McNairy county Obituary file name mcn-obit6.txt USE YOUR BROWSER BACK BUTTON TO RETURN ____________ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. __________________________________________________________________________________ Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, February 17, 1999 GLENDA F. PLUNK, ge 61, died on Mon. Feb. 8, 1999, at Methodist LeBonhuer Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Maggie Jones Cemetery In Finger. Officiating the Services was Minister Eddie Walker. Pallbearers were Lee Grantham, Wilson Grantham, Larry Grantham, David Grantham, Jason, Truett, Jammie Plunk, and Dennis Young. Mrs. Plunk was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Stone Grantham, father, J. P. Grantham, one grandson, John Truett, Jr., and one sister, Martha Jo May. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Plunk, two daughters, Annie Lou Truett of Finger and Terrie May of Adamsville, two sons, Danny R. Plunk of Henderson and H. Mack Plunk of Memphis, one sister, Louise Smalley of Bolivar, four brothers, Lee Grantham of Henderson, Wilson Grantham of Joliet, Ill., Larry Grantham of Grand Junction, and David Grantham of Bolivar, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAROLYN OZELLA WALTERS, age 54, died on Mon. Feb. 8, 1999, at her home in Savannah of probable heart attack. She was an operator for various garment factories, worked in restaurants, and lived most of her life in Savannah. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 10, 1999, at Graham United Methodist Church near Savannah. Burial was held at Graham Cemetery near Savannah. Mrs. Walters is survived by her daughter, Teresa Robinson of Springfield, four sons, Billy Pinson, Timmy Glenn Hill, Michael Hill, and David Allen Hill all of Savannah, one brother, David Brown of Savannah, and six grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RUTH McCOOL BEAIRD, age 68, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at her daughter's home, Glenda Jones, in Selmer, of cancer. She was a retired insurance agent - Mortimer Funeral Home in Greenville, and Baptist belief. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs. Feb. 11, 1999, with an entombment service at Greencrest Mausoleum. Mrs. Beaird was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Dickerson McCool, father, Earl McCool, and two brothers, Alvin McCool and Eddie McCool. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Daniel and husband Joel of Anniston, Ala., Glenda Jones and husband Doug of Selmer, and Brenda Stogner and husband Tim of Saltillo., Miss., six sisters, Helen Moore of Duncan, Miss., Eleanore Moore of Jackson, Miss., Irma Smith of Clarksdale, Miss., Betty Crocker of Jackson., Miss., Julia McCool of Clinton, Miss., and Janice Heffner of Coldwater, Miss., one brother, Fred McCool of Greenville, Miss., four grandchildren, and one great- granddaughter. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARY LOU BRITTON, age 63, died on Wed., Feb. 10, 1999, at Dr. Chase's Clinic in Ramer of a heart attack. She was a homemaker and a member of Chewalla Baptist Church. Mrs. Britton was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Lewis Youngblood, father, Roy Youngblood, and one daughter, Mary Christine. She is survived by her husband, L. C. Britton, four sons, Alford Holloway, Carroll Britton, and Clay Britton all of Ramer, and Carmon Britton off Michie, and one sister, betty Sue Milford of Statonville, three brother, R. J. Youngblood, Lewis Youngblood, and Joe Youngblood all of Ramer, nine grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>> HESTER CUNNINGHAM (GOO-GOO) COLN, age 80, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Cornith, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from the Corinth Hosiery Mill, a homemaker, and Baptist Church member in Strickland, Miss. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 12, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at New Hope Cemetery near Michie. Officiating the service was Minister Harold Burcham. Pallbearers were Jackie Glisson, Jerry Glisson, Ken Tucker, Steve Gibens, Jason Avery, Jeff Palmer, and Mamie Coln. Mrs. Coln was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Davis Cunningham, father, James Wesley Cunningham, husband, Charles Ellison Coln, one brother, Cecil Cunningham, and one granddaughter, Phyllis Austin. She is survived by four daughters, Joe Glisson of Tupelo, Miss., Jane Austin of Southaven, Miss., Jean Givens, of Ripley, Miss., and Shelia Tucker of Horn Lake, Miss., one son, James Charles Coln of Memphis, two sisters, Inis Cunningham and Joyce Pratt both of Memphis, one brother, James, W. Cunningham of Memphis, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MADELYN HAMILTON Martha Madelyn Hamilton, age 80, died Feb. 5, 1999, in Berkley Heights NJ. She was the widow of Milford Hugh Hamilton, Sr. Funeral services were held Feb. 8, 1999, in the Memorial Chapel of the Paul Ippolito Funeral Home. Internment was in Hollywood Memorial Park Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of William Oscar Wallace and Willie Maude Wallace of Ramer, and grew up in the Ramer community. She is survived by daughters Linda Pufal of Berkley Heights, Patricia Jane Palma of Milburn, N.J., Marilyn Dalfino of Nutley, N.J. Martha Joe Weiss of Ithaca, N.Y., Mary Ann Huibregtse of Florida, one son, Steven Gary Geyer of Pequannock, N.J., one step-son, High Hamilton, Jr., of Florida, three sisters, Ruth Patrick of Ramer, Frances Branstetter and Mildred Selle of Selmer. Preceding in death were sisters, Blanche Ayres, Lucy Mae Wallace, Cynthia Jones and brothers, Henry Wallace and Jim Wallace. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GARY NELSON KING, age 42, died on Fri., Feb. 12, 1999, at his home of cancer. He was a tow boat deck hand. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery near Selmer. Officiating the service was Minister Charles Terry. Pallbearers were Steven Kinser, Dale Monroe, Ronnie Odom, Ernest Rorie, Joe Williams, and Ernie King. Mr. King was preceded in death by his father, Warren D. King. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany King of Stantonville and Tara King of Pickwick Dam, one son, Greg King of Stantonville, mother, Elaine Hicks King of Burnsville, Miss., five sisters, Janet Williams of Selmer, Diane Kirk of Pochontas, Rhonda Kiestler of Bethel Springs, and Nancy Odom and Lisa Ray both of Burnsville, Miss., two brothers, Roger King and Dwight King both of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Dakota King and Makayla LoPorto. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOROTHY ANN McNATT, age 56, died on Thurs, Feb. 11, 1999, at bolivar General Hospital of a heart attack. She was a homemaker, a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Paris, Henry County Hospital Auxiliary, and Henry County Homemakers Club Eastern Star. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Saturday., Feb. 13, 1000, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens near bethel Springs. Officiating the service was Minister Bob Elliott. Pallbearers were Jimmy Daniels, Morris Reynolds, Charlie Duncan, Wayne Whitten, Gene Bratton, and B. V. Cathey. Mrs. McNatt was preceded in death by her mother, Ailene Ruth Kendrick Steadman, and father, Hallie Steadman. She is survived by her husband, John David McNatt, one son, John David McNatt, Jr. of Paris, one sister, Sherry Dalby of Memphis, and Kenneth R. Steadman of Jackson. >>>>>>>>>>>> RAY DENCIL BIVENS, age 77, died on Tues., Feb. 9, 1999, at Jackson General of heart attack or lung clot. He was an operating room technician at Jackson General from 1954 to 1984, a member of Millegeville united Methodist, Masonic Lodge #45 in Jackson, American Legion, and Army Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel. Burial was held at Highland memorial Gardens in Jackson. Mr. Bivens is survived by his wife, Virginia Williams Bishop Bivens of Milledgeville, one daughter, Angela Bivens of Atlanta, GA, one son, Timothy R. Bivens of Kokomo, Ind., two step- sons, Neal Bishop of Florence, Ala., and Doyle Bishop of Memphis, and three step-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALBERT GENTRY WOLFE, JR., age 54, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 at his home. He was a self-employed car salesman and a sports broadcaster for McNairy Central High School. He was a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was an Air Force veteran, a McNairy Central High School booster and a member of the Selmer Golf & Country Club. Services took place at 330 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services were Ministers Mike Nolen and Paul Millikin. Honorary Pallbearers were Weiss Davis, Joey Maness, Don Morris, Wayne Maxedon, John Keith Gray, Doug Jones, Mike Graham, Ab Chambers, Phillip McClain, William Foote, Frank Hall, Shawn Hamm and Rickey Joe Suggs. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Billy Frank Harriss, Clark Hively, Robert Chambers, Jeff Schults, Jerry Wright, Todd Wright, and Farris Holmes. Mr. Wolfe is survived by his wife, Glenda Glover Wolfe; two daughters-in-law, Ericka and Stacy Wolfe, four sons, Jamie Wolfe of Old Hickory, Scotty Wolfe, of Selmer, Micky Wolfe and Timmy Wolfe both of Jackson, parents Albert and Nellie Kiser Wolfe, Sr., of Selmer, one brother Ricky Wolfe of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Brett and Peyton Wofe. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, March 17, 1999 MARY LOU CAIN, age 97, died Tues. Mar. 9, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Brown Show Company and a member of Stantonville Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 am on Wed. Mar. 10, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cem. In Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Rolland Pack. Pallbearers were Autry Emmons, Terry Emmons, Pete Smith, Wayne Strickland, Craig Strickland, Don Emmons, and Darrell Emmons. Miss Cain was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Johnson Cain, and Father, Thomas A. Cain. She is survived by great nieces and nephews, gr-grand nieces and nephews, and gr-gr- grand nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ILENE SWAIN TAYLOR, age 89, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services took place at 3:30 pm on Sun. Mar. 13, 1999, at Unity Baptist Church in Ramer. Burial was held at Ramer Cem. In Ramer. Officiating the services were Ministers Jetta Forsythe and Johnny Burns. Pallbearers were Robert Miller, Jeff Taylor, Michael Huggins, David Huggins, Stuart Andrews, Jason Elam, and Tommy Elam. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her mother, Lottie Peak Swain, and father, Jesse Swain. She is survived by husband, Emmitt Taylor, four daughter, Pat Elam of Ramer, Kaye Lawless of Ramer, Betty Huggins of Memphis, and Mary Jean Miller of Ramer, Godchild, Nancy Jane Barnes off Ludlow, KY, one son, Tom Taylor of Ramer, two sisters, Jewell Ellis of Bethel Springs, and Irene Wolfe of Ramer, fifteen grandchildren, and thirty-two gr-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to Youth Town Tennessee - P.O. Box 1385, Jackson, TN 38301 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (There is a photo of Vinnie. I will be happy to send photo to anyone who wishes) VINNIE EVERETT, age 91, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Butlers Chapel Baptist Church. Services took place at 1:30pm on Sun. Mar. 14, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Indian Creek Cem. In Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Keith King. Mrs. Everett was preceded in death by her husband, Archie V. Everett, one daughter, Shirley Hill, and her parents, James Albert and Ida Butler. She is survived by four daughters Virginia Laughter, Lurline Morphis, and Gearldine Brown all of Memphis, and Dorothy Wilbanks of Ramer, two sons, Howard Everett of Ramer, and James Travis Everett of Memphis, one sister, Nancy West off Paris, five grandchildren, and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MYRTLE M. NEW, age 78, died on Thurs. Mar 11, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 11am on Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Moores Schoolhouse Cem. In Selmer. Mrs. New was survived by two sons, James New of Byhalia, Miss., and Jerry new of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AUDIE MAE BURKS, age 87, died on Thurs. Mar. 11, 1999, at Huntsville Rehabilitation and Health Center of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at 1pm on Sat. Mar. 13, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Stantonville Cem. In Stantonville. Officiating the services was Minister Jerry Wood. Pallbearers were Neal Burks, Jerry Burks, Sammy Davis, James Glidwell, Dean Glidwell, and Earl Dancer. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by her husband, Earett Burks, mother, LeDonia Nichols Smith, and father, Samuel B. Smith. Se is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Fullwood of Harvest, Ala., and son-in-law, O'Neal Fullwood, sixteen grandchildren, and nineteen gr- grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, March 31, 1999 TRAVIS DEE PLUNK, age 69 died on Fri., Mar. 26, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy Hospital of emphysema. He was a self-employed logger, a Presbyterian, and U.S. Army - Korean War Veteran. Services took place at 1:30pm on Sun., Mar. 28, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cem. in Selmer. Pallbearers were Merle Tidwell, Ricky Plunk, Stacy Dancer, Ronnie Christopher, Jerry Christopher, and Danny Christopher. Honorary Pallbearers were Kevin Hendon and Anthony Tidwell. Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Spencer Plunk, mother, Rosie Athlee Smallwood Plunk, and one sister, Bonnie Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Plunk, one step-daughter, Rhonda Lynn Wheeler of Selmer, one son, Travis Dale Plunk of Healdsburg, Calif., three sisters, Pansy Christopher of Adamsville, Mary Bess Tidwell of Selmer, and Dottie Dancer of Selmer, one brother, Peatie Plunk off Selmer, and two step-grandchildren, Matthew and John Pickle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANK ALVIN PASSMORE, age 56, died on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He transported grain from Schug & Sons Farms, was a truck driver and farmer, and attended Souls Harbor Church of God. Services took place at 2 pm on Mon Mar 28, 1999, at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was held at Pine Knot Cemetery in Paragould, Ark. Officiating the services was Rev. Maurice Walker. Pallbearers were Charles Tinsley, Eddie Mize, Doug Easterly, J.R. Farmer, Donald Hood, and Donnie Mize. Honorary pallbearer was Billy Lambert. Mr. Passmore was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Bonnie Carter Passmore and two sister, Lucille Qualls and Lola Evans, He is survived by his wife, Judy Mize Passmore of Paragould, Ark., one son, Mark Passmore of Ripley, two daughters, Elaine Gunn of Paragould, Ark., and Bonnie Cornelious of Jonesboro, Ark., one brother, Charles Passmore of Stantonville, one sister, Lillie Irwin of Paragould, Ark., and five grandchildren, Brittany, Melissa, Michael, and Page Gunn, and Caleb Cornelious. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GRACE G. COSTELLO, age 56, died on Fri. Mar. 26, 1999, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital in Jackson. She was a native of Adamsville for the last seven years. She was the daughter of Dorcie and Lora Galligher, was of Catholic faith, and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Daniel V. Costello of Adamsville, one son, Alan Yarber of Adamsville, and one daughter, Erin McCain of Adamsville; and two grandchildren. There will be no services, and Mrs. Castello will be cremated at Arlington Crematory in Jackson. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROGER DALE RUSSOM, age 44, died Tues. Mar. 23, 1999, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. He was a Baptist. Services took place at 3 pm on Thurs. Mar. 25, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lebanon Cem. In Saltillo. Mr. Russom was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Whittenberg Russom. He is survived by his wife, Christine Newell Russom, father, Thomas A. Russom of Bethel Springs, two sisters, Rosemary Kelly of Okeechobee, FL and Joy Adams of bethel Springs, three brothers, Jeffery l. Russom of Immokalee, FL Danny T. Russom and Kenneth Russom both of Bethel Springs, one daughter, Laura Wilson of Bethel Springs, one son, Clifford Russom of Bethel Springs and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>. WILLIE HAMPTON SMITH, age 89, died Wed. Mar. 24, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Finger Church of Christ. Services took place at 11 AM on Sat. Mar 27, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Finger Cem in Finger. Pallbearers were Bobby Smith, Keith Smith, James Smith, Barry Henson, Lin Smith, and Brandon Moore. Honorary Pallbearers were David Smith, Paul Henson, Justin Moore, and Larry Smith. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Frank P. Smith, her father, G. W. Hampton, and mother Martha Elizabeth Ross Hampton. She is survived by her daughters, Emma Henson of Guys and Elaine MooreApril 14, 1999 of Finger, four sons, Dale Smith and Danny Smith both of Adamsville and Don Smith, and Mac Smith, both of Selmer, one sister, Sue Robison of Finger, thirteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. .....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> B. JOHNSON, age 72 died on Tues. Mar. 23, 1999, at his home of an apparent homicide. He was a retired farmer. Services took place at 1pm on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Buena Vista Cem in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Pallbearers were Greg Lambert, Terrell Cox, W. L. Dowty, Joe Davidson, Gary Robinson, and Neal Burks. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Johnson, Sr., and mother, Irene Maxedon Johnson. He is survived by two daughters, Patsy Sue Pearson of Ramer and Cindy McClearen of Adamsville one son, Jeff Johnson of Bethel Springs, one brother, J. H. Johnson of Henderson, and four grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.... ADDIE M. KIRK, age 88 died Wed. Mar. 24, 1999 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services took place at 3pm on Fr. Mar. 26, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Springs Memory Gardens in Bethel. Pallbearers were Lonzo Taylor, James Ray Tedford, Lenzie Kirk, Lyndon Kiser, Steven Lott, and Joey Lott. Ms. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Kirk, and one son, James Arnold Kirk. She is survived by four daughters, Bertha Mae Garner, Sarah Lambert, Evelyn McDaniel and Peggy Edwards all of Bethel Springs, one son, W. L. Kirk of Henderson, two half-sisters, Mary Nell Hurst of Memphis and Carolyn Marby of Bethel Springs, eleven grandchildren and sixteen gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> ELSIE BROWDER KIRK, age 93, died on Thurs. Mar. 25, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 3pm on Sat. Mar. 27, 1999, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Don Coleman. Pallbearers were Charles Patterson, James Patterson, Scott Patterson, Eddie Browder, Mansel Kirk, and Jimmy Smith, Honorary Pallbearers were Emmitt Hockaday, Jerry Patterson, C.O. Patterson and Toots Browder. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Montie Kirk, one daughter, Frances Patterson, father, A. F. Browder, and mother Mark Baker Browder, and three brothers, Richard Browder, Herman Browder, and Frank Browder. She is survived by her son-in-law, Orphus Patterson of Bartlett, one sister, Ruth South of Michie, one brother, Daniel Browder of Adamsville, and two grandsons, Charles Patterson of Memphis and James Patterson of Odessa, FL. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, April 7, 1999 ELVA HENRY, age 75, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at the Tri County Convalescent Home in Adamsville of heart failure. She was a retired Monogrammer, Tennessee Uniform Company. She was a member of the Frayser Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Ms. Henry was preceded in heath by her mother and father Brodie and Bertha Barnes Henry. She is survived by her brother Joe Robert Henry of Bethel Springs, and also her nieces and nephews. ..>>>>>>>>>> JAMES A. MAYFIELD, age 46, died on Fri., Apr. 2, 1999, at the Methodist Healthcare McNairy County. He was DOA of a shooting which is now under investigation. He was a retired U.S. Navy member. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Mon. Apr. 5, at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Chewalla, Tenn. Mr. Mayfield is survived by his wife, Eve Mayfield of Ramer. He is also survived by his daughter and sons, Crystal R. Mayfield of Clermont, Fla., Christopher Lee Mayfield of Ramer, Matthew S. Mayfield and Justin Kyle Mayfield both of Clermont, Fla., and Andy Dickey of Ramer. His mother, Shirley Dean Mayfield of Ramer, and four brothers, Larry W. Mayfield of Rock Hill, Miss., Ronnie Mayfield of Bethel Springs, Terry D. Mayfield of Collierville, and Paul Mayfield of Ramer. Mr. Mayfield is preceded in death by his father James E. Mayfield. >>>>>>>> CHARLES R. BOLES, age 60, died on Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis of Cancer. He was a Baptist, and worked with the Memphis Group as a disabled shipping clerk. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Fri. Apr. 2 in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial was held at the Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Mr. Boles was survived by his wife Dot Martin of Heth, Ark., his daughter Janet Hammond of Kansas City, one son, Richard W. Boles of Fairmont, Okla., 3 sisters, Shirley Berry of Jonesboro, Ark., Mary Sue Conner of Selmer, Betty Randolph of Clarksville, 2 brothers, Walter and Robert Boles, both of Heth, Ark. He had 5 grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>> LOREN ELMER GETTEL, age 72, died on Mon. Mar 29, 1999 in the Methodist Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He attended Little Chapel Pentecostal Church of Selmer, and he was also a World War II Veteran. He was a retired mechanic with Hively Motor Company. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Thurs. April 1, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Leon Whitley, Tim Martin, Robert Martin, Clint Plunk, Troy Plunk, and Mark Plunk. Mr. Gettel was survived by his wife, Velma Smith Gettel of Bethel Springs, a daughter, Mary Thomas of Clinton, Ill., five sons, Harold Daub of Morton, Ill, Howard Gettel of Kansas City, MO, John Gettel of Dallas, TX, George Gettel and Jim Gettel both of Clinton, IL, one sister Doris Shannon of Heyworth, IL. Mr. Gettel was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Landers. Mr. Gettel had 30 grandchildren, 18 gr-grandchildren, two step-daughters Edith Martin of Morris Chapel and Doris Hamilton of Stantonville, and 4 step-sons, Buford Plunk of Pekin, IL, Neal Plunk, Bethel Springs, James Plunk of Finger, and Max Plunk of Corinth, MS >>>>>>>>>>>>> *** ELIZABETH MAXINE OLIVER MUNTZ, age 69, died Wed. Mar 24, 1999, at the Methodist Hospital Central in Memphis following an extended illness. She attended the Hickory Withe Full Gospel Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat. Mar. 27, at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville. Burial was held at the Hood Cemetery in the Warren Community of Fayette County. Casket bearers were Brandon Callahan, Chris Weakley, Kenny Cook, Jerry Hughes, Jim Walton and Mike Walton. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Muntz is survived by one daughter, Bettye Gail Culver of Arlington, two sister, Lucy Cook of Lees Summit, Missouri, Marie Dobson of Hollysprings, Mississippi, three brothers, Thomas Olive of Selmer, Ray Oliver of Dallas, TX, Roy Oliver of Woodstock, GA and three grandchildren. The family request that Memorials be made to the Fayette County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BILLY QUA DILLARD, SR., ' age 59, died Tues. Mar 30, 1999, at the Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah of a heart attack. He was a member of the Lexington Moose Lodge, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 3 at the t Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Entombment was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens in Lexington. Mr. Dillard is survived by four daughters; Belinda Ann Yager of Wichita, Kansas; Renee' Ruth of Sardis, Bonnie Ruth of Savannah, and Dana Nails of Henderson, his son Billy Qua Dillard, Jr. of Lexington. He is also survived by his three sisters; Opal Combs of Roseville, Calif; Syble Steurer of Selmer, and a half-sister Mary Ellen Dillard of Pulaski. He had 12 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. .>>>>>>>>>>>>. CHRISTOPHER SEAN CATRON-HAMBRICK, age 9, died Sun. April 4, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy Co. In an auto accident. He was a member the Bethel Springs 1st Baptist Church Kids Club and attended school at the Bethel Springs Elementary School. Services will take place at 3 p.m. Wed., April 7, 1999 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Christian Fellowship Cemetery in Finger, TN. Pallbearers are Michael Perry, Wayne Catron, Christopher Hambrick, Steven Hambrick, Joseph Jones, and William Milburn. Honorary bearers are Rick Spears and Donnie Atkins. Christopher is survived by his mother and father, Michael and Sonja Hambrick of Finger, TN. He is also survived by his brothers, Christopher Hambrick of Goodlettsville, Steven Hambrick of Smyrna and Michael Perry and Wayne Catron, both of Finger. His grandparents are Sheila Watts of Selmer, Marie Brown of Nashville and Kenneth Hambrick of Franklin, TN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES JOHN HUNN, age 58, died Tues. Mar. 30, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth of cancer. He attended St. James Catholic Church in Corinth. He was also in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired Chrysler Motor Division, a Police Officer, Truck Driver and owner of Pat's Restaurant in Michie, Tenn. Services took place at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs. At Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Pallbearers were Norman Cornelius, Frank Carroll, Don Greer, Joe Austin, Robert Lovett, Jerry Wiggington. Honorary Pallbearers were Don Wilson and Ray Lambert. Mr. Hunn was survived by his wife Patsy Bryant Hunn, two daughters Lori Ledlow and Doreen "Bunny" Flatt of Michie, a son, Steven Hunn off Perryville, MI, his parents, John and Pauline Hunn of Madison Heights, MO, his sister Marrian Leon of Auburn Hills, MI and brothers, Jack and Bob Hunn of Sterling Heights, MI. He had five grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FAYE PRATHER, age 78, died Fri, April. 2, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare-McNairy Co. Of heart failure. She was a retired Brown Shoe Company employee. She attended the Falcon Baptist Church. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 3 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. The Minister was Ivy Ellis. Mrs. Prather was survived by her husband R. T. Prather, two sons, Ray and Frank Prather of Selmer, two sisters, Mary Emma Boatman of Knoxville and Dale Wilkes of Indian Town, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frank A. Gilbert and Ethel Gooch Gilbert, brothers Gerald Gilbert. She had three grandchildren, two gr-grandchildren, and three step-gr- grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VICKIE ANN PRESLAR WHITE, age 43, died on Fri. Apr. 2, 1999, in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker. She attended the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun. Apr. 4 at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Burial was held at the mt. Gilead Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers were Shawn Preslar, Michael Preslar, Tommy Lee Cox, Joe Allen Foster, Ward Ray, Paul Wilson, Joy Dean Foster, and Alfred Thompson. Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Danny White, daughters, Amanda K. House of Pocahontas, Lisa Nicole White of Selmer, two sisters, Linda Meeks of Bath Springs, TN, Faye Preslar of Bethel Springs, and brother Larry Preslar of Hornsby. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Franklin Preslar and Annie Rhea Cox Preslar, son, Brian White on the fourth day of Oct. 1992, and another infant son. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS" DODDS, age 21, died Fri. Apr. 2, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born May 4, 1977, in Tupelo and was a lifelong resident of Pretiss County. He was a 1995 graduate of Thrasher High School, where he was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, the Beta Club, and the Society of Who's Who of American High School students. A construction worker, he was employed by Pearson Construction Company of Belmont. He was a member of Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, playing pool, and swimming. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Mon. Apr. 5, 1999, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Bowling officiating. Burial was at Martin Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Cathy Eaton Dodds of Booneville; sister, Traci Cooper and her husband Jeff of Michie; a nephew, Zachary Cooper; grandparents, Floyd and Emogene Dodds of Booneville, Junior and Mauveline Kesler of Wheeler, and Edward Eaton of Jumpertown; a host of uncles and aunts. Pallbearers were Terry Gilley, Jerry Gilley, Chris Davis, Darrel Gilley, Fred Tyler, and James Miles, Honorary Pallbearers were his fellow members of the 1995 graduating class of Thrasher High School. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 128 E. Devonshire Square, Jackson, TN 38305 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. NATHAN E. JONES, age 41, died on Sun. Apr. 4, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart disease and diabetes. He attended River Height Foursquare Church in Crump, TN. Services took place at 11 a.m. Tues., Apr. 6, 1999 at the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial will be held at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Tammy McCullar Jones, stepmother Margie Jones, sisters, Bonita Overman all of Selmer, and Celinda Coln of Soddy Daisy, TN, half-sister, Sarah Hodge, stepsister Sharon Suggs, and brother Jeff Jones all of Adamsville. He is preceded in death by his parents Conrad F. Jones and Agnes Bridges Jones Any memorial contributions can be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215. >>>>>>>>>> ANTHONY WAYNE BOLEYN... 19, Services were held at 3 p.m., Apr. 14, 1999 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington, TN, with Rev. Tommy Crocker officiating. Burial in the Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville, TN. Anthony died Friday at Carroll County Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a student and employed at Maurice's, The Pizza Place in Lexington, and Risner's Steak House in the summer of 1996. He was beginning his third year of college at U.T. Martin, majoring in International Business. He graduated from Scott's Hill High School in 1997, and was living in Sardis. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Joe and Becky Boleyn of Selmer, mother and stepfather Pam and Ralph Page of Sardis, brother, Danny Ray Boleyn and stepsisters, Suzanne Chamber Replogle and Lisa Chambers bright all of Selmer, grandparents, James and Geraldine Boleyn of Selmer and Wayne and the late Lucille Martin of Sardis, step-grandparents, A.C. Whitsett of Florence, AL and a number of other relatives. Pallbearers to serve, Anthony Crowe, David Pair, Mark Wyatt, Jeremy McPeake, Nathan Richie, and Ross Wyatt. Honorary Pallbearers are Chas Gogel and Raymond White. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 LUCILLE TROUTT, age 92, died on Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at her home in Troy of congestive heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Greater Visio Church of God in Troy. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Thurs., May 13, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Newbern . Burial was held at Pierce Cemetery in Trimble. Officiating the services were Rev. Danny Neal and Rev. William Matheny. Mrs. Troutt is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Klutts of Troy, and Helen Lowrance of Selmer, one son, Kenneth Troutt of Finger, 13 Grandchildren, and 17 gr-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Troutt, one daughter, Minnie Pauline Troutt, and two sons, Alvin Troutt and Clifford Troutt. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LONNNY DAVID BARRIER, age 51, died on Monday, May 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy in Selmer of Cancer and heart failure. He was a towboat captain for Pillsbury Co., was a member of the American Pilots Association, and attended New Life Pentecostal Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Thurs, May 13, at Shackleford Chapel in Savannah. Burial was held at Memory Gardens of Hardin County. Mr. Barrier is survived by his wife, Shela Phillps Barrier of Savannah, two daughter, Rhonda Barrier Smith of Ramer and Alicia Barrier Ivey of Savannah, one son Chuck Barrier of Savannah, a sister, Linda Struder of Jackson, his mother Ruby Gammill Barrier of Savannah and his grandmother, Lottie Hayes Gammill of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>>>> EDNA PENNIX MILAM, age 66, died Sat., May 15, 1999, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a retired Optical Technician with Stindig Optical in Irving, Texas, and a member of the Northeast Corinth Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Corinth, Miss. Services took place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 17, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Clear Springs Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Officiating the services was Bishop Larry Babcock. Ms. Milam is survived by a daughter, Fay Story of Savannah a son, Tommy Pennix of Tylertown, LA, two sisters, Ruth Cox of St. Augustine, Texas, and Lora Moore of Columbia, Miss., eight grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EFFIE LURA MATLOCK, age 95, died on Fri., May 14, 1999, at Methodist-McNairy County Healthcare of heart failure. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., May 17, 1999, at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery Near Selmer. Mrs. Maltock is survived by three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Matlock, and her parents, Quinton and Ada Williams Moore. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FRANKIE SUE YOUNG, age 66, died on Thurs, May 13, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss., of heart failure. She was retired from Plough, Inc. and a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 15, at Shackleford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, James H. Young, a son, Greg Young of Ramer, two sisters, Willadean Thrasher of Germantown, and joy Whittaker of Virginia Beach, VA, two brothers, Ernest Maness of Madison Heights, Min. And Andy Maness of Henderson, two grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Fuller, and her parents, Robert and Cora Wamble Maness. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wednesday, June 9, 1999 ERIN SHELTON BRANSON, 94, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Florence Comprehensive Care Center in Florence, Ala., of heart failure. She was a retired teacher of Adamsville High School. She was also a member of the Adamsville 1st Baptist Church, McNairy County Retired Teachers Association, Order of the Eastern Star, and Pat Worthy Matron. Services took place at 11 am on Sat., June 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Salem Cemetery in Trenton Tenn. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Kemper. Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Branson, parents, James Alexander and Martha Cox Shelton, two sisters, Sadye Shea and Cristine Shelton, five brothers, Mike, Caleb, Alex, Albert and Thetus Shelton. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Turner of Florence, Ala., one son, Thomas Branson of Muscle Shoals, Ala. One brother, Robert L Shelton of Memphis, seven grandchildren, and give gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> GENEVA CAMMILLE LOCKARD, 38, died on Sun., May 30, 1999, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Ala., of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was a housewife and attended the church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 5 pm on Wed., June 2, at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was randy Mead. Ms. Lockard was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Tidwell. She is survived by her mother, Helen Patch of Sidney, Mont., aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetic Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PHILIP A. SEBRING, JR., 72, died on Sun., May 30, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson of heart failure. He was a businessman, a farmer, and a member of the Methodist Church. Services took place at 3 pm on Wed., June 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Garden in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Zolon Clayton. Mr. Sebring was preceded in death by his father, Philip a. Sebring, Sr., and mother Evalena Browder Sebring. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Smallwood Sebring of Selmer, two daughters, Brenda Sebring of Memphis and Phyllis A. McClure of Corinth, Miss., and one son, Van Byron Sebring of Selmer. >>>>>>>>>>>> O. W. FARRIS, 71 died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company and a member of Selmer Primitive Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 am on Mon., June 7, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Frank Whitman. Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Florence Evelyn South Farris. He is survived by his wife Ima Jean Moore Farris, a daughter Beverly Elaine Lambert of Selmer, three sons, Wendell Dwight Farris of Antioch, Phillip Gene and Anthony Myron Farris both of Selmer, and eight grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> JUDY S. SULLIVAN, 44, died on Sun., May 30, 1999. She was secretary at TM Financial Services in Selmer, President of McNairy County Drug Alliance, Treasurer of Library Board, and past bank employee of Home Banking co. in Finger and the former Volunteer Bank in Selmer. Services took place at 1 pm on Wed., June 2, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Bethesda Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Henry. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Willie Mae Austin Stephens. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Sullivan of Bethel Springs, two daughters, Jana and Jennifer Sullivan of Bethel Springs, a brother, Teddy Stephens of Adamsville, a niece, Trina Nelms of Corinth, Miss., and a nephew, Barry Stephens of Memphis. >>>>>>>>>>> BILL PRESLEY, 84, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of a stroke. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Services took place at 11 am on Thurs., June 3 at Shackelford Chapel in Acton. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Bobby McCord. Mr. Presley was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Zora Britton Presley. He is survived by hi wife, Kate Calvery Presley, two sisters, Maggie George of Adamsville, and Louise Presley of Ripley, Miss., a brother, howel Presley of Tellico Plains. >>>>>>>>>> JAMES CURTIS EVANS, 71, died on Fri., May 28, 1999, at V.A. Medical Center in Memphis. He was retired from Brown Shoe Company, a member of the Baptist Church, VFW member, and a Korean War Veteran in the Army. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sun., May 30, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services were Ministers Jetta Forsythe and Ronnie Sells. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lantie Rose Evans, two sisters, Marlyn Evans and Johnnie Evans, and one brother, J.E. Evans. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nold Evans, two sisters, Robbie Ricketts of Olive Hill and Ruth Haggard of Clifton, and five brothers, Roy, Rex, and Buck all of Clifton, Jack and Howard Evan of Savannah. >>>>>>>>>> ULYSS HATCH, 92, died on Wed., June 2, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital of heart failure. He was born and reared in the Woodville Community of Chester County, son the late Noah Henry and Rosa Rowland Hatch. He attended schools in Woodville, and was married to Frances Beshires in 1936, they made their home in Hardeman County and Chester County, moving to their present home and farm in the Woodville Community in 1961, where they farmed. He retired about 15 years ago. Mr. Hatch was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist church in Hardeman County. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., June 5, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Silerton Cemetery in Silerton. Officiating the services was Rev. Roger Hatch. Pallbearers were Jacky Rowland, Emerson Henson, Bobby Fry, Jacky Fry, Larry Lowrance, and Ted DeVery. Mr. Hatch is survived by his wife, (Lou) Frances Beshires Hatch, two sons, David Eugene Hatch of Selmer and bobby Hatch of Masseyville, one daughter, Emma Hopper of Enville, one half-brother, Floyd Hatch of Selmer, one sister, Mayo Whitten, two half-sisters, Louise May of Selmer and Faye White of Ohio, nine grandchildren, and six gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>> LOIS ANN PYRON, 67, died on Thursday, June 3, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat., June 5, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Officiating the services was Minister Mike Campbell. Mrs. Pyron was preceded in death by her father, Luther Craig. She is survived by her husband, James Pyron, mother, Dora Cleghorn Craig of Lake City, Ark., two daughters Robbin Satterwhite and Denise Bullard both of Denham Springs, LA, three sons, David Pyron of Tyrone, NM, Roger Haler of Albany, GA, and Billy Haler of Atoka, three sisters, Mary Byrant of Ft. Worth, TX, Wanda Covey of Truman, AR, and Linda Hayes of Las Vegas NV, two brothers Gerald Craig of Lake City, AR, and Harold Craig of Memphis, nine grandchildren and one gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ARTHUR W. HULL, 62, died on Tues., June 1, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare in Madison County of a stroke. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Moose Lodge. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., June 4, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at National Cemetery in Corinth, Miss. Officiating the services was Minister Carl Hood. Mr. Hull is survived by his wife, Alma Reddel Hull, three daughters, Leigh Ann Hull, Diane Hull, Suzan Hull, mother, Helen Fritt of Campaign, Ill., two sisters, Lillian Hull and Penny Hull and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> TONY GLYNN BRITT, 51, died on Thurs., June 3, 1999, at Decedent's residence of heart failure. He was a car dealer. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at First United Pentecostal Church. Burial was held at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mr. Britt is survived by his wife, Nancy Britt of Lexington, one daughter, Candace Anderson of Lexington, three brothers, Charles Britt of Selmer, Fate Britt of Jackson, and William Britt of Selmer, one sister, Faye Olson of Seattle, Wash., and two grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>> CHRISTEEN MOSS SMITH, 89, died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of a stroke. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah. Burial was held at Center Hill Cemetery in Counce. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Warner Riley Smith. She is survived by two sons, Charles R. Smith of Stantonville and Jimmy T. Smith of Michie, six grandchildren, and three gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> JAMES EDWARD WILSON, 59, died on Sat., June 5, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson of heart failure. He was a truck driver and a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services took place at 4p.m. at Sun., June 6, at Refuge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister James Selbe. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James and Johnnie C. Russell Wilson. He is survived by three daughters, Debbie, Bennett of Murfreesboro, Tena Zemlo and Treena Wilson both of Waupun, Wis., two sons, James Wilson, Jr., of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Dewayne Wilson of Waupun, Wis., three sisters, Betty Lloyd Hill, Myrtle E. Hill, and Helen Vaughn all of Selmer, one brother, David Wilson of New Madrid Bend, Ky., and seven grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAGGIE P. GEORGE, 93 died on Fri., June 4, 1999, at Tri-County Convalescent Home of heart failure. She was a homemaker and a member of Pebble Hill Methodist Church. Services took place at 130 p.m. on Sun., June 6, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Pebble Hill Cemetery in Michie. Officiating the services was Minister Robert Jetton. Pallbearers were Joe Presley, Ronnie Price, Sam Bowers, Dwayne George, Joe Mayo, and Tyler Mayo. Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Zora Britton Presley, and husband, Edgar George. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ruth Baker of Adamsville, Joyce Baker of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Earlene Baker of Taylor, Mich., three sons, Willie Goerge of Hammond, Inc., Edward George of Adamsville, and Kenneth George of Calumet City, Ill., one sister, Louise Presley of Ripley, Miss., one brother Howell Presley of Tellico Plains, and eleven grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, June 16, 1999 NORVIN HURST, 82, died on Friday, June 11, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired Plant Manager at carrier Ready Mix and a Presbyterian. Services took place at 11 am on Mon., June 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan, Chris Milligan, Kevin Milligan, and Bobby Kinchen. Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Young Hurst, parents, Benny and Artrie McCullar Hurst, and three brothers, Robert Hurt, Bill Hurst and Marvin Hurst. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Milligan of Matthews, NC, and Charlotte Harris of Memphis, four grand children, Mike Graham, Scott, Chris and Kevin Milligan, and five gr-grandchildren, Charlie, Anna, and John Graham, and Grady and Troy Milligan. Memorial contributions can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Selmer. >>>>>>>> PAULINE KING GARVIN, 99, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Methodist healthcare McNairy county of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 1 pm on Mon., June 14, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Sulphur Springs in Selmer. Mrs. Garvin is survived by her husband, Jess Garvin of Ramer, two sons, Arvie King and Estle King both of Selmer, one hlaf sister, Keenstien Strong of Michie, six grandchildren, and ten gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>> VELMA MAY BARNES HAMM, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at McNairy County Healthcare Center of Heart Failure. She was a homemaker and a Methodist in faith. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Ramer. Officiating the services was Minister Dale Watson. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hamm, and parents, J.C. and Zetty Nichols Barnes. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Bennett of Corinth, Miss., one son, Charles Hamm of Bowling Green, Ken., eight grandchildren, and sixteen gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>. EUGENE ALEXANDER LIPFORD, 79, died on Thursday, June 10, 1999, at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. He was a retired respiratory therapeutist and medic, a member of New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Mason, Lodge 741 Dixie Eastern Star 115 Shriner, Pickwick Club Al Chymia of Memphis, Comandry 35, and a Veteran of WWII. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Officiating the services was Minister Dale Watson. Mr. Lipford was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Taylor and Mary Etta Armstrong Lipford. He is survived by his wife, Opal Brown Lipford, one daughter, Mary Ann Teague of Vicksburg, Miss., one brother Wayne Lipford of Ramer, and two grandsons. Appeared in the Independent Appeal newspaper Wednesday, June 30, 1999 ERA ALVA BROOKS WHITMAN, born in the Phillips, Hickory Corner Community, Nov. 27, 1915, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 22, 1999. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend by many. Her proudest accomplishments include her four children, Homer Whitman wife Arbie, Frank Whitman wife Ann, Lonnie Whitman wife Peggy, Sandra Whitman Bass husband Leon, nine grandchildren and thirteen gr-grandchildren and a host of foster children including Brenda Scott and Kay Kiddy who have been with her for many years. She was the wife of Roby Odell Whitman who passed on the Heaven in 1989. She is also survived by one brother Clyde Jones of Michigan. Her funeral was held on Thurs., June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Casey Funeral home chapel with burial in Chester County Memory Gardens. >>>>>>>>>>>> LOIS McGEE McCANN, 73, of Paducah died at 530 a.m. Wednesday at her home. Mrs. McCann, a native of Knox City, Texas, was retired from Martin Marietta. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Doug McCann of Paducah; two sisters, Doris Robinson of Memphis and Joyce brooks of Selmer; four brothers, Everett McGee of Huntsville, Ala., John Ernest McGee of Madison, Ala., Bennie McGee of Alamo, and Herbet McGee of Selma, Ala., and three granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hugh "A.H." McCann, one sister, and two brothers. Her parents were Carl and Blanche Taylor McGee. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Wieder will officiate, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah after 5 p.m. Friday, where prayers will be said at 7. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Thomas More Catholic Church Building Fund, 209 Wallace Lane, Paducah, KY 42001. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. CLARA D. KEMP, 85, died on Thurs., June 24, 1999, at Hardin County Hospital of heart failure. She was a homemaker and attended Cordova Baptist Church. Service took place at 1 p.m. on Sat., June 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was held at Bethleham Cemetery near Adamsville. Officiating the services was Frank Kemper. Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Kemp and her parents, Marshall and Lula Pyron Walker. She is survived by one daughter, Jerelda Bailey of Finger, one sister, Jane Swift of Parsons, four grandsons, four gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandsons.