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obituaries
Wednesday, november 16, 2011
Freddie Allen Bell
Charles E. (Charlie) Dancer
Zula Mae Moore
Freddie Allen Bell, age 69, of Dalton, GA, formerly of Selmer, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, October 20, 2011. He attended CrossPointe Christian Centre. He was a retired Cabinet Maker, Insurance Agent and owner of Spring Place Memorial Gardens. Fred was the son of Eunice Williams Bell of Selmer and the late Lloyd Carl Bell. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd C. Bell and a sister, Marilyn Faye Bell, of Selmer, TN. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Debra Bell of Dalton, GA; a daughter, Angie (Henry) Govan of Gallatin, TN, two sons, David Bell and Zack Bell, both of Dalton, a step-daughter, Shannon (Brad) Woods, an a stepson, Eric Davis of Dalton, grandchildren, Matthew Govan and Benjamin Govan of Gallatin, TN, Gaige Bell and Chandler Bell, step-grandchildren, Brady Woods and Bridget Woods, of Dalton, sisters, Peggy (Billy) Burney and Carolyn Brown, all of Selmer; nieces Sallye (Sissy) Burney Williams of Smyrna, TN and Vickie Brown Meek of Adamsville, nephews Wesley Burney of Murfreesboro, TN and George Brown Jr. of Adamsville, a great nephew, Michael Meek of Adamsville. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 24, 2011 in the chapel of Peebles Funeral Home in Chatsworth, GA with Pastor Stan Lester officiating. Interment followed at Spring Place Memorial Gardens.
Charles E. (Charlie) Dancer was born December 13, 1950 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Olen and Maudene Kinchen Dancer. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Hale on August 12, 2000. Mr. Dancer was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 474 and was an industrial electrician by trade. He had formerly served for two years in the United States Army. Mr. Dancer enjoyed rebuilding and driving Ford Mustangs, and was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. Mr. Dancer departed this life on November 8, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 60 Years, 10 Months, 26 Days. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Phyllis Dancer of Beech Bluff, TN; two sons, Chris Dancer and wife Rachel of Bethel Springs, TN and Barry Dancer and wife Veronica of Trumbull, CT; two stepdaughters, Melissa Leek and husband Jerry of Memphis, TN and Amber Dennison and husband Shane of Humboldt, TN; a stepson, James Meador and partner Lisa of Sullivan, IL; seven grandchildren: Chloe, Myriam, Navina, Bailey, Eva, Ashton, and Malcolm; four sisters: Mary Sue Reynolds of Olive Branch, MS, Diane Parmely, Linda Moody, and Dina Mitchell, all of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Larry Dancer of Kossuth, MS and Curtis Dancer of Selmer, TN; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church in Selmer, Tennessee, with Ron Hale officiating. Burial followed in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Zula Mae Moore was born July 6, 1923 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late John Calvin and Nancy Lula Williams Treece. She was united in marriage to Rayford S. Moore who preceded her in death. Mrs. Moore worked for Garan Manufacturing and Harwood Manufacturing. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Moore departed this life on November 7, 2011 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 88 Years, 4 Months, 1 Day. She is survived by two daughters, Rosetta Pickens and husband E. R. of Adamsville, TN, and Nancy Wagner of Radcliff, KY; two sons, Billy R. Moore of Savannah, TN, and Lonnie S. Moore of Adamsville, TN; 4 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by a grandchild, Mitzi Renee Pickens. Services were held on November 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville with Billy Joe Stewart officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
Troy G. Brumbelow Troy G. Brumbelow age 75, died Monday morning, November 7, 2011, at his home in Pocahontas. The son of Arthur Louis and Amanda Virginia Barkley Brumbelow, he was born April 28, 1936 in Michie, TN. He grew up in Middleton and joined the Navy and served his country for 21 years. He married Patricia Elizabeth McBride on December 24, 1955 and they moved to Pocahontas upon his retirement in 1975. He then worked for Shelly’s in Middleton in appliance repair serving as their warranty repairman. He loved camping and fishing in his earlier years, was a hard worker, loved people, and he loved to make bargains and play rook. He was a member of the South Middleton Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at 12 Noon, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Shackelford’s Middleton Chapel with Wayne Sanders and Wesley Wynne officiating. Burial was at Middleton City Cemetery. Including his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Sherry Lynn Emery and husband David of St. Augustine, FL, and Barbara Ann Hamilton of Mt. Pleasant, TN; 2 sons, Randall Gene Brumbelow and wife Ruth of Ramer, TN, and Robert Louis Brumbelow and wife Melissa of Round Rock, TX; an older brother George Travis Brumbelow and wife Ginny of Long Beach, MS and his twin brother Roy Brumbelow and his wife Margaret of Middleton, TN; 9 grandchildren, Carrie O’Leary, Stewart Emery, Kimberly Hughes, Kelly Hamilton, Gabbie Charette, Shoshanna Cohen, Michael Cohen, Katie Brumbelow, and Kyle Brumbelow; 4 great grandchildren, Alex Martin, Zachary Ouellet, Chloe O’Leary and Maggie O’Leary. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Arthur Louis Brumbelow, Jr. For more information, visit www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com
Maynard Hornbuckle Maynard Hornbuckle was born January 14, 1932 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the son of the late William Marlie and Zina Arizona Thacker Hornbuckle. He was united in marriage to Willia McKay Smith who survives. Mr. Hornbuckle was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Stantonville Methodist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. He loved his chewing tobacco and loved sitting outside and spending time with his dog Wendy. Mr. Hornbuckle departed this life on November 9, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 9 Months, 26 Days. He is survived by his wife Willia McKay (Smith) Hornbuckle of Stantonville, TN; three sisters, Barbara Maxine Brandon and husband Joe of Huntingdon, TN, Jewel Frances Elam of Selmer, TN, and Mary Dee Flatt and husband Randle of Mt. Vinson, TN; three brothers, Manford Hornbuckle and wife Shirley of Stantonville, TN, Charlie Thomas Hornbuckle of Selmer, TN, and Bobby Gene Hornbuckle of Purdy, TN; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hornbuckle was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Hornbuckle; a brother, Earnest Hornbuckle; half-brother, J.D. Thacker; nephews, Manford Phillip Hornbuckle, Victor Earnest Hornbuckle, James Anthony Brandon and Alan Flatt. Services were held on November 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Stantonville Methodist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee, with David Harstin officiating. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.
Nellie Sue Cox Nellie Sue Cox was born May 19, 1929 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Leeander Dexter and Josephine Baker King. She was united in marriage to Isaac Hanion Cox in 1946. Mrs. Cox was a housewife. She enjoied watching QVC shopping channel, the Food Network channel, and listening to Elvis. Mrs. Cox departed this life on November 13, 2011 in Cordova, TN at the age of 82 Years, 5 Months, 25 Days. She is survived by two grandchildren, Angie Sammons of Cordova, TN, Philip Cox Jr. of Arlington, TN; a brother, Charles Albert King of Memphis, TN; two great grandchildren, Victoria Moore and Adrianna Sammons of Cordova, TN. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by a son, Philip Cox Sr. Services were held on November 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in the Woodville Cemetery at Chester County.
Thank You The family of Freeman Humphries would like to say thank you to everyone for the phone calls, food, cards, and kind words during our loss. A special thank you to Bro. Charles Linam and Bro. Ricky Mitchell, Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church, the TN River Boys, Shackelford Funeral Directors, and Park Rest Hardin County Health Center. Your kindness and sympathy will always be remembered. During this time of sorrow, we learn how much our friends mean to us.
Christine Littlejohn Christine Littlejohn was born May 21, 1958 in Selmer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnny Lee and and Dovie Lee Brown Littlejohn. Miss Littlejohn was a sewing machine operator for Jetrick’s for several years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family. Miss Littlejohn departed this life on November 9, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 53 Years, 5 Months, 19 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Selina Kennedy of Selmer, TN; a son, Johnathan Kennedy of Selmer, TN; a grandson, Cameron Kennedy of Selmer, TN; a sister, Patsy Littlejohn of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Wayne Littlejohn and wife Joyce of Corinth, MS, Tommy Ray Littlejohn of Bethel Springs, TN; step-daughter, Angela Kennedy; grandchildren, Dillon Wallis, Hunter Taylor and Alison Howard; host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Miss Littlejohn was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara King; a brother, Roger Dale Littlejohn; and a sister-in-law, Hong Littlejohn. Services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Gregg Worthey officiating. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Lynn Suggs Lynn Suggs was born June 1, 1963 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of Maurice and Sue Shannon Suggs. Mr. Suggs departed this life on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the age of 48 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Katie Lynn Suggs of Bartlett, TN; his parents, Maurice and Sue Suggs of Selmer, TN; two brothers, David Suggs and wife Tara of Horn Lake, MS, Greg Suggs and wife Vickie of Olive Branch, MS. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Services were held on November 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Richard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the Indian Creek Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.
Laura Pearl Barnes Wilson Laura Pearl Barnes Wilson was born August 26, 1924 in McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Edgar and Maggie Willis Barnes. She was united in marriage to Frank H. Wilson on August 5, 1944. Mr. Wilson preceded her in death on August 1, 2002. Mrs. Wilson worked in the garment industry. She had worked for Levi-Strauss and Jetricks as well as Brown Shoe Company. She was a member of Falcon Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson departed this life on November 7, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 2 Months, 12 Days. She is survived by four daughters, Brenda King and husband Everett of Selmer, TN, Marilyn Gardner and husband Terry of Ramer, TN, Beverly Martin and husband Jan of Selmer, TN, and Pam Chism and husband Earl of Ramer, TN; two sons, Morris Wilson and wife Rena of Ramer, TN, and Wayne Wilson and wife Diane of Ramer, TN; two brothers, James Warren Barnes and wife Shirley of Selmer, TN, and Hubert Barnes and wife Jeanette of Selmer, TN; two sisters-inlaw, Fay Barnes, and Joan Barnes; sixteen grandchildren, Sandi Richard, Dennis King, Judy King Edwards, Nathan King, Tyler Gardner, Chelsea Gardner, Sue Yarbrough, Michelle Flesch, Jonathan Millmeyer, Tim Millmeyer, Cody Chism, Laura Ann Chism, Brad Chism, Shane Wilson, Holly Whitten, Leslie Cantrell. A host of great grandchildren, extended family, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by two brothers, George Barnes and Wilburn Barnes. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM at Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Mark Hoover officiating. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer is in charge of arrangements.
The Freeman Humphries Family, W.L., Bettye, Don, Larry, Joe
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