMENT, 62, died on Mon. Jan. 24, 2000, at his home of heart failure. He was a deck worker on a riverboat and an Army Veteran. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 25, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Olive Hill in Guys. Officiating the services was Robert Hutson. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grady Draper Clement. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Ricketts of Memphis, two sons, Jimmy Clement and Grady Lee Clement both of Memphis, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct.4,2000 WANDA CARGILL, 76, of Knoxville died Sept. 23, 2000 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville due to heart disease. Mrs. Cargill was retired from the Accounting Department at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. She was also a member of the Advent Presbyterian Church in Cordova. She is survived by her husband, Warren Cargill, one daughter, Suzanne Gagliardi of Farragut, one son, Ronnie Cargill, one sister, Onnova Regenold of Highlands, NC, one brother, J.C. Pounds of Selma, AL, two granddaughter, Cara Hollingsworth and Gina Suzanne Gagliardi, and two grandsons, Gabriel Javin Gagliardi and Mark Christian Gagliardi. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tues. with a graveside service at Pounds Cemetery in Stantonville with William Regenold, III officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES WELBORN KING, 70, of Selmer died Spt. 26, 2000 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. King is retired from Brown Shoe Company and a member of Piney Grove Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents D. M. and Mittie Atkinson Kings, and one sister, Vestie McDaniel. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Leonard King, two daughters, Patricia Moore and Janice Wilson of Selmer, one son, James Ernie King of Selmer, one sister, Delcie Goodrum of Eupora, Miss., two brother, Eldridge King of Selmer and Preston King of Pocahontas, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thurs. with George Allen Wood and Pat Kough officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LOLA KEITH CLIFTON, 93, of Selmer died Sept. 27, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy due to heart failure. Mrs. Clifton was a retired restaurant operator and a member of the first Methodist Church in Selmer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Clifton, one son, Terry Clifton, and her parents, Harry Gordon and Mary Ella West Keith. She is survived by two daughters, Loraine Robinson of Lexington and Peggy McClearen of Selmer, there sisters, Blanche Clement of Memphis, Fannie Pearl Burns of Memphis, and Mildred Hooten of Ocala, FL, two brothers, J.L. Keith of Van Nuys, CA and Greer Keith of Horshoe Lake, AR, six grand children Michael McClearen of Selmer, Paula Harris of Tupelo, Miss., Jimmy Robinson of Lexington, Nancy Clifton of Memphis, Keith Clifton, and David Clifton of Jackson, five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri. At Shackelford Funeral Home with Paul Millikin officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>> LILLIE THELMA MOORE, 96, of Selmer died Sept. 25, 2000 at McNairy County Health Care due to a stroke. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Clarence Moore, six sister, four brothers, and her parents, George A. and Rachel Ann Price Moore. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Wilbanks of Pocahontas, three sons, George T. Moore or Hornsby, Travis Moore and Roy Moore of Selmer, one sister, Arlene King of Selmer, Seventeen grandchildren, twenty-seven gr-grandchildren and three gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wed. at Shackelford Funeral Home with David Powell officiating. Burial followed at McCalips Chapel Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THERESA SALVUCCI, 71, of Selmer died Sept. 22, 2000 at the New England Medical Center in Boston, Mass., due to heart failure. Mrs. Salvucci was a homemaker and a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Selmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Maria Paparazzo Erti. She is survived by her husband, Loreto Salvucci of Selmer, two sons, Richard Salvucci of Jackson and Sten Salvucci of Adamsville, one brother, Jimmy Erti of Florida and three grandchildren, Rick, Regina, and Steven Jr., and two gr-grandchildren, Rhianno Salvucci and Kyla Salvucci Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wed. at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Carl Hood officiating. Burial followed at Adamsville Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>> KATHRYNE ANN LONG, 60, of Selmer died Sept. 27, 2000 at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital due to heart failure. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arbie and Lula Ann Gray Harvell, two sisters, Ann Taylor and Charlene Harvell, and two brothers, Bill Harvell and Ed Harvell. She is survived by her husband, J. T. Long of Selmer, two daughters, carol Harris and Debbie Wolford of Selmer, two step-daughters, Karen Long of Bolivar and Charlotte Hodge of Middleton, two sons, David Ayres and Tom Goodman of Selmer, one step-son, Tommy Long of Bolivar, three sister, Tommie Jo Sanders of Selmer, Vera Battles of Selmer and Betty Battles of Chicago IL, one brother, James Harvell of Selmer, and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Fri. at the Bethel Springs Church of God with Aaron Moss officiating. Burial followed at New Salem Cemetery in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ZENNIE VERNICE CHANDLER, 66, of Corinth, Miss., died on Sept. 29, 2000 due to cancer. Mrs. Chandler was retired from ITT Corinth and a Baptist. She is preceded in death by one brother, Valcor Nichols and her parents, John Nichols and Lou Ella Huggins Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Carols Chandler, one daughter, Sandra Yarber of Corinth, Miss., one son, Dwight Chandler of Gary, NC, four sisters, Leaoda Nichols of Corinth, Miss., Idotha McCormick of Phoenix, AZ, Eather Capooth of Guys and ruby Nichols of Corinth, Miss., and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat. at the Shackelford Funeral Home with Randy Bostick officiating. Burial followed at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOROTHY CARLIN HENDREN HATHCOCK, 71, of Chattanooga died Sept. 29, 2000, at her home due to heart failure. She was a member of Willow Park Baptist Church, West Tennessee Iris Society, Memphis Herb Society, and Gideons Women 's Auxiliary and former president. She is preceded in death by her husbands Kenneth Hendren of 27 years, and John P. Hathcock of 24 years. She is survived by 2 daughter; Brenda Hendren Martinez of Orlando, FL and Tess Hendren Haygood of Alpharetta, GA, 1 son; Kenneth Carlin Hendren of Chattanooga, 1 sister, Sherrell Lynn Carlin of Selmer, 2 brothers, Ernest Carlin and Jim Kirby Carlin, both of Selmer, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Mon. at Forest Hill East, with burial at Memorial Park. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LARRY CRANSTON AMERSON, 61, died Sept. 29, 2000, at his residence in Fort Worth, TX, due to respiratory arrest. He was a Korean Veteran - Navy, and a disabled concrete finisher. He is preceded in death by his companion, Barbara Jean Thomas, one sister, Muerl Plunk, and 3 brothers; Orval, Raymond, and Hurley Amerson. He is survived by 2 daughters; Mrs. Teresa Phipps, and Mrs. Tina Fleming, both of Fort Worth, 1 son Mr. Michael Amerson, of Watauga, TX 3 sisters; Mrs. Hazel Robinson of Selmer, Mrs. Verdine Werner of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Maurie Plunk of Olive Branch, MS, 9 grandchildren, and 1 gr-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Mars Hill in Adamsville. Pallbearers were Andrew Phipps, Doyle Fleming, Michael Amerson, Gary Barnes, Ricky Plunk, Travis Rhea, and Kenneth Amerson. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. CINDY MAXINE SPARKS, 35, died on Sept, 29,2 000, at Memphis Medical Center, Memphis due to pneumonia. She was disabled and a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her father, Mr. A. D. Sparks, her grandparents, Mr. Ira D. Sparks, Mrs. Celestia Sparks, and Mr. Carl D. Wilson. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Christine Sparks, of Bethel, 2 brothers, Mrs. David Sparks of Bethel, Mr. John Lee Sparks Athens, AL, and her grandmother, Mrs. Vernie Wilson, of Bethel Springs. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday with graveside services at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Ward Ray, Jimmy Ray, Tom Hill, Danny Hill, John Mitchell, and Johnny Lowrance. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EDSEL B. WARREN, 72, of Clifton, died Sept. 29, 2000, at his residence. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a heavy equipment operator in construction. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna Earl Adams Warren. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Dicus, of Clifton Sheila Warren of Savannah, and Sherry Warren of Selmer, one son, Michael Warren of Clifton, one stepson, Daryl "Roy" Adams of Adamsville, one sister Audrey Sanders of Madisonville, KY, one brother Guy Warren of Clifton, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at Mount Carmel Methodist Church, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARK STEWART, 44, of Adamsville died Sept. 27, 2000, at the U.T. Bowld Hospital in Memphis due to heart failure. He was a care salesman and a member of the McNairy Co. Democratic Committee, the Leapwood Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Lions Club. He is preceded in death by his father, Elvin Stewart and grandparents, Ross Stewart and Lucy Stewart Pyron. He is survived by wife, Becky Smith Stewart, one daughter, Melissa Stewart of Adamsville, one brother Stanley Stewart of Adamsville and his grandparents Terry and Pauline Hair of Adamsville. Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at Mount Carmel Methodist Church, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LARRY JOE KIZER, 50, of Milan, died Sept. 30, 2000, at the Jackson Madison County General Hisoptal, due to heart failure. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his parents, Jasper Newton Kizer of Milan, and Mamie Lucille Kizer of Leoma, and two brothers, James Richard Kizer of Milan, and Johnny Dwayne Kizer of Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home, with burial at Sulphur Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALCIE MAE AUSTIN, 80, of Ramer, died Sept. 30, 2000, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. She was retired from repairs at Levi-Strauss. She is preceded in death by six sisters, and three brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Kay Glidewell and Eva Mae Melton, both of Ramer, two sons, Ray Ritenour, of Counce, and Gary Austin, of Shiloh, two sisters, Fern Hodge of Michie, and Vernease Majors, of Bolivar, seven grandchildren and ten gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chas Richard, Scott Roach, Clinton Melton, D.J. Norton, Frank Stanfield, Ernie Stanfield, Roger Lowrance, and Dean Hodge. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Selmer, with burial at McCalips Chapel. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Services for HELEN BAKER HURT, 67, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Fri. Sept. 29, 2000, at the Chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, with Rev. Max Walker officiating. Burial followed at the new Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Mason Hall. Arrington Funeral Directors of Jackson were in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Hurt died Tues., Sept. 26, 2000 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Mrs. Hurt was born on April 28, 1933 in Mason Hall, the daughter of the late Chesley Baker and Edith Roden Baker. Mrs. Hurt was a member of First Baptist Church of Selmer and taught the Vota Vita Sunday School Class for many years. She was the director of Human Resources and Public Relations of Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital for over 30 years. Mr. Hurt served as liaison for the Methodist Healthcare McNairy Hospital Chaplains Assoc. and the Hospital's Ladies Auxiliary. She served on the Blood Procurement Committee for Lifeline of Jackson for the McNairy Hospital and was a member of the Leadership McNairy Co. class of 1994. Mrs. Hurt is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joe Hurt, Jr. of Selmer, two sons, Mike Hurt and wife Yvonne of Jackson and Keith Hurt and wife Stephanie of Clarksdale, Miss, one daughter Donna Atkinson and husband Rex of Selmer, two brothers, Jimmy Baker of Lexington and Marshal Baker of Dyersburg and four grandchildren, Michael Hurt, Laura Grace Hurt, Grant Smallwood and Justin Atkinson. The family has requested that memorials be directed to the First Baptist Church Building Fun, 310 court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., July 26, 2000 LEVA LANDRETH PLUNK, 82, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Adamsville, died July 22, 2000 due to heart failure. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her husband, Meril F. Plunk, one daughter, Doris Yates, one granddaughter, Cheryl Liedke, one sister, Ruthie Nolan, one brother, Herman Landreth, and her parents, Garvin and Rosa Moore Landreth. She is survived by one daughter, Racile LaBonte of San Diego, CA, one sone, Joe N. Plunk of Selmer, three sisters, Lucille McIntyre of Bethel Springs, Joyce Collier of Memphis, and Madell Wallace of Memphis, one brother, Everett Landreth, Five grandchildren and five gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 29, 2000 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial followed at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AMY S. GAGE, 74, of Bethel Springs, died on July 23, 2000 at Methodist Healthcare due to heart failure. Mrs. Gage was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Flossie Bradley Snider, her husband George Martin Gage, and one brother, Huelan Snider. She is survived by four daughters, Gale Treece of Selmer, Barbara “Sissy” Moore of Chattanooga, Brenda Rickman of Topsham, Maine, and Lila Parker of Nashville, two sons, Chris Gage of Bethel Springs and Joe Gage of Bethel Springs, one sister, Rubye Crowe of Enville and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tues. at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERA LEE MASSENGILL, 93, of Savannah died on July 18, 2000 at the Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville due to heart failure. She was born and reared in Chester County near Enville, daughter of the late William David “Bud” and Nelia Etta Bishop Massengill. She grew up in the Sweetlips Community, attended school in Chester County and worked on the family farm, at Milan Arsnal until 1945, the Henderson Clinic from 1953 until 1965, at LeBonheur Hospital from 1965 until 1974, retiring in 1974 and at that time moving to Savannah to live with her sister Imo Massengill. Imo died in 1993 and then Ms. Massengill made her home at Tri-County Nursing Home in Adamsville. She is preceded in death by two brothers, David Massengill and Alvin Massengill and two sisters, Mary Gatley and Imo Massengill. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Sparks of Henderson. Funeral services were held at Casey Funeral Home on Thurs. July 20. Burial followed at Sweetlips Cemetery with Bro. Danny Duke officiating. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> REV. NARVIS LOUIS HOLLAND, 88, of Alpine Drive died Wednesday in his home. Survivors include his wife Freida; three daughters, Betty R. Mendenhall of South Bend and Kay m Bennett and Barbara S. Davenport, both of Crawfordsville, Ind., two sons, Joe A. of Birmingham, Alas, and Tommy D., both of Lafayette Ind., and seven brothers, Carlos of Hohenwalds, Tenn., Cleo of Jackson, Tenn., Leslie of Bethel Springs, Tenn, Melvin of Parsons, Tenn, Charles of Unions City, Tenn, and Perry and David, both of Savannah, Tenn, Services will be at 7 p.m. Mon. In United Pentecostal Church where friends may call from 2 p.m. until time of services. Guisinger Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling arrangements. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BEULAH DELORES GORDON In Loving Memory of Beulah Delores Gordon October 12, 1916 to July 17, 2000 BornBeulah Delores Bevil in Chicago, Illinois to the late Col. Edward M. Bevil, Sr. and Henrietta Frasier Bevil of Rivanna, Ohio. Married to William henry Gordon, life companion to Ed Cole of Selmer, Tenn., mother of the late William H. Gordon Jr. and the late Barbara J. Greenspan. Beulah is survived by three daughters, Beverly J. Jasper of Chicago, Pamela R. Jones of Los Angeles and Gayle H. Al-Said, of Atlanta and Los Angeles, twelve grandchildren five gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She had survived her 8 brothers, and sisters. Funeral services and interment at Forest Lawn the White Chapel, Hollywood Hills, California, Sat., July 22, at 1 p.m. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROBIN BRADLEY MOSS, 21, of Adamsville, died on July 22, 2000 on Highway 78 in Shelby County due to an automobile accident. Mr. Moss graduated from Adamsville High School in 1997, where he was a four year letterman in football. He is survived by his parents, Teresa Holsing of Adamsville and Vernon Moss of Beech Bluff, and two brothers, Keith Moss and Kevin Moss both of Jackson. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Mon. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial followed at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KAMELA LAYNE NIXON, was stillborn on July 19, 2000 at Magnolia Regional Healthcare. She is preceded in death by one brother, Jason D. Nixon, paternal grandfather, Robby Nixon, paternal gr-grandparents, Pearl and Pauline Nixon, and paternal gr-grandparents, Elmer and Lillie Mae Partridge. She is survived by her parents, Vonny and Monica Foust Nixon of Selmer, two sisters, Christie Cotner of Selmer and Jessica Nixon of Selmer and one brother, Corey D. Nixon of Selmer, maternal grandmother, Nancy Obsborn of Selmer, paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Jean and Monroe Guy of Middleton, maternal grandfather, Troy Foust of Ramer, maternal grandparents, Kirby and Pam Edwards of Red Banks, Miss, maternal gr-grandparents, James and Frances Brumley of Savannah and Materlan, gr-gr-grandmother Beulah Sparks of Middleton. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Fri. at Wyatt Cemetery in Hornsby. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AARON HOWARD SMITH, 71, of Adamsville, died on July 17, 2000 at Jackson Madison co. General Hospital due to heart failure. Mr. Smith was a Methodist and a veteran of WWII. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Beecher and Ida Lou Coker Smith. He is survived by one sister, Emogene Scott of Adamsville and one nephew, Michael Scott. Funeral services were held at 130 p.m. on Wed. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Adamsville. Burial followed at Pine Hill Memorial Gardens in Adamsville. Have a great day! Barbara crazylady@gci.net