Arthur James Colson

    Arthur James Colson, 45, died February 27, 2008, at a friend's home in Chicago, Illinois. He was cremated March 6 and will be laid to rest in Martin.
He was born in Cook County, Illinois, on December 5, 1962.
    Mr. Colson is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Betterman of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Kathy Gaberry, Julie Betterman, Kyla Elliott of Chicago, Illinois, and Rose Roberts of Martin; brothers, Thomas Elliott of Chicago, Illinois, and Briant Colson of Dresden.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur W. Colson; grandparents, Maurice and Rosemarie Colson and Thelma Pauline and James J. Stahulak; four nieces and two nephews.
 

Carolyn Moore Harrawood

    Carolyn Moore Harrawood, 78, of Martin, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at her home. Graveside services for Mrs. Harrawood were held Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. at Lindale Memorial Garden in Harrisburg, Illinois. Rev. Judith Beyler officiated the services.
    Mrs. Harrawood was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Martin. She was born April 23, 1929 in Saline County, Illinois to the late Harry Moore and Maude Taylor Moore. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harrawood was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Harrawood; and a daughter, Teressa Harrawood.
    Mrs. Harrawood is survived by a son, Steve (Cindy) Adams of Martin; a brother, Harry Gene Moore of Harrisburg, Illinois; and two grandchildren, Alesha Ezell of Collierville, Tennessee, and Nicole Adams of Martin.
 

Edna Loreter Gallimore

    Edna Loreter Gallimore, 92, of Dresden, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Mrs. Gallimore were held Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon. Bro. G.W. Moon and Bro. Vernon Smith officiated the services.
    Mrs. Gallimore was a housewife and a member of Travis Chapel Methodist Church in Dresden. She was born in Dresden to the late Zebulin "Zee" and Iva Watson Summer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gallimore was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Raymond Gallimore; two daughters, Iva Lillian "Sue" Mink and Edna Huffstatler; a son, Charles Edward Gallimore; three sisters, Annie May Witherington, Florence Terry, and Kathlene Perry; a brother, Charlie "Herman" Summer; and two grandsons, Steven Mink and Charles Timothy Gallimore.
    Mrs. Gallimore is survived by a daughter, Joann Reynolds of Sharon; a sister, Shirley Vaice of Big Bear City, California; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
 

Elizabeth Darnell

    Elizabeth Darnell, 93, of Effingham, Illinois, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Medical Hospital in Effingham. Graveside services for Mrs. Darnell were held Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Dukedom. Bro. H.B. Fields officiated the services.
    Mrs. Darnell was a postal clerk, Substitute carrier and sometimes postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service and was affiliated with the Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. She was a member of the Eastern Star and NARFE. Mrs. Darnell was born January 21, 1915 in Dukedom to the late Fred and Clara Ruth (Wooldridge) Farmer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Darnell was also preceded in death by her husband, James Forrest Darnell.
    Mrs. Darnell is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and John Abell of Teutopolis, Illinois; two grandchildren, Michael Abell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Becky (Henry) Eirich of St. Louis, Missouri; and a great-grandchild, Alex Eirich.
 

Lee Thomas Stricklin

    Lee Thomas Stricklin, infant, died Friday, March 14, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 16, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Tansil Cemetery. James Gary Roberts officiated the services.
    Survivors include his parents, Charles and Donna Stricklin of Sharon; grandmother, Helen Canada of Sharon; and grandfather, George Stricklin of Sharon.
 

Lemuel Lee Rice

    Lemuel Lee Rice, 81, of Union City, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services for Mr. Rice were held Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home, Inc. in Union City. Burial followed in East View Cemetery. Rev. Chip Davis and Rev. Jerry Leggett officiated the services.
    Mr. Rice was born February 25, 1927 in Hancock County, Kentucky to the late Hardin David Rice and Mary Stella (Sheldon) Rice. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rice was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
    Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Sue Taylor of Union City, whom he married January 11, 1948; a son, Steve (Linda) Rice of Union City; granddaughter, Becky (Brad) Morgan of Clarksville; grandson, Hunter (Melissa) Rice of Union City; great-grandchildren, Aiden Morgan of Clarksville, and Addy Rice of Union City; and sister, Mary Virginia Rice of Union City.
 

Marion James Peterson

    Marion James Peterson, 98, of Dresden, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Weakley County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dresden. Memorial services for Mr. Peterson were held Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Adams Chapel Baptist Church in Dresden. Bro. Larry Reagan officiated the services.
    Mr. Peterson was a Tool and Die Maker for Gates Rubber Company and a Baptist by faith. He was born in Nebraska to the late Hans Peterson.
    Mr. Peterson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Deloris Key Peterson of Dresden; two sons, Donald Peterson of Lakewood, Colorado, and Gene Peterson of Morgan, Utah; a sister, Dorothy Fogg of Montana; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
 

Mary Maurine McIntyre

    Mary Maurine McIntyre, 93, of Fulton, Kentucky, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Haws Memorial Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mrs. McIntyre were held Monday, March 17, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City.
    Mrs. McIntyre was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Fulton, Kentucky. She was born February 24, 1915 in Obion County to the late Emmett A. and Annie Lee (Wallis) Arnold. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McIntyre was also preceded in death by husband, Oscar E. "Bud" McIntyre; a son, James McIntyre; four grandchildren; five brothers; and three sisters.
    Mrs. McIntyre is survived by three sons, Joe McIntyre of Dallas, Texas, Bobby McIntyre of Dallas, Texas, and Kenneth McIntyre of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; a daughter, Betty Perry of Dry Ridge, Kentucky; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Carl Arnold of Dresden; and a sister, Eudora Gaines of Nashville.
 

MSgt. James "J.C." McDermott

    MSgf. James "J.C." McDermott, 76, of Warner Robins, Georgia, died Saturday, March 15, 2008.
    MSgt. McDermott was born on June 23, 1931, in Gleason. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years and was also a member of the Aubrey Crocker Bible Class. A. U.S. Air Force combat veteran, he participated in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and received the Bronze Star. Subsequent to his Air Force career, he continued to serve his country as a civil servant at Robins Air Force Base. He retired from Robins Air Force Base after twenty-three years of service. MSgt. McDermott was a dedicated volunteer with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. His parents, Cliff McDermott and Lora McDermott; siblings, Helen Sees, Junior McDermott, and Frances Lyles, preceded him in death.
    Survivors include his wife, Rush McDermott of Warner Robins; daughter, Patty Malpass and husband Jim of Augusta; sons, Ricky McDermott and wife Karen of Warner Robins, and David McDermott and wife Tonia of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Misty, Matt, Brian, Chris, Jeff, Kristen, Michael and Maci; great-grandchildren, Brianna, Lala, Bradford, Sophia, Skye and Aidan; and sister, Dorothy Cooper of Kenton.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with interment following in Parkway Memorial Gardens.
 

Patty Rachels

    Patty Rachels, 74, of Greenfield, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Martin Health Care Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Rachels were held Monday, March 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield. Burial followed in Brock's Cemetery in Greenfield. Joe Lusby officiated the services.
    Mrs. Rachels was a retired Kellwood Factory employee and attended the First Baptist Church in Greenfield. She was born January 15, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roy Lee Witherspoon and Mary Estelle Danner.
    Mrs. Rachels is survived by her husband, Sam Rachels of Greenfield; a daughter, Sherry Pritchard of Greenfield; a son, Eddie Rachels of Memphis; two sisters, Martha Jo Curry of Greenfield, and Sue Galey of Memphis; three brothers, Jimmy Witherspoon of Greenfield, Noble Witherspoon of Sun City, Arizona, and Ronnie Witherspoon of Greenfield; and two grandchildren, Dustin and Clint Pritchard.
 

Paul Wayne Butler

    Paul Wayne Butler, 85, of Springville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 14, 2008, at Paris Health Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services for Mr. Butler were held Sunday, March 16, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon. Rev. Tommy Harrison officiated the services.
    Mr. Butler worked for Tower Automotive in Quality Control. He was born February 23, 1943 in Weakley County.
    Mr. Butler is survived by a son, Michael Wayne Butler of Springville; a daughter, Cheryl (Ronnie) Howard of Springville; a sister, Susan (David) Ray of Dresden; and three grandchildren.
 

Raymond Edward Lamb

    Raymond Edward Lamb, 95, of Martin, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Lamb were held Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Bill Tate and Rev. Terry Griffin officiated the services.
    Mr. Lamb owned and operated General Fire Service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 50 + year member of the Martin Masonic Lodge #551, former member of the Martin Volunteer Fire Department and former member of the Weakley County Election Commission. He also, along with H.B. Smith, founded We Care Ministries of Martin. Mr. Lamb was born September 7, 1912 in Ralston to the late Elvie Sylvester Lamb and Lucinda Welch Lamb. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lamb was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Davis Lamb; a brother, Roy Lamb; and a sister, Novella Lamb Wilson.
    Mr. Lamb is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Helen Lamb (Paul) Jackson of Germantown; two grandchildren, Paul Douglas Lamb, Jr. of LaGrange, and Michael Edward Jackson, Sr. of Germantown; and five great-grandchildren, Paul Douglas Jackson, III, Taylor Lamb Jackson, Mark Edward Jackson, Jr., Amanda Ruth Jackson, and John Vaden Jackson.
Memorials may be sent to Martin First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Bible Union Cemetery Fund, or the Ralston Cemetery Fund.