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Billy Joe Burnett
Billy Joe Burnett, 41, of Dresden, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Burnett will be held today, Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Cottage Grove.
Mr. Burnett was a logger for Kevin B. Smith Logging in Dickson and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Gleason. He was born August 4, 1965 in Paris.
Mr. Burnett is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Raymond and Joyce VanCleave Burnett of Dresden; a daughter, Hope Burnett of Bluff City, Tennessee; two sons, Josh Burnett of Dresden, and Blake Burnett of Bradford; four sisters, Tammy Burnett of Dresden, Frances (Johnny) White of Dresden, Cathy (Nyle) Carlton of Dresden, and Michelle Burnett of Dresden; and nephews, Gary and Mathew Sweatt, Max Carlton, and Quinton McClerkin.
Clarence Leon Rodgers
Clarence Leon Rodgers, 83, of Martin, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Graveside services for Mr. Rodgers were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at noon at Brock's Cemetery in Greenfield. Roy Auvenshine officiated the services.
Mr. Rodgers was a construction worker. He was born August 16, 1923 in Greenfield to the late Richard Rodgers and Autry Mixon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rodgers was also preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Norene Rodgers.
Mr. Rodgers is survived by a son, Gene Rodgers of Pilot Oak, Kentucky; two daughters, Tammie Gregg of Brunswick, Ohio, and Estallee Colthrop of Pilot Oak, Kentucky; a sister, Deloris McCord of Texas; a brother, Billy T. Rodgers of Martin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
David J. Rand
David J. Rand, 55, of Martin, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Rand were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Merlyn Alexander officiated the services.
Mr. Rand worked for a landscaping business and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was born July 3, 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mr. Rand is survived by his wife, Dana Jett Rand of Martin; a son, Joseph Wayne Rand of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Jessica Ann Jett of Martin; his parents, Joseph A. and Lillian Jackman Rand of Jensen Beach, Florida; a brother, George Allen Rand of Haverhill, Massachusetts; two sisters, Helen Elaine McGarth of Milton, Massachusetts, and Margaret Louise Esposito of Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire; and five grandchildren, Trey Jett, Trevor Jett, Tristan Jett, Dominque Rand, and Pierce Rand.
Harold "Peaberry" Davis Johnson
Harold "Peaberry" Davis Johnson, 71, of Martin, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson were held Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Mark Dowdy officiated the services.
Mr. Johnson was retired from Mar-Tenn Country Ham and was a member of McConnell Baptist Church. He was born April 4, 1936 in Martin to the late Max Andrew Johnson and Luna Davis Johnson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Edwards Johnson; and a sister, Roe Ann Johnson.
Mr. Johnson is survived by a son, Jamie (Teresa) Johnson of Gleason; two daughters, Cindy (Terry) Brooks of Martin, and Christy (Stevie) Davidson of Martin; a brother, Billy Max (Jean) Johnson of Martin; four grandchildren, Chris Davidson, Danielle Davidson, Brittany Chappell-Horde, and Jacob Green; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Chappell-Horde and Katrina Bailey.
Helen Mae Garner
Helen Mae Garner, 84, of Memphis, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Graveside services for Miss Garner were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at East Side Cemetery in Martin.
Miss Garner was a retired caseworker for the Tennessee Department of Labor - Office of Unemployment. She was also a member of Highland Heights Methodist Church in Memphis. Miss Garner was born October 7, 1922 in Weakley County to the late Curtis Garner and Sadie Todd Garner. In addition to her parents, Miss Garner was also preceded in death by four brothers, O.T. Garner, Finis Garner, Ursel Garner, and Cletue Garner; and three sisters, Eldora Thurman, Emma Walters, and Myrl James.
Miss Garner is survived by nieces and nephews, Brenda Hopper, Barbara Pryor, Karen Harry, Shelby Haynes, Colleen Cooley, LaVon Ray, LaNae McKelvy, Jane Haines, Wilbur Garner, James Thurman, Mike Garner, Frey James, and Don James.
Jamie Allen Whitworth, Sr.
Jamie Allen Whitworth, Sr., 74, of Gleason, died Thursday, May 17, 2007, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Whitworth were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ with Bro. John Forgy and Bro. Jim Roberts officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason.
Mr. Whitworth was born October 22, 1932 in Yorkville to the late Harry and Grace Harris Whitworth. He was a carpenter and a member of the McKenzie Church of Christ.
Mr. Whitworth is survived by his wife, Martha Whitworth of Gleason; one daughter, Lisa (William) Norris of Oxford, Mississippi; two sons, Jeff (Roni) Whitworth of Gleason, and Jamie (Lisa) Whitworth, Jr. of Gleason; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Dycus of Newbern; and seven grandchildren, Heather, Hannah, and Hollie Whitworth, Brittany and Leah Mebane, and Avery and Ashley Norris.
Memorials may be made to McKenzie Church of Christ.
McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jewell Modean Adams
Jewell Modean Adams, 84, of Dresden, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Ms. Adams were held Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Larry Reagan officiated the services.
Ms. Adams was a homemaker. She was born August 23, 1922 in Gibson County.
Ms. Adams is survived by a son, Jerry (Mary Ann) Adams of Martin; two daughters, Donna Killebrew of Martin, and Martha Lamb of Dresden; a son-in-law, Paul Butler of Springville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Jimmy Dean Ellis
Services for Jimmy Dean Ellis, 69, were held Friday, May 18, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at McKenzie Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Price officiating. Interment followed in New Valley Cemetery.
Mr. Ellis died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Veterans Medical Center in Memphis. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Martin to James Walter "Buck" and Dora Harper Ellis. He served our country as a medic in the Army for three terms in Vietnam, Korea, Germany and throughout the U.S. He was preceded in death by his father, Buck Ellis; his paternal grandparents, James Price and Sarah Lunette Ellis; and his maternal grandparents, George Lindle and Effie Jane Harper.
Survivors include his mother, Dora Elawease Ellis of Gleason; his daughter, Melissa Laws of McKenzie; one brother, Donald (Sally) Ellis of Beach Bluff, Tennessee; two sisters, Delores (Andy) Stricklin of Paris, and Linda (John) Northcott of Jackson; one granddaughter, Sadie Laws of McKenzie; three nephews; and six nieces.
Louise Pate Johnson
Louise Pate Johnson, 90, of Dresden, died Saturday, May 19, 2007, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson were held Monday, May 21, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Richard Mann and Bro. Dan Leslie officiated the services.
Mrs. Johnson was a retired florist and business owner. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Dresden. Mrs. Johnson was born May 31, 1916 in Fulton, Kentucky to the late Clifton Hayes Pate and Mary Elizabeth Pate. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnson was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ted Johnson; and a daughter, Norma Jeanette Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by a daughter, Carolyn (Joe) Moon of Dresden; a sister, Jean Elvington of Waverly; a brother, Sonny Buck Pate of Troy; three grandchildren, Tracey (David) Burroughs of Dresden, Dawn (Rodney) Williams of Dresden, and Christi (Scott) Robbins of Martin; and six great-grandchildren, Cori and Kaci Robbins, Ty and Pate Puckett, Summer Burroughs, and Sydney Robbins.
Paul Franklin Childress
Paul Franklin Childress, 77, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Funeral services for Mr. Childress were held Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Greenfield. Burial followed in Beech Springs Cemetery in Gleason. Richard Denton and Randy Norwood officiated the services.
Mr. Childress was a mechanic and had served in the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War. He was born April 16, 1930 in Tennessee to the late J.B. Childress and Prudie Scott.
Mr. Childress is survived by two sisters, Gloria Sharpe of Greenfield, and Jeanette Mason of Barlett, Illinois; and a brother, Eugene Dee Childress of Corinth, Mississippi.
Paul Sawyers Bynum
Paul Sawyers Bynum, 95, of Martin, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Bynum were held Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Bro. Eddie Hutchens officiated the services.
Mr. Bynum was a retired farmer and school bus driver for the Weakley County Department of Education. He was also a member of Bethel Church of Christ. Mr. Bynum was born February 14, 1912 in Weakley County to the late Arthur Boone Bynum and Etheleen Shanklin Bynum. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bynum was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrl Jordan Bynum; five brothers, Milburn Bynum, Raymond Bynum, Hershell Bynum, Guy Bynum, and Harold Bynum; and three sisters, Ivie Vaughan, Ruby Simmons, and Ruthie Wilson.
Mr. Bynum is survived by two sons, Ronnie Bynum of Martin, and Donnie Bynum of Martin; a daughter, Sue Marshall of Martin; a brother, Edward Bynum of Nashville; a sister, Kathryn Morrison of Lansing, Michigan; three grandchildren, Brad Bynum, Kenny Bynum, and Terry Marshall; and four great-grandchildren, Abby Faith Marshall, Lindsy Jo Bynum, Lauren Jean Bynum, and Grace Nicole Bynum.
Rachel Faye Rockett
Rachel Faye Rockett, 64, of Dresden, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Rockett were held Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason. Burial followed in Bradberry Cemetery. Rev. Robert Johnson officiated the services.
Mrs. Rockett was a factory worker at H.I.S./Kellwood and a member of Hodges Chapel Church. She was born December 21, 1942 in Dresden to the late Otis and Dora (Rawl) Bradberry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rockett was also preceded in death by four brothers, George Bradberry, Norman Bradberry, R.D. Bradberry and Jewel Bradberry; and two sisters, Rosie Filtz and Florence Beatrice Bradberry.
Mrs. Rockett is survived by her husband, Jerrell Rockett; two sons, Jimmy Rockett of Dresden, and Tommy Rockett of McKenzie; a daughter, Donna Moore of Dresden; two brothers, Bobby Bradberry of Dresden, and Paul Bradberry of Water Valley, Kentucky; two sisters, Maxine Adams of Dresden, and Virginia Ricketts of Greenfield; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Virginia Elizabeth White
Virginia Elizabeth White, 81, of Birmingham, formerly of Centre, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Hughston officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, May 18, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery in Dresden.
Mrs. White was a native of Weakley County and the daughter of the late Elbert and Ethel Hornsby Gatewood. She was a member of Tates Chapel Baptist Church. She was retired from G&W Plumbing as a bookkeeper. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husbands, Maynard Dawson and Earnest White; a daughter, Sandra Dawson; and a brother, Billy Joe Gatewood.
Mrs. White is survived by a son, Nathan White of Birmingham; stepsons, Bobby White of Atlanta, and Larry White of Atlanta; stepdaughters, Judy White of Atlanta, and Shelby Forster of Atlanta; sisters, Jeri Langston of Atlanta, and Judy Roberts of Dukedom; grandchildren, Penny Stepp and Tonya Stephens; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Romine and Ashley Stephens; and great-great-grandchildren, Zoey Romine, Kylie Romine, Austin and Paige Owens.
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