Obituary Listing

May 7, 2008

She was born and reared in Burnsville, NC the daughter of the late Floyd and Belle Edwards Franklin. She attended schools at Burnsville. She worked for Glen Raven Textile Company as a young lady and in 1970 was married to Lloyd McCurry who was a construction foreman and they followed the construction business until they settled in Morgantown, NC. Mrs....

May 7, 2008

Ada Ellen Huggins was born on November 6, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee, the first child from the marriage of Gladys North to Roy Huggins. The family lived with and among relatives until it was time for Ada Ellen to enter elementary school. Roy, Gladys and Ada Ellen moved onto some farm land belonging to J.B. Huggins and his wife Mary...

May 7, 2008

Ellen Estell Seaton Alexander was born April 17, 1924 in Ittawamba County, Mississippi the daughter of the late Elbert Leonard and Clara Elva McDaniel Seaton.She was united in marriage to Hubert Leon Alexander, who preceded her in death on November 19, 1963.Ms. Alexander was an assembly worker at Parris Manufacturing for 10 years and a seamstress at Garan Inc for...

May 7, 2008

Clara Welchwas born in Clifton, Tennessee on April 24, 1926 the daughter of the late Fred and Zelma Opal Walker Holder.On April 12, 1942 she was united in marriage to Joe Press Welch, who preceded her in death on August 19, 1993.Ms. Welch was a member of the Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and enjoyed...

May 7, 2008

He was born and reared in Chester County, in the Cabo and Cash School Communities the son of the late Charlie Earnest and Lillie Ann Fields Edgar. He attended Chester County Schools. As a young man he logged and worked at the sawmill at Enville and entered the Navy in 1943 and served a short time. He worked at Milan...

May 7, 2008

Gladys Roberts Aylor was born July 8, 1926 in Carroll County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Troy D. and Ethel Todd Roberts.She was united in marriage to James Paul Aylor Sr. on May 29, 1946. Mr. Aylor preceded her in death on December 2, 2007.Mrs. Aylor worked in bookkeeping at the McNairy County Trustee's office. She was a member...

May 7, 2008

Mr. Forshea passed away May 7 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.A native of Shelby County, he was a Sergeant with the US Army. He was born to Vernon Robert Forshea of Saulsbury and the late Iris Evelyn Williams Forshea.In addition to his father, survivors include a son, Cody Forshea of Saulsbury; two brothers, James Forshea of Middleton and Ronnie Forshea...

May 7, 2008

Wilburn Earl Christopher was born on May 31, 1916, to Archie and Virgil Smith Christopher. He was united in marriage to Donvie Elliott who preceded him in death on January 10, 1998. Mr. Christopher was a former school teacher and insurance agent.He served as Tax Assessor for McNairy County for 12 years. He later worked as a night dispatcher for...

May 6, 2008

Amogene Brewingtonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on November 30, 1919 the daughter of the late John Evans and Stella Palmer Brewington.Ms. Brewington was a homemaker. In addition to Savannah, she had lived in Walnut Grove and Bruton Branch.Ms. Brewington departed this life on May 6, 2008 at the age of 88 years, 5 months, 6 days.Ms. Brewington is survived...

May 6, 2008

May 6, 2008

VINH LEwas born in Vietnam on September 15, 1967 the son of Quan Nguyen and Nicole Le.Mr. Le helped at Happy China Restaurant.He departed this life on May 6, 2008 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 40 years, 7 months and 21 days.Other than his parents, Quan Nguyen and Nicole Le, both of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by...

May 5, 2008

GRANVILLE LEON GRAYwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on October 21, 1932 the son of the late Thomas Alvin and Lettie Davis Gray.On June 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Johnson, who preceded her husband in death on May 21, 1994.Mr. Gray was millwright for Tennessee River Pulp and Paper and he also worked for...

May 5, 2008

He was born and reared in McNairy County, near Milledgeville, the son of the late Robert Sullivan and Effie Kelly Davis. He attended schools in McNairy County. He farmed as a young man and in 1946 entered the U.S. Army WWII and served in Tokyo, Japan. He was married to Jimmie Smith in 1951 and they made their home in...

May 5, 2008

Dougal T. Alexander departed this life on May 5, 2008 in Florence, Alabama at the age of 97 Years, 4 Months, 24 Days. He was born December 11, 1910 in Lutts, Tennessee, the son of the late Frank and Ella White Alexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Kelley Alexander, and...

May 4, 2008

TIMOTHY DEXTER MOFFETTwas born in Huntingdon, Tennessee on August 3, 1989 the son of Timothy Eugene and Margie Kaye Thompson Moffett.Timothy was a machinist for Connector and Casting in Selmer, Tennessee.He departed this life on May 4, 2008 at the age of 18 years, 9 months and 1 day.Timothy is survived by his parents, Tim and Margie Moffett of Selmer,...

May 4, 2008

Geneva Whitten was born November 17, 1927 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Thomas Richard and Emma Nell Callens Lacefield.She was united in marriage to Curnice Whitten who preceded her in death on September 14, 1993.Mrs. Whitten was a retired In House Custodian for ITT for 21 years, as well as a homemaker. She was a member...

May 4, 2008

Henderson: Cecil Edward Hearn, age 73, died May 4, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born and reared in Chester County, the son of Mary Evelyn Murdaugh Hearn and the late James Algie Hearn. He attended schools in Chester County and graduated in 1953. He was married to Pattie Horner in 1954. They lived in Memphis for...

May 4, 2008

May 3, 2008

Nell English Polk was born December 25, 1930 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Lewis Harley and Cora Delia Umphrey English.She was united in marriage to Holly Farris Polk on December 20, 1947. Mr. Polk preceded her in death on November 10, 1995.Mrs. Polk was a supervisor at Savannah Manufacturing before retiring. She had also worked at...

May 3, 2008

Ms. Pirtle died Saturday night at her home in Willistion.A homemaker, she was born to the late William Howard Camper and Anne Mae Rose Camper and lived here since 1975. Survivors include four sons, Carl Kenton Brown and Clyde Brown, both of Somerville, Joseph Pirtle and Roger Pirtle, both of Fayetteville, NC; three daughters, Sheila Holden of Somerville, Kim Pirtle...