OBITUARIES of HENDERSON COUNTY M ANN TAYLOR MALLORY , aged 82 years, met a tragic death on July 12, 1925, she being run over by an automobile while crossing he street near her own home in Denton TX. Mrs. Mallory was a sister of he late Judge John M. Taylor and with her husband Dr. P.H. Mallory, went to Texas 40 some years ago. Mrs. Mallory visited back here many years ago and we remember her as a splendid woman. JIMMY C. MAPLES - Funeral services fo r Jimmy Maples age 35, were July 18, 2009 at Chapel Hill Baptist CHurch. Burial followed in the Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Maples died Wednesday in Lexington.He was born Feb. 19, 1974 in Jackson. He was assistant manager at Walmart North in Jackson and a member of Chapel Hill CHurch. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Holmes Maples of Lexington, his two daughters, Kaylee Grace and Laney Claire Maples of Lexington, his parents, Clarence and Patsy Ozment Maples of Mercer, a brother Dan (Marie) Roberson of Brownsville, two sisters Amy Leonard of Lexington and Elicia (Tommy) Smith of Medon, and a great aunt, Odessa Austin of Henderson. Lexington Progress 22 July 2009 COY MARTIN - Funeral services for Coy Martin of Mossville were Monday Sept. 7, 2009 at Mossville United Meth. Church. Mr. Martin age 84, a WW IIArmy Veteran, died on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1925 in Henderson County the son of Lester and Reba (Hart) Martin. He married Alice Jean Thompson Feb. 22, 1947 in Corinth Miss. Surviving are his wife, and children Randy J. of Clinton and Jan Reed of Chillicothe IL. Also surviving are his grandchildren Christopher Martin of Ft. Myers FL, Lauren Martin of Clinton IL and JOnathan Reed of Chillicothe. Lexington Progress Sep. 23, 2009 JAMES EARL MARTIN , age 88, passed from this life on Sept. 2, 2011 in Hermitage TN. He was born June 18, 1923 to Earl and Sue Martin of Lexington TN. He was a proud veteran of WW II and served in the rmy Air Corp during the European Campaign. He flew a total of 63 missions over Europe aboard a B 26 Bomber, serving as navigator and gunner. Upon his return \, he attended the University of TN and graduated from Knoxville with a degree in civil engineering. After graduation he went to work for the Missouri Pacific RR. He retired in 1985 from the Houston Belt and Terminal in Houston TX. He was married Sep. 1, 1961 to Ruby Gustason originally of Dwight KS. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby,, his parents, Earl and Sue Martin, a sister Doris Sellers. Services were Tuesday Sep. 6, 2011 at Reeds Chapel with burial following in the Lexington City Cem. Lexington Progress 7 Sep 2011 JOHN ROBERT MARTIN - Services for John Robert Martin were Wednesday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Hinson officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. Mr. Martin, who was 96, died Saturday night at Lexington Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired teacher and farmer and a Methodist. He leaves his son, Thomas Martin and a daughter, Opal Snyder, both of Salem, Ore. The Lexington Progress, Wednesday, January 29, 1986 - transcribed by Dianna Gilbert LOUIS J. MARTIN , 73, were conducted from Mt. Moriah Methodist Church last Thursday by the Rev. Warren. Mr. Martin was a former merchant and saw mill operator of Reagon. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Ada Buck Martin, he is survived by a son Lester Martin of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Tom Stanfill and Mrs. Raymond Taylor of Reagan and Mrs. Curtis Montgomery of Jackson; a brother, M.J. Martin, Reagan and a sister Mrs. J. E. Segerson of Reagan. Twelve Granchildren. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. (Lexington Progress March 23, 1951) THOMAS MARTIN , was born on April 11, 1932 in Henderson County near Scotts Hill. He passed away in Jackson July 8, 2011 after a long struggle with heart disease. He was the son of Tommie and Carmen Kennedy Martin and the oldest of four children. He was preceded by his parents and his two brothers, Billy and Jerry Martin. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Knight; two daughters, Kay Roberts of Bolivar and Sandy Smith of Scotts Hill; a sister Elizabeth James of Niceville FL; five grandchildren. Thomas was married at a young age and was a very hard worker. He worked in many different jobs to support his family during really hard times. He worked in farming, timber, on the pipeline, maintenance work for the school and as a mechanic which he enjoyed most. His main beliefs were going to Church, to be honest and to always be kind and help others. His strong belief in prayer helped him through his illness over the years. He enjoyed attending Church, fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends, going to auctions, his dog Buddy and visiting with friends in his shop. He also loved telling stories about old times with anyone who would listen. Lexington Progress 13 Jul 2011 HILDA MARTINELLO - Services for Hilda Martinello, age 68, were Saturday August 6, 2011 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Pafford Scotts Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Martinello, a homemaker, died Aug. 5, 2011 in Sardis. Survivors include her son, Fred of Round Lake Beach IL, two daughters, Teresa Bobak of Sardis and Jennifer Lazier of Lake in the Hills IL; a brother Herbert P. Barnes of Reagan; a sister Mary Middleton of Auburndale FL and three grandchildren. Lexington Progress 10 Aug 2011 VIRGINIA MARY MATHENY - Funeral services for Virginia Mary Matheny were Monday April 20, 2009 at Sardis Senior Center, Sardis TN. Burial followed in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Matheny age 59, died April 15, 2009 in Michigan. Survivors include her husband, Gary Matheny; four daughters, Sheri Boswell, Selmer, Mary Scates, Lexington, Belinda Lance, Saltillo, and Amber Matheny Hammond IN; three sons, Daniel Dickerson, Saltillo, Dwayne Lance, Parsons, GaryJ. Matheny, Saulte Ste. Marie MI; four sisters, Sue Dorney, Sardis, Marie Funderburk, Savannah, Lilly Hubert, Morgan City LA, Margaret Soto, Morgan City LA; six brothers, Tommy Dickerson, Henderson, Johnny Dickerson, Parsons TN, Michael Funderburk, Adams TN, Amos Dickerson, Springfield IL, Thomas Dickerson, Morgan City LA, Luther Dickerson, Morgan City LA and nine grandchildren. Lexington Progress 22 April 2009 BILLY J. MAYS - Funeral services for Mr. Billy J. Mays, age 76, were Monday, April 6, 2009 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Vaughn Hamm officiating. Burial followed in Darden Cemetery. Mr. Mays died Saturday in Darden. He was born August 22, 1932 in Henderson County to the late Elvis and Ada Vineyard Mays. He was a retired employee of MagneTak and a Korean Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Mary Helen Mays of Darden, his son, James K. Mays of Darden, his daugther, Judy Mills of Bath Sprigns, his sister, Faye Mercer of Ecru, MS. four grandchildren, Daniel Bradfield, Jamie Mays, Rodney Hopper, and Tashia Rosson, and six great grandchildren, Chrissy, Ethan, Evan, Mason and Jarod. REV. R.C. MAYS , 83 of Clarksville, passed from this life on March 27, 2011 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center. He was founder and pastor of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Clarksville for 40 years. He was born August 6, 1927 in Decatur County. He was preceded by his parents, Rufus Clarence Mays and Bertha Magnolia Lancaster of Parsons; two sisters, Mable Mays and Evelyn Reeves; three brothers, Dewey, Royce and Lloyd Mays. He is survived by his wife, Doris. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on July 27, 2011. Also, survived by one brother Leroy of Nashville; four children, Carolyn Batson, Michael of Lexington, Loren of Clarksville, Marilyn Roberts of McCombs MS and 11 grandchildren. He was a 1946 graduate of Parsons High School. He received his Masters of Theology from International University of Biblical Studies, Parkersburg WV. Rev. Mays pastored several churches including Darden Pentecostal, Iron Hill Pentecostal of Parsons and founder of Calvary Tabernacle which is now New Life APostolic CHurch in Nashville. He served as TN district superintendent for the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Organization for approximately 20 years. Servfices will be March 30, 2011 at the church with the Rev. Bobby Ritchey officiating. Lexington Progress 30 March 2011 JUDY McGILL - Services for Judy McGill age, 60, were Friday, September 4, 2009 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. McGill died Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009. Survivors include herhusband David McGill of Huron; two daghters Taletha Burton and Nikki Daniel of Lexington; two brothrs, Connie Britt of West Berke VA and Bobby Britt of Lexington, a sister, Kathy Hughes of Lexington and six grandchildren. Lexington Progress 9 Sep 2009 TONY McGILL - Services for Tony McGill, age 56, were Sept. 12, 2011 at Sand Ridge Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. McGill died Friday at his home. He was preceded by one sister Kay Nell Neely. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Shirley of Huron; father, PaulMcGill of Lexington; two daughters, Stephanie Wadley and Stacy Stines both of Lexington; two brothers Paul David and Danny; one sister Cathy Heathscott of Lexington and four grandchildren. Lexington Progress 14 Sep 2011 OEDA E. (BUCK) McMURTREY - Services for Mrs. Oeda E (Buck) McMurtrey were Thursday at LeRoy Schmidt Memorial Chapel in East Peoria IL with the REv. E.C. Ulrich officiating. Burial was in Fon deLac Cemetery in East Peoria. Mrs. McMurtrey, 46, died Tuesday December 6, 1966. She was born in Lexington and had lived in Peoria for the last several years. She leaves her husband James; a son Ronald McCollum both of East Peoria; her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Buck; two brothers Bernard Buck of Lexington and Harold Buck of Jackson and a grandson Lexington Progress 8 Dec 1956 MADGE (McCOLLUM)MEADOWS - Funeral services for Mrs. Madge McCollum Meadows, age 86, are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Dr. Hoyt Wilson and Rev. Tommy Crocker officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Meadows died Sunday in Lexington. She was bornAugust 15, 1923 in Henderson County to the late Troy and Unis Powers McCollum. She was a beautician for over 60 years and retired owner ofLexington Styling Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star and ofFirst Baptist Church in Lexington where she was active in Ladies Missions. Mrs. Meadows is survived by her husband ofover 60 years, Mr. Thomas Meadows, her son, Don (Betsy) meadows ofLexington, and her grandson Rob Meadows. Lexington Progress 11 Nov. 2009 KURT MILTENBERGER - Services for Mr. Miltenberger, age 75, were January 30, 2010 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Henderson County Memory Gardens. He died Thursday at his home in Lexington. He was born November 23, 1934 in Schultern Germany to the late Alfred and Anna Haffner Miltenberger. He was a retired tool marker, a US Army Veteran and a master mason. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Miltenberger of Lexington; three sons, Jim of Lexington, Larry of Gays IL and Erie of Toledo IL; three daughters, Brenda Buger of Mt. Zion IL, Carol Miltenberger of Mattoon IL and Janet Haslett of Shelbyville IL; a sister, Ruth Sandrisser of Sullivan IL and fifteen grandchildren. Lexington Progress 3 Feb 2010 JUNE (LEPKE) MILTON - Graveside services for June M. Milton will be Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Ms. Milton, age 71, died March 29, 2009 at Jackson Madison County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Milton. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Currin; two brothers, Jerry Lepke and Terry Lepke both of Colorado; two sisters, Betty Magazzine, Ohio and Ruth Fitzwater, West Virginia BETTY JO (PAGE) MYRACLE , age 70, died June 12, 2009 in Jackson after a lengthy illness. She was born April 26, 1930 in Decatur County TN. She was preceded by her parents, Rufus aFloyd and Elizabeth Ringold Page and a brother Sam Allen Page. She is survived by her husband Robert Lawton Myracle; children, Judy (Wayne) Bowman and Jerry (Belida) Myracle; a sister Evelyn Page Wallace of Lynchburg VA; a brother Charles F. Page of Parsons; grandchildren Page (Doug) McBay, Laura (Richard) Dyer, Angie (Cary) Holmes, Rob (Mende) Myracle and Russell (Amy) Bowman; twelve great grandchildren and on gg grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday June 14, 2009 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. Lexington Progress Jun 17, 2009 BILLIE JUNE (LUNSFORD) MYRACLE - Services for Billie June Myracle of Lexington will be held Thursday, February 12 at 3:00 p..m. at Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will be held at Jones Cemetery in Wildersville. Mrs. Myracle, age 73, a retired factory worker of Decaturville Sportswear, died Tuesday, February 10 at Lexington Manor Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Myracle. Survivors include a son, Ricky Myracle of Lexington; a daughter, Shirley Myracle of Lexington; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. From the Joy Beth Campbell Collection, The Lexington Progress, February 11, 2004, transcribed by, Dianna Gilbert CHARLIE MYRACLE - Funeral services for Charlie Myracle, age 71, will be Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at 2:00 P.M., at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Lexington, with burial to follow in the Jones Cemetery in Wildersville. Mr. Myracle, a retired General Motors employee, died Friday, April 28, 2006, in Lexington. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Sue Autry Myracle; a daughter, Karen "Kay" (John) Hoelscher of Canton, Michigan; a step-daughter, Katrina (Jason) Ellison of Clarksburg; three sisters, Raymell Taylor of Newton, Illinois, Minnie Autry of Salado, Texas, and Annie Kessinger of Bremen, Indiana; two grandchildren, Christina and John Robert Hoelscher; five step-grandchildren, Stephen and Heather Lowrance, Paige Middleton, Leah and A. J. Ellison. Visitation with the Myracle Family will be Monday, from 11:00 A.M. til 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday, from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Henderson Co. Rescue Squad, American Cancer Society or St. Jude Hospital. Reeds Chapel 302 W. Church St. Lexington, TN 38351 731-968-3643 - As reported in The Jackson Sun on 04/30/2006 DENNIS MYRACLE - The body of Pvt. Dennis L. Myracle, whose next of kin is listed as Robert L. Myracle of Wildersville, is among the 5,864 American war dead returned from Europe aboard the Army transport Lawrence Victory. Those originally interred in military cemeteries in France have been returned. Pvt. Myracle was killed in the assault on the Normandy beaches in June 1944. The body will be shipped to the Memphis distribution center from which it will be returned to Henderson County. Lexington Progress August 27, 1948 JOHN W. MYRACLE - Services for J.W. Myracle were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery. Mr. Myracle, who was 63, died Monday morning at the Veterans Hopspital in Memphis. He was an electrician and a veteran of WWII. He leaves his wife, Mrs. June Lunsford Myracle; a daughter, Shirley Myracle; a son, Ricky Myracle; his mother, Sadie Myracle; a brother, Carl Myracle; and two grandchildren, all of Lexington. From the Joy Beth Campbell Collection, transcribed by, Dianna Gilbert MARGIE (REED) MYRACLE - was the daughter of the late J. T. Reed and Wilbur Davis Reed. She was a homemaker and a member of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. She loved her family and was an excellent wife, mother, and Christian. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Reed and an infant son, Tommy Reed Myracle. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Mr. Junior Myracle; her two sons, Barney Myracle (Pam) and Dudley Myracle (Gina) all of Lexington; her daughter, Teresa Clark (Frank) of Union City; four brothers, Edward Reed and Larry Reed of Memphis, Jack Reed of Chesterfield and Dana Reed of Millington; her sister, Dorothy Smith of Millington; six grandchildren, Brad Myracle, Jeanna Cocke, Reed Clark, Ross Clark, Molly Britt and Allison Myracle and four great grandchildren. Lexington Progress MARY (DENNISON) MYRACLE , age 87 years, was born in Henderson County, a daughter of the late Robert R. & Nancy (Walker) Dennison, and lived her life not far from the spot where she was buried in Union Cemetery, near Chesterfield Feb. 23, 1931. She passed away under the roof where she had lived with her only child, Mrs. Nonie Johnson. Mrs. Myracle was twice married, first to Frank Reed who was killed by the accidental discharge of his own gun while on a bear hunt in 1874. Mrs. Nonie Johnson was the fruit of this couple. Mrs. Myracle had no children by her second husband, the late Pinkney Myracle who died 31 years ago in the old home in Decatur County but near the Henderson County line. Of the immediate family of her father, she is survived by none except Fayette Dennison, a brother of the Chesterfield community. She was an aunt of Judge W.H. Denison and a first cousin of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. McCall, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bray and Mrs. W.V. Barry of Lexington. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Fleetwood Ball, W.F. Boren and G.G. Joyner. Lexington Cemetery Feb 27, 1931 EDNA LEE (BOWMAN) MYRACLE - Funeral services for Edna Myracle were Feb. 1, 2010 at Second Baptist Church with burial in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Myracle, 83, of Lexington died THursday Jan. 28, 2010 at her daughters house in Lexington. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter Charlotte (Joe) Inman of Lexington. She wa preceded by her parents Joe and Alpha Gulledge Bowman and her husband Hearl L. Myracle and brothers Walton and Roy Bowman. Lexington Progress 3 Feb 2010 PATRAY (REID) MYRACLE - Services for Mrs. Patray Reid Myracle, 72, former Lexington resident, were conducted Monday afternoon from National Funeral Home n Memphis by the Rev. Ralph McIntyre. Mrs. Myracle died Saturday of a heart attack. She left Lexington in 1926 to maker her home in Memphis. Mrs. Myracle was the daughter of the late Judge S. Reid and was a neice of J.F. Reid of Lexington. She is survived by two children, Mrs. L.F. Taggert and Phillip Myracle both of Memphis; a sister. Mrs. F.H. Reed of Millington; two brothers O.C. Reid and W.C. Reid both ofMemphis. Three grandchildren also survive. (Lexington Progress Feb. 16, 1951) ROBERT LAWTON MYRACLE , age 84 died after a long illness on Friday Jan. 8, 2010 at the Oakhaven Home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1925 to the late John Pinckley and Laur Jamima Kee Myracle. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Page Myracle to whom he was married for 62 years and his brother James Lois Myracle. He is survived by hischildren Judy (Wyne) Bowman and Jerry (Belinda) Myracle with 5 grandchildren, a sister Beth Taylor Webb. He was a retired farmer and also an avid racing fan. He enjoyed collecting and restoring old cars, however his greatest joy was his family.He was also known by the nickname "Toad" but most affectionately called "Papa" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Burial in Parkers Crossroads. Lexington Progress 13 Jan 2010 VELMA / THELMA MYRACLE , Services for Velma (Thelma) Lee, 4 year old daughter of Mr.a nd Mrs. Robert Myracle, Lexington were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Lexington Church of Christ by Joe Cooke Van Dyke. The child died at Jackson General Hsp. Saturday of tetanus. She had suffered a stone bruise on her heel and had been carried to the hospital Tuesday. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister Alice. Burial in Lexingtn Cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Lexington Progress July 27, 1951