Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2005

Arnold Bradley Newton, 45, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away on November 11, 2005 at McNairy Regional Hospital, Selmer, TN.He was a Refrigeration Technician for Ryans Steak House and a member of the Pinson Church of Christ in Pinson, TN.Services November 13, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home, Selmer, TN. Interment to follow in Liberty Cemetery near Bethel...

Nov 11, 2005

Randall Floyd Sweat, 52, of Selmer, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2005 at his residence.He was a construction painter and member of the Love and Truth Church in Adamsville, TN.Memorial Services to be on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Home, Selmer, TN. Survivors are his wife, Linda Tonge Vorwerk Sweat of Selmer, TN,...

Nov 11, 2005

Mrs. Parrish was married to Burl Odell Parrish. Mr. Parrish died died in 1967. She was a retired school teacher. She is survived by three sons Gayle Parrish of Huron, Lynn Parrish of Luray and Tony Parrish of Jackson.

Nov 11, 2005

Jobie Lee Beckhamwas born on December 8, 1944 in Waynesboro, Tennessee the son of the late Hugh and Cleo Daniels Beckham. On February 7, 1970, he was united in marriage to the former Marion Fruend, who survives.Mr. Beckham was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a structural steel detailer. He was also a member of Olivet Cumberland...

Nov 11, 2005

James Richard (Jim) Anderson, 82, Waynesboro, TN, died at Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN, Friday, November 11, 2005. He was a son of the late Herbert Thomas and Ruby Young Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a retired steampitter and a member of Waynesboro Church of Christ. He was a Past President of the Lions Club, a member of the Wayne County Historical...

Nov 10, 2005

Dale Fredrick Ireland, Jr.was born on March 3, 1953 in Curtice, Ohio the son of the late Dale Fredrick Ireland, Sr. and Donna Avery Ireland.On August 11, 1995, he was united in marriage to the former Neva Young, who survives. Mr. Ireland was a construction worker for Union Pacific Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served...

Nov 9, 2005

Marvin Harold Pickens, Sr.was born on January 29, 1922 in Adamsville, Tennessee the son of the late Marvin Otis and Edith Perkins Pickens.On October 10, 1941 he was united in marriage to the former Rachel Chambers, who survives.Mr. Pickens was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of Methodist faith. He worked as a school bus driver and a...

Nov 9, 2005

Emma Elizabeth Morrison Duren, 92, Pulaski, TN (formerly of Waynesboro, TN), died at Hillside Hospital, Pulaski, Wednesday, November 9, 2005. She was a homemaker, a member of Upper Green River Baptist Church, Waynesboro, a duaghter of the late Seymour and Ora Cypert Morrison, the wife of the late Jesse M. Duren, and the sister of the late Greyford Morrison and...

Nov 9, 2005

The widow of the late H.A. Dixon and former "First Lady" of Freed Hardeman College (University): 1950-1969. Her Husband served as President of the University until his death. She was instrumental, along with others, in founding the FHU Associates. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by Freed-Hardeman University in May of 1990. She was a member of...

Nov 9, 2005

Robert Charles Bond, Sr.was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1922.Mr. Bond was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a carpenter.He departed this life on November 9, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 14 days. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ridgley of...

Nov 9, 2005

Nov 8, 2005

John Thomas Howell, 63, of Middleton, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Bolivar General Hospital. The husband of Mary Frances Bass Howell who survives, they were married March 16, 1963. Mr. Howell was born September 11, 1942 in Hardeman County, son of the late James Elbert Howell and the late Lula Mae Sisco Howell. He lived most of his life...

Nov 8, 2005

Evangeline Burress Brooks was born January 9, 1914 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late James and Nancy Allene Maxedon Burress.She was united in marriage to Aulton B. Brooks. Mr. Brooks preceded her in death on May 5, 1985.She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of the Southaven First United Methodist Church and participated in...

Nov 8, 2005

James Elbert Howell, 93, of Bolivar, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Bolivar General Hospital. The widower of Lula Mae Sisco Howell, who died June 27, 1999 after 65 years of marriage, he wed on February 15, 1934. He retired from Bolivar Tannery after 23 years of employment. After retirement he worked at Bolivar Amoco for a few years. Mr....

Nov 7, 2005

Mrs. Effie Jannette Hopkins Gilliland was born July 2, 1936 in Ashland, Mississippi the daughter of the late Roy Hopkins and the late Vera Cleary Duke. She was united in marriage to Leroy Gilliland on April 27, 1965. Mr. Gilliland preceded her in death in 2003. Mrs. Gilliland was a homemaker, and a member of the Counce Pentecostal Church.Mrs. Gilliland...

Nov 7, 2005

He was born and reared in Sardis, Tennessee, the son of the late Alex and Lillie Hamm Johnson. In 1944 he was married to Lorean Blackstock. They lived in St. Louis, MO for 10 years and returned to Chester County. Mr. Johnson was a carpenter. Mrs. Johnson died in 2000. He is survi8ved by two sons Jerry Johnson and Danny...

Nov 7, 2005

Mary Bryant Wilson, 92, Smyrna, TN, formerly of Collinwood, TN, died Monday, November 7, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Harmon and Alpha Wilbanks Bryant, the wife of the late Kenneth Wilson, and the mother of the late Phil Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, a teacher, and a member of the First...

Nov 7, 2005

CLYDE WILLIAM HUBBARDWas born in Wayne County, Tennessee on November 14, 1932 the son of the late Bud and Charity Tilley Hubbard.On June 9, 1956 he was united in marriage to the former Mary Lou Reaves, who preceded her husband in death on October 24, 1993. Mr. Hubbard was a sawmill worker. He was a member of New Pleasant Grove...

Nov 6, 2005

LILLIE (DEAN) BANKS HAMILTONWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 28, 1928 the daughter of the late James Earl and Nola Mae Anglin Banks.In 1967 she was united in marriage to Billy E. Hamilton, who preceded his wife in death in December of 1972.Mrs. Hamilton was a Certified Nurses Aide. She was a member of Old Union Church. Mrs....

Nov 6, 2005

Josephine Anderson Massey, age 77, died November 6, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital.She is survived by a son Gary Massey and a daughter Glenda Massey; a brother David Anderson and a sister Clara Stockwell all of Henderson. She also has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.She was born in Milledgeville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late David Thomas Anderson, Sr....