Terry Lane Whitten
May 3, 2006
Terry Lane Whitten, age 53, of Cypress Inn, TN died Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at his home. He was born August 23, 1952 in Florence, Alabama. He was a son of Garner (Mutt) Whitten and Dorothy Wilson Whitten of Cypress Inn. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Mr. Whitten operated Terry’s Texaco in Collinwood for several years...
Jean Drake
May 2, 2006
JEAN DRAKEWas born in East Orange, New Jersey on April 2, 1930 the daughter of the late Frank and Freida Hagen Boyden.On September 6, 1947 she was united in marriage to Alson Drake, who preceded his wife in death on June 11, 1979.Mrs. Drake was a homemaker. She was also a seamstress, a local artist and worked for Hardin County...
Ernestine Estill
May 2, 2006
Ernestine Rowsey Estill was born June 16, 1914 in McNairy County, Tennessee the daughter of the late George Washington and Mary Bell Phillips Rowsey.She was united in marriage to Hubert Estill, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2001.Mrs. Estill was retired from retail sales, and was a member of the Strickland Church of Christ in Corinth, Mississippi. She...
Garrey T. Plunk
May 1, 2006
Garrey T. (Peck) Plunk was born July 3, 1943 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late James Atlas and Roberta Brooks Plunk.He was united in marriage to Mary Jo Plunk on December 24, 1965.Mr. Plunk was a retired production and maintenance worker for different manufacturing industries and also did small engine repair. He had also previously served his...
Geneva Darnell
May 1, 2006
GENEVA DARNELLWas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 24, 1920 the daughter of the late Robert and Lina Rich Stricklin. On December 22, 1934 she was united in marriage to Loro Darnell, who preceded his wife in death on September 1, 1950.Mrs. Darnell was a machine operator for Angelica Uniform Company. She was a member of Robertson Chapel United...
William Carson Scott
May 1, 2006
William Scott, 85, of Middleton, died Monday morning, May 1, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.The husband of Mary Nell Scott, who survives, he was a farmer. Mr. Scott was born July 30, 1920 in Middleton, son of the late William Milo “Buddy†Scott and Wilma McBride Scott and lived in the Lacy Community most of his life. He graduated...
Billy Darrell Rinks
Apr 30, 2006
Billy Darrell Rinks, 66, of Bolivar, died Sunday evening, April 30, 2006 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville. The husband of Mary Nell Rinks, who survives, he was a farmer for Sky Top Farms and had retired from Hardeman County Farmers Co-op. He was born June 27, 1939 in Bells, son of W. T. Rinks of Bolivar and the late Callie...
D. C. Benson
Apr 30, 2006
D. C. (DAN) BENSONWas born in Chester County, Tennessee on December 1, 1935 the son of the late Evan V. and Minnie Lee Spencer Benson.On January 20, 1956 he was united in marriage to the former Sue Tanner, who survives.Mr. Benson was owner and operator of Dan’s Air and Refrigeration Repair and was former owner of Cherry’s Truck Stop. He...
Robert Vernon Moore
Apr 29, 2006
Robert Vernon Moore, 81, of Pocahontas, died Saturday morning, April 29, 2006 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth, Miss. The husband of Ola Bea Scarborough Moore, who survives, he retired in 1982 as manager of Exxon Car Care Center in Memphis. He was born September 5, 1924 in Obion County, son of the late Ewell Bennett Moore and Cora Espey Moore....
George Dorris Deberry
Apr 29, 2006
George D. DeBerry, of Cocoa, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006. George was born in 1929 in Hornsby, Tenn. After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent many years traveling the country, working in the aerospace industry. He completed his career in hotel management. George returned to Florida upon retiring in 1990 to pursue his love of...
J. D. Whitman
Apr 29, 2006
He was born and reared in Chester County, the son of the late Nathan Edd and Maudie Mosier Whitman. He went to school at Phillips School House in Chester County and had farmed and worked in the timber busniess all of his life.
Martha Bingham
Apr 29, 2006
MARTHA LITTLEFIELD BINGHAMWas born in Adamsville, Tennessee on December 22, 1937 the daughter of the late Morus Orr and Elizabeth Juanita Brumley Littlefield.On April 21, 1967 she was united in marriage to Alex Eugene Bingham, who survives.Mrs. Bingham was a factory worker. She was a member of Saltillo Methodist Church and a member of Adamsville Eastern Star.Mrs. Bingham departed this...
R.C. Austin
Apr 28, 2006
R.C. Austinwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 29, 1935 the son of the late Gustie and Thelma Myrtle Qualls Austin.Mr. Austin worked as a wood cutter for Roser Handle Company and was a member of the Church of Christ. He also loved hunting and fishing.He departed this life on April 28, 2006 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah...
Jim Davison
Apr 28, 2006
Jim Davisonwas born in the Oak Grove Community on March 26, 1925 the son of the late George Washington and Anner Myrtle Ray Davison.On May 12, 1945 he was united in marriage to the former Artie Blanche Caperton who preceded him in death on March 23, 1982. Mr. Davison was a charter member of the Savannah Fire Department and a...
Mary Nell Rankin
Apr 27, 2006
Henderson: Mary Nell Rankin, age 88, died April 27, 2006, at Ava Maria Nursing Home in Bartlett.She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Thompsy W. and Jerry Key Brewer. She attended schools in Chester County and graduated Chester County High School, Freed Hardeman University, Union University and University of Memphis. She was married to...
Thomas Couch
Apr 27, 2006
Thomas Couchwas born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on April 30, 1921 the son of the late Carl and Rhoda Bundrant Couch.Mr. Couch was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He also worked as a farmer. On December 13, 1991 he was united in marriage to the former Eva Nell Austin, who survives.He departed this life...
Josephine Wilkes
Apr 27, 2006
Josephine Wilkes, 92, of Whiteville, died Thursday morning, April 27, 2006 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville.She retired from Whiteville Bank and had worked part time at the library. Miss Wilkes was born February 3, 1914 in Whiteville, daughter of the late Ernest C. Wilkes and Josie Pettigrew Wilkes and lived in Arkansas for 20 years before returning to make her...
Estelle Hinson
Apr 27, 2006
Estelle Harrell Hinson, 81, of Toone, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.She retired as a customer service representative for Parts, Inc. after 25 years. Mrs. Hinson was born March 2, 1925 in Cloverport, daughter of the late Andrew J. and Malinda L. Tate Harrell. She attended Primitive Baptist Church as a child and moved to Memphis...
William L. Holland
Apr 27, 2006
William L. "Leslie" Holland was born October 29, 1918 in McNairy County, Tennessee the son of the late Eber C. Holland and Sular Plunk Holland.He was united in marriage to Arlie Stutts on Saturday, November 9, 1946.Mr. Holland worked at Brown Shoe Company for 34 years and he retired in 1981.He was a member of the Calvary Chapel Church, Granger...
Mary Ruth Crocker
Apr 27, 2006
Was born on March 12, 1926 in Hardin County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Baugus Russell.On December 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Oscar L. Crocker, who preceded her in death on February 6, 1988. On October 24, 2003 she was married to James Rogers, who survives.Mrs. Crocker worked at Brown Shoe Company and...
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