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Obituaries Lillian J. Smith Oct. 24, 1922 – Jan. 17, 2012 Lillian J. Smith, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her home. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Johnson Chapel. Burial followed in the Cave Springs Cemetery. She was born in Hardeman County, the daughter of the late Walter and Cora Chapel Bryant. She attended school in Hardeman County. She was married to George Guy Smith on Aug. 9, 1941, in Corinth, Miss. They made their home in the Masseyville Community of Chester County. She was employed at Chester County Healthcare as a nurse’s aide for 18 years, retiring in 1995. She later kept children at her home. She was a member of the Mitchell’s Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by seven daughters, Betty Jean Smith of Masseyville, Nancy Faye Patterson (Donnie) of Hickory Corner, Shelia Diane Bullman (Ray) of Sweetlips, Donna K. Hatch (Junior) of Masseyville, Patsy Darlene Hatch (Bobby) of Masseyville, Kathy Lynn McMahon (Jeff) of Middleton and Judy Carol Hodges (Anthony) of Jackson; four sons, Larry Don Smith (Judy) of Friendship, Mickey Ray Smith (Cindy) of Jackson, Jimmy Dean Smith of Hickory Corner and Barry Neal Smith (Rhoda) of Henderson; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister Maxine McKinnie of Como, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Feb. 3, 1976; a son, Bobby Joe Smith; two sisters, Mary Lou Jacobs and Connie Mae Brown; and two brothers, Johnny Bryant and Bob Bryant.
Mary Holland May 30, 1925 – Jan. 23, 2012 Mary Holland, 86, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Shackelford Funeral DirectorsJohnson Chapel with Mike Ulmer officiating. Burial is to follow in Friendship Cemetery. She was born in Jackson on May 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Wiley Freeman and Sadie Adie Pierce Maness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Henderson. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, VFW and Chester County Senior Center. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She touched our lives with her presence and we will always be thankful for that wonderful gift of God. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Jean Sanders of Henderson; a son, Gary Sowell of Chicago; two sisters, Dorothy Norton of Crown Point, Ind. and Jean Juntune of Wisconsin; a brother, William Maness of El Paso, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ruil Holland; a daughter, Sarah Gertrude Romero; two sisters, Louise Replogle and Gladys Stapleton; and a brother, Charles Maness. Visitation was 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Johnson Chapel. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012
Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012
Arlene Evans Woodard April 28, 1925 – Jan. 21, 2012 Arlene Evans Woodard, 86, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel in Henderson. Burial followed in Mars Hill Cemetery in McNairy County. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012
Mary Faye Brewer Jan. 25, 1935 – Jan. 24, 2012 Mary Faye Brewer, 76, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Casey Chapel with Bro. Fred Morris and Bro. Ronnie Sells officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Chester County. She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Roy Emmons and Stella Lavonia Hinson Vestal. She graduated from Chester County High School in 1954. She married Robert Brewer in 1956 and while Mr. Brewer served in the U.S. Navy they made their home in various places from 1956 to 1973. They have made their home in the Friendship community since then. She was very involved in the Eastern Star Chapter 120 in Henderson and had served as Chaplain for many years. She was active in the New Friendship Community Club, a member of the Friendship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was involved with the Ladies Crochet who prepared blankets for Birth Choice. She and Robert were volunteers for Meals on Wheels for 25 years. She is survived by her husband Robert Brewer of Henderson; two sons, Steve Brewer (Donna) of Winchester and Charlie Brewer (Linda) of Lexington; a daughter, Lorie Johnston (Murray) of Bradyville; eight grandchildren, Bryan Brewer, Kristin Brewer, Kasey Brewer, Trae Brewer, Allison Prater, Megan Weatherford, Benjamin Brewer and Jake Johnston; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Brewer in 1995; and a brother Thelbert Vestal. Visitation was from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Casey Chapel. Chester County Independent (Henderson, Tenn.) Jan. 26, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Helping children cope with storm-grief by David Coy The devastation that occurs due to tornados or other natural disasters impacts every age group. Concerned persons in communities affected by natural disasters ask: “What can we do to assist persons in coping with the sudden and unexpected losses that result?” A noteworthy example of a positive and helpful community response was Operation Grief Relief that offered assistance to children and adolescents in the aftermath of a tornado that devastated Pioneer Village and surrounding communities in Bullit County, Ky., in 1996. Operation Grief Relief was a day-camp program that was established as a result of the combined efforts of Hospice of Louisville, Hospice of Central Kentucky, and Hospice of Southern Indiana. This program focused on helping children and adolescents cope with the psychological impact of this storm. Specific issues that were addressed were: The school year ended abruptly; graduation was delayed; many lost personal possessions (including their homes); many were either uninsured or underinsured which resulted in their undergoing dramatic changes in socio-economic status; some had to move from the community; and, parents were often so involved in rebuilding homes and businesses that they were not always available to lend needed support. Another concern of this program was assisting children and adolescents in coping with this trauma after the immediate relief efforts had ceased and the attention of the community had shifted. The day-camp sessions provided a safe, secure, stable, and structured environment that reduced feelings of isolation, encouraged expressions of feelings, and offered the support and understanding of others in the group. It also provided education about tornadoes: What causes tornadoes; safety precautions; how to prepare for storms; and, the type of grief that results from storms. Further helpful resources: “Crisis Intervention with Survivors of Natural Disasters: Lessons from Hurricane Andrew” by Shelby and Tredinnick, Journal of Counseling and Development, May-June, 1995; and “Psychological Responses of Children to Natural and Human-Made Disasters,” by Vogel and Vernburg, Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, Dec 1993.
Fifth Sunday FFBC singing and cookout set for Jan. 29 Forty Forks Baptist Church will be having the first fifth Sunday Singing and Cookout of the year Jan. 29! Cookout/eating begins at 5 p.m. with praise and worship, and beginning at 6 p.m., the singing. Wayne Jerrold’s and Family Bluegrass Gospel, Jerry Whitten and Family, Jack Simpson, Pat Murry and others are scheduled to bring the gospel in song and music. Everyone is invited to come and join in on this church event. If you’ve never been, the church invites you to make this your fifth Sunday to come. Bro. Randy Smith is pastor. For more information, call 610-1716 or 934-7457.
Freed-Hardeman University joins TSAC in food drive Freed-Hardeman University Athletics will conduct a food drive on Feb. 16 to benefit the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center in Henderson. Fans are encouraged to join FHU athletes and coaches as they seek to feed the hungry by bringing canned goods or other nonperishable food items to the game. The FHU Lady Lions and Lions will host Trevecca Nazarene University at 6 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. The drive is in cooperation with other TranSouth Athletic Conference schools, all of whom are conducting food drives in their communities to benefit agencies in their respective areas. The
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics encourages schools to participate in various service projects as a part of its Champions of Character initiative. “We see this food drive as a way for our athletes and fans to help those in need in their communities. The TranSouth Athletic Conference is proud to support the NAIA’s Champions of Character program and its core values,” Charlie Smith, TSAC Commissioner, said. “We encourage all of our fans to join us in this effort.”