Frank William (Bill) Bell

    Frank William (Bill) Bell, 71, of Martin, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Bell were held Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Collier's Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Scott Chadwick officiated the services.
    Mr. Bell was a retired electrician. He was born April 2, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence Nelson and Mary Bell Nelson.
 

KayLynn Ranaie Taylor

    KayLynn Ranaie Taylor, age 1, of Dresden, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Robert Johnson officiated the services.
    She was born in Bend, Oregon to Jason and Hannah Dean Taylor of Decaturville. Other survivors include a brother, Bradon Taylor of Decaturville; a sister, Lana Taylor of Decaturville; grandmother, Brenda Fulcher of Decaturville; grandfather, Curtis D. Dean of Dresden; step-grandmother, Rhonda Dean of Dresden; grandmother, Lana Fry of Frederick, Oklahoma; grandfather, Larry Taylor of Lawton, Oklahoma; great-grandparents, Lloyd and Ina Dyer of Troy; great-grandmother, Maxine Dean of Dresden; and great-grandmother, Grace Hall of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
    Kaylynn was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Dewey Murel Hall; and great-grandfather, James Dean.
 

Louis W. Wright

    Louis W. Wright, 72, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away at his home Thursday, March 13, 2008. He was the son of the late Lonea and Hallie Wright of Dresden.
    He is survived by his wife, Eva; one son, Louis Jr. of Sycamore, Illinois; one daughter, Denise Lavelle of Aurora, Illinois; three grandchildren, Logan and Lucas Wright, and Kaylee Lovelle. He is also survived by two brothers, Mosel Wright and Roy Wright, both of Martin; three sisters, Louise Milton of Martin, Hilda Houston of Dresden, and Olene Robey of South Fulton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until 7:00 at Williams, Kamp Funeral Home in Wheaton, Illinois. Burial is in Asumption Cemetery.
 

Mary Katherine Crockett Griffin

    Mary Katherine Crockett Griffin, 84, of Adolphus, Kentucky, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Sumner Regional Hospital in Gallatin, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Griffin were held Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial followed in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Latham. Rev. Robert Tuck officiated the services.
    Mrs. Griffin was born June 6, 1923 in Nashville to the late Lincoln Crockett and Richie McGehee Crockett. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was also preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Griffin; a daughter, Linda Kay Darnell; and a sister, Louise Simmons.
    Mrs. Griffin is survived by two sons, David Darnell of Adolphus, Kentucky, and Jerry Lynn Darnell of Carlinville, Illinois; two stepdaughters, Glenda Deason of Dresden, and Beverly Guidry of Gonzales, Louisiana; two sisters, Anna Martha Duffy of Memphis, and Dorothy Jean Faughn of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
 

Michael "Mike" Scarbrough

    Michael "Mike" Scarbrough, 45, of Nashville, died Friday, March 14, 2008. Funeral services for Mr. Scarbrough were held Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Mark Caruth officiating. Burial was at Seminary Church Cemetery, between McKenzie and Greenfield at 3:00 p.m.
    Mr. Scarbrough was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Webb Bryant.
    Survivors include his father, Marshall (Margaret) Scarbrough; three sisters, Debi (Joe) Lowe, Lori (Chuck) Anderson, and Angela (Chris) Mikolon; and his stepfather, James "Sonny" Bryant.
 

Ralph Calvin Wilson

    Ralph Calvin Wilson, 82, of Sharon, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Mr. Wilson were held Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Rev. Wayne Holmes officiated the services.
    Mr. Wilson was retired from Foamex in Milan. He was born May 27, 1925 in Gibson County.
    Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Marilyn Wilson of Sharon; two sons, James (Debbie) Wilson of Bethlehem, Georgia, and Tommy (Tanya) Wilson of Mt. Juliet; two brothers, Bob (Joanne) Wilson of Atwood, and Gerald (Shirley) Wilson of Adamsville; 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 Elvis 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 Jackson, Jr. (Janet) of LaGrange, and Mark 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.
 

Virginia May Fowler

    Virginia May Fowler, 74, of Dresden, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Ms. Fowler were held Friday, March 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Carl Evans officiated the services.
    Ms. Fowler was a retired from Stetson Boot Company. She was born August 11, 1933 in Gleason to the late Leonard Carrington and Janie Bates Carrington. In addition to her parents, Ms. Fowler was also preceded in death by a brother, Halford Carrington; and three sisters, Jean Petty, Paulette McAnally, and Bertha Carrington.
    Ms. Fowler is survived by two daughters, Theresa Barner of Dresden, and Marlene O'Mara of Nashville; two brothers, Robbie Carrington of Gleason, and James Carrington of Clarksville; two sisters, June Evans of Dresden, and Shirley Garrett of Sharon; three grandchildren, Jamie Stogsdill of Kailua, Hawaii, Alicia Swatzell of Dresden, and Robin O'Mara of Nashville; and seven great-grandchildren, Bailey, J.T., Hunter, Hannah, Chloe, Matthew, and Emily.
 

Willie B. Price

    Willie B. Price, 87, of Martin, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Price were held Sunday, March 23, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Greenfield. Burial followed in Cates Cemetery in Martin. Frank Kellers officiated the services.
    Mr. Price was a farmer and attended the United Church of God in Jackson. He was born January 28, 1921 in Mississippi to the late Willie Price and Lula Holden.
    Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Helen Price of Martin; a son, Wayne Price of Martin; a daughter, Barbara (Price) Davis of Martin; two grandchildren, Jason Campbell and Tracy Shaw; and two great-grandchildren, Allie Shaw and Colton Shaw.