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George Herbert Shelton
1940-2008
GLEASON: George Herbert Shelton, 68, died Saturday, April 26, at Regional Hospital of Jackson. Funeral services were Monday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at McKenzie Funeral Home with Bro. Brett Mebane officiating. Burial with honors by the Weakley County Sheriff's Department followed at Carroll Memorial Gardens in McKenzie. Mr. Shelton was born February 27, 1940 in Belleville, Illinois to the late George and Grace Daniels Shelton. He was a former police officer in Ridgely, a former Chief of Police in Tiptonville, a retired investigator for the Weakley County Sheriff's office with a total of 31 years in law enforcement, and attended Twin City Community Church in Hollow Rock. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Robert Shelton. Survivors include: his wife, Vera Carroll Moore Shelton of Gleason; three daughters; Karen (George) Johnson of Dyersburg, Theresa (Ricky) Scott and Debbie Moore, both of McKenzie; five grandchildren, Leigh Ann Johnson and her fiancé, Mark Dutton of Knoxville, Trae (Kayla) Johnson of Clarksville, Lauren Scott and Kaitlin Scott, both of McKenzie, and Mandi Johnson of Dyersburg; and one great-granddaughter, Addison Johnson of Clarksville. Memorials may be made to the Twin City Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 175, Bruceton, TN 38317.

Matthew Douglas

1978 - 2008
GLEASON: Matthew Vowell Douglas, 29, died Monday, April 21, at his home. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon with Bro. Dossie Wheatley officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Douglas was born April 28, 1978 in Jackson. He was a First Mate for United Barge Line and a member of First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Vowell, and his paternal grandparents, James Douglas and Birdie Douglas. Survivors include: his parents, Darrell and Kay Douglas of Huntingdon; one daughter, Makayla Douglas of Gleason; two sisters, Kathryn Douglas of Nashville, Stephanie (Kevin) Hamlin of Paris; and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Vowell.

 

Maxey Mouzon Hopper
1926-2008
GLEASON: Maxey Mouzon Hopper, 81, died Friday, April 11 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Burial followed in Butler Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Hopper, a cattle dealer, was born May 1, 1926 in Gleason to the late McKinley and Loreda Spence Hopper. He was a member of the New Valley Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hopper. Survivors include: two sons, Don Hopper of McKenzie and Hal Hopper of Bowling Green, Kentucky; one daughter, Fonda Voigtman of Tupelo, Mississippi; one brother, Jerry Hopper of McKenzie; two sisters, Barbara Blackburn of McKenzie and Vaida Olds of Paris; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

 

Dorothy May Burke

1921-2008
GLEASON: Dorothy May Burke, 86, died Monday, March 24, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Burke was born April 27, 1921 in Paris to the late Raymond D. McKenzie and Winnie Ruth Baker. She was a former employee of Sharon Pajama Factory and was a member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Burke. Survivors include: one daughter, Ruth Pryor of Gleason; two stepsons, Thomas Burke of Gleason and Larry Burke of McKenzie; one stepdaughter, Martha Burke of McKenzie; one brother, L. T. McKenzie of Paris; two sisters, Shirley Mann of McKenzie and Betty Brown of Henry; and four grandchildren.

 

Billy Wayne Stewart

1948-2008

GLEASON: Billy Wayne Stewart, 60, died Sunday, March 23, in Des Moines Mercy Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at Gleason First Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial  followed in Carroll County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Stewart was born February 5, 1948 in Martin to the late Roy Lee and Mable Moore Stewart. He was a retired railroad conductor/breakman of 37 years, a Vietnam veteran, and member of Gleason First Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Pat Taylor Stewart of  Gleason; one son, Steven (Wynafer) Stewart of Gleason; one daughter, Stacy (Wade) Cook of Ankeny, Iowa; one brother, Donnie Stewart of McKenzie; one sister, Joyce Jones of Gleason; and four grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Rebecca Ann Pryor

1955-2008

GLEASON: Rebecca Ann Pryor, 52, of Gleason died Thursday, March 6 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie. Burial followed in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie. Mrs. Pryor was born November 25, 1955 in Nashville to the late J. C. and JoAnn Jones Reed. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Elton Pryor of Gleason; two sons, Robert Reed of McKenzie and David Pryor of Gleason; one daughter, Shelia (Kevin) Cady of Pascagoula, Mississippi; three brothers: Billy Reed and Milburn (Ramona) Reed, both of McKenzie, and Paul (DeAnna) Reed of Sikeston, Missouri; two sisters, Ruby (David) Sanders of Henry and Tammy (Bruce) Phillips of Buena Vista; three grandchildren and one grandchild.

 

Edward Richard "Bill" Sutherland

1933-2008
GLEASON: Edward Richard "Bill" Sutherland, 75, died Friday, February 15, at Volunteer Community Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, February 18, at 11 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery. Mr. Sutherland was born January 14, 1933 in Dresden to the late Irie and Elsie Jones Sutherland. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at K-T Clay Company and member of West Union Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marland Sutherland; and one sister, Dorothy Lax. Survivors include: one brother, James Sutherland of Louisville, Kentucky; and three sisters, Mavis Insco of Dresden, Nell Childress of Louisville, Texas and Inez McKowen of Martin.

 

Donald McMackin

1941 - 2008

HUNTINGDON: Donald McMackin, 66, died Saturday, January 26, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Huntingdon with Bro. Fred Ward officiating. Burial followed in Carroll Memorial Gardens. Mr. McMackin was born February 28, 1941 to the late Russell C. McMackin and Pauline (Burchum) McMackin. He was self-employed as a dental technician and a member of First Baptist Church in Huntingdon. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Sandra McMackin; two sons, Donnie McMackin (fiance' Ellen Furr) and Eric (Jennifer) McMackin, both of Huntingdon; two sisters, Ann McClintock of McKenzie and Betty (Gaylon) Webb of Huntingdon; one brother, Ricky McMackin of Camden; and six grandchildren.
 

Ruby Marie Moore

1913 - 2008

GLEASON: Ruby Marie Moore, 94, of Gleason died Tuesday, January 15 at Hillview Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason. Burial followed in the Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Dale Mathis officiated. Mrs. Moore was born August 10, 1913 in Eva to the late David and Annie Arnold Melton. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Gleason. She is survived by her daughter, Bernice Moore of Gleason; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two great, great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace T. Moore.

 

Larue Ann Beam

1942-2008
GLEASON: Larue Ann Beam, 65, died Monday, January 7, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Graveside services were Friday, January 11, at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Mrs. Beam, a retired nurse, was born September 26, 1942 in Apollo, Pennsylvania to the late Paul Curtis and Violet Burnett (Wilson) Shirey. She was a member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, John Beam. Survivors include: her husband, John Leroy Fulton Beam, Jr.; three sons, Damian Beam of Gleason and David Shirey of Dundee, Illinois; four daughters, Gretchen Arneson of Gleason, Robin Ogtrum of Elgin, Illinois, Amanda Shirey and Jennifer Shirey, both of Pennsylvania; one sister, Gladys Shellhammer of Murfreesboro, Georgia; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
 

James William Bruce

1940 - 2008
GLEASON: James William Bruce, 67, died Wednesday, January 2, at Jackson Madison County Hospital. He was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery in Madisonville, Kentucky. Mr. Bruce was born December 10, 1940 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late Richard Bruce and Anna Mae Johnson. He was a trucker for Delta Plastic.
Survivors include: three sons, James W. Bruce, Jr. of Sharon, William Bruce of Evansville, Indiana, and Jimmy Bruce of Cadiz, Kentucky; two daughters, Gloria Goode of Gleason, and Anna Williams of Evansville, Indiana; and three sisters, Janon Walker of Evansville, Indiana, Sue Taylor of New Burge, Indiana, and Anna Wigton.
 

Roy L. Auvenshine
1944-2007
DRESDEN: Roy L. Auvenshine, 63, died Thursday, December 27, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Saturday, December 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Perkins and Bro. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in Sand Hill Cemetery. Bro. Auvenshine was the preacher for Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 30 years. He was born, July 4, 1944 in Dresden. He was preceded in death by his father, C.D. Auvenshine; and a brother, Dennis Auvenshine.Survivors include: his wife, Linda (Stewart) Auvenshine of Dresden; one son, Tracy Auvenshine of Dresden; one daughter, Donna Auvenshine of Dresden; his mother, Elaine (Underwood) Auvenshine; three brothers, Debro Auvenshine of Akin, South Carolina, Johnny Auvenshine of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and Donald Auvenshine of Lansing, Michigan; and one granddaughter.
 
Peter Anthony Bell
1947-2007
GLEASON:  Dr. Peter Anthony Bell, 60, died at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 9 in Gleason, Tennessee and burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery which included a 21-gun salute and full military honors. Dr. Bell was born in Martin, Tennessee on January 2, 1947 to the late Joe Dudley and Emma Louise (C.C.) Jeter Bell. He graduated from Junction City High School in Kansas where he was a champion golfer, and he attended Kansas State University on a golf scholarship while achieving academic honors at each school. Thereafter, he graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He entered the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after practicing in the Dental Corp for over twenty five years. He also served overseas in South Korea and in Operation Desert Storm. He will be greatly missed and remembered with an abundance of love by his wife, Suzette Edmonston Bell; four daughters: Jody (Jim) Webb of Johnston, IA, Jenny (Jim) Cataldo of Des Moines, IA, Brooke (Drew) Havko of Colorado Springs, CO and Lindsey Bell of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one step-son: P. J. (Elizabeth) Wade of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren: Sydney, Ryan and Jackson Webb and Mia, Anna and Dante Cataldo; a sister, Betty (Mike) McWherter of Jackson, TN; two nephews, Jacob and Jed McWherter and countless friends across the country. Our sincere thanks goes out to all of our family and friends who have been so supportive during this difficult time.
 
Joseph M. Rousseau II
1957-2007
GLEASON: Joseph M. Rousseau II, 50, of Gleason died Wednesday, November 7 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Foundry Hill Baptist Cemetery in Puryear. Visitation will be at Ridgeway Funeral Home on Thursday, November 8 from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Larry Ramey will be officiating. Mr. Rousseau was born June 29, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Joseph and Edna Inez Mohundro Rousseau. He worked as a machinist for McKenzie Valve Co. He was an avid coin and stamp collector, loved carpentry, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Gleason Church of Christ. He survived by a daughter, Hillary Rousseau; three sisters: Mary Rousseau of Wisconsin, Pat Kamholz of Gleason and Sue Welch of Wisconsin; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Morris.

Charles William Johnson
1927-2007
GLEASON: Charles William Johnson, 80, died Monday, September 24, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in Rushing Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born August 26, 1927 in Gleason to the late John and Donnie (Hayes) Johnson. He was a retired GM auto worker, member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Masonic Lodge and Gleason Senior Citizens. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert "Bob" Johnson. Survivors include: his wife, Katherine Ruth McDaniel Johnson; one daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Young of Waterloo, Illinois; one stepdaughter, Kathy King of Fulton, Kentucky; one brother, Doug Johnson of Gleason; one sister, Lena Suddath of Gleason; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jayne L. Fowler
1942-2007
GLEASON: Jayne L. Fowler, 65, died Friday, August 17, at her home. Funeral services were Sunday, August 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Gleason First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Jeffers and Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Burial was in Everett's Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Fowler was born February 7, 1942 to the late Edward Leland and Ruby Lee (Gooch) Lemonds. She was Senior Vice Sec. EFMP at UTM, a member of Gleason First United Methodist Church, Gleason Woman's Club and Gleason Gazelles Club. Survivors include: her husband, Bob Fowler; two sons, Steve (Karen) Fowler of McKenzie and Cliff (Debbie) Brewer of Gautier, Mississippi; one daughter, Kelle (Randy) Bailey of Gleason; two brothers, Ray Lemonds of McKenzie and Kenneth Lemonds of Gleason; three sisters, Julia Fowler of Gleason, Marjorie Soper and Audrey Crossett, both of McKenzie; and eight grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Alvilda "Polly" Presson
1923-2007
GLEASON: Alvilda "Polly" Presson, 83, died Sunday, August 19, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, August 20, at 1 p.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ with Bro. Jim Roberts officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Presson was born September 18, 1923 in Cheatham County to the late William H. Griffin and Amanda Jenkins Griffin. She was a member of the McKenzie Church of Christ. Survivors include: her husband, John Daniel Presson of Gleason; three daughters, Faye Harrison of Jackson, Martha (Gerald) Spain of McKenzie, and Linda Phelps of Gleason; two brothers, Lewis Griffin of Belton, Texas and James Griffin of Ashland City; one sister, Eleanor Lee of White Bluff; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the McKenzie Church of Christ. McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jerry F. Cooper
1943-2007
GLEASON: Jerry F. Cooper, 64, of Gleason, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Regional Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services for Mr. Cooper were held Monday, July 23, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Suratt Cemetery near Dresden. Tracy McDaniel officiated the services. Mr. Cooper was a truck driver for Williams Farms in Ashton, South Carolina. He was born in Hayti, Missouri to Virgil and Lora McDow Cooper. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Cooper. Mr. Cooper is survived by two daughters, Lora Cooper of Gleason, and Jessica Cooper of Martin; two sons, Mark Cooper of Gleason, and David Cooper of Winterhaven, Florida; a sister, Delilah Noblett of Bowling Green, Florida; and four grandchildren

David Ernest Quarrels
1947-2007
GLEASON: David Ernest Quarrels, 59, died Wednesday, July 18, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, July 21, at Apostolic Faith Church with Steve Gearin officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Quarrels was born August 4, 1947 in Knoxville to the late Harrison B. Quarrels and Hazel Bell Hayes. He worked for Ford Motor Company and attended Apostolic Faith Church in Bradford. Survivors include: his wife, Linda Adams Quarrels of Gleason; three sisters, Judy Seagle of Knoxville, Betty Bristol and Shirley Hogue, both of Seymour; and four brothers, Ed Quarrels of Sumpter, Michigan, Jerry Quarrels of Seymour, Roy (Red) Quarrels of Jacksonville, Florida, and Harold Quarrels of Knoxville.
 

Shawn Edwards Spears

1985-2007

 GLEASON: Shawn Edward Spears, 22, died Thursday, July 5, at 10:05 a.m. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason. He was laid to rest at Klingner-Cope at Rivermont in Springfield, Missouri.   Shawn was born in Rogers, Arkansas, but grew up in Gleason. He was employed by Excell Marine. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers around his grandparents’ farm and loved to read and study his Bible. Survivors include: his mother, Robin Hazlewood; his father, Steve Spears; his brother and best friend, Eric Spears; his maternal grandparents, Beverly Thornburg, and Dr. Rodney Everhart; his paternal grandparents, Sonny and Lois Spears; five aunts; eleven cousins; and many friends.

Rev. Charles Edward Bailey
1931-2007
GLEASON: Rev. Charles Edward Bailey, 75, died Wednesday, June 20, at his home. Funeral services were Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Auvenshine and Rev. Dewayne Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery. Mr. Bailey was born November 20, 1931 in Gleason to the late Raymond and Cora (Stephens) Bailey. He was a retired Baptist minister of 42 years. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, W.T. Bailey, and one sister, Stella Dilday. Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Bailey; one son, Randy (Kelle) Bailey of Gleason; two daughters, Cathy (Danny) Hopper of Dresden and Gail (T.J.) McKinney of Gleason; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Raymond Earl Hugueley
1929-2007
GLEASON: Raymond Earl Hugueley, 77, died Saturday, June 23, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Swenson officiating. Burial followed in Weakley County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hugueley was born November 13, 1929 in Newbern to the late Ervin Hugueley and Gladys Redding Terry. He was retired from the Henry County Co-op and was a farmer. Survivors include: his wife, Ann Chandler Hugueley; one son, Brad Hugueley of Rossville; three daughters, Vickie Ross and Sandra Gibbons, both of Gleason, and Kay Cooper of McKenzie; one brother, Bobby Hugueley of Gleason; two sisters, Irma Moody of Como and Peggy Matlock of McKenzie; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Lamon D. Boone
1926-2007
GLEASON: Lamon D. Boone, 81, of Gleason died Tuesday, June 12 at the Weakley County Nursing Home. Services were held Friday, June 15 in the Chapel of Galimore Funeral Home with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Steve Boone officiated. Mr. Lamon Boone was born May 20, 1926 in Ridgeley to the late Earl and Lorene (Smith) Boone. He was a veteran of the 2nd World War and a retired manager of the Co-Op. He also was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Steve Boone of Gleason and Jeff Boone of Memphis; a daughter, Pam Cummings of Chattanooga; five brothers: Jerry Boone of Greenfield, Ronnie Boone of Paris, Hershel Boone of Gleason, Bill Boone of South Carolina and Aaron Boone of Dresden; three sisters: Margie Cunningham of Dresden, Martha Sublett of Martin and Grace Boone of Dresden. He is also survived by five grandchildren.

Terry L. Ellis
1942-2007
GLEASON: Terry L. Ellis, 64, died Thursday, May 3, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at Gleason First Baptist Church with Bro. Pete Tackett and Bro. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Ellis, a retired truck driver, was born October 5, 1942. He was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Dresden. He was preceded in death by his father, Joner Ellis. Survivors include: his wife, Jane Ellis of Gleason; his mother, Ruby Ellis of Gleason; two daughters, Tonya (Doug) Hodges and Tammy (Stacy) Collins, both of Gleason; two sisters, Shirley Gooch of Huntingdon and Peggy Roberts of Gleason; and five grandchildren. McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Rubye Lavada Bradberry

1914 - 2007

DRESDEN:  Rubye Lavada Bradberry, 92, of Dresden, died Friday, April 27, 2007 at Weakley County Rehab & Nursing Center. Services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with James Bradberry and Bro. Steve Boone officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Charlie Hodges, Roy Lee Hodges, Ronnie Black, Tommy Bradberry, Sammy Bradberry and Johnny Bradberry served as pallbearers.Mrs. Bradberry was born October 9, 1914 at Fulton, Ky., daughter of the late Thomas and Bertie Sims Sharpe. She was the widow of Harold Bradberry, a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Gleason. Survivors include two sons, James Bradberry of Dresden and Terri Bradberry of New York City, N.Y.; one daughter, Sandra Huskins of Memphis; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Isabelle Taylor
1924-2007
GLEASON: Isabelle Taylor, 82, died Thursday, April 26, at Henry County Medical Center. Funeral services were Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Price, Rev. Dayne Hawks, Luke Hughes and Wendell McCoy officiating. Burial followed in Butler Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was born November 30, 1924 in Gleason to the late Leonard and Annie Foster Oliver. She was a retired machine operator. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Taylor; one sister, Luetta Maddox Goad; and two brothers, Henry Lee Oliver and Phillip Oliver. Survivors include: five daughters, Jozella Johnson, Ann Ellis, Katrina Pence, and Reneigh Rogers, all of Gleason, and Roxie Dublin of McKenzie; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pansy Laverne Martin
1907-2007
GLEASON: Pansy Laverne Martin, 99, died Tuesday, April 24, at McKenzie Healthcare. Funeral services were Saturday, April 28, at First Baptist Church in Gleason at 11 a.m. with Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie. Mrs. Martin was born November 11, 1907 in McKenzie to the late William Shaw and Sally Fly Houston. She was a business merchant and a member of Seminary Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbon Martin. Survivors include: one daughter, Mary Margaret Beasley of Gleason; one son, Jack Martin of McKenzie; two sisters, Mary Francis Phelps of Waldren, Arkansas and Ina Mai Berryhill of McKenzie; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Faye Hicks
1920-2007
GLEASON: Virginia Faye Hicks, 87, died Monday, April 23, at Henry County Medical Center. Funeral services were Thursday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Mathis and Rev. Ben Wainscott officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Hicks was born April 16, 1920 in Gleason to the late William David and Eva May Tones Ozment. She was a homemaker and a member of El Bethel Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle C. Hicks; and one sister, Eula May Gorham. Survivors include: one daughter, Nancy Williams of Gleason; one brother, Harold Thomas Ozment of Hurricane Mills; two sisters, Rozelle Wiseman and Billie Sue Hudson, both of Gleason; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Barbara Gean Edwards
1947-2007
GLEASON: Barbara Gean Edwards, 59, died Monday, April 23, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Graveside services were Wednesday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at New Valley Cemetery in Gleason with Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Ms. Edwards was born December 3, 1947 in Martin to the late Neal and Betty Bolton Mayo. She was a homemaker and a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Deloris Ann McDaniel. Survivors include: two daughters, Alice Choate of Gleason and Elissa Bates of Sharon; two sisters, Carol Clary of Cottage Grove and Mary Clement of Gleason; two brothers, Joe Neal Mayo of Gleason and Ricky Mayo of Union City; and six grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Gracie Moody
1908-2007
GLEASON: Gracie Moody, 98, died Friday, April 6, at McKenzie Health Care. Funeral services were Monday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in Tumbling Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Moody was born August 22, 1908 in Hurricane Mills to the late Houston Ethridge. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Moody. Survivors include: one son, Jessie Moody of McKenzie; three daughters, Nancy Allen of Murfreesboro, Doris Lovejoy of Dresden, and Shirley Lewindowski; one sister, Lela Mae Lane of Dyersburg; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Ronald Gene Hugueley
1954-2007
GLEASON: Ronald Gene Hugueley, 53, died Saturday, March 24, at his residence. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie with Bro. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in New Valley Cemetery in Gleason.Mr. Hugueley was born February 5, 1954 in Weakley County. He was preceded in death by his father, G.H. Hugueley. Survivors include: his mother, Joyce Ann Bolton (Joe) Mingle; one son, Freddie Gene Hugueley; one daughter, Youvhanda Stone of Dresden; two brothers, Edward Allen Hugueley of Dresden and Donald Ray Hugueley of Latham; and three grandchildren.

Billy Ray Marshall
1936-2007
GLEASON: Billy Ray Marshall, 70, died Saturday, March 3, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Beal officiating. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery in Dresden.
Mr. Marshall was born July 8, 1936 in Hohenwald to the late James Alvis and Addie Paschall Marshall. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in McKenzie and DAV. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Marshall. Survivors include: five step-children; and two sisters, Opal Barker of McKenzie and Betty Collins of Amity, Oregon.

Margaret Fortune
1909-2007
GLEASON: Margaret Fortune, 97, died Thursday, February 22, at her residence. Funeral services were Sunday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Simmons officiating. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery in Como. Mrs. Fortune was born October 9, 1909 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Angus and Lou Ella (McConnell) Baskill. She was a retired waitress. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Witt Fortune, and one daughter, Margie Moody. Survivors include: four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Lucy Elizabeth Todd
1926-2007
GLEASON: Lucy Elizabeth Todd, 80, died February 12 at Oak Manor Healthcare Center in McKenzie. Graveside services were held February 16 at Hopewell Cemetery with Bro. Bob Hutchins officiating. Ms. Todd was a homemaker and was born February 23, 1926 to the late John F. and Henrietta Harris Parsley of Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy E. Leyhue and one son, Paul Todd. She is survived by her sons; Leonard Todd of Gleason and John T. Todd of Tulsa, Oklahoma and seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Curtis Gallimore
1982-2007
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Michael Curtis Gallimore, 24, died Friday, January 26, at his home. Funeral services were Friday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Dowdy officiating. Burial followed in Caledonia Cemetery in McKenzie. Mr. Gallimore, a construction worker, was born March 25, 1982 in Martin. Survivors include: his wife, Stephanie Renee Evans Gallimore of Starke, Florida; his parents, Michael Thomas Gallimore of Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Cathy Lynn Bowden Gallimore of Gleason; two sons, Anthony Gallimore and Nicholas Gallimore, both of Starke, Florida; his grandmother, Fay Bowden of McKenzie; two brothers, Brian Adam Gallimore of Starke, Florida and Chris Dowdy of Nashville; and four sisters, Kimberly Hicks of Martin, Jennifer Ryan of Orlinda, Debbie Parker of Paris and Donna Blakley of Halls.

 

In Memory Of Michael Curtis Gallimore
3-25-1982 ~ 1-26-2007

Angels live forever, far beyond our days on earth.
And every soul receives an angel guardian at birth.
Invisible, these angels never leave us, day or night.

They know our fears and whisper, "Things are going to be all right."

 

They give us strength and purpose, keep our courage strong.
They fill our minds with wisdom and our spirits with a song.
And when the time in this world comes to reach our  journey's end,
Our angel walks beside us like a kind, familiar friend.

 

And as we leave behind the only place we've ever known,
We see our angel's smile at last and hear, "You're home....
You're home."

                   
       You are missed. - Family

William Doyle Greer, Jr.
1945-2007
GLEASON: William Doyle Greer, Jr., 61, died January 3 at Henry County Medical Center. Funeral services were Friday, January 5, 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home of McKenzie with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie. He was born January 30, 1945 in Martin to Mattie Mirion Presson Morgan and the late William Doyle Greer, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, William Doyle Greer, Sr. and stepfather, James E. Morgan. Survivors include: his mother, Mattie Mirion Presson Morgan; three sisters, Peggy (Charles) Bailey of Gleason, Diane (Bob) Perry of Carrollton, Kentucky, and Raymell (Cajun) Robinson of Paris.

Arthur Liscomb
1917-2006
GLEASON: Arthur Liscomb, age 89, formerly of Gleason, died December 22 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Graveside services were held at Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason on Sunday, December 24, at 11 a.m. He was born May 23, 1917 to the late Calloway and Ada Harris Liscomb. He was retired from the United States Navy, a veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Survivors included three nieces. Gallimore Funeral Home of Gleason had charge of arrangements.

Martha Rene Dunlap
1929-2006
GLEASON: Martha Rene Dunlap, 77, died Tuesday, October 31 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, November 3 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with Rev. Jim Pinnell and Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery.
She was born May 29, 1929 in Gleason to the late Ellie B. and Rhoda Culver Brawner. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: her husband, Jerry Dunlap; one daughter, Verena Dunlap Cooper of Gleason; one sister, Millie Jackson of Waverly; and two grandchildren.

Giva Magaline Moore
1921-2006
GLEASON: Giva Magaline Moore, 84, died Friday, October 6, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Funeral services were Monday, October 9, 11 a.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Moore was born December 30, 1921 in Gleason. She was a seamstress and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: two sons, Guy George of Bradford and Mark George of Elkhardt, Indiana; two daughters, Lou Ann Dattilo of Germantown and Madeline Lockwood of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one brother, Glendell Arnold of Gleason; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Robert Perry Anderson

1912-2006
GLEASON:
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Perry Anderson, age 94, were held Friday, October 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason, with the Bro. Trent Bullock, Bro. Don Bullock, and Bro. Mike Jeffers officiating. Interment followed in the New Valley Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died at McKenzie Health Care & Rehabilitation Center on October 11, 2006. He had been a very happy resident there for over five years.
He was born in Henry County, TN, the son of the late David and Ora Perry Anderson. He walked to Liberty School in Henry County while in the 1st through 8th grade. He always recalled those days as happy days. Mr. Anderson was a carpenter and a farmer. He had his own Home Improvement Business in Gleason in the 1960's and 70's. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gleason, but spent his entire adult life supporting New Valley Methodist Church and caring for New Valley Cemetery. He was committed to its upkeep and preservation. Mr. Anderson loved life and always had a smile on his face and made the best of difficult situations. He was loved by all his family and he had a wealth of friends. He never acquired fame or fortune but was rich as the pillar of strength and wisdom for his entire family.
Mr. Anderson outlived all of his siblings, who were Albert Anderson, Paul Anderson, Brooksie Taylor, Lula Mae Arnold, and Marvin Anderson. He was married to Ruby Ward for 57 years. They were married in 1930 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gainer near Gleason. Surviving are their three children, Betty (Harold, deceased) Godwin of Gleason, Martha (Charles) Morris of Troy, and Charles (Rose) Anderson of Gleason. Mr. Anderson had 7 grandchildren; Sabrina (Mike) Snider of Gleason, Benita (Hoyt) Giffin of Union City, David (Jennifer) Godwin of Union City, Tim (Julie) Morris of Cordova, Tracey (Hadley) Malone of Troy, Heather (Chris) Jones of Dyersburg, and Brittany Anderson (deceased). He also had 3 step grandchildren: Michelle (Roman) Walters of Mountain City, Danielle (Michael) Davis of Milan, and Lance Pate (Celena) of Murfreesboro. He also had 10 great-grandchildren: Katie and Blake Snider, Gregg, Cayce, Allie Morris, Derek Giffin, Mattie, AJ, and Warren Malone, and HD Godwin. He also had 8 step great-grandchildren: Meghan, Hallie, Lucas, and Sammy Walters, Hunter and Grant Davis, and Kaycee and Mason Warren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as his family of special caregivers at McKenzie Health Care. Pallbearers who served were David Godwin, Tim Morris, Mike Snider, Hoyt Giffin, Hadley Malone, and Chris Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Blake Snider, Derek Giffin, Gregg Morris, and AJ Malone. The family received friends at the Funeral Home in Gleason from 5-9 p.m., Thursday evening and Friday morning, 7:30 a.m. till funeral time. The family asks that anyone wishing to give a memorial gift may make it to the New Valley Cemetery Fund at Bank of Gleason or the First United Methodist Church of Gleason, Building Fund.

 

Thomas Earl Smyth
1931-2006
GLEASON: Thomas Earl Smyth, 75, of Gleason died Thursday, October 12 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, October 15 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. He was born February 22, 1931 in Gleason to the late Earl L. and Elsie Mills Smyth. He was a retired Central Ford truck service manager for 44 years in Lansing, MI and was a Korean War veteran, serving in the Marines. He was a member of New Valley Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Young Smyth, and one cousin, Bob Fanning of Gleason.

Angela Carol Howington

1966-2006
GLEASON:
Angela Carol Howington, 39, of Gleason died Saturday, September 30 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, October 3 at Sandhill Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating. Burial followed in Sandhill Baptist Church Cemetery. She was born October 19, 1966 in Martin. She was a daycare provider and a member of Gleason First Baptist Church. Survivors include: her parents, Donnie and Peggy Turner of Gleason and Burnis and Patsy Hodges of Dresden; her husband, Mike Howington; two sons, Jacob Howington and Jordan Howington, both of Gleason; one daughter, Jacqulin Howington of Gleason; two step-daughters, Lacey Howington of Nashville and Sheena Hazelwood of Humboldt; one brother, Keith Turner of Nashville; one grandchild; and six step-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Edna Sue Phelps

1931-2006
GLEASON:
Edna Sue Phelps, 74, of Gleason, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at her home. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gallimore Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Burial was in Carroll County Memorial Gardens. Scott Phelps, Mike Phelps, Jeff Phelps, Tim Swindell, Terry Taylor and Jared Spain served as pallbearers. Mrs. Phelps was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Huntington, daughter of the late John Eugene and Jennie Estelle Paschall Pryor. She was retired from Tecumseh and was a member of Meredian Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, James Ted Phelps; a son, Jim Phelps of Gleason; a daughter, Susie Mitchell of Skullbone; a brother, Steve Pryor of Gleason; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Georgia Marilyn Boone

1931-2006
GLEASON:
Georgia Marilyn Boone, 75, of Gleason, TN died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Plumley Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason, TN. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. She was born May 10, 1931 in Tiptonville, TN. She was a retired seamstress for H.I.S. and a member of Liberty Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Georgia Williams Jarred. Survivors include: husband Lamon Boone; two sons, Steve Boone of Gleason and Jeff Boone of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Pam Cummings of Chattanooga, TN; and five grandchildren. For more information, contact Gallimore Funeral Home at (731) 648-5801.

Mary Margaret Verdell

1921-2006
GLEASON: Mary Margaret Verdell, 84, died Sunday, September 10, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 12, 11 a.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Terry Joe Kee officiating. Burial followed in New Valley Cemetery.  Mrs. Verdell was born November 9, 1921 to the late Arthur and Edda Lee Beasley Gaskins. She was a homemaker and a member of the McKenzie Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Verdell. Survivors include: two sons, Richard Verdell of Gleason and Randy Verdell of North Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Delma Lucille Roney

1921-2006
GLEASON: Delma Lucille Roney, 84, died Sunday, September 10, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 14, 1 p.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery.  Mrs. Roney was born November 9, 1921 to the late Lee and Janie Newberry Oliver in Dresden. She was a retired seamstress of Merit Clothing Company and a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Sharon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Roney.  Survivors include: two sons, Robert Adams of Sharon and Danny Roney of Gleason; two daughters, Reba Callins of Greenfield and Jane Lucille Smith of Utica, Kentucky; one sister, Rachel Etheridge; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Sharon Theresa Guy

1950-2006
GLEASON:
Sharon Theresa Guy, 56, of Gleason, died Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Guy were held Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery near Bradford. Bro. Tracy McDaniel officiated the services. Mrs. Guy was a secretary for Oscar Mayer Foods. She was a native of Shelby County and the daughter of the late T.D. Witherington and Corinne Suratt Witherington.     Mrs. Guy is survived by her husband, Mr. Lyndell Marvin Guy of Gleason; two daughters, Sherry Siewierski of Chicago, Illinois, and Carrie Henney Cardia of Des Plaines, Illinois; two sons, Ricky Guy of Gleason, and Travis Guy of Gleason; a sister, Cora Humbert of Des Plaines, Illinois; three brothers, Tommy Suratt of North Carolina, Frank Witherington of California, and Tim Witherington of Chicago, Illinois; and four grandchildren.

 

Billy Franklin Mansfield
1942-2006
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Billy Franklyn Mansfield, 64, died Sunday, August 27, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31, 11 a.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rainbolt officiating. Burial followed in Matheny Grove Cemetery. Mr. Mansfield, a security guard, was born July 27, 1942 in Dresden. He was preceded in death by his father, Atlas “Beck” Silvester Mansfield. Survivors include: two sons, Christopher Mansfield and David Mansfield, both of McKenzie; one daughter, Tami Maron of Plainsfield, Illinois; his mother, Ada Adell “Ross” Mansfield; two brothers, Joe Mansfield of Tullahoma and Bobby Mansfield of Dresden; three sisters, Sherry Ross of Greenfield, Jerry Sandbig of Fort Myers, Florida, and Judy Cody of Madison, Alabama; and six grandchildren.

Richard Herald Arnold
1940-2006
LANSING, MI: Richard Herald Arnold, 66, of Lansing, MI (formerly of Gleason) died Tuesday, August 1, in Lansing of heart failure. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 5 at his residence in Lansing. He was born September 27, 1940 in Union City to Richard and Louise Arnold of Gleason. Survivors include: wife Sue Arnold; one son; three daughters; two step-daughters; brother Larry Arnold of Savannah; sister Joe Ann Scott of McKenzie; and twelve grandchildren.

Mozella Morgan Covington
1915-2006
GLEASON: Mozella Morgan Covington, 91, of Gleason, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Gene Price officiating Burial was in West Union Cemetery. Mrs. Covington was born April 10, 1915, in Dresden, the daughter of the late Ellis and Flora Stallcup Morgan. She was a retired factory worker. Survivors include a daughter, Mable Griffin of McKenzie; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Covington.

Mamie Sue Shaw
1917-2006
GLEASON: Mamie Sue Shaw, 89, of Gleason died Monday, July 31, at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 3, at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with Bro. Earnest Pounds officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery. She was born March 31, 1917 in Gleason to the late Cleveland Louis and Maggie (Hedge) Maynard. She was a retired H.I.S. inspector, which she did for 20 years, and was a member of Gleason Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by: her parents; and son Ronnie Shaw. Survivors include: two sons, Larry Dean Shaw of Milan and Jimmy Shaw of Martin; one daughter, Brenda Hopper of Gleason; one sister, Dell Taylor of Gleason; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise Stigall Marsh
1919-2006
GLEASON:
Mary Louise Stigall Marsh, 87, died Sunday, July 23, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 25, 11 a.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Carr officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Mrs. Marsh, a retired seamstress with Kellwood, was born March 23, 1919 to the late Frank Upchurch and Effie Miller Upchurch. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arvel Stigall and Junior Marsh; one son, Wilburn Stigall; two brothers, Willie B. Upchurch and Louis Upchurch; and three sisters, Eva D. Stafford, Jessie Lee Akerson and Edna Cook. Survivors include: one son, Billy Stigall of McKenzie; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
 

Harold Gray Bradberry
1906-2006
GLEASON
- Harold Gray Bradberry, 100, of Gleason, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Services were held at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with his son, Judge James H. Bradberry, officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Johnny Bradberry, Phillip Bradberry, Tommy Bradberry, Sammy Bradberry, Roy Lee Hodges and Charlie Hodges served as pallbearers. Bradberry was born on July 9, 1906, in Gleason, the son of the late John and Mattie Moore Bradberry. He was retired from General Motors and was a member of the Gleason Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Sharpe Bradberry of Gleason; two sons, Judge James H. Bradberry of Dresden and Terry Bradberry of New York, N.Y.; a daughter, Sandra Huskins of Memphis; a brother, Homer Bradberry of Dresden; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, J. D. Bradberry and a sister, Aileen Hodges.

Anthony Joseph Cianfarani
1928-2006
GLEASON
- Anthony Joseph Cianfarani, 77, of Gleason died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie. Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Cianfarani was retired from Dico Tool and Die. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Ester (Rotondi) Cianfarani. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Cianfarani of Gleason; one son, John (Sheila) Cianfarani of Dresden; two daughters, Sandra (Donald) Rothrnari of Martin, and Debra (Don) Russell of Olive Branch, MS; one brother, Rudolph Cianfarani of Detroit, MI; five step-children, Robert (Cindy) Scott of McKenzie, Gary (Maryann) Scott of Millburn, FL, Tina (Wayne) Lawson and Patricia (Kenny) Hoffman, both of Gleason, and Letha (Sudki) Abozld of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Gene Ray Trevathan
1930-2006
MARTIN
- Gene Ray Trevathan, 75, of Martin (formerly of Gleason) died Monday, June 12, 2006 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Thursday, June 15, at 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with Rev. Terry English and Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. He was born September 1, 1930 in Gleason and was a retired teacher. Trevathan was preceded in death by: his parents, Jesse Cletus and Zela Gertrude Young Trevathan; and five sisters, Morelle Woodard, Mary Catherine Clary, Melba Bookout, June Sawyers, and Gay Nell Berry. He is survived by one sister, Frances Finch of Gleason.

Billy Gene Hubbard
1931-2006

GLEASON: Billy Gene Hubbard, 74, died Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 13, 1 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Price officiating. Burial followed in Tumbling Creek Cemetery. Mr. Hubbard was born June 12, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Clois and Laura Lanius Hubbard. He was a poet, storyteller, and a member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church for many years. He worked in St. Louis for the Terminal Railroad and managed Tipton Electric Appliance Company before moving to Gleason. After moving to Tennessee in 1977, he was employed in various sales and service occupations. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Milan; one brother, George Hubbard; and two sisters, Doris Nieman and Frances Helms.
Survivors include: his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley Allison Hubbard; one son, Thomas Hubbard of Granite City, Illinois; one daughter, Laura Mack of Columbia, Missouri; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Barbara June Bailey
1941-2006

GLEASON - Barbara June Bailey, age 64, of Gleason died Friday, May 26, 2006. She was born June 19, 1941 to Onzie Allen Reed and Earlie Grissom Reed, both deceased. Funeral services were Monday, May 29, 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie with Brother Bob Copeland offering the eulogy. Burial was in Carroll Memorial Gardens, McKenzie. Survivors include: sons, Charles McAbee, Allen McAbee, and Rickey McAbee, all of Gleason; sister, Joyce Reynolds of Nashville; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were: her parents; spouse, Jessie Benny Bailey; daughter, Brenda Hugley; brothers, Dudley Reed of Nashville, Ozell Reed, J.C. Reed, and Hoover Reed; sisters, Virginia Belew and Carolyn Wittaker.

Minnie Cozettie Hall Vidock
1915-2006
GLEASON:
Minnie Cozettie Hall Vidock, 90, died Friday, May 12 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. Services were conducted Sunday, May 14 at the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Jeffers officiated and burial followed in Tumbling Creek Cemetery in Gleason. Mrs. Vidock was born May 18, 1915 in Martin to the late Samuel Pierce and Emma Carter Pierce. She was a member of Gleason First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Horace Hall and Albert Vidock; two sons, Horace Hall Jr., and Prentice Hall; one brother, Buron Pierce. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Hatak of Cicera, Illinois; one brother, Basil Pierce, and one sister, Catherine Hall of Gleason.

Paul Oliver
1954-2006
GLEASON:
Paul Oliver, 51, died Sunday, May 7 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Services were conducted Wednesday, May 10 at Southside Church of Christ in Dresden. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Mr. Oliver, a vocational agriculture adviser at Gleason High School, was born December 6, 1954 to the late Thomas J. and Louise Highfill Oliver. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ, and a member of the Tennessee Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association and Tennessee FFA Alumni. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Kemp Oliver; one daughter Claire Oliver of Gleason; three sons, Zack Oliver of Dresden, and Graham and John Porter Oliver, both of Gleason; one sister, Sandra (Larry) Ray of Tupelo, Miss.; three brothers, Terry (Marsha), Johnny (Kitty), and David (Beverly) Oliver, all of Gleason.

Etta Ruth Ross
1915-2006
GLEASON:
  Etta Ruth Ross, age 90, of Gleason died Thursday, March 9 at Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at Gallimore Funeral Home, Gleason, Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Burial followed  in Old Union Cemetery. Elder Loyce Fuller and Rev. Keith Sumner officiated. She was a homemaker. She was born April 11, 1915 to the late James Price and late Sara Lunette (Beasley) Ellis. Survivors include: a daughter, Shirley Smith of Gleason; two brothers, Bob Ellis of Paris and Ray Ellis of Hollow Rock; a sister, Lena Morgan of Paris; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ross; a brother, James "Buck" Ellis; three sisters, Wilma Parker, Nell Gallimore, and Marie Ellis; and one great-grandchild

Robert Elihu McDaniel
1941-2006
GLEASON:
Robert Elihu McDaniel, 65, died Sunday, March 5, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m., at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Johnny Well officiating. Interment will follow in New Bethel Cemetery in Henry. McKenzie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McDaniel was born February 17, 1941, in Henry, to the late Fred and Ivy "Valley" McDaniel. He was a former employee of Boral Bricks and a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Henry. Survivors include his wife, Linda Crocker McDaniel; two daughters, Connie Fay Smith of Martin and Blinda "Lynnie" Suratt of Dresden; two sons, Robert Dwayne McDaniel of Gleason and Tracy Lee McDaniel of Greenfield; one step-son, Aaron Tegethoff of Bolivar, Missouri; four sisters, Sarrah Mae Wallace of Clarksville, Louciel Brummitt of Gleason, Ivy Nell Quinn of McKenzie, and Betty Sue Burchem of Murray, Kentucky; three brothers, Harlon McDaniel of McKenzie, Freddie Lee McDaniel Sr. of Greenfield, and Joe McDaniel of McKenzie; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren, and 14 step-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Henry, Tennessee.

Betty Elizabeth Black
1933-2006
GLEASON:
Betty Elizabeth Black, 72, died Sunday, February 26, at Henry County Medical Center. Services will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Black was born May 27, 1933, to the late Willie D. and Willie D. McCaslin. She was a retired H.I.S. seamstress and a member of Gleason First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James "Pete" Black; three sons, Jeff Hames and Robert "Noonie" Hames, both of Gleason, and Bobby Hames Jr. of McEwen; two brothers, Buck Garner and Glendall Garner, both of Gleason; three sisters, Elvonia Tate, Martha Starling and Lois Starling, all of Gleason; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

George Lendell King
1930-2006
GLEASON:
George Lendell King, 75, died Wednesday, February 22, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Services were held Saturday, February 25 in the chapel of Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery.
Mr. King was born March 7, 1930, in Gleason, to the late Charles Webster and Bertie Mae Brogdon King. He was a retired Army master sergeant and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by one sister, Charlie Mae Taylor.

Patsy Darlene Sanders
1946-2006
GLEASON:
Patsy Darlene Sanders, 59, died Wednesday, February 15. Burial was in Summerville Baptist Cemetery in Summerville, Louisiana. Mrs. Sanders was born June 15, 1946, in Jena, Louisiana, to the late Henry Robert and Hettie Mae (Vickers) Quaid. She was a retired postmaster. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Sanders; one son, Bradley Stewart of Jena, Louisiana; one daughter, Bredgitt Walker of Leander, Texas; one step-daughter, Lisa Vaughn of Gleason; two brothers, Henry Quaid of Georgetown, Louisiana and James Quaid of Nokesville, Virginia; and four grandchildren

Ruby May Pickler
1914-2006
GLEASON:
Ruby May Pickler, 91, died Tuesday, January 31, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Services were held Friday, February 3, in the Gallimore Funeral Home chapel in Gleason with the Rev. Philip Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Tumbling Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Pickler, a homemaker, was born September 11, 1914 in Fulton, Kentucky, to James Preston Tucker and Unity Era (Underwood) Tucker, both deceased.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Pickler, and one son, Roger Pickler.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Pickler of Dresden; two daughters, Brenda Stafford of Greenfield and Karen Calhoun of Union City; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth Ann Dotson
1963-2006
GLEASON:
Elizabeth Ann Dotson, 43, died Friday, January 27, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Monday, January 30, at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. G.W. Moon officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason.
Mrs. Dotson was born January 18, 1963, in Chicago, to the late George Strecker and Dianne Sonnenbert, who survives. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Aubrey Guy Dotson; two sons, Sean Martin of South Fulton and Tony Dotson of Atwood; one daughter, Jessica Dotson of Atwood; and two grandchildren

George Franklin Moore
1940-2006
GLEASON:
George Franklin Moore, 66, died Sunday, January 15, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 17, in the Gallimore Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Dale Mathis officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Moore was retired from K-T Clay Company and was a member of the First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Moore and Eunice Edwards Moore. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Bernice Rushing Moore; one son, David Lambert of Gleason; one daughter, Angie Hickman of Gleason; two brothers, Richard Moore and Randy Moore, both of McKenzie; two sisters, Bobbie Lou Mann of McKenzie and Martha Harris of Milan; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Opal Belle Doster
1902-2006
GLEASON:
Opal Belle Doster, 103, died Friday, January 6, at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Services were conducted Monday, January 9, in the chapel of Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Doster officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Doster, a homemaker, was born December 1, 1902, in Bradford, to the late Clip Mack and Meadie Hollandsworth Ward. She was a member of Locust Grove Church of Christ in Bradford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Hampton, and four sons: Alton Doster, Clifford Doster, Howard Doster, and Thomas Doster. Survivors include three daughters: Meadie Lipowski of Chicago, Ruby Hargrove of McKenzie, and Carol Williams of Gleason; 23 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren


 

 

  

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