Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2006

Doris Davis Norment, 90, of Whiteville, died July 3, 2006 at Bells Nursing Home.The widow of Samuel Vinton Norment, Sr., who died February 28, 1967, she was a teachers’ aide at Whiteville School and taught private music lessons at home for many years. Mrs. Norment was born March 8, 1916 in Fayettte County, daughter of the late Marshall Chambers Davis...

Jul 3, 2006

Rachel Odessa Bradley Byrd, age 83, of Waynesboro, Tennessee passed away July 3, 2006 at Wayne Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1923 to Homer Floyd and Beula Joe Morgan Bradley. She was a native of Wayne County, Tennessee and a member of County Line Church of Christ. She and her late husband Charlie L. Byrd owned and operated...

Jul 3, 2006

Melba D. Cody, 82, of Memphis, died July 3, 2006 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis.She was a supervisor of communications at Goldsmith's for 35 years and a member of Macon Road Presbyterian Church.Graveside services were 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Bolivar Memorial Cemetery with Roger Wade officiating.She is survived by two daughters, Brenda White of Hickory Valley...

Jul 2, 2006

Bill Mabrywas born on May 5, 1926 in Savannah, Tennessee the son of the late William McKinley and Bessie Victoria Rinks Mabry.On June 14, 1953 he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Irene Walker, who survives. Mr. Mabry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a pharmacist until his retirement and was a member of...

Jul 2, 2006

She was born and reared in Finger, TN, the daughter of the late Lewis O. and Minnie Lenora Lofton Wharton. She attended school at Finger. She was married to Jesse B. Plunk in 1929. Mr. Plunk operated a saw mill. He preceded in death in 1947. She was later married to Robert Brancy Wood, Sr. in 1954. Mr. Wood died...

Jul 1, 2006

Mr. Taylor was born in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of the late Asa and Inez Poteete Taylor. He attended schools in Henderson and Madison Counties. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy McNeal Tayor in 1967. He was married to Mary Karnazes in 1970. They made their home in Madison and Chester Counties. He worked at Caterpiller...

Jun 30, 2006

FLOYD COUNCEWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 27, 1927 the son of the late James Marvin and Vera Adams Counce.On April 22, 1955 he was united in marriage to the former Shirley June Wood, who survives.Mr. Counce was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He worked for Inside Out and was a...

Jun 30, 2006

Robbie Mae Brock was born on June 2, 1936 in Clifton, Tennessee the daughter of the late Bob and Myrtle Evans McDonald. Mrs. Brock was united in marriage to Curley Hayes, who preceded her in death. On September 2, 1977 she married Jessie Farris Brock, who survives.She worked at Hickory Hills Manufacturing and was a member of the First Pentecostal...

Jun 29, 2006

Virginia Bond was born May 30, 1930 in Okalona, Mississippi the daughter of the late Richard Earvy and Jo Kate Shipman White.Ms. Bond worked at Avetx Incorporated. She departed this life on June 29, 2006 at McNairy Ragional Hospital in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 76 years and 30 days.Ms. Bond is survived by one daughter, Vivian Y. Jordon...

Jun 29, 2006

Harold Lloyd Cox, 78, of Sandia, Texas died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Spann Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict and was a retired driller in the petroleum industry. He moved to Sandia 10 years ago.He is survived by his son, Roger K. Cox, Sr. of Sandia, four grandchildren and...

Jun 29, 2006

Jun 28, 2006

Sharon Myers, 41, of Bolivar, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at McNairy County Regional Hospital.She was a press operator at Duro (formerly known as International Paper) in Jackson for two years. Ms. Myers was born April 17, 1965 in Jackson, Tenn., daughter of Jewell Hill and Shirley Cossar Lowrance and lived here most of her life. She was a member...

Jun 27, 2006

Funeral services for Viva Ruth Montgomery Warrington, age 73, of Lutts, TN is Eleven a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Shackelford Chapel in Collinwood with Billy Beale officiating. Interment will follow in Lutts Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge.Pallbearers are Jonathan Warrington, Jody Franks, Adam Alexander, Andrew Alexander, James Keeton, and Sam Smith.Mrs. Warrington, a native of Lauderdale County,...

Jun 27, 2006

Kenneth Barnes, 87, of Hornsby, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.Mr. Barnes was born June 8, 1919 in Hardeman County, son of the late Tom Dallas Barnes and Sarah Erema Fawcett Barnes and lived here all of his life working as a farmer and as a production worker at the tannery. He served in the U.S....

Jun 26, 2006

Glenn Turnbow was born on November 5, 1931 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Nathan and Mary Godwin Turnbow. Mr. Turnbow was the owner of "Turnbow's Garage" from 1964 until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and also a member of Flying Association. Mr. Turnbow loved spending time with his...

Jun 25, 2006

ROBERT FREDERICK FORRESTERWas born in Brockton, Massachusetts on March 11, 1938 the son of the late Edgar and Dorothy Sheehan Forrester.In December of 1966 he was united in marriage to the former Susan Johnson, who survives.Mr. Forrester was owner and operator of Keep Kool. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. Mr. Forrester was a member of the VFW.He...

Jun 24, 2006

WALT COGGINSWas born in Adamsville, Tennessee on July 5, 1953 the son of Avanelle Smith Coggins Grant and the late Raymond Norris Coggins. On May 18, 2000 he was united in marriage to the former Susan Elaine Stoner, who survives. Mr. Coggins was a truck driver for 20 years. He was a very avid fisherman. Mr. Coggins loved hunting, mud...

Jun 24, 2006

She was born in Chester County daughter of the late Robert Tyler and Fannie Lee Weaver Muse.She attended school in Chester Countyand was married to John Otis Carnell on Sept 8, 1945 They made their home in the Montezuma Community of Chester County. She was a seamstress at Salant & Salant and Decatur Sportswear for many years. Mrs. Carnell cared...

Jun 23, 2006

Bernard Wayne Thompson was born on March 23, 1938 in Saltillo, Tennessee the son of the late Floyd and Alma Morris Thompson.In September of 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Dot Alexander, who preceded him in death on August 29, 2003. Mr. Thompson worked as a TV repairman and was a member of the Saltillo Church of...

Jun 23, 2006

Robbie Mae Dearen Inman was born April 25, 1936 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Warren and Nettie Brown Dearen.She was united in marriage to Bob Inman.Mrs. Inman was a waitress for 30 years at Dixie Cafe, Country Kitchen, Risners, and Huddle House. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and member of the...