Obituaries Wallace Roosevelt Southall Date of Death – January 20, 2012
Wallace “Wally” Roosevelt Southall, age 76, of Weatherford, Texas lost the battle with lung cancer Friday, January 20, 2012. Wallace was born and grew up in Tipton Co., Tennessee. His parents, Ulys Aubrey Southall and Margarette Simpson Billings, his sister Katherine Christine Crane and brother Gene A. Southall predeceased him. He is survived by his spouse, Violet Elizabeth Palhegyi of Texas, three brothers, William Southall of New Mexico, Jere Southall of Alabama, Joseph Southall of Arkansas, daughters, Victoria Gerber of Missouri and Alicia Larsen of Texas and their Mother Victoria Corral, two step-sons, Jeffrey Ziegler of California, Michael Ziegler of Texas, and seven grandchildren. Wallace was a football and basketball letterman at Munford High School. After graduating from Munford High, he went active in the Marine Corps. Wallace’s work, Financial Office Manager, took him to San Diego, CA where he met and married Violet. He was active in Boy Scouts, organizing the Bicentennial Grossmont Camporee in 1976. He served on the Boy Scout Council. He served as a Deacon and Treasurer of his San Diego church. He retired to Weatherford, Texas where he volunteered with the Weatherford Citizen Police Academy. Memorial Services were Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his home church, First Baptist Church of Willow Park, Texas. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Ricky Wayne Perry
Date of Death – July 20, 2012 Ricky Perry, 52 years of age, entered into rest on Friday, July 20, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Aline Perry, brother Steven Perry and niece Raechel Perry. Mr. Perry was predeceased by his father, William Perry, and his brother, Mick Perry. Arrangements took place at Munford Funeral Home Chapel and interment was at Helen Crigger Cemetery in Munford. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Beverly J. Frazier
July 10, 1932 – July 21, 2012 Mrs. Beverly J. Frazier, 80, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital, Memphis. She was retired from retail management and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a volunteer for the Salvation Army and American Red Cross and was a Tennessee Associate for Family and Community Education with the UT Agriculture Extension Service. Private funeral services were held to honor her memory. She was buried at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. Munford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Frazier was preceded in death by her husband,
The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www. covingtonleader.com August 4 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is hosting a fundraising yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 6 a.m. to noon at 1573 Woodlawn Rd. in Brighton. Look for the CASA balloons. August 9 The Tipton County UT Extension office will offer a Canning Safely class on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the First united Method-
ist Church in Covington, 145 West Church Ave. The fee is $20 per person and includes a canning and freezing booklet and canned foods. Deadline to register is Aug. 3. Call Priscilla Eddins, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at (901) 476-0231 to sign up. August 13 There will be a FREE GIS Internet Mapping Website Workshop on Monday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dyersburg State CC. If you would like to attend please RSVP by Aug. 9 to Pat Hibdon at 476 0255 or by email to phibdon@ tiptonco.com August 14 Booker T. Leigh of the UT-Extension Office and Tipton County Master Gardeners are hosting a diagnostic clinic from
Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-4767116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com.
banquet on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the St. Luke Family Life Center. Tickets are on sale for $15 per person or $25 per couple Deadline to purchase tickets is Aug. 1 Call Brenda White for tickets at (901) 592-9509.
Aug. 1-3 St. John M.B. Church of Atoka will hold its revival on Aug. 1-3 at 7 p.m. Evangelist Rev. Marvin Hall of Greater St. Luke Church of Jackson. Host pastor is Rev. Autrell Williams. The public is invited.
Aug. 5 Brother Tom Ralstin will begin his tenure as minister of Central Christian Church on Sunday, Aug. 5 with the morning (10:45 a.m.) and evening worship services (6 p.m.). Ladies Bible group will have its only fund-raising activity, an ice-cream social, for the year at 5 p.m. that evening. Aug. 5-8
Aug. 4 St. Luke Baptist Church, 632 St. Luke Rd, Covington, will host a Love Day
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Floyd F. Frazier and a brother, William Imhoff. She is survived by a daughter, Denise Fitzwater of Lindenhurst, Ill., and two sons, Dale Frazier of Munford and Dean Frazier of Byhalia, Miss., sister Ruth King of Forks, Wash., brother Albert Fillmore of Roy, Wash, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Sarah. He is survived by daughter Teri Ashcraft-Day of Arlington; sons Chris Ashcraft of Yellville, Ark., Matt Ashcraft of Atoka and James Ashcraft of Drummonds; sisters Mary Jo Hayes of Santa Rosa, Calif. and Vivian Lowe of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; brothers Holly Mac Ashcraft of Canton, Texas and Rayburn Ashcraft of Dallas, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Fleta Tullos Wortham
Date of Death – July 21, 2012 Fleta Tullos Wortham, 75, passed away on July 21, 2012 at her home. She always kept her sense of humor, enjoyed wearing her overalls everywhere, was a straight talker, great sales person, hard worker and a wonderful cook. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her. Ms. Wortham leaves three daughters, including her caregiver Rachel Wortham; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Roller Family Funeral Home. She was buried at Memphis Memory Gardens. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetic Association. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Annie Bell Barbee
Date of Death – July 25, 2012 Annie Bell Barbee, 64, of Covington, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 at Greater St. John Baptist Church, 411 Shelton Street, Covington. Funeral services will take place at the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. She will be buried at the Garden of Everlasting Life in Covington. Mrs. Barbee is survived by her husband, Gordon, daughter Renee Woodland, son Marvin Woodland, sisters Janice Brown and Lois Flowers and brothers Sam Flowers and Clarence Flowers. Millington Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Samuel W. Ashcraft
Date of Death – July 26, 2012 Samuel W. Ashcraft, 76, of Millington, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at his home. He was retired from the Navy and had 42 years of service with the government. Funeral services took place on Sunday, July 29 at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Rosemark Cemetery. Mr. Ashcraft was preceded in death by his wife,
3-5:30 p.m., at Munford Park and Recreation Center at 63 College St. For more information, call Leigh at 476-0231. August 18 Boy Scout Troop 66 is hosting a pancake breakfast and yard sale at Munford First United Methodist Church, 57 Tipton St., beginning at 7 a.m. Children under 12 $3, 12 & up - $5. August 21 & 22 An AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held on August 21 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the TN Technology Center, 1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington. Hosted by Brighton Bank, please contact Vicki Smith at 476-5353 to sign up. Instructor is Jim Novotny, 476-0477. August 25 Tipton County Veterans Council Pancake Breakfast will be on Aug. 25, at Restoration Church, Antioch Baptist Church, Antioch Rd. (off MunfordGiltedge Rd.) will hold its revival Aug. 5-8. Homecoming will be Aug. 5 and will be celebrating it’s 189th year. Guest speaker Bro. Turman Campbell. Pastor Bro. John Climer. Calvary Baptist Church, 2010 Hwy 51 S. in Covington will have a revival Aug. 5-8. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday thru Wednesday at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Bro. Andy Nolen of Oak Grove Baptist Church. A nursery will be available each service. The public is invited. Aug. 12 St. Luke Baptist Church, 632 St. Luke Rd, Coving-
60 E Main St in Munford from 7-10 a.m. For more information visit www.tiptonco.com/ docs/2012_Pancake_ Breakfast_Veterans.pdf The annual Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the historic Ruffin Theater. Any young woman, age 17 through 24, who is interested in competing for the title of Miss Tipton County 2013 may email Mary Gail Elam at mgail00@hotmail.com or Robyn Scott at rmf79@ hotmail.com for an application. You may also find an application on the web site MissTennessee.org. The deadline to apply for the pageant is Friday, Aug. 3. Anyone who has questions about the pageant may email Mary Gail Elam.
ton, will celebrate its 23 year Pastor Love Day on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Michael Martin of Oak Spring of Arlington.
Terry Allen Bomar
Date of Death – July 29, 2012 Terry Allen Bomar, 70, of Munford, died on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and landscaper as well as a member of Campground United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2 at Munford Funeral Home. His funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3. He will be buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mr. Bomar was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Carol Bomar, parents Silas and Lois Bomar and a sister, Linda Martin. He is survived by daughter Tracey Carole Conrad (Thomas Jr.); sons Terry Lee Bomar (Rachel) and Tim Bomar (Jim Pickins); sisters Virginia Futrell, Doris Ann Owen and Aileen Whitesides; brothers William “Bill” Bomar, Robert “Bobby” Bomar and Gerald Wayne Bomar; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memphis Botanical Gardens. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
Grace Gray
Date of Death – July 30, 2012 Grace Gray, 93, of Munford, died on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Covington Manor Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Brighton Baptist Church. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. She will be buried at Helen Crigger Cemetery. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and one daughter, Peggy Adkins. She is survived by daughters Shirley Grudzinski and Carolyn Schroppell, sons James Gray and Jerry Gray, 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five greatgreat-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) August 2, 2012
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Aug. 18 One of the many events this year in honor of Smyrna Baptist Church’s 200th anniversary is a fish fry at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. Although the free event is open to the community, if you plan to attend, sign up on the sheet posted at the church or email smyrnabc@bellsouth.com no later than Sunday, Aug. 12. For more information, contact Pastor John Werner at (901) 476-6178.Smyrna Baptist Church is located at 7512 Hwy. 59 West in Burlison.
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