Austin Ray Suddath

    Austin Ray Suddath, 81, of Gleason, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Martin Health Care. Funeral services for Mr. Suddath were held Friday, August 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery in Dresden. Rev. Gene Price officiated the services.
    Mr. Suddath was a retired car dealer and a Veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He was a member of the Gleason First Baptist Church. Mr. Suddath was born February 28, 1927 in Dresden to the late Joe and Elsie Jones Suddath. In addition to his parents, Mr. Suddath was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Suddath.
    Mr. Suddath is survived by his wife, Lena Johnson Suddath of Gleason; a son, Richard Suddath of Dresden; two daughters, Peggy Crawford of Gleason, and Alice Crossno of Paris; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

David A. "Fish" Fischer

    David A. "Fish" Fischer, 74, of Dresden, died Friday, August 29, 2008, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Fischer were held Sunday, August 31, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Mack's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Vernon Smith and Bro. Kerry Shopher officiated the services.
    Mr. Fischer was a retired Dresden High School custodian and was also retired from the National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post #94 and a Baptist by faith. Mr. Fischer was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Arthur and Marie Cummings Fischer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fischer was also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Price; and a brother, John Fischer.
    Mr. Fischer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred L. Frazier Fischer of Dresden; two daughters, Dawn (Dale) Brooks of Dresden, and Deanna (Chad) Mayo of Dresden; three sons, Darren (Michelle) Fischer of Martin, Dale Fischer of Martin, and David (Michelle) Fischer of Memphis; a sister, Mary (Tim) Collins of Lapeer, Michigan; a brother, Robert Fischer of Dresden; fourteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Euraline Crews James

    Euraline Crews James, 85, of Palmersville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. James were held Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Union Chapel Church of Christ in Palmersville. Burial followed in Morgan Cemetery in Palmersville. Dennis Doughty and Shannon Seaton officiated the services.
    Mrs. James was a housewife and a member of Union Chapel Church of Christ. She was born in Obion County to the late Jim and Neetie Lou Moore Crews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. James was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Andrew Jackson James; and two brothers, Buddy and Wendy Crews.
    Mrs. James is survived by two daughters, Doris Faye Cunningham of Hornbeak, and Wanda Lee Riley of Union City; a son, Connie Mac James of Palmersville; two grandchildren, Carla Burress of Hornbeak, and Joey James of Springville; three great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Armie James of Springville, and Dylan Burress of Hornbeak; and two nephews, R.C. Crews of Union City, and Kenneth Crews of South Fulton.

Garnet Jones Mealor

    Garnet Jones Mealor, 98, of Nashville, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services for Mrs. Mealor were held Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Houston Patrick and Rev. David Brown officiated the services.
    Mrs. Mealor was retired from General Motors Corp. - Chevrolet Division and was a Baptist by faith. She was a graduate of Union University. Mrs. Mealor was born October 3, 1909 in Weakley County (Latham) to the late W.W. Jones and Lizzie Brundige Jones. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mealor was also preceded in death by two sisters, Wilma Del Richardson and Ruva Halliburton.
    Mrs. Mealor is survived by a brother, Truett Jones of Martin.

Jere Mac Buckley

    Jere Mac Buckley, 72, of Dresden, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Buckley were held Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Little Zion Cemetery in Palmersville. Bro. Claude Miller Prince and Bro. Richard Brewer officiated the services.
    Mr. Buckley was a truck driver for the Weakley County Highway Department. He was also a veteran of the United States Army and a missile crewman stationed in Germany. Mr. Buckley was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He was born in Cottage Grove to the late Willie Seymore and Ottis Ross Buckley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Buckley was also preceded in death by a brother, Ross Buckley; and a sister, Mary Lou Goodwin.
    Mr. Buckley is survived by two sisters, Emma Sue Stow of Louisville, Kentucky, and Norma Faye Tapley of Hampton, Georgia; three brothers, Robert Gene Buckley of Louisville, Kentucky, Lynn Ray Buckley of Monticello, Kentucky, and William H. "Bill" Buckley of Nashville; and his fiancé, Loreen Floyd of Dresden.

Mary R. (Chappell) Bunch

    Mary R. (Chappell) Bunch, 83, of Lansing, Michigan, formerly of Martin, died Monday, August 25, 2008. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Interment followed in Eastside Cemetery in Martin. Brother Mark Abbott officiated the services.
    Mrs. Bunch was born October 17, 1924, in Martin, the daughter of Finis and Ruby (Smith) Chappell. She graduated from Martin High School, Morgans Business School and Bruce Business College. She was a Veteran of World War II, serving in WAC Army Medical Corps as a physical therapist in the third Service Command. She was an approved librarian of the S.B.C. and served for over 35 years in the Music Department in churches in Michigan and Tennessee. Mrs. Bunch married in 1942 to William H. Bunch. Mrs. Bunch was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William; parents, Finis and Ruby; brother, Johnny Chappell.
    Mrs. Bunch is survived by her sons, James "Rick" (Sue) of Huntsville, Alabama, and Barry (Debbie) of Mason, Michigan; sisters, Jean of Farmington, New Mexico, and Dorothy of Memphis; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Ruby W. Butler

    Ruby W. Butler, 77, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Dresden, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Services for Mrs. Butler will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Affton in St. Louis.
    Mrs. Butler was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Dresden. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frank and Gary.
    Mrs. Butler is survived by her husband, Billy; and her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Jill of St. Louis.
    In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the American Lung Association.

Vernon B. Skelton

    Vernon B. Skelton, 84, of Martin, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Skelton were held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Eastside Cemetery in Martin. Bro. Jerry Grimsley officiated the services.
    Mr. Skelton was a retired City of Martin employee and previously a die setter for Cinch Manufacturing of Chicago, Illinois for 30 years. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Union City. Mr. Skelton was born in Steele, Missouri to the late Marvin and Dessie Beatty Skelton. In addition to his parents, Mr. Skelton was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Gacke; a granddaughter, Kimberly Walters; and nine brothers and sisters.
    Mr. Skelton is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene Dildine Skelton of Martin; three daughters, Shelby Jean (Frank) Walters of Martin, Debbie (Larry) Bradberry of Martin, and Cindy Turnbow of Martin; a son, Mike (Pam) Skelton of Martin; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren.