Wednesday, may 23, 2012
obituaries
Independent Appeal v Page 9A
Carol Jane Cima
Montie Owens
Billy Pickle
Carol Jane Cima of Adamsville, TN was born August 27, 1943 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Elfy and Jewell Barnes Dennie. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at her home in Adamsville at the age of 68 years, 8 months, 18 days. Carol was united in marriage to Louis Cima on December 27, 1972. She was employed in the McNairy County School System in the positions of assistant principal, teacher, and secretary. She was an avid reader, a yard sale enthusiast, and a loyal friend. She loved to travel, listen to Elvis, and drink a good glass of Merlot. Carol will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband Louis Cima of Adamsville, TN; two sons, Jay Dickey and wife, Mitzi of Adamsville, TN, Dennie Cima and wife Tiffany of Adamsville, TN; four grandchildren, Mary Jane Dickey and husband B. J. Gibbs of Memphis, TN, Abby Louise Dickey of Adamsville, TN, Mollena Jewel Cima of Adamsville, TN, Tillie Jean Cima of Adamsville, TN; a sister, Jean Hopkins and husband Rudolph of Bethel Springs , TN; two brothers, James Dennie and wife Linda of Bethel Springs, TN, Davy Dennie and wife Bettie of Bethel Springs, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The Cima family will have a public visitation and celebration of Carol’s life on Saturday May 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville. There will be no public service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Imagination Library, P.O. Box 391, Selmer, TN 38375 or charity of donor’s choice.
Montie Owens was born November 25, 1955 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Johnnie and Alline Williams Owens. He was united in marriage to Theresa Devine on November 27, 1976. Mr. Owens was a self employed carpenter, specializing in home remodeling and home repair. Some of Montie’s favorite past times were working on cars, training dogs, eating and sleeping, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Owens departed this life on May 18, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 56 years, 5 months, 23 days. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Devine) Owens of Ramer, TN; a son, Jason Owens of Ramer, TN; two grandchildren, Hanna Draganowski and Nancy Draganowski both of Selmer, TN; a brother, Leslie Owens of Selmer, TN; three sister-in laws Marcia Devine, Cynthia Francis and husband Doug, Noreen Hooks and husband Marc, one brother-in law , James Devine and wife Cathy all of Chicago Illinois along with a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Owens was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather (Owens) Draganowski. There will be no public service.
Billy Pickle was born November 7, 1932 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Irvin and Ruth Brush Pickle. He was united in marriage to Durell Forsythe. Mr. Pickle was retired from the City of Selmer, where he worked with the Street and Sanitation Department. He loved airplanes and flying, and was a faithful member of Life Tabernacle in Selmer. Mr. Pickle departed this life on May 2, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 5 months, 25 days. He is survived by his wife Durell (Forsythe) Pickle of Selmer, TN; a sister, Peggy Griffin of Selmer, TN; four brothers: Bobby Pickle and wife Patsy of Selmer, TN, Tommy Pickle of Selmer, TN, Johnny Pickle and wife Donna of Bethel Springs, TN, Jackie Pickle and wife Erin of Bethel Springs, TN; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on May 6, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Thomas Davis officiating. Burial was in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Pickle may be made to Life Tabernacle in Selmer, TN.
John Bryan (Jay) Dickey John Bryan (Jay) Dickey was born July 9, 1968 in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Joe Newell Dickey and Carol Jane Dennie Dickey Cima. He was united in marriage to Mitzi Guest on December 20, 1986. Jay was a self-employed entrepreneur with many different interests. He loved classic cars, playing golf, and researching trivia so he could beat his family and friends at Trivial Pursuit. Jay loved animals and enjoyed spending time with his two dogs, Sophie and Brutus. Mr. Dickey departed this life on May 17, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 43 years, 10 months, 8 days. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mitzi (Guest) Dickey of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Mary Jane Dickey and husband B. J. Gibbs of Memphis, TN and Abby Louise Dickey of Adamsville, TN; his step-father, Louis Cima of Adamsville, TN; a brother, Dennie Cima and wife Tiffany of Adamsville, TN; and many extended family and friends. The Dickey family will have a public visitation and celebration of Jay’s life on Saturday May 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville. There will be no public service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Larron King Larron King was born December 16, 1962 in McNairy County, TN, the son of Shirlene Goolsby and the late Preston E. King. Larron was a 1981 graduate of McNairy Central High School. On August 8, 1982, he married the love of his life, Anita Smith. In February of 2000, Larron and Anita founded Lauren King Ministries, which became affiliated with Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Larron was extremely committed to this work. He was a devoted father and husband, and a dedicated worker with church youth groups for many years. He was a member of Moore’s Schoolhouse Full Gospel Fellowship Church. In 2009, Larron was named McNairy County’s “Citizen of the Year.” He has also received Shelby County’s “Shining Star Award” for volunteer service, and Lauren King Ministries has been named “Volunteer Group of the Year” by Ronald McDonald House. In his free time, Larron loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his son, Wes. Mr. King departed this life on May 14, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 49 years, 4 months, 28 days. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Anita (Smith) King of Selmer, TN; a son, Wes King of Selmer, TN; his mother, Shirlene Goolsby King of Pocahontas, TN; two sisters, Sharon Hart and husband Larry of Selmer, TN and Sheila Henry and husband Joey of Corinth, MS; in-laws James E. (Shorty) and Freddie Smith of Ramer, TN; three sisters-in-law: Judy Kirk and husband Roger of Ramer, TN; Vickie Lyles and husband Jimmy of Ramer, TN; and Betty Caldwell of Corinth, MS; a brother-in-law, Mike Smith and wife Janie of Ramer, TN; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his father, Mr. King was preceded in death by a daughter, Lauren Elizabeth King; paternal grandparents D. M. and Mittie Atkinson King; and maternal grandparents Roy Milton and Vestie Locke Goolsby. Services were held on May 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee, with David Paseur officiating. Burial followed in the McCalips Chapel Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Kenneth N. Moss Mr. Kenneth N. Moss departed this life Monday, May 14, 2012 at Memphis Veteran’s Hospital at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brody & Audra Moss; two brothers, Ray Moss & Joe D. Moss; and two sisters, Eloise Tate and Olivia Moss. He is survived by his two sons, Tim & Malinda Reynolds of Eldon, MO, and Nick & Sue Moss of Caruthersville, MO; his daughter, Laura Jourden of Dyersburg, TN; two stepchildren, Neal Coke of Columbia, TN and Judy Marudas of Mt Juliet, TN. He had twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He had one surviving sister, Judy & Jack McCormick of Nashville, TN. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He had many interests and accomplishments in his life. Some of those included: serving as an Army Ranger 101st Airborne Division and his 29 years as director of the service technicians at Aqua Glass Corp. He was retired from Aqua Glass Corporation in Adamville, Tennessee where he worked for over 30 years. He loved his job and the many life long friends that he met while working there, and was proud to be a part of that organization. He was a member of the Eastview Baptist Church in Eastview, Tennessee. Kenneth touched so many people and his positive impact will endure. He embraced life and loved spending time with family and friends. He was a great man that was loved by many. He was known as “Big Daddy” to those closest to him. He will truly be missed. Services were held on May 19, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made in his honor to the Wounded Warrior project. This was a charity near and dear to his heart.
Leonard Sweat Leonard Sweat was born June 16, 1926 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Ersie Terry and Alma Leonard Sweat. He was united in marriage to Willie Faye Williams on October 8, 1948. Mr. Sweat retired in 1974 from Brown Shoe Company in Selmer, where he worked as a machinist. Some of his hobbies were going to auctions,working on his John Deere tractor, gardening, telling jokes, playing pool (for which he won many trophies), eating, and taking naps. Mr. Sweat departed this life on May 17, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 85 years, 11 months, 1 day. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Willie Faye Sweat of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, William Terry Sweat and wife Phyllis of Tuscumbia, AL; two daughters, Linda Faye (Sweat) Shelby of Selmer, TN and Cookie Krecsmar and husband Skip of Blue Rock, OH; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Sweat; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two special friends, Lawrence Monroe and William Carlin; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sweat was preceded in death by one son, Jerry T. Sweat; a son-in-law, Dwight Shelby; a brother, J. D. Sweat; and two sisters, Earline Kiestler and Dorothy Fritts. Services were held on May 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Dennis Moffett officiating. Burial followed in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
Mildred Pettigrew Mildred Pettigrew was born October 24, 1916 in the Hickory Flat community of McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Albert S. and Hattie Majors Williams. She was united in marriage to James B. Pettigrew on September 6, 1934. Mr. Pettigrew preceded her in death on August 31, 1991. Mrs. Pettigrew lived most of her life in Adamsville, Tennessee. She graduated in 1934 from Adamsville High school. Throughout her life, she had many accomplishments: a beautician, first lady commissioner for the City of Adamsville, co-owner/operator of Pettigrew Ford from 1946 - 2002, owner of Adamsville Auto parts for several years, and co-owner of PettigrewChandler construction company for over 30 years. She had many hobbies: traveling in the States and abroad, collecting antiques, the restoration project of “Mama Hattie’s House,” and her latest passion, painting. She was a member of the First United Methodist church for over 60 years, sung in the choir for over 50 years and was the “official bellringer.” Mrs. Pettigrew departed this life on May 15, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 95 years, 6 months, 21 days. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Max Pettigrew and wife Kaye of Adamsville, TN; a sister, Jo Ann Small of Humboldt, TN; four grandchildren, Kip Pettigrew of Adamsville, TN, Kacy Pettigrew and wife Angela of Adamsville, TN, Melanie Dabbs of Memphis, TN, Melia Pettigrew of Nashville, TN; three great grandchildren, Eden Dabbs, Lennox Pettigrew, and Hannah Isbell; host of extended family and many friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Pettigrew was preceded in death by a son, Joe Wain Pettigrew and a brother, James Williams. Services were held on May 17, 2012 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee, with Bob Smith, Rev. Dr. Toni G. Watson, Steven Callicoat officiating. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tennessee.
SUNRISE by David Coy
Losing a Sibling I recently met an individual who shared with me their struggle in learning to accept the reality of their loss of a sibling. As a parent I know it is easy for me to overlook the fact that children grieve also. As we struggle learning to adjust to our own loss, we may not realize that our children are hurting also. Children who are in the midst of a dysfunctional family system may also be suspect to emotional problems following the traumatic event. Symptoms may be seen to develop immediately in various activities of their life as in school or in their interactions with family members that are glaringly different from their previous pattern of behavior. Whether children are identified early or late that they are struggling to balance their own grief with their daily life, it is important to acknowledge their journey. This is not the time to ignore their needs because we have our own. It is better for families to grieve together, as a single unit, not as separate individual entities. There is truth to the adage, ‘strength in numbers.’ Each will gain strength from knowing they are not alone in their travel with grief. Additionally, children learn from what they see from their adult role models. What are we teaching them from our pattern of behavior? When a sibling is lost from a sudden unexpected separation, this naturally will be a greater trauma to the survivor and their reaction will depend upon their age, ethnic customs, religious beliefs, their relationship to their loss, their emotional development, and their relationship to their support system around them. A strong active relationship with Jehovah will be of further immense help (2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Psalm 23:4; 119:50). Thus a combined intimate relationship with family and God will affect good success as you apply their support as pillars of strength as you journey with grief. This is Sunrise.