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Madison County TN Obituaries FRANCIS MOLLY (WILKINS) GANTT - Services for Molly Gnatt, 97, will be at 11:30 AM Friday at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Clover Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Gnatt, a homemaker, died early this morning at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was married to the late Thomas Gnatt. Source: Jimmy Wilkins The Jackson Sun Thursday January 21, 1988 at Find-A-Grave BOBBY JOE GARNER - Services for Mr. Bobby Joe Garner were Monday, August 26, 2002 at Oakfield Baptist Church. Burial was in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Mr. Garner, age 65 died August 23, 2002 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of Northside Lion Clubwhere he served as President. He was als on a member of the National Guard for eleven years and a member of Oakfield Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Janice Frizzell Garner, two daughters; Jo Garner of Memphis and Angela Garner Johnson of Jackson, two grandchildren, one sister Norma Jean Threadgill of Lexington, and a half brother Robert Garner of Jackson Arrington Funeral Directors was in charge of the services. Lexington Progress 8-28-2002 **Parents of Bobby Joe Garner are Elbert "Ebb" & Ludell (Pollock) Garner per Belinda Bowmans book at the Lexington Library WILLIAM "COVIE" GECOVIA GARNER - Memorial services for Covie Garner will be held at Faith Tabernacle in Medon TN Saturday Aug 14, 2010. Mr. Garner age 75, formerly with Blackwood Brothers and a retired truck Driver died Aug. 4, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Memphis TN. He was preceded by three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 18 years Linda; three sons, (Hank) William Aaron (Bonnie) Garner and (Buddy) William Covie (Renee) Garner Jr. and Toby Deeter; one daughter Jamie (Steve) Blakely; five sisters, Excell K. Williams, Mary Sue Nichols, Bobbie Scott, Yvonne (Billy) Myres, Betty Jo (Bob) Johnson; and one brother Jerry (Lula) Garner; one sister-in-law, Yvonne (Zach) Parrish and nine grandchildren. "Remember me with love and laughter, for this is how I will remember you all. If you only remember me with tears, don't remember me at all." ELSIE EDWARD GOFF , 78, 824 E. College died Saturday in Kennedy Veterans Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired traffic superintendent for the Jackson Transit Authority, having retired in 1957. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today from the Chapel of Griffin Funeral Home with Dr. Walter Warmath officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Goff was born in Scotts Hill, son of the late Edmund and Mary Holmes Goff and moved to Jackson in 1920. For a number of years he was traffic manager of the City Dept. and later drove the Bemis bus for 12 years for the JTA. A veteran of WW 1, Mr. Goff served as a first class fireman with the US Navy, making 22 trips across the Atlantic Ocean while in service. Survivors include his wife Ethel Kennedy Goff; two sons, Edward and Earl of Knoxville; two brothers Willie of Bemis and Lester of Scotts Hill; and seven grandchildren. The following pallbearers, requested to meet at the funeral home at 2:45, include H.D. Hester, Jerry Alexander, Tom Goff, Ewing Goff, Vernon Creasy, Loyd Creasy, Gerald Vaught and Franklin Stevens. The body will remain at the funeral home. Contributed by Kathy Gautney JOHN DAVID GOODMAN was born in Corinth MS Oct. 31, 1946, the son of Ethel Farris Goodman and the late James Wilbur Goodman. On August 3, 1968 Mr. Goodman was married to Glona Johnson who survives. Mr. Goodman began working for Abbott Labortories in 1968 as a salesman in Jackson. His 39 year creer included Account Executive, District Sales Manager and Senior District Sles Manager. He retired in September 2007. Mr. goodman was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson and attended Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova TN. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and water activities on Pickwick Lake. He departed this life on Saturday April 19, 2008 at Baptist Hosptial in Memphis at the age of 61 years, 5 months and 18 days. In addition to his wife of40 years, Glona and mother Ethel, he is survived by his son, David Todd Goodman, O.D. and his wife Leah of Lexington, a sister Camille Goodman of Louisville KY; his twin brother Jim and wife Karen of Eads TN; an uncle, David of Memphis, his best friend and brother-in-law Larry Bain of Savannah TN; 5 nieces and 8 nephews. Services were Monday April 21, 2008 at Shackelford Funeral Home, Savannah with Ron Rowlett and Will Wells. Burial in Memory Gardens of Hardin County TN. 
LUNA NELL (MORTON) GOOGE
- Matriarch of the Googe Family, Luna Nell Morton Googe, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family on February 19, 2011 at the age of 90.
Luna Nell was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1920 at Morton's Store near Booneville, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Cullen Morton ,and Luna Lee Morton; a brother, Charles Lee Morton and an infant sister, Mary Christelle Morton.
Luna Nell began performing at the age of four. As a young girl, she appeared on many musical programs, singing, tap dancing, playing piano and accordion, and giving readings. She was crowned "Little Miss Booneville" when she was ten years old. Her father died when she was 14.
During the Depression, she taught music, and worked at a dress shop for $1.00 a day. Luna Nell was salutatorian of the 1938 graduating class at Booneville High School. She attended Blue Mountain College and M.S.C.W.
in Columbus, majoring in music. In 1939, she married the love of her life, George Walker Googe of Rienzi, MS. He worked as telegraph operator and agent on the M&O, C&G and GM&O railroads, and taught Nell railroading. She worked as non-telegraph agent when they lived at Guntown, MS. When Walker became a train dispatcher with the GM&O in 1944, the couple moved to Jackson, TN, where they raised their children, Janeen and George Morton. Walker served as night chief dispatcher at Union Station for 10 years. He served as Asst. Superintendent in charge of motive power until his retirement from the ICG Railroad in 1975. Walker and Nell shared a romantic marriage of 46 years, which sadly ended in his death in 1985.
When Janeen was 8 years old, Nell and Janeen rode the "Doodle-Bug train" to Booneville, MS each week to appear on a weekly radio program with Nell's mother, Luna Morton. Known as the "Family Trio," they were the first live talent on WBIP. In addition to being a full-time wife and mother, Nell was active in many civic and music organizations in Jackson. She served as President of the McDowell Music Club, and counselor for the Juvenile and Junior music clubs, President of the Jackson High School P.T.A., and Poetry and Music Chairman for the Jackson Womans' Club. She was also a member of the Jackson Organ Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Four
generations of Nell's family have joined her in presenting musical programs for these and other organizations throughout the years.
A multi-talented musician and singer, Nell taught music for many years, and gave her children their first music lessons. She performed, along with her daughter Janeen and son George Morton, in the percussion section of the Jackson Symphony and the Corinth Symphony. Nell played the accordion the first time it was used in the Jackson orchestra. She served on the board of the Community Concert Association and the Jackson Symphony Association, and was top ticket salesperson for many years in both organizations. Nell has been a vital member of the Jackson Symphony League for many years, served as historian, and was named a lifetime honorary board member of the League. On December 4,2010, Nell was honored by the Jackson Symphony. The Christmas Pops concert was dedicated to her, and she was featured in the program with an article entitled "A Googe Legacy."
Nell was the head of the Googe family musical group "The Three Generations," composed of Nell, Janeen, George, Wendy, Charles and Morton. A member of the Jackson-Madison Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution for the past 20 years, Nell served as American Heritage chairman and won state and national awards for her musical contributions to DAR. She
recently received the local, state, and national DAR Community Service Awards.
Nell loved writing poetry, and through the years, she composed poems to family members and friends. She wrote and sang musical jingles for her son's campaign for Public Defender, to the city commission to defeat roll-out-garbage, and for a TV commercial for a local bank, in which she and Janeen appeared. Nell's infectious smile, bubbly personality, and sweet loving spirit have endeared her to many. Some of the most exciting times for Nell have been getting to meet some of her favorite celebrities, such as Nancy Reagan, Guy Lombardo, Lawrence Welk, and many more; and getting to sing and dance "Achy-Breaky Heart" with Billy Ray Cyrus. She had a quick wit and keen sense of humor.
Being included in the book "Downtown Wanderings, Memories and More," by d.n.english was a very special highlight and honor in her life. d.n. stated "this lady lives life with a song in her heart." Nell was included in the book "The Peabody, a history of the South's Grand Hotel."
A devout Christian, Nell taught singing in children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes for many years. She was a member of Skyline Church of Christ. Her love for God and devotion to her family have always been utmost in her life.
Her family circle includes her daughter, Janeen Googe Smith and
husband Ward; Nell's son, George Morton Googe and his wife Becky; four grandchildren, Janell Charmaine Smith of Corinth, MS, Morton Ward Smith of Jackson, MS, Wendy Lee Googe Williams and her husband Blake, and Charles Walker Googe, all of Jackson; a niece, Anita Morton Cunningham of Nashville, TN; nephews, John Morton of Greenville, MS, Frank Morton of Arkansas; and special cousins, Joe and Bettye Googe Buckley of Long Beach, MS, and Juanita Lee Bailey of Booneville, MS.
Pallbearers to serve are; William E. Alvis, Bob Bond, Rep. Jimmy Eldridge, Mayor Jerry Gist, Mayor Jimmy Harris, Danny Jackson, Dr. John Kendall, Dr. Mike Short, Hunter Simmons, Dr. Bob Smith, Lawrence Taylor, Dr. Danny Walker, Dr. James B. Witherington III.
Services for Mrs. Googe will be held on Friday, February 25th, 2011 at the Skyline Church of Christ, at 11 a.m. A visitation with the Family will be on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church. A Committal Service will be held on Friday at 3 p.m., at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS.
Jackson Sun February 25, 2011
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