Obituary Listing

Oct 24, 2005

Rachel Stewart Whaley, 96, of Middleton, died Monday, October 24 at Quince Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Memphis. The widow of James Thomas Whaley, who died August 10, 1959, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Whaley was born October 8, 1909 in Middleton, daughter of the late John Jacob Stewart and Cynthia Ann Sasser Stewart and lived there most of her...

Oct 23, 2005

LUCILLE PRINCE MCKNIGHTWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 17, 1908 the daughter of the late David Leonard and Margaret Lutrica Allison Prince.On October 19, 1935 she was united in marriage to John Stanford McKnight, who preceded his wife in death on January 18, 1997.Mrs. McKnight was a homemaker and worked for Brown Shoe Company for 10 years. She...

Oct 22, 2005

EVELYN FAYE HOPPERWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 19, 1935 the daughter of the late Warren and Lucille Haggard Rainey.On December 20, 1964 she was united in marriage to James Hopper, who survives.Mrs. Hopper worked for H. I. S. Manufacturing. She was a member of Saltillo United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hopper departed this life on October 22, 2005...

Oct 21, 2005

Nell Hendersonwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on January 17, 1942 the daughter of the late James, Jr. and Lullea Price Smith.Ms. Henderson was a machine operator at a garment factory.She departed this life on October 21, 2005 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 4 days.Ms. Henderson is survived by a...

Oct 21, 2005

Estella West Daniel, 84, of Saulsbury, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East.The wife of Maurice Daniel, who survives, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Daniel was born May 10, 1921 in Hardeman County, daughter of the late Bryan and Maude Cossar West and lived in Saulsbury most of her life. She was a member of Saulsbury Baptist...

Oct 20, 2005

Florence Lewis Cearley, 79, of Bolivar, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Bolivar General Hospital.The widow of Hugh Cearley, who died January 24, 1994, she was a homemaker and former owner of “Cearley’s” Restaurant. Mrs. Cearley was born September 26, 1926 in Perry County, daughter of the late Cecil Virgle Lewis and Lauis Emma Horner Lewis and lived here for...

Oct 20, 2005

Harry E. “Windy” Pafford, Sr., 81, of Middleton, died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East.The husband of Thelma Flake Pafford, who survives, he was the owner of Buntyn Barber Shop in Memphis and also worked at the Middleton Barber Shop. Mr. Pafford was born April 19, 1924 in Eva, Tenn., son of the late Watts W. Pafford...

Oct 20, 2005

Mary Pauline (Dolly) Dixon , age 90, of the Shawnettee community near Collinwood died on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Wayne Care Nursing Home in Waynesboro. She was born September 29, 1915 in Lawrence County to the late David Emmett and Bess Williams McCrory. She was preceded in death by her husband Grayson N. Dixon, daughter Neva Calton, granddaughter Wanda...

Oct 20, 2005

Jimmie William Harville was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 23, 1921, the son of Elmer and Sinnie Murphy Harville. On October 30, 1943, he was united in marriage to the former Ruie Brown who survives.Mr. Harville served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II then worked as an auto diesel mechanic...

Oct 20, 2005

Grady “Cowboy” Lewiswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on May 24, 1915 the son of the late Tom and Amanda Wade Lewis. He was married to Inez “Grannie” Falls Lewis, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2004. Mr. Lewis was a retired service technician for Sears and a self-employed electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Oct 19, 2005

Funeral services for Mrs. Corene Flatt will be Saturday at 2 P.M. from the chapel ofLeon Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Chester County Memory Gardens.Mrs. Flatt died Wednesday night at her home in Henderson . She was born and reared in Green County Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Morgan Parks. She attended school...

Oct 19, 2005

William Junior Adams was born in Wayne County, Tennessee on February 27, 1927, the son of Comer and Annie Mae Dixon Adams. On May 11, 1946, he was united in marriage to the former Mable Lee Luna, who survives.Mr. Adams served in the United States Army during World War II. Later, he worked at Genesco and then with his son...

Oct 19, 2005

GORDON STEPHEN HALLWas born in Coal City, Illinois on March 14, 1931 the son of the late Erned and Kate Starks Hall.On February 7, 1984 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Vestal, who survives.Mr. Hall was a self-employed carpenter. He was an United States Army Veteran. Mr. Hall attended First Baptist Church in Savannah.He departed this life...

Oct 18, 2005

Jane Violet Johnson, 51, of Hornbeak, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Baptist Hospital in Ripley, Tenn.The wife of Chris Johnson, who survives, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnson was born October 3, 1954 in Dover, Delaware and was Catholic in belief. In addition to her husband, whom she married December 20, 1978, she is survived by four daughters, Christina...

Oct 18, 2005

B. RAYMOND LOVEWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 23, 1915 the son of the late Thomas Carroll and Ollie Wade Love.On September 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to the former Joanie Kelley, who survives.Mr. Love was the owner and operator of Love’s Cafe in Crump, Tennessee. He was an United States Army Veteran of World War...

Oct 18, 2005

Mr. James D. Merryman was born August 10, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan the son of James Albert and Norma Ruth Jordan Merryman.He was united in marriage to Heidi Lynn Foerster Merryman who survives.Mr. Merryman departed this life on October 18, 2005 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 45 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days.In addition to his wife, Heidi Merryman...

Oct 18, 2005

Mary Lou Clayton Williams was born October 9, 1926 and raised in Waynesboro, Tennessee. After graduating from high school in Detroit, Michigan she went to work for The Detroit Bank. On returning to Tennessee she worked at the Bank of Waynesboro, then at Third National Bank in Nashville. Finally she moved to Savannah and worked at First National Bank where...

Oct 18, 2005

Detrois Johnson was born in Savannah, Tennessee on August 26, 1926 the son of the late Bentley Elmer and Mabel Pauline Bivens Johnson.On May 9, 1947 he was united in marriage to the former Mary Jo Brown, who survives. Mr. Johnson was a farmer and enjoyed raising a garden and giving his produce away to friends and family. He was...

Oct 17, 2005

Oct 17, 2005

MANFORD RILEYWas born in Covington, Kentucky on February 8, 1931 the son of the late Elmer and Virginia Riley.Mr. Riley was a machine operator. He departed this life on October 17, 2005 at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 9 days.Mr. Riley is survived by one son, David Riley of Cambridge...