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Lillie Bell Johnson
1909-2005
GLEASON: Services for Lillie Bell Johnson, 96, were conducted on Friday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, a retired store owner, died on Wednesday, February 16, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Survivors include two daughters, Robbie Barineau of Jacksonville, Florida, and Loville Boane of Gleason; two brothers, James Mayo and Elbert Mayor, both of McKenzie; two sisters, Lucille Woods of Gleason and Lula Mae Holmes of Huntingdon; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

Lyndell Sawyers
1914-2005
GLEASON: Services for Lyndell Sawyers, 90, were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15 at the Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Sumner and Ronnie Bates officiating. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Sawyers, a retired postal employee, died on Sunday, February 13 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Gleason First Baptist Church. He was born in Gleason on October 7, 1914 to the late Roscoe Earl and Aarh Wray Sawyers. Survivors include his wife, Nina Brewer Sawyers; two sons, Bob Sawyers of Somerville and Ken “Scooter” Sawyers of Knoxville; one daughter, Pam Sherrill of Cookeville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Sally E. Bynum
1905-2005
GLEASON:  Services for Sally E. Bynum, 100, formerly of Gleason, will be held Thursday, February 10, 10 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Pinnell, Rev. Mike Walker, and Rev. Toy Brindley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Gleason. She was a homemaker and member of Gleason Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Bynum. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Bynum, Jr. of Huntsville, Alabama and Ronald Bynum of Gurley, Alabama; one brother, Bill Poynter of Sharon; three sisters, Elsie Pate of Chicago, Louire Prozgoda and Winnie Sims, both of Sharon; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Eddie Lee Reed
1906-2005
GLEASON: Services for Eddie Lee Reed, 99, of Gleason, were held Tuesday, February 8, 11 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Morris and Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Gleason. She was a retired houseparent for a boy's home in Illinois and a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Reed. There are no immediate survivors.

Dorothy Evelyn Morgan
1921-2004
GLEASON: Services for Dorothy Evelyn Morgan, 81, of Gleason, will be held Thursday, February 3, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Gleason with Rev. Kenny Carr officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. She was retired from Baby Shoe Company and a member of Gleason First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Morgan; and her parents, Acie and Vennie Gurley Ervin. She is survived by one son, Gary Morgan of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter, Carol Davis of Milan; one brother, Robert Theron Ervin of Fort Myers, Florida; and three sisters, Mildred Coleman of McKenzie, Hazel Jackson of Hohenwald, and Donna Packer of Vernonville, Michigan.

Paula Kaye Arnold
1959-2005
GLEASON: Funeral services for Paula Kaye Arnold, age 46, of Gleason were Saturday, January 15, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home chapel in Gleason. Burial followed in the Hopewell Cemetery. She died on Wednesday, January 12 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Survivors include: husband, Keith Arnold; sons, Brent, Chad, Ryan, and Corey Arnold; parents, Herchell and Lela Gallimore; brothers, Ronald, Gerry, and Terry Gallimore. She is preceded in death by sisters, Patsy Boane and Linda Spain.

Shirley Frances Manning
1939-2004
GLEASON: Services for Shirley Frances Manning, 65, were at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 2, at Gleason First Pentecostal Church with Bro. Kenneth Jessee officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Manning died Thursday, December 30, at her residence. She was born March 18, 1939, in McKenzie, to the late William Harvey and Eula May Orr Morris. She was a member of Gleason First Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Bill F. Manning; a son, Chris Manning of Nortonville, Kentucky; four daughters: Debra Minga, Teresa Gearin and Bobbie Doyer, all of Gleason, and Fran Kraus of Clarksville; three brothers: Thomas Morris of Greenfield and Edward Morris and Jessie Morris, both of Dresden; three sisters: Barbara Nunnery of Gleason, Mildred Dunning of Union City and Valda Jones of Tuscon, Arizona; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Hester Wilson Killingsworth.

Eva Eron Hodges
1921-2004
GLEASON: Services for Eva Hodges, 83, were at 2 p.m. Sunday December 19 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Mathis officiating. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Hodges, retired inspector for Henry I. Siegel, died Friday December 17 at Hillview Nursing Home. She was born January 16, 1921 in Gleason to the late William Herbert and Stella Pearl Davis Steele. She leaves a sister Frances Rich of Lansing, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Hodge

Ellis Franklin Trevathan
1912-2004
GLEASON: Services for Ellis Franklin Trevathan, 92, were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 2 at the First United Methodist Church in Gleason with Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Interment followed in the Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Trevathan died on Tuesday, November 30 at the Weakley County Nursing Home. He was born October 24, 1912 in Gleason to the late William Franklin and Rubye Ellis Trevathan. He was the retired owner of the Gleason Foundry and a member of the Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Ellis Franklin Trevathan II and one grandson, Alan Snider. Survivors include his wife, Rosa White Trevathan; six daughters, Rubye Snider of Gleason, Kaye Hynds of Martin, Rose Mary Evans of Tupelo, Mississippi, Nancy Wyman of Cedar Grove, Sue Price of Nashville and Anita Knowles of Franklin; one son, Jeter Trevathan of Memphis; one brother, Underwood “Woody” Trevathan of North Carolina; one sister, Anne Johnson of Martin, 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Ellis was passionate in his search for knowledge. His formal education ended early but he maintained a life long quest to learn and solve problems. His spiritual quest went far beyond his membership in the United Methodist Church and led him to mentor friends and relatives. He saw the face of God in every child. He will be remembered for these qualities and for his quick wit by his family and friends. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Roy Thomas Parks
1920-2004
GLEASON: Roy Thomas Parks, 84, of Gleason, died Nov. 29, 2004, at McKenzie Health Care and Rehab. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Hugh Dismuke, Jerry Townsend, Bill Knight, Harold Johnson, Charles Belew and Mike Wilson served as pallbearers. Parks was born May 22, 1920, in Gleason, the son of the late Thurman and Beulah Haley Parks. He was a retired lumber company worker. He was a World War II veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Parks and a sister, Lucinda Webb Parks.

Harold Edgar Jackson
1926-2004
GLEASON: Services for Harold Edgar Jackson, 78, were at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 22 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dale Mathis officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Mr. Jackson, retired partner of Akin-Jackson Motor Company and a retired farmer, died on Friday, November 19 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. He was born April 18, 1926 in Gleason to the late Joes William and Beatrice Bragg Jackson. He was a member of Olivet Methodist Church where he served as treasurer. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lucille Brooks Jackson; two nephews Jimmy Jackson and Bill Jackson, both of Martin.

Dixie Ann Laney Trevathan
1959-2004
GLEASON: Services for Dixie Ann Laney Trevathan, 45, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17 at Beech Springs Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Trevathan, a floral designer at St. Charles Flowers and Gifts in Martin, died Monday, November 15 at her home. She was born January 4, 1959 in Milan to the late William Joseph Laney and Maudie Hammonds McGowan. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Delmar D. McGowan. She was a member of the Beech Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Gleason. Survivors include her husband, John Trevathan; two sons, Adam Wray and Alex Wray, both of Martin; a stepson, Evan Trevathan of Paris; a stepdaughter, Callee Trevathan of Clarksville; three brothers, Mitchell McGowan of Dresden, Delwayne McGowan and Stuart McGowan, both of Milan; a sister, Tammy Morgan of Dresden and her maternal grandmother, Alma Hammonds.

Ethelbert S. “Junior” Perry
1931-2004
GLEASON: Services for Ethelbert S. “Junior” Perry, 73, were at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11 at Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial was in Beech Springs Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Perry, retired employee of Milan Arsenal, died Tuesday, November 9 at Methodist Volunteer General Hospital. He was born March 10, 1931 in Henderson to the late Sherman Perry and Dovie Mitchell Perry. Survivors include his wife, Jean Legens Perry; a daughter, Rita Ross of McKenzie; a son, Sherman Perry of Gleason; two sisters, JoAnn Chapel of Greenfield and Vonelle Lewis of Memphis.

Pauline Odell Marshall
1917-2004
GLEASON: Services for Pauline Odell Marshall, 87, will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 10 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Beal officiating. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery. Mrs. Marshall, a homemaker, died Saturday, November 6 at Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. She was born July 13, 1917 in Dresden to the late Oscar Lee and Janie Newberry Oliver. Survivors include her husband, Billy Ray Marshall; three sons, Paul Adams of Gleason, John Adams of Grosse Ile, Michigan and Jerry Adams of North Port, Florida; two daughters, Carole King of Harrisburg, Illinois and Barbara Baungartner of Schererville, Indiana; two sisters, Delma Roney of Gleason and Rachel Etheridge of Bethel Springs; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mabel Davidson Johnson
1932-2004
GLEASON: Services for Mabel Davidson Johnson, 71, were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 19 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Bullock officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, retired employee of Henry I. Siegel, died Sunday, October 17 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born November 23, 1932 in Trenton to the late Leon and Ruth Ann Hubble Ward. She was a member of the Jolly Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Donny Davidson and Larry Johnson, both of Gleason; three daughters Peggy Daniel of Gleason and Bonnie Darnell and Dianne Collins, both of Springville; a brother, William Thomas Ward of Gleason; a sister, Shirley Bynum of Sharon; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

James Killingsworth
1926-2004
STATONVILLE: Services for James Killingsworth, 78, formerly of Gleason were at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22 at Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville. Burial was in the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Statonville. Mr. Killingsworth, a retired machinist at Brown Shoe Company, died on Saturday, September 18 at Teche Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Meek’s Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Killingsworth of Gleason and Denise Rogers of Vina, Alabama; two sons, Johnny Killingsworth of Centerville, Louisiana and Harry Killingsworth of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Ruby McDaniel of Union City; two half-sisters, Bonnie Barnes of Adamsville and Melba Helton of Statonville; a half-brother, Richard Horton of Corinth, Mississippi; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Edith Lenora Rushing
1903-2004
GLEASON: Edith Lenora Rushing, 100, of Gleason, died Sept. 2, 2004, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Pinnell officiating. Burial was in Rushing Memorial Cemetery. Lindell Roney, Larry Freeman, Bucky Brawner, Donnie Stephens, Dale Stephens and Randy Frazier served as pallbearers. Mrs. Rushing was born Sept. 22, 1903, the daughter of the late John and Alice Lillian Montgomery Dunlap. She was a retired school teachers and a member of the Gleason Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jones Rushing.

Alex Patten Edwards
1927-2004
GLEASON: Alex Patten Edwards, 77, of Gleason, died Sept. 5, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Roberts, Rev. Kenny Carr and Rev. Joe Lusby officiating. Entombment was Hopewell Cemetery. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Scott Stewart, Jeff Cosby, Kenny Suddath, Jerry Connell, Billy Maynard, Johnny Lowery, Curtis Mayo and Edmond Stewart served as pallbearers. The Gleason Fire Department served as honorary pallbearers. Edwards was born March 21, 1927, in Gleason, the son of the late Harry Lee and Rubye Margaret McGee Edwards. He was a retired superintendent of Public Works and retired fire chief for the city of Gleason. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Gleason Masonic Lodge and Gleason First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sue Maynard Edwards of Gleason; three daughters, Valerie Edwards of Memphis, Janine Kemp of Paris and Tracey Green of Gleason; a brother, Harry M. Edwards of Greenfield; a sister, Nanette Edwards of Memphis; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family requests memorials be made to the Gleason Community Center.

Mary Lucille Richee
1910-2004
GLEASON: Services for Mary Lucille Richee, 94, were at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Interment followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Richee died on Tuesday, August 31 at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. She was born July 29, 1910 in Gleason to the late Moody Crocker and Avie Hornbeck Theiss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Richee and one son, Jimmy Richee. Survivors include three grandchildren, Cathy Reed of Lilburn, Georgia, Ronnie Schaeffer of Ringgold, Georgia and DeAnn Schaeffer of Chattanooga and two great-grandchildren.

Alex Patten Edwards
1927-2004
GLEASON: Services for Alex Patten Edwards, 77, were held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8 at Gleason First Baptist Church. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Edwards, a retired superintendent of public works and retired fire chief for the City of Gleason, died on Sunday, September 5 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Survivors include his wife, Sue M. Edwards, three daughters, Valerie Edwards of Memphis, Janine Kemp of Paris and Tracey Greer of Gleason; one sister, Nanette Edwards of Memphis; one brother, Harry M. Edwards of Greenfield; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gleason Community Center. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jennie Louise Spires Brown
1913-2004
GLEASON: Services for Jennie Louise Spires Brown, 91, were at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 12 at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Carr officiating. Interment followed in Chesser Cemetery in Centerville. Mrs. Brown, a homemaker, died on Monday, August 9 at Oak Manor Nursing Home in McKenzie. She was born January 18, 1913 in McEwen to the late Will and Vonnie King Stewart. She was a member of the Gleason First Baptist Church Survivors include three brothers, J. L. Stewart and Troy Stewart, both of Ashland City and Roy Stewart of Centerville; two sisters, Dorothy Burracker of Luray, Virginia and Mary Willis of Centerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Spires.

James W. Starks
1923-2004
GLEASON: Services for James W. Starks, 81, were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11 at the First Baptist Church in Gleason, where he was a member, with the Revs. Keith Sumner and Raymond Carneal officiating. Interment followed in Murray Memorial Gardens.Mr. Starks, a retired truck driver and former Murray resident, died on Monday, August 9 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born June 24, 1923 in Murray to the late George and Ola Strader Starks. Survivors include his wife, Mary Winchester Starks; one son, Steve Starks of Paris; two daughters, Martha Stewart of Paris and Becky Hames of Gleason; one brother, Jack Starks of Hazel; one sister, Pearl Turpin of Murray; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Glen Hall
1939-2004
GLEASON: Services for Harold Glen Hall, 64, were at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12 at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield with the Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Hall, a welder, died Tuesday, August 10 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1939 in Rutherford to the late Howard Hall and Lonnie A. Cooper Hall. Survivors include his companion, Alice Cherry; a son, Tommy Hall of Atwood; a daughter, Beverly Morgan of Greenfield; two brothers, Harris Hall and Freddie Hall, both of Greenfield; two sisters, Minnie Townsend of Union City and Mary Allen of Gleason and three grandchildren.

Larry Gene Bullock
1949-2004
TRENTON: Services for Larry Gene Bullock, 55, were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with the Reverend Trent Bullock officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Bullock, a disabled railroad engineer, died Thursday, July 15 at Gibson County General Hospital. He was born February 24, 1949 in Paris. He was a member of Gleason First Baptist Church, VFW and the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Evans Bullock; a stepson, Brian Qualls of Newbern; a stepdaughter, Brittney Qualls of Newbern; his stepfather and mother, Clarence and Blanche Snider Bullock of Dresden; a brother, Rev. Don Bullock of Gleason. He was preceded in death by his father, Thurmon Bullock.

Patricia Sayles Chamberlain
1930-2004
GLEASON: Services for Patricia Sayles Chamberlain, 73, were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Chamberlain, a homemaker, died Sunday, July 18 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. She was born August 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Sayles of Springville and Dewayne Sayles of Dresden; four daughters, Barbara Hall of Henry, Mary Newell of Poteau, Oklahoma, Gail Sayles of Chicago, Illinois and Cathy Sayles of McKenzie; a sister, Jo Ann Salathiel of Del City, Oklahoma and 16 grandchildren.

Eric Lynn Oliver
1950-2004
BOLIVAR: Services for Eric Lynn Oliver, 54, formerly of Gleason, were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 13 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Father Carl Hood officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Oliver, a social worker at Western State Mental Health Institute, died Sunday, July 11 at Bolivar General Hospital. He was born June 14, 1950 in Martin. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church in Bolivar. Survivors include his wife, Linda Stone Oliver; a son, Geoffrey Lynn Oliver of Martin; his mother, Norma June Stallcup Oliver of Gleason; a sister, Roxanne Crider of Gleason; and a brother Brian Oliver of Dresden. He was preceded in death by his father Duward Oliver and a brother, Brad Oliver.

Mary Elizabeth Travillian
1920 -2004
GLEASON: Mary Elizabeth Travillian, 84, of Gleason, died on June 29, 2004, at her residence. Services were held on Thursday July 1st at the Gleason Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Rushing Memorial Cemetery. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Travillian was born April 3, 1920, in Henry County, the daughter of the late Robert Orlando and Katie Highfill Owen. She was a teacher at Caledonia, New Bethel and Liberty Four Schools in Henry County and at Gleason School for over 30 years. She graduated from Bethel College in 1954 and was active in both the Gleason Parent-Teacher Organization and the McKenzie PTA. She chaired the Gleason Public Library Board for many years and worked on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Gleason Woman's Club, and a charter member of the Morning Glory Garden Club of McKenzie. She was very active in the Gleason Cumberland Presbyterian Women's organization. In 1991, she received the highly coveted Jefferson Award for outstanding community service. In 2003, she received the Weakley County Little Red Schoolhouse Favorite Teacher Award. Survivors include her husband, Roy Travillian of Gleason; a son, Bobby Travillian of Paris; three daughters, Lynda Lankford of McKenzie, Carolyn Roney and Beverly Spain, both of Gleason; a brother, Oscar Owen of McKenzie; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Lankford Cole, Amy Roney Lawrence, Jonathan Lankford, Jamie Roney, Chris Rhodes, Jon Rhodes, Adrienne Spain, Katie Spain and Aaron Travillian; and a great-grandchild, Brooke Cole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Fleming Owen and Robert H. "Bob" Owen.

Neal Franklin Mayo
1927-2004
GLEASON: Services for Neal Franklin Mayo, 77, were at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial was in New Valley Cemetery. Mr. Mayo, retired employee of Gleason Brick Company, died on Friday, June 18 at Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. He was born June 6, 1927 in Lexington to the late Alex B. and Eula Goff Mayo. Survivors include two sons, Joe Neal Mayo of Dresden and Ricky Mayo of Union City; three daughters, Carol Clary of Cottage Grove, Barbara Edwards and Mary Ann Clement, both of Gleason; a brother, Hurley Mayo of Dresden; three sisters, Louise Barnett and Ledell Jordan, both of Gleason and Ruby Gray of Plant City, Florida; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bolton Mayo; a brother Alex B. Mayo, Jr. and two grandchildren.

Larry Vance Moody
1945-2004
GLEASON: Services for Larry Vance Moody, 59, were at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28 in the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Sumner and Rev. Michael Simmons officiating. Interment followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Moody, a retired water superintendent for Gleason Water Department, died on Wednesday, May 26 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. He was a member of Gleason First Baptist Church. He was born in Dyer on March 13, 1945 to Curtis and Irma Hugueley Moody of Gleason, who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Sylvia Stigall Moody; one stepson, Eddie Stone of Gleason; one daughter, Angela Suratt of Paris; one brother, Jerry Moody of Gleason; two sisters, Linda Crawford of Gleason and Norma Parham of Dresden and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Kenny Stone.

Larry Joe Chandler
1943-2004
GLEASON: Services for Larry Joe Chandler, 60, were at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 14 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Julian Huey officiating. Burial was in Martin Memorial Gardens. Mr. Chandler, disabled from Bell Clay Company, died on Tuesday, May 11 at Henderson County Community Hospital. He was born September 12, 1943, in Yorkville to the late Leon and Cilla Holley Chandler. He was a member of the Gleason Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Sullivan Chandler; three daughters, Tammie Kyle, Lori Martin and Amanda, all of Gleason; three stepdaughters, Tammy Seat of Dresden, Brittany Johnson and Carla Brewer, both of Sharon; four brothers, Kerry Chandler and Thomas Chandler, both of Gleason, Ray Chandler of Puryear and Charles Chandler of Modesto, California; five sisters, Ann Hugueley of Gleason, Mae Crews of Dresden, Nell Melton of Paris, Barbara Nunnery of Nashville and Kathy Davis of Martin and nine grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Warren.

Thomasine Floyd
1928-2004
GLEASON: Services for Thomasine Floyd, 75, were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8 at the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Interment followed in Brock Cemetery in Greenfield. Mrs. Floyd, a homemaker, died on Thursday, May 6 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. She was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. She was born November 24, 1928 in Gleason to the late George Thomas and Hester Fowler  McFarland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Floyd and two sons, Kenneth Floyd and Randy Floyd. Survivors include seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Cynthia Kay Cagle
1957-2004
GLEASON: Services for Cynthia Kay Cagle, 47, were at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 at Beech Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Interment followed in Pisgah Cemetery in Dresden. Mrs. Cagle was an employee at Rubye's Restaurant and a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. She died on Thursday, April 15 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born March 9, 1957 in Union City to Henry Spence and Thelma Doris Trevathan Freeman who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Roger Allen Cagle; one son, Joshua Allen Cagle of Gleason and Amanda Leigh Cagle of Gleason and one brother, Michael Spence Freeman of Jackson.

Jack W. Jeter
1911-2004
GLEASON: Jack W. Jeter, 92, of Gleason, Tennessee, died Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Weakley County Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mr. Jeter were held Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Gleason First United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Mike Jeffers officiated the services. Johnny Bradberry, Charles Hodges, Roy Lee Hodges, Les McElhiney, Thomas Morris, Harold Parks, Buddy Robison, Howard Ross, Jerry Simmons, Clay Wilson, and Bob Wray served as Honorary Pallbearers. John Campbell, Brian Baker, Jason Hollars, Paul Jeter, Jerry McElhiney, and Rusty Rutledge served as Pallbearers. Mr. Jeter was a retired rural mail carrier. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Jeter was born October 2, 1911 in Gleason, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Jeter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jeter was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert and Imogene Jeter. Mr. Jeter is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Hodges Jeter; a daughter, Gail (Kerry) Campbell of Nashville, Tennessee; two sons, Jere (Maureen) Jeter of Franklin, Tennessee, and Robert (Rita) Jeter of Gleason, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Sally A. (Johnson) Remus
1924-2004
Niles, Michigan:  Funeral services for Sarah A. "Sally" (Johnson) Remus, 79, of Regent Street in Niles, were held Friday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Niles with the Rev. John W. Schindler of the church and Rev. John R. Tolly of Niles officiating. Burial was in the Silverbrook Cemetery. Mrs. Remus died on Wednesday March 31, at 6:45 a.m. at Riveridge Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Lenawee County, Michigan. In 1940, in an airplane over Bay County, Michigan she was married to J. B. Johnson of Gleason, Tennessee who died on March 26, 1957. She was a resident of Gleason, Tennessee from 1942 until 1957 and was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Gleason chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. In December of 1963, in Niles, she was married to Harold Remus, who survives. Mrs. Remus was employed at the medical offices of Dr. Scott Moore and had been a real estate agent in Niles for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a volunteer at Pawating Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Southwestern Association of Realtors. Survivors include her husband, Harold; two sons, James H. Johnson, Ph.D, of Gainesville, Florida and Gary T. Johnson, Ph.D. of Richmond Virginia; two step-children, Gary Remus of Berrien Springs and Linda Wilson of Niles; two grandchildren Trey and Jamie Johnson; nine step-grandchildren, Kim, Jonathon, Matt, Steve, Josh, Chris, Jeremy, Nate and Taylor; a brother, William T. Ossmer of Daytona Beach, Florida; three sisters, Nancy Anton, Barbara Taylor and Margaret Gillette, all of Niles. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.B.Johnson; a son, John David Johnson, Ph.D. in January of 2000; two brothers, Daniel and David Ossmer. Funeral arrangements were handled by Halbritter Funeral Home.

Myrtle Selph
1919-2004
GLEASON: Graveside services for Myrtle Selph, 84, were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15 at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Ridgeway Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Selph died on Monday, April 12 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. She was born April 20, 1919 in Pinon, New Mexico. She was a former employee of Gaines Manufacturing and Holley Carburetor Plant and also worked as a seamstress and sitter for several years. Survivors include four daughters, Jenny Huff of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Edna Norwood of Gleason, Margie Kalbfell of Afton, Missouri and Darlene Evans of Paris; three sons, Larry Barlow of Camden, Steve Barlow of Henry and Bobby Barlow of Gleason; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harrison H. Barlow, Sr, second husband John A. Selph, her mother, Erin Adell Travis Arnold, her father, Lonnie Guy Arnold; three sons, Roy, Ralph and Henry Barlow, Jr.; two sisters, Bessie McCloud and Verna Barlow; a brother, Robert Arnold; a daughter-in-law Mary Barlow; a grandson, Tracy Lynn Barlow, great-grandson Andrew Huff and grandson-in-law Greg Crocker.

Levi Etheridge
1929-2004
GLEASON: Services for Levi Etheridge, 74, were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 30 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Gene Price and Keith Sumner officiating. Burial was in Rushing Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Etheridge, retired heavy equipment operator for Old Hickory Clay Company, died Saturday, March 27 at Regional Hospital in Jackson. He was born June 5, 1929 in Halls to the late Robert and Sarah Bessie Thurman Etheridge. He was a member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Ellis Etheridge; two sons, Mark Etheridge of Gleason and Mike Etheridge of Martin; a brother, Eli Etheridge of Halls; a sister, Robbie Wright of Halls; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Etheridge.

Lennie L. Robbins
1912-2004
GLEASON: Retired Henry I. Siegel employee Lennie Lavada Robbins, 91, died on Monday, February 9 at McKenzie Healthcare Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason with the Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery in Paris. Born April 12, 1912 in Big Sandy, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Elizabeth Odom Martin. She was also the widow of Alton Byron Robbins. Mrs. Robbins was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gleason. Survivors include two sons, Bennie Robbins of Gleason and Freddie Robbins of Taylor, Michigan; one daughter, Martha Edwards of Steger, Illinois; a brother, Wilburn Martin of Paris; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Henry E. and Lilburn Martin and a sister, Lavina Ficken.

Kathy June Torres
1953-2004
GLEASON: Kathy June Torres, 50, died Monday, February 9 at NHC Nursing Home in Milan. Her body was cremated. Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason was in charge of the arrangements. She was a healthcare sitter. Survivors include two sons, Santiago Torres of Miami, Florida and K.C. Torres of Lansing, Michigan; her mother, Doris Tucker (Richard) Jones; her father, James Leonard (Pat) Bolton of Gleason; six sisters, Sherry Ott of Lansing, Michigan, Tonja Owens of Brownsville, Paula Green of Charlotte, Michigan, Jackie Mingle of Gleason, Wanda Queen of Lansing, Michigan and Kimberly Bourne of Brownsville.

Donald Adrian Robbins
1934-2004
GLEASON: Services for Donald Adrian Robbins, 69, were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Cemetery in Paris. Mr. Robbins, a retired factory worker, died Friday, January 23, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 1, 1934 in Big Sandy. Survivors include his mother, Lavada Robbins of Gleason; a sister, Martha Edwards of Steger, Illinois; two brothers, Bennie Robbins of Gleason and Freddie Robbins of Taylor, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Byron Robbins.

Louise Upchurch Darnell
1916-2004
GLEASON: Services for Louise Upchurch Darnell, 87, were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20 at First Baptist Church in Gleason with the Rev. Kenneth Roberts officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Darnell, retired employee of Kellwood, died Sunday, January 18 at McKenzie Health Care Center. She was born August 28, 1916 in Palmersville to the late Wilbur and Louisa McGehee Stigall. She was a member of the Gleason First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Watts of Gleason; two stepdaughters, Jerry Darnell of Martin and Janice Newton of Paris; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and three step great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Willie B. Upchurch and R.V. Darnell. Galloway Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Imogene Wright
1910-2004
GLEASON: Services for Imogene Wright, 93, were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3 at Gallimore Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial was in New  Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Wright, widow of William Ammons Wright, died Thursday, January 1 at Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. She was born April 8, 1919 in Gleason to the late Ellis and Flora Stallcup Morgan. She was a member of the Davis Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jim Wright of Gleason and Billy Wright of Griffin, Georgia; a daughter, Nellie Freeman Carter of Gleason; a sister, Mozella Covington of Gleason; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Robert Aubrey “Duck” Edmonston
1909-2003
GLEASON: Services for Robert Aubrey “Duck” Edmonston, 94, were at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27 at the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Edmonston, a retired farmer, died on Wednesday, December 24 at the Martin Volunteer Community Hospital. He was born in Gleason on April 3, 1909 to the late Ira Cleveland and Maude Hortense Clark Edmonston. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Mary Juanita Howard Edmonston and Mary O. Trevillian Edmonston and one brother, Roy Edmonston. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Taylor of Gleason and Suzette Wade of Atlanta, Georgia; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Leron Ethel Jones
1912-2003
GLEASON: Services for Leron Ethel Jones, 91, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23 at the Seminary Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Pence officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jones, a homemaker, died on Sunday, December 21 in Martin at the Volunteer Community Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1912 in Milan to the late J.R. and Callie Harris Stiller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oval Jones. She was a member of Seminary Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Bobby Jones of Trenton; one daughter, Betty Freeman of Gleason, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Elijah Huston Harris
1913-2003
GLEASON: Services for Elijah Huston Harris, 90, were held on Tuesday, December 16 at the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vance Rushing officiating. Interment followed in Sandhill Cemetery. Mr. Harris, disabled and retired from Bell Clay Company, died on Sunday, December 14 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1913 in Gleason to the late Ben and Lula Hodges Harris. Survivors include his wife, Nannie Mae Tegethoff Harris; two sons, Charles Harris of Somerville and Jerry Harris of McKenzie; two stepsons, Thomas Burke of Gleason and Larry Burke of McKenzie; two daughters, Linda Lowe of Greer, South Carolina and Wanda Jackson of Dresden; one stepdaughter, Martha Burke of McKenzie; one brother, Donald Harris of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; three sisters, Virginia Ward, Lorenda Groce and Ruby Moon, all of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Bonnie Mayreen Neighbors
1905-2003
GLEASON: Services for Bonnie Mayreen Neighbors, 98, were at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 8 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Dean Shaw officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Neighbors, a retired Martin Manufacturing Co. employee died on Saturday, December 6 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. She was born April 29, 1905 in Gleason to the late Clerie and Rosa Page Maynard. She was a member of the Gleason Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Hearn of Lansing, Illinois; two sisters, Mamie Sue Shaw and Dell Taylor, both of Gleason; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dee Neighbors and two daughters, Louise Thomas and Pauline Parks.

Leron Ethel Jones
1912-2003
GLEASON: Services for Mrs. Leron Ethel Jones, 91, were held on Tuesday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Seminary Methodist Church. Burial took place in Seminary Cemetery. Mrs. Jones, the widow of Willie Oval Jones, died Sunday, December 21 at Volunteer Community Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Freeman of Gleason and son Bobby Jones of Trenton; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mable Louise Taylor
1921-2003
GLEASON: Services for Mable Louise Taylor, 82, were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gene Price officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died on Saturday, November 29 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. She was born October 19, 1921 in Parris Island, South Carolina to the late Dewey and Lora Blanch McGee Berryhill. Survivors include a son, Gene Dotson of Gleason; a daughter, June Vaughan of Lake, Michigan; a sister, Emma Oller of Lansing, Michigan; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. She was the widow of Ishmeal Dotson and Fred Taylor.

Cherish Sheilene Webb
1968-2003
GLEASON: Services for Cherish Sheilene Webb, 35, formerly of Gleason, died on Wednesday, November 12 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Services were scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 17 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery. Ms. Webb, a paralegal, was born October 22, 1968 in Chicago,  Illinois to Joe Allin Webb of Gleason and Deryse Purtell Webb of Nashville. Survivors, in addition to her parents, are one son, Lennon Yowell of Nashville; one brother, Mike Summers of Hohenwald; and one sister, Tamara Webb of Tucson, Arizona.

Leon Pershing Smith
1918-2003
GLEASON: Services for Mr. Leon Pershing Smith, 85, were at 1:00 p.m., Friday,  November 7 at Gleason First Christian Church. Burial was in Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Smith, a retired self-employed brick mason and builder, died Wednesday, November 5 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born December 7, 1918 to the late Ernest and Morie Smyth Smith. He was a member of the Gleason First Christian Church and a World War II veteran.

Ralph Wiseman
1931-2003
GLEASON: Services for Ralph Wiseman, 72, were at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 13 at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Keith Sumner and Raymon Carneal officiating. Burial was in the New Valley Cemetery. Mr. Wiseman, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Friday, October 10 at McKenzie Regional Hospital.He was born January 3, 1931 in Gleason to the late William Lee and Annie Bell Edwards Wiseman. He was a member of the Gleason First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rozelle Ozment Wiseman; three sons, Terry Wiseman of Gleason, Jeffery Wiseman of Concord, Kentucky and Dale Wiseman of Sharon; two daughters, Cindy Lampkins and Gail Muzzall, both of Gleason and a sister, Mary Ruth Segraves of Gleason. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Bobby Wiseman, Joe Wiseman, Gus Wiseman and Billy Wiseman and a sister, Shelby
Jean Long.

Jessie B. Bailey
1938-2003
GLEASON: Services for Jessie B. Bailey, 65, were on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie with Bro. Bob Copeland officiating. Interment followed in the Carroll Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bailey, retired from Gleason Brick Company, died on Saturday, October 18 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born August 17, 1938 in Gleason to the late Thelma Pritchard Bailey and Bennie Bailey. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Reed Bailey; three sons, Charles McAbee, Ricky McAbee and Allan McAbee, all of Gleason; three daughters, Rhonda Tabers of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Chriss Shrum and Wanda Hudson, both of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; two brothers, Rupert Bailey of Dresden and James G. Bailey of Trezevant; three sisters, Shirley Clanfarani of Gleason, Marie Penick of Henry and Mildred Bailey of Florida; and 14 grandchildren.

Basil Ray Roney
1924-2003
GLEASON: Services for Basil Ray Roney, 78, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Interment followed in the Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Roney, a retired carpenter, died on Tuesday, October 7 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. He was born on October 29, 1924 in Gleason to the late Charles Hatler and Lucinda Tilley Roney. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kay Roney Sanders; two sisters, Ruby Lee Cooper and Blanche Hodges Moore; one brother, Henry Roney and two half-brothers, Velmont Roney and Dudley Roney. Survivors include his wife, Delma Oliver Roney; one son, Danny Roney of Gleason, one stepson, Robert Adams of Sharon; two stepdaughters, Lucille Smith of Utica, Kentucky and Reba Callins of Greenfield; three sisters, Edna Tilley and Ruth Jackson, both of Dresden and Luree Grissom of Carnel, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Katherine Wray
1923-2003
GLEASON: Katherine Wray, 80, died on Saturday, September 6 at her home. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Gleason. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery. Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Brian Smith, Monte Bowers, Jay Oliver, Ryan Tucker, Evan Tucker, and Joshua Hollowell served as pallbearers. Mrs. Wray was born on February 12, 1923 in Houston, Mississippi to Robert and Ruth Duke. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gleason for 64 years. She and her husband Bob were beloved UMYF counselors for several years and influenced the lives of many young people in Gleason. Many friends and family members were the recipients of handcrafted Christmas egg ornaments as well as her all occasion gifts of coconut cakes and pies. An avid gardener, Miss Katherine would often say that she promised God she would "tend the roses if He would make them grow." Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Bob Steve Wray; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kitty and Johnny Oliver of Gleason, Leesa and Steve Tucker of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Jan and Mike Hollowell of Tullahoma; nine grandchildren, Shelly Bryan Bowers, Jay Oliver, Courtney Bryan Baker, Carrie Hollowell, Ryan Tucker, Joshua Hollowell, Evan Tucker, Leizha Hollowell and Katie Tucker and one great-grandchild, Seth Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Nell Mattox and brother, Robert Harold Duke. The family requests memorials be sent to Gleason First United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Ruth Morelle Wade Barham
1945-2003  
GLEASON: Services for Ruth Morelle Wade Barham, 57, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 at Beech Springs Baptist Church in Gleason where she was a member. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie. Mrs. Barham, a native of Henry County, died on Monday, August 25 at Jackson-Madison County General after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 13, 1945, a daughter of Ercell Wade of Whitlock and the late Milton Wade and was married to Clarence D. Barham, Jr., who survives.  
A 1963 graduate of Puryear High School, she also leaves two daughters, Connie Pearce of Murfreesboro and Gina Butler of Huntingdon; one son, Danny Barham of Camden; one sister, Rosemary Hearnsberger of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Freddie Wade and Buddy Wade, both of Whitlock and seven grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by one brother, Joe Arliss Wade.  Gallimore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  

Jeremy Lynn Hugueley
1984-2003
GLEASON: Services for Jeremy Lynn Hugueley, 18, were at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 9 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Jim Robinson and Nathan Horton officiating. Burial was in the New Valley Cemetery. Mr. Hugueley, a laborer, died on Wednesday, August 6 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. He was born September 17, 1984 in Martin. Survivors include his father, Donald Ray Hugueley of Gleason, his mother, Becky Winstead Hugueley of Gleason; two brothers, Joshua Glynn Hugueley of Dresden and Scotty Ray Hugueley of Gleason and his grandparents, Joe and Joyce Mingle of Gleason and Ada Winstead of Dresden.

Leo Russell Martin
1905-2003
GLEASON: Services for Leo Russell Martin, 98, were on Sunday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Price officiating. Interment followed in the Mt.  Comfort Cemetery in Yuma. Mr. Martin, a retired farmer, died on Thursday, July 31 at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Ridgely. He was born in Henry on February 27, 1905 to the late Franklin Atlas Martin and Gracie Henderson Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ila Martin. Survivors include four sons, Doyle Martin of McKenzie, Carmen Martin of Buchanan and Loyle Martin and Charlie Martin, both of Gleason; two daughters, Betty Antwine of Gleason and Nettie Jean Dilday of Westfield Center, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

J. W. Hopper
1926-2003
GLEASON: Services for J.W. Hopper, 76, were at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Hopper, retired employee of Southern Star Sawmill, died Thursday, July 3 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. He was born November 7, 1926 in Trezevant to the late William Clint and Martha Jane Hargrove Hopper. He was a member of the Trezevant First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, David Hopper of McKenzie, Tommy Hopper of Gleason and Don Hopper of Greenfield; two daughters, Brenda Nelson of Greenfield and Rose Anderson of Gleason; two brothers, Hollis Hopper of McKenzie and Carlos Wade Hopper of Memphis; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Hopper; two brothers, Elvin Hopper and Leo Hopper and a sister, Lizzie Chandler.

Henry Bryant Johnson
1915-2003
FAIRFIELD, IL: Henry Bryant Johnson, 88, of Fairfield died at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2003 at his home. Mr. Johnson worked for the railroad as a foreman at Union Station in Chicago for 40 years before moving to a family farm near Fairfield, IL in 1983 after his retirement. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the Army, serving with distinction, in WW II as a member of General Patton's armored tank corps. He was born Feb. 4, 1915 in Gleason, Tennessee, the son of Harmon and Irene Stallcup Johnson and the brother of J. B. Johnson and John Lee Johnson (both of  Gleason). He married Mary Rose Simpson on August 11, 1945. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Barbara Durand of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Ralph Delmore Sampson
1937-2003
GLEASON: Services for Ralph Delmore Sampson were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 28 at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Burial was in the Everett Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Sampson, 66, died Thursday, June 26 at Volunteer Community Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1937 in McKenzie to the late Errol and Robbie Pate Sampson. Survivors include two sons, Mark Sampson of Gleason and Greg Sampson of McKenzie; a brother, Kenneth Sampson of Gleason; a sister, Diane Kee of McKenzie; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mable Inez Woodruff
1913-2003
GLEASON: Services for Mrs. Mable Inez Woodruff, 89, were Tuesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gallimore Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Boone officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Woodruff, widow of Blaine Woodruff, died on Saturday, June 21 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born on September 6, 1913 in Hollow Rock to the late Aaron and Irene Crews Hudson. She was a member of the Gleason Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Woodruff of Gleason.

Annie B. McCartney
1911-2003
GLEASON: Services for Annie B. McCartney, 92, were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19 at Gallimore Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Roberts and Bro. Kenneth Edwards officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery. Mrs. McCartney died Tuesday, June 17 at her home. She was born March 2, 1911 in Fairview to the late Ervin Luther and Lena McPherson. She was a member of the McKenzie Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mona Lue Holt and Wanda Lue Laster, both of Bradford and Violet Jeanette Clark of Gleason; a son, J.B. McCartney of Trenton; a brother, Leon Billops of Humboldt; four sisters, Reathie Ramsey and Anie May Billops, both of Humboldt, Mary Mat Altman of Union City and Edna Lee McCartney of Bradford; six grandchildren and one step-grandchild; seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold McCartney; two sisters, Aultie Nails and Lallie Neil and a brother, Bobby Billops.

Lala Mae Anderson
1920-2003
GLEASON: Services for native McKenzian Lala Mae Anderson, 82, were at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Mallonee officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie. Mrs. Anderson, a homemaker, died on Tuesday, May 20 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Union City. She was born on July 24, 1920 to the late Carol and Dove Miller Childress. Survivors include her husband, Odis Frank Anderson of Union City; one son, Odis Alfred Anderson of Union City; two daughters, Wanda Buchanan of Union City and Judy Smith of Belfast, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Second Baptist Church Building Fund in Union City.

Erna Greve
1926-2003
GLEASON: Services for Ms. Erna Greve, 76, were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 at Gallimore Funeral Home with burial in Everett Chapel Cemetery. She died on Saturday, May 24 at her home. Survivors include two daughters, Sonja Riordan and Evelyn Warren; two sons, Hank Greve and Brahm Greve; one sister, Gertrude Grether; and one brother, Fritz Grether.

Kathleen Summers Peery
1923-2003
GLEASON: Services for Kathleen Summers Peery, 79, were at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6 at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with the Revs. Terry Griffin, Tom Winchester and Dwayne Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the West Union Cemetery. Mrs. Peery, owner and operator of Ore Springs Grocery, factory worker and caregiver to the elderly, died on Sunday, May 4 at her residence. She was born in Weakley County to the late Zobulyn and Iva Watson Summers. He was a factory worker and care giver to the elderly. She was also a member of the West Union Baptist Church in Dresden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred William Peery. Survivors include two daughters, Shara P. Goode of Dresden and Karen P. Jones of Paris; two sisters, Lucretia Gallimore of Dresden and Shirley Vaice of Bear, California; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Dallas Ray Owen
1927-2003
GLEASON: Services for Mr. Dallas Ray Owen, 76, were at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 9 at Gallimore Funeral Home with Dr. Maurice Hollingsworth officiating. Burial in Old Union Cemetery. Mr. Owen died on Wednesday, May 7 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Gleason on April 21, 1927 to the late Claude and Zela Mae Raffety Owen. Mr. Owen was retired from the U.S. Air Force and from McDonnell Douglass Aircraft Corporation. He was the Senior Vice-Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 410 and a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Ruth Owen of Lexington; a son, Richard Alan Owen of Lexington; a sister, Roe Ann Ford of Dresden and two grandchildren. A brother, Harmon Owen also preceded him in death.

Paul Jeter Webb
1923-2003
GLEASON: Services for Paul Jeter Webb, 80, will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Pence officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Webb, retired owner of Webb Sheet Metal Company, died on Saturday, May 10 at NHC Healthcare in Milan. He was born on February 9, 1923 in Gleason to Robert and Sudie Milam Webb. He was a member of the Blooming Grove Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur Webb, Clifton Webb, Woodrow Webb and Roy Webb. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Gibson Webb of McKenzie; one son, Rodger Webb of Bartlett, Illinois; two brothers, James Milam Webb of McKenzie and Oscar Lee Webb of Dover, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Allie V. Holland
1918-2003
GLEASON: Services for Allie V. Holland, 85, were at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 12 at the Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Auvenshine officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery. Mrs. Holland died on Saturday, May 10 at the General Care Convalescent Center in Clarksville. She was born March 5, 1918 in Sharon to the late John Andrew Matthew and Ora Lee Boulton Doster. Her husband, Loyd Brown Holland also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Joe Holland of Columbia and Roger Holland of Brownsville; one daughter Joyce Tuck of Clarksville; one sister, Fern Juanita Suehs of Hillsboro, Missouri, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Gleason Area Obituaries Courtesy of the McKenzie Banner

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