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Obituaries www.covingtonleader.com Gina C. Burns
Date of Death - June 4, 2011 Gina C. Burns, 49, of Munford, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was a longtime member of River of Life Church and a former member of Frayser Assembly. She is survived by her husband, James “Sonny� Burns; daughter Angie Burns of Munford; sisters Cindi Terry of Memphis and Karan Kitterman of Millington; brother Cecil Terry of Millington; and four grandchildren. Ms. Burns was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosely Burns; parents Angie Murphy and Jack Terry. Munford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
James C. “Jim/Hook� Brown Date of Death - June 4, 2011
James C. “Jim/Hook� Brown of Sommerville passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 11 at Belmont C.M.E. Church in Mason. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include seven children: James (Susan) Brown Jr., Clifton Brown, Kenny (Jackie) Brown, Napoleon (Onell) Williams, Dianne Young, Melvin (Betty) Dotson and Garceria (Melba) Dotson; siblings Virgie (Clyde) Neal, Virzell McCulley and Leroy (Inez) McCulley; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a dear friend, Olivia Crew and a host of other relatives and friends. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Willie Mae Williamson Davis Date of Death - June 4, 2011
Mother Willie Mae Williamson Davis, born to the late Will and Maggie McCulley Williamson, passed away on Saturday, June 4 at her residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 11 at Nollis Chapel Church, Oakland, with burial in Patterson Cemetery in Somerville. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include seven children, three sisters, 38 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Eddie B. Woods
Date of Death - June 7, 2011 Eddie B. Woods, 89, of Drummonds, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was a construction worker and a member of St. Paul Chapel Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a member of the choir and male chorus. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 11 at St. Paul Chapel Baptist Church. He was buried in the church cemetery. Mr. Woods leaves behind his wife, Flossie; daughters Eula Woods, Nadean Hawkins, Jurline Woods, Virginia Woods, Henrietta Woods and Melvina Woods Anderson; sons Edward Woods, Earley (Skippy) Woods and Tony Dale Woods; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William (Shorty) Woods. Barlow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Tommy Boothe
Date of Death - June 9, 2011 Tommy Boothe, 68, of Munford, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. He was a plumber, builder and member of Brighton Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 12 at Munford Funeral Home Chapel. He was buried at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Drummonds. Mr. Boothe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nellie Marie Belk Boothe; daughters Tammy Boothe and Tara (Rex) Wallace, both of Drummonds; sons Mark (Robbin) Boothe and Michael “Bo� (Shelia) Boothe, both of Munford; sisters Joyce Jackson of Brighton and Lanette Standridge of Pickwick; brothers Keithel Boothe of Munford, Ronny Boothe of Brighton and
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June 16 The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association), Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon, Thursday, June 16 at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123. June 20 Trinity Baptist Church will be having their
VBS “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness� 8:30-11:30 a.m. on June 20 - June 24. The event is open to children age 5 - 6 Grade. The Church is located at 5954 Brighton-Clopton Rd. in Brighton. For more information call 476-8889. Brighton Church of Christ VBS will be June 20,21,22. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be having their VBS “Big Apple Adventure� from 6-8:30p.m. June 20-24. First Presbyterian Church
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Mike Boothe of Atoka; grandchildren Chris Young, Josh Boothe, Jodi Boothe, James “Shugs� Stroud, Erika Boothe, Tommy Lee Boothe, Sabrina Boothe and Ryan Wallace; and one great-grandchild, Noah Boothe. Mr. Boothe was also the guardian of James “Shorty� Belk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Susie Boothe, and brothers Clifford Boothe, Shannon Boothe and Jerry Boothe. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Betty Hopkins Jackson August 6, 1950 - June 9, 2011
Betty Hopkins Jackson, 60, of Martin, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Volunteer Community Hospital. Born in Brighton, she taught biology and chemistry ant Gleason High School and was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 12 at Murphy Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Clements officiating. She was buried at East Side Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, James Aubrey “Jim� Jackson Jr. of Martin; son Jason Jackson of Martin; brothers Jerol Hopkins of Covington and Mike Hopkins of Atoka; and sisters Carol Edwards of Brighton and Joyce Bright of Lake Butler, Fla. She was preceded in death by a son, James Aubrey Jackson III, and her parents, Roy and Effie Smith Hopkins. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Elzie of Covington. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.P. Dobbins; brother Leonard Gay; sisters Frances Colter, Minnie Hubbard, Elizabeth Moore and twin Hattie Gay Forbes. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Richard H. Gookin
May 12, 1936 - June 13, 2011
Richard H. Gookin, 75, of Covington, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his residence. He was retired, a veteran of the U.S. Army and also a member of Covington Evangelical Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeffery Nason officiating. He will be buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gookin is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Roger) Pursley of Covington; son Russell (Maria) Gookin of Covington; brother Edwin (Mimi) Gookin of Olive Branch, Miss.; grandchildren Amber, Tory, Drew and Doug; and one great-grandson, Brennen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fentress Clark Gookin; a brother, Landon E. Gookin; and a great-grandson, Paden. Memorials may be made to Covington Evangelical Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Paul Hazlerig
April 26, 1960 - June 9, 2011 Paul Hazlerig, 51, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 11 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hazlerig; his mother, Janice Hazlerig of Covington; two brothers, Mark Hazlerig, Jr., and Phillip Hazlerig, both of Covington and one sister, Angela Hazlerig of Covington. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.
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Peggy Bland Cooper
Date of Death - June 11, 2011 Peggy Bland Cooper, 55, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Baptist HospitalMemphis. She was a dietary specialist and a member of New Hope Christian Life Center where she served on the missionary board. Visitation will be held from 2-7 on Friday, June 17 at Barlow Funeral Home; the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. at New Hope Christian Life Center until the service begins at noon. She will be buried at Townsend Cemetery. Mrs. Cooper leaves behind her husband, Billy W. Cooper; daughters Carunda L. Bland, Lakeeshala Bland, Catrina Bland, Comma Bland and Sharon Bland; sisters Ollie Mae Jones and Darlene Bland Butler’ brothers John M. Jones, Robert “Sonny� Bland Jr., William H. Bland Sr. and Mitchell Bland; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters Annie Marie Woodland and Barbara B. Weekly. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) June 16, 2011
Pattie Sue Gay Dobbins April 30, 1929 - June 11, 2011
Pattie Sue Gay Dobbins, 82, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Covington Care Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Christian Church in Covington. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 14 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel. She was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Dobbins is survived by sisters Helen Louise (Chester) Woods of Covington and Edith (Walter) Heald of Brighton; brothers Ralph (Pat) Gay of Oxford, Miss., Marvin (Rose) Gay of Munford and Stanley (Elaine) Gay of Covington; and niece Stephanie
is having their VBS from 9a.m.-Noon, June 20-23. The theme is Treasure Quest. June 21 UT Extension-Tipton County will hold its free Brown Bag Program at noon. Charlotte Kelley will speak about protecting your plants from summer heat. Bring your lunch. For more information, call 901-4760231. June 27 Central Baptist Church VBS is from 8am-noon June 27-July 1. The church is located at 755 Lucy Kelly Rd. For more information call 475-
4422. Faith Assembly of God is having their VBS “Catch the Wave. Treasure Cove� from 6-8:30p.m. June 27-July1. The church is located at 9549 Hwy 51 N., Millington. For questions call Jo-An at 634-5959. Beaver Baptist Church will be having their VBS “Panda Mania� exploring the bamboo forest filled with crazy pandas from 8:30a.m. - Noon Mon.Fri., June 27-July1, at 9344 Holly Grove Rd. A free breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 837-2404.
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