ADA E. (PETTY) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Ada Petty Adams were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with John W. Jarrett officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, who was 93, died Sunday afternoon at NuCare Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the widow of A. F. Adams and a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves three sons, Edward Adams of Wildersville, Raymond Adams of Columbus, Miss., and Edmond Adams of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Maxwell of Lexington and Mrs. Louise Day of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Coble of Lexington; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
ALICE ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Alice Hart Adams were June 28, 1995 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Browns Pentecostal Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, who was 78, died Tuesday June 27, 1995 at Briarwood Manor. She was a retired waitress and the widow of
F. Adams. She leaves a brother, Ray Hart of Huron and a sister, Mrs. Mary Nell Threadgill of Huron.
ALTON B. ADAMS
- Services for Alton B. Adams were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason and Andy Maness officiating. Burial was in Beech River Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 82, died Saturday night at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired Lexington Electric System employee where he worked 22 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beulah Sanford Adams by Wildersville; a son, William Adams of Germantown; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Thornton of Little Rock, AR; four brothers, Ashley of Wildersville, Buddy of Marion AR, Carl of Atwood and Priestly of California; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Meeks of Atwood, Mrs. Annie Woods of Adamsville and Mrs. Rena Fesmire of Lexington; and two grandchildren.
ANNIE MAE (HAYES) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Annie Mae Adams were Monday, August 1, at Pafford Funeral Home with the revs. Randall Wood and Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in Central Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, 75, died Saturday, July 30, at her home. She was a homemaker, the widow of Columbus Elija Adams and a Baptist.. She leaves six daughters, Ann Stone, Nancy Hensley, both of
Reagan, Mae Rhodes of Jackson, Lou Davis, Gail Tart, both of Valrico FL, Jane Adams of Hallsville MO; two sons, Joe Adams and Levi both of Cedar Grove; three sisters Martha Grissom of Reagan, Maxine Woods, Ruby Wood, both of Lexington; three brothers, Jessie Hayes, Tommy and John Bill all of Lexington - 15 grandchildren.
ASHLEY JOHNSON ADAMS
- Services for Ashley Johnson Adams were Sunday August 2, 1992 at Pafford Funeral Home with Joe Leslie, Andy Maness and the Rev. Jimmy Burroughs officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Adams, who was 94, died Friday at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired school teacher and former superintendent of Henderson County Schools. he was a member of
the Church of Christ, a Mason, a member of the Lions Club, Beaver Ruritan Club, Henderson County Historical Society and Henderson County Retired Teachers Assoc. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Minnie Page Adams of Wildersville; a son, John D. Adams of Cordova, TN and three grandchildren.
BEULAH (SANFORD) ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Beulah Sanford Adams were Sunday September 28, 1997 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Beech River Cemetery. Mrs. Adams, 88, died Friday Sept. 26, 1997 at Methodist Hospital East, Germantown TN. She was a housewife and the widow of Alton B. Adams. She leaves a son, William Adams of Germantown, a daughter Ann Thornton of Little Rock, two sister, Mrs. Louetta Todd and Mrs. Ludie Todd both of Lexington and two grandchildren.
BUDDY ADAMS
- Services for Buddy A. Adams were Sunday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in Parkers Cross Roads Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 76, died Friday afternoon at Lee Memorial Hospital in Marianna AR after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jernell Pearson Adams of Marianna; a son Harold Adams of Marianna; three brothers, Ashley of Wildersville, Carl of Atwood and Priestley of California; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Meeks of Atwood, Mrs. Annie Wood of Adamsville and Mrs. Rena Fesmire of Lexington
and two grandchildren.
EDMOND F. ADAMS
- Funeral services for Edmond F. Adams were Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Parkers Crossroads Cemetery, Wildersville. Mr. Adams, age 84, WWII, US Army veteran, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital, Memphis. Survivors include his wife, Eddie Mae (Pearson) Adams, Lakeland, TN; one son, Larry Adams of Lakeland, TN; two sisters, Sue Maxwell, Lexington and Louise Day, Memphis; two grandchildren.
EDWARD MITCHELL "BAILEY" ADAMS
- Services for Edward Mitchell “Bailey” Adams were Tuesday, March 16 at Pafford Funeral Home, Scotts Hill with burial in Corinth Cemetery, Scotts Hill. Mr. Adams, who was 78, died Sunday, March 14 of heart failure, at Decatur County General Hospital. He was a retired farmer. He leaves a son, Fred Adams of Scotts Hill; two daughters, Jo Ann Rhodes of Lexington, Betty Ross of Scotts Hill; a brother, Claude Adams of Scotts Hill; two sisters, Neva Delaney of Saltillo and Nell Magers of Bath Springs, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Odell Adams and Clyde Adams and two sisters, Ruth Eason and Mary Lou Singleton.
EDWARDS BYRON ADAMS
- Services for Edwary Byron were Tuesday at Reeds Chapel with E.L. Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Adams, 62, died Monday morning at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired shipping clerk for General Electric in Memphis. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Birchett Adams; a daughter Mrs. Barbara Inman of Memphis; a son, Randall Adams of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Day of Memphis and Mrs. Dorothy Sue Maxwell of Lexington; two brothers Edmond Adams of Memphis and Raymond of Columbus MS and a grandchild.
FLORENCE ADAMS
– Two Killed, Three Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash; A two car crash on Crazy Doe road just off Highway 22N Monday night claimed the lives of two Henderson Countians and injured three others, one believed seriously. Miss Florence Adams, 77, was dead on arrival at Lexington Hospital and Mrs. Lilly Azbill Adams, 81, was dead on arrival at a Memphis Hospital. Believed seriously injured in the 6 p.m. crash was Luther W. Adams and he was carried to Jackson General Hospital. Also injured are Terry Epperson and Miss Linda Brittian. Miss Brittian is at Jackson General Hospital and Mr. Epperson is at Lexington Hospital. The Adams car and the Epperson car crashed about 1 ½ miles off Highway 22, The Adams car was going toward the lake and the Epperson vehicle was headed toward the highway. Joint services for Mrs. Adams and Miss Adams are Wednesday at Lexington Church of Christ with Billy Clark and Andy Maness officiating. Pafford Funeral Home has charge. Mrs Adams leaves her husband, Luther W. Adams; a son, Joseph Lynn Adams of Huntingdon; four daughters, Mrs. James Byrd of near Lexington, Mrs. Dayton Myracle and Mrs. Beulah Pratt, both of Lexington and Mrs. Robert Myracle of Memphis; two brothers, Joe Ben Azbill and Ray Azbill, both of Lexington; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to the injured Mr. Adams, Miss Adams leaves another brother, Everett Adams of near Lexington; four sisters, Mrs. Dayton Todd, Mrs. Willie Flake and Mrs. Donna Anderson, all of Lexington and Mrs. Estelle Todd of Jackson.
FRANCIS (PRUITT) ADAMS
, wife of the late N.A> Adams was aborn Jan. 11, 1864 in Henderson County and died at her home within one mile of her birthplace, April 9, 1939 at the age of 75. She was married to Mr. Adams, Jan. 20, 1887 and to this union were born twelve children, four of whom died in infancy or early childhood. Those surviving are Luther, Joe, Everett, Florence, estelle (Mrs. Bob Todd), Ora (Mrs Dayton Todd), Flora (Mrs. Willie Flake and Dora (Mrs. Xelmer Anderson), all living in Henderson County and one brother Eli Pruitt of Allen TX and one sister, Phoebie Rebecca Milam of Henderson County. Mrs. Adamsunited with the Strayleaf Chirch of Christ and Elder Hugo Allmond of that faith conducted the funeral at Rhodes Cemetery.
JAMES VESTER ADAMS
- Services for James Vester Adams were April 2, 1984 at Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel in Ogden Utah with burial in Washington Hts. Memorial Park. Mr. Adams, 70, died March 28, 1984 at McKay-Dee Hospital following surgery. He was born in Sardis and retired in 1975 from the Southern Pacific Railroad after 27 years of services as an electrician. He served in the Air Force during WW II and was a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Iris Sharp Adams of Ogden; four sons; David, James R., Michael L and Richard Craig; a daughter Mrs. Theo Vanderwoude; two sisters Mrs. Frankie Lee Young of Memphis and Mrs. Velma Jones of Lexington and 11 grandchildren.
LEVA ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Leva Gertrude Roberts Adams were Thursday at Somerville Church Christ with burial in Jones Cemetery of Wildersville, Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Adams, 78, died Tuesday at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. She was formerly of Henderson County and Memphis and had lived in Somerville the past eight years. She was the widow of Joseph F. Adams and a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellis of Memphis, Mrs. Martha Sellers of Lexington, Mrs. Joan Pratt of Bedford, TX and Mrs. Jane Hutchison of Cordova, six sons, Tony L., Newt A., both of Lexington, Billey E. of Mt. Holly NJ, Charles A. of Somerville, Jerry D. of Neenah, Wisc. and Rob A. of Jacksonville FL; two sisters, Mrs. Cleva Butler of Miland and Mrs. Lona B. Roberts of Lexington, 21 grandchildren
and 12 great grandchildren.
LIDDIE MAE ADAMS
- Services for Liddie Mae Adams were Saturday at Pasons Mortuary. Interment followed in Henderson Memory Garden. Mrs. Adams, age 91, died Jan. 8, 2009 at Quince Nursing Home in Memphis. She was preceded by her husband Bob Adams; one brother Precely Birdwell; four sisters Beulah Birdwell, Beatrice Douglas, Dessie Carey and Verla Ellington. Survivors include one son, Robert of Memphis; brother Ray Birdwell, Yuma one sister Lucretia Duffton SC and two grandchildren.
SUE (HAMM) JOWERS ADAMS
- Services for Mrs. Sue "Jowers" Adams will be Thursday, July 6, 2000 10 a.m. at Reeds Chapel with burial in Duke Cemetery, Darden. Mrs. Adams, who was 65 died Monday, July 3, at her daughters home in Knoxville of cancer. She was retired from AT & T. She was formerly of Lexington. She leaves two daughters, Stacye Jowers and Deborah Toney and husband Jack, both of Knoxville, a sister Wilma McRaven and husband William H. McRaven, Nashville, a grandaughter, Amanda Wallace of Charleston SC and a great granddaughter Zoe Jane Young of Charleston. Her parents were the late Laura Hamm and Hubert Hamm and she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Thomas Jowers.
WILLIAM B. ADAMS
- Services for Mr. Wm. B. Adams age 74, were May 3, 2011 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Russell officiating. Burial followed in Central Grove Cemetery. Mr. Adams passed away Sunday in Lexington. He was born Aug. 24, 1936 in West Palm Beach FL to the late Wm. Batts and Lillian Estora O'Quinn Adams. He was a retired truck driver for Reeves Brothers Trucking and a member of Central Grove Missionary Baptist. SUrvivors include his wife of 55 years, Velma, of Huron; two sons, David Adams of Garnertown and Kevin of Huron; two daughters, Tina Grove of White Bluff and Jennifer Bryan of Ft. White FL and twelve grandchildren.
ALLIE FAYE ALEXANDER
- Services for Allie Faye Alexander, age 70, were held on October 10, 2003 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington. Burial followed at Antioch Cemetery. Ms. Alexander died at JMCGH on October 10. Ms. Alexander was preceded in death by one son, Stevie James. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Todd and Paula Zurofsky of Lexington; one stepdaughter Rebecca Burr of Lexington; one sister Barbara Fowler of Lexington; three brothers, Bill Henderson of Jackson; Larry Henderson of Lexington; and Tony Henderson of Jacks Creek. Ms. Alexander also had eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BEULAH MAE (WADLEY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Beulah Mae Alexander were Tuesday, January 23, at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Henderson County Memory Garden. Mrs. Alexander, who was 71, died Wednesday, January 17, in Michigan of heart failure. She was a retired factory employee. She leaves two daughters, Susan Schramm of Midland, MI., and JoAnn Vasher of Mt. Morris, MI.; two brothers, Donald Wadley and Jerry Wadley, both of Lexington; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BILLY ALEXANDER
- Services for Mr. Billy Joe Alexander, age 74, are scheduled for Jan. 13, 2011 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Don Franke officiating; Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Alexander passed away early Tuesday in Jackson. He was born Sept. 16, 1936 in Memphis to the late J.P. and WIllie C. Singleton Alexander. He was a retired mechanic for Alexander's Automatic Transmission. Service and retired employee of Columbus McKinnon, a US Air Force Veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason at Cheap Valley Lodge. He was preceded by his first wife Rosie, a daughter Deborah Ann, and his brother Kerley Alexander. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Deere Alexander of Lexington, his son Steve (Paulette) Alexander of Lexington, his daughter Sherry Lynne (William) Fowler of Lexington, a stepson Kelly Deere of Parsona a stepdaughter Gena Deere of Nashville; a half sister Tarra Middleton of Wildersville and two grandchildren.
BOBBIE JEWEL ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Bobbie Jewel Alexander were Monday, December 28 at Christian Chapel Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Parsons Mortuary in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 63, died Sunday, December 27 at Lexington Methodist Hospital. She was a cook. She leaves her husband L. W. Alexander of Wildersville; a son, David Alexander of Wildersville; a daughter, Darlene Coleman of Wildersville, a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
CENDIE (BLACKSTOCK) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Cendie Blackstock Alexander were Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 82, died Wednesday at Lexington Manor. She was a retired employee of Milan Arsenal. She was the widow of John Riley Alexander. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fay Harris of Tupelo, Miss., and Mrs. Mary Nell Grice of Jackson; a son, Elvis Alexander of Bath Springs; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
COY WAYNE ALEXANDER
- Graveside services for Coy Wayne Alexander were Saturday at Union Cemetery at Chesterfield with the Rev. Connie V. Burton officiating. The infant was born July 20 and died July 21 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis. He leaves his parents, Coy and Norma Davey Alexander.
ELLA (PETTY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Ella (Petty) Alexander were Friday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Onnie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, 84, died Thursday at Lexington Hospital. She was a Baptist. She leaves a son, Herbert Alexander of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Sipes, Miss Lirlie ALexander, both of Lexington and Mrs. Opal White of Memphis and a brother Tom Petty of Dyersburg.
HAZEL (BRIDGES) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Hazel Bridges Alexander were Monday afternoon at Pafford Funeral Home with Dr. E. E. Deusner officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, who was 55, died Saturday afternoon at Lexington Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage about 12 hours earlier. She was born in Camden and had lived in Lexington 26 years. She was owner and operator of City Cafe. She was a Baptist. She leaves her father, Robert E. Bridges of Pocahontas, Ark., three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Niewochner of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Bobby Davis of Paragould, Ark., and Mrs. Marion Garrett of Memphis.
Imogene "Jean" (WADLEY) ALEXANDER
- Services for Imogene Wadley Alexander were Sunday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Owens officiating. Burial was in Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mrs. Alexander, who was 59, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Mercy Superior Hospital in Michigan. She retired because of failing health from the Ford Motor Co., where she was an assembly worker. She was a native of Missouri, the widow of Joe Alexander and a Baptist. She leaves two daughters, Patti Sue Brown of Belleville, Mich., and Diane Lynn Alexander of Ann Arbor, Mich.; four brothers, Willard Wadley, Joe Wadley, Jerry Wadley and Donald Wadley, all of Lexington; two sisters, Beulah Alexander of Ypsilanti and Earlene Collier of Hobart, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
JAMES H. ALEXANDER
- The Purple Heart medal was presented the widow and three children of Sgt. James A. Alexander Saturday at their home near Lexington. Making the presentation was Lt. Col. Henry Edwards of the Memphis Sub-sector Command. He also presented Mrs. Virginia Woods Alexander and the children a certificate for the medal. Mrs. Alexander has since received notification that her husband was promoted posthumously to the rank of platoon sergeant. Colonel Edwards read the certificate for the medal in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Sgt. Alexander was buried in Memory Gardens March 17, 1966 following services at Sand Ridge. He was killed in Vietnam March 6, 1966. Sgt. Alexander was a veteran of 16 years service and was a member of the 327 Infantry, 101st Airporne Division. He also saw service in the Korean War. The three children are Steven Allen, 14; Rex Glenn, 13; and Linda Darlene 10. He was a son of Mrs. John Alexander of Tupelo MS.
KERLEY JAMES ALEXANDER
- Services for Kerley Alexander was held Saturday, August 21 at Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church Burial was held at Palestine Cemetery. Mr. Alexander, 60, died Thursday, August 19 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was retired from Harding Machine. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Alexander of Lexington; 2 sons, Davy McCollum and Michael McCollum, Both of Medina; a brother, Billy Joe Alexander of Lexington; a sister, Tara Middleton of Wildersville; and 5 grandchildren.
LAURA (GARDNER) ALEXANDER
- Services for Mrs. Laura Gardner Alexander were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander, who was 88, died Saturday night at NuCare Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was the widow of Clarence Alexander. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Aunita Cogdell of Huron and Mrs. Wanda Ayers of Lexington; six sons, Theitus Gardner, Leon Gardner, both of Washington state, Vaughn L. Gardner, Coldis Gardner, both of Huron, John H. Gardner Jr. of Huron and Harold Alexander of Rockford, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Lavonia Blaton of Jackson, Mrs. Eulalar Hardin of Wildersville and Mrs. Delaware Moore of Brownsville; a stepson, Clarence Alexander of Jackson; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
LEONARD W. ALEXANDER
- Funeral services for Leonard W. (Monday) Alexander were Monday September 14, 2009 at Parsons Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed in Christian Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Alexander age 77, died Sept. 12, 2009 at Life Hospice in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Jewell Alexander. Survivors include one son, David W. Alexander, Parsons; one daughter Darlene Coleman, Wildersville and one grandchild.
MILCIE MAE (GRIMSLEY) MANESS GARVEY ALEXANDER
- Services for Milcie Mae Alexander were Tuesday at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church with the Revs. Connie V. Burton and Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reed’s Chapel in charge. Mrs. Alexander, who was 73, died Sunday afternoon at Jackson General Hospital after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Lexington and a Baptist. She leaves her husband, Robert Alexander, of Lexington; two daughters, Mrs. Estelle McPeake and Mrs. Dorothy Burton, both of Lexington; two sons, Roger Dale Maness and Lee Maness, both of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Martha Hart of Lexington; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
[Note: She was previously married to Jessie McKinley Maness and George Washington Garvey. She is listed as Garvey in the cemetery records.]
SHELIA KAY ALEXANDER
- Graveside services for Mrs. Alexander, age 52, were Sept. 16, 2010 at New Hope Methodist Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Alexander died Monday in Columbia TN. She was preceded by her husband Earvin Alexander. Survivors include her son, Christopher Alexander of Yuma; one brother, Coy Maness of Dickson; one sister, Vicky Pruitt of Nashville.
STEVEN ALLEN ALEXANDER
- Steven Allen Alexander, 38, was dead on arrival at Decatur Co. Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon. He was a Vietnam veteran and an employee of Magnetek/Century. Military Services were Monday, 3 p.m. at Chapel Pafford Funeral Home with burial at Henderson County Memory Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Deanna W. Alexander, Lexington, one son, Jay H. Alexander, Alamo, his mother, Mrs. Virginia Alexander, Lexington, one brother, Rex Alexander, Lexington, and one sister, Mrs. Lynda Robinson, Lexington.
VIRGINIA (WOOD) ALEXANDER
- Funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Alexander were Sunda. March 30, 2008 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington with Clint Sanders officiating. Mrs. Alexander, 74 of Lexington passed away Friday at her home after a battle with canceer. Burial will follow in Henderson co. Memory Gardens. She is survived by a daughter, Lynda Robinson of Parsons; 5 brothers, James, Robie, Jerry, Harold & Darrell Wood all of Lexington; 4 sisters, Alma Forrester and Dorothy Byers both of IL, Peggy Tart and Pat Dennison both of Lexington; 7 grandchildren, Kimberly Robinson Morgan, Jay, Tina, Jonathan & Brandy Alexander, Jenifer RObinson Maness & Laura Robinson Smart; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband J.H. Alexander; parents, Olen B. and Louanne Wood; 2 sons Steven and Rex Alexander; 3 brothers, Lanoice, Willie B. and Larry Wood; 2 sisters, Marie and Shirley Wood.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER
- An aged and respected citizen of Henderson Co., William A. Alexander, died suddenly at his home near Warrens Bluff, March 8, 1934. He was a son of the late John L. and Dolly G. Garner Alexander and was more than 81 years of age. He is survived by his wife and six children, Jim, Walter and Will of this county; Fred of Bruceton; Gib and Mrs. Florence Horton of Missour. Rev. Fleetwood Ball conducted the services at Oak Grove.
ALBERT GENE ANDERSON
- Services for Gene Anderson, age 63, Sunday at Scotts Hill funeral Home with Revs. Barney Lee Holland and J.T. Plunk officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died Friday night at the VA Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. He was a retired land agent in the Scotts Hill area, a veteran of World War II and a Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife; Oleta Anderson of Scotts Hill; three daughters, Shelby Keelen of Shiloh TN., Shirley Moore and Yvonne Conway of Scotts Hill; three brothers, Dewey Anderson and William Anderson of Memphis and George L. Anderson of Lexington; two sisters: Dorothy L. Lawrschi of Memphis and Bennett Montgomery of Huntingdon and 14 grandchildren.
BENJAMIN F. ANDERSON
- Services for Benjamin Franklin Anderson were Thursday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Elton Baker officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson who was 92, died early Wednesday at NuCare Conv. Center after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired merchant and a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eva Reed Anderson; three sons, Alton, Roy R. and Neal Anderson and three daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves, Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington and Mrs. Jewell Bunch of Lone Oak AR.
BENJAMIN F. ANDERSON
- Services for Benjamin Franklin Anderson were Thursday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Elton Baker officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson who was 92, died early Wednesday at NuCare Conv. Center after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired merchant and a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eva Reed Anderson; three sons, Alton, Roy R. and Neal Anderson and three daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves, Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington and Mrs. Jewell Bunch of Lone Oak AR.
BILLY CHARLES ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Billy "Andy" Charles Anderson will be on Wednesday Oct. 5, 2011 at Reed's Chapel in Lexington with burial to follow in Kizer Cemetery. Mr. Anderson age 70, died on Monday, October 3, 2011 in Lexington.. He is survived by one daughter, LaNonda Jernigan (Glen) of Humboldt; seven grandchildren; close friend Billy Fowler.
BETTY J. (BARKER) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Betty Anderson were Tuesday at Family Funeral Care, in Memphis with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 70 died Sunday, February 11 at Baptist Hospital, East, Memphis of heart failure. She was a retired employee of Sears. She leaves her husband, William Anderson of Memphis; a daughter, Deborah Monk of Beech Bluff; a son, Steve Anderson of Memphis; a sister, Peggy Barton of Southhaven, MS.; two brothers, William Baker of Jackson and Carl Baker of Cardwell, Mo., and four grandchildren.
BILLY EDWARD ANDERSON
- Services for Billy Edward Anderson were Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Independence Cemetery with Reeds Chapel in charge. Masonic rites were Monday, Feb. 5, at Reeds Chapel. Mr. Anderson, who was 65, died Sunday, Feb. 4, at his residence. He was a retired merchant and former county commissioner. He was a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Pauline Stanford Anderson of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Cathy Russell of Jackson; two sons, Randall Anderson of Lexington and Ricky Anderson of Medon; his mother, Mrs. Delia Douglas Anderson of Lexington, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
BOBBY OTHEL ANDERSON
- Services for Bobby Othel Anderson were Tuesday, January 31, at Reed’s Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 90, died Sunday, January 29, at Baptist East of Memphis. He was a former resident of Henderson County and a retired school bus driver. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Della Mae Pendergrass Anderson of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Terry Elizabeth Anderson Long of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Raymell White of Lexington and a grandchild.
DELIA MAE (DOUGLAS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Delia Mae Anderson were Monday, June 2, at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 89, died Saturday, May 31, at Lexington Manor. She was a homemaker and the widow of Velmer Newton Anderson. She leaves two brothers, William H. Douglas of Salt Lake, Utah and John D. Douglas of Jackson, three grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
DELLA MAE (PENDEGRASS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Della Mae Anderson were Saturday, September 9 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 95, died Thursday, September 7 at her daughter’s home in Memphis of Alzheimer. She was a retired teacher and the widow of Bobby Othel Anderson. She leaves a daughter, Terry Elizabeth Anderson Keller Long of Memphis and a grandchild.
DONA (ADAMS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Dona Adams Anderson were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 87, died Sunday at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and the widow of Zelmer Bryant Anderson. She leaves two sons, Odean Anderson and Nolan Anderson, both of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Olene Utley of Lexington, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Douglas O. Anderson were Sunday as Jun 1, 2008 at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Anderson age 74, died Friday May 30, 2008 in Lexington. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Malecha, Denver and Teresa Woods, Lexington; one son Eade, Palm Harbor FL; one sister Chris Ratterea, Ocean Springs, MS, one brother, Lee in Linden WA; three grandchildren, Jason Malecha, Tosha Loftin, Tabatha Sego; three great-grandchildren, Brett and Briley Loftin, Mackensie Sego.
EDNA (MOFFITT) ANDERSON
- Graveside services for Mrs. Edna M. Anderson were Saturday, Oct. 15, at Independence Cemetery with George A. Smith and Sons of Jackson in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at HCA Regional Hospital in Jackson. She was the widow of Larry Winfield Anderson and was a Lutheran. She leaves a daughter, T.G. Anderson of Jackson; two sons, Denny Anderson and Kenny Anderson, both of Jackson; a sister, Iona Coble of Nashville; two brothers, Norris Moffitt of Lexington and Lon A. Moffitt of Huntsville, Al., and four grandchildren.
ELLA (VERNON) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Ella Anderson were Saturday afternoon at Poplar Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. Loyd Hynds officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery with Reed's Chapel in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 72, died Thursday night at her home. She was born in Crockett County and had lived in the Juno community 45 years. She was a Methodist. She leaves her husband, Alvin Anderson; four sons, Alvin Anderson Jr. of Athens, Ala., Neil Anderson of Lexington, Roy Anderson of Donelson and Charles Florence, of Little Rock and two brothers, Ray Vernon and James Vernon, both of Jackson.
EVA (REID) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Eva Reid Anderson were Wednesday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 92, died Monday night at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was the widow of Benjamin F. Anderson. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lois Graves and Mrs. Margie Williams, both of Lexington; two sons, Roy R. Anderson of Lexington and Neil Anderson of Lonoke, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Tennie Mae Taylor of Memphis; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
G.C. ANDERSON
, one of Henderson County's oldest and best citizens died at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 1909. G.C. Anderson was born near Brighton, VA in 1816 and in 1828 moved to TN and settled in Nashville. From there he moved to Lexington and went into business and made his home here until his death at the great age of 93 years. Mr. Andersonw as married to Elizabeth Teague, sister of our countrymen, W.S. and L.A. Teague. (Lexington Progress 10 Dec. 1909)
GEORGE LEON ANDERSON
- Services for George Leon Anderson were Sunday, March 6, at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 69, died Friday, March 4, at his home near Lexington. He was a WWII Army veteran and a retired employee of Johnson Controls, Inc. He was a Pentecostal. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Norma Anderson of Lexington; three sons, Larry Anderson of Clarksville, TN., Randy Anderson of Atlanta, GA., and Gary Anderson of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Mathis of Beech Bluff, Mrs. Paula Thatcher and Mrs. Cathy Ballard, both of Lexington; two brothers, Dewey Howell Anderson and Leonard Anderson, both of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Bennie Montgomery of Decaturville and 10 grandchildren.
JACKSON ANDERSON
, in his 78th year, died last Friday night at the home of his son, one mile west of Juno and nine miles west of Lexington. Mr. Anderson's illness dated from working in the neighborhood, several weeks ago, where something was eaten which made several persons ill. He moved here in boyhood with his father, John Anderson, who came from Edgecombe County NC. At the age of 14 he professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, in which faith he died. He was a Mason since 8170 and was buried with the honors of that fraternity, Juno Lodge. In 1883 he was elected as a Republican to represent Henderson County in the Lower House of the Legislature, and for 36 years he was a member of the County Court. All told he officially served his county for 40 years. His wife died two years ago, but he is survived by two sons and a daughter. The funeral occurred last Sunday, Rev. J.W. Droke, pastor of Poplar Springs Church officiating, and the remains were interred in the Anderson graveyard near the home of the deceased.
JEAN (MANLEY) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Jean Manley Anderson were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Judd Mowery officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, who was 81, died Saturday at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Methodist. She leaves four brothers, Tom Manley of Huron, James Manley, Clyde Manley, both of Missouri and Glenn Manley of Union City; and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Mockins of Falls Church, Va., and Peggy Gibheart of St. Louis,, Mo.
KENNETH ANDERSON
- Services for Kenneth Anderson were Saturday June 19, 2010 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Center Hill Holiness Church Cem. Mr. Anderson age 76, died late Wednesday in Jackson. He was born Oct. 6, 1933 to the late John B. and Reba Mae (Holly) Anderson. He was a retired employee of Delavan Delta and a Batist in belief. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Betty of Lexington, his son, Wayne Anderson of Lexington, three daughters, Carolyn Davis and Cathy Roysdon of Lexington and Gina Warbitton of Henderson, two brothers Ray Anderson of Phoenix AZ and Thomas Anderson of Quincey IL, one sister, Georgia Brown of Lexington and nine grandchildren.
LARRY WINFIELD ANDERSON
- Services for Larry Winfield Anderson were Wednesday at George A. Smith and Sons with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 61, died Tuesday morning after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County and a retired employee of the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was a Lutheran. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edna Moffitt Anderson of Jackson; a daughter, Teresa Anderson of Jackson; two sons, Kenneth Anderson and Denny Anderson, both of Jackson; his mother, Mrs. Dona Anderson of Lexington; two brothers, Odean Anderson and Nolan, both of Lexington and three grandchildren.
MARIE E. (WOODS) ANDERSON
- Services for Marie E. Anderson will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mazies Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, age 72, died Monday, June 6 at Henderson County Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Douglas E. Anderson of Lexington; a son, Wade Anderson of Florida; two daughters, Joyce Maleecha of Denver and Teresa Woods of Lexington; two brothers, Junior Woods and Max Woods, both of Lexington; three sisters, Vonnie McCollum, Nadell Johnson, and Imogene Cozart. All of Lexington; three grandchildren, Tosha Loftin, Tabatha Sego, and Jason Maleecha; and one great-grandson, Brett Loftin. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Scott and Wesley Anderson; and four sisters and four brothers.
MARJORIE (BRITT) ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Marjorie 'Jo' Anderson, 76, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Don Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson died Thursday in Memphis. She was born Sept. 2, 1929 in Henderson Co. to the late Jim and Myrtle Adcock Britt. She was a retired tax examiner for The Internal Revenue Service and a member of the Aldergate United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Anderson; three sisters, Ouida Oakley, Ruth Manley and Margaret Cogdell; and by four brothers, Jack Britt, James Britt, Harold Britt and Ted Cox. Survivors include two sons, Darrell (Jeanette) Anderson of Germantown, TN and Joe Anderson of Lexington, TN; one sister, Susan B. Van Cleave of Bartlett, TN; and five grandchildren.
MARY ANDERSON
, wife of Jack Anderson, a farmer and good citizen of the old 2nd district until last year when they moved to Madison County to live with their son Charlie, died last Saturday night at the home of Charlie. Mrs. Anderson was advanced in age and was a most excellent woman. Beside her husband she is survived by two sons, Will of Steele, MO and Charlie of Madison County and two daughters Mrs. John W. Darden of Madison County and Mrs. Tom Hamlett of Steele MO. The remains were brought back to this county and interred in Nebo Cemtery.
MARY ANN JOHNSON ANDERSON
- Services for Mary Ann Johnson Anderson formerly of Lexington will be Thursday at 2 at Bill Head Funeral Home in Duluth GA. Mrs. Johnson died in Lawrenceville GA on Tuesday from Cancer. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Anderson, two daughters, Dawn Pegue and Karen Kenney and two grandsons. Services will be at Bill Head Funeral on Thursday in Duluth Ga.
MENTON VESTAL ANDERSON
- Services for Menton Vestal Anderson were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Revs. Ronald Brown, H.A. Raines and W.A. Singleton officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Anderson, who was 68, died Saturday night at his home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edith Gabbard Anderson of Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Trudy Anderson Bledsoe of Nashville; two sons, Rex Anderson of Orlando, Fla., and Danny G. Anderson of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Betty Raines of Milan; two brothers, Earl Anderson and Lloyd Anderson, both of Lexington; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
OPAL (BAILEY) ANDERSON
- Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Bailey Anderson were Sunday, November 11, 2007, in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery in Henderson County. Mrs. Anderson, age 91, died Friday, November 9, 2007 in Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Beryl Anderson; four brothers, Paul Bailey, Lexington, Hubert and J. W. Bailey, Pinson, and Sam Bailey, Jackson; two daughters, Beaulah Powers, Jackson and Mildred Bailey, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her son, David Anderson; three brothers, A. T., James and Fred Bailey; a sister, Armanda Wyatt
RUTH (ENOCHS) ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Ruth (Enochs) Anderson were Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Jackson with Dr. Paul Wiley officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery with graveside service. Mrs. Anderson died Wednesday at Jackson General Hsp. where she had been a patient since January 1 (1966). She was born in Lexington and moved to Jackson in 1918 with her family. She has been a member of the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee from the 7th Congressional District since 1939 and had served as its vice chairman since 1944. She was a delegate to
the National Democratic Convention in 1956, 1960 and 1964. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Methodist. She leaves a brother, John Enochs.
SELMA ANDERSON
- Services for Mrs. Selma Anderson were Wednesday afternoon at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Owens and the Rev. Grady Wood officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Anderson, who was 68, died Sunday in Beatrice, Neb. She leaves two sons, Douglas Anderson of Chicago and Leroy Anderson of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Rafftee of Long Beach and two brothers, Chris Synder, both of South Dakota.
THOMAS BERYL ANDERSON
- Services for Thomas Anderson, 86, were Sunday December 21, 2008 at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald McDaniel officiating. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery. Mr. Anderson died peacefully at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN on Thusday Dec. 18, 2008 after a year long disability due to multiple health problems. He was born July 20, 1922 in Henderson County the son of the late Will and Myrtle ANderson. He grew up and educated in the Life community, where he met and married Opal Bailey. They had one son, David Thomas Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded by his wife, son and brother Loyce ANderson. He worked for over 30 years at the old Milan Arsenal, was a veteran of WW II and a Methodist. He is survived by a number of brother and sister-inlaws and many nieces and nephews.
WILLIAM NOLAN ANDERSON
- Graveside services for William Nolan Anderson, 67, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Independence Cemetery in Henderson County. He died Saturday, September 8, 2001 after a long illness. He was retired from Bank of America. He is survived by his wife, June Anderson; stepson, Brent Elliott and wife, Sherry, and grandchildren, Ryan and Robyn Lynn Elliott; stepdaughter, Ann Ragan and husband, Amos, and grandsons, Adam and Michael Regan. All live in Jackson. He leaves his sister, Olene Utley and his brother, Odean Anderson, both of Henderson County. His parents were the late Zelmer and Dona Anderson.
DR. ALFRED FRANKLIN AUSTIN
, father of Mrs. Paul Boensch, will be buried this afternoon at Scott's Hill, Tenn., where years ago he carried dental surgery into homes of the community in much the same manner as the same manner as the modern traveling dental clinic does today in rural sections. Services will be held at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church at Scotts Hill, Spencer-Sturla Funeral Home has charge. The death of Dr. Austin at 6:45 o'clock yesterday morning at his daughter's home, 1532 Monroe , followed an illness of two and a half weeks. He had been active until stricken with flu and nine days ago received a severe shock in a fall. He had lived in Memphis at intervals and had been here constantly for the past 18 months. He was 88. Among his prized papers was a deed which gave his father, Ephraim Austin, possession of three slaves. The elder Austin was a merchant and operated a cotton gin at Scott's Hill. Experiences during the Civil War were often related by Dr. Austin, who was a student ofhistory and remembereddates and main events in the life of the Nation. He learned dentistry by serving an apprenticeship and later attended Vanderbilt University, according to the custom of that time. His profession did not require all of his time and he taught about 25 years in the Scott's Hill School and in others nearby. He later went to Sardis TN, where he practiced his profession until he was 65, when he retired because of poor eyesight. He moved to Greenville, Miss., where he owned a half interest in a commissary at Napanee Plantation. His wife was Miss Martha Swift, daughter of a Methodist circuit rider. Besides his daughter in Memphis, he leaves four other daughters, Mrs. J.W. Vance of Greenville, Mrs. Mildred Anderson of Poteau, OK, Mrs. J.W. Wheat of Harrison Ark., and Mrs. Carl Jones of Jackson Tenn.; three sons, H.F. Austin ofNew Orleans, Thomas Austin of Greenville, Robert Austin of Greenwood Miss.; a sister,Mrs. Adelaide Powers of Henderson, Tenn.; and a brother Robert Austin of Foss, Okla.
ART AUSTIN
- He was born in St. Louis, MO. He was a retired carpenter for Allen Construction, a Korean War Veteran, serving in the Navy and a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington and Jackson VFW. He married Virginia Austin. One daughter Earline Hall of Lexington and a grandson, Greg Hall.
ARVIN ALLEN AUSTIN
- Services for Allen Austin were Thursday Dec. 9 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Judson Cemetery. Mr. Austin, 57, died Wednesday December 8 (1999) at his home. He was disabled. He leaves a son Herbert of Belleville IL. his mother and stepfather, Raymelle and Harper Pinkston of Lexington; four brothers, Barney, David, Ronnie all of Lexington and Mark of Finger; five sisters,
Brenda Bush, Fonda Buttrey, Judy Hays, LeeAnna Reeves all of Lexington and Donna Campbell of Scotts Hill and two grandchildren.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AUSTIN
- Death Calls two: Mrs. Mary Farnsworth Austin, second wife of B.F. Austin, died December 6, at her home near Scotts Hill, this county, aged 55 years. She was survived by no children but left a devoted husband and many friends to console him. Mrs. Austin was followed to the grave by her husband who departed this life December 14, 1914 at the age of 76 years. Mr. Austin was born August 18, 1838, and lived all his life in enjoyment of the respect and good will of his fellow men. Mr. Austin was for many years an elder in the Christian Church and when his remains were laid to rest in the Grandy Holmes Cemetery near Scotts Hill, on the 15th, the funeral service was conducted by Elder C.M. Stubblefield of the Christian Church. Mr. Austin is survived by three sons, Alfred, Elias and Smith all of whom live in this county except Smith, who is a Christian minister and located in Henry County, and Mrs. Cynthia Deen who lives in Memphis. Mr. Austin had been a well known citizen of this county, was a brother-in-law of the late C.R. Scott and had filled the position of County Surveyor. He will be sorely missed in the community in which he lived so long.
BERDIE MAE (WEATHERFORD) AUSTIN
- Services for Mrs. Berdie Austin will be today [Wednesday] at 11 a.m. at Boyd-Parsons Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Roach officiating. Mrs. Austin, who was 65, died Monday morning at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was a homemaker, the widow of L. B. Austin and a Pentecostal. She leaves two sons, James E. "Butch" Austin of Darden and Edward Austin of Decaturville; two daughters, Debbie Mills of Darden and Carolyn Carroll of Bath Springs; three brothers, Elco Weatherford, Herman Weatherford, both of Decaturville and Willie Weatherford of Darden; four sisters, Ann Woods of Parsons, Eulla Mae Pirtle of Lexington, Helen Stegall of Darden and Irene Martin of Hopkinsville, Ky. and eight grandchildren.
CARL ADKINS AUSTIN
was born January 4, 1880 and died April 19, 1928 aged 48 years. He was a son of the late John F. and Sue Austin. He was married to Eva Buck October 29, 1905 and to this union three children were born, Laura Sue, Ruby Ellen and J.W. He was a native of Scotts
Hill. He is survived by six sisters, Mrs. John Fanning, Jackson; Mrs. W.W.
Haney, Medina; Mrs. P.E. Thompson Saltillo; Mrs. L.W. Robbins, St. Louis MO; Mrs. W.B. Rushing , Scotts Hill; and Mrs. A.H. Roberts, Jackson. He is survived by three brother, W.V. and J.H. of Memphis and J.D. of Decaturville. A brother P.E. Austin preceded him to the grave six years ago.
CHARLES MARION AUSTIN
- Services for Charles Marion Austin were Saturday, Nov. 13 at Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Austin, who was 60, died Thursday, Nov. 11, at Jackson General Hospital. He was a retired newspaper pressman of the Lexington Progress. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jewel Austin of Darden; a daughter, Mrs. Renee Weaver of Bolivar; two brothers, Bill Austin of St. Louis, Mo., and Richard Austin of Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Betty Weakley of St. Louis, Mo.
CHARLES RAYMOND AUSTIN
- Services for Charles ray Austin were Saturday at Reeds Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Wood officiating. Burial was in Murray KY City Cemetery. Mr. Austin, 64, died Thursday at Veterans Administration Med. Center in Memphis. He was a retired employee of Henderson County Hwy. Dept., a veteran of WW II and a a member of the Air Force for 28 years. He leaves a daughter, Vicki Austin of Lexington; two brothers, Murvel Lee Austin of Lexington and Clarence of Lancaster CA.
CLEVELAND WILLIAM AUSTIN
- Graveside services for Cleveland William Austin were Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at Prospect Cemetery, Sardis, Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Austin, 75, died Friday March 3, 2000 at the Oaks at Avon, Florida of heart failure. He was formerly of Sardis and was a citrus laborer. He leaves five daughters, Charlotte and Sharon both of Avon Park FL, Glora Grantham of Crystal River FL, Nancy Pipes of Trenton TN and May Jane Porter of Medina TN; a son, Jason of Risco MO; three sisters, Auby Burow of Steele MO, Ruth Finley of Sardis and Reba Tomblin of Avon Park FL, and 17 grandchildren.
CYNTHIA (TURNER) AUSTIN
was born March 23, 1867 and died December 13, 1945 aged 78 years. She was married to the late James M. Austin who preceded her 16 years ago. She is survived by the following children; Perry B. and J. Hay of Scotts Hill; Murray L. of Lexington; Theodore F., of Memphis; and Mrs. C.C. Taylor of Scotts Hill, with whom she made her home. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. I.E. Mitchell of Sardis, Mrs. Lillie Hart of
Reagan, Mrs. John Taylor of Jackson, Mrs. A.M. Scott of St. Louis and Mrs. Anna Stovall of New York. Elder J. B. Austin conducted the funeral services at Scotts Hill.
DESSIE ETHEL (WASHBBURN) AUSTIN
- Services for Mrs. Dessie Ethel Austin were Saturday May 15, 1999 at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reeds Chapel Scotts Hill in charge. Mrs. Austin, 89, died Thursday May 13, 15 Decatur County Gen. Hsp. She was a housewife. She leaves her husband Doskie Austin; two daughters, Tommie Powers of Parsons and Helen Ruth of Memphis; a son, Billy W. Austin of Sardis; a sister, Mae Morris of Huron, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
DONALD AUSTIN
- Services for Donald P. Austin were Saturday June 17, 2000 at Pafford Funeral Home, Scotts Hill, with burial in Holmes Cemetery, Scotts Hill. Mr. Austin, 65, died Wednesday June 14, 2000 in Florida of heart failure. He was formerly of Scotts Hill and was a dentist. He leaves his wife Ruby of Gibston, FL.
DOROTHY AUSTIN
- Services for Ms. Dorothy Allene Austin were Thursday March 14, 1996 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Ms. Austin,80, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at Lexington Manor. She was a retired employee of Farmers Home Administration. She leaves a sister, Lorraine Hinson of Lexington.
DOSKIE AUSTIN
- Services for Doskie "Dock" Austin were Saturday Feb. 15, 2003 at 1 p.m. held at Reeds Chapel in Scotts Hill. Burial followed at Union Hill Cemetery in Reagan. Mr. Austin, 93, died on Wednesday Feb. 12, 2003 at Decatur County Hospital. He was a farmer. He is survived by two daughters, Tommie Powers of Darden and Helen Ruth of Memphis, one son Billy W. Austin of Sardis, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
DOVIE (RUSHING) AUSTIN
- Services for Mrs. Dovie Austin were Saturday at Westside Baptist Church in Oseola AR, with the Rev. Bob West officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Lexington with Swift Funeral Home of Oceola in charge. Mrs. Austin, 82, died Thursday in Chickasawba Hospital Blytheville AR. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Cooke, Oceola; two sons, Otis Austin, Oceola and Bernice Austin, Jonesboro AR; two sisters, Mrs. Zula Austin, Bethel Springs TN, Mrs. Willie Clenney, Reagan; five brothers, Curt Rushing, Sardis, Case Rushing, Claude Rushing, both of Reagan, John Rushing Lexington and Jake Rushing of Bemis; six grandchildren.
EDGAR LEON AUSTIN
- Services for Dr. Edgar Leon Austin were Friday at Memphis Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Holmes Cemetery in Scotts Hill. Dr. Austin, 51, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital. He was graduated from the Univ. of TN Medical School. He was a member of the Memphis and Shelby County Med. Society and the AMA. He was a native of Scotts Hill and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Martha Jo Boswell Austin of Memphis, a son, Michael Lee of Memphis; a daughter Patrice Austin of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Jesse B. Austin of Nashville and a sister Mrs. Harvey Floyd of Nashville.
ELISHA WALTER AUSTIN
- Services for Elisha Walter Austin will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Church near Scotts Hill with the Rev. Cleo Kelly officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Wylie Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Austin died at his home near Reagan at 12:30 a.m. today. He had been seriously ill for several weeks. He was a retired farmer and spent his entire life near Scotts Hill. Mr. Austin leaves his wife, Mrs. Sally Austin; five sons, Dossie, Dewey and Paul , all of Sardis and Boyd and Roy both of Reagan; two daughters, Mrs. Visie Willis of Nashville and Mrs. Ola L. Duck of Decaturville and a sister, Mrs. G.A. Duck of Kenton.
FLORA ANN AUSTIN
- Services for Flora Ann Austin will be held on Oct. 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Sardis Senior Citizens Center in Sardis. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery at Sardis TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah wasin charge of arrangements. Mrs. Austin age 64, died Oct. 10, 2011. She is survived by one son, Brad Austin of Reagan; two daughters, Amanda Browder of Decaturville, and Andrea Baker of Jackson; six grandchildren, three sisters, Phyllis Tubbs, June Gary and Glenda McBride and two brother, Robert McBride.
FRED AUSTIN
- Services for Fred Austin Jr. were Sunday at Reeds Chapel with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Austin, 48, died Thursday night at his home. He was a mechanic and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Tommie Pirtle Austin of Lexington, a son, Stephen of Lexington; a daughter, Amy Nicks of Lexington, his mother, Grapel Austin of Lexington, three sisters, Kay Melton, Sue Butler, both of Lexington and Patti Rushing of Nashville; two brothers, Jerry of Scotts Hill and Ronnie of Lexington and two grandchildren.
GRAPEL AUSTIN
- Services for Mrs. Grapel Austin were Saturday November 22, 1997 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Lexington Cem. Mrs. Austin, 74, died Friday November 21, 1997 at Lexington Methodist Hsp. She was a retired cook and the widow of K.D. Austin. She leaves three daughters, Kay Melton, Sue Butler, both of Lexington and Patty Rushing of Nashville, two sons, Jerry of Scotts Hill and Ronnie of Lexington; a sister, Faye White of Sardis; four brothers, Charles Creasy, James Creasy both of Sardis, Kenneth Creasy and Gerald Creasy both of Scotts Hill, 11 grandchildren.
HERBERT WILSON AUSTIN
- Services for Herbert Wilson Austin were Friday Sept. 23, 1994 at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Davis officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Austin, who was 88, died Thursday, Sept. 22 1994 at Decatur County General Hospital. He was a
retired farmer. He leaves three sons, Jimmy Austin, Harold Wade , both of Reagan and Wyle Austin of Lexington; a daughter, Hilda Cox of Parsons; a sister, Goldie Grissom of Steele MO and 10 grandchildren.
HENRY C. AUSTIN
- Services for Henry C. Austin were Tuesday Sept. 5, 1995 at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Willie Davis officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Austin, 93, died Sunday Sept. 3, 1995 at Jackson General. He was a retired farmer. He leaves two daughters, Martha E. Brantley of Reagan and Mildred Cagle of Oakland; a sister Nettie Ervin of Jackson, 13 grandchildren.
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BARBARA (ERVIN) ALEXANDER