James Truett McKinney
Oct 28, 2006
James Truett McKinney, 66, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Memphis.He was a retired self-employed painter and served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. He lived in Memphis prior to moving to Horn Lake 36 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Kerry Sue McKinney of Horn Lake; daughter, Karen Hammer of Horn...
Lee Curtis Lax
Oct 27, 2006
Lee Curtis Lax, 71 of Memphis, died Friday evening, October 27, 2006 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.The husband of Bobbie Jean Beshires Lax, who survives, he was a pilot for Charter Air Service. Mr. Lax was born January 20, 1935 in Bolivar, son of the late Jesse Wardel Lax and Alma Lee Troutt Lax and lived in Memphis since...
Robert Rossman
Oct 27, 2006
He was born in Ellwood City, PA and grew up in Levit Town, PA the son of Eugene Egwin Rossman and the late Emma Lou McKinnis Rossman. He graduated High School in PA and entered the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He went to Bucks County Technology School to be a printer....
Billy Clarence Dicus
Oct 27, 2006
Funeral services for Billy Clarence Dicus, age 79, of Clifton,TN will be on Sunday October 29, 2006 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Home, Waynesboro, TN with Randal Runions officiating. Interment following in Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, TN with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County in charge of the arrangements.Visitation will be on Saturday October 28, from 6:00-9:00 pm and on Sunday...
William Royce Holmes
Oct 27, 2006
He was born in Chester County son of Jo Marie Keen Holmes of Enville and the late William Royce Holmes Sr. He graduated from Faith Christian Academy in Jackson in 1978. Mr Holmes was employee of Chickasaw State Park for 22 Years. Surivied by brothers, Phillip and Michael Holmes both of Enville, Tn.
Noble Gale Thrasher
Oct 26, 2006
Noble Gale Thrasher, age 92, of Collinwood, TN, died at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN, on Thursday, October 26, 2006, after a sudden illness. A native of Shelby County, MO, Mr. Thrasher was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of Collinwood United Methodist Church. He was a son of the late Ernest Mason and Hattie Glenn...
Larry Gordon Killingsworth
Oct 26, 2006
Larry Gordon Killingsworth was born April 28, 1951 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late William Lee and Sara Ellen McClain Killingsworth.On February 8, 1969, he was united in marriage to the former Deborah Lipford.Mr. Killingsworth was a retired mechanic and car salesman for Holmes brothers Auto Sales in Selmer, Tennessee. He was a member of The Church...
Tennie Pusser
Oct 26, 2006
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Bailey of Reagan, Irene Strickland of Collierville and Becky Carey of Jackson; four sons, Wayne Pusser of Melrose Park, IL, Jerry Pusser of Newbern, TN, Ward Pusser of Rossville, TN and Freddie Pusser of Enville, TN; 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; two sisters Ester Sharp of Tampa, FL and Irene Carter of...
Vonda Grantham
Oct 26, 2006
Vonda Grantham, 88, of Middleton, died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at West Tennessee Transitional Care in Jackson.The wife of P. T. Grantham, who survives, she was a homemaker and co-owner of several motels in Pigeon Forge, Panama City and Henderson. Mrs. Grantham was born March 1, 1918, in White County, Illinois, daughter of the late William and Polly Carter Rister...
Joyce Ann Stricklin
Oct 25, 2006
JOYCE ANN STRICKLINWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 6, 1936 the daughter of the late Jack and Mollie Franks Stricklin.Miss Stricklin lived in the Big Ivy Community her entire life. She was a retired office manager for Savannah Courier. She formerly worked for Hardin County Farm Bureau office, Dillon Manufacturing Company and was a substitute teacher for Gillis...
Lottie E. DuMey
Oct 25, 2006
Lottie E. Maciejewski DuMey was born January 1, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Zajac Maciejewski.She was united in marriage to Cleo DuMey who preceded her in death.Mrs. DuMey was a retired Secretary. She was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Selmer, Tennessee.She departed this life on October 25, 2006...
Frances Phillips
Oct 25, 2006
She was born in Chester County, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ella Cawthon Clifford. She graduated Chester County High School in 1942. Mrs. Phillips was raised by her grandmother Carmon Clifford. She was married to James Phillips in 1943 and they made their home in Chester County until 1956 when they moved to Memphis. She owned and operated...
Ledbetter Jack
Oct 25, 2006
Mr. Ledbetter was born and reared in Henderson, the son of the late Claude Martin and Cora Clinton Jones Ledbetter. He graduated from Chester County High School and served as president of the class of 1947. After high school he was drafted into the U. S. Army and served in the army of occupation in Germany. After his service in...
Brennen Shae Wilkerson
Oct 25, 2006
Brennen Shae Wilkersonwas born on October 25, 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee the son of Josiah Shubert and Candy Marie Wilkerson.He departed this life on October 25, 2006 at the age of 2 hours.Brennen is survived by his parents, Josiah Shubert and Candy Marie Wilkerson of Crump, Tennessee; a step-brother, Jacob Coleman; a step-sister, Cheyanne Gray;his maternal grandparents, Roy and Lisa...
Edgar Capooth
Oct 25, 2006
Edgar (Bug) Capooth Jr. was born February 16, 1924 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Edgar and Bonnie Elam Capooth.He was united in marriage to the former Eather Nichols.Mr. Capooth was a farmer. He attended Michie First Baptist Church. He played spoons (known as the spoonman) in the Channel 18 Band in Adamsville. He also sold 4-wheelers...
Hazel Burrough
Oct 24, 2006
Hazel White Burrough, 77, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.The widow of Edward Burrough, who died in 1972, she retired as a nurse practitioner at Western State Mental Institute. Ms. Burrough was born February 4, 1929, in Tipton County, daughter of the late John and Clara Atkins White. She was a member of...
Leo Tate Fish
Oct 24, 2006
Leo Tate Fish, 91, of Hickory Valley, died October 24, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.He retired from Fruehauf Trailer Co. as a truck driver in 1980 after 27 years of service. Mr. Fish was born May 3, 1915, in Bolivar, son of the late John N. Fish and Maggie Owens Fish and lived here most of his life. He...
Jesse D. Burkeens
Oct 24, 2006
Jesse D. (Moda) Burkeens was born on Friday, December 10, 1937, the son of the late Drew Archie and Ruth Cosby Burkeens. He was a U. S. Army veteran, a retired auto mechanic, and a Baptist.Mr. Burkeens passed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 68 years, 10 months, and 14 days.Survivors...
Opal Evelyn Gean
Oct 24, 2006
Services for Opal Evelyn Montgomery Gean, age 74, of County Road 233, Florence, AL, will be Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Collinwood, TN with Emerald Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens, Collinwood, with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County in charge of the arrangements. She died at Eliza Coffee Memorial...
JoAnn Shearon
Oct 23, 2006
Jo Ann Pharr Shearon, 72, of Bolivar, died Monday, October 23, 2006 at Bolivar General Hospital.The widow of Herman “Bud†Shearon, who died November 24, 1995 after 43 years of marriage, she was an office manager for Greg Wilson, DDS. Mrs. Shearon was born September 25, 1934, in Marietta, Miss., the daughter of Mae Pharr of Marietta and the late...
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