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Obituaries Information supplied by West Tennessee Funeral Directors Death Age Date Death of Day, Milan, TN 67 1:00 Jackson, TN 74 3:00 Jackson, TN 94 incomplete Somerville, TN 49 11:00 Huntingdon, TN 91 11:00 Parsons, TN 91 3:00 Huntingdon, TN 104 3:00 Humboldt, TN 84 10:30 Bruceton, TN 4:00 Jackson, TN 62 Selmer, TN 75 2:00 Humboldt. TN 75 10:00 Friendship, TN 79 2:00 Decaturville 80 2:00 Jackson, TN 79 incomplete Camden, TN 75 2:00 Parsons, TN 67 2:00 Columbia, TN 82 3:00 Bolivar, TN 59 2:30 A Word of Thanks The Family of James Ratliff would like thank each and everyone for all of your kindnesses, prayers, calls, letters, cards, visits, foods and flowers. God Bless you all. The Ratliff Family Claudell Renfroe DECATURVILLE Funeral services for Claudell Renfroe, 80, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2003 at Reeds Chapel in Decaturville, TN with Bro. Don Franks and Bro.

Kevin Bromley officiating. Burial will follow in New Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Renfroe, a retired factory worker, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at N.H.C. Nursing Home in Milan, TN.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decaturville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Renfroe, and a son, Joe Renfroe. Survivors, include two daughters, June Meeks of Bartlett, TN and Patsy Dodds of Cary, N.C.; a son, Jerry Renfroe of Milan, TN; three sisters, Annie Sue Wilkins, Mattie Wilkins and Jackie Pate, all of Parsons, TN; and a brother, Rujim Reed of Scotts Hill, TN; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 am til time of service.

Reeds Chapel Decaturville, TN 731-968-3643 Charlie Mae Francisco HUNTINGDON Mrs. Charles E. Francisco (Charlie Mae), 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, July 18, 2003 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2003 at the Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Clark Cemetery in Huntingdon.

Mrs. Francisco, the daughter of the late Arthur and Nina Grooms Campbell, was born in Greenfield, Tennessee on April 12, 1912. She lived in Huntingdon, Tennessee after moving here with her family in the mid 1920's as her father was responsible for building the first paved road in Carroll County. In 1929, she married Charles Francisco and was a devoted wife for him and a devoted mother for their children. Mrs.

Francisco served in the Carroll County Red Cross Office during World War II. She worked alongside her husband at the Carroll County Electric Department until retirement in 1975. After retirement, she managed various rental properties in Huntingdon and Greenfield. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. Her kindness and generosity were well known to her friends and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Francisco. She is survived by a daughter, Carol I Wayne Leslie of Jackson, Tennessee; a son, Charles Campbell Francisco of Harvard, Massachusetts; a brother, Wason Gardner Campbell of Knoxville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Gordon, David Charles Francisco, John Charles Leslie and Marshall Wayne Leslie; two step-grandchildren, Geoffrey Martin Gohn and Christine Elizabeth Diffley; and six great-grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends at Dilday Funeral Home in Huntingdon from 3. p.m. until 8 p.m.

on Sunday. Dilday Funeral Home 731-986-8281 www.Dilday.com Notices Time Place Of Service p.m. Bodkin p.m. Arrington a.m. Peebles Fayette Co.

a.m. Dilday p.m. Decatur Co. p.m. Dilday a.m.

Shelton-Hunt p.m. Bruceton p.m. Shackelford a.m. Shelton-Hunt p.m. Miller's Chapel Ch.

of Christ p.m. Reeds Chapel p.m. Stockdale-Malin p.m. Parsons Mortuary p.m. Oakes Nichols p.m.

Antioch Baptist Church In Loving Memory Of Sherry Jane Sanders Sept. 29, 1977 July 19, 1997 Mary Mabelene Seay AIKEN, SC, formerly of Camden, TN. Funeral services for Mary Mabelene Seay, 75, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Camden with burial in Benton Memorial Garden in Camden, TN. Mrs. Seay, a retired assistant manager for a grocery store, died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Carriage House Plantation Rehab Ctr.

in Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Robert Seay, her mother, Lorene Goodman Hatley; and her father, Alvin Lynch. Survivors include a daughter, Melody Prince of Aiken, SC; a son, Carroll Robert Seay, Jr. of Franklin, TN; a sister, Margaret Baker of Camden, TN; and two brothers, Marvin Hatley and Roger Hatley, both of Camden, three grandchildren, Lana Roberts, Kris Seay and Brian Prince; and a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Roberts. Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home 731-584-8282 Jerry F.

Beasley MILAN Funeral services for Jerry F. Beasley, 67, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2003 at Bodkin Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Tn. Mr. Beasley, a retired investigator for the Tennessee Public Service Commission, died Friday, July 18, 2003 at his residence. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Milan, Tn.

but attended Sulphur Wells Church of Christ in Springville, formerly served as an Alderman Vice Mayor of Milan, formerly served as Chairman of the Milan City School System and was coowner of the former Beasley Buick. He retired from The Tennessee National Guard with 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Stephen Beasley. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Beasley of Milan, two daughters, Lesa McNabb of Milan, Tn. and Deborah Scott of Catawba, Virginia, a step daughter, Allison Armstrong of Milan, a son, William "Bill" Beasley of Hendersonville, a brother, James A.

"Bud" Beasley of Milan, and ten grandchildren. The family will receive friends after 5:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of West Tennessee. Phone Funeral Home Number Bodkin 731-686-3111 Arrington 731-6681111 George Smith 731-427-5555 Peebles Fayette County 901-465-3535 Dilday 731-986-8281 Decatur County 731-847-7800 Dilday 731-986-8281 Shelton-Hunt 731-784-1414 Bruceton 731-586-2512 George Smith 731-427-5555 Shackelford Selmer 731-645-3481 Shelton-Hunt 731-784-1414 Friendship 731-677-2673 Reeds Chapel 731-852-3643 Stephenson-Shaw 731-584-8282 Parsons 731-847-3441 Oakes Nichols 931-388-4711 Dixie 731-658-3941 Frances Elizabeth Cummings Services for Frances Elizabeth Cummings, 74, 1 will be held at 3:00 p.m.

today Sunday, July 20, 2003 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors, with Reverend Bob Ervin officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. Mrs. Cummings died on Friday July 18, 2003 at the Northbrooke Healthcare Center of Jackson. A native of Jackson and Madison County, she was born on July 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Hubert Earl and Edna Gowan Scammerhorn.

She was married to Hal Dickerson Cummings who preceded her in death on July 11, 1968. Mrs. Cummings was a graduate of Jackson High School and the West Tennessee Business College. She was employed for fifteen years with Sears as a sales clerk and later with JacksonMadison County General Hospital Outpatient Registration. The time she spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was very precious to her.

She also enjoyed painting and reading in her free time. member of Westover Baptist Church, Mrs. Cummings was saved and baptized in the former North Royal Baptist Church and was a former member for many years at Woodland Baptist Church of Jackson. She is survived by two daughters, Laura Cotner and her husband Stanley and Patricia Cummings Lonon "Susie" and her husband Douglas all of Jackson; a son, William "Dicky" Cummings and his wife Shelia of Jackson; seven grandchildren, Wil Cummings, Tom Cummings, Angie Terry, Amy Hurst, Allison Cotner, Jason Lonon and Natalie Riddle and six great grandchildren, Brooke Cummings, Trey Cummings, Elizabeth Riddle, Zack Terry, Hallie Terry and Tyler Hurst. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Earl Scammerhorn and a sister, Gayle Lay.

Pallbearers to serve will be Tom Cummings, Wil Cummings, Jason Lonon, Brad Crowley, Brad Hurst and Donald Terry. The family wishes to thank the staff and administration of Northbrooke Healthcare Center for their professionalism and the loving care that has been shown their family. Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W. University Parkway 731-668-1111 Classic Monuments Offering Bronze Memorials Death Dates Bodkin Funeral Home Silk Flowers for any Occasion 731-686-3111 972 S. Highland Jackson 427-3692 888-427-3692 CASINO TRIPS: To Grand Casino Tunica 5 Weekly Departures FROM JACKSON For information on schedules and pick up location call: must be 21 yrs.

or oider 664-4900 or Sand's Old Hickory Florist Say it with Specializing in Roses Sympathy Arrangements Owners Chris Jerri Sue Maxwell 18 Old Hickory Cove Jackson 731-668-3140 800-353-2479 EVERYDAY! Custom LOBBY. Frames VISIT US ON THE WEB www.HobbyLobby.com Off GOOD ONLY IN JACKSON, TN (APPLIES TO FRAME ONLY) PRICES GOOD JULY 21 JULY 26, 2003. Grady Harper PARSONS Funeral services for Grady Jones Harper, age 91, of Parsons, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2003 in the Chapel of Decatur County Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in the Darden Cemetery.

Mr. Harper, a retired mechanic, passed away Tuesday at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Harper of Parsons, and one sister, Lillie Mae Huckaby of Bells. Decatur County Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 731-847-7800 Louise R. Haynes Services for Louise R.

Haynes, 84, were Saturday at 10:30 AM in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Haynes died July 17, 2003 at Humboldt Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by a daughter Donna B. Bailey of Medina; four sons, Ross Haynes of Humboldt, Carl Pulley of Southaven, MS, Jimmy O.

Pulley of Gibson and Danny Pulley of Milan; four step daughters, Lois Furlong and Alice Lycos of Michigan and Fonda Saumier and Wanda Dawson of Bradford; a step son, Vernon Haynes; 13 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, 14 grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Clyde Haynes son Robert Edward Pulley; and great grandson Zach Logan. Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home 731-784-1414 Clayton Wesley Milam HUMBOLDT Funeral services for Clayton Wesley Milam, 75, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2003 at Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home with Bobby Beacham officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr.

Milam, a minister, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Humboldt General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Milam. Survivors include a daughter, Judy M. Brockman of Olive Branch, MS; three sons, Danny Clayton Milam of Humboldt, TN, John Timothy Milam of Olive Branch, MS, and Mark Anthony Milam of Smithville, TN; two sisters, June Moore of Wildersville, TN and Marcelle Gowan of Cedar Grove, TN; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home 731-784-1414 THANK YOU Jerry F. Cummings, Frances Elizabeth Dobbins, Ruth Emery, Pamela Barnhill Francisco, Charlie Mae Harper, Grady Harris, Bertha Uva Haynes, Louise R. Hedge, Paul Manual Kelley, Jean Christie McCullar, Billy J.

Milam, Clayton Wesley Nash, Clyde Max Renfroe, Claudell Rhodes, Callie Mae Seay, Mary Mabelene Still, Ronnie Taylor, Lucile Williams, Earlean Nante THANK YOU The family of the late Magnolia Jeffries would like to express with sincere gratitude the many acts of kindness shown to us after the passing of our beloved mother. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Jeffries Family Billy J. McCullar SELMER Funeral services for Billy J. McCullar, 75, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Max Walker officiating.

Burial will follow in Falcon Cemetery. Mr. McCullar, a retired technician, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ermic al and Blanch Hewitt McCullar; a granddaughter, Jenna Lee McCullar and a sister, Dorothy Wagoner. Survivors include his wife, Frances Foote McCullar; three sons, David McCullar and wife Gail, of Bethel Springs, TN, Danny Ray McCullar Jackson, TN and Eddie McCullar Laura of Nashville, TN; two grandsons, Ashley McCullar and Trice McCullar; two sisters, Cecil Murray of Savannah, TN and Rena McCullar of Selmer, TN and a brother, Jamie McCullar of Selmer, TN.

Memorials may be made to the Selmer First Baptist Church. Shackelford Funeral Home 731-645-3481 Lucile Taylor Lucile Bridges Taylor, 82, retired school teacher and a resident of Woods Drive in Columbia, TN, died Friday, July 18, 2003 at Maury Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. today at Riverside United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Newell officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson, TN, with Dr. Vincent Walkup officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 3:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Maury County Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 1315, Columbia, TN 38402 or Riverside United Methodist Church, 313 Sixth Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com. The Carroll County native was the daughter of the late Thomas W. Bridges and Allie Horn Bridges.

On May 18, 1945, she married Rev. James F. Taylor, who preceded he in death on June 26, 1999, Her early years were spent in Henderson and Jackson, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Jackson High School, Lambuth University, and did graduate work from Middle Tennessee State University. Mrs.

Taylor taught school for thirty years with nineteen years from 1964 1983 teaching Business Vocational Education at Columbia Central High School. She was a member of the Maury County Retired Teachers Association where she served as treasurer for many years. She was also a member of Jane Knox Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and James Madison Sparkman Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church, where she served as Treasurer for the Tuesday Circle of Riverside United Methodist Women.

Survivors include three sons, James (Linda) Taylor of Columbia, Thomas Taylor of Jackson and William "Bill" Taylor of Nashville; three sisters, Carrie B. Malachowski of Columbia, Faye B. Walkup of Clarksville and Mary B. Lewis of Loomis, California; one brother, Albert P. (Joyce) Bridges of Colorado Springs, Colorado; five grandchildren, Robert Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Joy Taylor, Beth Taylor and Tommy Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Maury County Retired Teachers Association and the Tuesday Circle of Riverside United Methodist Women. Oakes Nichols Funeral Directors 931-931-388-4711 The family of the late Robert Henry Stewart would like to thank each of you for the kind things all of you done and the thoughtfulness each of you showed. The appreciation we feel can hardly be put into words. The Stewart Family Bertha Uva Harris HUNTINGDON Funeral services for Bertha Uva Harris, 104, will be held at 3:00 p.m. today at Dilday Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barr Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Harris, a homemaker, died Friday, July 18, 2003 at her residence. Survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Jean Brandon and Cluster Scott, both of Huntingdon, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dilday Funeral Home 731-986-8281 www.dilday.com In Memory Of Reginald Sept. 14, 1983-July 20, 1998 Reginald Eugene Yarbrough "Reggie" On this day the Lord sent his angels to bring you home.

It's been five years, it doesn't seem real. You're gone but not forgotten. You always will have a place in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. I wish I could see your face, I know you're smiling down on us saying everything is okay. Save a place for us, Until we meet again, Rest, From All Your Love Ones In Loving Memory Of Thomas Phillips Reynolds, Sr.

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