JOE B. ALLEN
A Tennessee man was killed Sunday when a single engine plane he was piloting
crashed in a small wooded valley just east of Vienna, Ill.
Johnson County Sheriff Elry Faulkner identified the victim as Joe B. Allen, 48, of Waverly, Tenn.
Faulkner said Allen left his home about 11:30 a.m. in a blue and white Mooney aircraft en route to Rockford, Ill.,
where he is employed.
The Kingsport Times, February 2, 1976 - transcribed by, AJ
W. H. BATES, SR.
W H. Bales Sr., 66 died suddenly at his home In Lobelville Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Lobelville High School. The Rev. Earnest Blessing officiated
and burial was In the Leeper cemetery. Mr. Bates was a member of the Perry County Court and a retired construction
foreman of the State Highway Department. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge of Lobelville.
He was a native of Perry County and was the son of the late Sam and Rebecca Harris Bates. Survivors include his
wife. Hollie Jo, four daughters., Mrs. Arthur Clark and Mrs. Miles Adams of Detroit. Mrs. Forrest Waters and Mrs.
Davis Holbrook of Nashville; three sons, Wallis Bates of Cold Water, Mississippi W. H. Bates,Jr. and Rodnerd Bates
of Lobelville; two sisters. Mrs. John Vaughn of Linden and Mrs. J. W. Harbison of Florence. Alabama; 12 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Luff-Bowen was incharge of funeral arrangements.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 11, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
HOMER D. BATTON
'Services For Retired Postal Employee Held'
Services for Mr. Homer D. Batton of 304 Mill Street were held Saturday, October 21 at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home with
Rev. Dewlyn Fryer and Rev. James Rowlett officiating. Burial was in Richlawn Cemetery. Mr. Batton was a retired
employee of the Waverly Post Office. After retiring from the post office he was employed at Luff-Bowen and Humphreys
County Utility Company. He was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Humphreys
County Layman's Club and a past President of the Scottish Rite Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie May Toland Batton; two daughters, Mrs. James Sizemore and Mrs. Troy Renard,
both of Cupertino, California; a sister, Mrs. Eunice Criswell of Modesto, California; six grandchildren all of
California, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers were Millard Bass, Jack Meredith, James Warren, Frank Cheatham, Jr., Toby Pace and Nathaniel
Wheeler.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Humphreys County Layman's Club, U.S. Postal Employees, Scottish Rite Club,
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cantrell, Mrs. Jewell Cantrell, Mrs. Lillian Weldon, Mrs. Mary Ann Beasley, Mrs. Ray Smith,
Mrs. Buford Larimer, Mrs. James Phillips, Doyle Dillingham, Ewell Rushton, Dr. Arthur Walker, Dr. Joe McClure,
Dr. Blanton, Al Grier, Rev. Wallace Chappell, Fred Hutchison and Employees at Luff-Bowen, Inc.
This community and county lost a valuable citizen in the passing of Mr. Homer Batton. Mr. Batton was a lay preacher
and licensed to preach under the late Rev. W. J. Wilson, father of my sister-in-law, Mrs. Opal Gatlin. Mr. Batton
preached at our Dry Creek Church. Rev. Delwyn Fryer's tributes to him of his devotion to his church, family and
friends were beautifully presented.
Mr. Batton has served in the post office, Luff-Bowen and Gas Company and will be missed by the citizens of our
county. We under-gird his lovely wife and family with our prayers. By Mrs. Bone.
BATTON, Homer Daniel - Age 70, of Mill Ave. in Waverly. Died October 17,
1972 at Nautilus Memorial Hospital, Waverly. Survived by wife, Mrs. Elsie Toland Batton; 2 daughters, Mrs. James
Sizemore, Mrs. Troy Renard both of Cupertino, Calif.; 1 sister, Mrs. Eunice Criswell of Modesto, Calif.; 6 grandchildren
all of Calif.; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday October
21 at Luff Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, Rev. Delwyn Fryer officiating. Burial at the Richlawn Cemetery, Waverly.
Members of the Humphreys County Scottish Rite Club will serve as Honorary pallbearers. Luff Bowen Funeral Home,
Waverly in charge of arrangements.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1972 and
transcribed by his eldest granddaughter, T. Gentry, San Jose, Calif.
BOB BOYERS
We learn from Mr. J. G. Briggs and Mrs. Dr. Wilson, who have just returned
from the Big Bottom, Humphreys County, that a young man named Boyers stabbed and killed his uncle, Bob Boyers there,
one day last week.
(The Hickman Pioneer, Friday, May 31, 1898) - submitted by Rita Morgan
VIRGIL CHAPPELL
Funeral services for Virgil Chappell, 90, of Nashville formerly of Humphreys
County were held Tuesday morning February 1 at Cosmopolitan Funeral Home in Nashville Grave side services and burial
were in the Dickson cemetery in Dickson. The Rev. Cecil Ewell, pastor of First Nazarene Church in Nashville, officiated.
Mr. Chappell died Sunday in Mid-State Baptist Hospital after falling at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Lettie Dale
and breaking his hipe (sic) on Saturday. He had been in very good health until a few weeks before his death. He
had made his home with his children since the death of his wife, Mary Booker Chappel in 1942.
He was born in Hickman County in 1865, the oldest of seven children of Jim and Nancy Chappell. He was engaged In
farming and timber work most of his entire life in Humphreys and Dickson Mr. Chappell was a member of the Methodist
Church. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Flossie Larkins. Mrs. Gertie Wills, Mrs. Clara Jennings and Mrs.
Lettie Dale of Nashville; and Mrs. Nell Massey of Goodlettsville: two sons, Herbert Chappell of Kingsport. and
Jim Chappell of McEwen, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild His grandsons were pallbearers.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 11, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
MINNIE H. COWEN
Mrs, Minnie Harris Cowen, mother of D. D. Cowen, vice-president of Commerce
Union Bank, Nashville, died of a heart attack Thursday, February 3 at her home in San Bernardino. California. Funeral
services and burial were Monday, February 1 in San Bernardino. Mrs. Cowen was a native of Waverly and the widow
of C. W. Waverly merchant for a of years prior to his death in California 16 years ago. She had lived in California
for the last 25 years. Mrs Cowen was a life-long member of the Presbyterian church. Survivors, in addition to the
son, D. D. Cowen. or 6231 Bresslyn Road, include three other sons, O. L.. J. L.. and W. D Cowen and two daughters,
Mrs. Marguerite Gilbert and Mrs. J. R. Henderson, all of California; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 11, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
MARGARET THOMAS JONES
Funeral services for Mrs. Clint B. Jones, widow of a former state commissioner
of agriculture, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at her home in Waverly. Mrs. Jones, the former Miss Margaret Thomas,
died Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home after a long illness. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Virgil
Tipps, pastor of Waverly Methodist Church, and the Rev. Boyd S. Fielder of Nashville. Burial was in Wyly Cemetery.
A daughter of the late Battle R. and Jennie Cowen Thomas, Mrs. Jones was a native of Waverly. She was educated
at Sullins College, Bristol, VA. She was affiliated with the Waverly Methodist Church and was a member of the
board of the Westminster Foundation of the Presbyterian Church, USA. Mrs. Jones was a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Richland Club, Nashville. Her husband, a prominent
farmer, was serving his sixth year as chairman of the State Board of Elections when he died in 1946. Survivors
include a sister, Mrs. Roberta T. McKeel, Waverly; and a brother, B. R. Thomas, Nashville.
(The Hickman County Times, Thursday, July 9, 1953 - Transcribed by RM)
THOMAS H. JONES
Thomas H. Jones 70. of Chattanooga died on January 27 following a two
year illness Funeral services were conducted Saturday. January 29. at the Luff Bowen Funeral Home here in Waverly
with the Rev Virgil Tipps. pasted of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial was at the Wyly Cemetery Mr. Jones
was never married and had moved from Humphreys county some 30 years age to Chattanooga. He was the son of the late
S. G. and Josephine Webb Jones of Humphreys County. Surviving is one sister. Mrs. Clint Fowlkes of Memphis and
distant relatives here In Humphreys County.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 4, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
HARRY P. MCCOWN - Died December 28, 1954
The passing of Mr. McCown for more than 26 years an employee of the State
Highway Department, and for a number of years a Division Engineer Supervisor, took from the ranks of the Highway
Department, a highly valued man. Although residing in Dickson with his wife and two teen-age daughters. Harry McCown
was well known in Waverly and this area, where he was highly respected as a man of the highest character and his
passing left an aching void among his many associates and friends. Well qualified to handle men, he had an even
temperament with a combination of pleasant approach, that made him truly the gentleman he was. Mr. McCown was a
Mason and a Methodist. He was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Freeman of Dickson. Mr. Freeman was for many
years editor of the Dickson Herald until he retired several years ago.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), January 28, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
JOHN SHANNON MURPHY
John Shannon Murphy. 36, assistant protestor of English at the University
of Tennessee Martin branch, was found shot to death in the bathroom of his parents home. Mr. and Mrs. H B. Murphy
in Fulton. Kentucky on Sunday morning, January 23 He had arrived home from Martin where his parents were attending
church. apparently locked himself in the bathroom and fired a .45 bullet into his brain The shocked and grief-stricken
aged parents found his body sprawled on the bathroom floor after prying the lock off the door Friends, who held
him in high esteem and family alike had no idea why he had taken his life. He left no note. His mother is the former
Miss Lillian Shannon of Waverly, who is a double cousin to Mrs. Dymple S Simpson, Humphreys County Clerk and Master
He was the namesake of Mrs. Simpson's father, the late John F Shannon, Sr.
Mr. Murphy had been a member of the Martin branch facility for about six years He was well known as a civic club
speaker and an active church worker having formerly served as superintendent of the First Christian Church of Fulton,
where he had been a member since the age of 14 He was educated at Peabody and Murray State Colleges. University
of Texas. University of Florida and Harvard During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
Last summer he enjoyed an extensive trip abroad. Funeral services were held Tuesday of last week in Fulton. His
parents are his only immediate survivors.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 4, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
WILLARD PAGE, 39
Willard Page, 39 of 594 Poplar Street, Memphis a native of Humphreys
County, died Thursday January 27 at 3:46 p.m of a heart attack at John Gaston Hospital, Memphis. The body was brought
by train to Waverly and remained at the home of his brother, Egbert Page of Hurricane Mills until funeral services
were held there Saturday afternoon, January 29, at 2 p.m. Rev. C. B Jackson, pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church
officiated. Burial was in the Taylor Cemetery near Hurricane Mills.
A native of Humphreys County, he was the son of Will Page of Hurricane Mills and the late Mrs.Willie Portner Page
At the age of 17 he left here, moving to West Tennessee. Later he worked in Chicago, Illinois and Buffalo, New
York. Since 1943 he had lived in Memphis, At the time of his death he was employed as a cook to Electric Kitchen
West Memphis. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving other than his father, Will Page and brother Egbert
are two sons. J. C Page of Knoxville and Jerry Page of Union City; two daughters, Miss Joyce Page of Union City
and Miss Patricia Ann Page of Memphis and two sisters, Mrs. Belle Pruett of Hurricane Mills and Mrs. Vergie Ragsdale
of Waverly. Garland-Hensley funeral directors were in charge of local arrangement.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 4, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
DOROTHY (NEELY) SMITH
Mrs. Dorothy Neely Smith, wife of George B. Smith, died Tuesday February
8 at her home in New Johnsonville after a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Trace
Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in Camden City cemetery. Rev. Robert E. Brown officiated. Mrs. Smith was a member
of the Baptist church. Survivors other than her husband are a daughter, Charolette Ann and a son. Brym. her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Neely Sr. of Daytona. Florida, two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Regan and Mrs. A. G. Hodgins of Daytona,
Florida two brothers, J. L. Neely of Panama City Florida.J. H. Neely Jr., of Orlando. Florida. Luff-Bowen Company
was in charge of funeral arrangements.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 11, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
PEARL SUGG
Mrs. Pearl Sugg. 76, died at her home at McEwen Monday night after a
long illness. Funeral services were held at McEwen Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Luke Fuqua.
Burial was in McEwen Cemetery, with Luff-Bowen Company in charge. Mrs. Sugg was a daughter of the late Isaac P.
Young. She was the widow of Dr. J. Y. Sugg, who died 10 years ago. Mrs. Sugg was born In Bold Springs community
and had resided in McEwen 46 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, George
Sugg. McEwen. Dr. John R. Sugg. New York City, and James A. Sugg, Nashville; three grandchildren: a brother. W.
H. Young, St. Louis; n sister, Mrs. H. M. May, Nashville.
The News Democrat (Waverly, Tennessee), February 11, 1955 - submitted
by A Friend of Free Genealogy
