OBITUARIES of HENDERSON COUNTY W DARRELL BRENT WALKER - age 67, of Wildersville died Saturday Dec. 11, 2010 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Blauvelt; his father Fay Kizer; two sisters, Mary McDaniel and Gail Marbury; and a brother Richard Walker. His family has chosen cremation and there will be a memorial service Friday Dec. 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Reeds Chapel with a life celebration at his home following the service. Lexington Progress 15 Dec 2010 DELMA MARENE (FISHER) WALKER - Funeral services for Mrs. Maerene Walker, age 78, are scheduled for 1:00PM, Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Union Baptist Church with Bro. Aaron Armstrong and Bro. David Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Walker died Sunday at Lexington Manor. She was born February 11, 1928 in Darden to the late Elbert L and Lola Bradfield Fisher. She was a retired employee of MagneTek and a member Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Leon Walker and a sister, Mrs. Ann Volner. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Becky (Jack) McCloskey of Philadelphia, PA, a brother, Hugh Fisher of St. Louis, MO, and a sister, Mrs. Laverne Davis of Lexington Lexington Progress G. FIELDER WALKER , aged 37 years, son of the late William H. and Nancy R. Walker, was born near what was then Old Lone Elm, and died near Chesterfield last Friday. He had twice been married and is survived by his second wife and one son, aged eight years, child of the first marriage. He is survived by his mother, four brothers and three sisters: John, Oklahoma; Tom, Texas, Lafayette, Madison County; Will, Huron; Emma (Mrs. Bateman Wallace), Beulah (Mrs. Herby Dennison) and Sarah Jane (Mrs. J.A. Eller), this county. Mr. Walker had been a member of the Baptist Church for years. He was a man of robust physique, the type that seems to fall the easiest prey to dread pneumonia. As a farmer he was successful and as a citizen, he was performing well his part in the community which had been his home all his life. The remains were interred at Union last Saturday, but on account of general illness and inclement weather, there was no minister present to conduct the funeral service. Lexington Progress - he died in the epidemic of 1918 ISABELLE (RUSHING) WALKER , daughter of the late Calvin and Rebecca Rushing, was born November 19, 1844 and died in he home of her son-in-law near Chesterfield, aged 87 years. She was married to Granville M. Walker October 17, 1869. To this union were born six children, Elmer, Edwin, Ulysses, Mrs. Allen (Lela) Duke, L.M. and P.W. Walker. The three oldest died while young, the other three surviving. Her husband died December 2, 1924. She leaves one sister Mrs. Maggie Frizzell, Princeton TX. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 10 years, joining the Presbyterian Church at old Camp Ground Church, afterward joining the Union Baptist Church at Chesterfield of which she was still a devoted member. Revs. Fleetwood Ball and W.F. Boren conducted the services at Union cemetery. Lexington Progress August 19, 1932 JAMES WAYNE WALKER - Services for James Wayne Walker were Thursday at Wildersville Baptist Church with the Rev. Howell Gossett officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery with Pafford Funeral home in charge. Mr. Walker who was 53, died Tuesday night at Jackson General Hsp. after a long illness. He was the former owner of Walker Tile Co. and Sportscraft Mfg. Co. He was a Mason and a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jonne K. Walker; a son, James W. of Wildersville; two daughters, Mrs. Artis Harrison of Riverside CA and Ava Walker of Morristown; two brothers, Van Walker of Wildersville and Dennis Walker of Huntingdon; two sisters, Mrs. Patty Sullivan of Florence AL and Mrs. Josie Lee Childers of Williamsport TN and two grandchildren. Lexington Progress 01 July 1981 LAVICA LAVERNA (MILAM) WALKER , aged 20 years, come August 24, wife of Fielder Walker and daughter of R.H. Milam of Chesterfield, died at her home one mile from Chesterfield, last Friday morning at 2 o'clock, after an illness of three weeks, following the birth of a baby boy who survives. All that love and devotion could devise, all that medical skill could suggest was done to save the life of the young wife and mother, but the Grim Reaper had marked her for his prey and God in his wisdom thought it best to take her from the Earth to that beautiful home on high. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were married four years ago and for them life had been full of goodly promise. When the child came to bless their home, to make it a home as nothing else could, their hopes were high, but alas! the certainty of life, the certainty of death. The remains were interred at Union on Friday afternoon, Revs. Fleetwood Ball and Frank Boren officiating. Lexington Progress LOIS (WHITE) WALKER ,Services for Mrs. Walker age 96, were Friday January 9, 2009 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Stan McDaniel officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Lois Walker died early Wednesday at Lexington Manor. She was born July 25, 1912 in Hardin County to the late James Oscar and Bessie Hannah White. She was a retired sales lady for The Vanity and a member of First United Methodist Church in Lexington. SHe was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Karl E. Walker. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Walker Burns of Orange Park, FL and two grandchildren, Deadra Laney and Dulcie Clark. Lexington Progress 14 January 2009 LUCIAN M. WALKER - Services for Lucian M. Walker, one of the county's older citizens, were Wednesday at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Richard Tapscott, Floyd Rogers and Aubry Duke officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Walker, who had been ill many years, died Tuesday morning at his home in Chesterfield. He was born, lived and died on the same farm. He had been a member of the Union church for 80 years. He was a retired farmer. He was 94. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae Walker of Chesterfield; three sons, Leon Walker, and Rev. David Walker, both of Chesterfield, and Fred Walker of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Fronabarger and Mrs. Melba Duke, both of Chesterfield, and Mrs. Annie Reed of Savannah; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, November 14, 1973 MARTHA E. WALKER , 91, died October 19, 2011. She is survived by her daughter Kay Nabers (John). Three grandsons and one great grandson. She was preceded by her husband Clyde J. Walker and son David S. Walker. Burial was at Jones Cemetery. Lexington Progress NANCY (SPELLINS) WALKER , died May 4, 1934 in her old home now the home of her sister, Mrs. George Lewis, at Chesterfield. Mrs. Walker was born in Carroll County, the daughter of J.M. and Adeline Spellings. She married Lafayette Walker in 1900, she being his second wife. She was 76 years old. She had been a faithful member of Union Baptist Church for 34 years, and it was fitting that her funeral be held in the edifice where she loved to worship. Rev. Fleetwood Ball conducted the services followed by interment in Union Cem. Lexington Progress 11 May 1934 NINA FRANCIS (SCARBOROUGH) WALKER - Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Frances Scarborough Walker, 65, are scheduled for Saturday Nov. 29, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Lexington with Dr. Hoyt Wilson and Rev. David Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery in the Chesterfield Community with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Walker, the daughter of the late Granville and Margaret Stallings Scarborough, died Friday Nov. 21, 2008 at her residence. She retired in 2003 with 35 years of service as a social counselor with the Tenn. Dept. ofHuman Services, tirelessly working speccccifically in the areas of child and adult protection services and the foster care. With the goal of assisting families in need, and was instrumental in the organization of Henderson County's Comprehensive Emergency Services, Project Hel and United Help. Mrs. Walker was an active and long time member of the First Baptist Church and participated in many church organizations and activities. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Willie Wayne Walker of Lexington; her daughter, Elizabeth Walker Wormsley (Darrell) of Kingston and her son, John Walker (Misty) of Lexington; five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 26 November 2008 S. CLYDE WALKER - Services for Clyde Walker were Wednesday morning at Calvary Baptist Church in Waynesboro. Graveside services were held at Jones Cemetery near Wildersville by Bro. Howell Gossett. Mr. Walker, 74, died Tuesday at the home of his brother in Nashville. He was formerly of Wildersville and was a Baptist. He leaves two sons, Julian Walker of Memphis and Charles Walker of Okinawa; his step-mother, Mrs. Bob Walker of Wildersville; two sisters, Mrs. Patti Sullivan of Florence, Ala. and Mrs. Josilee Childress of Williamsport, Tenn; three brothers, Dennis Walker of Huntingdon, Van Walker of Wildersville and Wayne Walker of Nashville and three step-sons, Ben Watkins, George Watkins and Jerry Watkins. The Lexington Progress, 1971 VERNIE (WISE) McCALL WALKER , daughter of the late Henry and Mrs. Jane Wise, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lessie Milam, December 19, 1943. She was born June 29, 1875, making her stay on earth 68 years. She was married to Priestly McCall and to this union were born two children, Mrs. Lessie Milam of Lexington and Pat McCall of Chesterfield. In later years after Mr. McCall's death, she was married to B.W. Walker, and to this union were born five children; Guy, Paley and Cornelia, all of Wildersville; Buford of Knoxville and Woodrow of Bruceton. She reared two step-children, Mrs. Mattie Franks and Eunice Walker of Wildersville. Lexington Progress 14 January 1944 WILLIE LEE (GILLIAM) WALKER - Services for Mrs. Willie Lee Walker were Tuesday, June 27 at New Bethel Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Reeds Chapel in charge. Mrs. Walker, who was 90, died Sunday, June 25, at Briarwood Manor of heart disease. She was retired from the ASCS office. She leaves her husband, James Lyman Walker of Lexington, two sons, Joe Little of Memphis and Buddy Little of Lexington; a sister, Lula Mae Bailey of Lexington, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, 6-28-2000- transcribed by, Becky Keen WOODROW W. WALKER - Services for Woodrow W. Walker, 33, were conducted Monday from Wildersville Baptist Church by the Rev. D.D. Smothers. Mr. Walker was killed in a tragic accident late Saturday night (24 Sep. 1951). He was crushed between two box cars in the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis RW yards in Paducah while attempting to couple them. Mr. Walker, a lifelong resident of Wildersville had been employed by the railroad as brakeman since 1941. He was a member of the Baptist CHurch. He was the son of the late Bud and Vernie Walker. He is survived by hsi wife, three sons, Gale, Brent and Richard, and a daughter, Mary, all of Wildersville; three brothers, Glynn and Paley of Wildersville and Buford of Michigan; a sister Mrs. Edgar Scott, Wildersville; two half-brothers, Eunice Walker of Wildersville and Pat McCall of Chersterfield; two half sisters, Mrs. H enry Franks of Wildersville and Mrs. Oscar Milam ofMemphis. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Burial in Jones Cemetery. Lexington Progress 24 Sep 1951 CHARLES S. WASHBURN - Services for Charlie S. Washburn were Monday at Union Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Rogers, the Rev. Elmer Blankenship and the Rev. Thomas Blankenship and the Rev. Vernon Rogers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Washburn, 74, died Sunday at his home near Huron. He was a retired contractor. He was a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Florence Washburn; a son, Stinson Washburn of Huron; three brothers, Ervin Washburn of Reagan, Robert Washburn of Lexington and John Washburn of Jackson and two sisters, Mrs. Bob Little and Mrs. R. O. Gilliam, both of Henderson. The Lexington Progress, October 1970 -- Headstone MILDRED WASHBURN - (See Milton Washburn for Photo) - Services for Mildred Washburn, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday April 15, 2002 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Center Hill. Mrs. Washburn, a retired cook from Bargerton School, died Friday, April 12, 2002 at Lexington Manor. She was preceded by her husband M.B. Washburn. Survivors include a son, Benny and wife Janette of Lexington; four sisters, Laverne Rushing of Reagan, Catherine Stanfill of Lexington, Norma Jean Lindsey of Lexington and Lois McPeake of Reagan, one brother, Orvil Ervin of Memphis; one granddaughter, Lorie Leasure (Darry) and one great granddaughter Holley Leasure. Photo and Obituary provided by Jimmy White Mt. Gilead Baptist Church MILTON WASHBURN - Services for M.B. Washburn were Tuesday February 17, 1998 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Center Hill Cemetery. Mr. Washburn, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998 at Lexington Methodist Hospital. He was a retired farmer and timber worker. He leaves his wife Mrs. Mildred Ervin Washburn of Lexington; a son, Benny of Lexington; two sister, Lavonia Washburn of Reagan and Betty Jo Beecham of Olive Branch MS; three brothers, Charles of Dresden, Mack L. of Olive Branch MS and Frank of Reagan and a grandchild. Photo and Obituary provided by Jimmy White Mt. Gilead Baptist Church CAROL JANE WEBB - Funeeral Services for Mrs. Webb, age 70, are scheduled for Friday Nov. 20, 2009 at the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Palestine Pentecostal Cemetery. Mrs. Webb died Sunday in Melrose Park IL. She was preceded by her brother L.T. Waddle and one sister, Mary Moore. Survivors include her husband Mr. James F. Webb of Northlake IL, two sons Bruce Webb of Wildersville and Jeffery Webb of Northlake IL; four sisters, Faye Maness, Kay Galbraith, Martha Britt and Bonnie Weaver all of Lexington and two grandchildren. Lexington Progress 18 Nov 2009 CUMI ANN (CRAVEN) WEBB - (Wildersville) - A good many deaths have occurred in our community since the coming of the year 1904. Mrs. J.B. Webb, wife of James B. Webb died February 11, 1904 of measles and heart failure. She was an important witness in the Coffman murder case for the state. She was 39 years of age and the mother of six children, one of whom is dead. Lexington Progress 25 Marcy 1904 EDNA LEE WEBB - Services for Edna Lee Webb were held Saturday, July 16, at Pafford Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. Webb, a homemaker, age 93, died Wednesday, July 13, at St. Francis Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe L. Webb. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Anne Wilkinson of Memphis; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, July 20, 2005 BENNY DUDLEY WHITE - Funeral services for Benny Dudley White, 58, were conducted at Pafford Funeral Home at 2:30 Saturday with the Rev. Edwin E. Deusner officiating. He died in Kennedy General Hosptial in Memphis at 8:50 Thursday night after an illness of three months. Mr. White, made his home in Lexington until about four years ago, but was living at 1791 Foster Memphis at the time of his death. He was an employee of the Memphis General Depot, a veteran of WW 1 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lexington.. Survivors include his wife, the former Virginia Wadley; a son John Wadley White; a brother John W. White of Clarkesburg; and his aged father Thomas T. White of Lexington. Burial in Lexington Cem. Lexington Progress 28 September 1951 Friday BERTHA (TYLER) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Bertha Tyler White were March 23, 1996 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. White, who was 83, died Thursday, March 21, 1996 at Lexington Manor. She was a retired food service employee for Lexington Methodist Hospital. She leaves a son, Joe Lyde White of Oceanside, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Velma Threadgill of Lexington and three grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, March 27, 1996 CHARLES J. WHITE - Services for Charles J. White retired farmer, were conducted from Fellowship Union Church near Scotts Hill Friday afternoon by Bro. C.C. Johnson. Mr. White died Thursday at his home near Scotts Hill. He had been ill for some time. Mr. White is survived by two sons, Floyd J. White and W.S. White both of Sardis. Burial was in the church cemetery. (Lexington Progress 24 Nov. 1950) CLARA MAE WHITE - Services for Mrs. Clara Mae White were Thursday at Boyd-Wylie Funeral Home of Decaturville with Elder Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Crowell Chapel Cemetery in Scotts Hill. Mrs. White, 83, died Tuesday morning at her home after a short illness. She was a native of Scotts Hill., the widow of Herman White and a Primitive Baptist. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Wolfe of Upland CA and Mrs. Pauline White of Decaturville; three sons, Bobby Joe White of Decaturville, Paul White of Scotts Hill and Ruel White of Mount Juliet; two sisers, Mrs. Minnie Dyer of Decaturville and Mrs. Estelle Laster of Milan; a brother Festa Jackson of Decaturville and 17 grandchildren. Lexington Progress 18 Apr 1984 CORNIE MAE WHITE - Services for Mrs. Cordie Mae White, 78, will be at 3 p.m. today at Reeds Chapel in Decaturville. Burial will be at Crowell Cemetery. Mrs. White, a homemakr, died Friday at Briarwood Manor in Lexington of heart failure. She is survived by her husband Paul D. White of Lexington; two sons, Steve Reed of Jackson and Ricky Reed of Ashland City; and a stepson Gary White of Scotts Hill and five grandchildren. Jackson Sun 11 Feb 2001 DAVID T. WHITE aged 53 years, died last Friday, July 27th, a victim of tuberculosis, at his home one and a half miles west of Lexington. He is survived by his wife and nine children: Bob, Nora, Cora, Bunnie, Emma, Blanche, George, Irene, and Joe Kate; two brothers, John and Frank, and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Connolly. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery, Rev. Fleetwood Ball officiating. (The Lexington Progress, August 3, 1917) Headstone Photo DAVID BUNNIE WHITE was born November 12, 1900, and at his death had nearly reached the age of 42 years. He was a son of the late D. T. and Mrs. Kate White. His father died several years ago, and his mother, as Mrs. Kate Mitchell, now lives in Bemis. Bunnie is survived by his wife, who previous to her marriage, was Miss Annie Wooley, and one daughter, Dixie Lee. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert and George, who were really brothers and during his long illness, rendered every assistance possible to make his last days as pleasant as could be. Mr. White is also survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Jess (Nora) Veteto, Mrs. O. C. (Cora) Horton, Mrs. Gleathus (Emma) Rhodes, Mrs. Warner (Sallie) Bishop, Mrs. Burton (Irene) Mitchell, Mrs. Bob (Joe Kate) Tyron. Another sister, Mrs. Otto Britt (Blanche) died several years ago. Bunnie White was reared in Lexington but when quite young, moved with his parents to Arkansas and Missouri, then to Madison County. Some years ago he moved back to Lexington, where he piled his trade and was known as one of the best bricklayers in this section. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon with Rev. David Cooper of Jackson and Rev. L. H. Benson of Jackson in charge of services. Interment in Lexington Cemetery. (The Lexington Progress, July 17, 1942) Headstone Photo DENVER VERLEN WHITE - Services for Denver Verlon White, 28, were conducted Wednesday from Crowell's Chapel by the Rev. Arvin Rhodes. Mr. White died Monday night (7 April 1952). He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha Whiet; two daughters Rebecca Jean and Carole; and a 20 month old son; his father John Henry White, Scotts Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Patty Bartholomew, Scotts Hill; Mrs. Ruth Elvington, Lexington and Mrs. Grace Johnson St. Louis; five half sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Parsons, Mrs. Lilly Bartholomew, Sally Sykes, Mrs. Lea Todd an dMrs. Eula Campbell; three brothers, Hurley, Jack and J.T. ; two half brothers, Troy Overman, Blytheville and Herman White. Lexington Progress 11 April 1952 Friday ELLA GARY WHITE - Services for Mrs. Ella Gary White, 66, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Pafford Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. O.C. Wrather was in charge. Mrs. White died Sunday night (16 December 1951) at Baptist Hospital, Memphis where she had been a patient for 10 days. She was thought to be improving and plans had been made for her to come home. Mrs. White was a member of the Lexington Methodist Church. She was born in Hardin County. She leaves her husband J.D. White; a daughter, Mrs. John W. Dodd, a grandaughter,Kay Nelle Dodd; four sisters, Mrs. J.P. Joyce, Lexington; Mrs. W.C. Outlaw, Blytheville AR; Mrs. Gertrude Copeland and Mrs. John Davy of Jackson; two brothers, D.A> Gary of Jackson and Will Gary of Morris Chapel TN. Burial wa in Lexington Cemetery with Pafford funeral home in charge. Lexington Progress 21 December 1951 ETTA FAYE (WOOD) WHITE - Services for Etta White, age 80, were 2 PM January 7, 2010 at Mazies Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Randall Woods officiating. Burial followed in Mazies Chapel, Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. White passed away early Tuesday in Lexington. She was born Feb. 13, 1930 in Henderson County to the late Oscar Lee and Lou Delia Roberts Wood. She was a member of Mazies Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Sue White and one brother Ray Wood. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Robert E. White of Lexington, her son, Jeff Jowers (Brenda) of Lexington, her daughter, Sandy Ann White of Tallahassee FL, two brothers Roy Wood (Renate) and Odell Wood (Doris) a sister, Betty Roberts (Paul) all of Lexington, sox grandchildren, Adam Jowers, Timothy Jowers, Nicole Crosby, Derrick Crosby, John Holcer Jr., and Danielle Holcer and two great grandchildren, Ethan and Madelyn Jowers. Lexingtno Progress 12 Jan 2011 F.W. WHITE - Services for F.L. White were Sunday with Sam Hester officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery with Boyd Scotts Hill Funeral Home in charge. Mr. White, 57, died Friday morning at Lexington Hospital. He was a school bus driver for 30 years and operator of a service station. He leaves two sons, Rogers White of Sardis and Randy of Lexington; a brother Odell White of Sardis; five sisters Mrs. Opal Rushing of Sardis, Mrs. Mable Fisher of Chesterfield, Mrs. Vernell Britton of Memphis, Mrs. Mildred boyd of McKenzie, Mrs. Letha Maness of Missouri; a half sister Mrs. Leona Crowder of Mississippi and three grandchildren, Lexington Progress 3/1/1989 FRED ANCIL WHITE - Services for Fred Ancil White were Monday Jan. 18, 1999 at Shackelford Chapel with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. He leaves his mother Marilyn Thompson White of Savannah, three sisters, Geraldine White Houston of Lexington, Bonita White Frazier of Jackson and Mary Lucille White Aaron of Scotts Hill and one brother Lawrence Eugene White of Savannah. Lexington Progress 1/20/1999 GERALDINE WHITE , Services for Mrs. "Jerry" White, 76, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Reeds Chapel in Lexington with Phil Mitchell and Don Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. White, a retired factory worker, died Friday, April 18, 2003 at Henderson County Hospital. She was preceded by her husband Hilbern L. White and a sister, Virginia Joyner Britt. Survivors include one daughter Judy Meals of Lexington; one son Jimmy and Beth White of Lexington and two grandchildren, Nich Meals of Knoxville and Kelli Deere and husband Neal of Lexington. Photo and Obituary provided by Jimmy White Mt. Gilead Baptist Church GERTIE (NEISLER) DAVIDSON WHITE – Services for Mrs. Gertie Neisler White were Friday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer Blankenship and Dr. E. E. Deusner officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs. White, who was 76, died Thursday at Lexington Hospital. She was a Baptist. She leaves a son, Leon Davidson of Lexington; two step-sons, Jack White of Decaturville and Phillip H. White of the Air Force in South Carolina; two brothers, Ernest Neisler and Roy Neisler, both of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Goodwin of Lexington and a grandson. The Lexington Progress, December 19, 1978 GRACE (MANESS) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Grace Maness White will be today Wednesday Dec. 6, 2000 at Pafford Funeral Home Scotts Hill with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. White, 79, died December 5, 2000 at Jackson Hospital of complications of a stroke. She was a retired I-Appell employee. She leaves her husband J.D. White of Reagan; two daughters, Christine Adams of Scotts Hill and Dianne Ivy of reagan; a son Dennis White of Scotts Hill and 10 grandchildren. Lexington Progress 6 Dec 2000 HENRY CALHOUN WHITE , generally known as H.C. the son of Nicholas A. and Rebecca Henderson White was born April 6, 1851 in Decatur County TN and lived in the Oak Grove community for nearly fifty years when he moved his family to the Ebenezer community in Henderson county and lived there until his death. He departed this life March 23, 1942, aged 90 years, 11 months and 17 days. He married Jenora Dudley Kelley March 2, 1881 and to the union was born four children - Effie, Albert, Robert andMyrtle. Mrs. White died April 11, 1923 and Effie passed away October 19, 1927. Albert, Robert and Myrtle all reside in Henderson County. He also leaves one half sister Lillie Smith of Bemis and seven grandchildren. He united with the Methodist at Concord some 70 years ago and later moved his membership to Ebenezer. HILLBURN WHITE , 79, died early Saturday at Jackson General. Services will be today in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Phil Mitchell and Wayne Rowan officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. He was the son of the late Lyde White and Hester Beal White. Mr. White owned and operated H.L. White Grocery for nearly 50 years. He was a World War 2 veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife Jerry Joyner White, one son Jimmy White of Lexington, one daughter Mrs. Judy Meals of Lexington; one brother J.B. White of Evansville IN; two grandchildren, Nicolus Meals and Kelli White. Pallbearers will be Jim Brown, Leon Flanagan, Joe Beal, Harold Britt, Bruce Wise, Harry Scott, Mike Cunningham and Bill Cogdell. Photo and Obituary provided by Jimmy White   Mt. Gilead Baptist Church HURLY WHITE - Services for Hurley White are today at 10 a.m. at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. J.t. Todd officiating. Burial will be in Crowell Chapel Cemetery. Mr. White, 78, died Sunday at Decatur Hospital in Parsons. he leaves two sons, John White of Van Cleave MS and Jim White of Solumbia MO; a daughter Hermenia Walls of Hazelwood MO; two brothers J.T. White of Scotts Hill and Jake White of Decaturville; three sisters Mrs. Grace Johnson of St. Louis MO, Mrs. Pat Russell and Mrs. Ruth Elvington both of Lexington and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 6 Sep 1989 J.D. WHITE - Services for Mr. J.D. White, age 87, were Thursday August 26, 2010 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill with Bro. Mark McCaslin and Bro. Danny Adkisson officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mr. White passed away late Tuesday at his home in Reagan. He was born March 22, 1923 in Henderson County to the late Albert E. and Beulah Houston White. He was WW II Us Navy Veteran, a member of Ebenezer CHurch and VFW of Scotts hill. He was a past member of the Scotts Hill Lions Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. White retired after 38 years as a rural carrier for the US Postal service. He was preceded by his first wife, Mrs. Grace Maness White; one daughter Freeda WOod, one brother Haywood White; two sisters, Arnelle Overman and Martha Lee Carter and one grandaughter Cristy Goff. Survivors include his wife Zula White of Reagain; his son, Dennis White of Scotts Hill; two daughters Dianne Ivy (Glenn) of Reagan and Christine Adams (the late Freddy Adams) of Sardis; one stepson Joe James (Shelia) of Lexington; two stepdaughters, Brenda Middleton of Beech Bluff and Betty Davis of Lexington; a son in-law Joe M. Wood of Reagan and nine grandchildren. Lexington Progress 1 Sep 2010 J.T. WHITE - Services for J.T. White are today, July 18, 2001 at Pafford Funeral Home, Scotts Hill, with burial in Crowell Chapel Scotts Hill. He was 74, died July 16, 2001 at Decatur Hospital of heart failure. He was a retired farmer and logger. He leaves his wife, Ethylene White of Scotts Hill, a son Max Ray of Scotts Hill and a sister Grace Johnson of Evansville IL. Lexington Progress 18 Jul 2001 JAKE NEWTON WHITE - Services for Jake Newton White, 58, were conducted at Poplar Corner Church Friday morning with Otis Jones in charge. Mr. White died at Veteran's Hospital in Nashville July 23. He had gone to the hospital two weeks before for treatment. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Maudie White; three sons, J. N. Jr., James and Thomas, one daughter, Betty Ann White, all of Lexington. Burial was in the nearby cemetery with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. (The Lexington Progress, August 1, 1947) Headstone Photo JAKE WHITE - Services for Jake White were Monday at Boyd-Decaturville Funeral Home with burial in Crowell Chapel Cemetery. Mr. White, 71, died Thursday at Perry County Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a veteran of WW II and a Methodist. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Cathy Garrett of Decaturville; a son, Dennis White of Linden; two sisters, Ruth Elvington of Lexington and Grace Johnson of St. Louis; a brother J.T. White of Lexington and three grandchildren. Lexington Progress 26 Jun 1991 JAMES HAYWOOD WHITE - Services for Haywood White were Thursday Oct. 21, 1993 at Ebenezer Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Pafford of Scotts Hill was in charge. Mr. White, 71, died Monday, October 18, 1993 (Headstone says 20 October) at Jackson Hospital. He was a farmer and cattleman and served on the Fair committee and was director of Henderson County Co-Op and Farm Bureau. He was selected man of the year by the Tennessee Hereford Assoc. and was a former member of the Chamber of Commerce and was a Methodist. He was an Army Veteran of WW II and was a member of the VFW. He leaves his wife Mary Frances Segerson White of Reagan; a daughter Celia Barrow of Reagan; two sons, Ronald White and Michael both of Reagan; two sisters Mrs. Arnell Overman of Scotts Hill and Polly Carter of Sardis; a brother J. D. White and seven grandchildren. Lexington Progress 27 Oct 1993 JAMES D. WHITE - Funeral services for James D. White, age 80, were Monday March 8, 2010 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Jolly and Bro. Jesse Plunk officiating. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery. Mr. White died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his home. He was born July 21, 1929 in Madison County TN to the late Troy and Addie Crosnoe WHite. He was a retired carpenter working for HM Owens Construction and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Imogene Hays White, one son, John David White (Iris) of Lexington, two grandchildren, Jason White 9Jennifer) and Natalie White. Lexington Progress 10 March 2010 JAMES RUEL WHITE - Services for James Ruel White will be Wednesday Feb. 23, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Reeds Chapel Decaturville with burial in Crowell Cemetery. Mr. White 80, died Sunday Feb. 20, 2000 at Mariner Health Care in Nashville of cancer. He was retired from Avco Aerostructure Nashville. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Frances Joye Summer White of Morris Chapel; a daughter SUzanne Staggs of Morris Chapel; three sons, Ralph Daniel White of Hermitage, Stephen Dale White of Murfresboro and Rickie Leigh White of Old Hickory; two sisters, Ruby Wolfe of Upland CA and Pauline White of Decaturville; a brother Paul D. White of Lexington. Lexington Progress 23 Feb 2000 JESSE FRANKLIN WHITE - Services for Jesse Franklin White were Friday at the Scotts Hill Pentecostal Church with the Rev. J. W. Hanna and the Rev. E. J. Grimsley officiating. Burial was in the Methodist Cemetery with Scotts Hill Funeral Home in charge. Mr. White, who was 88, died Wednesday morning at the Lexington Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired law officer, blacksmith and merchant. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Essie Johnson White of Scotts Hill, three sons, Lt. Ernest White, U. S. Navy retired of Jackson, Earl White of Milan, Ill., and S. Sgt. William F. White with the U. S. Air Force in Germany; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Meals of Humboldt; a brother, Walter White of Forrest Park, Ga.; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. (The Lexington Progress, November 14, 1973) JESSIE (IRENE) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Jessie Irene (Johnson) White are today July 19, 2000 at Judson Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery Scotts Hill with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. White, 83, died Monday July 17, 2000 at Jackson Hospital of a stroke. She leaves two daughter Beverly Montgomery and Paulette Rushing, both of Scotts Hill; two sisters Bertie Holmes of Lexington and Everette Russell of Parsons; a brother A.J. Johnson of Scotts Hill and six grandchildren. Lexington Progress 19 Jul 2000 JOHN DAVID WHITE - Services for John David White were Friday June 14, 1996 at Watts Funeral Home, Madill OK, with burial in Woodberry-Forest Cemetery. Mr. White, 69, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at his home in Madill OK. He was formerly of Lexington. He was a retired employee of Western Geophysical Co. He was a veteral of WW II. He leaves his wife, Peggy hazlett White of Madill; two sons, Leslie of Las Vegas and Charles of Stafford TX; a daughter Delena Kroll of Lufkin; two brothers, Charlie and Murray both of Lexington TN and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 26 Jun 1996 JOHN W. WHITE - Services for John W. White were at Rock Hill Baptist Church Sept. 18, 2010 with Bro. Lynn Walker officiating. Burial followed in Crowell Cemetery near Middleburg. He was age 71, of Lexington and died Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010 at Lexington Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Judith, a sister; Faye (Fred) Walls of MO and a brother, Jim White of MO. Lexington Progress 22 Sep 2010 KATHLENE WHITE formerly of Luray, died Saturday in Indianapolis. Conkle Funeral Home had charge. Mrs. White 66, was a Baptist. She leaves two sons, David Gray White of Indianapolis and Daniel Lee White of Dallas and a sister Mrs. Jessica Hayes of Lexington. Lexington Progress 21 Oct 1992 LEE VAN WHITE - Services for Mr. Lee Van White were Saturday August 17, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. White, 46, died Monday Aug. 12, 2002 at Methodist Healtcare of Lexington. He leaves his mother and stepfather Louise B. Carter and Vileus Carter of Cedar Grove, two sisters; Glorious Anne Carter Luter and Wilma L. Willis both of Huntingdon, six brothers; James E. White of Parsons,Lynn Parker of Cedar Grove, Roy L. Carter of Huntingdon, Larry W. Carter of Memphis, J.D. Arnold, Ozell White both of Indianapolis IN. Lexington Progress 21 Aug 2002 LESSIE/ESSIE (McPEAKE) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Lessie McPeake White were Sunday at Rock Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Reed's Chapel had charge. Mrs. White, who was 79, died Friday at NuCare Nursing Home. She was a baptist. She leaves her husband, Charlie White of Lexington; two sons, Bobby Joe White ofKingston and Buddy C. White ofLexington; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie McPeake of Lexington and Mrs. Pauline Hayes of Darden; two brothers Al McPeake ofLexington and Marse McPeake ofScotts Hill and five grandchildren. Contributed by Linda Fiedor - Lexington Progress 18 Feb 1987 LENA VERNELL (SHANNON) WHITE - Mrs. Vernell White, 71, of Scotts Hill, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in Puryear, TN. Mrs. White, was the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl (Goff) Shannon. She was a homemaker. She was the wife of Carl White of Scotts Hill. Other survivors are four daughters, Deborah Taylor of South Fulton, Judy Wilkins (Reed) of Parsons, Clara Barr (David) of Scotts Hill, and Freda Mitchell (Steve) of Scotts Hill; one son, Charlie White (Diane) of Scotts Hill; one sister, Louellen Artis of Kalamazoo, MI; and one brother, James Shannon (Jessie Mae) of Montgomery, AL. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, July 17 at Reeds Chapel in Scotts Hill, TN. Interment followed at Fellowship Cemetery in Scotts Hill. The Lexington Progress, July 20, 2005 LILLIARD S. WHITE - Services for Mrs. Lillard White were Monday at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Parsons Mortuary was in charge. Mrs. White, 80, died Sunday at Methodist Hospital of Lexington. She was a retired teacher for the Henderson County School System. She was the widow of Bill White and a Baptist. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Rettie Hayes of Darden. The Lexington Progress, October 28, 1992 LIMA FAYE (DUCK) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Lima Faye Duck White were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Todd officiating. Burial wasin Crowell Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. White, 69, died Saturday at Jackson Hospital. She was a retired nurse from St. Louis State Hospital. She leaves her husband, Hurley R. Whie; two sons John of Van Cleave MS and Jim of Columbia MO; a daughter Hermenia Walls of Hazelwood MO and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 23 Aug 1989 LINDA LOU (JAMES) WHITE - Funeral services for Linda Lou White were Oct. 2, 2009 at Reeds Chapel with burial at Sand Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. White, age 49, of Cedar Grove died October 31, 2009 in Jackson. SHe is survived by her husband Ricky White; her motehr Ruby James of Cedar Grove; a son J.L. Morgan; a stepson of Bells TN; two sisters Brenda Britchett and Lisa Griggs of Lexingtno; and two special nephews. She was preceded by her father O.B. James. Lexington Progress 4 Nov 2009 LUCAS RAY WHITE - Services for Lucas Ray Williams were Tuesday October 24, 2000 at First Baptist Church Lexington. Burial was in Mifflin Baptist Church with Pafford Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Williams, who was 18, died Sunday October 22, 2000 at Lexington Hospital of injuries from an auto accident. He was a former production worker and full time student. He leaves his parents, Carlton and Peggy Williams of Huron; a sister, Lisa WIlliams of Huron; grandparents Bernice Lodes of Lexington and Carl and Lexie Williams of Huron. Lexington Progress 25 Oct 2000 LUCILLE GARNER WHITE - Services for Lucille Garner White were January 1, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. James Dennison officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. White, who was 79, died December 30, at Chester County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a native of Henderson County and a Baptist. She leaves her husband, Aggie Chester White; four daughters, Hazel McKinney of Huron, Bell Smith of Lexington, Vera Bynum of Brooklyn, N. Y.; a grandnephew who she raised, Capt. Larry White of Goldsboro, N. C.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, January 1986 - Transcribed by, Dianna Gilbert MACKIE LOU WHITE - Funeral Services were held on Tuesday July 1, 2003 for Mackie Lou White at Sardis Senior Citizens Center in Sardis with burial at Sardis Cemetery. Mrs. White, age 71, died on Monday, June 30, 2003 at Lexington Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by F.L. White and a brother Jimmie Neil Little. Survivors include 2 sons Roger White of Sardis and Randy White of Lexington; 3 brothers Don Little and Wayne Little both of Sardis and Phillip Little of Savannah and 3 grandchildren Lexington Progress 2 Jul 2003 MARY (SEGERSON) WHITE , died July 30, 2007 at the age of 85. She and her late husband, Haywood White, lived in Reagan, TN. The funeral will be Wednesday in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill with interment at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery. She leaves four children, Celia Barrow and husband, James, Ronald White and wife, Barbara, Mike White and wife, Wanda, all of Reagan; and one brother, Jerry Segerson of Memphis, TN; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Kay White; five brothers, Claude, Astor, Taylor, Orvin and Junior Segerson; and three sisters, Estelle Brown, Ruth Stanfill, and Kate Martin. Decatur Chronicle 2 Aug 2007 MAUDE M. (FESMIRE) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Maude M. White are today (Wednesday) at Reed's Chapel with the Revs. Mike Tuminello and Earl Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Corner Cemetery. Mrs. White, who was 88, died Monday morning at St. Peters Villa in Memphis. She was a Pentecostal. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Betty Tucker of Southaven, Miss.; two sons, Thomas White of Jackson and James White of Humboldt, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. (The Lexington Progress, October 9, 1991) Headstone Photo NATASHA WHITE - Graveside services for Natasha White were Tuesday January 16, 2001 at New Hope Cemetery. Pafford Funeral in charge. Natasha, infant, died Tuesday Jan. 2, 2001 at Hollister Hospital, Mitchell S.D. of injuries received in a car accident. She leaves her parents Wayne and Jean White of Hill City S.D.; a sister Jasmine Olivia White of Hill City S.D.; two brothers, Joshua Michael White of Lexington and Wayne White Jr ofHill City S.D. and her grandparents of F.M. and Sue White Lexington TN. Lexington Progress Jan. 17, 2001 NANCY ELIZABETH (SMITH) WHITE , age 66 - her parents were Britton and Aime Smith. She was born January 18, 1862 in Henderson County. She was married to Leonard White and lived near Shady Hill. There were 7 children. Two sons died long ago. the children now living are B.T., Felix Euring, Flora Taylor and Lillie Edgin. She had two brothers, Frank Smith and James B. Smith. She had two sisters, Mrs. Troy (Tennie) White and Mrs. Martin Dyer. Obituary hand written Nov. 1928 OFIA J. WHITE , infant daughter of R.T. and Pearl Moody White, was born April 15, 1937 and died at the home one mile south of Lexington June 8, 1938 of colitis. Rev. Dorsey Jones conducted the funeral service at New Hope Methodist Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. Lexington progress 17 Jun 1938 OLLIE FAYE WHITE - Funeral services for Ollie Faye White will be Thursday August 12, 2010 at 11 am at Reeds Chapel in Scotts Hill with burial to follow in the Corinth Cemetery. Mrs. White age 83, of Sardis died Monday August 9, 2010 in Lexington. She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Boleyn of Lexington, a son, Tony Ray White of Adamsville; two brothers, Kenneth Creasy and Gerald Wayne Creassy of Scotts Hill, and three grandchildren. >Lexington Progress 11 August 2010 OPAL (SELF) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Opal Self White were Friday at Pontotoc MS. Funeral Home with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. White, 79, died Wednesday at Methodist Hospital in Lexington. She was formerly of Pontotoc and a Baptist. She leaves a daughter Ina Lindsey of Lexington; a sister Mrs. Inez Nix of Pontotoc; two brothers, Bondy Self of Pontotoc and Bryon Self of West Memphis, and two grandchildren. Lexington Progress 20 Jan 1988 PATSY R. WHITE - Services for Patsy R. White were at Reed's Chapel Lexington, Friday Aug 27, 2010 with burial at Emmanuel Cemetery. Patsy age 77, died Tuesday Aug. 24, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was preceded in death by a son Edward Howell and her parents, Ruth Holloway and Parker Chumney. SHe is survived by her husband Jimmy Whie of Murfreesboro TN ; two daughter, Sherry Kay Fielding and Teresa Myers both of California; two brothers, Jack Chumney of Shelbyville TN and Paul Chumney of Jackson TN and three grandchildren. Lexington Progress 15 Sep 20100 PERRY O. WHITE - former Henderson Countian were Sunday at Bells Funeral Home with John Hollingsworth officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery. Mr. White, 90, died Friday at Crockett County Nursing Home. He was born in Hardin County and was a retired farmer. He leaves three sons, O.C. of Peoria IL; Robert M. and Leon both of Nashville; a daughter Mrs. Maria Jenkins of near Bells; a brother, Jessie of Atwood; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lexington Progress Nov. 7, 1979 ROBERT GEORGE WHITE - Services for Robert George White are Thursday Sept. 28, 1995 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery. Mr. White, 60, died Tuesday Sept. 26, 1995 at his home. He was a logger and timber cutter for L.V. Burton Loggers. He leaves his wife Mrs. Mary H. White of Lexington, a son Robert Glenn White of Lexington; two stepsons Gary Tate and James both of Lexington; a stepdaughter Shelia Parrish; four sisters Nettie White, Geneva Wallace both of Parsons, Willie White of Lexington and Vernell Johnson of Adamsville and six grandchildren. Lexington Progress 27 Sep 1995 SUSAN M. WHITE of Henderson County, mother of MRS. J. E. JOHNSON of this place, died last Sunday of congestion of the stomach. Mrs. White was about 55 years of age, had been a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years, a true mother, a good neighbor, and devout Christian woman. Her greatest delight was in visiting the sick and performing charitable deeds. She leaves a husband, six children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Carroll County Democrat Huntingdon, TN Friday, October 18, 1889 TROY NEWTON WHITE - Services for Troy Newton White were Friday, June 8, 2001 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mr. White who was 91, died June 6, 2001 at Lexington Methodist Hospital of heart failure. He was a retired carpenter. He leaves a son Dennis White of Lexington, a grandchild and two great grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, June 13, 2001 VERON RAMELLE (ANDERSON) WHITE - Services for Mrs. Ramelle Anderson White were Sunday Nov. 12, 1995 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Independence Cemetery with Reeds Chapel in charge. Mrs. White who was 92, died Saturday November 11, 1995 at Lexington Hospital. She was a homemaker and the reporter of Poplar Springs, News for the Lexington Progress for many years. She was the widow of Guy White. She leaves nieces and nephews. The Lexington Progress, November 15, 1995 WILFRED H. WHITE - Services for Wilfred H. White were Saturday at Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cleo Kelley officiating. Pafford was in charge. Mr. White 72, died Thursday night at Jackson Hospital after a long illness. He was a WW II Navy Veteran. He leaves a sister, Ms. Dalton Rollis of Alexandra VA and a nephew Jimmy White of Charleston SC whom he raised as his son. Lexington Progress 5 Dec 1984 WILLIAM FRANKLIN WHITE - Funeral services for William Franklin White, 67, were conducted Wednesday from Sand Ridge by Bro. Paul Ayers. Mr. White died early Tuesday (5 Jun 1951) at his home near Juno following an illness of two months. Mr. White was born near Crucifer and had lived in this county all his life. He was the son of the late Jackson and Mary Bell White. Mr. White was a member of the Juno Church of Christ. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Effie West White, whom he married in 1929; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Winslow of this county and Mrs. Leva Cawthon of Seminole OK; a brother, Claude White of Roswell, NM. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Lexington Progress June 8, 1951 WILLIAM HERMAN WHITE - Services for William Herman White were Monday at Brewer-Wylie Funeral Home with Elder Elmer Weaver officiating. Burial was in Crowell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. White, 85, died Saturday night at his home after an apparent heart attack. He was a Henderson County native and a Primitive Baptist. He was a retired farmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Clara Mae White of Scotts Hill; three sons Ruel White of Hermitage, Paul D. White of Scotts Hill and Bobby Joe White of Decaturville; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby E. Wolfe of Upland CA and Mrs. Pauline White of Decaturville; a sister Mrs. Clifford Parsons of Scotts Hill and 17 grandchildren. Lexington Progress 27 Jan 1982 GUY MALONE WHITTLE - Services for Guy Whittle are this morning at 11 at Reed's Chapel with the Rev. W. A. Moody officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery. Mr. Whittle, who was 62, died at his home in St. Louis. He was born and reared in Henderson County and lived here until 25 years ago when he moved to St. Louis. He was a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Opal Tyler Whittle of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Greco, Mrs. Helen Magnufson and Mrs. Jane Harris, all of St. Louis and a half sister, Mrs. Frank Ursery of Huron. The Lexington Progress, April 19, 1962 JANE (THREADGILL) WHITTLE aged 45 years, died at her home near Juno Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock after an illness of many months duration. She had been married twice but outlived both of her husbands. Early in life she married W. S. Vancleve,  brother of Mrs. Green Threadgill of this place, and to this union two children were born, Joe and Willie VanCleve. A few years ago she was married to Jule Whittle who preceded her to the grave. She leaves two sons, two stepsons, three brothers, Green Threadgill of this place, Sneed Threadgill of Mississippi, Berry Threadgill of Chester County, and two sisters, Mrs. Matt Todd of Juno and Mrs. Tom Armstrong of Oklahoma. Mrs. Whittle was a good and consistent Christian and had been for many years a member of the M. E. Church to which she always gave her untiring efforts. The interment was at Independence Wednesday afternoon Lexington Progress 4 March 1910 RANDOLPH CARSON WHITTLE Services for Randolph Carson Whittle, 71, will be conducted this Friday afternoon from Nebo Methodist Church by the Rev. Burl Burruss at 2 p.m. Mr. Whittle, former Huron Merchant, died at his home near Huron Wednesday afternoon at five. Death was due to a heart attack. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Whittle is survived by his widow; five daughter, Mrs. Rex Pope of Lexington; Mrs. Bud Pollard of Milan; Mrs. Emmett Hammett of Lexington; Mrs. Edward Russell and Mrs. Henry Gross of Huron; a brother Giles Whittle of Blytheville AR; and a sister Mrs. Rosie Gates of Indiana. Ten grandsons and one great-grandson survive. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery. (Lexington Progress March 16, 1951) WILLIE A. WILES Services for Willie A. Wiles were Monday at Reed’s Chapel with the Rev. James Spain officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wiles, 84, died Sunday morning at Lexington Hospital. He was a native of Carroll County but had lived most of his life in Henderson County. He was a retired farmer. He leaves two sons, Dennis Wiles of Cedar Grove and Herbert Wiles of Mountain Home, N. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Martindale of Cedar Grove and Mrs. Otharene Hamilton of Jackson; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, January 20, 1972 Headstone Photo ELAH S. WILKINSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Elah Wilkinson, age 95, were held July 6, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband John F. Wilkinson and one son, Norman. Survivors include one son, Harold of Lexington; two grandsons, Gary and Steve Wilkinson, two grandaughters, Joanna Grey of Ruston LA and Michal Henry of Raleigh NC, 10 great grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers were Gary Wilkinson, Steve Wilkinson, Matt Wilkinson, Lee Wilkinson, Joel Townsend and Carthel Smith. Honorary casketbearer was Drew Wilkinson. Lexington Progress 19 Jul 2000 GENEVA WILKERSON , the nine-months-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkerson and grandchild of J. C. Peterson, died at the home of the parents in South Lexington Tuesday night and was buried in the cemetery here Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Fleetwood Ball conducting the service. It is very sad indeed to give up such a dear little one but such is the will of the Divine One. (The Lexington Progress, February 14, 1908) Headstone Photo JOHN FRANKLIN WILKERSON - Services for John Franklin Wilkinson are today Sept. 30, 1992 at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Connie V. Burton and Rufus Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wilkinson, who was 91, died Monday at Methodist Hsp. Lexington. He was a retired farmer. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elah Wilkinson of Lexington, two sons, Harold of Lexington and Norman of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Maybell Cauthan of Lexington. Lexington Progress Sept. 30, 1992 JOHN THOMAS WILKERSON , son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilkerson of Lexington, was born February 12, 1883, and passed from life to death at his home in South Lexington on last Saturday, July 22, 1916, aged 33 years, 5 months and 10 days. February 12, 1916, he was married to Miss Estelle, daughter of Esq. and Mrs. J. C. Peterson and to the union were born six children, four of whom survive, namely: Mamie Sue, Mary Rebecca, Cora Estelle and an infant born but a few days before the death of its father. John Wilkerson is survived by five sisters, Mrs. A. E. McNatt, Mrs. Lon Wyatt, Mrs. Joe Belew, Mrs. Carson Peterson, Miss Mittie Wilkerson, and one brother, Amber Wilkerson. Several years ago John Wilkerson stood the examination and won the position of carrier on one of the rural routes out of Lexington, which position he filled with satisfaction until his last sickness, which was due to tuberculosis. We had known John Wilkerson since his early boyhood and had claimed him for a friend, hence it follows that we feel a deep and abiding sympathy with his bereaved family. (The Lexington Progress, July 28, 1916) Headstone Photo LUCILE WILKERSON , the baby girl of John Wilkerson and wife died last Saturday morning of meningitis. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon, a large number of sympathizing relatives and friends attending the burial. This little one whom the Lord saw fit to transport to the Celestial garden at the tender age of but six months, was an exceptionally sweet, loveable and pretty child, and in her taking away the fond parents are offered a sympathy which mere words cannot express. This is the second loss and only those who have suffered similar misfortune can even imagine their grief. In such earthly losses only God and time can heal the bruised hearts. (The Lexington Progress, October 22, 1909) Headstone Photo MITTIE WILKERSON , aged 20 years, daughter of the late J. R. Wilkerson, died Monday in the home of her sister, Mrs. Lou Wyatt, in Paducah, Kentucky, Miss Mittie and the two Wyatt children went into the McNatt home where she resided until the death occurred. Burial in Lexington Cemetery, Rev. Fleetwood Ball officiating. (The Lexington Progress, October 25, 1918) Headstone Photo MARIE (KRIEGER) WILKINSON was born July 25, 1925 in Sowina Poland. She met her husband Fred Wilkinson a membe rof the U.S. Armed Forces during WW II and they later relocated to teh US. Mrs. Wilkinson was a long time employee of Brown Show and an avid cook and gardener. Survivors includ her two sons, Larry Wilkinson of Lexington and Allen (Karen) Wilkinson of Knoxville and a daughter, Wanda Wilkinson of Memphis. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Margie Wilkinson the widow of her son Harry Wilkinson, their son Marty; three grandchildren and two gg grandchildren and her five sisters. She was preceded by her husband. Lexington Progress 17 December 2008 WILLIAM FRED WILKINSON - Services were Saturday at Pafford Funeral Home with Charles Thomason officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wilkinson, 62, died Thursday morning (26 January 1984) at Lexington Hospital after a short illness. He was a clerk at Stewart Rexall Drug Store for the past 34 years. He was a native of Henderson County, a veteran of WW II and a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marie Krieger Wilkinson of Lexington, three sons, Harry of Huron, Larry of Lexington and Allen of Knoxville; a daughter Miss Wanda of Memphis; a sister Mrs. Mary Goff of Lexington and a grandson. Lexington Progress Febraury 1, 1984 WILLIE WILKINSON - Thursday morning of last week on Highway 22, at a point just back of Priest Pearson's home about four miles north of Lexington, Willie Wilkinson, aged 26, son of Mrs. Ada Wilkinson, widow, fell from the rear of a truck on which he was standing, sustained a broken neck, causing instant death. Bill was moving the household effects of his brother Ernie from one place to another in the community. While Bill was standing in the truck, Ernie's wife's brother was at the wheel. Bill and his mother were living together on the Herschel Azbill farm, he being the sole support of his mother. Bill had a good name and the Moss family especially speak of the great kindness of him and his mother during the illness of the late T.D. Moss. Rev. Bartholomew conducted the funeral service at the Center Hill cemetery. Lexington Progress 25 August 1940 ARTHUR CEDRIC WILSON - Services for Arthur Cedric Wilson were Monday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Owens officiating. Burial was in Ridge Grove Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, who was 73, died Friday night at Jackson General Hospital. He was a retired state highway department employee. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Juanita James Wilson of Lexington; three daughters, Mrs. Kaye Meals, Mrs. Pam Brooks and Deborah Wilson, all of Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Evon Milan of Pontiac, Mich.; a brother, Cleo Wilson of Lexington and five grandchildren. From the Joy Beth Campbell Collections - The Lexington Progress 28 Oct 1992, transcribed by, Dianna Gilbert BERTHA B. (MYRACLE) WILSON - Services for Bertha Wilson were Thursday at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with the Revs. J.V. Reeves and Floyd Rogers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wilson, who was 81, died Tuesday at her home at Darden after a short illness. She leaves her husband Odie Wilson; a son Rex ; a daughter Mrs. Odie Greer; a brother Jessie Myracle all of Darden; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, December 1975 CAROLINE (DENNISON) WILSON , widow of Mathias A. Wilson, died Tuesday (19 February 1918) at her home near Bargerton, 73 years. Mrs. Wilson was preceded just 2 months by her husband. She is survived by no children and only one brother, W.H. Dennison who lives in McKenzie. She was a daughter of the late Elder Sanford Dennison. She had been a member of the Baptist Church for 46 years and when the body was interred at Ridge Grove last Wednesday it was fitting that Rev. Fleetwood Ball should conduct the service. Mrs. Wilson's husband was a semi-invalid and for many years her life was confined to her own home. She was a quiet, good woman. Lexington Progress 22 Feb. 1918 CLEO PARKER WILSON - Services for Cleo Parker Wilson were Tuesday at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, who was 78, died Monday at Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons. He was a retired farmer and employee of Milan Army Ammunition Plant. He leaves his wife Mrs. Dorothy Parker Wilson of Lexington; three sons Bobby G. Wilson, Kenneth W. Wilson both of Lexington and Billy G. Wilson of Jacks Creek; a sister, Evon Milam of Pontiac MI and nine grandchildren. From the Joy Beth Campbell Collections - Lexington Progress 2 June 1993 DANNY LYNN WILSON - Funeral services for Danny Lynn Wilson were September 13, 2008 in the chapel of Pafford Fuenral Home. Burial followed in Central Grove Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, age 57, died September 9, 2008 in Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Rubel (Woods) Thatcher, Lexington; one daughter, Christine Duck, Lexington; two sons, Erick Wilson, Lexington and Rocky Wilson, Thomson GA; two brothers, David Thatcher, Olive Branch, MS, Arthur Thatcher Jr. Lexington; one sister Debbie Walker, Oahu HI and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 17 Sep 2008 ED T. WILSON - Funeral services for Ed T. Wilson will be today, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at Pafford Scotts Hill Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Judson Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, age 88 died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at his home. Survivors include his wife Helen Wilson, Scotts Hill; four sons, Danny L. Wilson, WI, Victor Wilson, Oxford, MS, Delmar Gray, Scotts Hill, Calvin Gray, Pocahontas, AR; one daughter, Anna Bell Hesselbein, Manchester, TN; nineteen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Contributed by Linda Fiedor - Lexington Progress July 11, 2007. EDWARD ALBERT WILSON - Services for Edward Albert (Uncle Ed) Wilson will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reed’s Chapel with Dr. E. E. Deusner officiating. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, who was 85, died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital at Memphis where he had been a patient since Sept. 30. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of World War I and a member of the VFW. He was a retired farmer, a Baptist and a Mason. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Smith Wilson of near Lexington; three sons, Paul Wilson of Augusta, Ga., Hubert Wilson and Curtis Wilson, both of Memphis; four daughters, Miss Helen Wilson and Mrs. Virginia Small, both of near Lexington, Mrs. Annie Wilkins of Huron and Mrs. Patricia Thornton of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille James of near Lexington, Mrs. Cora Mae Gately of Nashville and Mrs. Verna Boswell of Huntingdon; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Lexington Progress, December 27, 1972 GUY GLYNN WILSON - Services for Guy Glynn Wilson were Saturday at Reeds Chapel with the Rev. David Cooper and Arthur Bain officiating. Burial was in Henderson Memory Gardens. Mr. Wilson age 65 died Thursday at Jackson Hsop. He was a retired employee of Conalaco in Jackson, a WW II Veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Norma Wallace Wilson of Lexington; a son, Glynn of Lexington ; two daughters Mrs. Sandra Daniel of Jackson and Mrs. Shreen Burroughs of Lexington; a sister Mrs. Mary Peeler of Gleason and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 4/26/1989 HELEN WILSON - Services for Mrs. Helen Willis, age 88, were 2009 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Scotts Hill. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Willis died Sunday in Lexington. She was a retired employee of H.I.S. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. L.M. Willis, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include her two sons, Gerald WIllisof Prairieville, lA and Larry Willis of Sardis; her daughter, Shirley Scott of Sardis and five granndchildren. Lexington Progress 11 Nov 2009 HOUSTON RAY WILSON - Services for Houston Ray Wilson were Sunday at Bruceton Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Wilson who was 66, died Wednesday after an apparent heart attack while cutting wood along US 70. He was a retired L & N RR conductor. He leaves his wife, Wilma Frances Rogers WIlson; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Jean McAdams of McKenzie, Mrs. Ruby Brown of Irakudig Japan and Miss Janet WIlson of Bruceton; two sisters Mrs. Russie Fiddler of Lexington and Mrs. Odie Hodge of Huntingdon; a brother Ray Ridder of New Orleans and two grandchildren. JAMES PERRY "Bud" WILSON died at his home near Milan on July 10th, 1941. He was born and reared in Henderson County, was 87 years old and was the son of the late Thomas Henry Wilson and wife. Only two surviving sisters are left out of the large family of children: Mrs. Jennie Hays and Miss Dicie Wilson of Lexington. Mr. Wilson's first marriage was to Miss Francis Milam, and to this union were born five sons and one daughter: J. R. Wilson of Jackson, Dock Wilson of Medina, Sam and Henry Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hill Wilson of Claybrook and Mrs. Anna Loveg of Kansas City, Missouri. After the death of Mrs. Wilson, he moved to Claybrook, Madison County, and later married Miss Alice Gardner of Gibson County with whom he had three daughters. Mrs. Ray Haskins, who lived with her father since the death of her husband, administered to his many needs in a kind and loving way. He had been blind for about seven years and depended on his family for comfort and care. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was placed to rest beside his wife in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.--Written by a friend, Mrs. R. L. Douglass (The Lexington Progress, July 18th, 1941) JAMES ELWOOD WILSON - Services for James Wilson were at Reeds Chapel with burial following in Henderson Memory Gardens. James died THursday June 30, 2011 in Lexington. He was a retired educator, an official with TSSAA for over 50 years, a farmer and amember of the Broad Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife; Valeda Bush Wilson; two sons; Jim Wilson and wife Susan of Franklin, TN and Mickey Wilson and wife Susan of Murray KY; three daughters, Joy Lowrance of Phoenix, Jim Montgomery of Knoxville and Jacqueline Langston of Brentwood TN; two brother Neil Wilson and Bobby Wilson, 6 sisters; Betty Jo Jowers, Robbie Hughes, Carol Jane Frasco, Edna Maxwell, Barbara Canady and Diane Melton and eleven grandchildren. He was apreceded by his parents Robert and Rena Jordan Wilson. Lexington Progress 6 Jul 2011 JESSIE HILL WILSON - Services for Jessie Hill Wilson were Thursday at Reed’s Chapel with the Rev. John D. Small officiating. Burial was in Hare Cemetery. Mr. Wilson, who was 95, died Tuesday afternoon at Lexington Manor after a long illness. He was a native of Henderson County, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves a sister, Stella Roberts of Abilene, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. The Lexington Progress, Wednesday, January 15, 1986 - Transcribed by Dianna Gilbert JOEL E. WILSON , aged 76 years, died at 12 o'clock midnight, Thursday night July 2, after comparatively a short illness by which he was confined but having long been visibly on the decline. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, but no children, as Mrs. Azbill, his last surviving child died last year. His son Willie, a young man of great promise, died several years ago. Mr. Wilson's remains were laid to rest at Chapel Hill on Friday, the 3rd. Rev. Fleetwood Ball officiating. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Methodist church, South, a lifelong and uncompromising Democrat and a man of very strong Southern sentiment. In the civil war of the sixties, he followed the flag of the Confederacy and got credit for being an excellent soldier. During the thirty years that we knew him it was his great delight to talk of the civil war and the struggle that followed it in rebuilding the wrecked and ruined South. He was the soul of hospitality and delighted to entertain his friends. It is remarkable that Mr. Wilson died in the beginning hour of the 76th anniversary of the day of his birth and that his granddaughter, Mildred, daughter of Florence Azbill, had died on the 1st inst., on the fourth anniversary of her birth. The remains of little Mildred were laid to rest at Bethel on the 2nd inst. From the Progress July 10, 1914 (Obit gives his name as Joseph - apparently in error) JOHN H. WILSON , son of the late Whit H. and Mrs. M.F. Wilson, was born in Madison County, Tennessee, September 29, 1861 and came to Henderson County with his parents at the age of seven years. In his younger days there was limited opportunity to secure an education, but in spite of his handicap he became able to transact ordinary business and to read to a considerable extent, as I came to know by many conversations with him. He was most happily married December 25, 1888 to Miss Lizzie, daughter of the late John W. Cawthon, who bore him three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive, except John Whit who died fifteen years ago at the age of nearly eight years. The surviving children were all with their father at the last, namely, Carmen (Mrs. James Diamond of Jackson), Guy of Birmingham, Alabama, Bonnie Lee (Mrs. John Belew), and Louis, the younger son living at the home near Huron. The surviving brothers and sisters are Hugh of this county, Will of Monette Arkansas, Mrs. S.D. McAdams (Florence) of this county, and mrs. E.E. Milam (Dora) of Beech Bluff, Madison County. About fifteen years ago Mr. Wilson professed religion and united with the Southern Methodist Church. The funeal services were held at Chapel Hill last Monday at 11 o'clock, Rev. C.C. Newbill officiating. The touching talk made by Bro. Newbill under the spreading oaks of the churchyard was heard by a large crowd of relatives and friends. Lexington Progress September 17, 1920 KIM WILSON - Services for Kimberly Wilson were Sept. 9, 2011 at Reeds Chapel with burial following in Lexington Cemetery. Miss Wilsson, age 44 of Lexington died Sept. 7, 2011 in Lexington. She was preceded by grandparents John F. and Jesse Britt and Willie and Alice Wilson. She is survived by her parents Bobby and Nyra Wilson; two sisters Kristy Threadgill and Krystal Roberts; a brother Kenneth Wilson. Lexington Progress 14 Sep 2011 LUCY (SANDERS) WILSON , aged 29 years, 3 months and 1 day, wife of Charles P. Wilson, died at her home here last Saturday morning at 9:15 o’clock, after a long illness with tuberculosis. Four children beside the husband are left to mourn the loss of one who can not be replaced—the most loved one whom they will never see again in the flesh or the spirit unless in that land that is fairer than day to which we have always believed the good wife and mother is entitled to go. Mrs. Wilson’s maiden name was Miss Lucy Sanders and she became the wife of Charles P. Wilson at Westport in December 1895. When very young she became a member of the Baptist Church and lived a devout Christian life. After coming to Lexington about eight months ago, Mrs. Wilson made many warm friends among the ladies in that section of the tow where the Wilson home was made and in her comparatively early death there is much sympathy for the husband and children. The funeral service was held at Lexington Cemetery Sunday at 1:30 o’clock, Revs. Fleetwood Ball and Yates Moore officiating. (The Lexington Progress, March 17, 1911) MARY ELIZABETH (MEALS) WILSON , aged 69 years, 6 months and 18 days, departed this life April 8, 1914. The daughter of D.J. and Sarah Meals, she was of a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, all of whom preceded her to the grave except. C.W. Meals and Mrs. Jane Teague of Bargerton and Mrs. Tennessee Tracy of Oklahoma. She professed fairth in Christ in her youthful days, was baptized by Rev. William Corbitt in the M.E. Church and lived a constant member until death. On December 20th, 1866, she was married to F.A. Wilson, who survives her. She was the mother of three children, one dying in infancy and two living, namely, Mrs. Sallie Holmes of Juno, and Mrs. Dora Holmes of Lexington. She was a faithful loving and considerate wife, being in deed and in truth a veritable helpmate, always ready with hands and counsel to succor her husband and many times her wise counsel has helped him over the rugged places in life. Her home was always a home for the ministers and other men of God. How often did she entertain the anges of mercy during their travels and labors. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Vincent Deshazo, at the residence on April 9th, after which the remains were interred in the Pleasant Hill graveyard. The services were attended by a large crowd of friends and realtives MARY CATHERINE (KIZER) WILSON , daughter of George and Sallie L. Fronabarger Kizer, was born September 13, 1862 in Dallas County N.C. She died September 1, 1940 at 1:15 a.m. being 77 years, 11 months and 18 days of age. On July 12, 1883, she was happily married to W.R. Wilson and to this union six children were born, two of whom died when children. George Inman died at the age of six weeks. The four surviving children are Mrs. Ollie McDaniel of Wildersville; Jesse Wilson of Lexington; Alton Wilson of Wildersville and Mrs. Stella Roberts of Cleburne TX. She also leaves her husband, 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and one sister. Mrs. B.A. Cunningham who is 84 years of age and the only living member of the family. The Lexington Progress 13 September 1940 MARY JEAN WILSON - Service for Mary Jean WIlson will be at Reeds Chapel with burial to follow in Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mary Jean Wilson, age 80, of Lexington died Oct. 12, 2009 in Lexington. SHe is survived by her husband Hubert E. WIlson; two daughters Barbara Byrd of Greenbriar AR and Wanda King of Lexington; a son Buddy McIllwain of Waverly and ten grandchildren. Lexington Progress 14 Oct 2009 NANCY (TYLER) WILSON, - Services for Mrs. Nancy Tyler Wilson are today Wednesday Sept. 10, 1997 at 2 pm at Reeds Chapel with burial in Independence Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson, 57, died Sept. 8, 1997 at Jackson Hosp. She was principal of Westover School in the Henderson School System. She leaves her husband Neil Wilson of Lexington; two sons, Richard of Chattanooga and Roger of Lexington; her mother Mrs. Fern Threadgill Tyler of Lexington and a grandchild. The Lexington Progress, September 10, 1997 NORMA LOIS (WALLACE) WILSON, - Services for Mrs. Norma Lois Wallace Wilson was Sunday Nov. 21, 1993 at Reeds Chapel with Greg Wallace officiating. Burial was in Henderson Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wilson 65, died Friday Nov. 19, 1993 at Jackson General Hsp. She leaves a son, Glynn Wilson of Lexington; two daughters, Sandra Daniel of Jackson and Shreen Wilson Burroughs of Lexington; a brother Goy Wallace of Bowling Green KY and six grandchildren. Lexington Progress 24 Nov 1993 RACHEL WILSON - Services for Mrs. Rachel Wilson are today July 21, 1999 at Pafford with burial in Palestine Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson who was 74, died Sunday July 18, 1999 at Baptist East Hospital, Memphis. She was a salesperson. She leaves a daughter, Judy Bevel of Raleigh NC; three sons, Jerry Hulen of Covington, Danny Tubbs of Cordova and Max Tubbs of Austin TX; a sister Mary Sue McPeake of Lexington and 14 grandchildren. Lexington Progress 21 Jul 1999 STANLEY AUGUST WILSON, Services for Stanley Augusta Wilson were Tuesday at Parsons Mortuary with burial in Prospect Cametery. Mr. Wilson age 67, died Sunday at HCA Rebional Hospital of Jackson. He was married to Naomi Renfroe WIlson. They had two sons, Roy Gene of Lexington and Ricky D of Parsons. Lexington Progress 23 Mar 1888 SUSIE M. (RYALS) WILSON, wife of the late Gus Wilson, aged 70 years, died May 6th, near Juno. She had been a widow for many years and is survived by one brother, Joe H. Ryals of the old Fifth District. She was an aunt of the Crook Brothers of the old Fifth. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill. (The Lexington Progress, May 10, 1929) THOMAS BIRTHEL WILSON - A Henderson County employee of the state highway department Monday became the county's eighth victim of the year in mishaps connected with roadways. Thomas Birthel Wilson of near Lexington was dead on arrival at Jackson General Hospital after being struck by a truck on Interstate 40 where workmen were repairing the surface of the east bound lane. The mishap occurred about 2 miles east of Highway 104 exit shortly before noon. Mr. Wilson, who was 50, had been a state employee since 1966. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jewell Wilson; a son, Ricky Wilson; a daughter, Miss Shelia Wilson; two brothers, Cleo Wilson and Sid Wilson, all of near Lexington; a sister, Mrs. Evaughn Milam of Clarkston, Mich. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pafford Funeral Home with the Revs. Jack McAdams and Harold Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery. From the Joy Beth Campbell Collection, The Lexington Progress, May 16, 1973, transcribed by, Dianna Gilbert WHITSON H. WILSON died at his home near Huron at noon on Thursday of last week (27 February 1908) at the advanced age of 78 years, 11 months and 16 (s/b 18) days. Mr. Wilson had been in feeble health for some time but the immediate cause of death was pneumonia and his last illness covered but a few days. Around his deathbed were gathered all his surviving children; John, Hugh and Will, Dora (Mrs. E.E. Milam) and Florence (Mrs. S.D. McAdams). A son Tom, and daughter Mrs. Dave Ross, died several years ago. The wife of our subject and the mother of his children passed away several years ago. Mr. Wilson had been a member of the Southern Methodist Church at Bethel for many years and it was fitting that his friend and one time pastor, Rev. J.M. Pickens should officiate at his funeral service and burial which occurred Friday at Chapel Hill. To our mind Mr. Wilson represented the highest type of man and citizen. He reared a splendid family and during his long life never deviated from a course which won the love of many and commanded the respect of all. He was frugal but generous, economical but accommodating, and many a time did he lend a helping hand to those on whom fortune did not smile. He nobly fought the battle of life with honesty and industry as his weapons and had conquered many years ago. We believe he has gone to a well earned reward and we know that his children will prize as a rich legacy the unstained name he leaves them to cherish. May his soul rest in peace. The Lexington Progress March 13, 1908 WILLIAM WILSON , died at his residence in this town about 5 pm August 2, 1874 of consumption. Mr. Wilson Was a native of this county and had lived in Lexington a few years during that time he had won the esteem and commanded the respect of the citizens. He leaves a wife and child. ALMA STANFILL WRIGHT - Services for Mrs. Alma Wright were Dec. 22, 2000 at Reeds Chapel with burial in Henderson County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wright, 82, died Thursday Dec. 21, 2000 at Lexington Hospital of pneumonia. She was retired from Salant and Salant. She was the widow of Clyde Wright. She leaves two sisters Gertrude Jowers of Memphis and Nadine Jones of Lexington; two brothers Clois Stanfill of Knoxville and Jerry Lynn Stanfill of Lexington and three grandchildren. Lexington Progress 27 Dec 2000 CAREL WAYNE WRIGHT - Services for Carel Wayne Wright were Sunday at Reeds Chapel with the Rev. John E. Budlong and Earl Owens officiating. Burial was in Henderson County Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wright, 40, died Friday at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. He was born and reared in Henderson County and moved to Memphis nine years ago. He was owner and operator of C.W. Wright Trucking Co. of Memphis. He was a Baptist. He leaves his wife Mrs. Linda Wright of Memphis; a daughter, Miss Dedi Wright of Memphis .. and the rest is missing. Lexington Progress 14 Mar 1984 CLYDE HULON WRIGHT - Services for Clyde Hulon Wright were Feb. 3, 199990 at Reeds Chapel with the Rev. Nathaniel Jones and Larry Waymire officiating. Burial was in Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mr. Wright, 77, died Feb. 2, 1990 at Jackson Hospital. He was a retired construction worker. He leaves his wife Mrs. Alma Stanfill Wright of Lexington; a son, Ronnie J. Wright of Memphis; a sister Mrs. Clara Melton of Lexington; a half-sister Mrs. Alma Jones of Milan, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lexington Progress 14 Feb 1990 HUBERT FLOYD WRIGHT - Services for Hubert Floyd Wright were Sunday June 23, 1996 at Pafford Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mr. Wright, 85, died Friday June 21, 1996 at Lexington Hospital. He was a retired salesman for Holcomb-Porter. He leaves his wife Cherry Powers Wright of Lexington and a brother, Lloyd Wright of Lexington. Lexington Progress 26 Jun 1996 JEWELL (SMITH) WRIGHT - Graveside services for Jewell Wright were April 24, 2009 at New Hope Meth. Cemetery in the Shady Hill Community. Burial followed. Mrs. Wright, a retired factory worker, age 85, died early Thursday in Lexington. Survivors include her nephew David Lunsford of Lexington and several more nieces and nephews. Lexington Progress 29 Apr 2009 MARSHALL WRIGHT , age 79, died March 31, 1935 in his home near Sheppard's Store in the old 11th district and in the house where he was born. Mr. Wright was a son of the late John and Annie Wright, who moved here from North Carolina. His wife was a daughter of the late Esq. J.R. Wilkins, and she passed away perhaps some twenty years ago. Mr. Wright is survived by six children, William Riley, John, Robert and Walter; Mrs. Ellie Joyner and Mrs. J.M. Holmes, all of this county except William who lives in Bemis. Mr. Wright was of the Primitive Baptist faith and when he was buried April 1, at Center Hill, the service was conducted by Elder Jim Kennedy. Lexington Progress April 12, 1935 RONNIE WRIGHT , Services for Ronnie Wright will be today 10 Oct 1990 at 3 pm at Reeds Chapel with Rev. Jack May officiating. Burial will be in Henderson County Memory Gardens. Mr. Wright, 53, died Monday at Methodist Hospital in Memphis after a sudden illness. He was a truck driver for Signal Delivery Service in Memphis, had served in the Air Force and was a Baptist. He leaves his wife Connie of Memphis; a daughter Leigh Ann Brome of Memphis; a son, Mitch Wright of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Alma Wright of Lexington and three grandchildren. Lexington Progress 10 Oct 1990 RUTH HOLMES WRIGHT - Services for Mrs. Ruth Holmes Wright are today (18 May 1988) at Pafford Funeral Home with Rev. Jodie Boldan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. Wright 73, died Monday at Jackson Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She leaves her husband Floyd Wright of Lexington; a sister Mrs. Vera Spencer of Jackson; a brother Rayford Holmes of Jackson. Lexington Progress 18 May 1988 CHARLES C. WYLIE , aged 80 years, was born in Mississippi and passed to his final reward in the home of Tom Jowers on the east side of Lexington, April 27, 1934. Mr. Wylie's wife died in 1927 and his only daughter and child, Mrs. Harry Bunch died in 1928, leaving five children and her husband. Mr. Wylie is also survived by one brother, John W. of Sardis. He was an uncle of Mrs. Roy Denison and Mrs. Drew Moore of Lexington. Rev. Fleetwood Ball conducted the funeral with interment in Lexington Cem. Of Mr. Wylie, one who knew him long, said he always considered others before himself and that in truth the statement could be carved on the tombstone "He never willfully harmed his fellow man". Lexington Progress 4 May 1934 EULA (INMAN) WYLIE - Services for Mrs. Eula Inman Wylie were Friday Oct. 31, 1997 at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home of Savannah in charge. Mrs. Wylie 86, died Oct. 29, 1997 at Lexington Hsp. She leaves a daughter, Imogene Glimpse of Sardis, and five grandchildren. Lexington Progress 5 Nov 1997 ROBERT WYLIE , age 67, a retired owner and operator of Electric Supply and Motor Shop died at his home Tuesday Oct. 17, 2000 of a gunshot wound. Mr. Wylie was born in Boulton TN., in Shelby County son of the late Robert and Sarah Home Wylie. He grew up in Burnswick TN in SHelby County. He graduated Bolton High School and was an all star Basketball and Baseball player in Shelby County. He was employed by Ford Motor for two years, prior to entering the service in 1953. Mr. Mylie served overseas during the Korean War. He was in the US Army and was discharged in 1955. After returning from the service he was married to Lequita Pickett in 1957. He worked as an agent for Life and Georgia Insurance Co. and owned and operated a Service Station in Ellendale TN. He moved to Forrest City AR in 1959 and established Bob's Electric Motor Shop in 1965. He opened an additional shop. The Tri County Supply Co., in Forrest City AR. He opened additional stores in West Helena AR in 1970, Wynn AR in 1974 and Batesville AR in 1994. Mr. Wylie semi-retired in 1995 and moved to Lexington TN on Piney Lake where he enjoyed fishing and spending time on his farm in Chester County. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis and AR. After returning to TN he attended Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a School Board Member of Forrest Academy in Forrest City AR for fifteen years and also served as Trustee for the School. Mr. Wylie received many Service Awards from General Motor DIvision for Innovations Services he performed. He was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2000 and this contributed to the cause of his death. He was survived by wife, Lequita Pickett Wylie of Lexington; two daughters Anita Todd and husband Kenneth Todd of Batesville AR and Patricia Stave and husband, Craig Stave of Batesville AR. Mr. Wylie was preceded in death by one infant son, Robert Michael Wylie in 1961. He leaves two grandsons Tyson Todd and McKenzie Stave both of Batesville AR and two grandaughters Kristi Todd and Madison Stave, both of Batesville AR; a sister Anne Monette Goodman of Bartlett TN; one brother Louis Wylie of Destin FL. Services will be at Chapel of Leon Johnson Funeral with Rev. Bobby Cupples officiating and burial in f Sweetlips Cemetery in Chester County. Pallbearers to serve will be W.C. McCain, Bill Rice, Bill Everhart, Richard Brady, Chuch Forrester, Jack Roath, Gene McCain and Glen Weston. Lexington Progress 1 Nov 2000