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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Deaths Margaret Nabors
Funeral services for Margaret Gaston Nabors, 94, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church, 3161, Shiloh Road, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton, Ms. on Monday, October 3. Mrs. Nabors died Monday, September 26, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was a widow of an United Methodist Minister. Mrs. Nabors worked as a first grade teacher in Saltillo and Clarksdale for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Davis and Annie Mae Savage Gaston; her husband, Rev. James Luther Nabors, Jr.; four brothers; one sister; and a great grandchild. Survivors include a son, James Nabors and his wife Fan of Memphis, Tn.; two daughters, Barbara Kathryn N. Anglin of Tupelo, and Carolyn Goldsmith and her husband Walter of Byhalia; a brother, Herbert Gaston of Pawtucket, RI; two sisters, Annie Dell Hess of Cape Guirado, Mo., and Evelyn Randle of Starkville; 11 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Dr. Danny Rowland will officiate. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church. Condolences can be made at mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com.
Veroy Agnew
Funeral services for Veroy Agnew, 69, of Corinth, are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell M.B. Church will burial in Rienzi C e m etery. M r . Agnew d i e d Friday, September 23, 2011, at Magno- Agnew lia Regional Health Center. Born January 17, 1942, he was retired after 48 years as a barber. He was a member of Hopewell M.B. Church and graduate of George Washington Carver Grammar School, Wick Anderson High School and Tyler Barber College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie L. and Willie Mae Agnew; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fonzie Agnew; and a sister and three brothers. Survivors include his wife Sheron Agnew of Corinth; three sons, Broderick, Eric and Brian Agnew all of Corinth; 2 brothers, Billy H. Agnew, and Julis Agnew and his wife Marie of Booneville; seven sisters, Ophie Anderson and her husband Fred of Booneville, Odessa Perrin of Booneville, Sallie L. Agnew of Booneville, Diane Agnew of Booneville, Janice Grizzard and her husband James of Booneville, Patsy Battle and her husband Maurice of Alexandria, Va., and Gretchen Clacken of Miami, Fl.; and five grandchildren. Rev. Michael McGaha will officiate. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Christopher Michael Burks
A private family service for infant Christopher Michael Burks, of Corinth, was held Wednesday. Burks died Monday, September 26, 2011, at McNairy County Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brooklyn Faith Burks, a maternal grandmother, Kathy Hollands, a paternal grandfather, Christopher Burks; and an aunt, Brandy Hollands. Survivors include his parents, John and Tabatha Hollands Burks of Corinth; a sister, Alexia Paige Burks of Corinth; a half sister, Lillian Jade Burks of Tn.; a half brother, Dillion Chase Burks of Tn.; his maternal grandfather, Michael Hollands and his wife Sheree of Corinth; his paternal grandmother, Linda Mitchell and her husband Danny of Ms.; an aunt, Tosha McCully and her husband Michael of Corinth; and other family and a host of friends. Bro. Steve Findley officiated.
Sadie L. Tyler
Funeral services for Sadie L. “Tootsie” Tyler, 80, of Corinth, are set for 1 p.m. Friday at Synagogue Baptist Church with burial in Rienzi Cemetery. Mrs. Tyler died Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was born August 7, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tyler; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Taylor; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Yarber and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor; and two siblings, John F. Taylor and Laura L.
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Carolyn Walker
Funeral services for Carolyn “Sissy” Walker, 39, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Tuscumbia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Walker died Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Oklahoma City. She was a housewife and a member of Tuscumbia Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bill Stewart; grandparents, Oscar and Mary Shipman; father- and mother-in-law, Carl and Faye Walker; and nephew, Jacky Stewart. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Walker of Corinth; a daughter, Autumn Walker of Corinth, a son, Zack Walker of Corinth; her mother, Mildred Stewart of Corinth; her father, Joe Hardson of Benton, Ky.; four brothers, Joe Allen Hardson of Corinth, William Hardson of Corinth, Waymon Stewart and his wife Tracy of Corinth, and Rusty Stewart of Corinth; a sister, Jackie Boyd and her husband Jeff of Ky.; a sister-in-law, Dorcas Herring and her husband Mike of Ark; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers are Robert Childers, Joe Hardson, Josh Burse, Tyler Davis, Jordan Davis and Chase Stewart. Bro. Rodney Whittemore will officiate. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at www.memorialcorinth. com. Turner. Survivors include three children, Donald R. Taylor, Francine Miller of Rienzi, and Ruby Patterson and her husband Robert of Corinth; seven grandchildren, William Miller and his wife Amy, Steven Tyler, Patrice Miller, Ashley Taylor, Donald D. Taylor, Jerrod Williams and Darnell Williams; and 10 great grandchildren. Rev. Steven Roberson will officiate. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. tonight at Patterson Memorial Chapel.
Joyce Wallace
Funeral services for Joyce Elaine Davis Wallace, 64, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Dogwood C e m etery. Mrs. W a l lace died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Magnolia Reg i o n a l Wallace Health Center. Born June 10, 1947, she was a homemaker who loved her family and friends, and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and cooking. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Davis and Pearl Bade Davis; and two brothers, Johnny Davis and Raymond Davis. Survivors include her husband of 21 years, John B. Wallace of Corinth; two sons, Don E. Sawyer and his wife Maria of Beloit, Wi., and Randy E. Black of Corinth; a
daughter, Rhonda K. Tennyson and her husband Eddie of Corinth; 12 grandchildren, Tyler Black, Brandon Newton, Shirley Lane Tennyson, Tonya Black, Debra Lynn Tennyson, Alice Nicole Tennyson, Ryan Black, Andrew Black, Kelly Sawyer, Caleb Sawyer, Ashley Hallmon, and Mebai Izeah Sawyer; a great grandson, Ayden James; two brothers, Ronnie Davis and his wife Jackie of Texas, and Donald Davis of Rock Falls, Il.; and six sisters, Loretta Swanson of Rockford, Il., Donna Hunsaker of Eugene, Mo., Debbie Morden of Rockford, Il., Christy Burrell and her husband Greg of Missouri, Connie Benner of Rockford, Il., and Cindy James of Rock Falls, Il. Don Sawyer will officiate. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. tonight and from 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at magnoliafuneralhome.net
Savannah Wood
Funeral services for Francis Savannah Wood, 95, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. today at McPeters Funeral Directors Chapel with burial in Valley of the Dogwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wood died Monday, September 26, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of Grace Bible Baptist Church and enjoyed listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. and Grace Hicks Kilgo; her husband, Warner Wood; two sons; two daughters; four brothers; five sisters; and
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four grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Tex Hamm and his wife Brenda of Corinth, Arlend Kilgo and his wife Brenda of Glen, and Mack Wood of Meridian; two daughters, Rose Brown of Memphis, Tn., and Shirley Pilkinton of Cleveland,
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk hopes to end disease Special to the Daily Corinthian
TUPELO — The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place at 9 a.m. on Oct. 15 at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will participate in a three-mile walk and will learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association. Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts with this united movement. Everyone is encouraged to start or join a team today at alz.org/walk or contact the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi
Chapter at 601-987-0020 or info@alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s -- the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Ribbon cut on US Hwy. 64 Associated Press
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer came together with state and local leaders from McNairy and Hardeman counties Friday to celebrate the completion of a widening project on U.S. Hwy. 64. The $21.3 million project
TDOT funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act widened a threemile section of U.S. Hwy. 64 from Tennessee Route 225 to Sandy Flat Road. McNairy County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe and Selmer Mayor David Robinson were representatives of McNairy County at Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony.
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