Charles Ray Castellaw

    Charles Ray Castellaw, 85, of Springville, Tennessee, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at the Veteran's Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services for Mr. Castellaw were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon. Rev. Joe Williams officiated the services.
    Mr. Castellaw formerly taught agriculture at Sharon and Westview High Schools. At the time of his retirement, he was Director of Vocational Education for Weakley County Schools. Mr. Castellaw was also a veteran of WWII. He was born May 28, 1923 in Haywood County to the late Robert Jefferson Castellaw and May Rassmann Castellaw. In addition to his parents, Mr. Castellaw was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Stoker Castellaw; two sons, Michael Ray Castellaw and John Neal Castellaw; and a brother, Carl Jefferson Castellaw.
    Mr. Castellaw is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Matthews Castellaw of Springville; a son, Charles Robert Castellaw of Memphis; and a sister, Zuline Blackburn of Bells, Tennessee.
 

Charles Ray Hunt

    Charles Ray Hunt, 45, of Lowell, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his place of work. Funeral services for Mr. Hunt were held Sunday, June 29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mike Stigall and Darren Wilson officiated the services.
    Mr. Hunt was a machinist V.P. He was born September 30, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Raybon (Sonny) Hunt.
    Mr. Hunt is survived by a son, Brandon Hunt of Schaumburg, Illinois; two daughters, Megan Rae Hunt of Schaumburg, Illinois, and Brittany Ann Hunt of Schaumburg, Illinois; his mother, Barbara (Holland) Hunt; a brother, Kevin Hunt of Crown Point, Illinois; three sisters, Rhonda Foss of Romeoville, Illinois, Donna Stigall of Martin, and Lisa Reiss of Elgin, Illinois; and his former wife, Marijo Police.
 

Henrietta Matheny Murphey

    Henrietta Matheny Murphey, 80, of Dresden, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services for Mrs. Murphey were held Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Dresden Church of Christ. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Danny Douglas, Bobby Crittendon, and Mike Tucker officiated the services.
    Mrs. Murphey was a retired title abstractor for Harold Brundige Law Office and a member of Dresden Church of Christ. She was born February 26, 1928 in Paris to the late Clifford Alford and Bertha Lee Owens Dinkins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Murphey was also preceded in death by her husbands, G.W. Matheny, Henry Karlsson, and S.L. Murphey; ten sisters; and two brothers.
    Mrs. Murphey is survived by three daughters, Kay Ellis of Nashville, Beverly (Mitchell) Parham of Dresden, and Rita (William) Perkins of Dresden; two sons, James H. (Carol) Matheny of Pilot Oak, Kentucky, and Ronnie Matheny of Sullivan, Missouri; a sister, Betty Floyd of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
 

Jeffery Alan Freeman

    Jeffery Alan Freeman, 50, of Dresden, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services for Mr. Freeman were held Monday, July 7, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Donald Doster officiated the services.
    Mr. Freeman was a railroad carman for Union Pacific Railroad and a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Memphis. He was born in Union City to Cornelia Nell Gatewood Freeman of Bartlett, Tennessee, and the late Calvin Eugene "Gene" Freeman.
    Survivors other than his mother, include two brothers, Keith Lynn (Angie) Freeman of Louisville, Kentucky, and Dale Gene Freeman of Memphis.
 

Lillian Cleo Fromm

    Lillian Cleo Fromm, 80, of Martin, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Fromm were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Dwayne Maxey officiated the services.
    Mrs. Fromm was a secretary and a homemaker. She was born September 11, 1927 in Sharon to the late Bruce Jackson Garner and Anne Forrester Garner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fromm was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Neal Fromm, Sr.; and a sister, Thelma Hof.
    Mrs. Fromm is survived by a son, Edward Neal Fromm, Jr. of Grayslake, Illinois; two daughters, Patricia Abrams of Martin, and Marcia Fromm of Brookfield, Illinois; a sister, Relma Dubiel of Martin; a brother, Foster Garner of Springfield, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Irv Hof of Martin; three grandchildren, Amy Beth Fromm, Jeremy Alan Fromm, and Penny Rice; and a great-granddaughter, Donna Lynn Rice.
 

Lucian H. Major

    Lucian H. Major, 72, of Martin, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Major were held Monday, July 7, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Gerry Gallimore and Rev. Lewis Whiteman officiated the services.
    Mr. Major was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Corp. and a member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church. He was also a member of Northwest Tennessee Football Officials Association. Mr. Major was a veteran of the United States Army. He was born September 19, 1935 in Obion County to the late Lucian Anderson Major and Frances Roper Major Murphy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Major was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Major.
    Mr. Major is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Sue Prince Major of Martin; a son, Jerry Major of Jackson; a daughter, Michelle Granner of Martin; a brother, Jim Major of Tullahoma, Tennessee; and two grandsons, Matt Granner and James Major.
 

Marsha Perry Boggess

    Marsha Perry Boggess, 65, of Seattle, Washington, died June 27, 2008, at Arbor View Medical Center. Graveside services for Ms. Boggess were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at New Prospect Cemetery in Greenfield.
    Ms. Boggess was born January 17, 1943 in Greenfield to the late Doyce Perry and Mildred Guffie.
    Ms. Boggess is survived by a sister, Pat (Perry) Alexander of Martin.
 

Mary Lee Klutts

    Mary Lee Klutts, 89, of Dresden, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Klutts were held Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Jim Calhoun and Bro. Dan Leslie officiated the services.
    Mrs. Klutts was a retired seamstress for Kellwood Corporation and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Dresden. She was born in Weakley County to the late James Luther and Ivy Pearl Green Allen. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Klutts was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jessie B. Klutts; a sister, Merrell Dawson; two brothers, Basil Allen and Charles Gene Allen; and a great-grandson, Justin Woodruff.
    Mrs. Klutts is survived by a daughter, Virginia (H.B.) Elliott of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Bobby (Maedell) Klutts of Dresden, and Jack (Sandra) Klutts of Dresden; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
 

Maxine Workman

    Maxine Workman, 83, of Palmersville, died June 28, 2008, at Weakley County Rehab and Nursing Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Mrs. Workman were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Unity Cemetery near Dresden. Mr. Steve Boone and Mr. Bob Bennett officiated the services.
    Mrs. Workman was a retired seamstress for Kellwood Manufacturing and a member of Union Grove Church of Christ in Palmersville. She was born in Weakley County to the late James H. and Lula Nanney Woodruff. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Workman was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. J.W. Workman; and two brothers, Buford Woodruff and Junior Woodruff.
    Mrs. Workman is survived by a daughter, Susie (Lee) Bennett of Palmersville; one granddaughter, Tina (Chris) Nobles of Palmersville; and great-grandchildren, April, Christina and soon to arrive Jamie Nobles of Palmersville.
 

Nathaniel "Bud" Murel Smith

    Nathaniel "Bud" Murel Smith, 78, of Martin, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held Monday, July 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Eastside Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Wendell Jellison and Rev. Wayne Spencer officiated the services.
    Mr. Smith was a foundry worker for Harvard Industries and a member of First United Methodist Church of Martin. He was born in Weeksbury, Kentucky to the late George and Beulah Wells Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mrs. Patricia Sue Tackett Smith of Martin; three daughters, Niadetta Lea Manthei of Columbia, South Carolina, Sadonna Mae London of Martin, and Ritha Renee Howell of Albion, Michigan; cousins, Donnie Lawson of Columbus, Ohio, Lois McKibben of Columbus, Ohio, and Carol Elkins of Columbus, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
 

Newton Smith, Jr.

    Newton Smith, Jr., 87, of South Fulton, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Parkview Hospital in Fulton, Kentucky. Graveside services for Mr. Smith were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at Obion Chapel Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Ron Cox officiated the services.
    Mr. Smith was retired from Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad and was a member of South Fulton Baptist Church. He was born February 7, 1921 in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Newton Smith and Daisy Lee Gill Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Jackson.
    Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma Jo Moss Smith of South Fulton; a son, Jeffery Smith of Martin; and a sister, Christine Bradberry of Martin.
 

Opal L. Kennedy

    Opal L. Kennedy, 82, of Gleason, died June 30, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Memorial services for Mrs. Kennedy were held Sunday, July 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Dresden. Burial was in Memorial Gardens in Woodstock, Illinois.
    Mrs. Kennedy was a retired chef for Cary Country Club. She was a native of Hamburg, Iowa and the daughter of the late Clyde and Eva Richardson O'Brien. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kennedy was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Motzinger; and two brothers, Tommy Motzinger and Clyde O'Brien.
    Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her husband, Mr. James William Kennedy of Gleason; three daughters, Jean Lawrence of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Laurel Seymore of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Ginger Crawford of Smyrna, Tennessee; a brother, William Motzinger of Omaha, Nebraska; and a grandson, Robert Seymore of Chicago, Illinois.
 

Robert Thompson Ferrell

    Robert Thompson Ferrell, 78, of Dresden, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Ferrell were held Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Adams Chapel Baptist Church in Dresden. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon. Bro. Larry Reagan officiated the services.
    Mr. Ferrell was a retired factory worker from Quebecor World and a member of Adams Chapel Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. He was born in Weakley County to the late William E. "Bill" and Florence Maxey Ferrell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ferrell was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Nannie Abernathy Ferrell; two sisters, Dorothy Kehoe and Ruby Nell Barker; and a brother, Carl Ferrell.
    Mr. Ferrell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty June Prince Ferrell of Dresden; a daughter, Barbara (Joe) Farmer of Dresden; two sons, David (Becky) Ferrell of Collierville, Tennessee, and Richard (Barbara) Ferrell of Sharon; a sister, Marie Dozier of Louisville, Kentucky; a brother, Harold Ferrell of West Palm Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
 

Shirley J. Griffin

    Shirley J. Griffin, 69, of McKenzie, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Griffin were held Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial followed in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in McKenzie.
    Mrs. Griffin was a former factory worker for H.I.S. Industries. She was born November 23, 1938 to the late C.A. Tate and Lucille (Byrum) Tate. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Griffin; and a sister, Mildred Cooper.
    Mrs. Griffin is survived by a son, Ricky Griffin of McKenzie; a daughter, Kathy (Griffin) Brennan of McKenzie; and three brothers, Alton Tate of Gleason, David Tate of Dyersburg, and Joseph Coy Tate of Gleason.