BEN PARKER , a well known farmer of the Flat Creek community died Friday morning at his home after a long and painful illness. Funeral services were held at the late residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev Ernest Bryant of Humboldt officiating.. The buraial was in the Flat Creek cemetery. The Masonic order, of which he was a member, conducted the services at the grave. Mr. Parker was a member of a prominent family, the son of the late J. B. Parker and Mrs. Rosana Reagor Parker, pioneer citizens of the community. The passing of this good man removes from the county one of its most progressive farmers and a good citizen. He served as president of the Bedford County Farm Bureau, and was actively interested in the county's affairs. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Bobo Parker and three children, a son Leonard Parker, two daughters; Mrs. Clyde Landers and Mrs. Sam Rutledge of Shelbyville, two sisters; Mrs. F. P. Hix, Shelbyville, a brother, Frank Parker of Winchester.
Shelbyville Gazette, July 27, 1933 - page 1

BETTIE (BROADWAY) BOBO PARKS , aged 85 yers, one of the oldest persons in the county, died suddenly at her home Friday morning. She was affectionately called "Aunt Bet." She had been twice married, her first husband was Elijah Bobo, and several years after his death, she married the late Rufus Parkes. Before her marriage she was Bettie Broadway, a member of a prominent pioneer family. She had been a devoted member of the Church of Christ for years, and was always present for services unless sickness prevented. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Chruch Saturday afternoon by Elder D.E. Mason, of Fayetteville. Burial was in the Lynchburg cemetery. She is survived by two half sisters, Mrs. Arthur Hinkle, of Pecos, Texas, and Mrs. Ada O'Neal of Pelham. Two double cousins, Mrs. Dick Daniel of this city, and M.C. Motlow, of Chattanooga, besides a number of other relatives. --- Moore County News.
Shelbyville Gazette, Aug 6, 1931 - page 7

GRACE (WRATEHR) KING PEARSON - Funeral services for Grace Wrather King Pearson, 89, who died Saturday at her home in Murfreesboro, were to be held 2:30 p.m. today at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial was to follow in Roselawn Cemetery. A native of Leanna, she was the wife of the late Chares Brandon King who died in 1974, and the of Lee Roy Pearson, who survives. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ada Pierce Wrather. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a retired seamstress. Survivors in addition to her husband include three daughters, PatriciaStewart of Shelbyville, Peggy Campbell of Dangerfield, Texas, and Deborah Baker of Lascassas; a son Jerry King of Gadsden Ala; a brother Leland Wrather of Nashville; two sisters, Lucille Ballinger of Lebanon and Daisy Murray of Shelbyville; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Shelbyville Times-Gazette - July 9, 2001

RAYMOND GLEN PHILLIPS - Funeral services were held for Glen May 4. 2006 at the New Hope chapel. He passed away in Minnesota and it was his desire to be buried at New Hope because he had so many pioneer relatives buried in this cemetery. He spent a lot of his time looking up his roots and long lost relatives. He was survived by his wife, Frances Philpot Phillips, two daughters Felicia, Carvar, Mn and Angela( Jason )Habalar of Portland, Or He was the son of AnnieMae Phillips and the late John R. Phillips. One sister, Becky(Robert) Holt and Three brothers, Gerald(Mary),Brentwood Tn, Larry(Barbara) of Alberton, Montana, Gary Brent(Nancy) Phillips of Hidden Hills, Ca
Contributed by Annie Phillips - (Find-A-Grave)

MATTIE (NEAL) PORTERFIELD , age 81 of Murfreesboro, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was a native and life long resident of Rutherford County, a member of the Baptist faith and she retired from Procon Products. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Porterfield was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Porterfield; her parents, Clyde and Mildred Reed Neal; brother, Edwin "Red" Neal; sisters, Bobbie Hill and Dorothy Hill. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Howard) Cook of Murfreesboro and Joyce (Richard) Barabas of Bradyville; sister, Gracie Robinson of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Ron (Cindy) Cook and Kim (Keith) Bolinger; great-grandchildren, Miranda Bolinger, Coby Cook and Hailey Cook. Funeral service for Mrs. Porterfield will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Jennings and Ayers Chapel with the Rev. Joyce Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Coleman Cemetery. Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Jennings and Ayers, 820 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, TN (615) 893-2422 www.jenningsandayers.com

JOSEPH DEAN POTTS - son of the late J.N. Potts of Henderson County, died Feb. 1, 1944 at his home in Cottonwood Point, MO. He was born January 20, 1874 in Shelbyville, and while a young man came to Henderson County and in later years moved to Pemiscot County MO. In 1901 he was married to Lou Ella Love of Lexington and to this union were born four sons and one daughter; D.L. , Murray and Hopper of Holland MO, Pfc. Vernon Potts of Camp Crowdeer MO, and Mrs. Guy Norris of Steele MO; two sisters Mrs. Nannie Henderson of Holland MO and Mrs. Mollie Pirtle of Lexington. Rev. R.L. Rogers conducted the service at Antioch.
Lexington Progress 11 Feb 1944

MRS. MARLIN PRINCE - Rites for Mrs. Marlin Prince, 57, who died of a heart attack Monday morning at her home near Bell Buckle, were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Elder Clyde Gleaves at the Bell Buckle Church of Christ. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery at Bedford. She is survived by her husband, Marlin Prince; five daughters, Mrs. Boyd Hooten of Bedford; Mrs. Robert Taylor of Eagleville; Mrs. Drennan Pruitt, Mrs. James Spence and Miss Rebecca Prince, all of Bell Buckle; ten grand children, two sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Prince a native of Bedford, had resided in Bell Buckle for ten years. She was a devout member of the Bell Buckle Church of Christ.
Shelbyville Gazette - April 27, 1939 - page 1

STELLA LOUISE PUGH - age 64, of the Rover Community of Bedford County, died Monday, April 6, 2009 in Murfreesboro. Mrs. Pugh was a native of Cannon County, and was a daughter of the late James Dalton and Roberta Phillips Bucey. She was a homemaker, a retired machine operator and a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Pugh is survived by her husband, John W. Pugh of the Rover Community; daughter, Lesa L. Green of Smyrna; two sons, Steve (Sherry) Mankin of Murfreesboro and Kenneth W. Mankin of the Rover Community; two sisters, Linda Stem and Laura Lambert, both of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Jerry Bucey and Grady Bucey, both of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Lance Zachary Mankin and Jessica Lynn Mankin. Lawrence Funeral Home