Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
BENTON, Allan Theodore, age 57, of Ardmore, died Sunday (Feb. 12, 2006) at his home. He was a native of Walterboro, S.C., and lived in this area 18 years after coming from Florida. He was a carpenter by trade. No services are planned. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BILLINGS, Ruth, 81, of Mulberry, died Sunday evening (Feb. 19, 2006) at Lincoln Skilled Care Center. Mrs. Billings was a native of Detroit, Mich., a homemaker and member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Gregory Allen Billings of Mulberry, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mulberry cemetery with the Rev. Ennis Hyman officiating. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BRANNON, Walter J., 84, a resident of Fayetteville, died Sunday (Feb. 12, 2006) at Lincoln Medical Center. After working for 35 years for Union Carbide in Texas City, Texas, he retired and went back to work as a tour bus driver for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville and for Capitol Trailways. He was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. One daughter, Jana Ladell Brannon, and one son, Walter J. Brannon, Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Linda Elmore Brannon of Fayetteville; one daughter, Dianne Dean of St. Stephens, Ala.; two brothers, Paul Brannon of Argyle, Texas and Wilson Brannon of Ft. Payne, Ala.; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Interment
followed in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BUNTLEY, Barbara, 64, a resident of Lewisburg, died Monday (Feb. 13, 2006) at Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg. She was a former employee of CTS Manufacturing. Ms. Buntley was of the Baptist faith and she attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Her mother, Mildred Anderton Watson, preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Joanie Hardiman, and a son, Freddie Buntley, both of Fayetteville; father and stepmother, Fred Watson, Jr., and Mary Watson of Paducah; brother, Jim Watson of Lone Oak; a niece and nephew; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery in Paducah. Milner & Orr Funeral Home, Paducah, Ky., in charge of arrangements.
COUCH, Geraldine, 87, of Fayetteville, died Monday (Feb. 20, 2006) at her residence. As a young lady, Mrs. Couch traveled to San Diego, Calif., and worked for an aircraft manufacturing company during World War II. She was a teacher and was married
to Otis Raymond Couch. They were the former owners of the Highway 64 Drive-In and Piggly Wiggly grocery. She was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Ray Couch and Tommy J. Couch, both of Fayetteville; a grandson, Dylan Couch; and a brother, Karl Farrar of Mobile, Ala. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gallant Funeral Home with Jim Black officiating. Interment
will follow in Old Orchard cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday at 1 p.m. until the time of service at Gallant Funeral Home. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CREEL, Larry, 67, of Taft, died Friday (Feb. 17, 2006) at Lincoln Medical Center. Mr. Creel was a native of Birmingham, Ala., and son of the late Kazan and Marion Moore Creel. He worked in machine maintenance for Revlon, was an Army veteran and a Green Beret Special Forces trained at Fort Campbell, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Moss Creel of Taft; a step-daughter, Shannon Richardson of Winchester; two step-sons, Jason Simmons of Flintville and Jamie Simmons of Fayetteville; four step-grandchildren, Paige Richardson, Dakota Richardson, Destiny Simmons and Madison Simmons; and two brothers, Donnie Creel and Joe Creel, both of Galveston, Texas. Graveside funeral services were held Monday at Charity cemetery with the Rev. John Ben Neal officiating. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DORNING, Kenneth Ray, 68, a resident of Fayetteville, died Thursday (Feb. 16, 2006) at Crestwood Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a native of Lincoln County, had been in the restaurant business since 1965 and owner of Ken�s Fast Foods from 1973 to 2001. He was a long-time member of Prospect Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Irving Dorning and Clarice Dorning, and two sisters, Helen Hudson and JoAnn Dorning. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Ann Cunningham Dorning of Fayetteville; three daughters, Tammye Rozar and husband, Randy, of Fayetteville, Terri Jennings and husband, Walter, of Lynchburg, and Tracie Hope and Robert Hope; six grandchildren, Britney Jennings, Andrew Jennings, Rebekah Rozar, Jesse Rozar, Tristan Hope and Shelby Hope; two sisters, Norma Sue Boswell of Chattanooga and Bobbye Janet Mick of Huntsville, Ala.; and three brothers, Irving Dorning, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, William Allen Dorning of Lawrenceburg and Jerry Lewis Dorning of Fayetteville. Services were conducted Saturday morning at Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Interment
followed in Prospect cemetery. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MITCHELL, Patricia Ann, 63, a resident of Fayetteville, died Thursday (Feb. 16, 2006) at Lincoln Care Center. Services were held at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore, Ala. with the Rev. Van Johnson officiating. Interment
was in Gatlin cemetery, Ardmore. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
PUCKETT, Robbie Ann, 69, a housewife and resident of Ardmore, died Thursday (Feb. 16, 2006). Services were held Friday afternoon at the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with interment
in New Grove cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SULLIVAN, Kathleen Robinson, 96, of Fayetteville, died Friday (Feb. 17, 2006). A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Kelly H. and Mamie Hamilton Robinson. She was a teacher and homemaker, a graduate of Lincoln County High School at "Rocky Knob" and Tennessee College at Murfreesboro in 1931 where she was active in numerous activities. She was also a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Survivors include a brother, Billy Scott Robinson of the Hot Rock Community; a sister, Ann Robinson Stubblefield of Sevierville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Higgins Funeral Home with Bros. Richard Waggoner and Jim Black officiating. Interment
was in Riverview cemetery beside her husband, John B. Sullivan, who died in 1974. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
TURNER, Parlie Ann (Nalley), 83, of Wall Triana Highway, Madison, Ala., died Friday (Feb. 17, 2006) at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, Ala., with interment
in Antioch cemetery in Elkmont, Ala. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WAINSCOTT, Carl K., 72, a resident of Kelso, died Monday (Feb. 13, 2006) at his residence. Brother Wainscott was a native of Lockland, Ohio, son of the late Carl & Rena Hayes Wainscott, minister of the Caldwell Chapel Church of God, a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church, a substitute teacher in Lincoln County, a teacher in Kentucky, a gospel singer and musician and archived in England as a minister�s minister. In addition to his parents, Bro. Wainscott was preceded in death by two daughters, Carla Brannon and Patricia Burchfield; one brother, Norman Wainscott. Survivors include his wife, Delores Wainscott of Kelso; two daughters, Tamera Webb of Cresthill, Ill., Lori Wainscott of Kelso; sons-in-law, Dennis Brannon, Ricky Anyan, Ken Webb, Gardner Burchfield; two sisters, Ann Blanton of Titusville, Fla., Reva Joyce Staubs of Cocoa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday afternoon at Caldwell Chapel Church of God with Bro. Winfred Stayton, Bro. Ennis Hyman, Bro. Dollar and Bro. Warren officiating. Interment
followed in Gum Springs cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ANDERSON, Donald, 96, a resident of Prospect, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at Hillside Hospital, Pulaski. Graveside services were held Thursday afternoon at Bethel cemetery, Prospect. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BEE, Jean Simpson, 83, of Fayetteville, died Monday (April 3, 2006) at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Giles County, daughter of the late William Roger and Iva Butler Simpson, a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Amy Cantrell of Madison; son, Randy Bee of Whitwell; three sisters, Beverly Stutts of Donelson, Bet Traylor of Huntsville and Evelyn Carrico of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Megan Cantrell, Jeannie Bee, Jonathan Bee and Barry Bee. Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon (April 7) at Riverview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Allen Black officiating. Interment
was beside her late husband, Julian Bee. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CLEM, Bobby Joe, 60, a resident of Houston Ridge Road, died Saturday (April 22, 2006) at his residence in Elkmont, Ala. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, Ala., with interment
in Mt. Pleasant in Ardmore, Ala. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COX, Xavier Lorell, an infant born Feb. 21, 2006, died Monday (April 17, 2006) at his mother’s residence on Mark Avenue in Fayetteville. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Pleasant View cemetery. Howard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
NICHOLS, George, 58, of Petersburg, died Friday evening (April 21, 2006) at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. Mr. Nichols was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Henry H. Nichols and Martha Ann Waid Nichols, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed by Goodman. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Gwyn Bolles Nichols of Petersburg; a daughter, Deanna Lynne Nichols Fox of Lewisburg; two sons, Evan Wade Nichols of Chapel Hill and Kyle Rubin Nichols of Petersburg; three sisters, Penny Robinson of Huntsville, Sandra Posey of Fayetteville and Charlotte Vanhooser of Toney, Ala.; three grandchildren, Noah Nichols, Kassidy Fox and Nicholas Fox. Funeral services were held Monday at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Tudor officiating. Interment
was in Old Orchard cemetery. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
PARTIN, Jerry, 69, formerly of Taft, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) in Wheatland, Mo. Funeral services were held Friday at Hathaway & Peterman Funeral Home with burial in Taganoga, Mo. Hathaway & Peterman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
PRESTON, Margaret Walling, 93, formerly of Fayetteville and Tullahoma, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006). She was a native of McMinnville and was retired from Arnold’s Furniture in Tullahoma. Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Preston, her parents, Huel and Susie Walling, and her brother, Bob Walling. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Wanda Preston of Fayetteville; daughter, Susan Preston of Minneapolis, Minn.; and her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Elizabeth and Ramiro Cisneros of Chino Hills, Calif. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at Mountain View cemetery in McMinnville with Pastor Tim Smith of the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Cecil Milton, 85, a resident of Tut-Fan Veterans Home, Huntsville, Ala., died Thursday (April 20, 2006) at the veterans’ home. Funeral services were held Saturday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with interment
in Gatlin cemetery in Ardmore, Ala. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
VINET, Julian Kerry Donald, 53, a resident of Ryland Pike Road, died Friday (April 21, 2006) at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, Ala., with interment
in Elliott cemetery in Ardmore. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CROSS, BILLY GENE, 75, a resident of Pinedale Road, Ardmore, Ala., died Friday (Nov. 3, 2006) at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, Ala., with interment
in Pleasant Hill cemetery in Prospect. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CURREY, RUBY REID, 88, a resident of Flintville and a seamstress, died Thursday (Nov. 2, 2006). Funeral services were held Saturday at Gallant Funeral Home with interment
in Flintville cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
EDDY, ROY PHILLIP, 56, a resident of Fayetteville and a roofer, died Thursday (Nov. 2, 2006). Funeral services were held Saturday at the Holiness Church of God with interment
in Shady Grove cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GAINES, MARIE WOODSIDE, 89, of Shelbyville Hwy., Fayetteville, died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2006) in Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Elwood, Ind., and the daughter of the late George and Grace Craigmile Woodside. Mrs. Gaines was a former banking employee. She was a former member and Second President of the Fayetteville Lioness Club, a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville and a member of the church YY’s Choir. Mrs. Gaines is survived by her husband, John H. Gaines of Fayetteville; and a brother, Dr. K. T. Woodside and wife, Dorothy, of Atlanta, Ga. Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Van Johnson officiating. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
KING, RUTH OLIVER, 84, of the Red Oak Community, died Monday (October 30, 2006) at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of Marshall County and the daughter of the late Syrus and Sarah Liles Oliver. She was a former employee of Lee Mar Shirt and Serbin Fashions. She was a member of the Red Oak Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Joy Stevenson of McBurg, Dian Spivy of Buford Station and Dottie Brewer of Red Oak; four sisters, Betty Ross and Gay Lee Spivy, both of Pulaski, Jean Prosser of Cornersville and Sue Underwood of Titusville Fla.; three grandchildren, Lynn Stevenson, Buddy Bean and Cameron Brewer; great-grandchild, Ryan Parker; great-great-grandchild, Trenton Parker; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. King was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Brewer Woolridge; five brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Brown officiating. Burial followed in Wrights cemetery beside her husband, Houston F. King, who died in 1990. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
POGUE, CHARLES ERWIN, 88, a resident of Mechanic Street North, Lynchburg, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2006) at Harton Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Lincoln County and retired from the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Clara Pogue of Lynchburg; grandson, Robert M. (Bobby) Vaughn Jr., of Athens, Ala.; granddaughter, Laura Dunn of Athens; five great-granddaughters; and sister, Jane Herring of Lake of Ozark Mountains, Mo. Mr. Pogue was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Lou Vaughn. Graveside services with full military honors were held Tuesday afternoon at Limestone Memorial Gardens in Athens, Ala. Jennings Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WALKER, DAVID, age 87, of the Shady Grove Community, died early Sunday morning (Nov. 5, 2006). Mr. Walker was a native of Moore County, son of the late Jasper and Mary Viola Bradley Walker. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Walker; a daughter, Linda Williams; a son, Jeff Walker, all of Flintville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bros. Gary Williams, John Ben Neal and Keith Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WELCH, WARREN, age 98, of the Boonshill Community, died Saturday (Nov. 4, 2006). Mr. Welch was a native of Marshall County and was the son of the late Walter and Eula Welch. He was a barber and a member of the Boonshill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his son, Henry Walter Welch of Knoxville; two sisters, Sarah Edde of Lewisburg and Melba Mitchell of Petersburg; and granddaughter, Holley Kathleen Stubbing of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial followed Monday morning at Old Orchard cemetery beside his late wife, Kathleen Arney Welch. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, JIMMY "BOBO," 75, of Fayetteville, died Monday (October 30, 20006) at St. Thomas Hospital. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late James Buford "Boots" Williams and the late Mable T. West Williams. He was a retired truck driver, a Navy veteran and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by one son, James "Boo" Williams. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Hill Williams; daughters, Sheree and Floyd Hill, Phyllis "Runt" and Terry Gentry; son, Jacky and Lisa Williams; step-daughter, Denise Thompson; step-sons, Dwight and Tammy Pamplin and Greg Pamplin, all of Fayetteville; sisters, Peggy Cook of Fayetteville and Jeanette Adkins of Huntsville, Ala.; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Gallant Funeral Home with the Rev. Rickey Crabtree and Richard Waggoner officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, CARL WAYNE, 54, of Mountain Home, Idaho, was killed in an auto accident with his brother, Homer, on Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) near King Hill, Idaho. No funeral services are planned. Carl was born on May 25, 1952 in Fayetteville to Rufus and Lena Williams. He was raised and schooled in Tennessee. In 1972, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Carl served during Vietnam, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He served over 20 years and was stationed at bases throughout the world. He retired from the Air Force as a master sergeant. Carl enjoyed fishing and being in the outdoors. He is survived by his daughter, Angela, and her husband, Scott Harter of Boise; his son, Kevin Williams of Mountain Home; three grandchildren; his sister, Margaret Campbell; two brothers, Leon and Ray Williams, all of Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by both his parents. Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home, in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, HOMER EARL, 57, of Mountain Home, Idaho, was killed in an auto accident with his brother, Carl, on Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) near King Hill, Idaho. No funeral services are planned. Homer was born Feb. 4, 1949 in Fayetteville to Rufus and Lena Williams. Homer was raised and schooled in Tennessee. He served 26 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a master sergeant. During his years of service, he served in Vietnam and at numerous bases throughout the world. Homer enjoyed fishing, bow hunting and being in the outdoors. He also enjoyed working at and was a department manager at the Mountain Home Wal-Mart. Homer is survived by his son, John "Chris" Williams; his daughter, Patricia Williams; and one grandchild, all of Peoria, Ariz.; his sister, Margaret Campbell; two brothers, Leon and Ray Williams, all of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by both his parents. Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home, in charge of arrangements.
COLBERT, WILMA JEANETTE, of Belvidere died Friday (Oct. 27, 2006) at Southern Tennessee Medical Center. She was 71. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James Tilman Rich and Mattie Belle Pickett Rich. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Vanderbilt University’s School of Nurse in 1956. She worked 30 years for the State of Tennessee Department of Health, serving three years as a regional supervisor. Mrs. Colbert was also a member of the Belvidere Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elinda Rich Colbert. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Colbert of Belvidere; one son, Richard Lynn Colbert and his wife, Jamie, of Belvidere; one brother, Walton L. Rich and his wife, Mary, of Winchester; two grandsons, Chas D. McBee of Belvidere and Richard C. Colbert, also of Belvidere; and two nieces, Geraldine Syler of Dallas and Linda Lovvorn of Knoxville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer Alverson officiating. Interment
followed in Maxwell cemetery. Pallbearers included Mack Pickett, James Church, Humes Williams, Arthur Syler, Bobby Wayne Tucker and Joe Wiseman. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
FLYNN, HUGH E., of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and formerly of Fayetteville, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006). He was 91. A native of Lincoln County and the son of the late Horton Tildon and Eula Rowe Flynn, he was an employee of Kraft Foods before his retirement and was a long-term member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, John R. Flynn, and daughter-in-law, Marilyn V. Flynn, and two grandchildren, Jamie Elizabeth (Toby) Compton of Nashville, and John Michael Flynn of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Ward officiating. Burial followed in Prosperity cemetery beside his wife, Elizabeth Galloway Flynn. Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HICKERSON, FREDDIE, age 76, of Elora, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at her residence. Mrs. Hickerson was a native of Madison Co., Ala., daughter of the late Fred and Grace Mitchell Brosemer. She was a sales clerk and a member of the Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Hickerson was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse "Junior" Reed. Survivors include her husband, Alton Hickerson of Elora; three daughters, Mary and Richard Willhite of Huntsville, Barbara and James Self of Fayetteville and Teresa and Cleo Moon of Flintville; a son, John Hickerson of Elora; two sisters, Betty Beckman of New Market, Ala., and Jane Brooks of Huntsville; a brother, Frank Brosemer of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with the Rev. Cleo Moon officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
NIX, WOODY, 85, of Fayetteville, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at Huntsville Hospital. He was a native of Moore County and the son of the late David Martin Hix and the late Rosa Ann Edgeman Hix. He was a musician and was self-employed in the pawn shop business. Mr. Hix was a veteran of World War II, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2167 and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Hayes Hix of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Tye Edward and Misty Hix; one sister, Roberta Hayes of Fayetteville; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Gallant Funeral Home with the Rev. James Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery in Moore County. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HOLLOWAY, VERA MAE, of Huntland died Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at her residence. She was 79. Mrs. Holloway was a native of Shelbyville and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, P.T. Holloway Sr., her son, P.T. Holloway Jr., and two brothers and one sister. Survivors include two daughters, Marti Fate of Grants Pass, Ore., and Patricia Ann Van Etten of Leesburg, Fla.; one son, Greg Holloway and his wife, Sarah, of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Virginia Waggoner of Huntland; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday in the chapel Moore-Cortner funeral Home with Richard Barger officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MARTIN, BILLY JOE, 62, a resident of Oak Grove Road, Ardmore, Ala., died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with interment
in Mount Pleasant cemetery in Ardmore, Ala. Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MCCALL, JAMES ROBERT, of Frankewing died Saturday evening (Oct. 28, 2006) at NHC of Pulaski. He was 81. Mr. McCall was retired from the U.S. Navy and was an accomplished musician. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nannie Graham McCall, his son, William Robert McCall and brother, J.C. McCall. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Beasley McCall of Frankewing; one daughter, Barbara L. Mitchell of Frankewing; one grandson, David M. Mitchell and his wife, Allison, of McBurg; one granddaughter, Lea Ann Hinton of Frankewing; great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Emily, Nancy and Fredi Mitchell and McCallea Hinton; and two brothers, Jack McCall of Eagleville and Joe McCall of Unionville. Graveside services were conducted Monday morning at Swanson cemetery in Chapel Hill with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating. Giles County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
POOLE, DOROTHY ANN, of Fayetteville died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) in Huntsville Hospital. She was 71. Mrs. Poole was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late James Thurston and Jewel Hazelwood English. She was a retired seamstress for Lincoln Manufacturing and a member of the Camargo Church of Christ. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Dye and Donna Shae Miles, both of Texas; two sons, Jerry Poole of Fayetteville and Allen Poole of Nashville; one brother, Jimmy English of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the chapel of Gallant Funeral Home with Bill Ivey officiating. Burial followed in Kirkland cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RANKIN, HARLEY EUGENE, age 76, of Cornersville, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at the Maury County hospital. Mr. Rankin was a native of Laager, son of the late Clarence Redous Rankin and the late Ora Smartt Rankin. He was a truck driver, a Navy veteran and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Along with his parents, Mr. Rankin was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Elwood Rankin. Survivors include his wife, Ethylene Braden Rankin of Cornersville; daughters, Yvonne Stubblefield of Frankewing and Jeanette Rankin of Petersburg; sons, Dennis Victor Rankin and John Reed Rankin, both of Cornersville; sister, Juanita Jenson of Ocean Side, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elder Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in North Cut Cove cemetery in McMinnville. Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
REYNOLDS, MINNIE LOU, of Fayetteville died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2006) at Huntsville Hospital. She was 81. A native of Alabama, she was a domestic worker. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment
followed in Pleasantview cemetery. Howard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
