ALFRED ALEXANDER ABERNATHY
- Services for Alfred Alexander Abernathy were Friday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Abernathy, who was 87, died Wednesday at Decatur County General Hospital. He was a retired farmer and school teacher. He was the widower of Mrs. Mamie Twyman Abernathy. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Zora Abernathy of Lexington.
MAMIE A. (TWYMAN) ABERNATHY
- Services for Mrs. Mamie Twyman Abernathy, 74, were Monday, at Pafford Funeral Home with ministers Charles Tharp, Everett Hufford and Billy Ringo officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Abernathy, a retired sales clerk, died Saturday afternoon at Lexington Methodist Hospital. She was a native of West Va. had lived many years in the Lexington area as was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Alfred A. Abernathy of Lexington; a brother, Everett Twyman of New Martinsville, W. Va.; and a sister, Miss Amanda Twyman of Lexington. Pallbearers were Odean Anderson, Larry McGarett, Alvis Taylor, Ewell Usery, Harold Tyler, Wylie Evans and Lyle Gurley.
ZORA CATHERINE ABERNATHY,
95, died at Humphrey's County Nursing Home, May 10, 2004. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 12, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington. The funeral will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with burial at Independence Cemetery. Joe Vandyke, Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence, Al. will officiate. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.N, and Sally Sweet Abernathy and brothers David and Alfred Abernathy. She is survived by and was lovingly cared for by a niece Sarah Bell, McEwen, Tn. and nephews Johnny Abernathy, Florence, Al.,Sam Abernathy, Dickson, Tn. and Bill Abernathy, Columbia Tn. Miss Abernathy, born July 15,1908, lived all of her life in west Tn. She was a member of the Broad St. Church of Christ. Known as a fun loving neighbor and friend, she never met a stranger. The family wishes to sincerely thank the staffs of Green Oaks Inn Assisted Living of Florence Al. and Humphrey's County Nursing home of Waverly, Tn. for their excellent care and devotion to our Aunt Zora.
DOROTHY ACREE
- Services for Mrs. Dorothy Acree were Saturday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Acree, who was 81, died Thursday at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis. She was formerly of Lexington. She was the widow of J. E. Acree. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor of Hendersonville, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
ADA E. (PETTY) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Ada Petty Adams were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with John W. Jarrett officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, who was 93, died Sunday afternoon at NuCare Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the widow of A. F. Adams and a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves three sons, Edward Adams of Wildersville, Raymond Adams of Columbus, Miss., and Edmond Adams of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Maxwell of Lexington and Mrs. Louise Day of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Coble of Lexington; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
ALICE ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Alice Hart Adams were June 28, 1995 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Browns Pentecostal Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, who was 78, died Tuesday June 27, 1995 at Briarwood Manor. She was a retired waitress and the widow of
F. Adams. She leaves a brother, Ray Hart of Huron and a sister, Mrs. Mary Nell Threadgill of Huron.
ALTON B. ADAMS
- Services for Alton B. Adams were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason and Andy Maness officiating. Burial was in Beech River Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 82, died Saturday night at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired Lexington Electric System employee where he worked 22 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beulah Sanford Adams by Wildersville; a son, William Adams of Germantown; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Thornton of Little Rock, AR; four brothers, Ashley of Wildersville, Buddy of Marion AR, Carl of Atwood and Priestly of California; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Meeks of Atwood, Mrs. Annie Woods of Adamsville and Mrs. Rena Fesmire of Lexington; and two grandchildren.
ANNIE MAE (HAYES) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Annie Mae Adams were Monday, August 1, at Pafford Funeral Home with the revs. Randall Wood and Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in Central Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, 75, died Saturday, July 30, at her home. She was a homemaker, the widow of Columbus Elija Adams and a Baptist.. She leaves six daughters, Ann Stone, Nancy Hensley, both of
Reagan, Mae Rhodes of Jackson, Lou Davis, Gail Tart, both of Valrico FL, Jane Adams of Hallsville MO; two sons, Joe Adams and Levi both of Cedar Grove; three sisters Martha Grissom of Reagan, Maxine Woods, Ruby Wood, both of Lexington; three brothers, Jessie Hayes, Tommy and John Bill all of Lexington - 15 grandchildren.
ASHLEY JOHNSON ADAMS
- Services for Ashley Johnson Adams were Sunday August 2, 1992 at Pafford Funeral Home with Joe Leslie, Andy Maness and the Rev. Jimmy Burroughs officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Adams, who was 94, died Friday at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired school teacher and former superintendent of Henderson County Schools. he was a member of
the Church of Christ, a Mason, a member of the Lions Club, Beaver Ruritan Club, Henderson County Historical Society and Henderson County Retired Teachers Assoc. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Minnie Page Adams of Wildersville; a son, John D. Adams of Cordova, TN and three grandchildren.
BEULAH (SANFORD) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Beulah Sanford Adams were Sunday September 28, 1997 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Beech River Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, 88, died Friday Sept. 26, 1997 at Methodist Hospital East, Germantown TN. She was a housewife and the widow of Alton B. Adams. She leaves a son, William Adams of Germantown, a daughter Ann Thornton of Little Rock, two sister, Mrs. Louetta Todd and Mrs. Ludie Todd both of Lexington and two grandchildren.
BUDDY ADAMS
- Services for Buddy A. Adams were Sunday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in Parkers Cross Roads Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 76, died Friday afternoon at Lee Memorial Hospital in Marianna AR after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jernell Pearson Adams of Marianna; a son Harold Adams of Marianna; three brothers, Ashley of Wildersville, Carl of Atwood and Priestley of California; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Meeks of Atwood, Mrs. Annie Wood of Adamsville and Mrs. Rena Fesmire of Lexington
and two grandchildren.
EDMOND F. ADAMS
- Funeral services for Edmond F. Adams were Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Parkers Crossroads Cemetery, Wildersville. Mr. Adams, age 84, WWII, US Army veteran, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital, Memphis. Survivors include his wife, Eddie Mae (Pearson) Adams, Lakeland, TN; one son, Larry Adams of Lakeland, TN; two sisters, Sue Maxwell, Lexington and Louise Day, Memphis; two grandchildren.
EDWARD MITCHELL "BAILEY" ADAMS
- Services for Edward Mitchell “Bailey” Adams were Tuesday, March 16 at Pafford Funeral Home, Scotts Hill with burial in Corinth Cemetery, Scotts Hill. Mr. Adams, who was 78, died Sunday, March 14 of heart failure, at Decatur County General Hospital. He was a retired farmer. He leaves a son, Fred Adams of Scotts Hill; two daughters, Jo Ann Rhodes of Lexington, Betty Ross of Scotts Hill; a brother, Claude Adams of Scotts Hill; two sisters, Neva Delaney of Saltillo and Nell Magers of Bath Springs, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Odell Adams and Clyde Adams and two sisters, Ruth Eason and Mary Lou Singleton.
EDWARDS BYRON ADAMS
- Services for Edwary Byron were Tuesday at Reeds Chapel with E.L. Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 62, died Monday morning at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired shipping clerk for General Electric in Memphis. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Birchett Adams; a daughter Mrs. Barbara Inman of Memphis; a son, Randall Adams of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Day of Memphis and Mrs. Dorothy Sue Maxwell of Lexington; two brothers Edmond Adams of Memphis and Raymond of Columbus MS and a grandchild.
FLORENCE ADAMS
– Two Killed, Three Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash; A two car crash on Crazy Doe road just off Highway 22N Monday night claimed the lives of two Henderson Countians and injured three others, one believed seriously. Miss Florence Adams, 77, was dead on arrival at Lexington Hospital and Mrs. Lilly Azbill Adams, 81, was dead on arrival at a Memphis Hospital. Believed seriously injured in the 6 p.m. crash was Luther W. Adams and he was carried to Jackson General Hospital. Also injured are Terry Epperson and Miss Linda Brittian. Miss Brittian is at Jackson General Hospital and Mr. Epperson is at Lexington Hospital. The Adams car and the Epperson car crashed about 1 ½ miles off Highway 22, The Adams car was going toward the lake and the Epperson vehicle was headed toward the highway. Joint services for Mrs. Adams and Miss Adams are Wednesday at Lexington Church of Christ with Billy Clark and Andy Maness officiating. Pafford Funeral Home has charge. Mrs Adams leaves her husband, Luther W. Adams; a son, Joseph Lynn Adams of Huntingdon; four daughters, Mrs. James Byrd of near Lexington, Mrs. Dayton Myracle and Mrs. Beulah Pratt, both of Lexington and Mrs. Robert Myracle of Memphis; two brothers, Joe Ben Azbill and Ray Azbill, both of Lexington; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to the injured Mr. Adams, Miss Adams leaves another brother, Everett Adams of near Lexington; four sisters, Mrs. Dayton Todd, Mrs. Willie Flake and Mrs. Donna Anderson, all of Lexington and Mrs. Estelle Todd of Jackson.
FRANCIS (PRUITT) ADAMS
, wife of the late N.A> Adams was aborn Jan. 11, 1864 in Henderson County and died at her home within one mile of her birthplace, April 9, 1939 at the age of 75. She was married to Mr. Adams, Jan. 20, 1887 and to this union were born twelve children, four of whom died in infancy or early childhood. Those surviving are Luther, Joe, Everett, Florence, estelle (Mrs. Bob Todd), Ora (Mrs Dayton Todd), Flora (Mrs. Willie Flake and Dora (Mrs. Xelmer Anderson), all living in Henderson County and one brother Eli Pruitt of Allen TX and one sister, Phoebie Rebecca Milam of Henderson County. Mrs. Adamsunited with the Strayleaf Chirch of Christ and Elder Hugo Allmond of that faith conducted the funeral at Rhodes Cemetery.
JAMES VESTER ADAMS
- Services for James Vester Adams were April 2, 1984 at Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel in Ogden Utah with burial in Washington Hts. Memorial Park. Mr. Adams, 70, died March 28, 1984 at McKay-Dee Hospital following surgery. He was born in Sardis and retired in 1975 from the Southern Pacific Railroad after 27 years of services as an electrician. He served in the Air Force during WW II and was a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Iris Sharp Adams of Ogden; four sons; David, James R., Michael L and Richard Craig; a daughter Mrs. Theo Vanderwoude; two sisters Mrs. Frankie Lee Young of Memphis and Mrs. Velma Jones of Lexington and 11 grandchildren.
LEVA ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Leva Gertrude Roberts Adams were Thursday at Somerville Church Christ with burial in Jones Cemetery of Wildersville, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Adams, 78, died Tuesday at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. She was formerly of Henderson County and Memphis and had lived in Somerville the past eight years. She was the widow of Joseph F. Adams and a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellis of Memphis, Mrs. Martha Sellers of Lexington, Mrs. Joan Pratt of Bedford, TX and Mrs. Jane Hutchison of Cordova, six sons, Tony L., Newt A., both of Lexington, Billey E. of Mt. Holly NJ, Charles A. of Somerville, Jerry D. of Neenah, Wisc. and Rob A. of Jacksonville FL; two sisters, Mrs. Cleva Butler of Miland and Mrs. Lona B. Roberts of Lexington, 21 grandchildren
and 12 great grandchildren.
LIDDIE MAE ADAMS
- Services for Liddie Mae Adams were Saturday at Pasons Mortuary. Interment followed in Henderson Memory Garden. Mrs. Adams, age 91, died Jan. 8, 2009 at Quince Nursing Home in Memphis. She was preceded by her husband Bob Adams; one brother Precely Birdwell; four sisters Beulah Birdwell, Beatrice Douglas, Dessie Carey and Verla Ellington. Survivors include one son, Robert of Memphis; brother Ray Birdwell, Yuma one sister Lucretia Duffton SC and two grandchildren.
SUE (HAMM) JOWERS ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Sue "Jowers" Adams will be Thursday, July 6, 2000 10 a.m. at Reeds Chapel with burial in Duke Cemetery, Darden. Mrs. Adams, who was 65 died Monday, July 3, at her daughters home in Knoxville of cancer. She was retired from AT & T. She was formerly of Lexington. She leaves two daughters, Stacye Jowers and Deborah Toney and husband Jack, both of Knoxville, a sister Wilma McRaven and husband William H. McRaven, Nashville, a grandaughter, Amanda Wallace of Charleston SC and a great granddaughter Zoe Jane Young of Charleston. Her parents were the late Laura Hamm and Hubert Hamm and she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Thomas Jowers.
CHARLES LEWIS ALDRIDGE
- Services for Charles Lewis Aldridge, age 50, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2002 at Reed's Chapel. Burial will follow in Jowers Cemetery. Mr. Aldridge died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Lexington Methodist Hospital. He is survived by wife, Wanda Nichols Aldridge; son, Kenneth E. Aldridge and wife, Crystal Nicole of Lexington, TN; sisters, Mary Lucille Middleton of Lexington, TN and Inez Melton of English, IN; two brothers, J.W. Aldridge of Lexington, TN and Kenneth Wesley Aldridge of Parsons, TN and two grandchildren of Shelby Renee and Dillon Clay.
JOE TEE ALDRIDGE
- Services for Joe Tee Aldridge were Saturday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Connie V. Burton officiating. Burial was in Judson Cemetery. Mr. Aldridge, who was 47, died Thursday at Methodist Hospital in Lexington. He was a truck driver. He leaves a son, Joe Lee Aldridge of Lexington; his mother, Mrs. Mel Aldridge of Lexington; three brothers, J. W. Aldridge, Charles Lewis Aldridge and Kenneth Aldridge, all of Lexington and two sisters, Mary Lucille Middleton and Ada Inez Welch of English, Ind.
ALLIE FAYE ALEXANDER
- Services for Allie Faye Alexander, age 70, were held on October 10, 2003 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington. Burial followed at Antioch Cemetery. Ms. Alexander died at JMCGH on October 10. Ms. Alexander was preceded in death by one son, Stevie James. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Todd and Paula Zurofsky of Lexington; one stepdaughter Rebecca Burr of Lexington; one sister Barbara Fowler of Lexington; three brothers, Bill Henderson of Jackson; Larry Henderson of Lexington; and Tony Henderson of Jacks Creek. Ms. Alexander also had eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BEULAH MAE (WADLEY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Beulah Mae Alexander were Tuesday, January 23, at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Henderson County Memory Garden. Mrs. Alexander, who was 71, died Wednesday, January 17, in Michigan of heart failure. She was a retired factory employee. She leaves two daughters, Susan Schramm of Midland, MI., and JoAnn Vasher of Mt. Morris, MI.; two brothers, Donald Wadley and Jerry Wadley, both of Lexington; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BOBBIE JEWEL ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Bobbie Jewel Alexander were Monday, December 28 at Christian Chapel Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parsons Mortuary in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 63, died Sunday, December 27 at Lexington Methodist Hospital. She was a cook. She leaves her husband L. W. Alexander of Wildersville; a son, David Alexander of Wildersville; a daughter, Darlene Coleman of Wildersville, a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
CENDIE (BLACKSTOCK) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Cendie Blackstock Alexander were Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 82, died Wednesday at Lexington Manor. She was a retired employee of Milan Arsenal. She was the widow of John Riley Alexander. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fay Harris of Tupelo, Miss., and Mrs. Mary Nell Grice of Jackson; a son, Elvis Alexander of Bath Springs; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
COY WAYNE ALEXANDER
- Graveside services for Coy Wayne Alexander were Saturday at Union Cemetery at Chesterfield with the Rev. Connie V. Burton officiating. The infant was born July 20 and died July 21 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis. He leaves his parents, Coy and Norma Davey Alexander.
ELLA (PETTY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Ella (Petty) Alexander were Friday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Onnie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, 84, died Thursday at Lexington Hospital. She was a Baptist. She leaves a son, Herbert Alexander of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Sipes, Miss Lirlie ALexander, both of Lexington and Mrs. Opal White of Memphis and a brother Tom Petty of Dyersburg.
HAZEL (BRIDGES) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Hazel Bridges Alexander were Monday afternoon at Pafford Funeral Home with Dr. E. E. Deusner officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, who was 55, died Saturday afternoon at Lexington Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage about 12 hours earlier. She was born in Camden and had lived in Lexington 26 years. She was owner and operator of City Cafe. She was a Baptist. She leaves her father, Robert E. Bridges of Pocahontas, Ark., three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Niewochner of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Bobby Davis of Paragould, Ark., and Mrs. Marion Garrett of Memphis.
Imogene "Jean" (WADLEY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Imogene Wadley Alexander were Sunday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Owens officiating. Burial was in Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mrs. Alexander, who was 59, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Mercy Superior Hospital in Michigan. She retired because of failing health from the Ford Motor Co., where she was an assembly worker. She was a native of Missouri, the widow of Joe Alexander and a Baptist. She leaves two daughters, Patti Sue Brown of Belleville, Mich., and Diane Lynn Alexander of Ann Arbor, Mich.; four brothers, Willard Wadley, Joe Wadley, Jerry Wadley and Donald Wadley, all of Lexington; two sisters, Beulah Alexander of Ypsilanti and Earlene Collier of Hobart, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
JAMES H. ALEXANDER
- The Purple Heart medal was presented the widow and three children of Sgt. James A. Alexander Saturday at their home near Lexington. Making the presentation was Lt. Col. Henry Edwards of the Memphis Sub-sector Command. He also presented Mrs. Virginia Woods Alexander and the children a certificate for the medal. Mrs. Alexander has since received notification that her husband was promoted posthumously to the rank of platoon sergeant. Colonel Edwards read the certificate for the medal in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Sgt. Alexander was buried in Memory Gardens March 17, 1966 following services at Sand Ridge. He was killed in Vietnam March 6, 1966. Sgt. Alexander was a veteran of 16 years service and was a member of the 327 Infantry, 101st Airporne Division. He also saw service in the Korean War. The three children are Steven Allen, 14; Rex Glenn, 13; and Linda Darlene 10. He was a son of Mrs. John Alexander of Tupelo MS.
KERLEY JAMES ALEXANDER
- Services for Kerley Alexander was held Saturday, August 21 at Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church Burial was held at Palestine Cemetery. Mr. Alexander, 60, died Thursday, August 19 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was retired from Harding Machine. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Alexander of Lexington; 2 sons, Davy McCollum and Michael McCollum, Both of Medina; a brother, Billy Joe Alexander of Lexington; a sister, Tara Middleton of Wildersville; and 5 grandchildren.
LAURA (GARDNER) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Laura Gardner Alexander were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, who was 88, died Saturday night at NuCare Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was the widow of Clarence Alexander. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Aunita Cogdell of Huron and Mrs. Wanda Ayers of Lexington; six sons, Theitus Gardner, Leon Gardner, both of Washington state, Vaughn L. Gardner, Coldis Gardner, both of Huron, John H. Gardner Jr. of Huron and Harold Alexander of Rockford, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Lavonia Blaton of Jackson, Mrs. Eulalar Hardin of Wildersville and Mrs. Delaware Moore of Brownsville; a stepson, Clarence Alexander of Jackson; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
MILCIE MAE (GRIMSLEY) MANESS GARVEY ALEXANDER
- Services for Milcie Mae Alexander were Tuesday at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church with the Revs. Connie V. Burton and Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reed’s Chapel in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 73, died Sunday afternoon at Jackson General Hospital after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Lexington and a Baptist. She leaves her husband, Robert Alexander, of Lexington; two daughters, Mrs. Estelle McPeake and Mrs. Dorothy Burton, both of Lexington; two sons, Roger Dale Maness and Lee Maness, both of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Martha Hart of Lexington; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
[Note: She was previously married to Jessie McKinley Maness and George Washington Garvey. She is listed as Garvey in the cemetery records.]
STEVEN ALLEN ALEXANDER
- Steven Allen Alexander, 38, was dead on arrival at Decatur Co. Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon. He was a Vietnam veteran and an employee of Magnetek/Century. Military Services were Monday, 3 p.m. at Chapel Pafford Funeral Home with burial at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Deanna W. Alexander, Lexington, one son, Jay H. Alexander, Alamo, his mother, Mrs. Virginia Alexander, Lexington, one brother, Rex Alexander, Lexington, and one sister, Mrs. Lynda Robinson, Lexington.
VIRGINIA (WOOD) ALEXANDER
- Funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Alexander were Sunda. March 30, 2008 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington with Clint Sanders officiating. Mrs. Alexander, 74 of Lexington passed away Friday at her home after a battle with canceer. Burial will follow in Henderson co. Memory Gardens. She is survived by a daughter, Lynda Robinson of Parsons; 5 brothers, James, Robie, Jerry, Harold & Darrell Wood all of Lexington; 4 sisters, Alma Forrester and Dorothy Byers both of IL, Peggy Tart and Pat Dennison both of Lexington; 7 grandchildren, Kimberly Robinson Morgan, Jay, Tina, Jonathan & Brandy Alexander, Jenifer RObinson Maness & Laura Robinson Smart; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband J.H. Alexander; parents, Olen B. and Louanne Wood; 2 sons Steven and Rex Alexander; 3 brothers, Lanoice, Willie B. and Larry Wood; 2 sisters, Marie and Shirley Wood.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER
- An aged and respected citizen of Henderson Co., William A. Alexander, died suddenly at his home near Warrens Bluff, March 8, 1934. He was a son of the late John L. and Dolly G. Garner Alexander and was more than 81 years of age. He is survived by his wife and six children, Jim, Walter and Will of this county; Fred of Bruceton; Gib and Mrs. Florence Horton of Missour. Rev. Fleetwood Ball conducted the services at Oak Grove.
CAROLYN ANN (JOWERS) ALLEN
- Services for Mrs. Carolyn Ann Allen were Tuesday at Bible Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. John Hedges officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reed's Chapel in charge. Mrs. Allen, 23, died Monday at Methodist Hospital at Memphis after a short illness. She leaves her husband, Bobby Allen of Lexington; a son, Michael Kenneth Allen; two brothers, O'Neal Jowers and Randall Jowers, both of Wildersville and her mother, Mrs. Eula Jowers of Wildersville.
MABEL LOUISE (REEVES) ALLEN
- Funeral services were held for Mabel Louise Reeves Allen at Brownsville Funeral Home Friday July 11. Interment followed in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Allen of Blue Goose, age 78,. passed away in Lexington Manor, Lexington TN Wednesday July 9, 2008. She was preceded by her husband Jessie Allen; two sons, Jessie Monroe and Bobby Wayne. Mrs. Allen is survived by two sons David Earl and Jerry Willard both of Huron; two daughters Becky Usery of Blue Goose and Diane Hendrix ofBrownsville TN; one sister Doshey Mae Duke ofHopkinsville KY and fourteen grandchildren.
MYRA RHEA (MONTGOMERY) ALLEN
- Funeral services for Mrs. Myra Rhea Allen, age 86, were last Thursday in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill, with Bro. Keith Kirk officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Allen died early Wednesday in Parsons. She was born November 8, 1920 in Decatur County to the late Hillary and Minnie Duck Montgomery. She was a retired employee of Decaturville Sportswear, a member of Scotts Hill Methodist Church and very active with the Scotts Hill Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Floyd Allen. Survivors include her son, Mr. Ralph Aaron of Scotts Hill, her daughter, Shirley McClure of Bath Springs, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
NANCY (WARD) ALLEN
- Services for Nancy Ward Allen were Friday afternoon at Nebo Methodist Church with the Rev. Edwin Dyer officating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Allen, who was 84, died Wednesday at her home in Lexington after an Illness of several years. She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and a Baptist. She leaves three sons, Walter Allen of Lexington, Floyd Allen of Biloxi, Miss, and Clarence Allen of Huron; two daughters, Mrs. Hautie McDaniel of Lexington and Mrs. Lucille Hubbard of Luray and a brother, Ben Ward of Bemis.
ALBERT GENE ANDERSON
- Services for Gene Anderson, age 63, Sunday at Scotts Hill funeral Home with Revs. Barney Lee Holland and J.T. Plunk officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died Friday night at the VA Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. He was a retired land agent in the Scotts Hill area, a veteran of World War II and a Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife; Oleta Anderson of Scotts Hill; three daughters, Shelby Keelen of Shiloh TN., Shirley Moore and Yvonne Conway of Scotts Hill; three brothers, Dewey Anderson and William Anderson of Memphis and George L. Anderson of Lexington; two sisters: Dorothy L. Lawrschi of Memphis and Bennett Montgomery of Huntingdon and 14 grandchildren.
BENJAMIN F. ANDERSON
- Services for Benjamin Franklin Anderson were Thursday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Elton Baker officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson who was 92, died early Wednesday at NuCare Conv. Center after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired merchant and a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eva Reed Anderson; three sons, Alton, Roy R. and Neal Anderson and three daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves, Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington and Mrs. Jewell Bunch of Lone Oak AR.
BENJAMIN F. ANDERSON
- Services for Benjamin Franklin Anderson were Thursday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Elton Baker officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson who was 92, died early Wednesday at NuCare Conv. Center after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired merchant and a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eva Reed Anderson; three sons, Alton, Roy R. and Neal Anderson and three daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves, Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington and Mrs. Jewell Bunch of Lone Oak AR.
BETTY J. (BARKER) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Betty Anderson were Tuesday at Family Funeral Care, in Memphis with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 70 died Sunday, February 11 at Baptist Hospital, East, Memphis of heart failure. She was a retired employee of Sears. She leaves her husband, William Anderson of Memphis; a daughter, Deborah Monk of Beech Bluff; a son, Steve Anderson of Memphis; a sister, Peggy Barton of Southhaven, MS.; two brothers, William Baker of Jackson and Carl Baker of Cardwell, Mo., and four grandchildren.
BILLY EDWARD ANDERSON
- Services for Billy Edward Anderson were Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Independence Cemetery with Reeds Chapel in charge. Masonic rites were Monday, Feb. 5, at Reeds Chapel. Mr. Anderson, who was 65, died Sunday, Feb. 4, at his residence. He was a retired merchant and former county commissioner. He was a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Pauline Stanford Anderson of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Cathy Russell of Jackson; two sons, Randall Anderson of Lexington and Ricky Anderson of Medon; his mother, Mrs. Delia Douglas Anderson of Lexington, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
BOBBY OTHEL ANDERSON
- Services for Bobby Othel Anderson were Tuesday, January 31, at Reed’s Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 90, died Sunday, January 29, at Baptist East of Memphis. He was a former resident of Henderson County and a retired school bus driver. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Della Mae Pendergrass Anderson of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Terry Elizabeth Anderson Long of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Raymell White of Lexington and a grandchild.
DELIA MAE (DOUGLAS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Delia Mae Anderson were Monday, June 2, at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 89, died Saturday, May 31, at Lexington Manor. She was a homemaker and the widow of Velmer Newton Anderson. She leaves two brothers, William H. Douglas of Salt Lake, Utah and John D. Douglas of Jackson, three grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
DELLA MAE (PENDEGRASS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Della Mae Anderson were Saturday, September 9 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 95, died Thursday, September 7 at her daughter’s home in Memphis of Alzheimer. She was a retired teacher and the widow of Bobby Othel Anderson. She leaves a daughter, Terry Elizabeth Anderson Keller Long of Memphis and a grandchild.
DONA (ADAMS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Dona Adams Anderson were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 87, died Sunday at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and the widow of Zelmer Bryant Anderson. She leaves two sons, Odean Anderson and Nolan Anderson, both of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Olene Utley of Lexington, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Douglas O. Anderson were Sunday as Jun 1, 2008 at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Anderson age 74, died Friday May 30, 2008 in Lexington. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Malecha, Denver and Teresa Woods, Lexington; one son Eade, Palm Harbor FL; one sister Chris Ratterea, Ocean Springs, MS, one brother, Lee in Linden WA; three grandchildren, Jason Malecha, Tosha Loftin, Tabatha Sego; three great-grandchildren, Brett and Briley Loftin, Mackensie Sego.
EDNA (MOFFITT) ANDERSON
- Graveside services for Mrs. Edna M. Anderson were Saturday, Oct. 15, at Independence Cemetery with George A. Smith and Sons of Jackson in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at HCA Regional Hospital in Jackson. She was the widow of Larry Winfield Anderson and was a Lutheran. She leaves a daughter, T.G. Anderson of Jackson; two sons, Denny Anderson and Kenny Anderson, both of Jackson; a sister, Iona Coble of Nashville; two brothers, Norris Moffitt of Lexington and Lon A. Moffitt of Huntsville, Al., and four grandchildren.
ELLA (VERNON) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Ella Anderson were Saturday afternoon at Poplar Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. Loyd Hynds officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery with Reed's Chapel in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 72, died Thursday night at her home. She was born in Crockett County and had lived in the Juno community 45 years. She was a Methodist. She leaves her husband, Alvin Anderson; four sons, Alvin Anderson Jr. of Athens, Ala., Neil Anderson of Lexington, Roy Anderson of Donelson and Charles Florence, of Little Rock and two brothers, Ray Vernon and James Vernon, both of Jackson.
EVA (REID) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Eva Reid Anderson were Wednesday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 92, died Monday night at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was the widow of Benjamin F. Anderson. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves and Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington; two sons, Roy R. Anderson of Lexington and Neil Anderson of Lonoke, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Tennie Mae Taylor of Memphis; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
G.C. ANDERSON
, one of Henderson County's oldest and best citizens died at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 1909. G.C. Anderson was born near Brighton, VA in 1816 and in 1828 moved to TN and settled in Nashville. From there he moved to Lexington and went into business and made his home here until his death at the great age of 93 years. Mr. Andersonw as married to Elizabeth Teague, sister of our countrymen, W.S. and L.A. Teague. (Lexington Progress 10 Dec. 1909)
GEORGE LEON ANDERSON
- Services for George Leon Anderson were Sunday, March 6, at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 69, died Friday, March 4, at his home near Lexington. He was a WWII Army veteran and a retired employee of Johnson Controls, Inc. He was a Pentecostal. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Norma Anderson of Lexington; three sons, Larry Anderson of Clarksville, TN., Randy Anderson of Atlanta, GA., and Gary Anderson of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Mathis of Beech Bluff, Mrs. Paula Thatcher and Mrs. Cathy Ballard, both of Lexington; two brothers, Dewey Howell Anderson and Leonard Anderson, both of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Bennie Montgomery of Decaturville and 10 grandchildren.
JACKSON ANDERSON
, in his 78th year, died last Friday night at the home of his son, one mile west of Juno and nine miles west of Lexington. Mr. Anderson's illness dated from working in the neighborhood, several weeks ago, where something was eaten which made several persons ill. He moved here in boyhood with his father, John Anderson, who came from Edgecombe County NC. At the age of 14 he professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, in which faith he died. He was a Mason since 8170 and was buried with the honors of that fraternity, Juno Lodge. In 1883 he was elected as a Republican to represent Henderson County in the Lower House of the Legislature, and for 36 years he was a member of the County Court. All told he officially served his county for 40 years. His wife died two years ago, but he is survived by two sons and a daughter. The funeral occurred last Sunday, Rev. J.W. Droke, pastor of Poplar Springs Church officiating, and the remains were interred in the Anderson graveyard near the home of the deceased.
JEAN (MANLEY) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Jean Manley Anderson were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Judd Mowery officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 81, died Saturday at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Methodist. She leaves four brothers, Tom Manley of Huron, James Manley, Clyde Manley, both of Missouri and Glenn Manley of Union City; and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Mockins of Falls Church, Va., and Peggy Gibheart of St. Louis,, Mo.
LARRY WINFIELD ANDERSON
- Services for Larry Winfield Anderson were Wednesday at George A. Smith and Sons with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 61, died Tuesday morning after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County and a retired employee of the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was a Lutheran. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edna Moffitt Anderson of Jackson; a daughter, Teresa Anderson of Jackson; two sons, Kenneth Anderson and Denny Anderson, both of Jackson; his mother, Mrs. Dona Anderson of Lexington; two brothers, Odean Anderson and Nolan, both of Lexington and three grandchildren.
MARIE E. (WOODS) ANDERSON
- Services for Marie E. Anderson will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mazies Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, age 72, died Monday, June 6 at Henderson County Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Douglas E. Anderson of Lexington; a son, Wade Anderson of Florida; two daughters, Joyce Maleecha of Denver and Teresa Woods of Lexington; two brothers, Junior Woods and Max Woods, both of Lexington; three sisters, Vonnie McCollum, Nadell Johnson, and Imogene Cozart. All of Lexington; three grandchildren, Tosha Loftin, Tabatha Sego, and Jason Maleecha; and one great-grandson, Brett Loftin. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Scott and Wesley Anderson; and four sisters and four brothers.
MARJORIE (BRITT) ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Marjorie 'Jo' Anderson, 76, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Don Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson died Thursday in Memphis. She was born Sept. 2, 1929 in Henderson Co. to the late Jim and Myrtle Adcock Britt. She was a retired tax examiner for The Internal Revenue Service and a member of the Aldergate United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Anderson; three sisters, Ouida Oakley, Ruth Manley and Margaret Cogdell; and by four brothers, Jack Britt, James Britt, Harold Britt and Ted Cox. Survivors include two sons, Darrell (Jeanette) Anderson of Germantown, TN and Joe Anderson of Lexington, TN; one sister, Susan B. Van Cleave of Bartlett, TN; and five grandchildren.
MARY ANDERSON
, wife of Jack Anderson, a farmer and good citizen of the old 2nd district until last year when they moved to Madison County to live with their son Charlie, died last Saturday night at the home of Charlie. Mrs. Anderson was advanced in age and was a most excellent woman. Beside her husband she is survived by two sons, Will of Steele, MO and Charlie of Madison County and two daughters Mrs. John W. Darden of Madison County and Mrs. Tom Hamlett of Steele MO. The remains were brought back to this county and interred in Nebo Cemtery.
MENTON VESTAL ANDERSON
- Services for Menton Vestal Anderson were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Revs. Ronald Brown, H.A. Raines and W.A. Singleton officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 68, died Saturday night at his home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edith Gabbard Anderson of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Trudy Anderson Bledsoe of Nashville; two sons, Rex Anderson of Orlando, Fla., and Danny G. Anderson of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Betty Raines of Milan; two brothers, Earl Anderson and Lloyd Anderson, both of Lexington; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
OPAL (BAILEY) ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Bailey Anderson were Sunday, November 11, 2007, in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery in Henderson County. Mrs. Anderson, age 91, died Friday, November 9, 2007 in Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Beryl Anderson; four brothers, Paul Bailey, Lexington, Hubert and J. W. Bailey, Pinson, and Sam Bailey, Jackson; two daughters, Beaulah Powers, Jackson and Mildred Bailey, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her son, David Anderson; three brothers, A. T., James and Fred Bailey; a sister, Armanda Wyatt
RUTH (ENOCHS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Ruth (Enochs) Anderson were Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Jackson with Dr. Paul Wiley officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery with graveside service. Mrs. Anderson died Wednesday at Jackson General Hsp. where she had been a patient since January 1 (1966). She was born in Lexington and moved to Jackson in 1918 with her family. She has been a member of the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee from the 7th Congressional District since 1939 and had served as its vice chairman since 1944. She was a delegate to
the National Democratic Convention in 1956, 1960 and 1964. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Methodist. She leaves a brother, John Enochs.
SELMA ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Selma Anderson were Wednesday afternoon at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Owens and the Rev. Grady Wood officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 68, died Sunday in Beatrice, Neb. She leaves two sons, Douglas Anderson of Chicago and Leroy Anderson of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Rafftee of Long Beach and two brothers, Chris Synder, both of South Dakota.
THOMAS BERYL ANDERSON
- Services for Thomas Anderson, 86, were Sunday December 21, 2008 at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald McDaniel officiating. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died peacefully at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN on Thusday Dec. 18, 2008 after a year long disability due to multiple health problems. He was born July 20, 1922 in Henderson County the son of the late Will and Myrtle ANderson. He grew up and educated in the Life community, where he met and married Opal Bailey. They had one son, David Thomas Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded by his wife, son and brother Loyce ANderson. He worked for over 30 years at the old Milan Arsenal, was a veteran of WW II and a Methodist. He is survived by a number of brother and sister-inlaws and many nieces and nephews.
WILLIAM NOLAN ANDERSON
- Graveside services for William Nolan Anderson, 67, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Independence Cemetery in Henderson County. He died Saturday, September 8, 2001 after a long illness. He was retired from Bank of America. He is survived by his wife, June Anderson; stepson, Brent Elliott and wife, Sherry, and grandchildren, Ryan and Robyn Lynn Elliott; stepdaughter, Ann Ragan and husband, Amos, and grandsons, Adam and Michael Regan. All live in Jackson. He leaves his sister, Olene Utley and his brother, Odean Anderson, both of Henderson County. His parents were the late Zelmer and Dona Anderson.
BELL ANDREWS
, who was born in this county and resided here all his life is dead. He died a few days ago at the home in the eastern part of the county. He was a soldier in Col. Kit Williams' Regiment in the late war. Thus has another brave, generous heart ceased to beat. Peace be unto his ashes.
BLANCHE (MALONE) ARMSTRONG
, aged 41 years, daughter of Joe Malone and wife of William Armstrong, died September 3rd, 1926, in the Mason Hospital, Murray, Kentucky. She is survived by three sons, Floyd, Frank S., and William Samuel; also by one brother, E. B. Malone of Decatur County, and three sisters, Mrs. Lila McCoy of Jackson, Mrs. Rella Rogers of Columbia, and Mrs. Sallie Dickson of Jackson. The remains were brought to her home in Lexington on the 3rd inst., the funeral and internment taking place at Lexington Cemetery, the Rev. A. N. Goforth of Jackson, a former Lexington pastor, officiating. Those who lived near Mrs. Armstrong say she was a kindly, generous woman and that the day was never too dreary or the night too dark for her to do what she could for her neighbors.
J.P. ARMSTRONG
- After several weeks illiness, MR. J.P. Armstrong died 3 Mar [1904] of pneumonia at his home. He was 60 yrs. old and one of the town's oldest citizens, settling here with his family about 35 yrs. ago.
Born in Scotland, he was a sailor for many years on the old-style sailing vessels. He leaves several children.
JOHN PITT ARMSTRONG
, son of the late John Pitt and Sarah Armstrong, was born October 29, 1872, in Lexington, and died January 18, 1941, at Bruceton. He was 68 years old. When quite a young boy, Mr. Armstrong began working for the old Tennessee Midland railroad as water boy when the road was being built from Perryville to Memphis. Later he began working for the N. C. & St. L. and continued in that capacity until he rose to be a passenger conductor. He was first married to miss Susie Faulkner and following her death on November 13, 1925, he was married to Millie Simmons, who survives. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. S. L. (Clara) Derryberry of Lexington, and two brothers, Bert and Fred Armstrong, both of Lexington. One sister, Maggie, and one brother, Will, preceded him in death several years ago. Largely attended funeral services were conducted in Bruceton with burial following in Lexington Cemetery.
SUSIE (FAULKNER) ARMSTRONG
, daughter of the late Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Sarah Faulkner, was born August 6th 1874, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, and as the beloved wife of John Armstrong, died November 13th, 1925, in a hospital at Murray, Kentucky. Her decline in health had been long, but her fatal illness was comparatively short and caused by blood poisoning. She was most happily married to john Armstrong November 3rd, 1897, and the one child born to the couple died in infancy many years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong lived in Lexington until his position as conductor on the N. C. & St. L. Railway called him to Paducah. With a recent change, Mr. Armstrong became conductor on the Paris-Paducah accommodations, and they have been living in Paris for a short while.
The remains were brought to Lexington and carried to the home of Fred Armstrong, brother-in-law of the deceased, and after the last service conducted by Rev. Fleetwood Ball, Sunday afternoon with interment in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong's father at one time was pastor of Lexington M. E. Church and she was of that faith. That she was a most estimable woman, those to whom she lived closest and longest testify. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. E. Connolly, one half sister and two half brothers, all of whom loved her if bound by the closer tie; and all of whom have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends.
WILLIAM SAMPLE ARMSTRONG
, son of the late John Armstrong, died in Lexington, August 17, 1927. His wife died one year ago, and he was living with his son, Frank, while working as a member of the Ace Joslin bridge crew on the N. C. & St. L. Railway. He was married to Blanche Malone of Decatur County, and Floyd, Frank and Wilbur, the three children born to the union, survive. He is also survived by three brothers, John, Andy and Fred, and one sister, Mrs. Locie Derryberry. Another sister, Mrs. Henry Riddick, died in Arkansas several years ago. Burial in Lexington Cemetery, Rev. Fleetwood Ball officiating
ALMA (DYER) ARNOLD
- Services for Mrs. Alma Dyer Arnold will be at 11 a.m. today at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason and Dr. E.E. Deusner officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Arnold who was 62, died Monday morning at Baptist Memorial Hsp. in Memphis after a short illness. She was a Henderson County native and a member of the Church of Christ. She and her husband, William, owned and operated Arnold's Studio since 1940. She leaves her husband of Lexington, a daughter, Mrs. Beth Lee of Memphis; a brother, Elmer Dyer of Sugar Tree and two granddaughters.
DAVID LEE ARNOLD
- Services for David Lee Arnold were Friday at Pafford Funeral Home with Billy Clark and Dwayne Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery. The infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen Arnold of Lexington, died Wednesday night at Jackson General Hospital. He also leaves a sister Vickie of Lexington; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arnold of Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Flatt of Scotts Hill.
EDWARD ARNOLD
services were Tuesday, December 17, at Reed's Chapel with burial in Bible Grove Cemetery. Mr. Arnold, who was 73, died Monday, December 16, at his home at Clarksburg. He was a retired farmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Norma Jean Arnold of Clarksburg; three daughters, Betty Arnold, Thelma Pace, both of Clarksburg and Mary Mays of Buena Vista; a son, Bob Beacham of Huntingdon; two sisters, Estelle Beacham of Kennett, Mo. and Leva Jane Maness of Lexington, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
JAMES M. ARNOLD
son of the late Willis N. and Margaret (Garrett) Arnold, was born in Henderson County July 27, 1849, and died in his home in Lexington July 30, 1930. His early days were spent on the farm and his first public work was teaching school in the county. In 1887 he graduated in medicine and began the practice in his parental home in the old 5th district but some 32 years ago he came to Lexington and was here active until about seven years ago when he retired. On December 14, 1882 he was married to Lucy McCollum and of the 9 children born to the union, the following survive with their mother; Murray, Medina druggist; Lyman, Lexington; Loy (Mrs. I.M. Dennison) Lexington and Miss Margie unmarried. Elta married James Nuckolls and died several years ago, leaving her husband and one son, James, who had lived in the home of his grandparents practically all his life. Dr. Arnld was a member of the Baptist Church and the last tribute to hismemory in the service was held in his home and conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fleetwood Ball, after which the body was carried to Unity near the old Arnold home.
JAMES THOMAS ARNOLD
- Funeral services for James Thomas Arnold, age 43, will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 12:00 PM at Natchez Trace Baptist Church with Bro. Don Jones and Bro. Andrew Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Arnold, the son of the late James Comer and Mrs. Wilda Dean Arnold died Friday at the Lexington Methodist Hospital. He was an electrician for the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and a graduate of North Side High School, a Navy Veteran and a member of the Constantine Masonic Lodge of Lexington and member of the IBEW. Survivors include his wife, Annita Arnold of Lexington; two sons, James Michael Arnold of Humboldt and Daniel Keith Arnold of Lexington; a sister, Sandra Jones of Pheonix, AZ and his mother Mrs. Wilda Dean Arnold of Lexington.
JOSEPH DAVID ARNOLD
- Services for Joseph David Arnold were Monday, August 6, 2001 at Reed's Chapel with burial in Rock Springs Cemetery. Mr. Arnold, 80, died Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Lexington Methodist Hospital. He was retired from Columbus McKinnon. He leaves his wife, Martha Douglass Arnold of Wildersville; a son, Joseph Allen of Lexington; a sister, Kathleen Barnes of Nashville; a brother, Allen of Camden and two grandchildren.
LORA (ATKINSON) ARNOLD
- Services for Mrs. Lora Atkinson Arnold were Monday, Jan. 2, at Bible Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reed's Chapel in charge. Mrs. Arnold, a homemaker, died Saturday, Dec. 31, at Baptist Hospital, Huntingdon. She was a Baptist. She was a widow of Henry Arnold. She leaves a son, Clayborn Arnold of Bruceton; a brother, Martin Atkinson of Yuma, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
MARY ELLEN ARNOLD
- Services for Mary Ellen Arnold were Sunday at Bible Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Connie Burton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reed's Chapel in charge. Mrs. Arnold, 89, died Saturday morning at Lexington Hospital after a short illness. She was a lifelong Henderson Countian and a Baptist. She leaves several nieces and nephews.
NORMA JEAN (BEECHAM) ARNOLD
- Services for Mrs. Norma Jean Arnold were Saturday, April 8, at Reed's Chapel with burial in Bible Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Arnold, who was 77, died Wednesday, April 5 at Jackson General Hospital of heart disease. She was a homemaker and the widow of Edward Arnold. She leaves three daughters, Betty Sue Arnold, Thelma Pace, both of Clarksburg and Mary Lou Mays of Huntingdon; a son, Bob Beacham of Huntingdon; two brothers, George Beacham and Warren Beacham, both of Bernie, Mo., nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
ART AUSTIN
- He was born in St. Louis, MO. He was a retired carpenter for Allen Construction, a Korean War Veteran, serving in the Navy and a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington and Jackson VFW. He married Virginia Austin. One daughter Earline Hall of Lexington and a grandson, Greg Hall.
ARVIN ALLEN AUSTIN
- Services for Allen Austin were Thursday Dec. 9 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Judson Cemetery. Mr. Austin, 57, died Wednesday December 8 (1999) at his home. He was disabled. He leaves a son Herbert of Belleville IL. his mother and stepfather, Raymelle and Harper Pinkston of Lexington; four brothers, Barney, David, Ronnie all of Lexington and Mark of Finger; five sisters,
Brenda Bush, Fonda Buttrey, Judy Hays, LeeAnna Reeves all of Lexington and Donna Campbell of Scotts Hill and two grandchildren.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AUSTIN
- Death Calls two: Mrs. Mary Farnsworth Austin, second wife of B.F. Austin, died December 6, at her home near Scotts Hill, this county, aged 55 years. She was survived by no children but left a devoted husband and many friends to console him. Mrs. Austin was followed to the grave by her husband who departed this life December 14, 1914 at the age of 76 years. Mr. Austin was born August 18, 1838, and lived all his life in enjoyment of the respect and good will of his fellow men. Mr. Austin was for many years an elder in the Christian Church and when his remains were laid to rest in the Grandy Holmes Cemetery near Scotts Hill, on the 15th, the funeral service was conducted by Elder C.M. Stubblefield of the Christian Church. Mr. Austin is survived by three sons, Alfred, Elias and Smith all of whom live in this county except Smith, who is a Christian minister and located in Henry County, and Mrs. Cynthia Deen who lives in Memphis. Mr. Austin had been a well known citizen of this county, was a brother-in-law of the late C.R. Scott and had filled the position of County Surveyor. He will be sorely missed in the community in which he lived so long.
BERDIE MAE (WEATHERFORD) AUSTIN
- Services for Mrs. Berdie Austin will be today [Wednesday] at 11 a.m. at Boyd-Parsons Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Roach officiating. Mrs. Austin, who was 65, died Monday morning at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was a homemaker, the widow of L. B. Austin and a Pentecostal. She leaves two sons, James E. "Butch" Austin of Darden and Edward Austin of Decaturville; two daughters, Debbie Mills of Darden and Carolyn Carroll of Bath Springs; three brothers, Elco Weatherford, Herman Weatherford, both of Decaturville and Willie Weatherford of Darden; four sisters, Ann Woods of Parsons, Eulla Mae Pirtle of Lexington, Helen Stegall of Darden and Irene Martin of Hopkinsville, Ky. and eight grandchildren.
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