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WOODROW W. BRUNDIGE
Funeral services for Woodrow W. Brundige were Sunday, July 20, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery, Martin, Tennessee.
Mr. Brundige, age 95, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Dean Brundige and a daughter, Shirley Philbrick; five Brothers, E. J. Brundige, H. C. Brundige, Ruban Brundige, Harold Brundige, Carnel Brundige; one sister, Zula McWherter.
Survivors include his wife Allie Burpo Brundige, Martin; two sons, Joe W. Brundige, and Woody L. Brundige both of South Fulton, Tennessee; one daughter, Shelby Denison, Lexington, Tennessee.

RUBY WILLIAMS RUCKER
Services for Ruby Williams Rucker will be held at Memphis Memorial. She passed away Sunday, July 20 in Missouri.
Mrs. Rucker was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 21, 1921. She moved to Lexington in 1947 and worked for Dr. Conger for 17 years and then moved to Savannah, Tennessee. She later moved to Pulaski where she retired at the age of 62. Later, in her 80’s, she moved to a nuirsing home in Missouri.
She leaves two daughters, Nina Scott of Scotts hill and Sandra Miller of Chillowee, MO; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. pd.

JEWELL F. HAMM
Funeral services for Jewell F. Hamm were Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel with burial in Duke’s Cemetery.
Ms. Hamm, age 73, died July 18, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital.
She is survived by two sisters, Minnie Todd, St. Louis, MO and Sarah Hamm, Decaturville.

JIMMY N. ESSARY
Funeral services for Jimmy N. Essary Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Bear Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Essary is survived by his mother, Mammie D. Essary, Jacks Creek; his wife Peggy Teague Essary, Parsons; one step-daughter, Jana Goodman Heroux, Parsons; two brothers, Johnny Essary, Lexington and Jeff Essary, Reagan; one sister, Carolyn Henderson, Lexington; two step-grandchildren. Mr. Essary was preceded in death by his father, Auvie Essary.

Irene Gateley
Irene Gateley, age 85, died July 22, 2008 at the Huntingdon, Rehab Center. Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Reed’s Chapel. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. She is preceded in death by husband, Leon Gateley.
She is survived by one daughter Betty Price of Cedar Grove; two sons, Thomas Gateley of Cedar Grove and Larry Gateley of Huron, Tennessee; six grandchildren, fourteen grandchildren; Visitation will be Thursday 9 a.m. till service.

HENRY EDGAR BUTTERS, II
Henry Edgar Butters, II died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital, Lexington, TN.
He was born in Exeter, Maine, on March 7, 1924, the son of Annie Jeanette (nee Buswell) and Jerauld Wellington Butters. He was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy in Corinna, ME and the University of Maine at Orono, ME. He received his Masters Degree in Poultry Nutrition at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. Mr. Butters was a Veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army, overseas, at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post#1294, Lexington, TN. He was employed by Allied Mills Research Div., Libertyville, IL; The Norwich Pharmacal Co. in Norwich, NY, and the Jackson Sun Newspaper in his retirement years.
He leaves his wife, Mary Jean (nee Litterst) of Wildersville, TN, a daughter, Mary Beth Edmiston (Dr. Joseph) of Hendersonville, two sons, Matthew Wade (Debra) of Wildersville and Malcolm Andrew of Milford, Mass., a sister, Muriel Micue of Corinna, ME, two grandsons, Joshua Lee Edmiston and Mark Andrew Butters, three step-granddaughters, Amanda (Brad) Gordon, Jennifer Camper, and Jing Jing Chen, one step great granddaughter, Ryann Gordon, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wellington Butters.
Funeral services were at the First United Methodist Church of Lexington, TN on Friday, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Phillips and Rev. Stan McDaniel officiating.
Burial followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Lexington, TN or The Everett Horn Library.

GREGORY WEBB
Services for Gregory Webb were held Thursday, July 3 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Browns Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Mr. Webb, age 46, died Tuesday, July 1 in Jackson, Tennessee.
He is survived by his mother, Willie Mae Webb of Huron; 5 sisters, Patricia Bailey of Milledgeville, Norma Kinsey, Joy Montgomery, Pamela Hamm, and Ronda Flake, all of Lexington; and 4 brothers, Larry Webb of Houston, Texas, John Webb, Jr. of Lombard, Ill., David Webb of Lexington, and Joe Webb of Henderson.

MARY ELECTA POWERS
Services for Mary Electa Powers were held Friday, July 4 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Reeds Chapel was in charge of the service.
Ms. Powers, age 92, died Tuesday, July 2 at Lexington Manor.
She is survived by her son, Gerald Powers of Fenton, Missouri; a sister, Herschel Smith of Nashville; 1 grandchild; and 2 great-grandchildren.

ZENOBIA PETTIGREW
Funeral services for Mrs. Zenobia Pettigrew, age 78, of Parsons will be conducted Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Temple Church of God in Christ. Interment will follow in Pettigrew Cemetery.
Mrs. Pettigrew was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Pettigrew; two sons, Robert Pettigrew, James “Swamp” Pettigrew.
She is survived by one son, Donald Pettigrew, NC; three daughters, Pamela Arnold, Lexington, Victoria Robison, Parsons, Prudence Boulette, Lexington; one sister; one brother; fifteen grandchildren; twenty nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 and resume Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service.

MELBA MORGAN WOODY
Funeral services for Melba Morgan Woody were Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery.
Mrs. Woody, age 88, died July 4, 2008 at her daughter’s home. She was preceded in death by husbands, Thomas Edison Morgan and Ben Woody.
Survivors include one daughter, Pattye Morgan Pratt, Parsons; one brother, Gordon Scott, Scotts Hill; one sister, Marlene Ivey, Scotts Hill; one grandson, John Morgan Pratt.

GRADY C. SIMS
Funeral services for Grady C. Sims were Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Mr. Sims, age 83, died July 3, 2008 at Decatur County General Hosptial. He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Sims.
Survivors include one son W. C. Sims, Parsons; one grandchild.

EARLEAN (GOFF) MITCHELL
Funeral services for Earlean (Goff) Mitchell were Monday, July 7, 2008 at Reed’s Chapel-Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Liberty Cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell, age 94, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry N. Mitchell and One Sister Melba Faye Hughes
Survivors include one son, Neal (Lucille) Mitchell, Lexington; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Tim) Douglas and Amanda (Jake) Comstock; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Douglas, Vallie and Cade Comstock. pd.

FRANCES KNIGHT BUCK
Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Knight Buck, age 92, are scheduled for Saturday July 12, 2008 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Shady Hill with friends and family officiating. (The procession will leave First Baptist Church of Lexington at 10:30 a.m.) Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Buck, the widow of Adrian Odell Buck, died in Nashville on Thursday, June 26, 2008. She was retired from the State of Tennessee, where she worked in the Comptroller’s office. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Nashville. In her spare time, she enjoyed teaching the English Language to foreign students and was active in the Republican Women of Tennessee.
Survivors include her two nephews, Don Bell of Baton Rouge, LA and Caleb Bell of Thompson Station, two cousins, Suzanne Magee of Dallas, TX and Roy Lynn Gurley of Lexington, and a close friend, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Baker of Nashville. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial be directed to the A.0. and Frances Buck Scholarship Endowment Fund at Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 or at Freed Hardeman University, 158 E. Main St., Henderson, TN 38340. pd.

ERNESTEEN RUSHING SEGO
Funeral services for Mrs. Ernesteen Rushing Sego, age 54, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mrs. Sego died late Monday in Jackson. She was a retired beautician. Mrs. Sego was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Blankenship and one brother, James Ernest Stanfill.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Allen Sego, her mother, Mrs. Catherene Stanfill, both of Lexington, one daughter, Delyla Towater of Cedar Grove, two sisters, Brenda Johnson and Shelia Vestal both of Lexington, and one grandson, Justin Nichols.

REV. HARRY E.
BURKE, SR
Rev. Harry E. Burke, Sr., 92, of Lexington passed away Friday, June 27th, 2008 at Westwood Healthcare Center in Decaturville.
Rev. Burke was the son of the late Robert and Josie (Lowrance) Burke. He was the husband of Thelma (Autry) Burke who survives him.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Suzanne (Tony) Johnson of Bartlett; five sons Harry E. (Claudia) Burke, Jr. of Lexington, Jerry (Barbara) Burke of Tupelo, MS., Bill (Cookie) Burke of Lexington, Tom (Beth) Burke of Lexington, Ed (Jamie) Burke of Lexington; two step sons Jimmy (Mary Ann) Anderson of GA., John Allen (Ann) Anderson of Lexington; a step son-in-law, Tommy Fesmire of Linden. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a step daughter, Linda Sue Fesmire
Funeral services were Monday, June 30, 2008 at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington with Rev. Jerry Hassell officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Lexington or any church that Rev. Burke has pastored. pd.

TAMMY MANESS BORRON
Services for Tammy Maness Borron were held Friday at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery.
Mrs. Borron, age 49, died June 26 in her home.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Borron of Decaturville; a step-daughter, Jennifer Bedwell of Lexington; her father, Thomas Maness of Decaturville; and a sister, Ramona Maness of Decaturville.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Zana Lou Griggs Maness.

MILDRED I. WILLIS
A graveside service for Mildred I. Willis of Dyersburg, age 85, will be held Wednesday, July 2 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg.
Mrs. Willis died Monday, June 30 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Surratt and Marvin Willis; and a son, Donald Surratt.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Taylor of Jackson; 1 grandchild; and 1 great-grandchild.

PENNY HORN
Funeral services for Penny Horn will be today, Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington.
Mrs. Horn, age 94, died Monday, June 30, 2008 in Huntingdon, TN.
Survivors include one son Robert (Carol) Horn, Lexington; one granddaughter, Tamara (Larry Don) Stanfill, Lexington; one grandson, Matthew (Heather) Horn, Augusta, Georgia; one great-grandchild, Addison Stanfill. pd.

WILLIAM ANDERSON TATE
Funeral services for William Anderson Tate will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home.Burial will follow in Mazies Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Tate, a truck driver, age 39 is survived by his wife, Patricia Tate; two sons, William Cody and Justin Dale Tate; one step-son, David M. Bruce; one step-daughter, Holly Lynn Scott; his mother, Barbara Cagle, all of Lexington; two sisters, Redonna Overman, Lexington, Shirley Lindsey, Wildersville; one grandchild. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Curtis Tate and one sister, Janie Tate.

JOYCE IREN WARREN
Graveside services for Ms. Joyce Irene Warren, age 86, are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Scotts Hill with Bro. Randall Woods officiating.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her son, Mr. Max Tomlin of Anchorage, Alaska.
Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

JOE E. HOUSTON
Mr. Joe E. Houston, 68, of Trumann, AR, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Parsons, TN and had lived in Trumann, AR., for the past 1½ years. He was a retired cutting room supervisor for Salant & Salant, an avid outdoorsman and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Knight Houston, two sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline Houston of the home, two daughters, Susy Houston of Parsons, TN., and Amy Karrigan of Allen, TX.; one stepson, Kevin Watkins of Trumann; three sisters, Georgia Mae Woods of Maywood, Ill., Lucille Kindle of Parsons, Tenn., and Patsy Reeves of Darden, Tenn., and two granddaughters, Madison Karrigan and McKenna Karrigan and two step-grandsons, Tyler Watkins and Daniel Watkins
Funeral service were Tuesday at the First General Baptist Church in Trumann with Bro. Jimmy Burroughs and Kevin Watkins officiating. Burial followed in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Karrigan, Tyler Watkins, Daniel Watkins, Tony Holt, Gary Smith and Michael Smith.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or the National Kidney Foundation.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net. pd.

VERA MAE OXFORD
Funeral services for Vera Mae Oxford were Friday, June 13, 2008, at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington. Burial followed in Rock Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Oxford, age 87, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Lexington Manor.
Survivors include three sisters, Irene Bingham, Sardis, Ailene Fesmire, Huron, Kathleen Halters, Wildersville; one brother, Hubert Stribling, Lexington.
She was preceded by her husband Lee Oxford and one brother, Lebirt Stribling and a sister, Jean Gardner.

CHARLES EDWARD HEMBY
Funeral services for Charles Edward Hemby were Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Reeds Chapel-Lexington. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.
Mr. Hemby, age 85, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in Lexington.
Survivors include three daughters, Pat Watson, Lexington Elizabeth Rogers, Scotts Hill, Susan Coffey, Clifton, one step-daughter, Belinda Bowman, Lexington; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

MILDRED H. THOMAS
Funeral services for Mildred H. Thomas were Monday, June 16, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Bear Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas, age 79, died June 14, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Danny Thomas, Henry, TN and Ron Thomas, Lewisburg, KY; two daughters, Sharron Traywick, Billings, Montana and Beverly Holiday, Cedar Grove, TN; three sisters, Marie Gilbert and Shirley Collett both of Parsons, Carolyn Baker, Henry; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Sheridon W. Thomas; three brothers, Junior Hays, Dennis Hays, Bud Hays; one sister, Betty Barbon.

HELEN GENEVA WALLACE
Funeral services for Helen Geneva Wallace were Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington.
Mrs. Wallace, age 72, died Sunday, June 15, 2008.
Survivors include one daughter, Vickie Lynn Wallace, Reagan; three sons, Max Franklin Wallace, Nicky Ray Wallace, both of Reagan, Charlie Hall, Scotts Hill; two sisters Willie White, Lexington and Vernell Johnson, Adamsville.

NEVA M. MOORE
Funeral services for Neva M. Moore, 81, of Lexington, were Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington. Burial followed in Rock Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Lexington Manor.
She was the daughter of the late William Carl and Edna (Welch) Butler. She was the widow of Roger Lee Moore, a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church, and a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Gayle Hatchett, Lexington, Deborah Kay Roberts of Cedar Grove; two sons, Roger Dale Moore, Dyersburg and David Larry Moore, Antioch; one brother, William Carl Butler, Jr. of Decaturville; ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Curtis Butler. pd.

R. M. VEAL
Graveside services for R. M. Veal were Monday, June 9, 2008 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Veal, age 85 died June 7, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
He is survived by three sons, Rick Veal, LaVergne, Randy Veal, Murfreesboro, Ronnie Veal, Smyrna; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Veal.

FRANKLIN LAVON DUKE
Mr. Franklin Lavon Duke, 70, of Lexington passed away Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 at Henderson Co. Hospital.
Lavon was the son of the Fate Silas and Magaline (Woods) Duke. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church Darden. He had served in the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Nodjah (Fisher) Duke. two daughters, Beverly Stanfill, (George Wideman) of Jackson, Karen (Darin) DePriest of Lexington; two sons Richie (Gina) Stricklin of Lexington, Timothy (Sara) Stricklin of Collierville; two sisters, Elizabeth (Jimmy) Baker of Lexington, Freda (Clyde) Smith of Lexington.
He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Kayla Stanfill, Brittany Stricklin, Kaylee DePriest, Addison Stricklin; 2 nieces, Gina Baker & Kristy (Josh) Patterson; 1 great nephew, Grant Patterson.
Funeral Service at Corinth Baptist Church, Darden, TN, will be June 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Don Franks and Jimmy Burroughs officiating. Burial will follow in the Corinth Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington and Thursday 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. pd.

JERRY DYER
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Lynn Dyer, age 60, were Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.
Mr. Dyer died early Thursday in Jackson. He was a retired employee of Panoply.
Survivors include his three daughters, Sherry Dyer Mitchell of Huron, Jamie Anderson of Clarksburg, and Janet Hays of Lexington, five brothers, Ronnie Dyer of Lexington, Robert Dyer of Clifton, Jimmy Dyer of Bethel Springs, Terry Dyer of Jackson, and Bill Dyer of Korea; three sisters, Patsy Bingham of Bethel Springs, Lillian Williams of Huron, and Bobbie Moody of Lexington; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

DAN BRIGANCE
Funeral services for Mr. Dan Brigance, age 72, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Red Walnut Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Bath Springs. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Brigance, retired Air Force and Army, died late Monday in Parsons.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Mae Brigance of Bath Springs; one son, Roy Thomas Mayfield of Moulton, AL; four daughters, Phyllis McWhorter of Hardy, AK, Juaniece Davenport of Marietta, GA, Kimberly Brigance of Atlanta, GA, and Lee Ann Macky of Chesapeake, VA; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Red Walnut Church of Christ Building Fund.

HAZEL L. PATTERSON
Funeral services for Hazel L. Patterson were Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Red Walnut Church of Christ. Burial followed in Red Walnut Cemetery.
Mrs. Patterson, age 93, died June 6, 2008, at Decatur County General Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Patterson Newman, Bath Springs, Patty Patterson Camper, Parsons, Bennie Patterson Clark, Bath Springs; two brothers, Farris Brasher and Marles Brasher; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Finis Patterson; one son, Larry Patterson; one brother, Lester Brasher; one grandchild, LeAnn Patterson.

ARLIE BEE KIZER
Funeral services for Mrs. Arl.ie Bee Kizer, age 89, were Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Wildersville Baptist Church with Bro. Rodney Hardin and Bro. Howell Gossett officiating. Burial followed at Jones Cemetery.
Mrs. Kizer, the widow of Jake Kizer, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 in Jackson. She was a member of the Wildersville Baptist Church and a long time newspaper columnist for The Lexington Progress reporting the Wildersville news.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Owens of Wildersville; her son Jack Kizer (Sherry) of Lexington; four grandchildren: Tonja Alexander (Bobby), Mallory and Blakley Dyer, and Jarred McAdams (Suhi); five (great-grandchildren: Haley, Spencer,.Riley, Bailey and Kinley; two sisters, Ara Burklin of Arlington, TX and Peggy Webb (Wallace) of Huntingdon. pd.

EDNA SUE BREWER
Funeral services for Edna Sue Brewer were Monday, June 9, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Gulledge Cemetery.
Ms. Brewer, age 86, died June 7, 2008, at Decatur County General Hospital.
Survivors include one brother, Max Wayne Brewer, Smyrna. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Wood Brewer; father, Joseph Brewer; two brothers, Kenneth Ancil Brewer and Henry Noel Brewer.

IVY LORENE REEVES
Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy Lorene Reeves, age 82, were Friday, June 6th, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Jack McAdams officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves died late Tuesday at Lexington Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Reeves was born June 10, 1925 in Henderson County to the late Will and Lola Warren Dunivan. She was a retired employee of Johnson Controls and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Roy Lee Reeves, three sons, Joe (Faye) Reeves, Jerry (Gay) Reeves, Mike (Wanda) Reeves, one daughter, Shirley (Danny) Wooley, three brothers, Joe V., Carl, and James Dunivan, and two sisters, Dorthy McAdams and June Henry, all of Lexington, twelve grandchildren, Tim (Amy) Reeves, Tonya (Kevin) McKenzie, Dwayne (Patty) Reeves, Mark Reeves, Holly (Terry) Patterson, Jeremy (Caroline) Reeves, Jennifer (Lloyd) Cash, Brandy (Terry) Wood, Julie (Patrick) Lindsey, Adam (Mallory) Reeves, Greg (Lisa) Tinin, and Johnny Wooley, twenty-seven great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Dunivan, four sisters, Louise McPeake, Pauline Johnson, Eula Horton, and Joan Dunivan, and one granddaughter, Teresa Willis. Pallbearers to serve were grandsons, Dewayne Reeves, Mark Reeves, Tim Reeves, Timmy Reeves, Adam Reeves, and Ricky Smith. pd.

JEFFERY ALLEN PATTERSON
Jeffery Allen Patterson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, age 52, died Sunday at his home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. the Broad Street Church of Christ where Jeffery was a member and served as a deacon. Burial will follow in the Unity Cemetery.
He was employed at TBDN in Jackson for 15 years, Element Aluminum for 3 years, and presently employed with AMS in Lexington.
He is survived by his wife Jan Priddy Patterson, three sons, Joshua (Kristy) Patterson, Jake (April) Patterson, and Jon Patterson, all of Lexington, three sisters, Judy Melton, Janice (Gary) Jones of Lexington and Joy (Bud) Thomason of Huntingdon, three brothers, Tommy (Janice) Patterson of Luray, Jimmy (Connie) Patterson of Lexington, and Joel (Wendy) Patterson of Lancaster, SC, four grandchildren, Eli and Grant Patterson, and Layla and Tyler Beecham, father and mother-in-law Bill and Nelle Priddy and sister-in-law Ginger (Kevin) Bankston.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 2141 Rosecrans, Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245; In Memory of Jeffery Patterson, to help fight this disease that took their loved one. Reeds Chapel is in charge of services. pd.

ARLIE BEE KIZER
Funeral services for Mrs. Arl.ie Bee Kizer, age 89, were Tuesday, June 30, 2008 at the Wildersville Baptist Church with Bro. Rodney Hardin and Bro. Howell Gossett officiating. Burial followed at Jones Cemetery.
Mrs. Kizer, the widow of Jake Kizer, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 in Jackson. She was a member of the Wildersville Baptist Church and a long time newspaper columnist for The Lexington Progress reporting the Wildersville news.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Owens of Wildersville; her son Jack Kizer (Sherry) of Lexington; four grandchildren: Tonja Alexander (Bobby), Mallory and Blakley Dyer, and Jarred McAdams (Suhi); five (great-grandchildren: Haley, Spencer,.Riley, Bailey and Kinley; two sisters, Ara Burklin of Arlington, TX and Peggy Webb (Wallace) of Huntingdon. pd.

ALICE E. STAGGS
Funeral services for Alice E. Staggs were Monday, at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Mrs. Staggs, age 89, died May 31, 2008, at Decatur County General Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Maxine Bowman, Parsons and Wanda Baker; three grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Staggs; six brothers, Omar, Roger, Wallace, Coy, Derbin, and Lynn Phillips; one sister, Zumar Rushing.

O’DEAN S. BARNICKLE
Funeral services for O’Dean S. Barnickle were Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Mr. Barnickle, age 78, died May 30, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Burton, Parsons; one brother, Mac Barnickle, Parsons; one step-brother, Ed Ivey, Decaturville; one sister, Geneva Turner, Parsons; two half sisters, Linda Meyers, KY and Betty Jo Gooch, Dayton, TN; one step-sister, Lillian Tillman, Decaturville, TN; one granddaughter.

DOUGLAS O. ANDERSON
Funeral services for Douglas O. Anderson were Sunday, as June 1, 2008 at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Mazies Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson, age 74, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Lexington.
He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Malecha, Denver, Colorado and Teresa Woods, Lexington; one son, Wade Anderson, Palm Harbor, FL; one sister, Chris Ratterea, Ocean Springs, MS; one brother, Lee Anderson, Linden, Washington; three grandchildren, Jason Malecha, Tosha Loftin, Tabatha Sego; three great-grandchildren, Brett and Briley Loftin, MacKenna Sego. pd.

LOUISE POWERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Powers, age 84, were Monday, June 2, 2008 in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home at Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Judson Cemetery near Scotts Hill.
Mrs. Powers, the widow of Ernest Powers, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Parsons at the Decatur County General Hospital. She was a retired seamstress with I Appel in Scotts Hill.
Survivors include her son, Sammy Powers of Decaturville; three sisters; Mary Sue Funderburk of Decaturville, Geneva England of Scotts Hill and Jo Ann Whitley of Parsons; a brother, E. C. Wheeler of Parsons; two grandchildren: and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Powers; her son, Jerry Powers; a daughter, Maggie Bernice Powers; her grandson, Joey Powers; parents, Lewis and Gertie Wheeler and her brother, M. J. Wheeler.

EVELYN LEMONS
Evelyn Rebeckah Watson Ferrell Lemons, of Jackson, Tn. passed away Tuesday June 3, 2008 at her home.
Rebeckah “ Becky” was born June 20, 1937 in Dekalb Co. ( Smithville) TN, and after moving to Jackson was co-owner of Ferrell’s One Stop, and of J & B Auto Transport in Jackson.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years, James Lemons of Jackson. 2 sons: Michael “Tony” Ferrell and wife Kim of Huron, TN., Mark “ Pete” Ferrell and wife Terri of Jackson, TN. 2 daughters: Teresa Fullerton Milam and husband Joe of Lexington, TN. and Elisa Ferrell of Beech Bluff, Tn. One step-daughter Paula Jolly and husband Kevin of Cordova, TN. Six grandchildren: James and Matthew Fullerton of Lexington, Tn. Jacob Ferrell of Phoenix, AZ, Brian Young of Murfreesboro, TN. Ross Ferrell of Jackson, TN. and Stephen Jolly of Cordova, Tn. 6 Brothers: Paul Watson of McMinnville, TN., Aaron Watson of Hot Springs, AR., David and Morris Watson of McMinnville, TN., Frank (Jr.) Watson of Morrison, Tn., Johnny Watson of Greenville, TN., and one sister: Francis Billings of McMinnville, TN. Along with a special sister-in-law Glenda Holland of McMinnville, TN. and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Eula Watson. Brothers: John Lee, James, Charles, George, Lillard and J.C. Watson along with sisters Virgle Adcock, Anna Stinnett and Doris Watson as well as her grandson Robert Scott Ferrell.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Thursday June 5th from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday June 6th from 10:30 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Claybrook Church of God in Beech Bluff with Bro. Brad Davis and Bro. Miles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson. pd.

CLAYBORN ARNOLD
Funeral services for Clayborn Ray Arnold, age 66 of Bruceton, will be Thursday, June 5 at 2PM at Reeds Chapel in Lexington. Burial will follow in the Bible Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Arnold was a retired truck driver. He died Monday night at his home.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Arnold, a daughter Susan Harrell of Milan, a son Kenny Arnold of Lexington, 6 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday 2 PM til 9 PM and Thursday 8:30 AM til service.

TONY MANESS
Tony Maness, age 54, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at Hardin Medical Center, Savannah, TN. A private service has been set. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah were in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one daughter, Angela N. Blount, Savannah, TN; six brothers, Frank Maness of Parsons, Wylie Maness of Munford, TN, Denny Maness, Nashville, TN, John Maness, David Maness, and Wayne Maness; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Uyles Maness, mother, Cora Aileen Ivy; one sister, Linda Maness.

JAMES PAUL JOHNSON
Services for James Paul Johnson were held Thursday, May 29 at Reeds Chapel, Decaturville. Burial followed in Old Center Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson, age 65, died Tuesday, May 27 at his home in Linden.
He is survived by a sister, Wilma Brunt of Lexington; and a brother, Robert Johnson of Bath Springs.

JAMES “SCOTTY” ROSS
James “Scotty” Ross, 58, (born in Shady Hill) of Elmhurst, IL passed away and was buried in Elmhurst, IL, on May 25, 2008 due to injuries sustained on his job.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Ross, his mother, Margerett (Eason) Ross and brother Runt Ross and sister Peggy (Ross) Lindsey.
He is survived by two brothers, Jerry Ross of Stewart, IN and Neil Ross of Sterling, IL and his wife Holly; five daughters; thirteen grandchildren. For more information call Jerry at 931-721-2095.

MATTHEW KIZER
Funeral services for Matthew Kizer, age 83, will be Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 968-2155. Family will receive visitors from 10-1:00 with service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Obituaries for the week of May 28, 2008.

JAMES “RED” BOWMAN
Funeral services for James “Red” Bowman were Monday May 26, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Bear Creek Cemetery with a Flag Ceremony by Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Bowman, age 74 died May 24, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Ima Jean Crues Bowman, Parsons; one son, Jeff Bowman, Parsons; two brothers, Jerry Bloodworth and Henry Bowman both of Parsons; two sisters, Wanda White, Memphis and Sandra Stearnes, Munford.

JACK LEE SELLERS
Funeral services for Jack Lee Sellers were Monday, May 26, 2008, at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack D. Sellers.
Mr. Sellers, age 55, died May 23, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Survivors include his mother, Essie Sellers, Hartsville, SC; his wife, Gloria Kurtzman Sellers, Holladay; two daughters, Jennifer Smith, Holladay, TN and Brenda K. Bledsoe, Huron, TN; one brother, David W. Sellers, Hartsville, SC; one sister, Linda Whipkey, Ravenna, OH; three grandchildren.

GLADYS LUCILLE ZIMMERLE
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Lucille Zimmerle, age 95, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Oak Grove Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Judson Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Zimmerle died late Monday in Parsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Henry Zimmerle and her daughter, Marlene Jarrett.
Survivors include her two sons, Jackie and Jerry Zimmerle of Scotts Hill; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

MIKE JOHNSON
Funeral services for Mike Johnson, age 52 were Saturday May 24, 2008 at Reeds Chapel with Tim Green and Terry Pigue officiating. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson, a member of Crossroads Baptist Church died Wednesday evening at his home in Lexington.
He is survived by his wife Audrey Johnson, 3 daughters Aylene “Sissy” Johnson and Sarah Johnson of Lexington and Aunda (Jason) Dunavant of Scotts Hill, a son Richarde (Jackie) Johnson of Lexington, a sister Glynda Middleton of Lexington and 6 grandchildren Abbie Nowell, Remington Stewart, Gunner and Brianna Johnson, and Whitney and Lacie Dunavant.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bernice and Lula Mae Johnson. pd.

LUCY BREWER SHULER
Funeral services for Lucy Brewer Shuler, age 75, were Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Farmsville Cemetery
Ms. Shuler died Sunday in Memphis. She was a retired purchasing agent for Holiday Woodcraft.
Survivors include her brother, Edward Brewer of Wilksboro, NC, her sister, Doris B. Gilbert of Vancouver, WA, six nephews, and two nieces. Ms. Shuler was preceded in death by one brother, Edker Brewer.

VIRGINIA RUTH McCLERKING
Virginia Ruth McClerking passed away May 11, 2008, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She is survived by Karen McClerking, Nashville; Judy Booker, Jackson; Danny McClerking, Wildersville; Timothy McClerking, Wildersville; Brenda Scott, Wildersville; Bettina McClerking, Wildersville; Charlie McClerking, Huntingdon; and the late James McClerking, Jr., Wildersville; Patsy Taylor, Huntingdon; one sister, Clara Nell Pettigrew, Parsons; three brothers all of Springfield, IL, Joe Dixon, James Dixon, Lee Roy Dixon; she was preceded in death by her husband, James Matthew McClerking, two brothers, Willie and Ray Dixon, Parsons; twenty-one grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

JEAN BLANKENSHIP ROBISON
Funeral services were held for Jean Robison, Friday, May 16, 2008 at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Rock Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Robison died at her home on May 14, 2008. She was a graduate of Lexington High School and attended Memphis State University. She had a long career in banking, including First National Bank, where she was a member of First National Bank’s Bowling League, which earned her many awards and trophies. Jean worked many years alongside her husband, David Lee, in an extensive farming operation on their property in the Rock Hill Community. She was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church, where she remained very active as long as her health permitted. Jean is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Lee Robison of Lexington; one daughter, Jeannie (Jesse) Hogg of Lexington; one son, Bentley (Sherry) Robison of Sylva, NC; three grandchildren; Jessilyn, Jordan, and James Allen Hogg; one sister, Jacqueline (Tony) Woods of Darden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hooper and Lucille Blankenship of Darden. pd.

ROY WOOLEY
Funeral services for Roy Wooley are scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at Reeds Chapel-Lexington.
Mr. Wooley, age 92, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Henderson County Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Wooley, Lexington; one daughter, Jeanette Westbrooks, Perry County; two sisters, Sarah Watson, Lexington and Mary Spencer, Murray, KY; one brother, Jessie Pete Wooley, Memphis; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

CAROLYN JONES BRANHAM
Carolyn Jones Branham was born December 6, 1938, is the daughter of the late Eugene Haskell and Doris Hunter Jones
She was united in marriage to Walter Ed Branham. Mr. Branham preceded her in death on December 2, 2007.
Mrs. Branham departed this life on May 16, 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 69 Years, 5 Months, 10 Days.
Services were held on May 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Luray Baptist Church in Luray, Tennessee, with Bro. Clint Burkhead officiating. Burial followed in the Mifflin Cemetery at Mifflin, Tennessee at a later date
She is survived by a daughter, Bridget Rene Reinmann and husband Jay of Luray, TN; a son, Walter Eddie Branham Jr.and wife Renee of Luray, TN; five grandchildren, Kyle Joseph of Valdez, AK, Austin Branham, McKenna Reinmann, Shane Phillips and Dexter Phillips all of Luray.
Memorial may be made to: WTH Foundation Att: Beth Koffmann “McKenna Hippo Therapy” 708 West Forest Ave Jackson, Tennessee 38301. pd.

MARCELLA L. DAVIS
Funeral services for Marcella L. Davis were Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Darden Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis, age 88, died Thursday, April 24, 2008.
She is survived by two sons, James Davis Jr., Dyer and Jan Davis, Michigan; one brother, Sam Danielson, California; seven grandchildren.

KEVIN GENE “BEE” BEELART
Graveside services for Kevin Gene “Bee” Beelart were Monday at Sardis Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in Sardis Cemetery.
Mr. Beelart, age 43, died April 26, 2008 at his residence.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda Beelart, Reagan; two brothers, Frederick Beelart, McHenry, IL and Gayland Beelart, Sycamore, IL; three sisters, Katherine Beelart, Milwaukee, WI and[ Patricia Wonzny, Crystal Lake, IL, and Louann Ward, Lexington, TN.

JOHNNY T. STRAWN
Funeral services for Johnny T. Strawn were Sunday at Mt. Nebo Methodist Church. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery in Decatur County.
Mr. Strawn, age 64, died April 25, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Taylor Strawn; two brothers, Ronnie Strawn and Tim Strawn; one sister, Joyce Williams.
Survivors include his mother, Mary B. Strawn, Bath Springs.

BERTHA MAE TUTEN
Graveside services for Bertha Mae Tuten were Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Peace Chapel Cemetery. Reed’s Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tuten, age 93, died Thursday, April 24, 2008.
Survivors include one sister, Ruby Goff, Milan; one brother, Billy Pratt, Bradford; two grandchildren.

ERNEST DEES HOLMES
Funeral services for Ernest Dees Holmes were Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home.
Mr. Holmes, WWII veteran and retired environmentalist for the State of Tennessee, age 91, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Humboldt General Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Ilene Holmes of Humboldt; one daughter, Brenda Copeland of Dresden; two sons, Larry Holmes of Lexington and Don Holmes, of Jackson; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren.

ELMER RAYMOND McCLANAHAN
A Memorial service for Elmer Raymond McClanahan will be Saturday, May 3, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15355 Highway 412 East, Lexington, TN. Burial was held Monday, April 28, 2008 at Shady Hill community-New Hope Cemetery in Lexington, TN with Reeds Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McClanahan, a retired farmer, age 84, died April 26, 2008.
He is survived by his wife, Katie McClanahan, of Jackson; one daughter, Sheila Ann McClanahan of Houston, TX; three sons, Ray Vinson of Memphis, TN, Rudy Scott and wife, Paula, of Jackson, TN, and Clyde Keith and wife, Gilda; one granddaughter, Loren Elizabeth of Katy, TX; two brothers, Elbert Dewey McClanahan and his wife Lillian Belvie and Frank McClanahan and his wife Duane; and nieces and close friends who will miss him dearly. pd.

DON LASTER
Funeral services for Mr. Don Laster, age 70, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill with Rev. Billy Allegood officiating. Burial will follow in Scotts Hill Methodist Cemetery.
Mr. Laster died Sunday in Parsons. He was born January 11, 1938 in Henderson County. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and formerly served on the Henderson County Election Commission. Mr. Laster was preceded in death by his father, Mr. William Coy Laster.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mrs. Betty Brasher Laster of Scotts Hill, his son, Eddie Laster of Jackson, his daughter, Donna Stiles of Orlando, FL, his mother, Mrs. Ruby Laster of Parsons, his brother, Dan (Brenda) Laster of Scotts Hill, and three grandchildren, Ron Stiles, Sarah and Katie Laster. pd.

JAMES WILSON ADCOCK
Graveside funeral services for James Wilson Adcock, age 80, of Scotts Hill, will be Thursday May 1, 2008 at Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson with Rev. Steve Callicoatt officiating. Mr. Adcock died Monday in Jackson. He was a retired bookkeeper for US Forestry Service in Sewanee and retired from ITT in Milan and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Milan.
Survivors include a sister Doris (Kenneth) Michael of Scotts Hill, a niece Joyce Howell of Jackson and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Lillian Adcock and a nephew John Michael.He was a loving brother and uncle. The family would like to thank Jennifer McLemore and Gail Hammons his nurses and JMCGH for their compassionate care. Visitation will be Wed. 4p.m.-8p.m. and Thurs. 11a.m. til service at Reeds Chapel in Lexington.Pallbearers will be Paul Replogle,John David Favara,Johnny D. McPeake,and John Fisher pd.

JOHNNY ROY WILLIAMS
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Roy Williams, age 55, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2005 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Comer and Bro. Clint Burkhead officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Williams died early Tuesday in Lexington. He was born April 1, 1953 in Chester County. He was employed with Hayes & Son Construction and a Baptist in belief. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Leroy Williams.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Patsy Williams, his mother, Mrs. Sue Williams of Huron, his daughter, Brandy (Russell) Hayes of Lexington, his son, Jeff (Amanda) Williams of Lexington, two sisters, Deborah Essary of Lexington and Sandra Greenway of Huron, three grandchildren, Emylee Williams, Garrett and Ethan Hayes. pd.

EVELYN LUSK AUSTIN
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Lusk Austin, age 89, are scheduled for today, Wednesday, April 30, at K. L. Brown Memory Chapel in Anniston, AL (256) 231-2334. Burial will follow in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Anniston.
Mrs. Austin died Sunday at her residence here in Lexington. She was the widow of Mr. J. H. “Bud” Austin. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Jerry Austin of Lexington, two grandchildren, Cary (Wendy) Austin and Libby (Benny) King, and two great granddaughters, Stephanie and Rachel.
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MONA VOLNER
Funeral services for Mona Gloria Volner, age 92, were held Friday, April 18 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Peace Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Volner died early Tuesday in Parsons. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Volner.

BERTHA BERRY MELTON HOLDEN
Funeral services for Bertha Berry Melton Holden will be Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Big Springs United Methodist Church. Burial in Big Springs Cemetery in Hardeman County.
Mrs. Holden, age 83, died April 21, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Van Ray Melton of Lexington, Johnny Mac Melton of Memphis and Tommy Mike Melton of Rossville, TN; two sisters, Sue Berry Bells of Lake Shasta, CA and Lou Berry Smith of Middleton, TN; three brothers, George Berry of Stantonville, TN, Arthur Berry of Seattle, WA and Troy Berry of Adamsville, TN; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Lee Berry.
The family will receive friends at Shackelford - Johnson Chapel 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday and at Big Springs United Methodist Church beginning at 12:00 Noon on Thursday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors—Johnson Chapel Henderson, TN.

ROBBIE GATELEY AKERS
Memorial services for Robbie Gateley Akers were Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Reeds Chapel, Lexington.
Mrs. Gateley, age 75, died April 9, 2008 in Little Rock, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Akers, Little Rock; one son, Roger Hayes; five step-children; five sisters; one brother; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

FRANK GILBERT
Funeral services for Frank Gilbert were Monday, April 21, 2008, at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery.
Mr. Gilbert, retired factory worker, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Lexington Manor.
He is survived by one daughter, Sandra Mae Hart, Reagan; one son, Tom Allen Gilbert, Reagan; two sisters, Lessie Miller, Lexington, Lorene Wheeler, MO; one brother, Ray Gilbert, Lexington; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Vernon Renfroe
Grave Side Services for Mr. Vernon Renfroe were held at Central Grove Baptist Church on April 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Brother Don Frank officiating.
Mr. Renfroe, age 84, died April 19, 2008 in Melrose Park, ILL. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, three sons Vernon Jr., Lynn, and Jammie Renfroe all of Lexington, TN., one daughter Denise Holmes of Scotts Hill, TN., two grandsons, Casson Holmes of Scotts Hill, TN., and Caleb Renfroe of Lexington, TN., two granddaughters Kayle and Payton Renfroe of Lexington, TN., two aunts Betty May and Lilly Marie Marr of Lexington, TN., two nieces Marlene Carey of Wildersville, TN., and Graple Jowers of Lexington, TN. Several nephews and cousins.

THOMAS E. THOMPSON
Thomas E. Thompson of Collierville, TN was invited to heaven on April 9, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He served in the U.S. Navy during wartime and was a retired policeman. He worked for Exxon for many years as the “Safety Man” until the Valdeese Disaster. He later became owner/operator of Extell in Collierville, TN up until the time of his illness.
Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Lilly Thompson of Whiteville, TN and one granddaughter, Whitney Elizabeth Thompson of Lexington.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth Ann Thompson; four loving daughters, Angela Michelle Thompson, Caroline Elaine Thompson and boyfriend David Brian Edgin, Lisa Diane Patton and husband Charles Patton, and Tammy Jean Rich and husband Chip Rich; one son, Thomas Eugene Thompson, II; six grandchildren, Michael Baker, Peyton Dee Edgin, Christina Marie Pergo, Victoria Page Thompson Reel, Shelby Elise Patton, and Sydney Reese Patton; and four siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials or donations be made to Methodist Healthcare - Alliance Health Care Services Hospice Program, or The American Cancer Society.
A memorial service was held at High Point Funeral Chapel in Memphis, TN on Saturday, April 12. pd.

JOHN DAVID GOODMAN
John David Goodman was born in Corinth, Mississippi on October 31, 1946, the son of Ethel Farris Goodman and the late James Wilbur Goodman.
On August 3, 1968, Mr. Goodman was united in marriage to the former Glona Johnson, who survives.
Mr. Goodman began working for Abbott Laboratories in 1968 as a salesperson in Jackson, Tennessee. His 39 year career included Account Executive, District Sales Manager, and Senior District Sales Manager. He retired in September 2007.
Mr. Goodman was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, and attended Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, Tennessee.
Mr. Goodman’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, and water activities on Pickwick Lake.
Mr. Goodman departed this life on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 61 years, 5 months, 18 days.
In addition to his wife of 40 years, Glona, and mother, Ethel, he is survived by his son, David Todd Goodman, O.D., and his wife Leah of Lexington, Tennessee; a sister, Camille Goodman of Louisville, Kentucky; his twin brother, Jim Goodman and wife Karen of Eads, Tennessee; an uncle, David Goodman of Memphis, Tennessee; his best friend and brother-in-law, Larry Bain of Savannah, Tennessee; 5 nieces and 8 nephews.
Services were held Monday, April 21, 2008 at Shackelford Funeral Home, Savannah, Tennessee, with Ron Rowlett and Will Wells. Burial in Memory Gardens of Hardin County, Tennessee. pd.

TOMMY RAY DILL, JR
Funeral services for Tommy Ray Dill, Jr were Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Pafford Funeral Home, Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Old Center Cemetery in Bath Springs, TN.
Mr. Dill, age 32 died April 12, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital.He was preceded in death by his father Tommy Ray Dill, Sr.
Survivors include his mother, Theresa (Collins) Wheeler, Blackshear, GA, four sisters, Yolanda Dill Lancaster, Scotts Hill, TN, Jennifer Snow, Margaret Snow and Sara Wheeler, all of Blackshear, GA; two brothers, Michael Helton, Paris, TN and Jason Snow, Minomie, WI.

RAYMOND E. SAVAGE
Funeral services for Raymond E. Savage were Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Bear Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Savage, age 91, died April 11, 2008, at Decatur County General Hospital.
Survivors include his wife June Savage, Parsons; one son, Ronald Savage, Beatty, Nevada; one daughter, Margaret Wilkins, Parsons; two sisters, Mildred Henderson, Nashville and Ruth Coleman, St. Louis; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

WILKS INFANT
Graveside services for the infant child of Michael and Kim Wilks were Monday, April 14, 2008 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in the Shady Hill Community of Henderson County. Pafford Funeral Home was in charge if the arrangements.
Survivors include parents, Michael and Kim Wilks; one brother, Parker Wilks all of Darden; grandparents, Monte and Debbie Wilks of Lexington; Ross and Carol Wyatt of Bath Springs, and great-grandparents, Fay and Helen Dickson and Lou Grissom all of Lexington, and Patty Wyatt of Bath Springs.

MELISSA “GRANDMOTHER” GRISHAM
Funeral services for Mrs. Melissa “Grandmother” Grisham, age 86, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the First Pentecostal Church in Lexington with Bro. Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Morris Chapel, TN. Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Grisham died early Tuesday in Jackson. She was born November 30, 1921 in Hardin County to the late Claude and Elsie Ratliff Gibbs. She was a homemaker and a member of First Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Lendon Grisham, one son, Raymond Grisham, one daughter, Brenda Kay Hopper, and a grandson, Nicholas Grisham.
Survivors include her three sons, Claude (Sherry) Grisham of Sardis, Kenneth Grisham of Jackson, and Sam (Mary) Grisham of Hendersonville, one daughter, Donna Sue (Tom) Grisham Evans of Jackson, one sister, Marie Flatt of Adamsville, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-six great grandchildren. pd.

JAMES L. HAYS
Funeral services for James L. Hays will be today, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Reeds Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery.
Mr. Hays, Johnson Controls retiree, age 65, died Sunday in Jackson.
He is survived by his wife Judy Scott Hays; two daughters, Cynthia Gilliam of Lexington and Susan Blankenship of Wildersville; three brothers, L. V. Hays, Edward Ray Hays, and Clayburn Hays; two sisters, Alma Ree Renfroe and Velma Christine Houston all of Lexington; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

KATHLEEN BRITT
Funeral services for Kathleen Britt were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Sand Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Britt, a homemaker, age 81, died April 13, 2008 in her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Britt; son Michael Ferguson; and one daughter, Sandra Thomason.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Thomason, Amy Mathis, and Joyce Britt all of Beech Bluff, TN; two sons, Donnie Britt, Jackson, TN and Tim Britt, Lexington; one brother, Woodrow Nichols, Dallas, TX; three sisters, Bernice Coley, Jackson, TN, Norease Britt, Blue Goose and Nelle Bittner, Huron; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren.

Max E. Dorsey
Funeral services for Mr. Max E. Dorsey, age 70, were Friday, April 11, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington with Bro. Derry Gray officiating. Cremation followed.
Mr. Dorsey died early Wednesday at Regional Hospital in Jackson. He was born January 7, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Ira and Lula Fisher Dorsey. He served for a short period in the Navy. Mr. Dorsey retired from the Moline Police Dept. after over 20 years of service. He was a Mason, a member of First Christian Church in Moline, IL, and the American Legion. He loved fishing, bingo, and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Mrs. Dorothy Dorsey of Lexington, two daughters, Renea Lynn Schmidt and husband, Greg of Andalusia, IL and Rhonda Lea McKune and special friend, Gary Bojes of Galesburg, IL, and three grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Schmidt, Shane Calhoun, and T. J. McKune. Friends are invited to send condolences to Mrs. Dorsey at 1173 Mills Darden Rd. Lexington, TN 38351.
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MELBA FAYE HUGHES
Funeral services for Melba Faye Hughes were held Friday, April 4th in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Scotts Hill Methodist Cemetery.
Mrs. Hughes, age 85, died Tuesday in Lebanon. She was a retired hairdresser and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hughes and a daughter, Barbara Karen Hughes.
Survivors include four sons, Bobby Hughes of Scotts Hill, Keith Hughes of Lebanon, Ronny Hughes of Franklin, and Ricky Hughes of Adamsville; one sister, Earlene Mitchell of Sardis; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

JUANITA FUGATE ETHRIDGE
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Fugate Ethridge were Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill.
Mrs. Ethridge, age 60 died Saturday in Savannah. She was preceded in death by one brother, Willard Fugate; two sister, Gladys and Hazel Fugate.
Survivors include two children, Jimmy Ethridge, Jr. of Saltillo and Annette Rushing of Jackson; three brothers, Don Baker, Ray and Wendell Fugate of Clayhole, KY.

James, Richard “Pistol” HINES
Funeral Service for James “Pistol” Hines were Monday, April 7, 2008 at St. Paul MB Church Lexington. Burial followed in Lexington City Cemetery.
Mr. Hines, formerly from Lexington passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret Hoover Chicago, IL., Lue Berdia Morgan, Ripley, TN.; one brother, Willard E. “Charlie” Vaulix, Nashville, Tn.,
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie B. Hines; three children, Joseph Pierrre Hines, Antioch, Tn., Nathaniel Flake, Nashville, Tn., and Olivia Flakes, Nashville, Tn.; two sisters, Linda Harmon, Lexington, Tn., Eva Hines, Nashville, Tn.; five grandchildren; one great grandchild,
Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. Was in charge.

JAMES PAUL SMITH
Funeral services for James Paul Smith will be today, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford-Casey Chapel. Burial will follow in Milledgeville Cemetery.
Mr. Smith, age 63, died April 3, 2008 in Tunica County Mississippi.
He is survived by a son, Bryan Smith of Sardis, TN; a daughter, Amanda Stewart of Dyersburg; four grandchildren; three brothers, Dennis Smith of Tullahoma, TN, Glen Smith of Memphis and Sam Smith of Adamsville; five sisters, Bobbie Helms of Adamsville, Wanda Johnson of Parsons, Dorothy McBroom of Lenoir City, TN, Betty McClellan of Lenoir City, TN, and Brenda Bushnell of Reagan.

LILLIE RUTH PEARSON
Funeral services for Lillie Ruth Pearson will be today, Wednesday April 9, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Humbles Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Pearson age 69, a seamstress died April 4, 2008. She is preceded in death by two sisters Jessie Meeks and Pauline Arnold.
She is survived by her husband Richard Pearson, one daughter, Clara Ruth Nash both of Huntingdon; three sons, Charles Tharpe, Jr., Robert L. Tharpe both of Lexington, Kentucky, James L. Tharpe of Huntingdon; three sisters, Vennie Sue Wormerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, Evelyn Hilliard of Lexington, Anner Jean Bledsoe of Toledo, Ohio and one brother Walter Bledsoe of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren.

JANET STUBBLEFIELD PASCHALL
Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Stubblefield Paschall will be today Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery.
Mrs. Paschall died early Tuesday in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Dewey Paschall.

MARGRETT R. MINTON
Graveside services for Margrett R. Minton, age 81, were held Friday, March 28 at Holmes Cemetery in Scotts Hill. Pafford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Minton died Wednesday at her home in Foley, Alabama. She was a native of Scotts Hill.
She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Smith of Fairhope, AL; her son, Vernon Minton of Foley, AL; two sisters, Irene Blackwell and Hattie Bass of Jackson; two brothers, Franklin and Grady Scott of Jackson; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

CHRIS CROWNOVER
Funeral services for Chris Crownover, age 37, were held Thursday, March 27 at Reeds Chapel with Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial followed in the Sand Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Crownover, an employee of Columbus McKinnon, died Tuesday in Lexington.
He is survived by 3 children, Dylan Crownover, Malory Hollowell, and Tori Crownover; his mother and step-father, Vicki and Danny Bruce; a grandmother, Abby Taylor of Perryville; aunts, Lisa (Dan) Powell of Cincinnati, Glenda (Joe) Rushing, Debbie Crownover, and Lynn (Terry) Davis, all of Lexington; uncles, Mike (Roseanne) Florence of Lone Oak, Ark., and Al (Ann) Taylor of Reagan; and many loved cousins. pd.

JULIA STEPHENS
Services for Julia Stephens were held Thursday at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Stephens, age 97, died March 25 at Hardin County Nursing Home.

MAVIS IRENE WALLACE
Funeral services for Mrs. Mavis Irene Wallace were Sunday, March 30, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed at Palestine Cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace, widow of Murray Wallace, age 84, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at Lexington Manor.
Survivors include two daughters, Molly Morgan and Martha House; two sons, Ronald Wallace and Keith Wallace; eleven grandchildren; one sister, Ida Rogers. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Shirley Horton, Kay Bledsoe, and Phyliss Dyer.

VIRGINIA ALEXANDER
Funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Alexander were Sun. March 30, 2008 at Reed’s Chapel in Lexington with Clint Sanders officiating.
Mrs. Alexander, 74 of Lexington passed away Fri. at her home after a battle with cancer.
Burial will follow in Henderson Co. Memory Gardens. She is survived by a daughter, Lynda Robinson of Parsons; 5 Brothers, James, Robie, Jerry, Harold & Darrell Wood all of Lexington; 4 Sisters, Alma Forrester & Dorothy Byers both of IL, Peggy Tart & Pat Dennison both of Lexington; 7 Grandchildren, Kimberly Robinson Morgan, Jay, Tina, Jonathan & Brady Alexander, Jennifer Robinson Maness & Laura Robinson Smart; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, J. H. Alexander; parents, Olen B. & Louannie Wood; 2 sons, Steven and Rex Alexander; 3 brothers, Lanoice, Willie B., & Larry Wood; 2 sisters, Marie & Shirley Wood. pd.

RUBY MAE WRIGHT
Services for Ruby Mae Wright were held Friday at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed at Memorial Cemetery in Paris, TN.
Mrs. Wright, age 93, died March 25 at Decatur County Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ranuolph Wright.
Survivors include a son, Wayne D. Wright of Parsons; a brother, Ellis Jr. Lindsey of N.H.; two sisters, Wilma Lindsey of Camden and Jean Moore of Michigan; and 1 grandchild.

BIRDIE A. CONNALLY
Funeral services for Birdie Connally were Monday, March 31, 2008, at Reed’s Chapel-Lexington. Burial followed in Henderson County Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Connally, age 96, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Connally; parents, Fred and Mary Elizabeth Wood.
Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie M. Perkins, Jackson; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; two great-great-grandsons.

MICHAEL DAVIDSON
Funeral services for Michael Davidson, age 53, were held Wednesday, March 26 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery.
Mr. Davidson died Sunday, March 23.
He is survived by his father, Lester Davidson, Jr. of Illinois; his mother, Gerlena Russom of Lexington; a daughter, Amber Jean Taylor of Cuba, MO; a son, Matthew Davidson of Illinois; and a brother, Jerry Lester Davidson of Bellville, Illinois.

RAYMELL LITTLE
Funeral services for Mrs. Raymell Little, age 80, were held Saturday, March 29 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Caraway Cemetery.
Mrs. Little died early Thursday in Lexington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Little.
Survivors include her son, Wally Little of Savannah; five step-children; four sisters, Zula Blankenship, Evie Little, Ruth Little, and Wilma Sue McPeake, all of Lexington; 14 step-grandchildren; and 6 step-great-grandchildren.

ROBERT E. LEE
Funeral services for Mr. Robert E. Lee, age 68, were held Saturday, March 29 at Broad Street Church of Christ with P. J. Hardy officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lee died late Wednesday in Jackson. He was born December 28, 1939 in Wildersvile to the late W. A. and Sally Noe Lee. He served in the National Guard from 1963-1969, was a retired employee of Johnson Controls, and was a member of Broad Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Mrs. Sammie Kay Lee; his son, Rob (Cathy) Lee; his daughter, April Dawn Lee; two brothers, Johnny and James Lee; two grandchildren, Joey and Chris Taylor; one great-grandson, Aiden Taylor; and one special niece, Sarah Simonton, all of Lexington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Relay for Life, American Heart Association, or a charity of choice. pd.

MABLE JOHNSON QUINN
Services for Mable Johnson Quinn were held Thursday, March 27. Interment was held at Old Center Cemetery in Bath Springs.
Mrs. Quinn, age 89 of Bath Springs, died Tuesday, March 25 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital.
She is sruvived by a daughter, Wilma Brunt of Lexington; two sons, Robert Johnson of Bath Springs and James Paul Johnson of Linden; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

NETTIE PAGE JONES
Funeral services for Nettie Page Jones were held March 29 at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Johnson Chapel in Henderson, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Mifflin Cemetery in Chester County.
Mrs. Jones, age 79, died March 26 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Jay Jones.
She is survived by four daughters, Dale Kirby of Henderson, Vicki Zamata Rainey of Henderson, Dawn Nance of Jackson, and Jennifer Cronin of Henderson; three sons, Albert Dean Jones, Ricky F. Jones, and Darry Jones, all of Henderson; four brothers, Aucie ‘Buster’ Page of Lexington, Amos Page of Henderson, Charles Page of Lexington and Robert Page of Lexington; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

MYRNA L. HENDERSON
Memorial services for Mrs. Myrna L. Henderson will be Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henderson, a retired Aero Space Engineering Technical Writer, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
Survivors include her daughter, Misty Sweet of Monroeville, IN; one son, John Henderson of Aurora, IL; one stepson, Bobby Henderson of Memphis, TN; one stepdaughter, Vivian Chambers of Fort Worth, TX; one sister Geraldine McAdams of Milan, TN; four grandchildren.

SHIRLEY FRENCH
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley French, age 67, were Monday, March 24, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Loyd Blankenship and Bro. Randall Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery.
Mrs. French died Saturday in Jackson. She was born August 6, 1940 in Henderson County to the late Earnest and Freda Scott Clenney. She was a retired employee of Lexington Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenny “Red” Bailey and one sister, Gladys Miller
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell French of Lexington; her two daughters, Paula (Tony) Johnson of Hendersonville and Pam (Butch) Crawford of Lexington; two stepsons, Mark and David French; one stepdaughter, Shelia French; three brothers, Charles, Doyle, and Wayne Clenney all of Lexington; three sisters, Maerene Nance of Lexington, Bonnie Finley of Adamsville, and Earline Keen of Parsons; three grandchildren, Amber and Daniel Crawford, and Hailey Johnson; and six step-grandchildren. pd.

INEZ BRUNT
Funeral services for Inez Brunt were Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Duke Cemetery.
Mrs. Brunt, age 77, died March 18, 2008 at St. Frances Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Brunt Jr., one brother, Herman Ward.
Survivors include two sons, David W. Brunt, Jacksonville, AR and Gary L. Brunt, Bartlett; one sister Laverne Rogers, Parsons; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

CHARLES HALL
Funeral services for Charles Hall were Monday, March 24, 2008, at Reeds Chapel-Lexington.
Mr. Hall age 75 died Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Jackson, TN.
He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy Hall, Lexington; seven daughters, Debbie Jones, Jacks Creek, Ramona Hall, Lexington, Carla Givens, Katie Pratt, Teresa Lawshe, all of Mobile, AL, Donna Jones, Lookout Mtn., GA; four sons, Terry Crider, Tony Crider, David Hall, all of Lexington and Chuck Hall, Mobile, AL; thirty three grandchildren; forty two great-grandchildren.

MARGIE LEE RHODES
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Rhodes were Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Rhodes, a retired hairdresser, age 77, died Saturday in Jackson.
She is survived by her son, Paul Rhodes, two grandsons; one brother, Miles Fray Wallace of Jackson.

JAMES LOUIE PIPKIN
Funeral services for Mr. James Pipkin will be held Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m., at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesborough, TN. Interment will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Mr. James Louie Pipkin, 81, Jackson TN (formerly of Jonesborough TN) died on March 9, 2008 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center’s Nursing Home Care Unit following an extended illness.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years Mary Ann Cronin Pipkin, Jackson TN; former wife of 27 years Reba Pipkin, Johnson City; a daughter, Nancy Carver, Kingsport; 3 sons, James T. Pipkin, Johnson City, Phillip D. Pipkin, Jonesborough and William L. Pipkin, Johnson City; a sister Mary Utley, Jackson; 2 brothers Manuel Pipkin, Scotts Hill and Lewis S. Pipkin, Knoxville, 3 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the West Tennessee Hospice, 1804 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305 or the Volunteer Service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, P O Box 4000, Mountain Home, TN 37684.

RAYMELL SMALL REEVES
Services for Raymell Small Reeves were held Sunday, March 9 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Hare Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves, age 89, died Friday, March 7 in Lexington.
She is survived by her daughter, Louise Payne of Wildersville; 2 sons, Willard Small of Chicago and John D. Small of Wildersville; a brother, James Goff of Lexington; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

RAYMOND O’GUIN
Memorial services for Mr. Raymond O’Guin, age 59, are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Poplar Corner Pentecostal Church.
Mr. O’Guin died Sunday at his home in Cedar Grove. He was born March 5, 1949 in Jackson, TN to the late Roy and Dovie Sharp O’Guin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joy O’Guin of Cedar Grove, three sons, Jason Bradley and Zachary A. O’Guin of Cedar Grove and Marvin L. O’Guin of Darden, three daughters, Renee’ O’Guin of Toone, TN, Mechelle Stevenson of Texas, and Daniell O’Guin of Pennsylvania, two brothers, Robert O’Guin of Alamo and Joe Page of Jackson, four sisters, Nancy Sipes of Cedar Grove, Marty Gordon, Tela O’Guin, and Mary Page of Jackson, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

DON PENIX
Memorial services for Mr. Don Penix, age 67, were held Sunday, March 9 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Burroughs officiating.
Mr. Penix died late Thursday in Lexington. He was born June 27, 1940 in Henderson County to the late Don Herman and Mellie Bird Penix. He was a retired Millwright for NUCOR. Mr. Penix enjoyed fishing, carpentry and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Morgan Penix and one sister, Alice Jean Davidson.
Survivors include his daughter, Teresa (Chad) Doner of Lexington; his son, Matthew Penix of Florida; his brother, Charles Penix of Mullberry, Florida; and one grandchild, Emmi Doner.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Lung Association. pd.

FRED JOHN HERTEL
Mr. John Hertel died March 3rd in Kerrville, Texas at the age of 95.
He was born April 7, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1957, he moved to Lexington, Tennessee where he was co-founder and vice president of Panoply Corporation, a manufacturer of hardwood plywood. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. However, his passion was golf. He was a board member of the Tennessee Golf Association and also a member of the International Senior Amateur Association, and played in golf events all around the world. In 1959, he helped promote the founding of the Lexington Golf and Country Club. Upon retirement in 1977, he moved to Kerrville, Texas where he became a member at River Hill Country Club and next door neighbor and friend to golfing legend, Byron Nelson.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth Hertel of Kerrville, Texas; a brother, Roger Hertel of Inverness, Florida; two daughters, Judy (Dick) Meyer of Lexington, TN and Jane Dallison of Langlois, Oregon; six grandchildren, Steve (Terri) Meyer of Lexington, TN, Suzanne (Moe) Click of Merryville, TN, Sherrill (John) Schaffer of Knoxville, TN, Marion (Bill) Moxley of Washington, DC, Justin (Luanne) Dallison of Monmouth, Oregon; and nine great-grandchildren, Megan, Rick, Molly, Colin, and Patton Meyer, Logan and Ryan Click, and Christopher and Cassie Kolls.
Funeral arrangements were held March 5, 2008 and were provided by Grimes Funeral Home in Kerrville, Texas.
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EDDIE MAE PEARSON ADAMS
Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie Mae Pearson Adams, age 82, were held Tuesday, March 11 at the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed at Parkers Crossroads Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams, widow of Edmond F. Adams, died Saturday, March 8 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Survivors include her son, Larry Adams of Lakeland, TN; a brother, Hall Pearson of Lexington; and 2 grandchildren.

BUDDY GENE PULLEY
Services for Buddy Gene Pulley were held Saturday, March 8 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Bible Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Pulley, age 48, died Friday, March 7.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Pulley; 2 daughters, Jennifer Lynn Hawn and Nancy Campbell; 2 sons, Tony Campbell and Bobby Campbell; 2 sisters, Janie Woods and Mary Pulley; a brother, Lane Pulley; and 5 grandchildren.

NEVA I. BOWMAN
A graveside service for Neva I. Bowman was held Friday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Parsons Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bowman, age 77, died February 20 in her daughter’s home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bowman.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Ann Zarecor of Yorkville, TN; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

PAUL WILLIS
Services for Paul Willis were held Friday, February 22 in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah. Burial followed in Milledgeville Cemetery.
Mr. Willis, age 92, died Tuesday, February 19 at Chester County Healthcare in Henderson, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife, Marie (Cash) Willis of Milledgeville; a son, Don Willis of St. Louis, MO; 2 step-sons, Charles Bingham of Stantonville, TN and Joe Bingham of Henderson, TN; a step-daughter, Judy May of Savannah; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

HOWARD E. DYER
Services for Howard E. Dyer were held Saturday, February 23 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery, Decatur County.
Mr. Dyer, age 78, died Wednesday, February 20 at Lexington Manor.
He is survived by step-daughter, Georgia Ramsey; a sister, Sue Maness of Scotts Hill; a brother, Earl Dyer of Scotts Hill; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

THOMAS ALLEN DAVIS
Funeral services for Thomas Allen Davis were Monday, February 18, 2008, at Reeds Chapel-Lexington, TN.
Mr. Davis, age 60 died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Davis; three daughters, Tricia Lynn Mooney, Clarksburg, Mary Beth Jarquin, Lexington, Wanda Cole, Lexington; one son, James Allen Davis of Lexington; two brothers, Wayne Davis, Bath Springs, John Davis, Lexington; and 17 grandchildren.

J. D. WHITWORTH
Services for J. D. Whitworth were held Saturday at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Parsons Memorial Garden.
Mr. Whitworth, age 81, died February 20 at Decatur Co. General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ludie Pearl Whitworth and a daughter, Loudene Miller.
Survivors include 3 brothers, John Whitworth of Michigan and Larry Whitworth and James Whitworth, both of Parsons; a sister, Callie Lynn of Parsons; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

ROBERT MORRIS BOYD
Robert Morris Boyd, age 87, died Thursday in Lexington. Pafford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Hall Boyd and his daughter, Sondra Joan Garlock. Survivors include his 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

BILLY BRASHER
Funeral services for Billy Brasher, age 69, were held Friday, February 22 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Red Walnut Cemetery.
Mr. Brasher died late Wednesday in Jackson. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the Scotts Hill Post Office.
Mr. Brasher is survived by one son, Kerry “Bub” Brasher of Scotts Hill; one daughter, Kim Brasher of Nashville; one sister, Betty Laster of Scotts Hill; and one grandchild.

FLOYD W. BREWER
Funeral services for Floyd W. Brewer were Sunday at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Christian Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Brewer, age 82, died February 23, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Lavon Griggs Brewer, Parsons; one daughter, Carol Stewart, MS; one brother, Loyd Brewer, NC; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Brewer and Odie Brewer and one great-grandchild.

GLINNIE G. SMITH
Funeral services for Glinnie G. Smith were Tuesday, at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Smith, age 87, died February 24, 2008 at Tennessee State Veterans Home. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Smith, Memphis.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Clayborn Smith and Wallace Smith; four sisters, Linnie Buckingham, Chole Gillis, Lois Baker, and Wilma Hayes.

TIM L. STRAWN
Funeral services for Tim L. Strawn, age 48, were held Friday, February 15 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Corinth Methodist Cemetery.
Mr. Strawn died late Tuesday in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his father, Taylor Strawn and 2 siblings.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Goff Strawn of Bath Springs; 2 sons, Bradley Strawn of Bath Springs and Jason Strawn of Lexington; two daughters, Haley Strawn of Scotts Hill and Jenny Bethune of Sardis; and one brother, Johnny Strawn of Bath Springs.

JOHN MARSHALL EASLEY
Funeral services for Mr. John Marshall Easley were Monday, February 18, 2008 at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be at Cooper’s Grove Cemetery near Lexington.
Mr. Easley, a long time licensed funeral director, age 81, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital.
Survivors include three sons, John C. Easley, Dennis O’Neal Easley, and Cecil Easley, one daughter, Virginia Easley all of Lexington; twelve grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Lee Carver Easley, a son, Raymond Eugene Easley and a daughter, Cassandra Easley who died at birth.

CINTHIA MAY HUNTLEY
A memorial service will be held for Cinthia Huntley on Friday, February 15, 10 a.m., at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lexington.
Mrs. Huntley, age 47, died Monday, February 11 at JMCGH. She was retired from Pacific Bell.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Huntley of Lexington; 2 sons, Guy Dirubio of San Jose, CA and Chad Holseberg of Aurura, CO; a daughter, Kristy Holseberg of San Jose, CA; a brother, Rodney Fuller of Parsons, TN; her father and mother, Earl Fuller and Geraldine (Reynolds) Fuller, both of Bowden, ND; and 3 grandchildren.

JAMES M. DAVIS
Funeral services for James M. Davis will be today, Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., at Reeds Chapel-Lexington. Burial will follow in Darden Cemetery.
Mr. Davis, retired real estate agent, age 89, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Decatur County Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Marscella Davis; two sons, James Davis, Jr, Dyer, TN, Jan Davis, Michigan; one deceased son, Steven Anthony Davis; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday 2 p.m. until service.

IONA MOFFITT COBLE
Funeral services for Iona Moffitt Coble were held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Nashville with burial following.
Mrs. Coble, a former employee of Oman Construction Company in Nashville, age 87, passed away February 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Coble Sr.;
She is survived by two daughters, Kaye C. Johnson and Elizabeth D. Coble; one son, Arthur C. Coble Jr.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother Norris Moffitt.

THOMAS ALLEN DAVIS
Funeral services for James Allen Davis were Monday, February 18, 2008, at Reeds Chapel-Lexington, TN.
Mr. Davis, age 60 died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Davis; three daughters, Tricia Lynn Mooney, Clarksburg, Mary Beth Jarquin, Lexington, Wanda Cole, Lexington; one son, James Allen Davis; two brothers, Wayne Davis, Bath Springs, John Davis, Lexington; seventeen grandchildren.

DANNY LEE BEDWELL
Funeral services for Danny Lee Bedwell will be today, Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Bedwell, a retired drywall contractor, age 61 died February 18, 2008, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Paulette Bedwell, Lexington; four daughters, Jane Woods Kim Pettigrew, Paula Jones all of Lexington and Sandra Krull, Frankfort, IL; three brothers, Tony Bedwell, Jackie Bedwell, and Roy Bedwell all of Lexington; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

ZELMER ODEAN ANDERSON
Funeral services for Mr. Zelmer Odean Anderson, age 84, were held Friday, February 15 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Dan Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson died late Tuesday in Jackson. He was born April 23, 1923 in Carruthersville, Missouri to the late Zelmer Bryant and Dona Adams Anderson. He was a retired quality control analyst, employed with JohnsonControls for 27 years. He was a member of Juno Church of Christ, a long-time song leader at Independence Church of Christ, and served many years on the cemetery association at Independence. He love gospel music.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Maxine Pendergrass Anderson; his son, Alan Odean (Peggy) Anderson; his daughter, Kay Anderson (Steve) Jackson, all of Lexington; and his only grandson, Ty Anderson Dyer, who filled Mr. Anderson’s life with joy and gave him a will to live.
The family requests donations be made to Jackson Christian School for the Band Program. pd

JAMES C. HAYES
Funeral services for James C. Hayes were Saturday, February 16, 2008, at Reed’s Chapel-Decaturville. Burial followed in Darden Cemetery.
Mr. Hayes, age 89, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Decatur Co. General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Garfield and Clydie Mae (Davis) Hayes; his wife, Ruby Hayes.
Survivors include one sister, Fern Meadows of Memphis.

Charles Freddie Kizer
Funeral services for Charles Freddie Kizer, age 80, were held Thursday, February 14, at the Huntingdon Church of Christ with Chase Funeral Home in charge of the services. Internment was at the Kizer Cemetery in Wildersville, TN.
Mr. Kizer passed away at his home Tuesday evening after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was retired from Magnetek Industries in Lexington, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mackey Ruth Cole.
Survivors include three children: Charles Andrew Kizer, Deborah Tucker, Alice Jean Chapman; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Ruth McDaniel of Lexington, TN and Mae Kizer of Wildersville, TN; and a brother, Robert Kizer of Wildersville, TN; his second wife, Janice Bartholomew-Kizer; four step-children: Sandy Boldreghini of Oakland, TN, Melody Haynes of Huntingdon, TN, Burt Bartholomew of McHenry, MS, and Brad Bartholomew of Huntingdon, TN; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

DELBERT LEE McCAY
Funeral services for Delbert Lee McCay, age 66, will be Wed. Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at Reeds Chapel with Bro. George Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Nebo Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. McCay was a retired home builder and retired from the Tenn. National Guard.He died Sunday in Lexington.
He is survived by a daughter Libby (Bill) Wood of Lexington, a sister Debbie (Dean) Jackson of Lexington, 3 brothers Jimmy McCay of Brownsville, David McCay of Jackson, and Jerry McCay of Lexington, 3 grandchildren Karen Owsley of Nebraska, Leah and Sarah Owsley of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Anderson McCay and a brother Darrell McCay.Visitation Wed. 9 a.m. til service. pd.

ROBERT BIVENS
Funeral services for Robert Bivens were Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Sardis Methodist Church, Sardis. Burial followed in Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah.
Mr. Bivens, store manager and U.S. Air Force veteran, age 69, died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital, Parsons.
Survivors include one son, Robert Michael Bivens, Martin, TN; one daughter, Patricia Gail Colburn, Newton, GA; mother of his two children, Janice Kelley Bivens; one brother, Barney O. Bivens, Gallatin, TN; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father Franklin Roosevelt Bivens; his mother, Flora Bivens; one brother, James Bivens.

EARL LEE ASTON
Funeral services for Earl Lee Aston were Monday, February 11, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Aston Family Cemetery.
Mr. Aston, a truck driver, age 71, died Wednesday in Texas.
Survivors include his sons, Bill Aston of Lexington and Earl Chipps of Pennsylvania; three daughters, Donna Moody and Shonda Wood both of Lexington, Connie Aston of Ohio; four brothers, Carl Edward Aston of Huron, Elmer L. Aston of West Virginia, John Samuel Aston and Dave U. Aston of New Jersey, twenty eight grandchildren, and thirty three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Lewis Aston.

DONNA BELINDA THREADGILL
Funeral services for Donna Belinda Threadgill, age 53, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Natchez Trace Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Randall Woods and Bro. Don Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Natchez Trace Missionary Baptist Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements..
Ms. Threadgill died Monday in Jackson. She was born April 14, 1954 in Reno, NV to the late James Howell Davis and Marie Wallace Horton. She was a homemaker and a member of Natchez Trace Baptist Church. Ms. Threadgill was preceded in death by one brother, Lee Horton. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Wood of Lexington, her son, Vaughn Wood of Lexington, her stepmother, Loa Davis of Beacon, her companion, Larry Threadgill of Lexington, two brothers, James Davis, Jr. of Parsons and Connie Ray Horton of Lexington, two sisters, Linda Beth Davis of Bells and Darlene Reece of Milan, and three grandchildren, Jessica Rodgers, Logan Webb, and Abi Wood. pd.

JOHN L. ROBERTS
Mr. John L. Roberts, age 77, died Monday, Feb. 4 at Lexington Manor. Graveside service was held Thursday at Hare Cemetery.
He is survived by a sister Shirley Wright of Lexington; a half-brother, Joe Roberts of Wildersville; and 2 step-sons, Scott and Stan Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his mother Estelle Duke, his father Joe Lee Roberts, a brother Bobby Lee Roberts, and a sister Betty Jean Petty.

FRANK ARMAND DIBLASIO
Parsons Funeral Services for Mr. DiBlasio, age 22, of Parsons, will be conducted Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Oakdale Decatur County with Bro. Robin Rotgers officiating. Burial will follow in Decatur County Memorial Gardens. He was born May 29, 1985 in North Carolina and passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Decatur County General Hospital. Mr. DiBlasio was a electrician and an employee of Bronco Electric. He was a Baptist in belief, he played music with his brothers, was always helping someone, was a humorist, very humble and was a peacemaker. He is survived by his parents John and Cynthia DiBlasio of Parsons, two brothers John Joeseph and Nicholas William DiBlasco of Parsons and a special friend (Frank called sister) Shelly Reeves. Other survivors include his grandparents: William A. and Dolly Echols, Jr. of Ky. Jean DiBlasico of N.C. and a host of friends and relatives. Serving as Pallbearers: Nick DiBlasio, Joe DiBlasio, Chris Chumney, Keith Clark, Brant Homer, Justin Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers: Matthew Echols, Justin Sperry, Arjuna Echols. Visitation will be Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and continue until time for the funeral service. pd.

LAVERIA PRIDDY
Services for Mrs. LaVeria F. Priddy will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1 pm at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Lonnie Black presiding. Burial will follow at Kizer Cemetery.
Mrs. Priddy, age 86, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Henderson County Community Hospital, Lexington, TN.
Visitation services will be Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 pm with the body to lie-in-state from 3 pm to 6 p.m. All flowers for the ceremony should be delivered to the church at 60 Brown Street, Lexington, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday. pd.

KENNETH RAY “NUB” MILLNER
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray “Nub” Millner were Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Sardis Methodist Church. Burial followed in Sardis Cemetery. Mr. Millner, age 79, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Hardin County Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Helms Millner; one daughter, Brenda Stone, Sardis; one son, Steve Millner, Sardis; one sister, Mary Alexander, Morristown, TN; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Reed’s Chapel-Decaturville was in charge of arrangements.

RUBY EVA SHACKELFORD
Funeral services for Ruby Eva Shackelford were Monday, February 11, 2008 in the chapel of Dilday Funeral Home. Interment followed in New Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Shackelford, age 95, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab.
She is survived by four sons, James Shackelford, Lexington, Harold Shackelford, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Roy Shackelford, Oakfield, Tennessee, Glynn Shackelford, Bradford, Tennessee; one sister, Willie Douglas, Trezevant, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

HUGH L. MILLER
Funeral services for Hugh L. Miller will be today, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m., February 13, 2008, at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Miller, age 70, passed away February 11, 2008 at Decatur County Manor.
Survivors include her mother, Lola D. Miller, Parsons; one daughter, Elizabeth Miller, Parsons. He was preceded by his father, Malcolm Miller.

VERNON ASBIL CAMPER
Funeral Services for Vernon Asbil Camper were Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Camper, age 73, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at his residence in Adamsville.
Survivors include one son, Jeff Camper, Orland Park, IL; one brother, Gene Camper, Scotts Hill, TN; six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Terry Camper and Sabian Camper.

RANDY H. POPE
Funeral services for Randy H. Pope were Sunday, February 3, 2008. Burial followed in Corinth Baptist Church, Darden, TN.
Mr. Pope, age 52, died Thursday, January 31, 2008, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen Pope; his daughter, Kellie Moore of Parsons; his mother and step father, Melba and Gordon Tillman of Decaturville; sister, Debbie Maxwell of Parsons; three brothers, Joe Pope of Decaturville, Bobby Pope of Parsons, Daryl Pope of Cookeville; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard C. Pope, Jr.

CAROLYN KOLWYCK
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Kolwyck, age 70, are scheduled for 3:00PM, Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Sand Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Marty Comer and Bro. Harold Hopper officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Kolwyck died late Tuesday in Lexington. She was born October 4, 1937 in Henderson County to the late Hobert and Annie Hamilton Scott. She was a retired employee of Easter Seals and a member of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Kolwyck was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Scott. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Mr. Henry Kolwyck of Lexington, her son, Johnny Steve Sipes of Lexington, her daughter, Lisa (Donald) Tutor of Lexington, her sister, Lona Usery of Beech Bluff, two grandchildren, Stephani (Darrell) Davis and John Travis Sipes, and two great grandchildren, Nathanael and Sarah Davis. pd.

MARGERY HOLMES
Funeral services for Margery Holmes were Monday, February 4, 2008 at Reeds Chapel. Burial followed in Union Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Holmes, age 76 died Friday, February 1, 2008, at Henderson County Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Wilson, Holly Springs, MS; one sister, Betty Hayes, Ft. Meyers, FL; two brothers, Walter Higdon, Memphis and Herbert Higdon, Jackson; two grandchildren.

RUBY N. JONES
Funeral services for Ruby N. Jones were Monday, February 4, 2008 in the chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Hickory Flat Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones, age 91 passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at her daughter’s home.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Ray Jones; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
She is survived by seven daughters, Virginia Coleman of Lexington, Hazel Thornton of Corinth, MS, Dorothy Holladay of Huntingdon, Nell McClearen and Evelyn Jones both of Cedar Grove, Marie McBroom of Booneville, Sue West of Lavinia; one son, Wayne Jones of Humboldt; eighteen grandchildren; thirty one great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren.

PEYTON ELIZABETH REEVES
Funeral services for Peyton Elizabeth Reeves are scheduled for 12:00 P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Marleen Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Hebron Methodist Cemetery in Huntingdon.
Peyton, the infant daughter of Steven and Alexandria Reeves, died Sunday in Lexington.
Survivors include her parents, Steven and Alexandria Reeves of Lexington, her sister, Destiny Reeves, grandparents, Tracy Avalon, Brian Tarr, Leanna Murren, Scott Murren, Russell Reeves, Janie Reeves, Lucille Avalon, James Avalon, Raymelle Pinkston, and Merville Austin, and uncles, Chris (Terri) Reeves of Lexington, Nick Neely currently serving in Iraq, Derrick (Erica) Neely U. S. Coastguard, San Francisco CA, and Zackary Avalon of McKenzie. pd.

JAMES HAROLD IVY
Funeral services for James Harold Ivy were February 2, 2008 at Shackelford Funeral Directors-Johnson Chapel in Henderson, Tennessee. Burial followed in the Roby Cemetery in Chester County.
Mr. Ivy, Korean War Veteran, age 74, died January 30, 2008 in Jackson, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Ivy; a son, William Ivy both of Reagan, TN; two brothers, Wade Ivy of Arlington, TN, Finis Ivy of Corinth, MS; four sisters, Clara Szarnopys of Granite City, IL, Sue Taylor of Mason, TN, Deborah Suarez of Plant City, FL, Denise Woods of Horn Lake MS; two grandchildren. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Collins, Shirley Ivy.

REV. RICHARD TAPSCOTT
Funeral services for Rev. Richard Tapscott were Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Kentucky. Burial followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY.
Rev. Tapscott, retired minister, age 81, died Saturday, February 5, 2008, at Princeton Health Care and Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Eastman; maternal grandparents, Leslie and Corine Mudd.
He is survived by one son, Tom Tapscott, Clarksville, TN.

BOBBY GENE WALLACE
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Gene Wallace, age 74, were Tuesday, February 5 in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. William Jones, Bro. Bobby Beecham and Bro. Randall Woods officiating. Burial followed in the Palestine Cemetery near Lexington.
Mr. Wallace, the son of the late Melvin Lee and Elizabeth Hart Wallace, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 in Lexington. He was a member of the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a retired employee of Milan Arsenal and enjoyed rabbit hunting. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Mrs. Margie Wallace of Huron; his two daughters: Glenda Wallace Sumler (Dennis) of Lexington and Emily Wallace Stambaugh (Dave) of Springfield; four grandchildren: Caleb, Seth and Sarah Stambaugh and Blaine Sumler; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Sue Wallace Garner. pd.

MARY ANN BRITTAIN
Funeral services for Mary Ann Brittain will be today, January 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial will follow at South Side Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Brittain, age 61, died Sunday, January 27, 2008, at Henderson County Community Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, Jackie Brittain and Marvin Lee Brittain, Omaha, NE; two daughters, Patricia Diane Holmes, Lexington, TN, Debbie Hays, Reagan, TN; three brothers, Paul Britt and David Britt both of Lexington, James Leon Britt, Lansing, MI; two sisters, Louise Dickey, Bellevue, MI, Patty Tyler, McKenzie, TN; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, Janie Moody.

Robbie Lee Wallace Swope
Robbie Lee Wallace Swope was born in Henderson County, TN where she lived for five years until the death of her father Emerson Etheridge Wallace. Then, she moved with her mother Lula Mae Hart Wallace and her brother Bud to Parsons, TN to live with her grandparents, Jim and Evalena Wallace Hart and her aunts and cousins: Mildred, Faye, Ruth, and Ruby Lee Hart, Kay McLemore, and Linda Townsend. An uncle “Spooky” Hart had recently been killed in an auto accident, and another uncle Ernest Hart had married and left home.
Robbie and her brother Emerson Leon “Bud” Wallace moved to Jackson, TN when their mother married Bert Bernard Baker and relocated to that city. Although the children attended schools in Madison County, TN, they spent almost every summer visiting their father’s sister Ida Wallace Pollock and her h