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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Alan Parrish

    Alan Parrish, 58, of South Fulton, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Parrish will be held today, Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Dukedom.
    Mr. Parrish was a truck driver for James Gammon & Sons and was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was born February 4, 1950 in Fulton County, Kentucky and lived in this area all of his life.
    Mr. Parrish is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Erwin) Parrish of South Fulton; his parents, Marjorie (Bowlin) and William Edward "Billy" Parrish of South Fulton; four sons and a daughter-in-law, David Parrish of Paducah, Tony and Nicki Blaylock of Martin, Mitchell Parrish of Jackson, and Michael Parrish of South Fulton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Angelia Parrish of South Fulton, Tammy and Justin Hall of Martin, and Jenny and Jason Forrester of Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina; a stepdaughter, Laura Canup of Murray; a sister, Laura Patricia Johnson of Hendersonville; fourteen grandchildren, Lawson Parrish of Paducah, Alexia and Zachary Parrish of Fulton, Damon, Aubree, Justice and Preston Hall of Martin, Gabrielle Parrish of Jackson, Cain, Brittany, Anthony and Krishane Blaylock of Martin, Lucas and Katie Forrester of Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina; and two step-grandchildren, Taylor and Sydney Canup of Murray.

Bobbie Wilson

    Bobbie Wilson, 74, of Dyersburg, formerly of Gleason, died Monday, January 19, 2009, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services for Mrs. Wilson were held Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Sand Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Gleason. Reverend Rudy Ring officiated the services.
    Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and a member of Lenox Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Wilson; and her parents, Jay W. and Mignon Morgan.
    Mrs. Wilson is survived by a son, David Faulkner of Ridgley; a brother, Joe W. Morgan of Murfreesboro; and two grandchildren.

Elizabeth Jane Conley Sanford

    Elizabeth Jane Conley Sanford, 74, of Union City, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Sanford will be held Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will follow at Stanley's Chapel Cemetery in Union City. Rev. Larry Humbert and Rev. Roger Lipe will officiate the services.
    Mrs. Sanford was a homemaker and a member of Stanley's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was born February 23, 1934 in Obion County to the late E.E. (Crip) Conley and Mary Lee Johnson Conley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sanford was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sanford.
    Mrs. Sanford is survived by two daughters, Becky (Cleo) Barnes of Union City, and Sandy (Randy) Brundige of Martin; a sister, Sue Brownlow of Metuchen, New Jersey; and four grandchildren, Jared Barnes of Raleigh, North Carolina, Elizabeth Barnes of Union City, Carmen Brundige of Martin, and Natalie Brundige of Martin.

Emma Elizabeth Davis Prince

    Emma Elizabeth Davis Prince, 87, of Dresden, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Ms. Prince were held Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Alamo Cemetery. Bro. Donald Doster officiated the services.
    Ms. Prince worked in the retail industry. She was born March 3, 1921 in Lake County.
    Ms. Prince is survived by a son, Jimmy (Linda) Davis of Sharon; two brothers, Billy Chapel of Greenfield, and C.H. Chapel of California; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Jobelle McWilliams Gallien

    Graveside services for Jobelle McWilliams Gallien, 71, of Memphis were held at noon on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Eastside Cemetery in Martin, Tennessee, with Murphy Funeral Home of Martin in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gallien died January 22, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.
    She was born in Waynesboro, Tennessee on April 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Jasper Hogan and Ethel Turman McWilliams. She attended the public schools of Wayne County, Tennessee, and was an honor graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and taught elementary school for many years in the public schools of Memphis and Tampa, Florida. She also worked with her husband for many years in his pediatric dental practice in Tampa. She was a Methodist.
    Mrs. Gallien was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. Glenn Sinclair Gallien, Jr. in 2000; her parents; a brother, Hogan T. McWilliams; a son-in-law, Larry Geller; and her grandparents, John Franklin and Mildred McGee Turman, Jasper Allen and Tamza Bryant McWilliams; and her mother-in-law, Mary Belle Hurst Gallien; and father-in-law, Dr. Glenn Sinclair Gallien, Sr.
    Survivors include a son, Glenn Sinclair Gallien III, and wife, Bethany Worley of Brownsville, Tennessee; and a daughter, Deborah Jo Gallien Geller of Fresno, California; three grandchildren, Rachel Geller, Emily Geller and Glenn S. "Gess" Gallien IV; a sister, Suzanne, and husband, Dr. Richard L. Clardy of Augusta, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Judy McWilliams of Waynesboro, Tennessee; and 3 brother-in-laws, Mark Gallien, and Dr. Tom Gallien of Martin, Tennessee; and Dr. John Gallien of Savannah, Tennessee.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Tennessee Chapter, 2021 21st Avenue South, Suite C-400, Nashville, Tennessee 37212 or Greenwood Cemetery Foundation, P.O. Box 260, Waynesboro, Tennessee 38485.

Martha T. Dickson

    Martha T. Dickson, 81, of Bradford, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Ms. Dickson were held Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at Hunt Funeral Home Chapel in Bradford. Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery. Brad Brewer officiated the services.
    Ms. Dickson was factory employee for Martin Shirt Factory and a member of Locust Grove Church of Christ. She was born December 28, 1927 in Gibson County to the late Thomas David Hailey and Bessie Mae Peevyhouse.
    Ms. Dickson is survived by two sons, Charles David Dickson of Bradford, and James Ray Dickson of Bradford; two sisters, Margie Parrish of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Wanda Mitchell of Bradford; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mildred Louise Bowers Thomas

    Mildred Louise Bowers Thomas, 91, of Martin, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Sumner Regional Hospital in Gallatin, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas will be held today, Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Jerry Powell, Rev. Mike Sams, and Rev. David Brown will officiate the services.
    Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker and formerly worked at Merritt Clothing Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Thomas was born September 22, 1917 in Weakley County to the late Carlos Bowers and Ruby House Bowers. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thomas was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil (Preacher) Thomas.
    Mrs. Thomas is survived by three sons, Donald Thomas of Conway, Arkansas, Ron Thomas of Knoxville, and Terry Thomas of Spring, Texas; a daughter, Gloria Prince of Hendersonville; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ralph Nix Rogers

    Ralph Nix Rogers, 92, of Martin, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Rogers were held Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Elwood Doss and Rev. David Brown officiated the services.
    Mr. Rogers was the former principal at Sharon High School, taught at Martin High School and retired as Post Master in Martin. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers received his Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University and his Master's Degree from George Peabody University in Nashville. He was born January 23, 1916 in Weakley County to the late Estes Rogers and Essie Nix Rogers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rogers was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Duncan Rogers; and a son, Steven Estes Rogers.
    Mr. Rogers is survived by two grandchildren, Lauren Rogers of Knoxville, and Jon Rogers of Rutherford.

Vernon S. (Steve) Treadway

    Vernon S. (Steve) Treadway, 79, of Martin, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Memorial service and Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be at Philadelphia Cemetery in Chuckey, Tennessee. Rev. Craig Peevyhouse and Rev. Ryan Potts will officiate the services.
    Mr. Treadway formerly worked at the Red Stone Arsenal and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He attended Mt. Pelia Baptist Church. Mr. Treadway was born September 16, 1929 in Chuckey, Tennessee to the late William Edwin Treadway and Gladys Painter Treadway.
    Mr. Treadway is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Gearin Treadway of Martin; two sons, Gregg S. (Debbie) Treadway of Hendersonville, and Victor Treadway of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Ashley Treadway, Luke Treadway, and Lauren Treadway.

Wayne Richard Skulimowski

    Wayne Richard Skulimowski, 66, of Greenfield, died Monday, January 19, 2009, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Skulimowski were held Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in Gearin's Chapel Cemetery in Greenfield. Gerry Gallimore officiated the services.
    Mr. Skulimowski was born February 11, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois.
    Mr. Skulimowski is survived by his wife, Maggie Skulimowski of Greenfield; a daughter, Sheree (Skulimowski) Cameron of Raleigh, North Carolina; a stepdaughter, Donna (Wolfe) Winters of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; two stepsons, Ray Wolfe of Greenfield, and Bill Wolfe of Greenfield; a sister, Sandra Saisia of Niles, Illinois; one grandchild; and eight great-grandchildren.
 

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